Win $1,000 at TheCuttlebugSpot.com!

I have just discovered that The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out at http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com

WHY JOIN MY TEAM IN JULY...FIVE FAVORITES FOR FREE

Why YOU should join my team as an Independent Close To My Heart Consultant during the month of July:

1. Your start up consultant kit contains close to $350 worth of products and supplies for only $99
2. You can choose one or both of the available Bonus Packs (or neither if you prefer)

The Scrapbooking Bonus Kit has $180 worth of scrapbooking products for only $60 (including an album and Reflections Scrapbook Program book which features over 100 layout designs and cutting guides)

The Card Making Bonus Kit has $150 worth of products for only $50 (including Originals Card Confidence book with dozens of step by step instructions for making beautiful cards)

3. Only during July when you join my team, you can also choose 5 items from the list below. That’s a possible $98.75 in extra product at absolutely NO COST to you – we’ll even pay the tax and shipping on these! You can get these items whether or not you choose any of the Bonus Packs.

Choose Your “Favorite Five” from this list of products

• My Acrylix Thank You Stamp Set (retail value $22.95)
• Magic Moments Scrapbook Kit (retail value $34.95)
• Basic Textured Cardstock Combo Pack (retail value $14.95)
• Life Delights Memory Showcase Kit (retail value $12.95)
• My Originals Hello Birdie Card Kit (retail value $12.95)
• Creative Basics Silhouette Collection (retail value $8.95)
• HeartFelt Whimsy Die-Cuts (retail value $9.95)
• All-Out Adventure Rub-Ons (retail value $9.95)
• Window Charms Squares (retail value $9.95)

So what does this mean in terms of value? If you take advantage of both Bonus Kits and the Favorite Five free items, you would spend a total of $209 plus tax and shipping, but receive a total of close to $750 in products. Would that get you off to a good start in your business? You just cannot go wrong with an incentive like this one.

We have a fantastic training program, a solid, caring company, and we give you the tools to make you successful,

Whether you want to start your own business or just get a great discount on your scrapbooking products and acrylic stamps and inks, now is the time to join Close To My Heart and team PINKCLOUDSCRAPPERS. Please email me to discuss any questions you have and also to find out about my signing team bonus lorileng@bellsouth.net

If you’re ready to join right now, then just click the picture link in the top right corner and you can sign up right away! (You must sign up on my website to be assigned to my team.) I would love to have you on my growing team.

House Card Instructions

Cut the base of the house 9 x 5 inches. Score at 1" and 5". Use a decorative punch on the edge with a 1 inch fold. Stamp your windows and door (from the CTMH Campin Fever stamp set) and cut out. I backed the window with sweet leaf cardstock and used a girl silhoutte from the Be Yourself stamp set in the window. Attach brads for the door hinges and door knob. (I cut an extra door shape out of green leaf cs when I cut the door- you can then stamp a sentiment to see when the door is opened). Glue your window and door. Glue the two side edges of the house, so that a pocket is formed.

For the roof, cut cocoa cs 3 x 6, and score in half horizontally. Cut a corner off of the left side to form the angle of the roof, then flip the cut-off over to the right to use as a template to cut the same angle on the right side. Open up the roof and on the score line, about an inch from the right margin, use an exacto knife to cut a slit just a hair over 1 inch. This is where you will insert a 1" x 1" square for your chimney. Glue the bottom of the chimney to the inside of the roof.

Make the base of the notecard by cutting a 5 x 4.25 piece in colored cs, and a 4 x 3.25 piece of white cs for your writing area. Glue the white card towards the bottom of the colored cs (you should have a 1.75 inch margin of colored cs at the top) Use edge anchors to attach the roof to the card (this way, it will only be attached at the top, and the rest of the roof will flap loose, so it can slide down over the house). Slip the notecard down into the house pocket and your card is complete.

This card will fit in a 6 x6 envelope.

GOODIE BOX TODAY ONLY $25 BUT $50 WORTH OF FUN

There are only two goodie boxes left for this months promotion and today is one of them. If you've been on the fence about if you should chance getting one of these...today is a great day to take advantage. The box is only $25 and will have $50 of surprises in them. Plus the shipping is a discounted rate of $6, so you really don't have a lot to lose. I have seen a BIG interest in this box so if you are thinking about getting it, don't wait to long as I really feel these will SELL OUT!! Just click the link to the right side that has the deal of the day button or go to my website http://lorileng.myctmh.com/ and scoop you one of these hotties up.

