Scrapbook Class Set for Saturday, April 25!

Next Scrapbook layout class is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m. You must be registered and prepaid no later than April 8 in order to get your supplies ordered and here on time. We will be using the Close to My Heart Paperpack "Emporioum" pictured here. The colors are beautiful in person and I can't wait to get the layouts finished for the class. The fee for the class is $22.00 which is strictly for the products you will be using. I never charge for the class instruction. You will have lots of paper and other embellisments left over after the class to take home and use on additional papercrafting projects of your own. This class is perfect for beginners and experts just the same. Be sure to email me and let me know you are coming and save your seat! Seats are filling up.

Spring has arrived!

Wow! Been about six weeks since the last time I was on here. Once again, time flies when you are having fun! Have not been doing much that I can update everyone on, although I know I have been busy the last six weeks hence why I have not been on here, just can't seem to think of anything exciting that has been going on.

Let's see.....where to begin. Since the last post we have had Mammaw's birthday, I got my eyeglasses, Jessica was accepted into Cosmetology School which will start in September, and Jeffrey has began baseball practice with Opening Ceremonies coming up on March 28. This past weekend we attended Donald and Terri's 40th Wedding Anniversary party which was a fun and very emotionally moving time for everyone there.

Jessica will be "Sweet 16" in April. Not so sure about the "sweet" part, but 16 nonetheless, so we are starting to make plans for that event.

I have finally been able to get my scrapbooking and card making classes back up and running and will have more to post on those this week. Already have one scrapbook class scheduled for later in April and will be posting information on an upcoming card class as well. Stay tuned for that.....

My main focus in life has once again returned to becoming the Coupon Queen! This past weekend I started my adventure of "frugaling" and did pretty well I must say for just getting back into the swing of things. I was able to pick up $68 worth of groceries and household items for just under $28 after combining sales and coupons together, so that was more than a 50% savings. I was very excited even if the rest of my family was not impressed.... Kmart is doubling coupons up to $4.00 this week so I am expecting "big plans and big savings" there this week - can you say the word F-R-E-E-B-I-E-S! Saving money is good, but getting things absolutely free is even better! Wish me luck and stay tuned!

I am still here!

Good morning everyone. I am so sorry I have not made a post in quite a while. Time just flies before you realize how fast it is actually flying! Shortly after my Open House I started not feeling well and have been back and forth to the doctors these past couple of weeks. After working all day, coming home and cooking, cleaning, etc. I just have not had much energy left to be on the computer unfortunately.

We have been able to put the townhouse on the market this past week so everyone keep their fingers crossed that it sells in a jiffy! That would make life so much easier right now.

Well, we are off and running today to pick out my new eyeglasses. I'm quickly approaching the big 4-0 so everything seems to be falling apart at one time this month I guess. LOL Happy Valentines Day to everyone!

Open House a Success!

Hi Ladies. I had my Close to My Heart Open House this past Saturday and had a wonderful time making new friends and meeting new scrap-a-holics! Everyone that came had the chance to create a scrapbook page and a greeting card. I have the pictures here of the items we all created. Is that "little girl" not just the cutest thing you have ever seen?!? Would you believe it is not a stamp of a little girl at all - - but the bottom of a snowman?!?! That is right! Those "curls" of her hair are actually the "wind" and snowflakes at the bottom of a snowman! That is how versatile our stamp sets are - you just must think out of the box! (Disclaimer - I did not think of this one on my own, but was copied from another wonderful CTMH consultant!) Of course some ladies ventured out on their own and switched it all up, which was wonderful to see how everyone can take the same scraps of paper and come up with totally different pages! Everyone that attended got to see some artwork and papers that will be used in the upcoming scrapbook and card classes in February and March. My plan was to attach that artwork now, but when I just took the 2 photos of the pictures I have attached, my camera completely died! So....off to the store I go tommorrow to buy more batteries so I can post the photos for everyone else to see tomorrow. I will also be emailing everyone on my email customer list with the photos and the schedule of classes coming up. Be on the lookout for those this week!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week and I hope to see everyone at one of the upcoming classes!

