Gone Scrappin' In Bloom

Club HM Video

2012-01-04T00:29:00.001-06:00

Check out the video explaining Club HM!

Try Heritage Makers today and get keepsakes made for the ones you love!

2012-01-04T00:15:00.001-06:00

It's a resolution your friends and family will truly appreciate!

If you're like most people, you'll be taking plenty of photos over the next year. Why not celebrate these precious photos in Heritage Makers at least once every month? Think of all the holidays, birthdays, family activities, and special occasions that need to be preserved and shared.

Take our "Pledge to Publish 12 in 2012" here and you can look forward to a full year of "magic moments" as you receive your Heritage Makers projects. Consider the seasonal suggestions below and make a plan for each month so you can make the most of your publishing opportunities. Just imagine how great you'll feel this time next year after publishing a project every month. If you need any help choosing what to publish by a certain date, be sure to contact me! check out my site at www.heritagemakers.com/309867

Heritage Makers was founded on a vision of helping people capture and celebrate the stories of their lives. We usually document these experiences by taking photos. Unfortunately, most of the photos we take end up on the hard drives of our computers. We call this the “photo problem” and it gets worse each and every year.

Heritage Makers believes that photos without stories are memories lost. That’s why they developed a unique and powerful online software program called “Studio.” With Studio you can transform your words and pictures into custom printed keepsakes that are uniquely yours. Essentially, we solve your photo problem by giving you a convenient way to get the photos you take every day out of your computer and into the hands and homes of those you love.

Benefits of Heritage Makers & Creating in Studio:
* You’ll love how Studio helps you showcase your favorite photos!
* No computer programs to purchase, download, or upgrade—it’s all online
* Work from any computer (PC or Mac), in any location
Use a pre-designed template to finish a project in minutes or start with a blank page and create your own design.
* Choose exactly what you need from a searchable database of digital art and templates.
* Fantastic alternative to traditional scrapbooking—nothing to store, print as many copies as you like
* Free photo storage!
* “Heirloom Assurance”—reprint lost or damaged projects.

STARTING: Free Basic Membership with access to tons of designs and templates. Try out Studio with free tutorials and online classes. Want more access? TRY PREMIER with full access to all the thousands of designs and templates and free storage or if wanting to create projects all year long and save money check out CLUB HM...

WHAT IS CLUB HM?
This exciting new program will get you Premier for FREE, great discounts on your points and even more important, it will get you publishing projects on a regular basis. Let's plan what projects you want to create this year, and get you started on that process NOW!

The Benefits of Club HM
Club HM is simply the best way for you to solve your photo problem and celebrate and preserve your Heritage.

The benefits include:
• Savings of up to 50%
• Convenient monthly point plan
• Free Premier
• Access to Premier art and templates
• Unlimited photo storage
• Opportunity to purchase 100 extra points for only $50 at signup
• Project ideas and publishing tips from the Club community
Contact me for the details and join the "Club!"

Let's get together and discuss the projects YOU would like to complete this year. I can help you plan ahead and get your projects done in a timely and cost effective manner.

Why do I love Heritage Makers?
It is amazing quality, made in the States (not overseas) and their support line are amazingly nice! But most importantly Studio is so easy to use (no matter your computer skill level) and allows me to be creative even with limited spare time! On days I want to let my creativity flow - I can create a project from scratch. More limited time available - I can use one of the great templates already created, drag and drop photos and voila I have a gift completed in a flash or if I have a bit more time I can start with a template as a quick base and then fully customize it to meet my needs and style! I order them in and have a keepsake all completed! Plus, I can create so much more with items such as address labels, gift cards, canvasses, kids games - the options are endless! Try it today!! www.heritagemakers.com/309867

Halloween Open House Highlights

2011-11-03T12:54:00.004-05:00

So I am a self professed shutter bug! I love taking pictures. (Like 8,000/year) For as long as I can rember I have carted a camera where ever I go. I have some hilarious old 4-H conference photos ;-) - hee hee. Over the years I have been asked if I do portraits or professional. No, I do not. It's always been a passion - but never thought of professionally. I love taking pictures but also enjoy not having the stress of trying to get that perfect shot for a customer or the time it takes to edit! I like being in the background capturing the candids without the stress and worry! LOL Professionally, I enjoy landscape photography & creating digital art. I also prefer to design with photos for customers (scrapbooks, canvases, digital art, cards, photo gifts etc.) As once you have a great photo - the rest is natural to me- which is why I love scrapbooking (traditional & digital) and chose to turn that hobby into a business, as I can do it 24/7! If someone loves one of my photos or art enough to purchase as art for their home - I am honored - but I more take the photo because it captured my eye!

For amazing portraits I always recommend my dear friend Kendra from KITKO Photography & Dezine! She is awesome and fantastic at what she does and loves what she does. She can take photos and edit 24/7! LOL. For this very reason (and because she is one of my best friends) I leave the pro pictures in her very capable hands, while I provide the space, photo printing capabilities, scrapbooking, gift & art options - thus we have partnered for years doing Halloween Costume Portraits & Santa Photos or anything else we can dream up.

However, this Halloween event she was away with her hubby (darn her LOL), so I had a rare opportunity to "get out of my box" for a day and capture the cute little spooks GSIB Halloween Costume Portraits.

Halloween is a favorite of mine and seeing all the children dressed up, is so much fun and so easy to capture great photos! I took over 650 pictures - it was crazy. By Tuesday, I was all done editing and all orders processed and they should be arriving by the end of this week! I had so many favorite shots and I hope the parents enjoy them!

I had two of the most adorable little monkey's (literally) make me work my socks off to capture a good photo! I was sweating!!

