Just a couple more weeks to CHA...

Yep, in just a couple of weeks this summer's CHA will begin in Orlando. CHA is just one of those events that is like riding a rollercoaster...you are excited, thrilled, disappointed, shocked, amazed, exhausted, flabbergasted, hungry, psyched, and the list goes on...because you get to see some of the most amazing people, product, layouts, and sights. It is just a different world, kind of like walking into Dee's after a prima delivery...what's here? where is it? let me touch it? must have it...
As the purchaser for the store twice a year I get to see it first, touch it, play with it, ooh la la. I live for those moments - and knowing how cosmic the experience is - I always aim to give all of you, as consumers, the same experience everytime you come in - I am often razzed about all the new product - but I don't only do it for me but I do it for all of you. Today, I had a customer from the other coast come in and as she walked around the room amazed at the amount of product in the store - quickly calling up one of her gal pals and babbling off all her finds I smiled, I giggled under my breath - because I could feel her joy, her excitement, it brought me back to why I do it. Those moments remind me that preserving my memories is SO worth it and when I look over at my kids I know that it is SO worth it.

So, for those of you suffering with scrapper's blog remember that...remember that it is so worth it. Push through it and no it doesn't have to be perfect. It has to be done and in the doing you will feel the release and find your mojo and if ever in doubt come in and walk the aisle and find the pretties or just wait till tuesday and pick up all the pretties from Prima that are coming in...that can get anyone going and if you are still not sure, just check out all the layouts I have gotten done with the pretties...oh la la.

So worth it!

Write soon,
Dee

Delivered

Out of our 7 known sponsors - this is what I have
1. Cosmo Cricket - Expensive Goodies - something for everyone - every single day
2. Jenni Bowlin ???
3. American Crafts - AWESOME - something for everyone - every single day
including brand new thickers!
4.Pink Paislee - something for everyone - every single day
5. Fancy Pants - has shipped arrives on Monday!!!
6. Prima ???
7. Scenic Route ???

Note Fancy Pants won't get here till monday so it will be available on tuesday.
We are taking prima preorders over the phone w/ cc info.
check the prima sneaks in yesterday's post.

Fancy pants albums have shipped...we are expecting 12 flower scallop mixed media albums and 6 half bracket mixed media albums - we have 9 of the flower scallop albums preordered so if you want those hurry in or preorder them now - they should be here Friday. We have 3 of the half bracket albums preordered so don't hesitate.


These are just PRIMA sneaks of items that will be available next Tuesday - please call to place your preorders now - they have shipped and some of this is so BRAND NEW it's not even supposed to ship until AUG 1st - so we are truly one of the first in the country to get them!!!

Cherry Blossoms - various colors



















Gallery Roses - various colors



















Baroque Blooms - various colors


















Camelot Roses - various colors
















Trellis roses - various colors

















Fairyring Flowers - various colors















Sugar Blooms














Emma multi

















Parlor Petals various colors
















Windsor Roses - various colors
















Butterflies

Book 7

that's right I am working on book 7...
this is the count
LO 327 Inspires
lo 328/329 Happy baby
lo 330 sweet angel
lo 331 look @ 11
lo 332 dora bike
lo 333 fake
lo 334 UR So QT
LO 335 safety first
LO 336 butterfly love
LO 337 crazy boy
LO 338 fire fire fire
LO 339 reflect
LO 340 play
LO 341 nut case
LO 342 love you
LO 343 magestic
LO 344 pure joy
LO 345 make up
LO 346 sanibel '09
LO 347 the story
LO 348 cute
LO 349 it's a good life
LO 350 oh brother
LO 351 sci-fi night
I am so close to getting to my original goal - by the end of the week I hope. Then, it's on to 500. Only 149 to go - I need to get most of these done before school starts - because at the beg of the school year I am lucky if I get 10 done in the first 10 weeks. I'll be cutting it close - but I think I can make it. I am off to create...

write soon,
dee

oops forgot
Heather count 268 day count 195

YUCK!!!

Prima order where are thou...
As always, I called them again to find out what was happening with my order and they didn't even have it...supposedly adam is "on the road" so then they found the order and they were going to put it together and get back to me today. It is 8:10 and I just called them for the 3rd time leaving messages that will not be returned today. Yuck. But, the October Afternoon order is here and gorgeous I actually got 7 layouts done with it this weekend. Tomorrow we have an open crop from 9 to 4 so stop by and hang out and check out what I got done. I have been a stickles hooch lately.

So, hopefully Prima will ship tomorrow. If I get a final confirmation I will take preorders this week - remember that their product just flies out the store. Unbelievable. If I am able to stay late tomorrow I will post it here for those of your late birds.

I have extended the 50% OFF sale until wednesday because of the confusion with us closing early on sat and not opening on sunday.

See you all soon,
dee

random thoughts for today

Okay ladies my mind is starting to wonder because I was supposed to post that we were cancelling tonight and tomorrows crop because of family and I just realized that I didn't. Sorry

We will be closing at 4 pm today and today is the last day for the sale.

We are closed tomorrow

We have 2 space for all 3 days... 3 for sunday...2 for friday...and 2 for saturday

for those asking -
The two day price (Fri and Sat) is $125 - that's $10 off
The two day price (Sat and Sun) is $140 - that's $15 off

don't wait till it's too late. Many of you have signed up but the dep needs to be paid in advance. So, please call with cc info or just stop by with some casharola.

October Afternoon is here and I have gone crazy creating...so stop by and check it out.

I will update my count soon - I am trying to get to 365 this month - we will see.

cha is just around the corner

prima order is in limbo as always hoping it ships monday for friday arrival???

Fancy pants should be here next week. It is supposed to include some goodies for you 2 and 3 day croppers.

Prima crop goodies are supposed to ship when prima order ships.

Bo-bunny has launched 7 new lines including one called Delilah - love it!!!!!
I have already contacted them - so it looks like it might be here for our crop with some goodies - so they might be sponsor number 8 because preorders get goodies. Oh yeah - they make it easy - as always bobunny is hard to walk away from.

Write soon,
Dee

Another Sponsor

Yes, we got another sponsor for our 3rd anniversary crop.
We have just gotten word from Scenic Route Paper!
Our list is now at 7...
1. Cosmo Cricket (arrived)
2. Jenni Bowlin
3. American Crafts
4. Pink Paislee (arrived)
5. Fancy Pants
6. Prima
7. Scenic Route...

We are working on it.... we won't stop till we get enough....

I will be here late today working on my devious trap to get more sponsors...so call we might still be here...don't forget the sale ends saturday - we will be open till 6 pm on Friday and saturday from 9 - 4. Remember it's 50% off almost the entire store - except the new arrivals. Prima is almost all gone - we might have a vine or two - but we are going to be taking preorders next week (maybe on saturday depends on how fast they get back to me). you do not want to miss out.
Write soon,
Dee

Listening to kids talk...

I am certain that I had an out of body experience yesterday. I sat down to have a late lunch with my kiddos and I swear I must not have been in the room, because of the conversation that transpired. They are my children - I bore them technically - maybe they were switched at the hospital. I don't know, but you definetely begin to wonder when you feel like I did. Are they only 11, 9, and 7. They were retelling their experiences at the water park the day before. I felt like I was sitting in a room with adults (which never happens when my kids are here). They were taking turns, and laughing about it all, friendly, active listening. It was scary. For a minute, okay 20 seconds, I was so proud of them - my constant nagging had had an effect. And then, my son blurted out that my beautiful, angelic, little princess had actually used my precious, priceless, invaluable cutter bee scissors to cut the skin off her orange. Yep, can you believe it? She used it to cut her orange...who's child is she??? what was i thinking??? them growing up??? my nagging working???

HaHAhaaaaaa....

Goes to show you no matter what you do sometimes they still come out crazy and to think she was a c-section OMG.

So, my challenge to you is to sit down and really listen to your kids, grandkids, etc. talk and then laugh because they really are darn funny. Who knows, maybe it can even be a title for your next layout or a perfect photo op.

Laugh OFTEN!

Write soon,
Dee

P.S. We have had a cancellation and we now have 3 spots available for all 3 days. Don't miss out.

random info...

LO 312 my girl
LO 313 prekinder
LO 314 navy pier
lo 315 sweet
lo 316 friends forever
lo 317 birthday crop
lo 318 sweet - bg lemonade
lo 319 gaze - bg lemonade
lo 320/321 beautiful - bg lemonade
lo 322/323 south beach
lo 324/325 hugs - bg lemonade
lo 326 friend - bg lemonade

heather count 244
day count 188

I am way ahead both ways - oh yeah.

Finally, we only have 2 SPOTS left for the entire 3 day event deal.
We have 2 more spaces for Friday's CHA crop.

