Come join me in a FUN PROJECT @ CraftFancy!

Hey all!
Just took a peek at CraftFancy's blog and saw this...



















So stinkin' excited to see a project I made on someone else's blog! LOL!! If you live in the Chicago (Arlington Hts, IL to be exact) and have some time, come play with us! I have two sessions scheduled for November and plan to have a couple at the beginning of December too.

November 22 (Sunday) 2:00pm - 4:00pm and
November 25 (Wednesday) 10:30pm - 12:30pm

We will be using mostly American Crafts' holiday line called MerryMint. I hope you can join us! Bring your basic tool kit and you'll need some extra wet adhesive, adhesive dots and foam adhesive too. If you don't have enough, no problem! The store will have them available for purchase :)

So call them (847-670-6065) and create something that you can use in the upcoming holidays!

Here's the info:
CraftFancy
1818B North Arlington Hts Rd (SW corner of Arlington Hts Rd & Palatine Rd)
In the mall with CitiBank and Starbuck's as their neighbors!

See you there!

Holiday Hoopla @ Craft Fancy last Saturday...

OMGosh! SO much FUN!

Thought I'd stay for a couple of hours and catch up with my friends (Hi, Beth & Michele!!) who I don't get to see too often...ended up staying there six hours! PHEW! I'm tired from talking! LOL!!

The store had tons of goodies for the holidays so no excuse for anyone not to get something holiday done! The glitter papers from American Craft sold out QUICK...didn't get any :0( and a lot of the Spellbinder die templates were sold out BUT they can special order for you (lucky for me 'cuz again I didn't get any either). Morale of the story: SHOP FIRST, TALK LATER!!! LOL!!

Here are my friends "in action!"














































From Top: Beth Pingry (Spellbinders' Guru); Michele Kovack (Crafty Secrets & JustRite Wonder Gal); Simone Collins (CraftFancy Guru), Carol Leung (CraftFancy owner)and Diane (the calming force of the group - she is helping in Simone's & Carole's pictures - thanks, Diane!!).

OK...next project...Japanese craft show...don't ask how far I am ;0P

Happy Veteran's Day!

Just wanted to express my gratitude to the men and women of the armed forces (and their families) who make the sacrifice to ensure our freedom in this country = THANK YOU!!!! Two simple words but there is a lot of meaning and emotion behind them so again, THANK YOU!!!

Speaking of gratitude, Scrapbook News & Review Magazine (SNR) has a blog. Today, they are featuring a beautiful gratitude box and how this will become a new family tradition for the blog author. I hope you have time to go and visit HERE. In addition, they are asking you to participate in a challenge...what is your FAMILY TRADITION? The winner will have the opportunity to have it featured on SNR's blog and who knows, it can be an inspiration to another family!

If you are out and about, please visit Frozen Memories (southeast corner of Army Trail Rd & Rt. 59 in Bartlett IL) today...it is their last day of business. I am heartbroken but can totally understand the family's desire to close - too many (mostly happy) memories of our beloved Becky who passed away a little over a year ago. Thanks to hubby, Dom, and his family for sticking it out for the year...it must've been difficult but it was a nice place to hang out with you all! Hugs to you all and hope that today will be a smooth one - I'll see you there later! xo

OK, everyone - have a great day and put up a flag for our veterans (here and overseas)!! xo

(Paper) Gingerbread House class @ Craft Fancy

Hey all!

Before my Japanese scrappers arrive, I thought I'd share my upcoming class :) My (Spring) tissue box holder class was such a hit that some of my students requested a gingerbread version! LOL!!

So by popular demand, I am offering two sessions this month and maybe a couple at the beginning of December...depending on supplies (and if the manufacturers get them in on time). Here are pictures...these were taken at home and I had added "candy dots" on each ends of the roof at the store so use your imagination! LOL!!























































There! Hope this gives you an idea of the project! LOL!! There will be a lot of textures (glitter paper, Copic coloring, American Crafts Holiday papers, foam, Rock Candy Stickling and lots of icing). So much fun!! I was at Craft Fancy the other day to bring in the sample when a customer saw it. She signed up right away! All that work pays off (hours of creating and producing a class) when someone loves it enough to take the class - thanks, Tish!

Class info:
Sunday, November 22/2:00pm to 4:00pm/$30
Wednesday, November 25/10:30am to 12:30pm/$30
@ CraftFancy
1818B North Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts (847)670-6065
***Don't forget to bring lots of wet adhesive, foam tape and glue dots...if you are short of supplies, don't worry - we have some at the store :0)

Hope to see you there!!

Featured Article on SNR!!

Sorry for not posting much but had SO MUCH on my plate with projects the last few weeks. Thank goodness things are slowing down...for now! LOL!!

