National Scrapbooking Month 2013

Dream Pop Paper

How to get your hands on it:

Be a Customer: Place a minimum order of $35 of current product and get the Dream Pop paper packet, valued at $19.95, for just $10. Get one $10 Dream Pop paper packet for every $35 spent in an order.

Be a Hostess: Hostesses will receive one free Dream Pop paper packet when their May Gathering sales total $400 or more, excluding tax and shipping costs.

Become a Consultant: New Consultants who enroll during May will receive a Dream Pop paper packet for free with their New Consultant Kit.

Click HERE to begin shopping!

Get your hands on it through me and I’ll send you this full-color kit guide to help you create scrapbook layouts, cards, and 3D items.

So much to post and so little time......

Somehow I've lost an entire month!  I know I am having fun when I cannot find time to blog.  It all started in February; first with the new Idea Book paper and product exchange. I made 36 "Buzz and Bumble" layouts and in exchange got 35 cards and layouts using our newest papers and products in return.  That was followed by a 4 day retreat on Lake Coeur D'Alene at Camp Lutherhaven.  This was the third time I attended the Creative University Retreat put on by Tresa Black.  Not only is it a retreat in a beautiful setting with great friends; we also take classes and learn new techniques and work on projects into the wee hours of the night.  Keep checking this blog for some of these projects that I hope to post later this week.  Besides having fun crafting, I've been busy at work, teaching, and at church with the GEMS Girls Club (Girls Everywhere Meeting Their Savior).  We are currently raising funds for 5 counselors to attend the annual leadership conference in Vancouver, BC.  Early February, with the help of my counselors, we had a Potatoe Bar Dinner and Bunko Night.  Our latest fundraiser is selling flowers.  Check out the website.   http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign?.q=campaign&campaign_id=15352

April and Spring appear to have arrived at the same time, so now it's hard to stay inside and get my projects finished.  They are going to have to wait at least until tomorrow since we have Kaydon, our youngest grandson visiting.  He's only 19 months and such a delight.  I can never get enough of that kid.  Oh for just 1/2 of his energy!

It's here! Februray = New Idea Book

A short month, FULL of FUN!  

#1.

8 Hour Crop and Craft

• Saturday, February 9 
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE

Come when you can.  Leave when you must.  
 Bring a craft of your choice 

Hope in Christ Church– Bellingham 

 Corner of James and Sunset  

Make and Take:  Swing Cards  ($1.00/card)

            Thanks  to Michelle Wedemeyer 
for the design of this card. found on Pinterest   

A great chance to

• Catch up on albums/projects
• Make cards
• Socialize with good company 
• Learn new techniques

Stamps, scissors, punches, cuttle bug  and Cricut machine are available for your use. 
 Bring your own pictures ;-), paper and ink.  Some supplies are available for purchase.

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Questions?

Contact: Darlys Recker 360-393-4179

djrecker@comcast.net

Please RSVP if possible, so I can set up enough tables. Thanks!
 

 #2.  New Idea Book

 

Click here  to view the spankin' brand new Idea Book for Spring and Summer.  It just came out February 1.  Check out the new matching  fabrics p 117.  Then there's the Bible verse "Be Still" on page 79.  That stamp was made for me! LOL

#3.  Digital Delights

February 2013 Constant Campaign

February is sure to be a month of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J^® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout!  This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown above), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!  If you are already a Studio J lover, then you'll be thrilled with your savings this month. If not, NOW is the perfect time to try it.  To give it a try for FREE (there is no charge unless you decide to purchase any layouts you have built), go to my website to get started.

#4.  Stamp on the Month

     

 Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special pricing.  Click here for details.

January Stamp of the Month Blog

I just enjoyed a cup of coffee while hopping from blog to blog viewing the inspiring work of 49 CTMH consultants.  Their creative use of the January Stamp of the Month  is inspiring.  You can start the January SOTM Blog Hop with Helen.  After viewing her work, scroll down to the bottom of the post and find the next blog link; usually highlighted in a contrasting color.  Just click and move on to the next blog.  If you get lost, check Helen's site for the complete list of bloggers.
So get your beverage of choice and ENJOY!

Here are three samples of the amazing art you'll find in the blog hop. 
(I love the random stamping on all three of these creations.)
1.

Art by Michelle J
Check out Michelle's website for the design details of this adorable layout.
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Art by Teresa S  I will definitely be trying this technique
3.

Art by Pam E. This is the "Z fold" card.

Happy, Happy New Year!

Don and I celebrated New Year's Eve with friends in Birch Bay.
First we lit flares around the bay as is the tradition for the past several years.


After a potluck dinner, games, and too many snacks, we watched the Seattle Fireworks.
So Amazing!  Wishing you the best in the NEW YEAR!  Happy 2013!