September Events - mark your calendars now!!

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our

Avonlea Workshop last Saturday (8/25)!!

We had a great turn-out and I was so excited to have so many of you join us!

(Barbara, Carolyn, Cathy, Jackie, Jessi & Lyn, Rosann & Kay, Ruth, Susan, and Vicki!)

Cricut Creativity Class

Friday, September 7th (6:30pm-8:30pm)

Come join us to learn how to use your Cricut machine

with our fabulous "Art Philosophy" and "Artiste" cartridges!

We will make one creative project for $2 each...

OR your project is FREE with a $15 or more purchase!

(the purchase can include the pre-order of this month's workshop kit).

Photos of this month's Cricut Class project will be coming to my blog soon!

Moonlight Workshop

Saturday, September 22nd (1pm-5pm)

Pre-payment to reserve your kit is due to me by 9/15 

to guarantee that it will arrive in time for our workshop date.

The full kit is $35

to create 2 layouts and 6 cards (includes stamp set for you to keep).

The basic kit is $25

to create 2 layouts and 6 cards (includes use of my stamps).

The “cards only” kit is $15

to create 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs).

Add the “Halloween Countdown” blocks to any kit for $12 more! 

 

 Moonlight layout #1 - Left side

 

  Moonlight layout #1 - Right side

  

 Moonlight layout #1 (full view)

 

 Moonlight layout #2 - Left side

 

  Moonlight layout #2 - Right side

  

  Moonlight layout #2 (full view)

  

 

 Bonus Project - Countdown to Halloween Blocks (size = 3" x 3" x 3")

Add to any kit for $12 more!

 

 Here's the Moonlight Workshops-on-the-Go stamp set (above) we'll be using!

(You can own this stamp set when you purchase the $35 kit).

 

Here are the embellishments (above) we'll be using!

Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment Z1754 

and Haunted Assortment Z1741 for the layouts only*

*Please note that the "cards only" kit does not include the Haunted Assortment,

 only the Sparkles, half-pack of the the paper, and 12 card bases with envelopes.

    

Finally, here are the 6 cards you will have the option to make with us using
the scraps you will have left-over after making your layouts!

You can also choose the "cards only" kit for just $15!

(create 12 cards total - 4 each of 3 designs).

I'm so looking forward to teaching you some beautiful coloring 

and ink-blending techniques using our NEW alcohol-based marker sets!

Order your Hooligans kit for my 10/16 and 10/22 workshops now!

This is a kit that you don't want to miss! Create all of the artwork shown above with your very own little critters - the cute "Troublemakers" stamp set that is only available with this workshop kit. For just $29.95, your kit includes the paper pack, the stamp set, the workshop guide, and the embellishments at a discount off of the regular retail price (shown on page 25 of the Idea Book)! You also have the option to use my stamp set and tools at the workshop and purchase just what you need from the list of required supplies below:

___ X7129B Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet (p. 18) $12.95
___ Z1338 Mini-Medley Accents Sunset Collection (p. 92) $4.95
___ Workshop Guide $1.00

If you wish to create an even larger variety of additional scrapbook pages and/or cards, I highly recommend you add the...
___ X7129C Hooligans My Stickease (p. 18) $4.95

...on to your order also!

The following list of supplies (below) will be provided for you to use with me at the workshop, but you are welcome to add any of these items on to your order also if you wish to have them for your own use later at home:

D1303 My Acrylix® Classmate Alphabet $22.95
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2190 Gypsy Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z134 Prisma Glitter $4.25
Z553 Bonding Memories® Glue Pen $4.50
1764 Craft Tray $7.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block $3.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block $6.50

Be sure to contact me soon to preorder your kit so you can plan to join us at one or both of my upcoming workshop-on-the-go times this month (Sat 10/16 from 1-5pm and Fri 10/22 from 6-10pm)!

Kits need to be pre-ordered by Friday 10/9 to guarantee that they will arrive in time for the workshop! Thanks!

The Veranda Workshop Play Dates are April 16, 17, and 19!

Reservations for our April workshop

featuring the Veranda papers are needed by April 9th!

Remember that you can click on any of the images below to see them larger. Please e-mail me if you'd like to request a kit order form be sent to you by e-mail (as the one I have posted may be too small for you to see well and print out). I accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards for your convenience, so you can even make your reservations with me over the phone. Please feel free to call or e-mail me to RSVP asap and with any further questions you might have! All workshop play dates will be held in my stamp room here in Barstow.

The April 2010 VERANDA Workshop on the Go play dates for you to choose from are:
Friday, April 16th (6pm to 10pm)

Saturday, April 17th (2pm to 6pm)

and/or Monday, April 19th (10am to 2pm) - bring a sack lunch!

Please pre-order your workshop kit by April 9th

so all supplies can arrive in time for these play dates!

