What's Happening around here.

 Dream Pop is the National Scrapbooking Special for May!  

You can totally just skip over this part. . . . 

I really can't believe it is already May (well one more day) and I can't believe they are calling for snow this week!  What?  I have never heard of snow in May around here.
It is going to be 85 today.  Snow on Thursday.  Crazy weather.  We farm, so that is the top concern, of course, but my son's field trip is Thursday and it is our town's biggest festival this weekend.  It looks absolutely miserable for those two events and that is never any fun.

Anyway. . .I got a little of topic.

I will be hosting a Workshop the first part of June.  
Everyone is invited. . .like always!.. . BUT I will be giving a FREE Workshop to anyone who purchases the Dream Pop Paper in May!  

Here are two of the layouts you can make in the Workshop.  
The Cardstock is printed with a glossy design on each of the papers!  
It is too cute!  Very summery, fun colors!

There are also three cards and some party favors that you can make in the workshop. 
PLUS, the Paper Packet itself comes with some pretty awesome ideas!

They have paired the Dream Pop Paper Pack with the May stamp of the Month!
Pretty clever of CTMH, I must say!

Notice the cute pinwheels?  

You can check out the stamp set by going here

The Cricut Cartridge Artiste will cut out the large pinwheels for you!  
Then you just stamp them in the color you want!!!
If you come to the Dream Pop Workshop, I will cut these out for you!
Even if you cut them by hand, which is actually quite easy. . . you are going to LOVE the pinwheels!


Even if you don't opt to come to the Workshop. . .or if you do and just want more ideas. . .
Your Dream Pop Paper Pack comes with this wonderful insert with all of these great ideas!  And it also lists all of the supplies used in the Artwork!  
So no guessing, how'd they do that?

Now, don't worry, I am going to give you a complete run down of all of the items you may need to complete this fabulous artwork at the end of this post. . .
I know it is already getting kind of long, but that is the way it goes sometimes!  
I have a lot to share!

Here is the insert that comes with the Paper Packet!

And don't forget May's Featured Kit is Surf's Up.
Here is the featured layout from the WOTG Kit.
Or you can make your own kit with a combination of coordinating product.
Just go to my website and see all of the options

 Now. . .here is a run-down of all of the items that coordinate with the Dream Pop Kit.

For the Workshop. . .these are some of the items you will need.

1385 White Daisy Cardstock (I will have some on hand for you to purchase.  I will provide scrap pieces for stamping)

Z1817  Slate Polka Dot Washi Tape  4.95

Z1701 Baker's Twine Neutral  4.95

Z1752 Sparkles Clear 2.95

Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Sticker Alphabet 4.95

Z1844  Color-ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes 6.95

Z1777 Color-ready Canvas Alphabet  4.95

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim  4.95

Z1807  Pink Glitter Gems  3.95

Ink Colors Used:  Honey, Lagoon, Gypsy, Cranberry, Sunset, Desert Sand, Cotton Candy, Slate.

Z534 Micro Tip Scissors

Cricut Artiste Collection

Other Coordinating items:

C2535 My Acrylix Puns of Praise

Hollyhock Ink Pad

Z1779 Houndstooth Alphabet Irresistibles

Z1760 Burlap Ribbon

D1534 My Acrylix Patterned Pennants

Z1838 Hinged Display Tray

Z1812 Sparkle Clear Flourishes Small

C1534 Sightseer 

Juniper Ink

Z1776 Pixie Glitter Alphabet

z1802 Slate Polka Dot Ribbon

So, if you spend $35, you can get the awesome Dream Pop Paper Pack for $10.  That brings your order to $45.  If you spend $5 more, you can get the Stamp of the Month for $5!

I know it is a lot of information. . . if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

You can email, call, or text me your order.

OR you can order online!!!  

Just use the May Ordering link located in the bottom right part of my website page.  

It will ship straight to you, with no waiting!!!!  

Choose the cheapest shipping option and your shipping costs won't be much different than if you ordered it straight from me!  

And if two of you go together, than that will help even more!!

