Hi everyone, Tracy Weinzapfel, President of Helmar USA, Inc here. It is May 4th and 41 years ago I was born! Yep, today is my birthday and since celebrating for one day is so much fun I like to celebrate all May! So it is Tracy Month! As much fun as it is to receive presents it is even better to GIVE presents and I am excited about this one!
If you missed last night’s LIVE Helmar Ustream with me you missed a lot of fun but the good news is you catch the recorded version HERE:
(Please ignore me saying that Tuesday was my birthday. My wall clock said Tuesday versus Monday so I lost one whole day. My Birthday is actually Wednesday)
I announced my birthday giveaway:
This includes the journal I created LIVE along with my favorite Helmar products to complete the journal.
I also challenged everyone for May/June to create an Inspiration Journal and join me on another adventure. The whole thing transpired on our video last night and I welcome everyone to join me. Basically, create a journal of your choice and include your favorite quotes/inspirational affirmations, etc. This is all about creativity and inspiration!
As we discussed last night there are so many great resources for quotes. You can check my personal blog where I end every post with a quote that inspires me. You can check out Pinterest. My Pinterest page is HERE and I have pinned lots of great quotes in anticipating of this project. Here is another favorite site of mine: Quote Garden.
I will be sharing my pages as I complete them on my blog. I welcome you to share your journals/pages with me. You can email them to me at tracyw@helmarusa.com and I will feature them on my personal blog www.tracywburgos.typepad.com and Helmar’s Blog www.helmarusa.typeapd.com! Plus it is so darn inspiring to me. So many of you joined me on my gratitude journey. That was amazing!
You don’t have the supplies to make a journal? Feel free to email me and I will “KIT” this journal just for you! But you don’t need expensive supplies for this project. Chipboard or cardboard for the covers will do just nicely! So grab your favorite Helmar products, paints and embellishments so we can craft together. And don’t be surprised if I issue a challenge or two to keep you motivated!
So who is joining me?
Back to my birthday giveaway……….what do you need to do to win: Leave a comment below on this post or on Helmar’s Facebook PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/HelmarUSA. I will pick a random winner on Monday, May 9th and you will have not excuse not to join us in this challenge as you will have all the supplies to get started!
Can you tell I am excited??
If you are looking to purchase Helmar products for this challenge you can find a list of Helmar Preferred Retailers (left side). So let’s get ready to R-U-M-B-L-E in May and celebrate!
Let the games begin…….
Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.
I would just love to try those scrap dots, they look so cool!! This journal is beautiful, I just <3 that color green :0)
Posted by: ~Rach | May 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Happy Birthday Tracy! Wow this is beautiful i love the distressed edges and the fabulous colous, really inspiring
love tasha xx
Posted by: Tasha | May 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Happy Belated Bday Tracy! I hope you had a wonderful day!! Love your video you make me laugh!!
Posted by: Mary Harris | May 09, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Very fun tutorial! I just may have to make this journal! Lots of fun! My friend Doris introduced me to helmar video and this tutorial..glad she did!..thanks:)
Posted by: Nicolle Kramer | May 06, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Happy Bday, Tracy. Hope you have a wonderful day and I enjoyed your video on the journal. I am always looking for blank journals in the stores but making my own journal is even better and receiving a free handmade journal would be a great gift.
Posted by: Kathy V. | May 06, 2011 at 02:30 AM
Love your fun birthday video! Thanks for the journal tutorial!
Posted by: Lagene Sands | May 05, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Happy birthday Tracy - thanks for the fun video and I *love* the idea of making my own inspiration journal :)
Posted by: KarenB | May 05, 2011 at 08:22 PM
You've truly inspired me and can't wait to get my Journal going. This just what I needed to get creative again. Thanks Tracy ... you ROCK, chica!
Posted by: Idabelle | May 05, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I watched your program and loved it !!! Can't wait to get started !!!
Posted by: Sue | May 05, 2011 at 06:22 PM
Happiest of birthdays to you :) What a lovely journal, I love making them, so I'll have to jump into this challenge :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Khristen Foss | May 05, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Okay, the stores near me are HORRIBLE. JoAnn's didn't have the canvas boards here...might end up using something else if ACMoore's doesn't either. How do I walk into a store intending to get some canvas and/or acryllic and walk out with wood boxes to alter and some StazOn ink pads? Ha! Will be checking out ACMoore, if that doesn't work, I have other ideas brewing. No worries. Thanks for the inspiration to go multimedia! :-D
Posted by: dlwidder | May 05, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Gorgeous Journal!!!! Happy Birthday Tracy!!! Hope you had a good one!
