August Play Group Layouts and Class Information (Miracle)

Layout #1 - "Pure Joy":-----------------

Layout #2 - "Park It":------------------

Layout #3 - "You Are My Miracle":
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Hello, everyone! August's Play Group classes are right around the corner and I wanted to be sure to post and let you know everything you need to know in order to participate. If you are not familiar with my monthly Play Group Scrapbooking Classes, you can read all about them on the left side of my blog. Just scroll down until you see "Play Group Information." You can also click on any layout above to see it larger and in more detail.

In August we will be using the soft and sweet kit called "Miracle" for our three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts. As you can see in the photos above, outdoor photos look great on these pages, whether subtle and subdued or bright. Both look great!

If you want to participate, I need to hear from you no later than Saturday, July 30. You can call or email me at 801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com.

Class Dates and Times to choose from in American Fork, UT:
Tuesday, August 9, 10 am - 1 pm
Tuesday, August 9, 7-10 pm
Thursday, August 11, 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday, August 11, 7 -10 pm
You can also host this workshop in your home (in Utah) with your friends during the month of August as well. If you are interested in doing that, please contact me (801.360,9896, pedermom@aol.com)

Remember, in order to attend, you only need to purchase the Basic Kit. Anything above and beyond that is totally up to you. This month, I suggest you consider the Better Kit. The few items I've added there make a huge difference to your pages. If you already have any of the items in the Better or Best kits, just bring them with you to class.

Basic Kit*

• Miracle Workshop on the Go Packet (includes stamp set, Miracle Level 2 Paper Pack, Kraft Color Ready Borders, Workshop Guide, Cutting Guide)
• 1 extra sheet of Bamboo Cardstock

Total with shipping and tax: $34.93 (or round up to $35.00 and I'll donate the difference to Operation Smile)

Better Kit** = Basic Kit + the following products:

• Miracle MyStickease
• Wooden Buttons Assortment
• Sweet Leaf Bulk Ribbon (10 yds)
• Colonial White Waxy Flax

Total with shipping and tax: $61.09 (or round up to $62.00 and I'll donate the difference to Operation Smile)

Best Kit*** = Basic + Better Kits + the following products (all of the products below will be at the workshop for you to use. If you want your own to keep, you may want to consider the BEST KIT):

• Large Chocolate Alphabet
• Chocolate Stamp Pad
• Twilight Stamp Pad
• Sanding Kit
• Stylus

Total with shipping and tax: $124.33 (or round up to $125.00 and I'll donate the difference to Operation Smile)

*at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month at 25% off (regularly $22.95, only $17.21 with the discount)
**at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month at 50% off (regularly $22.95, only $11.48 with the discount)
***at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month FREE

Did you know?

Did you know that if you sign up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant this month (May 2010), you not only get the AMAZING New Consultant Kit for $99 (more details later in this post), but you also get the National Scrapbooking Month "Miracle" kit absolutely FREE? Well, now you do!

The "Miracle" kit includes all of the ingredients, photos, instructions and cutting guides to make these two beautiful layouts. This kit is valued at over $30. Click here for more information on what comes in the kit and what National Scrapbooking Month is all about.

Signing up is easy, peasy, lemon squeasy! Just click here, then follow the links. You can sign up for as little as $99 (plus shipping and tax)! Once you sign up, I will contact you to set a time to answer your questions and help you get going on your new business venture! I'd love to have you join my team of consultants. We are called The Pacemakers (because we keep THE HEART {as in Close To My Heart} pumpin'!). We have a blast together and I provide lots of great training and help to my team weekly.

The New Consultant kit is $99 (full of over $350 in product). Check out all of the goodies that come in that:There are also two extra kits that are also available for you to add on to the New Consultant Kit. They are certainly not required, but they are yours for the taking when you sign up if you want them. The Scrapbooking Bonus Pack is full of over $180 in product and is yours for $60 (plus shipping and tax). The Cardmaking Bonus Pack is full of over $150 in products and is yours for $50 (plus shipping and tax). Here is what you'll find in both of those:Have a wonderful day! I plan to. I am teaching two scrapbooking classes today. I love what I do and YOU can too!

