Crop Highlights

While there weren't a lot of us at crop on Saturday we sure had a lot of fun. Yummy food - and tons of baking. Lots of chatting. Many pots of coffee. NO visiters - usually someone stops in for coffee. Oh wait. Heather stopped in TWICE. I think she wished she hadn't been curling and could have come to play with us. We played many rounds of 'when was this picture taken' and quite a few of 'what was happening here'. I'm embarassed to admit I actually asked who the pictures were in one page my mother in law was working on. Turns out it was my youngest SON! Boy did he need a haircut!


Speaking of my mother-in-law....you should see her idea book. WOW! She has a 3ring binder notebook (actually it's an old Reflections Program binder) and it is FULL of inspiration. She has of course a set each of Reflections and Originals pages but also sheets of paper that she has sketched ideas from magazines that have inspired her. She's also cut out images from all her old catalogues of her favorite cards and layouts and examples of various uses for different materials such as buttons, ribbon, safetypins, flowers etc. It's the most amazing thing. I'll have to take pictures of it and post them.


I got out-scrapped by everyone and did NOT come anywhere near getting 8 (or more) pages done like some people but I did manage to complete* three. And by complete I mean, for the most part they are done and if I'm lucky I'll get some journalling onto a couple of them. Journalling is not what I do best some days.

This first one was from Weekend Challenge #2 and the inspiration came from that $20 platter I loved and the sketch I posted. It turned out better than I expected and I think I did a pretty good job of getting what was 'in my head' translated out onto paper. My sister-in-law gets credit for the beautiful photo of my youngest daughter.



All supplies are ctmh unless otherwise stated: Sunkissed Yellow Textured CS; Sweet Leaf CS; Dutch Blue Textured CS; Bubble Gum CS; Chocolate Ink; the square is the back side of a stamp from the Solo E set; Just Blooms - White Daisies & Summer Posies; Bubblegum brads and White Daisy Bigger Brads, the leaves are wired silk leaves - source unknown; EK Success Corner rounder with the guard removed to make the scalloped border & a regular office hole punch for the holes.



The second layout of the day was inspired by the Weekend Challenge #3 (this weekends) to make a monochromatic layout with 3 rows - title, picture, journalling. Of course the journalling hasn't been done yet and I added an extra picture into the 'journalling row' plus you will notice that one of the 4 pictures on the left side is on there twice. That's because I didn't have a wallet sized school picture of my oldest daughter (lots of 8x10s though) so I either need to find the disk that came with her photos and hopefully print a wallet sized picture or I'm just going to removed the top photo, draw an outline where the picture would be and add the words 'photo not available' in it and depending on which way this goes will determine what the journalling says.





All supplies ctmh unless otherwise stated: Autumn Terracotta Textured CS - the back side for the background and the front for the photo & journalling mats; Parchment CS; Autumn Terracotta Ink Pad & Fine Tip Pen; Classic Caps & Classic Numbers Stamp Sets (both discontinued); Ribbon from Autumn Terracotta Collection (also discontinued); and the safety pin was part of an accent package from a special a couple years ago.

My last page of the day is for my mom's album. She has a collection of photos of my nephew on her fridge and some of them are starting to discolour so I figured I'd better get them into albums. No pre-conceived inspiration for this one. I just picked out a piece of b&t paper and the wavey stitched lines provided all the inspiration I needed - that plus the huge grin on my nephews face.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise stated: Dutch Blue Textured CS (the reverse side...I LOVE that it has different colours on each side!) and the B&T is from last January's Heart Of Winter Special; Cranberry CS; Outdoor Denim Ink; the alpha stamp was a hostess/customer special from last year - I don't even know if the set has a name. DE Chipboard hearts were part of the DieCut special last fall - one is backed with Cranberry CS the other stamped with Holiday Red Ink and Spot On Background; Sparkles. The photoclip & brad are Queen & Co brand.

So those are the highlights from March Crop Day. Small group but Big Fun!

The next crop isn't until the BIG National Scrapbook Celebration Weekend Crop on May 1st, 2nd & 3rd. There is still plenty of room and registration is still open. I'll be booking upcoming dates in the coming weeks so if there are any requests for a particular weekend get them to me asap. I also have an order going in early this week if anyone needs anything.

~K

A couple reminders

This coming Saturday - March 21st is Crop Day at Minerva Hall 10am till 10pm for $10.

AND

There are only 7 weeks until the National Scrapbook Weekend Crop the first weekend in May.

March '09 Newsletter

National Scrapbooking Weekend

3-Day Crop

May 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2009

Friday: 5pm to Midnight

Saturday: 9am to 2am

Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Early Registration Deadline is March 7th.

