Springtime and The 'Brushed' Collection

Spring is one of my 2 favorite times of the year (Fall being the other!).  And the 'Brushed' Collection just resonated with me because of the gorgeous color palette - Pixie, Canary, Juniper, Pear, Hollyhock and Flaxen!  They simply scream wonderful Springtime sunshine and light breezes!

I can hardly wait to get pictures printed of my sweet grandchildren working in my dad's (Grandpa's) vegetable garden!  They were totally amazed at the food that actually came from the ground that Grandpa had 'farmed a garden in'!!  (in the words of Maddie Claire!!)  It was so special to capture the happy wonder on their faces and to hear their giggles as they dug fresh Irish Potatoes, picked Squash, Cucumbers and Tomatoes!!  Oh the pride they felt!  SOOOO, this Brushed Paper Pack will be used to showcase those pictures!
Following a cutting guide that I purchased from a CTMH sister consultant, Susan Williams, I tore into my Brushed Paper Pack!!  It was so hard because it is so pretty and I've been hoarding it!  Susan has such a talent for designing layouts and cards and creating cutting guides that use only the basic supplies - these appeal to those crafters without a large inventory of stamps, inks, accessories or those who don't own a Cricut machine.  Well I DO own the Cricut Explore, all the ink pads and a good inventory of our beautiful My Acrylix stamps BUT I LOVE LOVE LOVE Susan's simple yet stunning designs!!  Once your cutting is all done, putting the layouts together is pretty quick and the results are awesome, especially after you get your cherished photos on them!

I got all the paper cut and in piles according to layouts (there are 6 included in this custom workshop).  But there are also designed cards with a cutting guide so I decided to put those together first since I needed a couple to mail out!  They're simple but beautiful!

I decided to use the stamp set Finding the Words D1646 for my greetings.  This set is so versatile and has many choices for greeting cards.  I like the combination of the bold script words along with the smaller, slender, all-caps font.  It also coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge for the Banner.





And here's the first card -- I made one with top fold and one with side fold.  Simple yet lovely!!

Don't you just love this gorgeous Springy paper pack 

that Close to My Heart named BRUSHED???

I'm excited to get the other 2 card designs made tomorrow, THEN get the beautiful layouts put together to add my fun Spring photos to!!  

Pictures to follow!

Supplies picture above:

X7190B Brushed Paper Pack

X7190C Brushed Complements

Z3013 Brushed Assortment

Z1829 Glitter Paper (Black & Gray)

X3035 Pixie Thick Twine

D1646 Finding the Words

Shop from your seat at http://jenniferlee.ctmh.com and please let me know if you have any questions!

Stay Tuned for more Brushed artwork  . . . . . . . . .

Jenn

It's Been a Minute!!

Thought I would update my profile pic too!

April 2015

Oh wow, I haven't updated my blog in ages!!  Well that surely doesn't mean I haven't been crafting and enjoying life to the fullest!  I've just failed to share and shame on me!!

So now, I play catch-up!  I'll be brief - - - - ok, I know, I know, those of you that know me and love me are quite aware that I'm NEVER brief!!!  Oh well, I WILL try to keep the catch-up short and get to the good stuff and the crafting!

First, I'll share that for the past few months ( 8 months to be exact ), I have been spending my week nights in Alabama, 5 minutes from my office, with a very gracious hostess who is a good friend and former co-worker.  This arrangement began not long after we faced tremendous cuts at the hospital including reduction in hours (but not in work-load!), as well as salary cuts across the board.  This has been necessary to keep the hospital above water after VERY inappropriate mishandling of monies by our FORMER administration.  Needless to say, it's affected so many, but we've stuck it out and we do a whole lot of praying daily and things are turning around!!

SO, to help in fuel costs since I travel 120 miles per day for work and to ease the stress of the 55 minute each way drive, I began bunking with my friend Dot during the week.  It's been great and I've really enjoyed it!  She's really spoiled me (she's an awesome cook!) and I had a very nice and comfortable 'suite'!!

BUT, since my craft Studio is here at my house, I haven't been transporting any Scrapbooking or Card-Making projects and/or supplies.  I HAVE picked up Crocheting again and LOVE it and I've made several projects that I'll share soon.  That was a little more mobile and let me be a little crafty while staying away from home.  And Dot is a very talented crocheter so we made like little old grannies and crocheted most evenings!!

