Thursday, May 20, 2010

Cherry-O Recipe Box Workshop


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


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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Big list of sales items!

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 :)

Friday, October 23, 2009

One more post for today !

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

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

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

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

Thursday, September 3, 2009

September Workshops


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!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009


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



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!

Hello and thank you for stopping by!

This is my first attempt on a blog - can you tell? I am sure you can. From what I have learned about blogs they are like an online journal and you are getting a peak into my soul ...

At this time I am trying to learn how to post my artwork with watermark and copyright and all that jazz -but I a, learning. My plan is to post my work and along with it I will explain what I used and how I made the project.

As we go along, I will also give you a peak into my life. I will share some pictures of my family, places we have been, places we have visited. So, please come back and visit often. Just know, that I am very new to this blogging thing! So, at this time - any help you can give me is highly appreciated in growing my skills in "blogging".

If you live close to me and you would like to join me in my craft place or one my crops please, check my calendar for any upcoming workshops!

A scrapbooker's quilting bee!