I'm so excited...

...about my upcoming Valentines Day mini book class! This 5 1/2" X 10" chipboard and polka-dotted acetate book features the super cute "BE MINE" paper collection from Echo Park (*swoon*) along with it's coordinating journaling cards and stickers, plus one of a kind trims and handmade embellishments. In class we will stamp a little, glitter a little, and make a cute little rosette for the cover among other techniques. Inside, it celebrates that special person in your life featuring 12 of your favorite photos. The overall feel of the book is a little romantic, a litte parisian, and a LOT of lovely!

I'll be teaching this book at three different stores just in time for Valentines Day:

Scrapbook Oasis

Friday, February 11th

6:00-9:00pm

(949) 756-2729

Scrapbook Garden

Saturday, February 12th

2:00-5:00pm

(714) 841-1801

Scrapbook Daisies

Sunday, February 6th

12:00-3:00pm

(562) 377-0302

And when you come, be sure to bring the following:

•Scissors

•Emery Board

•Stapler or Tiny Attacher

•Crop-A-Dile

•Corner Rounder

Plus a Plethora of Adhesives:

•Scor-Tape or Red Line tape in 1/2" and 1/8" widths

•Foam Tape

•Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks if you have one.

•Quickie Glue Pen

•Quick Dry Liquid Glue (i.e., Helmar, Zip Dry, Beacons, etc.)

I will be dropping off a sample at each store over the weekend, so if you get a chance, pop on over to the store nearest you and check it out! And of course during class we will enjoy yummy snacks & great prizes while we make a wonderfully scrappy mess...Hope you won't miss it!

Welcome, Hoppers!

Welcome to your next stop on the Scrapbook Daisies Blog Hop!

If you've arrived here first, you'll want to hop on back over to the beginning at the Scrapbook Daisies Home Blog. You'll be glad you did!

Have you heard that the Scrapbook Daisies brick & mortar store is now open in Long Beach CA? In addition to carrying the absolute bestest, latest and greatest in all things scrapbooking...the "real life" store also offers great classes, monthly crops and unlimited inspiration! In fact, this month's crop is just this weekend and includes two fun make & takes! The first one is a card designed by your's truly and features Echo Park's "A Walk in the Park" collection:

The other make and take is a one-page layout designed by everyone's favorite Lytle Scrapper and features some really cute paper and techniques, but you'll just have to wait till you get over to her spot on the hop to see it!

So hoppers...if you're ever in Southern California and find yourself in need of some super cute paper and embellies, we hope you'll look us up!

And before you go...did you know that the Scrapbook Daisies message board hosts several fun challenges with chances to win Scrapbook Daisies kits each and every month? There are sketch challenges, color challenges, scraplift challenges, journaling challenges and more to choose from! Complete as many of the challenges as you'd like to earn chances at being chosen as the monthly challenge winner! It's a great way to get lots of layouts done and earn entries to win an awesome prize to boot! So when you're done with your hopping, why not pop on over to the message board and check out all the details...we'd love to have you join in the fun!

And don't forget to become a "follower" of the blogs in the hop this month...the design team is super talented and will continue to inspire you each month with their reveals, challenges and techniques!

Gloriosa Daisy

The final step: don't forget to email Misty @ mistyw@nctv.com with the list of daisies you've collected along the way, jotting "Scrapbook Daisies Blog Hop" in the subject line. That way, you'll be entered to win an amazing Scrapbook Daisies Monthly Kit!!

Now hop on over to Misty's Blog and see what inspiration she's got to offer featuring one of this month's Scrapbook Daisies kits!

Happy Hopping and Good Luck!!

Adios 2010...Don't let the door hit ya on the way out!

I'm not sure what was up with 2010. It was a rough year for just about everyone I know...financial woes, family issues, job stress...you name it. I know I personally struggled with all of the above, and I gotta tell you that I am so OVER it and completely ready for a new year...a new decade...a clean slate.

That's why I love January.

It feels so fresh and clean and full of possibilities. I really try not to ruin that with a bunch of self inflicted stress inducing resolutions, so suffice it to say that I have begun the this new year with nothing but a fresh perspective when it comes to my blog. I won't say I promise to be a better blogger...because let's face it. I will forget to blog. Some days I won't feel like blogging. I've just decided that no matter how long I go between blog posts, it's still ok to come back when I feel like it and blog without feeling guilty that I've been a bad blogger.

And that's it.

Nothing earth shattering. Just blogging again when I can, when I feel like it, when I have something that I am excited to share. Like crafty projects and photos of family and friends. It's what works for me.

That being said...I've already got lots in the works for a great 2011. I've accepted a design team member position at Creative Imaginations after being a contributing designer for a few years now. So I'm working on some fun projects for CHA and organizing some great classes for the upcoming year to teach at some great stores. Hoping to have some scrappy stuff to share pretty soon.

