We Cropped, But We Didn't Drop!

Owning a scrapbook business is so much fun, especially since the people you meet are so nice. It is a pleasure to be serving a group of ladies who know how to enjoy life and who show such creativity.

We had a great time yesterday at the all day crop. We talked, we ate, we laughed, and we even managed to get a few pages done! We also met a few Harley-Davidson bike riders....

Thanks to all who came! And thanks so much to Becky, who prepared our lunch for us. The sandwiches were great!

The next all day crop will be on September 20th. If you are interested in coming, just let me know. My email is ladybugmemories@gmail.com. I would love to have you join us!

Crop This Saturday

The next all day crop is coming up this Saturday! If you want to come, there is still room for you. Here are the details. If you want to come, please email me and I'll sign you up:

ladybugmemories@gmail.com

I'd love to have you there!

New Products Coming Soon!

New Products at Ladybug Memories!

Soon to arrive at Ladybug Memories - more from Elle's Studio! These tags are simply adorable: choose from baby (blue or pink), dog, hearts, and lined circles.

Also coming - kits by Doodlebug Design! These kits contain all you need to create several scrapbook pages. Themes include boy, girl, birthday, and love. Retail price: $20.00 per kit. (See here)

And, we are getting these beautiful coordinates: Wild Saffron by K&Company (I just LOVE the journaling tag pads!):

If you see a scrapbook product you like in a magazine or on the internet (or anywhere else) that you would like for me to get for Ladybug Memories, send me an email and I'll see what I can do to order it for you. I am here to serve you, the customer, in all your scrapbooking needs. My goal is to help you in preserving your memories in any way I can.

Email me: ladybugmemories@gmail.com

Come Retreat With Me!

I still have plenty of room for YOU at the retreat in August. There will be lots of good food, music, and scrapbook goodies. The first 15 people who sign up will get a great scrapbooking gift. AND, all who go to the retreat will get a t-shirt (info coming soon on what the shirt will look like - stay tuned).

Let's get ready to crop the weekend away! Sign up today.......

Email me: ladybugmemories@gmail.com

Crop Pictures

Here are pictures from last Saturday's scrapbook crop:

More Info on Eagle Rock

I have had some people ask about Eagle Rock, the place where we will be having the scrapbook retreat in August. Here is the website for Eagle Rock:

www.eaglerocktn.com

Go there and look at all the pictures, especially the lodge (that's where we'll be staying). This place is great! Also, directions on how to get there are on the website.

Email me: ladybugmemories@gmail.com

We Cropped the Day Away!

Saturday was so much fun! 12 of us got together at the Holiday Inn in Alcoa, Tennessee for a full day of scrappin', eatin', and gabbin'.

We all had a good time. The place was quiet and comfortable and we had plenty of good food, thanks to my sweet friend (thanks, Becky!). It was great meeting new scrapbook friends. Ya'll are a wonderful bunch of ladies. Thank you for sharing the day with me! I'm looking forward to the next crop in June.

Pictures coming soon!

Ladybug Memories Scrapbook Retreat

Ladybug Memories Scrapbook Retreat
August 22-24, 2008

Hey there! Let’s get ready to relax and retreat! Scrapbook retreat, that is. You know, plenty of fun cropping with friends, staying up late, eating as much chocolate as you want (and, of course getting lots of pages done)?

Well, let me tell you what I have planned. I have reserved the whole weekend just for us at Eagle Rock Camp and Retreat Center in Maryville, Tennessee. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains just east of Maryville, this place is simply gorgeous! And the staff is the best in the world. Really nice people.

Here are the details:

Friday, August 22, 4:00 PM. - Sunday, August 24, 4:00 PM

Crop as much as you want for 48 hours! Of course, you’ll want to leave a little time for eating the great meals provided, visiting with friends (old and new), and shopping the tables that will be loaded with plenty of yummy scrapbook supplies. If you want sleep, there’s a place for you to do that as well. And, I’m sure I’ll be spending some time enjoying the beautiful view….
There will be tools available, including a computer and printer, Sizzix and dies, sewing machine, and circle cutter.

Price: $185 includes 4 feet of table space, 6 meals, snacks/drinks, goody bag, t-shirt, and door prizes.

A $60 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration with the remainder due upon arrival at the camp.

The first 15 people who register will receive a special scrapbook-related gift valued at $10.00 retail. Deadline is June 10, 2008, so sign up today!

