Hello!

I have successfully landed back on earth! 

The life changing events of the last year have taken their toll on my creative life and blogging to say the least...BUT I'm happy to say I see the tides changing and my blog life returning!

I have been knee deep in boxes and sorting and purging and unpacking...but I have also been getting crafty at work (Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe) 

and with my Close To My Heart business as well!

There are so many new products out there and I'm really loving the new stuff that Close To My Heart has just released in our new Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog!

I'll be playing with our newest Calypso and Magical paper collections and our fantastic new Workshops Your Way format which features a complete paper collection with some cardstock, a full complements embellishment pack and a couple of great extra accessories which of course compliment each collection beautifully :) You can see below the Calypso WYW kit which also includes two rolls of fun washi tape and a full package of sequins!!!

Here's a quick look at the Calypso Picture My Life cards...I'll give you the run down of my exclusive Calypso WYW kit with my own layout designs next week...just to make you wait ;)

Check out our newest Disney'ish Magical paper line! Are you are excited as me to get playing with this one? I have some super fun layouts under construction and photo sneaks will be coming your way soon...my exclusive layouts and cutting instructions are included with the purchase of any Workshop Your Way kit...so message me for more details and 

I can hook you up!

This month we have some fantastic Flash Sales happening every weekend in June...check out my website at 2pm each Friday this month for the discounted bundles that are only available for a limited time (until the following Monday at 2pm) and of course only while supplies last!!! For an added bonus to you, when ordering through my website...be sure to join my June Mystery Hostess party and your name will be entered in the draw to be June's Hostess where you will benefit with rewards and discounted items from CTMH!  Can't wait to see what's up for sale today!?

One last thing before I sign off...June's Stamp of the Month is super cute...and with a qualifying purchase, yours for only $6!...check out this link for all the details...but in the meantime have a look at the stamp!

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It's August 1st !!! Guess what's new?!!!

Happy Autumn/Winter 2013 Catalog Day Everyone!!!

It's August 1st so that means our brand new catalog is live to all customers today!!! You can click HERE to see it online! Remember to contact me for your own copy!!!!!

I've been busy putting together my BC Scrapbooking Crop for Kids class layouts this past week...after the rush of packing up and coming home from our long stay at Shuswap Lake...I still have loads to do in order to be once again organized! Well, maybe just to keep my head above water, who am I kidding ;)

I've used the 'For Always' paper and embellies and our new Cricut Artbooking cartridge! Can I just say that our new exclusive cartridge is AWESOME!!!! I've only just scratched the surface as the possibilities are endless! Going to work on designing a 6x6 mini-album this week as a surprise to all my class attendees for the Crop for Kids weekend...shhh! Don't tell them, it's a surprise ;)

But I do have to say that this class in September is going to be fantastic! Just sayin' 

There are still spots available to attend this event on Sept. 27-29, 2013...you can click HERE to read all about it and to sign up! I'm not sure how many seats are left so get one while you can as this is an awesome fundraising event and you will come away from this weekend charged! There are always oodles of prizes, even more in the classes and lots of great donated items from all over the Fraser Valley on Silent Auction too! Hours of crop time...what are you waiting for?!!

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of this upcoming class and more creations with all the wonderful new products in our newest catalog!

Oh! I almost forgot! I wanted to show you this month's stamp of the month! Except that this month with every $50 minimum order...you get this month's stamp set FREE!!! 

How mouth watering is this 'A Chocolate Affair' stamp set?!!! 

Stamp set images are HERE

Thanks for stoppin' by!

more from my 20 Layouts Class

Hello!

I have been showing you some of the layouts that I've completed from the 20 Layouts class that was offered at Cherish the Thought and taught by Jennifer Edwardson...well here's another one!

Super basic design concept and it uses up your photos and scraps of papers...these are 1½" squares and the photos are popped with 3D foam tape and all edges have been sanded. 

I''ve dug into my stash and used up some very old papers, 'Moondoggie' and the fantastic stamp set that went so well with this paper...even though the papers are discontinued, the stamp set is still very versatile and I'm glad to have kept it this long! 

In addition to rummaging through my old stash from years past...I also got using up some of the 'Newsprint' rub-ons...there are sooooo many letters in this pack for just $8.95 that it was a great investment as it will take a while to run out of letters :)

I've popped up the flowers and found one of the old journalling spots that was with this kit...talk about a hoarder...gotta get this stuff used up! Still need to add some journalling but other than that, this one is done!

Thanks for visiting today...Happy Scrapin'

Wednesday's Let's Scrap Card Sketch!

Good morning! 

It's the third Wednesday of September, so that means I've got a card sketch from Debby over at Let's Scrap for you to play along with! 

This card was inspired from Jeanette Lynton's blog post featuring our September National Stamping Month's promotion, the double stamp set Pair-A-Phrase...she stamped the butterflies just as I have but I used different colours and the card design of course is from Let's Scrap...as soon as I saw her card, I wanted to try my hand at colouring these stamped images with my blending pen and some CTMH inks!

products used:

CC1014 Pair-A-Phrase

Dreamin' paper pack

Colonial White card base

Pacifica ink

Crystal Blue ink

Goldrush ink

Creme Brulee ink
Cocoa ink

blending pen

Here's what images are included in our September' National Stamping Month's special 'double' stamp set, Pair-A-Phrase:

Click on this month's Bonus in the left side column for more information on how you can get this set

I apologize for my absence...I feel like I've been cutting classes at school! Busy times with the return of kids to school and my monthly Workshops...first group was last night and it was busy!


We were playing with new product from CTMH and using the new Cricut cartridge 'Art Philosophy',  which if you don't already know...it's AWESOME!!!


Stay tuned for my Typeset layouts and cards and tfsb!