Of course the hardest to capture was my own three. First, the girls showed up in NOT their costumes (they changed their mind on Dad), Noelle wouldn't let anyone touch her hair. And getting all 3 to look & smile at the same time has always been a challenge. But I think I got one good one of each! LOL

All in all the day went really well. The store was hopping in the cafe, kids crafts and more. I had so much fun being the photographer for the day. Editing the photos was tons of work (reminder to self - I really should take the time to edit a few of my own regularly from now on as they look sooo much better). I am very excited (& relieved) that Kendra will be back in house for our annual Santa Photos on Nov. 26th!! I can be back in the background capturing the "scrapbooking" moments again.

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Halloween open house and to the parents for letting me have some fun out of my comfort zone!! Also, a big thank you to my GSIB Girls for getting everything put together, great food, decorating and now packing everything up to switch over to Christmas next week!!

Tons of NEW scrapbooking supplies enroute to Gone Scrappin' In Bloom

2011-09-13T17:45:00.003-05:00

Embellishments, Tim Holtz stuff, La-La Land Stamps, Bo-Bunny Christmas... OH MY!!

This is the season when all the latest and greatest scrapbooking supplies has been released from the summer CHA and we have TONS of great new scrapbooking supplies en route to Gone Scrappin' In Bloom!

Our first of many shipments planned over the next little while will be here in about a week! Below is the list of anticipated new arrivals (unless anything is back ordered and doesn't include our regulars arrivals like adhesive and cardstock)!

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Cut Outs

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Dot

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Gifts

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Patchwork

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Reindeer Games

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Stripe

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Sentiment

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Snow Globe

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Stockings

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Turtle Doves

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Blitzen Die Cut

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Garden Girl Die Cut

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Garden Girl Cut Outs

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Sweet Tooth Dot

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Sweet Tooth Indulge

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Sweet Tooth Just a Pinch

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Sweet Tooth Recipes

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Sweet Tooth Scoops

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Sweet Tooth Temptations

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper - Welcome Home Picket Fence

Echo Park 12x12 Paper - Apothecary Emporium Levitation/Zodiac

7 Gypsies 12x12 Paper - Global America

7 Gypsies 12x12 Paper - Global Hemisphere

Jillibean Soup 12x12 Paper - Homemade 6 Bean Bite Size Bits

Jillibean Soup 12x12 Paper - Christmas Eve Chowder Bite Size Bit

Jillibean Soup 12x12 Paper - Sweet & Sour Soup Bite Size Bits

Moxxie 12x12 Paper - Farm Livin' Barnyard Double-sided

Moxxie 12x12 Paper - Farm Livin' Garden Variety Double-sided

Moxxie 12x12 Paper - Midnight Dreary Apothe-scary Double-sided

Moxxie 12x12 Paper - Midnight Dreary Some like it Haunt Double-s

Moxxie 12x12 Paper - Midnight Dreary Dead on Arrival Double-side

Moxxie 12x12 Paper - Midnight Dreary Feelin' Vine Double-sid

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper - 25 Days of Christmas 25 Days of Christ

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper - 25 Days of Christmas Journaling Card E

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper - 25 Days of Christmas Vertical Journali

Paper House 12x12 Paper - Tropical Collage

Paper House 12x12 Paper - Paradise

Paper House 12x12 Paper - Tropical Beach

Paper House 12x12 Paper - Making Tracks

Paper House 12x12 Paper - Cancun Beach

Paper House 12x12 Paper - Ruins At Tulum

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper - Christmas Home Christmas Calendar

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper - Christmas Home Christmas Labels

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper - Christmas Home Christmas Snowflakes

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper - Christmas Home Christmas Ads

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper - Christmas Home Christmas Notes

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper - Christmas Home Christmas Words

American Crafts Thicker - Elm Black Foam

American Crafts Thicker - Elm Rust Foam

American Crafts Thicker - Elm Vanilla Foam

American Crafts Thicker - Maple Black Puffy

American Crafts Thicker - Maple Chocolate Puffy

American Crafts Thicker - Lovely Straw Foam Rubber

American Crafts Thicker - Hello Ash Fabric Printed

Art Gone Wild Stamp - Tim Holtz Joyful Song Cling Mounted

Art Gone Wild Stamp - Studio 490 Rubber Stamp Art Cling Mounted

Art Gone Wild Stamp - Studio 490 Remnants of Art Cling Mounted

Art Gone Wild Stamp - Studio 490 Art By Hand Cling Mounted

Art Gone Wild Stamp - Studio 490 Believe In Art Cling Mounted

Art Impressions Stamp - Nativity Set 1 Cling Mounted Set

Art Impressions Stamp - Nativity Set 2 Cling Mounted Set

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen Brads

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Blitzen Combo

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen Buttons

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen 12x12 Chipboard

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Sweet Tooth 12x12 Chipboard

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Sweet Tooth Mini Edgy Album

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Father Christmas Comfort & Joy

Bo-Bunny Card Kit - Blitzen Card Kit

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper Pack - et cetera Collection Pack

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper Pack - Father Christmas Collection Pack

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper Pack - Forever Fall Collection Pack

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper Pack - Garden Girl Collection Pack

Bo-Bunny 12x12 Paper Pack - Welcome Home Collection Pack

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Blitzen Dimensional

Bo-Bunny Sticker - et cetera Dimensional

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Garden Girl Friendship Cardstock

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Garden Girl Combo

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Welcome Home Grown Cardstock

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen Jewels

Bo-Bunny Sticker - et cetera Just Be You Cardstock

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen Layered Chipboard

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Welcome Home Layered Chipboard

Bo-Bunny Sticker - et cetera Live, Love, Laugh CS

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen Noteworthy

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Welcome Home Noteworthy

Bo-Bunny Rub-On - Blitzen

Bo-Bunny Rub-On - et cetera

Bo-Bunny Rub-On - Father Christmas

Bo-Bunny Rub-On - Forever Fall

Bo-Bunny Rub-On - Garden Girl

Bo-Bunny Rub-On - Welcome Home

Bo-Bunny Stamp - Blitzen Clear

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Sweet Tooth Combo

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Paradise Sandy Toes Cardstock

