Another Wordbook Finished!

Hi All!! I just finished another word book courtesy of MTC software and my cricut!! I made this book for a customer who is the grandmother of her soon to arrive grandchild. She is giving this to mom at the baby shower! I was super excited to be able to do this for her, and I absolutely had a blast in the process! Here is a look at the book:

Hippo Hugs with Tons of Love!!

Hi everyone!! Here is a page layout I made over the weekend after getting back from the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Charlotte NC with some more fun new toys!!

I made this layout using the Pazzles machine that I purchased at the convention, while also using my MTC software and Cricut as well!! The hippo was cut from the Pazzles Machine, and the letters were cut from the MTC software using my Cricut.








I also picked up some awesome pastels (chalks) that I will be featuring a video on soon. These pastels are amazing! I used the pastels to give some depth and dimensions to my hippo. The great thing about these pastels is that they don't smear, they don't rub off, you can use the same brush and work with every color and never worry about the colors mixing together. When I say they are amazing, I really mean they are amazing!! I will post the video shortly showing how these awesome pastels work, and they will be featured in my online store shortly so that you can get yours too!!


~Ashley~

Last Chance!!

So the open window of oppertunity hs closed for all who wanted to get in on the great price deal for the new eCraft coming out!

But I have decided to run a special on it through July 31st, for all of you who missed out on this great deal!! Even though the price has gone up to $349, I am still offereing it through the end of July, at a substantially lower price of only $319.99! So, through the rest of this month, I will have it on sale at my website for $319.99, so if your interested in purchasing one of these must have machines, hop on over to our website and order yours today!

Just enter Coupon Code

"30OFF"

at checkout to receive your discount!

eCraft Machine price is going up!!

Hi all!! I had a conversation this morning with Paul from Craftwell (the makers of the new eCraft machine). He has spilled the beans to me about a price increase that will be taking place on Friday for the eCraft machines. They are selling for $249.99 right now, but will go up to $349 on Friday afternoon! Craftwell has made many wonderful changes in which Paul has shared with me, and it makes me all the more eager to get my hands on these wonderful babies!! They have taked the pro ecraft machine off of the market and have decided to not bring it back. Why you ask? Well, they have taken the pro machines motor and put it into the basic machine!! Isn't that awesome!!! There is so much more they have added to this baby as well! You no l;onger get the basic software with your machine, but your going to get the Pro Software!!! Even more exciting!! So, if you have not ordered yhour ecraft machine, head on over to my store

http://www.cre8tiveinstincts.com/

and purchase before the price rises! All orders made before noon on Friday will be able to get all these great upgrades with their machines at the low price of $249.99 (Don't forget the coupon code for an extra 15% off!! Enter coupon code 15off at checkout!) If you have already ordered the machine, you are automatically being upgraded!! Hurry because the price will rise on Friday for one of the most amazing machines about to hit the market, and your going to want this machine, trust me!!

Birthday Wishes

I made this birthday card today for my mother, as today is her special day! So I thought I would share it with all of you.

Happy Birthday Mom!!

~Ashley~

Wordbook made from MTC Program!

Hi everyone! Here is a wordbook I made from the MTC software, that I wanted to share with everyone. I made this wordbook for a friends birthday. She told me I was not allowed to buy her any gifts, so I made her one! Afterall, she never said I couldn't make her something! Hehe! This is my first wordbook, and all in all I think it turned out pretty good.

Hope you enjoyed looking! I hope I have inspired you all to go and try a wordbook for yourselves, as it's a great accomplishment, and they make wonderful gifts that touch peoples hearts! Hope you all enjoy, and have a wonderful and blessed Sunday!

~Ashley~

Sign for Michaels Dept. Store

Hi all!! I am so very excited!! Today, I had the honor of making the sign that will be hanging in my local Michaels Dept Store for Military Discount Day!! Here
are some photos I took before it went up!!

