Creative Memories' Bankuptcy

Wow! Well, that's news to me! I just heard that CREATIVE MEMORIES FILES CHAPTER 11!! Unbeleivable! Check out the link and read all about it!

I am on Display

Out of 200 entries, I and Marlene's projects were chosen to be displayed on Prima's website for their October, Breast Awareness project. Check it out! Marlene's is the 3rd one down and mine is the 4th.

SKETCHES

Click the SKETCHES links for some great building blocks to create some amazing works of art. There are no actual photo sizes mentioned because these are just something to get you started; inspiration, if you will. Play around with them, turn them sideways, add some embellishments, make them your own.

Feel free to use any of the sketches and forward them to your friends. All I ask is you refer them back to this site so they can check things out as they progress. There aren't a whole lot of sketches available right now, but I plan to add more as time goes by. Come back periodically to see the changes and additions. Thanks and have fun with those sketches.

Save-A-Latte Discount Show in Indianapois, INDIANA (10/17-10/18)

PLAN TO ATTEND THE FIRST DISCOUNT SHOW SPECIFIC TO THE SCRAPBOOK & STAMPING INDUSTRY!

October 17 & 18, 2008

Indianapolis, IN
Friday 10 - 6 and Saturday 10 - 5

$5.00 covers admission for both days!
(Fairground parking is $3)

Indianapolis State Fairgrounds - Hort/Ag Building1202 E 38th St. - Indianapolis, IN 46205

Register at the Show for the Grand Prize Drawing for Two-Night at Crop-A-Doodle-Do Scrapbook & Spa Getaway! (value $299.00) Other doorprizes are given out throughout the show.

Vendors are coming to sell product ... so the deals will be flying! Vendors will offer discounts starting at a minimum of 20% off retail (in the majority of their booth space) and many vendors will be offering a much deeper discount. Some vendors will showcase new release products at retail pricing so you will find HOT DEALS and HOT PRODUCTS at the Save-A-Latte™ Shows!

This is not an expo with classes, crops, etc...this is an outlet/overstock sale with two days full of shopping and savings!

This show has 30,000 sq ft of space with 18 individual vendors representing their own products and one bulk vendor representing 20+ companies in 8000 sq ft of space. Here is a sample of some of the specials available in the bulk vendor space: "All printed paper only 40 cents a sheet and all solid color only 25 cents a sheet - paperpacks cost even less! Hand made textured paper only 20 cents a sheet when purchased in packs."Space is available during show hours for informal cropping. Grab your friends and spend a day together shopping, cropping and fun fellowship!

Here are some of the products you can expect at this show:
Outdoors and More Scrapbook Decor, Simply Stitched, Reminsce, K&C, EK Sucess, Sandylion and Multi-Crafts, Stickers, paper, embellishments, athroughznames.com vellum names & poems, stamp sets, stamp accessories, hand-stamped cards & gift items, Close to my Heart products, Glue Arts, Handmade paper from India, Baby Treasure Boxes, Pocket Albums, rub-on transfers, Writing/Correspondence Kits, Tumblebeasts, QVC Overstock Items, Cosmo Cricket Kits, Chipboard, Scrappin Sports, Variety of Scrapbook Kits, Cardstock Valu Pak, Specialty Scrap Packs, Cardstock by the Sheet, Mulberry Paper, Memory Books, Thumbprintz, Show Offs Wall Art, Storage Folders & Totes, Photo Albums, Acrylic Albums & Shapes by Clear Scraps, Intricate Laser Die Cuts, ellenroad, Breezy Design, TLC products, Scrappers Alley brings a huge variety of Products for the Scrapper & Stamper, charms, rhinestones, bling and so much more...

For Hotels near the Fairgrounds click HERE

For Directions to the Farigrounds click HERE

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SHOW NEXT WEEK!

Click Here for General Show Information

Here's some pictures of the show and the stuff I got for about $150 TOTAL!

MWSA is replaced by Latte Da Productions

The Midwest Scrapbooking Association is no more! This company has gone under and will no longer be hosting any more conventions.

HOWEVER, there is some good news! Latte Da Productions seems to be replacing them!
The following information was forwarded to me from the former owner of MWSA. Please read up and check out his link for upcoming shows/retreats in your area!

Latté Da Productions
11601 Co Rd 26
Verndale, MN 56481
218-296-2014
http://www.lattedaproductions.com/
contactus@lattedaproductions.com

Overstock/Outlet Scrapbooking & Stamping Show Coming to Indianapolis, IN in October!

Midwest Scrapbook Association has now closed and I (Chris Dunrud - former owner) have taken back the assets and database. I have formed a new company called Latte Da Productions offering refreshing events such as Create-A-Latte™ Retreats and Save-A-Latte™ Shows.

The premier Save-A-Latte™ Show scheduled for October 17 & 18th in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fairgrounds where vendors are coming to sell product ... so the deals will be flying! Vendors will offer discounts starting at a minimum of 20% off retail in 80% of their booth and many vendors will be offering a much deeper discount. Some vendors will showcase new release products at retail pricing in a small portion of their booth space so you will find HOT DEALS and HOT PRODUCTS at the Save-A-Latte™ Shows!

