January Goodies

Well, it's January and I am off to a fine start on the night shift this weekend at work. :)  Before I delve too much into my dark little kingdom of vampire-like day dreaming, I wanted to leave some links for my awesome customers who have asked me WHAT IS GOING ON WITH CLOSE TO MY HEART???

CTMH is moving to a new system of Idea Books this year. The spring/summer book will be out very soon. The new books are said to be bigger. . with even more ideas and goodies, and there are a lot of really fun new things coming very soon! In the meanwhile, there is a smaller idea book called Inspirations to tide us over. You can see the online version here. Or by going to my CTMH site and clicking on the "View January Inspirations" link in the bottom right hand corner.

The Inspirations book is full of great things including this beautiful Workshop On The Go kit. (above)  WOTG kits are awesome because they give you everything you need to make a layout and several cards. The kit includes the instructions. Would you like to put one together with my help? I would gladly participate. :) At any rate, here is a pic of the kit. You get an entire stamp set, a paper packet (patterned and cardstock paper) a packet of brads buttons, ribbons and metal embellishments, the instructions, AND A SPRAY PEN!!!!!!!  These new spray pens are awesome. You add water, the ink color of your choice, and some pearl paint. Shake it up - and you have a very inexpensive version of one of those other brands of glittery or glossy colored spray products. This is by far my favorite toy so far this year. I played with it yesterday. Hubby said it sounded like I had lost my little mind, the way I was squealing and spraying paint everywhere. Wheee! Whee whee wheeeeeeeee! (have you all seen that annoying Geico ad with the pig?)

There are also many sets of stamps in the Inspirations books. I ordered a bunch because, if you get the WOTG kit, it unlocks the other sets at very special prices, just for January. You can get additional stamp sets for $5, $10, $15, or $25 . . . I got this beautiful set of Bohemian Alphabet stamps that I will be using a ton this year for $25 and a few other sets to show off soon too. There are great Valentine stamps available. I did not order the January stamp of the month this time since I splurged on the alphabet set, but here is a pic of it - it's beautiful. I saw a post where a lady made these great powder room wall hangings using this set. . .the shoe and the dress form were adorable and perfect for this project.

Bohemian Alphabet

January Stamp Of The Month

Here is a link to a video about my favorite new toy. . . the SPRAY PEN! They will be available individually with the new spring / summer idea books coming in February. Now then, I need to know how many of these Idea Books to order. A few of you have expressed interest in getting one, any more takers? Contact me here, or by email. nancykeller at myctmh dot com.  :)





Have a safe and happy weekend. I am working lots, but I will be back to my paper and glue by the end of next week. Yay!