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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Hurry Before It's Gone!!!

   I only have 3 kits left for Workshop Wednesday on the 4th! If you have not RSVP-d with me yet (or ordered your kit to be mailed), you better hurry before you miss out on this fun card and stamping workshop! Only $5 to make 3 cards, but you get enough paper supplies to make 15 total cards! It's a great deal, so get yours today! You can RSVP or order your kit through the "Contact Me" tab up top!



   Coming soon.....more details about the home decor project that we will be making in October for the Halloween Decor Class!

   Also, mark your calendars for September 25th to check this blog for special sneak peeks concerning October's Workshop Wednesday! Peeks and clues will be given for the FREE Make-N-Take project and featured products that we will be enjoying during the Holiday Preview Party on October 2nd! Make sure and RSVP for October's Workshop Wednesday because seats fill fast, and these products will only available for a limited time (only through December!!)! Contact me today for more details!

New Paper packs, stamps, washi tape, and very trendy designs! Check back often for more information on this limited-time collection!!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Quick News!

The "Contact Me" tab was not working properly. However, I fixed it last night and it is now transmitting messages to me properly! 

If anyone tried contacting me through this page, please re-send your message. I have not been receiving anything from this page until last night! I'm so sorry for the inconvenience! I am glad that I was able to straighten it out though! 

Hope you all are having a great Tuesday! 

Monday, August 26, 2013

Workshop Wednesday Preview!

    Here are the three cards we will be making during Workshop Wednesday's Holiday Cards on September 4th! These cards are made using the new "Workshop on the Go: Frosted Card Kit" by Close to My Heart. They also use CTMH's Exclusive Inks, sparkle gems, card bases, and colored cardstock papers! It's only $5 to make all three cards, but you'll receive enough papers to complete 5 cards of each design! That's 15 cards worth of paper products! It's an awesome deal! Make sure and RSVP today for a seat!

   Your kit will also include Grey Baker's Twine, Clear Sparkle Gems, and Glitter Sparkle Gems to complete the 3 cards. Additional supplies (cards, twine, gems, paper, etc.) may be purchased through me separately! Prices will be posted on additional supplies the day of the workshop. If you would like to get the stamp set that is used to make these cards, visit my Online Business Store either by clicking the "CTMH Store" picture on the left or by clicking on the "Get More" Store tab up top! Once visiting my online store, click "Shop" and then "Workshops on the Go Kits". The stamp set is ONLY sold in the "WOG: Frosted Cardmaking Kit". You can get the whole kit (to make ANOTHER 15 cards) for only $24.95!!!! That's a savings of $11.83!!!

   Unable to make it, but still would LOVE to make these cards? Not a problem! Go to the "Contact Me" page to request a "Card Kit" to be shipped to you! The price is $5 + S&H, and can be shipped right away! If you have any questions, use the "Contact Me" form, and I will get back to you right away!

Here's some close up shots of each card:
CTMH Products Used:  Olive, Colonial White, and Kraft cardstock. Frosted B&T Duos paper. WOG: Frosted Card Kit Stamp set. Colonial White Card and Envelope set. Bamboo, Olive, Cocoa, and Twilight Exclusive Ink Stamp Pads. Clear Sparkle Gems (4mm).
CTMH Products Used:   Ruby, Olive, Kraft, and Colonial White cardstock. Frosted B&T Duos papers. WOG: Frosted Card Kit Stamp Set. Colonial White Card and Envelope set. Cocoa, Twilight, and Ruby Exclusive Ink Stamp Pads. Silver Glitter Gems from the WOG: Frosted Card Kit.
CTMH Products Used:   Ruby, Olive, Kraft, and Colonial White cardstock. WOG: Frosted Card Kit Stamp set. Colonial White Card and Envelope set. Twilight, Ruby, Olive, Bamboo, and Cocoa Exclusive Ink Stamp Pads. Clear Sparkle Gems (4mm).

   I hope you enjoyed perusing these fun holiday cards! Enjoy the rest of your week, and I hope to see you next week for Workshop Wednesday!

Here's to life, love, and creativity!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Meet Your New Close to My Heart Consultant!!!

 
Time to CELEBRATE!!!! 
    Starting this past week I became a Close to My Heart Independent Consultant! I am very excited about this new adventure! I will be selling CTMH products, hosting home gatherings, organizing classes and workshops, and having a blast doing all this!

   For those of you that don't know, CTMH is a company that specializes in paper crafting supplies and tools (right up my alley!). It's a great company and the products are amazing to work with! Even though I made the decision to not go back to school this year, I really wanted to still do something I loved and be able to do it while still being "home". So here I am!

   Another reason I wanted to become a consultant is because I wanted to start card and scrapbooking workshops for us to enjoy together! Even those of you that do not paper craft like I do; this is a way to learn fun techniques and spend some time together making creative stuff! Plus we can throw in some wine, food, and conversation! What could be better than that?

   With that said, I am starting to plan an Idea Book preview party and Christmas card workshop at my house! I know fall is a busy time of year, but what better time to get together for a couple hours and de-stress by creating! Looking at the calendar, here is what's coming up:

* September is National Stamping Month! 

1.)  I am hosting "Workshop Wednesday" at my house on September 4th from 12-2pm and again at 6-8pm. Please RSVP to this event so I can have enough product for everyone!
Workshop Wednesday will run the first Wednesday of every month* and will feature a make-n-take project that you can do while there! The theme and projects will vary month-to-month, so make sure and mark the calendar! Anyone unable to make the workshop that month, but would still like to make the project can purchase a "kit" from me ahead of time to be shipped to their home address!
2.)  There is a new stamp promotion for the month of September ON TOP of the stamp-of-the-month promotion. It's a 3-in-1 set for $10! Ask me for more details!

3.)  I am also having a "Product Party" at my house on September 15th from 2-5pm**. We will be looking at the featured product of the month, "flip flaps", and there will be special prize 
drawings! Please RSVP to this event so I can have enough product for everyone!
    Do NOT be intimidated to come to a workshop! You do not need to be a "creative" person to do this! The workshops lay it all out for you so it's painless and easy to follow! I also will have lots of promotions, giveaways, and fun prizes at each event! So make sure you check my social media pages often! I cannot wait to help you create something wonderful!

   I am really excited to be doing this, and I cannot wait to share my techniques and crafting knowledge with all of you! If you have any questions about CTMH or would like to see a Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog before the workshop, please just contact me! I would love to help you!

   I can't wait to hear back from you all! I hope this finds you all doing well and enjoying your week! I will stay in touch as things progress! Thanks for supporting and helping me as I get started on this new adventure in my life, and please contact me with any questions you may have! I am always here to help!
Here's to life, love, and creativity!

                                                                                                                  Karina McQuistan


* If the first Wednesday falls on a holiday or vacation day for me, everyone will be notified ahead of time, and a new date will be shared!

**Date and time may change depending on people's availability! I will keep everyone informed of these changes in advance!