4th Annual Arkona Stamping & Scrapbooking

If you have any questions about this event, please contact either Lizz or Elizabeth!
Happy Scrapping

Where Has The Time Gone

It's a boy! My nephew, Seth. Born January 17, 2009
7lbs 10oz and 22 inches

Princess Ashlyn

Princess Delaney

Hannah's 6th Birthday

I have been getting a lot of slack lately, about not keeping up with my blog! I have been so busy with school, work and of course being a mom to our beautiful girls, that I had to let somethings slide. As crazy as my life is, my camera is never to far from reach. This summer I plan on catching up on my scrapbooking.

So I thought I would just stop by to post some cards and a few pics of our little family!

Take Care

~Amanda

Various Cards

Stamp: CTMH Cupcake Sprinkles and the paper is retired CTMH paper.

Colours: Buttercup, Sweat Leaf, Blush and Petal

Stamp Set: Shining Star

Paper: Magic Moments L2

These are just some cards that I have made lately! There has not been much time for papercrafting, in our busy lives. The first couple of cards were the girls Valentine's Day Cards, and the last card was Hannah's 6th Birthday Card!

Take Care

Amanda

Easter Layout

Many of you are probably wondering where I have been lately, and why I have not been posting! There is a good explaination, I have decided to go back to school! I am taking Homeopathic Medicine. In three years time, I will be a Homeopathic Doctor. This was a very big decision for our family, but I have an amazing husband, and he said "just go for it!" Since we reached this decision, my life has been crazy, not much time for papercrafting. I have promised myself, that I am going to continue to scrapbook and to sell CTMH, I will not be able to post as often as I was. So that is my life in a nutshell, for right now!

Enough about me, what about this layout!

Materials:

Paper: Retired Winter Cosy B&T

Colours: Sweet Leaf, Petal, Blush and Buttercup

Stamp Set: Eastertime, Say It In Style

Accessories: Colonial White Ribbon (Retired), Alphabet Chipboard, Photohangers, and Photo Clips, Silver Pearl Embossing Powder (I highlighted the embossing with yellow chalk)

Take care.

~Amanda

Fall Card Swap

Card Swap Guidelines

Sign up for 1 round or all the rounds... just let me know. Sign up here or email me at

adbrown@xcelco.on.ca and be sure to include your e-mail address and which round(s) you would

like to participate in.

*All cards should be 4.25 x 5.5.

*All cards should include at least one embellishment.

*All cards should include at least 1 additional layer beyond the base.

*All cards should have at least one stamped image on them.

*All cards should be the same for each round you sign up for (10 identical or close to).

*All cards should have your contact info on the back of them. (This is part of the fun..... to see where your cards come from)

You are only limited by your imagination. You are welcome to use any products you like.... not just CTMH. Of course if you prefer CTMH, please use that. But I am not limiting the products on this swap.

I am strict with my deadlines so please have it to me no later than October 25th, 2008.

My address is:

Amanda Brown 7014 Egremont Rd.

Watford Ontario N0M 2S0.

( We are in Warwick Village)

Please place each round of swaps in a ziplock bag to protect them and to make it easier to return them to you. This is a 10 for 10 swap.

So if you are interested in joining this card swap. Please leave a comment here, or send me an

e-mail.

Chirstmas:

1. Cindy V.

2. Brenda H.

3. Lizz V.

4. Tammy V.

5. Amanda B.

6. Lisa V.

7. Eliz P.

8. Shannon M.

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Birthday:

1. Cindy V.

2. Brenda H.

3. Lizz V.

4. Lisa V.

5. Shannon M.

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All Occassion:

1. Lizz V.

2. Amanda B.

3. Lisa V.

4. Shannon M.

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Open House Pictures

This is a picture of my NO CALORIE CAKES!! There was a special offer to everyone, depending on your piece of cake.
The food table. I did not get too carried away with food, just some cookies and loaves.

This was a picture of my card swap table. See info to follow!!
This was the maken' take table.
My display boards.(To all my fellow CTMH Consultants out there, thank you for all your inspiration!)

I just have to start out, by thanking everyone that came to my open house. I had a wonderful turn out, with 20 ladies and 2 little one's in attendence. Everyone had an opportunity to create a beautiful card, and had their names put in a draw for several door prizes. All and all I thought the evening went fantastic, and I was excited to meet several new people.

Take care.

~Amanda

Your Invited

Close To My Heart
Annual Fall Open House
2008 Fall/ Winter Idea Book Unveiling
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
6:30- 9:00pm
Arkona Seniors Centre

* Make n' Takes
* Door Prizes
* Chance to win the NEW Orginals Program
* FREE Idea Book with every $25.00 order
*Bring a friend win a prize
*Book a Home Gathering win a prize

I am so excited to share the NEW Close To My Heart
Fall/ Winter Idea Book. Mark your calendars,
and call all your friends, and I will see you on September 11th.

Please RSVP by September 5th, 2008

Take Care,

Amanda Brown
Independent CTMH Sales Consultant
519-786-6501
adbrown@xcelco.on.ca