My First Blog Award!

I feel so honored!  I have received my first blog award from Sheila.  Thank you so much!

I have had a blast looking at different blogs this morning, and I want to pass this honor along to those who put the time and effort into their creativity, and also to those who blog about their life and how it relates to scrapbooking.  It's really cool to get to know the blogger through their art.  The rules for this award are pretty simple:

1. Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and their blog link.

2. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered.

3. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

So here's my list: ( I don't have 15, but this is a start!)

Haley

Sheila

Laurel

Carla

Emma

Sharon

Brandilynn

Samantha

Marie-France

Tresa

Give these girls a gander (hey, look at me rhyme!) and check out some amazing art!

Animal Cookies Workshop

The date has been set for the next workshop, Animal Cookies.  It's so adorable, and perfect for your photos of playgrounds, backyards and general cuteness.  The class is going to be on Thursday June 25 at 9:30 am.  The cost for this class is $30, and includes everything to make 6 beautiful layouts.  You will need to bring a 12" paper trimmer and adhesive.  Only 6 spots are available, so please rsvp quickly to get a spot!

Top Ten Reasons why I love Naptime!

Have you ever had one of those days when you couldn't wait until lunch was over?

1. It's quiet.

2. It's quiet.

3. I get to do whatever I want.

4. I get to have a nap.

5. It's quiet.

6. I get to play with her older brother.

7. She wakes up way happier...

8. The sound of silence is amazingly relaxing.

9. I can clean and it'll be clean for longer than 5 minutes.

10.  Did I mention it's quiet?

Update: 20 Cards for $20

There are still a few spaces left for Friday's class: 20 Cards for $20.  We will be creating 20 unique cards for you to have in your stash, ready and waiting for you to give.  Your $20 includes a level 2 paper pack and all the embellishments to complete your cards. We will be starting at 6 pm. RSVP via email or phone( (403) 939-1332 as soon as you can!  See you there!

Today's Deal of the Day...until 7:59 am tomorrow

Check out Today's deal ~ a fantastic goodie box with a retail value of $99 for only $49.95!  This deal is valid until tomorrow morning at 7:59 am.  Visit thescrapdiva.myctmh.com and click on the Deal of the Day!

Top Ten

This weeks Top Ten is brought to you by Close To My Heart!

My Top Ten CTMH Products:

1. Liquid Glass: This is an amazing adhesive.  It dries clear, and can be used on anything or for anything.  Like adding glitter, flocking, highlighting something in a title, the possibilities are endless!

2. Ink: I love this ink.  It comes in 60 colors, that perfectly co-ordinate with all of the papers and embellishments that CTMH has.

3. Dimensional Elements: Can you say chipboard?  I love all the different ones you can get, from alphabets to monograms to the new borders.

4. Level 2 Paper Packs: I am a paper addict. I love it, and when it comes with 12 sheets of double sided paper, and 10 sheets of matching cardstock, I love it even more.  My favorite:  Emporium.  Lovely blues and greens with a bohemian flair.

5. Buttons: Buttons are great little embellishments that can really make your layout or card pop.  And when they come in color coordinated packs of 100, including clear ones, it's even better.

6. Brads, brads and more brads: Bitty brads, regular brads, bigger brads, pewter decorative brads (that coincidentally match the Emporium paper...), corduroy brads, square brads...I could go on for hours....

7. Ribbon: I love adding a little bit of ribbon to my projects.  The texture, whether it's ricrac or organza or grosgrain, is awesome.

8. Stamps: What can I say about stamps?  They are fantastic.  The CTMH stamps are clear, so that you only have one set of blocks, and you stick the stamp to the block, stamp your image, clean it and put it back.  They are also great for layering different colors, because you can see exactly where you are stamping.

9. The 'How-To' books: A recipe for scrapbooking! These books (there are 5 different ones) make scrapbooking way easier.  They tell you what papers you need, how to cut them, where to glue them and when to embellish.

10. New products every four months: I love how they release new stuff every four months.  It keeps it fresh and in the loop with current trends.

Stay tuned for the next edition!

20 Cards for $20

Have you ever gone to buy a greeting card, and been disgusted at the price?  Look no further than the next class: 20 Cards for $20!  It's happening next friday night, June 12 at 6 pm.  Join us for this fun class, and you'll go home with a stash of all occasion cards, perfect for those last minute gifts, or celebrations.  RSVP as soon as you can, as space is limited.   

June Challenge

Good morning, welcome to June 2009!

June always brings rain, school ending, and the beginning of BBQ season!  For this months challenge, tell me what your scrapbook plans are this month.  Are you going to a retreat? Have you set a goal for the number of layouts or cards you want to complete?  I want to hear all about it.  Post your comment for a chance to win a mini embellishment pack and a coupon for your next order of CTMH product!