First Newsletter Sent

I have been working on my first newsletter and I just sent it out just this afternoon.....The Pinkcloud Pulse! I'm so excited as I've wanted to start a newsletter for some time, but just wasn't exactly sure how to go about it. There are specials that are offered only to my newsletter subscribers so if you haven't signed up, don't miss your chance. Please let me know some feedback as to what you think and what you would want to see if future issues. Thanks to all my followers and I'll see you on the PULSE!

Happy Hallo-Anniversary

LaToya and her boyfriend on celebrating their lucky number three year anniversary this Halloween and in honor of their relationship I created this Wimsey "Batty For You" Card using the Beware stamp set, black waxy flax, Enchanted Paper Pack and black brads. I hope they have many years of love, screams and romance. Congrats!

New Monthly CTMH Club Opening....Hurry limited spaces.

One of my clubs is coming to an end I'm sorry to say, but the great news is that opens up spots for a new club. My clubs are the buzz and everyone has really loved being in it, plus it a wonderful way to stock up on Close To My Heart products, learn about specials and deals first and get LOTS OF FREE PRODUCT!.

The club will start as of December 1st and will run for 10 months. Each month you will need to email me a minimum $20 order (not including tax and shipping) and during one of the 10 months you'll get to be hostess. You'll earn at least $25 in free select products, but most of my hostesses earn more, I've had hostesses earn as much as $100 in free products. You'll also be able to take advantage of the kits of the month that Close To My Heart is now offering where you get close to $35 in product for only $29.95 and it includes a full size paper pack, accessory and an exclusive stamp set. Plus, you will also be able to scoop up the limited time Stamp of the Months that we offer. You can either purchase these, get them discounted or even qualify to get them free with your total monthly purchase.

At the end of the club I always give lots of free goodies and if you email me lorileng@bellsouth.net I'm happy to give you a list of all the additional items you'll receive, but I can say you'll get all the new idea books as they come out shipped right to your door...that 3.95 for each book right there and you'll receive 3, plus you'll get the adorable connect club reward that varies but it's always wonderful and I'll send you the petite stamp set just for joining in the fun...but there is a lot more so email me to find out.

This is limited to 10 so please let me know as spots in my clubs do fill up fast...there just so darn fun.

Let me know if you have any questions and I can't wait to meet our new club members...Will it be YOU?

CTMH Snowman Christmas Cards

I just think these are so darn cute! One of my creative customers Sheena created these whimsical cards using the Jingle Paper Pack and the Wonderful Season ( C1293 ) and Feathery Flakes ( D1317) stamp sets. I can't believe she's already got her Christmas Cards done...she my hero. I'm still in Halloween...always behind. Thank you Sheena for allowing me to share your wonderful creations and be sure to check out Sheena's blog as she has more detailed pictures there and more beautiful artwork.

CTMH Halloween Fun !

My sweet aunt's birthday is the week before Halloween, so I always throw her a big Halloween Birthday Party and that Party is coming up this weekend. My family is so funny, they really get into my theme parties. I fix a huge pot of chili and some creepy appetizers like a taco spider web dip or some spider eggs (nothing to scary, I do have a three year old). We play games like the pumpkin ring toss, pass the apple and scavenger hunts and let me tell you, you had better have prizes for my family, even though we are all adults and some of them cheat :). We have such a blast and I'll be sharing some of the party favors I've made for the party with you this week and maybe even some pictures of the party if you would like. Now onto the card, this is the invite I mailed out...late, but mailed to everyone. I should have taken a picture of the inside, as I stamped some bats and the invite said "Be there or die", it actually was really cute. I used the Tinkerin Paper Pack for this card and the Spellbound Stamp set and then enameled over the Boo and part of the crow and the tree...I wanted it to fade out so it's not solid on purpose. I loved the overall effect of the color combo and the stamping and I hope you enjoy it also. Stay tuned for more spooky treats and pictures this week.

CTMH Newsletter Starting

I have wanted for some time to start a newsletter for my awesome customers. Something they could receive special from me that would have creative ideas, special kits that would be available, company promotions, designs and of course some private sales and discounts. Thanks to my wonderful friend and computer mentor Melissa I was able to set that up this afternoon. So hurry and sign up in the tool bar as my newsletter will be premiering in the next week and I don't want any of you to miss a single thing.

CTMH THANKSGIVING CARD VIDEO

I realize it's been a couple weeks since my last video, sorry for the delay. I have gotten my craft area all set up and now have my camera suspended on shelves above me, so the filming process is much better. I hope you will enjoy watching this video where I use the new Soft Set Tool, Watercolor Pencils, blender pen, Grace Paper pack and Liquid Glass...so sit back, grab a warm cup of coffee and enjoy.

Lone Forgotten Card

I just realized this poor little guy got left off the other day when I was posting my cards from Close To My Heart MN Regionals. The funny part is this is my all time favorite paper pack...Perfect Day. I also really loved inking the edges of our buttons...the ink does not come off. How cool is that? Enjoy this sweet card and enjoy your day.

CTMH Color Challenge Card

This is a card I did this evening killing two birds with one card....I have wanted to participate in Jeanette Lynton's weekly color challenge and this week is the week. I'm not sure I'm crazy about this card yet, but it might be growing on me. I also wanted to enter The Flamingo's Are Stealing My Sanity skittle challenge...so one card, two challenges. This card took a lot longer than it looks...I stamped pumpkins faces on the back of the black card stock and then cut them out with my utility knife and versa mat. Then I put citrus green, orange and sunny yellow card stock on foam tape and adhered to the back so it has a raised effect showing some spooky shadows. Lastly I punched some circles of color out using my 1/4 inch punch and layerd skittles over the top...the effect is almost like a candy treat just waiting to be gobbled up. Be sure to vote for me in the card challenge starting October 15th and check out The Flamingo's Are Stealing My Sanity's blog and take Jeanette's color challenge with me.

CTMH Cards and More Cards

This weekend was a busy one for me. I worked all weekend long getting my scrapbooking / card /craft area all organized and cleaned. Granted it's a really small space, but you would not believe how much I have gotten in it and neatly I might add. I'm so happy to say, it's all ready to go and taping of new videos will be begin this week...so be sure to stay tuned for those. Now onto these beautiful cards I completed at Regionals in MN. We used the Thank You stamp set on the first card along with the popular Emporium paper. The beautiful flower card was created with the Amore Paper Pack and the Delightful Things Stamp and lastly the Star Card was from the Star Dust Paper Pack. Don't forget to distress those edges to add the detailed layering that will set your cards apart. Enjoy these card samples and keep watching for new videos.