It's that time of year again!

It's Back!

12-Hour crop here I come!

I can't wait till Saturday! I get to scrapbook for 12 hours! Woohoo! I am also a vendor at the Fall Crop so I will have a display table including a CLEARANCE section. It's not too late to sign up...see post below for more details!

Jump Start on Christmas Cards

In sorting through some of my scrap stuff from last year I have found plenty of "extra" christmas cards...thought I would share a few of the ideas here.

I used the Just Chillin' paper pack and "Chillin" stampset to create these gift tags and cards last year.

These cards are created using the "Let us Adore Him" stampset and Everlasting Paper Pack with a little cranberry ribbon.

COASTing

I have become a part of this email group of ladies who are helping me prepare for the Christmas season...CHRIST OVER ALL the SEASON'S THEME-ING through the Christmas Season! So, I am a little bit behind, but still not too far to start now. During week 1 we were to "Get Organized", Begin looking out for good buys and recipes to share, and Simplify my house keeping...I am going to do digital organization for now before preparing a fun scrapbook and I begin sharing this adventure with all my readers. :) I will try and post recipes, etc. here as well when they come through my inbox. As for simplifying my house keeping...I try to keep up with picking up after the kids, but my kitchen and bathroom seem to be forgotten in the process. Today all is clean! The kids are in bed...Josiah is still talking/singing (but on his way to sleepy town). Now it is time for me to start on week 2! Prepare my Christmas card list, Get a "wishlist" from the fam, gathering leftover holiday wrap (we store ours all in one place since last year...CHECK), and get out the Christmas music (don't have much and not really sure where it is). So, if you choose join me! Leave a comment and I will post in more details each weeks challenges so you too can become prepared for the Christmas Season without waiting till the last minute!

Octobers Workshop on the Go!

Join me at Season's Harvest Market
October 20, 2009
6 p.m.
Cost varies ($10-$30)

FALL CROP!

I will be a vendor at the FALL CROP sponsored by:

First Presbyterian Church
Cleveland, TN

Saturday, October 17th
10am – 10pm

$20 per person
(includes crop space, drinks, lunch & dinner, and door prize ticket)

Proceeds go to raise money for our Family & Children’s Ministries

Multiple Scrapbooking Vendors and Door Prizes!

Reserve your spot by Sat., Oct. 10th with Check or PayPal
Space is limited to 50 people…
First 20 to register will receive a Goodie Bag!

Registration by Check:
Make checks payable to: First Presbyterian Church
Mail Checks to: Paula Hendrix
2384 Timber Trace Cir. NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Registration by PayPal: PayPal account holders may send
payment to Paula Hendrix at phendrix2@aol.com

For more information contact:
Paula Hendrix 423-284-0338 phendrix2@aol.com
Leah Grundy 423-715-8135 teach_itinspires@yahoo.com
Ali Creel scrapali@bellsouth.net

Twitterpatted!!!

I am so head over heals with the new Twitterpatted Paper Pack and Organic colored dimensional elements! I have been working on finishing up Josiah's 2 year book and have used the left overs from my workshop layout to create 3 - 9 x 9 spreads!

Workshop Layout:
Twitterpatted Workshop Kit
Organic DE
Natural Hemp
Sweet Leaf Ink
Tulip Marker

You choose the price!

Good $10: You will receive the supplies (pre-cut) to create the featured layout.

Better $20: You will receive 1/2 pack of the level 2 paper pack (including the pre-cut layout) and a new product sample. This month is the Organic Colored Dimentional Elements and 2 yards of Natural Hemp.

Best $30: WOTG Packet that includes a level 2 paper pack, exclusive B-size stampset, accent, AND a how-to guide that will allow you to create 2 complete layouts and 9 cards!

The first WOTG workshop will be at:

Season's Harvest on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

You MUST register by TODAY, Sept. 9 so I can order the supplies!

For more details or questions please feel free to call or email me.

