Looking Ahead

I am so excited about the new things that we will be doing together in 2010! I have been working diligently on new greeting cards as well as other projects for the first quarter. Would you like to take a peek?

Here is the Make and Take project for Fruit of Her Hands Greeting Card Club January 2010. TI really like how this journal turned out. It is a composition notebook transformed! It was quick and easy and oh so beautiful. I hope you are making plans to join one (or more) of Fruit of Her Hands quarterly clubs. $ Register on Tuesday during my After Christmas Sale and SAVE!

Here a couple new greeting cards that will be available for purchase on my Fruit of Her Hands website .




This first card is a result of a greeting card challenge I found on Paper Hugs, a blog I was visiting for inspiration.














“Get more bang for your buck”
Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through January 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment) Simply…Visit my blog and tell me what you think about the Greeting Card Club Make and Take Project for January 2010, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite greeting card and or Register to participate in the 8 Hours of Power Workshop. Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you. Use them and save!

DON’T MISS OUT……
12 HOUR AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE
Tuesday, December 29th
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PRODUCT AND MERCHANDISE SPECIALS
All in stock products and merchandise
Buy 1 item get the 2nd one at 50% off
Purchase a $50 Creative Memories product certificate for just $43

and

WORKSHOP AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS
Save 15% on quarterly club memberships

and

8 Hours of Power Workshop
Make purchase on the phone for your convenience

The Candy Cane Story

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord ~ Luke 2:8-11

Did you know that the candy cane can honor Jesus? If the candy is held upright, it is the shape of a shepherd's staff, which the shepherd uses as he watches over his sheep. Jesus is our Shepherd. If the candy is turned upside down, it becomes the letter J for Jesus.

The Bible tells us that by Jesus' stripes we are healed. Jesus was beaten and stripes were put on His back when He was crucified in payment for our sins. So the candy cane was made with red and white stripes to represent the blood of Jesus, which washed away our sins and makes us pure and white as snow. One bold stripe represents one God who is Father of us all. The three fine stripes represent the Trinity: one God, who has revealed Himself to us in three ways: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

As you spend time with family and friends may you reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed upon you. Have a joyful Christmas!

“Get more bang for your buck”

Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through December 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment) Simply…Subscribe to my blog, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite item and or Update your Wish List by email boworks@aol.com. Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you. Use them and save!

Album Completion Club has more to offer in 2010!

Beginning in January of 2010 I will offer one (1) Make and Project for Traditional Scrapbookers each month and one (1) Digital Project Idea each month these are FREE as a member of the ACC. I am committed to helping you complete your album projects!

NEW! Project Completion Club
Some of you have inquired about a quarterly club for those who have a photo project in mind they would like to complete without a long term commitment to a club. Well, the PCC (Project Completion Club) may be just the opportunity for you! As a member of the quarterly Project Completion Club you may come to all the Album Completion Workshops available during the quarter. You will have access to all of my Creative Memories tools and pens as well as my assistance as you need it. If you are working on a Storybook, a Power Sort project or Power Layout project using your laptop and Memory Manager I offer workshop space and internet access. You may also complete (1) Make and Take Project each month all for one low price of $24 per quarter.

12 HOUR AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE

Tuesday, December 29^th

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PRODUCT AND MERCHANDISE SPECIALS

All in stock products and merchandise buy 1 item get the 2^nd one at 50% off

Purchase a $50 Creative Memories product certificate for just $43

Use this gift certificate in January when we will have a new product launch featuring the Love Struck Maker, Deckle Rotary Blade, Tie the Knot Additions, Be My Valentine Project Bundle, 12x12 Hot Pink Cover Set, Sending Love Mini Paper Album an much more! Check out my website to view products after January 4^th. To apply your gift certificate to your purchase you contact me with your order.

WORKSHOP AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS

8 Hours of Power Workshop (view details in my previous publications and email updates)

Reg. $35/$30 for ACC Members Sale Price $30/$26 for ACC Members

Remember..register with workshop fee by January 1, 2010 and receive a $10 product certificate (good that day only on in stock product and merchandise).

