Paper Cupcakes

2012-02-04T22:49:00.000-08:00

I made this cute dispenser at our retreat today! I found the instructions HERE!

Rabbit Hill Ranch Retreat!

2012-02-04T15:02:00.000-08:00

The Paper Cupcakes Mega Meeting

2012-01-06T07:26:00.000-08:00

Mega Meeting
Feb 02, 2011; 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Come to our mega meeting at The Sizzler on Aero Dr. 6:30-9pm and see whats New!

Bring a reject but useful white elephant wrapped gift for our annual after Christmas exchange! Did you recieve something that just wasn't you??? It can be funny, unique or whatever. Must be unused, valued at $10-$25.

Suggested Card Swap-Anything using the new Stella Papers!

Always bring your basic tool kit!

email me to rsvp or share: brenyule@gmail.com

heARTifacts

2011-12-14T07:37:00.000-08:00

Check out "Dossiers" nose!!!

CTMH "Thanks" banner! using the Cricut

2011-11-18T01:18:00.000-08:00

more close ups for this fun banner on my blog
brenyule.com

Dec. Mega Meeting

2011-11-10T23:52:00.000-08:00

The fun banner created by Joanne Walton!

YuLeTiDe ChEeR-Thursday December 1st at the Sizzler on Aero Dr. 6:30-9pm

Bring holiday gift ideas to share or teach and Valentine goodie ideas to swap!

Swap: Valentine Ideas! Suggested Papers: Roxie

Optional Gift Swap!

Create a wrapped gift of Scrapbook/Stamping Items
valued at $25 (does not need to be, but can be CTMH)
We will draw numbers and steal/trade them!
Create a handmade gift tag (CTMH producys only) for your gift!
We will have a contest judging your tag and a prize for the winner!

Bring your Basic Tool Kit

Vintage Frame using CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

2011-10-28T21:33:00.000-07:00

Wow! Today is my 20 year anniversary with Close To My Heart!!! I just Had a gathering tonight where the Hostess celebrated HER birthday! Here is the Vintage Frame we made! They loved it!

San Diego CTMH Leadershare

2011-10-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

I couldn't have said it any better! Our wonderful Kristine Widtfeldt, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, posted an update about our San Diego Leadershare on our CEO and founder's blog, JeanetteLynton.com. Hop an over and take a looksie!
We sure had a wonderful non-stop day! I was runnin' from 7am to 11:30pm and loved every minute of it! Thank you, thank you Miss Jill Broadbent (little momma in the stripped shirt) for your hours of planning and for helping me put this all together! And a big thanks to Monica Wihongi, Kristine Widtfeldt and Brian Holman for your wonderful presentations! Thanks to my Rockin' teachers, Dawn Heuft (check out "the blog song"), Kay Pekin (Outstanding Achievement Winner), Mandy Leahy (Rocked her class, won 3 awards & had a dynamo donation), Denise Anderson-Turley (Rocked her layout class and an awesome donation too!) and my gratitude to Gail Vought, Linda Case, Heather Plotzke (Card Contest Winner!), Corina Mitchell (beautiful jewelry donations for Operation Smile!) and to all my ladies that helped out with the day!!! You all made it amazing!!!

CTMH Cricut "Art Philosophy" Cupcake Box!

2011-10-25T23:18:00.000-07:00

This is the cupcake box I created for our LeaderShare! I have posted how to's on my blog!

2011-10-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

This is the vintage necklace I designd for our San Diego Leadershare...if you'd like to make one go to my blog at BrenYule.com!

Nugget Box with Drawers

2011-10-06T22:44:00.001-07:00

We made this darling nugget box and Cindy's meeting, shared by Debbie Fournier. It is just so darn cute and I shared it at my team meeting tonight!

Here are the cutting instructions:

Cardstock –
Base – White c/s - 4 1/2 x 10 3/8
Score at 1 1/4, 4 1/4, 5 15/16 and 8 15/16
Top shelf – White c/s – 4 1/4 x 5 11/16
Score at 3/4” on all sides
Handle – Sweetleaf c/s- 1 x 6 1/2
Plaid B&T – 3/4 x 6 1/4
Drawer Boxes (2) – Holiday Red c/s 5 x 5 3/4
Score at 3/4” and 1 1/2” on all sides
Drawer Box wrappers (2) – Holiday Red c/s 2 3/4 x 6 9/16
Score at 3/4, 2 7/8, 3 11/16, 5 13/16
Sweetleaf accents:
2 3/4 x 4 1/4 top of box
2 3/4 x 4 1/4 inside top of box – do not adhere until brads are inserted into handle
3/4 x 4 1/4 front of box top portion
1 x 4 1/4 front of box
1 3/8 x 4 1/4 back of box
1 1/2 x 2 3/4 (2) sides of the box
B&T accents:
Stripe - 2 1/2 x 4 top of box
Stripe - 2 1/2 x 4 inside top of box – do not adhere until brads are inserted into handle
Plaid - 1/2 x 4 front of box top portion
Stripe - 3/4 x 4 front of box
*Stripe – (2) for drawer fronts 1/2 x 7/8
*Plaid – 1/2 x 4 top shelf
1 1/8 x 4 back of box
1 1/4 x 2 1/2 (2) sides of the box
B&T accents: Candy
8 pieces for nuggets 1 1/8 x 3 – wrap around each nugget and adhere, place 4 nuggets in each drawer.
4 pieces for Ghirardelli squares 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 - wrap around each square and adhere, place squares in top box.

Small piece of Velcro for closure
17” white ribbon (1” wide)
2 big brads for drawers
2 regular brads for handles
Decorate the front of the box as desired

OK, I guess ya had to kinda be there!

Leadershare Agenda-please read!

2011-10-02T23:15:00.001-07:00

Event Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00 am Event Check-in/Contest entry drop off (Gail V., Linda C. & Cindy B.)
7:30 – 4:00 pm Operation Smile Silent Auction open/Contest Voting Open
9:00 – 9:10 am Welcome by Bren
9:10 - 10:00 am Presentation by Close To My Heart VP, Kristine W. (marketing)
10:00 – 10:15 am Presentation by Kay P (Plan of action)
10:15- 10:20 am Questions and answers with Kay P.
10:20-10:40 am Presentation by Lisa S.(using the new Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection)
10:40-10:50 am Questions and answers with Lisa S.
10:50-11:10 am Presentation by Dawn H. (Blogging)
11:10-11:20 am Questions and answers with Dawn H.
11:20-11:30 am Operation Smile
11:30-11:45 am Paper Cupcake Recognition – Bren
11:45 - 12:45 pm Lunch (on own)
12:50 - 2:00 pm Creative Session - Denise A. T.
2:05 -3:00 pm Presentation by Close To My Heart VP & COO, Brian H. (Studio J)
3:00 - 4:00 pm Creative Session - Mandy L.
4:00 - 4:15 pm Break/Silent Auction & Contest closes
4:15 – 4:30 pm Presentation by Close To My Heart VP, Monica W. (Training and Events)
4:30 – 4:45 pm Live auction – Karen M.
4:45 - 5:00 pm Closing remarks – Bren (Contest Winners Announced)
5:00 – 6:00 pm Dinner (on own)
5:00 – 10:30 pm Free time to crop and mingle – Pre-paid and on site projects available

Check back here for supply updates and added info. If you are not receiving emails, please contact me.

