Two Online Parties

I have posted two online parties at my website. Just click HERE to go there. You will see Join one of Mary's Gatherings on the right side of the screen.

End of Year order will end on December 30th. Join this gathering if you want the December Stamp of the Month.  I have posted these pictures as a reminder of the December Stamp of the Month. It is such a versatile stamp set. Remember that you need to order $50 or more to get the SOTM for $5. There are two more great reasons to order this month.

First, When you place a minimum order of $50 or more on my website, you will receive a free (Z553) Bonding Memories Glue Pen. This is a great tool and it's FREE if you order before the end of the year. If you love the bonding glue, you will love this pen. If you have never tried it, now's the time!

Secondly, when you place an order of $35 or more in Close To My Heart products, you’ll receive the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit for only $10. I have my kit and I love it! It's not just for Valentine's either. The glitter paper and treat tubes are a sneak peak from our new idea book set to release on February 1st.
Featured Products: Whooo’s Your Valentine kit (CC1022)
12 – Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
3 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
1 – Sheet Silver Glitter Paper – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
12 – Treat Tubes with Lids – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
1 – My Acrylix^® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

There are still LOTS of a great deals to be had on the While Supplies Last! Many of our papers, stamps and kits will be retiring soon. Get them now before they are gone! SO...If you order $40 in products, add the $10 kit, you get the glue pen PLUS then the Stamp of the Month for $5! What a deal!!!

The other gathering is Mary's Mystery Hostess Gathering which ends on January 4th. If you would like the January Stamp of the Month, this is the party you want to join. The Whooo’s Your Valentine kit is still available in January with a $35 order.  The January SOTM is very elegant. I love the font used in the sayings.

The glue pen promotion ends December 31st so you would not be able to get it but here is the scoop on the mystery hostess special. Please note that this is a promotion from me and is not available on any other website.

Just do the following:

1. Place an order for $35 or more and purchase the Whooo's Your Valentine kit for $10.
2. Order at least $5 more in products for a total of at least $50 and purchase the January Stamp of the Month for $5.
3. Orders will be shipped directly to you. You will enter your billing information on the secure website.
4. If the total of all orders reaches at least $150, I will choose one lucky person to get the hostess rewards of $25 in free products. This amount will be available to you to spend after February 1st when the new idea book goes live. I have heard rumors about the new idea book and I can assure you that the $25 will be easy to spend on some great new products.

So, what are you waiting for? Go to my website now and place your order.

Christmas Gift Giving

Are you stressing over Christmas right now? Baking cookies, sending Christmas cards, buying presents, wrapping presents, parties, too much food... the list goes on and on. I really enjoyed this article from Busted Halo. Just click here to read it. Maybe this is the year that you don't over spend. Why not make some homemade gifts this year? At least people know that you gave some thought and effort to the gift. Just give me a call if you need a little boost to get those creative juices flowing. Enjoy Christmas. It only comes once each year.

Valentines Anyone?

Whooo’s Your Valentine

Ok... I know. It isn't even Christmas yet. If you are a crafter, you have done your Christmas crafting long ago. It is time to think about Valentines. Our December special is so good! Just spend $35 and get the exclusive Whooo's Your Valentine kit for only $10.

 

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with an incredible deal—our Whooo’s Your Valentine kit

(CC1022) for only $10! Combine your love of papercrafting with the contents of this kit to create

personalized valentines—perfect for classrooms and other group settings. This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book. You’ll receive 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit. This kit offers you a sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer 2013 products: the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper! Decorate the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock, and glitter paper. Then attach the clear tube and fill with treats for valentines in a cinch!

Shipping/handling may apply. Offer valid December 13, 2012—

January 31, 2013. Maximum of one Whooo’s Your Valentine kit per

qualifying order.

Christmas Cookie Exchange

Headed out to a Christmas cookie exchange. Made 16 dozen cookies to take. These are peanut butter oatmeal tarts.







I also made these cute little calendars for each guest. I used coasters (3 1/2" square) and covered the front and back with paper. It was so easy as I cut the paper with the Cricut Artiste cartridge. They fit perfectly. Ordered these cute little calendars. Need to use them up. Used our bonding memories glue to put them on the coasters. That glue is just the best! Used the extra large clips (got them at Staples) for the holder. Little tip - tie the ribbon around the smallest part of the handles, slide the coaster between the two handles and then slide the coaster and the ribbon down to secure the coaster. Can you see that I am using up my stash? that is really old CTMH paper. I still love the mix of black and tan in this paper. Made each one out of different paper.



Then I made this frame for the hostess. Got the idea from another consultant's post. Just changed it up a bit. I covered one of the $1 frames from the craft store. I used the Partridge and Pear paper. I used antique mod podge - It gives it that old look. I cut the Merry Christmas at 3 inches on the red paper and then again on colonial white. Ran them both through the xyron and put one over the other. I just love that the Artiste cartridge has those words like Merry Christmas. I cut the snowflakes and the cuff of the mitten (I cut the entire mitten and just cut off the cuff) with Artiste on the colonial white also. Cut the mittens with last year's Christmas paper. I love that red plaid. I added a little prisma glitter to the snowflakes. I also did a little distressing on all parts with Chocolate ink. I then added a cinnamon heart that I made last week. You mix cinnamon and applesauce and roll it out like dough and bake them. Let me know if you want the details on how to make them. They smell so good.

 

Here is a little more detail on the mittens. Next time I need to cut one mitten and then turn the paper over so that I get a pair. Can't really see the glitter but the snowflakes have just a little touch of prism glitter. Well, better head out. I hope I have inspired you to make up something good. Please leave a comment about my post. Thanks!!!

Holiday Wish List

Ever wish you could get the scrapbook supplies that you want for Christmas? Well, you can! Just fill out the Holiday Wish List and pass them out to your family. Tell them what you really want. They can call me, email me or order from my webstore. I will ship it right to them or they can have it shipped to me and I will wrap it and deliver it.

Just email me mkay3131@comcast.net today and I will email you back the Holiday Wish List.

Here's hoping Santa brings you just what you want.

Black Friday

I have to say that the idea of staying up all night, standing in long lines and fighting over a toy isn't really my cup of tea. I am a shoppper... SHOPPER!!! But Black Friday has never been a day that I wanted to shop. I like to look things over and take my time. Can't do that today or you might get tampled.

You can visit my website and take your time looking things over and then making a purchase. No long lines, no fighting over items. AND remember the November special -


In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

I am trying to get the house put back together after the big family meal yesterday and then I am heading to my craft room to create. I will post my creations later today.

I would like to suggest that you head over to a blog hop today. Just follow this link - Rose Blossom Team Christmas Blog Hop.

The ladies of the Rose Blossom team have created some beautiful Christmas projects. My friend, Lynn, is especially talented. Please post a comment and let them know how much they inspire us.

Have a great day and don't eat too many leftovers.

November is here!

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

 

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.

 

Dates: Offer valid November 1–30, 2012