Fruit of Her Hands Jewelry Club Membership 1^st Quarter 2010

Reg. $24 Sale Price $20

Fruit of Her Hands Greeting Card Club Membership 1^st Quarter 2010

Reg. $24 Sale Price $20

Fruit of Her Hands Project Completion Club Membership 1^st Quarter 2010

Reg. $24 Sale Price $20

Sharing in the Joy of Christmas

$“Get more bang for your buck”

As some of you may know I have made the commitment to be a wise shopper, a good steward of our money. I am always looking for money saving opportunities and I want to offer money saving opportunities to you as well. Notice the ($) symbol in my weekly updates, these are used to alert of a great deal. Take advantage of them and you will “Get more bang for your buck”.

Merry Christmas!

This is a busy season, a time of thanks and giving. I am thankful for so many things, for this has been a difficult year for our family and all I can think about is JESUS. He is my rock, my hope, my salvation. I want to share Him with the world! And I want to help you share Him with others; when you give this holiday season don’t forget to share the gift of Christ, the message of John 3:16. You can do so on your gift tags, greeting cards and in your conversation. Let everyone know how happy you are with your gift…Jesus!

To use this message on with your gifts this holiday season, copy and paste several to a blank page, then print and adhere them to a gift tag or inside a greeting card (on the left hand side which is usually blank). Use this message as reminder on your voice recordings too!

LAST MINUTE PROJECT COMPLETION OPPORTUNITIES

JEWELRY WORKSHOP

Thursday December 17, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Come join the fun! This workshop features a project each month to inspire you and to allow you to learn and share as you complete a project to be worn by you or given as gift. Great for Christmas season! All of my tools and idea books are available for use. I some tools and findings available for purchase as well. COST JUST $10 (cost includes all product and instruction for Make and Take Project of the Month)

December Make & Take Project: 2 pairs of Chain Dangle Earrings*

Let me help you complete your projects! I am in elf mode, here to serve you. I will cut, mount, stamp, even address your cards…whatever you need me to do to help you COMPLETE your holiday projects. It is not too late to make Christmas cards. I have a great special $ make cards for just $1 each, make 12 or more cards and your workshop cost is FREE this Saturday only. Bring your photos to be given with the cards. Also, bring your addresses and your stamps and mail them when you leave!

PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 19, 2009

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

At my Project Completion Workshop I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and NEW TECHNIQUES to complete your paper projects…albums, greeting cards, gifts, tags, bags and more… Light snack and beverage provided. COST JUST $7

You can make these earrings to your liking, long, short or in between. Make them to wear at your Christmas or New Year’s celebration or to give as a gift.

FRUIT OF HER HANDS BUCKS…it’s like money in the bank!

Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through December 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment towards the purchase of any in stock item in my studio) Simply…Subscribe to my blog, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite item and or Update your Wish List by email boworks@aol.com. Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you. Use them and save during my holiday specials this week!

FRUIT OF HER HANDS HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Now through December 20^th…

$ Check out the Last-minute holiday gift sale and save 20%, order through December 20^th , and save on a whole sled full of the perfect last-minute gifts. They have some great deals as low as $9.60! I too will be shopping from this sale! You can order them through me with credit card payment by phone or my website for direct shipping.

December 14^th -December 24^th

$ Purchase a $50 gift certificate for that special someone (or yourself!) and I will give you an extra $5 gift certificate FREE! There is no limit to the number of free certificates that you may earn! Club members may want purchase a gift certificate now to have them on hand for all of the specials that Fruit of Her Hands will be offer in 2010 Members Only. Remember, this offer is good toward the purchase of any CM products (purchased through me directly), and Fruit of Her Hands Jewelry, Greeting Cards and Gifts.

Thank you for your input! I heard you and have included all you paper crafters in the invitation to the January crop.

$8 HOURS of POWER

PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

Friday, January 29, 2010

6:30 p.m.- 2:30 a.m.

Are you looking for an opportunity to complete a couple of album projects or paper projects? Maybe you’d like to complete an album for an upcoming wedding or graduation or you’d like to make greeting cards for the year or get ready for Valentine’s Day? Well this is your chance! Join me for 8 hours of project completion time. Bring your unfinished album project(s) (in your Power Layout Box if possible) and I will show you how to use our Power Palette System to complete an album project AND you will learn how to make quick borders to enhance your pages using our Custom Cutting System and 12” Rotary Trimmer. Or you can bring your paper, stickers, stamps to complete those greeting card and gift projects AND I will show you how to make greeting cards for all occasions using just (1) template. So, are you up for the challenge? REGISTER WITH WORKSHOP FEE BY JANUARY 1, 2010 AND RECEIVE A $10 PRODUCT CERTIFCATE (good that day only on in stock product and merchandise). This is a great opportunity to catch up or complete those projects! All the latest Creative Memories cropping tools, idea books, and pens will be available for your use. Dinner, snacks and beverage will be served. Registration with workshop fee is due by January 15, 2009 to participate, space is limited. Cost: $35/ACC Members just $30

Christmas Sales and Project Completion Workshops

“Get more bang for your buck”

Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through December 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment) Simply…Subscribe to my blog, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite item and/or Update your Wish List by email boworks@aol.com. Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you. Use them and save during my holiday specials this week!

