Kay's Creative and Guiding Light

Nadine and Pauls 'save the date' card

2012-01-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

I just finished making 70 of these! THe information is on the back. I printed it on vellum and attached the vellum with brads on 2 corners. On the front, to cover the brads....I put the small fleur image in the corners.

Using the Stamp set that goes with the ROCK THE BLOCK campaign, I made this 6x6 my creations mini album.

2011-12-20T12:07:00.000-08:00

ROCK THE BLOCK CAMPAIGN STARTS TODAY

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Get our CUBE COLLAGE plus an EXCLUSIVE "E" size Stamp set to go with the BLOCKs for just $15.00 with a qualifying $25.00 purchase. It is an amazing deal. Do not wait!

Card tutorial with different techniques

2011-10-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

JOURNALING!

2011-10-17T17:21:00.000-07:00

I love our My Creations Journal. It is spiral bound with 75 unlined quality pages, and has a clear 7x5 pocket in the front to decorate. Use it as a journal, or a journal and album. I have made 2 for my studies. I am working on another one for my trip to Israel in a few weeks. I will use this book to both journal and have pictures in it from my trip. I will share that when I am done.
The journals (Z1268 - $$7.95) Start out like this:

And you can create it into whatever you desire. Here are my latest.

EVENT CALENDAR

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AUGUST STAMP OF THE MONTH SAMPLE

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JOIN MY TEAM TODAY!!! You will thank yourself!

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I love my job. I am constantly amazed that I found something I love to do and can make money at the same time.
Here are just a few things I am grateful of:

Being my own boss....I get to change things up as I feel like it.
Setting my own hours......I love incorporating naps into my day! Who would hire me? I WILL!!!
Being able to be creative and share my creative ideas with others
Teaching others tips and techniques to make them enjoy paper crafting more than they already do. I love hearing....."OH MY GOSH.....THAT IS SO COOL!"
Having an amazing team. Each team member is a value. I love being able to help those who want guidance in their businesses.
I LOVE HELPING MOTHERS STAY HOME WITH THEIR CHILDREN! -
Coming up with my own ideas to take my business in new directions. It never gets dull.

Contact me today and lets get you building your own fun home-based business where you are your own boss.

Email me at kpekin@usa.net

FUN WITH SCRAPS and ODDS & ENDS!

2011-07-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

I had a blast picking through my scrap drawer and extra stamped images. Here are some cards I created yesterday!

Graduation Mini album With MAYBERRY PAPER PACK!

2011-06-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

My May Campaign Layouts!

2011-05-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

May Campaign is AWESOME!

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Cards!!!

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gift card holder box

2011-03-30T19:29:00.000-07:00

Making Faux Ribbon with paper

2011-03-30T17:12:00.001-07:00

PERFECT PAPER PINWHEELS!

2011-03-17T08:34:00.000-07:00

What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?

2011-03-08T08:22:00.000-08:00

We just returned from a FREE CRUISE on CTMH!

2011-03-08T08:17:00.000-08:00

My job just ROCKS! Dennis and I were treated to a week on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise on CTMH. They sure did pamper us. We had a great time seeing our CTMH friends and really relaxing. Join my Team and you can join us on a future trip on CTMH.

Jan has great offers!

2011-01-10T19:41:00.000-08:00

January is our sneak peek month of our new products. One set is featured and if you purchase the WINGS Workshop on the go for $29.95 you will qualify for new stamp sets at a discount or free. For the online brochure, click here: NEW PRODUCT BROCHURE

Here are some Samples I made with available products.

Studio J layouts.

2010-11-09T15:59:00.000-08:00

Here are some layouts I did in the Studio. I purchased a 1 year membership. This gets me 50% off my layouts, exclusive patterns and templates. I also get 1 free shipment a month. I am thrilled to be able to incorporate the studio layouts with my traditional layouts. I am getting more treasured memories scrapped and I still have tons of pictures and memories to to traditionally scrap. The best of both worlds!
You can access the studio on MY WEBSITE. Use it free and pay for just the layouts you want. However, I recommend you get a membership for the best prices!

Embossing

2010-10-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I was scrapping with some amazingly talented paper crafters. They inspired me to use different supplies, like glitter, and embossing powders and other mediums that I have not used in quite some time.
Here is a card I made mixing embossing powders.