Operation Smile:
We will be holding an auction (both live and silent) to raise money for Operation Smile. We are asking each and everyone of you to bring an item (handmade or business related-current product preferred) to add to our auction. Bring your one-of-a-kind works of heART that will all be available for bid. AND…Please come prepared to bid generously to help us change the lives of those children who need a new smile!

*Contest/Swap Information: All entrants please use only the NEW current stamp sets and accessories in the Spring/Summer 2011 Close To My Heart Idea Book. We encourage the use of our new “Art Philisophy” Cricut cartridge. (Please do not use other cutting devices or systems)
Share and be inspired with this fun contest and swap!
Contest!!! You could win!
Prizes given for top winner in each category:
Card creation
12 x 12 - 2 page layout
3-D item
(Your entries may be picked up during the dinner hour)
Card Swap: Do your best work showcasing the beauty of any of our 8 newest My Reflections Papers and accessories. (Minimum 4 x 4 size) Card swapping is optional and can be done during the following times outside the meeting area.
8-9am during registration
11:30-12:45pm during the lunch break
5-10:30pm during the open crop times
All entries will be on display for voting during the event and the top three will leave with a prize The rest of the event attendees will go home with a host of new ideas! We look forward to seeing your beautiful artwork and creativity! We hope you will participate in the auction, contest and swap!
**Lunch/Area Information:
The location site does have an onsite restaurant that will be open during the lunch hour. There are also over 20 restaurants within one mile of the hotel itself.
No children please, only nursing babies permitted unless special circumstances are pre-approved.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Leadershare Crop Night Kit!

2011-09-24T22:15:00.000-07:00

Oct. 15th Leadershare Crop Night Kits
Bren Y. and Joanne W. have created some fun kits featuring our new products.

We will guide you through the projects during the crop. You may want to duplicate these for future workshops or gatherings. Pre-purchased kits may be picked up between 6 and 6:30pm.
• Vintage Necklace
• Cricut Cupcake Box
• Holiday Banner
All three kits for $25
One Kit per Person
Send your PayPal payment to brenyule@gmail.com
(If you don't know how to do this, email me and I will send you an invoice)
Must receive your PayPal payment by Oct. 3rd to secure your kits
Additional supply list if purchasing Bren’s add on kits
• Hammer
• Jewelry Pliers
• Sanding Kit
• Embossing Stylus
• Ruler
• Prisma Glitter
• Topiary Ink Pad

and make sure you are already bringing the following

Inks:
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Pad®
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks Pad®

Blocks:
Y1001 My Acrylix® Blocks 1” x 1 ½”
Y1003 My Acrylix® Blocks 2” x 2”

Supplies:
Z534 Micro Tip Scissors
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit and needles
Z338 Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z341 Memory Book Glue Dots®
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z697 Sponges (for Desert Sand ink)
Z1204 Bone Folder
Z578 Corner Rounder
Adhesive
Post-its (for masking)

Stamp Sets:
D1482 My Acrylix® Love Life*

*Note – This stamp set will be given to you as part of your registration. However, if you already own this set, you may wish to bring your own if you do not want to open the new sets given to you at LeaderShare.

Oct 6th Mega Meeting

2011-09-22T01:28:00.000-07:00

Don't forget, our Mega Meeting will be at the Sizzler on Aero Dr. at 6:30.
Optional Card Swap-using BELIEVE papers
Bring your basic tool kit!
Sharing? Email me first!!!

Leadershare Oct.15

2011-09-22T01:24:00.000-07:00

I am excited about our upcoming Leadershare event! If you have registered, I will be contacting you about the details.
PLEASE, bring an item for the Operation Smile Auction!
We will have a contest for
Favorite 2 page 12 x 12 layout
Favorite Card
Favorite 3-D item

You will all have a chance to vote for YOUR favorite!

Prizes awarded!

Optional card swap also!
It will be great fun!

CTMH Convention 2012 Registration Starts Today!

2011-08-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

FYI-I just registered today in the Cocoa Coyote group-Dollars to Dallas option and I checked the fully guided make n take option. Why? Because I want to use this time as a guide to help me to learn tips and ideas on how to teach my customers! I am attending to learn so I can incorporate that knowledge in my business!!!
FAQ's are up on the corp site already.

Convention 2012

2011-07-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

Wow! Convention registration and Dollars to Dallas opens August 2nd! So we have already decided on registering with the Cocoa color group (If that fills up, register with Sunset as the two colors will roam together. Disney was a blast, join us in Dallas!

Mega Meeting-Aug 4th

2011-07-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

Convention Recap!
See my convention stamples using the new papers and the memory cubes!
Come to our Mega Meeting this August 4th at the Sizzler off Aero Drive.
6:30-9pm
3755 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 278-6988
If you were at convention, please contact me! I would love for you to share!
Plan on supporting the venue by eating there and please spread the word! I need 20 people in attendance!
Card swap-anything using Fanfare papers!
RSVP would her me plan!
Check out our new Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

Convention 2011

2011-07-19T14:48:00.000-07:00

I will be posting many more updates about out wonderful convention soon, but I thought you would like to see our winning hat from our unbirthday meeting! This first amazing teapot hat was created by Corina Mitchell, one of our extravaganza teachers! Corina did an amazing job!

THEN, she graciously donated it to Operation Smile!!!

Convention Countdown!!!

2011-07-07T22:24:00.000-07:00

It's almost here! Are ya just tickled pink??? I am so pleased that we get to start out convention Wednesday eve with our Unbirthday party! Any questions? Everyone know what to bring? There is a post here in case you need a refresher!

studio j free for all

2011-06-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Shared by Karen Barber...
Studio J Free for All - you still have a few days left on this promotion. I see seven consultants on the team who have customers that have received a free JPEG file for trying Studio J - congrats to them! But there are close to 100 consultants on our team - where are the rest of you??? I challenge you to at least get your own free JPEG! Your customers won't try it if you don't! E-mail me your free JPEG or send me a link to your blog if you have it posted and you'll receive a sample card in the mail! The consultant on the team with the most customers who get a free JPEG will receive a free Level 1 kit...if there is a tie, I'll put all those names in a hat and draw one! I have attached another one of the layouts I did in Studio J using some of the Members Only papers - enjoy!

ctmh quartly sales reminder

2011-06-21T18:17:00.000-07:00

this shared by Janene Wawro

Just a reminder about your personal sales for the current quarter,
(April-May-June). June is the last month of the quarter, and you have 9 more days to submit sales to get (or stay) active. If you aren't sure what you've submitted so far, simply login to the CTMH website - a "Key Statistics" page will pop up, showing your personal sales activity for this month and quarter. Here's a quick reminder of how it all works:

Active Consultants: Need to have submitted at least $300 in personal sales between April 1st - June 30th to stay active, retain any downline you have, and keep your 22% discount/commission. If you fall short, you will move to Jr. Consultant Status, where you will begin receiving just a 10% discount/commission instead of 22%, and will need to submit $100 quarterly vs. $300. If you have any downline, you will lose them and they'll roll up to your upline. You will not get them back, even if you gain active status later. To move back to active status, you simply need to submit at least $300 within any sales quarter and you'll automatically be promoted back up.
(*If you joined CTMH as a new consultant between April 1st - June 30th, the above info doesn't apply to you since you joined in the middle of a quarter. Your first full quarter minimums are for the July-Aug-Sept sales quarter. Be sure you are working on your STTT and personal sales goals and reaping the benefits!)

