The JMB Family

1. Use Creative Memories products!!  My favorites are the CM Tape Runner, Albums, and Trimmers!  Check them out at my website - www.mycmsite.com/marybreeggemann 2. Use a CM Personal Trimmer to crop your photos - you will get crisper cuts and more exact measurements. 3. Choose papers and embellishments from a "themed line" of products - you can find these at CM, Stampin' Up, and Archivers.  This makes choosing coordinating papers, stickers less time consuming. 4. Sort through your photos before heading to scrapbook - it gives you less photos to work with because you've already sorted out the "bad" ones. 5. Occasionally take a favorite photo and blow it up to a 5x7 or 8x10 to use as a single photo layout. 6. Pick out fun embellishments that you'll enjoy working with.  Examples might be ribbons, glitter, buttons, or brads. 7. Take time to look online or in idea books for new layouts that you can "scrap-lift." 8. Even if you're not ...

I made this invitation for my cousin and her daughter's 2nd birthday. If you have a card need you'd like filled and would like custom work done, I am the gal to do it! I can make birthday invitations, Christmas cards, birth announcements, save the date announcements, and many more! You can email me for more details or visit my facebook page!

So my Natalie is just 15 days shy of being 5! Not sure where the time has gone, but I do know that she is growing up way too fast! I have been slacking with blogging and doing any computer activities because my computer had a nasty virus and had to be taken in to Geek Squad! They fixed it and now it works like perfect! Anyways since I didnt have my computer in working condition I didnt get a chance to create Natalie's birthday invitation and get it in the mail so I facebook-ed it to people hahaa!

August 18-20 I was in Minneapolis, MN for the Creative Memories convention. It was awesome again this year! The new products are amazing! And my team this time was 100% better then when I went in 2008! We got a hotel room at the Corwne Plaza, just six blocks from the convention center. Here are some pictures of this years showcase!

Creative Memories 2011 Fall Retreat Friday, September 23 rd ~ arrive any time after 9:00 am till Sunday, September 25 th ~ stay till 5:00 pm Americ Inn, 510 South Elm Street, Belle Plaine, MN    (on US Hwy 169) Enjoy a full weekend of “crafting” (traditional or digital scrapbooking, or cardmaking) with your friends or just time for yourself.   The Parlor combines indoor intimacy and convenience with an outdoor experience.   Stay in the beautifully appointed guest rooms with unique accents and spectacular views of Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard.   The perfect getaway for relaxing, creating and inspiration!       The fee for the weekend includes: 2-night lodging in the hotel room, complimentary breakfasts, Friday night meal and Creative Memories gifts. Cost ($6.00 discount cash/check): 2/Room $129.00 4/Room $ 93.00 Check with me for other options! Register with a $25.00 deposit $50.00 Due on July 1 st Remainder due on August 1 st I...

Tonight I signed my new consultant agreement with Creative Memories!! I am SO excited to get this new business up and running!! I invite you to take a look at my new website !! Here you can contact me, shop our products, place an order, check in on my calendar, and many more things!! Please let me know if you have any questions! I look forward to helping you preserve your memories one photo at a time!

So I have been working on Kaylee's 8th birthday party invitations.. I made four of them thinking I would give her some variety to choose from and as soon as I showed them to her, the first one I did became her favorite, must have invitation. Go figure! Lol! Here are the ones that I made for her.. (this is the one she is using ^ )

Christmas Cards - Designed For You! This year, I am offering my services to design Christmas Cards for you and your families! I will make them in StoryBook Creator Plus and you may order them through any local printer you'd like. However, I do highly recommend ordering them through Costco, as they are only $.39 per 5x7 print and you can have them printed with a matte finish. I charge $10 for a 1-hour "design session" in which I will sit down with you and your photos and make a Christmas card you'll LOVE! I ask that you come with a few things prepared: 1. Please bring photos that you would like to have included on the card. 2. Please think about what colors you would like to use in making the card. 3. Please have the wording for your card written out (ex. Merry Christmas, Love The Breeggemanns) Contact me today to set-up an appointment to design your Christmas cards! 952.270.1832 mbreeggemann (at) yahoo (dot) com Here are a few examples of cards I've made!