Class Kit Info

Many of you have expressed interest in purchasing kits from my classes. Usually, you post on my blog, and Blogger won't allow me to email you from that posting. So, I'm responding here, in hopes that you guys will see it :)

Most of the stores that I visit are very willing to sell my kits to long-distance customers, plus shipping charges. On my sidebar here, you can click on the link to the stores that I'm visiting, and it will take you to their website where you can find their phone number. Give them a call, and ask to purchase a kit for an upcoming class. If we use stamps in the class, I will stamp the items before I leave, and they can then ship the kit to you.

I typically teach a set of classes for 5-6 months. These summer/fall classes will be retired in October. 2 of the classes (Beat The Heat and French Twist Tag Album) will not be taught again after August, so contact Dee Scrapbook Store or Creative Resort, if you are interested in those 2.

If you purchase a kit and have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me :) Thank you!

another oldie

But it's one of my very favorites, and it took many hours to complete. One of the last times I spent this kind of time on one spread. But, in the end, it was worth it. Click on the photo for a larger view. Most of the product is K&Company.

New Scenic Route in the house!

Scenic Route Paper is one of my favorite scrapbook companies. And, their new papers and embellishments don't disappoint :D I'm teaching a class at Memoirs in Carmel at the end of August, and that new class will become part of my spring lineup. We'll be creating 2 double page spreads. Yes, you heard right. I've gotten SO MANY requests for 2 pagers that I decided to add a class for you all of you "strictly double page" scrappers to my next round of classes. The ladies at Memoirs will be using the very HOT Scenic Route papers, chipboard, and shaped journaling die cuts, along with buttons, brads, Prima flowers, ribbon, cardstock, and some of the new Mustard Moon alpha stickers in one of my favorite fonts. Here is a small peek of one double page spread!

sad goodbye

Our dear kitty, Puddin', was accidently killed yesterday. We are very sad that he won't be with us anymore. He was more like a dog, than a cat, and was much loved by all of us.

These are 2 pages from my Family Life Mini Book Class that I'll be teaching this weekend in Ft. Myers. I'm really glad I have photos of the girls with Puddin' in my little book.

New Class Dates

I updated my travel schedule with my spring dates. I'm excited to be making return trips to Lasting Memories, Savannah Scrapbooking, and Crop Paper Scissors (dates to be finalized soon). Seeing all the new CHA products was just what I needed to get me in the mood to cook up some brand new stuff! Scenic Route papers just released at CHA Summer are ON THE WAY for a new class I'll be teaching at Memoirs in Carmel next month. Stay tuned for sneak peeks :)

Enjoying summer?

I hope so! I know I am. Our kids go back to school really early here, so we don't have much summer left. We are ringing every drop out of it :D I'm also kitting for my upcoming trip to Dee Scrapbook Store in Ft. Myers, FL. Dee is celebrating her 1 year anniversary, and I'm pleased to be included in the party! Pictured above are 2 of my class kits. Lots of little details, but I wouldn't have it any other way :)

Digging around

in my older files, and I found some layouts that I don't think I've ever shared. Here's an oldie with some favorite summer pics. I created this one for Deja Views a good while ago.

K&Co CHA Summer Valentine

More yummy pinks! And glitter paper, and pearls :D

K&Co CHA Summer Christmas

Loved these new papers and embellishments from the new Christmas line! Maybe that's because I loved all the pink and green :) I worked with prototypes, so you just gotta imagine the papers with more depth and richness, and the embellishments with tons of glitter and shine! Click on the photos for a larger view.

K&Co CHA Summer Halloween

Finally able to show some of the projects I created in the past few months. Tim Coffey designed a new Halloween line for K&Company. His designs are always so whimsical and fun. Tim is a truly nice guy IRL too :) I'm glad to see something from him for this show. These are the projects I created with the papers, rubons, dimensional stickers, and some glitter letters from an earlier release.

Are you in the mood?