Holiday Specials

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

You’re invited to a 12 Hour Virtual Open House and Christmas Sale

Shop from home and SAVE up to 20% on

Creative Memories and Fruit of Her Hands Products and Merchandise

December 7^th

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Here’s all you do:

1. Before you get started view this gift idea video to give you a few great gift ideas!

2. Now, browse through my websites Creative Memories, Fruit of Her Hands and make a list of items to be purchased, keep in mind each item will receive a 10% discount. All purchases of $40 or more will receive a discount of 20% off the total purchase (a $40 purchase will be just $32). You can combine your orders from Creative Memories and Fruit of Her Hands for a greater savings!

3. DO NOT place your order online. Online orders will incur additional shipping charges.

4. Email or phone me your shopping list and form of payment by 9:00 p.m. December 7th (no exceptions). Please include your CC # or Debit Card # (Master Card or Visa) and exp. date.

5. Your Creative Memories orders will be back and ready for pick-up before Christmas.

6. Indicate with your order when you will pick-up your products/merchandise.

Purchase $50 or more and receive additional savings:

-Receive FREE gift wrap

-Receive a $5 coupon good towards any Fruit of Her Hands Workshop (ACC, Greeting Card, or Jewelry)

-Receive a $5 coupon good towards and Fruit of Her Hands Greet Card Club Membership or Fruit of Her Hands Jewelry Club Membership.

Happy Shopping!

STOP AND SHOP

ONE DAY

STUDIO SALE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

All in stock items in my studio will be on sale

10% off any $10 purchase

15% off any $20 purchase

20% off any purchase of $30 or more

Sale good on all my in stock Creative Memories products,

Handcrafted Greeting Cards, Bags and Tags, Jewelry and Christmas items!

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Workshops this week:

CHRISTMAS PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

At my Project Completion Workshop I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and NEW TECHNIQUES to complete your paper projects…albums, greeting cards, gifts, tags, bags and more… Light snack and beverage provided. COST JUST $7

Thursday, December 10, 2009

6:30-10:30 p.m.

POWER SORT AND POWER LAYOUT WORKSHOPS

This workshop is designed to help you organize and plan your photo projects.

Need to get ORGANIZED? Let’s sort your photos. POWER SORT-Processed Photos-Bring your bags, boxes and envelopes, sort up to 2400 pictures in one convenient, photo safe box. Digital Photos-Bring your camera, photo CD, flash drive and laptop, organize and edit your pictures. I will provide the instruction, space and tools to organize your pictures. Cost Processed Photos- $48.00 (includes a Power Sort Box and dividers)/ Digital Photos $51(includes Memory Manager Software) .

Now let’s COMPLETE your album project! POWER LAYOUT-Bring only the pictures, for this particular scrapbook album project. At the workshop your will crop all of your pictures and then layout the pages of your album and safely store them in your Power Layout Box. Using this method you will find working on your album unto completion, a simple pleasure not a difficult project. Cost - $39 (includes a Power Layout Box and Guides) Cost for these workshops include workshop fee. Snacks and beverages will be provided. (If you have your products the workshop fee is just $5.00).

Thursday, December 10, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the class, crop or workshop you are scheduled for or you WILL incur the actual fee charged for your event. This includes ACC Club Members and Greeting Card Club Members.

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

Purchase that special someone an extended crop gift certificate. Just $35 for 8 hours of fun!

8 HOURS of POWER

WINTER ALBUM COMPLETION WORKSHOP

Friday, January 29, 2010

6:30 p.m.- 2:30 a.m.

