Monthly Archives: August 2009

Gear Up Moving Gear Card

This is one of the cards I created for the contests at Leadership- I loved it but after seeing some of the amazing work there I can see why it did not win. To create this card I used Stardust paper and All out Adventure Rub-ons. The large blue gear actually turns- this was done using chipboard, a brad and some foam squares. If I figure out the exact way I did it I will post the directions here!!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er


Fall Catalogue Launch!

Want to help me unwrap this lovely catalogue?!! Then come on out to my Fall Catalogue Launch.

September 3rd at 6:58 (sharp- there is an on time prize)
69A Frederick st, Orillia, ON
Come for the FUN GAMES, the PRIZES and your chance to be one of the winners of the HOSTESS REWARDS for the evening!!
Please RSVP to braemontgomery@myctmh.com
Remember to bring a friend for more chances to win!!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er


CTMH really is the BEST company!!

Close to my Heart really is the best! I know many of you know that but I just LOVE it!!

A few weeks ago I got an email from CTMH that said they were looking for photos of consultants at different corporate events, etc. I sent in a few including this one of me and Sean Astin at Detroit Regional Celebrations- he was staying at the same hotel and asked me what all of us ladies where doing. I answered his question and took the time to get a quick pic of me and him!!

He was staying in the same hotel as they filmed a movie in Detroit. I have to say he was really nice!!

So, I sent my pics in and got an email saying that I had won a contest (I did not even realize it was a contest!!) and that I was going to receive a free stamp set of my choice. YAHOO!! who does not love free stuff!!

I received my gift today AND it came with a hand stamped thank you card from Tiffany Young at Close to my Heart!! That rocks- (if you are a consultant with CTMH the corporate staff become pretty special people to you). Below is a picture of my stamp set and card AND I am also including a picture of me, my upline Sarah B and my downline Cheryl P with Jeanette Lynton- Founder of CTMH!!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er


Wine Charms for under $1.00

One of the contests at Leadership was the Gifts under $1.00- not an easy task. No, I did not win but I still think my ideas were great and I may send these in for a monthly contest that CTMH has. These are my wine glass charms!! They are created using some of our arrow photo clips, brads and matching ribbon. Very easy to create and a neat little gift for any hostess who you know that enjoys a cup of wine!!
I did not have 6 different colours of photo clips so I coloured one using Embossing Powder in Black- a great way to make all your accessories to work just like you want!!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er


Practical Scrappers Eyelet Challenge

If you have been following my blog you know that I got onto the Design Team for Practical Scrappers! Our first challenge was given to us right away- we had to use up eyelets. This was a good challenge for me- I have HUNDREDS as I hate the noise and pounding that it requires to use them!! Well, I got over it and created this page of my husband and son at Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls. I used my eyelets to add to the patterned paper to create a fun feel! I have been asked how I got the glossy look (it is on my title, the blue swirl dimensional element and on the edge of my photos)- this is a product called Liquid Glass.


I enjoyed creating this layout- it uses all Close to my Heart products (which are available to purchase on my website at http://braemontgomery.myctmh.com). Product used is Tinkerin’ Paper Pack, Cranberry Cardstock, Grey Wool Cardstock created with the Brayer technique (more to come on that later), Heavenly Blue eyelets, Liquid Glass, Borders Dimensional Elements, and the Headline Alphabet Stamp.

I am also really excited to ALLUDE to something great coming out September 1st that will revolutionize my use of eyelets- watch for upcoming posts around that time OR if you are in my area come out to my Fall Catalogue Launch on September 3rd at 6:58 (please RSVP if you are attending)!!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er