Need to find a turkey......

So I just learned about this awesome new site called Cricut Search and I ♥ it! Thank you to Sarah at PinkCricut.com for telling us all about it. Not sure what it is? Well let me tell you.

CricutSearch.com will save you time when working on your scrapbooking, card making or paper crafts. You will no longer have to flip through all of your Cricut handbooks or cheat sheets to find the perfect image to complete your crafting project. Just type it into the search box and we will show you all of the choices you have.

I couldn't figure out which of my cartridges had turkeys on them and didn't feel like searching through all of my handbooks. So I went to Cricut Search and typed in "turkey" in the search bar and it brought up all the carts that have a turkey on them. I never realized how many of my cartridges had turkeys on them! This site is definitely a life saver!

You can also find Cricut Search on Facebook here.

Want some cake?!? **EXPIRED**

I know I do. I thought I would share this awesome giveaway with all of my followers and friends.

First, Creating from the Heart is giving away a Cricut Cake Machine (♥♥♥♥ it). This is in celebration of her 2 year Blogaversary and is open until August 12th, 3pm EST!

And The Scrapbooking Queen is giving away a Cricut Cake Cartridge!

Good luck to all :)

Silhouette Giveaway**EXPIRED**

Check out SugarDoodle for a chance to win a Silhouette machine! There are 4 ways to win and I have entered to win as well. This is an amazing opportunity.

New Simple Stories ele.ment.ary

I am so excited about the new Simple Stories line ele.ment.ary! It goes from preschool-graduation! It'll be perfect for a scrapbook throughout the school years. I will be ordering 2 for my kids :)

If you would like to pre-order the ele.ment.ary kit, please e-mail me at alteredbyjenn@mail.com for more info.

Ele.ment.ary - 4x6 Elements

Ele.ment.ary - 2x12/2x12 Elements, 4x4/6x8 Elements and 6x12 Elements

Ele.ment.ary - Paper, Stickers and Transparencies

Cara Putman's Stars in the Night Contest**EXPIRED**

I'm so excited about this giveaway. While I've never met Cara, I have the honor of knowing her mom, sister, and sister-in-laws that live here in North Platte! I can't wait to read this book!

The grand prize consists of several DVDs of Cara's favorite classic movies, popcorn, cracker jacks, a signed copy of Stars in the Night, and if we reach over 200 entries, a copy of each of Cara's other six World War II based romances. These DVDs are special because they include some of Cara's favorite movies of all time. Bringing Up Baby and The Philadelphia Story are great romantic comedies, both with Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart joins them in Philadelphia Story. Just last week, they rewatched one of Cara's favorite musicals: Singing in the Rain, which you'll also find in these collections along with Easter Parade and Meet Me in St. Louis. And then you can't do better for dramas than Casablanca and Mrs. Miniver. For the final set, Cara's adding Frank Capra's collection. You'll have hours of wonderful classics to watch.

Five first prizes: a copy of all Cara's WWII books: that means winners receive a copy of Stars in the Night, Canteen Dreams, Sandhill Dreams, Captive Dreams, A Promise Kept, A Promise Born, and A Promise Forged. That's plenty of World War II era romances and romantic suspense to fill your summer with reading.

Five second prizes: a signed copy of Stars in the Night.

So how do you enter?

Just visit Cara Putman's blog for more details!

Christmas in July Blog Hop WINNER

Thanks to everyone that has stopped by over the weekend! I love participating in blog hops like this. Really makes you use your creative juices! I can't wait for the next one, whenever that may be. Thanks to Ms. Sue Frazier for coordinating this again!

I used random.org for the winner (greatest invention ever) and the winner is Cindy!

Christmas in July Blog Hop ***CLOSED***

Join the friendly neighborhood of Memory Works consultants!!!

There will be 13 participating blogs for you to hop around!

You can follow the links to several other blogs that are participating.

At each "stop" you can comment and be entered in drawings to win prizes!

Friday, July 2nd at 5pm EST thru Sunday, July 4th EST at midnight

It will be an assortment of ideas floating around on the blogs

**Note: Some blogs are only offering giveaways to U.S. participants only and will not ship international. Please review the guidelines/restrictions on each blog prior to posting your comments.**

PLUS

here is the GREAT give-a-way prize on my blog!!!

A set of 25 advent envelopes

In order to win this great prize, please comment about your favorite 4th of July memory!