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Paradise Surf's Up Cardstock

Bo-Bunny Embellishment - Blitzen Trinkets

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Welcome Home Combo

Bo-Bunny Sticker - Blitzen White Christmas Cardstock

Bella Blvd Embellishment - Simona Mcintosh Chipboard Numbers

Bella Blvd Sticker - Finally Fall Just Write

BasicGrey Calendar Kit - 2012

BasicGrey Card Kit - Nordic Holiday Card Kit

C.C. Designs Stamp - Heidi Among The Flowers Swiss Pixies

C.C. Designs Stamp - Neva Sweet November Cling Rubber

Creating Keepsakes Book - Creative Spaces Showcase

Copic Marker - Sketch B18 Lapis Lazuli Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch E35 Chamois Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch E40 Brick White Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch E42 Sand White Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch E44 Clay Marker

Copic Marker Wallet - 72 Piece

Copic Marker - Sketch G85 Verdigris Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch G99 Olive Marker

Copic Marker - Glitter Olive Pen

Copic Marker - Glitter Red Pen

Copic Marker - Sketch N0 Neutral Gray Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch N2 Neutral Gray Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch N4 Neutral Gray Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch R20 Blush Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch R24 Prawn Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch R27 Cadmium Red Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch R29 Lipstick Red Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch Y17 Golden Yellow Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch YG0000 Lily White Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch YG06 Yellowish Green Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch YG21 Anise Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch YG23 New Leaf Marker

Copic Marker - Sketch YG25 Celadon Green Marker

Crafter's Workshop Template - Rustic Paint 12x12

Crafter's Workshop Template - Splats 6x6

Crafter's Workshop Template - Ferns 12x12

Crafter's Workshop Template - Bingo 6x6

Crafter's Workshop Template - Branches Reversed 12x12

Doodlebug Brads - Bright Balloons Braddies

Doodlebug Brads - Sweet Cakes Braddies

Doodlebug Brads - Primary Balloons Braddies

Doodlebug Brads - Birthday Cakes Braddies

Doodlebug Brads - Bumblebees Braddies

Doodlebug Brads - Cake & Ice Cream Boutique

Doodlebug Brads - Birthday Celebration Boutique

Doodlebug Sticker - Cake & Ice Cream Sugar Coated Icon

Doodlebug Sticker - Birthday Celebration Icon

Doodlebug Sticker - Cake & Ice Cream Sugar Coated Fancy Frills

Doodlebug Sticker - Birthday Celebration Fancy Frills

Doodlebug 12x12 Paper Kit - Cake & Ice Cream Essentials Kit

Doodlebug 12x12 Paper Kit - Birthday Celebration Essentials Kit

EK Success Jolee's - Steampunk Flowers 3D

EK Success Adhesive - Vario Refill

EK Success Adhesive - Squeeze & Roll Glue

EK Success Zig 2 Way Glue - Fine Tip

FabScraps Die Cut - High Tea Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - High Tea Tea For 2 Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - High Tea Girlfriend Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - High Tea Tea Set Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - Vintage Baby Bubble Fun Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - Vintage Baby Lullaby Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - Vintage Baby First Teddy Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - Vintage Baby Teddy Bear Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - Burlesque Cocktails Chipboard

FabScraps Die Cut - Burlesque Diva Time Chipboard

FabScraps Embellishment - Circle Bling Buckles

FabScraps Embellishment - Square Bling Buckles

FabScraps Embellishment - Oval Bling Buckles

FabScraps Embellishment - Mini Bling Buckles

FabScraps Embellishment - Heart Bling buckles

FabScraps Sticker - Burlesque Cardstock

Flourishes Stamp - Hollyhocks Clear Set

Flourishes Stamp - Italian Garden Clear Set

Flourishes Stamp - Sweet Days of Summer Clear Set

Fancy Pants Embellishment - Off to School Glitter Cuts

Fancy Pants Embellishment - Off to School Design

Fancy Pants Sticker - Off to School Chalk Sticker

Fancy Pants Embellishment - Off to School Chipboard Pieces

Fancy Pants 12x12 Paper Kit - Off to School Kit

Fancy Pants Brag Book - Red

Fancy Pants Brag Book - Black

Hero Arts Stamp - Thank You Messages Clear Set

Inkadinkado Stamp - Choir Bells Wood Mounted

Inkadinkado Stamp - I Saw Santa Wood Mounted

Inkadinkado Stamp - Let the Bells Ring Wood Mounted

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Kissy Deer Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Hot Chocolate Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Songbird Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Jingle Dog Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Santa Claus Dog Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Fa La La Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Ornament Kitty Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Stocking Stuffer Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Santas Helper Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Don't Eat the Yellow Snow Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Season's Greetings Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Let It Snow Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Mini Happy Holidays Clear

Inkadinkado Stamp - Thank You Words Clear Set

Inkadinkado Stamp - Christmas Collage Wood Mounted

Inkadinkado Stamp - Nativity Wood Mounted

K&Company Smash - Black Dot Tape

K&Company Smash - Like This Tape

K&Company Smash - Stamp

K&Company Smash - Entertainment Pad

K&Company Smash - Word Of Mouth Pad

K&Company Smash - Travel Pad

K&Company Smash - Paper Tabs

K&Company Smash - Secret Pockets

K&Company Smash - Flag Clips

K&Company Adhesive - Smash Stick Black

K&Company Smash - Folder Pockets

K&Company Smash - Retro Clips

K&Company Smash - Stickies

K&Company Smash - Doodle Red Folio

K&Company Smash - Retro Blue Folio

K&Company Smash - Pretty Pink Folio

K&Company Smash - Mod Black Folio

K&Company Smash - Family Pad

K&Company Smash - Blue Band

Karen Foster Sticker - Gone Fishing Stacked Statement

Karen Foster Sticker - Cowgirl Stacked Statement

Karen Foster Brads - Sporting Dogs Bubble

Karen Foster Sticker - Cool Kitty Clear

Karen Foster Sticker - Top Dog Clear

Karen Foster Sticker - Cowboy and Horses Horses

Karen Foster Sticker - Off Road

Karen Foster Sticker - Hunting Animal

Karen Foster Sticker - Las Vegas

Karen Foster Sticker - Miniature Golf Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Motorcycles Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Travel Adventure Awaits Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Cowboy Life Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Cowgirl Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Sisters My Sister

