CTMH Convention 2014: Damask Divas Secret Sister Gift Exchange!

Greetings from Anaheim! 

I am sooooo ready to see the new Idea Book!  The new one has a new name, Annual Inspirations, AND a ton of new products that will be available for one entire year!  I will get my hands on it later today, but for now I can finally show you my Damask Divas Secret Sister Gift!  :)

My secret sister was MARCI!!!  :)  I got her two fantastic shades of OPI polish that are inside this sparkly milk carton...

I also wanted to put a little Convention Survival Kit together for her!

Inside are chocolates, emery boards, and this handy-dandy notebook!

Got sequins?  Yep!

Got bling?  You betcha!

Got post it flags?  Oh, yeah, baby!  Perfect to flag all those must-have new items in the Annual Inspirations!  :)

Finally, I wanted to make something personalized for her to tie onto her purse or name badge...so I used the new Base and Bling to do just that!  :)

Now let's get this party started!!!!  :)  See you later with some news!  Head on over to my Facebook page for the latest updates!  I'm trying to reach 300 likes over there by the end of June, so help a girl out while you are there!  :)  Go to https://www.facebook.com/MimiMyselfandIDesigns?ref_type=bookmark and then click on "LIKE" and that's it!

Close to My Heart Convention 2014, Here I Come!!!

I have never really been a huge fan of packing...mostly because I always forget something!!!

Here is a sneak peek of some things I have stashed in my suitcase as I make my way to Disneyland for this year's Close to My Heart annual convention!

Dress for Awards Banquet

New convention logo T-shirt!

New Team T-shirt!!!

I can't show you the rest of the goodies just yet, so sit back, and have a great week as I bring you all the AMAZING announcements to come!

Here is one to keep you satisfied until I get unpacked--Corporate has already announced a BRAND NEW CRICUT COLLECTION is being revealed!!!  I won't even be able to get my hands on it until you do in August, but I can show you some of the great artworks the talented ladies at convention have to show us!  See you soon!

Damask Divas to the Rescue!

Hi everyone!  We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog for a special post.  You just might want to grab a tissue or two...

I need to start by saying for the one hundred millionth time how much I LOVE being an Independent Consultant for Close to My Heart.  The decision to join Mandy's team, the Damask Divas, was literally life-changing for me.  I have tapped into creativity that I had no idea was flowing through my veins and accomplished things I never dreamed I would do.  But that, my friends, is just the tip of the iceberg.  I have been so blessed to join this group of ladies stretching literally from one side of the country to the other.  Their camaraderie and friendship was a perk of the job that I was definitely not expecting in the least.   I have met two of them in person, and these relationships have proven to be THE MOST AMAZING part of my journey down this path so far.  Recent events have shown me just how amazing these Damask Divas truly are...

One of my friends and card customers, Connie,  recently sustained horrible smoke damage from a fire in her basement.  It was triggered by a recalled Dehumidifier.  (PLEASE check THIS LINK to make sure you do not have one of these dehumidifier models in your home!)  She not only went through the trauma of the fire itself, but she also lost many of her things that just could not be saved, including a supply of cards that she had made at my workshops over the months.  I had no idea what to do to help.  OR DID I?  I was trying to replace the latest cards she had ordered when I decided to reach out to my fellow Damask Divas for help.  And did they EVER!!!  I have been receiving cards for two weeks now from all over the country to replace Connie's stash!  When I presented her with the box FULL OF LOVE from people she didn't even know it was a little overwhelming to say the least!  There were lots of tears, but what made me cry the most was the smile on her face!  :)  I could not have put that there without my Close to My Heart sisters!  I am so very grateful to them for making this happen so quickly.  It has been a whirlwind, and I wish I had thought to take more pics of all of the cards, but I captured a few photos of our gift...including the Large Organizer that makes a FANTASTIC card organizer!

After one week, I already had this many cards!

I made this great little tag for Heart 2 Heart.  It was perfect for the gift!

Like I said, I don't have pictures of all of the gorgeous and amazing handmade cards that the Divas sent, but there were over 100 in the end!  :)  Thank you, ladies for your amazing act of love and kindness!  :)  And Connie...they are still coming in, lol!!!