Tip of the Day

I always enjoy these tips. This is one that I thought I would share. We all want those paper trimmer blades to last longer.

http://www.weeklyscrapper.com/caring-for-your-paper-trimmer/

Do you have a good paper trimmer? I love the one that CTMH carries. Check it out on page 132 of the new idea book. It is the best trimmer I have ever used. And... I have used them all :)

http://maryk.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/en/OBA/Products/Online_Idea_Book.aspx


Happy scrapping!

And the Winner Is....

Here was my contest for the virtual idea book reveal.

Place a minimum order of $50 by noon on August 17th and you will be entered into a drawing for the Cricut Artbooking cartridge at half price. Yes... you could have this wonderful new tool for half price if you are the lucky one whose name is drawn at noon on the 17th.

Well, it is noon and I have drawn from the orders entered.

Drumroll.....

the winner is Bev Clary.

Bev - just email me for the details.

Studio J

Many of you that know me know that I don't scrapbook....  WHAT???!!! Well, I do but I use Studio J. I teach traditional scrapbooking and have lots of old books with the traditional pages but I am in love with Studio J.

I can take my photos and upload them without ever printing them. I can put them into a beautiful layout and do several pages at one sitting. So many people tell me that they don't have time to scrapbook. Well, try Studio J. You can do them so quickly that you won't believe it. Have your pages printed and you get to keep a file for back up. You can print as many copies of your pages as you like. How cool is that if you are making more than one book?

Not sure you can do it? Well, try it out and see. You can order a 5 pack on my website - http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Just join my New Idea Book gathering and enter SJ5P2 for $39.95. Then you can create 5 two page layouts. I am sure that when you see them, you will agree. They are just beautiful pages. Still want to add more? No problem. Just add a little bling or dimension when they arrive.

Order a 5 pack today to be entered into my drawing. See the complete details on an earlier post.

Make it From Your Heart

Ever need a jump start on your layout or card? I know I do. Do you like to follow the patterns from the workshop on the go? Well, we have just the book for you. Check out page 141. We now have two volumes of Make it From Your Heart. My first one is just about worn out. This new 2nd Volume is full of new ideas. There are 48 pages of ideas in each book. There are patterns for the current workshops on the go. Lots and lots of inspiration!!!

Purchase one or both from my webstore. http://maryk.ctmh.com/ Put them on my New Idea Book gathering and be entered for a chance to win big - $50 minimum purchase. See earlier posts for more details.

Not Crafty?

Ok - don't think you are very crafty? Well, can you put a sticker on paper? Then you can make the cards featured on page 128. Aren't those cute and won't you be proud when you tell everyone that you made them?

Order either the Christmas kit or the Matchbook Cards and I will enter you into a drawing for a great offer. Check out my earlier posts for more details.

Go to my webstore  to order - http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Minis

Check out our new mini stamps on page 113. Check out those cute creations on the opposite page. How easy and how quick!!! A friend of mine stamped the Thank You with white daisy ink on our black cardstock. It was so cute. She made really quick thank you cards with this stamp. I want them all, how about you?

Just go to my website to order yours. http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Order two or more of these stamps on my online gathering and spend at least $50. You will be entered for a chance to win the new Artbooking Cricut cartridge at half price. Order by noon on August 17th for your chance to win.

Ah... Memories!

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a DOTS stamp. I was hooked. I had always loved crafting and now I was looking at something new - rubber stamps. I wanted it all so I decided to become a DOTS (Dozens of Terrific Stamps) consultant. I enjoyed that for more than 5 years.

Look at page 114 and 115. There they are... the very stamps that got me hooked. Remember the Calendar Cuties? I couldn't wait to see what the next month would bring. Some of us still have those old rubber stamps but for those of you who don't, you can now own a piece of history from the company that started it all and became Close to My Heart. You can own these vintage designs in our acrylic stamps. Get just one and I will enter you in my drawing. See my earlier posts for more info.