$8 or $14 to create the VERANDA cards and bonus item!
Includes pre-cut papers and embellishments to make a variety of 3 standard-size cards, a surprise bonus item (pop-up gift card wallet shown below!), plus you get the instructional Workshop Guide too! (You will need to provide your own adhesive). Cards may vary slightly from the examples shown in the guide as I may have to use the bulk papers and embellishments available to me to make this lower-cost option possible. When you choose the double cards option you will make 2 each of the 3 card designs (1 bonus item) for $14.

$8 to make the VERANDA layout and bonus item!
Includes pre-cut papers and embellishments to create 2-12x12 pages, a surprise bonus item (pop-up gift card wallet shown below!), plus you get the instructional Workshop Guide too! (You will need to provide your own adhesive). Layouts may vary slightly from the examples shown in the guide as I may have to use the bulk papers and embellishments available to me to make this lower-cost option possible.

VERANDA BASIC Kit – you pay $35
($5 more to add the My Stickease®)
Includes full embellishments,
but no stamp set (you can use mine)
Total value $36.16 including tax & shipping (save $1.16)
X7119B Veranda Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
Z1269 Filigree Charms ($3.95)
Z1275 Mini-Medley Accents Antiqued Copper Collection ($4.95)
Z1266 Just Blooms Spring Blossoms ($7.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

VERANDA BASIC “BUDDY” Kit – $36
($18 per person, $5 more to add the my Stickease®)
Includes everything in the BASIC Kit shown above,
plus an additional Workshop Guide so you and a friend can split and share the contents of your kit! (the contents of each basic kit can be split equally!) You may need to purchase a few additional sheets of cardstock to complete all of the projects.

VERANDA BEST Kit – you pay $43.00
($5 more to add the My Stickease®)
Includes exclusive stamp set and
full selection of embellishments!
Total value $52.54 including tax & shipping –
you save $9.54! (best value!)
X7119B Veranda Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® exclusive “Follow Your Heart” stamp set ($13.95)
Z1269 Filigree Charms ($3.95)
Z1275 Mini-Medley Accents Antiqued Copper Collection ($4.95)
Z1266 Just Blooms Spring Blossoms ($7.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Additional Required Tools:
When you attend the workshop, I will have all of the items listed below on hand for you to use! Please remember to bring your adhesive, paper trimmer, and scissors and bring the items listed below with you IF you have any of them to cut down on your time spent waiting to share supplies with other guests. You also have the option to add any of these items on to your order if you want to (and this could help you get the Stamp of the Month set FREE or at a discount)! If you are not able to create with us in person, you can either add these items on to your order or substitute other similar items you may already have to use (for example, any alphabet font stamp set you have could be substituted to create your desired title for the layouts).
E1010 My Acrylix® Chocolate Alphabet Large $34.95
Z2167 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2120 Garden Green Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2166 Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z1142 Brown StazOn® Ink $9.95
Z726 Sponge Daubers $3.95
Y1001 1" × 1.5" My Acrylix® Block $4.50
Y1004 2.5" × 2.5" My Acrylix® Block $7.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $9.95

We're gonna create some beautiful things! I'll look forward to seeing you at one or more of our workshop play dates in April!!

March's Workshop-on-the-Go Kit is: YOU ROCK!

Workshop dates for you to choose from are:
♥ Friday, March 26th (6pm to 10pm)*
♥ Saturday, March 27th (1pm to 5pm)*
♥ Book your own workshop date with a few friends to earn free products!
♥ Purchase your kit to use at any of my future monthly workshop play dates.

*Please order your YOU ROCK Workshop Kit by March 19th so it can arrive in time for the March 26th and 27th workshop play dates!

The day of the workshop - Please remember to bring your own adhesive, 12" paper trimmer, and your favorite pair of sharp straight-edged scissors (the cost of adhesive is NOT included in the workshop kit fee). I will always have tombow adhesive dispensers and refills available for you to purchase if you need them (at a very affordable price). I will provide everything else you might need including the glue dots and liquid glass (or any other specialty-type of adhesive we might use).

Level 1 BASIC Kit – you pay $17.00
Total value $17.49 including tax & shipping – you save $.49
X7122A You Rock Level 1 kit – includes My Stickease® ($9.95)
Z1277 Mini-Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection ($4.95)

Level 2 BASIC Kit – you pay $25.00
Total value $26.83 including tax & shipping – you save $1.83
X7122B You Rock Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
X7122B You Rock Level 2 My Stickease® ($4.95)
Z1277 Mini-Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection ($4.95)

Level 3 BASIC Kit – you pay $30 (or $35 to add the My Stickease)
Includes exclusive stamp set and one embellishment
Total value $38.56 including tax & shipping – you save $8.56!
(kit G1006 has $32.85 retail value for $29.95)
X7122B You Rock Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® exclusive “Just Be You” stamp set ($13.95)
Z1277 Mini-Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection ($4.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Level 3 BETTER Kit – you pay $33 (or $38 to add the My Stickease)

Includes full embellishments, but no stamp set (you can use mine)
Total value $34.10 including tax & shipping – you save $1.10

X7122B You Rock Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
Z1277 Mini-Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection ($4.95)

Z1272 Top Coats™ Rockin” ($4.95)

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles ($2.95)

Z281 White Hemp ($2.25)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Level 3 BEST Kit – you pay $40.00 (or $45 to add the My Stickease)
Includes exclusive stamp set and full selection of embellishments!
Total value $50.45 including tax & shipping – you save $10.45!

