Day 25: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

Off to another day of bloggin'. Got an email about a local scrapbook store that will be at the expo. So stop by their booth at the expo and see what they have that might be new for ya.
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Day 28: SCRAPBOOK EXPO COUNTDOWN

Oh My it's been a week. I so stick at regular bloggin' huh? Well I like whats going on at CTMH and so will you check out the June deals. Every day the sale item changes. What a way to earn freebiws!!

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Well I have been so busy creating cute little gift packs for some friends here at work, I haven't posted about scrapbook vendors and new tools. So I hope that this will make up for the lack there of.

Day 34: SCRAPBOOK EXPO COUNTDOWN

Oh my I have totally left a lot of days out. I have been super busy at work last week so there wasn't much time for posting. I am sorry for the delay. So on with the post.
Budget Scrapbooking. Well with the EXPO creeping upon us, we are all looking for a good bargain. Keep in mind you don't have to have the latset and greatest tools or scrapbook products on the market. Even though everyone seems to bu rushing to buy it. Keep in mind if you wait a little while. The new will wear off and it will be on sale. I ran up on this site and it explains lots of different ways to scrapbook on a budget. Or at least keep your hobby on a budget. Please feel free to comment on your budget scrapbooking tips and ideas. Below is the link.
http://budgetscrapbooking.com/

Day 39: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

Ok ok ok I missed posting this weekedn so we missed 2 days. But this post will be long enough to account for all of those days I'm sure.
Ok have you decided on what classes to take at the expo? Looks there are a lot to choose from to. Also remember you can register early on-line or at the door. But if you really want a class register on-line! There will be something open at the door for classes, there usually are some still left. Anywho hope all those that are going has a great time and stay safe!!

Day 42: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

Remember Scrap Yard 329? Well they were the ones who has the wild scrapbook papers that were bones, and pirates. They will be previewing at the expo again. I liked looking at all the creativity that they had with the wild colors of hot pink and black. Skull and crossbones. WIERD...

Also the other item that I personally purchased was the paper taker box. It was made out of clear corrigated boarding. And it had a handle on it. I keep my 12x12 paper in it. Let me tell you if you get to expo, better go there 1st and get one of those. It will help for the rest of the day with all that paper shopping.

Day 43: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

Ok I guess Provocraft has out done it yet again.
The new cart out now that I liked was SESAME STREET>>>> Yeah well thats what I grew up on. IMAGINE!! But anywho. The pictures looks really cute. I haven't a clue how to cut something like that and get the right colored characters. But I am sure someone has this cart already and is about to post about it.

Day 44: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

Well features product today is Bazzill In Stitches Program. I remember when this product first came out. I wasn't interested at the time to actually sew on my paper. But now that time has passed and I have actually seen a friend Kim Rocker do it. I though it can't be that hard. And the finished look was awesome. Also Bazzill have come out with more templates to use. It is very pretty to. It isn't very expensive, and the templates are re usable. So I have decided to post this here. Cause if it is at expo this year I will be purchasing it.

Day 45: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

To glue or not to glue. Which one to choose? Oh well there are tons of glue guns, tape runners, tape refills, hermie, strips, dots to choose from. Who can keep up? Well I have seen in videos online lots of people are using the new glue glider pro. There ia a great sale going on here, http://zencart-template.com/cindy/glue-glider-pro-p-1107.html?zenid=c739888b366580f2ef254ba77aec3ce8

And hey we are all looking for a good bargain. Lets face it, Walmart doesn't have everything we need. You have to buy online. This glue glider pro does last a good while. It isn't that bulky or heavy to hold either. The refills may seem pricey to start but for the lasting time it's a good deal. I have the ATG Gun which is larger and I love it!!!

Day 46: SCRAPBOOK EXPO COUNTDOWN

Well I found something that looked pretty neat on space saving
They are EK Success slimline punches. Lots of different punches to choose from. The flip flop looks to be my favorite. Although I do like the 1" scallop punch also. There is a neat storage case for them to. Pretty condensing huh? Anywho off to find more great things to tickle your EXPO taste buds.