Jr. Consultants: Need to have submitted at least $100 in personal sales between April 1st - June 30th to keep your status and 10% discount. I recommend that hobbyist, Jr. Consultants who mainly just do CTMH for their own personal use and discount, shoot for submitting at least $34 in product orders each month to reach their $100, vs. try to do $100 all at once. Easier on the budget, keeps you familiar with the order entry system, and keeps fun products in your hands every month. I know that when we go for long periods of time without creating anything, we begin losing excitement. There is something powerful in the creative process, so do keep up your hobby, and the perks that come with being part of CTMH.

If you are currently at the Jr. Consultant level and don't submit your $100 by June 30th, you will no longer be a consultant with CTMH. However, you can turn around and immediately purchase a new consultant kit, receive a new consultant number, and start fresh as a new consultant again with a 22% discount/commission. This may be a good option if you are needing a fresh start. There will be a new consultant kit in July (coming on the 15th, be watching for more details from corporate this week), filled with NEW products from the upcoming Autumn/Winter idea book, live to customers August 1st. Remember that consultant kits are packed full of amazing products at a discounted rate. You can also participate in the 'Straight to the Top' new consultant program, where you will be rewarded with free product credit for hitting sales levels. Starting over again may be a great option for consultants wanting to get active, but having a difficult time doing so at the Jr. Consultant level.

Talk to your upline if you have additional questions, and I'm always here to fill in the gaps as well. We have a strong team with great leaders, and I'm impressed with the accomplishments each of you makes, big or small, in your own business. Convention is just a few weeks away and we'll be getting new products into our hands, new programs to gain excitement, and final details on the new compensation plan that will be live on October 1st. All good things coming our way!

Disney's original unbirthday scene

2011-06-21T13:43:00.000-07:00

HERE is the original unbirthday party scene...
and HERE is the newer Johnny McDreamy Depp's tea party!
We'll see if we can capture some of the magic! 3 more weeks to go!

"A Very Merry Un-Birthday" Disney Team Meeting

2011-06-11T11:48:00.001-07:00

Don't be late to a very important date! To who? To you!
Ok, We are combining forces-Kay Pekin, Cindy Baker and I have got our thinking caps on, or should I say our Un-Birthday hats on! We are going to have SO much fun at Disney, and what a scrupdillyumptious way to kick off the event! It's a Mad Hatter's Un-Birthday Party! Our team meeting will commence on Wed. July 13th in the Magic Kingdom Ballroom 4 at 6-6:50pm. Oh and did I mention PRIZES? Wear your fun handmade by you creation! Hats, crowns and fun party headgear and YOU could win a SupercaliSCRAPilisiousexpialidosious prize!
Hats are optional, but what a fun Kodak moment!!!
Disney is very strict about full on costumes (though I plan on dressing up in our meeting room which is ok) So let's keep it to Fun Hat's only!

OH and let's add one more element of surprise!!!
An optional unbirthday card (1 in a solid envelope-no time for sorting more-current product-best work of heART!) and 1 unbirthday present (wrapped and small enough to travel well-$20ish value-business related) SWAP!
Two separate optional swaps! Yippee Skippy! Jolly good time!

Bring business cards to network and your camera!

(if others want to swap cards after the meeting, they can do so in the hall after we exit as there is no way to swap more within our allotted time frame)

When that day comes we shall futterwacken... vigorously!
Your RSVP a must, because space is very limited!

Convention 2011 Check List

2011-06-11T10:17:00.001-07:00

Thank you Sheri Rottler for sharing this list!
Bring your Ph.D. Pin and Logo Items
If you are attending the Awards Banquet, plan to dress up and celebrate your incredible accomplishments!
For all of the other events taking place at Convention, business casual attire is accepted (please no flip flops, bare midriffs, tank tops, or shorts). Nice jeans are permitted.
Clothing
 Tuesday – Travel Day
 Wednesday – Leadership Day-Team Meetings
Paper Cupcakes 6-6:50-Magic Kingdom Ballroom 4
 Thursday – Convention Day 1 (wear your team t-shirt) – Director Dinner (Business casual)
 Friday – Convention Day 2 – Awards Banquet (Dress up)
 Saturday – Convention Day 3 – Crop
 Sunday – Travel Day (Unless you are staying to play with Mickey!)
 PJ’s
 Underclothes
 Socks
 Swim Suit/Wrap
 Shoes (comfy walking shoes)
 Jewelry

Electronics
 Cell phone charger
 Camera/Battery charger
 Laptop/Charger

Personal
 Shampoo
 Conditioner spray
 Hairspray/gel
 Razor
 Medication (daily, migraine, cold/stomach flu)
 Advil
 Comb/Hairbrushes
 Toothbrush
 Toothpaste
 Hairdryer (the hotel has them)
 Sunscreen

Miscellaneous
 Airline tickets
 Neck pillow
 Plastic bag (dirty clothes)
 Snacks
 Sunglasses
 Hat
 $1 bills (tipping/photo booth)
(leave $2 per person per day on your room pillow)

Business Miscellaneous
 Convention agenda
 Idea Book (current)
 Swap cards (optional)
 Business cards
 Highlighter
 Pen/Pencil (lead, erasers)
 New contact packets
 logo pins & jewelry

Wednesday – Thursday Create & Take
Inks/Markers:
 Black Ink
 Chocolate Ink
 Cocoa Ink
 Desert Sand Ink
 Petal Ink
 Sky Ink
 Sorbet Ink
 Sweet Leaf Ink
 Vineyard Berry Ink

Friday Create & Take
Inks/Markers:
 Black Ink
 Cranberry Marker
 Desert Sand Ink
 Smoothie Ink and Marker
 Vanilla Cream Marker

Suggested Photos
 4x6
 6x4 (2)
(Love-themed, 2-page layout featuring Black,
Smoothie, and Desert Sand)

Saturday Create & Take
Saturday Morning:
Inks/Markers:
 Cocoa Ink
 Desert Sand and Marker

Saturday Afternoon Crop:
Inks/Markers:
 Cocoa Ink and Marker
 Cranberry Ink

Blocks:
 1x1 (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
 1 x 1 ½ (Friday, Saturday pm)
 1 x 3 ½ (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday pm)
 2x2 (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
 2 x 3 ½ (Friday, Saturday)
 4x4 (Wednesday)

Wednesday Tools/Adhesive:
 Adhesive
 3 D foam tape
 Bone Folder
 Glue DOTS
 Piercing Tool Kit
 Scissors
 Sponge
 Stamp cleaner/scrubber
 Texture Tools

Convention Team Meeting "A Very Merry Un-Birthday"

2011-05-31T23:13:00.000-07:00

Who is getting supercali-excited??? Did you order your convention shirt yet??? I'm going to add some BLING to the word SCRAP on my shirt. CUTE!
Did I mention I am teaching a business class? I'm SO excited to be in the know with some of your new surprizes!!!! You are going to be blown away!!!! Those attending convention note that Kay Pekin and I will be holding a team meeting "A Very Merry Un-Birthday. Read more about it in my new post! Wednesday night from 6-6:50 at convention in the Disney hotel. We will be meeting in the Magic Kingdom Ballroom 4! Please be prompt since our time is limited!!!
RSVP Necessary!

