Spring is here and it is time for some blog candy!! My challenge to you is to invite someone to join my blog!!  I will put your name in for the prize to be drawn on May 30th! So when you invite them to join us, send me an email with their name so I  know whom to give credit to!!
Let the fun begin!! THANKS ladies!!

April - May National Scrapbooking month Special

WOW CTMH has a Extra good deal to celebrate national Scrapbooking month!

For the months of April and May if you spend Just $35 you can add this ADORABLE paper packet Dotty for You on to your order for an additional $5!! I just have to say the papers are adorable!!

With everyones schedule getting busier and busier I have had alot of interest in Studio J!. If you have never tried it before stop by my website at http://janel.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=%2fen%2fsitecore%2fcontent%2fOBA%2fProducts%2fStudio_J.aspx and try it out for FREE!! I would be happy to give you and some friends a class... give me a call!

March 2012 scrap club pages using theFlorentine papers.

Florentine is the paper pack I used to complete theses pages, along with the D1491 Hooray Bouquet stamp set!

On the top set of pages I inked everything with chocolate ink, added the family quote from (D1506 Family Love)  and placed the journaling tags on the bottom right page....

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Jan. 2012 Scrap Group pages!

Winter is my favorite season with the beautiful white blanket of snow!! SO this month we created a pretty pages with snowflakes, lots of bling and some fun winter  colors! (pacifica, Crystal blue, and the winter wonderland paper pack along side the Greys.... )The snowflakes were precut using the wonderful CTMH Cricut cartridge!!!  All of the stamps used are included in one set D1480 snowflakes!! Let me know if you have any questions on this page! inspired by Diana

Score a Perfect 10 with Studio J!

This month all Studio J members can win BIG! For every 9 layouts you purchase, you get the 10th FREE! So with 18 layouts you get 2 more FREE! And so on! Not a member yet? We can fix that! Members save more, do more and get more!

§ Exclusive patterns

§ 50% off layouts

§ Free JPG files

§ Free monthly shipment

§ Members-only promotions like this one!

Studio J is our fantastic online scrapbooking software that allows you to create beautiful 12x12 layouts in just minutes! It's the easiest, most economical way to get caught up on your scrapbooking, or create a theme album of a special vacation or event.

Are you interested, but feel like you need an introduction or some hands-on help? Or are you already familiar with Studio J but want to learn even more? Come to my Studio J Class. I will be teaching a class at the Feb. retreat, but don’t have the date scheduled yet for one at my home.  If you are interested let me know and I will email you when I have the next class!! Come part of the time or the whole time. I've recently installed an internet booster, so our connections should be strong. I can host up to 8 people at one time. And of course I'll have snacks to keep your energy up while you work away on your layouts! I've actually done 10 layouts in one day!

PLUS - for every 9 layouts you order from me in the month of January, you will be entered into a drawing for a FREE Studio J 5-pack! A $55 value that you can use for yourself in the future or give as a gift! You don't need to be present at the crop to participate. Anyone who orders Studio J layouts from me in January will be entered to win. I will draw the winner on February 1st. I hope you win!!

Rock the Block Promotion

Here is a picture of the stamp set that is included with the Rock the Blocks special for National Paper Crafting month!
It is an E size set, (so it is an 8x11 transperancy with the stamps on it)... Retail value for an E size stamps is $29.95. With
the special you recieve the stamp set and blocks for $15 with a $25 regular order! What a steal!...

Seeing this new product makes me ssssooo excited for the new catalog to arrive!! If you are interested in ordering in Dec. to purchase the Stamp of the month, last minute Christmas items or to order this FUN special I will be placing an order on Dec. 15th in order to have it back in time for Christmas!!

Dec. is here! Which means Christmas is just around the corner!

Do you want to add this super cute Stamp of the Month to your collection? If you would like one please contact me to order one! I will place an order on Dec. 15th. To ensure it arrives in time for Christmas!

 Several of the images can be cut with the new CTMH Cricut cartridge!! If you don't have the cricut cartridge yet and it is on your wish list, get a hold of me and I can wrap it for under the TREE!!

