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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Mistletoes and Quilting


Hey Stampers! As most of you know, school started for me again. Which means, that I have to slow down on all my hobbies. However, please know that I have not forgotten about you and will continue to post! My posts may be fewer and far between, but they will still be here. Here is a recent card I made using a fun quilting technique. Feel free to give this card a shot! Sorry for the blurry picture!!

I used Mistletoe Paper for this card.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Spider, OH MY!


Remember this little guy from last halloween? He is super easy to make! You just simply punch out a scallop and 8 little strips of paper. Crinkle the legs, adhere. Then, add some eyes! What we did last year was we added a Reeces Pieces to the inside and another scallop circle on the other side. They were cute! Try it out!

Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
tahorton@hotmail.com

Dell Rapids Annual Scrapbooking and Vendor Fair

I apologize for not posting much lately. Have you noticed that it has been super busy around here? The Annual Scrapbooking Vendor Fair was this weekend and it was TONS of fun! We did a few vendors, 4 classes, and tons more. It was quite a bit of fun! We scrapbooked from 9am until midnight, and we had so much fun! Check out a few of the pictures:



Thanks!
Ashley Horton
Independent Close To My Heart Consultant
tahorton@hotmail.com

Friday, September 3, 2010

New Idea Book and More!

Wow! September marks a FABULOUS time of the year! It is a time of special holiday crafting and cooking! Close To My Heart has TRUELY topped it off by coming out with a FABULOUS idea book to help you with your crafting! Take a peak at it by going to my Close To My Heart website! Click on the idea book below!


But of course, thats NOT ALL! The Stamp of the Month for September is TRUELY stylish in nature! You can earn it for a huge discount or even free! Check it out!

When you spend

You pay only:

You save:

$25.00 / $29.50

$17.21 / $20.21

25% off

$50.00 / $58.95

$11.48 / $13.48

50% off

$75.00 / $88.50

$5.74 / $6.74

75% off

$100.00 / $117.50

FREE!

100% off

Set of 9.
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
2" × 2" (Y1003), 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" (Y1004), 4" × 4" (Y1008)



Make sure you head on over to http://tahorton.myctmh.com to check out the NEW Close To My Heart Fall/Winter Catalog!


Ashley Horton

http://tahorton.myctmh.com

tahorton@myctmh.com

Independent Close To My Heart Consultant

Thursday, August 26, 2010

ANOTHER Hooligans Preview!


September 1st is only next week, and you will be able to order the new HOOLIGANS paper from Close To My Heart. Here is ANOTHER cute preview of the wonderful projects you can make with Hooligans, from Close To My Heart.

Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Hooligans Joy Fold Card


September 1st is creeping up on us fastly! I wanted to show you the joy fold card that I created with the new Hooligans Paper that you as a customer will be able to purchase as of next Wednesday! If you take a look, I also created a little section of a scallop punch to put my corner of my top card corner in to hold it in place. That was my make-shift instead of using velcro to hold it shut. 

{Supplies Used: Hooligans Workshop on the Go, Pansy Purple Ink, Orange Ink, Pear Cardstock, Orange Cardstock, Lagoon Mini Medley Accent Kit, Stamp Set from Hooligans Workshop on the Go}

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tri-Fold Card with a Twist


Crunched for Halloween Ideas? Try out this fabulous Tri-Fold card WITH A TWIST! Its fun, easy, and uses minimal supplies, are you ready to get started? Head on over to Scrap-Paper-Scissors Academy!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THIS CARD

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Easel Card Tutorial


12 Weeks of Halloween, Week Two



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Ashley Horton
Scrap Paper Scissors
Independent Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Happy Now, Happy Forever

Happy Now, Happy Forever


The first project made for the 12 Weeks of Halloween can easily be copied to make any occasion of cards. Instead of putting candy in it, why don't you try making 3x3 cards in it as I did with this example! 

{Supplies Used: Zipiddee Paper, Dutch Blue Ink, Cranberry Cardstock, Indian Corn Blue Cardstock, July Stamp of the Month}


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Ashley Horton
Independent Close To My Heart Consultant
tahorton@myctmh.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

12 Weeks of Halloween


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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

2, 4, 6, 8





"2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? It’s YOU, of course! We are shouting from the rooftops how much we love and appreciate you! It only makes sense to pass along our appreciation with spectacular deals. So for 8 days, August 4 through August 11 (while supplies last), you can purchase select My Stickease® Assortments for only $2 US/CAN, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 online. These deals are so great, we know you’ll want to shout for joy, too! 
Tax, shipping and handling apply. Offers are while supplies last and available only on a MyCTMH® website." -Close To My Heart

Thats right! I couldn't of said it better Close To My Heart! 50% off, again! After Jackpot June, how can they afford to do this you may ask, its all because of you! And we want to thank you for all of your support of our fabulous products! Enjoy these discounts on my website!!