That's only a few days away!

Contact me for more information.

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March Specials:

• A small selection of stamp sets have been added to the discounted section of my shopping cart with a savings of 40% off regular retail price. What a deal! a. Wisdom (B1199)b. Groovy Celebration (C1232)c. Love of My Life (C1258)d. Card Sentiments (D1111)e. Memories (D1127)f. Follow Your Dreams (D1152)g. Steep and Deep (D1175)h. My One & Only (D1197)i. Friendship's Garden (D1202)j. My Farm (D1219).
• CTMH is offering new consultants a signing bonus during the month of March. New consultants will receive 50% off the retail price of up to two select organizational products (Rolling Tote, Inks Organizer etc). If you are interested being a CTMH consultant, contact me for more information and full details of this signing bonus.
• Stamp of the Month - Butterfly Wings is available until March 31st

Crop Day - Saturday March 21st

• Minerva Hall --- 10am to 10pm
• cost $10 potluck supper ( I'm making veggie soup)
• includes coffee and a few snacks, scrapping goodies, use of stamps/tools etc.
• this month's product demo: extreme makeover-chipboard edition

RSVP via email or phone by at least the Wednesday before each crop day. (contact info is on my website if you do not have it). If I do not have a minimum number of attendees, crop day will be cancelled.

Each month, anyone that places an order during crop is entered into a draw to receive Mystery Hostess Rewards. (number of entries/amount of rewards/number of hostesses depends on total sales) Who will earn free product this month? If you cannot attend crop but would like to place an order (through myself or online) please contact me to be eligible for the Mystery Hostess draw.

Happy Scrapping! Hope to see you at crop day this month. Remember registration is due soon for National Scrapbook Month - 3 Day Crop.

~K

We missed you on the 31st

Crop Day at Minerva Hall on January 31st was tons of fun! Everyone (except moi) got so much done although I'm sure my SIL Heather would argue that point - she worked on one 2page layout almost all day...but it was SO worth it.

Thank you to everyone for your "January" orders. This month...well last month actually, 5 lucky people received rewards in one form or another. Congratulations Heather, Christine, Anita, Leanne and Judi. How this worked was for each $25 spent, I added one ticket into the draw and the number of tickets drawn out was determined by total sales for the day. I am going to continue on with this format for a few months and see how it goes. I am also accumulating all tickets each month into another draw and at the end of the year someone will win a super prize basket of goodies.

A post with artwork and the product demos/instructions from January's crop day are coming. Last week was another week of sick kiddos & tempermental computers around here but I am working on that post.

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Here's the news you've been waiting for. Details for the upcoming crop weekend are now available. Here is the *reader's digest version* Leave a comment on this post if you did not receive the email with attached registration form and would like to receive one.


National Scrapbooking Weekend
3-Day Crop

May 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2009


The first Saturday in May is officially “National Scrapbooking Day” and to celebrate this fabulous event, join us for a weekend of pure scrapping fun with games, prizes, challenges and classes galore at Minerva Hall – 1 mile south of Gimli on Hwy 8.

Friday: 5pm to Midnight
Saturday: 9am to 2am
Sunday: 9am to 5pm

The hall has great lighting and plenty of space. Tables will be grouped together and will seat 5 scrappers with ample floor space around the tables for your crop totes etc.

Get a head start on the weekend with Friday night’s crop complete with an early-bird door prize and an evening snack. Saturday / Sunday registration includes a Welcome Pack, door prize entry, make ‘n’ take classes and snacks through out the day. Early Registration Deadline -- March 7th. Prices after March 7th are listed in brackets. Final Registration Deadline -- April 4th

3-day crop -- Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$55 ($65 after March 7th) *includes Welcome Pack,
snacks, 3 classes & door prize entries.

An optional meal package is available for
Saturday & Sunday $10/day

Can't get away for the entire weekend?
Join us for a little while

Friday ONLY 5pm to Midnight
$10 *includes evening snack &
early-bird door prize entry

Saturday ONLY 9am to 2am
$35 ( $45 after March 7th) * includes Welcome Pack,
snacks 2 classes & door prize entry

Sunday ONLY 9am to 5pm
$25 ($35 after March 7th) *includes Welcome Pack,
snacks, 1 class & door prize entry


So.......who's coming to the May Crop???? More details on contests, activities and fun fun fun will be posted here in the coming weeks. Let the count-down continue.........12 weeks!!!

February '09 Newsletter

I can't believe it's almost the end of January already! Wow this year is flying by faster than imaginable.

