August SOTM Blog Hop -

Hi folks and welcome to the August SOTM Blog Hop. This is the first hop of the brand new Fall/Winter 2012 Idea Book. If you would like a copy click on the Request A Catalog tab above and I will send you one.

If you have arrived from Tamera Pope's blog you are on the right track. This month I am not at home so I will be adding my artwork a little late, please check back to see what I have done using this month's SOTM set and the new Artiste Cricut cartridge.

This month's stamp set is called Baroque Borders, isn't it gorgeous!

 Here is my card, sorry it took me so long to post the picture.

 Supplies Used:

Pemberley paper pack

Artiste Cricut Cartridge

Exclusive Ink in Desert Sand

Ribbon from Pear and Partridge WOTG kit

Now hop on over to Shirley Pope's blog to see what she has created.  Happy Hopping!

Retiring Colors, papers, etc

There lots of things retiring after this catalog (Aug.1) including 25 retiring colors so if you need stamp pads, markers (all the current markers are retiring), re-inkers etc to finish projects get them now. Most of these colors are only available in cardstock as a part of a shade pack but the shade packs are retiring too so get them while you can.

 There are also four of the current paper packs and their coordinating embellishments that will be gone after Aug. 1

Lucy
Footloose (wood shapes are already gone)
Superhero
Cruisin'

 Here is the list of retiring colors.

Grey Flannel
Grey Wool
Brown Bag
Vanilla Cream
Parchment
Baby Pink
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow
Key Lime
Heavenly Blue
Lilac Mist
Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower
Sunny Yellow
Dutch Blue
Moonstruck
Vineyard Berry
Tulip
Garden Green
Spring Iris
Petal
Garnet
Ponderosa Pine
Pansy Purple

Order what you need NOW! http://dudleychickdesigns.ctmh.com

News from the Dallas CTMH convention...

Kinda wishing I was in Dallas right now at the CTMH convention with all my friends. I am hearing some GREAT things though. Here's some of what I have heard so far.

1. Another new Cricut cartridge with 700+ more shapes to cut (still comes with 3 stamp sets and coordinating chipboard shapes)
2. New Alcohol based markers, a set of two coordinating colors is only $5.95 and there are 40 sets!
3. New 40 color palette with 6 brand new shades (4 new groups)
4. Mini pigment ink pads, 10 in a set and available in all four color groups
5. 13 new Workshop on the Go kits including card kits, album kits, scrapbooking kits, party kits and home decor.
6. Studio J will no longer require a membership, EVERYONE get access to all the great layouts. Plus, a new drop pic express option and lower print pricing.
7. New Basics Consultant kit, join this awesome company for just $49!

Stay tuned, more news to come!