Wednesday, July 15, 2009

My Nana

Sorry I have been MIA. Here is my update why:

First I was hoping to recover from the wonderful DS Scrappy Weekend in which I got some scrapping done since Shelia G. took care of most of the on site hosting. Thank You Shelia! But then I got a frantic call from my mom, Sunday night. My 91 year old Nana passed out for some unknown reason. My mother performed CPR and someone called 911. Nana was rushed to UCLA Medical Center. All I knew by the early hours of Monday was that Nana was in lots of pain and nothing not even the max dose of Morphine could help.
We don't know much more on why she passed out it could have been related to her dementia. Good News is she is making a fast recovery even though she still has a lot of pain. And for some reason can not feed herself (maybe related to the pain?) We still don't know when she will be released.

Hopefully after all this craziness I can start on my recovery from the retreat and lack of sleep, if that is possible with a 2 month old. Soon our regular updates and information about September's Retreat will start.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Away I Go...

This Weekend's Retreat-
At Desert Scrapper Retreats, we believe in providing the best Retreats available. Desert Scrapper Retreats works with you to provide a fun and relaxing weekend at a price you can afford. Serving you is our top priority, while keeping prices down. We hope to answer all of your questions. Making personalized accommodation is our pleasure, please feel free to ask for whatever you desire.
Embassy Suites Included Meals:
Friday: Manager's Reception
Saturday: Breakfast & Manager's Reception.
Lunch is catered, buffet style especially for the Desert Scrappers.
Sunday: Breakfast

To book please visit: DesertScrappers.samsbiz.com

New Add-On Packages: Include Thursday July 9th, night stay and early entry to the scrap room.
* only 1 add on package needed for each hotel room

SEE YOU THERE!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

2 Months Old



Levi is now 2 months old!


Here he is with some new shades for those sunny desert days. Big sister, Leia sneaked in to the picture. She is so proud!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Thank you! and need your help, please.

I am so happy to report that many bids were accepted. I am so glad that some of you who were undecided about coming took the chance and made bids. I can not wait to see you in July. Thank you for making this game successful!

But I still need your help: One of the bidders needs a roommate. Please contact me asap if you would like to receive a discount to become her roommate. Or if you are already coming to the Retreat and are willing to open your room up to another roommate.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Game 2

Now- July 9th

GAME 2


Guess the Gift! I said that we were going to celebrate my wedding anniversary... Guess the gift from my hubby. No cheating and no asking him. Here are the details: My Wedding Anniversary is July 10 and I will be at the Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreat. BooHoo, maybe! So let's all guess what he will do. Guesses will be accepted until July 9th. The winner(s) will receive a free retreat. Some details: If the guess is only partly correct you will get a percentage off one Close To My Heart item. Even though you may play both games any combination of prizes is not allowed.

Example guess:

Hubby will have flowers delivered
-Actual gift: hubby has flowers & chocolates delivered
Guesser receives 50% off One CTMH item of your choice!**


Some rules haven't been included, here. Please contact Laura for any question/concerns.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Game 1


In celebration of my wedding anniversary we will be playing two games!

1. Name your Retreat Price

2. Guess the Gift


June 12- 16, 2009 ONLY

GAME 1

Name your Retreat Price!

This is good for the July 10-12 Palm Desert Retreat only. It works very similar to Priceline.com or PriceBreakers. From June 12-16, I will be accepting bids for the July Retreat*. These bids must include if you would like a day rate or an entire weekend and any other retreat details. Also please include if you have preferred roommates or are open to being assigned a roommate or two. You must include the method of payment you plan to use too. I will then notify everyone if their bid has been accepted or not by 6pm Wednesday, June 17. Please do not bid unless you will be able to attend the July 10-12 Retreat in Palm Desert, CA. Be prepared to pay within 72 hours of acceptance of your bid (June 20, 2009 @ 6pm)

Example bid:

