Last day to register . . .

Looking for something constructive AND FUN for your kids to do during the holidays??
Kids Calendar Camp (Ages 9-15) is a great way to spend the holidays creating an awesome scrapbook calendar of memories for grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, etc. OR just to have for yourself. Its an awesome gift that is enjoyed every day of 2011!!
Call today-last day to register 225-744-CROP!!

McGill Paper Blossoms Punch & Tools


Asst. Stickers (in all the themes we never had stickers before)

Baby & Toddler Albums

Teen Albums

Weekend Challenge: Pick 3 colors you love & create a layout with them. Don't try to match colors in your photos -chances are the photos will look great with the color scheme.

$5 Friday: 5 yards of asst. ribbon

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All a bustle

WOW-I had a BLAST at Memory Mania yesterday morning!!! Thanks to all the ladies that crossed my path yesterday-what an awesome day. Nothing in particular happened-well a great lunch with my son in his dorm-ha ha, but at Memory Mania, what made it so awesome was visiting with scrappers as they shopped. WOW-MM was all a bustle as many of the finalists from the CCL contest were in & just hearing their ideas & what they would do was infectious-made me want to turn the sign to CLOSED & rush home to scrap, ha ha, guess that would have made a lot of other scrappers sad, ha ha. Really fun day, thanks!!! They BEGGED me to keep the contest going-they are getting so much scrappin' done & trying new things & basically just LOVIN' scrappin'!!!! So can you see now why it was so awesome-i love seeing that!!! So, I'll put my thinking cap on get some contest ideas coming.

The August Birthdays designed by Heather Banker
I love how Heather used this busy paper & layered it to beautifully compliment the photos. Don't you LOVE doing one layout capturing several events!!
Very inexpensive layout-fast & easy to scraplift!

One Fall Day, Bella Boulevard
See cool layout: http://www.bellablvd.net/Gallery.aspx

30% Thursday: Masterpiece Books (1st time ever on sale) Don't miss out!!! So all of the layouts you've seen featured on blog were created from this awesome book-get yours OR what a great gift for your friends.

"Check in" at Memory Mania today!! Show Christy that you have checked-in at MM & get double stamps today!!!

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You're Invited, Limited Space, Offer Ends Soon

Yep, just a few TWO (2) weeks left for registration .

Roly Rosies & Petal Roller-OK I'm not a flowery girl-but WOW-these look like so much fun

OK-so I'm a book junkie-gotta have this one.

Seriously, just can't ever get tired of seeing new scrappy toys!!

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off Military products & 30% Home Sweet Home Thicker Set
Don't forget the fabulous coupon in Tuesday's email.

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A lot of SASS

Neon Party designed by Heather Banker

Love SASSAFRASS!!!! My favorite part is that the make the bar code back side decorative border-so you get double sided paper AND a border all in one. They precious little coordinating embellishments are fast & easy!! I love how Heather accented her chipboard letters to compliment the NEON pics!!!

Imaginisce Cottage Christmas

Bella Blvd (yeah, its FINALLY here)

Imaginisce Apple Cider

Epiphany Button Studio to create your own buttons

SEI Moonrise

WOW-are you awake now with all these awesome scrappin' goodies?

2fer Tuesday: Studio Paints

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Round 4 FINALISTS

WOW-the judges had a really tough time with this round, there were so many entries!!!!
These 7 layout design were chosen for Round 4 based on their techniques used & alterations.
I learned so much again-pulling my sketch book & I STILL love the layouts in the book & wow-getting a few more to add to my library was awesome!!!!! So pull out your masterpiece & compare these layouts to see how you will have a new sketch.

Super Bubbles created by Darlene Quebedeaux
Sketch 86Altered: Moved title to surround circle on left side…did subtitle on right bottom circle. Moved vertical grouping to left page. Moved square grouping to right page. Moved “block of strips” to bottom left corner of right page. Added additional circles/semicircles.

Soccer created by Audrey Wascome

Sketch #86. Turned circle on left into a soccer ball and cut pictures to fit in the shapes of the ball. Used 4 pictures on the left side one 8x8 picture & 6 pictures on left, but cut to the same dimensions. For the top right circle she cut a soccer ball out of one of the photographs & used a photograph cut to size to fit inside of another circle on the lower right side with journaling.

Paper: Soccer Field" by reminisce, "SportsHeadOn" paper by Scrappin' Sports and More.