Welcome Clarisa!

2011-05-31T23:10:00.000-07:00

A special welcome to our newest paper cupcake Clarisa Hernandez! Clarisa is a very talented scrapper who also loves papercrafts and cardmaking. She has been my loyal customer for many years and just could not pass up our May recruiting special! She will make a great addition to our CTMH family!

Mega Meeting for June postponed

2011-05-24T07:37:00.000-07:00

At this time I have not secured a spot for our June meeting and am up to my eyeballs in boxes. We are not having a meeting at this time until I get settled and have found a new meeting location. I will keep you posted here.

Home Decor Class CTMH May Stamp of the Month

2011-05-23T10:11:00.001-07:00

Here is a fun class I taught! I took silver trays and painted the outsides white and sanded them, then added chalkboard paint in the center and crop-a-diled holes for hanging the ribbon and adding the beaded crystal on the bottom.

more about it here!

2011-05-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the latest deals??? These amazing felt sets for only $1.50!
Don't have a website? Feel free to order on mine.
click here before they are all gone!!!

Studio J Boot Camp Pics

2011-05-03T07:43:00.002-07:00

Having a blast at Studio J Boot Camp with Close To My Heart! Here is one of my layouts!

Another Shirt Special $5!

2011-05-03T07:43:00.001-07:00

Good morning...I just received this email from Two Chicks Designs....and the t-shirt we are wearing for convention is now sale for just $5!!! Whoa! Awesome deal! So, if you still haven't ordered your shirt, I'd say now is the time to do it! And for just five bucks!!

Click on "Shop the sale t's" in the email below, then scroll down ....our shirt is light pink, it's on the right side this time...and it says "SupercaliSCRAPilisiousexpialidosious".

Shirts on Sale again!

2011-04-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone! I just got an email...and our convention shirt is on sale again...$7.99. (not as good as the $6.99 price, but only $1 more...) Order yours now if you haven't already! Remember, it reads "SupercaliSCRAPiliciousexpialidocious".
click here!

FYI-I have been very quiet in cyber space lately-my camera stopped working and my computer stopped working-after sending it in twice, it seems to be working now but it still needs a tune up, I bought tech support at Office Depot where I bought it, what a pain.
So I am prepping for the San Diego Expo, moving again and packing for StudioJ Boot Camp. Gesh!
Yes, I said moving again. Renting a little house in Point Loma. A tight squeeze but a great location, and moments from my parents and my Jada Rose. I can walk to the water near Shelter Island! Send me happy thoughts!

Convention Team T-Shirts April12th update

2011-03-29T19:45:00.000-07:00

There is still time to order your convention shirts-We are piggy backing off my upline, Cindy Bakers team, The Paper Daisies, for some fun t-shirts to wear on thursday at our upcoming Disney convention!
From TwoChicksDesigns, and the T-shirt that we ordered to wear at convention is on sale again, TwoChicks Designs...and, unfortunately, the $6.99 price for the shirt is gone now, BUT, they are having a "Buy 2, Get 1 FREE sale....and our shirt is on the sale list! So...I just thought if you haven't ordered a shirt yet, you could go in wih 2 other people and split the costs and get the shirts cheaper
Remember...our shirt is light pink and it reads: "SupercaliSCRAPiliciousexpialidocius"
(note: plus- sizes run BIG!)
I would LOVE for our team to have a recognized shirt at convention.

Convention is just around the corner!!!

Next Team Meeting April 7th-relocated!

2011-03-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

We are holding this meeting at the same scrapbook your life location we have met at in the past-even though the store is now closed-we are having one last meeting there--I am suddenly moving and cannot hold the meeting at my location-more about that later

at Scrapbook Your Life 6-9pm
If you have any mix n mingle albumsto sell, please bring them for Lucy-she has a scrapping emergency!
Card Swap: Mayberry Papers
Bring your basic tool kit!
Mer is brining some Cookie Lee Jewelry-we all love bling!

Pot Luck: Mexican Fiesta
1. Corina M. - Shrimp Ceviche
2. Gail V. - Corn Bread Casserole
3. Yorline - Carnitas and Mini Torillas
4. Sandra - Chips w/ salsa and Guacamole
5. Brandi P. - Cinnamon Sopapillia Dessert
6. Antoinette P - Pico de Gallo
7. Luisa M. - Refried Beans
8. Linda C. - Fiesta Salad
9. Melissa - Posole'
10 Dana - Green Salad
11. Denise P. - Drinks
12. Beckie W - Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream

Cube Caddy Class

2011-03-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

I am teaching this class March 12 from 10-12 at my house. The fourth side photo is a bit blurry so you have to come make it to see it!!! $12 fee
sign up now!

1. Brandi P.
2. Gaynelle P.
3. Lucie
4. Dora
5. Caroline
6.

Convention T-Shirt for day 1

2011-02-28T09:33:00.000-08:00

We are piggy backing off my upline, Cindy Bakers Paper Daisy team shirts Perrrrrfect for convention...right now they are only $6.99!!! Order yours now! You can also get a few friends together to save on shipping! I already ordered mine! Do it now to lock in the price!
supercaliSCRAPilisticexpialidocious CUTE for the Disney theme!

http://www.twochicksdesigns.com/Super_Scrap_Scrapbook_T_Shirt_p/s1102.htm

Happy Heart Day!

2011-02-14T23:19:00.000-08:00

My grandfather was born on Valentines day! His name was Archie Hartson Yule!
Hers a cute photo to make you all smile. Hope you had a wonderful day!
I should have taken pictures! Jada and I made cupcakes with lots of pink sprinkles today!!!

Mega Meeting Feb. 3rd

2011-01-25T10:55:00.000-08:00

Come to our mega meeting at Scrapbook Your Life 6-9pm and see whats New!

Bring a reject but useful white elephant wrapped gift for our annual after Christmas exchange! Did you recieve something that just wasn't you??? It can be funny, unique or whatever. Must be unused, valued at $10-$25. It will be fun!

Just back from Team Builders-hear the lastest!

Italian-the food of LOVE!- Pot Luck-please sign-up!
(email me and I will add you to this list!)

Insalata Caprisi - Corina
Chicken couscous salad - Rebecca
Pizza - Corina
Tomatoes Bruschetta - Pnina
Hot Spaghetti Pie – Patti
Pizza Fondu with bread - Heather
Olive Garden Breadsticks and Dip - Gail
Assorted Drinks - Bren
Red Velvet Cake - Liz

Always bring your basic tool kit!
Make sure you have your paper trimmer and scoring tool.

