CTMH--- June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

If you are here from Georgia's Blog, you are in the right place. 

HOWEVER, I have been sick all weekend with the flu, so I"m going to pass you right on over to Nicole's Blog to continue along the hop!

Happy Hopping!

You can get the June stamp of the Month by shopping here! 

3 days left......

There are only 3 days left to take advantage of the 50% off CTMH Consultant kit! 

So far this month, 15 members have joined my team!!!!  4 under me, and 11 under my wonderful downline!  As we are all saying, WHY NOT??????

Many ladies are taking advantage of this deal simply for the kit.  Some are doing it for the Studio J membership.  Many are doing it for the discount (22%).

ALL are joining for the FUN!!!!!

I invite you to join my team, join the FUN, and receive the BEST scrapbooking products around!

The consultant kit, normally $129 is ONLY $64.50 until 5/31.  You get basic business supplies, catalogs and you get to choose THREE of the following options:

 Get this kit FREE:

 PLUS---- You'll get a special welcome packet from ME!!!!!

Ready to get started??????

CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY TEAM!!!!!

CTMH--- Studio J tutorials

I wanted to share a couple more tutorials on Studio J created by the CTMH staff!  I have found these to be truly helpful and have used some of the techniques myself! 





After viewing these tutorials, head on over and start playing in Studio J today!  CLICK HERE
Its fast and easy!  You really can create a layout in under 30 minutes :) 

Scrapbooking Sunday!

What day of the week do you scrapbook most???  I can say that I sit down to scrapbook on most Sundays :)  Such a relaxing thing to do during nap time or even after a restful weekend, late Sunday night!

I have not shared layouts in a while, so here are a few from the past couple Sunday's:

This week, my scrapbook club worked with the Mayberry kit.  I have found this kit to be so versatile and works well with any kind of pictures.  I created the featured 2-page layout in the kit, then created these 4 additional layouts.

Just Dance- here I added some ribbon from the Pink Ribbon Collection, and used the Token Alphabet and the Ecclectic Irresistible Alphabet.

Ride- the Polka Dot Alphabet was perfect for my title here.  I also used the Badge Buttons to create a monogram near the photos.

I just love the grid look in this layout.  I used a variety of buttons from the Basic Button Collection, Green Button Collection and Badge Buttons to embellish.  I also used the Miracle Irresistibles on this layout.

Spring Showers- the Badge Buttons made it into this layout as well.  I added a stamped image from Springtime too, just love those boots and umbrella.

You can get your own Mayberry kit to go with your Spring, Summer and even Winter photos!

The Mayberry Kit is also one of the bundles included in the Consultant kit at 50% off.  If you love this kit as much as I do, you should just jump on in and join CTMH!

Linking up to this week's challenge over at Heart2Heart is A B C- Anything but a card..... 

HUGE GIVEAWAY!!!!!

I'm excited to be a part of a huge giveaway!!!!

Head on over to AtoZebraCelebrations to see all the fun things you can win--- INCLUDING a $25 Jewel Kade gift certificate from ME :)

CTMH--- Studio J featured on CK

By now you should know how much I LOOOOOVE Studio J!!!  On the Creating Keepsakes Blog, CTMH's VP Wrote an article about Studio J. 

YOU can win a FREE Studio J 5-pack!  Check it out here:  http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2011/05/weekly-warm-up-time-saving-solution-for-your-scrapbooks/
 
GOOD news: 
Get your STUDIO J Membership for only $64.50 this month!  (Reg. $99) PLUS enjoy 22% off ALL your layouts!
Join CTMH as a consultant by 5/31 and you could become a Studio J consultant. Start here

Studio J Consultant: You love studio scrapbooking and love the convenience, flexibility, and afforability Studio J offers you and your scrapbooking needs. Between you, your friends, family, and co-workers you're creating at least 10 layouts a month, benefiting from the 22% discount.

Winner Winner *~* Flowers Blog Hop*~*

Blogger has been down a couple days... booo!

Without further adeau... the winner of the Flowers Flowers Everywhere blog hop is:

Michelle said...

and last but not least I joined your Jewel Kade Fan Page over there on facebook.... I really like those charms they are really cute but, I'm not too sure I'd know how to use them right. Thanks for sharing, Michelle http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

May 7, 2011 7:01 PM  

Michelle wins a $10 gift certificate to Jewel Kade!!!!   Jewel Kade is known for its Vintage, contemporary, urban and romantic style – we offer a fresh take on timeless HANDCRAFTED charms and jewelry. Handcrafted quality. Intriguing embellishments. All of our jewelry is designed & manufactured here in the USA

 

 

Congrats Michelle!!!!!