                  This adorable card was created by a friend Karen. I love how she used the hearts to create a flower!! SUPER CUTE!

Need a Gift idea to help fill your shopping list!!

On to the gift ideas.  Remember, these can be for you to give to someone else who loves to scrap, stamp or paper craft, or they can be for YOU! Just send those asking what you want to my blog post today and let them know which little gifties caught your eye.  All of these items can be ordered directly from my website, or they can contact me to order. I will gift wrap and deliver the gift for them before Christmas!!
I have divided my gift suggestions into 4 categories:

1. Between $50 and $100
2. Between $25 and $50
3. Between $10 and $25
4. Under $10

Here we go (I have included links to my website for each product for your convenience)...

1.  Between $50 and $100:

• The CTMH/Cricut Art Philosophy  Collection: This is more than a Cricut cartridge. It's a w hole collection of things that coordinate. In addition to the cartridge (that has shapes that coordinate with MANY of the Close To My Heart stamp sets) it includes 3 exclusive stamp sets (that coordinate with the cartridge, of course) as well as 3 sheets of chipboard shapes that also coordinate with some of the shapes on the cartridge.  All of this is yours for only $99.  Since each of the stamp sets are valued at $17.95, and each chipboard sheet is valued at approx. $5.95, that alone adds up to over $70 in value. Add a cricut cartridge to that with over 700 images (including fonts, shapes and 3D items), and you have a BARGAIN for your $99!

• 12 Month Studio J (CTMH's perfect answer to Digital Scrapbooking) Membership: $99.  Are you a busy, on-the-go type of person who wants their photos beautifully preserved but just don't have the time or want the mess? Then Studio J is for you! It's easy, intuitive, and quick.  When you become a Studio J member, you receive:  50% off retail price of layouts, .jpf files available free or for purchase, free memory protectors, free shipping on one shipment per months, exclusive kits and patterns, special deals and promotions. 

2.  Between $25 and $50:

• Exclusive Inks Organizer:  Keep your exclusive Close To My Heart stamp pads, markers and reinkers convieniently stored in one place.  $69.95.

• "E" sized stamp sets (priced at $29.95).  There are many to choose from, but right now my favorite is the "Trinity Alphabet" set.

• Exclusive Close To My Heart Shoulder Tote:  $29.95.  This darling tote has Spring Iris colored top stitching and silver rivets. It comfortable holds 12" x 12" paper, and even an album!

3.  Between $10 and $25:

• Exclusive Stamp Sets:  Close To My Heart stamp sets sizes C and D (C sized stamp sets are priced at $13.95 and D sized stamp sets are priced at $17.95)

• Watercolor Pencils:  a set of 24 is $22.95. I use these for EVERYTHING! They are my favorite way, hands down, to color in lined stamp images. I like them used with water, or even without (like a regular colored pencil). In my book, these are a must-have! 

4.  Under $10

• Most of Close To My Heart's accessories (from chipboard, to sparkles, to buttons, to waxy flax) ring in at under $10.  Check out the accessory items here. ..

• Have you checked out the "While Supplies Last" portion of my website? Well, if not, you should. CTMH added TONS of new items today and many of them are as much as over 60% off! 

These are just a few ideas.  I hope they have been helpful to you.

Nov. scrap group pages

Nov. scrap group pages

I Love the FUN bright colors in our new Believe paper packet! This is the pages I did with my customers in the month of Nov.! The tree is paper folding and I inked color on color to make it bright and FUN!! If you have any questions or would like to join us to make this fun Christmas page please contact me!

This is the a pretty version of the same page using the Mistletoe paper!

inspired by Sheri

WOW, The Nov. Promotion is a Great deal!!

For the month of Nov. you can get this Gorgeous stamp set for only $5 with the purchase of $25 in stamps from the current Fall idea book.

Or if you spend $50 in product you can get this darling Stamp of the Month for only $5... What a deal to be able to order 2 sets valued at $35.90 for only $10!!

 Let me know if you have anyquestions or would like any more information on this Great deal only available for the month of Nov.!