I'm staying back at my house now, simply because I miss Home Sweet Home and my family and my Studio!!  And I'm getting a lot more papercrafting done in the evenings.  Yay!!!!  I sure miss Dot's yummy cooking and I'm sure I'll have to sneak by for dinner very soon.

Stay tuned . . . . . . . . .
Jenn

Introducing . . . . Artfully Sent . . . . Our NEW Cricut Cartridge that's Available Today!!

What's Artfully Sent all about, you ask??!!

This brand NEW Cricut® Cartridge Exclusive to Close To My Heart, makes Cardmaking SO much easier and LOTS more fun!  With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards that have sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes.  This cartridge features more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs - It truly has a card for any and all occasions, even those "just because" occasions!!  The card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

In this Collection, you'll receive the following:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets

1 – 12″ × 12″ White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1″ × 1″ (Y1000), 1″ × 3½” (Y1002), 3″ × 3″ (Y1006), 2″ × 3½” (Y1009).

BUT wait – It's not JUST for Cardmakers!!  You can do more than just traditional cards!!  The images included and cut out sentiments can be incorporated into scrapbook pages with ease, as well as Home Decor Projects!!

Order yours here today!!

September Special - 30 years of Happy!!

JenniferLee.ctmh.com

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long!  When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE!  This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping!  Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart’s Facebook page and Instagram during September to follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

Dates: Offer valid September 1, 2014–September 30, 2014.

Back to Bloggin'!!

Wow, it's been a little over a year since I've posted here on my blog and I've sure missed it!  This past year and a half saw lots of heartache, with changes and adjustments that took place - BUT as I stated in a previous post, we are so very blessed to be a close-knit family, grounded in love that's unconditional and we share a mutual faith in our Lord and Savior.  We remain grateful for His Grace & Mercy.  Though my marriage dissolved and I found myself alone and hurt and scared, God's love never fails and I've learned who I am IN CHRIST and my worth and value is in Him!

With that said, I'm happy to proclaim that God brought me, my children and family through another emotionally tough time - and I'm stronger for it.  I know that He will never put on us more than we can handle - but oh boy, I had begun to wonder just how strong God thought I was!!!  But you know, it's in times like these that He reminds us we are to trust in Him and know that He works all things out, in His time and in His awesome way!

So in this past year and a half, I've moved twice..... and I DETEST moving!!  I had to downsize quite a bit - well, actually, a WHOLE lot.  And yes I've pouted, stomped, cried and pouted some more!!  But the greatest thing is how God works things out - I'm back on Johnson Hill, buying my late Grandma's house, next door to my wonderful parents (the Johnsons), and up the hill from my sweet daughter and my precious grandchildren!  How blessed can an old girl be??!!  It's actually the house my uncle built, that we lived in for a minute while having our house built (when my sister and I were young teenagers) which is where my sweet parents still live!  My Grandma bought the house from my uncle and lived there until she passed away 2 1/2 yrs ago.  SO we're fortunate to be able to keep it in the family and I'm lovin' livin' there!  My family loves it too!

But - IT REALLY IS SMALL!  I'm not complaining . . . . but I have SO MUCH STUFF!  Crafting stuff!!  It's ridiculous - though during the 2 moves, I really did purge quite a bit and have a good bit more to go.  I'm thinking I will do another Virtual Craft Room Sale to weed out some more that I just don't have space for.  We'll see!

So anyway - I'm back!  And I'm on fire about my Close To My Heart business!  I just returned from our annual Convention which was held in Orlando, Florida and let me tell you - it was awesome!  Great and fun new products and benefits beginning in just 2 days!  That's right - our Brand New Autumn/Winter CTMH Idea Book goes live on August 1st.  So be sure to check out my website to view this beautiful new catalog - it's choked full!!

Jaime, Allie and Kam -- In Digital Form!!

I posted a few months ago, here, about my new-found excitement with Digital Scrapbooking through Close To My Heart's Studio J and now have several more layouts to share!!  The following layouts, along with the layouts from that previous post, went in one of our gorgeous 12 x 12 Albums as a gift to my son Jaime and his wife Allie!  They loved it and I can hardly wait to get some more layouts completed!

Remember, you can click on each image to view larger picture!  This is my precious and beautiful grandson, Kameron.

 

You can make layouts just like these in minutes!!

