Scrappingbee Hive

Moving On

2011-09-13T16:21:00.001-04:00

Its been a long time since I too the time to post to my blog - my life has been too busy! My husband has been deployed, in between he has been home for a few months getting patched up and he was sent back out to Iraq - yes, they do that and yes, we have men, who do that!

As he came back, I took him to California to my convention and we spent some time together just having fun - yeah! Of course, they he had to move on yet again to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. And so must I. I will miss Kentucky. At first, I did not want to come here, I must admit. I did not want to leave my mountains in Utah. Hey, who does not want to wake up in the morning and see those beautiful mountains in your bedroom windows ... but I came to love the land and the people.

The last 9 years here have been full, almost too full. Many of you can relate in light of our last anniversary on the 11th, but life goes on and our choices determine where we go and what we do with our life. So, I am sure I will make more good friends and will meet more good people in Missouri. So, you better watch out there ... :).

Thank goodness for the internet, I can stay in touch! So, please, keep twittering, facebooking, emailing or whatever you may do - oh, yes, you may even still use the phone! lol. I will be moving at the very first of October - just in time to do one more crop!

If you want to join me, contact: Kristi at rbaehner@fuse.net or Sharon at apples1996@aol.com they will get you a registration form. You may also consider stopping by at my next Open Crop on the 23rd of this month or see at my next last Quarter Fest on the 27th.

Take care for now!

I will post artwork again soon - I really have done some things - just no time to post! Really :)

Cherry-O Recipe Box Workshop

2010-05-20T23:34:00.002-04:00

The new Cherry-O line from Close to my Heart is the new hit! Hopefully, you love it as well - it really "grows" on you!

I decided to combine a few of my loves for this workshop: Cherry-O, papercrafting, and cooking. Who doesn't need a darling recipe box? If you are like me, you have enough well-loved recipes to fill 2 or 3 boxes. Well then, that is why this workshop is so perfect!

This is another of my "double your fun" workshops, which means when you purchase the workshop you will get enough of everything you need to make 2 of what you see in the photo (2 boxes, 2 sets of 16 recipe cards, 2 sets of 4 dividers, 2 greeting cards {in case you want to give either of the boxes as a gift you will have a darling matching card!}). So, you can make 2 and keep them both (which is a great idea if you have tons of recipes like me), or you can make one for yourself and give the other as a gift, or you can split the workshop with a friend and you'll each get one. WOO HOO! By the way, thanks to my friends, Kim Lohberg, Karen Pederson and Nona Davenport for some of the inspiration for this workshop design.

If this is sounding like fun to you, keep reading.

You can participate in person by attending one of the workshops at my home in Union, KY or you can do it long distance. If you choose to do it long distance, I will cut and stamp your paper for you at no extra cost for my labor. If you decide to participate long-distance, you will just pay $5 more for shipping. Email me to sign up (scrappingbee@myctmh).

To do the workshop, all you need to do is purchase the Basic Kit. You are more than welcome to purchase the Better or Best Kits, but the Basic is all that is required. Please pay close attention to what you will need to bring or supply for the workshop, and what I will provide. That way you won't forget anything when you come.

Workshop Dates and Times to choose from:

* Wednesday, June 25 from 10 am - 1 pm
* Wednesday, June 25, from 7 - 10 pm

Basic Kit:

* 2 - Recipe Boxes
* 4 - 12" x 12" sheets of Cherry-O B&T paper (2 cherries, 2 tulip tone-on-tone)
* 2 - 12" x 12" sheets of Colonial White Cardstock
* 2 - 3/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Chocolate Cardstock
* 1 - Package of Clear Craft Buttons
* 1 - Recipe Card and Divider Set (includes 32 cards and 9 dividers)
* 1 - Chocolate Waxy Flax
* 2 - 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" cello envelopes (for cards you will make)
* 2 - Cutting Guides

Subtotal: $41.20*
Total including shipping and tax: $47.15

*at this spending level you qualify for the Miracle Kit at the discounted rate of $10 (if you purchase your workshop kit in May, and the Stamp of the Month at 25% off ($17.21).

Better Kit = Everything in the Basic Kit + the following items:

* 1 - Recipe Card and Divider Set (includes 32 cards and 9 dividers--you might want this if you have lots of recipes!)
* 1 - Round Sponge
* 1 - Chocolate Stamp Pad

Subtotal: $60.65**
Total including shipping and tax: $69.58

**at this spending level you qualify for the Miracle Kit at the discounted rate of $5 (if you purchase your workshop kit in May), and the Stamp of the Month at 50% off ($11.48).

