Coming Soon...

I know it's been a while since I have posted something related to papercrafting, so here goes...

Coming soon is the New CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! This awesome new product will be available to purchase on August 1st and if you would like to get it at a discount, you can host a Home Gathering and earn it as part of your 1/2 price hostess rewards, or sign up to become a Consultant and order it NOW!

My CVS Shopping Trip - Spent $7.96 / Saved 82%...

Okay, so I just began couponing a few weeks ago and below is a picture of my CVS shopping trip from yesterday. (not pictured is the bottle of AJAX)

Total Out of Pocket - $7.96

You're probable wondering how I managed to spend such a small amount for all of these items, so I will share. On Sunday, I went to CVS and purchased 2 items - G.U.M. PerioBalance for $15.99 and Hersheys Bliss Dark Chocolates for $5.99. I paid $21.98, but CVS gave me 2 ECB (Extra Credit Bucks) coupons back for $15.99 and $5.99, making my purchases FREE.

Now, onto yesterday's transactions....

Transaction #1
PowerBar Energy or Protein Bites, 2.6 to 3-oz. | $2.49
ECB Earned: $2.49 (Limit 1)
Pay: $2.49 | After ECB: FREE!

Transaction #2
Colgate Total Gum Defense, Advanced & Colgate Max Toothpaste | $2.79
ECB Earned: $4.00 ($2 for each tube)
- $2.49 ECB from Trans #1
- $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/2/2011)
- $0.75/1 Colgate Toothbrushes or Paste 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
Pay: $1.83 for both | After ECB: FREE!

Transaction #3
Pampers Baby Dry, Swaddlers or Cruisers Diapers ($20) & 2 pks CVS Soft Cloths Baby Wipes, 64 to 72-ct. ($2.50) | $25.00
ECB Earned: $10.00 when you buy $25.00 (limit 1)
- $4.00 ECB from Trans #2
- $15.99 ECB from Sunday Transaction
- $5.99 ECB from Sunday Transaction
Pay: $1.21 | After ECB: FREE!

Transaction #4
AJAX Dishwashing Liquid 16oz $1.77, OH's Cereal (2 boxes) $1.00 each, CapNCrunch Cereal (2 boxes) $1.00 each, ACT 2 Popcorn (3 boxes) $1.00 each, Teddy Graham Cookies (5 boxes of 6 pkgs) $1.00 each and Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (1 box) $1.00 each | $14.77 (before tax)
- $10.00 ECB from Trans #3
Pay: $4.92


I am so proud of my savings! It's amazing what you can save when you plan your trip ahead of time, instead of going to the store without a list and any coupons for that matter.


Have a great week!!!

Fabulous 1/2 Price New Consultant Kit & FREE National Scrapbooking Kit!!!

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Starting May 1^st, your New Consultant Kit is half price - only $129 $64.50 and includes Business Essentials plus 3 "choose me" product collections of your choice, along with a You & Me scrapbooking kit FREE!

Business essentials includes basic business forms and product information so you can start holding Home Gatherings right away, while "choose me" collections allow you to customize your New Consultant Kit with the products that best fit your business goals. You may purchase additional "choose me" collections for the discounted price of just $40 each, plus tax and shipping. "Choose me" collections are only available during the sign-up process.

Business Essentials (included with enrollment):

Open Me First Brochure
Current Idea Book (qty. 5) 
You Are Welcome Here Brochures (W1151, qty. 25) 
The Rewards Come Now Brochures (W1150, qty. 25)
Customer Order Forms (W1101, qty. 25)
Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25)
Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5)
Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5)
Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25)

Choose 3 (included with your kit fee)

Want more than 3? Select any or all of the remaining collections for the discounted price, plus tax and shipping.

