Give Scrapbooking a Chance

I don't think I have to tell you all who follow me how much I enjoy scrapbooking and other paper crafts. I have so many people who tell me that they just cannot do it. The reasons they give me are as follows:

I am way too busy and have no time for that stuff.
I keep all my photos on the computer.
I am so not creative.
I always wanted to but have so much stuff and get overwhelmed at the thought of starting.

Hearing those reasons don't bother me so much because I used to feel the same way before I got started. But, when people start assuming I have no life because I scrapbook, I start to feel sad. BUT NO MORE!!!!! My job is to show people how wonderful this craft really is, how simple it could be, steps that can be taken to begin, and to teach why it is important to get some of those photos off the computer and into a scrapbook where they can be a part of your very own autobiography.

Scrapbooking can also be beneficial in these ways:

It is extremely therapeutic and can provide distraction from everyday stresses.
It can be a way to preserve family heritage (not only photos but recipes, handwritten notes, and other items).
You can be a part of a community by sharing the craft with others who love it too.

To help all of those who would like to dabble in this craft, I will be hosting a scrapbook 101 class. This class is perfect for all of those who have either scrapbooked before and haven't in awhile and need to be re-energized or for those who have always wanted to and never knew where to start. The cost is $10 a person and you will receive everything you need to complete a two (2) page layout. I will help show you how fun and easy it really is. Feel free to bring a friend or two. Those who do get a FREE gift. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Here is the info:

Date: Friday, October 21st
Time: 7:00p.m.
Place: My house

Please let me know by October 14th if you would like to join us! And remember...I am a teacher, mommy of three, wife, business owner...If I can do it so can you. Let me show you how, let's create together!

It's Our Anniversary!

Happy 13th anniversary to the most amazing man in the world. When I met you, I truly hit the lottery. Wonderful husband, best friend, and fantastic father.....you are my rock, my life, my world....I love you more than anything. Here's to the next 13 years. Two years more and back to Captiva Island we go! What a beautiful day we had celebrating.....

Halloween Treat Box using CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

Art Philosophy + Cricut = Halloween Fun!

Hello, everyone. Hope you are all getting along with this cool, rainy, Fall weather. I love this time of year and I take some extra time reading all my favorite magazines and catching up with fun stuff to make and do for the holidays. I love Halloween...especially since I have 3 girls who love it too. Plus, I am a teacher and this is a huge craft time in the classroom. On my magazine travels, I found these really cute treat boxes made to look like our Halloween mascots (like mummies, pumpkins, spiders, bats, and monsters).

My friend and upline, Fancy Melissa at fancymelissa.com was great enough to take the ideas and run with them. She figured out a way we can use the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge by CTMH to create these cute treat boxes...so I got right on it. Here is Frankenstein:

So...how did I make this guy. Check out my tutorial on how to create your very own Frankenstein treat box...(and don't forget to visit fancy melissa at fancymelissa.com)

If you don't have your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, contact me and I will help you out! Happy crafting!

Happy October!

Hello, everyone and happy October! I love the start of a new month and there will be lots of classes this month as well as other special event announcements. But before I post the schedules and dates-to-remember, I wanted to tell you all about the October special from Close To My Heart.

For any of you have been thinking about becoming a consultant and doing what you love to do, this month is a great time to do it. For any person signing on as a consultant between October 1 and October 31 you will receive one New Consultant add-on collection of your choice for FREE! For just $99 you will receive the new consultant kit filled with awesome product valued at over $280 plus a FREE add-on to make your kit even better! Contact me today with any of your questions or if you would like more information on how to join my team!