Karen Foster Sticker - Military Life

Karen Foster Sticker - In Loving Memory Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Teen Boy Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Wild Ride Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - The Great Outdoors Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Cute & Toothless Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Growing Up Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - That's My Boy Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - A Cat's Life Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Man's Best Friend Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - My Trophy Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Grandma Spoils Me Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - My Love Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - C is for the Cure Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Make A Wish Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Momma's Boy Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Daddy's Girl Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Tropical Getaway Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - This Is Paradise Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Girls Night Out Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Weeding & Seeding Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Flush The Flock Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Sporting Dogs Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Fish Tales Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Upland Hunting Cardstock

Karen Foster Sticker - Reunion Memories Cardstock

Karen Foster Scrapbook Kit - Furry Friend

Karen Foster Scrapbook Kit - Fat Cat

Karen Foster Scrapbook Kit - Hope, Fight, Cure Kit

Karen Foster Scrapbook Kit - Duck Hunting Kit

Karen Foster Scrapbook Kit - Ballet Class

Karen Foster Scrapbook Kit - Great Outdoors

Kaiser Craft Stamp - Thinking Of You Mini Clear

La-La Land Crafts Stamp - Caroling Luka Cling Mounted Rubber

La-La Land Crafts Stamp - Santa Marci Cling Mounted Rubber

La-La Land Crafts Stamp - Cowboy Luka Cling Mounted Rubber

La-La Land Crafts Stamp - Sunny Christmas Marci Cling Mounted Ru

me and my BIG ideas Sticker - Good Dog Chipboard

My Mind's Eye 12x12 Paper Kit - 12 Days of Christmas Paper &

My Mind's Eye 12x12 Paper Kit - Lost & Found Christmas Paper

Moxxie Sticker - Farm Livin'

Moxxie Embellishment - Farm Livin' Double-Sided Diecuts

Moxxie Embellishment - Midnight Dreary Double-Sided Diecuts

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper Pack - Happy Day Collection Kit

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper Pack - Baby Steps Collection Kit

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper Kit - 25 Days of Christmas Collection Ki

MemoryWorks 12x12 Paper Kit - Generations Collection Kit

Pebbles Sticker - Snapshot Words Wedding

Paper House Sticker - Tropical Paradise Cardstock

Paper House Sticker - Good Dog Cardstock

Paper House Sticker - Tropical Drinks

Pink Paislee Embellishment - Phantom Clear Transparent Frames

Queen & Co. Embellishment - Christmas Epoxy Brads

Queen & Co. Bling - Berry Red Rox

Queen & Co. Bling - Snowflake Rox

Queen & Co. Bling - Petal Pink Rox

Queen & Co. Embellishment - Vintage Silver Brads

Queen & Co. Embellishment - Christmas Mixed Shaped Brads

Queen & Co. Embellishment - Halloween Mixed Shaped Brads

Queen & Co. Bling - Light Bulb Shaped Bling

Queen & Co. Bling - Ho Ho Ho Shaped Bling

Queen & Co. Bling - Spooky Shaped Bling

Queen & Co. Bling - Halloween Shaped Bling

Queen & Co. Bling - Christmas Shaped Bling

Ranger Book - Tim Holtz Distressables II

Reminisce Sticker - Passports Magical Vacation

Reminisce Sticker - Signature Series Cat 3D

Reminisce Sticker - Signature Series Dog 3D

Reminisce Sticker - Signature Series Its A Dog's Life 3D

Reminisce Sticker - Signature Series Dog Phrase

Reminisce Sticker - Signature Series Dog Quote

Stamping Bella Stamp - Charlotte Ketto Unmounted Rubber

Stampendous Stamp - Precious Bundle Cling

Stamping Station - Paradise Bahamas

Stamping Station - Paradise Bermuda

Stamping Station - Paradise Cabo San Lucas

Stamping Station - Paradise Cancun

Stamping Station - Paradise Cozumel

Stamping Station - Paradise Jamaica

Stamping Station - Paradise Puerto Vallarta

Stamping Station - Paradise Words

Stampavie Stamp - Tobi'S Christmas Cuddle Laurence Atrill Cl

Stampavie Stamp - A Christmas Delivery Laurence Atrill Clear

Stampavie Stamp - A Victorian Winter Laurence Atrill Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Musical Angels Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Away In A Manger Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Alex In The Snow With Puppies Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Sarah In The Snow With Kittie Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Jane Skating Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Rocking Horse Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Winter Birdhouse Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Happy Holidays Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Joy To The World Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Peace On Earth Tina Wenke Clear

Stampavie Stamp - Holiday Wishes Tina Wenke Clear

Teresa Collins Embellishment - Christmas Home Die-Cuts

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper Pack - Christmas Home Collection Pack

Teresa Collins Embellishment - World Traveler Die Cuts

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper Pack - World Traveler Collection Pack

Teresa Collins 12x12 Paper Pack - World Traveler Kit

Tim Holtz Book - A Compendium of Curiosities

Tim Holtz Embellishment - Christmas Adornments

Tim Holtz Embellishment - Halloween Adornments

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Ali Edwards Believe Clear Set