We are so excited. I can't wait...the next few weeks are going to be crazy but once she gets here it will be AWESOME!!! She just sounds fun. She has already warned me that she is a wild and crazy girl. Oh yeah my kind of girl and that 7 gypsies book looks awesome. So, if you haven't bitten the bullet yet and signed up - you'd better hurry before it's too late. Space is very LIMITED!!!

Write soon,
dee

dee

hot, hot, hot...

I am so excited....
the goodies from Pink Paislee arrived - they sent rubons and alphabet stickers - pricier goodies that we just can't scrap without. I love it. So, we have goodies for every participant. Yep, they sent enough for everyone to get something every single day - so those of you that are doing 2 or 3 days you will get something pink paislee every single day. Oh yeah that rocks. Then, Fancy Pants has agreed to sponsor us in a different way. As you are aware CHA is just a few weeks ago. So, we will have a buy fancy pants stuff get a $14.99 set FREE from us - fancy pants and us for FREE. The same thing goes for us and PRIMA - there new mid-year releases and Summer stuff is just hot. So, we too will have a buy this and get this free sale. Needless to say 3 day people are already guaranteed goodies from both Prima and Fancy Pants.

So, we are at 6 sponsors and working on more!

If you have already signed up let me know which classes you are interested in. So, that you can get your spots saved.

Write soon,
Dee

Here is her bio...

For as long as she can remember Vicki has loved art and creating things So when she was introduced to scrapbooking shortly after the birth of her first child, it was like a match made in heaven!

By combining her love for paper and products and photography Vicki has been able to create a fresh and approachable scrapping style. In 2006, she was honored to be added to the Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame. In 2008, Vicki became a member of the Creative Team for Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbooks, Etc, which she is excited to report will extend into 2009 when she will be added to their 10th Anniversary All Star team. Her designs have been published in numerous industry magazines and idea books and she loves to share her passion for scrapbooking through teaching and workshops. Vicki became a Ranger Certified Instructor in June 2008.

With a love for life and laughter, Vicki enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends and in her spare time she can be found shopping or taking in a good movie. She resides in St. Catharines, ON with her husband and two, sweet children.

Here are some sneaks

Saturday Sneak Peaks Are Here:

All the Details

Class Descriptions

Saturday Class #1
Shabby Vintage Mini book and Card Workshop $65


Velvet, ruffles, frills and flowers that’s what this class is made of! With a mix of Jenni Bowlin, Melissa Frances, Maya Road and vintage findings and things we will explore the world of Vintage Chic from a fresh and whimsical approach! A few new uses for glitter will be explored using an exciting new technique and we will try our hand at different ways to make paper, crepe and tulle flowers. Projects completed in this class will include an envelope binder book and 2 cards. This class is jammed with pretty things both new and old and a bunch of clever uses for them. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Stamp sets used included: Crafty Secrets, Chatterbox, Hero Arts and Gel-A-Tins

Class Duration: 3 hrs

Materials required: paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, craft knife, cutting mat, wet and dry adhesive, black pen, fine tip scissors, black and brown ink pad, baby wipes, acrylic blocks, foam squares, pencil crayons, chalk and or water colour pencils to color stamps. Many of these items will be available at Dee's for purchase.

Saturday Class #2
Gypsy Magic mini album $65

Vicki says "I developed this entire class around one amazing tool! Which tool is that, you ask? Well the 7 Gypsies Binderie Punch, of course!This lightweight, easy to use binding tool is awesome!If you don't believe me, come and see it for yourself!In this workshop we will be creating a fabulous mini album that utilizes the Binderie Punch along with a plethora of other goodies from 7 Gypsies!! We will explore a number of ways to create pockets, flaps, fun folds and closures using the Binderie Punch and the Gypsy Market papers, embellishments and more. Throw in little ink and a twist of metal from Ten Seconds Studio and this project will be the embodiment of Gypsy style!"

Materials required: paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, wet and dry adhesive, black pen, fine tip scissors, black and brown ink pad, baby wipes, acrylic blocks, foam squares, stapler, craft knife, cutting mat, circle punches-2, 1 ¾”, 1 ½”, 1” ½”, a brayer, double sided tape, sandpaper.


Sunday Class #1
Going Beyond the Flowers Layout Workshop $50.00

Prima is definitely known for its lovely florals but this class is going to go beyond that and dabble in the unexpected! While at the Prima warehouse, I was able to grab a bunch of goodies and fill this class kit with some yummy bits from the Mommy and Me collection along with a mix of this and a sprinkle of that from other Prima lines. Sure, we will still use a few flowers and bling but then we will jump outside of the box and create interesting embellishments using cardboard and chipboard with paint, foil, glitter and stamps. Oh! And how about a few fun uses for Glitter Mists! We will be focusing on all new techniques with really fun outcomes!! I can’t wait to share some of the art inspired ideas I have been working on! This class is sure to bring the inner artist out in all who attend!

Materials required: paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, craft knife, cutting mat, wet and dry adhesive, black pen, fine tip scissors, black and brown ink pad, baby wipes, acrylic blocks, foam squares.

Class Duration: 3 hrs

Sunday Class #2
A Few of My Favourite Things Layout Workshop $50.00

Rangers Perfect Pearls Pigments provide the ultimate in luminescent effects! In this technique driven class come and explore a variety of uses for these little pots of magic! Think painting, doodling, spritzing, stamping and more! To sweeten the deal, Vicki has added a bunch of fun product from Sassafras to the class kits, along with a few other special goodies! Students will complete a variety of “Favourite” themed projects and will have lots of extras to play with after class! Don’t miss out on all of the glittery fun!

Materials required: paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, wet and dry adhesive, black pen, fine tip scissors, black ink pad, baby wipes, acrylic blocks, sandpaper, corner rounder, 1 ½” and 2” circle punch, foam squares, stapler.


Duration: 3 hours

We are already limited for many of our classes - because of our advanced sign-ups. So, if you are interested and can't make the event but want to attend a class - contact us with payment info and we will reserve your spot.

Plus, don't forget that you will receive additional prizes from our many sponsors.
Right now, we are talking about goodies from all of the following companies:

Cosmo Cricket
Jenni Bowlin
American Crafts
Pink Pailsee
Prima - FWP offer
Fancy Pants - FWP offer
So, we are up to 6 - almost half of our goal. But, the number is sure to rise!!!
I have a few on a hook - I hope to land them soon.

The class sneak peaks will be up Saturday or Sunday night depending on how crazy this weekend is. But, I can tell you that the two saturday classes are going to FILL UP FAST. They look AWESOME. The two Sunday classes are fun and whimsical and some are even 2 page layouts - YEAH.

Write soon,
Dee

Okay, ladies here is the news you've been waiting for...

So sorry, I missed the whole week of giving clues and now I have to spill the beans (so unfortunately we will not be guessing the designer for the free class - but we will be giving one away later this month for our contest), but I also have to state a change in the crop details - I kind of screwed up the details - so please forgive me. We have finally ironed out all the kinks with our new guest designer. SO, here are the real acurate details.

First, our Guest Designer is Vicki Boutin - A Prima Donna and so much more - bio details coming SOON!
Class Descriptions will be available tomorrow - later on tonight so be on the look out for those.
If you have already signed up - you need to choose your classes and get back to me. Classes will fill up fast!!! The samples are HOT!!!

Friday, August 7th from 5 pm - 11 pm.
Cost: $45.00

This is also combined with our CHA Crop.
Our guest designer will be present for this.
Includes dinner.
We will be giving away tons of prizes from CHA.
This night always sells out first.
You are guaranteed at least $40 in products in your goodie bag alone.

Saturday, August 8th from 10 am - 10 pm
Cost: $90.00

Twelve hours of croppin time
Includes your choice of one class with our guest designer - you will LOVE her that retails for $65.00 (they are 3-4 hour technique driven classes).
Lunch, Dinner, and snacks
Door Prizes, games, and more goodies!

Sunday, August 9th from noon - 6pm
Cost: $65.00

Six hours of croppin time
Includes your choice of one class with our guest designer that retails for $50 - a 3 hour long technique driven class!
Another goodie bag that retails for $10
Late Lunch and snacks
Door Prizes, games, and more!

SPECIAL OFFER - Sign Up for all 3 days and get $30 off the total - Pay only $170.00. No other discounts will apply.
Plus we are working on increasing our donor list from last year of 13 companies.

Call now and reserve your spot with your $30.00 deposit. Full payment must be paid in advance to guarantee your spot. Space is limited - only 10 per class. Payment plans are also available. Call for details.

Write soon,
Dee

Can it be done...

can I hide out on blogger???

