Upcoming Classes

Class Schedule for Fall/Winter 2012
These classes are subject to change and I reserve the right to cancel if there is  not enough interest. 
Some of the classes fill up fast so in order to ensure a spot please pay a head of time.  Please email or phone to reserve your spot.

 
Christmas Card Workshop

Saturday November 10th at 1pm
There will be another class at 7pm if there is enough interest.
3 cards each of 4 different designs
12 cards total with envelopes
Cost $18
Space is limited so book your spot today by calling 854-2928 or email me.

November Scrapbook Workshop

Monday November 26th at 7pm
2 - 2 page layouts using the beautiful Avonlea Paper Packet
All supplies are included.  Must bring with you a basic scrapbook toolbox with paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil etc, if you have.
Cost is $12
Space is limited so book your spot today. 

 

Advent Calendar

I am hosting an Advent Calendar Workshop on Saturday November 24th at 1pm. Cost is $55 and comes complete with
1 My Creations Cubby,
My Acrylix Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set,
1 pkg, Bitty Sparkles,
2 Dimensional Elements In Color Frame Sheets,
Instructional Brochure
15 sheets of cardstock.
All paper will be pre-cut so you can get right down to putting this cute Calendar together.
You must pre-book this workshop by October 29th so I can get supplies ordered.

 

Christmas Tag Class

Saturday December 1st at 1pm. 
If there is enough interest there will be another class at 7pm.
5 tags each of 4 different designs for a total of 20 tags.
Cost is $15
Space is limited so book your spot today. 

 

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

September Scrapbooking Class

Scrapbook Class

When: Sunday September 9th

Time: 2pm

Cost: $12

Place: My House

Bring a friend that is new to my classes and you and your friend will get $2 off this class. 

Call 204-854-2928 or email to book your spot.  There is a limited number of spots available so don’t delay…book your spot today.

Thanks for stopping by…

Laurie

With Photos or Without?

 Someone told me that they prefer to look at artwork without the photos attached.  The photos are too distracting when browsing.  What do you think?  When you look at the layouts on my blog and on other blogs, do you prefer to see the artwork without the photos or with them?  I am undecided about this.   My blog was created to show off all the great things that Close To My Heart sells and things you can make with that stuff.  It wasn't created so I can show you my life and family.  Ok, so that doesn't sound right but you know what I mean.  My family is important to me but not necessarily to you.  So what do you prefer when you are looking at others blogs?  With photos on the layouts or without?  Let me know.  You can send me a private message or you can comment below.  I would like to hear your opinion. 

There is a lot going on with this layout. I loved making the banner for my title. To do that I took a 1 ¼ inch square and cut it from corner to corner. Then I sponged some of them with baby pink ink and the other ones with cotton candy ink. Then with Archival Black ink. I also used some of the black Epoxy Stickers and layers them with some stamped images. I also did some stamping right on the layout in a few places.


All supplies are from Close To MY Heart unless otherwise noted:
Sweetheart Papers X7134B
Colors are Black, Cotton Candy, Tulip and Baby Pink
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment Epoxy Stickers Z1386
Sweetheart Stamp Set B1370
Friendship Alphabet

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Laurie

A Blast from the Past!

 Wow, these are some really old pictures. These sometimes aren’t the “prettiest” pictures to scrapbook as they were odd sized and grainy but they sure do tell stories.

We are making this layout for the March Scrapbook Class on March 11th at 7pm.  Please let me know by March 8th if you plan to attend.  Space is limited and sometimes fills up fast. 


One of the products I am going to highlight today is the Versamat. It really has so many uses. One thing I did today was to line up my stamps in the curve formation before I stamped it. I set the curved cardstock onto my mat, and then I placed the letters face down around the curve and adjusted them to where I wanted them using the square grid as a guide. Then I took my block, pressed it down onto my stamps and picked them up off of the Versamat.

Next, I laid out all the pieces of my layout, without gluing them down yet, just in case there is a mistake when stamping. (Yes, I still make some mistakes) then inked up the title stamps and stamped onto my layout. Then I glued everything down.

