Scrapin' and Craftin' in the Big Red Barn: 2012

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

ARTIST CARTRIDGE

I must say this is a Cartridge that I wasn't sure I would like. But now that I have it I wouldn't give it up!

It has endless possibilities. I haven't been able to work with it much but I have seen A LOT of great ideas! Cards, scrap-booking, holiday decorating, there are endless possibilities. I know that nursing school is the best thing for me know..... but i just want scrap and craft! Oh how I am looking forward to June 2014! But then there will be 2 more years for my Bachelor's. Oh well I will enjoy what time a have and save all of my ideas in a folder! Anyways here are a few things that I have created so far.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

October Update

The poor Scrapin' Barn has been neglected these past few months. I hope to start creating some great cards and crafts soon. Who knew Nursing school would be sooooooo time consuming!!!! My favorite side kick warned me! Oh well.... only 7 qtrs to go! My side kick and I are hoping to start hosting some card classes soon! Tomorrow I meet with my upline to learn some great tips and tricks with the cricut machine. Hopefully I can pass these on to you!

Save with Studio J!

Get a free Studio J^® layout in October! In this special promotion, you will receive a free custom-printed layout when you buy 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. Up to 4 free layouts! It’s a great time to use any Member Bonus layouts you may have. If you haven’t tried Studio J yet, now is the time to start!

Dates: October 1–31, 2012

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October Stamp of the Month

This Artwork is created by the very talented CTMH Art Department feathering the October Stamp of the Month (Very Merry Christmas)

Very Merry Christmas, set 11

I love this set! It has 5 images that coordinate with the ARTISTE CRICUT CARTRIDGE plus 4 great sentiments. Remember this set is available only in the month of October! You can purchase it for Full retail of $17.95 or only $5 with a $50 in Close to My Heart Products. If you are ordering on my website you will be prompted at the end of the order to add this set.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

1st Home Gathering

So last night I had my 1st home gathering in the Big Red Barn! It turned out absolutely fabulous! We had a great time thanks to my Upline Linda Langhammer! You can check her Blog out at Crafty Diva's. We made 2 cards and 1 scrapbook page. Thanks to all that showed up! I am sure there will be more gatherings in the Big Red Barn! I will be closing out my party next week so if anyone wants to place an order let me know! Happy Scrapping!

May Specials

1. May Stamp of the Month: Isn't this set just perfect? April showers bring May flowers, and I just love the flowers they brought! These sunflowers are just perfect done with watercolors, pencils, markers, or even just stamped and left uncolored.

May Stamp of the Mont set ("Friendship Bouquet")

If you spend $50, this set is yours for only $5 (a $17.95 value). You also have the option to purchase it for $17.95. Either way, it's only available during the month of May. You can order it through me 513-593-3569 or through my website. Once your spend $50, you will be prompted to add it, or if you are purchasing it for the $17.95 price, enter item #S1205.

2. Dotty For You: This National Scrapbooking Month special ends with May. Don't miss it! For every $35 in products your purchase from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book (between April 17 and May 31) you qualify for a Dotty for You paper packet ($19.95 value) for just $5. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, cardstock weight, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert. There are also two ways you can get this darling paper packet FREE!

Hostesses will receive a free Dotty for You paper packet when their Gathering sales total $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile donations).
Anyone who signs up as a new Consultant with CTMH from now through May 31 gets one FREE with their kit (which is a STEAL! It's only $99 and you get over $300 in products!).To sign up, head to my website, click on "Opportunities" and then "Be a Consultant." Easy, peasy, lemon squeasy!

Saturday, April 21, 2012

April Stamp of the Month

April is here and no foolin', this month's Stamp of the Month by Close To My Heart is a good 'un! It is a 15 stamp set called "You are...". This stamp set is a very versatile set for both scrapbooking and card making. I love the two background stamps, the border stamps, and the big words.

If you spend $50, this set is yours for only $5 (a $17.95 value). You also have the option to purchase it for $17.95. Either way, it's only available during the month of April. You can order it through me or through my website. Once your spend $50, you will be prompted to add it, or if you are purchasing it for the $17.95 price, enter item #S1204.

National Scrapbooking Month Special: "Dotty For You"

Yipee, yahoo, and hooray! Although National Scrapbooking Month is in May, Close To My Heart decided to begin celebrating a little bit early. From April 17 through May 31, you can get this BEAUTIFUL "Dotty for You" pack of 24 cardstock weight patterned paper (different prints on both sides). This pack is valued at $19.95 and can be yours FREE, or for only $5.

There are three ways to get this pack:

Place an order of $35 or more (before shipping and tax) from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book and add the Dotty for You paper pack for only $5.
Host a gathering (in your home or just collect orders) with sales of $400 or more (before shipping and tax) and in addition to your already wonderful hostess rewards (at least $60 in free products plus at least one half-off item) you will also receive the Dotty for You paper pack FREE!
Join Close To My Heart as a new Conslutant and receive a Dotty for You paper pack FREE!

To get this paper pack in your hot little hands, you can do one or more of the following:

Place an order on my website (www.LeahaAlvey.ctmh.com)
Call or email me to place an order
Call or email me to schedule an in-home gathering
Sign up to be a consultant on my website. Once you're there, just click on "Opportunites' in the top bar menu, and then "Be a Consultant." It's easy, and you get over $300 in supplies in your $99 kit.

Here is a photo of the papers. Remember, there are TWO of each pattern you see. The front sides of these papers are full of fun, colorful designs. The backs are all polka dots in coordinating colors. STINKIN' CUTE!

Friday, April 20, 2012

Spring Blocks

These were inspired by the Cricut Chirp newsletter that came out in February . Kelley and I spent a couple of hours creating the boxes to decorate. Little did I know in a matter of seconds 1 Dylzaster could crush the boxes in seconds. I ended up cutting the fronts off my boxes and will be attaching them to 2x4 blocks. Then I got a really smart. I could create Summer blocks and put them on the back side of the spring boxes!! Anywho Kelley's are still neat and in a box form and mine are just leaned up on a shelf until I attach them to my blocks.

Halloween Wrappers 2 Litter Bottle

Halloween Wrappers for a 2 Litter Bottle

Kelley made these wrappers and put them around an empty 2 litter bottle. She filled them with candy and gave them to her niece and nephews. My boys loved it. I removed the wrapper and am going to be using it as one of my scrapbook pages. I wonder how much candy it takes to fill one of these up??