TERESA COLLINS

CHA day 3- highlights from the day

This is the time when everyone at the show seems to be really tired. Okay...it's probably just me. Tonight we had dinner and packed up so that we did not have to do it in the early morning. We have the show from 9-2pm  tomorrow and then it's booth break down. We are headed back home tomorrow night. I miss my family so much!!!!!

Here are some photos from today-

Nick and I with the sweetest girls from Germany!

 

This is Tanner. He is ONLY 13 years old and he is already a designer of stamps and does his own video shows. He was exceedingly polite. His mother does not even craft. I love his drive and ambition. He traveled all the way from the South. He has a darling accent and was so sweet.

Today I filmed for Paperclipping LIVE with Noelle. Here I am talking about the TC Xyron X Sticker Maker. This is always so much fun to do!

Okay... these two sweet girls and I have an announcment RIGHT NOW... here on the blog. I am happy to announce that I will be going to their store to teach AGAIN. Yes, the DATE is set. I will be headed to Ben Frankin Crafts- 21121 Hwy 410 Bonney Lake, WA PH (253)862-6822 the weekend of November 8-10th. You can call and signup to be on the list!

Oh, and they are actually sharing me that weekend- I will be at Ben Franklin Crafts located at 19505 Hwy 2 Monroe, WA 98272 (360)- 794-6745 that weekend. Stephanie are you excited???? I heard you screamed. *I feel bad I had a photo with the girls from Monroe and it will not upload. I am super thrilled to be going back to WA and I hope you will join us for this weekend.

Okay...I got this send to me tonight:

www.thescrapreview.com/2012/01/my-cha-favorites-complete.html

My CHA Favorites

{Reported by Sharyn Tormanen}

Of the assignments that I get during the year, picking my CHA favorites is definitely one of the most difficult. Just looking through the pages and pages of peeks throws my inspiration into overload and my wallet into a panic. I finally worked up the nerve this morning, sat down with my cup of coffee and these are the ones that jumped to the top of my wish list:

 

And, finally, Teresa Collins Fabrications Linen. I use a lot of reds and greens in my scrapbooks, and these patterns will add just the touch and style that I love."

I have to say that this was truly the best way to end the night to hear she wrote this on www.thescrapreview.com. I am just so thankful for the HUGE amount of love and support that all the collections got at CHA. I am just thankful!!!!! I am in love with Fabrications too.

Time to call it a night...too tired to do anything but SLEEP!!!!!

 

 

DAY 2 CHA - My CRAFT CHANNEL CELEBRATE

Another busy day today at the tradeshow. I definitely feel that the show attendance has been great and the retailers are here to buy. Here are some photos from today-

The girls from the Netherlands. I love seeing them! Yes, I am trying really hard to make it to their event to teach. I have been before to teach at another event and really LOVED my time there.

As always so thankful for the continuous support of my products in their magazine publications. I think the magazines are filled with beautiful designs.

I cannot thank Esmerelda and Kari for being so patient and helping with all of our make n takes. Thanks girls for ALL your time and effort. I so appreciate all of your hard work.

Here is the long line to do the make n takes. Everyone is so nice and patient. 

Spring Fling 6x12 mini book make n take.

 

Kari, Julie and Gentry have been amazing help to me during the show. Julie is also on my design team. I love these girls!

This is Lori. She is the owner of Bling it on- CANADA event! The event is in August and I can't wait. So many fun and wonderful things are happening at the event. 

Here is NICK NASH my sales director. I have heard nothing but positive things about what a great job he is doing for my company. I am blessed that he cares and has the same vision as I do for the company.

This is my dear friend Megan from CK Media. I am in awe of this girl and the "light" that shines from her. Such a sweetheart!

This is my dearest friend Amy Coon. She always makes me laugh and I adore her... words can't express how thankful I am to have her constant support in my life. 

How cute it this beautiful baby Emma? I love her bling headband. 

Today my newest show debuted on www.mycraftchannel.com. The show was on documenting celebrations. I showed how to create your own party themed projects.

I created a birthday monthly chipboard album planner. You will be able to create a similar one with the FREE TC download of the monthly calendar pages here- Download Celebrate4. Watch and learn how to make your own blingage necklace and a pendant banner out of ONE sheet of my Celebrate collection paper. Watch the video here: www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Teresa-Collins

More from CHA tomorrow.... 

 

CHA- Day 1 TC booth

TODAY was so much fun. I cannot tell you how much I LOVE meeting with the retailers at the shows. It is important to me to know what they like and to hear feedback. I was so happy and thankful for the wonderful response to my collections. I want to share the photos from the booth today.

This wall is FABRICATIONS. The papers are full of color, non-themed, and with the added textured heavy weight papers  they look and feel similar to fabric. The lines were very popular with the 8x8 paper pads, chipboard covers and metal trinkets and fabric flowers. Everyone loves the new buttons and stamps.

Upclose view-

Love that it can be used for boy, girl, wedding, or ANY THEME.

This is EVERYDAY MOMENTS....

The response to this line was very positive and the comments were that they loved the color combo and the beauty of the line. They liked that I had many skus to support the line.

Love the white FABRICATIONS flowers (photo credit: Tammy Mitchell Photography).

Die-cut sheets, chipboard album, brads, stamps... I really love the meaning behind this line. 

I am absolutely in LOVE with Spring Fling. It was fun to hear that many retailers  LOVED the HAPPY COLORFUL line and felt it  still maintained the TC brand look and feel. 

Carolina Breeze has been well recieved with the textured paper and colors. I think it is the perfect yellow!

Here is the full view of the two collections:

I loved this photo framed copy of my idea book cover. It was a gift from Northridge Publishing. The idea book was debuted in their booth and my booth today. It was fun to hear positive feedback on the beautiful photography and how well Northridge did the book. I am so thankful for the great attention to quality and detail. It made me feel good when Gentry (she saw it for the first time during CHA) now wants her own copy.

 Gentry also asked today if I could give her the TC X Sticker maker by Xyron. Yes, she tried it and loved it. The sticker maker was used during the make n takes. I can officially say today that MORE good things are debuting soon with Xyron. Stores can order the sticker makers directly from TCD or Xyron. 

Now for some PHOTOS- This is NICK NASH, the sales director for TCD, moi, Gentry and Julie Jacob at the beginning of the day.

