It's October!

Can you believe it? September just flew by. All good intentions of being uber creative flew by as well and can honestly say I did nothing creative all month! *gasp* Nothing!

I will be happy once my creative space is all cleaned out and the excess sold off so I can actually move in there and find things! lol Probably the mojo will have some room to inspire me then 'cause it's sure not working right now. LOL

Stay tuned! The scrapbook supply yard sale is on the 11th so will have something for you all to view after that. There is a Twitterpated WOTG Kit sitting on my desk waiting for some attention!

Scrapbook Supply Yard Sale!

It's official! I am going to have my scrapbook supply yard sale on October 11th from 10am to 2pm. It's all stuff from my personal stash (including some CTMH items I am not needing anymore). If you need details and live in the Kamloops BC area, send me an email and will provide more details.

I will be doing a raffle of sorts for one of our kits, with all the proceeds going to Operation Smile. Everything is going to be priced 50% or more below retail with additional discounts depending on how much you spend.

Order going in!

OK girls! Putting an order in on the 27th or 28th so get them into me as soon as possible. You know how to reach me! lol

New Art and Soul Episode is up and fantastic!

The new Art and Soul episode is up and I love the ideas it shows! Can't wait to try them out!

If you haven't seen any of the episodes posted, they are well worth watching. Not all of the deals are available still on the older ones, but the ideas make it worthwhile. For many of them, some of the products are still available and others can be changed for other products. If you have any questions, just email me.

Check out the current one HERE ... older ones are listed on the left ... just click on the one you want to watch.

She said "Yes"!!!

Laurie was kind enough to agree to let me post this on Facebook etc so here it is!

She had asked me to do a memorial layout for her about her mom, dad, and nephew. She didn't want it really flowery which is hard for me because I LOVE my blossoms! LOL Went for something semi-fancy but still masculinish with just pops of cranberry to go with her mom's top. Looks so much better in real life but you get the idea! LOL

The black edge is actually the frame I put the layout in. No, it's not a double page layout, it's actually a 11"x20" frame since a 12x12 would have been too small and the original frame of 12x36 was wayyyy too big. LOL
Silhouette Paper Pack : Cranberry cardstock : Bamboo cardstock: Cranberry Grosgrain ribbon : Bamboo dye ink : Cranberry brads : Black ink : Sponge daubers : Clear photo corners : Mono Tombo adhesive : Key To My Heart Stamp Set (flourishes in upper corners).
Unfortunately the Key To My Heart Stamp Set was only part of a campaign a while ago and can no longer be purchased, though I do have an two extra sets I am willing to sell. Email me if you are interested, otherwise they are going in my Scrapbook Supply garage sale in October.

Where does time go?

What happened to summer? Seriously .... it vanished in a blink of an eye!

One great thing about the end of summer and the arrival of fall is the Fall/Winter Idea Book! This one is simply amazing! I love ALL of the new paper packs and the artwork is stunning!!! My wish list is huge and can't wait to start playing with all the new goodies!

If you want a quick peak at it, just go here! Just click on the Autumn/Winter Idea Book to see what I'm talking about.

Want one of your own in your hot little hands? Email me to find out how to get one!

On another note, I finally created something this week. LOL One of the great ladies I work with commissioned me to do a memorial layout for her and it turned out better than I had hoped and she liked it! Yay!

I forgot to ask her if it was okay to share it with everyone (I did take a picture of it) but will check with her and post it if it's okay with her.

I also ordered the Twitterpated Workshop Kit and can't wait to get all creative with it. Love that it comes with a stamp set exclusive to the kit. Will be getting all four of them and getting some classes together for everyone ... will keep you posted on when and how much!

Well, hope everyone enjoys the rest of their Labor Day weekend! "See" you all soon!

Lots of stuff to tell you about ... Customer Thanks-a-Bration and more!

This update is a bit late in the month but we had a death in the family at the end of July which shifted our priorities for a while. Better late than never though!

----- The Fall/Winter Idea books are in my hot little hands and I've already got my wish list all drawn up! LOL Those of you who placed an order from the previous Idea Book will be getting this one FREE and am planning on dropping them off around 01 September when they go live. They are chalk full of creative ideas and techniques and some of the new stamps ..... Whoa! So stinking cute and fun! And that's all I'm telling you about that! Such a tease!

If you'd like a new Idea Book, email me and I can drop one off to you. If you're a new client or you didn't order from the last Idea Book you got from me, it's only $2.25 (my cost) ....waaaaaaay cheaper than any craft or scrapbooking magazine out there. PLUS, when you do place an order from it during the time it's valid (01 September - 31 December), I will deduct the $2.25 from your order total so all those amazing creation ideas and techniques would be FREE - even better!
Also, don't forget, if you're a new client to me, I always take 10% off your very first order (one time only) as a welcome to you!

----- More exciting news .... I now accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express directly! Woohoo! No more checks to write, not having enough cash on hand or waiting form me to send you a PayPal invoice .... It's just like shopping at a regular store! Super convenient!!!!

----- Though this update is late, the August promotion has a couple days left on it ... If you purchase $124.95 between today and 17 August, Close To My Heart will send you one of our Level 2 Paper Packs absolutely FREE (15.95 value) - and they do mean free. There won't even be any additional shipping charges or taxes added to your total!!!! You won't even know which one they are sending you so it will be a complete surprise when your order arrives. Like Xmas in August! How fun is that!? The other bonus is that because you've already spent the $124.95 to receive the FREE paper pack, it also qualifies you to get the August Stamp of the Month for FREE too! FREE is good!

Don't forget you only have a couple days left to get in on this promotion. More details can be found by clicking HERE.

