July Stamp of the Month Art # 2

Art by Darlys Recker

Just imagine all the funky shapes you can cut for these alpha letters, using our Cricut Art Philosophy Collection.  It truly brings out the unique character of the font!

TERRIFIC TIP TUESDAY 7-8-14 Attention Cardmakers!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you enjoy making cards but you're really itching for something new?

Tired of your same old ideas that you just can't seem to tweak one more time?

Have you been hesitant to try cardmaking because there's just too much measuring and hand-trimming for it to be a relaxing venture?

Have I got a tip for you............ In our Close To My Heart's new "Annual Inspirations" Idea Book coming out August 1, there's something very special......... Think CRICUT!

Once you turn the page on your calendar to August, visit: www.Julie.CTMH.com to view our new Annual Inspirations Idea Book . . . Check out page.140!

July Stamp of the Month Art # 1

 Art by Tina Dupin

You will want to order this set during July, because in August we have NEW MARKERS to introduce to you!  These letters will be SO fun, colored in with any shade you'd like........  Here Tina uses the "Balloon Ride" papers, which I'm also featuring in my "Inspired Designs" projects this month.

Inspired Designs - July CARD Projects "Balloon Ride"

Note: The Balloon Ride papers are on our "Retiring Products" list.  That means they are available only while supplies last through July.  Order yours ASAP!

Here are the 8 cards YOU can create, when you make a $30* order through the July Inspired Designs Projects link on my web site.  Then just email me to request your printable instruction pack, including full color photos, step-by-step directions and easy-to-read cutting list, via email.  This class is available ONLY through ordering via the July Inspired Designs Projects link.

Email me today for a list of products used for these cardss, to help you in ordering.

Inspired Designs - July LAYOUT Projects "Balloon Ride"

Note: The "Balloon Ride" products are on our "Retiring Products" list.  That means they are available only while supplies last through July.  Order yours ASAP!

Here are the 6 layout pages YOU can create, when you make a $30* order through the July Inspired Designs Projects link on my web site.  Then just email me to request your printable instruction pack, including full color photos, step-by-step directions and easy-to-read cutting list, via email.  This class is available ONLY through ordering via the July Inspired Designs Projects link.

Email me today for a list of products used for these layouts, to help you in ordering.

Terrific Tip "Tuesday" - 7-3-14 "Cut It Up!"

How the heck do we use these great big patterns to make cards?  So fast and easy, is how we do it!

Helping Kids Smile

At our Close To My Heart convention last week, the company offered this special pendant for anyone made a contribution of $30 or more to Operation Smile, while there.  This is one of our new Base & Bling pieces, being featured in our Annual Inspirations 2014-15 catalog (which can have any variety of sentiment/picture put in) - but this quote is a special one they made just for this project.  I love it!

More than $20,000 was raised from consultant contributions, which will fund 86 surgeries to correct cleft palate deformities for children all over the world.  Isn't that fantastic?

In addition to this project, a 5k run was held, with runners and walkers donating $30 to participate.  The path was through California Adventure, I believe.  Over 300 people took part, and 22 surgeries were funded!

A live art auction at the end of convention brought in more than $11,000 dollars, funding yet another 46 smiles.  What a great company I work for. :-)