My Tape-Paper-Scissors Blog has been dormant for the last years or so, as I restructured my family life and career, with the Creative Memories Bankruptcy and my Husbands Retirement. And now that we have settled into that adjustment, here I am back to the blog with all of the news.



Okay so the big news is that I am now holding my events at a new location, (free from any family distractions that would sometimes show up in my home workspace.)

ANNOUNCING - (WEEKLY) WEDNESDAY CROPS
- (See photos above of some of the page samples for this Month).

Think of it ... you can make a Double Page Layout every week... and in doing so would finish 3 to 6 albums a year. Even if you only came once a month your would complete 1 or 2 albums a year.
"Isn't that... what you really want?"

And best of all these are "FORMULA" Layouts which means they will work with any color choices and/or theme. Because of this I can easily show you how to switch up the pages and papers to accommodate any photos you bring.

WHERE:
The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens, in "Old Town" Orange.
(Located just 1 block North of the Traffic Circle/Plaza area).
WHEN:
Wednesday
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon,
and
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

Note: I know that many of you are interested in Friday Nights or Weekends. So please it is important that if you are interested in a different day or time notify me via my Answering Machine at (714) 637-3016 (and I will call back to let you know what can be done to meet your need). 
The Dragonfly shops would like to have my classes grown into weekend dates as well ...but we must be able to show them the numbers to have them schedule us into prime time slots.

COST:
Workshops Fee = $5.00 a day (AM & PM) or $20.00 a month.
....includes access to basic tools/provided.
Personal Assistance = + $5.00.
Weekly Project Kit = $15.00 (+ or -)
....this waves the other 2 fees above.

Bring you own materials.
Or select from the materials on hand at a per piece cost, (to save you money.)

Of additional interest is the Inn next door where you could stay over for events like National Scrapbook Day.  Again I need your feed back to be able to make this happen.
FYI - The Dragonfly Shops and Gardens and the Inn are located in the Historic District of "Old Town" Orange, with lots of antique stores, specialty shops and restaurants. It would make for a grand getaway weekend event.

Don't have your photos printed... No Worries!
Just call and let me know... and I will bring my photo printer, we can print from your Camera Card.

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY EVENTS - 5/4 to 5/6 and 5/12 - 2012

Last Call - to COME PARTY with ME ! ( for National Scrapbook Day )
This years theme for National Scrapbook Day is " The Best of Life ! " ...So I decided to make it a Celebration Event !
( After all it is when I celebrate my Birthday ).

SPECIAL PROJECTS :
For my NSD Workshop SPECIAL PROJECTS we are going Have a Party !
And make Banners, Party Favors, Party Hats, Place Settings & Centerpieces, Etc., ...( of the Celebration of your choice ). 
Just let me know what occassion you want to make party decor for ?
( The design templates I have created can adapt to any theme or color ).  

Of course you don't have to make any of the Special Projects,
just come and crop, ...you will have plenty of FUN !

( Both Non-Scrappers and Beginners are Welcome ).

DETAILS:
You will get a 4 ft. table space ...with tools. ( So  no need to bring a bunch of stuff with you ).  And of course you will get ...( "ME" ! ) ...to offer Tips & Layout Ideas, to help you with your pages.

There will be :
Goodie Bags / Party Favors / Name Tags and/or Place Cards ( That double as Page Accents ) / Page Challenge Contests / a Scavenrger Hunt /a 30 Minute Raffle ( with gifts Valued from $5 to $25 ) /   Entry into the GRAND PRIZE Drawing, for an Album Bundle Ensemble ( $ 150+ Value ) /  a "CARRY ALL BAG" will be given away each day ( $55 Value ) /  Food & Refreshments / and of course ...Birthday Cake !

* And Make sure to bring your Yellow Copies of your CM Purchase Receipts to turn in for extra Raffle Tickets towards the Grand Prize.

Note:  You will get a Raffle Ticket when you arrive / 1 ( or more ) for each page or project completed / 1 for each $10 spent at the event  / 5 for coming in theme / 10 for bringing a new guest .

SALE :
And let's not forget the SALE !!!  - 1/2 of my ( on-hand ) Product Line ...will be 1/2 OFF !  - And I will have select products bundled up at even greater discounts !
 

New Products :
Plus there is an Exclusive CM Cutting Pattern ...( available only during NSD ).  ...Get yours before it's gone !  At my Event... or go to My CM Web Site ...and order Online .  ...( See bottom of Page for Web Site Link ).
And a New Line of CM ( "No-Mistakes" ) STAMPS will be revealed at this time.   Along with New Cartridges for the Border Maker ...and Travel & Teen Items.  Plus more !


PLUS :
For my Birthday Party pleasure I will have additional gifts for those who come wearing a Patry Hat ...or bring any other Party Theme accessory.
Receive a $20 Shopping Pass for each "New" Freind you bring.


NOTE:
You Must RSVP ( in addvance ) to assure your spot.  -  A deposit is required at the time of your RSVP
Space is limited ( to 6 - per day ) ** ...So this event can sell out quickly ! 