Posted by: Lindy | May 05, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Hope your birthday was great! I made my first journal this year, and I would love to win the supplies to make another! Thanks!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | May 05, 2011 at 09:07 AM
I hope you had a wonderful birthday - and didn't eat too much cake!
Posted by: jennifer | May 05, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Oh my cuteness this ended up AMAZING and I am so excited to get started! HAPPY birthday again! May the 4th be with you, indeed ;)) LOL!11
Posted by: Jessica Diedrich | May 04, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Happy Birthday, Tracy!!! Your inspiration journal is the bees knees! pure honey cuteness! Thanks for sharing the love on your special day! And, love the challenge...bring it on!
Posted by: Griffin | May 04, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Happy Birthday and what a super cute journal and I can't wait till I can find some time to make my own. The crackle looks on the cover looks like so much fun
Posted by: Cassie K | May 04, 2011 at 10:38 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACY!!!!!!
Hope you have had a great day!!!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this Birthday Giveaway. Invite me to Pinterest.
Hugs
DEBC06
Debbie
debbie_craine@hotmail.com
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Debbie Craine | May 04, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Happiest Birthday Tracy, my birthday is May 13 and it is the best month to have a birthday in, in my opinion. I absolutely love spring and I'm so excited to be home after spending the winter in Florida. I love your products and am really anxious to start creating. Again best wishes for a truly wonderful day!!
Posted by: Susan | May 04, 2011 at 08:29 PM
awwwww i don't get to have a birthday month b/c of christmas BOOO!!!!!!!!
but yay for may! and yay for birthday's in may! and yay for glue! and of course YAY FOR CRACK!!!
Posted by: lizzie | May 04, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Happy birthday and thanks for sharing your excitement by doing a giveaway. I don't have any Helmar...I've been thinking about buying it, but I haven't had a chance to yet.
Posted by: Charity | May 04, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Thanks for inviting us all to share your Birthday month with you!!! I follow your Pinterest post, & have enjoyed all of them!!! Your Journal turned out beautiful!! Enjoy Your Day!! Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Painter | May 04, 2011 at 06:33 PM
Every day should be celebrated like a birthday!!Just think how happy people would be all the time!
Posted by: Dee | May 04, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Happy birthday - all month long. What fun to be able to celebrate that long. Your album is really cool.
Posted by: MaryLouH | May 04, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Happy Birthday to you and hope you enjoy 'Tracy Month'! I love your pretty album. A flower (or two or three plus a little bling and buttons) can't help but make anything prettier.
Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: auntie em | May 04, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Happy Birthday Tracy.. I wish i had the supplies then I would make the journal...
Posted by: Janie Boots | May 04, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Happy Birthday!! Love the journal, it is so beautiful!!
Posted by: Joy Hager | May 04, 2011 at 04:38 PM
HaPPy BiRthDay!!! I will definately be working on a journal - yesterday I was told I won't have my job in four months due to the re-organization of the company and I believe the journal will keep me grounded and motivated to do my job through this tough time. Thanks for all you do - the inspiration flows out of you! Enjoy your special day!!
Posted by: Shawna | May 04, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Happy birthday! The class was fun. Thanks for inspiring us.
Posted by: Cheryl T | May 04, 2011 at 04:27 PM
Happy Birthday Tracy!! Love the look of your journal it's gorgeous!!
Posted by: Julia Short | May 04, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Happy Birthday!! I have been wanting to start a journal, so I am going to make sure I find time to watch the video. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Lori Batronis | May 04, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Happy Birthday Tracy!! I'm soo excited to start the "inspiration" journey. I LOVE the finished book you made. the butterflies are GORGEOUS!!!
Hugs,
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya Stilwell | May 04, 2011 at 04:07 PM
I so think we should ALL celebrate a birthday MONTH! HAHA:) love my Helmar and always welcome any opportunity to get some - free is always good too!
Posted by: Gail C | May 04, 2011 at 04:03 PM
This is so much fun - and great birthday presents from you to us !
Posted by: Elizabeth P | May 04, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Love, love, love the inspiration journal idea!!!! I just have to wait for my Helmar products to arrive from Karla Guijarro and then I will start my project. Would love to win this package as I don't have the crackle medium and think it would be awesome in the journal. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!! Happy Birthday Tracy!!!!
Posted by: Katherine Lonuzzo | May 04, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Happy Birthday Tracy from a fellow Taurus! I'm finishing my Inspiration Journal tonight and I can't wait to share it with you! Thanks for bringing so many Fabulous adhesive products to our local crafty market! Hope you have an Amazing Birthday!!!
Posted by: Stacey aka Ribbon Divas | May 04, 2011 at 04:01 PM