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.

Happy Scrappin'

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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Have a great weekend!!!
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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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Happy Birthday Jori

On this FABULOUS fall Friday, I'd like to wish a very special person, JORI, a happy birthday!!! She has a fun day planned and I hope the entire weekend is loads of fun too!!!!

To everyone else, enjoy this beautiful fall weather!!!


Friday Inspiration from Heather Banker
These Sassafrass products were perfect for NEON Party !!!! My favorite thing about Sassafrass is that there is NO waste, the bar code that we normally trim & trash, is a border that you can use-very cool!!

You will be CHARMED when you see the MAGICAL things at Memory Mania today:






$5 Friday: GRAB bags - new selections

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Every Life is Worth Remembering . . .

I read this recently & thought it was soo true:
Scrapbooking, in its own way, can not only change the history of a family or a nation but change the world for good. Through the act of scrapbooking we prove that every life has value and every life is a life worth remembering. That is why I Scrapbook!!!

Your October MASTERS KIT CLUB kits are ready, debuting Paddington by 7 Gypsies and Booville by Little Yellow Bicycle!!!! They kits are pretty bulky, so rush over soon to grab 'em!!!!

Check out a few of the layouts designed by the Masters Team.

A Spooktactular Night created by Stephanie Powers

The Pumpkin Patch created by Heather Banker

Boo Crew created by Jody Sorey

Treasured Memories created by Noelle Landry

Time to Dance created by Jody Sorey
30% Thursday: Quick Quotes Wall Deor
Don't forget to pick up a Masters Contest Kit & join in the contest-we want more, more more entries so we can pay it forward & you can too.

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Win a Free CCL???

Newest Scrappin' Goody at Memory Mania
Stacy Julian's HAPPY COLORS
Awesome Embossed Paper, Matching Dot & Solid in 6 colors!!!
You can sand it, tear it or use as is!!! Come check it out!!
All colors match each other for fast, easy scrappin'. Click below for ideas:
http://www.coredinations.com/index.php/2010/09/29/2961/

WIN A FREE SPOT AT CCL??
Masterpiece Sketch Page Contest CALL
It's NOT too late to enter-tonight at midnight for 2nd Round (see blog for 2nd round challenge)
Or 1 week from now for 3rd round. You can enter any & all rounds!!

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 (to qualify for this added bonus, you must be registered for CCL prior to October 25, 2010.
For more details:

Round 3 challenge:

• You may use any of these sketch pages Sketch (73, 78, 81, 84), Use a MM Masterpiece kit AND add any chipboard & embellish it in new & different ways.
  

• Email your entries to: tammy@eatel.net due by November 3. 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.

Wacky Wednesday: Reminisce school (on triangle) buy sticker get a paper free

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Good Grief

Good Grief Class
Tuesday, November 2 6-8pm

Memories are the legacies that exist after someone dies, the lasting part of our relationship with the person we lost. Scrapbooking is a powerful means of embracing those memories and progressing toward healing and closure. Documenting memories helps people laugh and cry, and scrapbooking is a way to constructively channel those emotions, both happy and sad. Remembering the past is what makes hoping for the future possible...join us as we use scrapbooking as therapy...good grief!

Inspiration from Heather Banker


Some new scrappin' goodies:



Jenny Bowlin or Jilli Bean button pks 2/$8

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MASTERPIECE CONTEST

Hey Scrappers,
Here are the 3 finalists of ROUND 1 (of 4) for the CCL Masterpiece Page Contest. 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 2.

So take our your MM Masterpiece Book & check these out.

Page 4, Heather Banker

Page 19, Pam Boudreaux

Page 45, Vanessa Babin

Pam, Vanessa & Heather, please bring these layouts into the store for display & 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 (to qualify for this added bonus, you must be registered for CCL prior to October 25, 2010.
For more details:

Round 3 challenge:

• You may use any of these sketch pages Sketch (73, 78, 81, 84), Use a MM Masterpiece kit AND add any chipboard & embellish it in new & different ways.
  

• Email your entries to: tammy@eatel.net due by November 3. 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: Bulk Chipboard - 10 for $1

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Some Scrappy Fun!!!

Just a Girl's Night Out . . .

KUDOS to these awesome creations by some fun girls last night!!!

Don't miss out on the fun . . .
Totally Tim Techniques
Wednesday, Oct. 27 10am-noon


More NEW scrappin' goodies

Have you heard of Happy Colors? You'll be first to see this awesome new product in 6 in 60

5 Friday: Paint Dabbers 2 for $5

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Are you working on school albums?

1st Performance designed by Jody Sorey

WOW-there are so many little things I like about this layout, you really need to check it out in person to appreciate it!!!. First, I just LOVE the pictures-i sure miss these sweet moments-MOMS, snap quickly because they pass very FAST!!!! Love the title, love that the little chipboard key tags look like a clapboard, love the use of the random stickers to accent the journaling. Great job!!!

AND for anyone that has a lot of school pics or wants to get a school album completed in a flash, I just ordered the COOLEST collection ever-I just can't wait to share it with you- stay tuned.

Some popular items on the new wall:





Speaking of school albums

30% Thursday: Pioneer 3 up albums
Great time to stock up

Don't forget about the Masterpiece Contest

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