Layout will hold 4-4x6 photos and 2-3x4

9 x 9 Summer layout
Twitterpatted Workshop Kit
Rustic Alphabet
Classmates Alphabet
Dutch Blue Ink
Dutch Blue Marker

9 x 9 Georgia Aquarium
Twitterpatted Workshop Kit
Organic DE
Natural Hemp
Crystal Blue Ink
Chocolate Ink
Tulip Marker

9 x 9 Mini-Vacation Layout
Twitterpatted Workshop Kit
Winter Cozy Mini Accents
Spring Harmony Assorted Brads
Chocolate Mini Melody Kit
Crystal Blue Ink
Chocolate Ink
Sorbet Ink
Rock You Stamp set
It's a Zoo Stamp set

I still have a ton of scraps! This paper is so beautiful! Who says you have to wait till Fall to use this paper?

Join me Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Season's Harvest Market! Register by Sept. 9, 2009!

September Workshop!

I am so excited to annouce the new Workshops on the Go program! Each month I will feature one of the new paper packs in the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book. You may choose the price!

Good $10: You will receive the supplies (pre-cut) to create the featured layout.

Better $20: You will receive 1/2 pack of the level 2 paper pack (including the pre-cut layout) and a new product sample. This month is the Organic Colored Dimentional Elements and 2 yards of Natural Hemp.

Best $30: WOTG Packet that includes a level 2 paper pack, exclusive B-size stampset, accent, AND a how-to guide that will allow you to create 2 complete layouts and 9 cards!

The first WOTG workshop will be at:

Season's Harvest on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

You MUST register by Sept. 8 so I can order the supplies!

For more details or questions please feel free to call or email me.

Celebrate the Everyday!

I am so excited about this month's constant campaign, Celebrate the Everyday! September is National Stamping month and in honor CTMH is celebrating BIG!

Kit includes: 4 B & T Dous (2 of each patterns), 1 12 x 12 Sheet of Colonial White, 1 12 x 12 Sheet of Dutch Blue, 16 Cards and Envelopes (pre-cut and scored), 2 mini stamp pads, chocolate mini-melody accent kits, chocolate ribbon, AND sponge!

Buy the kit for $39.95 or get it FREE when you purchase $60 or more in stamps!

Wilderness Log Contest

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Something different? Something WILD? Why not head out to the Wilderness - Wilderness at the Smokies, that is. Located just a short drive away in Sevierville, TN, Wilderness at the Smokies is the region’s newest and largest waterpark resort, and it offers adventurous travelers the perfect blend of fun and relaxation. Snuggled up next to the foothills of the scenic Smoky Mountains, Wilderness at the Smokies is situated on 700 acres in one of the nation’s most popular vacation spots. Visit us at www.wildernessatthesmokies.com or call 877-325- WILD (9453)!

OK, here’s how to register. There are four ways you can enter to win this great prize from FunandFrugal.com! (Limit one entry per method. It’s much easier for me to track if you leave a separate comment for each method and if you leave a comment on facebook, that’s fine, but please leave one here, too!)

1. Subscribe - Become an Email Subscriber to FunandFrugal.com if you aren’t already. Go to FunandFrugal.com and click on “Subscribe Via Email” in the upper-right corner. Be sure to click on the confirmation email to complete the sign up process. Then click here and complete the short registration form and include the weekly Code Word, which will be included in the morning email for Fun & Frugal subscribers (below each post.) Note: you will be prompted to enter a 3-digit spam captcha code. Do NOT enter any spaces in between the characters. (No need to leave a comment that you have entered by this method - the entries from the registration form are all tracked in a separate program. I’m the only one who sees them.)
2. Twitter - Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/funandfrugal and Tweet about this Giveaway. Be sure to copy me by adding @funandfrugal. Then leave a comment below this post letting me know you have done so.
3. Blog - If you have a blog mention this Giveaway on your blog and leave a comment below this post with a link to the URL where you blogged about it.
4. Facebook - Become a Fan of the FunandFrugal.com Facebook page by clicking here and leave a comment below this post on FunandFrugal.com letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a fan on Facebook, you can earn a bonus entry by mentioning this giveaway on your FB status or on your wall and leaving a comment below this post on FunandFrugal.com letting me know you have done so.