Card Swap-anything using the new wings papers.
Here is my "wings" banner inspired by Lisa Stenz...

email me to rsvp bren@myctmh.com

CTMH team builders conference was a gift!

2011-01-16T09:42:00.000-08:00

Still here in Salt Lake City amidst the snow! I just have to share how lucky I am to be a part of this amazing company! I can now tell you I was selected to be on the compensation committee and feel that the proposed commission structure change will be loved and welcomed. You will soon be able to see this proposal and have input before it is into place next October. Your input will be listened to and considered before this goes live!
One huge surprise is we all received a rolling tote filled with discontinued products worth $1500!!! Can you believe it! I love these small intimate events where we get to connect with our close To My Heart sistahs. This was a one time only FREE event that included classes, meals and even more Free current items including a make n' take technique book project. We received 2 new stamp sets, the new scallop punch, embellishments and more!
I also received a one on one meeting to go over my personal business looking at how the new structure would enhance my position in this business. Did you all know we are a million dollar team??? Wahoo "The Paper Cupcakes"!
I hope you are all planning to come to convention this summer! It is sure to be worth it!

Shoe sayings:

2011-01-07T23:54:00.000-08:00

I love our new stamp of the Month! Here is a cute card made by our own Vicki Wizniuk! She posted this on the CTMH artboard and I love it.
Also shared on the board were some shoe sayings...here are a few of my favorite!
If you don't think a great pair of shoes is important - just ask Cinderella!

Give a girl the correct footwear and she can conquer the world.
Bette Midler

Friends are like nice heels…
Always there when you need a lift!

I miss shoe.
Wish shoe were here….

Kick up your heels and party

Friends are good for the "soul"

Hello my friends!

2011-01-07T23:23:00.000-08:00

I am sorry I have not posted in a while, both my computer and my camera are on the fritz!
Just wanted to mention that I will be at Team Builders in Salt Lake next week! Lots of new things cookin'!
Any of my team mates attending too? I know we have Linda Taylor, Kay Pekin and Tina Suttin coming...anyone else???
I am so excited about the new catty! I just love it and all our new stuff!!!

Wings is now in bulk!

2010-12-01T22:47:00.000-08:00

Wings Workshop on the Go is up. Here are the bulk items:

Bulk202 - Wings B&T bulk
Bulk213 - Black Button Brads -these are stinkin cute! but dang not orderable til mid Dec so they are saying :(

also if you order the new WOTG you get new discounted stamps!

G1016 - WINGS WORKSHOP KIT $29.95

B. Discounted Campaign Items

A1113 - A GAME $5.00
B1369 - ROSY REGARDS $10.00
C1440 - TAKE A PICTURE $15.00
D1470 - DREAMS COME TRUE $18.00
E1019 - BOHEMIAN ALPHABET $25.00

also get the Jan SOTM FREE and there is this banner option:Z1378 $5.95 made with the workshop kit parts! Super cool new item!!!

View the new brochure on the consultant side-sign in and go under Marketing/New Products

Gingerbread Gift Basket & Cocoa Treats!

2010-11-30T09:33:00.001-08:00

My own pattern-unheated liquid applique mouth, mini brads in paper circle eyes-paper ric rac (it's a punch!) CUTE!

Happy Thanksgiving! Cute Pumpkin how-to & poem

2010-11-18T22:41:00.000-08:00

Pumpkins by Amber Hanson-how-to's found here
and... a cute poem!
Pumpkins in the cornfields
Gold among the brown
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down
Birds that travel southward
Lovely time to play
Nothing is as pleasant
As an autumn day!
~unknown

Bren's CTMH Mistletoe Card Workshop

2010-11-18T17:42:00.001-08:00

2 cards, 2 gift card holders and 1 tag. Stocking patterns here:

Local consultants can sign up!
bren.myctmh.com click on the calendar for details!

Disney Cupcakes

2010-11-17T00:15:00.000-08:00

Did you know you will be able to buy CUPCAKES at the Cupcake Store in downtown Disney when you come to Convention 2011!!!!
Who is planning on coming? I registerd as a PINK sleeping beauty! Start planing now!

Bren's "yuletide cheer " Mega Meeting

2010-11-16T22:42:00.000-08:00

YuLeTiDe ChEeR-Thursday December 2nd at Scrapbook Your Life 6-9pm

Theme: Handmade with Love! (bring holiday gift ideas to share or teach and Valentine goodie ideas to swap!)

Swap: Made with Love Valentine Ideas! Papers: pink, red and fancy!

Pot Luck! Holiday Cheer! (let me know what you'd like to bring)

Optional Gift Swap!

Create a wrapped gift of Scrapbook/Stamping Items
valued at $25 (does not need to be, but can be CTMH)
We will draw numbers and steal/trade them!
Create a handmade gift tag (CTMH producys only) for your gift!
We will have a contest judging your tag and a prize for the winner!

Make n Take by Patti Smith
Bring:
Basic Tool Kit
Corner Rounder
New England Ivy Ink Pad
Sponge

CS Base 3 ½ “ x 7 ¼”

CS to back gift card 2 3/8” x 4”

2 pieces B&T from Mistletoe paper pack:

a: 3 ¼” x 4”

b: 3 ¼” x 2 7x8”

12” of ribbon to match

Pre-Order your Idea Books now!

2010-10-12T22:28:00.000-07:00

You need to watch this asap
after you watch the video...
then sing in a order your Idea Books!
Home > Consultants > Idea Book Pre-order Enrollment

New Board Swap Displays

2010-10-08T16:21:00.001-07:00

You can click on each photo to see it closer...

by Bren Yule

layout inspired by Debbi Bushong-Harden-Young Round card inspired by Denise Anderson-Turly

by Lisa Stenz

by Kelly English-Triggs

by Karen Pedersen

by Tracy Mason

Oct 7th Mega Meeting

2010-09-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

Reminder...
Our next mega meeting is THURSDAY Oct. 7th!!!
At Scrapbook Your Life from 6-9pm
Pot Luck-HALLOWEEN SURPRISE!
Card swap: Christmas/Holiday
Who is coming???
Those who attend, please contact me if you would like to share something!

Come see my new boards from the catty!

Be sure to bring your "tool box" which should include your paper cutter, micro-tip scissors, adhesives, distressing tools, 3-D tape, corner rounder, pokey tool, glue dots, etc...

It's Thriller!

2010-09-06T21:51:00.001-07:00

coffin pattern found here

Oh dear...another birthday!

2010-08-19T00:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to me ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to me ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday Dear Bren ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ Happy Birthday to me ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
I know I'm old just give me my discount!
That's 20,089 days old. Yikes!

Mistletoe Sip Card

2010-08-13T11:20:00.000-07:00

Here is the card we all made at the last mega meeting using the NEW upcoming papers and stamps!

ctmh paper pack color combos

2010-07-31T14:32:00.000-07:00

thanks you Kathleen Stoppelmoor for sharing THESE!!!
wow!!!

Shared Paper/Stamp List

2010-07-31T12:28:00.000-07:00

One of our consultants, Victoria De Leon, was kind enough to share this document on the CTMH board.
You can thank her at
Scrapdaisy691@gmail.com
It's a great tool!!!

