tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37546193794883999122024-03-14T05:28:41.103-04:00Five Carat CreationsLori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-65777173808254665262015-05-25T01:17:00.000-04:002015-05-25T01:17:14.116-04:00It's been a LOOONG time... but, I think it's time to start again. Some of this, a little of that...thoughts, creations and whatever else comes to mind. So much has changed in our lives...in 1.5 weeks, I will have a SENIOR in high school, a freshman, a 7th grader and a 5th grader (both in middle school). I am an almost single mom, working almost 3 part time jobs, none of which are nursing (amazingly and sadly), and trying to be the best I can with what I have. Daily it is a struggle, daily I have a thousand things going on, or at least a thousand thoughts and so much to do with no time to do it. BUT, I wouldn't give it up for the world. I have 4 reasons to be the best I can be each day and I love them more than life itself. I am grateful to God to have them in my life every day and know that these days are fleeting (sometimes faster than I can even keep up). I have one year left with my oldest. ONE YEAR! Then she will be off to college and our lives will be forever changed again. I still have that one year though and although she is a teen, it will be (mostly) good. I will love them all and spend as much time as possible with them all...they are my heart. So bear with me while I struggle through these times. I will be here thinking and writing about it all...even if no one reads this anymore. So here goes...Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-56539535392174304362014-12-09T00:33:00.001-05:002014-12-09T00:33:30.725-05:00Totes To Go<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FBoPP7k3830" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-79168478815785988382014-03-26T13:14:00.001-04:002014-03-26T13:14:16.162-04:00Artbooking Made Easy: All-Star Scrapbooking<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tUcEH0repvs" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-90574220501587267992014-02-24T00:06:00.001-05:002014-02-24T00:06:53.718-05:00Score Big with Embossing!Ever wonder about the white core showing through when embossing? Here is an excellent explanation of how to use embossing folders with CTMH cardstock. As you watch the video, take note of the different aspects of our new embossing folders (especially the lined one) and how beautiful they look when used with our cardstock! Also note the special design feature of our embossing folders (hint, you can emboss borders!) Enjoy!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/EPCbvqXcy_s" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-70351278668873244802014-02-01T20:16:00.001-05:002014-02-01T20:16:42.737-05:00Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program<br /><br />
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I LOVE Becky Higgins and her Project Life series and now CTMH has outdone themselves with our NEW Picture My Life program that ups the ante! Check out all the wonderful aspects of our program and stop dreaming of finished scrapbooks and HAVE them! Plus, you can use the extras for lunchbox notes, cardmaking and traditional scrapbooks! So many uses!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_sok6BT8mAI" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-36145263251617939872014-01-13T10:05:00.001-05:002014-01-13T10:05:34.903-05:00Artbooking Made Easy: Inspiration Mini AlbumsI LOVE the ideas in this video! What a great way to make mini albums for babies, vacations, or friends!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/HNh4K3wR9SI" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-68529600837560088702014-01-13T09:56:00.001-05:002014-01-13T09:56:00.395-05:00Embellished Burlap Bags<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ul5NMBIits0" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-31453487480320182212014-01-04T00:33:00.001-05:002014-01-04T00:33:30.652-05:00National Papercrafting Month Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5K0Vt9bGp00" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-52591532634432314292013-11-18T16:23:00.001-05:002013-11-18T16:23:13.770-05:00Artbooking Made Easy: Christmas Layouts (S01E12)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eQ-18PtpaIE" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-9155446855371995232013-10-15T10:31:00.001-04:002013-10-15T10:31:52.178-04:00Artbooking Made Easy: Fall into Artbooking (S01E07)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CjFBVwlXkRo" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-50079076979415623992013-10-07T22:49:00.001-04:002013-10-07T22:49:59.668-04:00Artbooking Made Easy (S01E06): Designed Décor Flip Stand Album<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/u6yFianxtjw" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-18931367386128163262013-10-02T12:40:00.003-04:002013-10-02T12:40:38.521-04:00I've Got a Crush on You! October 2013 Contest<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QBnd327lqjQ" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Watch and try to win your own My Crush album! It's a perfect gift for someone to use as a journal, travel log, or special memories scrapbook for anyone! Good Luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you can't wait to try to win, order one now from my website by clicking on this <a href="http://ldiamond.ctmh.