Scrapbook Addict

Winter Crop is Coming!

2012-01-13T15:41:00.000-05:00

Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Only 15 days!!

Have you sent your deposit yet?

This is going to be one FUN Crop! 12 full hours to work on your projects, plus yummy food (lunch & dinner), prizes, gifts and a Preview of the NEW Idea Book! I'm also putting together a super fun make & take scrapbook page for a winter theme. Oh, and there will be a few surprises too - can't tell you everything up front! ;)

We'll be in Livonia, at the beautiful Best Western Laurel Park Suites. The address is 16999 S. Laurel Park Drive. This is a pretty central location, just off the freeway. So, whether you are coming from Dearborn or Ann Arbor or from the north, this is just a short drive.

Have you sent your deposit yet?

More details: 9 am - 9 pm. The cost is $45. You can pay all at once or with a $20 deposit and $25 at the crop. We really wanted to make this workable for all budgets!

We also want this to be a day for relaxing. We will be bringing tools and products for sale, so you don't have to bring every single thing you own. You will be able to learn some new things through make & take projects. And I'm available to offer suggestions or ideas or teach you how to do something new.

Have you sent your check yet?

Let's not forget the new Idea Book preview. You will get to see this BEFORE everyone else! (Please note: All orders from the NEW book, will go in on or after Feb. 1 - this may affect your order, if you order from the old & new books.)

My Idea Book Premiere party will be on Feb. 18th. It is going to be a party this time, instead of an open house. There will be a lot of similar things - prizes, fun, showing off the new Idea Book, but there will also be a complete One Time Only project - a beautiful Coaster Wall Hanging! You can make this project FREE. There will be incentives for bringing a friend, booking a gathering in your home and becoming a new Consultant.

Have you sent your check yet?

Oh yeah, there's still MORE! Some of the ladies were lucky enough to receive their crop space as a Christmas gift - and they will get 2 additional gifts because of it. Some of you might get a special gift for bringing a friend with you (and your friend will get one too!) I'll be sending an email soon to all the croppers with more ways to get prizes and all the final details!

And, there will be shopping specials! One special will be on the Cricut cartridge – so be sure to bring your checkbook and a few dollars too.

If you are ready to get your space, please EMAIL me

Say Goodbye to 2011... Hello 2012!

2011-12-31T14:08:00.001-05:00

2011 - the year we got Cricut! Or maybe, 2011 - the year I finished a book or project! 2011 - the year I went to CTMH Convention!! Woo Hoo!! Whatever the headline was for your 2011, I'm happy that I could be a part of your year.

I hope that you had a good year, or at least that you can look back and see some good points to your year. I would like to share a most accurate description of my year. It comes from http://bravegirlsclub.com/dailytruths/dec3011.htm

I know that 2012 holds a lot of promise for me and for you! Have you ever seen Ali Edwards, One Little Word? (http://aliedwards.com/2011/12/one-little-word-2012.html) It's sort of a resolution, but not. I'd love to know what your word will be for 2012!

I'll share mine... FRESH. Yep, I'm so tired of all the stale in my life. I feel like I've lost my sense of adventure and I need it back! So, toss out that old head of lettuce and get a FRESH one! LOL Or just eat it while it's FRESH in the first place! My word keeps out the excess, adds in the healthy and let's me try something new. I don't want to do business in the same old stale way and I don't want to live in the same old stale way either!

I hope you find a good word! And I hope 2012 is full of fun, love & laughter for you!

Last Minute Shopping?

2011-12-20T11:12:00.000-05:00

I truly hope that you are having a most Merry Christmas! We have done our decorating, shopping and are well on our way to completing our wrapping here. This week is for baking and wrapping up those last minute things.

But I know there are those who still have a long list of shopping and more to do! I would LOVE to help you finish up. It's too late to get an order from Corporate now, but I do have a few GREAT solutions still available! And, I'd be happy to gift wrap...

1. Gift Certificates for Close To My Heart products. The gift certificate for product can be in ANY amount.

2. Time & Space to Work. You can purchase a Gift Certificate to our Winter Crop - a 12 hour event that gives your crafter space and time to work on their projects! It will take place on January 28th from 9 am - 9 pm in Livonia. The cost is $45 and includes lunch & dinner, prizes, and SO much more! As a bonus for those who purchase as a gift before Christmas, your gift recipient will receive a beautiful flower and a special pampering gift AT the crop.

3. Studio J Memberships. Want to gift her with a NEW online scrapbooking product? I have membership cards available. She will love this product, especially if she is a Busy person! Available in various price ranges.

4. I also have some limited product available here at my home. Stamp sets, lots of embellishments and more! We can put together a nice little gift for sure.

There are other options too. I'd love to help you! I can even do your gift wrapping for you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T15:35:00.001-05:00

You may have noticed that I haven't posted much this month. I'm a little overwhelmed by things lately. I even had to go to the doctor for some help. I am trying to catch up!

