Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Looking for inspiration...watch CTMH TV

Hi there
Yesterday I mentioned I have a new website. I'll be pointing out some of the great things you can find there over the next few posts.

The one I want to highlight today is CTMH TV.  You will see that as one of the menu options when you go to my site at www.ctmh.com/scrappinsimply (or click on the shop now button on the right hand side of the blog). 

When you go there you will see lots of different videos you can watch.  Some are about products, others about techniques.  I guarantee you cannot watch them without learning something and getting great ideas!  I just watched one about the new Spring buttons we have.  To go to that video directly, click here.

Once you watch some videos you won't be able to stop yourself from crafting! I'm very sad that after I finish this I need to get back to work!  If you make something, be sure to send me a picture of your creation! I'd love to post it on my blog!

Have fun and happy scrappin'!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Shop Online with Me!


I now have a website! If you would like to view the recent Idea Book, do some shopping, or get some great deals, check out my website!

To access the site, click here.  My address is www.ctmh.com/scrappinsimply.

Be sure to go to "Shop" and "While supplies last " regularly as the great deals will change as product availability changes.

Happy Shoppin'!

Come Scrapbook ALL DAY!

Join me Saturday May 5th from 9am-9pm at the Oshawa Curling Club for a GREAT day of Scrappin'!

Your registration fee of $50 will include coffee and tea all day, snacks and dinner. Plus we will have some raffle draws for prizes. It's a great chance to get some layouts done and enjoy a day out with some other crafty people. All my inks, stamp sets, Cricut and cartridges will be available for use. There will also be a Cricut demo if there is enough interest.

RSVP by contacting me at scrappinsimply@gmail.com. Be sure to let family and friends know about the event as well.

This is a fundraiser for the Oshawa Curling Club so all proceeds will be going to the club and their programs.  So come out and support the club!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

GREAT deal for new consultants!

Have you been considering joining to become a consultant with Close to my Heart? If so, March is the month you want to join!  New Consultants who sign up in March will receive a Cricut® Art Philosophy collection FREE! Already have the cartridge?  Maybe you do not have a cricut (GASP).  No worries, you can choose to receive $100 in select product credit instead.

The consultant kits in the new Idea Book are just amazing as well!  If you would like to find out more about this, let me know and I'll tell you why I enjoy being a consultant with this great company!  Those who know me know I've done a few Direct Sales and I am VERY pleased with CTMH.

Contact me today! 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Making Paper with Stamps

If you have done a workshop with me at any point, one of the things I talk a lot about is doing more for less.  Vicki has a great example on her blog of some amazing things you can do with 3 colour of paper and 1 stamp set!  Check out her blog here to see the products she used and details on the amazing card she has created.  There are so many ways you could do the same- use black, white and red for Valentines Day, use black, red and the favourite colour of someone who you are making a card for.  The combinations are endless, all with very minimal supplies for those are you just starting out and are not yet paper collectors like I am!

Here is Vicki's card:

I love how the "flags" at the bottom look like ribbon.  She has done a really great job- as always!

Be sure to let me know how you use this technique in your own cards or layouts!  And if you do not already follow Vicki's blog, ensure you start!
Happy Scrappin'!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Faux Stitching

Hi there!
I know it's been awhile!  While this is my hobby, I also run a bookkeeping business and this is (unfortunately for me and my crafting time) my busy time of year!  Which means less times for posts!  I hope you have been able to find lots of time to relax and craft!

If you are like me, you love the look of stitching on a card or layout but frankly, don't want to take the time to do it!  Visit Teresa's blog here to learn a new technique on how to do a faux stitching with some tools and white core cardstock like Close to my Heart sells.

You can also do the same by using a pen or marker to connect the dots.  The must have tool though is the CTMH ruler- it makes this SO much easier!

The new Spring/Summer Idea Book is here!  It will be released to customers February 1st.  If you would like a copy, be sure to contact me to let me know!  I LOVE all the new paper!  I can't wait to share it with you!

If you have the chance to try this technique, I'd love to see pictures!  Tomorrow I will be at Krista's all day crop with a couple friends and CAN'T WAIT for some girl and Scrappin' time!!  I hope you have a great weekend!
Happy Scrappin'!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Stencil Cards

Hi there!
I received a blog post from Lisa's blog and just had to share her great idea!  First- I just love the simple lines and clean look of these cards!  They are just GORGEOUS.  Second- how easy can it get?!  I just love when things can be done quickly and still look fabulous!  Third- I can not get enough of my CTMH Cricut cartridge.  And what a great use for my scraps!

This idea could be used for so much more than Christmas Cards. You could make any kind of card with this technique, but also you could use this to on your scrapbooking layouts as well!

To check out Lisa's blog post, click here.  I think I have sent you to her before as she is one amazingly creative lady!

I hope you can find some time during this busy season to try out these ideas or some other ones!  And if you do, be sure to share! I've love to see what you are creating!

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'!