The embossing powders I used were:
COCOA on the Tree
CLEAR DETAIL on the Gratitude. (Inked it with Cocoa ink, then embossed clear detail over the image.
CRYSTAL BLUE and cocoa mixed for the edges and the Chipboard.
The gratitude is from the Nov. Stamp of the Month Set on page 109.

CLEAR CARDS ROCK!

2010-10-26T11:24:00.000-07:00

I am having a ton of fun using our Clear Cards from CTMH. CLEAR CARDS

Here are the products I used:

OLIVIA PAPER PACK

D1436 The Present Stamp set

b1363 Harmony Stamp set

Shimmer brads

Glitter rubons

OPAQUES

Inks: Sunset, Barn Red and Pear

The products for this card:

Magnifique paper pack

Friendship Blessings Stamp Set

OPAQUE

Sparkles

Foundry® Flourishes Assortment

C1429 Party Pennants Stamp Set

Inks: Pacifica, Sky, Chocolate

Our Recipe/Photo box Z1322 $6.95 on pg94

2010-09-30T19:39:00.000-07:00

I used the Mistletoe paper pack and the new OLD WORLD ALPHABET SET (E1017 with 75 letters and numbers! look on page 83)

I used the new Flourishes Metal foundry embellishments which are on page 92 and sell for just $4.95.

The flowers are from the new Mistletoe Level 2 assortment pack. Just $4.95 on page 91. Take a look at the pack.....It is a holiday gotta have!

I also used lots of my new favorites both the colored sparkles and Opaques which are on page 90 and those packets sell for just $2.95 a piece.

You can view the ideabook on my website at http://kpekin.myctmh.com
Click the idea book on the lower right and browse through the whole book.

Cards using the Clear cards and the Hooligans paper pack

2010-09-21T15:19:00.000-07:00

This card was fun to make I used the blender pen to color in the characters.

I also used some rubons and sponged on the Stayzon black pad.

Layouts using Magnifique layout and the Monogram pattern from Imagine

2010-09-21T15:16:00.000-07:00

Sept 11th 2010

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How do you honor this day in history? Many of us remember all to well where we were on 9/11. How we felt. How surreal the world was.

What do we do to honor those that lost their lives? I believe we LIVE. We DO good with our lives. Set goals, take action, FEEL SUCCESS! This is what we are supposed to do. That is living. Moving forward.

There are so many areas in our lives that just happen to us. Stop and think....What do you want to happen to you? What do you want to experience? We have the gift of life. That means we have the choice to improve and grow.

Honor the gift of life.

WORKSHOP on the GO Kits are an awesome DEAL!

2010-09-08T08:15:00.000-07:00

The workshop kits are valued at 32.95 and you can purchase them for $29.95. Each new paper theme has its own workshop packet contains:

Level 2 paper pack
Exclusive B size stamp set
embellishments
Step by step instructions to create layouts and Cards.

To see all the Workshop on the go kits, go to my website Click on the New AUTUMN/WINTER idea book and turn to page 25.

August - Sept Campaign! 3 mini album kits!

2010-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:00

Close To My Heart Consultant. Here are five ways to get this outstanding mini album kit: (Note: We’ve saved the best for last, so be sure to read all five!)

1. Buy the Triple Play kit for $29.95.

2. Purchase $25 in My Acrylix^®stamps and get the Triple Play kit for just $15.

3. Spend $40 on My Acrylix stamps and get Triple Play for only $5!

4. Host a Gathering with sales of $300 or more and get Triple Play FREE!

5. Join Close To My Heart as a Consultant and get the kit FREE!

Color me MONDAY or TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE

2010-08-10T14:46:00.000-07:00

Here was the color palette that Jeanette posted on her blog.

I made this card using a pattern in the WISHES card pattern book,
and the B1353 "a little Buzz" Stamp set ($13.95)

Engagement Party Signs

2010-08-09T17:21:00.000-07:00

These signs were made by team member Pegge Harris for her Daughters engagement party. Then they will fit right into her album!

Than you Pegge for sharing

Great Card submitted by Team Member Corina MItchell

2010-08-08T08:08:00.000-07:00

Bamboo, Sorbet, Juniper and Chocolate

2010-08-07T15:03:00.000-07:00

I used the glitter rub-ons with for the hello and the image in the middle of the flower. I used a glue pen on the wings and let it dry to a tacky.....then applied the glitter to it from the rub-on sheet.

