Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Winter Crop

Thank you to everyone that attended my Winter Crop on January 28! I had a great time catching up with everyone - so much fun that I didn't get much scrapbooking done but that is ok! My husband Matt cooked us a great lunch and dinner, and people brought yummy snacks to share throughout the day. Here are some of the pictures that I took of the event.

Everyone that attended was able to get a copy of the Close To My Heart Spring/Summer Idea book, some free paper, raffle tickets for prizes and a small gift that I made with the Cricut.


This is a picture of everyone that attended the crop.



And this is a picture of all the CTMH Consultants that attended. So happy that our team gets bigger and bigger!


Some photos of people at their seats working.








And of course Matt working the stove for us!

 
Here are some of the recipes that people brought to share.

This one is from Nisha - the yummy corn dip! I took this picture after everyone attacked the dip.



 Corn and Bean Dip

2 cans shoepeg corn – rinsed  (use yellow corn if you cannot find white shoepeg)
2 cans black beans – rinsed
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup light olive oil
¼ cup sugar
Garlic powder & pepper to taste


Mix everything together the night before EXCEPT the feta cheese.  Add the feta cheese right before serving. Make sure to drain the corn and beans well before mixing in the dressing. This dip is good to eat with Multi-Grain Scoops chips. Yum!


The other recipe is from Brette - her Protein Shake Mix Bar Recipe (from Arbonne). Unfortunately I did not take a picture of it, but it was very yummy! If you want to order any of the protein mix, contact me and I can give you Brette's information.

Protein Shake Mix Bar Recipe
Ingredients:
• 2 cups organic peanut butter
• 1 ¾ cups honey or agave nectar
• 2 ¼ cups Arbonne Essentials™ Protein Shake Mix powder* (use 1/2 chocolate and 1/2 vanilla)
• 3 cups rolled oats
 
Instructions:
1. Mix peanut butter and honey in a microwaveable bowl.
2. Heat for 60–90 seconds. Mix well.
3. Add Protein Shake Mix powder and mix well.
4. Add rolled oats and mix gently.
5. Spread in a 9x13 pan.
6. Refrigerate 1 hour.
7. Cut into 24 squares.
 
I hope you all had a great time! Not sure when I will be planning another Crop, but will definitely let you know. I am trying to find some space in the South Shore, so if you know of a good facility, let me know. 
Cheers and happy scrapping!
Arlene
 

Friday, January 13, 2012

Close To My Heart Products Retiring on January 31

Hello! Just wanted to let you know that Close To My Heart will be retiring certain products on January 31. Please visit my website and grab these items while you still can. The current Fall/Winter Idea book will be available until January 31st. 





Also, don't forget to check out the "While Supplies Last" section on my website. There are alot of great deals - some items as much as 80% off!



January 31, 2012 Retiring List

Paper Collections
Typeset Workshop on the Go (WOTG) Kit - G1024 - $29.95
Roxie WOTG Kit - G1025 - $29.95
Elemental WOTG Kit - G1026 - $29.95
Dreamin' L2 Paper - X7142B - $9.95
Dreamin' My Stickease - X7142C - $4.95
Dreamin' WOTG Kit - G1027 - $29.95
Sonoma WOTG Kit - G1028 - $29.95
Mischief L2 Paper - X7144B - $9.95
Mischief Compliments Rubons - X7144C - $4.95
Mischief WOTG Kit - G1029 - $29.95
Believe L2 Paper - X7145B - $9.95
Believe MyStickease - X7145C - $4.95
Believe WOTG Kit - G1030 - $29.95
Wonderland L2 Paper - X7146B - $9.95
Wonderland MyStickease - GX7146C - $4.95
Wonderland WOTG Kit - G0131 - $29.95
Sophia L2 Paper - X7131B - $12.95
Sophia MyStickease - X7131C - $4.95
Lucky L2 Paper - X7137B - $12.95
Lucky MyStickease - X7137C - $4.95
Fanfare L2 Paper - X7138B - $12.95
Fanfare MyStickease - X7138C - $4.95