So Excited!

I just saw a sneak peak at the new Fall/Winter Idea Book! I am simply in awe of the beautiful paper packs: Sweet Home, Grace, Twitterpated, and Jingle (new Christmas) and the new stamps: Welcome Home, Childhood Portraits, Grown with Love, Holiday Trinkets, and Christmas Story just to name a few! Plus the new My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit is so gorgeous I will be using it for the Christmas Card workshop this year featuring round cards 12 for $15! More to follow...

My little CUPCAKE!

Maggi will be 1 in two weeks! And I'm excited to say I lack less than 4 spreads! Check back to see a complete twelve month review!

Week 4: Summer Giveaway

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This is Week 4 of the Fun & Frugal Summer Giveaway! July 24 I gave away two pairs of tickets to The Tennessee Aquarium, July 17 I gave away two pairs of tickets toDollywood, and July 10 I gave away two pairs of tickets to The Chattanooga Ducks. This Friday, July 31, I’m giving away two pairs of tickets to Vaudeville Cafe Murder Mystery Dinner Show in downtown Chattanooga! Never been there? Check out their website at funnydinner.com for show dates/times/prices/FAQ’s/etc. or you can call them at (423) 517-1839. Save 10% when you purchase tickets online. Enjoy all-you-can-eat Italian food and family entertainment appropriate for all ages! (Kids 3 and under are free!)

There are four ways you can enter to win two tickets from FunandFrugal.com! (Limit one entry per method. It’s much easier for me to track if you leave a separate comment for each method and if you leave a comment on facebook, that’s fine, but please leave one here, too!)

1. Subscribe - Become an Email Subscriber to FunandFrugal.com if you aren’t already. Go to FunandFrugal.com and click on “Subscribe Via Email” in the upper-right corner. Be sure to click on the confirmation email to complete the sign up process. Then click here and complete the short registration form and include the weekly Code Word, which will be included in the morning email for Fun & Frugal subscribers (below each post.) Note: you will be prompted to enter a 3-digit spam captcha code. Do NOT enter any spaces in between the characters.
2. Twitter - Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/funandfrugal and Tweet about this Giveaway. Be sure to copy me by adding @funandfrugal. Then leave a comment below this post letting me know you have done so.
3. Blog - If you have a blog mention this Giveaway on your blog and leave a comment below this post with a link to the URL where you blogged about it.
4. Facebook - Become a Fan of the FunandFrugal.com Facebook page by clicking hereand leave a comment below this post on FunandFrugal.com letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a fan on Facebook, you can earn a bonus entry by mentioning this giveaway on your FB status or on your wall and leaving a comment below this post on FunandFrugal.com letting me know you have done so.

All entries must be received by 8:00 PM EST Friday, July 31. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or I will select another winner to keep contests fun & fair for everyone. Next Friday’s giveaway will be a 1-hour massage from A Healing Touch in Cleveland!

The Countdown Begins!

Hello all! I am so excited to hear that some people are actually reading my blog. I am trying to keep up a little more :) That being said I wanted to let you know...
The NEW Fall/Winter Idea Book 2009 releases Sept. 1! You can get a special sneak peak at the Scrap Vertical workshop on August 18 at 6 p.m. Cost to attend is $10 and the spaces are limited. I have 4 spots left! See post below and another update soon about the Kits you can do that night that will hold an amazing 14-20 photos!

Yo Baby Gift Bag Give-away!

