Crazies Card Class

Join me and the Crazies (cats, dogs and mini cats & dogs) for a fun technique filled card class. You will learn to use distressed inks to color images and make fun backgrounds. No worries if you have taken my Crazy Birds class, you will learn different techniques. 4 cards in 1 hour of messy inky fun!
Class is $20. Class participants will receive 20% off their purchase of products used in class.

Weekend Wrap-up

One Cool Crops Portsmouth event done, two more to go! Teaching my usual classes - a layout class, the Crazies card class and the You Go Girl! canvas class. Here are the ladies (minus one who went home early) that were super happy with their canvases. Some of them weren't sure about the class and left happy, happy they took the class and totally in love with their canvases.

And just because I'm super excited about it...here is my homemade table cloth. Homemade? That's iron-on vinyl designed by me and cut out on my silhouette :)

And a pic of the store all set up...it looks so neat and tidy :)

Sneaky Sunday

There were so many cool Easter/Spring lines to choose from, it took me a while to decide on a spring layout class. I finally decided on Echo Park's Easter paper line and came up with this 2 page layout. It is bright, fun and colorful. It also takes quite a selection of photos, specifically three 3x5, one 4x6, two 3x4 and two 3x3. If you take the class with me, I will also show you samples of a layout and a card that I made using the scraps. Cost of this class is $12 and won't take more than an hour to complete. I will be teaching this layout class at all three Cool Crops Portsmouth events as well as at Purity Springs' first weekend.

You Go Girl! Canvas Class at home

A friend of mine and I have been talking about me teaching her daughter and some friends my You Go Girl! canvas class and we finally settled on a date. I went over to her house last tuesday, vacation week here in MA, and had 2 mom's plus 6 girls in attendance. We set up a work table and a prep table. I got everyone started on their canvases and then helped them choose a doll, quote and outfit individually...I also did the stamping for them. It made for a very smooth class and everyone had a great time.

Each time I teach this class, I walk away so impressed by the talent and creativity that it brings out. No two canvases ever comes out the same even though they were presented with the same materials to work with. There's even one here that looks like it has a watercolor background!

If you are on the fence about taking this class, you really do not need any experience with the materials. You just need your sense of adventure and a willingness to get dirty. There's really nothing to lose...you get to try your hand at mixed media without having to invest in the materials and walk away with a beautiful custom canvas!

Weekend Wrap-up

I had the pleasure of spending my birthday weekend doing what I love...running a scrapbooking weekend and with lots and lots of my fave peeps. There was some shenanigans of course...we stole Jean's bowls for hats while she was trying to set up her booth for a photo op lol

And since it was my birthday weekend, we had to have cupcakes for our dessert social. It couldn't be just any cupcakes...we had to have mini cocktail cupcakes - margarita, pina colada and mudslide to be exact!

Here is a view of 1/2 the room. We had 71 total in the room for the entire weekend. And yes that You Go Girl canvas class is still a big hit.

 When April is in attendance, Just Scrappin' isn't Just Scrappin' if there isn't a late night dance party :)
Next Just Scrappin' event is June 1-4 at the Sheraton Hartford South. See you soon!!!

Weekend Wrap-up

It was another fun-filled weekend...both work and play, mostly play with some house work thrown in the mix. We spent Friday evening together as a family at Mohegan Sun watching a comedy gala, tickets we had bought Jori for his birthday.

We spent Saturday working around the house and then at a friend's house for a get-together. I offered to teach my canvas class and my friends all jumped at the chance. Check out some of the backgrounds of these canvases!

Sunday was a day for sports starting with a fall baseball double header and ending with a hockey game with a nap in between. It's the first game I've been able to make and I was super excited to catch this shot. This is why I take photos...to freeze these moments forever and ever. Jori had just hit a triple and dad was coaching 3rd base.

Now on to Monday!

Sneaky Sunday

You Go Girl Canvas classMixed media art is a fresh new take on paper crafting that I'm sure you'll love! Learn how to incorporate paper products into a crafty canvas - I will show you how to paint, stamp, and play with different medias to make a beautiful piece of art. All of the supplies needed to complete this canvas are included in the cost of this class, but participants are welcome to bring additional embellishments. Cost is $20 and class will run about 1 1/2 hours. These make great gifts too...there will be other designs/colors/quotes available in class.

Sneaky Sunday

A new class for the fall season...Adventure 2-page Layout class. Life is an adventure and this layout is perfect for showcasing those moments. We will cut, ink and punch our way through Jillibean's amazing Mushroom Medley line. Please bring dark brown ink, scissors, 12" trimmer, adhesive and foam dots. Cost is $12 and class will run about an hour.

Sneaky Sunday

Cool Crop Portland scrappers...here's a sneak peek of my layout class. This fun and playful layout is perfect for playtime as well as Easter photos. Cost for this class is $12.