Blog Hop List
Sue <----Starting blog Liz
Wendy
Lynn
Sharon
Noelle
Shelley
Rosann
Jenn <----You are here Maryann <----Next blog Luisa
Lisa
Mariah

Blog Hop Winner

First of all, let me say thanks to everyone who visited my blog over this Memorial Day weekend, and for all your lovely comments. Thank you for becoming followers as well :) Now to keep the blog updated! Thanks, too, to Sue Frazier for organizing the whole thing over on the MemoryWorks forum.

I entered the numbers 1 to 38 into the Random.org generator, and this is what she came up with:

MemoryWorks Backyard Blog Hop **CLOSED**

I am so excited to be part of this wonderful blog hop that is being brought to you by 16 MemoryWorks consultants! This blog hop will be going on from Friday May 28th @5pm (EDT) until Monday May 31 @midnight (EDT)!


You will have chances to win giveaways at each blog...that's 16 all total with a "grand prize" giveaway on Sue's blog for one lucky winner who completes the whole hop! I have seen previews of some of the prizes and they are wonderful.

**Note: Some blogs are only offering giveaways to U.S. participants only and will not ship international. Please review the guidelines/restrictions on each blog prior to posting your comments.**

Here is the giveaway for my blog

All you have to do to win this set of 4 cards is leave a comment about what your Memorial Day weekend plans are! (Be sure to check back at the end of the hop to see if you won, or leave your e-mail address so I can contact you about winning).

Product list:
Note Cards and envelopes- Best Occassions
Patterned Paper- Three Bugs in a Rug: Spread Your Wings
Flowers- Petaloo: Jeweled Florettes- Fairy Wonderland SKU: PT007
Petaloo: Jeweled Florettes- Baby's Coming SKU: PT006
Petaloo: Dazzlers - Raspberry Sherbert SKU: PT009
Die Cut Shapes- Three Bugs in a Rug: Spread Your Wings

Here is the list of all the blogs participating!
Sue <----Starting blog
Jenn <--- You are here
Lisa <---- Next on the list
Mariah
Maryann
Luisa
Wendy
Sarah
Tanya
Amanda
Liz
Lynn
Shelley
Rosann
Rhonda
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If you would like to see the amazing products we carry or more information about Memory Works or the Simple Stories line just click on the MemoryWorks and Simple Stories buttons on the right hand side and they will take you to the respective pages!

Almost to 300 fans!**CLOSED**

WE HAVE A WINNER! CONGRATS TO IVANA FOR WINNING A CUSTOM MAGNETIC BOARD!
I can't believe that I'm only 15 fans away from 300 fans on my Facebook Fan Page! Thank you to all my wonderful fans! So in celebration of this momentous occasion, I will have a giveaway! You will receive a custom Magnetic Memo board! Just leave a comment now through Saturday, May 29 at midnight (CDT) to enter! I will be announcing the winner on Sunday, May 30Th. Thank you all for stopping by!

Memorial Day Weekend Memory Works Blog Hop

Try saying that 3 times fast! Be sure to visit my blog the weekend of May 28-31! I'm going to be participating in "The Backyard Blog Hop" with several other very talented Memory-Works Consultants! That weekend I'll post a link to a "starting blog" where you'll visit and make a comment, then you'll follow the links to several other blogs. At each "stop" you'll comment and be entered in drawings to win prizes! You won't want to miss it!!!

Spring/Summer 2010 Catalog is here

Click on the following links to view each section of the catalog

Simple Stories

Collection Essentials 1

Collection Essentials 2

Basic Essentials

If you are interested in purchasing the new 2010 MemoryWorks Catalog, please email me at alteredbyjenn@mail.com Catalogs cost $5 and include a $5 off coupon on your next order of $50 or more.

I'm loving all the new products that are available from the new catalog!

MemoryWorks Clearance Sale

Out with the old...in with the new!

It's that time again... when over the next couple of weeks many of our vendors will be starting to ship their new 2010 releases and we need to make room in our warehouse for all of the fun new goodies. As in the past - now is the time to say good-bye to some of our favorites so we can say hello to our new inventory! Starting today all items that will not be carried over into the next catalog will be discounted an additional 10% - 20% off the retail price.

This is good news for all of us! Although conducting business during our catalog transition presents unique challenges - it's also a great time to offer you fantastic savings. This is a great chance to Stock Up and save!