Wanted to share a tutorial I did for Scrapbook News & Review Magazine on Technique Tuesday stamps for Halloween. I know that Halloween is over but had to share because I love my niece and she makes a cute witch :o)

Here's a sneak peek....for the rest you have to go HERE!

For My Japanese scrapbookers - November Schedule

こんにちは！
木から葉っぱがすかり落ち、WinterTimeになり、今月もThanksgivingで忙しい秋ですね！

色々な変化があり、そのお知らせです：
Hobby Lobby （Schaumburg支店・Barrington とSchaumburg Rd）がGolf Rd（ToysRUsのとなり）の方へ引越ししました。
More Than Memories（Roselle RdとGolf Rd・Schaumburg） Golf Rd.の Yu’s Restaurantの同じモールの中へ引越ししました。 Link: http://www.morethanmemoriesonline.com/
Frozen Memories（Rt. 59 とArmy Trail Rd・Bartlett）は１１月１１日で閉店します。残念です。Link:　 http://dombeckysfrozenmemories.com/

スクラップブッキングのスケジュールは遅くなりました～ごめんなさい！
今月のクラフトショーとスクラップの仕事も入り、１１月のクラスは少なくなります。

クラフトショーを予定しています。
もし時間が空いてましたら、是非来て下さい！

時間：１０：００AM～１４：３０PM（１１月１９日＆２０日）
場所：Schaumburg IL（住所を私の方へEmailをしてください）
宜しくお願いします！

月１・２回程度、お子様連れのお母さんの為にスクラップのクラスを開く事になりました。ただし、お子様用の物（食べ物・飲み物・おもちゃ等）は各自でご用意願います。お子様には少し危険な物もおいてますので、その点もご理解をお願いします。


＊１１月のクラス＆ワークショップ　スケジュール：

１０日（月）　　１０：００ＡＭ－１３：００ＰＭ
スクラップブッキング & etc.　＠　シャンバーグ自宅
クラス・ワークショップ代金：$5　+　material
持ち物：　ベーシックツールキット＊

１３日（金）　　０９：３０ＡＭ－１３：００ＰＭ　（子供ずれOK）
スクラップブッキング & etc.　＠　ミツワCommunity Room
クラス・ワークショップ代金：$6　+　material
持ち物：　ベーシックツールキット＊

２２日（日）　　１３：００－１５：００ＰＭ
Gingerbread House Tissue Holder　＠　Craft Fancy（Arlington Hts）
クラス・ワークショップ代金：＄３０
持ち物：　ベーシックツールキット（特に液体のりとGlue Dot）＊

２５日（水）　　１０：３０ＡＭ－１２：３０ＰＭ
Gingerbread House Tissue Holder　＠　Craft Fancy（Arlington Hts）
クラス・ワークショップ代金：＄３０
持ち物：　ベーシックツールキット（特に液体のりとGlue Dot）＊

３０日（月）　　１０：００ＡＭ－１３：００ＰＭ
スクラップブッキング & etc.　＠　シャンバーグ自宅
クラス・ワークショップ代金：$5　+　material
持ち物：　ベーシックツールキット＊

＊ベーシックツールキットは、12" paper trimmer; scissors, black pen/marker, pencil, eraser, ruler, exacto knife, and adhesive (dry=テープのり & wet＝液体)です。無い方(例えばPaper Trimmer)は、私から借りて下さい。

参加ご希望の方は、ミツワ、私の自宅とも私宛にお電話もしくはEmailして下さい。もし、上記に都合の良い日が見当たらない場合でもご連絡下さい。
ご興味があれば下記Webリンクもご覧下さい。

Spellbinders Wizard Die Cut Machine (Company Blog): http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/ TaDa Creative Studios (Design Team member): http://www.tadacreativestudios.com/
CraftFancy (Margie's classes): http://www.craftfancy.com/

スクラップブッキングのスタイルは個人の好みです。是非、ワークショップにはご自身で選ばれた素材をお持込み下さい。レイアウトを決める際には喜んでお手伝い致します！もちろん、各種素材やキットの販売も致しております。紙を加工するカッターツール等もいろいろ揃っています。

ランチやスナック等の持ち込みも歓迎です。

月一回のクラスをミツワの集会場で行います。毎月第2金曜日の午前9時半から午後1時までを予定していますが、悪天候等で学校が休校になった時などキャンセルとなった場合は、そのお知らせをＥメールで致します。ミツワの集会場は卵のコーナーと牛乳のコーナーの間の角に奥に入る扉があります。その中です。少し奥まって分かりづらいところにありますのでご注意下さい。ミツワのクラスではご自分の飲み物・スナックなどご用意いただけると助かります。もちろんお昼にかかりますので、ランチをご持参される方はどうぞお好きなときに取っていただけますのでお気軽にご用意くださいね。

それでは皆さんとご一緒にスクラップブッキングをエンジョイして素敵なアルバム作りができることを楽しみに致しております！

Happy Scrapping!
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