(best value!)
X7122B You Rock Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)

My Acrylix® exclusive “Just Be You” stamp set ($13.95)
Z1277 Mini-Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection ($4.95)

Z1272 Top Coats™ Rockin” ($4.95)

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles ($2.95)

Z281 White Hemp ($2.25)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)**

**(The artwork shown in this guide and in the artwork shown above show the layouts and cards fully embellished using this kit!!)

Additional Required Tools:
When you attend the workshop, I will have all of these items on hand for you to use! If you are not able to create with me in person, you can either add these items on to your order or substitute other similar items you may already have to use (for example, any alphabet font stamp set you have could be substituted to create your desired titles).
E1092 My Acrylix® Rustic Alphabet $34.95

Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25

Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25

Z2150 Sunflower Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25

Z1297 Edge Distresser $2.50

Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit $5.95

Y1001 1" × 1.5" My Acrylix® Block $4.50

Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block $6.50

Y1005 1" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $6.50

February's Workshop kit is TOPSTITCH!

Love Is In The Air (exclusive B-sized stamp set!)

Not shown in the Idea Book, but available only

when you pre-order a Level 3 basic or best workshop kit!

Card #1 (below) Card #2 (below)
Card #3 (below)
12x12 scrapbook page - left side (below)

12x12 scrapbook page - right side (below)

Workshop dates for you to choose from are:
♥ Friday, February 19th (6pm to 10pm)*
♥ Saturday, February 20th (1pm to 5pm)*
♥ Book your own workshop date with a few friends

to earn free products!
♥ Purchase your kit to use at any of my upcoming workshop

play dates in March or April 2010

*February 6th is your last day to order your Topstitch Workshop kit to guarantee it will arrive in time for the February 19th and 20th workshop play dates! This kit will still be available for purchase from me anytime throughout the rest of the Spring Idea Book Season (it can be ordered only until April 31st).

On the day of the workshop - Please remember to bring your own adhesive, 12" paper trimmer, and your favorite pair of sharp straight-edged scissors (the cost of adhesive is NOT included in the workshop kit fee). I will always have tombow adhesive dispensers and refills available for you to purchase if you need them (at a very affordable price). I will provide everything else you might need including the glue dots and liquid glass (or any other specialty-type of adhesive we might use).

Level 1 BASIC Kit – you pay $15.00
Total value $15.15 including tax & shipping – you save $.15
X7120A Topstitch Level 1 kit – includes My Stickease® ($9.95)
Z1104 Clear Sparkles ($2.95)

Level 2 BASIC Kit – you pay $23.00
Total value $24.48 including tax & shipping – you save $1.48
X7120B Topstitch Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
X7120C Topstitch Level 2 My Stickease® ($4.95)
Z1104 Clear Sparkles ($2.95)

Level 3 BASIC Kit – you pay $30 (or $35 to add the My Stickease)
Includes exclusive stamp set and one embellishment
Total value $38.56 including tax & shipping – you save $8.56!
(kit G1005 has $32.85 retail value for $29.95)
X7120B Topstitch Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® exclusive Love is in the Air stamp set ($13.95)
Z1276 Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection ($4.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Level 3 BETTER Kit – you pay $32 (or $37 to add the My Stickease)
Includes full embellishments, but no stamp set
(you can use mine at the workshop)
Total value $33.28 including tax & shipping – you save $1.28 X7120B Topstitch Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
Z1276 Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection ($4.95)
Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts ($3.25)
Z1104 Clear Sparkles ($2.95)
Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment ($3.25)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Level 3 BEST Kit – you pay $40.00

(or $45 to add the My Stickease)
Includes exclusive stamp set and full selection of embellishments!
Total value $49.66 including tax & shipping –
you save $9.66! (best value!)
X7120B Topstitch Level 2 paper packet ($12.95)
My Acrylix® exclusive Love is in the Air stamp set ($13.95)
Z1276 Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection ($4.95)
Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts ($3.25)
Z1104 Clear Sparkles ($2.95)
Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment ($3.25)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)
**(The artwork shown in the workshop guide and above show the fully embellished layouts and cards created using this kit!!)

Additional Required Tools:
When you attend the workshop, I will have all of these items on hand for you to use! If you are not able to create with me in person, you can either add these items on to your order or substitute other similar items you may already have to use
(for example, any alphabet font stamp set you have could be substituted to create your desired titles).
E1013 My Acrylix® Field Trip Alphabet $34.95
Z2102 Baby Pink Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z2126 Heavenly Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad $5.25
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit $5.95
Z697 Sponge $1.25
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block $3.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block $6.50
Y1009 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block $7.50