You can win: a reusable YoBaby bag, an organic YoBaby bib, an Eric Carle growth chart, 5 FREE YoBaby 3-in-1 coupons, and a travel YoBaby bowl with lid and utensils, courtesy of Stonyfield Farm!
There are four ways you can enter to win! (Limit one entry per method. It’s much easier for me to track if you leave a separate comment for each method and if you leave a comment on facebook, that’s fine, but please leave one here, too!)
Subscribe - Become an Email Subscriber to FunandFrugal.com if you aren’t already. Go to FunandFrugal.com and click on “Subscribe Via Email” in the upper-right corner. Be sure to click on the confirmation email to complete the sign up process. Then click here and complete the short registration form. Note: you will be prompted to enter a 3-digit spam captcha code. Do NOT enter any spaces in between the characters.
Twitter - Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/funandfrugal and Tweet about this Giveaway. Be sure to copy me by adding @funandfrugal. Then leave a comment below this post letting me know you have done so.
Blog - If you have a blog mention this Giveaway on your blog and leave a comment below this post with a link to the URL where you blogged about it.
Facebook - Become a Fan of the FunandFrugal.com Facebook page by clicking here and leave a comment below this post on FunandFrugal.com letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a fan on Facebook, you can earn a bonus entry by mentioning this giveaway on your FB status or on your wall and leaving a comment below this post on FunandFrugal.com letting me know you have done so.
All entries must be received by 8:00 PM EST Tuesday, July 28. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or I will select another winner to keep contests fun & fair for everyone.

Keep It a Secret

This cute pocket card is the perfect card to send an invitation, create a special gift for the receiver, and much more!

It's Back: Scrap Vertical!

I wanted to show you the latest workshop artwork. We used the beautiful gender neutral paper, Notebook along with the True Fit Folios. With the True Fit Folios we were able to double the number of layouts and photos, not to mention a new dimension to our scrapbooks :)
Top Pages:


Bottom Page:


Vertical (Right Page):


If you are interested in taking this class, please feel free to email me. This will be my August workshop! But in following with the theme of "scrap" You can choose from a variety of CTMH Level 2 paper packs to create these 4 stunning pages that will hold 14 photos or this same concept that will hold a whopping 20 photos (picture coming soon)! Once i recieve payment you may choose which style you want to use.

Summer Give AWAY Week 2

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I started a new Friday Summer Giveaway Promotion last Friday, in which I gave away two pairs of tickets to The Chattanooga Ducks. This Friday, July 17, I’m giving away two pairs of tickets to Dollywood! And I’ve added another bonus entry method! Here are all the ways you can enter to win (limit one entry per method):

1. Subscribe - Become an Email Subscriber to FunandFrugal.com if you aren’t already. Go to FunandFrugal.com and click on “Subscribe Via Email” in the upper-right corner. Be sure to click on the confirmation email to complete the sign up process. Then click here and complete the short registration form and include the weekly Code Word, which will be included in the morning email for Fun & Frugal subscribers (below each post.) Note: you will be prompted to enter a 3-digit spam captcha code. Do NOT enter any spaces in between the characters.
2. Twitter - Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/funandfrugal and Tweet about this Giveaway. Be sure to copy me by adding @funandfrugal. Then leave a comment below this post letting me know you have done so.
3. Blog - If you have a blog mention this Giveaway on your blog and leave a comment below this post with a link to the URL where you blogged about it.
4. Facebook - Become a Fan of the FunandFrugal.com Facebook page by clicking hereand leave a comment below this post letting me know you have done so.

All entries must be received by 8:00 PM EST Friday, July 17. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or I will select another winner to keep contests fun & fair for everyone. Upcoming Friday giveaways include: tickets to The Tennessee Aquarium, Vaudeville Cafe Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, and a 1-hour massage from A Healing Touch in Cleveland!

Check this out!

I'm a proud sponsor of FunandFrugal.com and wanted to share this fun new contest! This looks like really big fun for the entire family!

Ali

Summer Giveaways on Fun and Frugal! First Up: Chattanooga Ducks Tickets!

