Pooles Peeps on FB!

Right now I am finding it hard to maintain two separate sites so please be sure you are a member of Pooles Peeps on Facebook and follow my official website from CTMH at mariapoole.closetomyheart.com

If you have questions or need to contact me, my current email is poolespeeps@gmail.com.

Thank you for all of your support! CTMH does such a good job updating our websites that all I am doing is copying the same information.

Customer Newsletter--October 2016

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OCTOBER 2016 Newsletter We are heading into Fall and the days are turning cooler.  This is the perfect time to continue to work on your albums both TRADITIONAL & DIGITAL.  I want to be sure that everyone knows that I consult with both CTMH for your traditional scrapbooking needs and with FOREVER.for digital scrapbooking, photo storage and media conversion! Two great companies that cover ALL THINGS PHOTO...happy me! Are you following the Pooles Peeps group: I have moved the Pooles Peeps Facebook Page to a GROUP! Here is the direct link to join us if you have not already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PoolesPeeps/ READ ONE FOR INFO ON EVENTS AND SPECIALS FOR THIS MONTH!

Check out the October Stamp of the Month here:  http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month.html This month's constant campaign is "Real Rewards" which allows you to apply Host Rewards from CTMH toward your consultant kit: http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/monthly-specials_26.html

FOREVER has some amazing specials this month: SAVE on digital storage plans, artwork, Pixels2Pages memberships and the Consultant Kit...check out the Forever tab on my blog for more information:  http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/forever-digital-current-specials.html UPCOMING EVENTS Registering for events is first come, first served and many events fill quickly.  To register, simply send me an email and I will send you a customized invoice which can be paid using your credit/debit card.  Checks can be mailed to my house as long as they arrive by the registration deadline. Friday 10/14 7p-11p & Saturday 10/15 9a-3p ADVENTURE FUNDAMENTALS CLASS $50/cropper for both days We will create SEVEN layouts using CTMH's latest products.  Please contact me ASAP if you have not yet registered for this event so that your products can be ordered and arrive in time! Friday, October 28th 7 pm - 11 pm REGULAR Workshop $5 per cropper OPTIONAL opportunity to create Swan Lake cards...please bring cards and Swan Lake WYW remnants! FUTURE EVENTS  FRIDAY, November 11th 7 pm - 11 pm  & SATRURDAY, September 17th 9 am - 3 pm Pricing to be announced by 10/15! FRIDAY, November 18th 7 pm - 11 pm REGULAR WORKSHOP $5 per cropper or optional City Sidewalks WYW crop

Weekend Crop Information--March 2017! (forgive formatting errors)

PEEPS-PALOOZA 2017

The 2^nd Annual Poole’s Peeps Weekend Scrapbooking Event

WHEN:  NOON Friday, March 3, 2017 – 4 PM Sunday, March 5, 2017 WHERE:  Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites, Ocean City, MD PACKAGE COSTS:    $485 single                   $335/person double Rate increase only $10 from 2016              $285/person triple      $260/person quad

 

Scrapbooking Amenities:  Each cropper will be seated at their own table measuring 18-inches deep x 6-feet long.  The space under the table is yours to use as well; however, aisles may NOT be blocked at any time.  The crop room has complimentary Wi-Fi.  Other information:

·         Open drinks are not allowed in the crop space

·         No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the crop space

·         Only registered croppers are allowed in the crop space

·         Croppers can use Poole’s Peeps equipment, tools and inks with reasonable care and caution

·         Poole’s Peeps will bring a Cricut for shared use; simply bring your own 12” mat.  NOTE—the Cricut is a convenient tool for croppers to use on their own; no one is stationed to teach/run the Cricut for you.

·         ALL Croppers must be packed up and have all of their crop items out of the room no later than 4 pm on Sunday, no exceptions! You know how long it takes you to pack up so please plan accordingly…thanks!

HOTEL Amenities:  www.oceancityhilton.com will show you everything!

