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Day Crop at FBCA

June 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT

Join me for a fun day of scrapbooking, card-making or any other craft project you’d like to bring. This will be a great time of fellowship, sharing ideas and cropping. Beginners are welcome! You will have your own 8″ long table to spread out. We meet 9am – 5 pm at the First Baptist Church of Arnold with lunch and an afternoon snack included.

My gift to each attendee is a 1 page layout kit using a new paper collection and other products from Close To My Heart. In making the kit, you’ll get to play with new tools and learn techniques to take your crafting to the next level. The opposite page of the layout will be available for purchase at the crop. I’ll also bring a variety of basic scrapbooking supplies from my shop plus a day-only specials to the crop.

Registration is through the church at fbcarnold.org/artregistration. Get an Early Bird Discount when you register by Friday, August 13. Deadline to register is the Wednesday before the crop.

$25 ($20 with Early Bird discount)

First Baptist Church of Arnold

2012 Missouri State Rd
Arnold, Missouri 63010 United States

636-296-2703
View Venue Website

Day Crop at FBCA

May 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT

Registration is through the church at fbcarnold.org/artregistration. Get an Early Bird Discount when you register by Friday, August 13. Deadline to register is the Wednesday before the crop.

$25 ($20 with Early Bird discount)

First Baptist Church of Arnold

2012 Missouri State Rd
Arnold, Missouri 63010 United States

636-296-2703
View Venue Website

Day Crop at FBCA

August 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT

Registration is through the church at fbcarnold.org/artregistration. Get an Early Bird Discount when you register by Friday, August 13. Deadline to register is the Wednesday before the crop.

$25 ($20 with Early Bird discount)

First Baptist Church of Arnold

2012 Missouri State Rd
Arnold, Missouri 63010 United States

636-296-2703
View Venue Website

Posted on May 22, 2020August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

Updated Schedule: New dates for virtual and live events

Covid-19 has changed how we meet up to craft together. Several events have been canceled or postponed and new virtual opportunities have been scheduled. Read this post to get all the updates then mark your calendar so you don’t miss them!

As we start to emerge from sheltering in place, it is unclear how quickly our lives will get back to normal and what “normal” will look like in our post-pandemic world. This post includes current information about upcoming creative events. As thing evolve, you can always find up-to-date information on my Events webpage.

Rebecca’s Creative Friends Virtual Crop – NEW DATE

Over the weekend of June 12 – 14, I’ll be hosting another virtual crop on the Rebecca’s Creative Friends Facebook Group. If you are missing getting together to create with friends, join us for a weekend filled with project ideas, tutorials, exclusive specials, games and prizes. The event is free, but you need to join my creative friends Facebook group to participate. Join now>>

Annual Scrapbooking Yardsale

This will be the fourth year I’ve hosted this multi-crafter sale and you don’t want to miss this chance to get some great products for your next creative project. Because of the pandemic, we have moved this year’s sale to October 3. Click “going” to the event on Facebook and turn on notifications to get access to pre-sale bargains and any other updates. RSVP>>

Close To My Heart Virtual Workshops

Join me on the Close To My Heart Facebook page for these FREE virtual events! Workshop kits are (or will be) available to order on my Close To My Heart website, just put the item number in the search bar. Learn more>>

First Baptist Church of Arnold Crops

I’ve missed getting together with my cropping buddies the last couple of months. The June crop has been canceled due to Covid-19. Mark you calendar an plan to attend the remaining crops in 2020.

July 18
August 15
September 26 — new date!
October 17
November 21

Rubber Stamping Event

This event has been rescheduled for September 19 – 20 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL. Tickets to this fun shopping event are just $5 online ($8 at door). The online ticket includes early admission on Saturday. My booth will be filled with creative products for both scrapbookers and card-makers. Subscribers to my newsletter will receive 30% off retail price on one item! Learn more>>

I have missed seeing you live, but am glad we have the technology that allows us to get together virtually. There are some advantages for meeting at a distance, including no packing! Also, most of these virtual events are recorded so you can watch on your schedule.

Remember, you can always find up-to-date information on my Events webpage. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Happy creating,

Rebecca

Posted on December 21, 2018August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

New for 2019: Monthly Day Crop!

I’m very excited to announce that in 2019, I’ll be partnering with First Baptist Church in Arnold for their monthly Day Crops and I hope you’ll join me there!

