Winter's Tale

Winter is here, and with it lots of snow and bitter cold.  Many find themselves occuping their time indoors, catching up on projects and finding ways to keep warm.   That's what the Design Team of the Paper Crafters Sampler kept in mind when preparing for "Winter's Tale", The December 2010 issue of Paper Crafters Sampler.

Inside the Winter issue, you'll find the projects useful for before and after the Holiday season.

Here's a preview:


Winter's Tale ~ PCS December 2010 from Melanie Schulenberg on Vimeo.
With the arrival of winter comes glistening snowflakes, the holiday and time with family and friends....

Read more about "Winter's Tale at: PaperCraftersSampler.com

Online Spectacular

Sweet potatos in the oven since 5:30am.  Working on the carrot souffle now.  I'm hoping to do enough today so there's only heating required tomorrow.

The spouse is taking the kiddos out to Henderson swamp for a kayaking trip.  That'll keep them occupied for a while until I get the house cleaned, at least to enjoy our Thanksgiving meal.

Now, for the online spectacular.  A one week event that allows you to save 20% - 50% on paper crafting supplies.  Enjoy shopping online from the computer of your home, avoiding that holiday traffic and over crowded stores.

What's even more spectacular than ordering from your home is FREE S&H with any $150 order or more, which also includes hostess benefits!  Now THAT'S a deal!

I've created a PDF showcasing images of all the products available.  Check it out HERE.

Remember, to receive the discounted prices and benefits, make sure you use my name as your demo, Melanie Schulenberg

A few of the items up for sale:

My Digital Studio ~ 50% OFF (reg. $79.95, sale: $39.98 )

Various Bigz dies:

Onilne Digital images (compaitable with other PSE, & Photoshop, Paint and other photo editing software).

Medallion Digital Image

Deck the Halls Digital image.  These elegant black and white images can be printed over and over.  Use them to design your own holiday cards.  Color the images using dye pads, watercolor pencils or chalk.

Presto Patterns Digi image

Funky Four stamp set and accessories.  Available in Wood or Clear Mount.

Designer Fabric ` 50% off!

Basket and Blooms Bigz

Pony Party Bundle stamp set and accessories.  Available in Wood and Clear Mount.

Happy Annivesary

We sent the kiddos away for the weekend as it was our 17th anniversary (which was officially Friday).  Well, we only sent them away Saturday night, enough for us to spend quality time together without having to get juice listen to the Wii.

These were sent to the office on Friday.  Spending the rest of the weekend enjoying them.

and the vase they came in....

The Winner and Sneak Peek

Thanks to all those who participated in the drawing for copy of the November issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler.  The winner was selected through a random generator, and they are:

Congrats to Ruby!  Send me your email address and I'll make sure you're on board to receive your copy of the November issue when it goes live to subscribers November 10th.

Thanks again to all those who played. Here's another sneak peek of what's in store for the November issue:

Merry Makings.....

The November issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler, "Merry Makings" is just 3 days away.

This month the design team members are offering a free issue of the November sampler to one lucky reader.

To enter, just leave a comment on this post sharing one of your favorite holiday traditions.  Baking cookies, visiting neighbors or sitting by the fire opening gifts.  All entries must be posted by 5pm tomorrow (Monday evening) to be eligible. 

Want to double your chances?  Join PocketsOfInspiration.NING and post a sample of your latest project in the Photo Gallery.  Once again,  you must post a photo on the Pockets Of Inspiration.NING site by 5pm tomorrow evening.

Check out the video below for a little sneak peek of what the November has in store.




Merry Makings from Melanie Schulenberg on Vimeo.
Preview of the November issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler.

Holiday Helper 2010

Well, it's finally here. The 2010 Holiday Helper.

The holidays are just around the corner, and I have a wonderful opportunity for you.

Starting November 8th, I will be sending out project ideas to put you in the holiday mood and help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each mailing, you will receive a picture of the finished project, and a complete supply list with a step-by-step tutorial.

Interested?  Great.  All you need to do is make sure you've joined my mailing list.  Simply select the "Sign up for Inspiration" on the left side bar.