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Ali Edwards Celebrate the Season Clear

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Ali Edwards Fabulous Clear Set

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Ali Edwards Heart Clear Stamp Set

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Ali Edwards Holiday in a Box Clear Set

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Thinking of You Clear

Technique Tuesday Stamp - Ali Edwards Live In The Moment Clear S

Unity Stamp Company Stamp - Itty Bitty Witching Hour Cling Mount

Unity Stamp Company Stamp - Itty Bitty Ticket To Christmas Cling

Unity Stamp Company Stamp - Itty Bitty Wonder Of It Cling Mounte

Webster's Pages Embellishment - Winter Fairy Tale Fabric Tic

We R Memory Keepers Embellishment - Friends Furever Embossed Tag

We R Memory Keepers Embellishment - Friends Furever Layered Chip

We R Memory Keepers Sticker - Friends Furever Embossed

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper Pack - Tim Holts Distress Assortm

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper - Tim Holtz Fired Brick Distresse

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper - Tim Holtz Mustard Seed Distress

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper - Tim Holtz Pool Adirondack Cards

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper - Tim Holtz Oregano Adirondack Ca

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper Pack - Core Amour Jenni Bowlin Cl

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper Pack - Core Amour Teresa Collins

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper Pack - Core Couture Assortment Pa

Core'dinations 12x12 Paper Pack - Core Amour Assorted Pack

American Crafts 12x12 Album - Pink Butterfly Post

Prima Embellishment - Velvet Headband Black

The new Christmas releases look so amazing and will be a lot of what starts arriving after this shipment. There is something of every theme and everyday scrapbooking and crafting in this shipment so we are so excited for the new arrivals and are making room. Check out the paper sale on now at the store!!

Overdue Blog Update!!

2011-08-11T23:00:00.002-05:00

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over. With taking on our first season of running the Clubhouse it has been a hectic summer to say the least. We loved the opportunity to try new thing’s and without my fantastic staff we never would have pulled it off (at both places). I wanted something fun to showcase our favorite fresh recipes and a tester to expand GSIB. It has been a great experience, and we still have almost 2 months left before we close for the season. So… of course we aren’t through with planning events for the remainder of the season - and even though it seems ages away, we are madly gearing up for Fall & Christmas. Many people often ask, how do I manage with 3 little kids, a jam packed business, and life. It’s a lot of juggling (great grandparents and friends) but the store is a dream. It was designed to provide a balance with things that I love and it is home to us. Friends can usually hunt me down there. Being an escape isn’t just for me - our friends like to meet up there too. If you haven’t noticed I love all things that are creative and soul uplifting. The events I organize and the products we sell, are all items either I love (I use at home or gift giving) or have inspired me in some form and fashion. From locally made products (we have over 20 local suppliers) to Canadian made, environmentally friendly to pure and healthy to food for the soul. With a business as diverse as our selection, and my love of all good things (music, wine, food, scrapbooking, flowers, books, art, travel, bath stuff… the list is miles long) we will continue to grow the business in avenues that “Speak to our Inner Soul”. My goal is that everyone lives their “Dream Life” everyday and cherishes every moment. So watch our newsletter and mark your calendars. You do not want to miss out on any of our events. Take some time for yourself, a date with your spouse or gathering of friends, and stop saying …

“We have to set a date sometime”… and turn it into an actual date!

Some of our events only happen once… so life is too short to catch it the next time… it might not happen again. - Kel

PJ Princess Weekend Crop

2011-04-19T18:20:00.004-05:00

Wow... it has been ages since my last blog post!! I really need to start updating more!! Now with Spring finally showing it's face and GSIB taking on the challenge and exciting opportunity to run the Rossman Lake Clubhouse this year I should definitely have more exciting comments to post more regularly! We have soooo many ideas to implement this summer - so this will be the place to watch!

This past week was a crazy week or musical chairs at the store! Wednesday we hosted our final Home Routes concert and fit 47 people into the event area!! Then .... set up tables on Thursday for our weekend crop to begin! So, we just wrapped up our annual PJ Princess Crop this past weekend at the store! We had an awesome time! I can't believe even I was able to start and finish 17 layouts!! The overall goal of the weekend retreats is now to make sure everyone gets plenty of goodies (over $100 to each person was in the deluxe goodie bag), eat tons of delicious food and non-stop scrapbooking to get lots done over a weekend. For some - this weekend is their only chance to scrapbook so I am so pleased when I hear how many layouts were completed and they can't wait for the next weekend crop and all of my goals are met!

My suppliers graciously donated lots of great items that became prizes for the Bingo, Most Pages Completed Award and Te Hide & Seek Hunt! Over 19 products (Stickers to cardstock packs) were hidden in the store for people to find. If you found it - you got to keep it!!

Patti won the draw to attend the next GSIB Weekend Crop Retreat (over $150 value). Thank you to all who attended and continue to provide feedback and ideas to making each weekend crop even better and more productive then the last! It's amazing how we seem to be improving at adding more tables and creating more space for people scrapbook and still plenty of room to move around!! The store is the perfect place proving way less interruptions to work flow and still maintaining a relaxing environment for all to have fun!

Plus wearing your PJ's and slippers all weekend is always a great bonus!

Watch for a summer scrapbooking event and our annual October Crop for the Cure registration forms to be posted on www.gonescrappin.ca !

New Look For Website

2010-09-11T12:21:00.005-05:00

Well last night we launched a new look for http://www.gonescrappin.ca/

Thank you so much to my close friend Kendra Sitko (KITKO Photography & Dezine) who has spent countless hours designing and maintaining my website since we first began it! All your hard work was amazing and much appreciated!

After much thought and brainstorming we decided it was time for a change and that we wanted to add some new interactive features.

