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SEPTEMBER

Terrific Tuesday Workshop: Magnifique $29.95

Awesome kit full of everything you need to make two 2-page layouts and numerous cards. Kit includes an exclusive stamp set, detailed full-color instructions, full size accessory packet and 22 sheets of 12 x 12 paper. Plan to bring your basic supplies, including trimmer, plenty of adhesive, scissors, & photos. I’ll have inks etc. for you to use. Must register 2 weeks in advance to secure your spot.

9-21-10 7:30pm

Flower Power! $8

Have you ever wondered how to create those beautiful flowers you seen adorning cards, scrapbook pages, and home décor?

You’ll learn how to make 6 different types of amazing flowers & will go home with extra supplies.

9-20-10 7pm

Triple Play put-together (free with purchase)

You’ve got the kit, now put it together! Bring the supplies listed in the instruction brochure, photos too if you’ve got ‘em. Adhesive is a must!

Want this this set of 3 mini-albums? Go to www.triciap.myctmh.com or contact me at (308)384-7835. While supplies last.

9-30-10 7pm

OCTOBER

Flippin’ For Flip Flaps! $12

Flip flaps are h-o-t! Expand any layout several times using these clear pockets with an adhesive strip. Just slide photos or other artwork into the pocket and you’ll flip too! Plan to bring your basic supplies including trimmer, plenty of adhesive, scissors, and photos.

Class includes, several Flip Flaps in varying sizes from 4x6 to 8x12.

10-7-10 7pm

Terrific Tuesday Workshop: Hooligans $29.95

Awesome kit full of everything you need to make two 2-page layouts and numerous cards. Kit includes an exclusive stamp set, detailed full-color instructions, full size accessory packet and 22 sheets of 12 x 12 paper. Plan to bring your basic supplies, including trimmer, plenty of adhesive, scissors, & photos. I’ll have inks etc. for you to use. Must register 2 weeks in advance to secure your spot.

10-19-10 7:30pm

Lovin’ Level 1’s! $17

Kits that is! Level 1 scrapbook kits are a quick easy way to get scrapbook layouts done faster, simpler, easier. Make 4 birthday layouts (and some cards) using a Good Times level 1 kit & matching stickease. Add your own photos, and you’re done! Plan to bring your basic supplies, including trimmer, plenty of adhesive, scissors, and photos.

10-26-10 7pm


NOVEMBER

Mix & Mingle Around The Mistletoe $25

A mix of chipboard and clear pages gives this mini-album a unique look. Handy 4x4 size makes this the perfect album to lay on a branch of the Christmas tree, or pop in your purse. With 16 pages, this album will make a geat gift or personal memento. Plus it will be lovingly created by you with the beautiful new Mistletoe papers and loads of embellishments.

11-2-10 7pm

Terrific Tuesday Workshop: Olivia $29.95

Awesome kit full of everything you need to make two 2-page layouts and numerous cards. Kit includes an exclusive stamp set, detailed full-color instructions, full size accessory packet and 22 sheets of 12 x 12 paper. Plan to bring your basic supplies, including trimmer, plenty of adhesive, scissors, & photos. I’ll have inks etc. for you to use. Must register 2 weeks in advance to secure your spot.

11-16-10 7:30pm

DECEMBER

Dazzling Ornaments $8

Make 6 beautiful, sparkly ornaments loaded with bling during this class. Adorn your tree, or give as a gift the receiver will surely treasure!

12-14-10 7pm

Terrific Tuesday Workshop: Mistletoe $29.95

Awesome kit full of everything you need to make two 2-page layouts and numerous cards. Kit includes an exclusive stamp set, detailed full-color instructions, full size accessory packet and 22 sheets of 12 x 12 paper. Plan to bring your basic supplies, including trimmer, plenty of adhesive, scissors, & photos. I’ll have inks etc. for you to use. Must register 2 weeks in advance to secure your spot.

