M&M MAY KIT

Due to the overwhelming response to our kits, we have tripled our orders from January and they keep flying out the door!

We have had very postive feedback and are very happy that everyone loves them so much .

For only R 290-00 (excl postage) for TWO double layouts each month .

MAY 2011

We are just waiting for our May shipment to arrive from the States and Oz, so we don’t have any ‘sneak peeks’ yet.. but here is what you can expect

LAYOUT 1: BUTTERFLY KISSES

This layout is perfect for ANY photos.. especially perfect for May being Mothers Day month. With the scraps I will include a cute card to make that you can share with your mom, mom in law, etc.. We will use Kaiser's new range of BUBBLEGUM HILL papers.. nice fun bright colors with lots of butterflies for that touch of whimsy..

LAYOUT 2: ALL BOY LAYOUT

Many ladies complain that there are not enough BOY layouts out there.. NOW you can enjoy a truly ALL BOY page... this layout will use the fantastic REEL ME IN range of papers from The Paper Company and will be sure to please anyone who has a stock pile of those boy photos to scrap.

HOW DO I ORDER?

1. E-Mail : info@thevillagescrapper.co.za

2. Michele Eriksen will then email you back an order form with banking details

3. Confirm deposit and return order form

4. Order will be posted / delivered to you

Trusting you will love these kits as much as we enjoyed making them for you !.

You can view our previous kits by scrolling down and having a look at older posts..

Hugs,Sweet {M} and Nutty {M}

APRIL KITS - All done and ready to post !

Phew.. we are so excited.. our paper arrived just in time and we have managed to complete our layouts on schedule for the APRIL kits.

Here are your sneak peeks..

EASTER by Nutty M:
Time by Sweet M:

All the kits are SOLD OUT.. if you missed out this month, please remember that May bookings are open.

All APRIL kits will be distributed the first week of April. So if you have booked your kit, please remember to do your deposit soonest to Nutty M and we can get your kit in the post to you !

Hugs, Sweet M and Nutty M

M&M CAMP CROP FEEDBACK

Wow, what a fun weekend !!

16 scrap-a-holics + 2 teachers (Nutty and Sweet) all departed from various corners of Gauteng and headed towards Hartebeestpoort Dam on Friday the 18th of March. Everyone unpacked and settled in around the pool for a quick drink and get to know each other before we started.

After supper, the girls all created their first layout "HOME is where you are" and just when they thought they were done, the fun began.

All the SCOUTS had to draw a bracelet out of a container with a charm on. There were 4 different charms and the girls were placed into 4 different teams (of 4 each). They were to work together during the weekend in SCOUT CHALLENGES for prizes and the chance to win more charms.

By the end of the weekend, the girls were all best friends and everyone (who had won charms for every layout completed, prize won or challenge one) each had a FULL bracelet full of the applicable charms to remember their fun weekend.

The first challenge placed the girls in teams at seperate tables. They were each handed a packet with lots of weird scrapbooking stuff. (paper, doileys, puzzle pieces, ribbons, buttons, etc etc) and they had to create a layout. Only one lady was allowed to work on the project at a time. They had 5 minutes to think about what they were going to do and then the race was on...

The whistle blew and the first lady had to create on the layout (no-one else was allowed to touch it). After 5 minutes the whistle went again and the project was handed to the next lady... this went on for 40 minutes... the ladies done so well and each girl had 2 turns to add to the single layout.

You cannot believe what the created in such a short space of time ! WOW !!

Here they are HECTIC at work:

The winning team were so excited to display their layout:
The other teams were just as happy with their end results though (they were stunning everyone and it was really hard to judge them !)..

The next day kicked off with LOTS of scrapping.. the ladies completed 2 double layouts. That night was open scrap and a lot of ladies only finished scrapping after 2 am !! LOL

Our second challenge for the girls was SCRAP TREASURE HUNT. They were placed in teams again and had to (at the blow of the whistle) run and find a selected number of items (as given to them). This was fun and the girls were ripping off bras to get the items done (one item was a black bra.. LOL).

The girls hectically working through their lists to find the items:

The GUINNEA FOWLS once again took this challenge... !

The next day was a bit quieter to start off with a double and single pages being taught. That afternoon the ladies once again got together in teams for the ultimate challenge: SCRAP OLYMPICS.

Each team work station was set up with equipment and the same pack of Scrapping goodies. The ladies had to line up in row and each was allocated 2 tasks to do on the project. At the blow of the whistle the first lady had to run and complete her task (e.g. ink the paper).. then she had to run back outside, tag her fellow team member and they had to run into the room and do the next task (e.g. stick photo onto the page)...

This was so much fun to watch, the ladies were shaking they were so frantic.. LOL...

Check the action shots ! Who says you don't exercise when you scrap !

The DRAGON FLIES (seen flying in and out above) were our winning team... !!!

That evening was our CAMP SCOUTS evening with the final challenge and prize giving.