·         Master bedroom with two queen-size beds and 42-inch HDTV

·         Separate living area with queen sofa bed and 42-inch HDTV

·         Jacuzzi tub and rainfall shower

·         Complimentary Wi-Fi internet

·         Work space

·         Alarm clock radio with MP3 connection

·         Full kitchen with refrigerator and coffeemaker

·         You will need to provide a credit card for incidental charges upon your arrival (one card per room)

INCLUDED MEALS:  Included in your package is dessert sampler on Friday night, Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.  You will receive meal vouchers and further instructions during welcome announcements.  The hotel also has a Starbucks kiosk, a lounge (drinks and light fare) and a full restaurant on-site.                                                                                                                      (OVER)

HOW TO REGISTER:  Registration for this event is cash/check only

·         Registration is first-come, first-served

·         Please provide roommate/seating requests at the time of registration

·         DEPOSIT OF $75 is due by 9/30/2016 to hold your spot; final payment by 1/31/2017 or sooner!

·         REMAINDER CAN BE PAID AS FOLLOWS:

DUE BY   à	11/15/2016	1/31/2017
Single	$205	$205
Double	$130	$130
Triple	$105	$105
Quad	$92.50	$92.50

·         This is a non-refundable event UNLESS your space is filled by another cropper

·         Payments may be mailed to: Maria Poole, 108 Rutledge Ct., Newark, DE 19702

OTHER CROP INFORMATION: 

·         There may be make and takes and/or Specialty Classes offered at the event.  They will vary in price and have optional participation.  These can be added to the cropper’s Crop Tab.

·         Crop Tabs may be established.  Items from the Crop Store, any product orders and make-and-take. orders may be placed on the crop tab.  Crop Tabs must be paid in full at check-out from the crop.

·         Maria Poole (aka Poole’s Peeps) reserves the right to add/clarify these policies should the need arise.

·         Please direct any questions to Maria: poolespeeps@gmail.com or Pooles Peeps on Facebook.

OTHER HOTEL AMENITIES INCLUDE A FITNESS CENT ER AND AN INDOOR POOL!

Who wants to book an extra night at the hotel? For an additional $120/room (that’s $60 pp/double, $40 pp/triple and $30 pp/quad) you can check in Thursday 3/2/17 after 3 pm and have extra time to relax and explore OCMD! CONTACT ME if you would like to add this to your booking!

   

August Newsletter just sent!

Let's create something special...TOGETHER! View this email in your browser AUGUST 2016 Newsletter Hooray! The new Annual Inspirations Idea Book is here and it is beautiful! I cannot wait to share all of the awesome new products featured in this book with you!  Read on so you don't miss out on anything I have planned for the coming months. Are you following the Pooles Peeps group: I have moved the Pooles Peeps Facebook Page to a GROUP! Here is the direct link to join us if you have not already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PoolesPeeps/ Check out the August Stamp of the Month here:  http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month.html This month's constant campaign is "Basically the Best" which puts our gorgeous new papers into your hands:  http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/monthly-specials_26.html UPCOMING EVENTS Registering for events is first come, first served and many events fill quickly.  To register, simply send me an email and I will send you a customized invoice which can be paid using your credit/debit card.  Checks can be mailed to my house as long as they arrive by the registration deadline. Friday, August 5th 7 pm - 11 pm  NEW PRODUCT PARTY $8 per cropper Saturday, August 6th 9 am - 3 pm  FLORENCE WORKSHOP + NEW PRODUCT VIEWING Join me on Friday where each customer receives a NEW Idea Book which we will walk through together! Cost includes snacks, create n takes, door prize and a fun night out! Saturday's event is primarily focused on completing the FLORENCE Workshop Your Way but new products will be on hand for those to check out in person who cannot attend on Friday.  Customer cost for Saturday is $40, which includes everything to make Florence layouts, cards, lunch and a NEW Idea Book!  These two events are almost filled! If you are planning to attend, and you have not replied on Facebook, please contact me ASAP! Friday, August 19th 7 pm - 11 pm REGULAR Workshop $5 per cropper FUTURE EVENTS  FRIDAY, September 9th 7 pm - 11 pm HOLIDAY EXPRESSIONS PREVIEW PARTY $7 per cropper includes Holiday Expressions Idea Book FRIDAY, September 16th 7 pm - 11 pm & SATRURDAY, September 17th 9 am - 3 pm NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH CELEBRATION CTMH will have a special project for us to complete and/or there is a new Workshop coming which you have the option to complete ON YOUR OWN FRIDAY, September 30th 7 pm - 11 pm REGULAR WORKSHOP $5 per cropper Share Tweet Forward