Studio J is fun, affordable and fast!  There’s no software needed. 

To set up your FREE Studio J Account:

1.  Go to www.jenniferlee.ctmh.com

2.  Click on Studio J Online Scrapbooking, under ‘Products’ on the menu

3.  Click Create Account.  (for my customers that have shopped on my website, you    already have an account and will use that sign in information.)

4.  You’ll then be directed to Studio J.

5.  Watch the Basics of Studio J Video.

6.  Then after you’ve signed up through my site, you can use that same log-in information at www.studioj.com for your future digital scrapbooking!

**Once you decide to purchase your membership, you can go back to my website, http://jenniferlee.ctmh.com and click on Shop Online – Studio J Items.

Now there are only 5 steps to fantabulous layouts!! 

1 – Upload your photos

2 – Select the paper kit

3 – Select the pattern

4 – Personalize your pages

5 – Purchase

That’s all there is to it!  Your digital layouts will then be delivered right to your door.  There’s no need for an expensive printer – your layouts are processed, not printed, with 100 year archival quality.  Your layouts fit right into an album along with your classic layouts.  You can work on several projects at a time.  It’s addictive!!  And remember, I’m a loyal fan of classic scrapbooking with actual paper, cardstock, inks and embellishments and adhesive!

Please contact me if you have any questions!

Happy Scrappin’!

Jenn

New Website Launch Party!! Online!

How about a Party?? That is, an On-line Shopping Party, for your favorite Close to My Heart Scrapbooking and Stamping supplies! To celebrate my newly re-designed CTMH website, I am hosting an online ‘gathering’ BUT by placing your order through this special event, YOU’LL GET THE CHANCE TO WIN THE HOSTESS REWARDS that are valued at $25 or more! To join the party, visit my website here or through the link below, then in the lower right corner, you’ll find 'Jennifer's New Website Launch Party' link. Click on the 'Join' button and start shopping for your favorite CTMH products...including the WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ITEMS. How easy and fun is that? 


You can browse our brand new gorgeous Idea Book/Catalog and shop till your heart’s content! You will receive one entry for the drawing for every $25 in product you order {total before any tax & shipping}. When you place an order, your order will be shipped directly to YOU immediately via CTMH. The online gathering will close on April 1st, so be sure to place your order by that date to be entered into the drawing for the Hostess Rewards. {Collect orders from your friends & family to boost your order total to get more entries into the drawing!} I’ll draw for the Hostess Rewards on April 2nd, the winner will be notified and I must receive your selections within 3 days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Have fun shopping from your seat! Visit my updated website at http://jenniferlee.ctmh.com/

Welcome 2012!!

Whew ~ Fresh Start!!  Thank you, Jesus!

I thank God for a great year in 2011 (tough times & bumps in the road, right along with the smooth & happy times!).  December 31, 2011 found us all in good health and all together at the close of the year.  Lots of changes and adjustments are taking place in our family BUT we're so blessed to be a close-knit family that is grounded in love (unconditional love) as well as sharing a mutual faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!  We're so grateful for His Grace & Mercy!

After bringing in the New Year together, we enjoyed two awesome services at church on the 1st!  What a way to start the New Year!  I thank God for our precious church family and for our pastor/friend and his sweet wife.

But this new year also brings new challenges, as well as those changes and adjustments I spoke of - so for that, I ask all my praying friends and family that visit my blog to keep me and my family in your prayers, as I will you & yours!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL and may each of you experience God's Love, Grace, Mercy and tremendous Blessings and live with JOY!

Jenn

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a wonderfully blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

I'll be enjoying a scrumptious dinner with my family this evening, a little shopping tomorrow, AND some much-needed 'crafty-time' thru the weekend!!

I LOVE the lyrics to this old song:

"Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me"


Verse I 
As the world looks upon me, as I struggle along 
They say I have nothing, but they are so wrong 
In my heart I'm rejoicing, how I wish they could see 
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me 
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Chorus
There's a roof up above me 
I've a good place to sleep 
There's food on my table 
And shoes on my feet 
You gave me your love Lord 
And a fine family 
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me 

Verse II 
Now I know I'm not wealthy, and these clothes , they're not new 
I don't have much money, but Lord I have you 
And to me that's all that matters, though the world cannot see 
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me 

Repeat Chorus, then: 
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me

I truly do thank my Lord for so many blessings!  AND not just today, but everyday!!
For Salvation and the promise of an abundant life and an eternal life
For my precious, precious family
For my church and church family
For our health, our homes and our jobs
and for all our beautiful friends!!

