CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN

Are you ready for your summer memories??? How would you like 12 Fabulous layouts all done, ready to add your summer memories as they happen.... or maybe catch up on last years summer memories before the new summer memories begin!! Come join us for a fun filled workshop of summer layouts. They are CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN so we will be creating 12 layouts. From the pool to the ball field, there will be lots of fun layouts. Each one can be customized to fit your particular memory!! This workshop fills up quickly. Only 4 spots left. Hurry and RSVP TODAY. (If you would like a kit, but cant attend, you can order the kit. It will come complete with colored photos of what the layout should look like, all the pieces cut, and embellishments for each page.) Cost for a dozen layouts is ONLY $50 (lunch is included at the workshop. HURRY..... email me today chris@myctmh.com
Here is a picture of a few of our layouts we will be creating. Tell a friend and come have a day of fun!!!

When: Saturday May 14th
Where: Ankeny Iosa
Cost $50 (complete kit and lunch included)

Generations of Memories

I just completed one of the most memorable albums I have ever created. My parents are both gone, and I decided to do a tribute album to to my parents. It has been so much fun to walk down memory lane as I have put pictures of my parents and grandparents, siblings and cousins.... in this fun book. From baby pictures to dog tags, from baby dresses to wedding rings, each old photo, or old certificate held a precious memory. I brought all the old memoribilia home, scanned it and created an album with all these generations of memories. I used Close to My Hearts exciting Online Scrapbooking program..... Studio J. It was so easy to take my scanned images, and create a beautiful memory. The fun thing about using Studio J..... I ordered 5 copies so now all my siblings get an album too! Thank you Close to my Heart. Here are a few of the layouts I wanted to share with you.

Spray Pen Unplugged

Hope for Japan

Close to my Heart, like all of us, wishes to do something to help the people caught in the devistation in Japan. Won't you help us! During the month of April, purchase this beautiful Stamp set "Hope for Japan" for only $5 ALL PROCEEDS from the sell of this set will go directly to helping the people in Japan, Thank you Close to my Heart for helping us to help them in such a fun way.

Pinwheels and Workshops on the Go!!

Get in touch with me today to find out how you can attend a workshop, or you can purchase the entire kit online with our easy shopping.

An EPIC Close to my Heart Adventure

Thank you Jeanette for a fabulous trip. Cruising with Close to my Heart is one of our Favorite things. We look forward to earning each one!! This photo was taken at our closeing reception!!

Isnt this fun!! An ice sculpture of our Close to my Heart Logo. We certainly were spoiled on this trip.

Our nightly bowl of ice-cream!! It was NOT a good thing to have an ice-cream machine available 24/7 We LOVE ice-cream

The beauty of the ocean at sunset!!

Pleated Paper Flowers

Add fun to any layout, card, or papercrafting project using these darling paper flowers. Make them any size or color. Enjoy!

Art from the HEART!!

Need some new ideas? Want to play with some fun new product? These pictures were taken at the directors retreat, held by Close to my Heart. Thought they might give you some inspiration! ENJOY!!

Birthday Banner.... Its Reversible!!

Here is a fun idea shared by my friend jody Peck. It is our new My Creations Banner! It is reversible! She made it into a birthday banner. One side is more for boys and the other for girls. This little banner comes just plain white, and YOU decide what your banner will say. They are fantastic.

The other Nine...

Nine plus 4 makes 13. We had Christmas with 9 of our 13 Grandkids. Try getting that many kids to pose for a picture on CHRISTMAS MORNING...

Update on my cutest new Blessing!!

Where oh where does the time go. Two days before Christmas we got a new little surprise at our house (well not really at our house....) but at my daughters. Number 13 fabulous grand child was born. I love the picture under the tree. Her husband put him under the tree on Christmas morning and send us the picture stating....look what santa brought us. So happy for their family. We had the privilage of traveling to Idaho this month (yep we were silly enough to try to travel through Wyoming in the Winter) All went well, weather wise, and we got to see both daughters and our 4 grandchildren that live out there. We had the two little ones blessed. Proud big sisters were fun to see too. Thought I would share the happy highlights of our trip.

February Stamp of the Month fun...

The Stamp of the Month for February is called Friendship! Enjoy some fabulous artwork done with this set. My team of consultants has a swap each month, and we share ideas. These are some of their artwork. Enjoy. To find out how to earn this set free, email me at chris@myctmh.com
Submitted by Haley Dyer (directions on her technique: Choose a solid stamp and some pretty patterned paper.
1. Stamp image in Versamark ink onto patterened paper
2. Sprinkly with clear embossing powder and heat set
3. Using a rubber brayer, apply a dark ink over the entire patterened paper and embossed image. It will take many times to cover the paper.
4. Let dry for a bit (but it doesnt have to be completely dry)
5. Using a wadded up tissue or piece of paper towel, gently buff the embossed image to remove the resisted ink.
6, Let dry completely and use on your project

Shared by Chris Hill

shared by Camy Eisentrager

Beautiful artwork by Tonya Stone

Gorgeous card made by Katie Van Roekel

Thanks Bridget for this fun card idea

Fun paper flower on this card made by Taralyn

Pearls and pearl paint add a little glitz on this card from Pam Beery

January Stamp of the Month Inspiration!!