Last Mondays Color Challenge on Jeanettes Blog

2010-08-06T22:16:00.000-07:00

Any Team members or customers have samples to share with this palette?

I am working on finishing convention Create n take on the new different size FLIP FLAPS.....I will post on Sunday.

AWESOME CLEARANCE STARTS AT 9:00AM THE 4TH!

2010-08-01T19:19:00.000-07:00

$2, $4, $6, for 8...It’s YOU We Appreciate!  

Click here to access my website for the sale

 The Constant Campaign for August is AMAZING, with SUPER deals to you for 8 days only. From on August 4 at 9 am (MDT) through August 11, while supplies last, you and your customers can purchase selected My Stickease® assortments for only $2, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 on my CTMH website.
To see the list of the items that are available, email me and I will send you the list. This is the best sale we have ever had.

***PLEASE BE PATIENT on the 4th. There is bound to be high traffic due to the volume of people trying to place orders. I want you to take advantage of the specials. The prices will be worth it.
My webaddress is: http://kpekin.myctmh.com
My email for the LIST OF SALE ITEMS is kpekin@usa.net

Color palette: Juniper/Tulip/Creme Brulee/Sorbet

2010-08-01T14:10:00.000-07:00

This is the color palette in the retiring PERFECT DAY paper pack. Here is a layout where I random stamped the Paisley Praise stamp set D1414. Used the color palette and loved creating this layout.
Here is a sample of how I stamped the paper:

Look at the FULL LAYOUT....

COLOR ME MONDAY or TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE

2010-08-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

This is for team members to post artwork they did with the color me Monday palette posted mondays on Jeanettes BLOG. http://www.jeanettelynton.com/

Last weeks color combo was Juniper, Tulip, Desert Sand and Cocoa. Do you have a creation using this color palette? Do you have a new tip and Technique you want to share with others? POST HERE!!!

How are you Challenging Yourself to "STEP OUT OF THE BOX?"

2010-08-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

Please share what you are doing to challenge yourself with CTMH. This could be a business or creative focus. PLEASE SHARE!!!

A Special From Mary Christensen

2010-07-19T08:17:00.000-07:00

Saving you money!

The more you learn, the more you will earn.

Every direct seller, whatever product or service you are selling, should build your own leaning library.

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...place a 5-star review, and I will send you your choice of any of my audio workshops, valued at $49... FREE!!!

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3. Once your review is posted at amazon.com, select your free audio workshop at:

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Choose any one of the 9 great titles - each workshop is 60+ minutes.

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EDUCATE YOURSELF to SUCCEED!

2010-07-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

I am a strong believer of KNOWING the industry we are in and LEARNING how to SUCCEED. If you are reading this, you have an interest in succeeding in your business. Many people ask me how. For whatever reason, I have always searched out information to help me achieve my goals. Invest in your success by READING and LEARNING from those who have succeeded.

My Recommendation is to go to the DSWA (Direct Selling Women's Alliance). Sign up to be a member and you will have access to many taped lectures by the best of the best. You can search the area where you feel you need help. These taped calls motivate you in all areas of your Direct Selling business. I also would insist that you need to get the BUILD IT BIG book put out by the DSWA. Keep it by your bed. It has 1 to 3 page articles. Look up what you want to improve and read about how you can improve what you are doing.

If you are a CLOSE TO MY HEART consultant, the Training Academy and the Listening Library are more specific to our company and will help you tremendously.

SUCCESS doesn't just happen to you, YOU have to MAKE IT HAPPEN. Educate yourself. No one can do it for you. Give yourself the tools and information to succeed. Read and listen to others who gladly share their strategies with you.

One thing that I find fascinating, is that the key to success is spelled out for everyone. It is not a trick. There is not a secret to success. You have to be responsible for making it happen for you.

Scrapping Ladies! CTMH CORP STAFF DANCING!!

2010-07-12T22:19:00.001-07:00

WORKSHOP JUNE 20th!

2010-07-12T17:08:00.000-07:00

WORKSHOP TIMES: 10:00am and 6:30pm

COST: $10.00. $5.00 refunded with any $50.00 purchase.

