Tomorrow Is Travel Day AND Prizes for YOU!

That’s right – ALL week long I am going to give you all some FABULOUS Prizes from some GREAT sponsors….

Check back everyday from Wednesday to Wednesday to win things from:

Viva Decor (It’s in German – but there is English select!)

Couture Cardstock

ScapCessories

Fiskars

and Above Rubies Studio :)

I don’t have a video on crafting for today – because I mixed up my posts and posted the video yesterday – but SOME of you were asking about the New Above Rubies Studio – so here is a quick clip on some happenings in Btown, PA! :)

See you tomorrow and all week long! :)

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Hugs and thank you everyone who have been soo supportive, encouraging and helpful!!!  :)

January 18th, 2010

Written by Megan Gravener

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Hello, my name is Megan Gravener. My love for scrapbooking led me to the Cricut and then on to the wonderful online world of online tutorials. My hope is to add value to the online crafting community with my experience in scrapbooking, card making and crafting.

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  • Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:19pm

    Congratulations on your new digs! What a huge place. Wishing you the best!

  • Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:38pm

    HA! I KNEW it! Megan I am sooo very happy for you! What an AWESOME space! It’s going to be great!!!!! Keep us posted please!!!

  • Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:51pm

    Thank you SOOO much!!!! :)
    BTW – I love the dancing video on your blog EAS ;) Great!!!!! :)

    Hopefully soon I can hold a really big crop night and we can all just eat pizza and have a BLLASSST!!! :) Who’s with me?!?!?! ;)

  • Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:58pm

    Oh Megan…congratulations!!! God is Good!!! May his blessings pour over you and your loved ones. Thanks for all you do!

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:18am

    LOL @ The Happy Dance!!! My son is a riot! I’m totally in! I’d make the drive from NC to PA just to crop and eat pizza in the new studio! Oh speaking of my blog…. Did you happen to see the white binder sitting beside my cricut on my NEW craft cart?! THAT is my Above Rubies Studio Cutting Guide! WOOT WOOT! lol

  • antoinette
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:02am

    I love the new place! Good Luck!

  • Brenda
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:01am

    Congrats to you and Above Rubies Studio. Looking forward to seeing the many blessings yet to come your way.

  • ShawnfromMn
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:50am

    Congrats Meghan – so happy for you!!!

  • Pam
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:07am

    Congrats Meghan!

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:41am

    Megan, All is coming together and I am truly happy for you.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:02am

    Megan, have a safe trip!
    CindyB

  • Peggy
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:12am

    I’m proud of you, have a good trip and a wonderful time.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:18am

    I’m so happy for you!
    I wish I were going to CHA!
    See the green jelly bean here?
    Have a blast for us……. Hurry home!

  • Lisa Sturgill
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:33am

    Have a fantastic time at CHA!! And safe travels to you as well!!!!

    God bless,
    Lisa Sturgill

  • Dawn
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:36am

    have fun this week and a safe trip.

  • Glenda
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:45am

    I just recently subscribed to your blog via email and I have watched many of your videos. My Cricut dvd has shipped, I have downloaded and printed out the cutting guide and it is out in my craft building. (I too have a seperate building where I craft, but it is on the same property about 200 feet from my house.)

    When you do good for others it always comes back to you. You have done so much with this blog to help so many you deserve the new building.

    So CONGRATULATIONS!, and may we be hearing from you and seeing you for years to come.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:47am

    Congratulations! Enjoy CHA and when you come back home enjoy your new Studio!

  • Corliss
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:50am

    Congrats Megan on having you new facilty.

  • reta
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:52am

    Megan, it’s grate that you have a place of your own to do what you do bets. Looking forward to some great thaings from you.

  • Dana Taft
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:07am

    CONGRATS on your new business space. I’m sure you’ll have it fixed up and business ready in no time.

  • Mary
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:11am

    Wow that sounds like alot of fun Wish I could go!! Have a great time! Is there anything like that going on here in south texas. I always hear of San Marcus. Drive saftly see ya

  • Ginni G
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:15am

    WOOHOO!!! CHA excitement is really getting strong!!! Have an awesome time!