May Play Group Pages (You Rock)

Layout One: "Be You"

Layout Two: "Grand Concert"

Layout Three: "Football Banquet"

I LOVE the fun and funky feel of these "You Rock" layouts (feel free to click on any photo to see it in more detail). Close To My Heart never fails to put together a great kit full of beautiful colors and patterns.

At my Play Group classes in May we will be making these 3 two-page 12" x 12" layouts. You can come to class (at my home in Highland, UT) or you can even participate long-distance (email me to find out how...pedermom@aol.com)

May's Play Group Class Dates and Times are (email me to sign up and purchase your kit if you haven't yet...pedermom@aol.com):

• Tuesday, May 4, from 10 am - 1 pm
• Tuesday, May 4, from 7 - 10 pm
• Wednesday, May 5, from 10 am - 1 pm
• Wednesday, May 5, from 7 - 10 pm

Shopping List (to attend Play Group you must purchase at least the Basic Package. I need your orders placed no later than April 29 in order to attend a class. Email me to order...pedermom@aol.com). If you are not familiar with how Play Group works, you can read a short summary on the left side of my blog.

Basic Kit:
You Rock Level 2 Paper Pack (X7122B) - $12.95
Top Coats Rockin' (Z1272)- $4.95
Mini-Medley Outdoor Denim Collection (Z1277) - $4.95
Bitty Sparkles (Z1263) - $2.95

Total: $29.61** (this is including shipping and tax)

Better Kit = Basic Kit plus the following:
Irresistibles Lots of Dots Letters (Z1261) - $7.95
Outdoor Denim Marker (Z2340) - $2.95
Outdoor Denim Stamp Pad (Z2140) - $5.25

Total: $44.68** (this is including shipping and tax)

Best Kit = Basic and Better Kits plus the following:
Sunflower Stamp Pad (Z2150) - $5.25
Goldrush Stamp Pad (Z2123) - $5.25
Black My Legacy Writers (4275) - $11.95
Rustic Alphabet (E1002) - $34.95

Total: $110.52*** (this is including shipping and tax)

**at this purchase level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month at 25% off ($17.21)
**at this purchase level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month at 75% off ($5.74)

Email me (pedermom@aol.com) to sign up for May Play Group Classes. Also, don't forget the AWESOME National Scrapbooking Month special ("Miracle") this month. You won't want to miss it!

Speaking of things not to miss, be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 27 at 8 am MDT. STUDIO J is going to be one of your new favorite things!

National Scrapbooking Month "Miracle" Kit

As promised, here I am showing you the BEAUTIFUL and Oh-So-Springy "Miracle" kit that Close To My Heart is offering for National Scrapbooking Month. It's a steal and you'll just have to have it when you see what it looks like and understand how it works. And, I'm here to make sure you walk away from reading this post with both.

National Scrapbooking Month is actually in May, but CTMH is on the ball. They have offered this kit to you starting today, April 15 so that you can have it in your hot little hands in time to start celebrating National Scrapbooking Month from day 1. Bravo! Once you finish this email, you can order this kit by going to my website here (details on order #'s are later in this post).

First of all, seeing it...I'll start with my two finished layouts using this kit, and add a few detail photos as well (you can click on any photo to see it larger). I'm sure you'll be shocked to see that both layouts feature my granddaughter, Daci. lol.

Layout #1: Celebrate. This layout is not only gorgeous, but so functional. "Flip Flaps" are included in this kit so this 2 page layout can accommodate a plethora of pics!

Here you can see the flip flaps open. So, a page that looks like it only has 2 photos, really has 6! Cool beans! You could even add more flip flaps for more photos.
Here is a close up of the journaling I added to this layout as well as the BEAUTIFUL dimensional element accents.

