Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ready for Copics?

I put this in my newsletter on Monday..."Another scrappy/crafty resolution of mine is to learn to use those Copic Markers I’ve been hearing/seeing so much of.  Only problem is they are pricey.  I can get them but have to buy in bulk.  Is anyone out there in the same boat as I am?  Want to start a copic collection but can’t afford to buy them all in one shot?  I propose we start a Copic Club.  I will choose a set of popular colors and every month, for six months, we buy a few colors.  By the end of the 6 months we should have a set of approximately 36 colors.  What say you?  Let me know if you’re willing to commit to 6 months and I’ll have some details for you by the end of the week."

Here are the details as promised. 
1.  Each month I will pick 6 colors to purchase and ship to you by the end of the month.
2.  Your cost will be $35.00 per month...this includes cost of markers, tax and shipping to you.
3.  This club will run for 6 months...you are expected to commit for the entire 6 months.  If you quit in the middle...we'll all be short markers and that's just not nice :( 
4.  You will need to provide a credit card to be kept on file.  You can make a paypal payment instead if you choose, I'll still need the card on file.
5. We'll start in January and end in June.  At the end of the club, we'll each have 36 marker plus blender and case.
6.  These are the colors I'm proposing - see pic.  How did I choose them?  I did a search of which colors best to start with, communicated with an online instructor about colors for her class and came up with these.  Most colors are exact, some are close. 

7.  A bonus for signing up, I will include the colorless blender in your January shipment, retail cost $7.
8.  As a THANK YOU for sticking out the 6 months, I'll include the 36 marker case in your shipment at the end of the 6 months.

This month's colors are the skin tones and blush...E00, E02, E33, E35, E37 and R30 plus the colorless blender. You in?  If you are shoot me an email at sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com and I'll send you a contract.  Can't wait to get the markers in hand so I can start!!!

ps.  Here's a link to a tutorial on coloring with copics.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

January Scrappy News

Happy Chinese New Year!!!  Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!
 
I’ve got my first event of 2012 under my belt and am ready to roll.  Have you scrapped in the new year yet?  I managed to get 5 layouts done while I was at the crop and feel so accomplished.  Does anyone have any scrapbooking related resolutions?  I think I might have to shoot for a certain number of pages…5 layouts at a day crop…52 weekends in a year…200 layouts sound like a manageable number, no?  200 layouts a year it is.  Anyone want to join me?
 
I’m going to kick off my first newsletter of 2012 with a Bazzill Bulk Buy.  This year I’m going to tweak it a little…I find that I always need basic white and black so I’m going to add those colors to the buy.  You’ll receive 12 different colors, 5 sheets of each color per buy.  The cost of this buy is $25 (shipping to me and tax included).  I can hold and deliver to you at crops.  The deadline for this order is Friday, Jan 27th at noon.  The order will be in for RSC, Cool Crops Andover and the Westboro crop.  Email me if you’re interested.  Colors and more details are on my blog, HERE.  I am planning on running 4 buys this year…January, April, August and mid-October.
 
Another scrappy/crafty resolution of mine is to learn to use those Copic Markers I’ve been hearing/seeing so much of.  Only problem is they are pricey.  I can get them but have to buy in bulk.  Is anyone out there in the same boat as I am?  Want to start a copic collection but can’t afford to buy them all in one shot?  I propose we start a Copic Club.  I will choose a set of popular colors and every month, for six months, we buy a few colors.  By the end of the 6 months we should have a set of approximately 36 colors.  What say you?  Let me know if you’re willing to commit to 6 months and I’ll have some details for you by the end of the week.
 
Other things to consider...
Just Scrappin’ Day Crops
We have a brand new location for 2012…the Prindle Conference Center in Charlton, MA.  Crop fee is $40 for the day, meals included.  Prizes and Goodies too.  Crop dates are…
March 24, 2012
April 21, 2012
May 19, 2012
June 23, 2012
Email me if you have questions or would like to reserve a seat.
 
Upcoming Crops
Feb 2 to 5 – Ready Set Crop in Westminster, MA.
Feb 16 to 19 – Cool Crops Andover
Feb 24 to 26 – Beth n Theresa’s Crop in Westboro, MA.

Last but not least, Just Scrappin' Weekend in Westboro September 28 - 30...SAVE THE DATE!  Sign ups coming soon!
 
The rest of my schedule is up on the Upcoming Events page on my blog.

As always, if you're looking for something in particular, I'd be happy to help you locate it.  Have a wonderful day!
Siewleng

Monday, January 23, 2012

Happy Chinese New Year!

