KAT Paper Crafts

Long Time No See.... or Write.

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:12:00 +0000

So i have been absent from the blog for quite a while. So long infact that some of my SBS2 girls have moved, gotten pregnant, had babies and other mojor events.
SO CONGRATS TO YOU ALL!!

So What's new with me? I bought my very first house!! We moved in on May 14th. We had our first family even on Fathers Day, and the house is mostly put together. The craft room is coming along, and is almost finished thanks to some hard work yesterday installing shelves (*note: never buy a house with lathe and plaster walls- seriously- not good for hanging shelving!)

After some prodding for my Dear BoyFriend (DBF) (of 2 1/2 years this month i might add) i have been told he is sad that i haven't been crafting so much anymore. It's been since about April.
So what better way to get back into it than to jump in HEAD FIRST! I have been looking up craft shows to attend for October and Novemeber. I have been arranging a workshop for July 15th. I have decided that Tuesdays and Fridays are blogging days (i share the laptop with DBF when he is at school and working night shift). Things have been moving along, and going great so far! While today is not Friday, this will count as Friday and you can see my craft room and its fabulousness on Tuesday!

OH! Check out http://karyn.myctmh.com June is Deal a Day, and you only have a few more days left of FREE items and Discounted Mystery Boxes!!

quick update

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:23:00 +0000

crafting is on hold. I'm packing up my house so that i can move into a house that i bought! In 17 days i will have a new address and anyone who wants it should email me. And if you want to send presents i will happily accept! Haha.

Every time i get back up something knocks me down.

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:28:00 +0000

I lose my motivation with this site way too often. I get ready to start again, and it seems something gets in my way. The next three days are going to be some of the hardest i've faced in my life. But i will be back. Probably with more passion for this than i can imagine.

Go steelers! This one was for you pap.

Close to My Heart SALE!!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:46:00 +0000

Starts on MONDAY JANUARY 26th at 10am *(Pennsylvania Time)
where: http://karyn.myctmh.com
What: on sale will be items up to 40% off.... mostly stuff that retired at the beginning of the year. Shop til its gone, so get there early.
All sales are greatly appreciated!!

January Constant Campaign!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:48:00 +0000

Close to My Heart's January Constant Campaign is a special for National Paper Crafting Month!
Email me to find out how to get your kit today!

Twas the Night Before Christmas

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:37:00 +0000

Found this on one of my message boards. Enjoy!

Twas the night before Christmas, I'm glued to the tree.
I'm wondering what Santa brought just for me.
Could it be cardstock or chipboard or lace?
Or a Cricut, I said, with a smile on my face.
And that's when I heard him,

"Hi Santa, " I said
"You know....good little girls
should be in their beds."
"I know I should Santa,
and now I've got caught.
But I was just so excited
To see what you brought."
"Well, let's take a look
in this room where you work.
He shook his head quickly,
And left with a jerk.
I heard him exclaim
as he put it in gear.
"You've got enough crap,
I'll see you next year!"

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:55:00 +0000

My last craft show was a HUGE success! I'm definately doing that one again next year!!

However, i am hesitant and want to hear some feedback on this.
A woman approached me at this craft show, acting all interested in what i do. Then blatantly told me she was stealing my ideas for the same show next year!!!
Then she had the nerve to ask if she could take pictures!! I told her no obviously.
What do i do? It makes me not want to post things here, because i give out my card with the web address sometimes. ususally i give out my CTMH link. very rarely did i give out my blog, but i dont want people that are going to sell the things IN MY AREA to steal from me, and be so obvious about it that they would take pictures. i've never copied anything exactly off of someone, and i hope they wouldnt off of me. Yes, i save templates, but thats when people put them out there for that purpose. However i make alot of my own template (tic tac holders, chapstick holders, calendars, ect) and alot of work goes into it. this has put me off a bit, and i'm sure i will get over it sooner or later. i just dont want to post just yet. i did make about $225, after all my costs though! GO ME!

Fall Craft Show- Early November

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:39:00 +0000

Here are the photos from my Fall Craft Show at Elizabeth Twp. Central Fire Hall. It was small but i sold a decent amount of stuff to make a profit. Here are the pics and some info on the projects as well (since i can tell you now!)
* This is my table with the Close To My Heart Display: There are Level 1 and 2 Paper Packs, Sanding Possibilities, A mini Acrylic Album, and a sample of stamps, as well as spritz cleaner, bonding memories, and a double scrubber.

