Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone is having or has had (depending on when this uploads!) a frightful Halloween :-)  I am going out with my niece & nephew this year & I am looking forward to it.  I don't collect any candy, but I still enjoy getting dressed up!  This year my sister & her husband are joining us so it is going to be a really fun night!

I created these little goody boxes inspired by CTMH & my fellow consultants & will fill the coffins with treats tonight & give them to the kids...not like they won't get enough I know, but Aunties are special & can get away with giving them more sugar...right Cath???

Enjoy & I will try to remember to post some photos from tonight soon!

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Avonlea Card WOTG

Very happy to be "back in the saddle" again for offering workshops.  I am in the process of setting up a couple of workshops in our local public school, Iroquois Public, the very school I went to so that will be a lot of fun!  This will be open to the public, but space is limited.

The first workshop of the season is the Avonlea Card WOTG kit...very easy to create & I even mixed it up a little.  You can purchase the kit as is from CTMH through me or you can purchase a modified kit (some embellishments will be different) for a smaller fee (but then you don't get to keep the stamp set) from me.  If you are a beginner, don't worry, I will pre-cut everything for you :-)  This is a great workshop to get you back in the saddle too & to get those creative juices flowing :-)

The date is TBA once I have enough people signed up so if you are interested, please email me & I can send you the pricing details.

Here is the WOTG flyer & this is exactly what you will get if you purchase the WOTG kit:

Here is a photo of the actual cards which I have changed up a little bit by using the other side of the paper on a few of them:

Hope to see you out & thanks for stopping by!

Celebrate National Stamping Month!

Did you know that September is known as National Stamping Month across North America?  Well it is & CTMH has a great special for you to celebrate!

To celebrate, CTMH is offering a NEW double stamp set!  You can get It's Your Day double D sized stamp set for only $5!!!!!!  All you have to do is place a minimum $35 in full retail products from now until September 30th.   Many of the images on this double set also coordinate with the new Artiste Cricut cartridge as well!

Watch this video from Monica to learn how to celebrate the everyday moments with this stamp set!

Get started today, start shopping here!

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The New CTMH Cricut Artiste Collection

So, how many of you have gotten your hands on the new Cricut cartridge by CTMH?  I love it!

With over 700 images, this collection features themed items, like the new Spellbound kit, interactive cards, 3-D items & even a new font PLUS much much more!

You can view the assembly book on the cricut website here which shows  instructions for the 3-D items, just to give you a teaser :-)

Plus you will also receive 3 exclusive stamp sets that you can't purchase separately & 3 9x12 dimensional elements white chipboard die-cut shapes!!

Don't delay, get your hands on this today!

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Clearance Items Added...

Every idea book, CTMH lists the not so popular items up for sale...now is a great time to get stocked up on some of those items you thought you might like but didn't want to spend the money on.  Most of the items are 1/2 price or better so don't delay as they are "While Quantities Last"  Start shopping here!

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Testing Testing

I know I know, what am I up to?  3 posts today?  I haven't done that in 3 months!  I am trying to learn new things right now, so I do apologize for the massive amounts of posts today!  Massive, funny :-)  So I know how to post on FB & Twitter, learned how to post a video today & now I am trying out the "mail" button that is on the bottom of my posts.  I don't have a gmail account so I can't select from my list of contacts...I have set up a Google group that gives me one email address that I can send out posts too so I am trying to see if that works too...please bear with me as I learn :-)

Did you hear?  I am now a distributor for Tombow!  Right now I am offering their 3 pack roller refills for only $10 (plus shipping & handling if I have to send it out to you).  Guess what the price is at Michael's???  $18 + HST!!  Contact me today if you are interested in getting your hands on one of the industries best adhesives on the market!

New Home Decor WOTG

Check out the new Home Decor Workshop on the Go Kits that will be available for order on August 1st.  You can bet I will be purchasing both kits & offering the workshops as well so stay tuned for more details...






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Retiring Colours...Get them while there are here!


Twice every year CTMH launches an amazing new Idea Book & with the launch of our Fall/Winter Idea Book, there are usually big announcements.  There are too many to list all in one post but one that is of time importance is the retiring colours.  Why do they retire colours you ask?  Well many there are many reasons why; perhaps they are not big sellers, perhaps they are not making anymore kits with them in it or perhaps they want to make room for some new ones...change is always good :-)

As we make room for new colours, some older colours must move on to greener pastures.  Some things in each colour palette are all ready gone so supplies are going fast.  Click on each colour if you are interested.  What's even better about stocking up, is you will qualify for Perfect pairs too!