CTMH-- Mayberry Workshop Kit of the Month

Whenever I hear "Mayberry" I think of the Rascal Flatts song...

Check out a video featuring the awesome Mayberry Kit:

May Workshop Kit of the Month
**MAYBERRY**
May 22, 12-4
RSVP & Pay by May 12

G1022 Mayberry Workshop Kit (includes):

Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® Mayberry Workshop ($13.95)
Canvas Badge Buttons ($6.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)                                                    $29.95

Best Kit- I seriously recommend making the splurge though as they totally dress up the artwork. You will not be disappointed...I PROMISE!!
*Z1327 Green Button Assortment             $5.95

*Z1316 Cocoa Ribbon Collection             $7.95              ($43.85)

BONUS
I am offering 3 Bonus Add-ons each month.  You may choose any or all of them to add on to your order.  The add-ons will ADD TO your kit to create above and beyond the Workshop Guide.  One will always be inks used in the kit, the second will be an additional project or technique and the third, a coordinating stamp set.  Ordering ALL the bonus items will get you the Stamp of the Month for FREE!!!!
BONUS PROJECT- Adding Flip Flaps to your pages for more Photos!!

Bonus A-
*Z2137 Olive Ink                              $5.25
*Z2196 Smoothie Ink                      $5.25 

Bonus B-

*Z1311 1 1/4" Circle Punch           $12.95
*Z4114 4x6 Memory Flip Flaps      $3.95

Bonus C
*D1462 A Splendid Day                 $22.95                        ($94.20)

Bring your photos!  Members will get to choose a prize when they completed the Kit of the Month projects in class!
Members who participate in 4 Kits of the Month in a row will earn a FREE Petite Perks Stamp set!
All Kit of the Month Playdate members are eligible to earn FREE Hostess Rewards on a rotating hostess schedule!
Whether you choose to do the Kit of the Month or not, come on by and crop and play with us!
Class Held at Round Table Pizza- Bullard & First, in the party room.        

Email me to SIGN UP for this month's Workshop kit

OR Order your own HERE

BUT guess what??? The Mayberry kit is one of 5 options in the NEW CONSULTANT KIT!!!  Find out how you can join my team for only $65!!!  CLICK HERE for more :)

The HOW and WHY....

I have a lot on my plate, I admit it!

I constantly am asked HOW I do it..... and of course WHY I choose to do it all.

So here's my story.... I am married to a High School baseball coach (and teacher).  He's been coaching since we met.  His aspirations have always been to coach in college, and I hope that's in his future!  Coaching baseball is not just a March through May thing.... its YEAR ROUND!  He starts up at the end of August with fall ball.  That ends at the end of October or so.  At the end of November, they get into try-outs and winter ball.  They are in full-fledged baseball season as soon as winter break ends.  Games begin at the end of February and end with the Valley Championship at the end of May.  As soon as that is done, they try-out for summer ball.  That lasts until July 4th.  So our summer begins then and ends when I go back to work the second week of August. 
This demanding schedule of the baseball coach gets harder every year!  I signed up for this (as the wife) and I support it.

I am a full-time teacher too.  I teach middle school- enough said!  I have been teaching 10 years and I love it.  I have done my stint of coaching, but ended that when the kids started to arrive.  I am also the Leader of my department, run a club and serve on committees.  I love my job, I love my school and I would not trade it for the world!

I am a mom of two young kids.  They are now 5 1/2- entering Kindergarten in the fall, and turning 3 and growing to be a big girl!  These two alone are enough to keep a mom busy ALL THE TIME!  They are a handful, I admit!  There is definitely a reason that I WORK instead of stay at home.  I bow down to the stay at home moms.  I am such a lucky mom though!  They are truly the light of my life!!!

I have been a consultant with Close To My Heart for 4 years now and I LOVE IT!!!!!  I started scrapbooking many moons ago, but got going seriously when my oldest was born.  It became an obsession :)  When I joined CTMH, I was looking for the discount and to share with friends.  I started off slowly, but after a year or so, I stepped it up and stared offering classes each month.  I started up some monthly clubs and my business grew.  I truly enjoy teaching classes, scrapbooking with my friends and sharing my love for CTMH!  I have built a nice sized team and love mentoring them and learning from them. 