SWEET & NUTTY M - the SCOUT LEADERS

We had our EXCHANGE SCOUT from Holland, our WASHED AWAY SCOUT

Our bad girls.. the HOOKER SCOUTS:

Our very own version of the RAPPER SCOUTS...

and our really GOOD SCOUTS:

The REBEL SCOUTS (take no kak, take no prisoners).. LOL

The girls were asked to vote for each other and certificates were handed out.. There was the SMILE scout, SLUR HIC scout, PARTY scout amongst others..

The SCRAP DIVA had to go to Claudette.. she finished about 6 more layouts during the weekend and was given the honor of the Scrap Room key as she spent more time there than anyone else !

Our final CHALLENGE for the girls was a TRIVIAL PURSUIT evening... with lots of questionaires for them to answer. There was a Logo Challenge, General Knowledge, Do you know David (all pictures of David's) and a Scrapping Word Search.

This was about the only time the girls were dead quiet over the weekend.. they were so busy concentrating and not wanting the other teams to hear their answers.. was so cool !

Every event has to sadly come to an end, and yesterday all us girls had a quick layout to do and then it was time to wave a fond farewell to all the newly made friends.

Thank you ladies formaking our March retreat such a success. We hope you all had as much fun as we did with you !

Counting the days to the August one !

Hugs,

Sweet M and Nutty M

WIN by giving us your FEEDBACK !!!!

Hi there,

TIME TO WIN !!!

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK.

As you know, our Kits are really doing very well.. however, as we are doing this for all of YOU.. we would love for you to give us some feedback..

• What kind of kits do you like?


• Any particular themes you want to see us making layouts of?


• What size photos do you like working with?


• Do you like flaps / folders / envelopes, etc for more photos


• Anything you think we can add to improve our kits?


• Any particular ranges you want us to try and find to make kits with?

Any ideas are most welcome to make our future kits even more spectacular.

Please leave a comment here (or email me at sa_homespun@mweb.co.za) and stand in line to win a Pack of M&M Camp Crop Class Notes. (3 doubles and 3 singles.. notes and templates to do in your own time)

ALSO: BECOME A FOLLOWER and stand in line to win a small RAK from us !

Draw date: 30 April 2011

Hugs, Sweet M and Nutty M

CAMP CROP KITS ALL SOLD OUT

Hi ladies,

Well, wasn't that just FAST !

All the Camp Crop Kits have been sold.

Thanks for the support !

Have a great week!

Hugs, Mich

M&M APRIL KIT

** KITS ALL SOLD OUT **

REMEMBER TO BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Our kits have been flying out the door. We have increased the amount of stock we have ordered from the States this month and hope that no-one is disappointed by not getting a kit this month.

For only R 290-00 (excl postage) for TWO double layouts each month APRIL 2011 . Here is what you can expect – Be the first in the country to use the latest HOT ranges from BO BUNNY !! LAYOUT 1: TIMELESS MOMENTS

This layout is perfect for ANY photos.. those old heritage ones, or the photos you took last week! If you just LOVE clocks, then this layout is perfect for you ! LAYOUT 2: EASTER

Sticking to everyone’s favorite range of papers.. we will be using another new release from Bo Bunny for this layout. A fun playful layout for those Easter memories. This double layout will suit your Easter / Easter holiday photos perfectly..

HOW DO I ORDER?

1. E-Mail : info@thevillagescrapper.co.za

2. Michele Eriksen will then email you back an order form with banking details

3. Confirm deposit and return order form

4. Order will be posted / delivered to you

Trusting you will love these kits as much as we enjoyed making them for you ! .

Hugs, Sweet {M} and Nutty {M}

MARCH NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the M&M Scrapbooking Adventures first official newsletter. We will be sending these out once a month and hope that you enjoy them. If you don’t want to be on our mailing list, please let me know so I can remove you from the list. If you do like it, please share the love and forward to all your scrapping buddies.

As you are aware, Nutty M (Michele Eriksen) and myself Sweet M (Michelle van Wyk) started up M&M Scrapbooking Adventures in 2009 with our very first Scrapbook Weekend Retreat held at Wakkerstroom Country Inn. Since then we have hosted several retreats and day functions with great success. Due to the overwhelming response, this year we decided to host 2 Scrapbooking Retreats (details below).

A very big THANK YOU to all our loyal supporters, without you M&M Scrapbooking Adventures wouldn’t be such a great success.



Our first Scrapbook Retreat of the year is our CAMP CROP weekend, being held from 18-21 March 2011 at Stonemountain Lodge at Hartebeespoort Dam. The venue is beautiful and the conference room has a huge big window overlooking the dam. I think we might have a problem getting the girls to concentrate on pages as they will be too busy looking out the window.

All our stock has arrived from the States and Australia and the kits have been packed, sponsors for prizes have been sourced, challenges and games have been finalised, and giveaways and goodies are all ready in boxes just waiting to find some new homes.