Day 47: SCRAPBOOKEXPO COUNTDOWN

Well we all love the new stampin ideas that our very own, Ms. Barbara creates for us. So she to will have to be featured here as a teaser before expo. I know there will be a booth of CTMH at EXPO as well. So please remember to add those goodies to your list of things to order from Barbara. Plus she will give you that personal experience of creating with the items. So without further waiting. Ms. Barbara will be featured today.

https://bhudson.myctmh.com/Home.aspx

Day 48: SCRAPBOOK EXPO COUNTDOWN

Well have to add today's post. Everyone loves the thick chipboard crafts. Well have you seen this item? The mini albums are made of really thick chipboard. And they look very thick. Perfect for everyone to browse through your created project with no tearing of your hard work project.
Definately a must for a mini book maker.
More Here:
http://www.albumsandanswers.com/shop/

Day 49: SCRAPBOOK EXPO COUNTDOWN

I got totally behind yesterday and never got to post this so here is Day 49 in the countdown.
The Paper Craft Station, I really want to see this at EXPO. Never heard of this device. Looks like you can cut, trace, emboss, score. Nice little gadget. And new to the scrapbooking community

http://www.craftwithhelix.com/

Day 50: SCRAPBOOK EXPO COUNTDOWN

DAY 50


Ok, as promised this will be my day 50 of the countdown. I will post several of the latest greatest scrapbook products each day. Maybe this will help to get the scrapbook thoughts flowing... Also may help you decide on what to shop for at the expo. Oh and maybe help inspire you to start creating something if you haven't done so in a while. So without any further waiting, here it goes with:

50 DAYS TILL SCRAPBOOK EXPO 2009

SCRAPBOOK EXPO!!!
Registration is open ladies.
For those who want to take classes. Better sign up before they are full.

Duluth, GA (Atlanta Area)
July 10 & 11, 2009

Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30097
(800) 224-6422



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BasciGrey Artists will be presenting a full line up of BasicGrey classes at the Scrapbook EXPO. These classes were designed EXCLUSIVELY for Scrapbook
EXPO guests! These classes will include several projects and techniques using several paper lines and embellishments that has made BasicGrey an industry leader in scrapbooking. These classes will fill up fast! Registration opens up this Friday!

Kelly Goree
Kelly Goree lives in the beautiful horse country of Kentucky with her husband of 11 years and her three rambunctious little boys. She was introduced to scrapbooking in early 2000 just after her oldest son was born and it quickly became a favorite hobby then all-out passion. She'll tell you if she's not out chasing her boys, you can find her scrapping!

Kelly is a full-time staff designer for BasicGrey where she is a driving force in designing work for classes, tradeshows, catalogs, and special events. In 2006, she had the honor of being a Memory Makers Master
and has over 300 published works that can been seen in the pages of Memory Makers, Creating Keepsakes, Better Homes & Garden's Scrapbooks Etc., Scrapbook Trends, Paper Trends, Scrapbooking & Beyond and other scrapping and paper arts publications.



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*** Show Special ***

If you purchase 3 or more Workshops / Crop tickets you qualify to receive a Free Friday & a Free Saturday Admission. (Limit one Free Friday & one Free Saturday admission per order.)

Be one of the first 250 guests to Pre-register for three (3) or more workshops and you qualify to receive a Free Gift. Limited Quantity Available and one free gift per order.


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Easy online Pre-Registration will open
Friday, May 8th, 2009 at 8:00am EST


Pre-Registration is Open
Click Here!


