Sale, Sale, Sale!! Starts December 1!!

This is the time of year when we all especially LOVE a good sale!  Close To My Heart has announced that on December 1, they will be adding a number of selections to the "While Supplies Last" section of my shopping website.  They will be adding a wide variety of paper and co-ordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown.  You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.  Yay!!  These deals are only while supplies last, so if you see something you want, snag it quick!  Click here to go my website, and be sure to go down to the "While Supplies Last" section on the left hand side.  You can purchase any items out of the catalogue at the same time, but remember the new sale items won't be posted until midnight on December 1!

To sweeten the deal even more, from Dec. 1-31, all orders placed on my website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories glue pen (Z553) -  a $4.50 value!

Not only is this my absolute favorite adhesive -- but it is a MUST for Cricut users who agonize over glueing up each individual letter.  The glue pen offer is also in addition to our regular Stamp of the Month promo.  December's Stamp of the Month "Year Round Cheer" is so super-cute -- it includes reasons to celebrate all through the year. You can purchase this stamp set for only $5 with any purchase over $50.

As you know, our new catalogue is released in the new year, and sadly, some items are discontinued.  For those of you that have your eye on a specific stamp set or item from the current or previous catalogue, I am going to post the discontinued list. This is helpful if there is something you want to pick up before it is gone.  

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Note:  You must pre-register by Sunday, November 25.

I apologize for the delay - another result of our computer misfortune.  As you can see, we have rectified the issue - so things will be getting back to normal.  Yay!!  Here is the listing of my upcoming classes and workshops.  Christmas is sneaking up on us and so is the deadline to register for these classes!

Christmas Cards - Wed, Dec. 5, 7pm

-You will make 5 different cards (2 of each).  The cost is $20.  Please bring adhesive and paper trimmer.

Cricut Christmas - Sun, Dec. 9, 2pm

-This class will lead you through using the Cricut in your festive planning. You will create four unique pieces: a gable box, a gift card holder, a Santa gift bag and a set of tags.  Please bring your adhesive and trimmer.  Your Cricut machine is not necessary, but you may bring it to use it.  Cost is $25.

Display Tray - Sun, Dec. 9, 7pm

-Using the Avonlea paper pack, you will decorate your display tray and have it ready for family photos in no time.  Cost is $35. Please bring your adhesive and paper trimmer.

Gift Card Holders/Gift Tags - Wed, Dec. 12, 7 pm

With so many gift cards changing hands this coming season, you will be prepared!  You will make five gift card holders and a set of tags.  Please bring your adhesive and trimmer.  Cost is $20.

**Photo will be added soon.**

**Registration deadline is Sunday, November 25 so supplies can be ordered.  Pre-payment is necessary.  I accept cash, cheque, PayPal and e-mail transfer.  You will receive a registration confirmation which will include location details and a reminder of the supplies you need to bring.  

If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail or call.

Michelle 
780-875-8780
michelleolson.ctmh.com

Computer Woes - Yet Still Crafting!

  Computer Woes

It has been a very interesting month!  After having "lost" a couple major appliances in our house, we then experienced our first EVER computer loss.  Our Mac's have been very good to us over the years, but after way too many power outages, our family computer bit the dust.  I won't even start with the data loss (all my blog images/photos included - insert GASP here), but we have quickly come to realize how central our computer was to the functioning of  our family.  From hockey schedules to school newsletters to blogging to homework to photography to e-mails to bookkeeping for not-for-profits I volunteer for -- we have really been thrown a wrench. 

My apologies for not blogging and for the lack of quality which may follow.  I thought that blogging something was better than blogging nothing.  The pictures I post may be poor quality for the next little while as we figure out how to proceed, but I promise it will get better once things are ironed out.  I have so much to share (some of it is lost, though), but I'll try different methods to get things posted.  

Sorry to be a downer, but I thought some explanation was needed.  I'll try to get some projects up over the next little while.

We've tried to stay positive around here, see cartoon below.  

Here is a card inspired my a fellow CTMH consultant, Vicki Wizniuk.  

So simple, yet I just LOVE it.  I used my Cricut to cut out the numbers  (font is from the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge).  I painted some white paper with some Pearl Paint  (also CTMH) and then sprinkled with glitter before punching out with a snowflake punch (Martha Stewart).  I used the November Stamp of the Month - Capture the Date (yours for only $5 with any $50 purchase) to stamp 'December'.  I then added a little bling with the CTMH clear sparkles.  Voila!

Again, I apologize for the substandard photo quality - I do not take it lightly.   I promise it is temporary :)

Also, don't miss out on our current promo for the month of November, with you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for the Stamp of the Month AND you can then purchase any stamp set in the catalogue for 50% off.  Now is the perfect time to pick up your favorite!

Check out the details here!