So check out http://www.gonescrappin.ca/ which now showcases music, event calendar at a glance, gallery slideshows, video tutorials and so much more! I would love to know your thoughts!

I will be continuing to update with new photos and videos - if you have any photos you want to share - please email me or upload to our facebook page!

Again thank you so much Kendra and thank you for your continued help with the new site!

PS:

We are now accepting registrations for Crop for a Cure - Scrap Pink & there are still a few tickets left for our Home Routes Concerts - either season tickets or advanced tickets for our 1st concert Oct. 7th!!

WEYA Awards Gala Highlights - May 20th at the Fairmont in Winnipeg!

2010-05-26T21:10:00.002-05:00

To sum up the night with a quote from a favorite book "Brilliance - Uncommon Voices for Uncommon Women" (at my store LOL) states: Brilliance may be difficult to describe, but we all know it when we see it. It's a bright idea. a daring decision, an ingenious insight, a soaring aspiration or a wise compassionate action. This quote describes this fabulous evening to a tee by celebrating all of the very talented and brilliant women that night!

Brett & I had a blast! The night began with a VIP cocktail room for finalists and sponsors. All 23 finalists were just buzzing with excitement! I was so nervous to say the least!

We were then directed to enter onto the red carpet as we were individually announced, pause for the camera flashes... and presented a beautiful statue with our name engraved! Dinner was delicious and we had great speakers from government officials to other businesses to congratulate us all on such an achievement! The gala, MC'd by Maralee Caruso, CTV News Anchor, was well attended, with more than 450 people.They then played video bio clip on each finalist right before their respective categories and then the winners announced with an official envelope opening! It was like being at the Oscars.

My name wasn’t called but the experience and achievement of being a finalist is such an honour! All of these women were of outstanding caliber - it was great to meet them and was truly an amazing lifetime moment for me! This was not an easy task to be a finalist. After less then a couple of weeks to submit a very extensive book highlighting the growth and story of GSIB, and then succeed through the judging process and to be recognized by the judges as a finalist worthy, is not an easy feat, and all of these women are very special to be recognized!

"Each and every one of our 23 finalists are to be commended on their success in business. We take pride in the integrity of our submission and judging process and anyone named as a finalist is certainly a successful business woman. The nine women who won Awards in ten categories on May 20th will join an esteemed group of Woman Business Owners who have stood before them as winners of these prestigious awards,” said Christine Dubyts, President of WBOM and President of Dubyts Communications Inc. "Launching and running a business is a challenge for anyone. Being a woman business owner brings with it a unique set of challenges and it takes a true entrepreneurial spirit to embrace those challenges, managing risk andultimately reaping the rewards. The Woman Entrepreneur of the Year gala is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate these successful women.” Women represent a growing economic force in Canada:
· There are more than 821,000 women entrepreneurs in Canada.
· Women in Canada make up a larger share of the self-employed than in any other country.· Women contribute in excess of $18 billion to Canadian economy each year.
· Since 1976, the average annual growth rate for self-employed women has been 5.3% compared with 2.2% for men.
· One-third of self employed Canadians are women.
· Women entrepreneurs hold ownership in about 45% of Canadian small and medium enterprises.

Each day I am living the life I have imagined. As women entrepreneurs our life is full of everyday cares, concerns, commitments, our dreams, hopes and plans, our mistakes, setbacks & triumphs. Sure there is a lot of stress, anxiety, and major juggling but I wouldn't change it for the world.

Thank you everyone for your warm wishes, good lucks and lots of hugs!!

It is with deep felt thanks to the continued support from my husband, children, our parents, my GSIB Girls, close friends and customers. Without their support GSIB wouldn't be so successful. They helped put wings on my dreams to soar. I can only imagine where my dreams will take me next!

I hope my story inpsires other women to trust their dreams and take a leap! Thank you!

Finalist for the Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award

2010-04-30T09:36:00.002-05:00

I am so very excited and honored to be one of 23 finalists for the 18th Annual Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEYA).

It has been such an amazing process. We each had to create a submission package for the judges highlighting our story and things we have accomplished. It was like a more creative business plan. Regardless of what happens I now have a book that shows me what I have accomplished in a short amount of time to make my dreams come true. I will be able to cherish it and hopefully add to it.

http://www.gonescrappin.ca/2010%20Finalist%20Press%20Release.pdf See the link for the full press release!

I can't wait for the gala night on May 20th to find out who the winners are! Brett and I will be dressing up for a night out in Winnipeg at the Lombard. I am so excited and have my fingers and toes crossed. Wish me luck!

Rossburn Easter Egg Hunt

2010-04-02T19:10:00.005-05:00

A few years ago Kendra and I began an Easter Egg Hunt. We had 2 little boys and thought this would be so much fun for them. It's amazing how it has become a family tradition for our children and the memories they share.

Over the past few years we have had more children and lead even busier lives. So this year we were grateful for the Rossburn Chamber of Commerce take over, add a fantastic lunch and help it continue to be annual community event.

It will continue to be a family tradition for us and trust me there is nothing quite like watching 25-50 children running around gathering easter eggs. It is pure chaos but the most adorable! From ages 0-9, you never know what kind pure enjoyment you will see. It is an experience like no other!

Each of my 3 children vary so much. This year Dalyn had to gather as many eggs as possible, Haley wanted only "the pink" eggs and Noelle was content to scoop up just a couple - toddle around shaking eggs (she's just walking so a little unsteady). Each year Dalyn also looks forward to feeding the bunny a carrot (during Kendra's photo shoot). It's amazing that he has never forgotten this moment since he was 2. Their ability to remember the neatest things continues to astound me. When we started the Egg Hunt - Haley wasn't even a month old and Noelle wore that dress today. I also see how they are growing up so fast.