Laura Miller

760-791-6304 or Scrapbooking4Fun@gmail.com

Bid price $160 maximum of triple room- no known roommates

Please non-smoker & FYI: I crop late, not early

Request for all weekend only- No Saturday catered lunch required

Will be paying with Credit Card- Visa

Please email all bids to: Scrapbooking4Fun@gmail.com


Some rules haven’t been included, here. Please contact Laura for any question/concerns.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

June Specials

Desert Scrappers Newsletter
Issue No. 27 June 2009
In This Issue
Special Interest
Upcoming Events
Quick Links
Contact Us
(760) 791-6304
Scrapbooking4Fun@gmail.com
Subscribe to Our Newsletter!
Hello!
It's June already! Time for the kids to be done with school. Plus lots of Dads and Grads day activities. This always means lots of card making for me. Good thing Close To My Heart has some great new card kits, these cards look like they were made from scratch but in a fraction of the time. This is much needed with a new baby at home.
I'm SO EXCITED to announce our June Special! Opps, did I say Special? I meant SpecialS! That's right! It's more than one great deal. Try 30 great deals!!!! One new deal each day!
Remember: Always use the blue "forward email" button at the bottom of the page to recieve rewards. Thank you!
SPECIAL INTEREST

  • I have 2 spot left in the new round of $25 product club. This round begins July 15th! In this program everyone commits to spending $25 each month for ONLY 6 months. Then one of the months is chosen as your personal rewards month. During this month not only do you get the min of $25 in FREE products but you have the opportunity to boost your rewards with collecting outside orders, hosting a party/workshop and/or (NEW) online orders. The rewards program has added a wonderfully new option too: Bundles and 50% off items!
  • New Summer Idea Books went 'live' May 1st. Please be sure to email me your address if you still haven't gotten your free copy. Plus 3 luck books will have gift certificates for FREE CTMH Products. Summer Idea Book
  • Color Club will be starting again soon. This is the best way to get a sample of each of the 60 exclusive CTMH colors without an overload on supplies.
  • There is New club in town: Kit Workshop! It will be your way to complete layouts plus cards/paper crafts from each one of the New Reflections Kits (these are the kits in the front of each new Idea Book). Hand in hand the clubs work perfectly together; Kit Workshops gets you the materials and directions while product club helps build the tools for all those new techniques you will be learning!

Baby Miller has arrived:

Baby Levi Moses Miller finally arrived at 9:53am on April 26th. 8lbs & 20 inches.
So I may try to get some sleep and enjoy being a mommy of two there might be a delay
in replying to emails and phone calls. I will get to you as soon as possible, as your business is very important to me. Thank you!

You may attend classes at the any of the Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats without registering for the event! Just email the teachers to let them know you will be coming to their class. Next Retreat July 10-12, 2009



Visit for more retreat class information: DSWeekendRetreats.blogspot.com


SPECIALS

June Stamp of the Month:

JuneSOTM
D1350 Tender Tag
Remember get it at a discounted price with a minimum of $25 purchase or Free with a $100 order.

NEW KIT WORKSHOP CLUB: This club is the newest way to complete layouts plus cards/paper crafts from each one of the New Reflections Kits (these are the kits in the front of each new Idea Book). Hand in hand with the product club these two work perfectly together; Kit Workshops gets you the materials and directions while product club helps build the tools for all those new techniques you will be learning!

Three levels of Kit Workshop Club
  • Basic $25 per month
  • Better $45 per month
  • Best $60 per month

* additional discounts apply with long term commitment


Constant Campaign

Deal-a-Day!
Only Online June 1- 30th
Visit my website daily to see a NEW deal, just for that day!

Two types of deals throughout the month:
*Receive a FREE ITEM with qualifying purchase OR
*Receive 50% off OR MORE on "Great Goodies Boxes" (current or recently retired product - the higher the price, the greater the savings on product!)

Sales begin at 9am Mountain time each day and run for 23 hours. PLENTY OF STOCK is on hand, so I strongly encourage you to shop at non-peak hours for your convenience.
Only the day's sale items may be purchased in each transaction - but you may shop as many times as you wish on any day. Special LOW SHIPPING charges will be in effect for these hot deals!!!

dealaday



To become a consultant click here


UPDATE for former 'I Remember When' Consultants:
Last Month for this special
This past special went so well! I want to extend this offer to all former 'I Remember When' consultants. So if you want to sign-up let me know.
To be clear all former IRW consultant will be eligible for the reimbursement offer.