New Coupon available at Cre-8-tive Instincts Store

Hi All!! Just wanted to let you know there is a new coupon for 15% off your entire order at Cre-8-tive Instincts! Just go to http://shop.cre8tiveinstincts.com/main.sc, complete your shopping, and at checkout enter code "MEMORIAL" to receive 15% off your entire purchase!! You can even get the new eCraft machine that is releasing in early July for under $221, you won't find that price anywhere else! so hurry over, and place your pre-order to reserve your machine. Remember, its always free shipping at Cre-8-tive Instincts!! So get to shopping, and always remember to have fun while doing it!

P.S.

Coupon expires 06/01/2010

A New Way to Organize Your Scrap/Crafting Tools!

Hi everyone, I finally recieved my new camera, so I can post some pictures now hopefully! I am still learning it, sometimes I dislike it, sometimes I love it, but hopwfully in the end I will absolutely love it! I guess I am just used to working my old camera! Maybe one day I will be able to use it again, if I could just find that darn battery charger!

Anyways, I have been meaning to do this project for awhile, but never found the time, especially taking care of 3 babies and a pre-teen. I can't decide which one drives me crazier, pre-teen or babies??? Hmmmmm....very hard decision! My mom has been here to help since I had surgery, and I am very limited to what I can do for weeks, so, I decided to do what I have been putting off for so long! So here it is, I call it the Crafter's Wall Organizer! It came out so good, I am now selling these, so if your interested in purchasing one or more of this awesome organizer, just go to my website http://www.cre8tiveinstincts.com/ and click on the "online store" button at the top of the page! Also, if you order 2 or more, you will receive a discounted price! I will also customize yours to your liking. You coose the colors, and I can even add your name, or any other customizations you might have in mind! Eventually I will be adding my blog name/buisness name to mine, and I will post the finished project once its finished. I haven't finished because I am restricted from driving, so therfore I cannot get to Michaels to get what I need to finish. (sigh) But come Monday, Michaels here I come!!! If interested, they are also available in my Etsy, Ebay, and iOffer stores. You can get to these stores by clicking the links below:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cre8tiveInstincts
http://stores.ebay.com/Cre-8-tive-Instincts
http://cre8tiveinstincts.ioffer.com/

Here are the photos. They are not the best, as I am still learning my camera, so these will have to suffice for now!! My wall organizer is baby blue with dark brown trim. You can virtually hang anything on these, I'm absolutely loving mine! I don't have to search high and low for my tools anymore...whooohooo!!!! Easy to find them, easy to put them back! Hope you enjoyed my new cre8tion! I'll talk to you all soon! XXX Hugs XXX 

Hi everyone!! Sorry its been awhile, but I have had alot going on. I just came home from the hospital due to surgery, so as I write this I am a bit groggy, so please excuse my sloppiness (if there is any).  =) I have some projects to be posted, but have yet to find my lost/missing camera battery charger to load them with. So with that said, I am awaiting my new camera to get here!! I will post them once I have figured out how to use this new camera!! There is a new coupon up at cre8tiveinstincts.com!! Go ahead and check it out!! Remember, most items are always "free shipping" !! Plus you can still recieve a free dust cover with the purchase of any new eCraft machine!! They will be availabe and ready to ship in JUNE!! So don't wait Pre-Order yours today!! You won't be disappointed with this machine!! And if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to ask me as I will be glad to help you out in any way possible!! I hope everyone is doing wonderful, and I will be back soon!! XXX HUGS XXX


Ashley

Are You Looking for Something New and Exciting?!?!

Hi everyone!! A couple days ago, I stumbled upon a site called swap-bot. I browsed around a bit, and then I signed up for an account. The best part is, its free!! Maybe some of you have heard of it before and others have not. This site is really cool because it involves swapping of all sorts of things!! EVEN SCRAPBOOKING AND CRAFT ITEMS!!! Needless to say, I did not sign up for the huge stuffed envelope one, but rather the new in home buisness owner networking swap. I figured that one would be pretty fun to try for the first time. I met a bunch of wonderful people in this swap and hopefull opened some new doors as well!!

