You Know You're A Scrapbooker When...

I thought I would share this today...figured it's Monday and you might need a good laugh!

You Know You're A Scrapbooker When...

~the only scraps falling off your dinner table are paper!

~you go through a glue stick faster than a lipstick!

~you buy more paper than shoes!

~you drool over paper, have ink-stained fingertips, and are fascinated with chipboard!

~you dream about projects instead of Mr. Right!

 I thought they were cute...anyone have any they want to add to the list? I know there's got to be more of them!

Chicks & Chocolate Day ~~ Fun Times ~~ Stamping, Scrapping, and Crafting!!

If you live in my area I thought I would share this....I am planning a "Chicks & Chocolate" Day!! With a "Sneak Peek" on all the new changes to Close To My Heart (starting August 1st for our clients). The fun crop will be Sat., July 30th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at my house. I'll bring the chocolate...you just bring your projects!! Join me for a fun time of Stamping, Scrapping, and Crafting!! Let's spend some time together to preserve our memories. If your interested let me know so I can make sure to have enough space...and, of course, chocolate!
**If your not in my area...sorry, bummer, it would be fun to get together...but I will be posting soon all about the GREAT changes coming to Close To My Heart!! I do have to say...I think your REALLY going to LOVE them!!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Born to crop! Not to mop!"  

~"Birth certificates show when you were born, death certificates show when you died, scrapbooks show that you lived."

~"Housework only comes before scrapbooking in the dictionary."

~"Blessed are the children of scrapbookers, for they shall inherit the scrapbooks."   

~"Life is just a scrapbook waiting for us to put it on acid free paper." 

I thought I would share some "scrapbooking" type quotes today. CTMH is having a big convention...right now...as I type this! I couldn't go (bummer!) but it is on my mind...and so is scrapbooking...so, I thought these quotes are in order! Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

Tutorial ~ Learn New Skills As You Walk Down Memory Lane ~ Tips & Ideas To Use Ribbon & Embellishments!

I thought I would share the tutorial that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Learn New Skills As You Walk Down Memory Lane". They show you different ideas / tips on how to use your extra embellishments and ribbon. We all could use some fun ideas...so, check out the video and then go to my website's "While Supplies Last" tab to check out some great deals...incase you don't have any extra items and need more embellishments or ribbons!   

Organizing ~ Any Ideas You Would Like To Share?

I've been trying to get all my photos in better order...more organized...so when I scrapbook, I don't have to spend a lot of my time looking for photos that go with the paper I want to work with. I am almost at the half way point...kind-of scary, since I've worked for maybe 6 hours already! I also should add I am not including all my photos that I have before the kids came along! I will deal with those photos after I get caught up with my kids photos first. Anyway, I have been looking at all the photos I haven't looked at in a long time. That in itself is fun...I have so many pictures of my daughter when she was just a little bean. (I haven't gotten to my son's photos yet!) So, while I am working on this project it had me thinking about other organizing...does anyone have some good ideas they want to share?

Fanfare Paper Pack ~ More Ideas To Check Out!

I thought I would share a photo to give you some more ideas on what you can make with the "Fanfare" paper pack. This paper is really nice (along with the "Lucky" paper pack) if you have boys...works for girls too...but it's not all pink and girly. I thought this paper pack works for all our fun summer time photos!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"A garden of love grows in a grandmother's heart."  

~"Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation."

~"Great fathers get promoted to grandfathers."

~"Grandchildren are a grandparent's link to the future, and grandparents are the child's link to the past."   

~"When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window." 

I thought I would share some "grandparent/grandchild" type quotes today. I received a call yesterday that my dad and step-mom bought tickets to fly out to see us in October...when my children have a 2 week break from school. We are all very excited at my house! Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week...and I wanted to add...no idea who or where I got these quotes...I've been saving them to use for my scrapbook pages / cards. So enjoy the quotes!

Fanfare ~ Workshop On The Go Kit ~ Paper Packs ~ Stickers ~ How To Books!

Today I thought I would share the paper pack "Fanfare" with you. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1021). It comes with: Level 2 paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), a pack of Blue Assortment of Buttons, a pack of Embroidy Floss & a workshop guide (directions to make some cards & 2 page scrapbook layout). If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper packs (X7138A & X7138B), sticker pack (X7138C) and Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (Z1400) and make your own designs up (or you can use one of our great "How To" books). Either way, you'll have some amazing scrapbook pages and/or cards. And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Paper Lantern" (C1458) and "Pennant Alphabet" (E1018). This paper pack is really great paper to use for 4th of July photos, the beach, swimming, or just some fun, fabulous summertime play pictures! I already posted a card I made using the paper and I just started some cute playground scrapbook pages (which I'll share once they are finished). So, go check out this fun paper...you're going to LOVE it! 

Studio J ~ "Personalize Your Layouts" Video! Some More Great Tips!

I thought I would share another video that Close To My Heart put on youtube about Studio J. This one is called "Personalize Your Layouts". In this video they show you a few tips on using the system so you can change papers or colors. They show a few really helpful tips. So, check out the video and then go to my website and check Studio J out!

Stamp of The Month ~~ July 2011 ~ American Celebration D1458 ~ Just In Time For Your 4th Of July Photos!

Check out the Stamp of the Month for July! The set is called "American Celebration" (D1458). This set is great if you are planning to make some scrapbook pages of your 4th of July photos. I also saw a few cards made with this set and they came out cute! Now it's your turn to get it at a discount or FREE...just ask me how!