That said, I want you to know I'm thankful for my life, my family, my friends and my business.

I wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is stuffed with food, enjoys the football (if you are into that) and that you get to be happy and safe with your friends & family.

Make sure that you check your email for a BIG Black Friday sale too! If you are a customer (or potential customer) and don't get my emails, please sign up at the top of the blog.

Note to Fellow Consultants: Please do NOT sign up for my newsletter. It is for customers. Thank you! You ARE welcome to sign up for the 12 Weeks of Holidays emails.

Need a Holiday Helper?

2011-11-02T20:06:00.000-04:00

Do you wish you had a little elf help this holiday season? We all need a little help sometimes. Especially when it's very busy, like at the Holidays. I'd love to give you an extra pair of hands during the holidays!

What can a Holiday Helper do?

*Make Cards

*Address and mail cards or packages

*Gift Ideas

*Gift Certificates

*Baskets – to fit any budget

*Special gift card holders

*Stocking Stuffers

*Personal Shopping

*Gift wrapping

*Studio J Gift Albums (Digital Scrapbooking)

*Fundraisers

** Contact me for other Holiday Helper ideas!

** Give this as a GIFT to someone you love! **

Great for busy moms, retirees, business folk and men! Costs are very reasonable - please let me help you enjoy your holidays instead of going crazy over a million details.

Great New Stamp of the Month Set for November!

2011-11-01T17:39:00.001-04:00

Have you seen the new Stamp of the Month set yet? I thought you might like to see what some of the CTMH consultants make with this set!

Below is a link to a Blog Hop. If you haven't done one of these before, it's simple - start with the first name on the list, look at the project, then find the link to the next blog. You will "hop" from blog to blog and each should show a project using our November stamp set.

Here's the stamp set you will be looking for:

Click here for the list of blogs!

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Something for Halloween!

2011-10-25T17:48:00.001-04:00

I wanted to share something I found online, looking at Halloween stuff. I'm sharing it with those who are in my 12 Weeks of Holidays Emails, but I thought you might enjoy it too.

My favorites are 1, 11 and 14 - but all of them are beautiful.

PUMPKINS! PUMPKINS!

Please share with us (in the comments) which ones are your favorites!!

What's Going On?

2011-10-12T18:36:00.000-04:00

12 Weeks of Holidays
Did you get your first week of the 12 Weeks of Holidays? How did you like it? I had some troubles with the pictures, so I hope it all came through ok for you.

For those who don't know what I'm talking about, I've begun sending out a series of emails that include a project - may be a card, layout, home decor, children's project, etc. Each week, there will be something new. It could be Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's. You can sign up at the top of the page - it's completely free, no obligation. You won't receive anything more than those 12 emails - unless you want more! This is something for fun for all of us. I will send a project (or two) with pictures, instructions and a supply list. Who knows, maybe I'll throw in a prize or coupon too!

Christmas Club
I am offering the option of a layaway-type order. Order your products NOW and pay a little each week or so and I will put the order in in-time for Christmas! It's that simple. All club members will need to complete their payments by Dec. 5th in order to get everything back in time. I'll also offer gift wrapping for you!

Christmas Cards
Let's get together and make those Christmas cards! I've set up a Special Deal with a local Hall for space and dinner, add in the cost to make cards and it's only $15. I'm working on the card samples, but we can always make our own too. I do have to request that you RSVP please - for location & time, as well as so that I know I have enough materials on hand! The dates are Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 7 and Nov.14 If all goes well, I may be able to add some later dates - but don't wait.

Products that I have: Believe paper & My Stickease, a small amount of Wonderland paper (we can get more if we need it!) our New Cricut cartridge, Red, Bronze, Silver & Stardust Glitz, ribbons and lots more! I have several stamp sets: Christmas Cheer (pg 53), Countdown (pg 54), Fill in the Blank - Holiday (pg 79), December 25th (pg 102), A Timber (pg 82) and Holiday Magic (Oct. SOTM, pg 141). I also have a couple of older sets, including a manger scene for those who might like a religious card.

There's LOTS more to come! I'll post again soon, but you're welcome to ask about Men's Night, Holiday Helpers, Gift Certificates, Shopping Clubs, Wish Lists, Special package pricing, Studio J Parties, Vendor Shows, Crops and MORE.

Free Holiday Projects! 12 Weeks of Holidays

2011-10-06T18:09:00.000-04:00

I just added a link to sign up for the 12 Weeks of Holidays emails.

This is something special I am doing for the Holidays this year. I want to invite everyone - customers, friends, even new friends to be. You will get one email each week that includes a project for the Holidays. It might be Halloween, Fall, Christmas or something else. It will include a picture of the project, instructions and a supply list. I will try to include some bonus items - maybe a second project or variations of the project.

