March classes are posted

   


This layout uses Close to my Heart's Wonderland Paperpack. When the paperpack came out I thought this would make a great winter layout, we have had some cold days, but not a lot of snow days. But I loved this layout.
    This class is offered on March 23 at 6:30.
 

   This LO shows off one of our new stamp sets featuring Easter. I just love these little peeps. I will show you how to make this cute little basket. And Close to my Heart has little springs that have popped up the bunny in the basket. The basket can be done in blue, pink or yellow. I have already hand cut out all the bunnies for you.
    This class is also offered on March 23 at 6:30. The cost for both classes is $13. If interested please RSVP so I can have enough product ready for everyone. Snacks will be provided as usual.


         I am also working on Easter projects that will be posted ASAP. They will be offered on March 22 at 7PM,  and after the March 23 classes, and March 24 at 1PM. I know you will like them.
        You can email me at scrappy55@msn.com to RSVP and get directions to my scraproom. Sure hope to see ya there.





 

January layout class and card class is scheduled

 
   Friday, January 20th at 6:30 PM will be a fun class. You have the opportunity to do 3 layouts. If you take as many photos as I do. Just one layout for Christmas pictures is not near enough. The first layout will be done in just a few minutes. All cutting will be done for you. In this layout you will stamp a few holly leaves and sentiment already precut with our exclusive Art Philosphy Cricut cartridge. You will do very little cutting- just the holly berries. This layout should be completed in a half hour or less.

 Layout # 2 is a little bit more challenging but fun. You can't see it well, but you use a glitter glue dotted all around the center cutout, and use ribbon and hemp around the trees. All the layouts  are using our Believe paper packs. The layout idea for this layout was seen by another consultant, Helen Onulak, on Pinterest. Then she used our paper to come up with this idea. You will use sponges to daub on the paper to make the sweet leaf paper look sort of like suede.

                                                                                                                                

Layout #3 is just the cutest. This layout idea is from our exclusive layout book Magic by Jeannette Lynton, the CEO of Close to my Heart. You may have seen this in the Fall/Winter idea book. I fell in love with this layout the minute I saw it. The layout demos the stickease that coordinate with the Believe paperpack.

By adding a few extra sheets of paper to the paper pack, I was able to make another layout using the back side of one of the Background and Texture papers. I have the perfect photos for this one, when two of my grandsons went to see Santa. Just by adding a few extra papers I was able to get 4 layouts from a paperpack and half a stickease packet.

    This class includes the first 3 layouts: #1 Holly leaves, #2 Trees, and #3 Celebrate the Season with the reindeer. The cost is $22. I have room for just 6 people for this class.  As usual at my classes- food and chocolate will be provided -- they are a must!!!!  You will need to bring your own adhesive. I always have give away gifts. So if  interested email me ASAP. scrappy55@msn.com. I need to know by January 14 so I can have everything precut for you by Jan 20th. I will give you directions when you email me. Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!

    The last layout #4, " I will always Believe" will only be available as an additional layout to 3-4 class participants for $10, because of the limited paper left over in the packs

Saturday, January 21 at 9:30 AM will be a card class. You will be using stamps, paper piercer, embellishments, and ribbon to create these cute cards: Birthday, Thinking of you, and Valentines. The cost is $9 for 5 cards and envelopes.  You do need to bring your own adhesive. There is no limit on this class, but again I need to know by January 14th, so I can have everything precut before the 21st. Snacks will be provided. And again, I always have give aways. Hope to see you at one or both classes. Email me at scrappy55@msn.com. I can give you directions.

December 3 Christmas card class

                                                Christmas is almost here. And Christmas cards will be mailed soon. Since I moved to Ohio, I still have alot of old paper to use. So this year I made 3 cards with older retired Close to my Heart paper to help use it up and 2 with new Fall/Winter papers. Most of the cards use new stamp sets.
                                                 With all my classes - everything is precut out and ready to assemble after stamping and some cutting. The class is scheduled for Saturday Dec 3 at 9:30 AM. I need you to RSVP so I can get your packet of cards ready. I hope to have a small treat bag for everyone by then also. Sure hope you can attend. Class cost is $10 for 6 cards.
                                                   Snacks will be provided.

December Fall Layout Class for Friday Dec 2

                           This layout features Close to my Heart's Dreamin paper pack.  And their Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out the shapes of the leaf and acorns. And the Harvest Happiness stamp set to then stamp on the cut out cardstock pieces. Add a few buttons. And wala!!!!!!!!!
                            This layout class will be on Friday Dec 2, at 7 PM at Deb's Distressing Scraproom. Class cost is $8. You will need to RSVP so that I have enough product for everyone. Just bring your adhesive and scissors, everything else is provided. We always have a snack and a few free giveaways. Hope to see you there.

Pumpkin Soup

     Thanks to all my ladies who came to my last card class and craft sale. It was a huge success for my mom. she sold everything. The last gal took everything that was left . I will certainly miss you ladies. YOU are the best.
      I told you I would post my Pumpkin Soup recipe. Here it is:

        Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients
2 TBS butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped or sliced thin
1/2 cup carrots, sliced thin(I omitted this because of my diet)
1 rib celery,chopped( I used 2 ribs,because I didn't use carrots)
2 cups canned pure pumpkin(not pumpkin pie filling)
3 cups chicken broth
white pepper to taste
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cream or half n half

Preperation
In a 4-qt saucepan, saute the onions in butter until transparent. Add all the other ingredients, except the cream, stir occasionaly, until the vegetables are very soft.

Place in a blender and carefully puree until completely smooth. Pour back into the saucepan and add the cream. Warm the soup. Serve.

October 1st card class

 These cards show off  our Flower Pot stamp set and paper pack Olivia.

 This Thanks cute circle card demos our new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge which cuts over 700 images.




 The Celebrate card shows off our Roxie paperpack. I have taken ribbon and colored in the flowers and leaves with markers. Also the flower is cut out with the cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, and blinged with our cute sparkly button. 

This 6 x 6 kraft die cut card shows off our fall paper pack Dreamin and our brown striped wide ribbon. The cricut Art Philosophy was used on this card also. The stamp sets used are Triple Play, Make it Count and
Treasures.

The flower on the front of the Dreamin card is embossed .

The Wonderful card front is all cut out with the Cricut Art Philsophy- the flowers, stems, leaves, and sentiments frames. I love this!!! I use it alot.
This 5 card class is at my Distressing Scrap house. RSVP ASAP if attending so I have enough product for everyone.
It starts at 9:30 am Oct 1.

September scrapbooking layout class

  This layout features our new Roxie paper and our August - September National Stamping special double stamp set called Pair a Phrase. It also features our new Cricut Art Philosphy that has over 700 images that it will cut. The scalloped circle was cut with it. This layout also uses our black mini medley collection that features brads, buttons, metal tags, photo clips, and button brads. And our color ready kraft borders. This class is scheduled for Thursday September 29 at 7pm. The cost is
$9. And you'll take home half of the black medley that you don't use. Hope to see you there.