Aug 5th Mega Meeting

2010-07-30T16:22:00.001-07:00

Reminder...

Our next mega meeting is this THURSDAY Aug 5th!!! at Scrapbook Your Life from 6-9pm
Anything goes Pot Luck!
Card swap: Color me monday from Jeanettes Blog HERE!

Who is coming???
Those who attended convention, please contact me with what you'd like to share if you are attending!

Come see alll the new stuff from convention and the new upcoming catty!!

Magnifique clear card & paper roses

2010-07-24T23:46:00.000-07:00

Sermon Sunday

2010-07-24T11:25:00.000-07:00

OK so it's saturday, but here is some food for thought...
What matters is…
not the kind of car your drive, but how many people you gave transportation to that needed it…
not how many square feet your home is, but how many you welcomed into your home…
not how many clothes you have in your closet, but how many people you have helped to clothe…
not what your highest salary was but if you had to compromise your character to obtain it…
not what your job title is but how well you perform your job to the best of your ability…
not how many friends you have, but how many people to whom you were a friend…
not what neighborhood your live in, but how well you treated your neighbors…
not the color of your skin but the content of your character…
These are the things to remember and strive for, at least that is what I believe...do you have any to add to the list?

That's me!

2010-07-22T20:03:00.000-07:00

Another Stample from teachng Boutique Chic at convention!

Art & Soul Summer Splendor!

2010-07-22T17:27:00.000-07:00

Did you know the New Art & Soul Summer Splendor is up? Check it out! They also talk about Studio J!

Jewelry Holder

2010-07-20T19:23:00.000-07:00

Create a shape from tagboard...punch holes to accomidate spiral wire. bend hooks for hanging your bling!

click on photo to see the little details!

Can you guess all the paper packs used in this project?

2010-07-20T19:20:00.000-07:00

click on the photo to see it up close!

Meeting at Convention!

2010-06-15T23:05:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Gaylord Hotel
6PM to 8PM
Potomac Room D
It's a TEAM-MEETING with Sheri Rottler (my second upline) and her flock!
Please try to be ontime!
Let me know if you are coming!

Here's the details.

from 6pm to 7pm...

We will be meeting as one large group. They'll be introductions of each team and you'll get to hear from some of the best and brightest in Sheri's organization.

From 7pm to 8 pm...
We will be breaking into our smaller groups to create, share and learn from each other.

I am so looking forward to seeing you all there!

Next Mega Metting June 3rd

2010-05-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Our next mega meeting is June 3rd!!! at Scrapbook Your Life from 6-9pm
Amusement Park Pot Luck!
Theme: Disney using the new Zippidde papers!
Who is coming???

A couple fun cards to share!

2010-05-13T21:40:00.000-07:00

This card was created using the new Cherry-O Creative Basics papers. (and a pink jingle paper)

And this card was created using the new Passages papers.
Hope you likey!

New Color Palettes

2010-04-07T23:17:00.000-07:00

Color Palettes for Summer 2010 Idea Book

CHERRY-O
Chocolate
Crystal Blue
Sweet Leaf
Tulip
Colonial White

SPLENDOR
Goldrush
Heavenly Blue
Moonstruck
Topiary
Colonial White & White Daisy

ZIPPIDEE
Cranberry
Desert Sand
Honey
Indian Corn Blue
Colonial White

PASSAGES
Barn Red
Brown Bag
Cocoa
Garden Green
Colonial White

Summer Bulk, WOTG, Petit Perks #

2010-04-01T23:21:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time at our meeting tonight...thanks to all who contributed...
I'm so excited about the new Summer Catty! Already ordered some new stuff! This info was passed onto me from my up-up-upline Debbie Fournier...

Reference Order #'s if your interested!
Bulk order numbers, Petit Perks, WOTG, etc

Bulk 178 Cherry O
Bulk 179 Splendor
Bulk 180 Zippidde
Bulk 181 Passages

No new bulk accessories, returning
Bulk 154 Colonial brads
Bukl 146 White Buttons
Bulk 152 Cranberry Brads
Bulk 157 Colonial Ribbon

G1008 Cherry O Workshop on the Go
Stamp set Bowl of Cherries ( so cute)
G1009 Splendor
Stamp set Summer Wishes (flowers)
G1010 Zippidee
Stamp set Ticket to Ride (ticket, signs, herringbone border)
G1011 Passages
Stamp set Lifetime (keys, locks and watch face)

Petite Perks W2018
Connections Club W623
B&T swatch W1097

You can now view the new catty online to see all the new stuff!

Sneak Peek! New Key Notes up!

2010-03-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

Go here! and see the new stuff!

1 1/2" "CIRCLE PUNCH!"

Darling decorate-able "RECIPE BOX!"

Round scalloped and square with rounded corners "Clear Cards!"

A "Blank Board Book" to make mini albums!

"Fancy Fuzz Zippidee Borders!" (die cut felt borders)

adorable new "Cherry-O paper kit!"

Mega Meeting April 1st

2010-03-14T10:20:00.000-07:00

Next Team Meeting on April 1st No foolin'!
At Scrapbook Your Life - 6-9pm
Topic of discussion-Studio J
Bring your laptop if you would like to...
I would like a volunteer to video part of the meeting too.
Card swap: Caboodle Papers-Mothers Day, Fathers Day or Generic Spring
Please do your best work

2010 Dates:

April 1st
June 3rd
Aug. 5th
Oct. 7th
Dec. 2nd

We will continue to have our meeting at Scrapbook Your Life! (Thank you Liz!)
The first Thursday night of every other month from 6-9!
Next meeting April 1st
Finger Food Potluck-Please RSVP!
Please mark your calendar now and save this info for your downline!

Bren's Paper Flowers

2010-03-12T09:42:00.000-08:00

Hey check it out, I'm on You Tube!
Click here to watch it!

“Miracle” Kit for National Scrapbooking Month

2010-03-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

Exclusive “Miracle” Kit for National Scrapbooking Month
Consultants can purchase and preview ONE exclusive National Scrapbooking Month “Miracle” kit starting Monday, March 15, at 9:00 am (MT). The campaign is live to customers from Thursday, April 15, at 9:00 am (MT), through Monday, May 31, 2010. Consultants and customers can purchase or receive the Miracle kit in a variety of ways:

Buy the Miracle kit for $19.95 US / $23.50 CAN

Buy the Miracle kit for $10/$10 with a qualifying minimum purchase of $40/$47 of other Close To My Heart products (excluding Studio J™ purchases)

Buy the Miracle kit for $5/$5 with a qualifying minimum purchase of $60/$70 of other Close To My Heart products (excluding Studio J™ purchases)

Hostesses earn the Miracle kit FREE with a qualifying minimum Home Gathering total of $300/$350

New Consultants who enroll May 1–31, 2010, receive a Miracle kit FREE
For additional information, see the FAQ found at Online Office > Marketing Your Business > Constant Campaigns. Flyers will be available next week. Go to Online Office > Order Entry on Monday, March 15, to purchase your preview Miracle kit!

