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Hey everyone, it is Sesil here from CHA in Anaheim!!

I just wanted to let you know that I am here in Anaheim checking out all the new products.  We have some exciting new things that will be in the store in March (and February and April and May, etc., etc.).  I just wanted to pop in to let you know I have seen a ton of fun stuff.  My camera is acting up so I will try and post some pictures soon.  Let me know if there is anything that you would like me to check out while I am here.  Take care and see yall soon.

:)SESIL

Note from Christina: Every year we go to the show and try and decide what will do the best in Windy City Scrapbooking, and this year we want to hear from YOU!!!  Please reply to this post and let us know what you would like to purchase from Windy City!   Two lucky blog comment posters will win $20 worth of their favorite new pick, and it could be you*!   Do some "window shopping" on the manufacturers' websites (send us an email if you need the links!) for new release images and info!  Please comment today!   

*We will do a random drawing from all the people who comment with their suggestion for new product!  Drawing will be held the first week of February and the winners will be notified by email (and listed here on the blog!)!

PS -- A tiny tease of product already on order (just a snippet here!): 4 new Basicgrey collections, Marah Johnson's Breathless collection (black, white and red: think "Twilight!"), a TON of new Tim Holtz, both ideology and Sizzix dies..... and more!  Let us know what you think!  Thanks & don't let your memories blow away!

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QUICKUTZ BLOWOUT SALE!!!!

It is that time of year when Windy City Scrapbooking has a big QuicKutz sale. This year we are going all out. We did inventory earlier this month and there were over 26 pages of QuicKutz items!! Wow!! Now we need your help making that list smaller.  Come in this Sunday, January 24^th from 11am-5pm to shop our sale. Discounts will be 30-80% off.  Here is a sample of what you might see.

·      50% off Aquarius 4x8 alphabet

·      80% off No.73 4x8 number set

·      80% off Diesel Cookie Cutter Alphabet

·      80% off most 4x4 shapes released prior to 10/09

·      50% off most 2x2 shapes released prior to 10/09 *this is on top of the new lower prices

·      80% off Rubons and Rockers

Stop in early for the best selection!

If you are a member of our QuicKutz Club you can shop the sale early on Saturday. Not a member or have questions about becoming a member?Call the store at 773-935-0585 and we would love to answer any questions you may have.

**No further discounts and other restrictions may apply.

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Today my 1st grader, Nora, came home with a project she worked on at school in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  It was a mobile that had three parts, on which she wrote her dreams for her community, for her country and for the world.  The dreams were so honest, so pure and innocent.  She was so proud of the mobile she stood in our dining room and read each dream out loud to us.  Twice.  

Her dream for her community (which she was told was her school) is:

"I dream that they wold have helthear (healthier) meels in the lunch room because they can some times be un helthey." 

For her country: "I dream that things wold not cost so much."

For her world: "I dream that people wold stop fighting.  That wors (wars) wold stop and everyone wold be fiyn (fine)."

I told her I'd put this in her scrapbook.  So, I made a quick layout to accompany it.  Look for inspiration everywhere - in your home, your family, and the simplicity of a child's words.  On a less serious note, I found inspiration in the new Basic Grey valentines papers and journaling spots.  I embellished the layout with some old felt cut outs and the new Basic Grey fabric flowers.

(I will also post this layout at the store so you can see if in closer detail, because this image is so small it is hard to see!)

The mobile itself I will have to put in a pocket page, so it can be taken out and looked at.  This is something I will have to show in another post.  The point is, I found inspiration in this unexpected place and am so excited to record this proud moment for my daughter! Sometimes, as scrapbookers, we feel that we have to record the actual artifact, when really, recording the sentiment of a moment is enough.  

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******* POST EDITED - I accidentally deleted the other post that had the comments!  If you posted previously, please re-post so I can include you in the drawing for the FREE spot in the Football Widows' crop on January 31, 2009 -   I will choose the winner on January 15, 2009 and announce it on the website!

Like many of you, I'm sure, I am inspired at the start of every new year to clear out the clutter, set some goals, and return to things that refresh my spirit - like scrapbooking.  I've been reading around some magazines not directly related to scrapbooking, but ones that touch upon the same concepts - creativity, crafts, and using art to record life.  These have inspired me to get back to work on my albums after the holidays.  My albums are chronological, but I've stopped focusing on doing the layouts chronologically.  This has freed my soul!   So, on this freezing winter day, I chose some photographs taken by my sister this past September.  I love them for the memories they conjure of slow, sultry, hot days on a boat.  For the loads of time I spent with my girls and husband.  The memories of being in a place where I grew up, surrounded by lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Plus, they're just really cute photos!  Whatever the reason, whatever pulls you back to your layouts - get one done, about anything...you'll be amazed at how it lightens your spirit and brings the important things in life into focus.  One of my intentions this year is to allow myself the privilege of working on at least one layout a week, hopefully more, to remind myself how much I love creating, and especially recording our lives.  What are your intentions for the new year?  

Comment below - and one person will be chosen at random to win a free spot in the Football Widow's Crop!  See the website for details on the crop.

Happy scrapping!

Angie

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