Wonderful Weekend.

Hello fellow bloggers! Sorry I have not been on here the last several days, but there just never seems to be enough time in the day!

We had such a wonderful weekend. We traveled up to Greenville, SC in the upstate to see a very good friend of mine and her little girl Chloe who just turned 1 this month. I only get to see her every few months and Chloe is growing so big everytime I see her. By the time I see her the next time I am sure she will be walking all over the place and I can't wait! I also got to meet Lindsay's 4-legged addition to the family, Magic. Magic is Lindsay's 3rd rescued greyhound she and Lad have adopted, and all three of them are very sweet.

Sunday was somewhat of a relaxing day, but we also got a lot of stuff accomplished too. Finally was able to get more of my scrapbook stuff organized on a new bookshelf, which was my main goal for the weekend. It is so hard to create stuff when you have stuff stored in every nook and cranny of the house! So, now I am ready to finish the rest of the greeting cards and scrapbook layouts I am trying to get ready for my Open House this weekend. Stay tuned and I will be posting photos of the Open House and the various artwork for upcoming classes on here so everyone can sign up for the ones they just "must have"! :o)

Make it a great week and I'll see most everyone this weekend!

You Are Invited! Scrapbook Open House Jan 31

Good morning ladies. Do you believe there were snow flurries here in the south yesterday!! Although I did not get to see any since I was at work all day and it did not snow at all there since I work a block from the ocean, my children were texting and keeping me posted on the "snow events" as they played out all day at home. Needless to say the "event" was simply snow flurries that disappeared as soon as they hit the ground, but it was just enough snow to get them excited. Of course my first comment was "grab the camera and take pictures, I have the perfect scrapbook paper to use for snow pictures". :o)

As most of you know, I have been getting ready for my Open House set for January 31. I have been having so much fun playing with all the new products that Close to My Heart came out with this month. I am sure you will like playing with some of the items when you come on the 31st as well!

Be sure to put it on your calendars - Jan 31 from noon to 3:00 p.m. It will be a "drop-in" so you can come anytime during those hours that fit your schedule. You will have your choice of a very cute 2-page 12x12 scrapbook layout, or you can choose to make a homemade greeting card while you are there - either of which are FREE OF CHARGE! There will be refreshments, door prizes and lots more! Lots of artwork will be on display including artwork for classes that will offered in February and March. Seats are limited for the classes and workshops so be sure to come early to reserve your preferred classes!

I can't wait to see everyone there so I can share some products for you. I am waiting until after the Open House to post some artwork here on my blog so those of you that attend the Open House will have "first peek" at all the upcoming exciting things I have planned! :o)

Make it a great day! Stay tuned......

It's Friday!!!!! Woo Hoo!!

Good morning fellow bloggers! I am soooo glad it is Friday and this week is almost over. I am so sorry I have not been on here as often I would have liked, but the past 3 days I have had a very hectic "home life". Wednesday evening I came home from work to a kitchen sink that was clogged! After being on the phone with a plumber friend of mine and wearing my "plumber hat" for 2 hours, I gave up. I learned things about pipes (tee pipes with flaps, p-traps and other stuff) that I never really wanted to learn and never care to touch again.

Since my "plumbing techniques" were not working, I ended up having the "real plumbers" come over last night and after about 2 hours they were able to get the clog repaired and now we are flowing nicely again! :o) So.....now that my house is getting back to normal I am so excited about putting the final plans together for my Close to My Heart Open House. Please note your calendar - January 31 from noon to 3:00 p.m. There will be a free 2-page scrapbook layout that you will be able to make when you come, free gifts, door prizes, refreshments and much more. You can also view the accordian album, some scrapbook layouts and card making classes that I will be offering throughout the months of February and March as well. I hope to see you there! Please be sure to comment me here, or send me an email and let me know you are coming so I can be sure and have enough projects for everyone to make FREE while they are there!

Have a great day and a great weekend! I look forward to seeing you on the 31st!