Posted on 07 July 2009 by Gloria Moser

I am excited to announce the Fun and Frugal Summer Giveaway promotion! I have got some fabulous prizes to give away every Friday for the next several weeks this summer, including:

• 4 tickets to The Chattanooga Ducks
• 4 tickets to Dollywood
• 2 tickets to The Tennessee Aquarium
• 2 tickets to Vaudeville Cafe Murder Mystery Dinner Cafe
• 1-hour massage gift certificate to A Healing Touch in Cleveland

Normally my contests are limited to one entry per person, however I’m adding some twists to the Summer Giveaways.

The first giveaway will be for Chattanooga Ducks Tickets. Two Fun and Frugal readers will be randomly selected to win two pair of tickets each! (Never heard of it? Read below for more info. My family loved it!)

Here are all the ways you can enter:

• Subscribe - Become an Email Subscriber to FunandFrugal.com if you aren’t already. Go to FunandFrugal.com and click on “Subscribe Via Email” in the upper-right corner. Be sure to click on the confirmation email to complete the sign up process. Then click here and complete the short registration form and include the weekly Code Word, which will be included in the morning email for Fun & Frugal subscribers (below each post.) Note: you will be prompted to enter a 3-digit spam captcha code. Do NOT enter any spaces in between the characters.
• Twitter - Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/funandfrugal and Tweet about this Giveaway. Be sure to copy me by adding @funandfrugal. Then leave a comment below this post letting me know you have done so.
• Blog - If you have a blog - mention this Giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with a link to the URL where you blogged about it.

All entries must be received by 8:00 PM EST Friday, July 10. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or I will select another winner to keep contests fun & fair for everyone.

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My kids, my husband, and I got to go on The Chattanooga Ducks this past weekend and loved it! Experience Chattanooga’s Great Adventure! Just when you think you’ve seen it all from land, you will splash into the Tennessee River for the unforgettable views of Chattanooga’s Riverfront and Maclellan Island. Not just a tour, it’s an adventure! You will board an authentic renovated WWII amphibious landing vehicle for a narrated tour of downtown Chattanooga.
Adults - $20
Senior/Military - $18
Children, 3 to 12 - $10
Under 3 - $1
Schedule: March through October. Tour times vary by season. Call for group rates and reservations.
423-756-DUCK (3825) or email tours {at} chattanoogaducks.com. You can visit their website at www.chattanoogaducks.com, where you can find a coupon for $2 off!

Photos of Stamps

All Deck Out $14
Free Spirit $14
Random Thoughts $14
From Me to You $14

Express Postage $14
Typewriter Keys $14
Rustic Flowers $14
Treasure Life $14

Today's Date $14
Heart Throb $14
Summertimes $16
Serendipity $16








Charm Uppercase $12
Color my world $12



















Journaling Jots $10
Adore Him $10
Whimsical Wings $10

Summer Blow Out Sale!

Stamps: Buy 2, Get 1 FREE (greater or equal value)

(Retired or used, unless stated)

Summertime (new) $16

Serendipity (new) $16

Rustic Flowers $14

Express Postage $14

Typewriter Keys $14

With Love $14

Heartthrob $14

Random Thoughts $14

From Me to You $14

Treasure Life $14

Free Spirit $14

All Decked Out $14

Today’s Date $14

Color My World $12

Charm Uppercase $12

Journaling Jots $10

Let Us Adore Him $10

Whimsical Wings $10

Miscellaneous

Calendar (2) $ 5

Blending Pens (4) $ 2

Winter Cozy Mini-Accents $ 7

Paper Kits

Christmas Card Kits $ 8 (includes embellishments and envelopes)

1-12 x 12 Page kits $ 1

1-12 x 24 Spread $ 2

1-12 x 12 Page Kits $ 3 (with embellishments)

Grab Bag

Boy $ 5 $ 10 (with embellishments)

Girl $ 5 $ 10 (with embellishments)

Seasonal $ 5 $ 10 (with embellishments)

All Sales are FINAL! If I have to mail it to you then you will pay exact shipping.

