Studio J Magic!

Happy Friday!
Today I am sharing another Studio J layout I created as part of my Convention homework.  Can you believe that I used the "Mischief" kit to make this 2-page layout.  Studio J is MAGIC!  With the touch a mouse you can change the entire look and feel of a kit!  I LOVE it!

I wanted to also remind you that there are just 2 days left to take advantage of the buy 2 get a 3rd stamp set FREE!   I will be happy to place your order for you or you can hop on over to my website (amy.ctmh.com) and place your order!

Happy Weekend!

SMiles,
Amy

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS....

There are just 3 days remaining in the Stampaganza campaign.  Order two stamp sets and get a 3rd FREE!  You can place your order directly on my website (amy.ctmh.com) or feel free to email me your order and I will be happy to place it for you!
Now is a great time to stock up on Christmas gifts for your special stamping and scrappin' friends AND to treat yourself to some of your most favorite stamp sets you have been wanting!

Happy Shopping and Happy Saving!

Studio J Fun!

Here is another Studio J layout I recently created.  As many of you know, the CTMH Convention is held every summer.  This year the event is taking place in Dallas, Texas.  The Corporate gave all consultants attending the assignment to create 5 Studio J layouts.  It was really cool because they provided the lesson plans for us.  We had the option of following the lesson plan OR creating our own designs.
Above is the 3rd layout of the assignment (I shared the other 2 last week) I created.  The neat thing about this layout is I used the "Lucky" kit!  Studio J allows you to change the colors of the B&T and Cardstock papers!  It also allows you to enlarge stickease images, add journaling boxes and or photo wells.  The options are AMAZING!

Below is a great video that will teach you another fabulous technique.  After viewing the video hop on over to my website (amy.myctmh.com) and play!  The cost is free!  If you would like to attend a Studio J hands on class just let me know.  I would love to get together and guide you in creating you own Studio J layouts!

MIA!

Greetings and Happy Official First Day of Summer!

So sorry I have been Missing In Action this past week.  I have been hard at work creating projects with fun and exciting NEW products that will be released in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book in August.  I was one of the lucky consultants chosen to teach a class at our annual convention in July.  CTMH sent me a box full of fabulous products that I, unfortunately,can not share with you until the new Idea Book goes live on August 1st.  And then last Thursday I had oral surgery so I have been recovering from that, as well.

Today I woke up and am starting to feel much,much better.  I am hoping the worse is behind me now!  Anyway, I did want to remind you about the wonderful "Stampaganza" campaign that is happening all month long.  There is still over a week left to take advantage of this fantastic, money-saving deal!  Order two stamp sets and get a third absolutely FREE!  NOw that is a DEAL!

Below are two Studio J layouts I recently created.  I hear many individuals say they don't have time to scrapbook or my die-hard scrappers say they really don't make the time to scrap during the summer months because they are so busy enjoying being outside and vacationing, sports, swim meets, etc.  Studio J is the PERFECT solution.  You can create layouts in as little as 5 minutes Or spend more time and experiment with more advance techniques.  There is no cleaning up when you are done and you can share your jpegs on your facebook page, twitter, blog or just email them to family and friends.  Why not gather a group of friends and have everyone bring their laptop and you can meet at someone's house or even at Panerea Bread or Coldstone Creamery and create all while enjoying friends and a cool drink or snack.  Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.  Hop on over to my website and try Studio J for FREE (if you have not done so already).  You can play for as long as you want and it won't cost a thing until you want to purchase you creations!

"What Ever Color You Want Ribbon!"

Check out this fun video to learn how you can have "any color you want" ribbon!
ENJOY!

Scrapbook, Card and/or Paper Crafting Clubs and Classes good for your health...

I would love to have you join in all the fun us gals have at our scrapbook and card making play groups!

All new gals who join a scrapbook or card making club during the month of June (to start in July) will receive $25 of FREE PRODUCT!!!  After you read this article, contact me and join today!

Female Relationships

They Teach It at Stanford

In an evening class at Stanford the last lecture was on the mind-body connection - the relationship between stress and disease. The speaker (head of psychiatry at Stanford) said, among other things, that one of the best things that a man could do for his health is to be married to a woman whereas for a woman, one of the best things she could do for her health was to nurture her relationships with her girlfriends. At first everyone laughed, but he was serious.

Women connect with each other differently and provide support systems that help each other to deal with stress and difficult life experiences.

Physically this quality “girlfriend time" helps us to create more serotonin - a neurotransmitter that helps combat depression and can create a general feeling of well being. Women share feelings whereas men often form relationships around activities. They rarely sit down with a buddy and talk about how they feel about certain things or how their personal lives are going. Jobs? Yes. Sports? Yes. Cars? Yes. Fishing, hunting, golf?  Yes. But their feelings? Rarely.

Women do it all of the time. We share from our souls with our sisters/mothers, and evidently that is very good for our health.   He said that spending time with a friend is just as important to our general health as jogging or working out at a gym.

