Art Philosophy Blog Hop

If you are arriving from Crafting with Courtney's blog, you're in the right place. 

Welcome to the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop. We are a group of Close to my Heart consultants (well most of us) and will be show casing the very versatile Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  

Here is a spring floral arrangement I made using the Close to my Heart, exclusive, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and the National Scrapbooking Month special offer, called Dotty for You.

I cut lots of 2D flowers in various sizes using a couple of different patterned papers from the Dotty for You paper pack.  It was super fun to sort & nest them, making each so very different.  I inked a few of the flowers using Sky, Sweet Leaf, Sunset, Smoothie & Lagoon Ink.  I used reed diffuser rods, spritzed with a mixture of alcohol & Topiary reinker to color the rods.

The flower pot is from the Dollar Store & garnished with some coffee beans & CTMH ribbon.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.  Hope you are following regularly.

Now you can hop on over to Audrey's blog  

If you get lost along the way here is the entire line up.

 

 
1. Courtney - http://www.creatingwithcourtney.blogspot.com 
2. Brandy- http://www.canadianscrappers.blogspot.com
3. Audrey- http://scrappingwithscrappy.blogspot.com
4. Amanda- http://ajcreationsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
5. Darla - http://www.stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.com
6. Connie - http://conniescraftycloset.blogspot.com
7. Stephanie- http://www.quiltedscrapper.blogspot.com
8. Erin - http://www.imcreaterin.blogspot.ca
9. Lucy - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com
10. Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
11. Carol http://CarolLoftus.blogspot.com
12. Eva- http://www.loveofcreating.blogspot.com
13. Wendy K. http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com
14. Michelle http://www.myflightsoffancy.com/blog
15. Gloria - http://www.purpleglocreations.blogspot.com
16. Chrissy - http://www.chrissycurtiscrafts.blogspot.com
17. Ann Marie Lessner www.creativeramblings345.blogspot.com
18. Michelle Degnan Powell - http://scrappinprincess-michelle.blogspot.com/

Hawaiian Adventures

Now that I've been back from Hawaii for 2 weeks & had some time to catch up around home & with the family, I have scrapbooked some my pictures from my trip!

On our first day waking up in Honolulu, Dallas & I went to Waikiki Beach where she met a friend for the day, Aree.  The girls played together so well & Aree was so sweet.  We'll always remember our Island friend!

We boarded Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America that evening & when we docked port the next morning, we were in Kahului, Maui.

We took a short walk to the first beach we came to & spent the day in the warm sun.

That night, we went to an amazing Luau....pictures to come!!

The next day, Dallas & I went to Snorkel at Molokini Crater & Turtle Bay.  As we rode the catamaran to our first spot, we got to see so many humpback whales!!  Our first location offered lots of sea life to check out.  Then we had lunch on the boat as we went to Turtle Bay.  We were in the water for about 10 minutes before it began to rain lightly.  Within minutes the wind picked up, the rain pounded & we were caught in a squall.  It was quite the adventure but we'd definitely do it again.

Aloha!  From Maui

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Hello there!

I hope you all have had a great start to the new year!  Now's a great time to think ahead to your future.  5 years ago I became a Close to my Heart Independent Consultant to offset my income, get a discount on my scrapbooking supplies & meet new friends.  One word to define the last 5 years~ SUCCESS!!

I never dreamed of growing my hobby to a business but that is just what has happened.  CTMH products literally sell themselves.  The quality & price simply can not be beat! 

If you would like a discount on your scrapbooking supplies or if you want to start your own business, now is the time!  You will get almost $300 in business & creative products to launch your career for only $99!  To make it even better, you can add on up to 3 different collections for just $40 each.

Contact me to discuss how I can help you reach your goals by joining the Canadian Scrappers Team.

I did it!!!

I'm so excited to share with you all that I have earned my second incentive trip from Close to my Heart!

In March I'll be sailing on a 7 day Hawaiian Cruise for 2, airfare inclusive!  I'm going to surprise my 9 year old daughter & take her with me!

I wanted to thank CTMH, the Canadian Scrappers Team,  my customers, friends & family.  I couldn't have done it without each & every one of you.

I love my job & so can you.  Ask me how.

Less then 1 month away.

There is less than 1 month until the end of the qualifying period for Close to my Heart Independent Consultants to earn enough points to receive an all expense paid, 7 day Hawaiian cruise for 2, airfare inclusive.

I'm so excited as I'm within reach of earning this trip!  If I do make it, it'll be my 2nd cruise with the company.