12 x 12 Canvas "LOVE" frame

2010-03-07T20:23:00.001-08:00

Made at my upline's Cindy Baker's home. I pre-painted a 12 x 12 canvas frame and layered my embellishments. I painted our filagree charms and foundry bookplates then sponged them for an antique look. A super fun and cute project

See how to make the flowers by clicking here!

Sermon Sunday - Peace & Love

2010-03-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know Peace. ~ Jimi Hendrix
Photo from peace rocks

Cupcakes everywhere!

2010-03-07T12:28:00.000-08:00

I just had to share this with all my cupcake lovin' friends!
Get your little muffin a cupcake hat!
Made with loving hands by Nona Pearl.
More pics and where to order one here!

Paper Cupcake Mini Album

2010-02-28T22:46:00.001-08:00

Just back from Creative University and had a blast! I whipped up this yummy little album. This is my original idea...I used a border punch and a circle punch to layer my frosting! Hope you likey!

Clothes Pin Paper Flower Project

2010-02-23T16:18:00.001-08:00

I have been seeing this idea floating all around and I made my own version using our papers and embellishments!
I love topping a project with a tiny botton with matching floss!It’s easy peasy! Cover clothes pin with paper, make a paper flower and attach with liquid glass! A nice way to close up a gifty bag!

Sermon Sunday

2010-02-21T08:37:00.000-08:00

You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want. Zig Ziglar

photo by Fernando Gregory

Sermon Sunday-A Valentines Wish!

2010-02-14T10:42:00.001-08:00

May this day be filled with all the love of a happy heart.
May you know the preciousness of life's beauty.
May you be surrounded by Grace.
From my heart to yours,
Bren

Juniors bump back up with Studio J!

2010-02-11T21:22:00.000-08:00

Just for Juniors Studio J™ Campaign Is Live!
Do you know someone who is a Junior Consultant, and just needs the right opportunity to come back? Just for Juniors offers Junior Consultants a one-of-a-kind opportunity to regain active status, simply by purchasing 10 Studio J™ layouts before March 31. Uplines can find a flyer, email, FAQ, and more support at Online Office > Studio J > Upline Support for JC Offer.

Convention Logo Wear!

2010-02-10T20:51:00.000-08:00

go to the corporate site to get yours today!

cute tattoos!!!

Sermon Sunday

2010-02-07T14:11:00.000-08:00

"You need to circulate before you can percolate!"
from Ilene Meckley's Newsletter!

Flower Power!

2010-02-06T09:47:00.000-08:00

Here are three cute flowers I demonstrated at our team meeting!

This idea I got from Donna Salazar, only I layered each flower, one at a time. I stamped and sponged each layer & I made my own glimmer mist using water, a glob of our pearl paint and about 10 drops of brown bag in a mister (use an empty stamp cleaner mister!) Add a paper flower and brad or button center!

Joanne Walton shared this medallion flower idea. I scored two 12" strips of paper at 1 1/4" wide and then scored every half inch, accordian fold and glue into a circle, then push together tight and glue onto a round scrap backing. Hold until it stays, Try using a block to weight it down into place. Top with your choice like stample!

A layered flower. Punch out 6-8 scalloped circles, sponge the front and back edges with choc ink, scrunch, use your piercing tool to punch a hole the the center of each and put together with a brad!

Superbowl Sunday CTMH Deal!

2010-02-06T07:58:00.000-08:00

Great idea from Heather! You might want to try this idea too tomorrow!
So I'm trying to think outside the box and using your idea from last year about using these kind of Fun holidays marketing below is what I came up with. Thought I'd pass it along.

Okay football fans, here we go for Superbowl Sunday I'm running a special deal just for you. For all orders over $25 I receive Sunday from the kickoff right up until the end of the 4th Quarter, you will receive a SPECIAL MYSTERY DISCOUNT!!!!! At the end of the game I will add all of the digits from the final score together and that MAGIC number will be YOUR DISCOUNT*.

For example if the score ends:

17 - 31 your discount will be 1 + 7 + 3 + 1 = 12 %
28 - 49 your discount will be 2 + 8 + 4 + 9 = 23 %

Orders have to be placed between kickoff and the final play to eligible. Orders can be placed via phone or email or heatherplotzke.myctmh.com (orders placed by myctmh website will receive a gift certificate for the amount of their discount to be used directly through me).

This discount will be on top of all the great corporate offers including the February Special of Buy 1 Textured Cardstock Combo pack Get 1 FREE and earning Stamp of the Month FREE with $100 order (prior to my discount).

Until we talk on Sunday have a great weekend and enjoy Superbowl Sunday, even if its just for the commercials and my sale!

Heather Plotzke (thanks for sharing Heather!)

I did this last year only I gave discounts during each quarter...Now I've added even another incentive-if they email me before the game with their quess of who will win and if they are correct, I give them an added discount or extra gifty with their order! Tell me your ideas, if you try this and if it was successful!

Update: Congrats to Lisa Stenz who used this idea and brought in an unexpected $350 with only a day heads up to post this!!! Wahoo!!!

Studio-J

2010-01-26T13:45:00.000-08:00

Today-Tuesday, Jan. 26, all consultants with an active MyCTMH Tier II site will be able to test-drive Studio-J and learn the ins and outs of this fabulous new tool before our customers have a go at it! You'll get special pricing...$9.95 for a layout (plus tax and shipping) It's a GREAT deal to do 10 layouts...you'll get FREE shipping and FREE page protectors!

Start Intoducing the NEW Studio J concept with your customers! Read all your updates for the customer release date coming in the spring!

If you have questions, first check the message board Studio J section at our CTMH consultant site.

Feb 4th Mega Meeting

2010-01-20T20:02:00.000-08:00

Bren's Mega Meeting at Scrapbook Your Life

6-9pm
I will be teaching a cool flower technique and how to make your own CTMH glimmer mist!

Please join the Card Swap! (get extra creative cash!)

Theme:

Spring Flowers using the Top Stitch papers

Pot Luck! Salad Bar! Sign Up!!! (below)

Supply list here for the make n take taught by Pnina
Top Stitch level 2 paper kit (or your choice)
·Paper cutter with scoring & cutting blade
·4-1/4" x 11" piece of cardstock for base
·2-1/2" x 5" piece of cardstock for tag
·2-3/4" x 5-1/4" piece of cardstock for tag matting
·Coordinating Stamps & Inks
·Sticky Strip™
·Exacto Blade
·Ruler
·Versamat/piercing tools
·1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches (or share)
·Crop-a-Dile™ tool
·3/16" corner rounder punch

Have something to share?

Sign up in advance for creative cash for our auction!