* This is the 2nd part of the display: it has the Imagine and Cherish books, as well as some awesome crafts!!

* A set of my most FAVE projects, a clipboard, a 3D wooden letter, and a post it note holder. (All with Perfect Day Paper and My Stickease.) The postit holder is made with chipboard coasters.

*Another FAVE and a great gift idea are these cute tear a way calendars. This is one is on a plate stand, so you can diplay it on a table or desk. I also have a few with magnets on the back, so you can put them on the fridge.

* A note pad holder made with Good Times paper, a star shaped Post it, chocolate grossgrain ribbon, and the Friendship Alphabet. (another great gift idea!)

* Spa Basket- Lotions, washcloth, and body spray. Silhouette Paper Pack, CTMH Rub Ons, and My Stickease.
* Made from a paper CD Sleeve, using Winter Craft Buttons, Olive Grossgrain Ribbon, And Evensong Creative Basics.
*Two projects here- a tin, made with Chocolate Organdy Ribbon, Another choco. patterned ribbon, and paper that i made with the Decorative Danties Stamp set.
*Also Paper Pinecone Ornament.

Hope you gals (and guys) enjoy!! I worked really hard on all these things. And i tortured D with having to look at them all once i had finished them too!
I will also post again after my next show (November 22 @ Linton Middle School in Penn Hills) Its going to be huge, and i have a TON of stuff made!! I will be updating here much more often, and trying to get you some templates for the things i have created on my own!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:05:00 +0000

I have exciting news!!! I can finally talk about what i love here!! That's right! I can talk about Close To My Heart. I can tell you that i am a consultant and have been since March of 08. I absolutely LOVE their products! I will be able to post the projects i make and have more of an internet presence. I can tell you about CTMH sales and promotions, and recipies for my projects! That is what has hindered alot of my blogging lately. So as soon as i copyright watermark my stuff it will be here.

While you are waiting you can check out my Store at http://karyn.myctmh.com
Novembers Constant Campaign is Dazzling Die Cuts. With every order of $50 you can purchase up to one of each of 6 different packages of our Dazzling Die Cuts for $6 each. (available in the following fabulous palettes: Spring Harmony, Summer Celebration, Autumn Harvest, Winter Cozy, Basic, and White Daisy) Each combo pack includes darling die-cuts in stars, hearts, flowers, alphabet letters, and more.
This is available until November 30th, 2008. The website accepts Credit and Debit cards, and if you want to go directly through me i accept checks (takes 5-7 days to clear the bank).

Also, if you would like to added to my mailing list email me and let me know!! I can keep you updated on some of my personal specials, and gatherings, as well as how you can earn FREE merch. (Even if you live far away!- I offer a "Party in a Bag") So i hope you all will love the new format that my blog will be taking!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:07:00 +0000

I swear everytime i am ready to post things, or take photos, or write here something thwarts this effort. Right now its a killer cold and sinus headache. I have been sick since Monday, and while i'm starting to feel better, i'm still exhausted, and stuffed up, and blah! At least its not next weekend for the craft show right?!
I have made my pine cone ornaments, my display board, my clear acrylic album, some journals, lots of cards, coaster holders, etc.
i still have a little to do, but its the weekend (almost) and i'm ready to craft! The craft area is even clean and ready to go! (I KNOW! this is unbelievable!!)
I will post pictures here this weekend. I will make Derrick force me if need be. :)

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:59:00 +0000

i have been working on a 2nd craft show, but i swear i'm still alive!!! haha.

i sent around an email for an awesome kit that i'm doing.... details are there... can't post a pic yet because of CTMH rules.... silly... but anyways...

i HAVE been reading everyones blogs!!
There is some great stuff going on there girls!! i've been tremendously inspired the past few weeks. I'm working on display boards and alot of other great marketing things that have just consumed my internet time. As well as not having internet at work any longer.

I am around, even though i'm not posting. I swear!!

