In HELEN’S January 22nd e-newsletter that has just been sent out it talks about the Craft Hobby Association Winter 2010 Convention & Trade Show that Helen will be attending.

I’m interested in seeing what dog-themed scrapbooking items Helen finds while out in Anaheim.  She will be making updates to HELEN’S facebook fan page during her visit.

Click here to subscribe to HELEN’S e-mailings if you are not already receiving.

Here’s to a paws-it-ively successful CHA!

best, Cuddy
Cuddy is HELEN’S family dog and Mascot, he’ll tell you he’s underpaid in dog biscuits for writing his blog!

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(Hampstead, NC) — January 6, 2010 – In time for the upcoming Craft Hobby Association show in Anaheim California the elusive gift for the scrapbooking enthusiast has been solved thanks to new scrapbooking themed HELEN’S Queen of the Crop™ gift soap set being launched by Helen’s Scrapbooking Studio.  The three-piece gift soap set, is made by Glynne’s Soaps exclusively for Helen’s Scrapbooking Studio.

The gift set with HELEN’S signature colors comes in three scents (Orange ginger, lavender chamomile, and eucalyptus) with HELEN’S signature Scrap Chat Laugh and are gift wrapped to make the perfect gift for the scrapbooker in your life.  Each 2-ounce bar is embossed with a crown for the Queen of the Crop™.

The $15.00 set is available exclusively at HELEN’S Scrapbooking Studio both online and in the studio.  Plans are to make it available for sale at select independent scrapbook retailers in 2010.

HELEN’S is featured as the ‘Mover & Shaker’ in the January/February issue of Scrapbook Business Magazine in a two page article that includes showcasing the exclusive gift soap set.  The magazine is celebrating its Tenth Anniversary this issue.

Helen Rittersporn, owner of Helen’s Scrapbooking Studio & More, said of Glynne’s Soaps, “When looking for a supplier for my custom soaps I chose Glynne’s Soaps because of three great reasons! One, their reputation for all natural soaps; two, they are a fellow local Wilmington business; and three, their flexibility to customize for my business based on my specific needs.  Working with Gayle and Jenn has been very insightful in determining package size and scents.  It was fun extending my brand into my concept of scrapbook themed gift soaps.”

Gayle Tabor, of Glynne’s Soaps said, “It is always fun to work with another business owner to find the right combination of scents, colors and packaging to reflect their business. We are excited about the gift set we have worked closely with Helen to create and look forward to a long prosperous relationship”.

All three women are social media enthusiasts and met through fellow twitter friend Sarah Barbee in the fall of 2009.  The two local Wilmington area businesses are excited about the unique opportunity the new product represents for their business-to-business success.

For more details about HELEN’S Queen of the Crop™ scrapbooking themed gift soap set email info@HelensScrapbookingStudio.com or call 910-803-0303.  For more information about Glynne’s Soaps, or about custom soaps, email glynne@glynnesoaps.com or call 910 471 SOAP (7627).

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Making introductions at a tweetup is fun – I find myself asking “What is your twitter id?” and from there figuring out if we are already following each other and if not getting each other added to our lists and followers.

These tweeps were at tonight’s event:  @fussbudgetpromo, @HIEXWilmington, @glynnesoaps,  @DawnBugni, @shanbow, @gardenofwords, @TheGigabeer, @HELENSStudio,@3athlete, @dalm8ton, @NicoleCarina.   

This was my third Tweet-Up to attend and I found myself looking for Wilmington tweetup regulars — @NatashaNDavis, and @BruceBrownNC – you’all were missed!

The doorprize was donated by my business,  HELEN’S Scrapbooking Studio and was won by Jessica Dowell. Congratulations!  She successfully won the trivia game led by Sarah Barbee.   Jessica won a HELEN’S 12×12 signature scrapbook 3-ring album and the new Winter  issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine. HELEN’S is the only independent scrapbook retailer in North Carolina who carries this magazine which is published quarterly.

Jessica and Helen at Wilmington TweetUp Dec 2009

If you have never been to a tweetup and are considering attending one – I encourage you to add one to your to-do list for 2010!  Now that I’ve gone through 1000 business cards and having new ones printed, I am going to be sure to have my twitter id included – especially when at Tweet-Ups its so nice to have that information already included on your card.

Looking forward to next year’s TweetUp events!

best, Helen

p.s.  Cuddy reports that he was wondering what happened to the antlers headband – and happy to see they are now back home.  He is keeping an eye on them for Santa Paws visit!

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It was a fun time having the photo taken this evening towards the end of the Scrappin ‘NC Holiday Crop.

All proceeds will help provide a happy holiday for one family in Wilmington.

Photo, front row:  Miranda, Kelly, Helen

Back row:  Lee, Janet, Sandee, Debi, Barbara

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HELEN’S is pleased to be an advertiser and offers Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine as part of my Customer Elite service.
This issue has articles on glitter, beautiful multi photo layouts, holiday home décor, seasonal layouts, cards, gifts and more.  There is absolutely something for every level of papercrafter!

The quarterly magazine is only offered at independent scrapbook retailers, and is not for sale.  Be sure to stop by to get your complimentary issue and remember Helen only receives a limited number of issues, and makes them available on first-come, first-served basis.  Enjoy!