A very upclose photo of my daughter and I together-

These cute girls are truly the "QUEENS of YOUTUBE." I met Rina and Gina some time back. They came into the booth and we chatted...laughed and well... I LOVE THESE beautiful girls. I can't thank them enough for their support and how much they promote my products. It really means to much to me! Thank you girls...

I have to say this beautiful girl (Taylor) melted my heart. She came into the booth with her mother. She was adorable and her mom said..." I have to tell you, that I asked Taylor what she wanted to see or do today. She mentioned that there was two people that she wanted to see and take a photo with. She wanted Tim Holtz and Teresa Collins." I was so touched... really, I can understand Tim... he is super star amazing. Pinch myself that she wanted to meet me. It was so cute and I was truly humbled and touched. Thank you Taylor for thinking I am " a little cool." I bet my own kids will not see me in the same way. ha! 

 

Thank you Taylor!!!!!

At 6pm...the show closed. I had never left the booth once...we were too busy. My feet were hurting but I had a huge smile on my face. Today was a great day and I reconnected with so many of my friends. I would be VERY ungrateful if I did not thank those in attendance and those of you at home who read my blog and support my company for allowing me to continue to do what I love to do. I am truly fortunate and blessed... 

 

 

Teresa Collins CHA Tradeshow Booth

I am so happy to say that my booth is now completely ready for the tradeshow to begin tomorrow. I feel at home when I am in my booth. I enjoy decorating the booth and love the process of watching it come together. Today was non-stop busy with finalizing the booth, and teaching a workshop with the TC Stampmaker, meetings, and a wonderful dinner with my friends at She Scrapbooks. I am finding that restaurants are very willing to make special salads to help me stay on my plan. I am so thankful for this!

This is the front view of my booth at 2979-

I love my chandelier. It makes me happy- and guess what? It is made out of PLASTIC. I got it for a steal- around $80.00. 

Love the comfy Zebra chair and the new table. 

Some of the projects being displayed. 

This is the make n take table. This show we did a glittered gray tulle skirt around it!

This is the debut of the TC X Sticker Maker...I love these and we will be using them in our make n takes tomorrow. 

 Tommorrow is a big day and I am going to bed to be prepared. More photos on the blog tomorrow!

Set up & Oh Scrap!

It's 1:03 am and I am just getting to blog for the day. Yesterday was set up and I taught a class last night. I want to share the photos with you. 

The day begins and we start with our booth. Nothing but a sign indicates where we are - Booth 2979.

First thing is to put the mats down on the concrete. If we don't put this under the carpet, our feet will start to really hurt.

This is the new chairs for the booth. I am in love with them! We set up until 5 pm and we have all the walls up now. Tomorrow we will put product and layouts up. *more photos tomorrow!

This is the kits for Oh Scrap workshop. I had so much fun tonight with at Jennifers store.

These two cute girls flew in to take my class from Ohio and Pennsylvania. I truly am so touched that they would come and take my workshop. 

We used the new FABRICATIONS line. Here we are glittering our ruffles. 

Binding our projects....

This is the owners of BY DESIGN in Houston TX.  We did a book signing tonight and they purchased books for their staff. They are so cute and I can't wait to visit their store. SWEETEST Girls!!!!!!

I met Jackie tonight. I have to say I wanted to cry when I met her. She had purchased TWO big bags of all my papers. I was so grateful for what she shared with me and she truly made my night!

This is KWAN. I think she is soooooo cute!

Okay... TONIGHT was so fun. THANK YOU GIRLS for coming! I am going to try to go to sleep so I can get to the convention center early to set up for the show. I will post photos tomorrow!

Here in Anaheim....

Yesterday was so fun. I arrived at 7am and spent the day in sunshine. My friend and I went "inspirational" shopping. I had design meetings and it was fun to get to do them here in CA. Oh, lunch was at Moonshadows in  Malibu. I was loving it. I was worried if there was anything I could eat. The waiter made a special salad for me- easy! The ocean is directly below you and we ate outside. 

The afternoon was spent going to the store to buy healthy food (apples, oranges, water, etc) for the booth and to finalize more upcoming collection directions. 

Today is the BUSY day. This morning I get to met with CRAFTERS HOME, start with booth set up and then this evening teach a workshop at Oh Scrap! It will be a very busy day. These shows are lots of work, but I love it. I woke up this morning to find an email that congratulated me on this- you can find it at www.scrapbookupdate.com

Melissa’s CHA Winter 2012 Sneak Peek Picks

Fabrications Layout by Julie Jacob-

Always happy to know that others like your products too! A GREAT way to start off the day. I will be posting each day on my blog. I hope you will enjoy my CHA posts. Have a wonderful Friday!

Headed to CHA....

It's TIME. I am prepared and very excited. It is like Christmas for me. I love going to the trade show and talking to the retailers. I love seeing my friends in the industry. I always say that online photos of products never do them justice.

I have a fun surprise too for those who place an order in my booth. I have beautiful pink TC tote bags to give away. I love them! 

Also, on TUESDAY we are doing this make n take:

This is my new FABRICATIONS line and stamps. This adorable mini book was designed by Sesil Cratin. Isn't this so CUTE?  Come back the booth at the show and make your own for your store. 

Here are a few more projects that I wanted to share-

This layout was designed by Sesil Cratin. I am in LOVE with how she mixed FABRICATIONS, the buttons, gems and stickers from the collection. LOVE this!

This layout is SUPER happiness and colorfully designed. Cheri Piles did a beautiful project with Spring Fling. I can't wait for you to see this line in person. The colors are beautiful.

Now, I love EVERYDAY MOMENTS. I love that it is really non-themed. It is about LIFE. Here is a boy project designed by Jamie Harder-

Today I packed early, went visiting teaching and even got my hair cut. Then I worked out at my crossfit gym for an hour. I needed to move and it was a hard workout today. Unfortunately, I still have numbness in my left foot. Sciatica is still a problem, BUT I decided that I was not going to quit working out because of it. I just have to modify some things for a while. 

