Handmade Gifts 6/27/2015

This month Jean & I are teaming up to 

bring you 10 Christmas cards.

Jean created a two sheet wonder

 that we both used to create the 10 cards.

One piece of printed paper and a coordinating one and you get 10 cards.

Great to use with any stamps you own.

We will also be putting together kits for purchase

 including a Tim Holtz holiday stamp set and coordinating papers,

 so you're ready to jump right in after class.

Elizabeth is offering a 15% discount on these kits.

If you attend our class you will receive

 first choice of the kits 

plus receive an additional 15% off.

So 30% off on 6/27 only with 

attending the handmade gifts class.

You will receive the diagram we followed

 plus a photo of each card we're teaching.

The cost of this class is $20.

Call Scraps Galore to reserve your spot, 858 1080

Time to start on your holiday cards!

Susan *Ü*

6/4/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

By now most of you have probably heard that China Phoenix 2 is closing there doors.

We all would like to thank Nancy and wish her the best in whatever she does.

Thanks for letting us meet at your store for the past 10 years.

This is the first card I taught at CP2 on Montgomery!

November 2004

So I met with Elizabeth at Scraps Galore

 and we will have our very first class there this Thursday 6/4 starting at 10:30.

You do need to pay Beth at the register and sign in for the class

 since I will continue the drop in class policy, instead of pre registering for the class. 

The cost is $4.67 plus tax will be $5 for one card.

The store does not accept credit or debit cards for purchases under $5

 so you will need to pay in cash or make an additional purchase.

Otherwise the class will remain the same.

we will have the two back tables reserved for us ever Thursday.

If we need to start a third we will.

I hope you will join me on this transition and enjoy the journey.

When I told my mom about Nancy closing,

she said when one door closes another one opens.

Here's to new beginnings!

Today's card.

I will continue with a unique shaped card and a masculine card each month.

Any requests please let me know.

This card is die cut with the sizzix step up die,

and label & words from various sizzix sets.

The flowers are from Dare 2B Artzy.

One card I colored with sharpies, the other Tim's distress markers.

I kept it flat because everything gets mailed,

bring pop dots or foam tape if you wish to add dimension.

For today's class you need to bring your basic class kit

including

scissors 

ball point glue pen

tweezers

markers

 (or use my sharpies)

All most done, I know this has been a long post.

It is Evelyn & Sara's birthday

we will discuss a date to celebrate on Thursday,

but you can get your cards made and be ready.

I also need a volunteer to bring the treats.

Enjoy your weekend, stay cool and

see you Thursday!

Susan *Ü*

5/26/2015 class @CP2

I'm back and doing any easy card

 not knowing what shape I'll be in, lol!

I fell in love with this Memory Box die

 that I bought two different versions of it.

Here's just one cus we're keeping it simple.

This is what I envisioned in my head.

Loving the kraft, black & red.

Then I looked on my desk and there were a bunch of left over pieces.

So I grabbed a piece of red card stock and

 began to build with the black & kraft leftovers.

This is what I got.

Much to my surprise I really like this!

So bring a zip lock baggie with you to save the bits and pieces 

or bring a piece of  card stock (any color 4 1/2 x 2 3/4) with you and build it right here.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

black edger

 ball point glue pen

tweezers

zip lock baggie

Enjoy your week, see you Tuesday!

Susan *Ü*

5/19/2015 class @CP2

Today we have a guest teacher

Jill Stallcup aka Bette's daughter.

By popular request Jill will be teaching 

you the following

card/box.

There are so many possibilities with this design!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

bone folder

adhesive (tape runner)

scissors

That should do it!

Have a wonderful week and see you on the 26th!

Susan *Ü*

5/12/2015 class @CP2

Today's card is a recent purchase from CP2,

beautiful rose from Stampendous.

We will emboss and flood the image with water and color.

I used distress stains, but any ink will work.

I didn't use a sentiment so this could be for any occasion.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

water spray bottle

non stick craft sheet

black edger

scissors

paintbrush

color medium distress ink pad or stains

of your choice.

Today we will celebrate Lotte & Geri"s birthdays.

Jenna will provide us with a treat.

Enjoy your week & see you on Tuesday!

Susan *Ü*

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 6/20/2015

Here are the samples for the June Q&E class.

Liz will be traveling so if you are interested in

 attending or getting a kit you will have to sign up

 no later than Thursday June 11. 

I know this is early but Liz will need time to prep.

