50% off Sale

WOW-I think this is the best sale we've ever had, don't miss out on these awesome products at 50% off. Christy, Lexi, Rachel, Jade, & Brooke have been SUPER busy since Monday pulling these great products and marking them down to great prices for YOU!!!! We will be adding to the sale tables daily to make room for CHA. Christy, Jade, Jill and I are already working on our wish lists for CHA purchases-seriously we will be like kids in a candy shop-imagine seeing thousands of scrapbook products in one big HUGE room, its incredible and we want to bring that to you. Here are some of the things on the 50% off tables today:

Albums
Karousel by Crafters Purse
Kits
Disney Embellishments
Baby Embellishments
Stamps
TONS of paper
Stickers
Creative Imaginations Ribbon Frame
and MUCH more

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

50% off SALE

We are gearing up for our "GETTING READY FOR CHA"sale. We will be adding things to our 50% off table daily, so drop in as often as you can to get these great deals.

FRIENDS AT EA

Thank you to my new friends at EA. Amy Phillips invited me to speak with her Free Enterprise class last month at East Ascension High. I was a little apprehensive about keeping them interested, but Amy gave me some areas to include that covered areas they had been studying, like loans, supply & demand, etc. These kids were so kind and attentive-I'm sure it had to get boring, but each student held eye contact and asked questions. It was cool to meet so many well behaved & polite teenagers. They decorated a water bottle & made a cool sign across the back of the room welcoming me and pretended to be interested in my children's scrapbooks (he he)--they did tease me a little because of the purple Dutchtown scrapbooks. I was so impressed with them that I had to share how impressed I was with them. They even mailed me this cute picture to remember them by. They all received gift certificates and water bottles afterwards for their kindness.

Duh...I'm Such a Duffus!

"Does anyone have anything inside their surprise?" Hmmm...no answer. "Anybody?"

I timidly raise my hand..."I have piece of paper in mine." "Does everyone have that?" OHHHHH, "SUMMER" 2008! I won admission to the CCL in July! I'm such a duffus! Tammy's sister made everyone one of these sweet little pies and this little slip was tucked away in one...mine. Such a wonderful surprise! THANKS so, so much! I'll be there with bells on!

And a HUGE thanks to Tammy and all the Memory Mania staff for another FABULOUS CCL experience!

MASTERPIECE CHALLENGE

MASTERPIECE CHALLENGE
Closing date: February 14

Description: Create a layout from the Memory Mania Masterpiece Sketch Book that is OUTSIDE THE BOX-a twist of the sketch.

Double page spread is preferred. Some entries will be posted on our blog http://memorymania.blogspot.com daily and the winner will receive $100 worth of scrapbook product mailed to your home. International based applications welcome.

Layouts can be emailed to tammy@eatel.net & must include mailing address & sketch page # & explanation of how they twisted the sketch.
www.memorymaniac.com

Thank you,
Tammy

Resolutions

Happy New Year Everyone,
Just wanted to share one New Year's Resolution that I have made- I will take at least one photo every day this year. Now I know some of you feel so "behind" with your scapbooking that taking one photo every day this year will be too much. I have to confess I felt the same way earlier today while trying to take pictures of the kids. It was a true test of patience to get all three in the frame much less looking at the camera. But I did snap one picture that I just love. And I also have the memory of me and the girls trying our hardest to get the baby to smile. So try it, even if it is just for January- take one photo every day. My goal is to not only take the photos but at CCL this summer, I want to start a small scrapbook of layouts using only my photos of the day. This Friday, I'll be at CCL for a little visit. If you see me there, let me know if you are going to resolve to take more photos in 2008. I am already glad I did.

How Lucky Am I?

I had to share with you my Christmas gift from my "Fab 5" employees!!!! They really are the best!!

BLUELIGHT SPECIAL-SATURDAY

75% off Heidi Grace Products and/or
60% off ELSIE products
50% off Technique Tuesday Stamps
40% off My Mind's Eye Christmas products
30% off Idea Books/Magazines
20% off Daisy D's
10% off Heidi Swapp
through 12/30 with this coupon.

BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL-TODAY ONLY

Hey Scrappers,
For one day only -December 28th-20% off any organization product in stock. MUST HAVE THIS COUPON. Happy Organizing!!

Seasonal Kit Club

Christy Cochran created the New Year page to kick off the 2008 Seasonal Kit Club-what a great way to keep you motivated & up to date each month. Call or come in to register today.

Toddler Kit Club

The title page & first month of Toddler Kit club is

as created by Christy Cochran. For those of you that enjoyed the baby kit club, this will continue your toddler's memories. Kit Clubs are a great way to stay current.

Memory Mania Kit Clubs

Hey Scrappers,

Memory Mania will begin distribution of the 2008 kit clubs in January. Register early to assure your kit by calling 744-2767 or coming by the store to complete your registration. For more monthly titles -see newsletter.

Christmas Kit Club (cover & end page & first month) created by Christy Cochran. What a great way to get caught up on scrapbooking by scrapbooking a Christmas Album or a great gift idea for next Christmas.

They Have Arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay Ladies, The Cricut design studio has finally arrived. We have several in stock and waiting for you. It is software designed to enhance your cricut creativity.