I am 100% committed to my new lifestyle change. I feel GREAT and wish I had done it sooner. I watched the infomercial and can't believe the change in myself since Nov. 20th (the day we filmed). I am down 22 lbs. Wow... I even did it over Christmas. I will share a few things that I have learned- (these things worked for ME!). 1. WRITE down everything you eat - this truly is the key to success 2. Don't weigh yourself every day (as women our weight fluctates and it can be discouraging!) KNOW that no matter what the scale says you are making progress to being a healthier person 3. YOUR diet is what will show you results. (yes, I have worked out faithfully for 10 months- and I did lose weight BUT I lost a lot more when I changed the food I was eating!- I eat 1,200 calories a day and since it's GOOD food I am always FULL) 4. Work out- you can eat more and it's GREAT for mental happiness- I do Crossfit FIVE days a week 5. BELIEVE in yourself. POWER THINKING is key! I know these are basic but they have made a big difference for me.

 

announcing TV PROVO CRAFT INFOMERCIAL

I can finally SPILL THE BEANS!!!! I was asked to take part in the Provo Craft infomercial for the Cricut Mini. Of course, I was thrilled and immediately said yes. Only my family could know about it. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. So I wanted to share the behind the scenes photos and my experience with you. I watched the infomercial for the first time yesterday. I watched it with my husband. Oh, so hard to watch yourself. There are so many other talented crafters in the commercial. I was truly inspired. I have to say that I loved the host Tracy. She is a true professional and so down to earth, kind and made me feel at ease.

The production company was AMAZING! So organized and I worked non-stop with Beau. He is a ROCKSTAR producer with Redmond Entertainment. He helped guide me and prepare me for the shot. It was filmed in a large studio in downtown SLC. I was thankful to NOT have to get on a airplane. I filmed my parts for two days the week before Thanksgiving. They had professional stylist (wardrobe) and make up artist who helped the cast with every attention to detail. 

Everything was done with great attention to detail. There was always a few PROVO CRAFT employees (friends) there at all times to make sure everything was as it needed to be. I was so impressed with everyone involved. 

We spent an entire day to read through the scripts, make necessary changes and do practice. It helped me so much to get to do the read through. I had never done a show where it was scripted. I admit, this was scary at first to me. I kind of freaked myself out the two days before having to show up on set. THEN I arrived and I felt so much peace.

Everyone on the film crew were so helpful and nice. I could not ask for a better experience. I felt that everyone went out of their way to make sure we all felt like we were doing a good job. 

Equipment was EVERYWHERE and when anyone was filming... we had to be quiet. I loved watching the screens and watching the crew at work. Raymond Entertainment does infomercials that we all know and watch and they know HOW to do beautiful shows. I was so impressed with the company and their professionalism. Since I was new at this type of TV- I was very unsure of myself. Thankfully, they encouraged and made me feel like I did well. 

I have to say having a script was a blessing and a stress. ha! I was scared that I would say the wrong thing. I loved that Beau asked me to write what I felt about the machine and then they used my own words. I also did ALL of the projects for my segment. I love that it is authentic. They showcased what I love MOST about the Cricut Mini- making home decor!!!!

This was a rough draft of my script. It was changed a few times so that the wording was me and how I would artriculate it. I still have my parts memorized from saying it over and over in my head, out loud to my family, etc. It was a big fear and I faced it. I was very happy that I did the infomercial.

The cool part was having a telepromter to help keep me going. I had it basically memorized and the telepromter is there to help if you "forget" and cue us on what we should be doing or saying. I am now a HUGE fan of telepromters. 

 

A behind the scenes of all the cameras. So much equipment! 

Food services was beyond fantastic. The food was non-stop and I don't know how movie stars can be so tiny with food like this. Truly amazing!!!! I admit, I ate WAY too much from being nervous. 

This was the BEST experience!!! I met so many wonderful new friends Courtney Toney (wedding planner expert) and BEAU (far left) could be a crafting superstar. Yes, he knows how to work the Cricut Mini!!!!!!! Beau if you ever need a job- TCD would LOVE to have your amazing crafting talent. PS and he is FUNNY too!

I'm so in love with this room. I get to show you "my set." This is the living room that is featured with all the artwork (designed by me). I did all the frames and decor with the Cricut Mini. Yes, I have these all in my various parts of my own home. 

Sorry the studio lights made the photos I took washed out. All the artwork on the wall, tables, etc. are items I made and something you could do too. I used my black flocked paper, glitter paper, etc. for several of the projects. The red fleur de lis is made from my World Traveler collection.

Here is another view- I will say the set designer GOT ME! I loved the set and loved how beautiful this room was. I want to tell you WHAT I love most about the Cricut Mini- it is small and I can take it with me when I travel and ANYWHERE I have internet access and my laptop- I can design on the go. I want to show some of the projects I created upclose:

 

All of the projects shown are created from the TC images that are on my various cartridges. However, there is a SPECIAL with the purchase of the Cricut Mini on the Infomerical. If you pay in full- you get my special 50 set of exclusive TC images FREE at Cricut Craft room. Yes, isn't that cool?????  I picked my top 50 images that YOU can get for FREE. 

This is what I know about the TV air times-

It seems it will be all playing randomly all over the country.  However, nationally it will be on CWTV, Bravo, FX, HGTV, National Geographic, Spike, and Travel.  In SLC it will play on KTVX at 5:30 on Saturday the 28th.  

There are many amazing girls that helped make this infomercial special. I was blown away at the projects!!!! Thank you so much Provo Craft for asking me to be apart of something so OVER THE TOP cool. It was something bucket list worthy!!!! I learned so much and I am forever going to remember this experience. 

Off to pack...I leave for CHA at 3 am in the morning. Yes, lots to get done today. I will be blogging each day (with photos) for those of you who may not be going to the big craft & hobby show. 

Have a FABULOUS day! 

 

 

Oh Scrap- Friday NIGHT workshop

The workshop is OVER "sold out." We tried to fit in as many people as we possibly could. I send the supply list of what to bring to the store owner today and I posted it on my TCD facebook page. If you did not get in- please come by and say hello. We have the new TC idea book there that night too. It's a Friday night girl party! I'm thrilled that Julie Jacob (my friend and DT member) and Gentry will be there with me. *I do not have any extra kits for this workshop- sorry.

I am packing and finalizing a few new changes to the booth for CHA. I purchased a new table and chairs. I am loving the chairs-so me.... I will post photos! I have so much to display that I need a bigger booth. ha! The make n takes are going to be amazing and we always run out so please come early if you want to make one. We have NEW make n takes each day! 

