Hi Scrappin' Friends!
We are in the second week of the Paper Chase and having a blast! I love all the excitement of new people coming in to see us. I find myself having just as much fun as they are. I am amazed at the number of husbands accompanying their wives on the Chase. Several of them have had their own passports! Men are getting just as addicted to this hobby as us women. Yeah!
Are you familiar with Heidi Swapp's Mega Masks? These are great new techniques to offer more creativity to your projects. You can use ink, acrylic and water color paints, etc to make attractive backgrounds for pictures. These masks are re-usable and come in circles, stars, hearts, and bracket frames. They are truly amazing. You will want to come in and check these out for yourself.
We have just a couple of spaces left to sign up for our Wax Painting class on April 5. John Vandebrooke from Edmonds is teaching this unique class using the European Encaustic method, using hot irons to paint. He will be showing you how wax combines with photography, card making or rubber stamp work. The possibilities for using this method are endless. This class is 4 hours and includes all materials. We have some examples of his work. Come in and learn about this new and exciting technique.
ScrapBingo is a big hit. Its the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1-5p. Bring your UFO's (unfinished objects) and play several games of Bingo throughout the day. Guaranteed to have lots of fun. The prizes aren't bad, either.
Shawna has lots of new mini-book and card classes coming up. She is doing a monthly Basic Grey card class. These cards are great for any occasion. Check these out on our website. Vickie is also teaching Beginning Scrapbooking for those of you who are new or just need a jumpstart to get going. You will leave here with a completed 2pg layout. In her Advanced Scrapbooking class she will show you different technqiues for adding your own creativity to your pages. She has some great ideas.
Our Cricut Club will be meeting April 26 this month. This is a change from the 2nd Sunday because of Easter. We will also be changing in May because Mother's Day falls on the 2nd Sunday. Check the website for dates. This club is a great way to get together with other Cricut owners to share cartridges and ideas. You can also use any of the store's cartridges to complete your projects. Call and sign up for this club.
Speaking of the Cricut, if you have the Design Studio, Linda will be teaching another class on Wed., April 22. This is a great way to learn the many features of this program. The Design Studio expands the use of all the Cricut cartridges. Its truly an amazing product.
As you can tell, I am still in Seattle and not back in Minnesota. I have decided to stay through most of April before heading "home". I want to make sure there is no snow back there! I am having way too much fun here to worry about snow and cold. Who needs it, I say?? I do miss my granddaughters a lot, though. Thank goodness for pictures and phone calls.
Come in and say hi. We are constantly getting in new things. You won't want to miss out of these "necessities".
Enjoy the sunshine. I love the flowers that are popping up all over. Makes me smile!!!!
Debb