I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

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A change to the schedule:  The Glitter Class on Saturday, September 28 is at 10:30 ONLY.  There is no 6:30 class.

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This is the Christmas card design for September.  Just a reminder: The classes fill very quickly so if you're interested in one of our five classes, call soon to reserve a spot.

Below are the two pop-up cards for the Pop-Up Class on Thursday, September 12.  They are really cute and are waiting to be sent to someone you know for Halloween.

                        

This is the Wedding Cake Explode Box we will be making on Saturday, September 21.  We want you to make the box in the colors you need, so if you sign up for this class, you will need to come in ahead of time and pick out your papers.

                            

September Schedule

Thought for the day:  Why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway?_________________________________________________________________

We will be having our annual Sidewalk Sale from Friday, September 6 through Saturday, September 14.  We will have tables set up on the sidewalk (duh!) with lots of clearance items and special deals.  Make sure you stop by and check things out.

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Our  schedule for September has been finalized and we're excited about the lineup of classes.

• Thursday 9/12 - Halloween Pop-Up Cards - This class is pretty self-explanatory. We'll be making two pop-up cards using the Sizzix dies, this time with a Halloween theme.
• Saturday 9/14 -  Our Stencil Card Class will feature three different techniques using a beautiful butterfly stencil.  Your class fee includes the stencil.
• Tuesday 9/17 - We'll be making two cards using Art Impressions' "Try"Fold kit.  One will be a gate-fold cut-away card, and the other will be a variation using techniques you can use at home.
• Wednesday 9/18 - Our Double Page Scrapbook Layout will feature the colorful Bohemian Bazaar papers from Graphic 45.  Everyone loves them but doesn't know what to do with them.  Join us and find out.
• Saturday 9/21 - So many of you have admired the lovely Wedding Cake in an Explode Box and have asked for a class. We have found some materials that will allow us to be able to create this masterpiece in a class period without compromising its beauty.  This box would make a treasured gift for the bride to be in your life.
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9/24, 25, 26 - In our Christmas Card Class we will be making another beautiful nature-themed card.  Make 10 of the same design.
• Saturday 9/28 - Our Glitter Class goes way beyond glitter.  We'll be working with a number of Elizabeth Craft Designs products including microfine glitter, shimmer sheets, and peel-offs.  We'll be teaching you a new technique that transfers the shimmer from the shimmer sheet to your cardstock where it is enhanced with glitter.  Try it, you'll like it!

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The double page scrapbook layout.

And here are the three butterfly cards for the stencil class.

We've been ordering all kinds of new merchandise and thought we'd show you some of the items that have already arrived .  The "Happy Harvest" line of papers has come in from Doodlebug, and we just love the brilliant fall colors and designs.

                                                                         

Also from Doodlebug and thinking ahead to Halloween, we've gotten some really cute washi tapes. They work just like a roll of tape for a fun and easy way to embellish your projects.

Our order from Petaloo has arrived and includes a large assortment of flower and butterfly embellishments.  You'll definitely find something that will match your cards and scrapbook pages.

The response to our August class schedule has been wonderful and we've had a great time so far working and playing with all of you. We'll be posting the September schedule soon and hope you'll find something in it for you.  See you soon!

Make 'N Take Saturday

This Saturday, August 3, is our world-famous Make 'N Take.  Here are the four cards we will be making this weekend.  We hope you can join us. Drop in anytime between 10 and 4.  Make as few or as many cards as you like.  The cost is just $2 per card.  Where else can you have this much fun for $2?

More Samples

We have some pictures for you of the projects in some upcoming classes.  First, on August 6, we have the Pop-Up Card class.  You'll get a chance to use the new pop-up card dies from Sizzix, and if you've taken one of these classes before, we'll be using a different card base this time.  These cards are just plain fun to make.

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On August 17 our class is called "Tea Party Box" and features a dainty little teacup inside an "explode box."
We're using some beautiful Graphic 45 papers and you'll end up with a lovely gift or gift card holder.

New Schedule

Our schedule of August classes is ready and we hope you're going to find some classes you can't live without.

• Tuesday, 8/6 .        We will be making two new pop-up cards using the dies from Sizzix.  Pictures will be posted as soon as the cards are born, but we're sure you're going to love them.
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• Saturday, 8/10       This class is a repeat of a class held in June.  We had so much demand for this   class that we reordered materials three times and still ran out of spaces.  For those of you who didn't get a chance to make this gorgeous calendar book using the Graphic 45 "Place in Time" papers, we have received a new supply and are offering this class again.
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• Saturday, 8/17        In this class you will craft a beautiful paper teacup from a die-cut and will mount it in an "Explode Box".  This would be a wonderful way to present a gift card or would make a great gift in its own right.
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• Thursday, 8/22       Iris Folding is back again.  We always have customers asking to learn this creative technique.  Whether you've never done iris folding or would just like a refresher course, this class is for you.
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• Saturday, 8/24       This month's stencil class features a dragon. We will use three different technique to present three very different looking dragons.  Space is very limited because the students from July's stencil class fell in love with the cards and many have already signed up.  Call now to reserve a space.
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• Tuesday, 8/27        We just unveiled the next Christmas card to this month's class members and they
• Wednesday, 8/28   oohed and aahed and most of them immediately signed up for August. We then
• Thursday, 8/29       added a fifth class on Wednesday night.  The card is GORGEOUS, so call now                                  and sign up!

        This is the August Christmas card.  (Ooh!  Aah!)

Graphic 45 Calendar Book

      Stenciled dragon card with mica fragment border.















Stenciled crackle dragon.                                      Red lacquer dragon.    
                   

     

A PREVIEW

Although we don't have the schedule yet for August's classes, we do have a date for the Christmas Card Class.  The classes will be Tuesday, August 27th and Thursday, August 29th at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm.
Thanks to participants from this month's classes, there are already quite a few spots spoken for.  In fact, Tuesday night (8/27) is already full!  Call now and reserve your spot.  Here is the card we will be making.  It features the Frosted Christmas Tree die from Memory Box.

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There are still a few spots open in the Stacy Rich Workshop on July 25th.  Stacy is the owner of Stacy Stamps and she will be doing a beautiful 4 1/2 inch square box during half of the class (The box would be perfect for giving a small gift or for a gift card.), and four lovely cards and a gift folder during the second half.  For those of you who have already signed up for the class, please bring your class kits with you.  They should include scissors, tape, a bone folder, and a paper cutter which can cut 12x12 paper.  The class promises to be loads of fun.
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Some of you have expressed interest in running a second recipe exchange group beginning in the fall.  We currently have a group of 9 women who get together about once every 5 or 6 weeks.  They have put together books for keeping their recipes, and at every meeting they each bring 9 identical pages featuring a recipe from a predetermined category.  Everyone will end up with 9 recipes in each of quite a few different categories.  The choice of food, page layouts, and embellishment is up to each participant.  It's a lot of fun and you get to try some new recipes at the same time.  If anyone is interested in starting another group, let us know.  If there is enough interest, we will set things up and work out the details.