Last Mintue Gift- Special Pricing

Hello~
I just had some cancellations for the Palm Desert January's 9-11 Retreat. I thought I would offer the extra special deal so the rooms don't go to waste. I know this is last minute but this is the deal of deals. So good I can not release the prices to the public. Contact Laura now for all the details!


Get away from the cold and wintery weather and 'retreat' to the Desert!
While everyone else is getting blasted with winter storms we are still enjoying mild weather.

Remember 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
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
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch and Manager's reception
Sunday: Breakfast

Please email Laura at: Scrapbooking4fun@ gmail.com for reservations or
questions.

Thank you!
DesertScrappers.samsbiz.com

Cosmo Giveaway

Go Check out this blog to enter to win a giveaway--you have until Jan 2 but if you hurry, you can pass the word along to your friends and get even more chances to win for yourself. Thanks Jennifer P. for posting the link on your blog!!!

LSS Coupons

Support the LSS
Last Minute Store Coupons:

A to Z Scrapbooking 4651 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 792-5320 http://www.atozscrapbooking.com atozscrapbooking@yahoo.com	Spend $25 or more and get $5 back towards your next purchase.
Coupon expires 12/26/08 and is not valid with other promotion or discount.

Chino Scrapbook Company 4479 Riverside Dr. Chino, CA 91710 (909) 547-2008 http://www.chinoscrapbookcompany.com chinoscrapbookcompany@yahoo.com	20% off all Holiday Items
Expiration: 12/31/08

Millie Papercrafts 138 N. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 934-4900 http://www.milliepapercrafts.com milliepapercrafts@hotmail.com	15% off Purchase
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration 12/31/08. Only 1 coupon per customer, please.

Once Upon A Page 2800 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 846-8910 http://www.onceuponapage.com onceuponapage@aol.com	10% off entire purchase and $5.00 added FREE to any Gift Certificate purchased over the phone thru 12/24
Offer Expires: 12/24/08

Pages From the Heart 303 W Foothill Blvd Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 358-5334 http://www.pagesfromtheheart.blogspot.com kkniep@verizon.net	20% off all Holiday Items (see store for details)
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration 12/31/08. Only 1 Coupon per Customer, Please.

Paper Tales 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Suite N San Diego, CA92110 (619) 222-2510 http://www.papertales.typepad.com papertales@cox.net	15% Off Your Entire Purchase
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration 12/31/08

Perfect Day Scrapbooking 9600 Hamilton Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 963-6600 http://perfectdayhb.blogspot.com/	10% off Your Purchase of Scrapbooking Items Only
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration: 12/23/08. Only 1 Coupon per Customer Please

Sandpaper Kisses 8337 #C Foothill Blvd Sunland, CA 91040 (818) 352-2322 http://sandpaperkisses.com paperkisses@verizon.net	30 Cent Thursdays on Printed Paper (excluding new arrivals)
Coupon Valid In-Store Only

Scrap n' Yap 830 South Myrtle Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-2727 http://www.scrap-n-yap.com info@scrap-n-yap.com	Inventory Reduction Sale: 20% Off All Purchases (excluding items already on sale, some restrictions apply)
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration: 12/31/08. Only 1 Coupon per Customer Please.

Scrapbook Corner 26541 Ynez Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-6565 http://www.scrapbookcorner.com scrapbookcorner@yahoo.com

Christmas Cricut Expression Bundle with Rebate Special: Cricut Expression 279.99 w/2 carts plus rebate for 2 carts for 7.95 from Provo Craft. This package comes with Plantin Schoolbook Font and Accent Essentials. Send in rebate by Jan 15th 2009 with Original sales Receipt, the rebate form, and 7.95 for shipping and handling fee and receive Printing 101 and My Community Cartridges! Visit www.Scrapbookcorner.com Today!

Scrapper's Cafe 2284 Griffin Way #104 Corona, CA 92879 (951) 372-8214 http://www.scrapperscafe.blogspot.com scrapperscafe@aol.com	15% off total purchase
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration: 12/31/08. Only 1 Coupon per Customer Please.

Scrappin' Divas Scrapbooks 28475 Old Town Front St., Suite A Temecula, CA92590 (951) 694-1600 http://www.scrappindivas.com scrappindivas@verizon.net Print this ad and receive 15% off your entire purchase:

Scrappin' Good Times 564 W. Arrow Hwy San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 305-0748 http://www.scrappingoodtimes.com scrappingoodtimes@yahoo.com	20% off Your Entire Purchase
Discount cannot be combined with any other discount, sale or coupon and is not valid on gift certificates, classes or crops. Valid on in stock items only. Some items may be excluded. Expiration: 12/31/08

The Scrappin' Table 1225 E. Imperial Hwy Placentia, CA 92870 (714) 961-8011 http://www.thescrappintable.com customerservice@thescrappintable.com	Buy 2 Stickles and Get 1 FREE
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration: 12/31/08. Only 1 Coupon per Customer Please.

This n' That Scrapbooking 14260 Chino Hills Parkway Chino Hills, CA 91709 (909) 464-1108 http://www.thisnthatscrapbooking.com thisnthatscrapbooking@yahoo.com	50% off any regular priced item!
Coupon Valid In-Store Only. Expiration: 12/23/08. Only 1 Coupon per Customer Please.