The crops run from 9 am – 5 pm and include a delicious catered breakfast and lunch. The cropping area is spacious, and you’ll get your own 8-foot table! If you need a break during the day, you can take advantage of the church’s no membership needed gym and walk the indoor track.

Each month, I plan to share a little extra Close To My Heart goodies with attendees. In January, registration includes the cute Ice Cream card and Dinosaur page above! Don’t need a dino page? No problem, I can show you ways to modify it to fit other occasions. (Of course everyone can use an ice cream card — right?)

Registration for the event is through the church and the first date is January 12.

See full 2019 schedule>>

Hope to see you there!

Rebecca

Posted on December 19, 2018August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

You’re invited to a Crafty Girls Night Out: BUNCO!

You’re invited to a special crafty girl’s night out! The New Product Bunco party on January 10 will include games, projects, snacks and a whole lot of fun! All of the activities will feature new products in the Close To My Heart 2019 Seasonal Expressions Idea Book that goes live in January!

This new catalog is a celebration of Close To My Heart founder, Jeanette Lynton as she celebrates her 35th anniversary in the scrapbooking business. It includes four brand new paper collections, tons of beautiful stamp sets and much, much more. I can’t wait to share it with you!

At this party, you will not only get to see the new stuff, but you’ll get to create with it and take what you make home!

I can’t show you the new projects yet, but I promise they will be as fabulous as the ones we made in September at the Holiday Expressions reveal party:

Date: Thursday, January 10
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm
Place: My house in Arnold MO

Registration includes:

A copy of the new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book
Goody bag with new product samples
Yummy snacks
Bunco fun, with a few fun twists
Chance to win new product on each round
Three projects to make and take home!

This is a HANDS ON event! Through out the evening, you will be creating three great projects: a card, layout and a surprise! Think of this as a workshop with a few games thrown in for fun.

Posted on May 18, 2017August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

Take 2: Another Live Beautifully Workshop is Scheduled!

Because several couldn’t make it to the National Scrapbooking month workshop in early May, another one will be offered on June 3! At this workshop, you have the opportunity to make a set of cards or scrapbook pages (or both) using the lovely Live Beautifully papers. Both options include full color directions, plus I’ll be there to help you complete your projects.

CARDMAKING OPTION

When you sign up to make the card-making option, you wil make 20 cards appropriate for many occasions including Birthday, Thank You, Encouragement and Friendship. Since the sentiments will be hand-stamped by you, they can be customized to suit your needs.

Your kit includes paper, card bases, envelopes and all embellishments needed to complete the cards. Stamp sets, ink pads and other tools needed will be avaialble for your use.

SCRAPBOOKING OPTIONS

Whether you are a scrapbooker or would like to make one special book, you will love the Live Beautifully scrapbooking kits. The best deal is to sign up to make a Complete Album because you will take home a beautiful scrapbook ready for your special photos. Or if you print or gather your pictures before the workshop, you will have a completed album!

This MEGA kit includes all of the following:

– Album (post or ring bound)

– 10 memory protectors (holds 20 pages)

– “Cut Above” layout kit to make 5 layouts (10 pages)

–“Enhanced” layout kitto make 5 layouts (10 pages)

– Journaling pen

– Tape runner

You can click on the links above to see the Cut Above layouts and most of the Enhanced layouts. These kits are availble separately, however, the MEGA Complete Album kit is just $20 more and you get over $50 in additional product! That’s a savings of over 60%!

Here’s the final layout in the Enhanced layout kit:

EVENT ONLY DEALS:

DEAL #1: The stamping on this layout is from the May Stamp of the Month, Live, Love Laugh shown below. This stamp set is just $5 for all attendees whether they sign up for the card-making OR one of the scrapbooking options. (Be sure tolet me knowyou’d like this add-on when you sign up.)

DEAL #2: Everyone who signs up for both the Card-making and the Complete Album workshop will get the Exclusive Live Beautifully stamp set for free! This stamp set is a $17.95 value and includes the lovely flowers and sentiments below.

If you can’t make it to the June 3 event, all of these workshop options are available as workshops to go! Email mefor details.

Posted on October 28, 2016August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

All You Can Make Cards is back with 4 dates to make Christmas Cards!

My popular All You Can Make Cards workshop is back! There are four dates in November and December that you can make your Christmas cards. The buffet has many cards to choose from.

Here’s a couple that I just added that include lots of fun Cricut-cut shapes.

Here’s another new one that is a Gift Card holder!