Here is a bit about the site:

 Do you like sending and receiving snail mail? Do you like writing letters, making crafts, or putting together fun packages? You should try swapping! Swap-bot is a online service that organizes group swaps within a community of creative individuals. Swap-bot takes the hassle out of participating in group swaps by organizing all of the participant information and doing all of the partner assignments. On Swap-bot, you can host swaps, join swaps, and chat with other swappers from all over the world. Give it a try! Your guaranteed to have a blast!!

Here is the website:

http://www.swap-bot.com/

As a part of my swapping rules, I want to share with you the wonderful individuals I met through this particular swap.


Marni sells avon, and can definitely get you some great deals!! She has lots of great discounts available, and will always try to get you the best deal!! She has been in this buisness for about 15 years. To order from Marni, just click the link below:

www.youravon.com/msultanof

Up next is Michele. She owns her own buisness, and specializes in beads, crystals, european glass beads, gemstones and other great finds from around the globe! She also indulges in selling vintage items as well! She is well worth a peek if you have time!! I know I loved taking a look at what she has to offer. You can find her at the links below:

http://www.creativebebe.etsy.com/
http://www.creativebebe.typepad.com/
www.flickr.com/people/creativebebe/

Also in the buisness is Agnetha. She is from Sweden. What started as a hobby for her, ended up taking her into buisness ownership! She is an educated dressmaker and loves to sew. She also sews baby clothes up to childrens clothes (newborn to 7 years of age). She also specializes in bibs, beanies, and is now recently started her own collection of a clothing line. She will be putting them up for sale soon. I went to her website and I love, love, love her work!! If you are interested intaking a look at her wonderful items, click the links below:

http://www.meandmommy.se/
www.meandmommy.se/webshop
http://www.meandmommyse.blogspot.com/

Next up is Nancy. She as well sales Avon, and has been in the buisness for 2 years now!! She is a very sweet and wonderful women. She as well as many awesome deals and specials!! Whatever your needs are she will get it done for you, and at the best deal possible!! She can provide you with one-on-one consultations, fundraisers, online sales as an e-rep, parties, and recruitment oppertunities!! If you would like to veiw Nancy's website, just click the link below:

www.youravon.com/nancyhess

And last, but surely not least, we have Elizabeth. She is in the buisness of making one of a kind jewelry for one of a kind women! She does absolutely gorgeous work! Please feel free to drop by her sights and check out her awesome talent! If you would like to visit Elizabeths websites, click the links below:

http://elizabethmd.etsy.com/
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Elizabeth-M-designs/62649717646
http://www.twitter.com/ElizabethMD
http://elizabethmdesigns.blogspot.com/


I had a wonderful time meeting these wonderful women, and learning about what they do!! Thanks to all of you who support us in what we do!! We wouldn't be a buisness without our fans!! Yep thats you!! I hope you check out the site, and have lots of fun swapping!! 

New MTC Update!!! Now you can use other machines with your software!!! 15% off coupon available!!!

Use Code "MTC311" at Checkout to Recieve 15% off your Order!!!

Hi everyone, Make the Cut has come out with a new update that will enable you to do many new amazing things as well as use other machines to cut and now PRINT!!! Yep, I said it, PRINT, and  not just on the cricut, but several other machines as well!!! WOW!! Can you say exciting!!! The doors of oppertunity are just getting more and more wider guys!!! Here is the new updates available:

Version 2.2.1

Make The Cut! now brings:

FULL FEATURED PRINTING

You can now print your designs to your printer in full color. Make The Cut! also has a "wireframe" option which allows you to cut to:


Craft ROBO


Silhouette


Gazelle


Blue Wishblade


and more!

NEW SHAPE SELECTION TOOLS

You can now select shapes and resize, rotate, warp with ease!

LAYERS

You can now stay organized inside your projects with the use of layers!

CARTRIDGE BACKUP via DESIGN STUDIO

That's right! You can now back up your cartridges to SVG format using DesignStudio and Make The Cut!