Makes for a pretty nice "Happy Birthday to me" too :)

If you would like to join me on one of these fabulous adventures, just ask me how.  You too can sail away to an exotic adventure.

Wow, even more options!!

Close to my Heart has now offered a new option in the New Consultant Kit!  If you want to change the main kit to focus on the Sonoma paper pack, ink colurs, stamp sets & coordinationg accessories, you can.  Simply sign up & then contact consultant services to choose the beautiful Sonoma Kit Option!

How would you like to get CTMH products for FREE?

If you would like to get a FREE CTMH shopping spree, just ask me how.  There are a variety of ways you can get one.

You can simply order $165CDN in products & get $30 in select products for FREE.  Want even more?

You can hostess your very own home party where we'll make either a layout page or a card, which ever you prefer for FREE.  Your friends get a tour of our new Idea Book &  hands on time with our new products!  Then we'll have a shopping time where you can get quality products at a great price.  As your party sales total increases, so do your hostess rewards.

With a party total of just $300, you not only get $45 in FREE select products but also a 1/2 price item!  You can get anything in the Idea Book with your 1/2 off!!  Yes, even the New Cricut Art Philosophy Bundle!!

Are we far apart from each other?  Did you know you can hostess an ONLINE Party with the same rewards?!!

Contact me asap to schedule your very own Close to my Heart Party. 

Email me at leesgang@xplornet.com

Art Philosophy Cricut Collection.

Curious about the new CTMH Exclusive Cricut Cartridge??? Watch this video to learn more.

 

Day 2 at CTMH Convention.

We had an awesome general session this morning.  Everything from Mary Flynn, a great guest speaker to fun CTMH Price is Right games with tons of prizes and winners!! 

If you have ever considered joining Close to my Heart, Canada, you need to click here to see the BRAND NEW CONSULTANT KIT!!!!

We're just about to begin some creative classes so I can post pictures of new goodies later & then to get ready for an awards banquet fit for a queen!

New Consultant Kit

Beginning tomorrow, you can see the new consultant kit & it's awesome contents with add on options on my website. http://brandy.myctmh.com/ & click on Your Opportunities. New Kit will be just $99 CDN for over $320 in retail products. You can add on up to 3 other collections for just $40 each, valued between $85 & $140 each.

 Here they are for your viewing pleasure :) 

CTMH General Session Gossip!

We had our first general session this morning, where so many new goodies were revealed! 

First, our new catalogue is now 9 x 10 1/2 size with all the stamp sets featured at 100% of actual size.

All our stamp sets have gone down significantly in price!!  Yahoo!!  You can get those sets for that special product without feeling like they're a collectors item!

New accessories galore!!!!  Here are a few...  Color Ready Alphabet Cork,   new alterable items & chipboard, corrugated chipboard shapes, Mini Medley Collections in Honey, Olive, & Pewter & Rhinestone Designer Brads!

New die-cut envelope shapes & new 4 x 5 Acrylic Block!

New Level 2 Paper Packs now include, 3 double sided cardstock weight patterned paper (2 of each) & 6 pieces of cardstock, in 4 different colours...all for a lower price!

The Hostess Rewards Program now includes Workshop of the Go & Studio J Memberships as well as 5 Packs!!

You can now get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.50 with a $55. minimum purchase!!

I can't wait to get home & show you all of these neat new goodies!!  See you August 13th for my Open House!!  You can join me on Facebook just by clicking HERE.

2 New Stamp Sets!

This is Love Life.

This is Wonderful You.

New CTMH, Cardstock Weight Paper!!!

We made these cards using the 8 new paper packs, new corrugated cardboard stars, white daisy printed butterflies, Wonderful You stamp set & Love Life stamp set.

I can't wait to see the new idea book tomorrow!!  Come back & see what I have for you then!

Leadership Day

Thanks for stopping by to hear some of the highlights from our general session at Leadership today.

A few tidbits of news~

Our New Autumn/Winter Idea Book will be 148 pages with our stamp sets featured at 100% of actual size!

There will be 8 new paper pack kits & Workshop on the Go's!

Our New Consultant Kit will have new pricing, options & composition. 

As of August 1st, you can order online for the same minimum shipping as a regular order. 

You will no longer need 3 people minimum to create a "Gathering/Party", so if you have a minimum qualifying order you also get FREE Hostess Rewards! 

There are improvements coming for the Stamp Of The Month Program...to be revealed tomorrow. 

Are you ready for this....???

Tomorrow we will find out the big secret...the unveiling of the biggest innovation since our clear, acrylic stamps!!  What do you think it'll be??