2/15/2012 class CP2 @ SG

Let me start off by telling those of you that were not at class on Wednesday, that on Tuesday I was at China Phoenix! It looks fabulous! All the peg board is up and the free standing displays are in there, but everyone was frantically looking for the shelving ... so hopefully by now they have found it and the store is on it's way to being reassembled! We need an update!

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You can also check the blog for any updated information!

Now on to Wednesdays class, I have switched the projects, this week we will be doing this cascading card, really quite easy and so many possibilities!

Please make sure you include your scissors, bone folder and a pencil eraser in your regular class kit.

• The following week Sue Rosenberg will be teaching while I am out of town,

she is bringing the samples this week, what a fun card!

• Quick & Easy cards is this Saturday at Scraps Galore ... call 858 1080 to reserve your spot.

Hope you are all staying warm and finding some time to get inky. See you Wednesday!

2/8/2012 class CP2 @ SG

I am so ready for spring with all of these beautiful days we are having ... so today we are working with vellum and twinkling H2O's for this butterfly's wing, and a bit of stickles! 

The scanner doesn't show the shimmer but its there ...

Today you will need your standard class kit, I did use Zig glue to attach the butterfly.

Blue Star Mothers

As promised here is the schedule for the year when the Blue Star Mothers will be packing for the deployed troops. I do need your donations approximately a week before the packing date to ensure they are picked up and delivered in time to the packing site.

We accept any cards handmade or not and must have an envelope included. Hand made cards do not have to be original creations, simply use all those cards you have received over the years and can't bear the thought of throwing away. Just cut the card front off, place on a new card back and include an envelope ... someone will love using these re purposed cards!

Here are the dates and any holiday they may be including ...

March 10 / Easter or Passover

June 2/ patriotic or 4th of July

September 29/ Halloween & Thanksgiving

November 17 Christmas and Hanukkah

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project over the years

 and to those who continue to support this worthy cause.

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 2/18/2012

Here are the cards we will be doing on Febuary 18, 11am @ Scraps Galore.

This is the Quick & Easy class, all pieces cut and ready, packaged in a clear envelope for mailing,

all you have to do is assemble. Tips & tricks are shared as we do each card.

 Be prepared to laugh & have fun, that's what this class is all about!

Call Scraps Galore to reserve your spot ... 858 1080.

2/1/2012 class CP2 @ SG

WOW!!! The month of January is gone ... that was really quick!

 This is Wednesday's card, we are doing ink jet transfers. Most transfers are done with laser ink images ... here's one you can do from your home printer ... think of the possibilities!

 Today every ones card will be different, so bring your creativity and just go with it!

In addition to the regular class kit please make sure you include ...

Bone folder

Brown dye ink, i.e. vintage photo and/or tea dye

handle & foam applicator

scissors & paper trimmer

foam tape & zig 2 way glue (or something similar)

I guess that's about all for now ... did you see the sneak peak for February Quick & Easy class ... can you say purple ... haha! Also come back soon as I will be posting information about charity cards for the Blue Star mothers, their calendar is finally up! Enjoy the rest of your day and see y'all Wednesday!

Sneak Peak at Q&E 2/18/2012

1/25/2012 class CP2 @ SG

Good afternoon, hope your enjoying another beautiful day in Albuquerque!

This week we will be making a Chinese New Year card ...

the year of the dragon!

I do have 3 sentiments for you to choose from,

Happy New Year (Gong Hay Fat Choy, impressive huh!)

Happy Birthday and Thank You!

Make sure your class kit includes a gold edger & that's it!

We will also be celebrating Babara's birthday, it is also Irene's but she is unable to attend on Wednesdays, so if you'd like you can give a card to Barb or mail it!

That's about all, see you Wednesday!



1/11/2012 class CP2 @ SG

Today's class is a fun little treat box, I have used them for Hanukkah, Christmas, birthdays ...

Each box holds 10 Hershey Nuggets perfectly, I'm sure you could use something else easily! I have made them with cards on the front and even incorporated a gift card ... the possibilities are endless!

So here we go, just in time for Valentine's Day!

Supplies for today's class,

bone folder

scissors

strong adhesive

Walnut Stain Distress ink pad (for the edges)

A few examples of what can be done with this pattern ...

See you Wednesday, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

The mind is going ...

at least it's not completely gone.

A  few fun things, check out Rangers blog, extreme stickling ... http://blog.rangerink.com/blog/2012/01/extreeeeeeeeme.html wouldn't you just love to work in a place like that, may be worth moving back to Jersey! Haha!