Are you looking for an opportunity to complete a couple of album projects? Well this is your chance! Join me for 8 hours of album completion time. Bring your unfinished project(s) (in your Power Layout Box if possible) and I will show you how to use our Power Pallette System to complete an album project AND you will learn how to make quick borders to enhance your pages using our Custom Cutting System and 12” Rotary Trimmer. So, are you up for the challenge? Registration with workshop fee is due by January 15, 2009. This is a great opportunity to catch up or complete an album project! All the latest Creative Memories cropping tools, idea books, and pens will be available for your use. Dinner and beverage will be served. Cost: $35/ACC Members just $30

WINTER QUARTER CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Purchase either of these club memberships for 3 months (Jan-March) of crafting fun!

Fruit of Her Hands Greeting Card Club Special Just $37.50

Purchase this Winter Greeting Card Workshop Bundle and receive a Winter Greeting Card Club Membership FREE! The bundle includes the Creative Memories Rotary Trimmer and Scoring Blade. This trimmer is absolutely awesome for making greeting cards. Total value of this product and the membership fee is $61. 50. Offer Good through December 31, 2009.

Fruit of Her Hands Jewelry Club Fellowship Winter Membership Just $24

If you like learning and sharing, you'll love all the great ideas and stimulating interaction that happens at my Jewelry Club Fellowships". You must register to become a member.

I also offer gift certificates for product and merchandise purchases.

Workshops Week of December 13, 2009

JEWELRY WORKSHOP

At my jewelry workshops I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and MAKE AND TAKE PROJECTS to inspire you and help you complete your beading projects. Cost $10 (cost includes all product and instruction for Make and Take Project of the Month)

Make & Take Project:

Chain Dangle Earrings

Thursday December 17, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

At my Project Completion Workshop I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and NEW TECHNIQUES to complete your paper projects…albums, greeting cards, gifts, tags, bags and more… Light snack and beverage provided. COST JUST $7

Saturday, December 19, 2009

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Got Paper!

Don't spend your cash on things we can make together! Join me for a fun filled Holiday Get Together - If you have printed or plain Christmas paper, cardstock, Christmas stickers, die cuts etc. come share with your fellow paper crafters and complete your Christmas projects. We will be creative and make handmade items to give to others this holiday season...gift tags, bags, greeting cards, paper albums, and more!

You can also adorn your paper items you have at home for gift giving...plain colored gift bags, paper plates, shirt boxes, jewelry boxes etc. These items can be used to give cookies, candy or gifts to teachers, neighbors, sales clerks, service people etc.

To help you complete your gift giving projects we will be having a Homemade Christmas Cookie and Candy Exchange. Bring 2 dozen homemade cookies and/or candy to exchange. You will be able to fill those bags and boxes with ease. For those gifts that are immediate you can package them during the event; for those gifts that you will give in the next 7-10 days (or more) you can refrigerate or freeze the homemade goods. Simply take them out the night before you will be giving the gift, allowing them to thaw on a counter naturally. In the morning, fill your treat box, bag, or baggy and give that gift!

This is a 2 DAY EVENT-Thursday, December 3, 2009 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday, December 4, 9:30-12:30 p.m. Come both evenings for a total of 6 HOURS... plenty of time to get those projects DONE! All of my Creative Memories tools and pens will be available for you to use.



Ladies this will be a time filled with Christmas cheer. We will listen to Christmas music, watch a classic Christmas movie and have Christmas refreshments. Come get into the holiday spirit with us!

The cost of this 2 day event is just $10 AND 8 paper Christmas items to share...Christmas paper, cardstock, stickers, die cuts... This can be a few of this and a few of that as long as you have 8. These items will be put on a table to share. Everyone will BRING 8 items and TAKE 8 items! If you are participating in the Christmas Cookie and Candy Exchange and you bring 2 dozen homemade cookies and/or candy you will receive $4 off the cost of this event.


Things to do before you come:

-Make a list of what you'd like to complete.
-Gather all the paper products that can be used for Christmas and put them a set of 8 to be shared with others.
-Purchase stamps (at least a book of 18)
-Make address labels to mail you cards on the way home
-Bring gift bags, jewelry boxes, shirt boxes etc any and everything paper
-Bring sandwich baggies
-Make 2 dozen cookies

For your convenience I will have a variety of products...envelopes, ribbons, paper, stickers, adhesives etc. available as well. Feel to browse my website for Christmas products and project ideas.