I am so grateful that our community will continue to host this event. Children from all around can come and begin new family traditions and memories - just like ours hope to enjoy this for year's to come! So mark on your calendars to come join in the fun next Easter in Rossburn!

!st Home Routes Concert was AMAZING!

2009-09-28T23:04:00.002-05:00

We hosted our very first Home Routes concert the other night at GSIB. Alan Rhody was our musician and we were the last stop on his circuit!

He was fabulous and was a very good intro for us into the home routes program!

With 31 (plus 3 kids) we had a full house! He was the nicest guy to have stay at our house! And was a great way to explain to our 3 children (ages 4 1/2, 2 1/2 & 9 months) why we had people/song writer's coming to stay in our spare room. He is a Grandpa too - so our kids warmed up to him pretty quick!

Our old heritage general store was such a warm and cozy atmosphere and the acoustics were phenomenal with the wood walls & ceiling. A guest said it was a good/or even better then concerts in his home town of Jacksonville, FL.

I decided to bring my 3 little ones to the store for the 1st concert - my baby was clapping to the first two songs and then "crashed" for the entire evening. My 4 year old had to go home at intermission as he'd had enough. And my 2 1/2 year old opened "the dance floor" near the end of the evening. She was enthralled to say the least and was ready to dance all night. Can't wait to post those pictures.

Everyone thought Alan's music was excellent and loved how he gave background info on the songs - why he wrote them or why he liked such and such song or artist. It was such an easy going night and seemed to fly by. He gave everyone their money's worth by playing probably way longer then usual! But we loved it! We were toe tapping, slinging along and moving to the music! Being there - having a world class talented musician in Rossburn - in my store was like a dream coming true! I have always loved music and was always saying to my husband I wish we could go to concerts like these. Light bulb - it's happening right here!

I think the only thing I regret was not having as much time to visit with him. By the time: arrive/set up/eat/concert/bed/breakfast/pack up/leave - it happened so quick! Oh well maybe next time - I'm already starting a scrapbook!

Can't wait for our next one - David Stoddard on Oct. 25th. We already have very few seats left and after Alan's fantastic performance - we are assuming the calls will start flying in once word gets around! So call 859-3334 to reserve your seats!

Kelly & Brett Hunter Rossburn, MB

Fall Events!

2009-09-24T15:29:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Welcome summer! The weather is beautiful and now I am back to work at the store (officially). I guess I have been playing hooky/maternity break for long enough!? Oh my – Noelle is 9 months! Yikes!

So… I look forward to visiting and catching up with everyone at GSIB! We have lots happening over the next few months (not enough room in this issue to fit them all in) but below is a brief rundown of everything. More details, coupons and info on our special 3 Day fall clearance in the magazine! Visit http://www.gonescrappin.ca for more info!

Also, just a reminder that this month our Dinner Night is on Friday! We are serving homemade lasagna served with fresh baked garlic bread, Caesar salad and dessert! Only $12.99/person! Either eat in or take out! This would make a great supper to take out to the field! No prepping or stress required! Call 859-3334 to reserve!

GSIB Fall Event Listing:

SEPTEMBER:
24th Product Challenge Night 7:30 p.m.
25th Dinner Night (make a reservation or call for take out!)
26th Music in the House - Alan Rhody: Advance Tickets required. $15 per person / $90 for Season.
30th Sketch Night

OCTOBER:
5th Flower Arranging Class - 1 p.m. $35 - Thanksgiving Table Centre Piece Idea.
8th Wing’s Night 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
14th Product Challenge - Hint: Halloween Supplies
21st Book Club 7 p.m.
22nd Halloween Party, Portrait Studio and begin the Rossburn Chamber of Commerce Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt.
23rd - 24th Scrap Pink Weekend Crop: p.m. on Friday
27th Flower Arranging Class - Create a fun and unique Halloween Arrangement 3 p.m. $35 all supplies included.
28th Christmas Card Class with Janet. 5 p.m. & 7p.m. Sign up for the time slot that works best for you or take both and make all your handmade Christmas cards for friends & family! $15/class. All supplies included. Bring basic tool kit and adhesive.
17th Photography Courses with Damian, Don’s Photo Wpg. Education Specialist. Class #1 Beyond “Auto” Seminar $40 (10 a.m.), Get your camera out of the “auto mode” and learn how to use your other settings.
Class #2 Mastering Your Camera! $50 (1 p.m.) Hands on workshop with Damian and one on one time to address questions regarding your own camera. Class #2 space is very limited! $80 for both classes.
25th Home Routes Concert: David Stoddard 7:30 p.m.
28th Digital Photo Book Class #1. $50. Includes 3 or 4 classes to create a photo book for yourself or perfect as a Christmas gift for friends or family. Examples include: Grandma’s Brag Book, Family Recipe Book, Best Friends, etc. Photo Book printing not included. Prices with vary on size of book individual would like to create.
29th Dinner Night
30th Rossburn Chamber of Commerce Halloween Haunt beginning at 5:30 p.m. at skating rink. Supper, laser tag, kids activities, casino games, prizes and more!
NOVEMBER:
3rd “5” Workshop - Where will you be in 5 years?
Join Kelly and learn how the next five years can be the most exciting and satisfying years of your life - or just another five years. This workshop will include a "playbook for life" that features thought-provoking quotations and real-life examples to serve as both a spark and a road map. See how your dreams can really come true! 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Healing Zone in Shoal Lake. $175/person. Includes “5” Workbook.
4th Digital Christmas Card Class: Create a Christmas card in time for the holiday season. 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. $5/person. Does not include card printing. Cost may vary depending on quantity and size.
10th CLOSED at 4 p.m. for Holiday Decorating
12th Member’s Only Sneak Peek Gala Party: Store open at 7 p.m. to Member’s Only Event! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, sparkling beverages and a special sneak peek at the Holiday unveiling before the Christmas Open House. Member’s must attend to receive a special limited edition ornament hand painted by Val!
13th -14th Christmas Open House: 1st 15 people each day to make a gift purchase over $25 will receive a limited hand painted ornament by Val.
13th Dinner & Dessert Night
16th Flower Arranging Class:1 p.m. Create a Christmas candle & floral table centerpiece. Just in time for the holiday season. $45. All supplies included.
19th Women’s Night:7:30 p.m. Guest speaker and Certified Life Coach - Thomasina Charney.
24th After School Kids Class: Ages 8 & Up. Decorative Tile $10.

