The K.I.S.S. Crop
The K.I.S.S. crop is over. What a weekend we had. I can’t wait until we do it again in May! FUN, FUN, FUN! Details will be coming later this week!
Friday was mellow… most arrived, set up and got right to work on creating beautiful layouts! Two classes were taught: The Dry Erase Board (taught by me) and The Purse by Jackie Gay. The creations were so fun. I took photos of the differnt Dry Erase Boards. Everyone picked a different paper pack, so they could match their home decor. I am surprised at how different they all look. Unfortunately, I only took photos of the Friday boards. I forgot to take photos on Saturday. Jackie had a sold out class. Her purse class was so cute. Everyone loved it. We ended the evening with a Pizza party! A good time was had by all.
We started early Saturday morning…7:30 a.m. At 10:00, I taught a Felt Flourishes class for the entire crop! FUN! That ended at noon. We had lots of time for shopping, cropping and more classes. Individual classes were taught by Meredith, Myself and Lindsey! Everyone did such a good job. I am so proud of my team members who taught and the croppers who took the classes. Everything went so smoothly.
One of the fun things that we did is that we had a page contest. The rules were, you had to create a layout from Imagine (our how to book) The pattern was Sweet Melody. The rules were… it had to be about Love or a KISS! The creations were so different- butterfly kisses, wedding kisses, first kisses. They had to use CTMH paper! The pages were stunning and oh so different! I have posted the photos below. However, I forgot to get the names of all the creators. The contest was judged at 8:00 p.m and my mind was fried by then. If you created a layout and your page is on my slideshow, please email me so that I can give you credit. Jodi Cooke was the winner. She did a layout featuring her grandma! SO SWEET!
We had lots of fun activities during the crop. Too many to list. I hope that if you didn’t make this crop, you will join us at the next one! I don’t have as many photos as normal as I forgot my camera on Saturday and had to take photos from my Iphone. If you were at the crop and have some photos, please email them to me!
Thanks to all who attended… both my downline and customers. I love an appreciate you all!
Tina
Subscribe to the comments for this postAltered Clip Board
My Class sign up board was in desperate need of a makeover so I created a new using our fun Topstitch Paper. I used a CTMH 12″ x 12″ board, a level 2 Topstitch paper packet and some stickease. This project took less than 3o minutes. I used Modge Podge to adhere it. I applied a thin layer to the top to give it a protective coating. Easy Peasy!
Getting Ready for the Crop!
Our KISS crop starts tomorrow morning. Two days of creating… I am so excited. I will be in Navarre setting up all day today.
If you were unable to attend the crop, and want to stop by to see what we are doing, or to do some shopping, come on over. I will have new samples or artwork, a shopping area, and some sale items. If classes are not sold out, you can even register for a class.
Hope to see you this weekend. Navarre Conference Center will be the place to be!
Creative Hugs,
Welcome to my re-designed site
Hi Scrapbooking Friends-
Welcome to my re-designed website. I have had so much fun updating my site. The transition was a little hairy- I have been offline for about 3 days but I am up and running. YIPPEE SKIPPEE! I hope you like my new look. Feel free to explore and leave me a comment. My blog and website are now in one convenient place. Enjoy!
Optional Classes Offered at Crop
Hi Scrapbooking Friends-
I am hosting a 2 day crop on February 5th and 6th. I am posting optional classes on my blog so it will be easy for students to view classes and register. Enjoy the artwork.
Tina
Please Bring your Class Kit to all classes- Paper trimmer, adhesive, glue dots, ruler, etc. If you sign up for a class, please be prepared to pay for it at the crop. If you are unable to take the class, you will be given your class kit. Teachers have to prepare the kits, and it is difficult when students cancel at the last minute. Thank you for understanding. Please email Tina@missgingerdots.com to register for classes. You will get a confirmation email from me.