Ribbon: Soccer ribbon at store & Cricut "Varsity" cartridge; Dimensional Magic to make an epoxy sticker. I accented everything in the lime Cat eye. I

Disney created by Jennifer Marino
Sketch 87: altered photo sizes

Chunky Monkey created by Jeanna Barron
Sketch 92: Used 6 photos instead of 12 pictures & used other space to put a letter that was part of my title. I also covered chipboard letters to spell the word "Chunky".

Raindrops created by Audrey Wascome
Sketch 92: Used six photos instead of twelve, but they fit the same dimensions except for the one on the left. I made it a little larger so it looked like it was "falling" with the letters. My journaling is on the umbrella. For the Lush letter, I used the rub-ons by Studio Calico in the brown patterns and the used the Cat eyes in surf on the edge. Then I sealed all of the letters in Dimensional Magic to give it that epoxy look.

Paper: "Cats and Dogs" by Pebbles, including the flags on the sides (I cut out the different dog bones to make the flags). Letters: Thickers, Lush chipboard, Studio Calico.

La Tech created by Darlene Quebedeaux
Sketch 92: Used a flip up page & put the collages/groupings on the outside of the flip pages.
Flip it open for 2 groupings of 3x3 pics plus added other pics with the extra room. Title is repeated along the bottom as in the original sketch. Tickets from the game & ribbon were used for the pulls to open the flips. The papers came from the school section for Parkview Baptist since they were perfect colors for La Tech. Note to others: don’t be scared to pull papers from another section just because it’s grouped in a certain theme. Also by using the flip up pages & the collages, 28 pictures used on this layout.

Baby Alexander created by Francis Cole
Sketches: 86, 87 & 92
Used the right side sketch of 86 incorporated into Sketch of 92 circle & collage of Sketch 87.

WOW-are you super impressed & motivated???? I know I am-too bad I have to finalize the MMU curriculum today, weather is just right & I'm in the mood to scrap!!!!

KUDOS to all of the entries for all 4 rounds-the judges certainly had their work cut out for them.

All finalists please submit these original layouts to the store by Friday of this week for display within the store.

There will be a final round for all finalists from Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4. Finalists will be emailed the details by Wednesday.

Monday Madness: Buy any school embellishment & get matching school paper free

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Getting into the HOLIDAY spirit

OK, its a couple weeks before Black Friday, so treat yourself to some creative, girlfriend time to get you into the spirit. Create your 1st Christmas Home Decor or gift at Memory Mania. Grab a margarita or hot chocolate & come enjoy!!
Margaritas & Masterpieces, Thurs. Nov 18th 6-8pm
Call to reserve your spot today 225-744-CROP


Timeless Memories designed by Jody Sorey
Here is a little weekend inspiration for you!! There are still a few of these papers or you can scraplift the layout using your own papers!!!! I love how Jody spotlighted the 2 focal photos-Wake Forest and Uncle Con & Lucas with the little strips of papers and paper embellishments!! KUDOS Jody & thanks for inspiring us.

Some new scrappin' goodies:



$5 Friday: Creative Imaginations Picture Story Books

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PLAN to scrapbook, relax & enjoy

Let's face it, when our days are numbered, we would never say "I wish I had did more loads of laundry", of course, i guess if we dodged laundry all together, then our days as a wife might be numbered LOL

Seriously, the point is-do you ENJOY scrapbooking? Do you enjoy spending time with your friends? Do you enjoy reliving these awesome memories while you scrapbook them? If you answered yes to any of these-please do as I say and not as I do LOL.

If it works with your lifestyle, PLAN to scrapbook. Most of us work during the day, so if we don't PLAN to scrapbook, it probably won't happen. If we can PLAN that once or twice a week, its actually easier. Can you set aside one night to hideout after dinner or runaway with some friends & scrapbook & visit. Planning might mean let the laundry go (for one night, maybe 2), prepare an easy dinner, and take time to get creative or just get some pictures on a page. This is always so helpful-OOPS in 15 min intervals-pull certain pictures, then next 15 mins spared, pull products to match & make a list of what else needed from MM, which is scrapbook heaven by the way (just check-in on facebook). So sometimes that's not always possible to pull a little here & there, but hey if you do pull some supplies together ahead of time – go YOU! Totally smart. If you plan to scrapbook, just like you plan to go to the grocery store or to the gym, you will be better prepared to get something done, making you more efficient with your time.