Also, if you COMPLETE one of the following:

-Make 8 gift tags
-Make 8 greeting cards
-Make 8 lunch sack gift bags
-Make 8 thank you treat bags
-Make 8 photo greeting cards
-Adorn 8 bags
-Adorn 8 boxes
-Address and put stamps on 18 Christmas cards


You will receive a $1 Fruit of Her Hands Holiday Buck for each of the tasks you COMPLETE. Holiday bucks can be used on the purchase any in stock item , $1 off per $6 increment, that's a special bucks are usually $1 off per $10 increment. Holiday bucks are valid immediately thru December 19.





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Workshops this week:

FRUIT OF HER HANDS
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND WORKSHOP


Thursday and Friday
November 19th and 20th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
and
Saturday, November 21st
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR YOU....CHECK OUT MY BLOG FROM LAST WEEK FOR WORKSHOP DETAILS.
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No workshops for Week of November 23rd
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Have a blessed time giving thanks unto the Lord!

You can make these too!

LOOK AT WHAT WE MADE AT THE JEWELRY WORKSHOP LAST SATURDAY!

This is an example of the kind of necklace (earrings optional) you can make at my Holiday Open House and Workshop next week. The cost of this Leather and Lamp Bead Make and Take Project is just $10 all the product and tools that are needed will be supplied for you. No two pieces will be the same, there are many beads to choose from. This will make a great gift for a family member, friend, co-worker or teacher.

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You still have time to receive FREE HARVEST TREAT BAGS to use as placecards for your Thanksgiving dinner.

To register to win, just do one or all of the following before November 20, 2009. Feel free to do all three for a better chance at winning!

1. Subscribe to my blog or reply to my blog updates.
2. Register to participate in one of my Album Completion, Greeting Card or Jewelry workshops or classes this month.

3. Visit Fruitofherhands@Etsy.com and "heart" one of my items.

Registrations must

be made between November 3, 2009 and November 20, 2009. The winner will be

selected on November 21, 2009.

If you'd like to purchase Harvest Treat Bags you can do so on my website.

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TONIGHT! LET’S GET ORGANIZED

Thursday, November 12, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

SENIOR MOM NIGHT!

If you have a graduating senior this school year, this is the workshop for you! Join us for this event and receive a FREE sticker sheet of your choice to enhance your senior’s album!

POWER SORT AND POWER LAYOUT WORKSHOPS

(If you have your products, the workshop fee is just $5.00).

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Workshops for of November 16, 2009

FRUIT OF HER HANDS

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND WORKSHOP

Thursday and Friday

November 19^th and 20^th

6:30-8:30 p.m.

and

Saturday, November 21^st

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This year for your shopping and crafting needs, I am offering a Holiday Open House and Workshop to help you with your gift

giving projects and ideas. If you would like to create that special card or gift, register for one of my workshops.

For your shopping needs, let me help with gifts to suit everyone on your holiday shopping list priced as low as $5, including …

· Organizational solutions for your prints and digital images.

· Photo-safe albums, papers, stickers and tools.

· Top-notch digital scrapbooking software.

· Easy-to-create photo gifts, calendars and more!

For your convenience you can shop online during my Open House and receive a gift for participating.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Thursday, November 19, 2009

7:00 p.m.

Leather and Glass Beaded Necklace

Make a beautiful lamp bead and leather necklace. You can even make matching earrings! Cost: $10 ($15 with earrings)

Friday, November 20, 2009

7:00 p.m.

Gift Bags and Tags

Get ahead of the holiday planning and adorn 6 bags and make 24 gift tags. These are great for candy and cookies or any small gift to be given this holiday season. Cost $12

Saturday, November 21, 2009

11:00 a.m.

Christmas Greeting Card Class

Give the gift of joy with hand-crafted cards this holiday season. You will make 18 beautiful Christmas cards. Cost: $35, that’s less than $2 per card!

No workshops for Week of November 23^rd

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Have a blessed time giving thanks unto the Lord!

Workshops for week of November 30, 2009

At my workshops I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF

MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and MAKE AND TAKE PROJECTS to inspire you. Cost $10 (cost includes all product and instruction for the Make and Take Project)

Greeting Card Workshop

Thursday December 3, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Make & Take Project:

Christmas Gift- Treat Bags

Featured Tools: Snow Maker

Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 2009

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m

Make & Take Project: Chain Dangle Earrings

SPACE IS LIMITED….CONTACT ME TODAY TO REGISTER! 614-431-2307