It starts THIS week! You can still get in on it, if you sign up today. I put a link at the top of the blog posts. Remember, it's FREE. There is no obligation to make purchases. Who knows, there may be some BIG surprises along the way!!

Crop Announcement!

2011-10-05T16:03:00.000-04:00

I've been working on a 12 hour crop for everyone! I found another consultant, Cyndi, who will bring her customers and we found a location and set the date. Please mark your calendars with THIS date:

January 28, 2012!!

We will be at the Best Western Laurel Park Suites in Livonia.

I do hope you can come!! We will be having SOOOO much fun!

I will add more details as we figure this all out, but I want you to mark the date NOW, so you won't have to say you can't come.

Welcome!

2011-09-29T22:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to my new, updated blog!

The focus of this blog is going to be for you, my friends, family and customers.

Our corporate provided websites will be changing soon and you won't have access to the calendar or art sections anymore. I'm not exactly sure what you will have access to.

So, I want us to have a place to connect online. We now have several ways to connect - Facebook and e-newsletters. You will still be able to purchase online, 24/7.

I hope you like it. Take a look at the tabs up top for lots of fun stuff! And you can now sign up for my newsletter at the top of every page.

Please leave me a comment - that's what bloggers LIVE for, comments. :)

Here's some of the links to more info...
Facebook business page: www.facebook.com/scrapbookaddict
Order Online: www.ctmh.com/scrapbookaddict

New Product Blog Hop!!

2010-08-27T21:03:00.001-04:00

** This post is a bit older, but I left it because it is part of a Hop and it connects many blogs together.

Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 40 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st!

If you have come here from Laurie Newton's blog, you are on the right path! You can also find a complete list of Blog Hop participants at http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-hop-participants.html

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!

Main Layout

Left Side

Right Side

3 Cards

Card 1

Card 2

Card 3

This project was taken from the Workshop On The Go - Magnifique. It uses those patterns, with Magnifique paper, Lagoon/Pear/Pacifica/Chocolate inks, Circle of Love stamp set, embellishments include Blue & Green assortment Sparkles, Lagoon Mini Medley Accents Collection, and Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon

Now "Hop" on over to Adeline Brill's Blog 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 Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st! Contact me or go to my website to order! http://www.scrapbookaddict.myctmh.com/

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? You can see a list of all Blog Hop participants at http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/

Close To My Heart - Summer Catalog 2010 Blog Hop

2010-04-28T22:01:00.001-04:00

** This post is a bit older, but I left it because it is part of a Hop and it connects many blogs together.
Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 40 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Summer 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting May 1st!

If you have come here from Jody Gustafson's blog, you are on the right path! You can also find a complete list of Blog Hop participants at http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/ or at the bottom of this post.

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 created a layout to use in my own scrapbook. It's called "I Love Close To My Heart." It was so easy with my Imagine book. I love the new Passages paper and the new stamp set, "Live Inspired." It is the 2nd layout for the Passages Workshop On The Go.

The layout is the 2nd layout in the Passages Workshop On The Go-
"Imagine" Template: Supporting Cast
Paper: Passages Level 2 Paper Pack
My Acrylix Stamp Set: Live Inspired
Ink Colors: Cocoa, Bamboo
Embellishments: Colonial White Mini-Medley

Now "Hop" on over to Lori Scott's Blog - http://scrapinglori.blogspot.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 2010 Idea Book goes LIVE on May 1st! You can order HERE: http://scrapbookaddict.myctmh.com/

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

Erin Herring http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Tresa Black http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Jessica Moore http://www.jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com/
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Sherrie Thornton http://www.impressionableart.blogspot.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Lisa Stenz http://lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Rensel http://scrapbookaddictkath.blogspot.com/
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://www.themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Meredith Burgess http://meredithburgess.blogspot.com/
Clerissa Lewis http://www.thestampdr.com/
Jennifer Kojder http://aglitterymess.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Antoinette Herrin http://www.godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Tanya Mae http://scramperscorner.blogspot.com/
Priscilla http://priscillagotham.blogspot.com/
Cassandra http://abitofitallforscrappin.blogspot.com/
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com/
Carrie Haines http://www.bizzymom.us/
Janelle Janish http://stampandthecity.blogspot.com/
Maranda Dickerson http://marandasmemories.blogspot.com/
Cheryl Even http://www.evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com/
Karen Johnson http://www.myheartscraps.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Nancy Walters http://njwhelpingucelebrate.blogspot.com/
LaJeania Hicks http://www.scraptilyoudrop.blogspot.com/
Traci http://www.creativetraci.blogspot.com/
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com/
Kristine Fowler http://www.scrampingaddict.typepad.com/
Amanda DesJardins http://creatively-amused.blogspot.com/
Tamra Meservey http://www.croppinoncloud9.blogspot.com/
Melinda http://www.ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/