I have been up and hiding in my room for over an hour - (yes - I got to sleep late since I didn't go to bed till 2 am)and read my emails private and business, checked the accts, placed an order or two, and organized the over 100 photos I printed last night (hey - I was already up), you know the usual and I really want to scrap but I'm hungry - starving for that matter - but do I venture into the unknown??? Dare I walk where no other woman has walked before - my living room with the "crazy family"???
I love meeting people, talking to people, scrappin with people - but when those "people" are family that was inherited and not chosen I really lose my patience - my 20 year old said to me yesterday - "I have never heard so many stupid questions in my life" - yes this may be true but they are mostly florida questions like why does the water in my mom's new house smell???- anyone got a well??? but others are just things we assume people should know. Yet, it doesn't seem like they do - it's kind of who's on first with the 3 stooges - remember that - I feel like we are just repeating ourselves all day talking in circles...I love them to death but are we really related??? It goes to show you that children can be raised in the same household and be completely different.

Yet, across the generations we still find things that connect us to each other and it goes both ways - Last night, we took my aunt and her kids and my grandma to red lobster (My grandma's favorite - she could eat their everyday - every meal - me too) cool we had fun reminiscing our old childhood etc but then we went to Starbucks and they asked for a coffee okay how do you want it? sweet and with hazelnut (mind you I don't drink coffee I have never bought coffeee at starbucks - I am a strawberries and creme frappaccino girl (yum). I order the coffee and I get this hot huge container that I take to the car (no one who wanted coffee wanted to get out of the car to check the coffee out). They taste the coffee screaming it's black and it's not sweet - okay did you hear milk in the order - no??? did I put sugar??? no, I am not a coffee person - if you want milk aren't you supposed to tell me that??? plus I told the sales girl very sweet and she never ever said the sugar is behind you please help yourself - I assumed I told her sweet that she would make it sweet - I had to go in for milk - I had to go back in for sugar, I had to go back to throw out the trash from the coffee fiasco -omg - why did I ask if anyone wanted anything???? why oh why??? But, it goes to show you they assumed I knew about the milk - why would I know that? my mom drinks black coffee and that's her sister and mom I figured they must drink it black too since I didn't hear the words "milk", "half and half" , etc. See what assuming does... So the street goes both ways now - I guess I need to get out there and face the world...can't hide out in blogger all day long (darn it).

On a lighter note, today is Rebecca's birhtday - Happy Birthday Rebecca -WE LOVE YOU!!!

Finally, on the scrapping front - we still have some basic grey lemonade left (some of it is gone - sorry) so make sure you get in early next week to get your hands on it - also we still have some prima flowers and because they are nuts we got doubles of some stuff okay maybe I am nuts I liked some stuff so much that I reordered it without realizing it was on my back orders which shipped with it. SO, those of you who couldn't make it this week - you are in luck we've still got some good stuff left - so hurry in before it's all gone. Next week, we will continue our summer hours Tuesday-Thursday 9 till 4 and this Friday is our challenge party so it's 9 to 7and Saturday is 11 to 4. Tell us what you think of these times - are they good??? what sucks about them???

Finally, for real this time, don't forget our theme crop is this saturday coming...we are still taking names!

Write soon,
Dee
good for you??? we want to hear what you have to say!

A word from our new guest blogger...

Hi Everyone,
This is Rebecca,everyone's favorite person ;) I'm blogging for Dee today.Just letting everyone know,We got some gorgeous flowers and pearls and MORE flowers from prima today!!Somehow they just keep getting better and prettier with each new launch they release!!Also Basic Grey lemonade is in and flying out the doors fast.So pour yourself a nice tall glass of lemonade and c'mon in and pick up the basic grey lemonade line :) also the girl kit will be ready by later today with fancy pants girl craft paper.See you soon! also here is the latest double dee from ines(one of my favorite people) :) one more reminder we will be closed july3-6 due to the holiday weekend and will open back up tues july 7th bright & early at 9am.

If were a star wars fan...

i would have run in to pick up that star wars paper - my fav is the blue foil name paper - it's gorgeous -it's too bad it's not trekkie paper - because I would have been all over it - it's cool. All the papers are foil. I am going to have to get one of my kids into star wars so that I can use the paper. LOL.

The new fancy pants paper is out and on the floor as well as the star wars and tomorrow we will be getting a whole bunch of new stuff including the basic grey lemonade and let me tell you it's gorgeous - I can't wait to get my grubby little hands on it. The doilies, the felt, the dimension and it's pink - oh my. I need to start printing my recent girly photos. And if you've ever been to NYC or New Orleans have I got the paper for you - it will be arriving tomorrow - awesome!

Then, of course there is Thursday the day that PRIMA arrives - i will really try to keep my grubby little hands off of it until you all come in - NOT - you'd better hurry lots of pre orders and then there's me -- theres no telling what will happen- especially since mom is on the way - you guys know how she shops - worse then me.

On the home front my aunt is here already with my cousin and my goddaughter. My mom is due sometime tonight - she left nyc at midnight. As of 6 she was in Georgia. If traffic stays the same she will be here before midnight. My sister arrives tomorrow at 9 am and the mayhem begins.

Don't forget we are closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wow, I don't what I am going to do with myself with such a free block of time - it's amazing. I know I need to sleep late at least one day this week - because these middle of the night arrivals are doing me in or I might need to put myself down for a nap - aaahhhh a nap.

Well, I'd better go I am working with the CI glitter paper finally and I want to finish before my natives get restless.

Write soon,
Dee

Unbelievable...

This week is going to be amazing!!! Scrap-supplies wise that is. We have deliveries coming in every single day this week. So, if you've been saving your pennies this is the weekend to come in and go crazy. This is the lineup:

Tuesday - Star Wars Paper
Wednesday -Basic Grey Lemonade (very limited)
New Orleans Theme
New York Theme
CI Wildberry
CI Family
CI Graduation
CI Disney
CI Skull and Xbone
Thursday - Fancy Pants
Prima!!! (limited)

So stop by and check it out.
We will be open late on Thursday - till 6 - for you diehards that must get your stash before the long weekend. Remember we will be closed this weekend.
We will be closed from Friday, July 3rd to Monday, July 6th. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 7th @ 9 am.

Anniversary Crop is getting limited for Saturday and Sunday - we only have 5 spots left for 3 day people. SO, if you are interested don't wait too long to sign up - I will be making the announcements on our email this week. I will begin sending out hints on our guest designer soon. Remember - the person who identifies the guest designer first from the clues will win a free class with the designer. So, stay tuned.

The Count
286 - Oops - it's at the store.
Book 6
287 - that look bobunny
288/89 - the palm
290/291 - Calusa Nature Center
292/293 - AR Party
294 - At Home with Friends
295 - Happy Sweetheart
296 - my family is my home
297 - You make it a home
298/299 fun w/bobunny
300/301 - all mine
302 - Kick ball
303 water! not!
304/305 - a captiva monday
306/307 - hang loose
308 - scrap
309 - pout
310 - play ball
311 - nicholas

Woohoo 26 layouts in 5 days. I think maybe I will up the ante to 500 for the year. That would probably be the most amount i've ever done in a year - if I can make it!!!

day count 179
heather count 232

Write Soon,
Dee

Finally...

my Prima order has shipped. We are taking Pre-orders tomorrow 11 am to 11 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. We are also taking preorders for Basic Grey's Lemonade they are both expected by the end of the week. Supplies are limited so please don't wait. Many of the items on Ines' Prima layouts are included in this order. Sorry, the current sale does not apply to this product. Our his kit is ready - 22% off with fancy pants but our hers kit is missing a sheet - it will be ready next week.

Oops, I almost forgot we are also getting the fancy pants acrylic albums again - so if you asked for them please come and prepay to guarantee that you get them - there are only 6 of each. And finally, October Afternoon's Just Ducky and Cherry Hill are also on the way - preorders are also being taken!!!

Write soon,
Dee

The sponsor list...

And then there were four...
1.Cosmo Cricket
2.Jenni Bowlin
3.American Crafts
4.Pink Paislee
And, the Cosmo Cricket just arrived - they have sent really good prizes for everyone on each day. That's right there is a goodie for everyone for every single day - so if you have signed up for all 3 days - that's 3 goodies just from Cosmo Cricket. We are filling up for the 3 days spots - so don't miss out. You are going to love it.

Write soon,
Dee

TGIF

TGIF, TGIF!!!

Yep, it is Friday and that means family night this week (no crop). I am trying to get my dh to agree to go out to dinner and to see transformers. Anyone see it yet - supposed to be awesome. If my plan goes through - it should be awesome. There are so many new movies out - I could probably go to the movies everyday and still not see all of them - who can afford that though?