Saturday, July 24, 2010

Card Kits






As a Consultant, My job is to try all of our products so that I am able to give my customers and friends a very accurate description of the product as well as some tips to use it. Over time, I have found myself telling my dedicated crafters when it comes to the Cardmaking Kits, I havent honestly tried them. I can't believe I hadn't tried them sooner, but HONESTLY, they are amazing! I recently ordered 2 different kits, one that was a fabulous deal, and the other was not only a fabulous deal but it also was just in time for the holiday season that is creeping up on us! Take a peak at some of the artwork that I created using the Hello Birdie Card Kit and the Around the Holidays Circle Card Kit which you can order on my website!


Order Here!

Ashley Horton
Independent Close To My Heart  Consultant

Passages Workshop




I finished my example artwork for the Passages Workshop Card Making Section. I wanted to share this with you because I think that it is very beneficial for you to see some of the projects that we are going to be making. It is not to late to order a Workshop on the Go if you are going to be a distant workshop guest. Please go ahead and click the link below to order your workshop!


Ashley Horton
Independent Close to My Heart Consultant
http://scrap-paper-scissors.blogspot.com
tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Zipiddee Workshopa






I just wanted to show you some artwork from the Zippiddee Workshop we are doing. Hopefully you enjoy this artwork and are inspired to attend a local or online workshop!  It is not too late to order the workshop on the go, which in fact includes all of the supplies you need to create these fabulous projects PLUS the COLOR Workshop Guide. The workshop guide shows you how to create either cards, layouts or BOTH plus gives you some BONUS artwork! Wow!


Thanks!
Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Saturday, July 10, 2010

MORE MORE MORE Convention Updates!

-What?!?! YES! Idea Books are now BIGGER AND BETTER, and TWICE A YEAR!! WOOT WOOT!!!! STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST!

-CHEAPER SHIPPING?!?! YES! FedEx, we LOVE YOU!! THEY EVEN DELIVER ON SATURDAYS!!

-STUDIO J SNAPSHOTS: A new iphone app!!


Convention Updates

CONVENTION UPDATES!

-There are 8 fabulous new colors from the Summer Palette!! Gypsy, Pacifica, Sky, Smoothie, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Lagoon and Pear. Only Four, Sunny Yellow, Topiary, Holiday Red and Dutch Blue are staying.

-We are offering 12x12 Flip Flops. What the heck are those? These are page protectors that currently are in 4x6... they will be coming in 12x4, 12x6 and 12x8

-MAGIC- The NEW how-to book which I will ABSOLUTELY be ordering! And, it has a 15 minute DVD with templates and instructions that will help you successfully build the perfect layout!

-Shiny new Shimmer Brads!

-BRAND SPANKIN NEW FAUX LEATHER ALBUMS in Six FANTABULOUS NEW COLORS!! $24.95 EACH, reduced pricing!

-Updates to STUDIO J went LIVE TODAY! 10 brand new patterns and photo editing tools, AND you can purchase a new membership and get your awesome Studio J Layouts for much much less!!

-HOOLIGANS, a BRAND NEW Halloween Paper Pack will launch that can be used for MORE than just halloween, gotta love versatility!

-MORE HOSTESS BENEFITS? yep.

Stay Tuned!

Join Close To My Heart!

Have you been THINKING about being a Close To My Heart Consultant? Well, Beginning August 1st, when you sign up to be a consultant you will have the awesome opportunity to pick the perfect mix of products and tools that will help you not only create the projects you love but also help you grow your business! How awesome, right?

Whats even better? You will get BRAND NEW PRODUCTS from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book that aren't even available to customers until Sept. 1st! You can get a FABULOUS headstart on those great goodies! The kit price is only $129 with over $400 worth of product! The kit includes all the business essentials you need to start your business such as hostess brochures, idea books, keynotes, and WAY MORE --plus-- you choose 3 of the 6 options available. On top of that, you can choose ANY of the other three options for $40 each. They each offer different focus's such as cardmaking, scrapbooking, stamping, organization, and even the BRAND NEW Studio J! For EVERYTHING, (optional) it would be approximatly $250. 

