Training Partner

So my 'training partner' aka:Kara & I went out on a walk today and got a little camera happy w/ our Christmas present from my awesome MIL. Here are some pics we took along the way

a cool pic Kara took of a tree on our walk

another pic Kara took

My training partner :D


Me carrying Kara after her fall.

'Mamma my leg hurts!'

See the scrape?...ya me either ;o)

ran out of our hello kitty band-aids... so momma improvised :o)... here we have mom's rendition of hello kitty and tigger!


Make today Scraptabulous!

Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

I am CRAZEE!!!!!

What am I thinking? I have NO idea how it happened but I may (I said MAY) be running a 1/2 marathon come may 2010! WHAT??! I know I know I'm certifiable, but hey lets give it a try.

Cassie somehow cast her spell and I agreed (ok it wasn't quite like that, but close enough ;o)



I'm going to attempt to train for the next 8 weeks to see how it goes and if I make it that far, I will commit for the marathon may 2, 2010 here in EC. So I'll need all your support & cheers. and HEY if any one is feeling CRAZEEE!!! Come Join me!



On another note, my MIL is in town for the weekend (she plays w/ the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra everyonce in awhile) and she brought up our Christmas present early!!! A new camera!!!! yay! Yay! YAY! I'm so excited, now I s/b able to take lots more pics & post some more on my blog & Fb! It's super nice too!



Also one last note!!! be sure to check out my website or contact me for your CTMH order by Nov 30th! This month we're having a STAMPGANZA!! Buy 2 stamps get the 3rd stamp set FREE!!!

What a perfect time to stock up on those stampsets you've been wanting!!!



Have a Fabulous Weekend!



Make today Scraptabulous!

Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Close To Reba's Heart- October 2009 Issue -

Hot off the Presses, the October Issue of Close To Reba's Heart is here.

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Make your day Scraptablulous!

CTMH Regional Celebration

So I just got back from the Minneapolis, MN Close To My Heart Regional Celebration.
I can't begin to explain how excited I am to "work" for such an amazing company! Believe me I use the word "work" very loosely. It's so much more like play! How lucky am I to have a part time 'job' that for my 'job' ... I party!!!
I met so many fun, amazing, beautiful, creative, awesome women & learned so much from each and everyone of them.
Plus my highlight of the weekend...I actually go to get my pic taken w/ Jeanette! The CEO of CTMH. (picture w/b posted later)
She's unforgettable! Super nice & HILARIOUS!!
Wish she would have shared a few more secrets with us though *wink wink*

The classes were fun & I really learned a lot of stuff that I can't wait to get started on. The crafts were really cute, though I can not believe how fast those ladies move when they teach us a project! No room to breath thats for sure!! Though to their credit, teaching 330 women how to do a craft project has got to be an extremely daunting challenge!

Overall, I'm just so excited to see where this will take me... HOPEFULLY ON THE EPIC SHIP FOR OUR CRUISE IN 2011!!... WHO WANTS TO JOIN ME???

Swap Sign Up Deadline is gone...

All rounds are full!
Round 5 Grab back ended up w/ 8 participants!! I'm so excited to see what comes in!
If you're participating the Grab Bag round (Round 5) please make 9 of the same card & you will receive 8 different cards in return.

Did you miss the swap deadline? I am creating 2 Cards in the holiday round (St. Patty's & Easter) so if you would like either of those please let me know & I will gladly give up one of my spots.

If you missed this swap but would like to participate in the next swap please let me know and I will keep a list to let you know right away when the next swap time arrives!

If you're participating this time around & know you will be next time too, let me know & I'll add you to the list for next time!

Now get making those cards ladies!! I'll see you all by November 14th!

SWAP Update:

The SWAP is filling Up Fast!
I'm so excited to get working & to seeing all of the fun cards that will come in.

Summary: Rounds 1, 2 & 4 are Full
Round 3 left: St Patty's
Round 5 will stay open until Sept 26th to give everyone that wants to participate opportunity to sign up.
As of Now we have 5 participants in the Grab Bag round, if this stays the same we will be making 6 cards/receiving 5.