Well, it seems like we've got another sponsor as soon as I confirm today I will post it and you are going to LOVE this one - one of my favorites!

Write soon,
Dee

P.S. We still have a little room left tomorrow - 3 spots - so call if you want in.
Remember we will be open till 11 pm tomorrow so even if you can't make the crop you can take advantage of the sale during those hours.

Almost there!

I am so excited I was up late last night but my class is done. I am done...I think. I am waiting for the instructor to submit a grade for the last assignment and then it's over. I have a 100% average right now so we will have to wait and see if I bombed it...
On the other hand- today is the day our his/her kit paper arrives. I really like this one - okay - yes I know I really like all of them - but I can't wait for it to get here so I can play with it. Saturday is going to be a lot of fun - we've got 12 people signed up so I know that I will have a ball - might not get anything done but it should be a lot of fun. Oh yeah! Then, Sunday is our Mommy and Me crop and we have 8 of us. We have room for two more - so if you are interested it's noon to 5 let me know.

Write soon,
Dee

Another sponsor...

Yep, we got another sponsor. That's 3 now.
1. Cosmo Cricket
2. Jenni Bowlin Studios
3. American Crafts.
The number will keep on climbing!!!
Don't miss out.

I am planning on handing in everything for my class tonight and then it's really on. I will be calling up companies,begging and bugging,until they just have to accept.
Woohoo.

Write soon,
Dee

Woohoo...

We are already getting sponsors for our Anniversary Crop.
Cosmo Cricket has already shipped some goodies and Jenni Bowlin studios has also agreed to send us some goodies.
So, 2 down 12 more to go.
I am so excited - we already have people signing up. Oh yeah. remember, we are limited to 15 per day on Saturday and Sunday. We have 20 spots for Friday night.

Remember the goodie bags from me for all 3 days are worth 75 dollars -
the 2 classes are 90 dollars
you get 2 dinners
2 lunches
snacks
door prizes
goodies from all our sponsors
challenges
CHA goodies
24 hours of croppin' time all for $170.00
This is a no-brainer. Hurry, before we fill up. We are now taking deposits for this crop.

On the other hand, I wanted to update my count. I have been a scrappin fool.
#232 - Boys have big dreams
#233 - 5
#234 - flamingo
#235 - coupon
#236/237 - character
#238 - friends
#239 - Take Note
#240 - beautiful
#241 - busy beaver
#242 - the places you'll go
#243 - Orlando '09
#244/245 - To Do/ Done
#246 - I'd follow you anywhere
#247 - on the road to success
#248/249 - 5th grade senior trip
#250 - bff
#251 - friends forever
#252/253 - Friends
#254 - busch gardens
#255 - water play
#256/257 - busch gardens '09
#258/259 - talent show
#260 - big brother
#261 - u r growing up so fast
#262/263 - my little characters
#264 - photoshoot first
#265 - from this to this
#266 - fashionistas
#267 - dream big
#268/269 - glass
#270 - U2
#271 - batting cages
#272/273 - @ Publix
#274 - friends 4 ever
#275 - the gangs all here
#276/277 - wanted - by little girls everywhere
#278/279 - disney stars
#280/281 - graduates
#282/283 - go cart queen
#284/285 - graduation
one more page left for a single layout in book 5 and I start book 6 - hooray!

Day count 174
Heather count 213

I always have a bout of mojo when school ends - it's like I have so much extra free time that I can just whip stuff together. Oh yeah. If only my online class would be over - this is the last week and then it's on to greener pastures. I was going to take another class this summer - but I've changed my mind - this 7 week advanced course burnt me out. I am exhausted. I know it sounds crazy - but we have had assignments due daily. This is just too much and I take on a lot. So, for me to say that you know it's bad. Well, I'd better go - I have some scrappin mojo to use up. Maybe I will hit 300 this week. My family arrives next week so I am sh-t out of luck then. Go, mojo, go.

Write soon,
Dee

Our Little Prima Superstar...

I am so proud to announce that Ines, the store designer, was chosen as Prima's Guest Designer this month. Yes, for her specialty double page layouts - she actually did 4 of them. Two will be posted at the store tomorrow - for you all to fawn over - we have the items to do both of them. All four are posted on the prima blog. You can check it out at http://prima.typepad.com/ under the June 19th entry. Let me tell you - my favorite one has to be the wedding layout "because" but the photo does not do it justice! Ines if you drop this one off I will post it at the store as well. It is just beautiful. Some of the items we did have in stock at one time but I am taking pre-orders. So, if you want any of it - let me know! Check it out!

Way to go Ines!!!
We are so proud of you!!!

Write soon,
Dee

Anniversary Crop Info

Yep, the time has come for our Anniversary Crop info.

Here is the lowdown (tentative schedule):

It is scheduled for:

Friday, August 7th from 5 pm - 11 pm.
Cost: $45.00

This is also combined with our CHA Crop.
Our guest designer will be present for this.
Includes dinner.
We will be giving away tons of prizes from CHA.
This night always sells out first.
You are guaranteed at least $40 in products in your goodie bag alone.

Saturday, August 8th from 10 am - 10 pm
Cost: $90.00

Twelve hours of croppin time
Includes your choice of one class with our guest designer - you will LOVE her.
Another goodie bag that retails for $25
Lunch, Dinner, and snacks
Door Prizes, games, challenges and more goodies!

Sunday, August 9th from noon - 6pm
Cost: $65.00

Six hours of croppin time
Includes your choice of one class with our guest designer - She is awesome!
Another goodie bag that retails for $10
Late Lunch and snacks
Door Prizes, games, challenges and more goodies!

SPECIAL OFFER - Sign Up for all 3 days and get $30 off the total - Pay only $170.00.
Plus we are working on increasing our donor list from last year of 13 companies.
That's right we are trying to get even more donations then last year.
Remember last years goodies from our sponsors???
Well, we plan to top that - if it's possible.

Call now and reserve your spot with your $30.00 deposit. Full payment must be paid in advance to guarantee your spot. Space is limited - only 10 per class. Class Descriptions will be available soon. Hints, clues, and sneak peaks will be available soon. Payment plan is also available. Call for details.

Write soon,
Dee

Sale Details...

I just sent out an email - so I wanted to update the followers with the details first. We have extended our sale until tomorrow and added the page kits - so, pretty much, the entire store is on sale at 45% off if there is a limited quantity of the product. Transparencies, Kaiser, October Afternoon, Basic Grey, Bo-bunny, Scenic Route, etc are just a few of the companies that have items that qualify for this sale. So, don't miss out. Plus if you pay in cash - which I only posted here you get another 2% off.

Store Hours today 9 am till 11 pm (open late)
Tomorrow Saturday 11 am to 2 pm (closing early)

Write soon,
Dee

Oops, I did it again...

When I sat down yesterday I had all the intentions in the world to play with that gorgeous Mango Luau and had some photos for it. But, on Saturday I printed 140 new photos and when I actually sat down to scrap I wanted to play with those - so I actually had a Jenni Bowlin day. I got 6 layouts done with it. I know I'm like that. My photos just took me somewhere else.

I think that's what keeps my mojo going - that I just go with the flow - there are no rules - it's about having fun. If I was being pressured into my scrappin' - I probably wouldn't get anything done. I had someone in here on Tuesday who scraps like me - to unwind. Really that's what it's about for me. During the school year I take on a huge responsibility with each new class - new issues, new families, new kids, new problems, new expectations. This is stressful. I am responsible for making sure that these kids, no matter what, succeed on those pesky little test at the end of the year and my kids do it. But, it takes an unimaginable amount of work to get them there. I scrap almost every night to bring down from it, to calm me down, and sometimes to think through the issues and come up with new solutions. So, sometimes my layouts are a little crooked, or don't look like what I had imagined, or are just missing something - but that's okay because at the end of the sesssion, I am once again whole, back to my self, feeling relax, and just plain being me.

So, imagine my relief at being done with school especially after the fantastic scores we got. Last year, the first week after school finished I got like 50 layouts done - I am definetely chipping away at that - I might even beat this record. Our paper is so much prettier than last year. Not that last year's was bad - just it keeps getting better.

Well, I'd better go, let's see if actually get to the Mango Luau today - so many choices.

Write soon,

Dee

A new love....

Bo-bunny. I know it doesn't really count - it's always been a love of mine, but the two new collections from Bo-bunny are awesome. We used the calypso for our summer crop so some of that is already limited and the Mango Luau is just awesome. I am going to be playing with paper today - so if you get a chance to stop by come see what I've done with it. I have 5 layouts with the calypso and another two-pager in my head. Then it's off to the Mango Luau and the little boardshorts and flipflops on the paper - I have some cutting out ideas. Plus, I still have some traveler to play with. Oh and the new Old Guys Cruise paper with the motorcycle is a must have for father's day. Oh and the glitter diecut paper from CI is gorgeous. I have an idea for that. How many hours are there in a day. There is also the huge possibility that I will be working late today - hubby has a job he has to finish today.

