CTMH Convention 2012 Highlights

This is the video from last year and if you watch closely, you'll see me (near the end, clapping and wearing orange).  I absolutely love convention!  Smiles, Caron

Happy Birthday!

Today marks my middle son Brian's 25th year.  It doesn't seem possible.  I look at him and think back to when I was his age.  I was already married and a mother of one.  I felt so grown-up, yet when I try to imagine him in the same situation, I can't do it! It's not that I don't think he's capable...he's just too young!  Funny how your perspective changes with the years, isn't it?  Anyway, here's a layout I did just recently.  Oh, how I miss that little face!
Smiles, Caron

Oh Give Me A (Retirement) Home...

It's that time of year again.  The 2013 retirement list has been posted and I'm sharing it with you.  These items will be retired as of July 31st.  If any of these things are on your wish list, now is the time to grab them before they're gone.  It's always so sad to see some of my favorites go away but I quickly form new friendships with the incoming products :)
Smiles, Caron

Spring 2013 Retiring List: 6/20/13
Part	Description
Z1347	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy
Z1366	Brads Metal Assortment
Z1410	Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
Z1358	Buttons Basic Assortment
Z1369	Buttons Red Assortment
Z1370	Buttons Pink Assortment
Z1371	Buttons Blue Assortment
Z1372	Buttons Green Assortment
Z1703	Wooden Badge Buttons
Z1704	Pewter Badge Buttons
Z1821	Buttons Black Assortment
G1060	Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit
G1061	Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit
Z1412	10-Things Pocket
Z1474	6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
Z1721	3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes
Z1722	4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes
Z1723	5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes
Z1724	6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes
Z1450	Cork Color-Ready Alphabet
Z1718	Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes
Z1719	Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes
Z1773	Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes
1771	WaterbrushMedium
Z1246	EmbPowderCocoa
Z1350	embossing powder topiary
Z1351	embossing powder dutch blue
Z655	EmbPowderOlive
Z656	EmbPowderOutdoorDenim
Z659	EmbPowderCranberry
Z670	EmbPowderBlack
Z672	EmbPowderRed
Z673	EmbPowderWhite
Z724	EmbossingPen
X7155C	Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes
X7156C	Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes
X7157C	Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images
X7159C	Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment
X7164C	Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment
X7166C	Claire Complements Canvas Shapes
X7167C	Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment
Z1392	2" Scallop Circle Punch
Z578	Corner Rounder
Z1326	Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment
Z1327	Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment
Z1710	Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers
BULK233	Just Blooms® Flutter Paper Shapes (1" with script)
Z1612	Paper Clip Pins
Z1827	My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small
Z1828	My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large
G1062	Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit
Z1734	Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots
Z1755	Posh Journaling Spots
G1053	Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit
G1054	Workshops on the Go® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit
G1055	Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit
G1056	Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit
G1057	Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit
G1058	Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit
G1059	Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit
Z1748	Brocade Assortment
Z1766	Memo Assortment
Z1780	Wrangler Assortment
Z1794	Cottage Assortment
Z1810	Later Sk8r Assortment
Z1813	Claire Assortment
Z1831	Buzz and Bumble Assortment
X7155B	Avonlea Paper Packet
X7156B	Clementine Paper Packet
X7157B	Dakota Paper Packet
X7159B	Scholastic Paper Packet
X7164B	Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet
X7166B	Claire Paper Packet
X7167B	Later Sk8r Paper Packet
Z1487	Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection
Z1489	Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection
Z1697	Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection
Z1736	My Creations® Mini Banner
Z1739	My Creations® Milk Carton
Z1740	My Creations® Bookmark Album
Z1774	My Creations® Canvas Journal
Z1081	ColonialWhiteWaxyFlax
Z1088	ChocolateWaxyFlax
Z1089	BlackWaxyFlax
Z1096	EmbroideryFlossNeutralAssortment
Z1798	Black Tulle Ribbon
Z906	BambooWaxyFlax
W1123	Spring Summer 2013 B&T Duo Sampler
Z1267	Paper/StampOrganizer8.5x11(3)
Z4134	Handle and Swivel Base
Z4136	ExclusiveInksOrganizerCarryingCase
Z4200	AccessoriesOrganizer
Z608	EmbossingStylusMedium
A1132	Family
A1133	Festival of Lights
B1372	Circle Together
B1395	So Grateful
B1396	School Rocks
B1405	Rugged Dude
B1406	Blessings of Peace
B1410	A Friend Like You
B1414	Bonjour
C1438	Tea Time
C1461	Salutation Seals
C1466	Instant Memories
C1505	Pun Fun
C1507	Angelic Blessings
C1508	Paisley Flair
C1511	Love Blooms
C1520	Christmas Joy
D1187	For Every Occasion
D1388	Card Chatter - Christmas
D1399	Dream Big
D1440	Everlasting Life
D1444	A Little Thanks
D1492	Christmas Love
D1517	Game On
D1519	Abundance
D1521	Powder Heaven
D1523	Sweet Music
D1528	Jardin
E1010	Chocolate Alphabet Large
E1014	Posterboard Alphabet
E1015	Cocktail Alphabet
E1017	Old World Alphabet
E1018	Pennant Alphabet
E1019	Bohemian Alphabet
E1020	Token Alphabet
E1021	Trinity Alphabet
E1022	Hero Alphabet
E1023	Varsity Alphabet
E1024	Keepsake Alphabet
K900	Single Name Stamp
K9012	Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines
K9013	Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines
K9014	Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines
K9022	Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines
K9023	Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines
K9024	Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines
W1600	Customized Set

