Memory Round Up Countdown - Day 30

We are counting down the days..... 30 until November 13th!!

Each day from now until November 13th we'll add a post here and a link on Facebook. You don't want to miss a single one, some may have specials that are good for that day only, some may have important messages from vendors and some may be totally for fun!!

To begin we've sent some questions to our vendors and teachers. Tonight we'd like to introduce to you Angela Blomberg of Dandelion Pages. Angela is a new vendor to K.I.S.S. Scrapbooks however she's no stranger. To those that went on the Kansas City bus trip a couple of years ago you may remember Angela. She had setup a trunk show for us at a local store as A Design Intervention. She's changed her company name but her talents are still the same, amazing! Read Angela's interview and feel free to leave questions for her.

1. Tell us a little about yourself:. My name is Angela Blomberg. I am married with a daughter and a son, both in college. Our family lives in Blue Springs, MO.

2. Tell us a little about your business. My business is Dandelion Pages (formerly known as A Design Intervention). I have been an on-line page kit company for three years. I started my own company after working at two different scrapbooking stores in the KC area. We specialize in two page scrapbook layout kits. My class (Merry and Bright Mini Album) is a mini album which is my favorite project to teach in a class. I try to bring several different techniques to each class I teach. My booth will be full of great page kits as well as individual items from JilliBean Soup, and Bella Blvd. Everyone will want to check out our Maya Mist, a great mist that completely covers chipboard pieces. We will use it in our class as well.

3. What three things can you NOT scrap without? I find that I use pop-dots, Chestnut Roan Cat’s Eye ink and patterned paper in almost every project! I LOVE patterned paper and rarely use solid paper. I like my projects to have a lot of dimension (therefore the pop-dots) and the ink adds definition as well.

4. Where do you draw inspiration from? I feel that I am a product based creator. I usually find patterned paper that I love and start from there. I try to pay attention to signs and graphic elements outside the scrapbooking world to draw ideas from as well.

5. If you weren’t a scrapbook business owner what would you be? I think I would be crazy! I was a stay at home mom before I got into the business side of scrapbooking and now that my children are off to college, I don’t know what I would do to keep busy.

6. What three things do you usually have/do when scrapping that aren’t scrap related? Really just two: a Starbucks latte and my dog who is constantly underfoot and dying to chew on any scrap of chipboard I drop! I don’t listen to music or t.v. I like the quiet.

7. Complete the sentence… I am addicted to: the beach! In fact I am headed to a tropical island the week before the crop. So I’ll be relaxed & tan when you see me.

8. My most embarrassing moment was: Well, we won’t go there…

9. My favorite scrapbook moment was: When I discovered scrapbooking and was excited to find a creative outlet.

10. I am most proud of: My children.

Angela will only be able to be with us on Friday, November 13th so don't delay in checking out her booth, Dandelion Pages.

She will also be teaching one class on Friday, November 13th from 10:00am-noon. Merry and Bright Mini Album - You will make an incredible 9 x 9 mini album made of fabric and chipboard. In the class, participants will experiment with Maya Mists, masks, and acrylic stamps. The album will be decorated with lots of patterned papers, and the latest adornments including unique, custom made embellishments exclusively from Dandelion Pages. Register for her class today, Merry and Bright Mini Album.

Needing help!!

I issued this challenge to all my friends on Facebook, now I want to issue it to all of you!


Saturday, Oct. 3 is National Card Making Day (yes, you non-crafters there is such a day!) I'm issuing a challenge to ALL of you.... in honor of our card drive for terminally ill children. If I could get ALL those reading this to do ONE of the following this weekend.
*Make at least one handmade card
*Buy a book of first class stamps
*Sign up to be a Scrappin' Angel

We could light up the faces of hundreds of terminally ill children. Who's up for the challenge? You don't have to be crafty to help, just have to love children and want to help!!You can read about our cause here, http://kisscropnshop.com/?page_id=39

Can you believe it's already time?

It’s finally time to dust off those boots, grab your hat
and join us for a
Scrapbook Rodeo!!!

November 13th and 14th, 2009
John Q. Hammons Center, Joplin MO
Registration NOW OPEN!!

What is a Scrapbook Rodeo you are asking? Well partner, it’s like this.

It’s two full days of rootin’, tootin’ fun while you scrapbook with your fellow cowpokes. We’ll bring in the best vendors from near and far to sell their wares or if you’d like, you can hitch up your horse and mosey on over to the OK Corral for some of the best classes this side of Texas! All while kicking up your heels and whoopin’ and hollering over awesome prizes and gifts sure to make every cowpoke grin!!