I'm truly blessed!
Jenn

My very first Studio J layouts!! I’ve been bitten!!

Click on either image to enlarge!

 Yes, I’ve been bitten by the digital scrapbooking bug – with Close To My Heart’s Studio J!!  I actually never thought I would ‘get into it’ because I truly love ‘classic’ scrapbooking with the all the actual inking, cutting, distressing and dimensional elements!!  BUT I’ve been inspired by my sweet friend and sister CTMH consultant, Pamela O’Conner, and once I got started, I couldn’t stop!!

My first 2 layouts are of my son Jaime and his wife Allie with their little addition, Kameron, who was born in December 2007.  I don’t know that I’ve ever witnessed a more proud and ecstatic new daddy!!    Kameron stole his parents’ hearts that day!  I had so many pictures to choose from but these were some of my favorites.  My absolute favorite is the snapshot on the bottom right of layout #2 where Kameron was in the newborn nursery with Jaime at his side – it looked just like Kam had stretched his little neck to look back at his daddy!!  Definitely a Kodak moment!!

The picture of Allie with her face touching Kameron’s is so tender to me.  You can sense the great love that she has for this precious gift from God they were so blessed with!

Off to create some more Studio J Digital Scrapbook pages!  Join me in this fun journey – you can try it for free or become a Studio J Member and receive great discounts and free shipping of your printed layouts!! 


** A Studio J Membership gets you the best value for your money **
You’ll save an amazing 50% off the retail price be becoming a member.  Only members receive free JPG files of their layouts with each purchased custom-printed layout and also have the option to purchase JPG files separately.  JPG files come in both high resolution and thumbnail sizes to print, share, or archive.  Membership comes with other perks such as exclusive patterns, kits, and free Memory Protectors.  On top of all that, members also get free shipping on one order per month that has a total of 4 – 20 layouts!


Membership Options
12-Month Membership – $99.00
3-Month Membership – $30.00
then
Per two-page, custom-printed layout - $6.50
Per JPG file – $3.00
or you might like to try -
A 5-pack – this includes 5 two-page, custom printed layouts, 5 Memory Protectors, and free shipping.  Ideal for gift giving, or as an affordable way to try Studio J for the first time.
5-Pack  - $55.00

Give Studio J a try today!! 

Awesome combination - Cricut and CTMH!!

OMGosh!! I'm totally hooked! My new Cricut Expressions 2 shipped today so while I'm waiting, I've been checking out the awesome new 'Cricut Craft Room' Beta site that will be introduced soon!! So MANY possibilities for scrapbooking and paper crafting!! Especially when partnered with Close To My Heart's new Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!! What a combination!! I've been sampling it on my little Cricut Personal Cutter, but can hardly wait to get down to business with my new Cricut Expressions 2!!  So if you have a Cricut, you can get your cartridge here and you'll see what I'm talking about! www.jenniferlee.myctmh.com

With delight, we introduce the exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge! Simply plug the cartridge into your Cricut®* Personal Electronic Cutter machine (sold at retail stores) and you’re ready to cut any of the 700 shapes with the touch of a button! The exclusive images are incredibly versatile, and many are designed to be used with specific My Acrylix® stamps for real eye-popping power!

When you purchase the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, you’ll also receive three exclusive D-size stamp sets designed to perfectly coordinate with images on the cartridge. Plus, we’re including three sets of Dimensional Elements that work in tandem with the cartridge as well. You can mix and match to your heart’s content! Stamp on your Cricut® shape; cover your Dimensional Element with a Cricut® shape; or cut, stamp, and then cover! You’ll be all set to create uniquely beautiful artwork with incredible ease.


... Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: font, shapes, and 3-D items)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
3 – 9" × 12" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)

Possible Hostess Reward Choices with only a $500 Party!

Contact me to schedule your own party (if local!) or a Catalog party to earn these awesome products or any you choose from our new gorgeous Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Catalog!!  E-mail me at 31GiftsWithJennLee@gmail.com with the words "Ready to Party with 31" and I'll get you on my calendar and mail out your Hostess Packet!

Jenn

Party with Thirty-One Gifts!

