It's time to PARTY - and you get the gifts!

Open House Celebration: Prizes Galore (I'm talking about $500 to $1000 in product)
Friday, February 20th @ 7pm
Christine's - Maple Valley

Come enjoy a grand tour of the new scrap studio, dine on goodies, receive a free Idea Book, complete the make-n-take AND earn stamp bucks for the show stopping auction that you deserve.

There will be lots of great new products on display and many more in the auction.

Here are all the ways to earn stamp bucks:
RSVP ($10 - Double Bucks for the first 5 RSVP's)
Bring a Friend ($30 per friend)
Arrive on Time ($20)
Come Prepared with your Shopping List ($40)
Complete the Make-n-Take ($10)Register for a Workshop ($20)
Schedule a Party ($40)
Join my Close To My Heart Team ($100)
Submit an Order ($30 for each $25 spent)

RSVP Today: (425) 413-4280
CreatewithChristine@msn.com

Creative Class: Unforgettable Scrapbook Layouts

Join us on February 22nd at 2pm sharp to create six stunning pages using the new Unforgettable Paper Packet.

Purchase the basic kit including a complete Level 2 paper packet, My Stickease and embellishment kit for $26.89 (tax/sh included).

RSVP and payment must be received by February 11th.

Optional Add Ons/Bring List-(if you already have it):
Cherish $21.95
Aspiration Stamp Set $18.95
Pewter Brads $4.50
My Acrylix® Building Block Alphabet $34.95

Sorbet Exclusive Inks™ Pad $5.25

Cocoa Exclusive Inks™ Pad $5.25

Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus $3.25

Sponge $1.25

Remember to bring your tool kit of 12 x 12 paper trimmer, adhesive, pierching tool, scissors and any other extras you like to have on hand (such as foam tape, ruler etc.).

RSVP Required: (425) 413-4280
CreatewithChristine@msn.com

Fancy Cut Botanicals

One of my sweet uplines offered up a contest for her downline using Close To My Heart's Botanicals. I thought I'd take a stab at it since they are dirt cheap. These probably would have escaped being ordered without the contest (with a prize up for grabs), however I am so happy I ordered them. They have been fun to play with! Now that a photo of the card is submitted to the team contest, I am off to send it into Close To My Heart for their contest. Who knows maybe someday I'll be one of those featured artists.

Self Portrait

I absolutely love every paper in the Spring Idea Book and Unforgettable is no exception. What a stunning paper packet and I can't wait to share it in my upcoming workshop on Sunday, February 22. Watch for a posting soon on class sign up details or sign up for my newsletter to receive an invitation by email.

Far too often I am not featured in my scrapbooks and by I mean not "featured," I mean not in pictures at all. When I first saw this layout I was going to use it to scrap a couple pictures of Brian and I from our wedding. To my dismay I couldn't find my cd of wedding photos, so plan b. I actually gave into the idea of taking self portraits and using those shots. Surprisingly, I am thrilled with how my shots of myself turned out and how perfect they are for the page.

Home Decorating/Uppercase Living

I am having so much fun decorating my new house. When we were in the mobile home I never had the desire to dress it up. I had my loved family pictures up on the wall, but never anything I would consider art. This is a picture of the shelf in my guest bathroom/laundry room. A little while back I was talking to a friend who does Uppercase Living and came to the conclusion that because I had so many ideas of decorating with the product, that I should just sign up. So, I did. The "do something Creative everyday" is one of the first things I purchased. Yes, I know it is an interesting statement for my bathroom, but hey it is my scraproom bathroom and I am loving it. :)

No worries, UL isn't going to take over, I am still all about Close To My Heart. If you are interested in vinyl lettering/expressions for your wall, I am happy to share though and you can even explore the website at www.createwithchristine.uppercaseliving.net.