Count Down To Scrap~N~on the River

Hellooo Girls,

To start off with if you get this message more than once, I am sorry. I am trying to get it set up some I can let all know what is going on. We have had an answer to prayer. We have opened up to ladies to be able to come just for the day at $50.00per day and yes you CAN take Lisa's classes. We now have the whole Convention Center this is why we can open up to 1 dayers. Momma and I realize life happens and not everyone can attend for 3 days that is why I work so hard to get more space. And just this past week I got the okay. SO COME ON AND REGISTER GIRLS! i WANT to make sure I have enough goody bags, door prizes etc. Momma, MaeceeBug, & I would love to see ya'll. As most know Lisa Bearnson will be at Scrap~N~on the River this year and will be teaching 2 classes. The first is CKU in a Box and the other is Pocket full of Cards. If you have not signed up for Lisa's CKU class you will need to do so by Monday July 13 by 10.00am so she can have them sent to me.

Title: Pocket Full of Cards
Cost: $15.00
Availability: 75
Description:
Pockets are a wonderful thing and not just in paper crafting. Look around you at all the pockets you use or see. There are pockets for displaying things (a silk handkerchief in a man's suit), those that hold things (pant's pockets or wallet), ones for organizing (in a purse or briefcase), a few to hide things in (a child's pockets), others to catch things (pockets on a pool table or baseball glove) and a place or position (football quarterbacks stand in the pocket or in a bowling, the space between the head pin and the next pin behind). You can be in a pocket, put things in a pocket, line one's pockets, or be out of pocket. So how does this related to paper crafting? In much the same ways it does in every day life. Here are a few examples: Use a pocket to hold an item such as a gift card, tag, or note. Use a pocket as an accent or to display something. Hide part of the card in a pocket; show part of the hidden item. Use multiple pockets to sort several things. Place a pocket on a tag, bag or box. In this class, you will learn new techniques for making pockets which can be applied to scrapbook pages or cards. You will receive all the supplies to complete three cards during
the class.
Title: CKU in a Box
Cost: $40.00
Availability: As many as sign up
Description: CKU in a Box brings the acclaimed Creating Keepsakes University program right to you. Complete three unique projects designed by Lisa Bearnson, Tracy White and Becky Higgins.
Kit includes:
• Tracy’s journaling class. Complete a 9x9 journal album.
• Lisa’s album class called "10 Things that Define You." Complete a 9x12 D-ring
album.
• Becky card class. Complete 6 beautiful cards.
All projects come with everything you need to complete the project. Just add your words and photos! With over a 1,000 pieces and a 90 minute instructional DVD this kit is just like being at the event!

Anna Bess Simmons will be teaching 2 classes and they are darlin.

The first project is a HOME banner. Using lots of the newest papers and embellishments, you will learn and apply tons of techniques and have a precious project for yourself or for a gift! Sponsored by Anthologies

Be Free- This is an altered piece of roofing aluminum. You can place it on a stand or hang it. This project uses lots of different techniques and textures and helps you to learn to think outside of the box!

There is so much she can not get it on the plane. Lisa will also be signing autographs and speaking at the pajama party "Finding Joy in the Jouney". We will have a Birthday Cake to celebrate 5yrs. Check them out on the website. Saturday night for the pajama party is when will hav the Jerry D. Roberts Memorial Scholarship Steak Dinner Benefit. The tickets are $20.00 each. You have until July 15,2009 to order. I have to order the steaks from the meat market.

Lisa Bearnson will be comfirmed

Hey Girls
I talked to Lisa Bearnson today and she will be here on Thursday, July 23. I am so excited. Lisa is working on designing some classes and prepairing for Scrap~N~on the River. God has truly blessed us by Lisa coming to the convention. She is so sweet and is looking forward to seeing Natchez and all of us Southern Belle Scrapbookers. We are going to show Lisa that Scrap~N~on the River Girls just want to have fun!

Super Woman!