Well, I'd better go I have a whole bunch of names to add to the email list - it's awesome that new people find us everyday. I had someone tell me yesterday that I have the best selection of paper around...it feels good to hear that. I really try to bring in new, fresh, and exciting stuff every week. It's nice to hear that it is appreciated. Plus, I get to get my grubby little fingers on it. Woohoo! Well, I'd better go. I've got work to do.

Write soon,
Dee

P.S. Come in and check out that new Bo-bunny stuff, oh and the CI stuff, ooh and the traveler stuff....

Almost forgot...

we are extending our 1,2,3 sale till Thursday and it includes all paper, transparencies, stickers, and rubons in the store that are in limited quantities of 1, 2, and 3 - find them, buy them, and get them for 45% off.

Remember our new summer store hours
Tuesday - 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm - open late for those of you who can only make it after work.

Write soon,
Dee

I'm in love...

yep, I am in love again with my little yellow bicycles Traveler collection. It is so awesome that I actually did 6 - yes 6 layouts with it in one night. I know scary - but a true story. I love it and the alphabet stickers for it are awesome - I did all 6 titles with one pack and I still have letters left - enought to make atleast another couple of titles - oh yeah that is getting a lot for your money. It is actually our Challenge Kit for June. So, if you pick it up it is 15% off - I have only 2 kits left at $9.06 - yeah! So call us or stop by before it's all gone. Plus, you can bring your camera and takes pics of what I did.

Maybe tomorrow I'll get a chance to post them. Can't tonight, it's getting late and I need to put out the kids clothes for tomorrow. So...

write soon,
Dee

New Summer Hours

Yep, this is the first year we are having new summer hours - the kids are getting older and they need me more - okay they need more beach, more pool, more everything. So, although I plan to have almost daily crops this summer - they will be ending at 4 pm on weekdays.
New Summer Hours (Effective Saturday, June 13th)
Tuesday - Friday
9 am - 4 pm
Saturday
11 am - 4 pm
Some Sundays
CLOSED MONDAYS

This Saturday we have our first summer crop to kick off the beg of the school break - so come in and celebrate with us - door opens at 11 but party is officially on at 3 pm - dinner from Olive Garden will be at 5 - you don't want to miss it.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Designers meeting in Early July - please plan to attend!
More info coming soon.

Our Monthly Challenge Kit Party has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 1 pm.
Remember if you pick it up anytime tomorrow the kit is 15% off retail.

Well, my delivery is scheduled to arrive in just a few minutes so I'd better go and prepare.

Write soon,
Dee

How sad...

it truly is. The last day of school is always bitter sweet. I love that the year is over and that I will have some time off. But, I think of the kids and the parents and the year as a whole and I miss them already. Last night I stayed up till almost 2 working on two minialbums for my super mom volunteers. As I looked at the pictures I laughed as I remembered the silly or funny things they said and did. I had a wild and crazy bunch this year but I would not trade them for anything. They finally got themselves together and made me proud.

When I gave my Super Mom of the year her minialbum she burst into tears making me tear up. Although she speaks very little English you would not believe how strong a helper she was all year - the kids respected and listened to her. They even did as she said - even when she spoke to them in Spanish. So this is a shout out to all the mothers that besides giving up their lives to be there for their children they also find time to come into the classroom and make it just a little bit easier on us. Thank you for cutting out all the eggs for the easter baskets, for drawing flowers for the kids to color in for mother's day, for spending hours reading AR Books to them, for donating candy for the party, fruits for snack, supplies for assignments. Whether you are a stay at home mom or a career gal - mother's are the unsung heroes. Although Mother's Day is long gone we should get over that and make ever day a special day for your mom. After all, doesn't she do that for you?

Celebrate the Mothers that you are...live freer, laugh louder, breathe deeper, dance slower, scrap you... be mom!

Write soon,
Dee

oh my gosh...

I didn't realize that it's been so long since I blogged. It's weird how time just flies by. This week will be no different. School ends this week, which means we will have 2 billion administrative things to do before we are done on Thursday. OH my! Plus, my ESOL class will be accelerated once school ends from weekly assignments to daily assignments - I tried to go ahead but at this pace I am only 1 day ahead. OH my! So, I've been a little nuts.

But, on the other hand I got a chance to scrap today - OH my! I actually got to work with some of the new jillibean soup - love the journaling blocks - they are really cute for cards too. I also had a sassafras thing going today. Sassafras is not one of those papers to be taken lightly. It's busy and can be hard to work with if you don't have a plan. But, it is so much fun when you do get a feather in your cap. Today, I got a feather in my cap about Sassafras. I have loved them for so long and they just keep reinventing themselves and coming up with such new and innovative stuff. I loved them since I opened the door at dee's. I loved them before the funky edges and the stitched blossoms. I loved them before most people knew they existed. For some reason, like Bo-bunny and Fancy Pants I really get them - it feeds my funky side. I know it sounds kind of crazy but it's true. I love scrappin and all that it involves - funky paper for when I'm feeling funky, fun paper for when I'm feeling like fun, bright and bold when I am feeling bright and bold. I love the way that my layouts reflect who I am and what I feel. So, today I'm funky. Yep, funky. But never fear tomorrow is another day and I will be something else - maybe it will be silly or fun or smart but it will be me. I love the possibilities. Don't you???

Write soon,
Dee

I'm not feeling well...

I have run myself ragged and gotten sick again. This year has been an expecially sickly year. But, never fear the end of the year is almost here. Oh yeah - really I am counting. And guess what if I have all my things set - I can skip the last day and use my flex time - from all the courses I am taking.

Actually, I am very excited about the course I am taking now - I did a mini research on chinese culture and the instructor emailed me to tell me that she wanted to include mine in a mini-packet she was creating for the class. Oh yeah. I rock.

I also got to scrap a little and I have been ordering again. I am also very excited about the next crop. I love summer (and chocolate of course).

But, this year it's bitter sweet. My child is graduating from 5th grade - I know big deal. But for those of you who know me, you know I am a sap. I am naturally sappy - a crier at heart. My baby is going to middle school. Yeah, I still have 2 in elementary but she is going to middle school. I know it's just next door - I can literally walk over anytime I want - but it's the fact that she has hit another milestone. Kindergarten was easy, turning 1 was easy - this - not so much. This is just the beg of the rest. Pretty soon she will be crazy over some boy and her body will change drastically, teenagerism is just around the corner. Pray for me I am going to need it.

For the next few months I am safe - so share in the love!

Well, I'm headed towards my bed - maybe I will get inspired in the middle of the night and scrap. For now the laundry will have to be my creative outlet. Would a red sock really mess up my bras??? LOL.

Write soon,

Dee

The count

Lo 226 The Two of You Just Have Natural Beauty w/ Crate Paper
Book 5
LO 227 The Adventure - Mother's Day 2009 - Chatterbox, Doodlebug, bobunny, etc
LO 228/229 Happiness Is w/ Jillibean Soup
LO 230/231 Dream w/ mm, chatterbox, basic grey, cosmo, and more

heather count 173
day count 151

Wow, I'm beating the counts either way. Oh Yeah.

Write soon,
Dee

Ok, Ladies...

I'm here.
Yep, this is my Sunday to open - but I am not a fool - it's also my sunday crop. So, stop by and hang out for a while. I plan to get some stuff done. Actually, I got here early and have been working on changing displays and putting new samples up and more so come in and check it out. Plus, don't forget we have 3 coupons today - one 40% - ONE 30% - and one 20%.

Write soon,
Dee

Wow, that was fast

OMG!!!
I can't believe how fast this week went by. It is Saturday all over again. I wish I could say that I was busy scrappin all week. But, I haven't. THIS has been the busiest week I've had all year. Since Monday, my life has not been my own. You know, those pesky little kids are into everything. Tuesday - I worked late - the end of the school year is nuts. Wednesday I had to actually wash some dishes - why do I have a 20 year old at home? Just kiddin Albert. But, once I cooked dinner, got a couple of loads done and folded, HELPED Nikolas with his homework, it was time to put the kids to bed. Another day shot. Then, Thursday was the Talent Show - my girls are Alva cheerleaders - oh yeah! Then, Friday was Career Day - I had 30 minute sessions with various classes. The funny thing is the boys really got into it. In every single group except my own class - the boys were the last ones to leave. Why??? I figure it gives them a chance to be creative and not be stigmatized about "girly scrappin." They have to do it - it's Career Day. I actually had a 5th grade male student - who I had several years back in my class tell me that he still has the journaling book that I gave him years ago. Every year I give my kids a scrapbooking journal to work on over the summer. It meant so much to me to know that he kept it - not his mom or grandma - he kept it. Are boys becoming more sensitive??? Well he certainly made me feel good.