That not enough for you? Well then partner, make sure you stick around to see the Saloon Show on Saturday night! It’s guaranteed to tickle your funny bone!

For more details visit our website at K.I.S.S. Crop-n-Shop Events

Scrap Pink was FANTASTIC!!

Never fails, I always think after each crop that the next one simply can't get any better than they go and prove me wrong!! We had over 65 ladies join us for two full days of cropping, pampering and laughter! We raised a ton of money for breast cancer, gave away a ton of prizes and even got everyone up and out of their seats to meet new friends. What can get better than that?

We raised almost $200.00 in loose change and the above bras were the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the decorated bra contest!

First Place: Whoo needs a Breast Exam - Crystal Haskins

Second Place: Save 2nd Base - Miranda Douglas

Third Place: Even Little Hooters need a Breast Exam - Aimee Harrison and daughter

Lots of prizes given out!!

Meeting new friends is one of the best parts of attending a crop!

Ahh...the Diamond Cuts girls were back to pamper us with pedicures, foot detox and paraffin hand waxes. No worries, they'll be at the November crop offering even more services!

Become a fan of K.I.S.S. Crop-n-Shop Scrapbook Events on Facebook and you can access many, many more photos of Scrap Pink!! (click on Facebook link to the left to join!)

If you attended Scrap Pink, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! If you were unable to, we missed you and hope to see you soon!!

Last call....

Registration will end at midnight tonight for all Scrap Pink T-Shirt orders! Remember you do not need to attend Scrap Pink to order your shirt and help fight a great cause, Breast Cancer!! Check out order details at http://www.kisscropnshop.com/shopping.

Scrap Pink Crop registration will also end tonight however we do have a few seats left. If you are interested in attending please email me at info@kisscropnshop.com. Registration after midnight tonight will not be guaranteed a door prize but will be able to participate in many of the contests, games and other fun activities!!

More fun at Scrap Pink!

So I got the call today and it's official! The ladies from Diamond Cuts will be joining us again at Scrap Pink for those awesome mini pedicures and foot detox at the incredible price of $10.00 each. They even said they may have some additional services for us but are keeping it secret!! YEAH us, we get to scrapbook, get pampered, eat chocoloate..........oh my how many days is it?

November Hotel Information

We have been given an INCREDIBLE room rate of $69.95 per night for a double, King or Queen room at the Holiday Inn in Joplin. This is the host hotel for our November Memory Round-Up Crop.

For those that stayed at the Holiday Inn a few years ago during our event please know that they have done a complete remodel of all the rooms. I was very impressed when we toured the facilities!

You can check out the hotel at http://www.hijoplin.com/home.aspxWe have a limited number of rooms at this rate so you will want to book your room fast! The rate is only good until October 5th or when rooms sell out. You can book by calling (417) 782-1000 and giving them code K I S (it is only one S...)

Have you seen it?

The Scrap Pink T-Shirts are now available on Pre-Order until September 5th!

Printed on high quality 50/50 blend black t-shirts with pink ink and glitter.

Order yours now at http://www.kisscropnshop.com/shop under apparel. Shirts will be delivered at Scrap Pink Crop on September 18th and 19th.

**Proceeds from each shirt sale will be donated to Local Breast Cancer Research!

***You do not have to attend Scrap Pink to order your shirt and help a great cause. Just add in comment section during checkout that you would like your shirt shipped and we'll add $4.95 for shipping to your accoutn when your shirt ships.

Registration NOW OPEN!!!

What a pleasant surprise to wake up and see all the registrations rolling in for Scrap Pink!! You ladies are ready to scrap aren't you? So am I and nothing is better than getting to scrap and help a good cause at the same time!!

If you haven't registered be sure to do so at http:www.kisscropnshop.com!!

I'm off to an auction, haven't been to one in many, many years. I remember going to them with my grandpa Martin when I was younger and always found them interesting. Who knows maybe I'll come home with some goodies today!

It's time to Scrapbook!!

Well, almost! Scrap Pink Registration opens August 15th at http://www.kisscropnshop.com.

Scrap Pink Crop
September 18th and 19th, 2009
Grace Point Assembly of God
Carthage, MO

Come join us as we celebrate being women, fellowship, scrapbook and raise money for Local Breast Cancer research! We'll have all the exciting things you've come to know at a K.I.S.S. Event including a guaranteed door prize for everyone attending, drop-n-swap, chocolate fountain and soooo much more!!

$10.00 of each registration will be donated to local breast cancer research.