Gift cards are convenient, but not necessarily exciting. This pretty card dresses up what would otherwise be a somewhat boring gift.

At the workshop, you’ll have two hours to make as many cards as you are able. Feel free to make multiples of your favorites or work with a friend.

The papers for each card are already cut for you and ready for assembly. You simply choose the card you’d like to make from the buffet, then head over to the tool table for ink pads and any other tools listed on the directions. When you finish your first card, return the box to the table for the next person and choose a new one. Repeat.

The price includes cards, bases, papers, stamps, ink and embellishments are included. You only need to bring your adhesives. Feel free to bring favorite basic tools (for example, scissors and bone folder), but I’ll have extras if you need them and any other specialized tools used for the cards.

It’s a fun and productive night! I’ll have two workshops in November on the 14 & 15 and two more in December on the 5 & 6. Click on the link below to register. You can add multiple events to your calendar before you check out.

See you then,

Rebecca

Posted on September 29, 2015August 23, 2020 by rebeccabrown

Register for the Next All You Can Make Cards Workshop — October 5th

I’ve got a couple questions for you: Do you send cards? How many do you send per month? How much would you estimate that you spend on cards each year?

How would you like to have a fun, creative night where you make cute, original cards at a price much less than you have been spending on ready-made cards like the one below?

I’d like to invite you to my All You Can Make Card Workshops next Monday (Oct 5).

This is the ultimate Girls Night Out! Why?

It’s fun! Be prepared for a relaxing evening as you work at your own pace while visiting with the other card-makers.
It’s simple! All of the cards are pre-cut and ready to assemble. You just grab the tools required and get started.
It’s eductional! The cards use a variety of techniques from stamping to distressing to embossing. Between the written directions plus my personal assistance, you will learn some new tricks of the trade.
It’s economical! Most participants create 3-5 cards per hour which makes the cost per card much cheaper than a typical {boring!} pre-made card.
It’s productive! You will leave with an amazing feeling of satisfaction that your time was well spent.

Here’s just a few more of the cards currently available at the workshop:

Each month I add a few more cards to the mix. Last month, I added the Christmas Card below and I’ll be adding several more this time so you can get a jump start on your holiday preparations.

Interested? Let me know if you have any questions or sign up using the link below. If this is your first time, be sure to select the discounted price!

Posted on September 28, 2015August 23, 2020 by rebeccabrown

Making Connections: Choose Happy!

Last Friday, I enjoyed a great night out with some of my bestest buddies! I know Close To My Heart knows how to put on a good event, and the St. Louis Making Connections meeting was no exception. This was a great time for of LEARNING, CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY!

LEARNING

The keynote address was given by Chief Communications Offer, Monica Wihongi. Her message about choosing to be happy was exactly what I needed to hear. The last few months have been pretty challenging for me medically and recently I have to admit that I’ve let the circumstances get me down. Monica gave us lots to think about plus some great action steps to become more positive and choose happiness regardless of circumstances.

CREATIVITY

Following her address, we were given supplies to complete two projects. The first is this layout which is primarily made with solid cardstock. Detail is added with the My Acrylix stamp set In Review (C1622), the Glacier Fundamental Assortment (Z3102) and Designer Creations Mini Frames (Z2029).

Our second project was album pages for a daily Christmas book using the White Pines Picture My Life program. This pack includes a variety of Christmas themed cards including one for each day in December leading up to Christmas.

For our project, we made the cover and opening pages shown below and were given examples of how to use the remaining cards with the divided memory protectors. Pictures and memory notes can be mixed with the cards to create a book that celebrates the special and everyday events of the holiday season.

COMMUNITY

One of my favorite things about any Close To My Heart event is the opportunity to see friends and make new ones. It was really special because three of my team members attended with me!

Toward the end of the event, we celebrated the accomplishments of those in attendance. I was super surprised to win a prize for the most recruits in the prior quarter. As an aware I was given this beautiful layout created by the amazing Close To My Heart artists.

A few more awards were given out as well as door prizes. We also had a chance to buy event exclusive Base & Bling stickers with the proceeds going to Operation Smile.

Since our event was fairly small, it felt more intimate and cozy. Here’s a picture of our group.

Thank you Close To My Heart for coming to St. Louis!

Events such as this are one of the reasons I love being a Close To My Heart consultant. If you are interested in learning how you can be a part of this special company, please let me know. I’d love to talk with you!

Rebecca