I will be announcing the date of the workshop a little closer to time!  Get the orders in ASAP!

The online ordering link will expire May 24!!!!!!!  Just to make sure we get our kits in on time!

Our Reward's Earner for May is Karen A.!  You get to pick out $30 in Free items!!

Next up are:  Tina R, Paula, and Linda W!  

Claire.

Two layouts using the Claire Collection.

The first layout was straight from the Claire WOTG Kit.

The second layout is a bit of a knock off from pg 40 of the Spring Summer 2013 Idea Book.  If you click on the link, you will also see a place where you can view all of the recipes from the wonderful artwork in the Idea book!  

I did change things up a bit on the second layout. . .I added Colonial White Cardstock bases (in the Idea Book they used patterned paper for the base pages). 

 I wanted to save my patterned paper.  

I also added the Claire Stickease to this layout (something that doesn't come in the WOTG kit).  

And in the picture, it appears they used a darker pink Cardstock (Hollyhock) for the title piece (where the So Happy is located).  

I decided to save this paper and use the pale pink, which is Blush, to make the title piece. 

The Girls Rock Stamp Set is a fun stamp set that coordinates with this kit!  

Girls Rock C1538

The flowers in the stamp set are also available on the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!  

Just cut them out and then stamp them whatever color you want!  

Claire WOTG Kit 29.95

And I figured out my iPhone can crop photos just about how I want them!  Yippee!

I still need to figure out how to do it in CS5, but for now this will definitely work!  

And it will make blogging a little easier! 

New Projects from CTMH

These are two of the new Home Decor Projects featured in the New Fall/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book!  Aren't they adorable??


I am so excited about these new projects and can't wait to put them together!  


Let me know what you think!

Victory Workshop Pages

Here are the other 3 layouts we will be making at the Workshop on Friday night!  I just love how these turned out!  


I added some extra cardstock, My Stickease assortment, and Tough Tags to the WOTG Kit.  And I still have plenty of stuff to make more projects! 






Hope you can join us!  If not and you would like instructions on these pages, just let me know!




Dotty for you Special this month. . . 

I will also have my Garage Sale Scrapbook items there on Friday!  I have cleaned out my stash (though I have lots more to go) and I wanted to give you all first dibs on these items.  Anyone is welcome to stop by on Friday and shop!  Everyone is welcome to attend the workshop!!!  You may bring your own supplies and work on your own projects as well!

Workshop Extra Scrapbook Layout.

Here is a picture of one of the extra layouts we will do on Sunday using the Typeset WOTG Kit.

Or just the Typeset Paper pack and the Typeset Canvas Compliments.

I highly recommend adding the Canvas Compliments on to your order, if you are purchasing the Typeset Paper or WOTG Kit!

They are adorable!

Close to My Heart has done the cutest layouts using them!!!

Hope to see you on Sunday!  We will begin at 2pm. . . at 5pm we will be talking about our annual fundraiser. . .the Crop and Shop for a CURE!

Back-to-Scrapping Celebration.

It is SO hard to believe summer is just about over.

It went by so fast.  It always does, but it seem exceptionally fast this summer.

It was a wild summer, to say the least.

Typically I am very excited about fall.  I love it.  I still do love it, but this just seems a little bit different.

It might be that all of our pumpkins were killed in a hail storm, so we won't have them this fall.  But I think it is mostly that my little guy will be heading back to school.  I am very used to having him home.

Enough of the pity party. . .at least I am hopefully going to have more time to SCRAPBOOK!!!  Something that has been very neglected this summer!!!!!!!!

I am hosting a Back-to-Scrapping Celebration on Sunday, August 28 at the Mason's building from 2-5pm

I will have snacks, new products, AND the fabulous new Fall/Winter CTMH Idea Book!!  If you would like your very own copy, please plan to stop by and pick one up!!!  It is full of great ideas, tips and techniques, and of course beautiful new products!!!!!!