Here's an easy recipe for the night you plan to scrapbook OR if you have a great, easy recipe to throw in the crock pot, share it with us. Then it will be ready to go at dinnertime and you will have more time to scrapbook in the evening.

Oh, and here's dessert first (awesome layout to scraplift)

The Sky's the Limit Blake designed by Stephanie Powers
LOVE IT & DEFINITELY STEALING THIS ONE!!!

Ok, because we need protein:
Tortilla Soup (seriously-you just dump it all in pop, stir & heat)

1 diced onion
1 lb. ground beef (or turkey, or chicken breast or deer meat)
1 pkg ranch powder
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can creamed corn
1 can whole kernal corn
1 can pinto beans
2 cans Rotel tomatoes, diced
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1 cup water

Brown ground meat & onions; drain;POUR next 8 ingredients into pot;COOK on medium heat until meat is browned; cook 15 minutes;

Garnish with Tortilla chips, Mexican Cheese & Sour cream

And, that can be OUR LITTLE SECRET (use the time you normally would spend preparing a meal to SCRAPBOOK!!

30% Thursday: 30% off Design it Drawers (really cool to decorate with fun happy colors
& sort your embellishments by color OR if you're feeling really creative.

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You Deserve it Baby-Limited Space-Offer Ends Soon

Life is sooo short!!! Preserve your memories today!!!!!
Life is busy, we just never have enough time. Treat yourself to a relaxing weekend of scrappin'. Believe me your family will THANK you for it. They will love the new & rejuvenated you AND you will bring back tons of memories they can enjoy again!!!

TODAY is the last day to order tshirts, pants, make/takes online or in the store!!! If you want these-please order today. We will not have any extras.




Great gift ideas to pick up on your next visit.

ReSTOCK of this wonderful book!!!!

30% Wednesday: Bazzill Cardstock - 50 sheets $15.99

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Basic Grey Page of the Month Kit

There is one membership left for Basic Grey Page of the Month.
There is loads of paper in these kis with lots leftovers to complete another layout.

November, 2010

December 2010

November’s page-of-the-month creation by Greta Hammond features the
vibrant patterns and colors of the Wander collection by BasicGrey. Try printing your photos with a white boder around the outside of photos "pop" and give that retro feel. Greta’s
lovely layered creation is a study of simple shapes that add up to one big effect.
The stitched brads add a fun, textural element to the layout, while the simple
black rub-ons add a sophisticated and nostalgic feel.

For those students interested in the “All About Me” track, this layout will perfectly capture their favorite adventure. Whether it is a night on the town with the girls or a cruise to an exotic locale,
“Destination: Adventure” is a great chance to capture the fantastic feeling of being out in the world. This is a great layout to capture favorite late summer memories or even back-to-school pictures, too. The fun is in the journey, not the destination with Wander!

December’s elegantly rich and detailed layout by Kelly Goree features the Jovial
line from BasicGrey, and includes the ever-popular Bloomers and Pops (along
with a little rhinestone sparkle!) for a holiday feast for the eyes. Sophisticated
contrast is the name of the game, and for the “All About Me” fans, they’ll be able to “Deck the Halls” with their favorite holiday memories. In fact, this layout can bend to any number of holiday themes, from favorite carols to beloved recipes to even pets dressed up in Santa costumes.

Other themes this could be used for.
GENERAL
Nov: travel, kids, pets, back-to-school, staycation, patriotic
Dec: recipes, stockings, Christmas tree, shopping, holiday decorations, treats gingerbread house,
wrapped packages

OR ALL ABOUT ME:
“Destination: Adventure” is the perfect chance to detail travel adventures—from the food to the customs, menus, hotels, public transportation (mis)adventures and everything in between! Whether this was a recent trip or some memorable last-minute escape from years ago, record your memories in the convenient “Postcard” on the left page.

“Deck the Halls” is a great way for students to detail their cherished holiday traditions. Whether it is baking with family or decking the halls with all of the trimmings, Christmas lights in your neighborhood, favorite family portraits or simply images of wrapped packages under the tree, this is a great versatile layout for just about any personal holiday favorites

2fer Tuesday: Distress ink pad , Distress re-inker and/or Ink Potion spray

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Masterpiece Mondays

Round 3 Finalists: Challenge using Masterpiece Kit and Chipboard

It's not too late to enter!! Everyone is encouraged to participate. You can enter one layout per Sketch page, so that gives you 4 chances . Don't be shy-there are still 3 days to enter Round 4.