What do you do to get in the mood? For scrapping, that is ;) I decided to edit and print some photos today. I think that might motivate me to match the photos up with papers and get scrappy :) In the meantime, here's 3 oldies but still favorites. I created these in the spring of '06 for a contest at Scrapbook.com (great neighborhood and shopping site).

What a weekend!

I visited NY and CT this past weekend, teaching at a retreat organized by Julie and Barb, owners of Lasting Memories in Somers, NY. I had SUCH a good time! Approximately 60 scrappers gathered over the 3 days to scrap, scrap, scrap! I had a comfy bed at the Sheraton, time to unwind and shop (something I don't normally have time to do), and lots of gab time with scrappers who love this hobby as much as I do. The hours flew by - really, they did. My students were the best! I miss them already. Thank you, Julie and Barb, and all the new friends I made, for such a good time. Send me some photos, pretty please, and I'll post them here :)

A little news - Scrap Etc. in Birmingham, AL, launched a new website for their spring inspiration event yesterday. It will be held at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, April 17th-19th, with a great lineup of instructors. I'm happy to be one of them :D My friend, Vanessa Hudson, drew all the graphics for the site, and it turned out darling! Turn on your speaker and visit the site for more details - http://scrapetc.net/event_2008/

I just added a new class date to my calendar! I'll be teaching a brand new class at Memoirs in Indianapolis (got my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get the new Scenic Route papers), in addition to my classes at Creative Resort (more about that later). If you aren't familiar with the store, my good friend, Valerie Salmon teaches there, as well as Julie Scattaregia and others that I hope to meet when I'm there. I've only met Julie once, when I took a class from her quite a few years ago. I remember her spunky, infectious spirit, and her wonderful teaching style, as well as her big smile. Val sells out classes every month, and I totally envy her ability to do double page spreads! Actually, she does everything right from layouts to cards to mini books and altered items. I'm thrilled to be asked to teach at Memoirs, and hope to meet a bunch of new friends :D I've been wanting to visit Valerie for years, and now I'm getting the chance! I might get comfy in her scraproom and never want to leave ;) Nah, just teasing you, Val. I'd miss my family, but I do admit your scraproom is gorgeous (check out her blog - http://www.valeriesalmon.blogspot.com/ for photos).

Not sure why Blogger won't let me put a title??

This is a new set of peek photos for my "Girlfriends" class - this is exclusive for Simply Southern Scrapbook in October (click for a larger view).

With my trip to CT coming up quickly, I've been in full kitting mode. Finishing up projects, doing the photography, and writing complete instructions that go into each kit, as well as all the prep and packing for each of the kits. Of the 5 classes I'm teaching, 4 are brand new. And I've been gathering up door prizes. It's always fun to give out prizes in my classes. And then I've been shopping - you know, the age old problem of "I have nothing to wear". But, in my case, it is true. Here at home I can throw on shorts and a t-shirt with flip flops. But, I have 3 trips in the next 6 weeks, and I don't want to look sloppy when meeting new friends :) Hope to see some of you soon!

Simply Southern Scrapbook Update

Registration for this October event opened up last week, and I'm very pleased with the response. If you've been holding off on registering for classes, I'd say "do it now!" Some classes are already sold out, and I have several that are very close to it. The instructors are offering a wide variety of classes - something for everyone :) Don't wait and miss out on your favorites. www.simplysouthernscrapbook.com, and click on classes. Hope to see you in Huntsville!

Eleven

This layout was published in Scrapbooks etc. Isn't that polka dotted ribbon FAB? That came in one of my Poppy Ink kits and I think it is May Arts. The accents are heat embossed, but it doesn't show well in the photo. Also love these Heidi Grace papers with glitter, clear embossing, and flocking.

Updated French Twist Album

I'm headed to Lasting Memories next week (weekend retreat), so I thought I better put the finishing touches on my French Twist Tag Album :) I think the papers are great for beach, but also for any summer or girly themed photos. Students will get the whole set of Scenic Route rubons that they can use on their album or save for later.