Then, we had a good crop last night - lots of talking but no real scrappin done. Oh well. Tomorrow is another day. A croppin day. Yep, tomorrow we have another crop from noon to 5. The store is open so come in and shop or hang around with us. I will be croppin'. We still have room.

Well, before I go, here is my count:
LO 218/219 Field Day 06 (1-2 split)
LO 220 My grandma
LO 221 My boy w/ basic grey
LO 222/223 You're the coolest friends
LO 224/225 Laugh

Heather Count 169
Day Count 31+28+31+30+30=150
I'm rockin it!

Write soon,
Dee

just a quick little note

I did get some stuff done this weekend - but, you'll have to wait until tomorrow for count.
I am just trying to scare Heather - is it working???

Tons of new stuff coming in the next couple of weeks - the sepia collection is gorgeous and so is the south seas (and half of it is double sided- the others are foiled - aahh) the palm tree page is my favorite. I have big plans for all the new stuff. I'm hoping to have atleast 10 new layouts by the end of the week - hoping. Plus, I need to get my homework done early this week - can't do it Saturday. But, so far so good. I have even gotten back positive comments from my instructor and perfect 20 scores!!!

Sometimes I wonder how I get it done. But, where there is a will there is a way.

Write soon,
Dee

P.S. Sometimes it doesn't get done - and that's okay too (I am trying not to be such an A).

It's here...

Yep, the damn Prima is here!
Unbelievable - but it might not be everything I ordered - but we did get the paper that Prima promised me for the NSD crop.

Everyone who came to the NSD crop - please make sure to stop by the store and pick up 3 sheets of your choice from the Signs of Spring Collection - that's right your choice. Most of the canvas stuff made it here. It's our featured product - 20% off all the canvas stuff - but we all loved it so much that several of us are working on projects to show off on Friday - so come in and check out the new product and see the awesome projects - mine won't be in till later in the evening but it will be damn cute - I've got an idea in my head!!!

Well, I'd better go. Lions club is meeting today so I have an evening of scrappin in front of me. Oh yeah - I am once again bo-bunny inspired. I found some 3 year old photo it just went perfect with - oh yeah.
Let's see what else I get done - my 9 year old is working on a gorilla for school project - which means I'm working on a gorilla and becoming more patient - LOL.

Well, the gorilla awaits.

Write soon,
Dee

the count...

Almost forgot....


LO 206/207 Mother's Day '09
LO 208/209 In the Kitchen LOL
LO 210 signs of spring
LO 211- 8 It seems like it was just yesterday w/ cherryarte
Lo 212/213 - Birthday '04 w/ may challenge kit
Lo 214 Blow w/bo-bunny
Lo 215 Blow w/bo-bunny
LO 216 Totally awesome w/ scenic route garden grove
LO 217 Castillo w/ bobunny DOT paper

Heather Count -164
Day Count - 31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 25=145 (May 25th)

that's it for now - but this is a long weekend so you never know I might just get some done.

Write soon,
Dee

Woo hoo

Yep, I am celebrating. I love it when a plan comes together. All year I have worked like a dog to get my kids where they are supposed to be. So, you wouldn't believe how sweet it is to get their grades this week. It is awesome. I have a 100% pass rate. Yep every single child in my class either got a meets or an exceeds. Actually 15 of my 18 kids got an exceeds. Eighty three percent of my kids got the highest level possible. I am so proud of them and the parents and the school. Because school is a team effort - it really is. You need to work at it - you need the support of the parents and the administration, other teachers, and most of all the children. The kids worked so hard. They really worked hard at everything and they wore me down. There were days I was sure I was talking to the wall. But they pulled it off -so those classes helped and all the professional development and all of you - my support staff. Because I put it out there and you guys listen and just pat me in the back. I always have funny stories or crazy stories about my class and you guys just let me ramble. Believe me I am so grateful - because it gave me a chance to get it out and work through it. So, thank you one an all. We did a great job! Oh yeah!

Write soon,
Dee

I love looking at the goodies

Really,

I just don't know what it is. everytime we get in some new stuff I just have to use it right away...I can't wait until I have the right photos or what theme I am going to use. I just need to use it. Yep, I am one of those backwards scrappers. I create layouts and then I find pictures that go and so on. Really, I am not kidding. I do it backwards and as many of you have mocked me I have gotten a tough skin on the topic. But, what really makes it worthwhile is when someone else tries it and it works.

Really it does.

But, you need some basic guidelines to do something like this.

For example, you have to have tons of photos. See, for a person like me who has 1000's of photos - you are always bound to have a photo that matches - believe it - I have scrapped 10 year old photos this year - it works.

Another neccessity is being an embellishment Ho-ar. Why you ask? Because you are guaranteed to have stuff that matches in your stash - and isn't the goal to use up your old stuff so you can get new stuff???

Another thing is that you have to invest in alphabets. You wouldn't believe how many layouts get their finishing touch from the perfect alphabet - but you have to be wise about your stash - using them and then forgetting about them is not "getting your money's worth". You must learn ways to alter letters so that you can get more for your money - like using an h as an r or f as a t - of course depending on the font. Another tried and true way to use up that alphabet is to create altered alphabet titles. You have it in you stash so get the most out of it. If it's not in your stash - thickers are a great investment and if you are on a budget just use the coupons on them. I get so much from thickers - the textures, the sizes, the colors. Doodlebug alphabet stickers are also a great investment - they are awesome and at a 1.99 very reasonable.

Once you've got your stash in front of you, find a great sketch - check out http://www.pagemaps.com/ site from Becky Fleck. It's awesome. Then, create your layout. Finally, find some photos that match. While you are at it pull out some photos that call out to you and make a favorite photos layouts - no time wasted and two ideas are down in just a short amount of time.

Try it out and let me know if you still think I'm crazy.

Write soon,

Dee

I hit 200...

Happy Mother's Day!!!
I am so excited - I really had the best Mother's Day EVER!!!

Every year I give my husband hints for months before Mother's Day of what I want and every year my husband doesn't get it or rather "tries his best".

But, this year he actually hit most of my wishes right on the nose. For example, I got paper and ink for my new printer - so, hello - I will have 140 new photos to crop this weekend - oh yeah.
Then, I got an itunes card - music - oh yeah. I got a whole bunch of new tops which is great because he bought me 6 new pairs of pants a couple of weeks ago. But, enough about me...okay one more - my husband did my favorite thing - a seafood barbecue. I love lobster, crab legs, and shrimp on the barbie. You should see what I ate. ..it was sinful.

But, I digress.

I am here to claim my 200 chip. I actually passed it. But, I had to. Tomorrow my next ESOL class starts so I will have a lot less time to just chill. So, I just scrapped the evening away...

Here's the count:
LO 192 -all american w/ new ci
LO 193 - graduate w/ Kaiser aire fairy
LO194/195 us w/ new Bo-bunny love shack
LO196/197 the little black dress w/luxe designs
LO 198 Sisters w/ love shack
LO 199 self-portrait w/ bobunny and ci
LO 200/201 Dirt my favorite color w/ bobunny
LO 202 daredevil w/ci
LO 203 my little superstars w/ ci
LO 204/205 airport visits w/ bobunny

Well, like I said Happy Mother's Day - oh yeah.

Dee count 205
Heather count 155 - wow 50 double page layouts
day count 130
(31+28+31+30+10)

Oh, Happy Day!

Write soon,
Dee

Taking Advantage

Yep, I'm taking advantage that I sent my kids to bed and my husband to Walmart - which means scrappin time. So, this isn't a long post - I'm just stating the obvious I'm getting er done. Stop reading and go git er done.

Surprise is store for this week to celebrate Mother's Day. Stay tune for the details......

Write soon,
Dee

Book 4

LO 172 Dream Big w/fancy pants
LO 173 this crazy life
LO 174 WaterPlay w/ titi Cindy
Book 4
LO 175 Dress Up w/ fancy pants
LO 176 Cute w/ scenic route and CI
LO 177 No way w/ fancy pants
LO 178 Beautiful - new Scenic Route
LO 179 Family w/ CI
LO 180 Share w/ Fancy Pants
LO 181 dance w/ fancy pants
LO 182 Moment Captured w/ new scenic route
LO 183 Buried w/ new scenic route
LO 184 Dream Big w/ Kaiser challenge kit
LO 185 1st day of school w/ Kaiser challenge kit
LO 186/187 all american w/ new CI
LO 188/189 my pretty girl w/ new crate paper
LO 190/191 Nine w/ cosmo cricket

Dee Count 191 woo hoo - Let's see if I can get to 200 by the end of the week...
Heather Count 145
Day Count 129

Well, I am way ahead of the day count no matter how you look at it.
But, I'm going to bed now so the rest will have to wait until tomorrrow.

