Scrap-A-Faire peeks

For those of you still on the fence about taking some online classes, let me tell you this - I've seen some peeks of the other classes and WOW - they blow my socks off! These ladies have spent hours putting together such wonderful ideas for you...you don't want to miss them! And with the discounts they are offering for multiple classes - it's a bargain. If you have any concerns or questions, just email me at momtwoangels@yahoo.com, or use the "Contact Us" button on the Scrap-A-Faire site.

I put together a little montage of 4 of the layouts in each of my classes (one peek in each square is from a bonus layout.) My motivation for my classes was to help scrappers use up those products we all buy and love ;)

Another question I've been asked about my Scrap-A-Faire classes - "Would someone that scraps mostly girl photos be able to use the ideas and designs presented in the Supply Smarts Boy class?" Definitely! The boy designs tend to be a bit more graphic (and less flowers), and the colors in the kit are blues, greens, and browns, but the ideas for making the most of your supplies are universal. The designs could easily be adapted for a more girly look.

I'm CHA bound! If you see me there, please say hello!

K&Co sneak peeks

K&Company has quite a few new lines coming out. This is just a bit of Sparkly Sweet.

Mustard Moon sneak peek

Today Mustard Moon (new Sew It Seams and Got Paper), tomorrow a bit of K&Co!

No Place Like Home

And home for me means family. This tag book celebrates that family. Just a little peek at one of my new spring classes :)

new banner and enabler alert

A girl can dream of the ocean and the sand, right? :)

Have you guys checked out the deals at www.downmemorylaneco.com? They are going out of business, and my friend, Jill, is STILL marking things down....wayyyyy down. And usually, when you put it in your cart, it goes down some more, so if you are interested in an item, put it in your cart to see if it does. She's going thru by manufacturers now, so you can watch the list on the shopping home page to see which ones she's done final markdowns on. I just got some stuff, and I know I'll get more - can't beat the prices!

online class questions

I've had a couple questions about how online classes work.

Michele says: "I have never taken an online class and do not understand how they work. Do you get the kit and instructions in the mail and then have access to be able to ask the teacher a question?"

I'm going to try and explain how the Scrap-A-Faire classes will work by going thru a sample registration, class sign up, and taking a class.

"Brenda" visits the Scrap-A-Faire website, clicks on the Classes tab, and browses thru the class descriptions. She notes classes that she's interested in taking. The supply lists are available for viewing also by clicking the Materials List tab. She then clicks on the Registration tab and registers for the event and classes that she wants to take. Each class is $15 and has a complete materials list. You are responsible for gathering/purchasing your own supplies for the classes, but you don't have to buy everything on the list. In many cases, you can substitute with something you already have. There are also some links provided to online sites that carry specific items, or harder to find items, that you might want to purchase beforehand. Since my classes are specifically designed to get the most out of a prepackaged kit, my list is pretty short. But, many of the classes are teaching techniques or presenting ideas that don't require that you have the exact same supplies.
Okay - on to opening day, February 28th :D
From 2/28-3/4, all the classes you have purchased will be available to you - any time of day. You will be watching a presentation/slideshow, in many cases with audio, that you can start and stop at your own pace. You can do half a class, make dinner, and come back and do the other half. You can watch the presentation multiple times, if needed, during those show days. Depending on the class type, there could be supporting photos for each step of the process. There will also be a mini PDF version of the class for you to download/print. This version will contain instructions and finished samples only (due to file size restrictions). So, if for any reason, you are unable to take your class during the event, if you download this PDF, you will still have the instructions and samples for later use. Michele asked if you would be able to ask the teacher a question. Yes, you can post a question on the message board, and we'll be checking in with answers and any help we can give. And don't forget - during the event there will be shopping, chats, a message board, and a gallery!
I hope that helped!

Handmade Blooms 9X9 Family Album

Another 3 hour workshop that I taught this winter. Kits included supplies for the 6 pages shown, but their were color copies and instructions for an additional 4 pages. It also includes a 9X9 Heidi Swapp album with 20 page protectors.

The classes were fun to teach, but I'm ready for some new spring stuff :D

Designs With Heart

This is one of my 2 workshops that I'm retiring :) This workshop was about details. I believe the "heart" of our layouts are the details - details that enhance our photos, our journaling, and our memories.