But don't hesitate the day of to call and see if I have any cancelations.
And if a workshop fills you can alwasy be placed on the waiting list.

**Note 6 does not apply to those Hosting a Scrapbook Party  during this event. 
...More space will be created if needed to accomodate all of your guests.

DATES:
Friday    5/4/12         6 PM - 12 Midnight  ( 6 hours )            $10
Saturday    5/5/12     12 Noon - 12 Midnight  ( 12 hours )     $20
Sunday    5/6/12       2 PM - 8 PM  ( 6 hours )                        $10
- SPECIAL - ( all 3 days for $25 )
And
( Hangover Date ) - for those who can't make it - or can't get enough ! Saturday     5/12/12   12 Noon - 12 Midnight  ( 12 hours )     $20
- SPECIAL - ( add to all 3 above for Only $5 )

PS :
I will also be having my... Mommy & Me Teddy Bear Tea
on this date.  Saturday   5/12/12   12 Noon - 4 PM ( 4 hours )   $10 - ( per project ).        
- This is a "Frilly" event for Moms & Daughters to crop together.
- Although it can be adpated for a Mother & Son to attend.
 ...( But it is also open to anyone who wants to have a 2nd childhood ! ).  

Note:  Please do not wear any fragrant body soaps, lotions or products that day.   ...You wouldn't want me to be allergic to you !

Hope you can join us for this Major Scrapbook Celebration !!!
RSVP - ( 714 ) 637-3016   Make sure to leave a message - the Answering Machine is on 24/7.

Xo Lola Finkelstein
- Creative Memories Consultant
AKA - Your Scrapbooking Life  Coach

242 E. Riverview Ave.
Orange, CA 92865

E-mail :  hylofink@juno.com

CM Web Site :  http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/lolafink

SB Wounded Warrior

Recently Jean Sadler was wounded in Battle at one of my Scrapbook Crops.
To honor her valiant efforts ...she received a Purple Heart.
( Pinned to her chest in this photo ).
I am pleased to inform you that She was Bravedly able to complete
her Turtle Border.  ...And Win the Battle !


< GRIN >
Xo Lola

Memory Celebration recap

2012 - MEMORY CELEBRATION - Ontario, CA ( 3/31/12 )

What a great time we had in Ontatio!
Here we are as Photo Faries !
...( I think Jessica's Wings were attacking Dona ).

There were about 1,000 Croppers in all. 

There was a 400 Page display of Layouts.
...( I took a Pic. of each and every one - they were all great! ).

1/2 of the peremiter of the room was product displays.
And full of great ideas.
Everyone especially loved the new Album Page Albums.
( FYI - You can deign a layout for the front of your album as the cover ! )

The ( help yourself ) CRICUT Station was a big hit too !

The Class with the NEW CM Border Maker was quite a hit !
 ...And the Border Maker is now on everyones wish list !

The Goodie Bag was Fantastic ( Valued around $35 ).
It was only about $40 to attend - so well worth the money !

The Gals won lots of prizes.
Everyone in our group went home with a prize ...or mulitiple prizes.
( Valued at $20 or more each ).
...So it was a lot like getting paid to be there !

Hope you will join us next time !!!

Xo Lola

CM MEGA CROP

Come Join Me for a Memory Extravaganza
at the (Creative Memories)
Memory Celebration
at the Ontario Convention Center,
March 31st, 2012  PHOTOS ABOVE :
( The room picture at top is just 1/3 the size of the event ! ).
( The "Theme" Group Photo... is always a favorite ).
( And the wall of pages photo shows only 1/2 of the pages on display ).  


That's 11 Hours of Mega Scrapbooking,
Free Classes,
4 Free Make n Takes,
Prizes,
A Goodie Bag ( valued at more than 1/2 of the registration fee ), and Tons of Ideas & Tips,
Plus a day filled with Fun & Friends ( old & new ).
...all for under $40 !!!


Last chance to Register is
(by 10 PM)
...March 15th. 

Here is a peek at the T-Sirt designs for the Deluxe Registration.










Go to this URL to register
  https://forum.cmc-network.com/forum/messageview.aspx?catid=143&threadid=14630&ente rthread=y.

You should be able to register at My CM Web Site :
http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/lolafinkelstein
( - Note if it dosen't work try entering capitol letters for the begining of my first & last name ).

 Or just go to the Creative Memoreis Web Site and search under Customer Events.
http://www.creativememories.com

Hope to see you there !
Xo Lola Finkelstein - ( your fun & friendly CM Consultant )
(714) 637-3016 ( leave a message - we will pick up )hylofink@juno.com

SAVE 15 % on All ORDERS 24/7-365yr.

Go to my website at http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/lolafink
To find out about the "NEW" CM - BUYERS REWARDS CLUB 

For a ( small annual fee ) you will be able to purchase all of your
CM Products 24/7 - 365 yr. ...at 15 % OFF. 
...Plus be privy to all of CM's EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS , SALES & SPECIALS !
- ( This offer is for Club Members Only ).
- ( This offer ...only applies to your Direct On-Line Purchases ).