Thanks!

Ali

Come create a beautiful 12 x 24 spread using the new Bella Level 2 Paper Pack and Autumn Garden Mini-Accents Kit at Season's Harvest Market July 21 at 6 p.m. RSVP early to reserve your spot. Cost is $10.

Update!

WOW! I cant believe it has been a month since I updated my blog...well yes I can. Time seems to be extremely busy! Between my 4 part-time jobs and being a full time mommy I don't seem to have much time to be on the computer.
CTMH Update:
I am so excited that God is truly blessing my little scrap business as my club year has exploded and I have at least two if not three workshops a month!
Swimming:
I am on a current break from teaching swim lessons, but find myself subbing more than being off...hmmm...looking forward to continuing to teach. I love the kids and really love to watch the light bulb go on as they learn to swim. :)
School:
I am down to just 2 days a week for 4 1/2 hours a day so it isn't that bad and the kids are so fun and I really enjoy it.
Time for bed and praying Maggi sleeps tonight!

NSD Retreat!

Wow! We had so much fun...note the time in the following photo...we scrapped till 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Look for mre details later!

Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Close to my Heart Summer 2009 Idea Book Blog Hop! Over 40 Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Summer 2009 Idea Book by sharing their amazing creations using new products via their blogs. If you have come here from Dawn's blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Erin's blog <http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/> and start from the beginning!"
This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I was "tickled pink" when I received the National Scrapbook Month Campaign and knew I had just the pictures. Using the templates found in the kit I was able to create 4 stunning pages that really capture the moments that I will cherish for a lifetime. I not only was able to begin my All About Me album, but the second layout helped me really capture the birth of our second child, Maggi.


I love these colors for her baby pages, but these papers are timeless and the stamp set is one I will use over and over again. You can see in a past post that I used the stamp set to create a card for a good friend of mine.


Technique: I was able to use the die-cuts in the create these beautiful 3D paper embellishments as well as second generation stamping on my title, "so happy". I used the foam tool found in the kit to add a little ink to the sides of my title as well to help it really stand out.

Materials: Tickled Pink Kit; Ink Colors:Blush, Crystal Blue, and Black; White Daisy Mini-Melodies Accent Kit

Now "Hop" on over to Helen's blog http://www.hookedonstamping.com/ to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets! Remember, the Summer 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st!
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Links not working or Lost on the "hop"? See a complete list of participating blogs below:
Erin Herring http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/
Penny Doucette http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/
Jessica Moore http://www.jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Colleen Porter http://www.inkemup.blogspot.com/
Sherry Thompson http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Corey Acton http://scrappytimeswithcorey.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://www.paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Amy Schultz http://www.amylizschultz.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Leslie Kolic http://www.leannesscraps.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Garrison http://www.stampingwithbekah.blogspot.com/
Miranda Kurz http://www.scrampinwithmiranda.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Traci Tanimura http://www.creativetraci.blogspot.com/
Debora Mcelhany http://www.mcdoodlesscrappinplace.blogspot.com/
Katie Paterson http://katiepaterson.blogspot.com/
Michelle Robinson http://amaizenbluelady.typepad.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Amberlyn Gentry http://amberlyng.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Meredith Burgess http://www.meredithsscrappylife.blogspot.com/
Vicky Sullivan http://www.sullyscrapandstamp.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Jena Devries http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com/
Laurel Seabrook http://www.want2scrap.blogspot.com/
Alisan Smith http://scrappinalistamps.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Ali Creel http://www.scrapali.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/
Aaron Brown http://aaronsbooth32.blogspot.com/
Shannon http://www.rockinstamps.blogspot.com/
Julie Lane http://raggedydoodles.blogspot.com/
Carrie Zrodlowski http://carriesinspiration.blogspot.com/

Just a few notes...

Tomorrow begins an insane week! From sub-ing, my "sister's" wedding, and scrapbooking I will have little time for much else.

