Still con't!

Family Album con't

Hope everyone has survived the "big" snowstorm. I always enjoy a good snowstorm!
Todays post is a long one! I made an album of the family for my mother-in-law for Christmas, so I thought I would share. I used the Botanical Gazette DP and Nature Walk stamp from the Occasions Mini. I made the paper roses, and the ribbon and embellishments are from the Idea Book & Catalogue. I have blurred out the faces on the pictures for privacy reasons.

Sneek Peak at Aprils Scrapbooking Group

Here is a tease of what's to come!

Scrapbooking Trial Class

Hey ladies, my scrapbook layouts are complete and so it's time to get the ball rolling!

I am offering 3 double page layouts for our "trial run".

You have the option to 1,2 or 3 of the layouts. You will pay $20 for the first one, and $10 for each layout after that. I ask that you please bring cash with you, no checks.

When you reply, please be sure to tell me which layouts you would like to do. This is a one time class, and from here will choose whether or not you would like to commit to a group. The layouts for the April group will be ready, and you will choose which layouts you want for April then. I will also answer any questions about the scrapbook group, along with giving more details about the group.

I thought we would do the "trail run" on Friday February 11th, 7pm here at my house. Please allow about 1 hour for each layout.

Don't hesitate to contact me if something doesn't make sense.

Please visit my demonstrator page for the layouts.

Feel free to reach me by email if you interested. dianewatts51@yahoo.ca

Spooky Haunted House!

It has been so long since my last post or class for that matter, but I like to think I'm back! Things have just been so busy around here. It doesn't help that I am a perfectionist, so it takes me forever to complete my projects.

We have so many new products, I just had to get my hands on them. I'm posting today for 2 Halloween classes. They will both run on Friday October 8th. I know its Thanksgiving weekend, but I am running out of time. Sadly enough, I had originally planned to post these classes at the beginning of September. Better late then never! As I was saying, the "Spooky Banner" will run at 6:30pm and the "Haunted House" will run at 8:30pm. I will have everything prepared so that you should only need 2 hours to assemble your projects. Feel free to attend either class, or stay and do both. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot asap! The cost for the "Spooky Banner" class is 25.00, and the cost for the "Haunted House" class is 28.00. Sign up for both and pay only 50.00. Please notify me to reserve your spot by Thursday September 30th.

Can't make the class? Get together a group of 5 or more, and I will bring the class to you! Contact me to make arrangements.

I am so happy with how both projects turned out. I just love our new little chipboard house!

Hope to see you on October the 8th.

As usual, Its been a long time since my last post. The days fly by while life happens. On with the post! This page is one of my most favorite to date. This layout was entirely based on the invitation that I made for Tanners 2nd birthday. We had a pirate party. The patterned pirate paper in the background, I made. I took a sheet of Very Vanilla, stamped the pirate all around the edges and then colored them in. I then took a sponge and Close to Coca ink and Chocolate Chip ink, and sponged all over, especially around the edges, to give it a worn look.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Ahoy Matey
Card Stock: Groom Specialty Paper, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Basic Black and Chocolate Chip and Close to Coca for sponging.
Accessories: Clear Buttons, Silver Elastic Cord, Black Brads, Sponges, and Cricut for the lettering.

So, the date that I chose for the Fifth Avenue Floral class didn't work for many people, and Kelvin ended up being away, which meant I would have had to worry about the kids. So, we worked out another date for those that were interested, and there is still room for a few more.

The bright bold colors of the Razzleberry Lemonade DP add such a beautiful splash of color to the confetti white card stock, complete with 4 envelopes and a great portfolio to hold everything.


Fifth Avenue Floral class
When: Friday May 14th
Where: My place
Time:7pm sharp!

Cost: $20

Please let me know via email, phone or on facebook if you would like to attend, and I will reserve your spot. Payment can be made on the day of the class, cash or cheque. Space is limited.

In with the new!

ntroducing: Colour Renovation
Stampin' Up! will be changing some of their colours when the new catalogue starts on July 1st. With that being said, we will be losing some colours. It sounds like the old colours are only available while supplies last, so don't wait if you have some favorites you would like to stock up on. Out with the old......

Fifth Avenue Floral class, just in time for mothers day.Whether for Mother's Day or for any day, this Fifth Avenue Floral card set makes the perfect gift. The bright bold colors of the Razzleberry Lemonade DP add such a beautiful splash of color to the confetti white card stock, complete with 4 envelopes and a great portfolio to hold everything.

Fifth Avenue Floral class
When: Saturday May 1st
Where: My placeTime:7pm sharp!
Cost: $20


Please let me know via email, phone or on facebook if you would like to attend, and I will reserve your spot. Payment can be made on the day of the class, cash or cheque. Space is limited.

I also made gift card holders for Tanners teachers today. I used up some scraps for these ones. View www.dianewatts.blogspot.com for more photos of this project.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Forest Friends and An Egg-cellent Easter (retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Versamark
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Barely Banana and Pixie Pink
Designer Paper: It is retired
Accessories: Mini Library Clip, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Slit Punch, Clear Embossing Powder (for the background, on the chocolate chip cs), and the ribbon is retired.

Tanners last day of playschool before Easter is tomorrow, so I've been busy today making treat boxes for his friends.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Forest Friends
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Accessories: Mini Library Clips, Stampin' Up Mini Milk Carton, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Tombow Adhesive, and last but not least, chocolate eggs!

Here is another really cute treat box I came across on the internet. The body is made using our new Milk Carton Sizzix die, and the rest of the bunny is made using our punches.

Supplies:
Milk Carton Sizzix Die
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Barley Banana, Basic Black and Whisper White.
Punches: Oval, Small Heart, 1" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle, 1/4" Circle (retired, but you can use the large circle from a crop-a-dile), Scallop Circle, Full Heart.
Accessories: 5/8" So Saffron Ribbon, Silver Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Adhesive, Basic Black Marker and White Get Pen.

I was in a hurry last week to make a couple of masculine cards. So, I dug through my scraps, and this is what I came up with.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Wanted and Whimsical Words (FREE with Sale-a-bration)
Accessories: Circle Designer Brads, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch
Paper and Ribbon: These items are retired and no longer available.