Studio J, ole!

I just got the jpegs for my latest order from Studio J and wanted to show them off!

This first one took me only 15 years to scrapbook!  My guys are all grown up now but I had such fun scrapping it and remembering that day.

This is the Coronado Springs resort in Disneyworld.  We stayed here for convention.  Look how perfectly the Hippity Hop papers match the decor of the buildings!

Here is another oldie.  I scanned the printed photos (no digital back then) and went from there.  I didn't take very good pictures before I scrapbooked so I was very happy that I could enlarge and crop easily this way.

And here are the two single layouts I made out of the posts I wrote both here and on Facebook.  I used a 2 page layout and papers that went with both photos but I will be placing them separately in my scrapbook so they don't look like they were meant to be together.

Smiles, Caron

Little bits of creativity

I'm back to share a few cards I made for my latest workshop.  Click on each photo to see it bigger.

Smiles, Caron

I just love this color combination of pear and pacifica! So fresh and bright.

A bit of Pun Fun with some glitz glitter gel on the wings.

Inspired by Pinterest, these hexagons give so much texture to a card.

Gettin' Krafty!

Even though sign-ups for this class are now closed, I thought I'd share the end result with everyone.  I absolutely love our Kraft container!  It's the perfect size to hold a multitude of things.  Or it's a great way to give a gift to someone special.  This one is decorated with Chantilly papers and accessories and features a cool rosette made from the Cricut Artiste cartridge.
Smiles, Caron

July Newsletter

July 2013A newsletter from Caron Little moments matter. Caron Barnard Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Supervisor 9549646067 Hot, hot, hot! By the time you read this, I'll be back from convention and just bursting with news about what's to come in next month's idea book.  I know I have an entire room full of wonderful stamps, papers and accessories just waiting to be used but the thought of new stuff makes me giddy.  It's like Christmas in July for real! Don't forget this month's class is a project - our very versatile round container decorated with the Chantilly paper pack.  If you haven't already reserved your spot, please call me as soon as you can. I might still be able to get supplies in time. Stay cool! Smiles, Caron Work the Workshop 50% off Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit! Close Read Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see. Get the Workshops on the Go canvas art kit » Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life Celebrating the sweet things in life Close Read What makes your life sweet? Celebrate the sweet things in life with the delectable images and fruity sentiments of the Sweet Life stamp set. Perfect for your summer memories, the Sweet Life stamp set is ideal for cardmaking, gift-giving, and scrapbooking your sweetest summer moments. Get the Sweet Life stamp set for only $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50 or more — that’s 72% off the retail price! Take advantage of this offer while it is available during July only. See the July 2013 Stamp of the Month » Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style! A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military Close Read Hurry up and get your limited-time patriotic stamp sets before July 31! During this patriotic time of year, there is no better time to get a unique stamp set and benefit the military. The My Acrylix® Strong and Free (D1575), Home of the Brave (D1576), and Courage (B1437) stamp sets were designed specifically for this campaign and are only available from June 1 to July 31. Five dollars from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization. Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds. Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set today. See the exclusive patriotic stamp sets » Where you can find me: cbdots@comcast.net http://caronbarnard.ctmh.com http://caronbarnard.ctmh.com/retail http://www.facebook.com/caronbarnard http://www.cbdots.blogspot.com http://www.pinterest.com/cbdots