DECEMBER:
1st Home Routes Concert: Bob Evans 8 p.m.
4th Chamber Christmas Community Event: lighted parade, activities, store specials, Christmas Tree, Wreath & Gingerbread House Auctions, food and more!
21st - 24th Countdown to Christmas!
23rd Book Club 7 p.m.

Watch for more events such as
Artist in the House, Women’s Night, etc!

Contest: Enter a 12x12 Halloween Layout featuring pictures from 2008 Halloween before Oct. 20th for a chance to win a $25 GSIB scrapbooking gift card!

Kel
Gone Scrappin' In Bloom

Canada Day Challenge

2009-07-08T18:29:00.002-05:00

Well I've been enjoying the nice weather. Last week I disappeared to the Lake with the kids for an entire week. It was really nice to get away from it all. Plus, it was Canada Day and we enjoyed the fireworks from our friends boat. This week I am busy with Dalyn's swimming lessons!

So this month's scrapbooking challenge is to subitted a one or two page layout celebrating this year's Canada Day. Please email or drop off your layouts by August 15th!

So far I seem to only be updating my blog every month but my goal is to be at least bi-weekly!

I am enjoying the summer so far and looking forward to more time spent at the lake. Dalyn & Haley (and Noelle) love the fresh air. And are excited for a bunch of firsts - fishing, boat rides - late nights around the camp fire and more. We also have LOTS happening at the Gone Scrappin' In Bloom. We are very excited to have one or two professional chefs come to the store and do some fantastic grilling on June 23rd. This will kick off our Christmas in July (23rd - 25th) with delicious lunch & dinner specials, free food samples, store specials and more! My staff and I are so excited and hope everyone can come take part and help us celebrate!

My good friends Lasha & Tawna are also planning Yoga classes with times ranging from early morning, lunch hour & evenings so there is a time that would accomodate almost everyone's schedule. I can't wait to sign up and try to soothe my ever active mind! :-)

April Challenge Winner & May Challenge

2009-05-13T00:18:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to Kelly Luhowy for winning the April Draw. Kelly come see me next week for your prize!
It seems April flew by and already it is the middle of May! Where does the time go when you are having fun?
I had a great Mother's Day relaxing with my kids. I even got a decorated spruce tree as my "Mudder's Day Tree!" So this month the challenge is to showcase a layout celebrating the relationship between a Mother & Child. This layout must be completed this month only and you have until June 15th to email or drop off your completed layout at the store to be entered to win a $25 prize package!

I am now busy sorting through the store and my house (including my scrapbook stash) for things to sell at my personal yard sale and my store yard sale. It is so hard deciding what to part with from my scrapbooking stash -but I really want to make room for new stuff. Even though I am a pack rat - my close friends know I love everything new. I am truly a latest and greatest type person! So as I have been telling my kids - it's time to clean house. The store is especially getting a thourough clean sweep this week so be sure to check out the yard sale this week and 70% Off clearance items next week. I only do a massice sale like this once a year - so now is the time to find some awesome shopping deals!

Happy scrappin' & until my next post - sign up for store news by email at www.gonescrappin.ca

Kel

April Newsletter

2009-04-01T12:30:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

http://www.gonescrappin.ca/ScrapNews%20April%2009%20Web.pdf

Visit our website at www.gonescrappin.ca for the latest newsletter.
It is full of information including:

Unpcoming events, worshops and classes
New month at a glance Cafe special menu
New Arrivals
LUG Bags
Easter, Admin/Professional Day & Mother's Day Flowers

So check it out! It is always a great read and to see what is happening in Rosburn. Plus I always put pictures of my munchkins! Noelle is on the cover. Next week I will send out a Bloomin' News Bud with a bit more information on the Women's Night, Artist in the House, Some new classes we've just added and of course some weekly store specials!

Kel

April Layout Challenge

2009-03-29T01:01:00.001-05:00

My challenge for this month is to create a layout using a song for inspiration (like my layout "the Climb). Submissions:either email me your layouts to gonescrappin@mts.net or leave your layouts at the store. Deadline to enter is April 30th and all entries will be entered to win a $25 prize package! No entry limit.

Happy Scrappin'

The Climb

2009-03-29T00:54:00.000-05:00

Tonight I had fun creating these two layouts for Haley's Album. I'd been hearing "The Climb" evertime I turned around and then realized the words are so true. It's all in the Journey. And I wantHaley to always remember that. Of course I had my bag of stuff from the last product challenge night and new it was a perfect fit.

Welcome

2009-03-20T13:26:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Gone Scrappin' In Bloom's first time blogging!! I am very excited to be able to post some quick news updates on the store, things happeing in my life and post some layouts or projects I'm working on!

Last night we hosted our first Around the World - Intro to Loose Teas event. It was very successful with all attendees learning about the different varieties, sampling each of the types we have, health benefits and much more. We had so much fun tasting and it was such a great experience. Especially, if you wondered what some tasted like and didn't want to buy a bag. Everyone had their own opinions on what was good, bad or mmm - so smooth!

I can't wait until the next one! We have a lot of great events planned so watch for the next monthly online magazine or the Bloomin' News Bud!

I can't wait for all your feedback!