Not Craft Related, but Something AWESOME Anyway!

Some of you know that I've been working as a long-term substitute since last Thanksgiving, essentially. I taught kindergarten for most of last year and then started this school year in 3rd grade while the teacher was out on maternity leave. Full time working, especially teaching, means lots of hours away from home, and lots of work at home too. My family manages pretty well and I'm fortunate that I have a husband who supports my passion for teaching despite the pitifully low pay and crazy hours. I digress.....

I generally shop at Smith's (part of the Kroger family with Fred Meyer and some other stores), and I really like doing the grocery shopping, but when I'm working, I have to let some things go. So I tried ClickList, which is Smith's version of internet grocery shopping. You click, add things to your cart, put in your credit card and you're done! Then you go pick them up, where some lovely people load them in your trunk and off you go! They usually bring me a bottle of water and some kind of snack, like a granola bar or a banana.

I find that I don't spend as much money on impulse purposes. The flip side of that coin is that I'm not reminded to grab this or that as I'm wandering through the store, so I do have to make the occasional run in between major trips. However, this program has been a LIFESAVER for me! There's a $5 fee for the service, but I often recoup that in the form of substitutions. See, if they don't have a small tub of the hummus I want, they give me a larger one for the same price. And I can take in my printed coupons! Plus, the plastic bags they use for ClickList are stronger and larger than the ones you normally get at the check stand.

If you get a chance to try this service, go for it! I'll never look at grocery shopping the same.

Denim Cards for All Occassions!

This is the next card kit we'll be making on Friday June 16. I'll have everything all sorted out for you and ready to go so you won't have to do anything other than put them together! You'll even have some extra sentiments and embellishments left over! The cost of the class is $25 and spaces are VERY limited. Please RSVP right away if you plan to attend.

Cards for Spring Fling

Here are the exclusive cards you'll receive when you join me for Spring Fling on April 21 & 22. These beautiful cards are perfect for thank you notes, birthdays, or just a note to say hello to a friend, and the ONLY way to get them is at Spring Fling!

You'll receive everything you need to create these darling cards--cards, envelopes, pre-cut paper, embellishments, bling, and more!

For details and registration information, see the previous blog post, or click here.

I hope to see you soon!

Spring Fling is Coming!

You're invited to my biggest crop of the season!

This is a fabulous opportunity to spend time with other scrapbookers and work non-stop on your albums for 16 hours over the course of two days!  

            When:             Friday night, April 21, 2016 from 7 pm – Midnight

                                    Saturday, April 22, 10 am – 9 pm.

            Where:            My home, 5317 S Wildflower Lane, Murray

            Fee:                 $40.00. 

            Deadline:        Friday April 14  BONUS! When you prepay by April 14, you’ll receive a $5 ticket to my paper buffet where you can choose your own 5 paper variety pack from the papers I have on hand. This will be a really fun way to see and sample what’s new from Creative Memories!

The easiest way to Register is to comment below and then mail your payment to: 

Erica Meyer

5317 S Wildflower Lane

Murray, UT 84123

Your fee includes:

• Plenty of space to work
• Lunch and dinner on Saturday
• Use of all of my tools and idea books, including my Cricut machine
• Wi-Fi access and power for your laptop
• An EXCLUSIVE Friendship/Thinking of You card kit
• And much more!

If you'd like to double your workspace, you may do so for an additional $20.00.  

Space is limited, and seats are reserved on a first-come, first-paid basis, so get your registration and payment in promptly! 

Visit my Creative Memories website for all of the latest products. New Wedding and Graduation items will arrive Monday, April 3rd at 2 pm. Click here to see what's new. Please let me know by Wednesday, April 19 if you'd like to order anything and I'll have it waiting for you at Spring Fling!

Here's a sneak peek at the paper I'll be using for the exclusive card kit. I just LOVE IT! I do have limited quantities of the paper pack available as well. It includes 12 sheets of double-sided paper, 3 sheets of eggplant cardstock, a coordinating sticker sheet, and a Project Recipe which will help you create 4 double-page spreads. All for just $18! It's just perfect for the season!

Through Erica's Memory Solutions, I offer organizing workshops, digital photo organization and digital scrapbooking through my affiliation with Forever, as well as monthly crops, power layout workshops, and more!  Please pass this invitation along to anyone who might benefit from the services I can provide, invite them to come with you (earn more free gifts!) or just to drop by during the event.  I appreciate YOU!

April Specials at Forever

Over at Forever, in the world of digital scrapbooking, photo gifts and permanent storage, we have the following specials happening this month:

APR 1-31: Do What You Love Artkit for $5  PROMO CODE: NSDLOVE 

This is a bundle of digital content that is normally $20, but you can get it for only $5 during April with the promo code NSDLOVE.

APR 1-31: 50% off Deal of the Day Artkit  PROMO CODE: DEALOFTHEDAY 

Every day a different artkit is on sale for 50% off.  The deal changes at 8am, so make sure to look at the deals each day to see the kit of the day.  Make sure to check in to see which kits are on sale!  Use promo code DEALOFTHEDAY to receive the discount.  ****Check on April 6 and 26 for a special surprise!****

APR 1-15: SAVE 25% on Photobooks  PROMO CODE: SPRINGBOOK
Save 25% on printing of photobooks but only for the first half of April!

APR 1-30: SAVE 20% on Forever Storage  PROMO CODE: IMREADY
Save 20% on a one time payment of Forever Permanent Storage.  Put your precious memories in a permanent, safe home.

APR 1-30: SAVE 50% on Forever Artisan when you spend $50  PROMO CODE: READYTOCROP
Save 50% on Artisan when you spend $50.  

APR 14-20: $49.99 April Afternoon Storybook Legacy Bundle  PROMO CODE: APRILAFTERNOON

APR 14-20: $29.99 Graduation Party Storybook Legacy Bundle  PROMO CODE: GRADPARTY

Get these bundles of artwork for a drastically reduced in price April 14-20.

APR 15-30: Save 25% on all print with a yearly Pixels2Pages Membership  PROMO CODE: GRADPARTY

Need help with Artisan?  Pixels2Pages is an awesome site that offers so many helps and ideas.  Buy a yearly membership to Pixels2Pages and save 25% on any printing.