Flower Power & Christmas Card Class

Look at all these fun colors! What would these cost at a store? Join my in my "Flower Power Class" and learn how to make these multilayered flowers for pennies of what you would pay at the store! It's easy if you have the right tools. Let me show you how you can make your flowers to match your cards & pages! Then you will always have a color that matches.

These beautiful flowers are made out of silks & satins. Aren't they pretty! You really need to see them, they look so much better than the picture shows. You can decorate the middles with rhinestones, glitter brads, buttons, pearls & so much more. Think of the possibilities...Mix and match colors, create more layers, use different texture/patterned materials, ect. ect. Once again when I got started I couldn't quit... Check out the next picture!

Everytime I dropped Alyssa off at soccer practice I had to go to the material store & see if they had another color that I "Would just have to have!" I'll post more pictures next week after the crop of some of the other colors. The purples are my favorite. (Imagine that!) I have a light purple (shown in the picture) & two rich darker colors that are just beautiful.

When it comes to making flowers...I just can't stop! These are sooo much fun to create. When I get done with one color I can't wait to see what the next color will look like! You'll never guess what these are made from. Come to my "Flower Power" class this weekend & let me show you how to create these beauties yourself & you won't believe how easy they are.

Class Details:

When: Saturday, Nov 13, 2:00

Where: Springhill Suites Hotel, 5250 28th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512

Cost: $10. or FREE with a $25.00 order

What to bring: sharp scissors

Stop in and visit us at my Weekend Retreat this weekend and participate in the Flower Power Class or Christmas Card Class.

Christmas Card Class

When: Friday night Nov. 12th at 7:30.

Same location.

What to Bring: Adhesives & scissors

Cost: $10.00 for 6 cards or FREE with a $25.00 order.

Please call or email me with your RSVP for either class.

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.

FALL CROP
Close To My Heart Weekend Retreat
September 24th, 25th & 26th
*** Starts Friday at 3:00 ends Sunday at 4:00
*** Held at the SpringHill Suites, 5250 28th Street, GRR, (behind Target) Reserve your room under the “Close To My Heart Block” to take advantage of A $20. per night savings. Call SpringHill Suites @ 464-1130

NEW PRICING!! Weekend $40. enjoy a weekend of uninterrupted cropping!
Or join us daily Friday $15. Sat. $20. Sun. $10.
CROP INCLUDES:
*** Breakfast Buffet daily if you stay at the Hotel, bottled water, coffee, tea, pop & juice.
• Your own 6’ table
• FREE use of CTMH Stamps and Inks, tools & more
• Hourly Prizes
• A Chance to Win the Grand Prize Basket
• Free Technique Demonstrations

*** REGISTER: Please email or call Jolene, include your name, phone #, email address for you & your guests. Include who you want to be seated with & how many are in your group. I will do my best to set you together. *** Register by Monday, Sept 14th with your paid deposit of $20. & get reserved seating for your group & “Early Entry Privileges” on Friday. Start as early as noon!
*** Reserve a cropping spot with an extra table for an additional $15. for the weekend. The extra space is on a first come basis. Please add your $15.00 extra table space to your deposit.
*** What to Bring: Your favorite cropping tools & all your Scrappin’ & Stampin’ Friends.
*** Regrettably this is a non-refundable event. Space is limited. I appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Jolene McCormick 616-608-2653
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
Executive Manager of the Scrap Happy Hens Unit
Website: http://cre8withjolene.myctmh/

Customer Appreciation Sale

HUGE Customer Appreciation Sale!