12-22-10 7:30pm

Make Your Own 2011 Desk Calendar $20

This beautiful calendar comes to gether using Close To My Heart’s Display Album. Album is made with chip board covers and holds twelve 6x6 pages, perfect for ringing in the New Year!

12-28-10 7pm

All classes are prepay only. Credit cards accepted. Classes start promptly, so plan accordingly.

R.S.V.P. to Tricia Pankonin (308) 384-7835 Workshop location: 608 Linden Ave, Grand Island

Saying Goodbye to Old Friends & Appreciating YOU!

CTMH announces Retired List!


CTMH is gearing up for an incredible 2011 lineup and that means we have to bid farewell to our old favorites to make room for toms of new products. Now is the time to look over your wish list and decide what you need/want to get before it's gone forever!  When the retired list is released each year, it's always a big event.  This year is no exception. Shop early, these goodies are only while supplies last!

https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/toknow/pdf/RetiredList2011.pdf







$2, $4, $6, for 8...It's YOU we appreciate!


Available only at www.triciap.myctmh.com starting August 4th 9am (mtn) through August 11th while supplies last, we are celebrating YOU!


Head over to my website and find awesome deals on select My Stickease for $2, select Level 1 kits for $4, and select Level 2 kits for $6!


The site may be slow due to a crush of shoppers, so please be patient, these prices are worth it!

Happy Shopping!

Holy Artwork Batman!

Here's just a small sample of all of the incredible artwork we've seen.

 It makes me want to get home and get some scrapping & card making done!  I've got the crafting fever!!!

Time Flies!

I arrived in D.C. late afternoon on Wednesday, checked into my hotel and rushed to attend the Looney's meeting. It was fun to meet Jillene Moen (my g-ma upline) for the first time.  She's so bubbly and full of enthusiasm for all of her team. I got to go on stage for recognition for my sales and for staying in the Looney League again this year (ordering at least $600/mo for 12 months). It was inspiring to see all the awards given out, and to see some familiar faces!

The Gaylord hotel is beautiful inside and out. It is located in National Harbor, right on the Potomac River.  The pier is lit up each night with lamps that glow in different colors, fading from red to blue, to orange, etc.
The hotel itself is so gigantic, that I'm sure I'm putting on a few miles each day going from our room to the convention center.  Whew!

Thursday morning I attended the morning session where we all got to hear Jeanette talk about the company and how strong it is, even in this economy.  The company is totally debt free. That brought a loud cheer from the crowd.
The company introduced many new products, including EIGHT new colors, and a new how-to-book called MAGIC!! 
After the general session we  went to lunch where we were given beautiful bags that had our new Idea Book inside!!!!  You're going to think it's AMAZING!!!  After lunch, I attended Extravaganza.  This is where you get to go to short classes to learn different scrapping and stamping techniques. After each class we were given a brand-new product from the upcoming Idea Book! I'll be coming home with all the new ink pads, a couple of stamp sets, clear cards, new bling and more!

Lots more to come, so I must sign off.  I'll write more later.

~Tricia

Card Swapping Madness!

I fly to Washington D.C. in 6 days for the Close To My Heart convention. One of the great things about convention is card swapping. Sister consultants from all over the country, make cards (among other things) to swap with others. At the last convention I attended in Florida, I brought 10 cards I had made to trade with others. It was so neat to bring home 10 cards made by talented ladies to show to my customers and friends. 
While in Orlando, I was surprised to find out that lots of these ladies bring 100 cards or more!  Yikes! This year I decided to make 50. There is some awesome talent out there and I can't wait to show off what I bring home.
I plan to update this blog regularly while I'm in D.C. So check back often to see what's new with CTMH.  I'll even post some sneak peeks of new products etc. for the upcoming Autumn/Winter Idea Book!

~Tricia

Hit The JACKPOT in June!

You're invited to check out the daily scrapbooking deals are happening on my MyCTMH website all month long! You'll find deep discounts on scrapbooking & stamping products at www.triciap.myctmh.com.

What a great time to load up on lots of HOT Close To My Heart products!