In case you are wondering…you can find the Versamat on my website here.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted:

Magic Pattern…On with the Show Page 62
Lucky Paper Packet X7137B
Colors are Colonial White, Outdoor denim, Olive and Sunset.
Stamps: Memories D1127 (retired)
Bohemian Alphabet E1019
Outdoor Denim Buttons Z1277
Pewter Photo Clips (connections Club reward)
Orange Embroidery Floss (retired)

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Laurie

January Scrapbook Class

Would you like to make this layout?  I will teaching the class on Friday January 21st at 7pm.  Cost is $12.  You must preregister by January 20th to reserve your spot. 

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Laurie

Scrapbooking Class

November Scrapbook Class


We will be using the NEW Memory Protectors Flip Flaps 12 inch assortment. These enable you to place lots of photos on the two pages. I have 9 photos on my layout but you can place lots more instead of the stamping.

You can see in the top photo how your layout will be placed in your album.

 

This is the left page opened. The flip flaps are placed on the left and right sides of the layout to open up like a gate or doors.

 This is the right layout opened. It opens up on the top and the bottom.

This layout is really easier to do than it looks, but there is lots of cardstock that needs to be cut for this 2 page layout. For that reason, I will have the cutting done for you so you can concentrate on putting it together and doing the stamping.

Class Date: Thursday November 11th at 7pm.
Cost for this 2 page layout is $18 to cover the cost of the page protectors and flip flaps.
You must pre-register by Monday November 8th by calling me at 854-2928

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

September Scrapbook Class

These are the Pages that we will be making for the September Scrapbook Class.

NOTE**This is different than the Workshop on The Go class**

Both these layouts are made with the Olivia Paper Packet But as you can see, You can use pictures that have nothing to do with fall.  I added a little bit of purple and the colors worked with pictures I had of my granddaughter. For your photos we will use something that matches instead of the purple I used.  You will be able to see that you can add odd colors to traditional colors and they will work together. 

We are also making a change for the better:  We will be doing both layouts instead of just the one we did last year.  This way you will get more scrapbooking done.  And the price stays the same! 

Class Date: Thursday September 23
         Time: 7pm
       Where: My House
          Cost: $12

Please register by Sept 20th to reserve your spot. 

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

February Scrapbook Class

This is the layout we are doing for the February Scrapbook Class on February 11 at 7pm. We will be working with the Veranda paper Packet. I will be teaching you how to cut the papers from 12x12 and how to do the borders around the large photo and your title. All supplies are included. You will need to bring your basic tool kit...paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, paper piercer etc. You are also encouraged to bring your own adhesive.
Registration and payment is required by February 8th.

January Scrapbook Class

For the January Scrapbook Class we are going to make this layout. I seen something similar done by another Close To My Heart Consultant and thought it was awesome so I had to re-create my own version.

Class Date: Thursday, January 7th 2010
Time: 7 PM
Cost: $12
You must prepay in advance to attend.
Give me a call to book as space is limited and fills up quickly.

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie

4 Generations

Good Morning! This is a layout I made of the 4 generations of my family. My Mom, me, my daughter Amy and my Granddaughter Novalee.
All supplies are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted.
Colors are Chocolate, Blush, Sweet Leaf and Lilac Mist.
Life Delights Paper packet X7089B
Celebrate Life Stamp Set C1287
Chocolate Brads Z1108
Nestibilities Tags
Computer journalling
White Daisy Pearls (some is white daisy and some are colored with Copic Markers to look like chocolate and Lilac Mist)
White Thread and sewing machine to sew border
Pink Flowers (unknown)

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Laurie

October Scrapbook Class

Wednesday October 14th at 7pm. This is the 2 page layout we are going to do this month. Class is $10 and all supplies are included. Please bring your paper trimmers and a general supply kit with scissors, pencil, ruler etc. Please book early as space is limited.

Thanks for stopping by...
Laurie