It's a Holiday Heyday!

SIT BACK AND RELAX. I T ’S OK TO START YOUR HOLIDAY
shopping a little late this year, because the best deals start in
December! You can buy everyone on your list a gift and stock up
on much-needed supplies, leaving you time to enjoy the festivities!

Beginning December 2 at 9AM, you’ll want to get in on the amazing
deals like My Acrylix® stamp sets from $2 and My Reflections®
paper packets from $5. But that’s not all—we have “grab bags”
for $30, each filled with over $100 in retail products! Plus, great
shipping deals on orders over $100. These products are only
available while supplies last, so mark your calendar and be the
first to fill your shopping cart!

September has me Twitterpated

Each month I'm gonna focus on a new paper pack. This month I'm working with Twitterpated. This wonderful femanine, fall inspired paper pack is a must have! All of the pictures in this post were created using the awesome paper pack.

A new feature starting with this Idea Book is the opportunity to purchase a scrapbook/card making kit, the basic option is only $29.95, If you want to create the set to it's fullest potential then choose the best option for only about $10 more based on the accessories choosen to coordinate.

This kit includes the level 2 paper pack featured, an exclusive B-size stamp set, one featured accessory and instructions to create one of the following 3 combinations: 1) 1 - two page layout & 1 set of 6 cards (two each of 3 card designs) 2) 2 - two page layouts 3) 1 set of 12 cards ( four each of 3 card designs). The examples I have posted here were made using the 1st option.


For more information about this great packaged opportunity please call, e-mail, or talk to me in person! Stay tunned for next month's kit, Jingle!

It's September, and I'm late!

Don't you hate it when you realize that you're a week late for the party? Life has been nothing short of chaotic, doctors, dentists, work, and life. I'm all cought up now and super happy to get back to posting and giving out some great new ideas!

First things first, September is national Stamping Month and in honor of this Close To My Heart has cooked up a great special. With the purchase of $60 in A, B, C, D, & E-size stamp the Delight in the Everyday card kit is all yours. This great kit includes all the stamps, ink, cards, b & t paper, cardstock, and accessories you need to create 16 cards (2 each of the above 8 designs)! You can also pick up this kit for $39.95 if you aren't interested in anything else. Visit my site (http://bethmotes.myctmh.com) or call or come visit me for more information.

I have a ton more information and pictures comming so keep reading.

National Stamping Month!!!

September is National Stamping Month and as a great gift for you Close To My Heart has put together this wonderful card kit! This kit comes with absolutely EVERYTHING you will need to make 16 cards (2 each of 8 designs) including card bases, envelopes, background and texture paper, 2 small ink pads for the colors used to stamp, an exclusive D-size stamp set, and embelishments like you wouldn't believe! I've already got my kit and and put my cards together. I'll post them up soon.

To get this great card kit for FREE just do one of the following 3 things:

• Purchase $60 in A-E size stamp sets between now and September 30th
• Host a Home Gathering with a minimum sales of $400 between September 1st and September 30th
• Sign up as a new Consultant between September 1st and September 30th

If none of the above things appeals to you or you don't think you could reach the sales goals then don't worry. You are free to purchase as many of the above card kits as you would like for just $39.95.

Please send me an e-mail or give me a call if you have any questions about this great promotion!

Christmas In July!

Ho Ho Ho Santa’s decided to make an early delivery and all the presents are for you! Grab you Idea Books or hit up http://bethmotes.myctmh.com because for one day only, July 25^th, the more you order the better present Santa will leave for you!

Here’s how it works from the big man himself.

• Anyone who wants to place an order can call (928) 651-0518 in between 8am and 7pm on July 25^th.

• Payment can be made via Visa or Master Card over the phone or Cash or Check Monday July 27^th.

Every person who places an order WILL receive a special gift:

• Every order of $50 or more will get a 5% discount!

• Every order of $100 or more will get a 10% discount plus you qualify for the FREE stamp of the month!

• Every order of $150 or more will get a 15% discount, a FREE stamp of the month, AND FREE shipping!

In addition:

• The 1^st, 3^rd, and 5^th person who places a $50+ order will get a FREE stamp pad of their choice.

• The 1^st, 3^rd, and 5^th person who places a $100+ order will get a FREE Level 1 paper pack of their choice.

• The 1^st, 3^rd, and 5^th person who places a $150+ order will get a FREE Level 2 paper pack PLUS coordinating MyStickease of their choice.

• Anyone who books a gathering or workshop with me at this time will get to pick the size A, B, or C stamp of their choice and you will receive it at your gathering or workshop!

• If you pass this e-mail on to friends and family and they order you will also receive one free marker for each person that orders.

