Spring Spectacular Registration

It's still about 8 weeks away, but I don't want anyone to miss out, so mark your calendar now, build a fence around your "me" time and plan to attend!

To print the registration form, click here:  Spring Spectacular 2015

Track your page progress!

Each year, I set a goal for my scrapbooking. This year, I'm wanting to complete 365 pages, or a page-a-day.  Now, I recognize that I simply won't be able to scrapbook every single day, no matter how much I might want to.  But the number remains the same.....it's fun, right?

Here is a link to the Excel spreadsheet I created to track my progress.  I encourage you to set your own goal and go for it!  If 365 pages seems like too much, simply black out the numbers at the end, but SET A GOAL so you know where you're going!  (If 365 doesn't seem like enough, you're more addicted than I am, but feel free to print the page several times to help you keep track!)


 Page Tracking Spreadsheet

Freezing Mashed Potatoes

Well, they're not exactly mashed, but it's a good start!

And it's so simple, really.

Peel and dice your potatoes.  I usually just make extra when I'm making mashed potatoes for dinner.

Then, give your diced potatoes a nice soak in some cool, salted water (a couple of tablespoons).  Make sure the potatoes are completely covered.  Exposure to air will turn them colors...the salt water prevents that.  Let them soak for about 30 minutes (I let them soak while we eat dinner).

Drain the potatoes and then freeze them in a zipper-seal bag.  Double bag to help prevent freezer burn or leakage.

To prepare them, simply put them into boiling water, FROM FROZEN.  If you thaw them, you'll lose some of the texture and risk them turning brown from air exposure.

A few changes to the calendar

Hello again!

Because of some family commitments that have popped up, I'm changing a few dates.

My March crop will be held on Saturday, March 28 instead of the 21st.  The card class I had scheduled for the 20th, will be moved into April, and we'll be making "Cards for the Men in our Life!"

Hope to see you soon!

Happy New Year!

Hello friends!  I've set myself some pretty lofty and exciting goals for the year, including business and scrapbooking goals, crafting goals, personal goals, and more!  What about you?

I've been working on my 2015 calendar, so here are the upcoming crop and class dates.

Crops:
January 31
February 28
March 21
April 25

My next card class will be Friday, March 20.  We'll be doing Thinking of You/Get Well/Sympathy cards.  We'll do 12 cards for $20.

Other card classes this year will include masculine cards, and thank you cards.

My Spring Spectacular will be held Friday and Saturday May 15th and 16th.  Mark your calendars now!

Birthday Cards!

Aren't these fun?  I sure had fun designing them and I can't wait to create them with you!

The class is Friday, October 3rd, from 7 to 10 pm at my house.  For $18, you get 12 cards plus a bonus!  Please RSVP by Wednesday the 1st.

Fall Festival Time!

This year, we'll be making these adorable cards.  Supplies to make all six, pre-cut and ready to go, will be waiting for you when you arrive.

Plus, you'll have a chance to make this adorable Christmas card that will coordinate with the Christmas cards you can make at my card class in November.

These cards are ONLY available at my Fall Festival.

Fall Festival is Coming!

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, September 19, 2014 from 7 pm – Midnight

                                    Saturday,  September 20, 10 am – 9 pm.

            Where:            My home, 5317 S Wildflower Lane, Murray

            Fee:                 $40.00. 

            Deadline:        Friday, September 12 (You're welcome to register after that date, but I can't guarantee there will be an opening).

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

·         Door prizes

·         A Grand prize

·         Free gifts

·         And much more!

Let me know if you'll be scrapbooking traditionally or digitally so I know how much space you'll need and if you'll need power.  Also, 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!  To register, or for more information, you can leave me a comment here, or shoot me an email at mamaerica@hotmail.com.    

I want to say a heartfelt "THANK YOU" for your continued support of my business throughout the upheaval of the last two years.  I'm working hard to rebuild my business, Erica's Memory Solutions.  I offer organizing workshops, digital photo organization and digital scrapbooking through my affiliation with Panstoria, Inc, 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!

I'll see you there!

Erica L Meyer