I have been able to scrapbook, blog, work my business and be successful mainly due to my well-sleeping children!  Nap time and bed time are MY time!  That's when I get it all done, when the kids are in bed!

Recently, I came across Jewel Kade.  I fell in love with the jewelry, the company and JUMPED at the amazing, ground floor opportunity to be a stylist!  It's funny actually, I didn't jump at first.... At the party I hosted, my dear, sweet mother-in-law nudged me and said "you should do this".  I nudged her back and said "oh sure I'll add that to my already full plate".  Well the seed was planted, and I had to! 

I am excited to "charm" others with the amazing jewelry through parties :)  I have done 3 parties so far, with a few others booked in the upcoming weeks!  I'm doing some giveaways as well (Stay tuned for that)

So HOW do I do it????
*PASSION!---- I have the fire, desire and passion for it all.  I don't do anything half-assed.  If I'm going to do something, I'm going to give it my all and get it done!
*EXCITEMENT--- I am excited about my "jobs".  They are not really jobs to me, they are fun!  I try to ooze that enthusiasm. 
*SUPPORT--- for the most part, I have the support from my family.  As long as I put in the time with the fam, they give me the time I need to do what I love to do!
*SLEEP--- as I said before, while they sleep, I work.  Naptimes and bedtimes are my friend!  I burn the midnight oil many nights.  I'm the last to sleep and the first to rise.  I rarely take naps.  Luckily, I can survive like this!


WHY do I do it all????
*LOVE--- I love baseball!  I love teaching!  I love my husband and kids!  I love scrapbooking! I love sharing jewelry with others!

*JOY---- The look on my customer's faces when they create something that they LOVE!  The look on peoples faces when they see and are wowed by the Jewel Kade Jewelry.  The excitement of my kids when they can create with me, when I make them something or when I show them scrapbook pages of them.  The smile on my hubby's face when I can say "the business paid for that". 

and now...
*Apparently I have to.... it seems that in this horrible economy, terrible state of CA budget and education, I have to!  How sad is that???  I'm a college educated woman, who has been in her career of choice for 10 years, and I have to have supplemental income at this point in my career.  Its a Darn Good thing that I WANT to!!!!

So what do you do, and what is your WHY?
Leave me a comment, I will randomly select one person and send them a goodie :) 
If I get 25 comments, I'll add in a GC to CTMH. 
If I get 50 comments, I'll throw in a GC to Jewel Kade.

I can't wait to hear from YOU!!!!

CTMH--- You & Me

Check out this AMAZING kit available through CTMH for National Scrapbooking Month:


 It features two fully embellished layouts, each with their own unique personality, a D-size stamp set, and an instruction guide to step you through the creation process. I am sure you will LOVE this kit!

Here's how you can get yours:

• Place a minimum order of $50, you can grab an exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit for just $15! —that’s more than half off the retail value of the kit!  
• You can also purchase the kit outright for $34.95 with or without a minimum purchase. 

• As part of our promotion, we’re also offering new Consultants who join Close To My Heart in May 50% off the base price of the New Consultant Kit PLUS a free You & Me scrapbooking kit valued at $34.95!  WOOOHOOOO!

Don't forget that the Consultant kit is only $64.50 this month, a HUGE deal!  Click here to JOIN MY TEAM today, and receive this kit for FREEEEE!!!

OR, shop HERE to get your You & Me kit today!

*~*Flowers, Flowers Everywhere~*~ Blog Hop Day 2

Thanks for joining us on the Flowers, Flowers Everywhere Blog Hop! 

DAY 2

You should have arrived from Monica's blog.  The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.  

We have 22 fabulous designers all ready to showcase some of their favorite FLOWER creations with you today!  This is a two-day hop. so you are catching Day 2.  Scroll down for the Day 1 post :) 

Today's project is a layout using one of my All-time Favorite paper kits from CTMH--- Sophia!  This layout comes from "Magic"- the amazing How-To book from CTMH.  This layout was also inspired by fellow consultants Karen and Lisa.  My favorite part of this layout is the fabulous Pink Rose Ribbon!  The dimension is amazing and it adds so much to the layout whether used in a long strip on the second page, or a single flower on the first.  I also love the big giant flower frame around the photo!  The Magic How-to book provides the template for cutting this large flower out.  And don't forget the super cute flower buttons from the Pink Button Assortment.  Flowers, flowers everywhere!!!!!