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

It doesn't stop here, folks! For a full featured list of everything that has been added or updated, please visit our forums.

15% Off Sale!

Make The Cut is offering 15% off it's already low price until Sunday the 18th! If you haven't purchased Make The Cut, now is the time.


The coupon code is:


MTC311
 
Click the Link at the top of my blog to purchase this amazing product!!! I guarrantee you won't be disappointed!!!

Here are pictures of the newest cartridges coming soon!!!

New Cartridges coming soon!!! Some Cartridges being Discontinued.

Hi everyone, happy Friday!!! Here are some new cartridges coming out!! Also, they are discontinuing some so get yours soon!! I will try to post pictures of the new cartridges here shortly. Have a Magnificent Day!!!

XXX HUGS XXX

NEW Pre-Order Special!!! Don't miss out on this one!!!

*** SPECIAL!!! *** For a Limited Time only, Recieve a "FREE" Dust Cover Coupon when you Pre-Order the new Cricut Cake Machine or any of the new Ecraft Machines. You will recieve a free dust cover coupon, redeemable anytime, with no expiration date, and 4 fabric choices to choose from. The cover will be made to fit your Cricut Cake Machine or your eCraft Machine, or both if you pre-order both. Yep, thats right, if you pre-order both machines, you will recieve a dust cover coupon for each machine. Your dust cover coupon will be shipped to you with your machine. This is only running for a limited time, so hurry over to http://www.cre8tiveinstincts.com/  and pre-order your machine today!!

XXX~HUGS~XXX

Website Shopping Cart is Now Fixed!!

Some of you were haveing trouble with the shopping cart on PayPal. I have fixed the issue and it is now up and running perfectly!! Thanks for everyones support in my new launch!! Remeber if you hve any questions, or any issues, please let me know!!

XXX~HUGS~XXX

Craftwell eCraft Machine shipping in March!! Pre-order today!!

Craftwell will launch its new machine, the eCraft in early March!! I am really excited about this machine!! It does alot of neat things and comes in great colors!! You can pre-order yours today at my online store, and it has free shipping!! Don't forget to use your coupon!! Enter "CRE8" at checkout to recieve an extra 10% off your total purchase!!

http://www.cre8tiveinstincts.com/

Cricut Cake Machine up for pre-order w/ free shipping on Cre-8-tive Instincts

Hi everyone!! Just wanted to let everyone know that at Cre-8-tive Instincts Online store, we have the Cricut Cake Machine up for pre-order with free shipping!!! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these myself!! I love to cook and bake, so designing cakes with my cre8tive side is going to be even more fun!! Make sure you pre-order yours today!!

http://www.cre8tiveinstincts.com/

New ONLINE STORE / WEBSITE Launch!!!!

Hi everyone!! Its been awhile, but I have been really busy at work creating my new online store and website!! I'm soooo excited, and I hope you all are too!! It has been in the works for some time now and I finally think its time to LAUNCH!!!! Whoo hoo!! You can all check it out at:

http://www.cre8tiveinstincts.com/ 

You can get to the online store by clicking at the top of the page where it is labeled "online store", or you can just click the link below to be taken straight to the store.

http://shop.cre8tiveinstincts.com/main.sc 

There is a coupon for 10% off your entire order that you can use when checking out. Just enter "Cre8" at checkout to recieve the discount!! If you experience any issues, please feel free to contact me and let me know so we can get it fixed immediately!! There are alot of new products up for pre-order on the website that are shipping in the next month or so. There will be more products added on a daily basis, so please keep checking for new items. If there is something that you would like to see offered on the website or online store, please feel free to let me know, and we will see what we can get going for all of you!! Also, to celebrate our online launch, for a limited time, all products SHIP FOR FREE (US only)!! I hope you all enjoy the new site, and all your support, comments, and suggestions are greatly appreciated!! I hope you all have a wonderful Valentines Day!! Take care!! ~Ashley