If you have ANY questions about this very special Christmas in July event please reply to this e-mail, call, or talk to me in person. I’d be more than happy to help you out!

Can’t wait to talk to you all on July 25^th or sooner if I see you!

Beth Motes

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

A Little Update

Oh my GOSH. I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted! I feel awful. To give you a little preview of my life right now we've had an offer on a house since the 9th of LAST month and we're still waiting on a response from the selling bank. Eric and I found out that Motes baby #2 will make it's appearance on or around the 19th of February 2010! I am sooooo tired from this that I have almost no energy left at the end of the day :(. I was in Nogalas one weekend in June and Tucson for 4th of July weekend and we're spending all next week in Phoenix for computer training for me.

I have SO many ideas and I don't know how I'm gonna fit them all in. I truly hope to get some new project ideas posted soon so keep you eyes open. Also, I have a great event planned for the end of the month, more details coming soon. All I can say is Ho Ho Ho.

Good Night for now but I'll be back!!!

Welcome

What do you do when you have a pile of "Enchanted" papers, 7 coasters, some chipboard letters, and a bind-it-all just screaming out to be used? Well, if you're in my position where you're trying to buy a house and will need some cute decorations you create this super cute wall art.
I used the Enchanted paper pack from Close To My Heart for both the base of the coasters and to cover the letters. The little people with each letter are stamped in smokey plum and are from the Family Ties (children) C-size stamp set. I used my Bind-It-All to attach the coasters together and threw on some ribbon to hang it with.
At first I was afraid that it was to sparse but the more I look at it the more I think it's decorated perfectly. What do you think? Don't forget you can click on the pic to get a larger view and hopefully you will see it displayed in our NEW HOME soon!!!

I got my Bind It All!!

I'm so excited because I just got my Bind It All in today! I know it'll be helpful for all the mini-album and notebooks that I like to make but I'm so much into using it for projects other than books. I saw something similar for hanging on the wall and though it would make a great touch for Emma's room. I used 4 x 4" coasters as the base. I covered them with the blush textured cardstock from the Tickled Pink kit from Close To My Heart. Hollyhock ink was used to distress the edges and for stamping the images. I got the chipboard letters from walmart but had just enough left over b&t paper from the Tickled Pink kit to cover them all and make them look cute. I finally used my BIA to attach the whole thing together.
I have a few other displays I want to make, one for the wall with "family" or "Motes" and a "welcome" display for right inside the door. So many projects, so little time :)

My Scrapbook Organization

As many of you know I'm a very busy person. Working full time, doing side job computer work, and of course my wonderful family. Some ask me when do you have time to do your scrapbooking? I simply reply, it's my unwinding at the end of the day. Scrapbooking is my hobby and my creative release. It lets me remember all the good, and yes, bad times and helps me to unwind at the end of the day. Sometime though getting pages done can seem stressful if you don't know where to start.
To help me get over this hurdle I've created these little notebooks. I print out the pages that I need, cut some covers from plastic folders, bind it together and decorate. Then as I take pictures I can write down important information. Later when I go to put the pages together I tear out the page for the event I want to scrapbook and it can stay with the page though the final steps.
This system works well for me because I've found that I'm most productive when I create pages in an assembly line style. I work though each step for all pages then move on to the next step. I especially like this because I get to revisit the even with each step and not just once when createing the whole page.
Anyway, the books completed are on the left and under that is an example of one of the pages. I used rub-ons and stamps from Close To My Heart for the main decorations with a few ribbons from walmart to complete the decorations.

How about these cute cards?

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the cute circle cards from the new Wishes book from Jeanette Lynton. These two I made with the patterns from this book using papers from the Moon Doggie paper pack. All that's left is a sentiment and some bling and it's ready to give!






These 4 cards were all made with a single "workshop" from the Wishes book. This great new book has 3 full workshops where you can create 12-20 cards with one simple set of directions. How great is it that I have the bases done and all I need to add is some stamping and some embelishments. I know personally sometimes it feel daunting to start from scratch. Now I can get some bases ready and just grab something that will fit the occation.

Card Workshop Examples

Hello ladies and gentelmen. I know I promised you this a while ago but you know how life gets. These are examples of half of the cards, using Bella papers, that you can create at the card workshop on June 20th. The second half will all use the same pattern but will be using the Moon Doggie paper. I look forward to seeing you all there!

And the winners are.......

I would like to thank all who participated in the games that were handed out with your Idea Books. The winners of the product identification are Laynaya Sanders in 1st place and Rachael Porter in 2nd place. Laynaya will receive a My Creations 3 Ring Binder and Rachael will be getting the Journaling Spots Journey. Congratulations girls!!!

