When a door closes, a window opens:)

Many of you may know that my business partner and  have decided to close our business, Picture This Boutique & Retreats to make way for each of us to pursue our own paths:)

 

I am so happy to say that the "break-up" is a very amicable one and we are both so excited to move in the direction of our dreams!

 

I, for one, am soooooo happy to get back to teaching which is truly my passion in this amazing world of paper crafting.

 

Although I still LOVE scrapbooking, my interests have moved way beyond the basics over the years...so my new business name is appropriately titled "Scrapping with a Twist"...Beyond the Basics.

 

I held my first class on December 6th and had a very successful day filled with LOTS of CREATIVITY!

 

AND...

 

My second class is scheduled for January 17th from 9-6 pm.  Check out the details below!

 

 

 

As shown above, I will be partnering with Julie Wilcox for this fun filled day.  We will definitely getting our hands dirty as we play with chalkboard paint, sprays, several different gel mediums, inka gold, distress inks and stains, IZINKS, glitter glass, buttons, diecuts, embossing folders, and so much more!

 

Check out a few of our sneak peeks below:

 

 

  

 

Registration is open!!!!  Click here to register TODAY!

Haunted Mansion Printers Tray Class

    Last year, I made a really fun Halloween themed printer's tray using scraps of Halloween themed paper I had in my stash.  It turned out really cute so I hung it in my LSS, Ever After Scrapbooks.   Well, this printer's tray has been quite popular with the store's customers and I have been asked constantly if I will teach it as a class.  For those of you who have taught before, I'm sure you know that one of the challenges of teaching is being able to obtain the supplies needed for a class, right?   Since many of my projects are made in true frugal scrapping style, I often use whatever I have in my stash.  This normally includes scraps of paper covering several years and several manufacturers, lol.    Last Friday, my LSS owner, Camille, approached me with an OH SO CUTE Halloween paper line and asked if I could create a new printer's tray and teach it as a class.  Well, since I just LOVED the last printer's tray I made, and the paper line she gave me is just OH SO CUTE,  jumped at the chance.   Soooooo......using the Doodlebug paper line, "Halloween Parade", I made this NEW printer's tray and will be TEACHING this as a class!  Woohoo!!!!!  

  Now, there are definitely some similarities to my original 2012 printer's tray, but I used enough new techniques, that I think this class is really going to ROCK!    One of the main differences is the fact that I did not heat emboss anything!  I did use a few embossing folders, and did use one of my FAVORITE newer PRODUCTS...Viva Inka Gold!  I just LOVE this stuff and it is definitely one of my "must haves"!   Of course, I also incorporated quite a few Tim Holtz supplies and embellishments, including this stamp.  I just LOVE this quote!  Can't complete a project without my TH, right?   Isn't this open door really cool, too?  Can't wait to show you how I made it!!!!  

  Here are the DEETS on the upcoming class:   Date:  September 21, 2013   Time:  10 a.m. - 1 p.m.   Place:  Ever After Scrapbooks   Cost:  $45 (includes about $30 in product!)  

Supply List:

·         Paper Trimmer

·         Scissors (Tim Holtz Tonic scissors recommended)

·         Black Ink Pad (Ranger Archival Inkpad is recommended)

·         Viva Inka Gold in Orange, Violet, and Yellow-Green

·         Quick drying liquid glue (Beacon’s 3 in 1 is recommended)

·         Pop dot glue dots

·         Foam adhesive squares

·         Black Sharpie marker

·         Strong dry adhesive (tape runner or similar)

Hope to see you in class!