Come crop with us! I’m sure you’ll be glad you did!

Scrapbook Crop on June 7th

Welcome Summer Crop
Summer is almost here! Gather up your photos and let's scrap!

Date/Time: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Place: Holiday Inn Express, Alcoa, Tennessee
Cost: $25

The cost of this event includes:
Lunch and supper
Door prizes
Goody bags
4 feet of table space per person
Sizzix and dies
Computer and printer for use
Sewing machine
Circle cutter
Idea books
Drinks and snacks (including chocolate!)

If you bring a friend, each of you will get $5.00 off your fee.

A $10.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration in order to hold your spot. The remainder is due on or before June 1.

Beginners are welcome! I will have all you need to get started (just bring photos).

There will be a table at the crop with lots of supplies for you to purchase. Many of these things will be items you will not see in the local craft and scrapbook stores. If there is something you want before the crop, email me and let me know and I will get it for you.There will be a limit of 10 spaces available at this event, so sign up today!

Email me: ladybugmemories@gmail.com or call me at 865-235-9957

Judy DudleyLadybug Memories Scrapbooking - Come Crop With Us! http://www.ladybugmemoriesblog.blogspot.com/

This Girl Likes to Rock!

And rock she does! This blog makes me want to be a teenager again. I have enjoyed her fresh view on scrapbooking as well as other things she dabbles in. I even like the unique way she communicates. I wish I were as cute as this. Gives me something to aim for. Rock on, Kara!

I've Been Busy!

I have been having so much fun in my scrapbook room this week making these cute monogram tags. I think I might make some for a craft show that I'm hoping to be in this fall. Comments, please.........

Who will be number 12?

I have reserved enough space for 12 people at the May 10th crop and 11 have signed up. Will you be number 12? Email me (ladymemories@gmail.com) if you want to come!

New Products Have Arrived!

I just got a shipment in today! Such beautiful stuff from K&Company, Chatterbox, Westrim, and Karen Foster. It was so much fun opening the box and seeing all those wonderful papers and embellishments. Here are a few of the things I got in:


K-Ology Ring-Bound Album Paper Crafting Kit


K-Ology Chipboard Alphabet Box


Chatterbox Memory Building 12"X12" Page Kit

Aren't these great? Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. These will be available (plus much more!) at the May 10th crop.

I (Heart) Simple Scrapbooks

Simple Scrapbooks Magazine is one of my favorite resources for scrapbook ideas. I can hear my mailbox laugh whenever this mag is placed inside every month. I love the way the layouts are so fast and, well, simple! I also like how the editors make the art of scrapbooking so fun and freeing. Check out this article by Stacy Julian, editor-in-chief of Simple Scrapbooks. Now, don't you want to go scrap?

Save Your Juice Can Lids

Juice can lids, bread bag tags, cereal boxes. What do these have in common? They can all be used on a scrapbook page! This article has many ideas on using throwaway items on your scrapbook pages. Who would have thought that a twist tie would have found its way into a scrap room?

June Scrapbook Crop

Looks like we'll be having a full house for the May crop. There is one spot left if you would like to join us. Or, if you want, we will be getting together again in June. I have reserved the crop room for the 7th. Click here for the details. Email me if you have any questions: ladybugmemories@gmail.com.

Amazon Favorites

I added a widget to my blog. Look at the bottom of the page and you will find a cool carousel of books that you can get from Amazon. These are some of my favorite scrapbook books. I hope to share some reviews with you in the following weeks. Check back soon!

New Scrapbook Goodies On Their Way!

I made an order today. Let me show you some of the things I'm getting:

K&Company is one of my very favorite scrapbook manufacturers. I ordered some of the Hannah Collection and some of the Addison Collection. Beautiful stuff!

Since I want to help you get more pages done quickly as well as beautifully, I am ordering some kits and coordinated items. I will also have several colors of cardstock available to help you match your photos to your paper.

I am looking forward to May 10th! See you there! (If you haven't yet signed up, I have ONE space left! Or, maybe you'd like to come on June 7th? Let me know.......)

Doodlebug Design Kits

And how about these kits from Doodlebug Design? I think these are nice. Looks like you could get a lot of pages done quickly.

Let me know what you think by adding a comment below.

Kits from Pebbles, Inc.

These kits from Pebbles are really cute! I'd like to order some of these for the store. Which ones do you like best?