I am sure everyone is loving this warm weather. We finally got to have a pictures taken by Ami and Alison Photography yesterday...long sleeves and 80 degree weather don't really mix, but they assured me we would have some good pics. Should have a few to post in the next week or two. Tonight we also got to enjoy time with some good friends for dinner and playing in the backyard with the kids.

I thought since I had been posting mainly scrapbook pages I would showcase these simple cards. Just a little cardstock and the "Life's a Jungle" Stamp set will put a smile on anyone's face.


Materials: Olive Cardstock and Ink, Black Ink, and a cardbase.










Materials: Goldrush Cardstock and Ink, Black Ink, and a cardbase.

Inside of card reads: You're the best!















Materials: Indian Corn Blue Cardstock and Ink, Black Ink, Olive Ink, Spot on backgrounds Stamp set and a cardbase.

So Happy!

The new Tickled Pink Stamp Set and the May 2009 SOTM will add flare to any card or scrapbook page! Use these great looking ladies to brighten a friends day and the Tickled Pink Stamp Set to create cards, scrapbook pages, and much more!

Materials: Colonial White Cardstock, Tickled Pink Stampset, May SOTM, Crystal Blue Ink, Outdoor Denium Ink, and Hollyhock Ink.

Tickled Pink

You’re gonna love our Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit designed exclusively for National Scrapbooking Month in May. Get a jump start and order your kit with my next order going off on Friday, April 17 (this will be my only gathering order for the month of April). My next order will be sent off May 4 in order to get items back in time for the National Scrapbook Day Event.

PUT A LITTLE MORE “YOU” IN YOUR SCRAPBOOKS AND YOU’LL BE Tickled Pink this spring! Our newest scrapbooking kit puts you front and center—with everything you need to create two beautiful two-page layouts all about the things that you love and that make you shine. And speaking of shine, you’ll also be tickled by the kiss of glitter on these fabulous papers!

To get your very own Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit:

• Place a minimum order of $60 in stamp sets (excluding K-size and Stamp of the Month) between April 15-May 31 to receive a Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit FREE! (Use item number CC1004D; limit one free kit per order.)

• Purchase the Tickled Pink kit at just $34.95—well below retail value! (Use item number CC1004C)

• Sign up as a new Consultant between May 1-May 31 and receive a kit FREE.

• Host a Home Gathering between April 15-May 31 with minimum sales of $400 and receive a kit FREE. Celebrate spring, bling, and everything you love—you’ll be so happy, you’ll be Tickled Pink!

Price breakdown...

1 D-Size Stamp Set @ $22.95 (exclusive to kit)
1 Foam Tool (comes as a set of 4 for $9.95) @ $2.50
1 White Mini-Medley @ $7.95

all of these added up comes to... $33.40...which means for just $1.55 more, you get all the papers, the die-cuts, and the full-color instruction booklet including NEW patterns!!!

And...if you have a wish list of stamps that you've been wanting, then when you purchase $60 in stamps, you get the Tickled Pink FREE! Plus the SOTM for only $11.48 more! This is a deal you simply can't pass up!

Order the Tickled Pink kit and attend an exclusive workshop FREE to put the pages together along with additional papercrafts created with the "scraps".

It's no DAYDREAM, It's springtime

Come experience a faster, simpler, and easier way to treasure your memories for a lifetime using Close to my Heart’s exclusive products to create 2-12 x 12 stunning pages for just $10! Limited seating is available. RSVP by April 21 to scrapali@bellsouth.net.

Season’s Harvest Market

April 28, 2009

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sneak Peak

The new Summer Idea book will be out before you know it...thought I would share a little something to wet your appetites :) This is courtesy of Jeanette Lynton's blog, see link below.

Register now and SAVE $25!

Everyone's so busy these days, so I wanted to be sure and remind you about my upcoming National Scrapbook Day Workshop. It's a chance to spend some uninterrupted time having fun and getting something done!

Take a look at the projects you're working on and let me know by May 1st of any products you'd like to order so I can have them there for you.

