It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
I've been having a wonderful time designing classes using Kaisercraft paper and products. Here is my latest creation, a 12" X 12" Christmas photo display frame:
I used the beautiful vintage "St Nicholas" collection:
There are some fun techniques involved….like the 3D metallic heart, the frosted glass window and the doily tree.
If you're in the area, I hope you can join me! Click HERE to visit the Treasured Memories blog, learn more about this class and register.
When Thanksgiving comes around, I try to think of ways to make my dining room table look special for our family meal. I decided to make some place cards, and this is what I came up with...
This project is being featured on the Canadian Scrapbooker blog this week, so to see the complete photo step-by-step tutorial and supply list, please click HERE.
Thanksgiving is also a time for me to think about what I am grateful for in my life.
I'd have to say my family is definitely number one, and I'm especially enjoying the changing relationships among my children. Meaning....there is less squabbling! Ha!
I'm also thankful for the teaching opportunities I've had lately. Canadian Scrapbooker magazine has opened up some new possibilities for me, and I love teaching at events as part of their DT. Designing and writing for the magazine is the best thing that has happened to me in the past few years.
Teaching classes is a joy, and I'm grateful to be able to teach classes locally. In fact, my next class is offered at Treasured Memories on October 29. Here is a look...
The Kaisercraft photo display frame looks beautiful with the Take Note collection. There are a few fun techniques thrown in, with some cool copper metallic elements. Click HERE to register for my class.
The pictures are my kids from last Fall.....and I'm still trying to round them up before the leaves blow away for this year's photo shoot. Ack. It's like herding cats! I might resort to threats soon.
I wish you and your families a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
With the end of August in sight, I will get back to writing more blog posts and bid a sad farewell to our lazy summer days. But I am excited for September too because I have some wonderful classes coming up.
On September 10, I am teaching a "Summer Layout Workshop" at Treasured Memories...
If you would like to get those summer photos into albums, then join me and learn some fun stencil techniques as well!
Click HERE to register.
If you live in Alberta, you have probably heard of this fantastic event hosted by Canadian Scrapbooker magazine: The Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival...
I will be teaching a layout class in both Edmonton and Calgary called "Double the Fun"...
Using some fun new Fancy Pants Designs products, we will use one of my sketches and a few cool techniques to create 3 double or 6 single page layouts.
Click HERE to learn more about the Carnival and register. It's a really great time with lots of awesome classes!
In October, I will be teaching at ScrapFest in Oshawa.
I'm SO excited to be invited to this event and cannot wait to meet up with all the Ontario scrappers there!
Along with "Double the Fun", I will have 2 other classes as well:
In my class "From Simple To Sensational", we will create 2 double page layouts, learning how to embellish a basic design with lots of extra special elements.
The third class is a travel mini album, featuring the wonderful Simple Stories "Urban Traveler" collection:
Click HERE to register for my classes at ScrapFest.
Although September means an end to summer, I'm really looking forward to getting back into the classroom. Hope to see you there!
Once in awhile, I do a blog post for Canadian Scrapbooker called "Tuesday With the Team."
Last week, I shared a card I designed using Sizzix dies and embossing folders with Core'dinations ColorCore card stock.
There are more close-ups and a video tutorial on how I made this card on the Canadian Scrapbooker blog.
Click HERE to see that post and watch the video.
I also have some exciting news about a class I am teaching on June 13 at Treasured Memories. There are limited spots, so register now if you are interested.
I have had such wonderful feedback about a similar Kaisercraft photo display that I designed a few weeks ago, that I decided to make it into a class. Click HERE to see my other Photo Display project.
If some of you are wondering where I will be teaching in the future, I wanted to let you know that I will now be an independent instructor. So I will have classes at a variety of stores and events, which I will announce here on my blog and on Facebook.
I have lots of class ideas and opportunities coming up, so stay tuned.....