We have had our Memory Keepers Rewrads Club in place of many years ...which offers discounts and exclusive products to our regular Retail Customers. This New On-Line Club does not replace the existing club.  ...It just makes this type of discount opportunity now available to our On-Line Customers, with their own Rewards Club.

Each Club will have it's "own exclusive offers" ...making it worth your while to participate in both programs.

The biggest difference between the 2 clubs is...
- With the Memory Keepers Reward Club you get your Discount ( after ) you complete your "Punch Card".
- With the Buyers Rewards Club you get your Discount ( immediately ) at the time of purchase.

So it only makes sense, with the expansion of internet useage for purchases, to make a program like this available across the board to all of our customers.

It's a great problem solving solution for us Consutlants, as we all found it very difficult to keep accurate track of our customers On-Line Purchases, to offer them their reward points. 

And this new program offers a cost savings in shipping the products directly to the customer 1st ( avoiding additonal shipping fees ). 

Making this a very viable solution for everyone. ... Creatinga Win - Win Solution !
NOTE: The Fee is for the registration of your account.  And the special routing & bookkeeping that will be required to maintain your Link to a Club Member Exclusive Web Site.
...Your Fee should be easily recouped through additional Exclusive Sales, Discounts &  Product Offers made to Club Members - Only.

You will still get your Memory Keepers Card "Punched" for purchase you make while you are at my events & workshops.
...And you can now get discounts for the On-Line purchases you make in between my workshops & events !

To this we should all scream out ..."HOORAY! " 
So go to my CREATIVE MEMORIES Web Site ...and Register TODAY !
http://mycmsite.com/sites/lolafink
( Note : I have shortened my Web Address for you. So you will have to save my new web address to your favoties button, as the old one wont work any more. ). Happy Scrappin
Xo - Lola Marie Finkelstein

hylofink@juno.com

( 714 ) 637-3016
Note when calling make sure to leave a message, we screen our calls, and will pick up once you have identified yourself !
242 E. Riverview Ave. Orange, CA 92865
See my CM Web Site " Event Calendar " for Information on Workshops & Classes

CUTTING Prices - 20% OFF SALE - June 2011

All CRETIVE MEMORIES CUSTOM CUTTING SYSTEMS
& CREATIVE-CUTS Components are 20 % Off
( Online Only )  June 1-30, 2011

...Make a "Big Impression" with these Cutting Patterns for Creative Layouts & Designs !
Go to my CM Web Site to get a better look at what's available.
And visit the Project Idea Center for creative ways to use these great tools.
http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/lolafinkelstein 




CUSTOM CUTTING SYSTEM : For Shapes & Designs




CREATIVE-CUTS SYSTEM  for Titles & Designs






















Custom Cutting System - Wavey Frames Set
( Reg $ 14.50 / Sale = $ 11.60 )



Custom Cutting System - 12' Jumbo Square Pattern
( Reg $ 14.50 / Sale = $ 11.60 )



Custom Cutting System / 12" Jumbo Oval ...or Circle Pattern
( Reg $ 14.50 / Sale = $ 11.60  each ).




 

Custom Cutting System - Oval ...or Circle Pattern Set
( Reg $ 14,50 / Sale = $ 11.60 each  )

 



Custom Cutting System - Jumbo Star ( Reg $ 14.50 / Sale = $ 11.60 )



Custom Cutting System - Gemstones Pattern Set
( Reg $ 14.50 / Sale = $ 11.60 )



Sorry if you are getting an over sized image  and disconnected words here:
My system is malfunctioning and won't allow me to correct this image.
( In my Post there is nothing there ...yet my preview screen shows them ? ). 

But - FYI - We also have Circle Cutting Patterns ( Large & Small )



 





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Custom Cutting System - 12x12 Cutting Mat & Blades
 ( Reg $ 29.50 / Sale = $ 23.60 )

12x12 Cutting Mat - ( without Blades )
( Reg $ 14.00 / Sale = $ 11.20 )

CCS - Blades - ( 3 pack/ asst )
( Reg $ 17.50 / Sale = $ 14.00 )

CCS - Individual Blades - ( 1 each )
 ( Reg $ 6.00 / Sale = $ 4.80 ) 

CREATIVE-CUTS - TITLE & DESIGN SYSTEM
 



Creative-Cuts Storage Box  ( Reg $ 25.00 / Sale = $ 20.00 )

 





Creative-Cuts Playful Numbers Pattern ( Reg $ 10.00 / Sale = $8.00 ) 



Creative-Cuts - Love Pattern ( Reg $10.00 / Sale = $8.00 )



Creative-Cuts Basic Shapes Pattern



Creative Cuts ( Swivel Blade ) Tool ( Reg $ 25.00 / Sale = $ 20.00 )

Other Blade Attachments include:
- Distressing Tip ( Reg $ 7.50 / Sale = $6.00 )
- Red Blade Attachment ( for the Custom Cutting System )
( Reg $ 7.50 / Sale = $ 6.00 )


 

Creative-Cuts Playful Apla Set
 ( Reg $ 16.00 / Sale = $ 12.80 )





Lola Finkelstein, Creative Memories Leader
( 714 ) 637-3016
hylofink@juno.com