Dry Erase Board- Friday 1:00-3:00 or Saturday 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Dry Erase boards are so much fun to make. You will have your choice of themes. In your kit you will get a pack of CTMH paper, a frame, use of stamps, dry erase pen, accessories and color instructions. Cost is for supplies only- instruction is free! Make a board for your office, your kitchen, your craft room, your bedroom… let your imagination soar. Each board will be different and unique! Cost is $28.00 and class is taught by Tina Sutton.
Made By: Tina Sutton
Made By: Barb Carrico
Top Notch with Topstitch by Meredith Painter- Friday at 6:00 or Saturday at 1:00
Join me in making this adorable 2-page layout using Topstitch. We will also create 3 coordinating cards. Kit includes pre-cut Topstitch B&T paper and cardstock to make layouts and cards plus extra of all papers to finish up at home and for stamping. It will also include colonial white cards and envelopes, set of mini-medley accents in colonial white, antique copper brads,and an assortment of heavenly blue ribbon for projects. We’ll do sponge distressing and try out the soft set eyelet tool. Color photos and instructions provided. Recommended to bring if possible: scissors, adhesive, glue dots/lines, chocolate ink. Cost $15.00. Limit 10
Veranda Paper Album Purse with Jackie Gay- Friday 8:00 p.m.
Join me in making this Super Cute Paper Album Purse with the Beautiful Veranda Papers. Kit includes pre-cut Veranda paper and cardstock to make 10 pages. Also included are: Ribbon, Ribbon Slides, Paper Flowers, Brads and sparkles to jazz up your pages. We’ll do sponge distressing and some scissor distressing. Color photos and instructions provided. Recommended to bring if possible: scissors, adhesive, glue dots/lines, chocolate, garden green and juniper ink. Cost $18.00. Limit 6
Mix and Match- By Lindsey Delemare- Saturday 5:00 p.m.
One of my favorite things in the world is Mix N Match. I love when you buy one item and it goes perfect with another and you don’t even realize it until you get home. Well close to my heart is full of mix n match and endless possibilities. In this class you will see how papers from different paper packs can come together creating a brand new combinations. You may start looking at your papers in brand new way. Class Kit includes- Paper, embellishments, sparkles, summer flowers. Cost is $15.00.
Classes will sell out. First come, first serve. Once you register for a class, please be prepared to take the class or buy the kit! Thank you… can’t wait to crop with you. FUN, FUN, FUN!
Sweetheart Box- XXOOOXOX
Everybody loves getting a box of sweethearts at Valentine’s Day! Why not make them extra special by adding some bling to them! These Sweetheart boxes are so fun to make! Use your imagination and have FUN, FUN, FUN!
Here are the directions:
1. Cover your box with a base piece of background and texture paper. I cut mine 4″ x 7″.
2. I cut a coordinating piece of background and texture paper to 1″ x 7″. I used a punch to create an eyelet look.
3. Cut a slit in front of the box. Wrap the ribbon around the box (between the box and b&t paper on the back and through the slit center in the front). See photo. This keeps the sweetheart box from coming out when you pull it up.
Simple Valentine’s Day Project
Fun with Gigi… Scrapbooking in Orange Beach
Hello Blogging Friends:
It is Saturday night, and we are finishing up a 3 day crop! What a weekend… there is nothing like spending a weekend on the beach with a 120 scrapbookers! FUN, FUN, FUN! I have done create and takes, showed the girls how to kiss and twist, taught classes and shared my Close To My Heart World! Fun, fun, fun! I am so grateful to Gigi for allowing me to participate in the weekend. I can hardly wait until next year.
Enjoy some fun photos from the event!
Scrappin by the beach,
Tina
Tracy loved CTMH so much she decided to join my team! WAHOOOO! Welcome to our Scattered Hearts Family!
New Zealand- Part 1
Hi Blogging Friends:
Ok, I fell off the map during my trip to New Zealand. I had every intention of blogging every day but I could not get an internet connection from my room. I was too exhausted to go to the internet cafe or to the hotel lobby, so, I took a week off.
