Class Schedule Posting

Sorry for the delay, but here it is ladies:

High Impact Inspirations Class (noon) 4.21.07

Scrapbooking Blitz for Beginners (2pm) 5.19.07
RSVP by May 2. Cost is $20.

Watercolor Techniques 6.16.07

New Catalog Ideas 7.21.07

Scrapbooking Blitz 8.07

Christmas Card Club 9.07

Trick-or-Treat 10.07

Call or email me for details on any cost to the classes your are interested in.

Additional classes will be offered when requested so let me know what techniques interest you most!

Remember to bring a friend and RSVP!

Classes are expected to be the 3rd Saturday of each month for ease of planning ahead, so mark your calendars.

High Impact

Now when I say High Impact, I mean "small cost, big return". If crafting isn't fun, why do it? If you aren't proud of what you make, why bother? If you are finding yourself getting stuck in a rut or always unsure where to start, try using only two colors (preferrably two you love.) If you love pink, buy it in droves.

Pick a neutral that works for you. It could be white, black, green, or chocolate brown. When you surround yourself with the colors you love, you will feel inspired. This goes just as much for the colors on your walls and furniture as it does for your scrapbooks and cards. If you hate green, don't use it. Substitue something else that does appeal to you.

Stampin' Up! has a color wheel you can purchase, but if you are just starting out I suggest using the colors you love. Once you get into your own creating groove, you can work on adding new colors and combinations to jazz things up and keep it fresh. But until then, if you work with pink on pink on pink, keep it up! All that matters is that when the day is done, you are happy with your creations.

Baby Girl Congratulations Card

I had to make three cards in a rush the other week, and I realized this basic layout has become one of my favorite "go-to" designs. I used the same bird/elephant/flower combo in the pink/red color scheme to do Valentine bags as well. The bags got lots of compliments, and I was really proud of the way they turned out.

Stamps: Wild about You; Warmest Regards

Colors: pixie pink, real red, whisper white

Embellishments: medium transparent envelope, ivory organdy ribbon