So take our your MM Masterpiece Book & check these out-page 73, 78, 81.

Christmas 2009 designed by Jennifer Marino
Sketch page 73 using Masterpiece Kit highlighting: Moxxie Christmas, Holly Ribbon
Jennifer chose Christmas chipboard & used stickles to make them pop!! KUDOS Jennifer!!

Party Time designed by Vanessa Babin
Sketch page 78 using Masterpiece Kit highlighting: Basic Grey Oliver, Ribbon Slides & Dew drops. Vanessa added chipboard letters (negative & positive), adding cardstock, stamping & ink. WOW-way to make those letters POP.

Spencer's 30th Birthday designed by Pam Boudreaux
Sketch Page 81 using Masterpiece Kit highlighting Bo Bunny Cambridge and dew drops. Pam painted the chipboard letters blue, then added a coat of Crackle. The chipboard strip at the bottom right is painted gold. Pam dipped a chipboard dot in the other colors to "stamp" on the strip to make the dots look just like the dotted paper. AND, Pam created a flip page with left side of layout to include more photos(see side photo of inside)!! Very clever Pam!!

KUDOS to Jennifer, Vanessa & Pam!!! Thanks to everyone for participating.,

Wouldn't you LOVE to win a free spot to CCL January? OR if you are already registered, give it to a friend AND you get a $100 shopping spree

3 Days left

Masterpiece Sketches 86, 87, 88, 92

Challenge: 1) Use a Masterpiece Kit OR any scrapbook papers/stickers currently available at Memory Mania and 2) alter the sketch
(please explain in your email how sketch was altered).

• Email your entries to: tammy@eatel.net due by November 10. We have a tight deadline so we will not be able to accept any submissions beyond midnight.

• IMPORTANT: Photos for submissions get the best results: put layout on the round in the sunlight-stand right over layout so that layout looks flat & not slanted.
  

• Submissions must be double page spreads; must have journaling; use your best photos; UNSEEN and UNPUBLISHED

• Email details: Subject should read the sketch # and title, for example “28birthdaybash”; body of email to include sketch page #, challenge, name, contact number, email address & title of layout;

Random layouts will be displayed in-store, on blog, gallery or facebook after each deadline.

We encourage EVERY scrapper to participate, every style however simple or advanced is appreciated & has just as good a chance as any-There are 5 outside judges with various style preferences so EVERYONE has a chance. AND if you're still shy about entering your work-just participate for the SOLE purpose of scrappin' motivation OR who would not want to win a spot to scrap free all weekend.

DOUBLE STAMP DAY-bring your coupon
Monday Madness: Sticky Back Canvas - 50% off

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Latest & Greatest & some Holiday Fun

Just a few spots left,

Latest & Greatest Class
(1 of 2 layouts to be completed)
Tuesday, November 9
6-8pm

Join Christy is this famous Latest & Greatest class. She's got lots of COOL tips & techniques up her sleeve & it is sure to be fun & entertaining!!!


Get those Christmas photos off the computer & onto these FABULOUS holiday layouts!!! Jori has created 2 awesome layouts to get you in the Christmas spirit!!!! I think there are 2 spots left for this class, so call today 225-744-2767.

$5 Friday: Maya Road Kraft Alpha tags and/or Love mini chipboard set

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Last Chance

First, I want to thank the awesome ladies in Good Grief class last night-your stories really MOVED me and I enjoyed thinking about the people you were honoring on that long drive to the airport last night LOL. Thanks again for participating-i always feel like I should be paying at the end of class as I always walk away feeling like "I'm so lucky to know these wonderful ladies & to have learned so much tonight!!" Thank you again for giving me a peek into your lives. And Nancy, keep reading, I've included a new one.

OK-onto the Last Chance news: CCL is just 2 months away- can you believe it!!!! Where has this year gone????

We are wrapping up on all of our orders & placing the last order on Wed, November 10th so get your orders in within the week if you are interested in the make/take kit special and apparel.
We are hoping to have them available to distribute by December 10th.