This is also our Workshop time. . . . we will be working on Mayberry, Fanfare, or the new Typeset Kits!!  Each are $29.95 and included everything you need to complete beautiful projects!!!  Plus. leftover supplies for you to take home and make your own projects!!!  I will be there to help you every step of the way (if you need my help!)

New to Scrapbooking?  Just bring yourself and I will have the rest for you!!!  You can purchase a "beginner Kit" that isn't the full kit and it will help you get off to a nice start!!!  Just make sure you mention this when  you RSVP!

Of course, everyone is free to bring their own supplies and work on their own projects!!!

There is a $2 building fee for anyone who stays to play!!!!

I will have snacks to share.  Please feel free to bring any refreshments you would like!!!!

RSVP by Aug 20 and receive two additional raffle tickets!!!

Any orders for kits or anything else. . .must be received by Aug 20 to have them there in time!!!

Hope to see you there!!!

Workshop on the Go Video Tutorial

Here is a great video sharing a little bit about the Workshop on the Go Monthly Kits and the techniques taught in the workshop guide! Love these pinwheels!

At our monthly workshops, I also have lots of other ideas using the kits!!!! There are plenty of supplies to do lots of projects!

The Miracle Kits is one of the kits we will be completing on March 26. If you would like to order it or the Sweetheart Kit, please contact me prior to March 15!

Last Chance!

to order your Wings WOTG and receive some great savings on some brand-new products!!

AND

to order the January Stamp of the Month and get it for FREE!

To see all of the great deals in the Inspirations brochure. . .which ends Jan. 31. . .CLICK HERE!

Our Wings Workshop will be Feb. 13 at the Mason's Building

Whirlwind

I keep thinking things are going to slow down.

It's just not happening!!

A fast update. . .

The Crop & Shop for a CURE was a huge success!!!  Our goal was $1500 and we surpassed it by a little bit!!!  Way to go!  And thank you for all of the support!  It means a lot!

My Richmond Spartans won the 3A State Football Championship!  We were able to witness it first hand and it was one heck of an exciting game!  After being down 17-0 at the half. . . I just didn't know if we could pull it out!  But the second half was AMAZING!  A touchdown with 11 seconds left and tied it and the extra point was good!  It was like the ending out of a movie. . .something you always hope for, but never really happens!  Well it did!!!  I didn't think I would have a voice left after that game!

But we were up bright and early to go to the MU KU border showdown at Arrowhead.  I know, crazy.  Right?  My husband is not a sports fan, so he definitely things it is is crazy!!   But it was a beautiful day and we sat back in the sun and enjoyed a Tiger victory!  At least this game was a lot less exciting.  I don't think my heart could take another exciting game at that point!!!!!

This Saturday is our December Workshop.  
10am-10pm at the United Christian Presbyterian Church
Cost $5.

The featured Kit this month is Magnifique.

Here are some pages down with the paper. . .

Isn't this Kit just beautiful??  

It is available to order all month long.  We will be featuring it at our January Workshop as well.  Along with some other special projects!!!  So don't worry if you didn't order it in time for this Saturday!  

I seriously can't believe it is December already.  I know I think this every month, but I really just can't believe 2010 is almost over!!!  Where does the time go????

  

Workshop & Mistletoe

Wow!  It has been a crazy week or so around here.  

Brady turned six and we have been celebrating all week!

Plus, throw Halloween in there.

Whew. . . 

Well, I can check those things off and now on to the next event!

Our November Workshop will be this Friday night, 

November 5 from 4pm-9pm 

at the Mason's Building in Richmond.

Cost:  $3 for the building.

If you pre-ordered the WOTG Kit, you can put your pages together. If you didn't get it ordered in time, I do have some extra kits.  Contact me ASAP to reserve yours!  They aren't the full kits, but they will get the job done!

You could also work on your Christmas Cards using the Mistletoe WOTG Kit.  Don't pay attention to the date on the picture below.  Obviously, it is wrong.  I can't erase it from the picture.  Seemed like a good idea when I was doing it!