BRING: Your adhesive.

RSVP a MUST.

Email me at: kpekin@usa.net

CAll 619-316-6831

JULY STAMP OF THE MONTH SAMPLE

Convention is winding down....

2010-07-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

I am so grateful for many things in my life. One is my association with Close to My Heart. I am always challenged to continue to grow and learn While I have mainly been posting artwork to inspire others in their crafty creations, I realized that helping others achieve their goals in this industry of Direct Selling is also a huge part of what I love and this blog has not been addressing that. I hope that I can share experiences and information I have learned over the years to help you continue to work and achieve your goals.

I would appreciate ideas and feedback on anything I post. If you have tried any strategy or Idea I share, please post and share what worked or did not work and why you think that is so. The more we help and support each other the more successful each of us will be.

Here is to enjoying our crafting and businesses!
Kay

June 17th Workshop! Cost just $10.00

2010-06-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

Class times are Thurs. 10:00am and 7:00pm. Space is limited. Email me to reserve your spot.

sample using our new "A-door-ables" chipboard

2010-06-14T09:17:00.000-07:00

The paper is pattern paper used from both the Cherry O paper pack, and the Passages paper pack. Mix and Match your papers!

DEAL TODAY IS PAPER AND RIBBONS

2010-06-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

I have also been sending emails of the Daily Deals and posting on FB. If you would like to be on my mailing list, please email me your address. My email is kpekin@usa.net.

Jackpot JUNE 7th!

2010-06-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

I Purchased all 5 chipboards AND GOT THE $13.95 stamp set FREE and paid ONLY $27.13!! This included SHIPPING TOO!!!

Level 2 PAPER PACKS today. JACKPOT is a CLEAR ALBUM!

2010-06-03T09:10:00.000-07:00

PAPER PACKS - JUST $10.00 EACH! Jackpot is in ONE of the paper packs. Get All packs and you are GUARANTEED to get the FREE JACKPOT! go to http://kpekin.myctmh.com to get yours before supplies run out!

$200.00 BUNDLE for just $80.00!!!

2010-06-02T08:28:00.000-07:00

Last year these bundles were really worth the surprise! It is amazing the awesome products I received in the surprise bundles. Get yours today on my webiste at:

HTTP://kpekin.myctmh.com

JUNE DEAL OF THE DAY

2010-06-01T08:55:00.001-07:00

GO to my WEBSITE at http://kpekin.myctmh.com to buy kits for just 7.00 each. That is a 30% savings!. In one of the packets there is the JACKPOT of the RIBBON ROUNDS.

LOVE IT!

Cherry O Album

2010-05-13T15:19:00.000-07:00

This is an album that I worked on with Amber Engel and Rae Jamison. It is Amber's baby's first year album. We wanted to get the book done and we only worked with the Cherry O paper pack and the Creative Basics paper that match. Here is what we did:

I love this pattern! Email me at kpekin@usa.net for the template

2010-04-12T17:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a template that you can make either a card holder OR a Mini album. I have had so much fun with this and am looking forward to making them with many different paper packs.

Here are some pictures:

My Father In Law!

2010-03-31T09:53:00.000-07:00

This is one of my all time favorite paper packs. The SIMPLE PLEASURES from CTMH. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

Make a set of cards and give them away in this cute purse box.

2010-03-04T15:49:00.000-08:00

Email me at kpekin@usa.net to get the pattern for the purse.

My Wedding layout Using the Veranda Paper Pack

2010-03-04T11:22:00.000-08:00

Here is the layout you can make with the WOTG package. It comes with step by step directions to create this layout. I loved the idea to use the Stazon brown pad to make the pewter elements look like the antique copper ones. Very cool!!!

Some layouts of the Cousins back on the East Coast

2010-02-05T09:38:00.001-08:00

I have not journaled these yet, but you will see space allocated for it.

Cards:

2010-02-01T15:46:00.000-08:00

What is my SUCCESS CAN?

2010-02-01T15:32:00.000-08:00

What is a Success Can? Well, this is something I thought of to help me improve myself.