The weekend is going to be so much fun and the theme is SCRAP SCOUTS.. the girls will be earning their “SCOUT” points throughout the weekend and will be challenged both mentally and physically (scrap wise). Lots of prizes up for grabs.

We were even able to throw in an extra layout.. so 6 projects for the weekend:


CAMP CROP KITS:

(see post below for sneak peeks)

If you were not lucky enough to attend our weekend retreat, remember that we have packed a limited amount of extra FULL kits of the weekend. So you can purchase these AFTER the weekend and can still complete these amazing projects.

Price:
R 650-00 for 3 x double and 3 x single layouts
Order:
Contact Nutty M on info@thevillagescrapper.co.za to book your CAMP CROP kit (limited stock so book early)

M&M MONTHLY KIT CLUB

Our KIT Club was started in January this year and we have already doubled the number of kits we are packing from January to now. THANK you very much for all your support. We have had the most phenomenal feedback from everyone and are so happy to see that everyone is loving the kits. We are constantly looking around to source the latest and greatest of the new ranges out there for you to play with. This does mean, that sometimes there may be a delay in receiving the products from the States and Mitch & I scramble to produce the kits, pack them and get them to you on time.

Remember that Kits are packed and posted / delivered during the FIRST week of the new month. So, if you have ordered a MARCH kit, this is ready for collection / delivery this week, provided payment confirmation has been received by Mitch.

UNFORTUNATELY March kits are sold out already but remember that APRIL kits are now open for bookings.

NOTE: You can pre-book your kits by indicating on the order form that you want for 3/6/9 months, etc. You do not have to pay for them all upfront, you only pay on a month to month basis. This just helps to secure your kit and helps us make sure we bring in enough products first time.

BULK KITS / TEACHERS:

We have discounts if you order more than 5 Kits:
1 – 4 kits (no discount) = R290 per kit
5 – 10 kits (approx. 10% discount) = R260 per kit
11+ kits (approx. 15% discount) = R245 per kit
If you purchase more than 5 kits, you get permission to teach it with an A3 printout


●●●● M&M APRIL KIT ●●●●

We are just waiting for our April shipment to arrive from the States so we don’t have any ‘sneak peeks’ yet.. but here is what you can expect – Be the first in the country to use the latest HOT ranges from BO BUNNY !!

Timeless Moments

This layout is perfect for ANY photos.. those old heritage ones, or the photos you took last week! If you just LOVE clocks, then this layout is perfect for you !
http://www.bobunny.com/timepiececollection.html


Easter
Sticking to everyone’s favorite range of papers.. we will be using another new release from Bo Bunny for this layout.
A fun playful layout for those Easter memories. This double layout will suit your Easter / Easter holiday photos perfectly.
http://www.bobunny.com/vickibcollection.html


To Book:
Complete the attached form and email back to Nutty M at info@thevillagescrapper.co.za. Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive your kit the first week of April.

Unfortunatley we only have limited kits each month so if you do not book in time, you might miss out. So remember to book early !

Pre-Bookings are NOW OPEN for our 2nd M&M Retreat of 2011:

30 Scrappers
3 Days
6 Projects
1 Winning Team

Venue and details to follow shortly
Book the date in your diaries so long and
drop us a note to book your spot for the weekend. Space for this weekend is in high demand

Watch our BLOG for more updates !

Have a good month scrapping !

Hugs, Sweet {M} and Nutty {M}

CAMP CROP {KIT BUNDLE }FOR SALE

Hi There,

If you were not lucky enough to be able to attend this awesome Retreat, don't despair !

We are offering a very limited number of FULL KITS from the weekend for sale.

PRICE:
3 x Double pages and 3 x Single Pages
for the fantastic amount of only R 650-00 (excl. postage)


TO BOOK:
If you would like to purchase these kits, please contact Nutty {M} on info@thevillagescrapper.co.za soonest to reserve one for yourself.

Hugs,

Sweet {M} and Nutty {M}

CAMP CROP SNEAK PEEK # 6

Our final layout for the weekend is this nice serene double page. It includes Tags and a Flap for Lots of extra photos. In all natural tones, perfect for those wildlife photos or of you chilling in Africa !

AT ONE WITH NATURE

Only 2 weeks left and we will be on our way... everything is packed and ready to go.

There are tons of challenges, prizes and games for the girls to play. They are going to be scrapped and scouted off their feet !

Hugs,

Sweet {M} and Nutty {M}

CAMP CROP - SNEAK PEEK # 5

Here is our Sneak peek of our 3rd single layout for the weekend. This was just so cute that we had to throw it in as an extra:

WHERE YOU ARE ... THAT IS HOME

Using the cute OLIVIA range from Bo Bunny, it is a really fun page to create and we hope you girls love it too.

Hugs,

Sweet {M} and Nutty {M}