Discontinued Products List:

BASIC GREY

- Indian Summer and Designer Cardstock w/10% discount

-Eerie, Eskimo Kisses and Nook and Pantry Collections w/ 20% discount

PINK PAISLEE

-Amber Road, Twilight and Mistletoe & Co collections w/20% discount

COSMO CRICKET

-Earth Love, The Boyfriend, Jolly by Golly collections w/20% discount

FANCY PANTS

- Little Sprout, Rough and Tough, Dancing Girl collections w/10% discount

- Trick or Treat, Chrismas Magic collections w/20% discount
3 BUGS IN A ROW

To the Rescue, Spread Your Wings, Let it Snow, Simple Pleasures collections w/20% discount

WE R MEMORY KEEPERS

(excluding stamps)

- Twirl, Geo Hectic, Merry and Bright collections w/20% discount

- MVP collection w/25% discount

MY MINDS EYE

- Whislybird, Round&Round, Lucky Me, Stomp, Boo to You, Colorful Christmas, The Spider's Web, Merry Days collections w/20% discount

SASSAFRAS

- Amplify, Monstrosity, Sweet Marmalade collections with 20% discount

BO BUNNY

- Delilah, Kitchen Spice, Boo Crew, St. Nick collections w/20% discount

- Flutter Butter collection w/10% discount

SCRAP WITHIN REACH

- Paper Boy, Carnival, Afternoon Tea, Industrial collections w/20% discount

7 GYPSIES

-Victoria, Gypsy Market collections w/20% discount

- Photo Carousel Accesories w/10% discount

DOODLE BUG

- All collections and all Stick With It's w/20% discount

- All Loopy Lou Stickers, All Glitter w/20% discount

MAYA ROAD

- All items w/10% discount

PRISM

- All collections w/10% discount

If you're interested in ordering anything from the list above or from the catalog, check out http://alteredbyjenn.memory-works.com and place an order!

New Cosmo Cricket

MemoryWorks just got in the new Cosmo Cricket lines from CHA! Personally I'm loving the Material Girl line! And we also carry the 6x6 mini decks in Material Girl and Joy Ride!

New 3 Bugs from CHA

I just love these new lines from 3 Bugs! I can't wait to order the Little Chick and Great Outdoor lines!

All of the theme sets are $5.25 (from MemoryWorks) and include six 12x12 sheets of double-sided patterned cardstock paper. The Die Cut Tags are $2.00 and are on one 12x12 sheet! The Stickers are $2.00 and are on a 6x12 sheet!
The Great Outdoor Theme Set

photo courtesy of MemoryWorks

Savannah Theme Set

photo courtesy of MemoryWorks

Little Chick Theme Set

photo courtesy of MemoryWorks

Animal Stackers Theme Setphoto courtesy of MemoryWorks

WOOHOO!

The Simple Stories "Life Documented" kit goes on sale at 9a MST tomorrow, January 15! WOOHOO! All of us consultants are so excited and can't wait to order the kit! If you order this kit, be sure to order the WRMK page protectors as well!

You can order the kit, page protectors and D ring albums through my MemoryWorks consultant website http://alteredbyjenn.memory-works.com!

FAQ about the Simple Stories "Life Documented" kit

Q: What’s included in the Simple Stories kit?

A: Each Life Documented Kit Includes following items and can be view in detail in our
upcoming PDF catalog or our Simple Stories website at www.mysimplestories.com:
(30) Element Cut-Apart Cardstock Pieces (Double-sided)
(12) 4x6 Monthly Title & Journaling Cards
(6) 4x6 Journaling & Quote Cards
(2) 6x8 Photo & Journaling Mats
(3) 4x4 Quote Cards
(2) 6x12 Page Elements
(1) 4x12 Title Strip
(4) 2x12 Border Strips
(4) 12x12 Designer Cardstock Patterned Paper (Double-sided)
(6) 4x6 Printed Transparency Photo Overlays
(1) 12x12 Alphas & Elements Cardstock Sticker Sheet
*Free Bonus Digital Elements and Idea Guide

Q: What’s the cost of the Simple Stories kit?

A: The cost for the kit is $16.99. This does not include the album, page protectors or
other embellishments. They will be available for purchase separately. Simple Stories is available ONLY through MemoryWorks and our registered Consultants.

Q: How do customers or consultants get the free downloads included with the
kit?

A: When you purchases a Simple Stories kit a thank you email will be sent to the email address of the account order, which will included details and links to access the free element downloads. You can view sneak peeks of the free element downloads at the Simple Stories website at www.mysimplestories.com.

Q: When will the Simple Stories product be available for sale?

A: The kit will be available for sale on somewhere between the 15th and 18th of
January. The announcement will be made on the Simple Stories website.

Q: Will there be more Simple Stories kits released?

A: We plan on offering more Simple Stories Kits throughout the year. We want to
make Life Documented our first success in our Simple Stories line of products so we
can continue to expand the Simple Stories brand and product line. We have a great vision for this
system as we believe to the core how it can benefit scrap bookers everywhere!

