12 Hour Scrapbooking Crop

OK, I was supposed to post this yesterday, but as always.. Life got the better of me... So, Here I am now... If you are in the local San Antonio, Tx area.. I truly hope you can join us. Not only will you be able to get your crafty on. But, you can meet new friends, eat til your heart content, take crafty classes, join in on the auction fun.... ALL proceeds from the Chinese auction will benefit Operation Smiles.


For those who can not wait, we will also be having our Open House to launch the new 2011 Close To My Heart Spring/ Summer Idea Book. There will be a selection of new product available for viewing and featured in the goodies bags that all registered attendees will receive... Details and class offerings can be found below.

You are Cordially Invited to our

Scrapbooking Crop

And

CLOSE to My Heart 2011 Spring/Summer

Catalog Reveal Day

Date: Saturday, January 29^th

Time: 10am-10pm

Where: Our Savior Lutheran Fellowship Hall

11503 Vance Jackson SA,TX 78230

Come start the New Year off with a Bang and join us for our 12 hour crop!

Cost: $30 for all day (includes two meals, two $5 goodie bags, snack, drinks)

           $15 for half day (includes one meal, one $5 goodie bag, snack, drinks)

No time to crop you can still come join us for the activities throughout the day:

We will also be doing our Catalog Reveal Day -- CTMH has outdone themselves with the new BIGGER Spring/Summer Catalog!! There are MANY beautiful papers, a variety of stamps, and embellishments to complete the deal!!  You will NOT want to miss it!!!!

Classes throughout the day:                              

     

FREE ‘Make & Take ALL DAY LONG

10:30 101 Stamping (Free)

11:30 101 Scrapbooking (free)

1:30 101 Stamping (free)

2:00 Gift Card Workshop ($4)

3:00 101 Scrapbooking (free)

4:00 Interactive Scrapbook Layout ($??)

6:30 Card Holder Class ($10)

8:30 101 Stamping (Free)

9:00 101 Scrapbooking (Free)

Other happenings:

• “Garage sale” selling retired CTMH papers, stamps, embellishments
• Chinese auction (buy tickets to choose which “gift bag” you want to win to benefit Operation Smiles)
• Door prizes throughout the day
• Find out more about future workshops and events we will be hosting 

For classes we enougrage you to pay ahead—but if we have space we can sign up that day.

To reserve your spot or any questions please contact your hostesses: (Space is LIMITED)

Rochelle: mustbesweet7403@yahoo.com  

(315) 523-5454   (210) 343-9089

Excited!!!!

  SO, after a crazy busy holiday season.. I am finally getting back into a regular routine and have so MUCH to share with you. I have been busy putting together a fun and exciting new class/workshop schedule, preparing for a 12 hour crop and open house for the all NEW 2011 Close To My Heart Spring/ Summer Idea Book.. That's Right.. the New Idea Book is in my hot little hands and I already have new product on it's way. That means, I will be adding new artwork VERY soon to tease you.

  CTMH worked very hard putting together a new Idea book with all new papers, stamps, embellishments and so much more. As you may or may not know, CTMH will be launching the new catalog going from THREE catalogs a year to TWO a year.. That means, that when this catalog launches on February 1st, it will be LIVE for 6 months. With the new catalog, there will be EIGHT new paper patterns, which means EIGHT Workshops On The Go kits... Each with an exclusive stamp set, that ONLY comes with the WOTG.

  While Close To My Heart retired almost their entire line of pattern paper, the four kits from the current catalog (Magnifique, Olivia, Hooligans, and Mistletoe) are featured in the new catalog. They are the ONLY papers that were not retired. So, if you have a favorite.. You still have time to get them, while supplies last.. That is until January 31st.. When they will no longer be available for purchase.

  Don't forget that during the month of January, CTMH has put out the 'Inspirations' mini catalog. From January 1st- 31st, this mini will accompany the Fall/ Winter catalog and has SUPER specials. The mini gives you a sneak peak at what is to come in the new Spring/Summer catalog and all you have to do to unlock those deals is order the WINGS Workshop On The Go. When you do, you will be able to order ANY and ALL stamp sets featured in the mini at fabulous discounts. Better yet, there are no limits to how many stamp sets you can order.. AND is you order the WOTG + any other 4different items in the mini, you can get the Stamp of The Month for FREE.... SO, you can get the SOTM by spending as little as $50.80. How awesome is that? That sure beats the normal $100 necessary to get the SOTM for free...

