Thank you!

Thank you to all that attended the Close to my Heart open house this past Sunday. I truly appreciate your business and your friendships. I am humbled by your support in my business and I want you to know how much I appreciate it. I was happy that the new Idea Book/Catty was well received and I think everyone is in agreement that the Olivia Kit was a fan fave, amongst the many other new exclusive CTMH products. I will be posting some samples in the very near future. Be sure to watch for those pictures soon! Congrats to Jennifer H. for winning the grand prize...a CTMH gift certificate!

OPEN HOUSE REMINDER

DON'T FORGET...CLOSE TO MY HEART OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 1-5 at my house to view all the wonderful new products. There will be artwork samples, make n' takes, treats to eat/drink, and you will be able to view and play with the enhanced Studio J digital software and hear about the awesome Studio J membership. There will be prizes galore and just for attending, you will receive a complimentary copy of the new 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea book (while supplies last). Hope you can make it!

Washer Necklace

I can't take credit for coming up with this idea, but this has to be one of the cutest ideas ever! All you do is cover a washer (buy at any hardware store for pennies) and cover it with your favorite scrapbook paper. Glue it on with Modge Podge and when it's dry, sand the edges and cover it with CTMH Liquid Glass. Let dry overnight and add a bead and some silk cording. SO EASY and inexpensive too! I just might have to have a class on this!

New Close to my Heart Idea Book/Catalog Available - Open House News

The Autumn season brings many changes to the scenery outside and you are sure to see the colors changing in the new CTMH Idea Book/Catalog...we have 8 beautiful new colors! I can't wait for you to see them! They are gorgeous! There are many new paper packs, stamp sets, accessories and more. Too many to list! BE SURE TO JOIN ME ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 1-5 at my house to view all the wonderful new products. There will be artwork samples, make n' takes, treats to eat/drink, and you will be able to view and play with the enhanced Studio J digital software and hear about the awesome Studio J membership. There will be prizes galore and just for attending, you will receive a complimentary copy of the new 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea book (while supplies last). Be sure to contact me to rsvp and reserve your copy now...those that attend will have dibs on the idea books. The first 7 people that rsvp will be getting a 4-pc. stamp set free. Bring a friend, get a discount on your order! Hope to see you then!


What a Thriller this is! (sorry couldn't resist). You can earn the Sept. Stamp of the Month by placing an order through me during the month of Sept. only. The price is dependent upon your purchase...you can even earn it for Free! Contact me for details.

Mojo Monday 155

Now that it's back to school, I don't get to participate in the Mojo Monday sketches as often as I'd like to anymore, but I took some time to myself today to create this weeks sketch. You are getting a sneak peak at an upcoming Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month set called "Share the Magic". Isn't this Santa stamp just the cutest thing ever? It's enough to get you into the Holiday spirit - even though is was almost 80 degrees today! I also used the newest Creative Basics Paper Pack (which includes the ribbon you see too). The Merry & Bright image is from the set called Christmas Memories. I also used the Glitz Stardust Glitter Glue (say that 3x fast!) to fill in Santa's fur on his suit and hat. This is so much faster, simpler, and easier than using glitter! Not as messy either, that's for sure! I enjoyed taking a moment to myself today to create something to share with you. I think I need to do this more often. I'll be back soon!

Easel Card with drawers

My friend and fellow CTMH consultant, Renee and I get together one or two evenings a month to create a project. Yesterday, she decided that she'd like to create this easel card with drawers. Although on the inside I was thinking it was a very ambitious project and I wasn't so sure of the outcome...I rolled up my sleeves, put on a smile and we got to work. After an evening of chatter and laughter (and once we figured out the scoring), it came together fairly quickly. I was thrilled with the end result! I think I can even use Renee's fabulous quote to describe it - it looks very "CHI CHI LA LA." Thanks Renee for making me go out of my creating comfort zone when I'm not so sure I want to. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us the next time we meet!

Below is a picture of the box - closed/folded up:
Note: Here is a hint of some new product coming in the Close to my Heart Autumn/Winter Catalog (available Sept. 1st from me). I used the Mistletoe Creative Basics Paper Pack, and stickease, along with the ornament shaped Dimensional Elements and Mistletoe Assortment of brads.

Below is a side view of the easel card, standing up and the drawers open. I thought it would be cute to add some candy or little trinkets to the drawers for a little, nice surprise.

Below is a front view of the card standing up:


The wheels are turning and I have many more ideas/themes for some more Easel card boxes. I will post as soon as I create them.

Are you ready for some football?

It's that time of year again...football season has officially arrived! I got to see son Jake play in a Sophmore scrimmage game on Saturday morning. He made this key tackle and caused the running back to fumble. Time to put on the black and gold and head for the field on Saturday as West faces it's first opponent. GO TIGERS!
Photo credit: Brian Jones