Go to www.MyThirtyOne.com/JennLee to view our new Fall catalog online!

Partying with Thirty-One is just like the best shopping trip with your girlfriends – except you never need to leave home!

Join in the fun by hosting a Thirty-One party! Our Hostesses get great deals and rewards: half-price items, discounts and even FREE products are just some of the benefits! A few friends or relatives and a convenient place to get together are all you need to host a home party. I’ll do the rest! I’ll even help you with your guest list; the more guests at your party, the better your rewards! There are so many creative ways to get together with friends, and if you love our products, so will all your gal pals!

Worried about getting everyone together in one place at the same time? Then our Party-to-Go is the best way for you to reap some great Hostess benefits! Our Party-to-Go comes with everything you need to take your Thirty-One party on the road. It includes a wide array of products cleverly packed in one of our most popular totes so you can take those orders and watch your Hostess Rewards grow!
Our options don’t stop there! Another way to be a Thirty-One Hostess is by simply passing around a few catalogs for a “Thirty-One Catalog Party.” You can collect orders or give your friends my website address and they can go online and place their orders directly. Contact me, and you’ll be started down the road toward great times and FREE products!  Contact me via e-mail at 31GiftsWithJennLee@gmail.com.

Look forward to partying with you and your girlfriends!

Jenn

Fabulous CTMH Convention!! Best Ever!

WOW!  That about sums it up for me!  Close To My Heart did it again ~ just when you wonder how will Jeanette Linton and her Corporate staff amaze us any further, they go above and beyond!  I just returned this week from sunny Anaheim, California, the Disneyland® Resort, where I so enjoyed our 2011 Close to My Heart Convention! Hundreds of Consultants from all over the United States and Canada gathered again for loads of fun, motivational training, new product reveals, company updates, business classes, inspiration from the awesome Extravaganza and Create & Takes!

New product is scattered throughout our fabulous Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book/Catalog, including new embellishments, Workshops-On-The-Go kits, gorgeous new stamp sets (with ALL new lower prices!!), and the grandest new product is – drum roll please . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CTMH has partnered with Cricut® and now offers an Exclusive Cartridge called ‘Art Philosophy’ Collection that contains 700 images!!   With this one final, show-stopping reveal, Jeanette introduced this new product that is ideal for stamping and die-cutting.  This collection includes a Cricut® cartridge with shapes and designs chosen by Jeanette herself, PLUS three coordinating D-size My Acrylix stamp sets AND three sets of Dimensional Elements (9" × 12" sheets). The stamp images and Dimensional Elements coordinate perfectly with the images from the cartridge making it so easy to quickly create fabulous artwork. The entire collection is available for only $99!!

Ordering can begin when our Autumn/Winter Idea Book goes live on August 1st.  You can order on my web-site or email me at Rather.Be.Scrappin@gmail.com to place your order or for any questions!! 

And the new Idea Book is absolutely gorgeous!  Awesome format, great artwork of course, and stamp set images shown at 100%.  You’ll be able to view it online or you can email me with your address for your own copy!!

Stay tuned . . . . . . . .

Jenn

CTMH Convention in 1 Week!!!

** This time next week, I'll be on the grounds of the "Happiest Place on Earth" !!  Our 2011 Close To My Heart Convention is being held at Disneyland!  We'll enjoy excitement and big reveals at the first day's general session and oohs and ahhs will be heard as we learn of the latest trends and newest products that will be showcased by very talented Consultants!  We'll receive lots of creative training on all the new products that will be unveiled ~ all this making for a fabulously fun FIRST day!!


** Day two will provide us with great information and strategies at the business classes along with fulfilling our creative urges by learning new techniques at the Create & Take.  THEN the awesome Annual Awards Banquet that evening where we'll enjoy an exquisite feast while cheering for our top achievers as they receive awards for their outstanding success!!


** And finally, Day three will be a whole new experience!  We'll begin our day by attending two inspiring business classes and learn the business strategy behind our products in one and have hands-on time with those products in the other!!!  THEN, a brand new addition to Convention:  The Closing Crop!!   There will be a bounty of entertainment and fun!  There will be music, a planned creative project, as well as prizes!  We can use this time to create, visit with friends new and old, or just unwind from our whirlwind Convention weekend!