Stamp Sets
A Hop - A1112 - $6.95
A Little Buzz - B1353 - $9.95
A Little Everything - D1408 - $17.95
A Love - A1103 - $6.95
A Paisley - A1105 - $6.95
A Posey - A1102 - $6.95
Adoption - A1098 - $6.95
Adorning Corners - D1322 - $17.95
Always in my Heart - A1101 - $6.95
Ambiance - C1349 - $13.95
Around the Block - D1377 - $17.95
Baby Love - B1368 - $9.95
Backgrounds and Borders - D1463 - $17.95
Beary Best - C1363 - $13.95
Beary Busy - C1409 - $13.95
Beautiful Butterflies - B1373 - $9.95
Beautiful Things - D1298 - $17.95
Believe in Your Dreams - B1322 - $9.95
Beloved - B1343 - $9.95
Birthday Blast - C1436 - $13.95
Birthday Boy - C1411 - $13.95
Bless this Nest - C1445 - $13.95
Blooming Layers - C1449 - $13.95
Bon Appetit - D1367 - $17.95
Boom! - B1354 - $9.95
Bunny Love - B1324 - $9.95
Campin' Fever - D1353 - $17.95
Carefree - C1447 - $13.95
Catching Waves - D1466 - $17.95
Charmed - C1385 - $13.95
Cherished Flourishes - D1413 - $17.95
Ciao - D1461 - $17.95
Circle Around - D1300 - $17.95
Circle of Love - D1438 - $17.95
Circle Together - B1372 - $9.95
Connections - D1330 - $17.95
Cruisin' - D1471 - $17.95
Cupcake Sprinkles - D1336 - $17.95
Daydream - D1297 - $17.95
Down By The Sea - C1451 - $13.95
Dream Big - D1399 - $17.95
Dreams Come True - D1470 - $17.95
Enjoy Every Moment - C1395 - $13.95
Extreme Happiness - C1356 - $13.95
Family - C1305 - $13.95
Family Ties - Adult - C1346 - $13.95
Family Ties - Children - C1345 - $13.95
Family Ties - Pet - B1350 - $9.95
Fill in the Blank - D1465 - $17.95
Flower Pot - D1409 - $17.95
For Every Occasion - D1187 - $17.95
Friendship Blessings - D1191 - $17.95
From My Heart - C1443 - $13.95
Fun Times - B1309 - $9.95
Happy Holidays - D1431 - $17.95
Happy Moments - C1437 - $13.95
Hero - D1474 - $17.95
His and Hers - C1460 - $13.95
Horizon - C1454 - $13.95
Hot Diggity - C1407 - $13.95
Howdy - D1435 - $17.95
In the Month of February - C1403 - $13.95
In the Month of March - C1404 - $13.95
In the Month of April - C1405 - $13.95
In the Month of May - C1415 - $13.95
In the Month of June - C14016 - $13.95
In the Month of July - C1417 - $13.95
It's a Zoo - C1360 - $13.95
Just For Boys - C1338 - $13.95
Just For Girls - C1337 - $13.95
Just The Ticket - B1323 - $9.95
Kanji Phrases - C1339 - $13.95
Let's Go Camping - C1355 - $13.95
Little Princess - C1414 - $13.95
Love Always - D1337 - $17.95
Love Birds - C1396 - $13.95
Love Ya - D1460 - $17.95
Magic Tabs - C1448 - $13.95
Makin' Waves - C1365 - $13.95
Ms. Chillin' - D1404 - $17.95
Ms. Scrapbook  -B1352 - $9.95
Notice the Details - D1378 - $17.95
On the Edge - C1399 - $13.95
On This Day - D1468 - $17.95
One of a Kind - D1410 - $17.95
Over The Rainbow - D1426 - $17.95
Paisley Praise - D1414 - $17.95
Piece of Cake - D1407 - $17.95
Play Day - D1360 - $17.95
Post Card - Travel Series - D1357 - $17.95
Precious Love - C1444 - $13.95
Priceless Love - D1348 - $17.95
Recipe Box - D1364 - $17.95
Retro Tech - C1446 - $13.95
Royal Birth - D1441 - $17.95
Salutation Seals - C1461 - $13.95
Shining Star - D1320 - $17.95
Smiles - C1397  - $13.95
So Lucky - C1390 - $13.95
Soul Mates - D1354 - $17.95
Springtime - D1415 - $17.95
Star Power - D1403 - $17.95
Summer Breeze - C1453 - $13.95
Summer Days - B1375 - $9.95
Sweet Baby  - C1359 - $13.95
Take Luck - B1364 - $9.95
Tasty Treats - D1427 - $17.95
Tea Time - C1438 - $13.95
Thank You - D361 - $17.95
Thrill Ride - D1425 - $17.95
TLC - C1364 - $13.95
Togetherness - D1402 - $17.95
Treetops - C1368 - $13.95
Trellis - D1451 - $17.95
True Happiness - D1365 - $17.95
Two-Step Backgrounds - D1473 - $17.95
Unity - C1422 - $113.95
X-Treme - D1432 - $17.95
You Did It - C1351 - $13.95
You Rock - D1346 - $17.95
You're Great - D1434 - $17.95
You're Sweet - B1351 - $9.95