The Hero Arts Blog hop is in full swing, I am loving the daily dose of creativity ... if you have a few minutes ... http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/

Spellbinders is also having a blog hop, I will be scoping it out as soon as I am done with Hero ...
http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/Community/Blog/Post/12-01-06/Spellbinders_Abilities_and_Beyond_Blog_Frenzy.aspx?Page=1&Blogs=Post

And of course we can't forget Mr. Holtz who is doing daily reveals of the new products being released at CHA http://timholtz.typepad.com/

I know Elizabeth (Scraps Galore) is attending CHA, and I have heard rumors that Nancy (China Phoenix 2) is also attending so make a wish list and copy them to either one and lets see what we can get!

OK, before I forget again the reason for this post ... our January birthdays are Barb & Irene, we will celebrate on January 25, so bring your cards to class. Irene has not been able to attend on Wednesdays, but y'all have her address or I'm sure Bobbie will be glad to give her sis the cards.
Whew, that's all for now, happy surfing and see you all on Wednesday!

Q&E @ Scraps Galore 1/21/2012

Here we go the first class of the new year with this beautiful & elegant line from Basic Grey.

As you can see with Liz's cards you can use any one of the sentiment boxes on your cards or take them home flip it over and stamp with any sentiment you may need!

So call Scraps Galore (858 1080) today to reserve your spot,

see you on the 21st at 11 am.

Remember all you need for his class is adhesive & scissors!

1/11/2012 CP2 @ SG

I'm in love with this stamp ... so many possibilities!

Here are two versions that I water colored with distress inks,

notice the different embossed colors.

So today you will have some choices with the same basic technique!

Class Kit

Along with the regular stuff bring (if you have it)

Your choice of distress inks

(worn lipstick,festive berries, seedless preserves, peeled paint)

Paint brushes/water brush

foam tape

black calligraphy tip pen

non stick mat

Have a wonderful day, see you Wednesday!

1/4/2012 class CP2 @ SG

When my kids were little we loved Shel Silverstien ...

here's to a creative 2012!

 

 “Draw a crazy picture 

Write a nutty poem 

Sing a mumble-gumble song 

Whistle through your comb. 

Do a loony-goony dance ' 

Cross the kitchen floor 

Put something silly in the world 

 That ain't been there before.” 

                                     ― Shel Silverstein

And now for the card for this Wednesday ...

an easel post it calendar card

Along with your class kit please bring,

paper trimmer

strong tape

bone folder

gold edger

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 1/21/2012

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Sneak Peak at some of the cards for Quick & Easy Class 1/21/2012

Holiday Fun

                         

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

12/14/2011 class @ CP2 (temporary location Scraps Galore)

Please note this is the last class until the new year. We will begin again on Wednesday January 5, and continue on Wednesdays until China Phoenix reopens. I did get the chance to visit with Nancy and she took me down to the store, there is still a lot of construction to be done and with the up coming holidays it may be a bit slower.

Will let you know as soon as I know when we will be back to Tuesdays!

This weeks card we're using one of the new Textured Impressions,

a combined effort between Hero Arts and Sizzix,

so easy to make a beautiful card, so many possibilities! 

Just your regular class kit today,

if you are so inclined, I used rusty hinge, wild honey & brushed corduroy

on the background with a foam applicator.



12/7/2011 class @ CP2 (temporary location Scraps Galore)

Hope everyone is saying nice and warm indoors, all errands are on hold ...

Being the generous person that I am, I made a donation to the Las Vegas economy this weekend!

So I'm back and ready for this week's card. We will be using the fabulous Tim's bird cage die, if you have seen any of his art, he hangs chain from the top with some baubles also adorns the bottom with a variety of hanging embellishments ... so if you have anything at home of that sort please feel free to bring it! See you Wednesday!

The usual class kit and

 vintage photo or tea dye distress ink pad and applicator w/ foam.

Embellishments for cage.

11/30/2011 class @ CP2 (temporary location Scraps Galore)

I think today's card was a subconscious desire to get away to a tropical locale ...  

we also get to play with the new spellbinders edgeabilities ...

For today's class make sure you have scissors and gold paint pen in your tool kit.



Updates ... 11/27/2011

I was quite surprised when I found out that many of you had not received Nancy's email, just ask her to put you on her list and you will be able to stay up to date ... chinaphoenix2@aol.com

Here is the email that Nancy sent on 11/21.

Dear Stampers,

The morning of Wednesday, Nov 9th, I was awakened with a call that there was a fire upstairs at the store. I immediately dressed and drove down. 4th street was blocked off and the closest I was allowed to get was the parking lot at Samons. I was frantic about Binx, but not allowed to go in search of him. A fireman did find him and bring him out to me. Binx is looking good again and is still a very sweet cat in spite of the trauma.

