Distinctive Moments 1st Open House comes to a close.

We hope you all enjoyed Distinctive Moments 1st Online Open House. Hopefully it was also informative.

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Survey
If you have a moment, please click on the link below to provide feedback on our 1st Online Open House

Survey Link

Your feedback will help us to improve our Online Open Houses in the future. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you complete the survey, you’ll receive a coupon for $3 Off your next purchase.

Give & Takes
Give & Take Kits will be available free of charge in our Etsy Shop. The kits include the tag, card, frame, and layout. Shipping is free when you make a purchase from our Etsy Shop. Finished Give & Takes can also be purchases in our Etsy Shop at a reduced price. The Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook can also be produced in our Etsy Shop at a reduced price.

Coupon codes will be emailed to all participants who signed up for our mailing list. If you did not sign up for the mailing list but would like a Give & Take coupon, you can sign up for our email list here, or email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Give & Take Coupons” to receive the coupons via email.

Grand Giveaway Winner
Winner: Congratulations Angela! You are the winner of the Grand Giveaway (Scrapbooking Starter Kit). Email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Grand Give Away” for further instructions on receiving your prize.

Thank you all for participating in our 1st Online Open House! See you at the next one. Have a wonderful evening.

Online Open House Chat and Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Winner

Join us in the Chat Room to discuss the demos and the Online Open House. Everyone who participants in the Chat will receive Grand Giveaway points.

Custom Scrapbook Design Points and Winner and Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Workshop Information

Points: Everyone who commented in the last post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..50 PTS…)

Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Workshop Information

For those of you who really like the Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook, we are offering a free workshop on our classroom blog starting February 22, 2009. Included in the workshop will be a Supply List/Tool List, Project Instructions, Videos, and Chat Time. Kits will be available at a reduced priced for Online Open House participants. Email us at workshops@distinctivemoments.com to sign up for this workshop.

Giveaway No. 5
To enter to win a Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook, leave a comment here answering the following question, “What scrapbook project are you working on now? Or what would you like to receive a scrapbook of?”

Earn extra points: Who do you think will win the Grammy for Song of the Year?

Up Next: The Online Open House Chat. Join us in the Chat Room at 8:00 pm EST. See you there!

Giveaway No. 4

To enter to win a $60 off coupon a Custom Scrapbook Design, leave a comment here answering the following question, "What memory would you like displayed in a scrapbook?"

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win a Custom Scrapbook Discount. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 4. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

Up Next: Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Workshop information.

Altered Item, Pre-made Layout/Scrapbook Points and Winner and Birthday Page Layout Demo

Winner: Congratulations Angela! You are the winner of the Altered Item, Pre-made Layout/Album Discount. Email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Open House Giveaway No. 3” for further instructions on receiving your prize.

Points: Everyone who commented in the last post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..41 PTS…)

Birthday Layout Demo


Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-Red Cardstock, 8”x 8”
2- Blue Pattern Paper, 3 ½”x 4 ½”
1- Yellow Cardstock, 2 ½” x 5 ½” (Stamped)
1- Green Cardstock, 2 ½” x 5 ½” (Stamped)
2-Blue Brads
9”-Orange Ribbon
1-White Journaling Circle (Stamped)
5-Pop Dots

Not Included in Kit:
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Scissors
Craft knife or a small hole punch

Instructions:

1. The green cardstock has been stamped with a sentiment in black ink. The yellow cardstock has been stamped with three candles in black ink.
2. Using and a craft knife or a small hole punch, make two small openings in the top and bottom corners of the right side of the green cardstock.
3. Attach the two blue/purple brads to the green cardstock.
4. Tie the orange ribbon around the yellow cardstock.
5. Adhere the green cardstock, yellow cardstock, and blue pattern paper to the red cardstock. (Use the sample photo as a guide.)
6. Journaling may be added to the white journaling circle before it is adhered. Adhere the white journaling circle to the center of the layout. (Use several pop dots to give the block a 3D effect.)

Project InstructionsVideo ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Page Layout you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Question of the Post: Do you prefer 12x12, 8 ½ x11, 8x8, 6x6, or other scrapbook page size?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 4 of the Event

Giveaway No. 3

To enter to win a $10 off coupon for an Altered Item, Pre-made Layout, or Pre-made Scrapbook , leave a comment to this post answering the following question, "Do you prefer custom scrapbooks or pre-made scrapbooks, and why?"

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win an Altered Item, Pre-made Layout, or Pre-made Scrapbook Discount. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 3. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

Up Next: Our 4th Demo, a Birthday Layout.

Card/Tag Points and Birthday Frame Demo

Points: Everyone who commented in the last post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..33 PTS…)

Birthday Frame Demo


Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-Clear Plastic, 4” x 6” (Stamped)
1-Green Cardstock, 3 ½” x 5 ½”
1-Blue Pattern Paper, 2 ½”x 3 ½”
1-Orange Eyelet
1-Red Eyelet
1-Yellow Eyelet
9”-Blue Ribbon

Not Included in Kit:
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Scissors
Eyelet Setter

Instructions:

1. The clear plastic has been stamped with a sentiment in black ink. Holes have also been punched in the clear plastic, the green cardstock, and the blue pattern paper.
2. Adhere the blue pattern paper to the green cardstock. (Make sure the holes (3) are lined up.)
3. Place the green cardstock behind the clear plastic and line the holes (5) up.
4. Set the yellow, red, and orange eyelets in the three (3) holes on the right side of the green cardstock and clear plastic.
5. Thread the blue ribbon through the two (2) holes on the left side of the green cardstock and clear plastic and tie a knot. Trim the blue ribbon.
6. Place a 2”x3” photo between the blue pattern paper and the clear plastic.

Project InstructionsVideo ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Frame you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway. Your samples will be posted in the next blog post.