** And yes, of course, we have a whole day planned to spend at Disneyland and Downtown Disney!  


** Be watching out for my posts as I'll be updating with all the fun and exciting news!!


** I'm counting down the days on one hand now!!


Jenn

Happy Birthday to Jaime!!

It’s hard to believe my first-born is 26 years old today!!  He’s my Independence Day baby, born on the 4th of July, 1985!  Jaime’s across the way working over-seas and the 4th is nearly over already for him as I’m posting this, even though we’ve not even had lunch yet here at home!  But we’ll definitely celebrate when he gets home!
To My Precious Son, I love you!
You are a shining example of what a son can be – loving and compassionate, beautiful and good, honest and principled, determined and INDEPENDENT, sensitive and intelligent.  You are a shining example of what parents want their son to be and I am so very proud of you!
written by Susan Polis Schutz (but read from my heart!)
Much love and lots of hugs and kisses to Jaime!!
Happy Birthday!

Want to know more??

By becoming a Thirty-One Consultant, you have the freedom of owning your own business and the opportunity for unlimited earning potential. But we offer you more than just a career and income. You’ll have the pleasure of working with supportive and encouraging women just like you, and through our commitment to providing you with flexible hours, you’ll still be able to devote time to your family and yourself. Whether you're looking for the blessing of meeting new friends, finding new ways to grow personally, or financial rewards like making that house or car payment, open your world to Thirty-One! Here are just some of the wonderful opportunities that await you:

A faith-based company devoted to supporting and encouraging women

• Personalization is available on most products in a variety of styles and materials
• Online parties with E-Vites and online customer ordering capabilities
• Online customer & Consultant referral
• Unlimited earning potential and financial freedom
• A casual work atmosphere surrounded by friends without any high-pressure sales pitches or demonstrations
• Flexible hours for more time with the special ones in your life
• Personal and professional growth
• Special rewards and discounts
• Partnering and collaborating with an enthusiastic Home Office Staff and other Thirty-One Consultants

Ready to take the next step? Joining an opportunity like ours can be a big decision, and just like welcoming a special friend to your home, we want to make this completely enjoyable – that begins with planning for YOUR arrival! Right now, we are asking you to join our Wait List and we’ll invite you to enroll in groups throughout the summer and early fall.
Even if you've already verbally shared your plans with me, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the interest form on my website to let the company know if you are planning to enroll with Thirty-One when our new Fall Enrollment Kit and Catalog become available. By sharing your information and intentions here, the company will be totally ready for YOU when you get that new kit and begin holding your very own Thirty-One parties. I want the experience of owning your own Thirty-One business to be amazing!

When you say "YES, I can't wait to join," you will be placed on our special Wait List. This is the ONLY way you'll be able to enroll, so please take a minute and say "YES!"!

Commit today to reward yourself with a new business that can change your life if you let it! Then, when the time comes and we open the doors to our special opportunity, Thirty-One will send you an e-mail to let you know it's time to enroll! Until then, look for updates from me and other special messages from the company!

Click on the "Join My Team" page of my website to get your name on the Wait List!

So, want to find out more about Thirty-One??  Ask me!!

Hurry! June Special Ends Today!

 

Summer is here at last! And Thirty-One has your vacation ‘in the bag’!! This month, (which ends today!!) for every $31 you spend, you get a Large Utility Tote for only $9 – that’s 70% off!! You can choose from 10 fun and fashionable prints!

Now just think of all the places this everyday, everything tote can take you. This Large Utility Tote is just the beginning of getting your family ready for the season. Even if the furthest you’re planning to travel this summer is back and forth to the ballpark, Thirty-One is ‘stepping up to the plate’! A busy baseball mom can purchase the Market Thermal Tote for just $38 to keep drinks and snacks cool on those blazing hot days. Then she can get the Large Utility Tote to carry those balls, bats, gloves and so much more for just $9. Spending a total of just $47 sounds like a ‘Homerun’, right??!!

Market Thermal Tote

Make a splash at the neighborhood pool as the most organized family with products from Thirty-One! Keep trips to the snack bar at a minimum by loading up the Picnic Thermal Tote with juices, fruit and other healthy choices. Pack towels, sunblock, and a sizzling summer novel in a Square Utility Tote, and the family only makes one trip from the car with everything they need!

So take advantage of this awesome June special by visiting my Thirty-One shopping site, before this sale ends tonight: www.mythirtyone.com/JennLee

Happy Shopping,

Jenn

Adorable Ensemble for Work!