Please feel free to let any of your friends that may want to particpate know.

If enough people are interested I will gladly open up another round.

I would also love to know of anyone that would be interested in a scrapbook page swap.
Please let me know if you are interested, if we have enough people we could get that going too.
Or let me know if you are interested for the next SWAP and I will make a note of it & be sure to include a scrapbook round

IT’S SWAP TIME AGAIN!!!

IT’S SWAP TIME AGAIN!!!

SIGN UP BY: September 26TH, 2009
DUE TO ME BY: November 14TH 2009

LEVEL- ANY (if you’re new to SWAPS please do not feel intimidated, got questions? Please just ask )
QUALITY- Please do not submit anything you, yourself would not want to receive (i.e. clean cuts, no smudges etc…)
QUANTITY- If you are able to, and would like to participate in more than one round please feel free to sign up for as many or as little rounds as you can complete by the due date.

GUIDELINES:
· Each Card should be in a sleeve or ziplock baggie
· Please put all card from each individual round into a larger ziplock baggie & label w/ Name & Round Number
· Please include one embellishment or special technique (coloring, fussy cut etc…) on each card
· Please include check in amount of postage if you want the cards returned by mail.
(If you hand deliver & I am able to return by hand, no postage necessary)

NOTES
Please contact me ASAP with your requests for Rounds/Categories so I can update the list right away.
· If you see a round is full that you would like to participate in email me & I will see if we can start a 2nd round or add you to the existing round
· If you would like to make a card and do not see the category listed in any of the rounds please email me & I will see if we can add that to an existing round or create an additional round

***Please be sure to add/watch out for my emails regarding the SWAP once you sign up. My address I will use for issues regarding the SWAP will be: ctmh_reba@adamstrinity.comI will also be keeping updates on my blog: thedirtyscramper.blogspot.comand on Facebook

*FULL* ROUND 1 –FRIENDSHIP CARDS (make 10/receive 9) *FULL*
1. SYMPATHY -Susan F.
2. FRIENDSHIP -Reba
3. THANK YOU -Lori M.
4. THINKING OF YOU -Rachel A.
5. MISS YOU or LETS GET TOGETHER -Rachel A. (Miss You)
6. GET WELL - Susan F.
7. HUMOROUS -Tina V.
8. BLANK - Rachel A.
9. CHOICE (Friendship related) -Alison B. (Thank You)

FULL--ROUND 2-BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY (make 10/receive 9) FULL

1. MALE -Susan F.
2. FEMALE - Tina V.
3. BOY -Rachel A.
4. GIRL -Lori M.
5. GIFT CARD-Taylor
6. WEDDING -Kristen P
7. ANNIVERSARY - Reba
8. WELCOME BABY-Lori M.
9. CHOICE (Birthday/Anniv./Gift related) -Taylor (Baby Shower)

ROUND 3-HOLIDAYS (make 13/receive 13)
1. CHRISTMAS -Lori M.
2. THANKSGIVING - Sarah J.

THANKSGIVING- Tina V.
3. HALLOWEEN -Kristen P.
4. MOTHERS DAY - Susan F.
5. FATHERS DAY-Rachel A.
6. 4th of July -Rachel A.
7. GRADUATION -Kristen P.
8. VALENTINE’S DAY -Rachel A
9. ST PATTY’S -Reba
10. EASTER-Reba

11. NEW YEARS -Alison F.
12. CHOICE (Holiday related) -Nicole H.

*FULL* ROUND 4- MISC (make 5/receive 4) *FULL*
1. BLANK -Taylor
2. HUMOROUS -Tina V.
3. JUST BECAUSE- Alison B

4. CHOICE -Reba

ROUND 5- GRAB BAG (Make 9/receive 8)

**ALL CHOICE CARDS, ANYTHING YOU WANT**
1. REBA
2. Rachel A.

3. Taylor

4. Kristen

5.Tina V.

6. Alison B.

7. Sarah J.

8.Heather A.