Question of the Post: What Scrapbooking/Card Making tool can you not live without?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 3 of the Event

Giveaway No. 2

To enter to win a Free Card or Tag, visit our Cards/Tags Section in our Etsy Shop, and leave a comment here telling us your favorite Card or Tag.

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win a Free Card or Tag. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 2. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

Up Next: Our 3rd Project Demo, a Birthday Frame.

Sale/Great Buy Points and Birthday Card Demo

Points: Everyone who commented in the last blog post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..26 PTS…)

Birthday Card Demo



Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-White Cardstock, 8 ½” x 5 ½”
1-Blue Pattern Paper, 3” x 5 ½”
1-Green Pattern Paper, 3” x 5 ½”
1-Yellow Cardstock, 1” x 5 ½” (Stamped)
2-Blue/Purple Brads

Not Included in Kit:
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Craft knife or a small hole punch
Bone Folder (optional)

Instructions:

1. The yellow has been stamped with a sentiment in red ink.
2. Adhere the blue pattern paper to the green patterned paper. (Make sure the two are centered.)
3. Adhere the yellow cardstock with the sentiment stamped in red ink to blue pattern paper. (Make sure the two are centered.)
4. Using and a craft knife or a small hole punch, make two small openings on both sides of the sentiment.
5. Attach the two blue/purple brads to the cardstock and patterned paper.
6. Fold the white cardstock in half. This will be the card base. (The finished size shall be 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.)
7. Adhere the cardstock and patterned paper to the card base. (Make sure the two are centered.)

Project InstructionsVideo ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Card you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway. Your samples will be posted in the next blog post.

Question of the Post: Do you receive handmade cards? What do you do with them after you get them?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 2 of the Event

Giveaway No. 1

To enter to win a Free Sale or Great Buy Item, visit our Sale and Great Buy Sections in our Etsy Shop, and leave a comment here telling us your favorite Sale or Great Buy Item.

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win a Free Sale or Great Buy Item. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 1. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

See you in 30 minutes for our 2nd Project Demo, a Birthday Card.

Early Bird Points and Birthday Tag Demo

Points: Everyone who commented in the last blog post receives 20 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..20 PTS…)

Birthday Tag Demo

Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-Red Tag
1-Green Tag
1-Yellow Circle (Stamped)
1-Green Pattern Paper
1-Orange Eyelet
1-Small Blue Gem
9”-Yellow Ribbon
1-Pop Dot

Not Included in Kit:
Stamps
Ink
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Scissors
Eyelet Setter
Tweezers or Quick stick (optional)

Instructions:
1. Adhere the green tag to the red tag. (Make sure the two are centered.)
2. Adhere the green patterned paper to the green tag in the bottom left corner.
3. Stamp “Happy Birthday” in black ink onto the tag. (Have part of the sentiment on both the green patterned paper and the green tag.)
4. Stamp “To You” on the green tag below “Happy Birthday” in black ink.
5. Punch a 1/8” hole through the tag near the top.
6. Set the orange eyelet in the previously punched hole.
7. Adhere the yellow cardstock with the present stamped on it to the tag below “Happy”. (Use a pop dot to give it a 3D effect.)
8. Place a small blue gem in the top left corner of the green patterned paper.
9. Slide the yellow ribbon through the eyelet and tie a knot. Trim the yellow ribbon.

Video ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Tag you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway. Your samples will be posted in the next blog post.

This information will be available on our Classroom Blog next week. In our classes, participants learn basic scrapbooking, card making and paper crafting techniques. Classes are normally provided at no cost to the participant because a finished project is not included. However, the project demos (Give & Takes) for this Online Open House are available for free. Give & Take Kits will be available in our Etsy Shop. Shipping is free when you make a purchase from our Etsy Shop. Finished Give & Takes can also be purchases in our Etsy Shop at a reduced price. Coupon codes will be available after the event.

Question of the Post: What type of classes would you like Distinctive Moments to offer?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 1 of the Event

Welcome to Distinctive Moments 1st Online Open House

Welcome
Welcome to Distinctive Moments’ 1st Online Open House. Today’s event will last from 3:00pm until 9:00pm EST. New post will be posted every thirty minutes. Throughout the day you’ll be eligible to win various prizes and discount offers. We’ll demo several projects throughout the event. There’ll also be an opportunity to chat with us and other participants about the demos and the online open house later during the event. Remember your active participation will make this event a huge success and will be greatly appreciated.

Participation Coupon
Everyone who participants in today’s open house will receive a coupon for $5 Off your next purchase of $25 of more. To receive the coupon via email just sign up for our email list. The coupon will be emailed after the Online Open House.

The Grand Giveaway
The Grand Giveaway for this Online Open House is a Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Kit includes a paper trimmer, scissors, a ruler, adhesive, a black archival pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, and tote bag. The retail value of the Kit is $70.

Throughout the day you’ll be given opportunities to earn Grand Giveaway points. The participant with the most points at the end of the Online Open House will win the Grand Giveaway. In the case of a tie, the tie breaker will be determined by a random number generator.

Let the points begin…The Early Bird Points
It’s true the early bird does get the worm. To earn the early bird points, leave a comment to this post answering the following question, "Are you new to this craft, a scrapbooker, a card maker, make altered items, and/or interested in learning about Distinctive Moments products and services?"

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier when you comment as Anonymous (without signing in to Google), if you would like to be eligible for the early bird points. All participants who comment on the blog post before the next Blog Post will receive points. So be sure to comment soon (You have about 25 minutes). The number of points awarded will be announced in the next blog post.

Tracking Points
All participants will be responsible for tracking their own points. When commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..100 PTS…)

See you in 30 minutes for our first Project Demo, a Birthday Tag.