Can you please help me? I need your help... I am wanting to double the size of my team between now and April 30th. Can you help me by sending this info out to all of your friends and family? You never know who may be interested. Thanks in advance! All team members get to attend all my events, crops and classes for FREE or greatly discounted including Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats!

And if you are the final one who doubles my team size, I will reimburse your consultant kit fee once you have 1 active quarter.*

Things to Remember:
Potential recruits may choose from 2 add on options:
Basic kit for $99 with over $300 worth of products.

Add on kits:
The Scrapbooker Kit for $60, valued at $180
or
The Card Marker kit for $50, valued at $150


If you have any questions please email me.

To become a consultant click here










UPCOMING EVENTS

*Upcoming Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats:

2009

July 10-12: Disney Retreat Party co-hosted w/ Sheila G! Palm Desert, CA
** July 9th add-on packages

September 11-13, 2009 Palm Desert, CA
** September 10th add-on package

All Retreats now include...
6+ feet of Scrapping Space
Welcome Goodie Bag
Unlimited Water & Iced Tea Service
Classes with Knowledgeable Teachers
Journaling computer on site
Two nights at an Embassy Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites
Three days of Scrapbooking Fun
Games
Drawings for lots of prizes
Swap box
Prize for furthest distance traveled, most & least pages done
PJ night- Saturday
FUN! FUN! FUN!
Meals Include:
Friday: Manager's reception @ Embassy Suites
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch @ all locations
Saturday: Manager's reception @ Embassy Suites
Sunday: Breakfast @ all locations

Visit: DesertScrappers.samsbiz.com to reserve your spot, today!



Remember, I am available to host private parties for Birthdays, Bridal and Baby showers or a fun girls night out! Book a Home Gathering for your chance to "bump up" your rewards level!

Thank you for reading and hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Laura Miller
Desert Scrappers
Save $$
Earn Free Retreats or Close To My Heart Goodies!
By Referring NEW people!
Receieve a thank you discount!*
Offer Expires: Never! Please pass it on!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Thank You, May Ladies!

Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats Events

Thank You!



2009 Events

Now Taking Reservations:


July 10-12
Disney themed
Palm Desert Retreat @ Embassy Suites

September 11-13
Palm Desert Retreat @ Embassy Suites


Check out: DesertScrappers.samsbiz.com for more details!
More dates now available.
Quick Links
Online
Registration
HERE


Register and book your Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreat


More Events

Look for Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats at other local events:

*Find Laura & mention this newsletter for a gift!

Calling All
Vendors & Teachers
Desert Scrappers is always looking for a few good (wo)men.
Needed: Teachers for Saturday
Needed: Vendors scrapbooking related preferred
Information under Retreat Details

THANK YOU LADIES!
PD hotelI am still in the land of the living, barely. Thank you everyone for being so understanding about have our guest, Little Levi at the retreat all weekend. I am glad to report that our visit to Children's Hospital went well and we have a diagnosis; Congenital Muscular Torticollis. Good thing a get to write that and not say it.
I am proud to say 18 ladies took advantage of the add-on package and started scrappin' at 7pm Thursday night. Sign-up for this deal at any of the upcoming retreats!
Got pictures from this or other Desert Scrappers Retreat? I am offering goodies and discounts for those who share with me. Please email photos with DS Photos in the subject line.
Hope to see everyone again, soon!