January Retreat

Hello all~ Today marks the halfway point of my pregnancy. YEAH!! Even though I am starting to finally feel better things are still a little bumpy. Thank you to all for having extra patience while I play catch-up for the January Retreat. I am going through my messages and emails as fast as I can... please don't worry I have not forgot about you. See you soon! We do have some spots left if you would like to join us in January... registration is still open! Your final payment options: *send a check to: Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats c/o: Laura Miller 80765 Diamondback TRL Indio, CA 92201 *transfer paypal $ via email address filmlaura@hotmail.com *request a credit card invoice

Thank you for keeping up with your payments! If unsure what your balance is, please feel free to email with a balance request or call me at 760-791-6304. Thank you again and I can not wait to meet you all. P.S. email itineraries including complete class schedules will be sent out aprrox. 10 days before the event. Plus the teachers & vendors will continue to make announces via DS Blog. Check out some of the early shopping specials too.

Gratitude Paper Album Class

Want to let someone know you care?

In THIS class, we'll be making a Creative Memories 19 page paper album complete with sentiments, embellishments and journal boxes! This album makes a beautiful gift ~ give it to someone who means a lot to you and you want them to KNOW it!
Album size is 6x6 and includes a mailing envelope!
I only have 5 kits, so if you are interested, be sure to sign up early!
Album will be on display on the retreat!
Class cost is $18.00
Again, all you need is the adhesive of your choice-I've got the rest!

All Occasion Card Class

Start the New Year right!

Have hand made cards ready to share with family and friends

My CARD class has all the fixin's for 12 cards including envelopes!
Beautiful photo safe designs, elevated embellishments along with titles.
Please be sure to check out my display at the retreat!
I have kits for 14. RSVP to hold your spot. Class cost is $15.00
All you will need to bring is adhesive of your choice to class- the rest is in the kit!

Scrapbook Royalty Will See You In January!

Jennifer Priest of Scrapbook Royalty will be visiting Desert Scrappers Retreats for Scrapbook Royalty's first appearance of the 2009!

She will be teaching a make n take for a small donation as well as teaching a regular class. And she will have "Fairy Fly-Bys" for each and every one of you!

As the retreat date draws closer she'll be posting the class and make n take details.

Happy Holidays!

Lots of information... oh I mean tons!

Desert Scrappers Newsletter Issue No. 21 December 2008

Dear Laura, Ahhh! The holidays are here! Please place all Close To My Hearts by December 13th to insure delivery before Christmas. And watch out for the Annual Retired Items Blow Out on December 15th. For a complete list of items and details: 20% off. Make sure to read this months newsletter carefully as there are a lots of specials and deals going on. Please make sure to request your New Idea Book before Dec. 20th to ensure delivery in time for the "live" date of January 1st. Remember: Always use the blue "forward email" button at the bottom of the page to recieve rewards. Thank you! SPECIAL INTEREST I have 3 spot left in the $25 product club. Even though this is not our regular time to start a round but I have several people interested! In this program everyone commits to spending $25 each month for ONLY 6 months. Then one of the months is choosen 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! 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! The My Events section will be updated now through the end of January so check often at: ScrapbookSupplies.My CTMH.com