 

Just look how adorable my work ensemble was on Monday!!!  My gorgeous Skirt Purse with the Bow Medallion Skirt, the very roomy Organizing Utility Tote in Garden Bloom (with my ‘J’ embroidered in Coral Pink) and my snacks all nestled in the cute little Small Thermal Tote (embroidered in Hot Pink)!!  LOVE it!!!

This Skirt Purse is a Thirty-One favorite that lets you change your look for the season, your mood, or the outfit you're wearing!  It comes in black or brown with one free skirt of your choice (several designs to choose from). There's plenty of room for your cell phone, cosmetics, wallet, etc. Price: $42  Additional Skirts: $15 www.mythirtyone.com/JennLee

I absolutely LOVE mine!! I got the brown skirt purse with the denim skirt shown in the picture above, of course with my 'J' embroidered in Sandstone!! But I also HAD to have the Bow Medallion skirt that I have on it this week!  This is one of the products I chose for my Half-Price item when I hosted a Party-To-Go last month BEFORE I joined Thirty-One Gifts and became a consultant!!

To purchase your Skirt Purse, just head over to my shopping site at www.mythirtyone.com/JennLee

Jenn

Introducing . . . . !!

My new business venture ~~  I'm so excited to announce that, as of Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, I'm officially an Independent Consultant with Thirty-One Gifts!!

My family teases me about being a 'Bag Lady' because of my love of bags, purses and totes but now I'm an official Bag Lady!!  I'm guilty of carrying several bags anywhere I go, to contain many things I may need at any time!  Know what I mean??!!  I need one for my Close To My Heart Idea Book and business supplies/samples, one for work, a bag for my lunch and drinks, etc. etc.  PLUS my purse!!  So you can imagine how thrilled I was to be introduced to this awesome company back in April while at the Scrapbooking Retreat in Weatherford, Texas!

At first glance of this Large Utility Tote, I had to know more . . . . . . . .

A fellow Scrapper sitting adjacent from me had a TON of Close To My Heart Paper Packs and other items organized in the Large Utility Tote that is shown on the left in the above picture.  I checked it out and it was gorgeous, to begin with, and so sturdy and roomy!   THEN, she pulled out her awesome little 'Skirt Purse' and let me try it out!!  Well, I was totally SOLD on the products right then and there! 

But the most impressionable thing about Thirty-One came once I got back home from the Scrapbooking Retreat and began googling this company!  It's faith-based and it's very name is derived from Proverbs 31!  The more I learned, the more I knew I wanted to be  part of it!

I really believe the Lord led me straight to my Sponsor / Director, Laura Aridgides!  I came upon her fabulous and informative videos and immediately felt connected and comfortable with her.  Then I contacted her and the rest is history!! 

There was a freeze on recruiting at that time, so I collected a catalog order, earning tons of free products and half-price items to start my collection.  I was on pins and needles waiting to get the e-mail from Corp that I could sign up!!  SO, as of June 15th, I'm officially an Independent Consultant with Thirty-One!!!  You can shop with me right from your seat at my website:  www.mythirtyone.com/JennLee

My Enrollment kit will be here tomorrow afternoon and I can hardly wait!  I'll be sure to post pics of it's content and hopefully tempt you!! 

If you would like to be kept informed of specials and other info, and you have a Facebook account, please look over on the right side bar here on my blog and click on 'Like'. 

I'll thank you in advance for considering me for all your Thirty-One Gifts needs (wants!!)!

So excited!

Jenn

Virtual Craft Room Sale UPDATED!! 12 more stamps sets added!

Head on over to my 'Virtual Craft Room Sale' via tab under heading and check out my awesome deals on a great selection of new and gently used My Acrylix stamp sets!!  12 additional stamps set posted today.  Deeply discounted and ready to ship out!

Thanks for shopping with me!!
Jenn

Stronger Together

CC1012B  You & Me

Together we can make a difference!

Severe flooding, tornadoes, and storms have affected the lives of thousands across the United States, but together we can make a difference.

Purchase the You & Me scrapbooking kit for only $15.00 US/ $16.50 CAN (a retail value of $34.95/$38.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Spring 2011 Floods and Tornadoes Relief Operations. 