There might be a few kits available. If you are interested, email me at momtwoangels@yahoo.com, and I'll get further info for you.

All the materials are included and most parts and pieces are precut, as well as full instructions and a color copy of the 5 projects.

jiggety jig

Home again, home again, jiggety jig...where is that phrase from? lol After a wonderful trip to Boston, staying with my friend, Lynette Carroll, and teaching at Right at Home in North Attleboro, I'm home again.

If you are ever in the Boston area, you MUST check out Right At Home - such a huge selection of scrapping products. You name it, they got it (well, that is if Lynette and I didn't buy it ;), lol). I'm sending out another big thank you to Lisa and Sharon for allowing me to teach there, and a shout out to all the wonderful ladies in my 2 workshops. We had a very full day of scrapbooking, and lots of laughter and fun too.

Lynette introduced me to her husband, Brian, who put up with our constant scrapbooking chatter (now there is a keeper, lol). I appreciate them for sharing their home, their friends, and their time with me. I had an absolutely wonderful time! And my hubby deserves some high marks for taking such good care of our two girls in my absence. I couldn't do this (travel and teach) without him.

As CHA approaches

I'm looking forward to new products from favorite companies, as well as new companies. Thought I would share a few projects I did for K&Company last fall with their Memory Trends releases.

BHG Scrap-A-Faire registration is OPEN

Very exciting!! Some of my favorite scrappers are teaching online classes, and I can't wait to see what else Scrapbooks etc. has up their sleeves for this 5 day event. I've designed 2 classes called Supply Smarts - girl and boy versions. I was able to play with 2 of Chatterbox's Memory Building Kits. "Garden" for girl and "Guest Room" for boy. Since Chatterbox products have long been favorites of mine, it was fun to create with all the patterns and embellishments included in the kits. All I use in the class designs besides the Memory Building kit is cardstock. I wanted to show how you can take a group of supplies (in this case, a manufacturer kit) and get the most out of it. I use a variety of techniques and themes and create 3 layouts per class, with step by step photos, tips, and instructions. I've even included some bonus projects at the end for those leftovers.

There is a "Contact Us" banner at the site for help and info www.scrap-a-faire.com and I bet those guys know their stuff :) I'm still learning, too, as I've never taken an online class before. But if you have any questions about the event, the awesome classes offered, or how the online classes will work, just post and I'll do my best to answer.

spring class peeks

Almost finished designing for spring! Here are 2 more small peeks at some of the projects. The Mustard Moon products combined with some 7Gypsies goodies, ribbon, and stamping will create a warm home/family tag book (2 hour class), and the My Mind's Eye papers and rubons, combined with some CI chipboard, and some Autumn Leaves stamping will be part of a 3 hour 6X6 binder album workshop.

Right At Home

I've booked my tickets, and I'm going to Boston!! Never been there, and my friend, Lynette Carroll, will be my guide. I'm looking forward to meeting the gals at Right At Home in North Attleboro on Saturday, Jan. 13th. I'll be teaching 2 workshops - Designs With Heart and Handmade Blooms Family Album (www.rightathome.typepad.com). I just got a big box of product, so you know I'll be kitting like crazy. These workshops have lots and lots of pieces - ask my hubby. He traveled with me last month, and promptly bought me a Cricut, in hopes of cutting down on the time HE has to punch and cut, roflol. It's all worth it though. I'm big on details (I've probably said that before), and if I prep the details for my students, then they have more fun putting them on the page ;) Hope to see some of you there!

It is that time!

Or will be any day now. BHG Scrapbooks etc. will be hosting an online event called Scrap-A-Faire (www.scrap-a-faire.com), and I'm honored to be a part of it! I'll have 2 classes that I've been working on during the holidays - registration should open any time now. My classes are called "Supply Smarts - Girl" and "Supply Smarts - Boy". In each class, we'll complete 3 12X12 layouts using some awesome Chatterbox product - their Memory Building Kits. I'm giving you a sneak peek of 2 of my favorite layouts from the classes. I can't wait to see what the other instructors have been up to :D Check it out!