CCL KIT SPECIAL (3 double page layouts for $38.99)


Long Sleeve tshirt $32.99

Short sleeve tshirt $19.99

Last Chance: November 10th is the deadline and last possible day to order make/take kit specials (10 left) and tshirts, long sleeve tshirt & PJ Pants. I'm sitting here typing in my long sleeve tshirt & PJ pants-THEY ARE SOOOO COMFORTABLE!!!! When you are cropping til 4am, you will be sooo glad you did.

Please note, all of the items above are pre-order only so we will not have any extras at registration. You are welcome to place your orders online or in the store.

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off K & Co Travel (just add photos) Album

For the Recipe fans: Cheesy Bacon Chicken

12 slices of Bacon
6 Chicken Breasts
1 onion (& mushrooms if you like)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
6 slices of Swiss or Provolone Cheese


Fry bacon in a skillet & set aside; remove grease but don't wipe skillet;
Slice onion (strips), season chicken breasts (tony's, LOTS of garlic powder, pepper) & saute both in skillet with olive oil & butter about 10 minutes;

Spray Pam in baking dish and layer chicken breasts-crumble bacon over each breast & add slice of cheese & bake for 15 minutes.

Yummy asparagus from previous recipe is great with this dish also. I hope you enjoy-let me know.

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Skip & Scrap

Isn't this some wonderful weather to SKIP WORK & COME SCRAP???
Friday, November 5
9am-noon
Call today to register 225-744-2767

Create several FUN projects (some are shown above) from the heart for those special people on your Christmas list. Who in your family wouldn't love a gift made with love by YOU???

Some NEW scrappin' goodies:

Spirit Earrings: Tigers, Spartans, Griffins & Gators

School Spirit Papers (new)

Pockets & Calendar Pages

New ribbons for Christmas

More awesome generic print papers

2fer Tuesday: Bazzill Embossed or Glazed Cardstock

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Masterpiece Mondays

Hey Scrappers,
Here are the 3 finalists of ROUND 2 (of 4) for the CCL Masterpiece Page Contest focusing on ribbon & trim.

It's not too late to enter!! Everyone is encouraged to participate. You can enter one layout per Sketch page, so that gives you 4 chances per week. Don't be shy-there are still 3 days to enter Round 3.

So take our your MM Masterpiece Book & check these out-page 53, 63 & 71.

Sketch Page 53, created by Pam Boudreaux
Tip: Pam coordinated all of the basic prints from Doodlebug Petite Prints & embossed punches. Judges liked the simple ribbon used accenting her title.

Sketch Page 63, created by Vanessa Babin

Judges liked the unique way that Vanessa used sticky back canvas & rubbed on paper to match, used the pamphlet as the title & pocket from the photo mat.

Sketch Page 71, created by Heather Banker
Judges liked how Heather knotted the ribbon & framed the top of the layout.

KUDOS to Heather, Vanessa & Pam!!!! Round 2 winners are asked to submit original layouts by Friday for final judging.

Masterpiece Sketch Page Contest CALL
Enter to win a FREE spot in CCL, and have fun while you're doing it!!!! Its SOOO easy!! Open to anyone & everyone. IF you are not yet registered for CCL, enter to win a spot!!!

If you are already registered for CCL, there is an added BONUS for you -Pass the FREE spot on to a friend AND receive a $100 shopping spree .
For more details:

Round 4 challenge:

• You may use any of these sketch pages Sketch (86, 87, 88, 92). Use a MM Masterpiece kit or any current papers AND the sketch must be altered in some way (please explain in your email how it was altered).
  

• Email your entries to: tammy@eatel.net due by November 10. We have a tight deadline so we will not be able to accept any submissions beyond midnight.

• Submissions must be double page spreads; must have journaling; use your best photos; UNSEEN and UNPUBLISHED

• Email details: Subject should read the sketch # and title, for example “28birthdaybash”; body of email to include sketch page #, challenge, name, contact number, email address & title of layout;

Random layouts will be displayed in-store, on blog, gallery or facebook after each deadline.

We encourage EVERY scrapper to participate, every style however simple or advanced is appreciated & has just as good a chance as any-There are 5 outside judges with various style preferences so EVERYONE has a chance. AND if you're still shy about entering your work-just participate for the SOLE purpose of scrappin' motivation OR who would not want to win a spot to scrap free all weekend.

Monday Madness: 50% off Tim Holtz Stamps

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