Here are the colours:

• Holiday Red
• Tulip
• Sunflower
• Sunny Yellow
• Sunkiss Yellow
• Key Lime
• Garden Green
• Dutch Blue
• Heavenly Blue
• Moonstruck
• Spring Iris
• Lilac Mist
• Amethyst
• Petal
• Pansy Purple
• Vineyard Berry
• Garnet
• Brown Bag
• Vanilla Cream
• Parchment
• Taffy
• Baby Pink
• Grey Flannel
• Grey Wool

You will notice if you click through the each colour, most of them do not list the cardstock.  If you are wanting any cardstock, you will have to purchase the combo packs:

• Summer: Holiday Red, Sunflower, Sunny Yellow, Dutch Blue, Moonstruck
• Spring: Sunkiss Yellow, Key Lime, Heavenly Blue, Lilac Mist, Amethyst, Baby Pink
• Autumn: Tulip, Garden Green, Spring Iris, Petal, Vineyard Berry
• Winter: Pansy Purple, Garnet
• Neutral: Brown Bag, Vanilla Cream, Parchment, Taffy, Grey Flannel, Grey Wool

If you don't want all the other colours of cardstock that are in the combo packs, check out the shade packs (the colours in the brackets are not retiring):

• Dark Pink & Red: Garnet, Vineyard Berry (& Cotton Candy)
• Black & Grey: Grey Flannel, Grey Wool ( & Black)
• Bright Blue: Heavenly Blue ( Crystal Blue & Twilight)
• Bright Green: Key Lime (Pear & Topiary)
• Dark Green: Garden Green (Ivy & New England Ivy)

More changes to come so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Free Perfect Pairs in July!


During July, get a free paper paper packet AND coordinating accessory with a qualifying online purchase!

Place an order of $75 or more on my website in July & we will send you a popular paper packet AND coordinating accessory-a perfect pair-for free!  Different Perfect Pairs are available on different dates thoughout the rest of the month so you'll want to place more than one qualifying order to snatch several Perfect Pairs!  Plus, with your Perfect Pair order, you will also qualify to get the July SOTM for only $5!


Here is the schedule for the rest of July:

• July 16-20: Lucky Paper Packet & Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (Retail value of $17.90)
• July 21-25: Mayberry Paper Packet & Mayberry My Stickese Assortment (Retail value of $17.90)
• July 26-29: Sophia Paper Packet & Sophia My Stickease Assortment (Retail value of $17.90)
• July 30-31: Believe Paper Packet & Holiday Pockets OR Wonderland Paper Packet & Wonderland Stickease Assortment (Retail value of $14.90)

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Don't miss out on Stampaganza!!

As usual, I am behind with my blogging...I really don't know how everyone else does it with having the time to create, photograph, edit & upload.  Some day I am going to get it right!  In the meantime, I just wanted to send out a reminder that Stampaganza is almost over so don't miss out on your chance to get your favourite stamp sets at a steal!  If it looks like your order will be $150 or more, please contact me first & I will turn it into a "Gathering" so you can earn hostess rewards (more free goodies!) on top of your free stamps!!

Front and Center: Project Inspiration Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

I thought it would be fun to share this video with you as it really shows how we can think outside the box by using a stamp that is usually used on the back of your artwork on the front!

Press play to see how to do just that!




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How To Books Retiring!

How To Books Available While Supplies Last...

If you don't have any of CTMH's How-To Books, now is your only chance! These books are jammed with awesome templates, patterns, ideas, tips & most of them come with a CD or DVD with extras! These won't last long & as of today, Reflections is all ready sold out with Originals close to being sold out as well! Don't delay, get your copy today! For only $21.95 (the lowest price I have ever seen them at), you can't afford not to get them!

Have you ever seen a project in our Idea Books that you loved & wanted to recreate? Did you know that they were created using the layouts from these books? If you look closely under each project, it will tell you which book & the pattern it came from...how simple is that?

Each layout pattern comes with complete with detailed cutting diagrams with step by step assembly instructions on where to place along with photo options & creative techniques. Want even more, then make sure you pick up the Magic How To Book-my absolute favourite of all! This one includes 35 amazing layout patterns that can be used on their own or with the interactive techniques using pop ups, pull outs, slides, cascades & more!

Create beautiful handmade cards with ease using either Originals or Wishes. Each card layout comes with exact dimensions, fold placement guides & step by step assembly instructions along with other variations of the same pattern so you can use it for all kinds of celebrations?

Be sure to order your copies before it is too late. Feel free to order directly from my website or send me an email.

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Queen of Deglect!

I am getting good at being a slacker aren't I! I again, can't believe how long it has been since I posted last but a lot has been happening in my personal life that I had to let some of the fun things in life take a back seat :-( I really hand it to these ladies who post something nearly every day-I just can't do it & I have accepted that! I will post when I can & I am proud to say that I have had some time in the last month to do some actual scrapbooking but unfortunately have not had any time to photograph the artwork yet...soon.

Here is something to keep you intrigued...one of my favourite how to books by CTMH...Magic...is where this layout came from & it is magic. I absolutely love the interaction you get with these layouts & how many pictures you can include on one page!

There are also some changes coming to my monthly newsletter...yes, I will get back to that too starting with my April newsletter, but please note that my website has changed to http://shelleyb.ctmh.com Please also note that there is no www. Did you know that my email address changed too? It is now sheshy@ripnet.com so make sure you make note of those changes so you can keep receiving updates (when they come!).