Pre-Registration will close
Sunday, July 5th, 2009 at Midnight PST

Changes & Cancellation Policy


Fri 7/10 Sat 7/11
Registration/Will Call Hours 8:00am - 7:00pm
Box Office Opens 9:00am
EXPO Floor Hours **10:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm
Workshop Hours 9:00am - 7:30pm
9:00am - 5:30pm

All Day Crop Hours
(Includes Crop Night) 8:00am - 11:30pm
Crop Night Hours 6:00pm - 11:30pm
** Guests who order admission online get in at 9:00am.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Admission Ticket $8.00 each day

Workshop Tickets $18.00 - $49.00 per class

Friday All Day Crop $40.00 per person.
ALL Day Crop participants may reserve a crop table for an additional $15.00, with the purchase of 6 Friday All Day Crop tickets.

Friday Crop Night $20.00 per person each night
Purchasing a Table for 6 at the Friday and/or Saturday Crop Party allows you to reserve a table for an additional $15.00 for your group.



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EXHIBIT HALL
Shop until you Drop!
One of the most exciting things about the Expo is the Scrapbook Mall! There will be many booths filled with anything and everything an avid scrapbooker could ever want. Bring scissors, adhesive and extra blank scrapbook pages for the numerous make & takes on the exhibit floor. Various manufacturers will also be demonstrating new products and services.


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NEW FOR 2009!

SCRAPBOOK EXPO CARD CONTEST
All Cards submitted will be sent to the troops.

Rules & Regulations

We can't wait to see the talents of the scrapbookers who are coming to the Scrapbook EXPO! Bring your entries for the NEW Scrapbook EXPO "CARD" contest to the door prize booth. Please remember to include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address on the back of your cards. Up to 2 card submissions per individual scrapbooker will be accepted per event. Only original cards will be accepted for this contest!

Entries will be judged on creativity, originality & craftsmanship.

Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be presented.

1st Place Winners
Will Receive 2nd Place Winners
Will Receive 3rd Place Winners
Will Receive


Cards must be turned in to the Door Prize Booth by noon on final day of the EXPO. Winners will be announced the last day of the show at 4:30 pm. All entrants release the rights to Scrapbook EXPO.




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YET ANOTHER NEW WEB PLACE

It's called My Yearbook. It seems to work just like facebook. You join up, invite friends. Get spending money, spend money, play games. Who all knows what else is on it. Well I just joined so if your looking for something new on the web try this. My web link is:
http://www.myyearbook.com/luv2crop2006

KIDS or GRANDKIDS

Does the kids or grandkids drive you nuts sometimes? Well I have figured it out. This is what you do to them.
Hehehehehe
I am not that bad of a Nana....But it does help....
:)


Oh and you have to start training them very early to. Hey I had to hearn my keep.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Hope all the Mom's that read this find it very funny.
i know I sure did.
Happy Mother's Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAxfh8ukosQ

Blog MIA

Sorry I haven't blogged lately. I have been on vacation this week. Having an ok time at my MIL. Cleaning, painting, sweeping. Wow what a fun week, NOT. LOL.
Just kidding this has been a good week. Hugh and I have managed to paint a extra bedroom, lay new carpet in there. New window coverings. Also completly clean, paint, and new floor tile in a huge utlity room. All while another crew in the house totally distroying the bathroom and the laundry room. So far no running water in 3 days in the house. Makes it tough while trying to clean I hate PINE-SOL!!!
But any way I will promise to do much better towards the weekend and then beyond. So take care have a great weekend.
Hugs to my bloggin friends
Victoria

NSD 2009

What a great day I had spending it wil great friends. Awesome food, lots of laughs, and great fun. Missed all who did't get a chance to come. Maybe next year.

MY EMAIL BUDDIES

This to cute not to blog, Thanks goes out to my daughter Kristin.

I asked the Lord to tell me
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer 'yes.'

He told me to get off my fanny
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up...
The smudges off my mouse.

I wiped and shined the topside.
That really did the trick....
I was just admiring my work...
I didn't mean to 'click.'

But click, I did, and oops I found
A real absorbing site.
That I got SO way into.
I was into it all night. <>

Nothing's changed except my mouse
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess...
While I sit here on my hiney!!

