Back Into It...

It's been a long while since I posted on this blog.  It's been a slow year as far as crafting is concerned!  Now that my boys are getting older, and into a better night time routine, I have been able to squeeze in some scrapbooking into my schedule.  It's usually very late at night and into the morning, but I'm pretty happy it's getting done!  I'm still 3 years behind, but hopefully I make a good dent in the next few months.

Four layouts completed over the weekend:

CRAFTING VACATION

In the past 2 years, I have not been able to enjoy my crafting hobby as much as I would like to.  Now that my kids are getting older, it is becoming a bit easier to squeeze in some time.  I should be posting more often in the next few months - keep an eye out!

I have, however, set up a Facebook page for my new business - Abi's Homemade Gifts.  Check it out when you get a chance ;)

Right now my big project is getting the guest room set up.  I have purchased some fabrics to help me with my decorating.  I cannot wait to finish everything so I can post pictures for my friends to see.  Wish me luck!!!

Card-Making Workshop

I had two Make and Take projects at the 2012 Crop de Cure event this weekend:
Six lovely ladies had fun making my "you are so wonderful" card. A few of the girls decided to add different flares to their cards, and chose a different sentiment as well:

First Annual Crop de Cure Scrap-a-thon

I had an amazing 24 hours of scrapbooking! I met a lot of wonderful ladies that love scrapbooking as much as (if not more than) I do. Here are the 10 scrapbook layouts I was able to complete:

April/May Special

Yesterday was the first day of the DOTTY FOR YOU campaign. For every $35 you spend, you can purchase one set of this beautiful B&T paper for $5. I bought two of them because I love the designs of the papers! The back side of each of these papers has a monotone polka dot pattern that coordinates with the designs on the front of the papers.
Each paper packet includes 24 sheets (2 each of 12 designs). What can you make with this spring-inspired paper?  After you place an order, send me your project photos and I will showcase them here...  I'll be working on some projects with this paper next week!

Visit my CMTH website to order yours now!

Organizing my Cards

I've been wanting to organize my cards for quite some time now. Today I made time to make the dividers for my cards. I decided to use up my old Close To My Heart B&T paper packet samples, and all the cardstock is just stuff I had laying around, from a paper packet I bought at JoAnn's.

Here is what my card containers look like now:

The best part about my cards being organized is that now I can see what kind of cards I need to make next, so that I have some of every kind available.

Here are the actual dividers that I worked on today:

April Scrap Night

I have started many projects in the last few years, that I have yet to finish. Some of those projects are card workshops. I had a few sets cut up from different paper sets, and I chose those unfinished projects for this month's card-making workshop.

These are the cards I made at Kristina's house:

When I got home, my wonderful husband had already put both of the boys down for the night, and he was working on his remote control car on the dining room table. Instead of putting my things away, I decided to join him. I used up the cute green/blue/brown paper that Kristina gave to me (she was "stuck" and didnt want it anymore). My husband and I stayed up pretty late, but it was a nice evening for us both.

Here are the cards I made at home:

DOTTY FOR YOU - National Scrapbooking Month - Special Offer

I ordered a couple of paper packets, and I love them...  

Contact me to get yours!

IMPORTANT CHANGES / RETIRED PRODUCTS

The new Fall/Winter Idea books are available! Contact me for your free copy.

MAJOR changes with CLOSE TO MY HEART products - effective Aug 1st:

• We now have a CTMH Cricut cartridge!!! That's 700 fonts, shapes, images and 3D items.
• Level 1 paper packets will not be available for new paper sets. (see next section below)
  
• All level 2 paper packets have been reconfigured. The quantity of the papers has changed, and so has the price! All paper packets are now $9.95 (versus $12.95). The packets include new B&T Duo papers in a cardstock weight. Contact me if you'd like to see/feel the new paper samples.
  
• Most new stamp sets include stamps that coordinate with the Cricut cartridge images. No more cutting by hand!!! I have samples of these stamp sets as well.
  
• Hostess benefits have been expanded to also include:
  • complements (embellishments that coordinate with the new paper packets)
  • workshop-on-the-go kits
  • Studio J memberships (12-month and 3-month)
  • Studio J 5-packs
• All cardstock can be purchased in variety packs as before, but now you can also purchase them in color sets! There are 15 color sets available. For example, the purple shade 12-pack ($7.95) includes: 4 petal, 4 gypsy, 4 smokey plum
• All stamp sets have been reduced in price, yet are of the same quality and quantity!!!
  
• A size sets are now $6.95 (were $7.95)
• B size sets are now $9.95 (were 13.95)
• C size sets are now $13.95 (were $18.95)
• D size sets are now $17.95 (were $22.95)
• New Stamp of the month program: Spend $50, get Stamp of the Month for only $5

NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER JULY 30th:

• From the 2011 SUMMER/SPRING IDEA BOOK:
• The following level 1 & 2 paper packets, my stickease, and coordinating stamp sets will not be available for general purchase after July 30th:
• - BLISS, pages 10-13
• - MIRACLE, pages 14-17
• - SWEETHEART, pages 18-21
• - WINGS, pages 22-25
• The following level 1 paper packets, and coordinating stamp sets will not be available for general purchase after July 30th:
• - SOPHIA, pages 6-9
• - MAYBERRY, pages 26-29
• -LUCKY, pages 30-33
• - FANFARE, pages 34-37
• 2010 AUTUMN/WINTER IDEA BOOK:
• If there are any items in this idea book that you would like to purchase, July 27th is your deadline.

SPECIALS (MUST E-MAIL ME TO PLACE ORDER)

• Purchases of $75 or more (retail total) will receive the stamp of the month AND free shipping
  
• Purchases of $125 or more (retail total) will receive the stamp of the month AND a 12.5% retail discount
• ALL ORDERS MUST BE EMAILED TO ME BY JULY 27th, NO LATER THAN 9:00 P.M.:

GiveAway From Katie Orse

When I started considering becoming a CTMH consultant, I had to choose an upline. The possibilites where endless! I could choose anyone I wanted! The person I chose was
Katie Orse, because she impressed me with her organizational and leadership skills.
Katie has recently stated her own business, and is currently offering five giveaways, each consisting of 4 CTMH stamp sets. Please visit her website to find out how you can win!