Card workshop details

As promised I will be holding a card workshop, though not as planned in May. Here's the details.

What you get: 40 4.5 x 5 any occasion cards with envelopes AND a box to keep them all in.
Cost: $30
Card Details: I have chosen to use the Bella and Moon Doggie paper packs for this project. The workshop includes 20 cards from each paper pack. You will also choose EITHER the Bella or Moon Doggie B&T papers to scrap the box with. These cards are specifically designed so that you can add any sentiment you wish (i.e. - birthday, anniversary, get well soon, etc.).
What's Included: Bella B&T papers with coordinating cardstock, Moon Doggie B&T papers with coordinating cardstock, embelishments, ribbon, 40 note card bases with envelopes, B&T of your choice and coordinating cardstock for decorating (aka - scrapping) you box, one my creations memory keeper box, instructions for cutting/assembling (though I will have already cut for this particular workshop, it's always nice to be able to recreate something later). I will also have a wide assortment of my acrylic stamps and stamp pads avilable for those who would like to get the stamping done durring the workshop.
What you will need to bring: Adhesive tape of you choice, something to drink (it's summer here in Arizona, must stay hydrated! I will have water avilable though for those that just prefer that), your imagination!
Where: 2971 Heather Lane, Safford, AZ 85546 (aka - Mom's house :) )
When: June 20, 2009
Time: 1 pm - 4pm
Payment Information: I will need to have your payment in by June 5th so that I can order the supplies and have them all ready for you guys on the day of the workshop!

If you have any other questions or I have omitted something important please e-mail me at beth@motesfam.com and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible. If you are going to be on vacation for this workshop but would like the supplies please pay on the due date and I will reserve a kit for you.

I will have some samples of the cards avilable here in the next few days so keep an eye out for that.

Congratulations Lynaya!!!

I would love to take this opportunity to congratulate Lynaya Sanders for winning a Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit from Jeanette Lynton and the Close To My Heart crew. Lynaya was chosen as the second winner in month long Scrap and Share contest from Close To My Heart. To enter the contest simply post your favorite scrapbook layout or comment on someone elses' layout and you are automatically entered for that day. Each day a new winner will be randomly choosen and the winner are announced each week on Jeanette's blog (www.jeanettelynton.com). For more details click on the Scrap and Share flower to the right. Once again CONGRATULATIONS LYNAYA!!!!!

Mini Albums From Summer 09 Idea Book Products

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the new products!!! Since these is one of the games that's all I'm gonna say for now :)

Layouts from NEW Summer 09 Idea Book!!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the new paper packets!!! Since these is one of the games that's all I'm gonna say for now :)

Tickled Pink - National Scrapbooking Month Kit

OK, so what do you all think? I made 2, 2-page layouts with the included instructions (I liked that it made me think about me instead of my family for once) and a card from a few of the scraps and I still have plenty of paper at home to play around some more with! The only things I used that weren't included with the kit were the green ribbon, my ink and my pen to write with. How awsome are these pages? I personally LOVE them!

Some More Layouts

These are some layouts that I came up with for the last book release. The top layout uses the papers/stamps for the incentive pack. The second uses a daydream level one kit layout and the mystickease. Enjoy.

Meeting Mickey

This page is dedicated solely our exciting trip to Disneyland and the wonderful time Emma had finding all the different Mickey themed items around the park including the big mouse himself.

Emma's 1st birthday

This is a much older layout that I did when I was first getting used to the Cherish and Imagine layouts. I love this one so much though that I though I'd post it for you all to see. It's so old that I can't even remember what products I used but I'm positive that everything on here is a CTMH product.

Swimming Lessons

Last summer Emma took swimming lessons. Am I a bad mom for just now getting this page done? We had a blast but Em didn't much care to be in any water that wouldn't allow her to put her feet on the ground. This is a CTMH layout using the Magic Moments paper pack. The large letters are from a chipboard set I got at walmart and the small letters are from an older level one kit that I'm not sure which it was. All the other accents/embelishments are wallieworld specials.

Emma's Hair Stuff

I found this blank canvas at a scrapbook store in tucson. I needed something for Emma's hair bows and hair bands so I thought this would be perfect. I used daydream paper and mystickease, added a few ribbons on the back for her clips and through some hooks on the front to hold the rubberbands. Now I will know where all her bows/bands are when I go to do her hair.

Welcome!!!!

Welcome all you lovely people to my NEW paper crafting blog. This is where I'll be posting all my finished projects. Check back often or add this to you RSS feeds to see when new stuff is uploaded.