One more little detail pic of the accents before we move on to layout #2 of this kit.
Layout #2: Memories. There is NOTHING cuter than a baby and a lollipop!

Now let's move on to understanding how it works. It's simple! This charming scrapbooking kit featuring Spring inspired colors and floral patterns is "miraculously" easy to assemble with no stamping required. The brochure will guide you through easily creating two beautiful 2-page layouts (and you'll have plenty of left-over papers and supplies for a few cards!). There are several ways to snatch this fashionable Miracle kit at a great discount or even FREE!

1. purchase the kit outright for $19.95 (order #CC1009) between April 15 and May 31
   
2. spend $40 (before shipping and tax) and receive this kit for $10 (order #CC1009A) between April 15 and May 31
   
3. spend $60 (before shipping and tax) and receive this kit for $5 (order #CC1009B) between April 15 and May 31
   
4. Host a home gathering between April 15 and May 31 with minimum sales of $300 and receive a kit FREE!
5. Sign up as a new Consultant between May 1 and May 31 and receive a kit FREE!

Miracle Kit Contents (CTMH Colors featured: Sweet Leaf, Olive, Crystal Blue, Bamboo). See the photo of the supplies at the top of this post and the cover of the tri-fold brochure with step-by-step instructions here.

• 5 - Colonial White Cardstock
• 1 - Bamboo Cardstock
• 1 - Floral B&T Duos Paper
• 1 - Stripe B&T Duos Paper
• 1 - Crystal Blue B&T Duos Die-Cut
• 1 - Sweet Leaf B&T Duos Die-Cut
• 1 - 6" x 12" My Stickease Assortment
• 1 - 6" x 9" Irresistibles Chipboard Die-Cuts
• 1 - Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection
• 12" Colonial White Waxy Flax
• 3 - 4" x 6" Memory Protectors Flip Flaps
• 2 - Sponge Wedges
• 1 - Brochure
  

New Cherry-O Line from Close To My Heart

Have you noticed that cherries are all the rage in scrapbooking products, papers, linens, and even clothing lately? Lest you think that Close To My Heart missed the boat, let me assure you that they certainly did not! You just have to wait until May 1 and you will have your fill of delicious cherry themed papers, stamps and accessories. May 1 is when the Summer Idea Book goes live and you will be able to view it right here on my blog. Be sure to check back then and look for the cover on the left side of my blog. By clicking on it you'll be able to view it page by scrumptious page.

In the meantime, just to wet your whistle, I thought I'd share a photo of some of the Cherry-O products (Feel free to click on the photo to see it larger. I know you want to see every yummy detail!) and a darling layout of my friend, Monica's beautiful little daughter, Melia. The Cherry-O line uses the CTMH color mix of Tulip, Blush, Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue and Colonial White. Tasty!

I really am trying to enjoy every minute of my life and "live in the moment" (isn't that the catch phrase of the last year or two?), but I can't help getting excited about this new Idea Book and the upcoming National Scrapbooking Month "Miracle" kit. Click here to see a little sneaky peeky of that. You'll see ANOTHER one of Monica's beautiful daughters in that post, Ariana. She sure makes beautiful children, doesn't she?

In the meantime, there are so many wonderful products available RIGHT NOW through CTMH. Live in the moment, right? Click here to enter my website and order some (24/7!). You can view the current Idea Book (Spring 2010) by clicking here.

Miracle - Sneaky Peeky

There is something exciting that is coming on April 15 with Close To My Heart. As you may or may not know, May is National Scrapbooking Month. CTMH usually begins their special a few weeks early so you can have your 'goodies' in your hands to scrap by the beginning of May. I love that!

This year the special is called "Miracle" and it is so beautiful. Being a CTMH Consultant, I was able to get my Miracle Kit early and play. I will be revealing it all to you next week (on Thursday, April 15...so be sure to check my blog that day for all the details and full photos), but I thought I'd give you a few little peeks today as well.

Enjoy!