Wahoo! Friday Five @ Heart 2 Heart Challenges

Here I am working away on details for our National Scrapbook Day crop (just one day left to go) and I receive a super snazzy email..."

Congratulations! You were chosen as one of the Friday Five at Heart 2 Heart Challenges!"

Thank you ladies! What an honor and what a treat to receive this evening :)

This is the card that I was selected for... [see the original post here]

Keep the Studio J comments rolling in...

Thank you for sending in your comments! Studio J is awesome - but don't take my word for it, here is what one customer had to say...

My favorite feature is that I can do all of this online - including the journaling, which I hate to do by hand - and I intend to do my scrapbook for our recent trip to London using this new program!
- Sandra

I'm giving away 5 FREE Studio J Scrapbook Layouts!

I absolutely love Studio J and I am sure that you will too!

• Go to www.cwc.myctmh.com and sign up for your free account. You must register here to be eligible to win.
• Play with Studio J and then email your favorite feature to CreatewithChristine@msn.com
• Once you have done that, your name will go into a drawing.
• You must email me by midnight May 10th.
• On May 11th, I will draw 5 winners to receive a free Studio J Layout 

EXTRA CREDIT: Send me a screen shot of your layout(s) and you'll receive an additional entry per layout.

THEN Earn a FREE 12 x 12 Linen Album: For each 40 layouts you purchase, you'll receive a FREE Linen Album from me!

In order to be eligible all layouts must be purchased at www.cwc.myctmh.com. This offer is provided exclusively by Christine David (this is not a CTMH offer).

BIG Announcement: Studio J

Studio J™ is free online scrapbooking design software brought to you by Close To My Heart. Studio J helps you easily create custom-printed two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums. It’s a snap!

You've read all about it, now see it.. 

Enter to Win (no purchase necessary) : 
win a FREE layout and earn a 12 x 12 album!
To receive details email CreatewithChristine@msn.com.

• Is Studio J easy to use?
  Studio J software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. The program walks you through five steps that include:
  
  
  1. uploading your photos;
  2. choosing your desired themed kit;
  3. selecting an exclusive layout pattern;
  4. adding photos, embellishments, titles, and journaling;
  5. and purchasing custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album.

• I love Close To My Heart products. Will Studio J use the same great papers, patterns, colors, and embellishments?
  Of course! If you love Close To My Heart’s scrapbooking philosophy, then you will love Studio J.

• Do I need to download any software to my computer to use Studio J?
  Not at all! You only need an Internet connection, and then you simply log in to your Consultant’s MyCTMH website to get started. Feel free to design to your heart’s content—you are not required to buy anything or provide any personal information to get started!

• Can I save what I am working on and come back to it later?
  You bet! You can create a customer profile that allows you to save and return to a project in progress at a later time. Your active projects will be saved for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to work on them. You extend that timeline for your active projects by 90 days each time you make a purchase, and your purchased projects will remain archived for one full year after purchase.

• Do I need a printer that can print 12" × 12" pages to use Studio J?
  No. Your Studio J layouts are not available for you to print from a home computer. In fact, we take care of the printing for you. When you purchase your designed layouts, we print and ship them quickly and directly to you using only top quality printing technology and archival-quality papers.

• What is the price?
  You are not charged a thing until you order your custom prints. The price per printed two-page layout is $12.95. We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders. You can receive FREE Memory Protectors® to protect your layouts in your albums, and FREE shipping/handling based on the number of layout prints you purchase in a single order as follows:
  
  
  • For 5–9 layout purchases: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE!
  • For 10–20 layout purchases: You’ll receive FREE shipping/handling PLUS a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order.
  
  
• When can I begin creating with Studio J?
  You will be able to start creating layouts with Studio J TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 27 at 8 am {MDT}).

Card Winners!

Here are your random numbers: 8
Timestamp: 2010-04-26 17:29:38 UTC

Congratulations to Sheri!

"Beautiful card and I love how you used Splendor. I wasn't at love with this paper pack at first either but am really starting to see the possibilities. The big pic is nice too!"

Please email me your address: CreatewithChristine@msn.com

Here are your random numbers: 6
Timestamp: 2010-04-26 17:31:51 UTC

Congratulations to Mary!
"This is so cute and summery! Thanks for playing along with Heart 2 Heart Challenges (and congrats on being the 1st to post - lol)"

Please email me your address: CreatewithChristine@msn.com

Fall Weekend Retreat Registration Now Open

Friday, October 1st - Sunday, October 3rd

Friday Check In - 2pm | Sunday Check Out - 2pm
Limit 16

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life for two full days of crafting bliss. Simply relax while we do the cooking and cleaning. You'll enjoy excellent company while you catch up on your latest projects. Leave feeling rejuvenated, caught up (ok, nearly) and wishing for our next event.

Cost is just $250 per person

Register Now: several payment plans available

Retreat Includes 
- 2 Nights Accommodations
- Goody Bag 
- Memento Album (complete with instructions) 
- Technique Classes

- Access to (2) Scrapbooking and Stamping Experts

  (both Christine and Alicia will be available to
   answer questions and offer creative guidance)
- Scrumptious Meals

  Friday: Dinner and Dessert
  Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert and Snacks      
  Sunday: Breakfast and Lunch 
- Contests & Prizes

- Tool Table

  (stamp sets, full line of CTMH inks, crop-o-dile,
  Cuttle Bug with embossing folders and dies, 
  CTMH how-to books, previous kit of the
  month guides, Cricut* and more...)

Retreat Location
Three Bears Lodge Ashford, WA

The Dancing Bear Lodge is a spacious, custom built 3,300 sq ft home less than 5 minutes from the west entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park.

Sleeping arrangements will be first come, first serve. When registering please indicate your preference (we will accommodate as we are able).

3 Queen Memory Foam Futon Style Beds*

10 Single Twin Beds ( 1 upper bunk )
*Queen beds are double occupancy.