My Favorite Christmas Card

Here's a close up of my favorite card! I love the flourishes with snowflakes. The paper is from our Fall/Winter catalog & is called "Maginifique." The stamp set is "I Believe." The ink is Pacifica, one of our eight new colors, it's perfect with the paper & stamp set!

More Tag Cards

I really like how the blues & greens blend together in the first card. That paper was from Emporium & Twitterpatted. The "Rocker" is from X-treme. It's a great stamps set for boys & teens. I made a bunch of these cards because it is so hard to find stamp sets & paper appropiate for my sons friends. (teenage boys)

TAG CRAZY

When I start making tags I can't quit! I showed this technique to other CTMH consultants & we were all getting into it! We first put the color wash on the tag, then add the background stamps in a collage formula, using different color inks & variations of color depth. Next layer your tag, add embellishments & put it on a card! All these tags started as white paper!

I have a basket full of tags to play with! I'll post more cards soon.

Gifts for Nov. Weekend Retreat

Aren't these cute! My sister has made it so I can't throw anything away any more! "That can be altered to look really cute!" She always says! So here it is. I do love how it turned out. Some will be filled with goodies & given away at the November Weekend Scrapbooking Retreat. (The tools in the picture are some of my favorites) I have one on my desk & it sure is easy to grab what tool I want quickly. I'll post pictures of more retreat prizes soon. Email me or call to sign up for the retreat.

November, 2010 Scrapbooking Weekend Retreat

Weekend Scrapbooking Retreat

When: November 12, 13 & 14
Starts: Friday 4:00 until Sunday 4:00
Where: Springhill Suites, 5250 28th Street, GRR , 49546 (Behind Cascade Target)
Cost: Weekend $40. Or, Friday $15. Saturday $25. Sunday $10.
Register: RSVP with your $20. deposit before Monday Nov. 1 and earn "Early Entrance Privileges" & reserved seating for your group. Start as early as noon. Email me with your info.
What to Bring: All your scrapbooking and Stamping friends, a cup with a cover & a treat to share
Hotel. Registration: Get your best price by reserving your room under the CTMH block at $79. per night. Call 464-1130. The hotel is newer & beautiful. Rooms are suites with fridge, micro & separate area with couch & dining table. Breakfast Buffet is included with your overnight stay.

CROP INCLUDES:

• Your own 6' table
• A Chance to win the Huge Grand Prize Basket
• Lots of Random Prize Giveaways (scrapbook layouts, notebooks, paper flowers, crochet flowers & more)
• Use of CTMH Stamps, Inks, Tools & more
• Free Technique Demos throughout the Weekend
• Design Help Desk
• Cash & Carry area including: Paper, Stamps, Scrapbooking Kits & a Clearence Center

**Regrettably this is a non-refundable event space is limited. I appreciate your understanding in this matter.

**Please pay for your cropping fee & supplies with cash or check. Credit cards can be used for Close to My Heart Orders.

Send your $20. deposit to: Jolene McCormick, 12700 McPherson, Lowell, Mi 49331

Call me with any questions, 616-608-2653

Christmas Card Workshops

These are just a few of the cards you'll be able to create at my Christmas Card Classes on Sunday October 17th & Friday, October 22nd. Some are not pictured because I have to have a few suprises for you too! My favorite is the blue reindeer card. (Although I think the cute reindeer is fun too. He's got lots of glitter & bling!)As most of you know I love flourishes and this has lots of them with snowflakes in it! Add a little glitter & it's lovely! Come & learn new stamping techniques, experience the "Cuttle Bug" & enjoy yourself. Best of all you'll have your Christmas cards done & it's one less thing to worry about during the Holiday Season.

Heres the details:
Sunday Oct. 17th, 1:00 to 4:30
Friday Oct. 22nd, 6:00 to 10:00
Classes will be held at the Lowell Chamber of Commerce, 113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell, 49331
**Make 15 Cards, 5 Designs, 3 of Each
**RSVP to me #616-608-2653 save your space & to have your "Supply Kit" cut & ready to go.
**All you need to bring is a basic "tool kit" including your 12" cutter, scissors, adhesives & any of your favorite tools
**Bring your own drink with a lid & a simple treat to share. Coffee & tea will be available.
**Cost is $25.00 including envelopes, cash & check only please.

Join me for a Christmas tradition of creating your own cards. You'll pick up some new card making tricks & tips & add your own charming touch to these handmade treasures.