October CTMH News

I cannot BELIEVE how quickly time is racing by right now. It's AWESOME! hahaha I'm one-month closer to the end of school - hooray!! Oh, I can't WAIT! And as my faithful readers (I'm sure there are just OODLES of you! hahaha) you should be excited too - no school = more creative time! WOOHOO!!

Anyway, here's this month's newsletter, hot off the presses! PLEASE do contact me with questions, comments, suggestions, whatever you may have. Leave a comment in the 'comment' section below this blog post or click here!

Happy October! :D

October 2009 News

In This Issue:
Studio Splurge
Grace Workshop
Upcoming Events
Tips and Techniques

Studio Splurge
October features a fantastic campaign for any of you who have been thinking about starting your own fun-filled CTMH career!! When you join CTMH in October and successfully complete our wonderful Straight To The Top program (which lands you $30-$200 worth free product ALREADY!) then get your first TEN Studio J layouts printed FREE, an additional $150+ value! Yes, this means we are gearing up more than EVER to launch Studio J next year - see www.studioj.com for information and details and ME for questions!!

Grace Workshop
Introducing this month's workshop, Grace, including a fantastic, whimsical EXCLUSIVE stamp set only available in your workshop kits! I'd like to hold this month's workshop on Oct. 29th and will be placing the order on the 15th - please PLEASE RSVP by then so we have your kits here and ready to go!!


AND now it's easier than ever to participate in the wonderful new workshop program! If you can't attend the physical event you can still order your workshop kits including full step-by-step assembly instructions online at rking.myctmh.com or even get the current workshop kits as a hostess bundle when you host a gathering! Ask me for details!

Upcoming Events
This month my place will be open this Thursday, the 8th, and Tuesday, the 20th for your cropping pleasure! Please let me know if you can or plan to attend as I have a tiny house and space is limited. AND we'll be collecting your $2 donations to Operation Smile, which will entitle you to use whatever I have that you don't and want/need to use. I have a pretty good stock-pile of stuff.... hahaha

ALSO, mark your calendars and CONTACT ME ASAP - I will SHORTLY be sending out registration forms for our very first "Stamp Camp!" This event will be ALL DAY November 21st at my mom's house in Georgetown. Again, space will be limited so you MUST register as soon as possible. We are hoping this event to happen 'regularly' alternating between Georgetown and St. Catharines, so if you can't make the travel distance this time around we haven't forgotten about you! Watch your inboxes for additional information including registration forms!!

Tips and Techniques - Chalk Popping
Supply List:
VersaMark Pad (z891)
Soft Chalks
Sponge Daubers (z726)
Stamp Set of Choice

Step 1: Using VersaMark ink, stamp desired image on paper (can use regular cardstock OR technique is great when used with B&T Duos paper!)
Step 2: Using a Sponge Dauber, apply a light colour of Soft Chalks to the entire stamped image.
Step 3: Allow VersaMark ink to dry slightly, then apply a slightly darker coordinating shade of Soft Chalks in a circular motion to the edges of the stamped image, giving image a shaded look.

That's all for now!! Happy October!
(PS - don't forget to check out this month's Stamp of the Month - it's SO cute! AND don't forget to place your CHRISTMAS ORDERS or order Gift Certificates!!)