Sunday, August 10, 2014

Team meeting

Today I got together with my wonderful Upline Ellen as well as some other ladies on our team. We got to take a good look at the new Annual Inspirations book and see some of the new products. It is always nice to meet with other independent consultants and pick each others brains for tips and tricks to a successful business.
My goodies from the meeting. We did a little stamping and a little gluing and a lot of talking! lol. She had some great informational worksheets for us as well.
My favorite thing was that she used all of our embossing folders to make us a little sampler. I have been wanting a sampler to show people however I have not gotten even half of our embossing folders yet. I love that I now have samples of them now to not only show others but to have on hand for reference for my own crafting! The 2 colored ones on the far right show what our paper does when embossed and then distressed. Also I learned that when using the woodgrain embossing folder do not use a tape runner to adhere it to things. It is very easily ripped so I would suggest a liquid glue to adhere paper that has been embossed with woodgrain. I do believe that woodgrain is my favorite out of them all and has moved up on my must have list!
So pretty!
We also got to play with this cute stamp and our Shin Han Touch markers. This is one of our M size stamps called Blooming heart (M1049) I love these stamps. They are the perfect size and it is only $2.95 for just one stamp! They are especially great for card making.

I had a great time today meeting new people and crafting the afternoon away. I can't wait till next time!

Happy Crafting!
-Megan-

Back to school

It is getting to be that time of year again. Time to go back to school! Need to get the shopping done. New clothes, new shoes, and school supplies. How about something for the new teacher? I have the thing just right for you!
A cute little post it note holder! I used Close to my hearts Chalk it up paper pack (x7184b),glacier card stock, (x5770), and the Teacher appreciation stamp set (d1612). I picked up a frame from Michaels and voila! Cute little gift fit for a teacher!
I love the cute little owl and the heart shaped apple. Such a cute stamp set! I also used our new Shin Han touch markers to color in the owl.
I used the Artbooking cricut cartridge to cut the notes paper piece. Want to make this fun little craft!?! Come and join me on Sunday August 31st at 2pm to make this for the teacher in your life. Cost is just $6 per kit. Sign up on my facebook business page today!
Teacher gift

Happy Crafting!
-Megan-

Monday, August 4, 2014

Chalk it up workshop

I am having my first workshop for the new annual inspirations book. It is with the new Chalk it up paper pack. I am in love with this paper pack! It is so cute! We will be doing 3, 2 page layouts. We are also using the Artbooking cricut cartridge which I also love.
Here is the first layout. I just love the colors and the stamps. The Chalk it up assortment (z3009) just gives it that added touch.
Here is the second layout. The black striped twill ribbon (z1988) is such a great accent.
This one I made as the easiest one of the 3 layouts with very minimal stamping. I just love the Artbooking cartridge! (z1906)

Come join me on August 22nd to make these cute layouts! Cost is $30 without the stamp set (you will use mine for the workshop) or $40 with the stamp set. Please let me know by August 15th so I can order everything. The kits come pre-cut and ready to assemble!

Happy Crafting!
-Megan-

August Stamp of the Month

This month's stamp of the month is so cute! If you love owls you will love this stamp set. You can mix and match and make all sorts of unique things with it!
This is What a hoot. It can be used for Halloween or everyday your choice! This awesome stamp set is just $5 with a $50 order on my website or you can order it by itself for just $17.95. What are you waiting for!?! Get yours today!

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www.mdean7761.ctmh.com

Happy Crafting!
-Megan-

Winner winner!

For the new annual inspirations book I had 2 different give aways going on. The first was for 50% off of any item in the new idea book. The second was a free paper pack of your choosing.

To get your name into the 50% off any item drawing you had to be a member of my Facebook business page and "like" a certain post. You could then get more entries by getting a friend to "like" my page and by attending my open house. I also gave extra entries to those that purchased something from me at my open house.
Here are all the names that were entered in!

And the winner is......

Cassie! Congratulations!

Now since I had such a great turn out I decided to give away a second 50% off item. And the second winner is.....

Kim! Congratulations!
I will be in touch to see what you would like for your 50% off item!

Now to be entered in for the free paper pack all you had to do was attend my open house.
And the winner is.....
Shawn! Congratulations!

I had a great time at my open house. I really hope everyone else did too.
Join me on Facebook to see any classes or workshops I may have coming up.
 Megan Dean Close to my Heart consultant

Happy Crafting!
-Megan-

Open House

August first was the release of our new Annual Inspirations book. This book has some awesome new products in it that I am very excited about. I had an open house this past Saturday to share the greatness with others. I had a great turnout compared to last year and had lots of fun meeting new people!
All set up and ready to go! I had one table set up with our project and the other with some new things for people to see!
Here is the second table. I had some older idea books for anyone who wanted them. I also had a bunch of new stamps, some of our new markers, and the very cute Stamp of the month for August.
A crafty spot just waiting for someone to make it a little messy!
Here is the cute little tag we made using our new Chalk it up papers. I am in love with this new paper pack. I can't wait to work with it more!
Elise and Cassie proudly displaying their tags. We used the stamp set You mean the world to me B1467. It has 4 cute phrases on it. Everyone got to choose which phrase they wanted to put on their tag.
So easy a 4 year old can do it! Paige loves to do crafts and whenever she sees me working on a kit she asks to help. So of course I had her make a tag. She has it proudly hanging in her room.
Paige very proud of her tag.

I had such a great day. Got to get crafty and met some new people. Thank you so much to everyone who came. If you missed out and would like to see the new book or make the tag shoot me a message and we can set up a little craft day of our own!

Happy Crafting!
-Megan-

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Welcome to my crafty blog! I decided I wanted a place to share some of the crafty things I have been doing. I mostly enjoy paper crafting however I am open to just about anything! If I see it on Pinterest I of course pin to try later. Well those pins have piled up so I need to get crafting! I will also be doing a lot of crafting using my Close to my heart products. I am a Close to my heart independent consultant. I have been with Close to my heart for a little over a year and I am loving every minute of it! Interested in Close to my heart and what it may have to offer? Feel free to comment at any time! I would love to chat! So sit back and let's start crafting!

-Megan