I went to New Zealand knowing I would have fun, but with no other expectations. Wow… was I blown away! This trip was truly a trip of a lifetime. I can’t begin to describe how beautiful it was. My description would be Hawaii (the tropical flair), Alaska (with the mountains and glaciers) and Ireland (with the green) all rolled into one exotic location. I can’t believe that I was able to earn this trip for both Kent and myself. I am so lucky to work for such an awesome company.
I am going to share my trip with you day by day! Enjoy.
Day 1- San Francisco-
I met two of my downline and best friends, Casey and Chris in San Francisco. We had a wonderful time, shopping and eating.
Day 2- Christchurch
13 hour flight to New Zealand- then a flight from Auckland to Christchurch! Thanks goodness for Simply Sleep!
Arrive Christchurch- Explore on our own.
Then a group tour, dinner and a show at Willowbank. Check out our men doing the Hawka!
Day 3- Christchurch
Free time in Christchurch and then the Jet Boat Excursion. I feel the need for speed! SO FUN! (and beautiful)
Day 4- Christchurch
Off to the Sheep Farm! This was one of my most memorable excursions. I loved it!
Going to New Zealand… that was the plan!
BUSTED! I am sure that I have confused all of my facebook friends with my previous posts. They know part of this story if they were facebooking last night.
Before I tell my story, let me explain the previous post. If you are not a blogger- you may not know this… but Blogger allows you to compose posts ahead of time and schedule them to go live at your convenience. I thought I was being smart, and composed the previous post a few days ago. I was supposed to leave Pensacola at 5:20 this morning, that didn’t happen. Let me tell you my story…
Imagine this… it is Thursday afternoon, the afternoon before my trip to New Zealand. I have piles of clothes, both Kent’s and mine, all over the house. 5 suitcases (hey… 2 are carry on’s) in the midle of the floor. I just finished my Whataburger hamburger and I decide to log onto Delta.com to check in. Guess what… due to the snow storm, and the cold tempatures… my Friday morning flight was cancelled. I call Delta. It is too late to get a flight out today. There is nothing going out on Friday, so that leaves Saturday morning. We are shceuled to leave San Franciso Saturday evening. Looking iffey (not sure if , ifey is a word, but just go with it). I determined that I worked too hard this past year with CTMH, to chance missing my New Zealand Flight.
I call ed Kent at work, and ttold him to get home immediately. (He works an hour away). I throw all the piles of clothes into the closest of the 5 suitcases. I call Avis. I rent a car. Kent gets home from work at around 3:30 p.m. We put the suitcaes in the car and my dear friend Debbie drives us to Pensacola to get a rent a car.
We get the rent a car and start driving towards Atlanta, into the ice and snow. It is now 5:30 p.m.
I check my iphone and find out that Delta has rescheduled us once again, this time to leave out of Pensacola on Saturday morning. We are about an hour into the drive. I call Delta and am on hold. We hit a no service part of the drive and the phone goes dead. No service for an hour. What to do… what to do…
Finally 2, hours into the drive, I get my cell signal back. I call Delta. The agent is not sure why they switched our flight without asking. He puts us back on the Atlanta to San Francisco flight. We keep driving.
At 11:30 p.m. we get to our hotel. Since we have to be at the Atlanta airport at 6 a.m., Kent decides to return the rent a car Thrusay night. The plan is for me is to stay in the hotel and try to organize the items I threw in the suitcase.
An hour later, Kent calls and the rent a car agency is closed. 20 minutes later he finds an after hour drop off Whew!
He gets back to the hotel at 1:15. We fall into bed. 4 a.m. this morning our alarm goes off. OMG!
We made it to the airport. I found Casey, my superstar team member who also earned New Zealand. For all my CTMH friends, we found Amy and Stan too! They are on our flight. Amy and I check out the Brigthon store at 7:30 a .m. Life is good now.
Kent and I were upgraded to first class. Kent gave up his seat and Casey is sitting beside me as I blog.(gotta love wi fi in the sky) Is it too early to have a glass of wine?
Our next stop is San Francisco. Oh I wonder what adventures await us there…
Time to take a nap….
Dreaming of New Zealand,
Tina