Or you can make these adorable ornaments.  I will have basic Class Kits that include a full sheet of the ornament chipboard, Mistletoe Paper (or you can use your own), ribbon, and a piece of sponge.  

You can add on other things to bling yours up a bit!

Cards for a CURE. . . 

An idea I have had for quite awhile, but just haven't put together. . . is Cards for a CURE. 

 Cards we make and donate.  All of the proceeds from the sale of these cards 

will benefit the Ray County Relay for Life.  

Bring your scrap paper or any unwanted scrap items to our Workshop.

I will bring my scrap stash, plus some sketches and Idea Books to browse through.  

Hopefully we can get a few cards made to sell at our upcoming Crop and Shop for a CURE! 

Workshop Projects

We did something a bit different at our Workshop this month. . . and I really liked it.  I have a few minor tweaks to make, but I think it went really well!

First. I {heart} the Mason's Building we used for the very first time on Sunday.  

It is new.

It is perfect for our Workshops.

Big Crops?

No.  It only had about 8 tables in it.

Not enough for all of our ladies and their "stuff."

But it is perfect for our Scrappinista Workshops.

Here is a rundown of what went on this month.

This is the Class Project Kit.  It was $5 and included everything here, besides the Opaques.

Here is a close up of the title using the Chocolate Large Alphabet.  I use this set a lot!

And two of the smaller paper roses.

Here is the other part of the title.  I used a stamp set not available now.  It was a January special last year. . .and the flourish was included as well.  Love this set!  The large Paper Flower is my favorite that I have ever done!  It does take some practice.  They aren't hard, but a bit tedious.  I got my instructions from Tracey Mason.  If you click on the Tutorials link on the right, you should find her video.  I pretty much did it just like she said.  

This is the alternate layout for the Olivia WOTG Kit.  So, you know how your WOTG comes with one featured layout, plus 3 featured cards?  Well, did you know that on my website you can find another layout and more card ideas using the WOTG kit?  All of the recipes for the layouts can be found in either the new Magic Book, Cherish, or Imagine.  This is my interpretation of the alternate layout.  Black does not come with the Olivia Kit. I added it plus some other embellishments.  

The title template is on a neat little CD that you can just pop into your computer, print out the template you need, and presto. . . you have a fun shape like this!  I love this feature to our How-to books!  They show you cool shapes and other things you can make. . .but they also give you the resource to make those same shapes!!!!  I used the Boutique Alphabet set, black ink, black opaques, pewter grommets, and back designer ribbon. I used a black pen to make the faux stitching around the title.  I thought it needed a little something else and I just don't have a sewing machine. . . though it is on my Christmas List!

I really love Clear Buttons!  Here, I used the border flourish stamp from the set that is included in the Olivia WOTG Kit.  I random stamped it all over a scrap piece of bamboo paper.  Then, I used liquid glass and adhered the buttons in various spots on the paper.  I gave them some time to dry.  Probably thirty minutes or so.  Cut them out.  Poked holes through the button holes.  And ran black waxy flax through the holes.  I secured the waxy flax with glue dots to the back of the buttons!  Customizable buttons!  So fun and so easy!  

Pretty much the same as mentioned above.  The leaves come from the Olivia WOTG stamp set as well.  Something else I also did. . .I used a White Daisy ink pad and pressed my Orange (Sunset) Patterned paper into the white.  Just a little bit.  It subdued the bright orange just a bit and I think it made it blend nicely with the rest of the layout.  Not a big change, but just enough!  

So how things worked this month. . .

instead of having a teacher led Class where everyone basically works at the same pace. . . I made stations.

If you purchased the Olivia WOTG Kit,  you could choose to work on the 

Featured Layout at station #1

the Alternate Layout at Station #2

or the Class Kit Layout at Station #3.

I don't think I had anyone get to all of the stations.  But most got done with at least two stations!  

Hey, that is 4 layouts in 3 hours. . .plus time to order, gab, and talk about the Relay for Life Crop for a Cure!  I think we got a lot done in a day!