Today I am going to show you some more projects the design team has created:

This is a beautiful 12x12 frame- and Colette Nederhoff used EVERYDAY MOMENTS to create. Isn't this so beautiful? I love her altered projects.

I simply love this title- EVERY DAY matters- designed by Jamie Harder. I love how she mixes the products in the Everyday Moments collection. So pretty! I am a firm believer in that EVERY DAY does matter.

I just realized I am posting THREE projects with the calendar paper as the base. I think my designers loved this paper. Look at three different ways to use the paper. This adorable layout is full of Stacey's personality. This is Stacey Michaud. I love her style and how she incorporates it into her layouts. She is adorable! She used the new buttons, die cuts, gems, and papers.

I have so much more to share. I want to GRATEFULLY thank my amazing design team for going above and beyond this time. They are fast, reliable and WONDERFULLY supportive to me. I love each of them. THANK YOU GIRLS.

Oh, and last this is the MAKE N TAKE book that I designed for SUNDAY at the show. We start when the show begins until we run out. 

We are excited to showcase the new TC Xyron Sticker maker with the make n takes. LOVE these cute little machines!!!!!

Have a FABULOUS Tuesday!!!!! 

My Craft Channel- add SPARKLE & SHINE

 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We had snow here in Utah and I loved it! I was able to spend the entire weekend enjoying family time. Oh my Azalea, is getting so chubby! She loves to eat. It is amazing how FAST kids change and grow. Taylor and Spencer came over and then Matt & Kayla came with the kids. We made a huge pot of hot chocolate and watched Mr. Poppers Penguins. I packed for CHA and even finished up some projects for the booth. It was a productive weekend!

Church today was just what I needed. I am now able to go to Relief Society. It is where the women over 18 go for one meeting each week. The lessons are directed for us. Today the lesson was on PRAYER. The teacher was so inspiring. I think what stood out to me the most was that WE have to make the effort to PRAY to Heavenly Father. We need to accept the WILL of God in answering our prayers. Often, we think we know what is best and it's so important to know that God does things for us to help us grow and learn. HIS plans sometimes are different then what maybe we want.

I was moved.

I thought of something very personal in my life. My heart started beating faster and I KNEW I needed to share it with the women in the room. I knew that I needed to share it here on my blog. I want my kids to KNOW...my family and my friends to know ME.  So here goes.... Many years ago when I lost my mother, I started to scrapbook to help REMEMBER her and those memories of her. It was THERAPY and a way for me to grieve and come to terms with my broken heart and loss.

When I met Lance (Mr. Rusty Pickle) at a scrapbook store- I was a NEWBIE. I had no idea HOW to design or do anything. I never thought in a million years I would one day be designing craft and scrapbook products and eventually own my own company.  The truth is THIS was NOT in my life plan. I mean, I had SIX kids living with us and I was a full time mommy. I had no desire to work and thankfully we were in a situation that I did not need to work. However, God had other plans.

I was truly lead- God held my hand and I was giving wonderful opportunities to learn and grow. I designed for Rusty Pickle and left when the time was right. Next, I was given the opportunity to design a signature line for Junkitz. That is when it got TOUGH. I was NOT finding balance and I was questioning WHY I was doing this. I felt HUGE guilt every time I left to go teach or attend a event. I found myself being so torn. I loved what I did, but I loved my family MORE. I found myself praying often for guidance. I wanted to do God's WILL for me. I kept feeling that HE did want me to do this. I still felt doubts.

Then something HAPPENED. It was a sacred experience for me. I was at a cross roads. I decided to leave Junkitz. I had to decide... Was I done? Was it time to stop? etc. I remember getting on my knees in prayer. I prayed and cried and was on my knees for an hour or more. THEN it happened- an answer that I will NEVER forget.  I knew with out a doubt exactly what God wanted me to do. In fact, the feeling was so intense. My prayer had been answered. It was not what I thought it would be.  I knew that HE wanted me to keep going and I was not done with this journey. I got the answer that I was only starting. I felt such peace in knowing HE was leading and guiding me.  It was HIS plan and will for me.

I am often asked, "How do you juggle so much?" "Do you ever sleep?", etc. I have to be direct here and tell you that Heavenly Father helps me EVERY single day. I am blessed to be a positive person and I focus on knowing that HE is helping me. I know that my inspiration comes from God and I am being guided by HIM. I am so grateful to know that prayers are answered. I am so grateful for this experience that allows me to grow and learn so much. I believe strongly and have faith that God does listen to us and does answer our heartfelt prayers. I have so much peace now. 

Today on www.mycraftchannel.com you will see some of my favorite things. 

        SPARKLE & SHINE - and how to add it to EMBELLISH your creative  life and projects.

Today I will show you how I add blingage to headbands, shoes, and more. I am also showing the book-

 the SPARKLED box book that is featured in her my new " Teresa Collins" idea book. I hope you will watch my show segment today. The link is www.mycraftchannel.com/?omedia_id=822

Have a wonderful Monday!

 

New TC Fabrications and Everyday Moments Workshop

Finally, I have visuals to share of the TWO new workshops!

We booked my flights today for Scrapbook Island and EMI Scrapbooking. I will be teaching the following with my BRAND new CHA product releases-

FABRICATIONS HOME- 10x10 Chipboard album

My album is all about my family and HOME! I used each page to showcase each of my kids and our growing family. Yes, the book is BIG. *If you are coming to the workshop the large brooch on the right side is not included. I asked students to bring a family piece of jewelry or brooch that has special meaning to you as mine does for me. 

We will be using the NEW Fabrications flowers, stickers, brads, die-cut papers, and MORE!

We did a family photo shot right before Christmas. I knew I wanted to create a book that would showcase my family RIGHT now. 

I will also be teaching a EVERYDAY MOMENTS workshop. This is a BIG- 30 page album using the new release. It is 8x8 in size and I designed this book for Kayla and Matt.

These are my new 8x8 chipboard covers.

Here is some inside views-

I can't wait to teach this project and then give it to Kayla as a gift. 