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=2016" target="_blank">link</a>!</div>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-89234838383955443922013-10-02T12:40:00.001-04:002013-10-02T12:40:37.424-04:00I've Got a Crush on You! October 2013 Contest<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QBnd327lqjQ" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Watch and try to win your own My Crush album! It's a perfect gift for someone to use as a journal, travel log, or special memories scrapbook for anyone! Good Luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you can't wait to try to win, order one now from my website by clicking on this <a href="http://ldiamond.ctmh.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=2016" target="_blank">link</a>!</div>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-38179017590680523552013-09-30T22:38:00.001-04:002013-09-30T22:38:34.507-04:00Artbooking Made Easy (S01E05): Halloween Mini Albums<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IKbHkt-cdAw" width="459"></iframe><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Aren't these the cutest??? I just finally hooked up my cricut to make one of these and Close to my Heart beat me to the punch! Love the ideas in this video! Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can order the Cricut Artbooking cartridge today by clicking this link!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be posting soon now that I am finally "mostly" settled into our house. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Lori</b></span></div>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-47814628640508599662013-09-24T21:10:00.001-04:002013-09-24T21:10:32.029-04:00Artbooking Made Easy (S01E04): Spooky Halloween Layouts<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kKNk4vRD0_4" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-13470857782962487472013-09-20T11:04:00.001-04:002013-09-20T11:04:10.443-04:00Harmonious Hues (04)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eplV-hz8qmo" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-82116521655965460652013-09-11T22:41:00.001-04:002013-09-11T22:41:00.189-04:00For all our Creative Memories Friends, Welcome!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/u5rIJlpQEpY" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-74005722978856025912013-09-10T21:40:00.001-04:002013-09-10T21:40:44.091-04:00Artboooking Made Easy (S01E02): A+ School Layouts<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ezs0bBOPiFs" width="459"></iframe><br />
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Visit my website at <a href="http://ldiamond.ctmh.com/">http://ldiamond.ctmh.com </a>to purchase this awesome cricut cartridge!Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-13355015542047672902013-09-07T17:26:00.001-04:002013-09-07T17:26:56.324-04:00Create with Cricut® Collections<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MPnPi2AxPIA" width="459"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-73695452970882486002013-09-03T23:04:00.001-04:002013-09-03T23:04:51.418-04:00Artbooking Made Easy (S01E01): Getting Started with Cricut Artbooking<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FYgfejYu-2A" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-90046697273055200182013-07-19T08:23:00.001-04:002013-07-19T08:23:11.507-04:00You Are Welcome Here<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/s4Cv6hlUgII" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-52185118981605930562013-05-13T07:53:00.001-04:002013-05-13T07:53:35.436-04:00Marker Magic<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ookS0lKjFSQ" width="480"></iframe>Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-59677468106088961512013-05-01T14:35:00.001-04:002013-05-01T14:35:36.628-04:00National Scrapbooking Month 2013Beautiful packet available May 1-31 for ONLY $10 with a purchase of $35! Spend only $5 more and you can get our cute Stamp of the Month for only $5! Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-83273656740785162142013-04-18T10:39:00.001-04:002013-04-18T10:39:07.334-04:00Creatively Cricut®This is a great video from CTMH discussing how are stamps coordinate, how to get an actual 12 inch border and what Real Dial size is! Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754619379488399912.post-60135287644154285632013-04-12T08:39:00.001-04:002013-04-12T08:39:27.989-04:00Home Decor: Creating with CanvasCheck out this quick and easy way to create beautiful home decor with pictures and canvas! I love this and will be trying it after our move!Lori Betzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01131577697287757834noreply@blogger.com1