Artistic Adventure Daily Recap - Day One

With all the excitement over the last few days, it's eerily quiet around the hotel tonight. Consultants can be found all over DisneyLand with their new Annual Inspirations in hand, post it notes and a growing list of new items to buy!

I've quickly uploaded and (badly) edited photos to share with you! Here's a quick intro to the new products. Over the next few weeks, I'll share more detailed information and artwork with you about specific products.

Brian Holman, VP

Brian, Monica and Kristine

Artfully Sent Cricut Collection

Five new colors - Pixie, Thistle, Flaxen, Canary and Glacier

Cut Above - precut card kits

Embossing powders

Snack time, Disney style!

A goodies winner!

She won a new Artfully Sent Cricut Collection

A new Score board!!!!

 

Designer Creations - preprinted treat bags and boxes perfect as they are or ready to embellish

Stay tuned, there's more to come!!! It's only day one! :)

CMTH Artistic Adventure Convention 2014

I'm here! I'm here!!!

I made it to Disney Land!! If you haven't had a chance to check out my facebook page, I'm posting updates on my trip to CTMH's 2014 Convention called - "Artistic Adventure" in Disney Land CA.

While my friends were stuck inside today at Leadership training, I've spent the day stalking, er, finding characters for photos and autographs. So far, I've met Chip, Pluto, Goofy, Alice, Jasmine and Goofy (twice!!!). And I haven't even registered yet!!! {Smile!}

It really is so magical here at Disney and partnered with Close to My Heart, I feel like a princess!



Now would be a good time to "Like" my facebook page to find out what I'm up to (it's so much easier to post there on my cell then blogger, for some reason). I'll do updates here as much as I can, though.

Here are some of the characters I got to hang out with today!

PS - Convention 2015 will be here in Disney Land again next year, so if you would like to join in on all the fun, please let me know!!!

CMTH Embossing Folders

I haven't been creating much lately because of the kids being home now - All. Day. Long. Summer has just begun and we're all a little buggy!

Little Man has been having a hard time transitioning from the constant busy-ness of school to the laid back approach to summer. I've been using naptimes to get a little bit of work done for my church's women's group summer event next weekend (which I'll show you soon!) but yesterday's UPS delivery is what got me all excited - I got my Big Shot!

A little back story - because, really, a Big Shot is nothing new. I haven't jumped on the embossing bandwagon because when I first started scrapbooking oh so many years ago, we had to use brass plates and a stylus to "draw" the embossed design into the paper . Since the process was time consuming and my sister talked me into dry embossing all her wedding invitations, response cards and seating cards I never wanted to see another stylus or brass plate ever again. About two years ago, I bought a cheapo embosser and two folders and never used them. Then CTMH came out with embossing folders and I bought one. And quickly saw that my cheapo embosser would not work (CTMH embossing folders are slightly bigger than others, for good reason which I'll get into on another post). After some online research and a luckily-timed Zulily sale, I bought myself a Big Shot.

Since this embosser has been in my house, I have finished my women's group party favors - and I impressed myself!

Take a look at the in-process photos.... I'll post final pictures after my event (I don't want to spoil the surprise for my gals!)

Sorry, I can't figure out why Blogger is turning this picture ... :(

I used my flash so you could see the quadrafoil pattern embossed in the cardstock.

Little Man was very excited that I "let" him help with this project, but I figure that an almost-first-grader is capable of some flower assembly.

This is the final flower - I used the CTMH Quadrafoil embossing folder for all the flowers and a generic folder for the leaf. All flowers were inked with Cranberry (CS colors - cranberry, hollyhock and White Daisy) and the Garden Green leaf was inked in Olive.

Stay tuned because I'll post final pictures of this project but also because I'll be at CTMH's convention next week and there will be so, So, SO much news to share! I'll post pictures and a daily recap on my blog and facebook page but you can also keep tabs on the Corporate Facebook page for updates as well.

See you soon!

"Free to Be Me" paper pack sneak peek video

Here's a video I made to show you the beautiful papers in the "Free to Be Me" paper pack. It's only available till the end of the month.

I have 2 spots left in my workshop on May 24th and today's the last day to place your order. Contact me to save your spot!!

Sneak Peek at the D Ring Albums video

I made video today to show you the new, highly anticipated D Ring albums from Close to My Heart.

Check it out here.

Leave me a comment letting me know what you think!!!




I know, I know ... that face - it's adorable! (right?!?)

Rediscover CTMH - Free April Artwork

Check out the free artwork from CTMH for Rediscover campaign - Rediscover Beauty!

It's four cards that fit perfectly in any scrapbooking layout or cards or home decor project. A water brush effect makes this an easy way to add it to your next creative endeavor.

Check it out here!

National Scrapbooking Month - and a Crop!

Hey all! Just popping in to wish you a happy National Scrapbooking Month!

Close to My Heart has an awesome special for you this month to celebrate -

"Free to Be Me" paper pack collection is an awesome deal! For only $5 with a $50 qualifying order you get exclusive B&T papers, UV coated patterned cardstock and printed VELLUM!!! I've seen this pack in person and I. Am. Excited!!!  This pack is very on trend and it's sized just right!

Join me for an all day crop on Saturday, May 24th from 10am - 10pm and you can get your own pack of "Free to Be Me". Your crop cost is free when you place a qualifying order and order the "Free to Be Me" paper pack. This purchase also gets you into the "Free to Be Me" workshop I'll be teaching at the crop. Lunch and snacks are also included. Please RSVP to me by 5/14 to save your spot. I'll be placing an order that night to make sure we all get our goodies in time for the crop. If you want to get your order sooner, use the "Free to Be Me" Crop order on my website (stephaniehuber.ctmh.com) for your chance to be the Mystery Hostess and earn the Hostess Credit.

You can also join us at the crop without the order: cost is $15 and includes lunch, snacks and crop space. I will have items on hand if you need something while you work. Email me by 5/14 to save your space.

But there's more! With your $50 order to qualify for the "Free to Be Me" paper pack, you also are eligible for the May Stamp of the Month: You've Got a Friend for $5. This is a great way to "double-dip" and save even more!



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