Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Gratitude Album



Give Thanks, With a Grateful Heart

During this season of thanksgiving, take time to identify and be thankful for the things that are important to you, such as your family, friends, pets, country, and maybe even your job. Gather together photos and mementos of all that you love and appreciate, and store them in this beautiful Gratitude Album. When the season has passed, continue to remind yourself of all things important and feel the joy throughout the year.

We are using the Rusty Pickle Mini Mini album, Prisms cardstock in fall colors and BoBunny's "Give Thanks" cardstock stickers for this project. And as with all of my classes, we're using some really cool craft tools to make our own embellishments; Ellison Big Shot die cutter, file folder, tag, envelope, eyelet washer, and folded gift tag dies and various embossing folders. And of course, we'll have another reason to use the Crop-A-Dile!

Location: Ever After Scrapbook Store, Carlsbad
Date: November 9, 7 – 9pm
Cost: $20

Friday, October 06, 2006

Tuesday's Tips & Techniques (TNT)


What is it? Tuesday Tips and Techniques (or Tuesday’s TNT) is a wonderful opportunity for crafters to come together on a regular basis. New crafters can learn about various products, tools, and techniques while experienced crafters challenge themselves with new ideas and try out products and techniques they don’t normally use. Here’s a chance to grow, to learn for the sake of learning, and to make new friends who share your passion for paper, paint, colors, metal, fibers and tools.

When does it meet? TNT meets on the second Tuesday of every month, from 7 – 9pm.

Here is how it works: Members pay $15 to attend a monthly club meeting. This fee covers the meeting, a make-n-take and a class kit of product. In order to keep your costs down, we do not include the idea book in the class kit however, the book of the month is available at a 20% discount.

Cool Deals for Club Members:

1. Club members will receive a 20% discount for all purchases made during club meetings. This discount does not apply to the club fee.
2. Purchase six "book of the month" idea books, and receive your seventh book FREE!
3. For each meeting you attend, receive $5 off a regular Moonlight Crop.
4. Attend six meetings, and receive a coupon to attend an EA Moonlight Crop for FREE.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do I have to commit to a certain number of meetings? No. This is a “pay as you go” club.
2. Do I have to purchase the book of the month in order to attend? No. While it does help to have the book since club discussions will evolve around the “assigned” chapters, you can still get a full dose of good ideas just from the lively discussions and from the make-n-takes.
3. Can I start anytime, or do I need to wait until you begin a new book? You can start anytime.
4. Why would a beginner want to come? Will it all be over my head? This club is just right for everyone. Beginners can learn so much just from club discussions while experienced scrappers can share their vast knowledge of products and techniques.
5. So is this a social club or a book club, like what they hold at libraries and book stores? This is a combination of the two. While we have an idea book we are reading and discussing, we also encourage members who just want to be with other crafters, to learn from each other and support each other’s craft habits.

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Holiday Greeting Cards


Family greeting Card, Outside and Inside



I am so excited about my Christmas card designs. I am teaching five different cards, which will allow you the opportunity to learn different styles, then select the one you like the best to repeat for everyone on your list. Get hands-on experience using the Big Shot die cutter, the Crop-A-Dile and other fun craft tools. In addition, you will also learn methods for using distressing ink, brads, eyelets and ribbon. All experience levels are invited.

Class Fee: $15
Dates and Locations:
October 17, 7 - 9pm, Ever After
October 21, 1 - 3pm, Michael's - Escondido

Fall-A-Day Greeting Cards






This month’s greeting card class will focus on cards appropriate for events occurring in the fall. We will make fall-themed cards using Iris folding techhniques, the Ellison Big Shot die cut system, and embossing folders. All experience levels are invited, however true beginners will need to arrive a few minutes early for some additional instruction.

Class Fee: $15
Date and Location: October 12, 7 - 9pm, Ever After, Carlsbad