The building does cost us to use.  I collected a $2 donation from everyone who attended.  It will typically be close to this amount.  For 2-3 hours $2.  For 3-5 hours $3  5-6 hours $4  and all day $5

This is just the guide we are using now.  It is a brand new building and these things could change!

Up next month, Mistletoe WOTG!!!!!!   

We will be having our Workshop on Friday, November 5 from 4pm-9pm

at the Mason's building!

If you are interested, I need your WOTG order by Oct. 27!

And if you would just like the Class Kit (typically under $10) I need that order by the 27th to guarantee your kit!!!  

In December, we will be meeting the first Saturday, December 4 at the Richmond United Christian Presbyterian Church.  From 9am-9pm.  Check my Calendar for details!

And don't forget about our Crop and Shop for a CURE!  November 12 and 13!!!  

Friday Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek at what I have been working on!
This is one of the layouts available for those who purchased the Olivia Kit and are attending the Workshop on Oct. 17!  It is turning out really cute!  And, hey. . .I even have pictures on this one!!!!!

Here is the link to more artwork done with the Olivia Kit.
I will post all of my Olivia Projects after our Workshop on the 17th!

It has been a crazy, busy week.  Can't believe it is Friday already, but I am glad!
I know Brady is glad too.
He doesn't particularly enjoy getting up so early every morning.
I am getting used to it, but would prefer a little extra time under the covers in the morning.


Here are some pictures from the past week. . .

Here are the large pumpkins my Mother-in-law grows.
And the guy, Moose, who sells them.
They aren't as big this year, but Moose does an excellent job selling them.
If you see a big guy in a white Chevy with a trailer load of very large pumpkins. . .it is probably Moose. He is a really great guy and fun to chat with!  There will never be another Moose.

And Cowboy Brady with his boots on, gun in his holster, Cowboy hat, and watermelon in his hand. . . Moose nicely went out to the patch and found a couple for us. We hadn't eaten watermelon in quite awhile and it was a nice treat!  Brady loves the Cowboy getup.

There are no more soybeans in this field.  

As a matter of fact. . .everything is looking quite bare around our house.  

Corn harvest is over and we are well into Soybean Harvest.  

If you are interested in more farm pictures, check out my other blog, Burgess Farms.  I don't update very often, but there are some pictures there of our farming operation.  

You can find the link if you scroll all the way down to the bottom.

Scrapbooking Kit Hooligans

The Hooligans Scrapbooking Kit is featured in October.  But it is available to order until Dec. 31, 2010.

These two pages were created using the Additional Pages shown on my website.

I, sometimes, don't follow exactly as they are shown.  I decided to switch out the Paper and make it my own.

I haven't made the additional cards  yet, but click here if you would like to see them!



Our Workshop is at 2pm this Saturday, September 18!  

The Church will be open from 10am-10pm on Saturday, if you want to get some of your own scrapbooking done.
The Cost is $5 for the Day.  This money goes to the Church for letting us use the space.



The Supplies I used were All CTMH:


Hooligans Workshop on the Go Kit
Hooligans Level 2 Felt Monsters
Opaques Licorice
Hooligans Level 2 My Stickease.
Magic - the new How-to book devoted to Scrapbooking!


Click on the links to order OR email or call me with your order!


Interested in earning FREE STUFF for making purchases?  Contact me to learn more about Scrappinista Rewards!   

Hooligans WOTG Kit.

I introduced Hooligans a few days ago (see below for post)

It is one of the four new Kits featured in the brand-new Close to My Heart Fall/Winter Idea Book!

Hooligans is September's Workshop on the Go (WOTG) Kit of the month 

My order date for the WOTG Kit of the Month is always the 5th of the month. 

This is to have it in time for the Monthly Workshop.

You can always order your Hooligans Kit (or any WOTG Kit) anytime before the end of the Idea Book (which is Dec. 31, 2010 in this case)

Basic Kits are always $29.95 and always include the following things:

1- Paper Pack 

1- Exclusive Stamp Set

1- Full Embellishemnt

1- Workshop Guide

They are also discounted!!!  They usually retail for around $35!!