As of today, EMI Scrapbooking only has SIX spots left. They started signups before I had the projects designed. Ha! So don't hesistate to call. They now have the schedule set and we are going to have a fabulous time in Georgia. I am thrilled to be going back! (March 2nd and 3rd- Cummings, GA)

Also, Scrapbook Island will begin sign ups  TOMORROW for the three workshops that I will be teaching. We booked my flight tonight and I have to say...I feel like I am going home. I have lost count how many times I have been to Laurie's store. I LOVE LOVE LOVE going to visit her and the girls at Scrapbook Island. They are truly my friends. So this is the FIRST store I will be teaching at after CHA. 

Scrapbook Island- February 17th and 18th- San Jose, CA

Scrapbook Island- call 1-408-978-8900 to sign up. They are now set up to sign you up! We are going to have a great weekend of fun times and creating some beautiful projects.  There are also links to both stores on my left side of my blog. I hope you can join us!

 

NEW TC - Spring Fling Workshop

I am fortunate that I am able to travel and teach this year. I love visiting stores and events and sharing what I love so much. I have been designing my workshops for my next several store visits. I will be going to Scrapbook Island- San Jose, CA next month and in March to EMI Scrapbooking in GA. This is the SPRING FLING workshop that I will be teaching. It is truly one of my ALL TIME fave projects. Why? It has special meaning to me to be create a memory book about Maxson and Azalea. *photos credit- Michael Sandberg.

This is my SPRING FLING WORKSHOP- a little sneak peek with my NEW CHA collection:

The album is created with thick chipboard covers. I wanted to have lots of elements of design throughout the project. I even added FABRICATIONS flowers, buttons, stamps, blingage etc. The book is 6x9".

 

This project is non-themed so you can do your book about anything/anyone.

I love the HAPPY colors in the book- Spring Fling is truly a collection I am LOVING to design with!

I have had so many emails about the upcoming classes and so if you are signed up for this workshop- you get a little peek at it. 

I wanted to share a couple more projects today that my talented design team has created.

This layout and all the flowers are so pretty.  Jamie Harder used the brads and buttons inside the flowers from the diecut and papers.

FUN... this is what this layout is about! Stacey Michaud designed this engaging layout. I love the brads, circles, butterflies with the stickers on the layout. 

I will post EVERYDAY MOMENTS projects on my next blog post...the workshop that I will be teaching and some more inspiration from the design team. I am so fortunate to have such a talented design team! My design team is run by Sesil Cratin (she is not only one of my closest friends but has helped me grow TCD). All design team inquiries and interest are to be directed to sesil@teresacollinsdesigns.

The winners from FABRICATIONS are:

Please email teresa@teresacollinsdesigns.com with your name and address. Please post in the subject line: Fabrications Blog winner. Thank you!

I thought I would do my weekly update. TODAY has now been FIVE weeks of no sugar, soda and processed foods. I have not cheated or even really been overly tempted. I write down EVERYTHING that I eat in a binder. I am eating fruit more now. I make sure that my vegetables outweigh the fruit. I feel GREAT and I take it day by day. I don't weigh myself except once a week. Yes, I have lost 20 lbs now. I also workout by doing Crossfit. I do not focus on my weight at all. I did this as a way to "feel" better. The weight loss is a very positive side effect. 

Today is REGION for drill competition. This a a big deal for all drill teams. In order to go to STATE competition and compete you must place at Regions. We decorated the girls lockers yesterday. Today I am doing a special lunch for the girls with the other officiers moms. Today will be focusing on "being in the moment" with my daughter. I can't wait to see them perform. This makes me so HAPPY!!!!

DEBUTING- my NEW collection FABRICATIONS

 My last collection is a big collection- FABRICATIONS. I have two different "themes" in the collections: Canvas and Linen.

I wanted to debut a collection that evokes what is a constant source of inspiration in my life. When I was a small girl, I would go from showroom to showroom and home to home with my mother. There were always bolts of fabric in our home. She was always working with a client to design the perfect curtains, bedspread, etc. I remember always LOVING brocade. This line has special meaning to me. It reminds me of being with my mother.  At a very young age, I learned first hand to love style and  that designing a home of beauty and memories had meaning.

I have to tell you that the PLUM damask above (this is the one of the 10x10 chipboard album covers/flowers/stickers/brads) makes me swoon. Oh, yes... I love this purple. *this line was designed on canvas and linen like backgrounds to give the feel of actual fabric.

Yes, this collection was inspired with the thought that I wanted a line that was non-themed and classic. You could use these papers on ANYTHING and they would not get dated by the designs! Plus, they were designed so that you can mix and match all the papers in a project. The flowers in the line (white and cream) are beautiful and I love that they are textured like real fabric. I had to stop myself from using them on EVERYTHING! There are buttons, brads, stamps, jewels, metal trinkets, chipboard, die-cut sheets, and stickers as well. Plus, two different 10x10 chipboard album cover and two different 8x8 paper pads. You could say I got a little crazy "in love" with the collection and kept adding pieces. 

Here are some projects designed with FABRICATIONS:

Jamie Harder did  a beautiful layout showcasing NINE papers, stickers, and buttons from the line.

Jamie H. also designed this beautiful layout. I love how she used the diecut tag (age 3) for the age of Maeve. There is no limits to the looks you can create with this collection. 

This layout by Stacey Michaud and I love how playful and fun she made this beautiful project!

I told you that I love the NEW FLOWERS with Fabrications! They come in both cream and white!!!!

TODAY I will be giving away THREE collections of FABRICATIONS. Please post a comment here on the blog. The winners from Spring fling are:

Please email teresa@teresacollinsdesigns with your name and address. In the subject line please put SPRING FLING WINNER. Thanks so much!

Also, today is my second show this new season at My Craft Channel. You can watch it here at  www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Teresa-Collins. Today I was showing how to create your own do it yourself PLANNER/ JOURNAL. If you are like me, you want to keep your memories written down so you will always remember those special times.

Today's show will show you how to create your own personal planner/journal using my NOTATIONS collection. You will be able to download my free Calendar PDF to create your own project here. Also, learn how to create your own magnetic embellishments. Yes, I said magnetic!!!!! 

Here is the Calender to recreate what I showed on today's show-

Download NewCalendar mouse pad

I hope you enjoyed the newest collection and good luck entering to win it here today! 