Supplies:
CTMH- Sophia Workshop on the Go Kit- papers & Stamps
CTMH- Sophia Journal Assortment
CTMH- Eclectic Irrisistable Alphabet
CTMH- Pink Ribbon Assortment
CTMH- Pink Button Assortment
CTMH- Pink & Purple sparkles
CTMH- Magic
CTMH- Pear Ink, Hollyhock ink


BlOg CaNdY TiMe!!!!!
Today I am giving away a $10 gift certificate to Jewel Kade!!!!  
Jewel Kade is known for its Vintage, contemporary, urban and romantic style – we offer a fresh take on timeless HANDCRAFTED charms and jewelry. Handcrafted quality. Intriguing embellishments. All of our jewelry is designed & manufactured here in the USA

Here's how YOU can win:

*Leave a comment :)

*Become a follower/tell me you are one

BONUS Entries:
*Sign up for my CTMH mailing list (left side)-- 1 bonus entry

*Join my CTMH Facebook Fan Page--- 1 Bonus Entry

*Join my Jewel Kade Fan Page--- 1 Bonus Entry

OK- Time to HOP on over to JANICE'S Site for some more FLOWERS!

*~*Flowers, Flowers Everywhere~*~ Blog Hop

Thanks for joining us on the Flowers, Flowers Everywhere Blog Hop! 

You should have arrived from Monica's blog.  The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.  

We have 22 fabulous designers all ready to showcase some of their favorite FLOWER creations with you today!  This is a two-day hop. so most of us will have a second project posted tomorrow, so be sure to stop by again!

Today I'm featuring a Birthday card with a large folded flower.  A few months ago I learned how to make this super easy flower through Close to My Heart.
First I punched 8 circles (1 1/4") from my patterned paper, Mayberry.  I made sure that the reverse side of my paper was all the same shade (of honey).
Next I folded up one side, about 1/3.  Then I folded the second side up, forming a point at the bottom, like a cone shape.

I did this for all 8 "flower petals".  I took a 9th punched circle and put lots of adhesive on it.  I then added my "petals" on until it formed a full circle, forming my flower.  I added two buttons to the center to complete it.

Finally, I stamped my stem (Dreams come true) and my sentiment (Card Chatter- Happy Birthday).  I could have even put Happy Mother's Day on this card (but I already made those cards).

Supplies
CTMH- Mayberry Level 2 papers
CTMH- Card Chatter- Happy Birthday
CTMH- Dreams come True
CTMH- 1 1/4" Circle Punch
CTMH- Green Button Assortment
CTMH- Pink Button Assortment
CTMH- Cocoa Ink

BlOg CaNdY TiMe!!!!!
Today I am giving away a $10 gift certificate to Jewel Kade!!!!  
Jewel Kade is known for its Vintage, contemporary, urban and romantic style – we offer a fresh take on timeless HANDCRAFTED charms and jewelry. Handcrafted quality. Intriguing embellishments. All of our jewelry is designed & manufactured here in the USA

Here's how YOU can win:

*Leave a comment :)

*Become a follower/tell me you are one

BONUS Entries:
*Sign up for my CTMH mailing list (left side)-- 1 bonus entry

*Join my CTMH Facebook Fan Page--- 1 Bonus Entry

*Join my Jewel Kade Fan Page--- 1 Bonus Entry

OK- Time to HOP on over to JANICE'S Site for some more FLOWERS!


Linking to:
Today's creative blog
Tip Junkie

CTMH-- Studio J Layouts

Here are some of my recent Studio J creations.

Once again, I am using Studio J to create my 2012 Calendar.  This year, I am doing them early, so it doesn't pile up on me at the end of the year!

 

April's calendar layouts using Sophia (yes, these are pictures from last week and YES, my daughter's dress matches the paper pack!)

 

March calendar layouts using Lucky.

 

Park day using Rough and Tumble- and oldie but goodie!  This may have been my very first paper pack I ordered through CTMH (4 1/2 years ago)

 

Batting Practice using Stardust

 

Lil Artists using Animal Cookies

 

1st Lesson using Splash Zone (studio J exclusive)

I placed my order