This is not an expo with classes, crops, etc...this is an outlet/overstock sale with two-days full of shopping and savings! There will be space available for informal cropping so grab your friends and join us.

To inquire about being a vendor at this show, please email me at chris@lattedaproductions.com

Feel free to email me with questions,

Chris Dunrud
11601 Co Rd 26
Verndale, MN 56481
218-296-2014
chris@lattedaproductions.com

Cornerstone Memories - October 2008

October 4-6, 2008
Cornerstone Memories
Tipton, Indiana

A few of us gals from Have Your Way With Paper are getting together at Cornerstone Memories in Tipton, Indiana.

It's a trip that has been planned for quite some time now. We will arrive Friday evening and stay overnight until Sunday afternoon. We will receive the royal treatment (as much as can be expected in the US), eat fabulous homemade food, comfy beds and great company. Oh, and some scrappy time too!

It's going to be a fun filled weekend and I can't wait for the sleepover/mini-vacation! Not to mention, getting to meet some of my online family in person!!!

Some Cool Pix from our trip!

Check out the comments to see how it went:

June 2009 HYWWP 1st Annual Get Together

June 4-6, 2009
Arlington, Texas
Great American Scrapbook Convention

AIRPORT:Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport is said the be the easiest and quickest. Jenny said it is only 10 minutes from the hotel we were looking at (Drury Inn) and just minutes away from the Convention center. The Convention is only $9 for the day - I believe - something close to that anyway.

ACCOMODATIONS:If we chose to stay at this hotel (THE DRURY INN) we would have
*a free hot breakfast - It's really good
*free dinner each night - We only stayed one night, but we had pizza (hand made good stuff), baked potatoes with the fixings, salad, dessert, drinks - cokes, tea, coffee, whatever you wanted.
*3 complimentary drinks during happy hour - you can take them to your room.
*free internet
*free LONG DISTANCE CALLS FROM YOUR ROOM up to an hour a day!
*access to a computer/internet
*pool

Anyway, it seems like a good choice to me with the free food - we won't have to worry about anything but lunch as an expense.
I THINK the hotel runs about $100 a night I THINK...but I will look more into that and come up with a close figure...I think I can find some coupons to cut down on that.
I really can't find a house that is more convenient or accommodating, but we have time and I'm up for suggestions:)
Trisha

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

World Card Making Day

Click HERE for detailed information on this wonderful Scrapbooking Holiday!

Once your card(s) is made, I would be thrilled to post your works of art on this blog and include a link to your blog/website as well.

Have fun making those cards! Can't wait to see what you create!!

Cord Scrapbook Studio Crop 7/19

Now this I am totally looking forward to! This is a 12 hour crop! 12 hours filled with lunch, dinner, prizes and shopping! You do have to pay $30 for this all day crop, but $15 can be used for in-store merchandise! Woo-Hoo! I plan to have a blast with some of the ladies that are practically regulars. Even though I've only been here a few times, the ladies that work here, already know who I am! How's that for service with a smile? It's like they don't even work there, but are my friends too.

Seats are runnin' out, so you better click on the link below and give them a call to reserve yours!

Cord Scrapbook Studio Crop 6/28

I'm so excited about this upcoming crop! I love going there! They have big tables w/slots for cutters and such and a cup holder as well. You can bring your own Cricut or other devices. They always have fantastic snacks and plenty of drinks. Since this is only a 6h crop, they are only offering snacks and drinks, but it's always fabu!! Plus, best part is that $10 of my $15 can be used towards in-store merchandise! Woo-hoo! I so can't wait! I always have a blast and the ladies that work there and crop there are a delightful bunch! There's a link below for their calendars, phone number and more. Let me know if you're going and we can meet!

Treasured Memories Day Retreat 6/14

This was a lot of fun! We got a great and healthy sit down lunch and dinner in the main house. It was nice to be waited on for once. A lot of great ladies to chat with. We were able to watch one of the Friends' seasons all day. We also had access to their Sizzix machine, diecuts, computer and printer as well as some Cricut Cartridges. Very cool place to scrap! You should check it out. Click the link down below and you'll get all the info you need! Mabe we can meet up on their next Day Crop!

RACE PARKING

Since my parents do live so close to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, they will be parking vehicles for the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and MotoGP Races.

You can email me at paula00750@yahoo.com to make reservations for any of these races. Please be sure to let me know your name, how many vehicles will need a space and the type of vehicle. If there are several vehicles coming together I will reserve your spots so you are all able to get out at the same time. I will make sure to relay this information to my parents.

The following prices are for regular vehicles only. Campers and large vehicles like that will depend on how large and if electricity and water usage is necessary. You're looking at $10 the day before the race and $20 the day of the race. If you would like to stay the weekend and camp out, it's $45 (this would include water and electricity usage - if this is not necessary, $35).

All I ask in return is a simple "Thank You" and a reference back to this site.

I hope to see you for the next race!! You'll have a blast