 

CHA DEBUT- "SPRING FLING"

I have a fun announcement. OH SCRAP! is hosting a special PARTY for my idea book debut on the night I am teaching at their store. The workshop is SOLD OUT but I wanted anyone who wanted to come and celebrate with us to be invited. Since the idea book came in yesterday- OH SCRAP will have my brand new TC Idea books at their store that night.

We are going to celebrate with yummy desserts (I will unfortunately not partake-ha!) and have a book signing starting at 9:00 pm. It is going to be a big party! You are WELCOME to come and shop, eat some yummy food and see my book in person.

OH SCRAP! is going to reserve idea books starting now so that you are assured if you want a book that you will get one. This way if you come you will not have to worry about the books selling out before you get there. The store is located at: 427 E 17th St # B  Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3201  (949) 645-3334.

You are welcome to come and celebrate with us even if you did not make it into the class. It would truly make my night!!!!! The date is Friday January 27th. To purchase online: 

www.northridgepublishing.com/store/subscribe/signature-series/aid:teresacollins

I want to thank you for the kind remarks about my first release. I read every comment on facebook and here on the blog. I design each collection with purpose and if I wouldn't personally use and love it, then I do not do it. Yes, I have lines that did not make the cut! 

Today I am showing you my second collection to be released at CHA- SPRING FLING

This beautiful collection is full of whimsy and color.  It is classy and pretty with the freshness of spring.

 I wanted a line that could be used young or older. A line that the colors were such that they were happy colors and that my best friends little girl would love, but I would love too. I admit, this line has drawn me in! 

 

This is a layout using the papers, buttons (in the center of the flowers), brads (green jewels), die cut and chipboard elements. I honestly have LOVED working with this line.

This is a project that was designed by Jamie Harder. I LOVED her mini album and wanted to show a few pages with you.

I love the damask pendant, the butterfly and wood buttons in teh collection. The line just makes me smile!

This line has lots of die-cut elements for titles and journaling. 

This is the diecut tags, and pink butterflies-

I love the RED in this collection. The combination of colors are vibrant and make creating so much fun!

This line is my daughter Taylor's favorite line that I am debuting at the show.

This next project is the FREE make n take that you can make at CHA on MONDAY at my booth:

Yes, the ENTIRE album!!!!!!! It is a large 6x12" h book. 

Today I am giving away three collections of SPRING FLING!!!!! 

This line is very special to me and I have enjoyed working with colors that others would probably not think I would do. ha!  Leave a comment to enter to win. THANK YOU!

Winners from yesterday:

Congrats!!!! Please email your name and address to teresa@teresacollinsdesigns.com and include in the subject line: Everyday Moments/Idea Book Winner.  Thanks!!!!!

TODAY I WILL PICK THREE MORE WINNERS TO GET THE NEW TC SPRING FLING COLLECTION!

It's TIME... yes, CHA 2012 TC RELEASES!!!!!!!

This is always a exciting time to show you what I have been designing for the past several months. I have THREE collections that debut at the end of this month. I can't pick a favorite. My office staff thinks this is my best release yet! I love them all and each release is always my favorite until I design a new one. ha!

I have been so blessed this past year. My business is growing and with growth, I felt it was time to expand my design horizon. I wanted to do releases that are still very TC but added more color, maybe a little more whimsical on some of my lines. I also felt it's important to stay true to my own design essence. So I hope you will love my additions and how I am expanding the look of TC Designs. I hope you will enjoy the Spring Fling and how I feel it opened a fresh new look to TC Designs as a company. Today I am showcasing just one.

Before I show the collection...TODAY the PRESS RELEASE from XYRON went out. The press release announced the partnership between TCD and XYRON.  You can read it here: http://www.xyron.com/enUS/PressRelease/Xyron__Partners_with_Teresa_Collins_Designs__to_launch_the_Teresa_Collins_Sticker_Maker.htmlI am so happy that together we will be bring new and exciting products to the market. They are very open to new and as a crafter, I want to design products that truly are needed and wanted in the industry.  I am in love with my TC X sticker maker. I have been making all kinds of stickers. Please come by my booth at CHA and check out the machine in person. We will be demoing with the machine at the show each day and doing our make n takes. Ahhhh.... this has been so exciting! Thank you Xyron for this amazing opportunity to work together. 

Here are the ONE of the new collections- EVERYDAY MOMENTS!!!

This line is everything that I am about. I believe in living each day with gratitude and remembering the everyday moments that truly are the most important!!!!! This line has many new items to the collection- layered stickers, and THREE unique die-cut sheets, stamps, trinkets, stickers, brads and of course 18 beautiful textured patterned papers. Oh, I have to say if you love adding meaning to your projects- I added so many tags, quotes, and designs that allow you to truly tell your story. I am thriled to finally be able to share it with you!

Here are a few samples that I did with the collection-

This is a 6x12 album that is my FREE make n take on DAY 1 at CHA- Yes, come CREATE an entire ALBUM!!!!! It will come with complete instructions and color copies for you to teach at your store.

 This is a layout showcasing the beautiful flower paper and stickers in the collection. I used the brads in the center of the flowers and then adhered them to the page with pop up dots!

 

This is the 8x8 Chipboard covers and chipboard accents, brads, stickers, etc. I am in love with this collection!!!! 

Here is the 6x6 paper pad:

 Theres is so much more!!!! I just got home from two meetings today. I am doing more images with Provo Craft and I met with Northridge to pick up the BRAND NEW TC books today.

So to celebrate- TODAY I am giving away 3 collection sets of my EVERYDAY MOMENTS and I will GIVE each winner a signed copy of the TC Tell YOUR STORY idea book!!!!! 

I am so happy and blessed to do something that I truly love. I wish you all luck in entering. I will pick THREE Winners tomorrow...you get the EVERDAY MOMENTS paper collection and my brand new TC IDEA BOOK. HAPPY DAY!!!!!

This is EXCITING... my second EVENT

I am working on so many things right now that I am in CREATIVE auto-pilot. ha! I wanted to share with you the logo for my SECOND event. Yes, I announced in October that due to Inspiration Unlimited selling out so fast- that I was going to do a SECOND TC event with Ginger. This time it's called Inspired Journey!

