Month: August 2011

This fall is looking to be a busy one, I love it! Here’s where you can find me this September & October… I hope to see you!!

If you’re in Northern Ca, I invite you to join me at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA on Sunday October 2 for an all-day creative crop with demos, projects, and more. Contact the store to sign up now – more info + pictures coming. For now you can check out the info (it’s on the pink side-bar – just scroll down… http://www.scrapbookisland.typepad.com/) on their blog.

Not in the area? Try an on-line class! I’ve got two currently:

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If you’re looking for double page scrapbook layouts + sketches you’ve GOT to join me + Nic Howard in our Double Take class!! This is a 4-week class that starts 9/22. Info here.

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Want to take on-line classes from me, Nic, and fifteen other instructors all in one glorious craft-tastic weekend from the comfort of home? Check it out – the “Spawn of True Scrap” on-line event is coming October 20-22!! These are cool – they’re video based classes. I’m VERY excited to be included in this rock star line-up of instructors. Get all the info about the event via the link I posted – let me know if you have any questions. For my class, I’m creating a PDF file so you can print/download imgs of the projects + how-to, but the real ‘class’ will be taught via video. neat, huh? I’m working on mine right now…

Questions? Behind the scenes peeks you want to see? Future requests? Let me know! I’ll be here working and back to share real soon…

Have you seen this new class from Jennifer McGuire? I have to tell you – it got me so excited + inspired I got out my credit card and registered on the spot! What I really love is that it looks like it’ll give me ideas, refresh me on some I already know, and otherwise just prompt me to create and run with my own wild ideas. At only $19, it’s priced just right, and I can’t wait to start. Here’s some more info:

In this class, you will follow the creation of a 12×12 canvas utilizing over 40 fabulous techniques including tried-and-true favorites as well as new tips and techniques. This technique-heavy class will explore the many forms of resist, creative uses of distress inks, die cut and embossing techniques along with fabulous finishing touches and using your stamps with more than just the usual suspects of ink and paper. Through daily videos, you will learn creative ways to make your supplies go farther, such as creating your own embellishments and making the most of your inks, stamps and papers. There will also be 15+ additional card ideas using techniques shown.

This class, which runs from September 12 – 23 and costs only $19, includes:
• 12+ videos and pdfs
• Over 40 techniques and tips
• 15+ additional card ideas
• 6 special guests, including Jill Foster, Kristina Werner, Nichole Heady, Nichol Magouirk, Shari Carroll and Tim Holtz.
• Prizes, discounts, sketches digital downloads and more
• Lifetime access to the class site and materials

Here is a link to the video + registration information: http://www.onlinecardclasses.com/inspirationshowcase/classinfo/

Would you like to join me in taking this class… for FREE??? Jennifer has offered to give one of my fabulous blog readers a spot in her class, so if you’ll just leave a comment here you will be entered to win it. I will draw a winner on THIS FRIDAY THE 2and of September… good luck!

So much good + fun to share today. First off – winners have been contacted for the Studio Calico kit and the Ella e-books. Check your email! [and watch tomorrow for a new give-away…]

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I’ve got a new article (and video!) up featuring Pink Paislee’s Mistables line. Check it out here: http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/2011/08/30/video-pink-paislee-mistables/

this layout is also featured – and detail pictures + info up at the above link.

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 Tessa Dare is one of my favorite authors – love her! She has a new series out, and this first book? INCREDIBLE!! AMAZING! PURE ROMANCE GOLD!! Seriously. I adore it. If you want to see all my thoughts (a review the author herself quoted on her blog this morning!) check it out here. I was lucky enough to have reviewed an advance copy – and I can’t recommend the read enough if the premise interests you!

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I have a new weekly column at Scrapbook Update. It’s called “Noteworthy” and it will share my top picks in scrapbook industry news, happenings, etc. for that given week. From new class announcements to sales, product showing up in stores to manufacturer announcements and great tutorials… anything could be there! I’m having such fun with it – and if you ever have something you want considered or think should be looked at you can email me at may@scrapbookupdate.com to submit suggestions. Here’s a link to the first column: http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/2011/08/26/noteworthy-8-26-2011/

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Have you signed up for Double Take? I’m SO excited to team teach this with the fabulous Nic Howard, and I can’t wait for it to get started in just about three weeks… here’s a link to the info: http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/doubletake.php

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That gets Tuesday off to a fun start – hope you have a great day…