  • Judy
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:19am

    Congrats Meghan!

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:20am

    Have lotsa fun Megan! I wish I were goin with ya. Too bad you don’t live closer cause I’d LOVE to party and scrap with ya. The hills of Tennessee get a little lonely sometimes! LOL

  • Marcine Luke
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:22am

    You have such a nice organized space.
    Lucky you.

  • Brandi
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:24am

    Congratulations Megan!! The new space looks great and I bet it has been a blast to get it ready with everyone. You really are an inspiration….travel safe tomorrow and have fun!!! Try to get some sleep, 3 am comes awfully early!!

    Brandi
    brandiadams77@gmail.com

  • Ann G
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:32am

    Congratulations Megan. Now you are enabling shopping at Ikea. I need some of this stuff for my soon to be craft room. Thanks for supporting all of us in out hobby.

  • Sandra
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:39am

    Hi Megan, I am so happy for you.Can’t to see your new studio all done

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:42am

    Congrats on the building Megan!! I am soooo proud of you. Ceili wants me to tell you how good you do on your videos! She told me to tell you at church, but this is a bit quicker to send to you. She LOVES watching all of your videos with me when I load them. And she’s only 5! Have a great week.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:46am

    Congrats Megan and have a great time at CHA!!!

  • Maryellen
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:52am

    Congrats Megan on your new studio! It’s great
    that it’s so close to your home. Can’t wait to
    see it finished!
    Take Care!

  • Lisa Little
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:01am

    Okay I have to start off with saying I got a little tear in my eye when I watched this. It’s so cool that you are doing so well. I’m so happy for you and I hope your business just sky rockets!

  • Melissa
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:31am

    yay, what a great place! I cant wait to see more!

  • Cynthia
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:36am

    Wow! Megan good for you isn’t the Lord so Good! Congrats and enjoy, all your hard work is paying off….Thank You Jesus
    Again Congratulations!!

  • Katherine A.
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:42am

    Congratulations on your space and thanks for the tour. I’m going to hitch a ride with EAS_Creations for your big crop & pizza nite – LOL!

    Thanks for all you are doing. I’m really enjoying your site. Safe travels!!!

  • crystal owens
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:53am

    congrates on the new place can’t wait to see what else God blesses you with

  • Carrie Krumm
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:55am

    Congrats, Megan! I can’t wait to see it when it is all done!

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:13pm

    Congrats on the new Studio! Looks like it will be great once it gets all finished as I think it looks good now. I am envious of the room that you have. Have a great time at CHA.

  • Cinthia H
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:03pm

    Congrats on the new studio, Megan! It’s really big. Be sure to post a new video of the studio when everything is ready. Have fun at CHA.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:10pm

    Oh you lucky girl!! How very wonderful for you and your family. I wish you the very best and all the Blessings you need. I can not wait to see it all finished!! Jonnie

  • Mary Schmidt
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:38pm

    Congrats on finding a place for your business & so close to your house. You will be able to run over there & back with no problem. I envy you having a business that is taking off like that. I am unemployed & draining the savings. I wish I could figure out a way to work & do what I enjoy.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:39pm

    Looking great, like a dream!!! Good luck!!
    Anne-Marie

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:54pm

    LOOKS GREAT MEGAN. OH THE SCRAP PARTY SOUNDS GOOD. JUST LET ME KNOW WHEN TO HAVE MY PJ’S READY AND I WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH YOU TO PARTY.

    THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU SHARE WITH US. I AM NEW TO CRICUT. I HAD MINE FOR A YEAR, BUT HAVE RSD AND RA, SO CRAFTING SOMETIMES GETS PUT ON BACK BURNER. I DO IT WHEN I CAN, BUT STILL HAVE NOT LEARNED ALL ABOUT MY GYPSY OR CRICUT EXP.