My husband wants to know how I plan on working at the Red Cross,work on Scrap~N~on the River and take care of him. I said with the Lord's help. I can do All things through Christ which strengthens me. That is what the Bible says. And I believe it! I have taken the interim chapter manager of the American Red Cross in Adams County. Please pray for me. Scrap~N~on the River is starting to fill up. Anyone wanting to sign up needs to do so as soon as possible. Also is you do not have your room yet you need to do that as soon as possible. I spoke with Lisa Bearnson last week and she is designing her classes. As soon as I get the classes I will post them. Lisa will be signing autographs on for books you can purchase them at http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/store/products/scrapbooking_with_lisa_bearnson_book_5
Lisa will also be speaking to everyone during he pajama party on "Finding Joy in the Jouney".

Now to let you know what is going on with momma. She is doing great because she can see the light at the end tunnuel with my dad. He has started walking this week. Thank the Lord! We call him pawpaw for the grandkids. Pawpaw is so ready to come home. His PT person has had to slow him down so he will not have a set back. Momma said to tell everyone thank you for your prayers.

God is in Controll

In the past month we have seen life long friends on a regular basis at the furnral homes. When I say life long friends, it is friends we do not see on a weekly or monthly basis. God knows what He is doing. Just last week I had to call momma and tell her my cuzin had taken a turn for the worst. His blood pressure was 55/28. Momma said God can interveen. I agreed but I had to be blunt with her and explain he was dieing. Mike was 41yrs old and has been fighting cancer for 3yrs. God was in controll and gave the family time to say goodby.

Mike is no longer hurting! Thank you God. God will be with the family and as long as they turn to God. It is All about FAITH!

We got good news about my dad Tue. The doctors are saying he might get to go home from the nursing home next month. Momma is so happy to think pawpaw will be home with her on a daily basis.

God has truely blessed Scrap~N~on the River by Lisa Bearnson attending the convention this year. The people signing up is just overwhelming. Maecee and I was on KNOE TV in Monroe LA. Tue. morning. You can see the segment at knoetv.com We have so many new people signing up. I am hoping everyone decorates their tables so we can show Lisa Scrap~N~on the River Girls just Wanta have FUN!

Back to Work I go

It is 5:00a.m. on hump day and I am already working. Everyone thinks being a housewife is easy even working from home. The problem comes in when your mother calls crying because your dad is being sent to Jackson MS to UMC and she is scared and dont know what is going on. Well, I call my husband and tell him I have to go with momma. Then I tell my son he will have to wash is on clothes for college because Nanee needs me. I spent three days in Jackson asking questions of the doctors. Momma does not ask questions. She just goes with the flow while the doctors are in the room then she calls me wanting to know what is going on. Momma is so worn out. Her doctor has told her if she does not slow down he will put her in the hospital. I told momma if she does not slow down we will be putting her in the ground. Momma promised me she will come out to my house this week and help me with the convention. When she shows up I will make her lay down and take a nap or just lay down and talk to me while I do computer work.

Momma, Karianna and Me at Slicks senior night in 2008.
Karianna is designing one of the t-shirt for Scrap~N~on the River. She want tell me what is going to do, she said she wants to surprise me. Karianna is going to make me a great-aunt in Sept. We are so excited! She will big showing real good at the convention. I am sure everything baby will be purchased by Kari's momma, Nanee/momma, and Aunt Pam.

It is confirmed, Lisa Bearnson will be at Scrap~N~on the River in July 2009. I am so BLESSED to have Lisa coming to Natchez. I look forward to being able to show her around Natchez after the convention. I know she will be ready to go home but I want to show her some of my favorite places, like Staton Hall, Longwood, Mammies, etc. For all of you that do not know who Lisa Bearnson is, she is the co-founder of Creating Keepsake. Lisa will be signing her books so anyone wanting a book can go to her website http://community.creatingkeepsakes.com/store/category/lisa_bearnson_products
Be sure and register for the convention and make hotel reservation as soon as possible.

God Answers Prayers

I am known for talking and asking questions. Well, it worked! I contacted Lisa Bearnson and asker her if she would like to come to Natchez, MS. for Scrap~N~on the River. Lisa said YES, she will be at Scrap~N~on the River. If you do not know who she is check out Lisa's website http://www.lisabearnson.com/ God has just blessed us because we have keep the faith through ALL the storms.