Stuff For Sale!!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:43:00 +0000

Ok, so i have been cleaning out my stash of stuff....
Things i have for sale:
Lots of brads, and eyelets, pretty much every color.... want some? tell me what you want and we'll make a deal
patterned paper....lots.... tell me what you want and see if i have it....
fibers, i have a lot of hemp, pink, purple, brown, black, natural, white, light blue, and yellow. these are single colors in 4 foot sections. (i have lots of them)
Mineral spirits (2 oz. bottles) i have several of these ($4 each)
i also have a lot of other embellishments that i may be willing to part with (most like will) just ask if there is something you are looking for (*ie: wedding, baby girl, baby boy, fall, winter, etc).
I take paypal, and i also accept credit cards for an additional $1 charge through ProPay, my secure credit processing service.
Email me: katrovato@gmail.com if i can get this together and get payment by Sunday night i can have everything out to you on Monday!!

My kitty.... and Derricks too i suppose.....

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:18:00 +0000

So i don't think that i have posted a picture of Hendrix here at all..... and infact my computer crashed last weekend i lost all but the one on my phone from when he was much littler....
so here you go.
This is Hendrix. we have had him since the beginning of July.

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:01:00 +0000

I apologize for the lack of posts. i am not doing the bling share right now because not enough people were interested.
Also i have been busy getting ready for a craft show in the beginning of October, and things have been a little upsidedown on the personal side.
I will begin blogging again after the 6th of October!!

BLING SHARE!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:55:00 +0000

For those of you who haven't gotten in on any shares lately here is one for you!!!!!!

BLING SHARE is BACK!!!

$15 will get you more bling than you know what to do with!! This includes Shipping to the US. (international shipping is $2 more because of the customs forms that need filled out.)
I will be taking check, pay pal, and i'll even take credit if you really need to do it that way through my ProPay account with CTMH.

Get ready for some amazing stuff!!!

email me to sign up: katrovato@gmail.com

Hellooooooooooo!!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:08:00 +0000

Ok so i'm back from vacation. It was amazing. I have been back for about a week now, but i had to get settled with work, and of course start scrapbooking!! I don't have pics yet as i just finished up my 5th page last night. But i'll put them up soon i swear!!
I also caught up on ALL the blog posts that i read. However, i didnt leave comments because there were SO many.
There is news!! I have a website for Close to My Heart now....
its: http://karyn.myctmh.com

Go shop!!
haha....
i'll post some trip pictures too as soon as i get them all together.

take care!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:47:00 +0000

I forgot to tell y'all that i have been on vacation this week (that's why i have been absent, and also why i'm saying y'all.....)

The Hilton Head Island vacation is nearing an end, but that just means that DC awaits us tomorrow!!

BLOG CANDY!!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:47:00 +0000

Over at Ila's blog, she has a wonderful set of the New High Hopes rubber stamp release

Card Kits For Sale

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:55:00 +0000

I am offering card making kits.
In these kits you will get everything you need to make the following 3 cards. (card bases, envelopes, pre cut paper, stamped images and sentiments, brads, flowers, etc.) All you need is adhesive!! (you will even get small pictures of the card as a reference!!
Card kits will be $6 each. (this includes shipping) There are 6 available for purchase.
Email me: katrovato@gmail.com for payment options!
Here are the cards:

stuff i've been working on for the last month

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:37:00 +0000

CTMH Ink Share

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:35:00 +0000

Want a great way to build up your supply of CTMH inks so you can have all of the colors and not spend a ton of cash all at once?
As well as June's Stampaganza promo (B2G1 Free) i am starting an Ink Club.
How does it work? Every month your fee will be $9.00. Included in this price will be 2 Ink Pads as well as a delivery/shipping fee (a savings of $2.50 plus tax and shipping). In 3 months time you will have collected a whole set, and in 6 months a whole color family.
For the first 6 months we will collect the color family "Winter" in preparation for the colder months, this way when the new catalog comes out you will be all set!
YOU MUST MAKE THE COMMITMENT FOR ALL 6 MONTHS. Payment will be due by the 10th of each month starting with June 10th.
You will have the option of paying in advance if that works better for you. (By cash, check, money order, or PayPal)
There will be 6 spaces open so sign up NOW!! (the list of participants will be listed on my blog: http://katpapercrafts.blogspot.com/)
If you miss a months payment your ink pads will be offered up to other members of the group first, then to other CTMH customers.

There will also be a Full Set Club with unlimited spaces. You will sign up for a 10 month period. You will pay only $29 for a whole set of 6 inks. This includes shipping. Same rules apply, although we will begin with the Autumn color sets.