Write soon,
Dee

I did it...

sometimes the best laid out plans don't work out. But for once, I actually had time to do what I wanted. I actually finished 3 double page layouts so I have to update my count - I am already on book 4 so I know I have to be around 180. Wow, I am almost half way there. I might get 500 done this year - wouldn't that be amazing. But, you know what is more amazing about it, its that the more stuff I use the more new stuff I can get. Really, it's true. The more I scrap the more room I have for new stuff. Really, that's my excuse I use it - I use it all. For example the new Prima flowers - well I've already got several layouts done with them - it's true. I'm like those people that get something new and they must wear it right away but with scrappin stuff - I just can't contain myself. But, I use it - that's the important thing. I know us scrappers tend to be collectors but with all the crops we have - especially the free ones -there is no reason why you can't get it done. Git 'er done!!!

Believe me I know that life is complicated and busy and just crazy but that is life. If I didn't scrap I think I would be crazy. For some reason it grounds me - it brings me back to reality - all my problems find solutions, and all that jazz. It's weird but if anyone asked me what helps me relax I would have to say things like scrappin with my kids or my friends or just reading a good book (usually a Nora Roberts or scrapbooking magazine lol). Naps are good but most times I don't get a solution to my problem through a nap - sometimes I actually feel more exhausted and that's not good.

So, skip the nap, you can sleep tomorrow and git 'er done.

Write soon,
Dee

P.S. Don't forget our punch of the month is now available and the challenge kit will be available tomorrow night as well as our his and her kits and the double stuff. OH yeah - I am so psyched to get more NEW stuff - git 'er done.

P.P.S. I will be taking Prima Preorders tomorrow from 5 to 7 and all day Saturday - so don't forget to stop by. Git 'er done.

Guess What

I actually have time to scrap this week - so as soon as I get off this blog I am hitting the scrappin road. Yep, I usually manage to get some scrappin in between life anywhere from 3-10 layouts a week. But, this week I had my PDP or IPDP and orders to place, kits to create, etc. I just knew I wouldn't get any ME time. But, guess what it's over and done with and it's really me time. The kids will be here in a few minutes and I will feed them, talk to them, pretend I like them - you know the usual.

Then, before I know it the chicken wings will be in bed and it will be MMMMMEEEEEE time. Wow, I really needed that. I have all these prima flowers calling me and asking me to use them and believe I am so happy to oblige. Although I really, really, really, can't stand Prima - their stuff is amazing and wait till you see what else is coming.

Also, I found a new little company - as you all know those are my favorites - support all your local small businesses - that I'm getting in.

And of course some old favorites - CI - more fantastic CI!!!
Basic Grey bling
Awesome Crate Paper
NEW Webster's Pages
oh my gosh I think I am drooling.

Another thing that has me drooling are the new punches. I don't think I can wait a whole month to get both of them. The punch for this month is AWESOME - I can't wait to get my grimy little hands on it - but before I do I need to make sure they sent enough for everyone. So, I'm checking the list twice these are my current punch members - if I have left you out pleas email me asap so that I can add you on.

ME
Rebecca
Ines
Laurie Morris
Heather
Sharon

Any other takers???


Okay, the brats are here - got to go feed them - it just means it almost time for bedtime for them and ME time for ME. Oh yeah. If I get a chance I will post what I get done this week - but maybe I won't. Real Scrappin Time is very sparse in this house believe you me.

Write soon,
Dee




ave already finished all the whole group lessons for the Read Well Program and we are working on a sea animal theme project. Plus, I placed all my orders for this month - so what's left - me time. No classess this week - my next class actually starts on the 11th so I have a few free days. Dinner is in the oven - life is working out as planned - so what's the problem - nothing and that worries me - usually somethings wrong - someone is doing something they are not supposed to,

Oops...

Yep, whenever you place an order with Prima you have an oops moment. Although I love their stuff (you should see the little ducky), between their ship times and their screwups they always put me in a jam. So, I ordered a backup from Cherryarte just in case and guess what - they screwed up too - kind of. I had a really nice surprise planned and then, they screwed up too. But, I know people - so we came up with a plan C -so although it won't be perfect - FREE goodies (okay free to you not free to me) are FREE goodies.
So, you'd better be ready because I have a heck of a day planned for everyone. I'm so excited. Of course, I still have a thousand things to do in the morning - but we, puerto ricans, live for the parties. We really do. So, I've got some tricks up my sleeve. Plus, since I am home early, I am supposed to have a good nights rest so I should be all peppy and if not I've got chocolate. Really, I have it already - it's sitting on my counter. Oh yeah - chocolate, scrappin, and a party - damn that's good. Plus, I have some awesome ideas in my head for layouts, so I should be able to get some layouts done tonight - especially with our beautiful new flowers from prima - dang cute oh and the rubons from cherryarte oh and the CI felt ribbon and the flamingo from prima is running through my head and the stitched paper oh I need to stop too much info you will just have to wait until tomorrow to see.
The store will open promptly at 9 am. Sorry, I will be in early but I have a few things I need to finish so you will just have to suffer till 9 to get in. I want everything to be perfect. Okay - perfect is impossible - but pretty dang close.

Well, it's time for me to get a crackin on those layouts.

Write soon,
Dee

See you in 10 1/2 hours

Oh yeah!!!

I already had a chance to play with the paper for the NSD - Oh yeah!!!
I am so excited. In less that 48 hours I will be playing with all the new stuff.
Prima is supposed to be here Friday - we will see if they make it in time.
There's also an order from Cherryarte on the way and the rubons are oh so cute. Plus, they sent some goodies as prizes. There might be enough for everyone to get a little something. Oh yeah!!!

Well, I just finished checking that my final assessment was scored for my online class and I am done. I got through 2 classes this semester. Can I get an AMEN. Unfortunately, tomorrow I get login info for my next class. Yep, I'm doing it again. I have 4 courses to finish to get two more endorsements on my license. Yep, 2 endorsements - I know CRAZY. Well, after this one then I'll have 3 more to go. Hopefully I can pick one more up during the summer session and one in the fall and I'll be done. Until the next certification day...600 hours are a whole lot of hours. Who would have thunk it. But, now I only have 240 left. Almost nothing LOL.

But, there's this weekend to look forward to since I don't have a life. Although I don't think I will get anything done...I know that I will have a great time. You guys are just hilarious. I just can't stop laughing at these big shindigs and I plan to torture you all - so you'd better be ready for some sneaky little things up my sleeve.

Well, I've got some more layouts in my head screaming to get out.

Write soon,
Dee

3 more days...

Yeah!!!
3 more days till NSD oh yeah baby!!!
I actually got 2 more layouts done last night and a third one planned.
Then, I went to the store today and I saw some of the new stuff and I was like oh yeah baby.
We have new Memorial day paper - blue red and white - very cute and like always from one of my favorite companies CI. Then, there's also the 3 kits that Scenic Route sent for our cropper prizes. Can you imagine - 3 whole brand new kits with their Garden Grove. Gotta love it. Oh and the challenge items are here. Expect some interesting news when these are announced.

Well I already gave you the hot news Scenic Route is in the house and we got some awesome goodies from them -oh yeah baby - oh did I say that already?

Well, I've got to go I have some new paper calling my name and some hot samples to make.

Write soon,
Dee

NSD Week

Woo hoo!!!
It's NSD Week!
YEAH.
I am so excited. It's almost 11 and I still have enought energy to blog today and maybe enough to whip out a page or two. We'll see.

For Now, I need to update my count. I know, I know, I am so far behind.
But, here goes anyway...
LO 140/141 Pretty Ugly using dream street
LO 142 Beautiful using dream street
LO 143 School Photo using dream street
LO 144/145 Easter Egg Hunt
LO 146 Easter Eggs
LO 147 Bowling 101
LO 148 Friend
LO 149 Don't grow up - Basic Grey
LO 150/151 Eat w/ Fancy Pants
LO 152 Seven
LO 153---at the store and I didn't write the name down w/ Fancy Pants
LO 154 Tea Party w/ fancy pants
LO 155 Those Eyes w/ fancy pants
LO 156/157 Zebra Tales w/fancy pants
LO 158 Eleven w/ bo-bunny
LO 159 Eggs, Money, Hunt w/bobunny
LO 160 What you get for a dollar w/ crate paper
LO 161 Fast friends w/crate paper
LO 162 Simple Pleasures w/ sassafras
LO 163 Motor Head w/bo-bunny
LO 164/165 If Looks Could Kill w/ create paper
LO 166 Grandmas Girls w/bobunny
LO 167 Go - Need for Speed w/bobunny
LO 168/169 Old New Car w/ bobunny
LO 170 Florida w/prima
LO 171 I see admiration w/prima
Dee Count 171
Heather Count 128
Day Count 118
Woo hoo I am ahead.