Jan. is a time we usually reflect and see what we want to focus on for the year. Can we do things better? Differently? What goals do we want to achieve? The problem is that many of what we want to do, we have tried and tried again and again. So, I thought of a strategy that might help me move closer to my desired outcome then ever before. What are the things we get frustrated with that prohibit us from changing behaviors? Identify those tasks and pay yourself to do them. I have a few certain things I will focus on each month.

For example:

· This month when I clean the house for 30 uninterrupted minutes, I will put $5.00 in the jar……SUCCESS!!!

· When I exercise for 30 minutes, I get $2.00, 45 minutes = $4.00 and if I get to 60 minutes (rarely…$6.00) SUCCESS!!!

Get the idea?

I think each month I will decide what my focus is.

This money is for me ONLY! I will not hand it out to the kids, I will not pay bills, I will spend it or save it for something I want that I know I earned through paying myself to succeed.

What are some tasks that prohibit you from reaching your personal goals? Create a Success Jar and pay yourself for completing those pesky tasks.

New Zealand was SOOO FUN!

2010-01-18T17:06:00.000-08:00

Below are some fun pictures of friends that went on the trip.

The next incentive trip is a cruise.....Who else on my team is going with me? These trips are so much fun and you get to know many other wonderful people. Lets work together to get you on track for the next trip.

2010-01-18T17:04:00.001-08:00

Do you need a New IDEA BOOK?

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I am happy to send you one. Please email and let me know. The cost is just $2.00 if you want to come pick one up, or $5.00 to have me mail one to you.

Did you know that you can qualify for hostess FREE gifts by collecting orders from your friends and sending them to me? You start earning FREE product with just $150.00 in orders. COOL huh? The amount of free items you receive corresponds with the amount of orders placed. It is a great way to get your products at a discount and FREE.

I will be leaving for the New Zealand trip I earned FREE with CTMH on Sat. I will return on the 17th. Please let me know before I go about sending you books.

Decorated magazine or other storage.

2010-01-06T08:15:00.000-08:00

I have to say that this only took me a few hours. Usually I have a hard time starting and finishing a project in one sitting. I am working on being better and not getting distracted.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T08:04:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to share our New Idea Book with you! Come to my Open House on Sunday from 10:00 - 3:00pm. I will have a cute flip flip flap book for you to make. You will receive a FREE idea book and if you RSVP YES, you will get a raffle ticket. I always have happy raffle ticket winners!!!

Here is what a flip flap book looks like.

THe Open House will be at:

3834 Liggett Dr.

San Diego, Ca. 92106

My Cell phone is 619-316-6831

Call and RSVP YES for a ticket! Or email me at Kpekin@usa.net

Thoughts from the Late Jim Rohn

2009-12-14T07:23:00.001-08:00

I heard Jim Rohn in person a few years ago. He was inspirational and wise. He passed last month, but his wisdom still is with us.

1. Thriving Through the Holidays by Jim Rohn

The holidays are upon us; a time of celebration and joy. I love the last days of November through the beginning of the New Year. The pure magic of the holidays is something that I anticipate and enjoy each and every year.

For some though, the holidays have lost the joy and excitement they at other times have had. The pace of life has grown so fast—much faster than those first holidays I remember in my life—that some people don’t enjoy the times they get to spend with their family and friends during what is supposed to be days filled with joy and peace.

Why is that? Probably a lot can be laid at the feet of how fast-paced our times are, but that isn’t all.

I believe our holiday times should be wonderful and filled with lasting and enjoyable moments and memories. So how can we ensure that we come out of the holidays in January with great memories of the past month? Here are six thoughts that will help you experience the holidays the way they were intended to be experienced:

Be Temperate
Holidays can be days of excess for many—too much food, too many cookies and treats. Too much chocolate, schedules that are too busy. One thing that will help you enjoy the holidays is to be temperate. Enjoy the food. Enjoy the treats. Enjoy the busy schedule of activities and parties. But also be disciplined enough to know when to hold back, when to say, “No.” When we go overboard we regret it and lose the opportunity to fully experience that moment. But when we enjoy a little and refrain from going too far, then we can enjoy all that little piece of time has to offer.

Lower Your Expectations
Much of the frustration people experience from the holidays is from setting their expectations too high. They expect too much from friends or family, and when they don’t get what they want, they get frustrated. They expect presents to be perfect and when they aren’t, they get frustrated or disappointed. Instead of having huge expectations this holiday season, just take it as it comes and enjoy what you can. And this brings me to my next point.