Here's to a great 2011!!

How Gorgeous is This?

It's a mini book my good friend Ly Le made this holiday season, and it must be seen and touched to really be appreciated! It's made from Teresa Collins' NOEL line along with some amazing hand-made flowers and unique one-of-a-kind embellishments. It's truly breathtaking in the details, and colors and textures feel so rich and expensive.

I'm thinking I need to make one for my Grandmother for Christmas.

Lucky Me!! She's teaching this beauty at several stores in the area, so if you're thinking you need to make one as a gift for someone special (like me!), you're in luck too! Just hop on over to the Lytle Scrapper blog to find out where you can sign up. But you'd better hurry, Ly's classes always fill up quickly, and I wouldn't want to see you miss out!

NEW! Christmas Banner Class

Banners are all the rage right now...and why not? They're so fun to make, and really there's not an event that wouldn't be complete without one! They make wonderful decorations for just about any occasion...not to mention great gifts!

So join me then, this chilly winter season and together we'll make this super cute "Be Merry" banner to adorn your entry way, fireplace mantle, or wall all December long. We'll use the "Everybody Loves Christmas" line with it's cute little snowmen and whimsical color palette from Echo Park along with some super cute one-of-a-kind embellishments and trims. We'll also learn how to make those popular rosettes you've been seeing everywhere...and then you'll be hooked! You'll be using them on your layouts for years to come, along with gift bags and boxes, handmade cards, and more!

This class is being offered at three stores this holiday season, so you won't be able to miss it!

The Scrapbook Oasis

Irvine

Friday, December 3rd at 6:00pm

(949) 756-2729

The Scrapbook Garden

Huntington Beach

Sunday, December 5th at 1:00pm

(714) 841-1801

Scrapbook Daisies

Long Beach

Saturday, December 11th at 10:00am

(562) 377-0302

Halloween Banner Classes!!

Ok, how cute is this halloween banner? It's pretty rare that I finish a project and just LOVE it...but that was the case with this project, and I can't wait to teach it. It's really pretty easy, albiet a little time consuming in the deails...but it's worth every minute!

Need to make one you say? Well, just so happens you're in luck! I will be teaching this little goodie at not one, but two stores very soon! So let's hang out and make this banner that's so cute, it's SCARY! Made using the Maya Road chipboard banner book, and the adorable My Mind's Eye "Blackbird" paper collection, this super sturdy banner is guaranteed to adorn your wall, door or fireplace mantle for years to come. As always, we will enjoy snacks, prizes, and friends! Sign up today while you still can!

Class 1: Scrapbook Daisies in Long Beach

(562) 377-0302

Saturday, October 23rd

10:00am to 1:00 pm

Class 2: The Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach

(714) 841-1801

Sunday, October 24th

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Be sure to have the following in your toolkit when you come:

•Craft knife and cutting surface

•Emery board or sanding block

•Scissors

•Dimensional (foam) tape, dots or squares

•Quickie Glue Pen

•Scor Tape or other strong adhesive (liquid works too)

Hope you can make it!

Fun Stuff!!

The store opening celebration at Scrapbook Daisies was a great success, and exciting stuff is already scheduled for the remainder of the year! Check out what's up for the rest of the month:

Those of you that weren't able to join me at the Scrapbook Garden for this great little travel mini will be excited to know that I will be teaching it this weekend at Scrapbook Daisies! Class is on Saturday, October 9th from 10-1pm, so join me for some scrappy fun and of course, prizes! Be sure to include the following in your toolkit:

•Emery board or sanding block

•Creamy Brown or Chestnut color chalk ink

•Foam Tape

•Craft knife and cutting surface•

•Tim Holtz mini stapler or regular stapler

•1/8" Scor Tape

•Glue Dots and Liquid Glue

•Xyron "X" Sticker Maker might be helpful if you have one...

And check out this spooky goodness:

Join Lytle Scrapper Ly Le on October 17th from 2-5 PM! You will make a 2-Page Layout using Cosmo Cricket's Haunted Line with stamps by Heidi Swapp and Making Memories. Plus, a Tim Holtz Style Card and two Treatboxes! This kit is loaded with tons ribbon, bling, buttons, brads, and flowers {oh my!}.

Class Supplies List

•Paper TrimmerScissors

•Your Favorite Adhesive

•Glue Dots

•Foam Dots or Tape3L Photo Tape or Terrifically Tacky Tape

•Black Inkpad

•Paper Piercer or Pin

•Black Journaling Pen
•White Journaling Pen

Optional Items: Bone Folder, Scoring Blade, or Score PalCrimping Tool

We're really hoping you can join us for one (or BOTH!) of these great classes. Call the store today to reserve your spot at (562) 377-0302...and join us for a class that's so great...it's SCARY!!