I wanted to take a break

Really, I did want to. But, then I realized that I needed 3 summer classes for my trips to CT and FL. So, lest you think I've been resting, here is a sneak peek at one.

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day.

Connecticut and Florida, here I come!

I just added a few dates to my traveling schedule :D

Lasting Memories is a store in New York that holds these awesome retreats (just over the CT line). I look forward to hanging out with the girls for a weekend! I'm also happy that I'll finally get to meet Ramona Greenspan, my fellow dt member from Down Memory Lane Co.

Dee Scrapbook Store in Ft. Myers, FL, will be celebrating their one year anniversary with a big scrappy weekend. I've never been that far south, and I'm told Dee has a totally fun group of customers down there!

But, for a few weeks, I plan to enjoy summer...swimming, sewing, and playing with my girls. Wishing you all a happy summer too!

I felt Right At Home

Of course, I did :D Sharon and Lisa have such a wonderful store. If you are ever in the Boston/Providence area, you should check them out. It's worth a drive! I taught five classes over the weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I hope the girls in class had as much fun. Shelly Bashaw won the grand prize drawing, and took home a ton of scrapping goodness! Shelly and Fatima both took my Handmade Blooms Family Album class in January, and not only did they complete all the extra pages with the ideas from class, but they also added more buttons, felt, transparency accents, and lots of Chatterbox papers to complete 10 more pages and fill up that album. I was thrilled to see both of their albums, and know they must feel a great sense of accomplishment. Thank you to Right At Home for such a warm welcome and great fun!

All About The Bling

Promised a peek at the redesigned Heidi Grace accordian album that I'll be teaching at Right At Home this weekend!! Lovin' these papers! I will add the flocked/glittered tags and 3 more ribbons once I reach the store for that final punch of color and bling. The other great thing about this class is that you learn how to create a 4X6 accordian album from scratch, so you can create one later in any theme or color for yourself or gifts. After this weekend, this class is retired, so if you want a kit, be sure to call RAH before they are all gone!

Have you voted?

Paper Crafts is hosting it's first ever Gallery Idol Contest, and my friend, Valerie, has made it to the Top 10. Her latest birthday creation - Jack in the Box - is just darling, and the other contestants have outdone themselves for this round. So check it out, and cast your vote! http://www.papercraftsmag.com/gallery/content.ihtml?idx=196

And because pink and red are my colors

for the month, here is a little peek at one of my summer/fall classes! Had lots of fun creating this "so very" project :D

Will have a new "All About the Bling Accordian Album" project to show you tomorrow. I'm redesigning my "Spring Bling" class for my upcoming trip to Right At Home Scrapbooking (with some newer GORGEOUS Heidi Grace papers - green, orange, pink, yellow - yum, yum!)

What's everyone up to? Counting down those last days of school? We are. I've also been reading and researching quilting, and shopping for some fabrics. Anyone else a quilter?

It Kit Studio

A friend launched her new kit club today - www.itkitstudio.com. I got to play with the custom stamp included in the premier kit. Whipped up this It card :) Check out the site, and soak up some inspiration from Kelly and her team!

prizes, prizes, everywhere!

When traveling and teaching, I always bring along giveaways for my classes. And, this next weekend at Right At Home will be no exception. But, what you see pictured above - ALL of what you see pictured above - will be part of a grand prize giveaway next weekend! To be eligible for the drawing, sign up for 3 or more of my classes (or purchase class kits). Your name will go in a hat, and I'll draw out one lucky winner on Sunday afternoon!! I haven't figured up the dollar amount, but there is something for everyone to love in this package. I'll edit with a complete list of what is included tomorrow (I'm heading out to see Spiderman 3!) Come join me at Right At Home next weekend!

Last Call for 4 Spring Class Kits

Next week I'll be teaching in Boston at Right At Home Scrapbooking. Having taught there earlier this year, I know what a treat it will be to return :D I look forward to seeing everyone there, as well as the great shopping in the store, lol.

This will be my last time to teach 4 of my spring classes. If you are interested in any of the class kits, please contact Right at Home (508-695-9290). My kits include complete instructions and a color copy of the entire project, as well as everything needed to complete the project except the stamps I share in class. And, I'm here if you have any questions during assembly :D
All 4 available kits are pictured below (remember to click on the photo for a larger view.)

Joy 6X6 Chipboard Binder Album

My sample needs journaling, but you get the idea.

Spring Bling Handmade Accordian Album

This kit may contain another line of Heidi Grace papers/tags, but will be along the same lines.

No Place Like Home Tag Album

Could be a variation in Prima flower colors and ribbon.

Butterfly Kisses 5X5 Chipboard Album

There may be a variation of Prima flower colors and ribbon (depending on availability).

ScrapPink and contests!

My favorite scrappy magazine, BHG Scrapbooks etc., is kicking off a really exciting venture this year: ScrapPink! They are asking local scrapbook stores throughout North America to join with them in hosting weekend crops September 28-30, and to donate a portion of the proceeds raised to breast cancer awareness and research, as part of their partnership with Susan G. Komen. Check out the ScrapPink website (www.scrappink.com) to see if a store near you is participating, or ask your local store to get involved. They also wanted to come up with a way you could ALL be directly involved in this effort, so they are conducting a few fun contests. One is to design a ScrapPink t-shirt. The other is to design a card, page, or album kit. The winning kit designs will be featured in the October issue of Scrapbooks etc. Also, photos and directions for the projects will be sent to all the stores participating in ScrapPink so their attendees can create their versions of the winning designs. It's a great cause, a great event, and a great chance for you to be published, AND win $250 in product from the ScrapPink sponsors. Check out the ScrapPink website (www.scrappink.com) to learn more and get involved!

going to be a favorite

Because these are my scrappy colors and I included some favorite photos :D Not to mention this A2Z paper is one of my most favorite, and WHO can resist Amy Butler scrapbook papers (or fabrics, lol, but that is for another day). If you are interested in having me visit your area, have your store owners give me a buzz!

keeping busy

I am, I promise. Designing even more classes for summer/fall, AND I'll be back in Boston visiting Right At Home Scrapbooking on the 19th and 20th. Looking forward to the trip!

Here are a couple of little peeks at some double page spreads that I'll be teaching in October. Yes, one is for a baby or toddler boy, and the other is definitely masculine (although I used sports photos of my girl, and they look fine too). No flowers (or pink) in sight on either layout :D

I just finished up a very girly tag album that I love, but no photos yet (it's dark outside!) More Amy Butler papers mixed with some A to Z black and white floral - yummy!

And Ms. "headed to Disney World" Linda (www.lindaharrison.typepad.com) tagged me to list some of my favorite blogs. That means I have to admit that I don't read many blogs...I like them a lot - too much! If I start, I can't seem to stop, and hours go by, and my booty gets wider sitting in this wooden chair, lol.

I try to visit blogs of friends (too many to list), and other than that, I only have a few other regular stops:

www.alwblog.typepad.com - Audrey's photography rocks my world.

And the one that has been making me laugh and laugh lately

www.thepioneerwoman.com - Ree is a hoot, and she takes great photos too.

Sorry to be so boring, Linda!

Tagging 3 people - Valerie (www.valeriesalmon.blogspot.com), Tracie (www.tracieclaiborne.blogspot.com), and Audrea (www.audreatrawick.blogspot.com).