Q: Will MemoryWorks continue to carry other name-brand products?

A: MemoryWorks' mission has always been to carry the products YOU love for the
moments that you cherish. In addition to our very own MemoryWorks product line,
we will continue to offer the hottest, trend-setting products from the leading
scrapbook manufacturers available in this amazing industry! We will continue to offer
product lines from top-notch companies in the industry!

Q: Can consultants sale Simple Stories to international customers?cqc

MemoryWorks only has registered consultants in the United States, APO, Overseas Military and the US Territories. However, if you are an international customer interested in purchasing the Life Documented kit and Simple Stories products PLEASE CONTACT THE HOME OFFICE DIRECTLY at support@memory-works.comwhere we will give you details on how you can purchase your kit and products. We want to make sure ANYONE, domestic or international, has an opportunity to purchase our products and we look forward to serving our international customers! So please email usif your outside of the United States so we can get you details….

Simple Stories by MemoryWorks

MemoryWorks is coming out with their OWN exclusive line called Simple Stories! This kit will be available for purchase between Jan 15-18, 2010! And you will only be able to order through a MemoryWorks consultant (such as myself)! This system is for those that want to do the 365Project or if you want a simpler way to scrapbook!

Be sure to check out Simple Stories blog to see all the great reveals!

Simple Stories: Life Documented Kit - $16.99
180 piece kit includes: journaling cards, photo and journaling mats, page elements, title strip, quote cards, border strips, 12 x 12 double sided paper, transparency overlay, alphabet and elements sheet - PLUS a free digital download!
You will also need the WRMK D-Ring Leather album which is $30.00! The album is available in Cinnamon, Red, Black, and Kiwi!


You will also need the WRMK Page Dividers!

WRMK: 12x12 page protectors Multi pack $5.50

WRMK: 12x12 page protectors with horizontal 4x6 pockets (25 pack) $11.50WRMK: 12x12 page protectors (25 pack) $10.50
4×6 vertical pockets only, 10-pack, for $5.50
Exclusive Simple Stories “Life Documented” page protector bundle ~ includes complete Multi-Pack PLUS (12) 4×6 horizontal pockets only, for $11.50

If you would like to order any of the above items, please contact me at alteredbyjenn@mail.com! Be sure to check out my MemoryWorks website as well to see all our other great products!

I am taking pre-orders for the Simple Stories "Life Documented" kit until the release of January 15-18! If you would like to pre-order any of the above items please e-mail me the following info:

1. Item(s) requested and cost
2. Shipping address
3. Total due including items, tax (from shipping address), and shipping/handling*
4. Payment method – check, money order, or Paypal
~ I strongly prefer Paypal, and will e-mail a Paypal invoice to you ASAP
~ If paying by check or money order, I’ll e-mail you back with my address

When the kit and items become available, I’ll e-mail you with instructions on what to do then.

{Which will be to log into my Memory Works website, place the pre-paid for items in your shopping cart, enter your shipping address, and submit your order. I will automatically be notified that your order has been placed and, instead of having to wait for your payment to be received, I’ll be able to approve your order for processing immediately … assuming your payment has been received and processed already}.

Memory Works: Shipping/Handling Costs

Continental United States – Standard Shipping Rates

Retail Cost $0 to $87.99
Shipping Cost $6.95
Handling Fee* $1.50
Total Shipping and Handling $8.45

Retail Cost $88.00 to $118.99
Shipping Cost $7.95
Handling Fee* $1.50
Total Shipping and Handling $9.45

Retail Cost $119.00 and up
Shipping Cost 8%
Handling Fee* None
Total Shipping and Handling 8%

*3-Day rush orders will be charged an additional $12.00 to expedite the order process.

APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories – Standard Shipping Rates

Retail Cost $0 to $40.99
Shipping Cost $10.95
Handling Fee* None
Total Shipping and Handling $10.95

Retail Cost $41.00 to $125.99
Shipping Cost $14.95
Handling Fee* None
Total Shipping and Handling $14.95

Retail Cost $126.00 and up
Shipping Cost 12%
Handling Fee* None
Total Shipping and Handling 12%

Memory Works home office is located in Utah, and all items will ship from that location. Orders are usually filled and shipped within 1-2 business days from the time your order has been approved by your Consultant.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: There is currently no way for you to place an order on my website and have it shipped to you internationally. However, if you would like to place an order, I can do that for you, have it shipped to me in the U.S., then I would ship it to you. ALL shipping charges would be paid by the customer. Please contact me at alteredbyjenn(at)mail(dot)com if you’re interested in placing an international order.