Save $25 if you register by April 3rd!! Remember, you can also attend the Saturday only crop for $55, but you must register.

There's still time to RSVP by April 3 and join us for just $75 (Friday-Sunday)!

Technique of the Week

Sorry life seems to be moving faster than I can keep up. Sad thing is it is spring break so I am only working 2 of my 5 part time jobs. Any who!I used three sheets of card stock and my acrylix stamps to make my own pattern paper. Using the coordinating Exclusive Ink Pads: Hollyhock, sweetleaf, and desert sand and two circles from "Its a party" and "solo j" I created this pattern paper to highlight this one photo layout.
1. Ink up the circles and random stamp on colonial white cardstock.
2. Cut the cardstock in a 2 x 12 inch strip and 2 1.5 x 1.5 squares.
3. Cut a 1.5 x 1.5 square for the date from colonial white and stamp the date or small title. I used "Classmates Alphabet and Chocolate alphabet for the numbers.
4. Embellish! I also used one of the exclusive "clear shapes"and some hollyhock twill ribbon attached to the photo matt using two garden green brads :)
Enjoy!

It has been a crazy week!

We decided that we would throw an impromptu yard sale this morning so we have most things that are my blog sale in our front yard right now. We are also in the mist of some major spring cleaning (hints the yard sale). Mag has almost mastered sitting up on her own and I know it won't be long that she will just begin to take off. If her arms would get a little stronger she would so be on the move!
In other news I won the free photo session with Ami and Alison Photography during their Easter Traditions Contest. Read my entry: Growing up in Oak Ridge, TN near most of my immediate family brought a lot of family gatherings during the holidays. Each year we helped my "Maw" decorate for each holiday season from Christmas lights to Easter Trees not a celebration was left undecorated. But it wasn't all about the decorations. Every year at Easter the big dogwood tree in her backyard seemed to welcome in the season. And each year on Easter Sunday after going to church and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ we would gather in the back yard for a family photo in front of the dogwood tree. The same year my Maw died so did that tree, but the tradition lives on. My sons first Easter we were able to find a dogwood tree just a few apartments down from our own here in Cleveland. But last year since Easter was so early we were unable to continue that tradition. I want to find a dogwood tree this year so that my daughter can become a part of that tradition. This is one my favorite childhood Easter traditions that I want to continue for years to come.

Blog Sale!

Instead of trying to find a free weekend and a better location we are going to have a blog sale. At your convenience come and shop! All sales are final, but all prices are negotiable.

Kitchen Table with 4 chairs (Oak table top with white legs) $75

Safety First Stroller and Car Seat $25

Small two shelf bookshelves (2 available) $10 (each)

Antique White Solid Wood Vanity $100

Target Safari Bumper Pad $10

Maternity Body size bobby pillow with cover $15

Twilight Series Books $55

Harry Potter Books $90

Left Behind Series (including prequels) $80

Close to my Heart Products:

Ink Pads

Sunny Yellow $ 4

Orange $ 4

Stamps

(Retired or used, unless stated)

Friendship Alphabet Set $24

Summertime (new) $18

Serendipity (new) $18

Rustic Flowers $14

Express Postage $14

Typewriter Keys $14

With Love $14

Heartthrob $14

Random Thoughts $14

Delight in Everything $14

From Me to You $14

Treasure Life $14

Free Spirit $14

All Decked Out $14

Today’s Date $14

Color My World $12

Charm Uppercase $12

Sans Alphabet $12

Journaling Jots $10

Let Us Adore Him $10

Whimsical Wings $10

Atomic Caps $10

Atomic Lower Case $ 8

Atomic Numbers $ 8

Miscellaneous

Calendar (2) $ 5

Blending Pens (4) $ 2

12 x 12 Cardstock (.25 cents each): Cocoa, Colonial White, Twilight, Vineyard Berry, Orchid Bouquet, Cranberry, and Olive