Creativity is Messy!

Anyone else have a craft room that looks like this?

I have to clean up before I start my next project and sometimes, as in this case, that takes a while. And then I start my next project and when I'm all done, my craft room looks like this again.

I dream of a perfectly organized, Pinterest inspired craft room but you know what? I've decided that a clean craft room is an unused one. You know those artists with featured spaces on Pinterest spent hours, maybe even days, getting those rooms picture worthy. Besides, that's why my craft room has a door. And I consider myself blessed that I have a dedicated space that I can get messy in.

Hats off to messy crafters everywhere!

August Artistry!

We are only one month away from the new Close to My Heart catalog and lots of wonderful new crafting bliss! However, while you have to wait until September 1st for most new products, CTMH is making a few available to you early!

First of all, during the month of August, you can pick up one of these fabulous new organizers (what crafty person doesn't need some organizational help?).

And to sweeten the deal, during the month of August, if you order the marker roll-up, you get the new Balloon Wishes stamp set free ($17.95 value). If you order the accessory roll-up, you get the Affirmations and Lovely Blooms Base and Bling sheets free!

And during August, you can also pick up any of these:

• My Reflections™ Zoe Paper Packet (X7197B)
• Zoe Complements (X7197C)
• Zoe Assortment (Z3082)
• Coral Shimmer Trim (Z3088)
• Enamel & Glitter Duos Green Triangles (Z3123)
• Workshops on the Go® Zoe Scrapbooking Kit (G1096)
• Framed – August Stamp of the Month (S1508)
• Zoe Studio J® Kit
• Zoe Studio J® Limited Edition Express Collection (Live until September 30, 2015)

I love the patterns and colors in the Zoe kit. It will be my featured kit in September for my Cherish Your Memories classes.

And now the big drum roll, please. The biggest release of all that you can get a month early!

The new Cricut Artistry Collection (Z3167)! Yes, a new Cricut cartridge with new images and new stamps and lots of creative potential. You can even order it digitally if you prefer! I just got mine a few days ago (being a consultant does have some perks such as early ordering) and I can't wait to play with it.

Now, of course, in the excitement for new product, don't forget that there are a lot of products retiring. Make sure you get them as they are only available while supplies last. Check them out here.

Have a Happy Day!

Totes Adorbs! Just in time for Christmas!

Look what came in stock just in time to order for Christmas!

These are pretty fabulous. Check out more about these fabulous new rolling totes and the coordinating shoulder bag in the video.

You can order the rolling tote on my website or directly from me. I know I'll be asking Santa for one!