I know I have another layout at the store for a display but I can't remember what.
So, I will need to add that out of sequence. Oh well.

My class is almost done and most of the testing for school is over YEAH!

Just a few more weeks and school will be out and time for some real playing will happen - oh yeah. I was actually thinking about doing a scrapbooking kid's club for a week during the summer. Is anyone interested? Of course this would be school age group only 5 and up. If you think this is a good idea, let me know. As an educator - I have credentials to back me up - so it will be an educational experience just don't tell your kids - that might scare them - but scrapbooking lends itself to writing quite well.

Well, if I want to get any scrappin done today I need to get off this blog and onto my pages.
But, I do plan to blog everyday this week. So keep reading for some info on our crop this weekend...hot news to share.

For today, our hot news is prima is supposed to have shipped yesterday and the box is supposed to have a little something for everyone. We'll see.

Write soon,
Dee

Wow, time goes by so far...

Yep, it's been a while since I blogged - about a week - I can't believe it.
Where does the time ago.
NSD that's where it goes.
I've been so crazy with all things NSD that I haven't gotten a chance to do much of anything else. Thank God that we have 2 crops this weekend - because I have some crazy amount of scrappin to do. I made about 5 layouts with the new crate - which is just delicious and a few more with the bobunny. These are 2 companies that you can just get so much out of their stuff. Two pieces of each are enough to make a gazillion things. Really. I am going to try to take photos and post them so that you can see what I mean. We have a ton of things happening for NSD. I am also hoping that Scenic Route will send us some goodies too - what a coup that would be. Well, I'm outta here - I am emailing Scenic Route to see what I can squeeze out of them.

Write soon,
Dee

P.S. Scrapbook Trends and Scrapbook Cards have both arrived so if you preordered stop by and pick them up for 40% off.
And American Crafts Thickers should arrive tomorrow - I am really looking into that. Yeah!
The rainboots are awesome...
The punches are supposed to ship on Monday - let's see what happens...

YEAH!!!

Okay, this is just a minor blurb.
I just finished my final assignment for one of my classes. That's right - I am done - my ESOL class is finished- OMG!!!
One more class to finish - and get this - it's due on National Scrapbook Day - picture it. Oh well, I've got a ton of things to do for that class and for NSD so I will be losing my mind the next few weeks but I plan to party on NSD like it's 1999. YEAH!!

So, I might be a little lax on the blog and with new layouts/count but I promise I will make it up to you.

So, please forgive me if you don't hear from me everyday - It's almost over!!!

I'm going to eat a candybar. ...damn i deserve it!

Write soon,
Dee

Heather Count

sorry not much to share today - except I love all things fancy pants. darn it!

Dee Count: 139
Heather Count: 102

I hope to get some stuff done tonight besides shopping for new stuff.
So write soon,

Dee

Mothers all over...

I watched Oprah today and I was astounded to see that I am not the only overwhelmed mom in the world. Actually, after some of the horror stories I heard I am doing pretty good.

Actually after listening to all these moms say they haven't taken a bath in 5 days I feel pretty good. I manage a bath everyday. Wow, I'm amazing.

But the fact that I have 5 full hampers of dirty clothes and a sink full of dirty dishes brings me back to reality. LOL.

Well, spring break has started and I have just gotten news that Scenic Route should ship Friday. I am so excited!!! I can't contain myself. Some of it is part of our theme crop kit. Yeah.

So, if you are a scenic route girl head on over to our crop next Saturday to pick it up. It is beautiful - like everything they do.

I am scrappin tonight - so I should have some samples to post later on or maybe tomorrow.

I have easter photos to scrap from like 3 years ago. I'm getting caught up.

As for my count today is day is
31 in jan plus 28 in feb and march had 31 and today is the 6th so that means it's day
96 and I am on layout #139. I'm still ahead. I'm going to do a Heather count and see where I am at there.

Well, if I want to scrap I need to stop chit chattering and get to scrappin.

Write soon,
Dee

Okay, here's the count

LO113 Who heart U? ME w/ the challenge paper from Best Creations

LO114/115 Lucky Me Moments w/ Best Creations

LO116/117 Luck O' the Irish w/ Best Creations

LO118/119 Naples Zoo '06 w/Best Creations

LO120/121 The Tree w/ CI

LO122/123 My Wild Animals w/the challenge paper from Best Creations

LO 124 Ride w/ more Pink Paislee

LO125 Lake, Park, Fun w/ pink paislee

LO126 Crazy Cousins w/ pink paislee

LO127 Family w/ Bobunny

LO128 All Mine w/Bobunny

LO129 Family w/ Chatterbox

LO 130 Friends for Ever w/ Dream Street

LO131 Sights to See - That Face w/ chatterbox -updated 5/30/09

LO132/133 Summertime w/ Cosmo Cricket

LO134/135 Happy w/ Cosmo Cricket

LO136/137 Love Hate Relationship w/Cosmo Cricket

LO 138/139 Take a picture w/ monkey paper from Reminisce

Write soon,

Dee

IMPORTANT NEWS

Basic Grey has delayed shipping until mid April -aaaauuuggghhh
Doodlebug has delayed shipping until end of April -aaaauuuggghhhh
Scenic Route is supposed to be ready to ship end of next week. - We will see...

Can you believe this - it totally messes with my mojo when I can't get my stuff!

Dream Street did arrive today - but I haven't gotten my hands on it - yet - shucks
Chatterbox arrived today - dittos
MYLYB arrived today - diecut paper and embellies - ditto
A little sassafras they backorderd a whole bunch of stuff.

Fancy Pants is scheduled to ship today- when I get the confirmation I will know whether I will have it by friday or monday.

SORRY!

Confirmation shows that it won't arrive until Monday - but since we are closed on Monday it won't be available until tuesday. So, I know I will see you some of you then.

Write soon,

Dee

gotta go,
Dee

I've been scrappin along

Although this weekend was so busy with 2 crops, I had a chance to get some scrappin done (since the weekdays are made for classwork - one of my classes is almost done. YEAH. I am hoping to get it finished by the end of the week. ) I totally took advantage of the little time I had FREE. I got quite a few layouts done. Iwill be posting them (hopefully today). So take a peak and tell me what you think. I am completely feeling the cosmo cricket. The first time it came in I didn't get any of it. So, I was dying to get to play with it. You can feel the love of cosmo on several of the layouts.

But before I upload those. I am considering starting a NO FEE Punch Club. All you have to do is sign up for the monthly punch in advance and come in during Punch Club day and pickup your punch for 40% off. That's right 40% off just for signing up in advance. Our first punch for April will be the one seen below it's supposed to be the ripped notebook look. If you want to sign up to get this punch at 40% off email me at dee@deescrapbookstore.com as soon as you can. Only pre-orders will receive the 40% off price.

April Border Punch

May Border Punch

I might make it bi-monthly if we get a good response. So, don't delay let me

know. I know I need each one of these for my personal stash.

Write soon,

OKAY POST SOON (the cosmo crickets and the count)

Dee

Scrapbook Trends

It is here!
Scrapbook Trends and Card trends have arrived.
If you preordered it - It is here - Scrapbook Trends - otherwise none left.
If you preordered it - It is here - Card Trends is here - we have 2 left.

If you are interested in getting your issues come in today.

If you want the extra card trends - we only have 2 - they might not make it over the weekend.

Don't delay!!!

Here's the scoop...

Yep, I've got a bit of a scoop for all of you....

First, Cosmo Cricket is scheduled to arrive on Friday.
Lil Man and Embellies
Girl Friday and embellies
Snorkel and embellies

3 new lines from Dream Street arrive on Tuesday
2 new mylyb lines and embellies
1 new line sassafras and embellies
1 new line chatterbox and embellies

A PRIMA order has shipped and PREORDERS will be taken this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday I will be taking preorders on some prima blings and pearls, flowers, and so much more!!!

OOOHHHHH and AAAAHHHH!

Don't miss out I know that it WILL NOT LAST LONG (last order was gone in 3 days - okay a little less - remember this is first come first serve - payment is required for preorder).

Well, I've got to get some homework and scrappin done tonight.

Write soon,

Dee

P.S. If you have any questions email me or post a comment here.