I've been busy busy busy making plans and lists and brainstorming ideas for the upcoming

National Scrapbook Weekend
Crop Around The Clock
May 2nd & 3rd, 2009.

That's only 14 short weeks away! I'll be sending out registration forms this weekend. If you would like one sent to you leave a comment on this post and I will forward one to you when they are available.

*** Put on your thinking cap too ..... I'm still brainstorming ideas and the more input I get the better! ***


My website http://www.kdann.myctmh.com/ has been 'new and improved' and now has some new and improved technical issues and my 2009 calendar pages have been wiped clean. I've entered upcoming crop dates numerous times but they don't want to stay put so for now please don't refer to the calendar on my website for crop info. Below is the information on upcoming crops.


Upcoming Dates to Remember

Crop: Saturday January 31st **that's THIS weekend! 10am to 10pm

Cost: $10 includes a few scrapping goodies, use of my stamps/inks/tools and a quick product demo and stamping technique class featuring a few of my favorite things including one of my new fav tools that I don't know how I ever lived without.

As usual, coffee & snacks are provided. (I'm hoping to have some yummy leftovers from my Epicure party the night before to bring along. Mmmmmm ) Bring your own lunch/supper - there is a full kitchen available.

Who will be this month's Mystery Hostess? All orders placed on or before the day of crop will be entered to receive the hostess rewards for the day. *If you cannot attend but would like to place an order, please contact me by Friday afternoon to be eligible to be the Mystery Hostess.

Can't make it to crop? Be sure to check out my blog next week for an online version of the class.


Mark your calendars for crop dates on:

February 21st - Class info: Scallops are a hot new trend lately and I'll show you some products and tips and tricks for making and using scallops on your layouts and cards.

March 21st - Class info: Extreme Makeover - Chipboard Edition. Come check out what you can do with a few products and tools to make your chipboard alphabets and accents POP!

*Please contact me to let me know you will be attending crops. It makes setting up easier when I know how many people to expect and so I have enough product on hand for everyone.
January Crop Attendance: Christine, Marlene, Hazel, Heather D, Judi, Anita, Heather C, Anne,
(if you aren't on the list and will be joining us please let me know )

Sales, Specials and Other News


Key To My Heart (click to view National Papercrafting Month/Key to My Heart info)

There are just a few days left of National Papercrafting Month. January 31st is your last chance to get the Key To My Heart special. My set arrived a couple days ago and I have to say.....WOW!!!!!
The paper is even more delicious in person and the stamp set leaves me speechless.
More details are also posted here on my blog and I'll be posting some artwork today as well.


Stamp of The Month (click to view past/present/future stamp of the month sets and artwork)

Don't forget the time-limited January Stamp of the Month set available until the 31st This calendar stamp set has limitless potential. What an original way to 'date' the event featured in a layout with a calendar image and the date circled.

February Stamp of the Month (available from Feb 1-28) features Easter egg shapes in a huge variety of patterns and designs. Again the potential of this set is limited only by your imagination.


Celebrate Good Times

Starting February 3rd (which just happens to be my birthday) until the 28th, everyone who purchases MyAcrylics stamp sets totaling $31.25 or more (K-size customized, Stamp of the Month, and any discounted retired sets excluded), will receive a totally cool, custom-designed B-size stamp set, appropriately titled "Good Times." It's a celebration-themed set, with a variety of fun party icons and sentiments like "let's party" and "hip hip hooray" that are oh, so versatile. The reason we are celebrating is that 2009 marks 25 years of business for Jeanette Lynton, founder and CEO of Close To My Heart and that is definitely something to celebrate.

Discontinued Items at a Discount

Any remaining stock of items that were discontinued on December 31st have now been added to my website. You can find these remaining items in the DISCOUNTED section of the shopping cart and are available while supplies last. You will notice there are NO stamp sets listed on this discounted section. Due to the fact that the Good Times special features stamp sets, in order to avoid any confusion, discontinued stamp sets left in stock will not go into the discounted section until after the end of February when the Good times special has ended.



~ Kirsten

2009 Crop Dates Confirmed

Crop Dates for the first half of '09 are confirmed. Mark your calendar & tell your friends.

Minerva Hall

10am to 10pm

Coffee, snacks provided

Full Kitchen Available

BYO lunch/supper*

*occasionally we will potluck supper so check with me the week before crop for details if you are interested

Saturday January 31st

Saturday February 21st

Saturday March 21st

No Crop in April because.........

May 2nd and 3rd is

National Scrapbook Month

Crop Around The Clock

registration opens in January.