Just a Reminder- place your October orders now!

Hello Ladies!  I know I've been out of touch recently, October is incredibly busy at the best of times but this year there were a few added bumps in the road.

Anyhooo, I just wanted to remind you to get your orders in, if you were wanting this month's Stamp of the Month- Home for the Holidays.

Also, I'm having a Christmas Card class on the 8th and 9th of November.  The class is your choice of EITHER day, from  9.30am to 4.30pm, lunch included, for $45.  You will make 18 cards your family and friends will 'oooo' and 'aaahhh' over.  There are 12 different designs and the difficulty ranges from 'stamp and stick'  to average for the paper- crafter, with only a little 'fussy- cutting' needed.  Most of the pieces will be cut for you.  You will be stamping and coloring with alcohol markers, too.  If these dates don't work for you, contact me and we can work something out.

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks!  There will be a GREAT Studio J sale starting Nov 1st.  There will be NEW product released in November, too  (HINT:  it's a Rolly Cart!!!!).  And, I will have info about the new Seasonal Expressions mini cattie going active Dec 1st (but there will be NO Christmas items included, so check out the Annual cattie for Winter/ Christmas products).  But that Rolling Cart will make a WONDERFUL Christmas gift-- Hint Hint, Santa!!

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!!


    

Let me introduce you to- Artfully Sent, the NEW CTMH/ Cricut cartridge

   Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because"! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards (ie Picture My Life).

  But please don't think that this cartridge is for cardmakers only!  There are lots of images on this cartridge that can be adapted for use on decor or gift items, as well as scrapbooking layouts.  Let your imagination free to lead your creativity!

Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font, find the complete Handbook of images here)
3 – *My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets (Curlicue alphabet-same as the Font, Curlicue frames  and Just to Say sentiments)
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack (24 pk)

* These stamps sets are released exclusively with the Artfully Sent Collection and cannot be purchased separately.
Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).

Contact me today to find out how to get yours *half price*!!

October Constant Campaign- Ribbon Revelry

  

   During the month of October, with each qualifying purchase of $55 CAD, you are eligible to receive—as a special bonus—one of two chevron ribbons FREE! Each chevron ribbon—Ruby or Outdoor Denim—has an original retail value of $7.75 CAD. So which ribbon will you get? It’s a surprise! Quantities are limited, so make sure to place your orders as early in the month as possible. Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer so you can enjoy embellishing your creations with your own surprise roll of bonus ribbon! 

* Shipping/Handling based on Original retail value, no tax will be added on FREE items

Stamp of the Month- October

   This month’s stamp is to help you get in the Christmas mood.  It’s called Home for the Holidays and is super cute!  As you can see, it’s also Cricut compatible with the CTMH exclusive cartridge Art Philosophy.  I just love that polar bear ‘stamp’!   

As always, you can get this cutie stamp set in 2 ways- purchase it at the full- retail price of $19.75.  Or, you can place a $50 minimum order and get it for just another $5*!    This stamp set is ONLY available in October, so get yours today.

*(shipping and taxes calculated on the full price)

Halloween & Fall Seasonal Blog Hop

   Welcome to the *Make it Crafty* Seasonal Blog Hop!  As this is my first blog hop I've gone completely 'keener' and have done both a Halloween project and an Autumn project for this month's Halloween/ Fall theme.  If you've arrived from Carol-Ann's Blog -  you are on the right path!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost, you'll find the complete list HERE- with Julie, in The Scrap Zone.

   This month a number of us Close To My Heart Consultants are sharing their creations using various CTMH products to help you get in a scrap-a-licious mood!

front- 1st layout

2nd LO shown

1st LO open

Pages 'exploded'

showing 4x6 flipflap details

List of products used on the Path Finding explosion layout :
   The layouts themselves are from Cherish, pg 44 and Make It From Your Heart Vol 2, pg 10- Right.

Path Finding  paper pack,                                          What A Hoot!- Aug. SOTM- retired
PF Workshop on the Go stamp set,                           Field Trip Alphabet stamp set- retired
PF Assortment,                                                          Woodgrain Washi tape- retired
PF Complements
CTMH Cricut Cartridges- Artbooking and Art Philosophy,
Shinhan Twin Touch markers,
Chocolate, Olive, Barn red and Goldrush ink pads
Flip flaps from the 4x6 and 12" Assorted packs.
 
    I used my Craft knife to create slits in the Side-load page protectors for the 4x6 flaps.

2 page Scaredy Cat layout

SC layout left

SC layout right

Showing Complement and Assortment details

 This shows the use of a 4x6 Flipflap





List of products used on the Scaredy Cat layout:
Scaredy Cat paper pack,
SC Assortment,
SC Complements,
CTMH Cricut cartridge- Artiste 
4x6 Flip flaps.

   This 2-page layout is from Cherish, pg 82- Dramatic Fashion but slightly altered.

Please contact me to purchase any of the current products above.



   Thank you so much for following along on our Blog Hop today!   I hope you enjoyed all the beautifully inspiring artwork...Now it's time to head on over to Natalie's Blog- Scrappy Sassy Studios  and see her project!  Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Look for our next Blog Hop where we will feature Christmas and Winter time projects, see you back soon!

Hold a Gathering.. Or, invite me to yours!

   Interested in creating Layouts or cards?  Getting goodies for FREE?  Then contact me about holding a Gathering!  'Gather' your friends together for an evening (or morning or afternoon) of crafting and togetherness.  Together, we'll come up with a project to WOW your friends and get those creative juices flowing.

   Or, hold a 'Class'.  What's the difference?  At a Class you and your friends will complete a project- a set of layouts or cards- over a number of hours; there is a set class fee, and there is no expectation of receiving Hostess rewards (although it is nice).  It's just a period to get crafty with your peeps.  Realistically, you will hold a Gathering to make a simple, single project, with the hope that purchases will be made such that you the Hostess will receive benefits.

   Or, maybe you're in charge of a school/ church/ community/ charity fundraiser.  I'd be happy to set up at your site as a vendor, with proceeds going to your fundraiser.  I can also arrange for a Door prize or a 'Make'n'Take', or goodies for the Bling bag.  I'm happy to help You reach Your fundraising goals. 

   Contact me to arrange dates for any of the previous.

Reminder: Classes and Hostess Club

Just a reminder that registration for my Birthday Card class will close Sept 17th.  Don't forget to sign up now!

Registration for my Christmas Card class will end Oct 22nd.  Grab a friend (or 2), come on out and make some cards!

There's still time to join my Hostess club and get Free goodies!  Contact me to learn how.