Come Join us for a Tinkerin Workshop

July 26th 2pm

In this workshop we'll cover random stamping, basic stamping, journaling, embellishments and other useful tips and techniques. You'll make a two page layout as pictured and go home with plenty of supplies to make several more layouts and cards. This is such cute summer paper, don't miss out on the fun. Please email me lorileng@bellsouth.net to make your reservations. Reservations must be made no later than the 6th to secure your spot. If you are unable to join us but would like to receive the kit with complete instructions, please contact me. Here are the following levels of the workshop that are available:

Basic Workshop $24.10

Includes ( Tinkerin Paper Pack, Tinkerin Level 2 Stick Ease Stickers, Badge Buttons, Red Craft Buttons, and workshop guide)

Better Workshop $$43.05

Includes everything in Basic plus Gearin Up Acrylix Stamp Set

Best Workshop $ 55.95

Includes both previous kits and Summer Carnival Assortment Brads

and a corner rounder

Please note all prices do not include shipping and tax. I really look forward to having a great group get together in July....Let's Inspire and Create!

Look what all I got in the $100 Goodie Box

I was thrilled to get to go through my Goodie Box today. Thought the UPS man would bring it early this morning and darn him, he made me wait until almost 5pm. Never fails, the days I'm so anxious he delivers to my house late. Oh well, that just gave me more time to be excited. I can't believe everything I got...It was over $250 in goodies. Here's what all I got:

6x6 Hunter Green Album

6x6 Page Protectors

Baggie of White Paper Flowers

Dimensional Elements Book Plates (blank chipboard stickers)

White My Accents (lots of little brads, buttons and embellishments)

Blue Eyelets

Organdy Autumn Garden Ribbon Rounds

Holly Hock Designer Ribbon Rounds

Designer Holiday Ribbon Rounds

Grill It Up Stamp Set

Paradise Stamp Set

Classic Numbers Stamp Set

Flower Fairies Stamp Set

The Best Way Stamp Set

Bulk Outdoor Denim Grosgrain

My Originals Whimsical Holiday Card Kit

15 Rhinestone Flowers

Vanilla Cream Stamp Pad

More To Adore Bulk Paper

Black Base Pages

Key To My Heart Paper Pack Level 2

School Zone Paper Pack Level 2

Just Chillin Level 1 Paper Pack

Laid Back Level 2 Paper Pack

Can you believe it...Now don't be sad you didn't get one...There will be two more Goodies boxes before the end of the month and the end of the sale. What the heck am I going to look at 11am every morning after June.

To The Men I Adore......Happy Father's Day

Tomorrow is Father's Day and I can't think of two men I respect and love more than my husband and my father. Growing up my Daddy was a terrific example of what love is. He's the kind of man who does something for someone else, but never tells them. He's truly is an unsung hero from the shadows and if everything else in this world could be questioned...it would never be his love. I was truly blessed by God to get such a wonderful Father. If one terrific example of a man in my life wasn't enough, I got blessed with another when I married my husband. When he starts to play with our boys I get confused who the children are and whose the adult. He knows how to have some fun and is such a loving father to our boys. But I truly respect that he understands and knows when to take up the fatherly role and get serious. I know our children will grow up never questioning their father's love and I think that will give them such a confidence to succeed. I admire both of these men so much! I made each of them a card for tomorrow, along with their gifts. My husband is a photographer and loves the beautiful mountains that we live in, so his included the mountains. My father is a long time fly fisherman but he never takes the time he should to go relax and do it more...needless to say his is the fishing card. I really liked the new technique I used on my father's card...... I stamped the image with versa mark ink and then embossed and heat gunned it....then I sponged color over the stamped imagine. I think it gave a beautiful negative of the stamp. I was pleased and I know they both will be. I hope my husband doesn't look at my blog tonight...never thought he did until he told me last week he did, but hopefully he'll be to busy tonight and it will still be a surprise tomorrow. I pray all the Father's out there have a blessed and loved Father's Day!

Saturday's Deal of the Day

Today's Deal of the Day is a good one....If you order any stamp set from my site (excludes K and Stamp of the Month) you will get a free Heavenly Blue Ribbon Rounds....I love Close To My Hearts Ribbon Rounds as they are all coordinated in color but give such a selection of different ribbons to use. The ribbon rounds retail for 7.95 but you can get it today FREE with the purchase of a stamp set. Hit the hot button to the right and head on over to my website to take advantage of this great savings.

OH and don't forget...shipping on these special days is only $3...that's another $5 savings right there.

Going Buggy: All My Favourite Things - Blog Candy Giveaway

Going Buggy: All My Favourite Things - Blog Candy Giveaway

This is some great Blog Candy so hope on over and sign up! It's very, very generous.