  On to MORE announcements.... Very soon, I will posting new artwork for the New catalog Blog Hop.. That's right.. the blog hop is back... Check back often for more details on how to view my artwork and those of other wonderfully creative  Close To My Heart consultants... It will definitely inspire you to get your own creative juices flowing.

  For my local followers and crafters...... I am excited to announce a 12 hour Scrapbooking Crop... This is the FIRST cropping event that I am helping to put together. January 29th, join us for 12 hours of fun, crafting, eating, socializing, and growing your crafting circle of friends. I will be posting all the details later today and truly hope you feel inspired to join us. Spaces are limited and we are already half full.... PLEASE, check back later this afternoon for all the details...

  OK, I am going to close here and let this all soak in.... I look forward to posting all the wonderful upcoming events, sharing my art, and just plain posting on here....

Happy Crafting~
Rochelle

WOW.. Winter BUG!?

  Ok, so.... I have not updated in a while... Our entire house has been hit with the darn bug and then made it's rounds.. nearly TWICE!!!!! I am happy to say that, we are all doing much better and with the exception of suffering from allergies now, that nasty little critter is gone.. WooHoo!!!!

  I am now getting ready for a new arts and craft fair on the November 6th. I will post more info on the time and location later today.

  I hope everyone is loving this new wonderful fall weather that seems to be almost everywhere. It sure is beautiful here in San Antonio. The kids are all excited about this weekend. My oldest, Jacob can't wait to give out candy(secretly hoping there will be leftovers.. :o) and my two younger babies, Joseph(14) and Michaela(13) already have their costumes ready to go and planning with their friends on the BEST possible candy route to take...

  Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well and thank you for stopping by..... I hope to be regular again now that life seems to be getting back to some sort of normalcy again......

Happy Fall Everyone!!!!

~Rochelle

Floresville, Texas Peanut Festival

  How exciting!!!! I just spent the past two days enjoying the festivities and people at the Annual Floresille Peanut Festival in, of course.. Floresville, Texas. I want to thank all of the wonderful people who stopped by to visit and see what CTMH has to offer.

  I am happy to announce that I have drawn the TWO winners for my Door Prize. A card workshop for you and FIVE of your friends. I will be emailing personally with details and to set a date for our fun night of creating cards.

And the Winners are~

Amy Whittfield of Floresville, Texas

 AND

Sarah MacArthur of Cibolo, Texas

Congratulations!!!! To you both and I can't wait for us to get together and have some creative fun!!!!

  Happy Crafting Everyone!!!!!

~Rochelle

Tri-Shutter Mini Album

  Ok, so I have been absent.. It has been pretty crazy around our house recently.. Company for two weeks, Varsity Football in Texas... CAN'T miss that, trying to get some crafting taken care of and getting ready for my first festival that is right around the corner.

  Anyway, I wanted to share with you a project I have in the works. While the body is finished, I am still trying to decide how I want to embellish it. Keep in mind, that while I am showing a Christmas version this would be GREAT for ANY special occasion.. ie.. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Mother's Day, New Babies, etc....  I thought I had pictures to put in it. But, a few months ago my external drive fell and I lost everything on it. SO, I am going to save this one for this year's Christmas pictures. So, please keep that in mind when looking it over. I will post additional pictures when I have finished embellishing it.

  So, with any further ado... Here is my double Tri-Shutter mini album.....

  While there is a good bit of cutting, it is very easy to assemble. I will be teaching a class on this project on October 21st at 3:30.. The cost is $15. You will need to bring your scissors, paper trimmer with cutting and scoring blade, adhesive. I will provide everything else you need to finish this adorable album. 

  Class fee is due at registration and you must RSVP by October 14th, so that I may prepare enough material for the class. There is room for eight, with the possibility of me adding an additional class if I have enough interest.

  I hope you enjoyed my preview and I look forward to your feedback.

Happy Crafting~

Rochelle