Wednesday, September 16, 2015

CTMH Test Panel

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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

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CTMH Test Panel #StudioJ #ctmh

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CTMH Test Panel #ctmhPaperPacks #ctmh

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CTMH Test Panel #ctmh #ctmhOrganization

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CTMH Test Panel #artistry #cricut #ctmh

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CTMH Test Panel #instalife #ctmh

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CTMH Test Panel #pml #picturemylife #ctmh

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

TBT

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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!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Monday, August 31, 2015

Invitation to a Close To My Heart Test Panel

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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

Thursday, August 27, 2015

TBT

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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!


Thursday, August 20, 2015

TBT

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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!

Thursday, August 13, 2015

TBT

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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

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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... ;)

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Early Release of Selected CTMH Products

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Did I get your attention?  Yes, Close To My Heart has a new Cricut cartridge to add to your collection!  In fact it is available for purchase right now!!!  The new CTMH Annual Inspirations was released to consultants earlier this month at convention.  I was lucky enough to be able to attend and see the new products first hand!  Although I have many of these items in my hands and being shipped right at this moment, the publication and most products are not available yet to customers until September 1, 2015.  HOWEVER, CTMH has released a select set of items for sale early to include the exciting new CRICUT cartridge as well as a new paper pack and embellishments to complement it!  In fact I have created a two-page layout using the new Zoe Workshop on the Go® to include the Zoe assortment and Coral Shimmer Trim.  One of the layouts can be seen here.  Please click on my Instagram link to the right to see the second layout.

The following products are currently available to order from my website. You can click on each of the items to see an image depicting the item itself. Happy shopping and "Cricuting"!
  • Cricut® Artistry Collection 
  • Workshops on the Go® Zoe Scrapbooking Kit 
  • Zoe Paper Pack
  • Zoe Complements
  • Zoe Assortment
  • Coral Shimmer Trim
  • Enamel and Glitter Duos Green Triangles
  • Marker Roll-Up 
  • Accessory Roll-Up

Thursday, August 6, 2015

TBT

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I suspect not everyone is familiar with the acronym "TBT", but many of you reading this have likely seen it.  For those of you who are not familiar, it means "Throw Back Thursday" and has become a widely used acronym and hashtag across the internet to typically show pictures, images and other items from years past.  Therefore, I thought it might be fun to do a weekly feature to include the same, whether it be old cards, layouts, photos, etc.  In fact, if you want to join in, please attach a comment with your own TBT for the week!

For this week, I wanted to do something "summery" while we're still in the middle of summer.  I found a card I had made using the long retired "Whoops A Daisy" paper pack and the "Life's a Jungle" stamp set.  As many of you recall, the paper pack was quite a boisterous one, but I truly came to love it!  I used our CTMH markers of the time to color in the parrot and used our large brads to embellish.  The design pattern came out of the Originals Card Confidence Program, which I'm happy to say is still available to purchase because I love that book so much.  If you make cards and don't own it, it is well worth the purchase!

#ctmh #tbt #cardmaking #whoopsadaisy #lifesajungle

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Blossom Card Workshop!

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Blossom is an amazingly gorgeous paper pack!  I have used it for so many things, I decided that I really needed to share and do a card workshop before it finally goes away.

For this workshop, we will be making 20 cards using 10 patterns.  You will be assembling the cards using pre-cut pieces, Glacier twine and plenty of sparkles!  You can even choose the sentiments you want to use on each of your cards!

Here is a sample of just 5 of the cards you will be making as shown from my Instagram site:
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  • Location:  My home
  • Date/Time:  Sunday, August 23 at Noon
  • Cost:  $20.00 or bring a friend and save $5.00 off the total cost!
  • RSVP:  No later than Wednesday, August 19 at joycegough7@gmail.com or 703.791.6821
  • Bring:  If you have it, please bring adhesive, glue dots, glue pen, detail scissors, and a piercing tool.  Foam tape is also optional if you want to pop any elements.
  • Refreshments:  Lunch will be served as well!

    • Monday, August 3, 2015

    Get Organized!

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    During the month of August, get your hands on the latest and greatest in organization products from Close To My Heart — with a few perks thrown in! Simply place an order for the new marker roll-up at full retail price and receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes FREE! Or place an order for the new accessory roll-up at full retail price and receive two new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE! All of the items offered as part of this campaign are featured in the Annual Inspirations 2015–2016 idea book, but are available for early purchase during August only as part of this campaign.

    The Marker Roll-up will be your new best friend, providing storage space for up to 25 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ markers. The My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes stamp set is perfect for coloring, making them a practical pairing. The Accessory Roll-up is ideal for sorting and storing accessories, Base & Bling items, and embellishments, while the new Base & Bling style sheets are full of gorgeous floral designs and hip icons and sentiments perfectly suited for creating stunning jewelry pieces. Place your order for one—or both—deals and get an exciting sneak peek at just a few of the many new products found within Annual Inspirations’ pages!

    August 2015 Stamp of the Month - Framed

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    The "Framed" Stamp of the Month for August is perfect for applying sentiments to cards and other paper crafting projects. For the following sample from my Instagram account, I used the Blossom paper pack with this stamp set to create a "thinking of you" card for a special person in my life. The sentiment and frame were both embossed using pigment ink and clear embossing powder. I love to emboss! If you've never embossed your ink, it is so simple and produces such a beautiful effect. It makes you feel like a chemist! (At least it does me. :) ).
    Remember that you can purchase the new D-size Stamp of the Month stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. Otherwise, you can purchase this set outright for $17.95. You can view the special Stamp of the Month here!
    Recipe:
  • S1508 - Framed (August Stamp of the Month)
  • X7196 - Blossom Paper Packet
  • Z2501 - Adventure Mini Pigment Pads Set
  • Z2088 - Ranger™ Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder
  • Z5555 - Craft Heater
  • Z3039 - Glacier Extra Thick Twine
  • Z2012 - Sequins Gold Assortment
  • Z1806 - Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles
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