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

Weekend Recap

Saturday morning Mag took her first Parent-tot class at the Y (new sessions starts in April). She looked just too cute in her little bathing suit (pictures coming soon). From swimming on her back or the side stroke she loved the water. Looks like a got me another water baby!
After swim lessons we went on search for a new dinning room table. All we needed was chairs, but was able to get a great deal from Scotts Furniture on a table from Ashley Furniture (retail price $819). By using cash and with the two day sale we were able to walk out with a kitchen table being delivered to our home FREE for just $446!
That afternoon I joined my ladies in Benton to create three stunning pages using Paper Candy! We had loads of fun and set dates for our next two workshops! I also unveiled CTMH National Scrapbook Day Campaign: Tickled Pink! I will try and upload photos soon of the exclusive kit.
Next we hit the road to Murfreesboro, TN. We went to see my brother-in-law and his family. My youngest niece got baptized Sunday morning. God truly is blessing our family!
Special Offer: Receive your choice of any of the new accents (Pewter Designer Brads, Pretty Pens, Foundry Metal Bookplates, Love Always Journaling Spots, or Flexi Labels) FREE with a purchase of $30 or more.
Don't forget my March order goes off today at 5 p.m. Please email or call me with your orders! Have a Blessed Day!

Spring Into Savings!

Just as I thought we were going to say good-bye to the cold weather it seems we are in for another few days of this chilly temperatures. But no fear when rainy cold weather comes it just brings a good reason to stay inside and SCRAPBOOK! LOL!

Need pictures to scrap? Find a great deal at snapfish.com You can get 75 prints (including shipping) for 9.99 using the code PRINT75 or 100 prints for 12.99 using the code PRINT 100. Offer good through March 15, 2009. Here is one of my favorite pictures that I can't wait to get in the mail via snapfish from Maggi's first of many trips to the park.

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day!

And delight in all of the new products I have to show you! My Close to my Heart National Scrapbook Day is actually a 43 hour workshop-style retreat complete with dedicated space for scrapbooking, exclusive gifts and products and the fun of fellow scrapbookers. Arrive at 4pm on Friday and stay until 11 am Sunday!!

The retreat will be held at the brand new beautiful ChooChoo Retreat (www.choochooretreat.com) near Ooltewah. It is fully furnished, sleeps 10 and has plenty of room to crop til you drop. Also, as an added BONUS, I will be teaming up with Creative Memories rep, Leslie Houghton! You will get to learn lots of new and exciting ways to scrapbook, organize your photos, storybooks, etc. Bring your laptop, for there are plenty of outlets around the room and a big-screen TV available as well.

The fee to attend my National Scrapbook Day is just $100. BUT, you can save $15 by registering and making a $25 deposit by April 3rd to hold your spot. Save $25 by paying in full by April 3rd. You will receive exclusive NSD products and an extra thank you gift for paying in advance. In order to keep our costs down, we will be placing everyone in a meal group where 2-3 of you will be responsible for one meal. More details will be mailed to you once you RSVP.

Let me know by April 20th of any products you'd like to order so I can have them there for you. You can shop and order on my Personal Web Site by clicking the link below.

If you can not stay the whole weekend, but would like to spend the day with us on Saturday, your cost would be $55 and include all meals and an exclusive NSD product as well. Please RSVP for this. Spaces are limited ~ don't wait!!

It will be great when you come. It will be even better when you bring a friend! Please RSVP today. Just call or email me for more info. My email is scrapali@bellsouth.net

See you there!

March SOTM

Here is a simple layout I constructed using the exclusive March SOTM: Butterfly Wings and the new Level 2 paper pack Emporium. The paper pack and layout feature the colors: vineyard berry, sweet leaf, crystal blue, twilight, and cocoa.

Foward March!

WOW! Where did February go? This past month has been insane! I began my 5th part time in full swing and saw my CTMH sales sky rocket to over $1000! God is so good and He has been blessing us beyond measure this past month as we have began "Financial Peace" by Dave Ramsey. Awesome study and I encourage EVERYONE to take it.

Also during Feb. it finally SNOWED! Okay, well it made a dusting and we got out of school. I know, I know it wasn't a whole lot, but Jo and I still had fun playing in it! In the picture he is sticking out his tongue trying to catch snowflakes on it. Ever since our "adventure" in the snow he climbs up on the couch to look out the window and ask "Mommy is it snowin?" Bless his heart he will learn soon that living here we won't see much snow. I will post the pages I did for his scrapbook soon. The Aspen Level 2 papers really made his coat pop against the Outdoor Denium and NEW Creme Brulee.
During Feb. we also celebrated Mag's 6 month birthday. She has begun to eat peaches (as seen in the photo) and drink a fruit smoothy every morning now. At last she has also begun sleeping at night. However, whoever coined the phrase "sleeping like a baby" must have either had a really good baby or had no clue. Mag has struggled sleeping at night for the longest, but now with a full belly it seems that the every hour wake up calls might ceased. Now she just needs to cut some teeth!
Last night I was blessed to pitch a blanket tent and eat dinner with my son in the living room floor. We enjoyed "dinosaur eggs" and sprite as we spent a few moments just eating a simple meal a little differently. Just remember you don't have to wait to Christmas or Easter to take pictures and scrap, but enjoy those everyday moments that nurture and foster relationships for the rest of your lives!
On another note: Over the last month I have gotten to enjoy the many perks of being a Close to my Heart Consultant. Not only do I get to share my passion of scrapping with my friends, but God has opened the door for me to enjoy it with many new faces. During the month of Feb. I held another workshop with Tamai and the wonderful ladies in Benton, a gathering at the home of Sarah, and ended the month with an all day crop at Katrina's home. I think I can speak for everyone that attended one of the three events when I say that CTMH offers products that help us all scrapbook and stamp FASTER, SIMPLER, AND EASIER! February was also the kick off for the 25th Anniversary of CTMH! Not only did Jeanette kick off the month with a free stamp set, but I also celebrated my second year with the company. I want to thank each of my many wonderful customers who helped my sales once again hit record highes with over $1000 in sales! I would like to introduce the March Constant Campaign for all new consultants who sign during the month of March (email for more details):