You & Me Scrapbooking kit

This fabulous kit is only available for May...let me know if you'd like me to order one for you before they are all gone! This kit is available while supplies last...here's the current flyer showing exactly what is included in this gorgeous kit...cardstock weight patterned paper, a full package of Mocha Opaques, an exclusive D-size stamp set designed specifically for this kit, a sheet of Irresistibles die-cuts in chipboard, ribbon and a complete guide to show you how to create these two beautiful pages!

A 'You and Me' Scrapbook Class will be held on May 31st in the Workshop starting at 7:00PM for those of you that would like to do this kit in a classroom setting at no additional cost. 

Timberline Class

Just thought I'd post my Timberline 'Lucky' layout class...I really love how this turned out...not sure yet what I'll use for pictures but it's ready for when I finally decide :)

I'll update the products used when I'm at my retreat this weekend...I'll probably have a bit more time...I've still got to pack up to go! The challenge with this class will be getting it completed for everyone in 1 hour!

Have a great weekend!

February's Stamp Of the Month

Hello February first!!!

Wow, how could we possibly be into our second month of 2011...I don't know about you but I've been busy with Weekend Retreats, Workshops and prep for more of the same over the next week...happy to be busy and enjoying all of it!

Make sure you check out my 'Classes' tab if you are looking for a little 'you' time to create...also, I've added an 'Around Town' tab as I seem to be booking up the next couple months with School Fundraising Day-Crops, Weekend Retreats and last but not least the Tradex!

Here's a look at the February Stamp of the Month 'Friendship' that is available now until the 28th of February...have a look online on myCTMH website for more artwork and details and of course to check out the NEW CATALOG !!!

...stay tuned for some artwork using this great set...have a great day!

Be My Valentine

Does absence make the heart grow fonder? I realize I've been rather absent lately...I had a fabulous time once again at the Ultimate Scrapbooking retreat Jan. 14-16th...from there on in I've been organizing my products and getting some display grid to have at my upcoming School Crops...check out the side column for where I'll be and when...so needless to say, I'm not sure where the past week and a half has gone...but I am back!

I thought I'd post a picture of my mini-card class that I'm having next Monday...short notice I know...but adorable, just the same...you can click on my classes tab above to pre-pay if you'd like to attend...unfortunatley I am only offering 8 spots for this class, so act fast if you are wanting to come!

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Wings B&Ts; Sweet Leaf, Colonial White CS
Inks:  Black, Vineyard Berry, Sweet Leaf & Juniper, Pear
Embellishments:  Adhesive gems, pleated Vineyard Berry ribbon
Other:  Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, glue dots, green craft wire (Michaels)


Happy Monday!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like CHRISTMAS.....

November 25th...one month before Christmas, we get about 3-4 inches of snowfall!!! The kids were extremely excited about the possibility of there being a 'Snow-Day' where school is closed!!! I have teenagers that enjoy the thought of school being closed for just about any reason...3 inches of snow in the Valley can be enough depending on the ice factor here...if the busses aren't moving, then we don't have too either :)

My son always clears the snow on the driveway...he might complain about other chores, but shovelling snow doesn't seem like a chore I guess!

The view from my front porch, down the street...thought I'd snap a picture as it could be all the snow we'll see this year...you just never know what you're going to get here in British Columbia!

My good son in action...even did the sidewalk...

The only negative thing about snow...Chloe LOVES IT !!! and as a result, she literally turns into a snowball...she was hardly even able to climb the back stairs when Marissa made her come in...that's the other problem, she won't come in on her own, you have to go out there and get her!

This is where she sits in the laundry room, waiting for a bath...this is the easiest way for us to get the snowballs off of her, poor thing ;)

Christmas Pretties.....my favorite part of getting into the spirit of the season.....

The Elves have been super busy here and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...lights up on the house, trees trimmed, banisters embellished, 

trinkets here and there...

I was sooo excited with this find at Winners...I think I might finally have found the tree star that works the best for this tree...I love it!

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MINI-ALBUM CLASS

Webster's Pages is one beautiful paper company...a little bit old-fashioned but at the same time, quite trendy...this class will be a real treasure of gorgeous paper, hand made embellishments and plenty of leftovers for you after!

Each kit contains a 6X6 package of 36 double-sided sheets, a mini-CD case filled with 18 designer journalling cards, double-sided as well, a full sheet of cardstock stickers...and a few other surprises...can't give you all the details:)

We will be painting, crackling, tying and best of all, having a great time 'Creating' a keepsake of Christmas that you can keep for yourself, or present to someone special so they can fill it with their own Christmas Memories.

Click on my Classes tab to register for this Vintage Mini-Album Class.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Lovin' the UPS man....

Delivery days are some of the happiest days for me:) Today my box of goodies arrived with the last bit of supplies for my Holiday Stack card class so I've been busy pre-cutting everything for my class Monday night...still spots available if you'd like to join me for some easy breezy craftin'.....the job is done and now I can start working on some other product that was delivered yesterday for my Christmas mini-album class...coming soon...and some GORGEOUS product for January and February classes...

Webster's Pages is one of my new favorites, other than CTMH of course ;) Whatcha think of this new one called 'Waiting for Santa' ...I love how beautifully it works with CTMH's Mistletoe collection...

These papers will be destined for a fantastic mini-album class where

each person will get Webster's Pages 'petite papers'...a combo pack of 6x6 papers featuring 'Waiting for Santa' and Sweet Season on 36-6x6 double-sided papers, a full sheet of image & phrase stickers as well as a CTMH's My Creations All-Sorts Mini Album...6 chipboard pages. We willl be playing with varius textures...that's all I'm going to say about that...;)

As a bonus, I'll be adding a two page layout, complete with instructions! Check back again for more details about this project and to reserve your spot!