  • Mikila
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:50pm

    Meg, I hate to tell you this, but we are having awful weather here in CA. I hope it clears up before you get here. Have a wonderful time.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:51pm

    O WOW so happpy for u…. Love your space
    have FUN at CHA wish I was going!! O I can not wait to get my DVD…
    Hugs

  • Mary Ann Huntington
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:59pm

    Thank you for sharing your new spot. God has blessed you with well deserved success. Wish you were in western Washington so we could visit in person. Have fun at CHA.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:02pm

    Mikila, – I heard its supposed to be yucky all week :( That’s ok – I’ll bring my own dose of Summer Sunshine and have a blast no matter what! I wish I could fly everyone either out there with me or here to my house – maybe someday = somehow! ;)

  • Monica
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:17pm

    Congrats on your new place. I know the feeling and the excitement and the work it takes. Exactly one year ago this month, we got our new church building. I hope to get to meet you at the CHA on Saturday. Blessings to you.

  • Judy
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:24pm

    You are so fortunate to find something right across from your home. I wish you all the luck and best wishes, keep up the great videos, your so talented…
    y

  • Marilyn C.
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:38pm

    Megan

    I am extremely happy for you to have your new building and space to grwo. Best of luck to you and I look forward to more videos from Above Rubies Studio.

    Marilyn

  • rache
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:06pm

    Congrats.
    You are doing a great job . thanks for sharing
    God bless

  • Vickie Miller
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:07pm

    Congrats on your new studio. Have a safe and happy trip to CHA.

  • Marlou F.
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:17pm

    I’ve just been going over your site again, trying to catch up on anything I’ve missed. WOW – a new and wonderful Studio. Is it okay to be a bit jealous in a complimentary way? Enjoy…

  • flapril
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:24pm

    You go girl!!!! Good for you. It’s looks like a great place to have a cricut swarm too.

    flapril

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:27pm

    wonderful space, God has blessed you. Happy CHA trip.

  • Marlou F.
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:32pm

    I should have added on my last comment that I will be anxious to see what you do with all those rooms! Have fun! This has to be exciting.

  • Michelle
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:36pm

    Looks amazing! Enjoy it and enjoy your trip! Michelle

  • Milly D
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:46pm

    Congrats on your new studio.Have a safe trip the Lord will be looking over you. Enjoy CHA. Wish I was going , too.

  • Carmen Lucero
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:25pm

    I’m so happy for you! Have a wonderful trip and I hope you have many people visit your booth!

    Hugs and blessings,

    Carmen

  • Sherry B
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:40pm

    Hope you get some sleep tonight & have a great time while you’re out there!!!

  • Julie
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:09pm

    Well I wish you all the best and I hope your business continues to grow and grow.

  • Barb Smith
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:14pm

    Best of luck with your new studio. I’m looking forward to watching you grow further. BYW – I am still undecided between SCAL and Make the Cut but I think SCAL might win out. I would love to see your video comparing the two programs when it’s available. Thanks.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:30pm

    HEY MEGAN! COngrats on your new PLACE!!! How awesome.. quick question.. Besides your videos coming out of your studio .. do you have plans on your own production line your thinking of selling out of that HUGE space of your??? :)

    Have fun at CHA! I wish i can go !!

  • Jan Lynn
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:10pm

    Can’t wait to see the new videos you do in YOUR NEW PLACE. Have a safe trip and let us know all the great things you see and learn.

  • Vickie Lee
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:22pm

    How exciting for you! I wish you all the best and much success.

  • Melanie Cain
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:13pm

    Love the new place. Best wishes and have a great trip. Looking foward to your new videos.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:18pm

    I love your new crafting home, congrats. Can’t wait for you to get everything set up. We all will be waiting for your newest creations and videos. Blessings

  • Debbie
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:00pm

    Congrats on the new studio and have a ball at CHA.
    I would be like a kid in a candy store. You’re sure to be a big hit with everyone.

  • Sheila L
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:20pm

    Have a great time at CHA! Learn lots of new things so that you can come back and show us!

  • Roselle
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:26pm

    OMG that is sooo great!! How wonderful is that to be able to just walk out the door to your building.. convenient!! CONRATS!!

  • Shanna Tanner
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:32pm

    Enjoy your new space. Have a great trip.