Make sure to take advantage of our Awesome Customer Appreciation Web-site only sale. There is a vast selection of My Reflections Paper Packs & My Stickease for more than 50% off! Sale starts August 4th through the 11th or while supplies last. $2.00 My Stickease, $4.oo Level 1 packs (including 2, 6" x 12" MSE), $6.00 Level 2 Paper Packs. Go to my website at http://cre8withjolene.myctmh.com/ to order! You can combine sale items with the purchase of current regular price items into the same online order thus acheiving a higher discount on the Stamp of the Month "Something Splendid." Review your wish list! These paper packs & My Stickease will be Retiring Jan 1, 2011 & will no longer be available. Get some of your Christmas Shopping done early...At these prices our CTMH sale products will make wonderful gifts!
$2, $4, $6 for 8…It's YOU We Appreciate!
X7045A My Reflections Vintage Travel Level 1 $4.00
X7045C Vintage Travel My Stickease $2.00
X7056A My Reflections Discovery Level 1 $4.00
X7060A My Reflections Heirloom Level 1 $4.00
X7060B My Reflections Heirloom Level 2 pp $6.00
X7061A My Reflect. Floral Impression Level 1 $4.00
X7061B My Reflect. Floral Impressions Level 2 pp $6.00
X7061C Floral Impressions My Stickease $2.00
X7062A My Reflections Laid Back Level 1 $4.00
X7069A My Reflections Just Chillin Level 1 $4.00
X7069C Just Chillin My Stickease $2.00
X7070A My Reflect. Simple Pleasure Level 1 $4.00
X7070B My Reflect. Simple Pleasure Level 2pp $6.00
X7070C Simple Pleasure My Stickease $2.00
X7071A My Reflect. Best Friends Forever Level 1 $4.00
X7072A My Reflect. School Zone Level 1 $4.00
X7072C School Zone My Stickease $2.00
X7073A My Reflect. Abundance Level 1 $4.00
X7073B My Reflect. Abundance Level 2 pp $6.00
X7073C Abundance My Stickease $2.00
X7075A My Reflect. More To Adore Level 1 $4.00
X7075B My Reflect. More To Adore Level 2 pp $6.00
X7075C More To Adore My Stickease $2.00
X7076A My Reflections Sonata Level 1 $4.00
X7076C Sonata My Stickease $2.00
X7077C Sweet Harmony My Stickease $2.00
X7078A My Reflect. Cute Pie Level 1 $4.00
X7078C Cute Pie My Stickease $2.00
X7079B My Reflect. Rough n Tumble Level 2 pp $6.00
X7079C Rough n Tumble My Stickease $2.00
X7080A My Reflect. Route 66 Level 1 $4.00
X7080C Route 66 My Stickease $2.00
X7081A My Reflect. Majestic Blue Level 1 $4.00
X7081B My Reflect. Majestic Blue Level 2 pp $6.00
X7081C Majestic Blue My Stickease $2.00
X7082A My Reflect. Expedition Level 1 $4.00
X7082C Expedition My Stickease $2.00
X7083A My Reflect. Let's Get Together Level 1 $4.00
X7084A My Reflect. Floral Tapestry Level 1 $4.00
X7085A My Reflect. Everlasting Level 1 $4.00
X7085B My Reflect. Everlasting pp $6.00
X7085C Everlasting My Stickease $2.00
X7086A My Reflect. Caprice Level 1 $4.00
X7086B My Reflect. Caprice Level 2 pp $6.00
X7086C Caprice My Stickease $2.00
X7087A My Reflect. Enchanted Level 1 $4.00
X7087B My Reflect. Enchanted Level 2 pp $6.0
X7087C Enchanted My Stickease $2.00
X7088A My Reflect. Free Spirit Level 1 $4.00
X7088B My Reflect. Free Spirit Level 2 pp $6.00
X7088C Free Spirit My Stickease $2.00
X7089A My Reflect. Life’s Delights Level 1 $4.00
X7089C Life Delights My Stickease $2.00
X7090A My Reflect. Silhouette Level 1 $4.00
X7090B My Reflect. Silhouette Level 2 pp $6.00
X7090C Silhouette My Stickease $2.00
X7091A My Reflect. It’s a Guy Thing Level 1 $4.00
X7091B My Reflect. It’s a Guy Thing Level 2 pp $6.00