I am thrilled to do a second event in Manhatten Beach, CA. I know we have a facebook page up now and I can guarantee the girls coming will be headed to Disneyland. The event is May 18th and 18th. I have asked two AMAZING teachers that will be teaching at the event with me. Sande Krieger will be there teaching with 7 Gypsies and Rebecca Cross the owner of Pink Pasilee as well. I know that they both have great things in store and I can't wait. 

I am working on my projects for the event and have had so many people email and ask about how to get into my events. Well, if you are on the waiting list- you will be contacted by Ginger on a regular basis. If you are wondering if you are on the waiting list or want to get on the waiting list for either or BOTH events PLEASE email Ginger or myself at teresa@teresacollinsdesigns. We are constantly working to make sure we get as many crafters into the event as possible. I have some amazing surprises in store for Friday night too. I can't wait!!!!

Okay...my OH SCRAP workshop event is OVER SOLD OUT! I finally this morning told the store owner that I can only do 2 more spots. We have sold out twice and honestly I can't do anymore. So heads up if your waiting- I just opened 2 more and I promise this is it!!!! We have some big things going on that night that I hope to announce on Friday. I will say that I have some fun prizes!!!!! 

This is the large 10x10 book that I will be teaching with my new line- Fabrications (linen):

Now today I am going to workout (go to the gym everyday again), and keep creating for CHA. Have a great Wednesday!!!!

Debut of SEASON 2- today!!!!!

Rights right- you can watch the Teresa Collins segments for Season 2 starting today with my show!!!

 

This was a FUN one to do. Today's show is about some of my favorite things: glitter, flocked and canvas paper, and LOVE. Oh, and you can watch me debut the TC X Sticker maker. 

Here is a little about todays video segment:

 

Glitter & Flocked- All about LOVE

It's time to design cards, banners and more for those that you love. Teresa is going to show you how to use glitter, canvas and flocked papers in a whole new light. You will see how Teresa decorated her plain 2012 planner to a "glitter" planner that any girl would love. Learn how she created a bling necklace and a canvas banner.Using the free "love inspired" TC PDF available at Teresa's blog, learn how you can use the debuting TC X sticker machine on all your project.

Here is what the free TC PDF that goes with today's show:

If you would like to print it out and design with it for your own personal use- here is the link: 

  Download Valentine Teresa Collins-1

 

Watch the debut segment today at www.mycraftchannel.com.

All the items shown on the show segment today is actually available in a special Glitter & Speciality paper kit. Retailers may contact nick@teresacollinsdesigns.com to order the kits. If you want one, please ask your store or online supplier to order directly from our office. 

Have a FABULOUS Monday!!!!

IT's SUNDAY...

I love Sundays!!!! I am home with my kids enjoying a very relaxing day. After church, McKay made very yummy potatoe soup for the family. She added cheese, corn and a little rice to the potatoe soup. It was a huge hit. I love that my girls love to cook and help me out. My boys are so NOT into cooking. I wish!!!!

I went offline this weekend, so it was a NICE break. I think I'm a better wife and mother when I take the time to UNPLUG from social media and emailing. I went to McKays drill competition yesterday. They placed 4th in military. Only by 2 points- almost 3rd (they had a little error!). I felt bad that during DANCE they got a penalty. It cost them placing at all. One of the girls was doing a flip and went beyond the line. Oh well- it was a GREAT dance. Then they did their CHARACTER dance. Okay... this is the super crazy cool dance that McKay is a guy and she dances with a FULL SIZE mannaquin woman. It's so cool that she can do it! I thought it was fabulous but it was their first time performing it and the judges felt they did not "showcase" the mannaquins enough. McKay does a FLIP with her mannaquin. I need to take a photo, the mannaquin's two feet and McKays two feet are ATTACHED at their dance shoes. McKay said it's CRAZY hard to dance with "her." Actually her name is YaKcm. Yes, McKay's name backward. It was absolutely GREAT to spend over 10 hours at the competition watching the girls dance. 

One of the mother's on the drill team asked HOW is it that your at ALL your daughter's stuff and run all the drill team things this year, run a business, and still have time to take care of the rest of your family? I was dorky and said... "I'm SO LUCKY!!! I love being busy and I find that when you make your family first, EVERYTHING always works out!" Now, I have to credit Ty. When I go to all day drill competitions he has a "BOYS DAY" and girls are not allowed. HA! He is the best dad. Zach is still practicing BASEBALL year round so they do it every Saturday as a team for a few hours. We are always busy and I would not have it any other way.

Yesterday was TORTURE at the event. I sat around the parents eating SUGAR, ICE CREAM, SNACKS and well, I was just sitting there eating my "healthy" salad that I brought with me. I realized once again that eating heathly is REALLY a commitment. I was "missing" joining everyone else as they ate their carmel apples. ha! I came home late last night and needed to have a little POWER THINKING with myself. I thinking dieting and healthy eating is harder for some people. Yes, I am ONE of them. I am doing so great and it's easy when I'm home. I had to cook and prepare my meal on Friday for yesterday. I know that was the KEY for me yesterday. I had my food prepared and I did not have to eat the concession food. Anyway, I have worked hard to get healthier and it's going to always be a constant day by day effort on my part to just do it.

TOMORROW is the START of Season 2 on My CRAFT CHANNEL. I will post tomorrow morning what the show is about. My shows are on Monday's. I LOVE tomorrows show and I hope you will too. 

Later in the SEASON- you will learn how to make these CLAY TAGS using your TC Stampmaker...

These are Christmas themed but you can make them any theme or name- so stay tuned.

tags by Lara Scott

Okay...off to enjoy the rest of today with my family!!!!!!

It's FRIDAY.... FREE TC Stampmaker download- all about LOVE!!!!

I love FRIDAYS!!!!! I am home spending time with Maxson and Azalea and designing new images for the Cricut machines. Oh, these are making me HAPPY!!! I can't tell you how much I truly LOVE what I do. The moment I dread it... then I will be done. ha! 

My new products are coming into my warehouse and I'm loving the REAL products. So much better then seeing on a computer screen. I am busy designing project samples and CHA booth visuals. Are you going to CHA? I have designed BOOKS for my make n takes. Yes, entire books. I can't wait for the show to start (end of this month) in Anaheim. I will post visuals soon and hopefully you will be there  and can make your own project.