With each kit you have instructions to make 2 12x12 Scrapbook Pages AND 6 cards!!!!!

AND there are PLENTY of supplies left over to complete your own projects!!!

Not interested in the instructions?

You can ALWAYS do your own thing!!!

This Kit is a great value whether you use the instructions or not!!!!

Something a little new I am doing this time are Options.

There are Five different Options

Option 1- Embellishement Add-on

Option 2- Ink Add-on

Option 3- Cardstock add-on

Option 4- Stamp Set add-on

Option 5- Tools and Other things

You can pick and choose which items you would like to add to your order!  

You don't have to choose the entire Option.  You can customize your Kit to suit you best!

These Options are just items that coordinate with the Kit and are meant to make ordering easier!

I am especially excited about the Cardstock Add-on.  Option #3.

Many of you love to have extra Cardstock that coordinates with your Kit.  This Option will give you 2 extra sheets of each color featured in the Kit.  If you would like to adjust the quantities or colors, that is just fine!!!!

The options are endless with these kits!!!

I also have included an online ordering form. . .

Or Click here to see a complete list of coordinating items and other information about this Kit

To learn more about the WOTG Kits, click here.  Or see the link at the top of the page.

Check back tomorrow for a Very Special Blog Hop!!!  Featuring dozens of Close to My Heart Consultants and their very special artwork. . . all of which will be new products from the New Idea Book. . .this is something you don't want to miss!!!

Zippidee WOTG Extra Layout.

All Products Used are Close to My Heart.

Zippidee Workshop on the Go (WOTG) Kit.  Cocktail Alphabet.  Classmate Alphabet.  Chocolate Alphabet (&).  Black Ink.  Customized Stamp (Brady) Tiny Typewrite Alphabet (2007).  Black Ink.  Black Journaling Pen.  Bamboo Ink for distressing.


Nothing fancy here!  I just used the extra layout shown in the Workshop on the Go Kit, which happens to be featured in July!  Though you may order it anytime before August 31, 2010.  I changed a few little things. . . I used the front instead of the back of the paper.  I, of course, came up with my own title and I changed the embellishments a bit.  I used yellow paper for the star.

I wanted to keep this layout simple. . . I planned on using plainer paper for these photos, but the colors just worked too well!  And I have been wanting to scrapbook these for some time!  It was so cute when he was flying around in his Superman costume and I am glad I finally was able to get the memory recorded!

To see what this layout should look like, click here

Cherry-O my way.

May's Workshop on the Go Kit (WOTG) is Cherry-O!  It is absolutely beautiful and I love the exclusive design the workshop guide provides!  But, I used different papers in my layouts and added a few more embellishments!  That is the spectacular thing about the WOTG Kits. . . they are an excellent value and whether you follow the workshop guide to the tee or not, you are still getting a great deal!  And you get to be as creative as you want to be with some fun products!  

The items are I used are all CTMH:  

Cherry-O WOTG Kit  G1008 (includes Cherry-O Paper pack, Bowl of Cherries Exclusive Stamp Set, Tulip Mini-medley accessories, and the Cherry-O Workshop Guide $29.95), 

You're Sweet Stamp Set ($13.95), Just Blooms Spring Blossoms ($7.95), Corner Rounder (to make scallops)  Chocolate Ink, Sweet Leaf ink, Tulip Ink ($5.25), Chocolate Waxy Flax ($3.95), Sponge ($1.25), 

Other items to remember:  

Euro Paper Trimmer ($29.95), Micro-Tip Scissors ($9.95), Tombow Mono-Adhesive (8.95)

Saturday, May 8

WORKSHOP/CROP

Richmond United Christian Presbyterian Church

9am-10pm

Cost: $5 for the Church   $5 for Lunch (optional)

** If you would like the May WOTG Kit, Cherry-O, (in time for the Workshop)
please have your order to me by SUN. APRIL 25!

Bring a Friend!!!!

RSVP to mereburgess@gmail.com