Salad Bar Potluck 6:00 start time…sign up for one or more!
Salad Ingredients:
o Almonds - Patty S
o Apple pieces - Anita
o Avocado
o Broccoli
o Corn nibblets - Denise
o Croutons
o Cucumbers - Anita
o Shredded Turkey -
o Hard boiled eggs
o Lettuce/fancy greens/arugala/spinach/spring/ romaine - bren
o Olives/black/green - Gail V.
o Onion
o Pear pieces
o Peas - Denise
o Pepperoncini
o Pine nuts
o Raisins -
o Bacon bits - Dana
o Shredded carrots - Dana
o Shredded Cheese/feta/cheddar/jack - Aisha
o Tomatoes - Dana
o Walnuts
o Sesame seeds
o Cranberries
o Candied pecans
o Mandarin oranges - tangerines - Pat

Bread Ideas:
o Mini muffins - tomatoe basil & mini pecan pie muffins (yum) Brandi
o Bread sticks/Crackers -
o Rolls - Garlic Cheddar (oh) Brandi

Dressing Ideas:
(3-5 different kinds)
o Italian - Sandra
o Balsamic vinaigrette
o Ranch - Patty S
o 1000 island - Sandra
o Bleu cheese
o Tomato vinaigrette
o Honey mustard -
Brandi is bringing a suprize dressing

Beverages:
o Regular soda - Darcie
o Diet soda - Darcie
o Iced tea -
o Water
o Lemonade - Denise (lite)
o Ice!!!! - Darcie

Utensils/cutlery/paper goods:
o Plates – Bren (I’ll bring table cloths too)
o Napkins - Bren
o Forks/spoons - Bren
o Cups - Bren
o Salad tongs - Bren

Dessert
o Cookies - Gail V. & Anita
o Anything! Cheese ball - Brandi

Sermon Sunday

2010-01-17T20:25:00.000-08:00

Hello all! Just back from the Orange County Scrapbook Expo! Fun times! Just want to send a little Joy and Inspiration for the holiday weekend...

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Author Unknown

I LIKE IT!
photo by Janiod in Flickr

Convention Color

2010-01-02T18:34:00.000-08:00

Calling all Convention Goers!!! Remember, Tuesday, Jan 5th is the beginning of registration for DC this July! Even if you are on the payment plan, you still need to register! Our registration color is "Sweet Leaf". I am SO looking forward to this event!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T00:12:00.000-08:00

I enter the New Year with the understanding that I am making a fresh start. I begin by discarding thoughts, attitudes, and habits that are not compatible with an excellent life. I let go of whatever caused past discouragement, disappointment, or disagreement. I know that seemingly negative outcomes are desires or goals that are yet to be fulfilled. I am open and receptive to new ideas, activities and relationships.
Each day, I can follow a fresh plan of fulfillment. I act on divine ideas that I receive in moments of prayer and inspiration. These ideas flow through wholesome, positive thoughts. As I use creative thinking to build upon divine ideas, my activities become more dynamic and my abilities are enhanced. Therefore, I enter this New Year with optimism, joy and enthusiasm.
from www.appleseeds.org/New-Year_2010.htmdance."

Veranda Stamples!

2009-12-31T10:47:00.001-08:00

I love this new paper pack!!!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

2009-12-25T01:03:00.001-08:00

Wishing you all a wonderful day today!!!
This year has sure been fun with my new grand-daughter!
This baby girl just melts my heart! I just had to share!!!

We Wish You a Merry♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪We Wish You a Merry ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Christmas ♥ ♥ ♥We Wish You A Merry ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Christmas ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪...And A Happy New Year!♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪...

January is National Paper Crafting Month-promo starts now!

2009-12-18T09:03:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to tell your customers there are FIVE ways to get the Felicity Collection! See my post here!

Christmas Tags in a Cute Box

2009-12-14T19:40:00.000-08:00

Our team made this cute box with acetate lid and tags at our holiday mega meeting. I took a fun class at Papertales! You can do either type of tags in the box. Box instructions by LeeAnn here.
I also saw this idea in Lisa Stenz's blog & Vicki Wizniuk's blog! Thanks for the inspiration girlfriends!

Sermon Sunday

2009-12-13T19:54:00.000-08:00

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton

Recipe Album

2009-12-12T09:05:00.001-08:00

This is a great girft idea! Cindy Baker designed this for her team and I had a great time putting it together! Notice the flowers are our just blooms cut and inked!

Spring Swap

2009-12-09T00:33:00.001-08:00

HAPPY New Catty!

My sweet friend Sue Laufer is doing this great new swap and I thought we would do the same!!! You MUST meet the required deadlines to participate...here is the skinny...

SUPER SPRING CARD SWAP
This swap is designed to showcase the NEW stamp sets, paper patterns & accessories released in the Spring 2010 Idea Book.
Please read the guidelines below. Then email Me at bren@myctmh.com to sign up.
Guidelines:
* You may create your card from the following sizes:

3" X 6"
4 ½ Circle
4 ½ x 4 ½
4 ¼ X 5 ½
5 x7
6 x 6
8 x 3.5

* Your card must be a concept from Originals or Wishes.
* Create seven identical cards.
* Your swap card must include at least one new stamp set, at least one new patterned paper and one accessory from the Spring 2010 Idea Book.
* Please do not use Stamp of the Month stamps, Connections Club reward items, retired products or non- CTMH products.
* Enclose your card in a clear envelope sleeve and slide a typed recipe including your name & email address into the back of each card. (not attached)
* Please list "Originals" or "Wishes" concept on your recipe.
* Send a self addressed return label & one Priority Mail stamp ($4.95) or $4.95 in cash or check with your creations.
* Please waive any signature requirements if sending Express Mail, Fed-X or UPS.
* You may send an 8th card to be forwarded on to CTMH as a contest entry. Please attach a post-it to this item with "contest" on it.
* You may "double up" on this swap. Just let me know when you RSVP that you are doubling up. *When you double up you must send seven of two different cards.
Send your creations to be in my hands by December 22, 2009
Send to:
Bren Yule
email me for the address

*By participating in this swap you allow participants to share your card on their myctmh websites/blogs etc giving you proper credit.
*If you have any questions just ask!

Bren Yule
leader of the "Paper Cupcakes"

a holiday poem & origami Santa

2009-12-06T22:11:00.000-08:00

Twas the night before Christmas, I'm glued to the tree.
I’m wondering what Santa brought just for me.
Could it be cardstock or inkpads or lace?
Or some stamps, I said, with a smile on my face.
And that's when I heard him.....
"Hi Santa," I said
He replied, "You know...good girls should be in their beds."
"I know I should Santa, and now I've been caught.
But I was just so excited to see what you brought."
"Well, let's take a look in this room where you work."
He shook his head quickly, and left with a jerk.
I heard him exclaim as he put it gear.
"You've got enough crap,
I'll see you next year!"

(found the poem on the ctmh bulletin board-from a scrapbook store in Arkansas!)
Santa How-to here
(Heather P. this was the folding challenge you missed at the meeting-would love to see your version:)
Anyone up for the challenge?

Sermon Sunday

2009-12-06T18:25:00.000-08:00

I am fairly certain, given a cape and a tiara, I could save the world!
Life is tough, I recommend getting a manicure and a really cute helmet.
(from the curly girl site)

Consultants can order from the new spring catty now!

2009-12-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Go to the consultant web page to>
Marketing your business> then
click on: New spring products>
click on: Spring 2010 Idea book (US)>
go crazy looking...make a wish list...then order under your name! Either as an independant order or on a party after you have two customers sales total $150-then your new catty order can count toward the rest of the party sales!

Sermon Sunday

2009-11-29T20:11:00.000-08:00

Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings. ~C.D. Jackson