Ribbon
Colonial White Ribbon Collection - Z1126 - $7.95
Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95
Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95
Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95
White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon - Z270 - $6.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95

Floss
Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25


Waxy Flax
Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95
Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95
Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95
Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95

Brads
Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95
Decorative Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95

Mini-Medley and Eyelets
Mini-Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95
Mini-Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95
Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50
Soft Set Eyelet Tool  - Z1208 - $14.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95

Coordinating Collection Embellishments
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95
Holiday Pockets - Z1486 - $4.95
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386- $4.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95
Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Color Ready Alphabets
Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95
Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95


My Creations Items
My Creations - Board Book -  Z1310 - $6.95
My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95
My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95

Misc.
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Wonderland Scrapbook Layout

It's winter time and the Wonderland paper pack is perfect for those winter photos. I love how the blues in this paper pack went well with my outdoor photos at Stone Zoo last month. In the first layout I used our Foundry Clips and Clear Sparkles as embellishments. I changed the layout to use our 4x6 Flip flaps (love these!). I was able to add 4 more photos to my layout! 

Layout 1


Layout 1 - Right Side with Flip Flaps Open


The 2nd layout I used our Top Coats Icing Overlays for the cute snowflakes. The snowflakes are clear so I used mini-glue dots to adhere the overlays. All we need now is some snow for me to complete this layout!

Layout 2


I will be teaching this workshop at my home on Thursday, February 2.  RSVP and payment is due by January 16. However, if you cannot make it but want to still do this workshop, you can still order the kit or we can make a date on when we can do this workshop at your home with your friends. 

Pricing Options are the following:


Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included
Option 1: $17.01
Purchase the Wonderland pack and the Foundry Pin Clips


Option 2: $20.39
Purchase the Wonderland pack, Foundry Pin Clips and Clear Sparkles


Option 3: $26.04
Purchase the Wonderland pack, Foundry Pin Clips, Clear Sparkles and Top Coats Icing Overlays

X7146B Wonderland Level 2 Paper Pack $9.95: https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6127
Z1468 Top Coats Icing Overlays $4.95

Option 4: $29.95 (with shipping, tax $34.20)
G1031 Wonderland Workshop Kit: https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6145

Kit includes the following:
Wonderland Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Wonderland Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Clear Sparkles
Foundry® Pin Clips
Workshop Guide 
 

Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit
Z2124 Grey Flannel Ink Pad $5.25
Z2160 Twilight Ink Pad $5.25

What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit

Hope you like the layouts!
Arlene