Scraps Galore is open until 8pm on Thursdays,

so give them a call 858 1080

That should do it!

You will receive a reminder email the week of the class.

5/5/2015 class @CP2

This weeks card is too cute. 

I bought this Big Mouth set from Art Impressions during the convention.

They had several different characters to choose from.

There is a bit of a learning curve to get the mechanism to function properly.

I believe I've got it down and will share my findings with you.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

foam tape or pop dots

pencil

glue pen

scissors

gold or silver edgers

I used & will bring my watercolor pencils

you can bring any preferred coloring medium

craft mat

paint brush

spray bottle w/ water

That should do it! 

I want to send a big apology to

Geri Neumann who will be celebrating a birthday this month.

Geri I hope you can make it in on the 12th to celebrate!

May Birthday's

13 Lottie

19 Geri N.

Celebration May 12th

Snack provided by Jenna.

Thanks all, see you next week.

Susan *Ü*

4/28/2015 class @CP2

Today's card I would say is gender neutral,

but it definitely needs to go to a coffee lover!

I broke out my brand new set of Tim's stamps,

Fresh Brewed Blueprints.

I decided to use two of the four images.

I also used some core-dinations paper I bought a few months ago

 and a new set of Spellbinder dies that I bought for a song & a dance!

I used two different sentiments, so you'll have a choice or

if you prefer bring your own!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

foam stamping mat

sanding block

non stick craft mat

water brush or paint brush

water spray bottle

brown edge

I used 

tea dye and fired brick distress stains

 to add a little color.

you can bring these pads or any color you'd prefer.

That should do it!

Remember today we will be celebrating 

Nancy & Joan birthdays.

Renee' will bring the goodies.

Enjoy

Susan *Ü*

4/21/2015 class @CP2

Today we will be creating a unique card.

We've all done Easel Cards, 

this is a Twisted Easel.

I was surprised how easy it was!

I chose a Penny Black Image for the front.

This is the card closed.

Now it's open. Cool huh!

Please bring your basic class kit

including 

black edger

foam tape

your preferred coloring method

I used watercolor pencils

water brush/paint brush

spray water bottle

non stick craft mat

That should do it!

Remember next week we are celebrating birthdays!

Susan *Ü*

Catalog of the Month at Scraps Galore~ April 2015

April Catalog of the Month at Scraps Galore is

Ranger Signature Designer Dina Wakley

Her line of products can be seen here.

 As always you will receive a discount on all Dina

 product purchased or special ordered during the month of April.

Many of you know that Dina will be teaching this weekend,

I wanted to get my samples done before taking her class.

So this is my take on things to do with her mixed media line.

This class will be held on April 25, starting at 10:30am

Kits will not be available.

Call Scraps Galore to reserve your spot.

Enjoy your day!

Susan *Ü*

4/14/2015 class @CP2

Today's card was prompted by this retro camera paper that I bought.

I love the Polaroid camera from Echo Park and

paired it with the Polaroid picture die from Sizzix.

Don't you love it when items from different companies work together!

I used stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn Critters at the park.

Please bring your basic class kit including

glue pen

coloring medium of your choice

I used watercolor pencils

water brush or paint brush

spray water bottle

non stick craft sheet

black edger

I also used

mowed lawn

broken china

ink blending tool for the background

That should do it,

 looking forward to seeing everyone at Dina's class this weekend.

See you all on Tuesday!

Susan *Ü*

PS we will celebrate Nancy's and Joan's birthdays on the 28th.

4/7/2015 class @CP2

I purchased this fun set from Art Impressions at the convention.

They are what they call Front and Backs.

I used him in a little different way.

I also pulled out this grid die from Sizzix that we used last year.

Perfect don't you think!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

paint brush or water brush

non stick craft mat

glue pen

brown edger

I used tea dye and spun sugar distress stains

If you prefer another coloring method,

feel free to bring that.

We will need to discuss when we will celebrate this month's birthdays
for Nancy Y and Joan!

That'll do it, hope to see you soon!
Susan *Ü*

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 4/18/2015

Quick & Easy cards at 

Scraps Galore will be held on April 18 at 11am.

Spring time papers have arrived.

Liz chose this peach and gold line from My Mind's Eye,

which suited her to a tee!

I went way out of my comfort zone with these 

bright spring time colors from Echo Park!

If you are interested in joining the class or receiving a kit

please call Scraps Galore today 858 1080 to reserve your spot.

Thanks & hope to see you soon!

Susan *Ü*