Enjoy What You Can and Ignore the Rest
This holiday season, go with an attitude of knowing that things will be what they will be. You can’t control other people or their actions. If a family member pushes the limits of your patience, ignore that and instead focus on how much you can enjoy the time you have with other family members. If things don’t go perfectly—which they won’t—then enjoy what you can and let the rest slide. You will feel a lot better about life if you can take all things a little easier.

Stay Out of Debt
Debt is a killer. It will steal your enjoyment of life. Be sure to stay within your financial boundaries this holiday season. The last thing you want is to start the New Year with a deeper burden financially. Know where you are financially and stay within those limits. You don’t have to impress anyone, just buy gifts that you can afford and express your feelings in the giving of the gift.

Take Time for Yourself
Be sure that, no matter how busy you get, you take time for yourself. Take time to read. Take a long bath if that relaxes you. Take a walk. Spend some time of quiet in front of a fire. Don’t rush through the holidays and sap all of your energy. Your mind and body need to be reenergized, so be sure to take time to do so.

Focus on Your Spiritual Life
Ultimately, no matter what tradition you come from, the holidays are historically days in which we focus on the spiritual. Men and women are created with a natural draw toward spiritual life. However, our culture today tends to stay away from a focus on the spiritual, and that has even crept into our holidays. Be sure to place an emphasis on building your spiritual life and growing in that area. This will help keep you grounded and able to deal with anything that may come your way.

Friends, this time of year is another chance to remember the important truths of life and to enjoy time with dear friends and family.

May you experience the very best this holiday season and move into January better than ever!

To read previous articles and quotes from the Jim Rohn Weekly Newsletter Archives; to get a complete listing of Jim Rohn's books, audios, videos and seminar schedule; or to place an order, visit:http://www.JimRohn.com or call 800-929-0434, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST.

Thoughts from the Late Jim Rohn

2009-12-14T07:23:00.000-08:00

1. Thriving Through the Holidays by Jim Rohn

Why is that? Probably a lot can be laid at the feet of how fast-paced our times are, but that isn’t all.

Friends, this time of year is another chance to remember the important truths of life and to enjoy time with dear friends and family.

May you experience the very best this holiday season and move into January better than ever!

I just completed 4 layouts on Studio J!

2009-11-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

I will take pictures of these layouts when I receive them. You are really going to love Studio J Scrapping. It will be available to you in Jan. It does not personally replace the love of paper scrapping, but it is nice to get pictures done in a jiffy!

In the meantime, here is a card I made with the Sweet Home set.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-23T14:20:00.001-08:00

I have had a great month. I had a retreat with my friends and customers the weekend of Nov 6th. We had such a good time. It is amazing how fast time flies when you are scrapping, chatting, stamping. I never get as much done as I think I will get done cause I get caught up talking with everyone.

Here are some of the items I completed that weekend.

The above layout is of my Grand parents 40th Wedding Anniversary.

NOVEMBER IS buy 2 stamp sets - GET ONE FREE!!!

2009-10-27T08:43:00.001-07:00

Yes, it is another Stampaganza month!!! Take this opportunity to stock up on stamps sets for you and as gifts for the holidays!!! Contact me to place an order or go to my website at http//kpekin.myctmh.com

More ideas to share!

2009-10-27T08:40:00.001-07:00

It is a cool morning and here is what I have been working on

2009-10-27T08:32:00.000-07:00

While I am drinking my coffee with my SNUGGIE on....I wanted to share what I have been working on.

2009-10-01T17:17:00.001-07:00

These fun cubes are just $4.95 (z1152). Decorate the sides and put your pictures on it. It is a fun display to have at your house or to give to friends. My friend Sue Nielsonmade this for me. Isn't that nice? I just love it. Now I have to find pictures to put in.

Here are some pictures taken with my CTMH BUDDIES!

2009-10-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

Chipboard Mini Album

2009-09-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

This is a fun album to put together. It is just $5.95 for the album. Again, I used the GRACE paper pack. Can you tell I love it?

Here is a Mini Pizza Box. Great for little gifts! and a darling card from Bren

2009-09-29T08:33:00.000-07:00

This was my upline Bren Yule's Create n takes for the Retreat.