  • Kathy Burrow
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:37pm

    Congratulations on your new building. It would be wonderful to have a space to craft in and get all my stuff organized.

  • Patty Wood
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:25pm

    Your new building will be a great space for you when it is all ready.
    Have a blessed and safe trip to CHA.

  • cindy
    Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:54pm

    Megan
    Wow what a great place wishing u all the best
    cougarslove
    Also thanks for saying hi to me on the live chat
    with the pink stamper
    mycougarlovesme@yahoo.com

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:53pm

    What a great shop. Have a great trip and we’ll be back each day. HAVE FUN, ENJOY AND CREATE YOUR SUNSHINE

  • cardchick
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 1:01am

    this is soooo exciting..thanks for letting us be apart of your new studio..have a safe trip..hope to see you there:)

  • Suzanne
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 1:37am

    Congratulations Megan! You are always so happy you make me feel good. I wish I was close enough to come to your crop.

  • Jeanne
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:19am

    Congrats Megan! I looks so awesome and huge. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when you’re finished. Well have fun at CHA, I wish I could be there. Thank you for inviting us into your awesome new location. :-D

  • Alina
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 3:44am

    I love your studio.how exciting to be able to decorate it and spend time there just staring at all your accomplishments.that is a great looking building,I bet you have all sortss of ideas on how to decorate the outside too!!!!! have fun you seem very HAPPY and GIDDY with excitment.sincely,Alina from brrrrrr Battle Creek michigan

  • Kay Ritchie
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:48am

    It’s a lot of work changing up a place but also sooooo much fun decorating. Congratulations on your new studio!

  • barbieq
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 12:02pm

    Hi Megan, so happy for you and yours! You definitely have the personality and talent to make your business work! Looking forward to every new thing you do.

    “Have a Blessed Business”

  • Joyce
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 1:03pm

    I love how excited you are. I am so hapy for you and your new space. Cute kids by the way. Have fun at CHA and try to get some rest.

  • Annette
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 1:26pm

    Congratulations, that’s awesome :-) Have a great time this weekend, wish I was going!

  • Deidra Grant
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:03pm

    Wow, Megan i can’t express how happy I am for you. You’ve grown right before my eyes, like a garden blooming for the first time. Many, many blessing to you and yours, and may you continue to grow.

  • Kathy Van Klaveren
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:31pm

    Have a safe trip to CHA, have a blast there and come back with loads of wonderful ideas and products. I am truly jealous since I can’t go.

  • Diana Bales
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:55pm

    Bring a rain jacket to Cali!! If this keeps up I would say bring an inflatable boast & oars. Dang!! It is pouring out here.

  • Diana Bales
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:56pm

    Oops! A Boat & oars

  • Sandy Karlovich
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 3:47pm

    Megan, How exciting for you. Will stop in everyday to see the progress. Can’t wait till you’re giving video’s from your new location. I so enjoy them.
    Sandy

  • Haidee
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:23pm

    Megan,
    When I saw this video I was so touched! I got teary eyed :) . God is & always will be blessing you. You present him very well with your smile! I’m so glad that all is going well for you. God be with you. Have fun @ CHA. I hope I can win something!!LOL

  • Kathya
    Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:08am

    Thank You For This Chance To Win Some Great Prizes. Can’t wait to hear about CHA!

  • Friday, January 22, 2010 at 4:44pm

    How exciting! Congrats!

  • Kathy Hunter
    Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 9:24pm

    I am so excited that things are working so well for you. GOD IS AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for giving us a sneak peek at the new studio.

    Khunter47@cox.net

  • Lori K
    Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:02am

    Wow you amaze me, what with having the conference moving onto the new building, being a mom and wife and oh I just know there is so much more… you still have time to do the videos!!! I have a feeling that the studio will be all done and looking snazzy in no time at all… it is SO VERY exciting!
    Thank you so much for all you do!

  • robin breault
    Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 9:40am

    Congradulations! You and your husbandare sooo young to be doing ALL THIS! You are starting off really well with this not so “little” adventure. May your health and wealth and inspirations blossum from your new “shop”.
    robin

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