Retreat SPECIAL: Still going on... Cyber Sale Now- December 10, 2008 January Retreat Special LOCATION: Online and via email SPECIAL: Pay only the Early Bird rate for January's Retreat only * Pay the deposit and you will be billed the balance within a few days. Deposits must be received by Dec. 10 2008 Visit: DesertScrappers.sambiz.com For easy online registration SPECIALS December Stamp of the Month: Heart Throb just in time for the new year! And 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 DECEMBER 15th ONLY! It is that time of year again!!! The awaited Retired Items Sale. Boy, they must have a jam packed new catalog in store for us!! I am holding my annual RETIRED ITEMS SALE!! Here are the details: WHEN: Monday, December 15th TIME: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 pm DETAILS: I am offering the BIGGEST discount I have ever offered as a CTMH consultant, Retired Products at my cost! ANY, I repeat... ANY item on the Retired Items List will be 20% off this day ONLY!!! Not only will you get this AMAZING discount, there is more! With EVERY, yes, EVERY $100 ordered, you will be entered into the drawing for a $75 gift basket FULL of CTMH product!! Stamps, Paper, Accessories and MUCH MORE!!! WOW!! HOW: How do you get these deals?? Simply CALL me at 760-791-6304 or E-MAIL me at Scrapbooking4Fun@Gmail.com during the hours listed above! Constant Campaign Key To My Heart December 16- January 31 The gorgeous new Key to My Heart Level 2 paper pack collection features all of our luscious new exclusive colors: Tulip, Juniper, Sorbet, and Crème Brulee-in a variety of patterns, stripes, polka dots,flourishes, and slightly distressed designs. The packet includes 12 B&T Duos™ papers (2 each of 6 designs) and 10 cardstocks (2 each of3 colors plus four neutrals). The collection is accompanied by the awesome new E-size My Acrylix® Key to My Heart stamp set brimming with elegant, charming designs. It's a great combo with a retail value of $59.95-and from December 16 through January 31 it can be yours at substantial savings, or even FREE! Ways to get this limited-offer: When you spend $70, you'll receive a collection for only $20.* When you spend $130, you'll receive a collection for $FREE.* You'll get a collection for FREE* when you host a Home Gathering of $400+ You can purchase the collection for the retail price of $59.95 Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant from January 1-31 and receive the collection FREE! For the signup fee of $99 you'll receive the New Consultant Kit worth supplies, the collection, plus approximately $300 in retail products and business sets! To become a consultant click here Can you please help me? I need your help... I am wanting to double the size of my team between now and January 31st. 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 More Excitement-- a contest Close To My Heart is pleased to announce that the National Papercrafting Month celebration will include a contest- focusing on items that can be made using Close To My Heart products and papers. These might include the My Creations™ Mini Album, Artboard, Display Album, Circle Album, Memory Showcase, or Memory Keeper box; the Braggin' Tags™ Mini Album; the Monthly Calendar; or other products of your choice. The base of the papercrafted project can include products that are not sold by Close To My Heart (i.e. a lunch box, clock, yard sign, etc.) but all paper, inks, stamps, and embellishments must be Close To My Heart product. Papers used in contest entries do not have to be the Key To My Heart Level 2 paper packet; they may be any Close To My Heart papers you wish to use! Decorate them to your heart's content-then let us see what you've done! Because of the variety of projects available, the contest will be divided into three categories of items: small (6" x 6" or smaller) medium (between 6" x 6" and 12" x 12") large (anything larger than 12" x 12"). Here are the rules and prize information: Entrants are asked to submit one to three photos of their artwork, ensuring that the photos(s) adequately showcase the papercrafting item they are submitting. Entries can use any Close To My Heart paper packet, including the exclusive Key to My Heart paper packet, and must use only Close To My Heart products for embellishing the artwork. The base product for the papercrafted item can include items that are not exclusive to Close To My Heart. You may submit only one entry per size category (small, medium, or large). The deadline for submitting entries is February 15, 2009. Close To My Heart judges will select five finalists in each category, and they will be contacted no later than February 20, 2009. Each finalist will receive a free My Acrylix® stamp set of their choice (excluding Stamp of the Month, E-size, or K [customized] sets). They will be required to mail in their entries in order to be considered for grand prize recognition. One grand prize will be awarded in each size category from the five finalists. The grand prize per winner per category is $300 US in Close To My Heart products. The 15 finalist entries will be returned to the entrants after the grand prize winners are announced. By sending in their entries, the contestants agree to allow Close To My Heart to reproduce, photograph, and/or publish the winning entries in any medium that Close To My Heart deems appropriate. *Upcoming Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats: 2009 January 9-11, 2009 Palm Desert May 29-31, 2009 Palm Desert, CA 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!

~Holiday Wish list~ Great for anyone and everyone! Here is how it works: Request via email a wish list form. Fill out the wish list being as detailed as possible. You want to get exactly what your heart desires. Then send Laura the completed list with spouse, family and friends contact info. The rest will be taken care of and as a special bonus Gift givers will receive a discount on the Reflections kits. Usually price: Level 1-$10.95 Level 2-$12.95 Stickease- $4.95 Wish list Price: 10% off any or all levels of kits on Wish list If you do not want to share your friends and family contact info please feel free to pass my information to them and let them know about the program. Discount still apply.

An overdue Thank You!

Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats Events Thank You! 2009 Events Now Taking Reservations: January 9-11 Palm Desert Retreat @ Embassy Suites May 29-31 Palm Desert Retreat Check out: DesertScrappers.samsbiz.com for more details! More dates now available. Please note location change. Quick Links Our Website CTMH Products Retreat Details More About Us Online Registration HERE Just added: Register and book your Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreat January Retreat Special DATE: Now- Dec. 10 LOCATION: Online and via email SPECIAL: Pay only the Early Bird rate for January's Retreat only * Pay the deposit and you will be billed the balance within a few days. Deposits must be received by Dec. 10 2008 More Events Look for Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats at other local events: *Find Laura & mention this newsletter for a gift! Las Vegas Retreat Sorry ladies that I have to postpone April's Retreat. The doctor has told me that it is not safe to travel. Please let me know if any late summer or fall dates work for your group. Thank you in advance. THANK YOU LADIES! WOW! I am finally starting to recover from the weekend. Hard to believe it is now holiday time. Please be safe and enjoy this joyous time of the year. I can not wait to see the pictures at the 2009 Retreats. The November ladies were great as usual. Lots of pages were competed. 1 lady flew to the retreat while another group drove from Arizona. Good fun and lasting friendships were made, I can not wait until January's Retreat! Thank you again! Don't miss out on the January's Retreat Special. Dear Laura, I am proud to announce more Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats: 2009 January 9-11, 2009 Palm Desert POSTPONED April 17-19, 2009 Las Vegas, NV May 29-31, 2009 Palm Desert, CA 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 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 *Las Vegas and Nashville locations will be in the most need of great teachers!

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!