Best Kit = Everything in the Basic and Better Kits + the following items:

* 1 - Togetherness Stamp Set

Subtotal: $83.60***
Total including shipping and tax: $83.60

***at this spending level you qualify for the Miracle Kit at the discounted rate of $5 (if you purchase your workshop kit in May), and the Stamp of the Month at 75% off ($5.74).

You bring with you to workshop:

* adhesive (I like tombow best. Bring LOTS!)
* glue dots
* paper grimmer
* Covered drink if you want one
* treat if you want one

Margit Provides:

* your kit
* workspace
* personalized help and instruction
* use of tools: chocolate stamp pad, round sponge, pokey tool, sponges
* use of two stamp sets: B1423 - Bowl of Cherries, D1402 - Togetherness

That's it. Email me with any questions or to sign up (scrappingbee@myctmh).

Studio J

2010-05-20T23:21:00.004-04:00

While I visited my husband at Walter Reed in DC, I had some time on my hand. I was fortunate enough, that I did have some of my pictures loaded up in Studio J. I did not have to worry about having to carry any of my supplies. I was able to play with my pages and create some of them and even show my husband how to use the program himself. He established an account and now he can upload pictures and create pages of memories from Iraq. This is really a go anywhere design studio for anyone! Love it! Here is a sample from my work.

Big list of sales items!

2009-10-27T09:35:00.001-04:00

As promised here is my big list of items for sale! Have fun and happy hunting! There are some great deals in there and maybe you can find something for an early Christmas :)

One more post for today !

2009-10-23T14:05:00.001-04:00

Here are some of my sets for sale!

Cherish and Woodland Sentiments are actually gone already. Please contact me if you are interested. As many of you know, I have lots more available. I'll get them photographed as I can.

Past Booking Sets Available

2009-10-23T13:27:00.002-04:00

Did you miss some of the past Booking Sets? I have just posted the pictures of the sets I have available for you purchase! Hurry though, you don't want to delay, I only have limited quanitties available of them. I am asking $10.00 each plus shipping. The value for each set is $14.95. Each set contains a full little set of exclusive stamps and a block along with a card sample with the card recipe itself.

Hurry and don't let these little special sets go before they are gone!

Open House

2009-10-23T12:22:00.002-04:00

Here are finally some pictures from my Open house. If you were not able to stop by and see some of the great new products, you have a chance here to do so.

Another way to check out the new product of course is to stop by my website and click on new products under the "Shop Online" area.

Have fun!

Christmas Card Workshop. Nov. 7

2009-10-23T12:16:00.002-04:00

Please join me at my Christmas Card Workshop on November 7! You can get the details here. Be sure to let me know right away if you would like to participate. I originally was planning to participate at a crop at Walton, but they decided not to do the all day crop along with my card workshop. My alternate date for this workshop is November 28!

While you are here you can take advantage of the great special coming up in November. Of course, you can always browse through all of my great cash and carry items I have :)

Take care,

Margit

September Workshops

2009-09-03T08:24:00.007-04:00

Would you like to come and create these layouts or cards yourself? This month you can! This is our workshop kit for this month! Check out the details in my calendar page for this month and see how you might be able to either get the kit or come to my workshop. If you would like to order just part of the kit go Workshop of the Go. The kit includes an exclusive stamp set you can not get in the new idea book! So don't delay! Get crafty now!

If you don't have your own copy of the new idea book yet - let me know and I'll help you get own!

2009-08-19T17:49:00.002-04:00

Here is my soldier son. It has been a hard road for him. While he was at Basic Training he was not sure why he was there. It really tested his inner core. After the first nine weeks of really rough physical and mental testing he made it through. He was not that young, almost boy anymore. Yes, he was still interested in video games, etc. But he is much more reflective now. He knows the strength he possesses inside of him. Few young men get to learn that at his age. I am glad for him he stuck it out.

During his break we walked through a store and he received his first handshake (one of many) thanking him for his service to this country. He was speechless, until then he did not think that the sweat, tears (he had not dared to show to anyone) and yes blood he had shed until now in his training really had been for more than just training. But he finally realized what he was really preparing for. The next time someone shook his hand, he was able to say much easier "Your welcome." He will serve proudly, because his dad has done so for over 30 years and still is.

As it is, his dad will most probably be deploying again just a few days after we pick him up from his AIT graduation - such is life in a military family. So, when someone shakes the hand of a soldier they say "Thank You." And the families at home write them letters, are grateful to the Lord for cell phones and we shed tears and always pray for them that they will be kept save.

May the Lord bless our soldiers and their families - always.

