CTMH Test Panel

On Sunday, a couple of fellow consultants and I held our first ever CTMH Test Panel. We invited some folks who we thought might enjoy seeing and testing out the new products, looking at some products in ways they've never seen before, and trying out products they never thought they would try. We had forms available to attendees to provide feedback on the various items. We had displays for everything, free make and takes, raffle prizes and tasty refreshments. Everyone, and I mean everyone, walked out knowing more than they knew before and had nothing but nice comments to make!

Here are the comments from one of my customers: "Oh my goodness ladies, you definitely out did yourselves! What an event!!!!! I enjoyed each station where we learned about the new products and even some of the older products that I thought I wouldn't like but now I'm interested in. We had make-and-takes, free food and prizes to win! This was like a mini convention. So professional. Thank you for all of your hard work. I had a great time."

Here are some of the pictures from this event. If you weren't able to attend this time, I promise we will be doing this again, likely early next year!

CTMH Test Panel #ctmh

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:37pm PDT

CTMH Test Panel #StudioJ #ctmh

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:38pm PDT

CTMH Test Panel #ctmhPaperPacks #ctmh

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:39pm PDT

CTMH Test Panel #ctmh #ctmhOrganization

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:39pm PDT

CTMH Test Panel #artistry #cricut #ctmh

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:40pm PDT

CTMH Test Panel #instalife #ctmh

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:40pm PDT

CTMH Test Panel #pml #picturemylife #ctmh

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 13, 2015 at 12:41pm PDT

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TBT

For today's TBT I pulled out a card I made with CTMH's retired Silhouette paper.  This card shown on my Instagram account was one of our most beloved and versatile paper packs from our Spring 2008 Idea Book.  It is a testament to this paper that people still see it and want to get their hands on it!

When I decided to make this card, it was because I wanted to learn how to do teabag folding, a technique that I thought lended itself to this paper due to the color scheme and patterns.  A simple red sparkle gave it just a little pop of color that I thought it needed.

Do you have samples of this paper that you would like to share?  Do you still have some that you're hoarding?  ;)  Have you tried teabag folding?  I would love to hear your experiences so please don't be shy and share!

An old paper pack, Silhouette, but one of the most beloved of all CTMH papers due to its versatility. For this TBT card I used the teabag folding technique, which gives a "wow factor" of its own, then added a simple red sparkle for pop. Anyone else remember this lovely paper? #ctmh #TBT #ctmhSilhouette #teabagfolding

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Sep 3, 2015 at 3:01pm PDT

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2015 Annual Inspirations and Holiday Expressions

The new 2015 Annual Inspirations and Holiday Expressions are finally here!  Would you like your very own copies of these beautiful publications?  Contact me!  Can't wait?  You can view both publications right here!

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Invitation to a Close To My Heart Test Panel

Please consider joining me and some of my fellow consultants at our first ever Close To My Heart Test Panel!  Our special guests are YOU!!!

You’re Invited to our Inaugural Test Panel Event!

We value your feedback on our new products!
Note that there is no cost to attend and is open to you and all of your guests!

·      Play with new products!

·      Get your own copy of our new Idea Books!

·      Enter to win prizes!

·      Enjoy light refreshments!

·      Celebrate National Stamping Month!

Call, text, or email me NOW to reserve your spot!

Joyce Gough

JoyceGough7@gmail.com

703-969-0167

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TBT

Music evokes so much emotion in me!  It helps me decompress and honestly helps facilitate my creative juices.  Enjoy one of my faves from 2011 for #TBT!

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TBT

I'm posting this TBT for two reasons. First, it of course represents TBT in that the picture shows my beautiful son in 2006 in the high school marching band.  The band was getting ready to march for the city Christmas parade.  I persuaded my son to hold off meeting with his friends and band mates to let me take a few pictures.  After a few faint grumbles, he consented.  What is it about a young man in uniform!

Second, this is a reminder to everyone that its never too late to start scrapbooking and documenting your memories!  I still haven't scrapbooked these photos, but I am working my way through all my old photographs.  Please visit my Instagram post linked at the right of this page.  You will see some old and some recently scrapbooked photos that were taken awhile back.  Don't know where to start?  Contact me for suggestions!

Does the task sound daunting?  You can try digital scrapbooking!  CTMH's Studio J is a fabulous option to try capturing those photos and memories.  All you need is a computer!  No purchase is necessary unless/until you decide you are happy enough with the finished pages to purchase them.  All the software is online on my website!

Happy scrapping!

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TBT

It's time for TBT again!  Today I chose a scrapbook page I made with a very old page kit that CTMH used to sell.  Anyone know what it is???

#tbt #ctmh #easter #scrapbooking

A photo posted by Joyce Gough (@jgough7ctmh) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:19am PDT

If you guessed the Easter My Reflections Collection Kit, you would be correct! Does anyone have a layout made with the kit that they would like to share? That reminds me! I need to get out my old fibers and use them... ;)

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