Productive, in a non craft way

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:42:00 +0000

This weekend, D and i almost finished our gardening. We did shrubs and solar lights and mulch. I'll take pictures later when its complete (we ran out of mulch and the store i went to didn't have the same kind i started with). It looks really nice though and i'm super proud.

I also scrubbed the kitchen and moved around the microwave and toaster oven to make more room. And organized the pots and pans under the sink.

Then just a little while ago i cleaned out my car!! Yay! It really needed it. i also got two baskets for the trunk to keep the jumper cables and tool box and extra windshield fluid in. So much better than the box that was back there.

I have been scrapbooking, and cleaning the craft area to make it Kitty Proof. Although we decided to wait until after our vacation to get the kitten because we don't want to have to have someone watch it while we are away and disrupt its routine.

My camera is ok, i think, it just needs batteries and then i can get caught up on all the photos of my creations. Hopefully this week.... I just have to find a good time when D isn't sleeping for work.

Tagged

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:04:00 +0000

- Post the rules on your blog
- Write six random things about yourself in a blog post
- Tag six people in your post
- Let each person know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog
- Let the tagger know your entry is up

1. I hate people who slick thier hair back... mainly Derrick because he looks like the blonde version of Eddie Munster.

2. I'm always tired. Even if i wake up and feel refreshed, 2 hours later i'm still ready for a nap.

3. I'm really insecure.

4. I'm a crafting addict. I love paper and embellishments.

5. I hate driving. I dont know what i'm going to do when we go to the beach. i will have to be a passenger so i can sleep.

6. I'm tired of posting this.... haha

I tag -
whoever wont get bored with this.....

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:11:00 +0000

Hi All!! I apologize for the lack of photo-filled entries. My camera is acting up and i have yet to see whats wrong with is.
Anyways, i have been doing a TON of scrapbooking lately. Mainly working on my cousins graduation album, and my boyfriends nieces b-day pics.
I have also started on some personal pages, pics and me and the boyfriend, as well as a few layouts for when we go away on vacation.

On the new job front things are good. I'd say great but i'm still being shuffled around between buildings. I started off at ET and then ended up at Irvin, and there is still a possibility that i will move again, either to Clairton, or back to ET. Its drama filled and i will go into more depth when everything is sorted out.
I love it at ET though, and i'm sad that i had to leave. After only 4 days i was doing work on my own (and getting it right!), and it was overall better atmosphere. Plus i was working 7am-3pm, and even though thats really early in the morning for me, it was really nice to be home and have a lunch for the next day packed by 3:30. Now it's 8am- 4:30 and i'm forced to take an actual lunch instead of eating at my desk in my free time.
Eh.... we'll see what happens. Maybe i'm just used to the people i started working with, and need to re-adjust. Keep your fingers crossed that i go back to ET, cause thats where i want to be.

FOR SALE!!!

katrovato@gmail.com (KATPaperCrafts) — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:13:00 +0000

So today i decided to clean (in an effort to kitty proof the craft area) and i have somethings to sell!

Ink It Up! Ink Pads: Gold, SIlver, Copper, White, Green, Clear, Brown, Pink, Purple, and Yellow ($15 as a lot or $2 each +shipping)

2 Embellishment Storage Containers- These are clear acrylic containers that are about 4"x6" and inside hold 24 small tictac like containers- 25 pcs total each ($10 for both or $6 each)

Memories in The Making date Stamper- this is a changeable date stamper- 1996-2007. ($1)

Various Punches- Mini punches- swirl, circle, snowflake, sun, 6 petal flower, 8 petal flower, star, square, music note ($15 for all, or $2 each)
1" punches- circle, heart ($3 each)
1/2" punch- circle ($2.50)
Border Punch- 2 inches long, scalloped floral pattern

Paper- Most are DCWV, i have almost everything they have ever made (3/$1) I have it broken down into categories, you can ask for a category, and then a color (if you have a preference)
12x12-- Christmas/winter, Flowers, Dots, Stripes, Plaids, Text, Stripes, Fall/ Halloween.
4x6-- Fall, Teen, Summer, Color Block, Text, Geometrics (5/$1)
6x6-- Adhesive Paper- Prints (4/$1)

i can email you photos if you want.....
Pay Pal only.