She is so darn talented!

Directors retreat in Tahoe was a blast!

2009-09-28T22:04:00.000-07:00

I had such a good time at the Directors Retreat in Tahoe. Sue Laufer puts together a great opportunity for Directors to get together and share ideas to help build our businesses. I am humbled to be included in this great group of talented, successful women.

Here is a project that I did for my create and take.

I bought some acrylic boxes from clearbags.com I taped 2 boxes together and made the top to go over the 2 boxes. With the 2 boxes, you can put two different gifts. Be creative and have fun making your holiday gifts.

I will post more tomorrow.

Gift bag fun!

2009-09-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

I love this pattern. I created this for our swap at our team meeting. It is easy to do.

the link for the pattern from Splitcoaststampers is: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/2_5_7_10_box/

Below is a sample of the new chipboard album

2009-09-13T15:31:00.000-07:00

The chipboard album is about 6 inches. I just love it. The sample below is using many products from our new Catalog. If you do not have yours yet, call or email me and let me know.

Special this month is GREAT. Check out the card kit below....Yours FREE by purchasing $60.00 in stamps. You are going to love the new stamp sets in the catalog.

You can view the catalog on my website at kpekin.myctmh.com Click on the book in the lower right. Have fun!!!

Meeting tomorrow!

2009-09-13T15:28:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to seeing my team tomorrow at the Scrapbook Inn. If you are on my team, you are welcome to come anytime after 12:00 noon.

I have a chipboard album for you to do. Here is a sample of the new chipboard album using our new products. We are only going to use the Grace themed papers tomorrow. I have alot cut up for you. Just bring your tools and your embellishments to match. Stamp pads and stamps might be nice too. I will have some, but I am also using mine.

ITS HERE!!! NEW CTMH IDEA BOOK

2009-09-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

To see the new idea book, go to my website at kpekin.myctmh.com and click Products then click the new ideabook picture. You can now order any of the new products. Enjoy!

***TO GET YOUR FREE CATALOG...COME TO MY OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY from 10:30 - 2:00pm
3834 Liggett Dr. 92106
EARN RAFFLE TICKETS BY:
Attending
Bringing a friend
every $40.00 in orders

2009-08-26T13:50:00.001-07:00

Here is the Everyday Celebrations Kit using new GRACE paper.

Everyday Celebration Card Kit

2009-08-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

I love this kit! If you spend $60.00 in Stamps, you can get this kit FREE! You can purchase it for 39.95 if you do not want it FREE. This kit contains the following:
1 – My Acrylix® Everyday Celebration Stamp Set
(D-size) (Only available with this kit!)
16 – 4 W" * 5 V" Colonial White Card Bases
16 – 4 W” x 5 V” Colonial White Envelopes
1 – 12" * 12" Dutch Blue Cardstock
1 – 12" * 12" Colonial White Cardstock
4 – 12" * 12" B&T Duos® Paper
1 – Chocolate Distressing Ink
1 – Dutch Blue Distressing Ink
1 – Mini-Medley Accents Shades of Chocolate
Collection
5' – Chocolate Ribbon with Colonial White Stitch
50 – 3-D Foam Squares
Sponge
1 – Full Color Step-by-Step Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Colonial White,
Dutch Blue, Sweet Leaf

Last Sundays Workshop

2009-08-22T22:05:00.001-07:00

Last week's workshop at Ambers!

CLEARANCE SALE!!!

2009-08-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

I am cleaning and purging....getting rid of stuff I haven't used. I need more closet space! I will have used stamp sets, discontinued items, ribbons, partially used paper packets and more.....great bargains everything over 50% reduced! Sunday from 10:30 to 1:00.

It will be at my home in Point Loma.
3834 LIggett Dr. 92106

Doing Something New

2009-08-15T15:11:00.000-07:00

This last week has been a blast for me. My sister-in-laws were in town and wanted to play doubles in Tennis. It had been over 10 years since I picked up a racket. I tried to come up with reasons why I did not want to. Finally....I said, "OK...FINE!" I am glad I did. I played 4 times this week and am having a blast. Why did I get out of it? Who knows....but...I am grateful for Linda and Taffy for pushing me to do it again.