There's a tendency to think that when we are "exercising" we are doing something good for our bodies, but when we are hanging out with friends, we are wasting our time and should be more productively engaged—not true.

In fact, he said that failure to create and maintain quality personal relationships with other humans is as dangerous to our physical health as smoking!

So every time you hang out to schmooze with a gal pal, just pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself for doing something good for your health! We are indeed very, very lucky. Sooooo… let's toast to our friendship with our girlfriends. Evidently it’s very good for our health.

Retiring Product AND EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL!

Hello!

I wanted to share with you the list of CTMH retiring products.  Take a peek at the stamp sets.  Now is a good time to stock up on your favorites with the Stampaganza Special taking place all month long (order 2 sets and get a 3rd for free).

Feel free to contact me with your order (via email or phone) and I will be happy to place the order for you.  Or you can hop onto my website (amy.myctmh.com) and place an order.

These products are "while supplies last."  I encourage you to place your order more sooner than later.  The stamp sets that coordinate with the exclusive Cricut Bundle are listed in red.  Do you own the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle yet?  If not...NOW is the time to treat yourself (or a friend).  All those who purchase the Cricut Bundle (item #Z1686- pg 13 in current Idea Book) will receive $25 in FREE PRODUCT OF THEIR CHOICE (can be used with the current Idea Book or you can wait and apply it to the Autumn/Winter book that comes out in August)!

Happy Shopping!

-Amy

C1466	Instant Memories	23		$13.95
B1391	Zoology	30		$9.95
C1463	Harvest Happiness	35		$13.95
C1465	Unscripted	36		$13.95
C1467	Sweet Moments	41		$13.95
B1392	Key Moments	42		$9.95
C1462	All Hallows Eve	48		$13.95
D1494	Christmas Cheer	53		$17.95
B1390	Countdown	54		$9.95
D1480	Snowflake	59		$17.95
C1468	Winter Joy	60		$13.95
C1419	Harvest Home	65		$13.95
C1426	Thanksgiving	65		$13.95
B1395	So Grateful	66		$9.95
C1423	Captured Moments	67		$13.95
B1359	Fright Night	68		$9.95
D1437	Party Animal	69		$17.95
A1109	A Sip	71		$6.95
C1424	Nature's Gift	71		$13.95
C1420	Snow Days	72		$13.95
C1472	Bundled Buddies	73		$13.95
D1384	Snow Flurries	74		$17.95
D1308	All Decked Out	75		$17.95
A1115	A Holiday	76		$6.95
B1381	Holiday  Cheer	76		$9.95
D1446	Adorn-able	77		$17.95
A1107	A Twinkle	78		$6.95
B1361	Tannenbaum	78		$9.95
D1493	Fill in the Blank--Holiday	79		$17.95
C1427	I Believe	80		$13.95
D1449	Father Christmas	81		$17.95
A1110	A Timber	82		$6.95
B1356	St. Nick	82		$9.95
D1483	Glory to God	83		$17.95
A1099	Angel Sent	84		$6.95
B1394	John 3:16	84		$9.95
D1436	The Present	87		$17.95
A1108	A Flitter	88		$6.95
D1306	Treasure Life	89		$17.95
C1429	Party Pennants	91		$13.95
A1095	Always Remember	92		$6.95
B1362	Tag the Occasion	92		$9.95
C1471	Happy Clusters	93		$13.95
B1393	Joyful Jar	94		$9.95
C1425	Month by Month	95		$13.95
C1470	Gnome Garden	96		$13.95
A1113	A Game	97		$6.95
B1396	School Rocks	97		$9.95
C1408	Live Inspired	98		$13.95
D1373	Childhood Portrait	99		$17.95
D1492	Christmas Love	101		$17.95
C1469	December 25th	102		$13.95
D1388	Card Chatter--Christmas	103		$17.95
D1440	Everlasting Life	104		$17.95
C1379	Holiday Commentary	105		$13.95
C1382	Holiday Commentary--Spanish	105		$13.95
C1383	Holiday Commentary--French	105		$13.95
D1283	Say It in Style	106		$17.95
D1444	A Little Thanks	107		$17.95
D1401	Authentic	108		$17.95
D1387	Made with Love	109		$17.95
D1499	Live Your Style	110		$17.95
D1386	Save the Date	111		$17.95
D1397	Save the Date--French	111		$17.95
D1398	Save the Date--Spanish	111		$17.95
E1006	Baroque Alphabet	113		$29.95
C1401	Friendship Alphabet Small	114		$13.95
E1013	Field Trip Alphabet	114		$29.95
E1016	Friendship Alphabet Large	114		$29.95
D1136	Giggle Caps	115		$17.95
D1137	Giggle Lowercase	115		$17.95
D1267	Rustic Numbers	117		$17.95
E1002	Rustic Alphabet