These fabulous cards were shared by a fellow consultant. Enjoy! See even more ideas below. (Thanks Chris G for sharing)

January Stamp of the MONTH ideas...

Here are a FEW samples of some gorgeous cards you can create using our new January Stamp of the month and the WINGS paper packet. Visit my website today to see all the FABULOUS deals you can get this month on new product and WINGS workshop kit. You will LOVE it. A HUGE thanks to my talented team members for creating some of these cards!!

Cheaper by the Dozen!!

Another fun filled day of Scrapbooking is waiting for you!! We call it Cheaper by the dozen, because for one fee...you will create a dozen (12) layouts!! All in one day!! Your kit will have pieces cut for 12 pre-designed layouts. These are Winter and Spring based, but most of them are kept pretty generic so you can eaisly use them for another layout to go with your photos.... Most pages do not have a pre-set title but you will receive a package of letter so you can create your own title for your own theme!! This class is almost filled up!! 3 Spots left is all. RSVP your spot today..... or purchase your 'kit' that you can do on your own. Photos and instruction are included. A DOZEN gorgeous layouts.... everything included.... all for $50 Lunch is included. RSVP today..... chris@myctmh.com

Christmas .... 'Miracle"...????

yep.... this is MY Christmas Miracle. A few days BEFORE Christmas we decided to do this little project. I had been slowly (when I had spare time to do some fun scrapbooking) putting OLD photos into a scrapbook. This little album began in the year 1975 and began with photos of Scott and I first married in our first little mobile home. I had completed up to 1985... when I had this hair brained idea to FINISH IT and scan the layouts... put them on a DVD and give all 6 of my kids a dvd with this album on it. Well.... I frantically began. I would scrapbook all day, and Scott would scan them into the computer each night. We worked HARD and completed the task. We put it into a video format, added music and had a dvd for each child Christmas Eve. It went from 1975 thru the curren 2010. It included the childhood memories of 6 children, their weddings, and each of the then.... 12 grandchild. I say then.... because 2 days after completing our project, #13 was born! As Scott and I sat and watched our finished project.... their were lots of tears of joy as we 'watched' our life on screen. I am SO excited and am so greatful that I was able to preserve those memories not only on the dvd, but in 3 HUGE albums. Thank You Close to my Heart for giving me the means to accomplish this.
Now on to 2011.....

Building Houses!!! (or eating them....)

One of our new family traditions is to create little gingerbread houses on Christmas Eve. We started this last year, and it was a welcomed back event this year. The kids were all a little older and really had fun. They each get a little gingerbread house and LOTS AND LOTS of options for building. A can of frosting each and off they go. What a fun thing to watch as their little eyes take a look at all the trimmin's and have a hard time deciding .... should this go on my house or in my mouth.


I think a little taste to get me started is a good idea....

I think I've got the hang of this. I can take it from here...

Lets see....where to begin!!!

Everyone busy creating their master pieces

Boy....I think I might need to take a lick of this thing. It looks really good. (and he did, but I missed it with my camera!!)

Ta Da...Perfect!!

We had some fun little houses when we were all done. I do think more went into little mouths than went onto houses however....

CTMH BlogHop - CHRISTMAS!!!

You might have just hopped over from Lisa's blog. If so, you are in the right spot. If not, just hop on and keep hopping. You will get to see everyones blog if you continue. I LOVE Christmas and I LOVE our Christmas Stamps. I made this fun little $$$$ holder using A1110 A Timber


Start with a sheet of cranberry cardstock 6.5"x3"
Score at 3 1/8" and 3 3/8"
Sand edges
Using Mistletoe paper pack adhere 2.5"x2.5" square of desired pattern to front
Cut strip of NE Ivy cardstock 1"x 3" and edge distress
Add to lower edge of card front
add Circle with Happy Holidays and gift stamped off the lower edge
Embellish with a sparkle
(or decorate front of $$$ card as desired)
Tie hemp around spine
Slip as much $$$$ as you want inside your card

This is a VERY SIMPLE idea that will work up so quickly!! I figured with the busy time of year.... and so many on our Christmas list we dont know what to get.... this was the answer. Enjoy!!!
Now hop on over and visit vicki's Blog

My Favorite Close to My Heart Product....

Do you have a favorite product that you just LOVE to use while scrapbooking??? I LOVE LOVE LOVE Close to My Heart papers and inks. Close to my Heart designs each paper packet with rich vibrant colors and patterns. Every single paper in the packet coordinates and matches the exclusive ink colors perfectly!! I also love mixing and matching the papers from other kits as well. All the papers from Close to my Heart are high quality with gorgous color. They really MAKE the projects faster, simpler, and easier. You MUST try some for your next papercrafting project today!!

A Few Christmas Thank You's

Come join me for a fun night out, and make a few thank you cards just in time for your Christmas gifts, and also a couple of birthday cards to finish up the year. RSVP by emailing me at chris@myctmh.com to reserve your spot. November 23 at 7:00 pm. I will send you directions when your RSVP. Cost is $5 or place an order for yourself and the FEE is waived. See you there