Wishing you and yours 
a healthy, wealthy and prosperous Chinese New Year!!!

Bazzill Bulk Buy

A Bazzill Bulk Buy is an opportunity to stock up on Bazzill paper at a reduced price.
  • The cost of this quarter's buy is $25.00
  • This year I’m going to tweak it a little…I find that I always need basic white and black so I’m going to add those colors to the buy.  The other 10 colors are...
    • White (orange peel)
    • Mystique (grass cloth) - white
    • Light sunflower (prismatic) - yellow
    • Guava Sensation (Smoothies) -pink
    • Garnet (Orange peel) -red
    • Safari (Grass cloth) - green
    • Mango (Grass cloth) - orange
    • Dragonfly (Criss Cross) - aqua
    • Admiral (canvas) -blue
    • French Silk (grass cloth) -brown
    • London Fog (grass cloth) - gray
    • Coal (grass cloth) - black
  • You will receive 60 sheets of Bazzill cardstock in 12 different colors. 5 sheets of each color.
  • Price includes shipping to me and tax.
  • Price is for local hand delivery only - It does NOT include shipping to you. We can meet up or deliver at an event (check my schedule here). Mailing from me to you is an additional $8.25 via USPS.
  • Order Deadline is noon Friday 01/27/12.
Email me (sluvs2skrap@yahoo.com) to purchase.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Up for the challenge!

Those of you that know me and/or have attended my crops know I love a good scrap challenge.  Recently, while checking my regular list of scrap challenge blogs, I came across a NEW challenge blog...Child's Play Challenges.  Love the idea of using toys and games as scrapping inspiration.  In fact, when I saw her first challenge, I knew right away which pictures I was going to use.  This particular set of pictures have been sitting on my desk for months and I was stumped.  Well not anymore!    This here is the inspiration...
and here is my layout...

Since it's a new blog, Tiffany the challenge coordinator is also having a Design Team (DT) call, open until Jan 27.  A new year, a new challenge, I am going to try out for the DT.  If you'd like to join me, here are the details. 
"If you'd like to play along with fun challenges, partipate in the blog and motivate others to take part in the fun, this might be the place for you! Your term would run February-August 2012, and you would be asked to complete 1 layout per month. If you would like to be considered, here's what you need to do:
1-Create a new layout just for this call based on the toy below.
2-Post about the DT call on your blog, along with your take on the challenge.
3-Leave a comment here telling us that you would like to be considered for the DT, along with a link to your blog post, and be sure to include your email address!
4-Become a new follower and spread the word about this playful new challenge blog!
The deadline for this call is January 27th, and the new Design Team will be announced on February 1st!"

Good Luck!!!

What's Cooking?

Pizza bites are a big hit with my kids and their friends.  It's a fun alternative to pizza. I lay out the ingredients and have my boys help me roll them up.  It's always a blast.  And the last time I served this, I made a double batch and between me and 4 boys, it all disappeared!!!
Image from ourbestbites.com


You'll have to follow the link for the recipe...I can't do it justice here.  The blog has step by step pics and is wonderfully written.  On the blog, Our Best Bites, they call it STUFFED PIZZA ROLLS...either way they're quick, easy and yummy!!!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

2012 Schedule

Getting back to scrapping after a nice long hiatus, I think the last time I scrapped was back at our Just Scrappin crop in December.  This past weekend, my boys had some friends over for a sleepover and I re-discovered my glue gun, paper trimmer, inks and papers with the coolest kit ever...I'll save it for another post ;)...scrapping while the boys played and watched the Patriots vs. Broncos game.

Today, after a 2 hr school delay, I decided enough was enough and am back here blogging.  Starting small with my 2012 schedule. 

Jan 21 - Greendale Crop in Worcester, MA.

Feb 16 to 19 - Cool Crops in Andover, MA.

Feb 24 to 26 -  Beth n Theresa's crop in Westboro, MA.

Mar 8 to 10 - Cool Crops in Portsmouth, NH

Mar 24 - Just Scrappin' All Day Crop in Charlton, MA.

Apr 21 - Just Scrappin' All Day Crop in Charlton, MA.

Apr 27 to 29 - Cool Crops Mom n Me in Yarmouth, MA

May 19 - Just Scrappin' All Day Crop in Sturbridge, MA.

June 23 - Just Scrappin' All Day Crop in Sturbridge, MA.

Sept 28 to 30 - Just Scrappin' Weekend in Westboro, MA.

See you at a crop!