I look forward to doing the workshop below tomorrow. I love the group and it is always a treat to share projects with them.

Next, I get ready for a team meeting on Tues. I have a project in mind but have not started it yet. I will post the project after the release of the NEW IDEA BOOK. Do not want to give away new products....

Have a great weekend.

Completed Tinkering album

2009-08-15T14:18:00.001-07:00

Tinkering 6x6 My Creations Accordian Album Workshop

2009-08-15T14:11:00.001-07:00

Award picture with Jeanette

2009-08-14T07:41:00.000-07:00

When I received my award at Leadership, I was able to take this picture with Jeanette the founder and CEO of Close to My Heart. The photographer kept telling me to get closer, then closer...finally jokingly I put my arms around her and smiled. Who knew that that would be the picture! Poor Jeanette....Looks like I am a little too close! She is still smiling and poised.

Coffee time with Friends!

2009-08-06T14:23:00.000-07:00

It was so nice to reconnect with these women. I do not think that I have really chatted with Jacqui and Desanne since High School. I really enjoyed our time together this morning. Unfortunately, the end came too soon. I look forward to doing it again. Thank you Desanne, Cami and Jacqui for the fun and your friendship!

Layout I am doing for a workshop on Sat.

2009-08-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

Click the Next arrows to see each step of the process. Enjoy

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Our Boat Life - Growing up

2009-08-03T22:56:00.001-07:00

This is a layout I did in June. It is fun to remember my familly.

All images in the left of this layout are in the SOM set!

2009-08-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

Perfect Day Paper Pack

2009-08-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

CTMH unveils STUDIO J !!!!

2009-08-02T14:16:00.000-07:00

We will be adding STUDIO SCRAPBOOKING to our line of CLASSIC scrapbooking items. What is STUDIO J?

Studio J is a place where you can go FREE of charge and have access to our 2 page layout templates from IMAGINE and CHERISH. You will also have FREE access of 25 of our paper packets...(Level's 1 and 2) along with MY STICKEASE. This will be free to you! You can see what your pictures will look like with our products. If you prefer CLASSIC layouts, do them with the products you can purchase. If you want the HIGH QUALITY STUDIO LAYOUT, Just order them! There will be NO ACCESS FEE! It is pay as you go! Isn't that exciting? The release to public should be after the holidays.

If you are interested in earning extra Holiday $$, and would like to preview this STUDIO J earlier with CTMH members, go to my website and sign up! You can join our great company for just $99.00 plus shipping and handling.

Go to my website at kpekin.myctmh.com

Go to OPPORTUNITIES and FIll out the application. You will have your own business in no time. The support you will get from the company, myself and our team is unlike any other company. Join the FUN and start earning an income right away.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Last Tues. with Lucy and Mary.

2009-08-02T13:16:00.000-07:00

As you can tell....we had a great time with the girls.

Aren't these 2 girls full of personality?

Excited for the future!

2009-08-02T07:52:00.000-07:00

I am getting ready to drive home from Long Beach. I am filled with ideas to share with you. I am so lucky to work for such an innovative company! I will tell you more soon.

I am also thrilled that I received my first award! My great team earned the Highest Sales for teams with between 501-1000 active team members. I was so proud of each of my team members who work so hard and love what they do. Nothing is better than sharing this passion with others. I know each of my team members feels the same way.

My Upline and Friend Bren Yule got the highest honor of earning the "Spirit of CTMH" award. I knew about it and I didn't tell.....She totally deserves it. She is very kind, talented and supportive. I am so happy for her. It was beautiful to see her whole family on stage supporting her. CONGRATULATIONS BREN!!!! WOOO HOOOO TO YOU!

I will share more soon.

Last Tues. We had Lucy and Mary (cutest little cousins) over to bake Rachel's b-day cake and some cookies. After baking...the girls sang for us....stay tuned for those cute videos. I have to go figure out how to edit them on the imovie thing. Then you will see the cutest preformances ever!

Welcome to My Creative Outlet

2009-07-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Blog. I am sitting here with My Manager, the talented Bren Yule. She has inspired me to start and update a blog. I will start by sharing the latest artwork I did the past 2 weeks. I had a bunch of CLOSE TO MY HEART (CTMH) Thats Amore paper. I did not think I loved it so much until I used it. I had the best time.

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