 I WISH I WAS NEW! 

Friday, July 9, 2010

Its Your Birthday!


Its my nieces birthday today so I made her a very colorful card. That hat looks like it would be sofun to paper piece, doesn't it? You could almost just punch little circles out and then use the different colors for underneath? What a great idea! I am almost thinking that would be a fun idea to do to the letters! OH SNAP! I have an idea!!


Check Back Later!

Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Convention 2010

So, Close To My Heart is currently holding their convention right now where they announce all the new and exciting changes being made to CTMH, and you are hearing it first right here!

-Close To My Heart will now have only TWO idea books a year THAT ARE SUPERSIZED!
-Gatherings will be able to be held online!
-MORE REWARDS FOR HOSTESSES!
-BRAND NEW COLORS!
-Studio J is expanding its color choices
-Studio J is getting more patterns and photo enhancing techniques
-Studio J will be offering a membership- members will get 50% off their layouts
-A BRAND NEW Book, Magic, like Imagine, Cherish, and Wishes will be coming out.

I will keep you updated on more exciting changes!

-- 
Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
tahorton@myctmh.com

Thursday, July 1, 2010

July Stamp of the Month



Available July 1–31, 2010 only.

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month set at a great discount or FREE!

US / Canadian Pricing:

When you spend:

You pay only:

You save:

$25.00 / $29.50

$17.21 / $20.21

25% off

$50.00 / $58.95

$11.48 / $13.48

50% off

$75.00 / $88.50

$5.74 / $6.74

75% off

$100.00 / $117.50

FREE!

100% off

Set of 9
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" (Y1004), 4" × 4" (Y1008)


$22.50   D1423 

A Board Book of Sorts


Want to find out how I made this ADORABLE Board Book and see some more photos? Head on over to the Scrap, Paper, Scissors Academy!

{Supplies: Boards from Packaging, State of Mind Stamp Set, Brown Bag Ink, Flowers, Lacey Ribbon, Gems, Bigger Brads, Classmate Alphabet, Homestead Alphabet}


Ashley Horton
Independent Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Last Chance, Jackpot June

TODAY IS THE LAST CHANCE TO TAKE PART OF JACKPOT JUNE, AND ITS A WHOPPER!

TODAY, YOU GET OVER $300 WORTH OF SUPPLIES FOR ONLY $125! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! Jackpot June will officially be over tomarow so head on over to http://tahorton.myctmh.com to order you last goodie box!


Today is a Goodie Box day! Get a box filled with popular products at 50% or more off of retail value. Plus you'll get a deal on shipping/handling. Purchase this Goodie Box (retail value $300 US / $352.95 CAN) for only $125 US/ $146.95 CAN. Buy now! This offer is while supplies last and will be snatched up quickly.


Monday, June 21, 2010

Cherry-O Recipe Album with File Folders



There is a {NEW} File Folder Recipe Album over at the Scrap, Paper, Scissors Academy!! Grab your Supplies from the Supply List or ORDER THEM HERE and Head on over!

Supplies Used: Cherry O Paper OR Cherry O Workshop on the Go, Classmate Alphabet Stamp, Homestead Alphabet Stamp, Cherry-O My Stickease

Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Zippidee Workshop


Zippidee Workshop
July 24th, 2010
5:00pm-9:00pm

IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP, YOU MUST PRE-PAY AND RSVP BY JULY 10TH, 2010

If you cannot attend but still wish to do the workshop, consider the Workshop on the Go option.

Price & Supply Options


SpecsOption OneOption Two
Price$10$30
Supplies Included-Precut Paper
-Instructions
-Workshop on the Go
-Stamp
-Embellishments
-Zippidee Paper Pack
-Workshop Guide
Benefits -Ready To Go
-Can Borrow My Stamp

-Stamp is Yours to Keep
-Over 3/4 of the paper is unused
-All Scraps are yours to Keep
-The Workshop Guide is in color, cutting guides, and can use for future projects

You choose if you want to do a Two Page Layout OR 6-10 Greeting Cards


Ideas For Scrapbooking With Zippidee Ideas for Cardmaking with Zippidee
-Vacation Layout
-Birthday Layout
-Kids Layout
-Carnival Layout
-Fair Layout
-Birthday Cards
-Thank you Cards
-Welcome Home Cards
-Congratulations Cards
-Whimsical Wedding Cards