Hello Summer! Layout Kit

I wanted to design something using this month's Magical paper pack that would work with the Stamp of the Month and this is what I came up with:

HELLO SUMMER will be sold for pickup at the Magical workshops in July for $7.50 per layout.  All cutting, Cricut cuts and stamping will be done for you and you will receive a handout to help with assembly.  Also included are two page protectors and two flip flaps (one 3x3, and one 4x6).

Please join Pooles Peeps (GROUP not page) on FB where the order link for this layout is also posted.  If you have any questions, please email me at poolespeeps@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events July - October 2016

I am looking forward to holding the following crop events over the next few months...of course, if there is a particular project or technique you would like to learn, I would be more than happy to schedule that class for you as a Hostess and invite everyone to attend!

JULY

Friday, July 8th     7 pm - 11 pm     $5     Crop Night

Friday, July 22nd   7 pm - 10 pm   & Saturday, July 23rd   9 am - 3 pm   $35 for both (includes Workshop Your Way kit)
MAGICAL project crops: Friday will be Cardmaking and Saturday will be Scrapbooking; please contact me if you are only interested in the card class


AUGUST


Friday, August 5th     7 pm - 11 pm     $5     NEW IDEA BOOK REVEAL Crop
Saturday, August 6th  9 am - 3 pm      $35   Florence Projects Crops
Attend either event and receive a FREE copy of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book; Friday night's event will Showcase the New Idea Book with a full demonstration of New Products; on Saturday, we will create with the Florence Workshop Your Way kit

Friday, August 19th   7 pm - 11 pm     $5     NEW HOLIDAY INSPIRATIONS REVEAL Crop
Attend this event to receive a FREE copy of the new Holiday Expressions catalog which does not go live to customers until September 1....this is your chance to sneak peek at the beautiful Halloween, fall, Christmas and other items available for a limited time!


SEPTEMBER

Friday, September 9th     7 pm - 11 pm     $5     Crop Night

Friday, September 16th   7 pm - 11 pm & Saturday, September 17th   9 am - 3 pm
Celebrate NATIONAL CARDMAKING MONTH with me!! Location and cost TBD...stay tuned for more details...and there will be scrapbooking, too!

Friday, September 30th     7 pm - 11 pm     $5     Crop Night

OCTOBER

Join me and lots of your Poole's Peeps friends at my upline's SCRAP PINK Crop in Gettysburg, PA...October 7, 8, 9, 2016!

Friday, October 14th   7 pm - 10 pm   & October 15th   9 am - 3 pm   $35 for both (includes Workshop Your Way kit)
#CTMH (will reveal project name at Aug 19th Crop) project crops: Friday will be Cardmaking and Saturday will be Scrapbooking; please contact me if you are only interested in the card class

Friday, October 28th     7 pm - 11 pm     $5     Crop Night

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  The easiest way to register is to RSVP to the event on the Pooles Peeps page...I will be adding all of these events there this week!