I am so sore. I am now working out again. I'm one week back at the gym. I had to change gyms. After I hurt my back and had the sciatia episode, I started to go to another trainer that is skilled with dealing with injured clients. I still have sciatia and I am numb in my entire left foot. So I can't do some "normal" things like running. I am still doing intense cardio with a CROSSFIT trainer. No more kettlebell swings are in my future. I am doing lots of situps (100 each day), push ups, squats, etc. and I am feeling great to at least MOVE and stretch each day. I have to say that I miss my last gym. I just realized that with my back issues that I could not be 110% of what they expect at their gym. I am going five days a week at Crossfit now. 

I am now 3 weeks of NO SUGAR, PROCESSED FOODS and I have NOT cheated once. I am down 15 lbs and still eat like a crazy amount of good food. I eat a lot of salads, avacado's, lean chicken, tomatoes, and eggs. I have a special whey protein shake every day (that I LOVE!!!!!) It's crazy but the food I now eat TASTE so much better. I will be honest, it is not easy to give up so much of the food that I love. I miss Cafe Rio- pork barbacoe salad, Veggie Sushi, and Frozen yogurt the most. However, I love MORE the feeling of going down a pant size and feeling better. 

Now for the darling image sheet that you can download.

It's all about LOVE!

Here is the FREE download to print and make your own stamps with the TC Stampmaker:

 

www.photocentric-imagepac.blogspot.com

You can download the image sheet here: 

Tags by Lara Scott

FIRST SNEAK PEEK- workshop during CHA

Oh, this is exciting. I am teaching the Friday night prior to CHA at Oh Scrap in Costa Mesa, CA. We announced the workshop TODAY. I wanted to show you the album cover and give you the information if you are interested. The workshop will be held ONE TIME and there is limited space. 

So here is the little sneak peek of ONE of my collections that I will use that night in the workshop- it is called FABRICATION: Canvas. 

This is a 10x10 album that we will bind in class. You will learn how to make these flowers. Oh, and I used BLINGAGE. This green brocade paper is one of new papers and I am in LOVE with this line!!!! *stickers used from line as well. 

This really could be ANY theme. Family- wedding- daughter, etc.

Here is the information if you would like to join me that evening:

 

LAUGH EVERY DAY- 

location: OH SCRAP

Teresa Collins Workshop

Friday Jan. 27th 2011

6:30- 9:30 pm

Join Teresa Collins for a evening of friendship, inspiration and creativity. Teresa is once again visiting OH SCRAP and sharing her love and passion for crafting. She will be debuting her brand new release FABRICATIONS,  which is beautiful beyond words. In the workshop, you will create a large 10x10 Chipboard album, learn how to make your own paper flowers, journaling, and creating flaps and enclosures. The book will be bound with a coil spine prior to leaving the class. Of course, you will add BLINGAGE to help your project sparkle.

There is many more surprises in store- trust me... you will not want to miss this amazing workshop. 

 Call today if you want to join in on the fun- 

Oh Scrap

427-B E. 17th Street

Costa Mesa, CA  92627

tel: 949-645-3334

Also, I did a really fun interview recently. It was a little get to know me kind of thing. I wanted to share with you the links to the interview.

·         PaperCrafter’s Corner – http://www.papercrafterscorner.com

·         US Local Scrapbook Stores Map --- http://papercrafterscorner.com/scrapbook-stores/

·         Local Scrapbook Event Listings --  http://papercrafterscorner.com/events/

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I hope you enjoy reading it!

Have a great night....

 

 

 

Looking back...

Today I got "sucked" into to watching a marathon of "weight focused" shows on OWN. I turned it on and watched way too many women crying about their battle with weight. I felt so bad for them and honestly it really kinda made me depressed. I watched about three one hour episodes as I worked on editing my holiday photos. I decided to turn it off and not get caught up in that feeling. Every show was focused on how to lose weight and there was so much inspiration BUT there was so much sadness. So many women expressing feelings of hate towards themself. It broke my heart. I have battled with those feelings myself. You know feeling like your not worthy if your "not perfect" and skinny. I think getting older has definitely helped me. I no longer dwell on those thoughts. I focus on the good. Like knowing that my family loves me UNCONDITIONALLY. They could care less if I'm a size 14 or a size 6. I know that when you focus on self love and acceptance it makes such a HUGE difference in HOW we see ourselves. We need to be KINDER to ourself. Are we not our own WORST critic? 

Every channel is focused on weight loss. Every magazine is too. I'm not saying it's wrong. It's LIFE...it's what it is. Wouldn't it be funny if all the shows focused on things like CHARACTER and how to be a better person? instead of WHAT we look like. Unfortunatly, society focuses on HOW we look. I fall prey to this like everyone else. Every woman I knows wants to be considered attractive, stylish and accepted. Anyway, I hope if you are struggling with issues with your weight that you will know that NO MATTER what size or shape you are...you are WORTHWHILE, BEAUTIFUL, and that YOU DESERVE to be happy every single day no matter what size you happen to be.

Okay... did not mean to really even go there. Ha! I love blogging. It's a way to share from the heart.

I hope you get a chance to go to my design team's blog. They are posting their favorite projects from 2011 there now. Here is Sesil Cratins. She is my amazing and talented design team leader and more. wink! She is my left hand and keeps me organized and does so much to help me to focus on the design process of my company. Hope you enjoy!!!!!!!

Favorite Projects by Sesil Cratin

Sesil here today to wish you a Happy New Year...we are excited about 2012.  There are many new endeavors that are on the horizon with Teresa Collins Designs.  The big anticipation is the sneak peaks of the new collections that will be released at the end of this month.  I have seen some of the designs...and you are going to LOVE them.  Unfortunately.... I can not show anything just yet...but soon Teresa will be doing some sneak peaks so keep coming back to see what she will unveil.

However, I would like to share a couple of my favorite projects I have made with the current collections.
I have to admit, I love HALLOWEEN.  So here are some projects are featuring Haunted Hallows.

Then my favorite Christmas Home project was:

So overall I LOVED the holiday themed collections. Click the link below to show us your creations. 

We would love to see your creations made with Teresa Collins Designs

Sarah Larson

Christmas wall hanging

(Submissions close in 29d 4h 15m)

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You never know....we could as you to be the next Guest Designer. Make sure to check the blog often, we have some FUN things coming soon.   Hope we inspire you to create something beautiful.

Sesil's Blog: HERE