The fire burned the upstairs that I have in the back of the building; it also extends over the back of the bakery.

The store has extensive smoke and water damage, as does the bakery. Partyline Florist and the antique store had a significant amount of smoke, but, fortunately, no fire or water damage. Cheryl has pictures on the blog if you'd like to check it out: www.chinaphoenix2.blogspot.com.

This has really renewed my faith in human nature. Everyone- policemen, firemen, investigators, insurance people, the restoration people, and you - my friends and customers, have all been empathetic, compassionate, helpful - just generally wonderful. Thank you.

The contractors hope to get started tomorrow; they have made CP2 a priority. The entire ceiling has to be pulled down and replaced, plus the walls need painting. I'm assured it will all be better than new. The firemen said that it was lucky that it was such an old building because it was so well built with concrete fire walls that prevented it spreading and very heavy beams that didn't burn all the way through!

I hope that I can reopen by the first of the year. BUT, I will not be sitting around eating bon-bons all the time! 

We are continuing classes, using the community room at Harwood Methodist Church. While I have to suspend my Wednesday card classes, Scraps Galore has agreed to host our Tuesday ladies' Paper Play on Wednesdays at 10:30am for the duration (another example of the kindness I've been shown).

MARK DECEMBER 11th on your calendars. That afternoon from 1 until 5, we'll celebrate the introduction of the 2012 Hero Arts catalog at Partyline Florist, 4200 4th St. There will be refreshments, Make & Takes, and the opportunity to buy some of the new products. I hope to see you soon. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nancy Y

 

I hope to see you all on the 11th, I'm hoping to get a sneak peak on line, so I will know what I'm ordering ... haha!

 

I spoke with Elaine yesterday and she sounds wonderful and she is at home! Sherry is staying with her until support is in place with home health aides. She said it would probably be a couple of weeks before she can come back to class, but misses you all and can't wait to return.

 

I also spoke with Nancy Bruce who has a case of the yiks, she has been down with it for more than a week now, but was able to get out of the house for a little bit on Friday, so she thinks she's on the mend. We hope so Nancy, and if not GO SEE THE DOCTOR! *Ü*

 

Then I spoke with Bill, Sammie's husband and she's not doing well. She has been in bed since before the holiday. Hospice is keeping her comfortable. Their son and daughter in law were able to make the trip from San Antonio for Thanksgiving, and I hope that was a comfort to both Bill & Sammie.

 

Finally, did you need a cup o joe to make it through this novel ...

I would like to have our annual holiday luncheon and card exchange on a Tuesday with the hope that those people who have conflicts with Wednesday can make it on Tuesday, after all we are like a family ... maybe Nancy Y can join us for once, wouldn't that be fun!

So please leave a comment, I'm just going to throw a date out there, if this doesn't work tell me what will and majority rules! Tuesday, December 20, remember leave a comment so I have them all in one place, thanks!

Off to make smoked turkey enchilada's ... our traditional leftovers meal ... see you soon.

11/23/2011 class @ CP2 (temporary location Scraps Galore)

Today's card is a result of reading Tim Holtz's blog a while back and the inability to find that post! So I racked my brain remembering we had done something similar quite some time ago! So this is the card we will be doing on Wednesday at Scraps Galore (until China Phoenix is open again) The technique is the card front, but with an added bonus of a gift card holder on the inside!

Once I decide who this is going to I will high light their age ...

For those of you that have been hanging out with me for some time now, here's the card I was talking about from April 2008 ...

For today's class along with your regular kit please bring

Strong adhesive (embossed paper need a little extra stick), foam tape,

and if you have it a foam blending tool and vintage photo/tea dye distress ink.

Card Donations

This Saturday November 19 will be the final packing for the Blue Star Mothers so I need all donations as soon as possible ... I will be at Scraps Galore on Monday and Wednesday of this week. I need to have the package ready for pick up on Wednesday, so cards need to be there 10 am, unless they are labeled and ready to be put in the box. Thank you for your support of this worthy organization and the soldiers do appreciate have cards to send home to friends & family.

10/15/2011 class @ CP2(see changes)

So y'all have been receiving a gazillion emails from me ... sorry!

Without further ado, here is this weeks card!

Wednesday November 16, 10:30 am at Scraps Galore.

Please bring your class kit and foam adhesive/pop up dots and a corner rounder.

Birthday celebration for Sherry J & Sammie.



11/8/2011 class @ CP2

In today's class we will be using sticky back canvas from Ranger,

I love the texture and the way it inks!

We will also be doing a bit of embossing & inking paper too!

Just the usual class kit for today.

Next week we will celebrate November birthdays (Sherry & Sammie)

and you will need to bring a corner rounder!