Corrected June Newsletter

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JUNE 2016 Newsletter Summer products that are a hit, retiring old favorites and a FLASH SALE...what a month ahead! This month features one of my most FAVORITE Stamps of the Month ever (VACATION themed), the CTMH Flash Sale every weekend and creating with Calypso. Plus check out the Pooles Peeps blog to see retiring products listed, including highlighted names of retiring products which I have in stock! http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/2016/05/retiring-items-announced.html This is a CORRECTED VERSION of the June Newsletter...two corrections: 1) Dates for July events have been fixed 2) I am migrating the Pooles Peeps Facebook Page to a GROUP! Here is the direct link to join us if you have not already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PoolesPeeps/

Check out the June Stamp of the Month here:  http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month.html This month's constant campaign is our FLASH SALE ..check out the details:  http://poolespeeps.blogspot.com/p/monthly-specials_26.html

UPCOMING EVENTS Registering for events is first come, first served and many events fill quickly.  To register, simply send me an email and I will send you a customized invoice which can be paid using your credit/debit card.  Checks can be mailed to my house as long as they arrive by the registration deadline. Friday, June 3rd  7 pm - 11 pm   $5.00 Its a $5 Friday crop...which includes snacks and a door prize ticket for customers...plus an optional create n take.  Friday, June17th 7 pm - 11 pm & Saturday June 18th  9 am - 3 pm CALYPSO CROPS! Contact me by June 7th to register for the cardmaking (Friday--WYW + $5 for cards) AND/OR scrapbooking (Saturday--WYW + $8 for crop/lunch) FUTURE EVENTS  Friday July 8th $5 Crop Night 7 pm - 11 pm Friday July 22nd & Saturday July 23rd--Project classes featuring the Magical WORKSHOP YOUR WAY

Stamping/Painting on the Go!

In preparing for my National Scrapbook Day crops earlier this month, I had a little bit of a wrench thrown into my preparations.  My mother called and asked me to accompany her and my dad to a day-long test at the hospital.  (By the way, my Dad is doing just fine but I appreciate everyone's concerns over the past few months...he is listening to doctors' orders which is the best outcome possible for him!)

I had quite a bit of work still to do to complete the layouts and cards I was teaching at NSD, from doing some watercolor painting on the new PML cards to finishing the stamped embellishments for layouts and cards.  I need a way I could "take my show on the road" to the hospital and/or Mom and Pop's house since I did not know how long I would be out of town.

As usual, Close to My Heart organizers came to my rescue.  I used my tote bag, with trimmer and the Happy Times paper pack, and needed to bring everything else with me to finish my work.  Here is how I did it.

Here are two photos of my Small Organizer, you can see there is quite a bit of stuff in there....right on top is a tear sheet which is great to use as a sort of placemat when working.  There is a grid for measuring RIGHT ON the tear sheet so that is a huge PLUS! Some of the stamped embellishments required second generation stamping so it was handy to have the tear sheet for that purpose as well.   I also had some paper towels in there to help with cleaning up and wiping my paintbrushes.

In addition to the tear sheet and paper towels, I had three stamp sets with me: Happy Times (of course), April 2016 SOTM and May 2016 SOTM.  There were also a few pieces of scrap paper so that I could do "selective" stamping.  Some gals cut their stamps apart but that is not my style.  I needed to cover up portions of a title for one of my cards so that it would be in different colored inks.  If you aren't sure what I am talking about, ask me at an upcoming workshop and I will happily demonstrate this for you.  (There will also be some selective stamping on one of the Calypso cards if you are attending that event!)

You can clearly see the three stamp sets now, and the scrap paper and also five colors of ink came along for the ride: Pomegranate, Fern, Smoothie, Canary and Hollyhock!

Hiding underneath those stamp sets: my full set of watercolor paints and brushes (I hadn't yet started using our NEW water brushes....now that I have I AM A BELIEVER IN WATERCOLORING!!!), stamp scrubber, scissors and the ink.  Not pictured but also included would be my small spritz bottle with stamp cleaner.

Have blocks will travel...yes, I own the foam insert and have it filled with all the blocks...this photo shows everything that fit into small organizer (again, I forgot to add the spritz cleaner to the photos)! So handy and a great way for me to pack if I am cropping elsewhere and plan to work on a specific project.

If you have questions on how I did this, why I did this or about any of these Close to My Heart products, just shoot me an email, post a question on Facebook or check out my website: www.mariapoole.ctmh.com!