Happy Spring from the Heartland!

Logic would say that with the weather being so beautiful I wouldn't be spending much time in my scapbook studio but, I can't resist the Spring products and Spring colors! For the baby layout I used paper from the Caboodle Level 2 paper, some dimensional elements hearts, the Authentic MyAcrylix stamp set, Filigree Charms, and ribbon from the Sweet Leaf collection. For the cute "you're special" card I used paper from the Creative Basics Veranda Collection, the Enjoy the Journey MyAcrylix stamp set, and some clear sparkles. All of these items can be purchased on my consultant website: www.chasidygegg.myctmh.com

Think outside the book - 1

Lately I've been trying to challenge myself to create projects that are not scrapbook pages. I love to scrapbook and my kids give me plenty of reason, but it's also great to find new and fun ways to use CTMH products. This is the first in a blog series called "Think outside the book". I hope you'll like these ideas and try them yourself. I'd love to hear your feedback!

Lets make a flip-flop card!
You will need: (a)A piece of cardstock, cut to 8-1/2" x 4-1/4"
(b)A second piece of cardstock (not the same color as the first), cut to 8-1/2" x 3" (c)A piece of B&T paper cut to 4" x 3-1/4"
(d)A piece of B&T paper cut to 4" x 2-1/2"
(e)A piece of cardstock (can be the same as 'a' but not 'b') cut to 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (f)A piece of B&T paper cut to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"

I chose to use the Topstitch Level 2 Paper Packet for mine. It's brand new in the 2010 spring idea book and I love the soft colors in this pack.
I chose to swipe the edges of all my pieces with Chocolate ink to give it a distressed look. Then I start my assembly....
You'll need to score the two pieces of cardstock that make your base, 'a' and 'b'. Piece 'a' is scored at 3-1/2". To score you just align your paper where you want your crease to be and use a bone folder or an embossing stylus, as I did, and apply pressure (not too much) along the line you want to fold.

Use the same technique with 'b' and score in half at 4-1/4".
Attach the two pieces together as shown.


Next attach 'd' to the inside of the card as so...

Then attach piece 'c' to the front of the card on the bigger flap. The smaller flap should fold over the top.

Attach piece 'f' to the top of piece 'e' and embellish as desired.

Attach to the front of your card.

I also made a flip-flop card using Veranda Level 2 Paper. I think it turned out really cut too.

Don't forget to take pictures!

I had my second mystery hostess event over the weekend, a retreat! We headed out to the woods and stayed at a beautiful cabin owned by a friend of mine. It was so much fun, I can't wait to do it again. I guess I got so busy talking that it didn't occur to me to pick up my camera and get some shots of everyone working on their projects. I took these picures before the guests arrived, while I was setting up.



Next time I'm going to plan for more time, though. We didn't get to do half of the fun things I had planned because it just got too late for us. I had a really great turnout and it was the perfect way to kick off my 2010 craft club. I already have seven signed up and only have room for ten. I'm currently booking gatherings for February and March. I can tell this is going to be a great year, I have so much to look forward to both with my business and family.

Retiring Stamp Sets

See which MyAcrylix stamp sets are retiring this year by visiting my CTMH site and clicking on "shop online". At the very bottom of the list of products on the left hand side you'll see "Retiring Stamp Sets". If you love to stamp like I do and are as addicted to the MyAcrylix stamp sets you'll want to make sure you purchase your favorites from this year before they're gone.

Don't forget that for the rest of November, thanks to the Stampaganza campaign, when you purchase two MyAcrylix stamp sets you get the third free.

November is here! That means a new constant campaign!

I'm so excited about this month's constant campaign! I think CTMH headquarters must be feeling the Christmas spirit early! Drumroll please.......

Call or e-mail me today to find out more! I'm really going to enjoy being a CTMH consultant this month. I'm going to feel like Santa Clause giving out the great MyAcrylix stamp sets FREE!

And don't forget to mark you calenders for the January 9th Connections Club Retreat! Round up a babysitter and call me to reserve your spot. Accommodations will be free! The Agnew cabin is very nice, too! You all will love it.

I have a few weekends left for gatherings between now and the retreat. If you'd like to host your own gathering so your friends can get in on this great constant campaign then you'll need to hold it in November! I only have a couple weekends left in November, so call me.