Hello,

I am proud to announce more Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats:


2009

July 10-12, 2009 Palm Desert, CA
* add-on package July 9th

September 11-13, 2009 Palm Desert, CA
* add-on package September 10th

All Retreats now include...
6+ feet of Scrapping Space
Welcome Goodie Bag
Unlimited Water & Iced Tea Service
Classes with Knowledgeable Teachers
Journaling computer on site
Two nights at an Embassy Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites
Three days of Scrapbooking Fun
Games
Drawings for lots of prizes
Swap box
Prize for furthest distance traveled, most & least pages done
PJ night- Saturday
FUN! FUN! FUN!
Meals Include:
Friday: Manager's reception @ Embassy Suites
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch @ all locations
Saturday: Manager's reception
@ Embassy Suites
Sunday: Breakfast @ all locations

I always welcome coments, postive or negative. Thank you. For more information please call 760-791-6304 or email Scrapbooking4Fun@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Laura Miller
Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats


Save $$$

Earn Free Retreats!
Refer NEW guests!
Receieve a thank you discount!*

2 guests= $5.00 off the next retreat
3-4 guests= $15.00 off the next retreat
5-6 guests= $25.00 off the next retreat
7-9 guests= $75.00 off the next retreat
10-11 guests = $100 off the next retreat
12 or more guest and YOUR next retreat is FREE!!**
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Please note: Desert Scrappers has three available email lists. If you feel that you are not on a proper list or would like to be added/removed from mailings please reply back to this email. List choices: Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats, Desert Scrappers Close To My Heart Newsletter and All Desert Scrappers Scrapbook Information. Thank you for your notifications and support of Desert Scrappers efforts to serve you personally

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Quick "Hello"

Hello Ladies~
I have already checked into my room, seen the wonderful Michele Snead from the North County Croppin' Cuties and Candy Apple Inn plus the sneaked a peak to make sure room set-up was going smoothly. All looks great!

Sadly, Stephanie Ackerman is ill and will not be making it to teacher he class. BooHoo!
Thankfully Jennifer Priest will be taking her 4pm Friday classroom time and teaching the Bind it All Basics and bonus class, which she is now offering for the incredible deal of only $20 total! DO NOT miss this chance to take this class for this special price ( I have seen just the BiA Basics class by Jennifer for $30) plus you can still get the Pink BiA for only $60 (including tax) once you pay for the class.

SEE YOU SOON!!!

Monday, May 25, 2009

Don't Forget To Bring Canned Food!

Hope you're having a great Memorial Day! It's Jennifer Priest here to remind you about a little food drive we're doing at the retreat this weekend. All the info is below...

Scrapbook Royalty is collecting canned food at Desert Scrappers Retreats!!!



Jennifer Priest will be at Desert Scrappers Retreats selling tote hooks and aprons, teaching classes and make n takes, selling raffle tickets and collecting food for charity.

Right now Scrapbook Royalty has partnered with Fiskateers to collect canned food for the homeless and those in need. We always do a raffle to benefit charity at Laura's retreats (thanks Laura!) so this time I am offering one raffle ticket for every 3 cans or boxes of nonperishable food you bring to me at the retreat to donate. If you bring 10 cans, you'll receive a goodie bag! For example, bring 20 cans of food and get 6 raffle tickets and two goodie bags.

We'll also be selling raffle tickets in the traditional sense: $2 per ticket or 20 tickets for $20. The proceeds from the two raffles I am doing will be split equally between Scrapbook Royalty and the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes is a disease that has affected nearly every member of my family. Scrapbook Royalty has yet to help a charity regarding this disease so this is our opportunity to make a difference for yet another worthy cause.

Here's a checklist for the retreat:

  • Bring Canned Food. Get a raffle ticket for every 3 cans, goodie bag for every 10 cans.
  • Bring $ for Raffle Tickets. $2 per ticket or 20 tickets for $20.
  • Shop for Scrapbook Royalty loot: and help support our charity. I'll have tote hooks and aprons at the Hydrangea Hippo booth.
  • Shop at Hydrangea Hippo. Kits are Buy Two Get One free, lots of ribbon, stick pins, banner kits, grab bags, and more.
  • Sign Up for Classes. Check out this post for the Paypal buttons and class pics and descriptions. Get a goodie bag for signing up by May 28 and paying online through Paypal.
  • Have fun!