 

Choose Me 3 contents include (Retail Value: $99.00):
12-Month Studio J® Membership 

CHOOSE ME 2

Choose Me 3 contents include (Retail Value: $66.85):

Workshops on the Go™ Mayberry Kit (G1022)
My Acrylix® Summer Days Stamp Set (B1375)
Smoothie Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2196)
Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137)
Brads Pink Assortment (Z1362)
2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009) (not shown)

CHOOSE ME 3

Choose Me 4 contents include (Retail Value: $78.85):

Workshops on the Go™ Lucky Kit (G1018)
My Acrylix® Enjoy Life Stamp Set (C1439)
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2140)
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118)
Lucky Level 2 Assortment (Z1356)
Kraft Color-Ready Borders (Z1377)
Sponge (Z697)
Edge Distresser (Z1297)
2 1/2" × 2 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1004) (not shown)

CHOOSE ME 4

Choose Me 5 contents include (Retail Value: $73.60):

12" x 12" Dark Chocolate My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1342)
Outdoor Denim Quick Pic® Album (Z1404)
My Acrylix® Ciao Stamp Set (D1461)
Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2111)
4" × 4" My Acrylix® Block (Y1008)

CHOOSE ME 5

Choose Me 6 contents include (Retail Value: $75.05):

Double Scrubber (Z1163)
My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
My Acrylix® A Tulip Stamp Set (A1111)
My Acrylix® Spring Up Stamp Set (B1365)
My Acrylix® Bless This Nest Stamp Set (C1445)
Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2166)
Garden Green Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2120)
3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006) (not shown)

CHOOSE ME 6

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Plus, you will also get this super cute You & Me Scrapbooking Kit in the video below for FREE in your New Consultant Kit when you sign up in May.

You & Me Scrapbooking Kit Includes:
1 – My Acrylix® You & Me Stamp Set (D-size)
1 – 12" × 12" Colonial White Cardstock
6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (New! Cardstock-weight)
1 – 6" × 9" You & Me Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet
1 Yard – Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
1 Package – Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
1 – Instruction Guide
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Crème Brulee, Olive, Smoothie

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If you have ever wanted to turn your hobby into a lucrative business...

or

If you have ever wanted to get a great discount on all of your stamping & scrapbooking supplies for you and your friends...

or

If you have ever thought about getting a Studio J Membership...

or

If you'd just like to get a great deal on a TON of fabulous products found in the New Consultant Kit...

May is definitely the time to do it!

Contact me if you have any questions. I will be happy to help you start planning, so that you can be ready to sign up first thing on May 1st and take advantage of this FABULOUS deal!

You can click here to sign up as well.

A Little Box In A Bag...

Here's a little something that I completed today after being inspired by the ever-so-talented Becky Roberts. You can find her version here. I'm thinking that these little bundles would make great Hostess Gifts or a cute workshop. Whatever suits your needs...

Edited to add:
Here are the directions are as follows...

Box Base

Take a 4" x 3 1/2" piece of cardstock and score a 1/2" on all four sides.
Cut a slit in all four corners to 1/2" mark to form box and adhere.

Bag

Take a 4" x 11 1/2" piece of B&T and apply adhesive along the bottom (11 1/2" length) and along the right (4" side) and adhere around the box base.
Take two strips - 1 1/2" x 11 1/2" (top border) and 1" x 11 1/2" (bottom border) and use a decorative edge punch or scissors and adhere to bag.
Punch your holes for your straps (I used ribbon, but don't remember the length. You could also use cardstock) and add to the bag.

The cards are 3" x 3", with a 1/2" B&T bottom border, 2 1/4" olive cardstock square and 2 1/8" colonial white cardstock square.

Enjoy!!!

Papers: G1022 Mayberry Workshop Kit (Large Floral B&T Duos, Olive Cardstock), Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Stamps: B1380 Mayberry (from Workshop Kit)
Inks: Z2118 DESERT SAND EXCLUSIVE INKS® STAMP PAD, Z2196 SMOOTHIE EXCLUSIVE INKS® STAMP PAD
Accessories: 1514 Tombow® Adhesive, Colonial White Grommets (Retired), Z338 EURO PERSONAL PAPER TRIMMER
Other: Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch


Just a reminder, only 10 more days left to take advantage of The National Scrapbook Month Start-Up Special...

Click here for all the details!