Order yours at my webstore by joining my online gathering - New Idea Book

http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Base and Bling

Do you like to give away little handmade gifts? I sure do. I also love jewelry so this is just a great mixture of the two. CTMH is now offering supplies to create your own jewelry. Check out page 75. You can buy the base to mount the wonderful offerings on page 76. Mount them with our super sticky tape - either dots or strips. You can order the kit on page 77 and it comes with all the supplies to try this new art. You get directions in this kit to get your creative juices flowing. How proud will you be when someone asks where you got your necklace? You can tell them that you made it.

Go to my website now to order -  http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Add it to my New Idea Book gathering for a chance to win big! See earlier posts for the details.

Winter is Coming

It is just August but you can feel a change in the air. We will soon be seeing the leaves falling and then the snow will fly. Look at page 48. Isn't Frosted just beautiful? This is my favorite paper in the new book. I love it...

The Frosted Assortment of flowers are a great accompaniment to this paper. The workshop on the go on page 53 makes such a wintery backdrop for your winter pictures. Don't make scrapbooks? Well, look at this card kit on page 69. I am already starting on my Christmas cards. That stamp set is a "must have" for Christmas. The baker's twine in this kit has a sparkle to it. Super cute!

Order yours today at my website - http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Elegant

Elegant is all I can say about Huntington. These are my colors. The paper reminds me of wallpaper. I know, wallpaper has seen its time but I still love to look at the patterns. These papers are just so pretty and they just scream FALL. The canvas assortment coordinates so well and these things really stick!

Page 44 shows our new Jute ribbon. I think you will like adding this rough ribbon to fall layouts. Check out the Workshop on the Go on page 47. A friend of mine did this workshop last weekend and it was so beautiful. Look at that stamp SWEET. I am going to use that on so many cards and layouts. Remember, you can't order that stamp. You can only get it as part of this WOG.

Check it all out at my website -  http://maryk.ctmh.com/

Babycakes

Ok... I really like this paper. Check out page 36. This is a very non-traditional baby paper. I love it. Those are my colors. And, how cute are those wood-rimmed buttons? OMG!!! I had to create with this. Check out the stamps on pages 38 and 39. See those red lines around those images? That means that the cartridge cuts out the image for you to stamp. I used Wild Wonders on a recent baby book. It was just too cute. Remember cutting all those pieces out by hand? The new Artbooking cartridge makes is so easy.

Now, just to make it even better, you can order the workshop on the go on page 41 and get that super cute stamp set. Have you tried our shimmer tape? Well, it is included in this kit. If you like it like I do, you will have to order it in every color we offer. Check them all out on page 121. That red will be super for holiday projects.

Want an Artbooking cartridge? Place a minimum order of $50 on my website by clicking on my New Idea Book gathering by noon on August 17th and be entered for a chance to win the cartridge at half off.

Game ON!!!!!

What kid isn't in to electronic games? I am sure that you have lots of pictures for this paper pack. I am talking about ProPlayer  on page 30. I like the paper but I love the ProPlayer assortment. They are so modern and hip... I am not just using them with this paper pack.

Check out that cute gaming stamp on page 32 - Tech Speak. And, did you miss the Slate Striped Twist Ties in the upper right corner? I did until a friend pointed them out. There is just so much to take in with the new idea book. Order the Workshop on the go on page 35 and you will get to try it all. Order that workshop and get two entries in the drawing for the 17th. See details on an earlier post.

Not My Favorite

Looking at the new papers in our Fall/Winter Idea Book is so fun. Which one do you like best? I have to say that Sarita would not be my favorite. But, that is ok. We each like different papers and that is what is so great about the wide variety of products that CTMH offers. Look at page 24. Don't you love the new home decorating products? Check out both new frames on page 71 and more new stuff on page 72. The two display trays are not new but they are super to use in your home décor.

Order the Design Décor Frame Kit and get three entries into the drawing for a half price Cricut Cartridge. See details in an earlier post. How often are you going to use that stamp set? Cute, cute, cute!!! 