X7091C It’s a Guy Thing My Stickease $2.00
X7092A My Reflect. Good Times Level 1 $4.00
X7092B My Reflect. Good Times Level 2 pp $6.00
X7092C Good Times My Stickease $2.00
X7093A My Reflect. Sweet Pea Level 1 $4.00
X7093C Sweet Pea My Stickease $2.00
X7094A My Reflect. Paper Garden Level 1 $4.00
X7094C Paper Garden My Stickease $2.00
X7095A My Reflect. Boom-Di-Ada Level 1 $4.00
X7095B My Reflect. Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 pp $6.00
X7095C Boom-Di-Ada My Stickease $2.00
X7096A My Reflect Blue Ribbon Level 1 $4.00
X7096B My Reflect. Blue Ribbon Level 2 pp $6.00
X7096C Blue Ribbon My Stickease $2.00
X7097A My Reflect. Game On Level 1 $4.00
X7097B My Reflect. Game On Level 2 pp $6.00
X7097C Game On My Stickease $2.00
X7098A My Reflect. Sarsaparilla Level 1 $4.00
X7098B My Reflect. Sarsaparilla Level 2 pp $6.00
X7098C Sarsaparilla My Stickease $2.00
X7100A My Reflect. Perfect Day Level 1 $4.00
X7100B My Reflect. Perfect Day Level 2 pp $6.00
X7100C Perfect Day My Stickease $2.00
X7101A My Reflect. Magic Moments Level 1 $4.00
X7101B My Reflect. Magic Moments Level 2pp $6.00
X7101C Magic Moments My Stickease $2.00
X7102A My Reflect. Notebook Level 1 $4.00
X7102B My Reflect. Notebook pp $6.00
X7102C Notebook My Stickease $2.00
X7103A My Reflect. Aspen Level 1 $4.00
X7103B My Reflect. Aspen Level 2 pp $6.00
X7103C Aspen My Stickease $2.00
X7104A My Reflect. Evensong Level 1 $4.00
X7104B My Reflect. Evensong Level 2 pp $6.00
X7104C Evensong My Stickease $2.00
X7105A My Reflect. Emporium Level 1 $4.00
X7105B My Reflect. Emporium Level 2 pp $6.00
X7105C Emporium My Stickease $2.00
X7106A My Reflect. Unforgettable Level 1 $4.00
X7106B My Reflect. Unforgettable Level 2 pp $6.00
X7106C Unforgettable My Stickease $2.00
X7107A My Reflect. That’s Amore Level 1 $4.00
X7107B My Reflect. That’s Amore Level 2 pp $6.00
X7107C That’s Amore My Stickease $2.00
X7108A My Reflect. Daydream Level 1 $4.00
X7108B My Reflect. Daydream Level 2 pp $6.00
X7108C Daydream My Stickease $2.00
X7109A My Reflect. Stardust Level 1 $4.00
X7109B My Reflect. Stardust Level 2 pp $6.00
X7109C Stardust My Stickease $2.00
X7110A My Reflect. Back Country Level 1 $4.00
X7110B My Reflect. Back Country Level 2 pp $6.00
X7110C Back Country My Stickease $2.00
X7111A My Reflect. Moon Doggie Level 1 $4.00
X7111B My Reflect. Moon Doggie Level 2 pp $6.00
X7111C Moon Doggie My Stickease $2.00
X7112A My Reflect. Animal Cookies Level 1 $4.00
X7112B My Reflect. Animal Cookies Level 2 pp $6.00
X7112C Animal Cookies My Stickease $2.00
X7113A My Reflect. Tinkerin Level 1 $4.00
X7113B My Reflect. Tinkerin Level 2 pp $6.00
X7113C Tinkerin My Stickease $2.00
X7114A My Reflect. Bella Level 1 $4.00
X7114B My Reflect. Bella Level 2 pp $6.00
X7114C Bella My Stickease $2.00
X7115A My Reflect. Jingle Level 1 $4.00
X7115B My Reflect. Jingle Level 2 pp $6.00
X7115C Jingle My Stickease $2.00
X7116A My Reflects Sweet Home Level 1 $4.00
X7116B My Reflect. Sweet Home Level 2 pp $6.00
X7116C Sweet Home My Stickease $2.00
X7117A My Reflect. Grace Level 1 $4.00
X7117B My Reflect. Grace Level 2 pp $6.00
X7117C Grace My Stickease $2.00
X7118A My Reflect. Twitterpated Level 1 $4.00
X7118B My Reflect. Twitterpated Level 2 pp $6.00
X7118C Twitterpated My Stickease $2.00

*Available August 4, 2010 through the 11th or while supplies last!

Wrinkled Ladies

I had to post this video! It gave me cause for a chuckle!

Have a great day.

Jolene