The Cricut design studio puts you in control! Explore the content of the cricut cartridges, searching by keyword and previewing new cartridges. Then using an on-screen cutting mat, determine each character's size, style, and placement. Combine cuts from different cartridges and quickly weld, shear, flip, kern and duplicate characters. Save your designs to use later or to share with a friend.

It includes one software CD, one 10ft USB connector cable and one mouse pad.

CCL CLasses

Hey Scrappers,

Don't forget, CCL Classes start Friday morning at 9am (same time as registration) so if you are interested in taking classes, you should register now 225-744-2767. All classes are $20.

9-10 Disney Memories with Becky RObichaux

10:30-11:30 Christmas Cheer with Deneen Berdon

1-2:30 Easy Embossing with Debbie Gunion (layout & card)

3-4 Doodling, Easy as 1, 2, 3 with Amy Lockard (layout & template)

PRAYERS FOR CATHY GABEL & HER FAMILY

I'm out of town and unable to attend the funeral today of her Cathy's son, Sgt. Michael Gabel. I can't get Cathy & her family off of my mind. Cathy is a long-time friend, customer, MMU student, CCL attendee, that many of you know & love. Cathy walks into a room & brightens it with her smile & friendly comments to anyone & everyone in the room so I'm sure many of you know her. Cathy frequently spoke about Michael to all of us, and took many wonderful trips with him. She made some beautiful scrapbooks of his travels & times in the military which will be treasured forever. Michael loved his mother as much as she loved him. This is a sweet stor I thought I would share: After I ordered a plant for Cathy, the florist called me to inquire about Michael as he frequently ordered flowers for his mother from that florist. He said that as soon as he would be in on leave he would stop & order flowers for his mom before going home. I know its a small gesture but it shows in a little way just how much his mother meant to him. I remember we sent homemade cards and goodies to he & his troop and he was so sweet & sent a video of the guys enjoying the goodies & sweet thank you letter back. I'm asking for prayers for Cathy & her family at this trying time. This link gives you more details & Cathy shows her scrapbooks. http://media.swagit.com . Also, my nephew, Shelby Landen, wrote this poem.

The Freedom of Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the night
But not for the soldiers who stand up and fight
All the mothers lie down and cry
Cause’ their boys can’t have Christmas tonight

Soldiers keep quiet, enemies in sight
As they pull the trigger
They’re wondering why
For peace to exist
Someone’s got to die

As for the wives
Taking care of the children
All the husbands and fathers that died
Has got be a million

Though the wicked of the world
Has taken so many lives
We have to always remember
The birth of Jesus Christ

So you should always cherish
Your privilege for a Christmas night
Cause’ of all the soldiers who perrish
To defend your very rights

So merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
Pray for the soldiers
To make it home alive
And celebrate the birth Of our lord Jesus Christ.
by: Shelby Landen

Merry Christmas to All!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gifts for Christmas

Hi All,

I know that it is the holiday season and everyone is scrambling for those last minute gift ideas. We have tons of awesome gift ideas and new products for that scrapbooker on your list. The new Navigator scrapbooking tote is adorable with it's toile outter fabric and strips on the inside. It is sure to please even the most advanced scrapbooker. It's a new updated look with that classic style. We also have an awesome table top carousel organizer by Making Memories. It has tons of compartments for all of your tools to keep you ready to scrap at a moments notice. And of course you can't go wrong with clears stamps by Autumn Leaves and a Fiskars stamp press. The new stamps by Autumn Leaves have arrived and they are adorable. And last but not least what stocking wouldn't be complete without some Dot n roll refills and stickles. These items would be sure to put a smile on any scrapbookers face on Christmas Morning.

MONDAY INSPIRATION

Good morning all,

I hope this finds you rested & stress-free. I know how stressful the holidays can be with long to-do lists and so little time. Remember the reason for the season.

I'd like to share with you a beach layout by Sandi Gautreau. Its quite simple & easy to create yet really highlights her beautiful photos of her son. I love the journaling where she captures his likes & dislikes in this moment in time. You know that next summer he will splashing around in the water. Thanks for sharing Sandi. THis original layout & all products are displayed at the store for easy scraplifting of this layout.

Creative Cafe

This week's project:



Previous projects that may be created also:


Creative Cafe has made quite a stir at Memory Mania. I don't think anyone can walk near without touching the buttons, kinda like a candy jar, you're just drawn to it. The products are very cool. The chipboard album is the current project and other pictures are previous projects which can also be created-all are SUPER easy mini projects. If nothing else, join Christy or Libby for a fun hour on Thursdays, the projects are a bonus.

BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL

Hey Scrappers,

The blue light special is REALLY good one. We've heard many people say that are hoping to get the MASTERPIECE idea book for Christmas. We know many of you have friends that scrap and how awesome if you bought it for them & got one FREE for yourself!! Its such a great gift, we are having a sale-BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE to blog customers only-so print this coupon-offer expires December 24th or while supplies last.

CCL ALERT- DOODLING CLASS

Hey Scrappers,

Doodling Class at CCL.

Friday, 3:00 – 4:00 $25 Doodling Delights, easy as 1, 2 3 Instructor: Amy Lockard
Join Amy to share this fun and easy approach to doodle on your layouts. As you know, Doodling is all the rage right now and Amy shows those that are shy about doodling how easy it can be. Amy is new to Memory Mania but we could not be more proud of her. She has recently attended CKU and learned some really cool tips to share with you. Complete an awesome double page layout “Jolly Days”.
Doodling Template included in class fee.