TWITTER

Well I have decided to join yet another yummy item on the internet. TWITTER. Your suppose to post something I guess daily and then if you have flooowers they can follow you. Before long I will have joined every club and group on the world wide web.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DAY, EARTH DAY, AND MY BIRTHDAY

Well I finally turned 29 today officially!! And it's Earth Day to , Oh and Admins day to. Wow what more could a girl ask for? My sweet hubby got me a very nice card and some money this morning. Kristin will be cooking a birthday dinner for me to. Can't wait to go shopping. hehehehehe :)

GEORGE JONES!!!!

I had gotten Hugh tickets for his birthday to go see George Jones in Columbus, GA. And it was a great convert. The music was very good. A group named Steele Magnolias opened up for him. There was a lady that sang with George whose name was Brittney Allyn. She was very good to. George seemed to have some trouble singing but it was still good. We had good seats to. A view of the whole stage. Hugh was very pleased to get to see Ole Possum. The concert sponsor was Kissin 99.3 fm. And Bear Obrien was there. He looked totally nothing like I imagined wither.

New Discovery on Food Storage.....Made Easy!!!

Hey I have just gotten started with this so I am by no means a perfectionest. These gals have created a great new way of food storage. And also storing in large quanities. They teach you on how to shop, what to shop for, organizing items, and making great recipes. Come join in the new way of storing food for hard times or just a new way of life. Be Prepared...Girl Scout Troop "Get Storeing" hehe.
http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/

STAMP ORGANIZING

Well I had to do something with my stamps. Found this great idea from another scrapbook/ stamper on you tube. Now I have all my stamps in one place. I totally love this concept. Easy searching and portability to. Here is where I got this great way to organize them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMiFxIRLmA0&feature=related

ANNOUNCING EARTH HOUR

On March 28, at 8:30 pm Eastern time, one billion people will go dark for Earth Hour. World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.

Already hundreds of icons and landmarks around the world have signed up to turn their lights off for Earth Hour 2009 including - the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sydney Opera House, Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens and The London Eye, among many others.

Join us in turing our lights out for 1 hour and help us create a brighter future for our children!

For more info please go to www.earthhour.org

CTMH Cube

Finally took the plunge after buying the CTMH Cube from www.bhudson.myctmh.com
I actually spent probably 2 hrs solid working on it. And it turned out great. I am planning on getting more for sure. You can make the top like a opening box and include some goodies and give as a gift. I actually secured mine close due to it sitting on my husbands desk. Hope you all get one and try it. They cost under $5 and you can cover it with your own designed papers.

Tim Holtz STAPLER "Oh Come On"

What's the big deal? It's a stapler... Why does the craft world have to go and get crazy about a stapler. But hey you can get yours today at scrapbook.com for ONLY, $15.99. Hey guess what? I can get one at the dollar tree for $1.00 and staples for $1.00. I personally think this is way overboard of scrapbook supplies. If the scrapbooking world goes nuts over this one I will be totally shocked. You can view the video here on how to use a stapler.
GEEZE....

Coupon Craze???

Well in today's world everyone is looking for a good deal. I have signed up to so many freebies web pages it's getting ridiculous. I am in so many yahoo groups for freebies it's mind numbing. Anyway I have ran across yet another web page that seems very reputable. She gives in details of her shopping treasures as well as great links for coupons. The main thing we all need to learn is that we have to change out eating habits to accommodate whats on sale that week.
Here is the link for those that maybe interested in her offers.

http://www.survivingthestores.com/

MARCH 1ST SNOW (OH MY)

Well the snow here in Lagrange was just simply beautiful. I couldn't resist getting out in it and taking some pictures. Our puppy seemed to enjoy the fluffy white substance also. The kids made a snowman to. We all enjoyed getting out in it for a few min at a time. I loved coming back in the house to the pot belly stove for a nice warm up to.