You may want to bookmark my web site so you can check daily for the new deal.  What a fun start to Summer!!

Happy Shopping!    ~Tricia

Watch & Learn In Your Jammies!

Do you have 12 minutes?
Check out the new Art & Soul episode! Imagination knows no limits, and creativity reaches as far as you can dream. Jump right into new techniques and gorgeous artwork, including a wall hanging that will take your breath away!
Featured technique: using a puddle pad. 
Click HERE to watch!

April's Terrific Tuesday Workshop

This month I'm featuring the beautiful spring colors of the Veranda collection from Close To My Heart.
Workshop includes:
Veranda Level 2 paper pack (22 sheets!)
Exclusive "Follow Your Heart" stamp set
Filigree Charms (full pkg.)
Full-color instruction guide
Workshop date: 4/20/10
Times: 9:30 am or 7:30 pm
Fee: $29.95
Register by 4/12/10
Please bring your scissors, trimmer & adhesive.
You'll complete a 2 page layout and go home with enough left-over supplies to complete another 2 pg. layout and several cards!

Cute Dry-Erase Board!

I am always looking for ways to make our lives around here run smoother.  Sometimes I think if I don't write it down, it won't happen.  Yes, I still have moments of "Mommy-Brain" from when I was pregnant.  Now that my youngest is 4, I asked my doctor when I would get my "regular" brain back...he just laughed.  Sigh. 
So that brings me to today's project.  Did you know you can create your own dry-erase board?  I made this using a picture frame, a packet of Close To My Heart papers called Twitterpated.  I'll be teaching this class in the near future, so watch this blog for a future post with dates etc.

Whooo Loves You ~ March Club Layout

This month's scrapbook club layout features the Whooo Loves You stamp set paired with the soft colors of the Topstitch paper kit.  This stamp set has been out for awhile now, but I finally got to use it for club!

The borders on the 2 chocolate mats were stamped using the new Togetherness stamp set that feature several cool stitching looks.

The cute owl was paper pieced by first stamping her in Chocolate, the stamping her again in Baby Pink.  Cut out the pink chest and attach to the Chocolate owl and voila you've got a simple paper pieced owl.  Attach to page with foam squares and it really stands out! 

Like Mother, like Daughter

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I took an idea out of the newest Idea Book from Close To My Heart and dove in to making Valentine's for Jordan's preschool class.  I enlisted her help and away we went to the workshop to get down to business.  It's so fun to see how easy it is for a 4 yr. old to stamp and create!  CTMH's clear stamps make it so simple to get the image on straight.  No more guess work like with the old wooden stamps!

These little cards have a Hershey's Nugget tucked inside.  They were real simple to make.  Cut a strip of cardstock 1.5" x 7".  Score a line 3" from edge on each side.  Fold on score lines and you're almost done!  Decorate how you like and attach the nugget with a glue dot to keep it from sliding out.  Voila!

New Year! New Terrific Tuesday Workshop!

When: Tuesday, January 19th
Sessions: 9:30am or 7:30pm
Where: My Stamp Pad: 608 Linden Ave. Grand Island
Who: Anyone (even if you're out-of-town)! These workshops are designed for beginner & expert alike. Long distance gals, order your kit and it will be mailed to you with full-instructions. 

Drop the kids off at school and attend the morning session!  Want to wait until evening so hubby can tuck them in bed (heh-heh)?  Great!  You've got options!
Ready?
Just choose your options, make your pmt. and bring your basic supplies to your session.  Easy!

Caboodle Basic Kit:
retail value$32.85 / You Pay: $29.95

• New Caboodle Level 2 paper pk. (22 sheets)
• My Acrylix This Way stamp set.
• Dimensional Elements (chipboard) Booksmart.
• Full-color workshop guide.

Caboodle Extras:
add these extra accessiories to make your page really pop!

• z1271 Tiny Tabs $3.95
• z1125 Designer Ribbon Rounds in Sweet Leaf $7.95

Orders must be placed by: 1/11/10.
Hope to see you there!