More Leadership pictures

2009-08-19T17:44:00.004-04:00

This is the part of the Pacemaker team that attended the Leadership conference this year! It is always fun to meet the ladies every year at these events. That is how we keep our friendships alive and learn from one another. A little note - I just noticed that Jeanette Lynton posted this picture on her blog :)

And of course we all have to pose in front of the backdrop of the stage ... :) We need to have fun!

Some Leadership pictures

2009-08-19T17:34:00.005-04:00

I promised that I would would add some pictures from my recent trip to Long Beach at my Leadership Conference with Close to my Heart. At the conference I also celebrated 15 years being with that great company! Time flies by when you are having fun! This is part of the small group of other consultant who made that great landmark - great friends! I have a picture me hugging Jeanette - the lady with the red jacket and black pants - but lets just say - I am not showing my "better" side - (ha).

You will see those cute little pink cardigans show up all over the place - those were part of the packet of going to Leadership this year. This was our last Leadership conference. We now will only have one big event per year - Convention. But never fear, our company does them up big - next year we will be Washington DC. I have never missed convention and will not miss that one.

The great lady hugging me is Karen Pederson - my upline! Love her! She has been a great support for many years. That is what it is all about.

Thanks-a-Bration

2009-08-19T15:01:00.001-04:00

Whoo-hoo! Our great Thanks-a-Bration special is going for one more week! That means you can save another $35.00 with a purchase of $100.00. You just have to make sure you email me instead of trying to order it online.

Upcoming Open House - Don't miss It!

2009-08-18T15:00:00.003-04:00

Close to my Heart – Idea Book Premier Night
Sept. 3 , 7pm to 9 pm, Hempsteade Dr, Union, KY 41091. Margit McCabe, 859-384-0253
Call to RSVP Now!

The new Autumn/Winter Idea Book is here and you can join me in the introduction of the book! You won’t believe all the goodies you can get! Every adult guest will get a FREE idea book as my gift! See the new products! We’ll have drawings throughout the evening, including a mystery hostess drawing! Don't miss your chances to earn those tickets and here is how:

1 ticket for RSVP,
1 ticket if you bring a friend who was not on the invite list
1 ticket for each $25 order
2 tickets if you book a party
2 tickets if your friend books a party
5 tickets if you sign up as a consultant
5 tickets if your friend signs us a consultant

I will have an early bird drawing at 7 pm! So, don't delay.

If you live too far too attend, you will still have a chance to win a free book by responding to the invitation! Refer a friend to me for a door price, if you place an order you qualify for the mystery hostess! It just takes a click and the order will come straight to your house! Email me at scrappingbee@myctmh.com or visit me at www.scrappingbee.myctmh.com!

If you can't make it to the Premier Night, why not have your own gathering and have fun night out with your friends - contact me now to get your date! Hope to see you then.

No pictures yet ...

2009-08-17T22:12:00.004-04:00

Hey, I am trying (ha). As you can tell I am still learning how to blog! If there is anyone out there who can tell me how to center my title - that would be great! Right now I am just glad I have it there! Tomorrow I will post some pictures, then I want to work on some artwork to get it in the blog itself! I have a lot to catch up on. I will share with some of the pictures what they are about. In some ways this will be a little bit of a journal for me and you will get to share it with me.

I have always liked to write and record. This is a great forum. I hope you will share with me. Over that last fifteen years I have been with Close to my Heart and moving around I have made many friends, not just customers. That is what makes this a special business. It really brings people closer together.

Snap, Crackle and Pop

2007-06-27T18:31:00.000-04:00

This card was made using the concept from the Originals – Side Sentiments, using the following supplies:

B1192 Snap, Crackle, Pop

1433 Desert Sand Pad

1446 Outdoor Denim Pad

1460 Cranberry Pad

1275 CS Outdoor Denim

1272 CS Cranberry

1388 CS Colonial White

Z532 Sponge Stenceler

Z134 Prisma Glitter

Z553 Bonding memory Glue Pen

1514 Tombow Adhesive

If you have any questions on how to make it, please let me know and I will be more than glad to help you :)

The sizes you will need:
Regular card size 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 (Col. White)
5 1/2 x 3/4 Outdoor Denim
5 1/2 x 1/2 Col. White
3 3/4 x 3 1/2 Cranberry
3 1/4 x 3 Col. White

1. Scissor Distress Cranberry piece of cardstock

2. Either swipe or lightly sponge the other Col. White pieces of CS with O. D. ink.

3. Then stamp your pieces as shown.

4. Put your card together and the last finishing touch is the Prisma Glitter. I always add the glitter last, because it likes to get everywhere. I usually use the Bonding Memories Glue Pen for the glitter. Only a little bit is necessary for the glitter.

Have fun!