Check back tomorrow as we continue to review the new idea book.

More to Share

Let's look at the new papers.

Check out page 19 - Laughing Lola. Don't you just love the colors in this pack? Turn the page and look at those coordinating Mini-Medley Accents. I love the black accents. The stamp sets are super cute too. Turn the page again to check out the Workshop on the Go. The kit comes with everything you need to create a great scrapbook layout. The stamp set included can't be purchased alone. You have to order the workshop to get that great stamp set. AMAZING!

Would you rather do cards? Check out page 68. There is Laughing Lola Cardmaking Kit. I don't know about you but I really want that stamp set. It will last long after you have used up the card kit. I really like the sparkle of the baker's twine that is included in this kit. Remember, everything you need is included to make 15 beautiful cards. You will need to purchase the ink if you don't have any of the suggested colors.

Yep, you get extra entries in the drawing if you order any of these products. Order either workshop on the go and you will get two extra entries.

Day 3 Update

Well, what did you think about the new idea book? Isn't it wonderful? There are some new products I would like to make sure that you don't miss.

Check out page 133. We have a new Stitch Guide and a new Foam Mat. I saw this in action and had to order one. It allows you to create some very cute stitching patterns. Also, check out our new Scallop Border Punch. We have a new Corner Rounder too. You may not have noticed the new scissors in our last idea book. We now carry a Nonstick Micro Tip Scissors. They cut right through adhesive without sticking. Don't miss the Rub and Remove Eraser on the bottom corner of the page. Have you ever put down your picture only to decide to move it? Got that sticky adhesive in all the wrong spots. Use this eraser to get ride of it.

Order any one of these items and get an extra entry for the drawing on the 17th with your minimum order of $50. Order more than one of these? Get an extra entry for every one you order. See complete rules in my post yesterday.

Check back tomorrow for another special.

Happy Shopping!

Virtual Idea Book Reveal

Good morning!

Well, it is day 2 of the new Idea Book and here is my challenge for you.

Go to my webstore and check out the new idea book. Here is the link - http://maryk.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/en/OBA/Products/Online_Idea_Book.aspx

Now, browse the book. Aren't there some really wonderful new things?

Check out page 11. That is the stamp of the month for August. It is normally $5 when you spend $50 but this month, it is free with a $50 order.

There are so many new products and I am excited about them all. Check out page 59. That is our new Cricut cartridge - Artbooking. The following 2 pages showcase our other two cartridges. They are both super and I use them all the time but I think this new one is going to be my favorite. There are so many cool features on this new cartridge. There are dozens of links to show you how the consultants have fallen in love with this new cartridge but here is the best link from Creating Keepsakes-

http://link.news.creatingkeepsakes.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=iB6ts-q3pRqvmaxNqnc8s-BV

Now, you probably have found a few items that you would love to have. Just go to the link on the right side of the page http://maryk.ctmh.com/ and join my online party called New Idea Book. Place an order of at least $50 and you will receive the Stamp of the Month for FREE. Items will be shipped directly to you.

Now, here is the good part. Place a minimum order of $50 by noon on August 17th and you will be entered into a drawing for the Cricut Artbooking cartridge at half price. Yes... you could have this wonderful new tool for half price if you are the lucky one whose name is drawn at noon on the 17th.

All that is great but check back each day for more specials that will be included in my Virtual Idea Book Reveal.

Today is the Day!!!

The new Fall/Winter Idea book from Close to My Heart is now live on my website. It is just a great new idea book which is full of great new products.

 http://maryk.ctmh.com/CTMH/Content.aspx?id=/en/OBA/Products/Online_Idea_Book.aspx

 

You can see the new products and start ordering today.

 

 
Check out page 11. That is the stamp of the month you will receive free with a $50 order. It is usually $5 but this month it is free. You can’t beat free.

 

You can also go to this link to view the PJ party that was held last night.
It features the new Cricut Cartridge.   http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/pajamaparty/index.php


Check back tomorrow for a really great deal!!!!!