If you choose SCRAPBOOKING, bring: If you choose CARDS, bring:
-Pictures {optional, can be added later}
-Your Favorite Adhesive {some will be provided}
-Your Favorite Paper Cutter {some will be provided}
-Your Favorite Adhesive {some will be provided}
-Your Favorite Paper Cutter {some will be provided}


To RSVP:To PayBY JULY 10TH
-Email tahorton@myctmh.com
-Call 605-428-3628
-Call 605-838-5809
-Send Paypal Payment to: 
tahorton@hotmail.com
-Request a Credit Card Invoice by Email
-Send a Check/Money Order/Cash
         Ashley Horton
714 E 5th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
-Make other Arrangements by email/phone

Goodie Box Day

I have noticed that the BIGGEST hit during Jackpot June has been the Goodie Boxes through Close To My Heart. I have had the most orders on Goodie Box Day than anything else. And today's goodie box is NOTHING SHORT OF A REALLY GOOD DEAL! YOU GET OVER $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT FOR ONLY $80! Thats 60% off!


Ashley Horton
Close to My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cherry-O Notecard Purse & Jackpot June


Hi-ya Folks! 

Over at the Scrap, Paper, Scissors Academy, I uploaded a new TUTORIAL, be sure to check it out!

Jackpot June!
I am TOTALLY Loving Jackpot June... Today, you can get some GREAT deals over at http://tahorton.myctmh.com

but the REAL reason I am posting is BECAUSE I am excited for tomarrows deal. A little Birdie, on facebook, dropped the secret! Tomarrows Jackpot June Special is the $80 Goodie Box for only $40. Why am I excited? Because I have $40! Ha! Good reason, right? but SHHHH.. thats a secret!!

And, I have ANOTHER secret!!! My cat had kittens. Its kinda a funny story because we were told she COULDNT have kittens because she was SUPPOSIVELY fixed or whatever BEFORE we got her.. Six cats later and I am starting to think that was a lie! Cute little guys anyways!
Isn't it just strange that they all look exactly the same? Aren't they supposed to all be different? They ALL look like their mommy!! I will post better pictures as they grow!!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Sherbert Paper



Have a great day!

Tip Jar

Hello Stampers, Scrappers and the like!

So I got an email yesterday from a follower asking me if I have a tip jar. Didn't know what that was, but then I figured out what it was. I do not charge for my tutorials, sketches, or the like, but I will put up a Donation Jar or Tip Jar if you would like to donate to Scrap, Paper, Scissors. Any donations welcome, not a big deal! I will post it on the sidebar too, for future reference!







Summer Romance Digital Papers

Ok friends, I am trying something new. Don't worry, I will always be you Close To My Heart Consultant and continue to work on tutorials, HOWEVER I make my own digital papers for banners and such, and would like to share some with you FOR FREE. The only stipulation is, that you comment on the following:

1) Do you like these papers?
2)Was it easy to download? (I am using RapidShare for now, until I figure out an easier way)
3)Did the download work?

I really appreciate your comments, and also, if you answer NO to any of these, if you know how I can improve, will you comment on that as well? These are my first that I am sharing, and they ARE FREE. 

Summer Romance
Digital Papers
Summer Romance is a set of 10 Romantic papers with summer trend colours. You recieve 5 patterned papers, and 5 coordinating cardstock papers.

PS: I still highly reccomend Studio J for your digital scrapbooking needs, however, I understand that some people like digital papers for banners and flyers and other needs. Thanks!


Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Just Tinkerin Card

I have a few updates today...

I just cannot believe how popular Jackpot June has become! You guys are getting some really great deals on Close To My Heart products! Yesterday, CTMH had a goodie box with $80 worth of products in it for only $40! Today, they have some Sassy Strands up for grabs and a mini-album if you purchase the product that hits the Jackpot! I am just LOVING all the great deals we are catching with this months Campaign! 

Make sure you check out myCTMH website DAILY to find out what the deals are! http://tahorton.myctmh.com

Next on the agenda is to let you know there is a new tutorial on a card at the SPS Academy! Head on over to see how to make this ADORABLE card using Just Tinkerin' Paper and the Cupcake Sprinkles stamp set! 

Ashley Horton
Close To My Heart Consultant
http://tahorton.myctmh.com
tahorton@myctmh.com