Friday, May 22, 2009

Misted Memories and Bind It All Classes

It's Jennifer Priest here and I cannot wait for next weekend! The retreat is only a week away and I am excited about all the fun we will have. I will be there selling scrappy goodies and kits at my booth as well as teaching two classes plus a late night make n take:


"My Peeps" Mini Book
*** A Prima Certified Class ***
$5 donation benefiting the American Diabetes Association
Late at night on Friday!!



Join me for a late night make n take all about your "peeps". This book is perfect for wallet sized photos of family or friends. And you can make it coordinate with Nan's "My Peeps" class on Saturday! Make one for yourself and give the other as a gift. Sign up for this at the retreat--first come first served.

Classes:

There's still time to sign up! If you sign up via the Paypal buttons below, I will have a little goodie for you at the retreat. Signups via Paypal must be completed by Thursday May 28 at 5pm in order to get the goodie because I will have to pack the goodies before I go:). You can also sign up at the event, you just won't get the goodie and everyone loves a freebie, right?

So here's all the info:

Misted Memories
A Tattered Angel Certified Class
3:30 pm $12





Have you heard of Glimmer Mist? Get familiar with one of the hottest products on the market today while creating a gorgeous scrapbook page and coordinating tag. We'll use Glimmer Chips, Glimmer Screens, Glimmer Glass, and other coordinating Tattered Angels products to produce a summer themed page.









Bind It All Basics
Become a Bind It All Expert!
4:30 pm
Basics Class Fee: $20

Add $10 to make Bonus Project


Are you anxious to start binding your own mini books? Whether you own a Bind-It-All already or you are just curious about how it works, this class is for you! Join Jennifer Priest of the Bind-It-All Design Team to explore tricks, tips, and techniques using the Bind It All. In the class you'll create your very own "Play Book" (not pictured) with directions for everything you'll ever want to do with the Bind-It-All.

About The $10 Bonus Class:
It's been said that the best way to learn something is to actually "do" it. After the "Basics" class, create a mini book using the skills you just learned. Not only will you have the instructor there to help you, you'll also have a chance to play with Zutter's newest creation, Cover-Alls! Mix various media for your pages - envelopes, acetate, chipboard, and more! We'll have an embellishment, border punch, stamp, and paper bar featuring My Mind's Eye products set up so you can create your own custom design during the class.






CHOOSE ONE:






To sign up for a class, simply click on the Paypal button below the class you would like and pay via Paypal. I will have your goodie waiting for you at the retreat!

Also, I will be there representing Scrapbook Royalty, a 501c3 nonprofit charity that supports other charities through scrapbooking and other fundraising events. We are based in San Diego but have events and volunteers all over the United States. Interested in helping out? Please check out our website (lower lefthand corner of the page).

We will have two raffles during the event for some wonderful, goodie filled baskets. The raffles will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes is a disease that has touched my family and many families across the United States so the fight against Diabetes is definitely a worthy cause to support. I will be selling raffle tickets at the event and the baskets will be on display then as well.

Scrapbook Royalty has operating costs, such as the maintenance of our website, accounting fees, storage fees, and so on. To help pay for these items we fundraise a little for ourselves (because we can't help others if we don't have a phone! LOL)

I'll be selling Scrapbook Royalty tote hooks and handmade aprons with all proceeds benefiting Scrapbook Royalty -- check them out in my Hydrangea Hippo booth.

See you there!!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

8 days and counting

May's Retreat is only 8 days away but for those of you who did the add-on Thursday package I am proud to announce you may set-up even earlier than first expected. YEAH!!!
That is right your add-on package allows your Retreat to start in only 7 days. I do not have an exact time as of now but I am going to say you can set-up right after the Manager's Reception that ends at 7:30pm. I will know a more exact time on Thursday after 5pm so please feel free to call my cell, 760-791-6304 for all the final details. Please do remember that this is a special treat and vendors will be working hard to set-up until noon on Friday. Thank you!
Can not wait to see everyone!

Haven't added the Thursday package, it's not too late!
Online Reservation are open until Wednesday May 27th at 8pm. After that you must call to confirm your add-on package.