Sneaky Sunday

Just Scrappin' Milford is just days away. Here is a sneak peek of our FREE Make n Take...it's a 2 page layout showcasing Echo Park's gorgeous Hello Winter line. Love all the patterns and just perfect embellishments. This layout takes one 3"x3", one 4"x4" and four 4"x6" photos.

Sneaky Sunday

Have you seen these super cute Crazy Birds stamp set by Tim Holtz & Stampers Anonymous? I finally got my hands on a set plus accompanying dies (coming soon...I had to hand cut these guys) and started playing with them last weekend. The result of my crafty session is a new class called Distress with the Crazy Birds. In this inky card class, we'll put together 4 cards and learn different techniques to use distress inks in our crafting. I will be offering this class starting in February and cost will be $20. 

Bonus: Class participants receive 20% off purchase of products used in class.

Please bring your favorite distress ink colors and blending tools (if you have them) and adhesive. Everything else will be provided.

Sneaky Sunday

A new class designed for Scrap-A-Way's Mom n Me crop next weekend. You have a choice of Max (boy)

or Molly (girl). 

We'll play with a variety of patterns, strips and stickers to put together a stunning layout that features your son/daughter. If there are kits left, they will be available in store as layout kits.

Sneaky Sunday

A sneak peek of January's class - A vintage snowy Christmas 2 page layout using Carta Bella's gorgeous Christmas Wonderland line. Alternately, different embellishments can be used to change it to a Winter themed layout. Layout takes a 5x7, three 3x4's, two 4x4's and a 4x6. Class will be offered at Scrap-A-Way Mystic and Scrap-A-Way Mom n Me. Cost is $10.

Sneaky Sunday

A new class for a new year...Good Day Sunshine! I thought it would be nice to warm up February with a bright summer-y layout. In this class, I will show you how to put together a complete layout with 2 pieces of patterned paper, some spray inks, chalk, bling and some fancy snipping. Cost is $10 for a 2 page spread.

 Class will be offered at Scrap-A-Way Waltham, Cool Crops Andover and Scrap-A-Way Warwick.

Sneaky Sunday

Last week, in between practices, work, house training Diego, cooking, cleaning, etc., I snuck in a couple of hours to design November's class. Kaisercraft has the prettiest Christmas themed papers and I had to do a little happy dance when I finished. It came out just even better than I imagined it. Wait 'til you see it!!! 

Christmas Cheer - This class is all about layers, inks and bling. Cost is $15 for 4 pages (2 double page layouts). I will be teaching this class at Cool Crops Cromwell.

Sneaky Sunday

Ordinary Day (2 page layout - choice of teal or pink)

  I will be teaching this as a class at Cool Crops Portsmouth #1, Scrap-A-Way Hyannis, Cool Crops Portland and Scrap-A-Way Warwick.  Limited Supplies...email me to reserve your seat.

Class times TBD.  Cost $10.00.

Crafting Cards

I was asked to teach a card class for an upcoming Mom n Me event.  The class will be for the "ME's"...2 classes of 12 with an age range of 8 to 14 years old girls and boys.  I thought about it long and hard because I wanted it to be do-able for them and still be nice looking cards.  There will be quite a bit of cutting and prep work but I think they came out fun and cute.

So here is my class description

Crafty Card Class - Join me Saturday afternoon for a fun, quick and easy card class.  We will use some fun products like washi tape and wink of stella markers to create SIX cards perfect for the kids (or kid-like adults) in your life. Please bring scissors and tape runner.  Everything else will be provided.

SIX cards...one is not in the picture, if you're counting.  It's a bonus card.  One that I had in my brain and just had to put together.  If you're one of the MOM's coming to the event and would like to make these cards too, feel free to message me and I'll put together a kit for you.  In fact, if you would like a kit, just let me know and I'll put one together for you. Your cost is $10 and can be mailed (shipping extra) or delivered to you at a crop.

Sneaky Sunday

 Winter Wonderland (2 page layout)

 

I will be teaching this as a class at Cool Crops Andover, Scrap-A-Way Warwick, Ready Set Crop Leominster, and A Crop to Remember.  Limited Supplies...email me to reserve your kit.
Class times TBD.  Cost $10.00.

Sneaky Sunday

It was very productive in the craft room a few weeks ago so I thought it would be a great idea to share a sneak peek with you on Sundays for the month of December.  I'd love for it to be a permanent weekly thing but I can't promise that I will have something to show after the new year when my schedule gets crazy.

Sneak peek week 1:  'tis the Season Make-n-Take (two 2 page layouts, 4 pages total)

I will be teaching this as a class at Cool Crops Hyannis, Scrap-A-Way Mystic and Scrap-A-Way Warwick. 
Limited Supplies...email me to reserve your kit.
Class times TBD.  Cost $15.00.

April Layout Class

Love this Teresa Collins Far&Away travel line. The red, white and black colors go with everything and any vacation be it beach or Europe. I had a lot of fun designing the class.

Far & Away Layout Class
Cost: $8.00
We will pop, ink and layer our way to a TWO page layout featuring your best vacation photos.