With the You & Me kit, you’ll create two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-size stamp set, and accessories. At only $15/$16.50, this kit is more than 50% off the retail price. You’ll win by getting the kit at a phenomenal price, and those in the weather-devastated regions will benefit from your charitable contribution. Together we can make a difference; together we are stronger!

Offer valid June 1–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply.  Orders yours here !



You won't want to miss out on this awesome special, nor on the chance to make a difference!!

Virtual Craft Room Sale!! Pics posted!

Head on over to my 'Virtual Craft Room Sale' and check out my awesome deals on a great selection of new and gently used My Acrylix stamp sets!!  Deeply discounted and ready to ship out!

Thanks for shopping with me!!
Jenn

My Journey to Texas to Scrapbook! (Part 4)

This should be the 4th and final installment of my Scrapbooking trip to Texas!!  I actually could go on and on, since I’m such a ‘talker’ and I had such an awesome time but I’m going to try to finish up tonight!
In my previous post, I showed you a picture of The Covered Bridge Inn where this Scrapbook Retreat was held – well here is the owner, Mrs Pat Farrington:



She is such a sweet lady and is fortunate to have fulfilled a dream of providing a Retreat for crafters or ladies’ groups, etc.  Mrs Pat prepares all the meals along with help from her husband as well as a neighbor girl, and let me tell you, these meals are awesome!!  I could hardly wait each time for the dinner bell that she rang when it was time to eat!!  She actually compiled a cookbook several years ago but has sold all of them.  And for those of you that know I LOVE cookbooks, know how disappointed I was that I couldn’t get my hands on hers!  



My corner of the restful accommodations upstairs was in the ‘Sunshine Room’!  It was very comfortable and cool and had a great view out onto the front lawn.





Of course being a crazy camera lady anyway, you know I took a picture of every single room in this house, upstairs and downstairs, the very relaxing living room, the exercise room, the kitchen and dining area and of course, the Crop Zone!!  But I won’t post ALL of the pictures!  They are definitely going into my Travel Scrapbook though!

And speaking of the Crop Zone!!  Here’s a few shots of some scrappers as we all began the moment we unloaded our gear and personals from our vehicles!



And I would LOVE for Don to see that I’m not the only woman that hauls an actual TON of scrapbooking supplies and tools with me for a few days of papercrafting!!

The first layout I worked on was with the Mayberry Paperpack that quickly became a favorite of mine!  I chose pictures of our sweet little blue-eyed granddaughters, Railey and Autumn Verley!  I didn’t do my journaling that night but I wanted to share the layout anyway!  The girls are simply adorable!




Well, I’m guessing now that this won’t be my last installment after all!!  One more post this week should wrap it up!  I’ve had a good time re-capping my trip though and can’t wait to go back in November!

Stay tuned for conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . !

My Journey to Texas to Scrapbook! (Part 3)

Well Thursday came and it was time to make my way on out to The Covered Bridge Inn to meet my new friends and scrapbook to our hearts’ content!!

I passed a couple of nice Ranches on the way out and one place that tickled me called ‘Hooves and Wheels’ !!  It was a campground that accommodates motorhomes/campers as well as the horse trailers!!  I just thought that was so clever of the owner!!  I’m sure there are many more all over the place, but my first time to see one!

But this view below is just one of the many stretches of land I saw, that, as simple as this picture is, it reminds me of the amazement I feel each time I capture glimpses of God’s handiwork all around us.  I so thank God for the privilege of taking in all the beauty of nature He so lovingly created. 

When I finally arrived at The Covered Bridge Inn, which was only about 15 minutes outside the city limits,  I stopped to thank God for my safe trip there and also to thank Him for the opportunity to enjoy this retreat, the scrapbooking I would get done and the fellowship I would enjoy with sweet ladies who share the same passion for ‘preserving memories thru the art of scrapbooking’ as I do!!

Then I finally got to officially meet in person, Pamela O’Conner, a sister Close To My Heart Consultant!!  I have followed her blog, Reflections of my Art and Soul, for a couple of years, admiring her beautiful artwork, but mostly being inspired by her faith!  I had actually shared an elevator ride with Pamela last year at our CTMH Annual Convention in Washington DC and was so excited that she spoke to me and smiled, saying she recognized me from Facebook and from me following her blog!!  Needless to say, I was tickled!

Maybe I’ll soon get to the part where we are really scrappin’!!!  After all, isn’t that what I drove 600 miles for???!!!
    
To be continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . !