Friday, July 29, 2011

CTMH Open House Recap

Last night was my Open House... What fun to share all of the new things with you! Met two lovely new people last night and hope to see both Maria and Roxie again soon!

Here are some of the highlights:

New Stamp of the Month Program (SOTM)
Great new SOTM! I want every one of them! and now, when an order is $50, the sotm can be purchased for just $5! Yep that's right! And as a bonus when you order the August SOTM, Bonus!!! you will receive an alphabet set A Typeface absolutely free!

B&T Paper
B&T paper has now become B&T Cardstock.
The logo is now on a "Zip Strip" at the top of the paper that has the logo on one side and a fun border on the other side that can be used in both scrapping and card making.

Card Stock
Card Stock packaging has changed a bit. The color pallets in the seasons have been rearranged. combo packs will now include two sets of 12 colors to better serve your color needs:) Introducing Shade packs:) four sets of three colors in a shade (example blush, hollyhock and tulip) are now available. There are 15 different packs.

Studio J options

Did you know...
* most people have a ton of photos on cds and computers and phones that never even get printed?
*using Stuio J you don't have to guess the size your photo needs to be.
*Studio scrapping coordinates quite nicely with classic scrapping.
*You can add embellishments to make your pages
*A scrapbook layout can be made in 5 minutes...

Studio J 5-packs... includes 5 two page layouts, 5 memory protectors and free shipping and handling ... Just $55. This makes a great gift!

Studio J memberships: 12 month $99 ($8.25 per month) and 3 month $30 ($10 per month)
Membership perks...
*Free jpg files for every custom printed layout
*Hi-Res printable JPG files also available separately for just $3 per layout, (no print purchase required)
*Special members only patterns and kits
*Free Shipping and handling on your monthly order
*Free Memory protectors
*Exclusive campaigns and deals throughout your membership.

Since returning from convention, many of my photos have made it to my computer... so I am going to do those in Studio J! Be sure to ask to see them in September.

In the mean time, It would be fun to sit down with you and show you how much fun Studio J can be... let's get together soon! No charge to play.

Cricut
Introducing the new CTMH Cricut Creativity Cartridge, The Art Philosophy Collection! The Collection consists of one Cricut cartridge, 3 "D" sized Stamp sets and 3 sheets of 9x12 dimensional elements.

It's so exciting that CTMH has combined the Cricut images with stamps that complement.... making Scrapping and card making... faster simpler and easier. The Stamp sheet will have the best size to complement the stamp.

Paper Packets

Studio J is the new Level one! pages can be done in minutes, without all the materials. Look for the Studio J layout with each kit.

There are eight new kits in the idea book: Typeset, Roxie, Elemental (non denominational), Dreamin, Sonoma, Mischief, Believe, and Wonderland. There is a new look with new paper with each kit. Each kit now contains six sheets of the new B&T card stock... they are double sided and will have a usable "Zip Strip". There will also be 6 coordinating card stocks. One more exciting feature, the price is lower! Level 2 paper packs are now just $9.95! How great is that!!!

Tips and Techniques are always a feature with each kit... be sure to try each one of them! And also check out the coordinating products that your special signature touch! liked Glitz, Bling, Just blooms and more...

Complements
Another new and exciting change are the "Complements". Before, they were just my Stickease. Now they are a new way of adding dimension to your projects... some will be canvas sheets, chipboard, stickease, rub ons and stickease as well. they are designed to complement your project! And the good news, they are still just $4.95!

Workshops on the Go (aka WOTG)
This is so exciting! I love the workshops on the go. Here's the scoop, kits will now contain a "C" sized stamp set, a level 2 paper pack, an instruction guide with 2 layouts and some product to enhance the layout. There is also a suggestion for an additional project. For example, Mischief, the Halloween kit includes a suggestion to make a banner, SPOOKY, and it tells you to find hints and tips at http://www.closetomyheart.com/en/Ideas_and_Inspiration/WOTG.aspx (should be available Aug 1st for the new idea book)

Each month there will be a scheduled WOTG night: Hope to see you there...
Tuesday Aug 30th Mischief
Thursday Sept 29 Typeset
Tuesday Oct 25 Believe
Tuesday Nov 29 Dreamin
Thursday Dec 29 Roxie
Tuesday Jan 31 Sonoma

Stamps
Stamps are now shown at 100% size in the idea book! Woo Hoo! and Stamp prices are Falling! Yep... you heard correctly!
Starting Aug 1st the prices drop! Awesome!
A=6.95, B=9.95, C=13.95, D=17.95 and E=29.95!
Start making your wish list now!

Accessories... just too much to tell... just know... the Bling is Big!

Whew... can't wait to create!

Monday, July 25, 2011

Life is back to normal...

I think my body and my mind are finally both back in Iowa.

Things are getting prepared, for my annual open house. Hope you are planning to attend. You will be amazed and excited about the new idea book and will want to book a party as soon as possible. (and get your new CTMH Cricut Kit... Art Philosophy Collection Kit. It includes one cartridge (700 images, font, shapes, and 3-d items), 3 stamps sets designed to coordinate with the cricut and 3 9x12 dimensional elements. (Also includes creative feature keys: layer, decorative layer, tag, card, font an font layer!) This is just so amazing...

Okay... time to get back to work... to keep you in the know!

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Happy Friday! Wow... time is going so fast... Home from convention, and have lots of things to share! It was an absolute fabulous event and it's so exciting to share things with you! The good news is ... you won't have long to wait... Diane's Sweet Open House is Thursday July 28th!

Be sure to come and check out the new stuff! For those of you who have Cricut's you are especially going to be excited as there will be a CTMH Cricut cartridge bundle that everyone is going to want! It includes 3 stamp sets that coordinate with the cartridge along with chipboards! Prices are dropping! That's right... can you believe it in today's economy... ! Stamps are an even better deal! There's a new stamp of the month program and it's the best ever! Plus two special constant campaigns in August!

Hope you have time to stop by and check out the specials!

Getting back to blogging...

It's been a while, so I am a bit out of practice.

Hopefully you are enjoying the coolness of the weather this week.