Now don't think they've short-changed you this month by just running that promotion to the 17th .... the new one starts the very next day and lasts until the end of September!

----- Everyday Celebration: From 18 August to 30 September when you purchase a minimum of $75 in My Acrylix Stamps (A, B, C, D or E size) you will receive an Everyday Celebrations Card Kit for FREE!!!! ($49.95 value) The kit includes enough product to complete 16 cards and comes with a coordinating stamp set as well. Click HERE for more details on this promotion.

----- The new Art and Soul video is up on the website, too ... I highly recomment you check it out! If you haven't seen the previous ones, they are well worth taking the time to watch as well. They really make some amazing creations on CTMH TV.

Whew! I think I'm finally caught up!

I'm on holidays for the next 10 glorious days (glorious because I'm not at work - the weather....not so glorious! lol) so I am hoping to get a fair bit of creating done! *crossing my fingers*

Have a scrappy day!!!!

Getting sidetracked ....

I have been a very bad blogger ... I sincerely apologize. I can't believe it's been over a month since I posted or created anything!

You know how you go through life and hit little bumps in the road? Well, it's been like that lately for me (and my family) ... and my scrappy mojo went with it. Then you get broadsided by something totally unexpected that really makes you sit back and evaluate your life and what is really important.

I won't go into details but the time has come to start making time for the things and people I care about ... including my scrapbooking. I am taking a little time each and every day and doing something scrapbook related so I hope to post more often for you all.

Thanks for your patience!!!

Happy scrapping!

Spring Has Sprung

Made this layout for a Gathering, using the beautiful Bella Level 2 Paper Pack and Cherish: Interesting Variation.
- Bella Level 2 Paper Pack
- Small and Large Friendship Alphabets
- Butterfly Wings stamp set
- Botanical Borders stamp set
- Colonial White brads
- Black marker
- Smokey Plum ink
- 3D foam tape
- Cherish Idea Book

July Campaign - Geared for new Consultants!!!

If you've been thinking about joining my Close To My Heart team as a Consultant, now is a terrific time! Become a Close To My Heart Consultant between July 1 - 31 and they will send you your choice of FIVE additional select products for FREE, with no additional shipping/handling or tax! It's a limited opportunity you'll want to jump on right away!

(Limit of one item each, up to five free items total, while supplies last. Select your Favorite Five during the online enrollment process. Shipping/handling and tax applies to the New Consultant Kit but is waived on the Favorite Five items. Offer good July 1 - 31, 2009).

There are NINE products to choose from and include:
Window Charm Squares (retail value: $12.50) Your projects will sprakle when you highlight them with these flexible adhesive squares of clear epoxy. Just peel and stick to add instant dimension and intrique. (Package includes 44 charms: 4 - 2"x2" charms, 8 - 1 1/2"x1 1/2" charms, 14 - 1"x1" charms, and 18 3/4"x3/4" charms).

All-Out Adventure Rubons (retail value: $12.50) Rub on some summer fun with these versatile rub-ons featuring trees, leaves, compasses, playful sayings, gears, and an alphabet! Three neutral colors give you maximum creativity. (3 - 6"x12" sheets; 1 each of Black, Chocolate and White Daisy).

Heartfelt Whimsy Die-Cuts (retail value: $12.50) Add color and texture to your projects with these cute die-cut felt designs. Layer them, add a brad here or a sparkle there, even a bit of hand-stitching would look great! (3 - 12x12" sheets; 1 each of Buttercup, Garden Green, Tulip)

Creative Basics Silhouette Collection (retail value: $10.95) Cardmakers will love creating projects using the elegant prints and colors of the Silhouette Collection. Creative Basics collection gives you the materials to produce many similar-themed cards in a flash! (Includes 16 - 12"x12" B&T Duos (8 each of 2 designs) and 8 yards of 1/4" Black grosgrain ribbon with Colonial White stitching ) Available while supplies last!

My Originals Hello Birdie Card Kit (retail value: $15.95) 12 - 3"x4 3/4" preprinted cards (3 each of 4 designs); 3 - 6"x12" My Stickease adhesive sheets; 12 - 3" x 4 3/4" envelope flats (not shown).

Life Delights memory Showcase (retail value: $15.95) The Life Delights Memory Showcase is an ensemble of 9"x9" preprinted layouts, B&T Duos papers, elegant cardstock, My Stickease artwork, a variety of accessories, an easy to follow instruction book, and a deluxe 9"x9" accordion album to bring it all together.

Basic Textured Cardstock Combo Pack (retail value: $18.50) Cardstock is textured on both sides. The back is the same color as the front but in a lighter shade, so you'll really have two colors to work with. A double winner! (24 sheets per package; 4 each of 6 colors - Bamboo, Black, Chocolate, Cocoa, Colonial White, Desert Sand)

Magic Moments Scrapbook Kit (retail value: $43.50) Celebrate the magic moments in your life with this gorgeous scrapbooking kit. Everything you need to create a complete album - one two-page layout for every month of the year! (Includes 24 - 12"x12" preprinted layout pages, 2 - 12"x12" Colonial White cardstock sheets, 8 - 6"x12" My Stickease adhesive sheets, 13 - 12"x12" Memory Protectors, 24 - 3/8" Cocoa grosgrain ribbon and 50 Cocoa brads.)

My Acrylix Thank You Stamp Set (retail value $28.50) A great stamp set to really express your gratitude to friends and family alike.

If you're interested in signing up on my team, click HERE . My name should automatically appear under the Sponsor information but if it doesn't just type in Lisa Padley and my Sponsor ID is 99974110.

Questions??? EMAIL ME!