Cuddy has been snoozing, dreaming of Santa Paws and will return for the next blog.  Thanks to his dog-mom Helen for today’s post.

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And by stopping by the studio on Fudge Wednesday you will receive a coupon for 1/4 free fudge at mcnally’s, 1 mile right down the road here in Hampstead.

Between Thanksgiving and Valentines each Wednesday is Free Fudge samples at HELEN’S!

Thanks again to mcnally’s in Hampstead!

Now if only I could talk my dog-mommy Helen into getting dog-biscuits here each week!

best, Cuddy

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Helen’s Scrapbooking Studio & More is the November Featured Merchant at Carolina First Oleander Branch in Wilmington.

Be sure to stop in and see the display for HELEN’S.

In the group photo on the left you’ll see the green flyer for HELEN’S — if you bring in one of the green flyers on display you will receive a special goody and 30% off your entire purchase with that visit to the studio. 

Think of it as a mini-scavenger hunt!

It will be worth your effort.  This promotion ends November 30th.  (Promotion fine print: for in-stock items only, limit 1 per customer).

Photo on left Sarah, Helen, and Rob at Carolina First Oleander Branch.

HELEN’S display includes studio flyers along with layouts from the studio. Yes! those are scrapbook pages that you can flip through on the display!

The Carolina First Oleander Branch is located at 3512 Oleander Drive in front of Belk’s at Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC 28403 - 910-395-4303.

best, Cuddy

Helen’s Scrapbooking Studio & More!

Come to Shop, Stay to Crop!

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By popular request there will be a November Girls Night Out at the studio.

November Girls Night Out Plymouth Rock Crop!

The crop will include a very special THANKSGIVING Themed make-and-take you won’t want to miss!  and it comes with bragging rights!

Date: Friday November 20th

Time: 6pm-12pm midnight

Fee: $10 per person (must be pre-paid to confirm your secured spot) for 6 hours of cropping!

Here is the link to register online for Plymouth Rock Crop!

Just a reminder – no meal is included, however if you want to bring in something, (as several have told me they are planning to) we have the beautiful and color-coordinated studio placemats to elevate the sack-lunch (make that sack-dinner) experience.

There are complimentary individual sized bottled waters stocked in the studio refrigerator when using the studio.  If you are fine with just water, plan for that option. If you do bring in a soft-drink, please be sure its a screw cap bottle, no cans. If your soft-drink is in a container, it must have a lid on it.  There are no alcohol beverages at the Studio.

Studio etiquette drives us all being a maniac about preventing any spills in the studio, especially making sure we don’t put anyone’s photos at risk of spills.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Plymouth Rock Crop!

All for now, I’m off to collect pumpkins and other items for decorating the studio!

best, Cuddy

HELEN’S Mascot & family-dog

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This is the flyer:

Trick-or-Treat Trot 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FLYER

Register Online:  www.active.com.

On Thursday, October 22nd it was fun getting to see the race tee-shirt.

This photo shows the back of the tee-shirt and it includes HELEN’S logo.

These are the Trick-or-Treat Trot race sponsors

Boooooooooo Bunny Halloween Collection

If you are on the lookout for new ideas for your scrapbook you’ll enjoy the new BoBunny Halloween Collection scrapbook paper that was just put out onto display this week at the studio.

It is fun to see new scrapbook layouts – here is the layout Helen just completed.  She enjoyed twisting the two organdy ribbons on the left side of the page weaving them through the paper.   The scrapbook layout shows photos of the front and back of the race tee-shirt, close up of the race event sponsors and what the race packet insert that HELEN’S provided to be included.

Helen's scrapbook page of the Trick-or-Treat Trot Road Race tee-shirt

These are the products used for my layout as a sponsor of the Trick-or-Treat Trot 5k and 1mile race:

BoBunny: 12″ Boo Crew Cut Outs (item #12BCC405)  double-sided cutouts paper and12″ Boo Crew Stripe (item #12BCS078) double-sided paper

Creative Impressions ribbons: 1/2″ black with black swirl organdy and 1/2″ orange with orange swirl organdy

Bazzill: Halloween Just the Edge die cuts in Orange Juice color  and Black 5mm Brads

Adhesive: Kokuyo dot’n'roller permanent refillable (1/3″ x 43ft)

Pens: Marvy 1122 LePlumeII  No. 1 black, and No. 7 orange

Tools: Crop-A-Dile II by We R Memory Keepers

Tools: Fiskars Portable rotary trimmer

Booooooooo Bunny Halloween Collection at HELEN'S

Right now I’m helping my dog-Mom Helen with creating her costume to wear in the race tomorrow morning!  There will be photos to follow!

best, Cuddy

10/23/2009 Friday

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Registration Options:
Full day — both sessions for $35.00 & can stay and crop …between sessions.

Half day AM — 10am-4pm $20.00 includes lunch
Lunch will be from Coastal Pender Rotary Club Pig Pickin’: Barbecue, Slaw, Beans, and Roll $7/plate

Half day PM — 5pm-11pm $20.00 includes dinner

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Special Halloween themed Make & Take too – from the new BoBunny collection.

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