Hi!
I guess summer is here in full force. I can't believe how hot it has been. Thank goodness the store is air conditioned. I'm definitely used to hot weather in Minnesota, but I'm also used to everyone having AC. I tend to get a bit crabby when I'm sweating. Just ask Vickie!
Vickie's kids classes have been a real hit. They have been making mini books and having a ball. This coming week (Thurs 1-3p) they will be making a Summer Tag Book. The classes are open to kids 7+ and adults. If you child is under 7, you will need to stay with them. The classes coming up are wonderful. There is a Princess Castle Kaiser Board Book that is loaded with glitz and glitter. Check our website for the lineup of classes. Call and get signed up quickly as they are filling up fast. She is also making a Back to School Journal that is so fun. Kids will love taking it to school and showing it off to their friends.
We got the newest line from Basic Grey........Junebug. It is soooo cute! There is a card kit that goes with it, too. I love Basic Grey. They always come up with great papers. They have become my favorite, with Bo Bunny running close behind.
I am finally heading home (Minnesota) on Monday. I know people will find that hard to believe since the date has changed several times. What can I say? I'm fine with leaving now, but come Monday, I'll be singing a different tune. It will be hard to leave all the great friends I have made here, but I plan on coming back as often as I can. I have a 6mo granddaughter I hardly know. Its time she gets to know her Grandma Debb!! The other 2 granddaughters are counting the days until I come back with all my crafts. I always have lots of fun projects we make together. Needless to say, it has been an expensive trip for me to work here! I keep telling Marcia that I pay her to work for her. Sad, but true. I can't even begin to get all my "new" scrapbooking things home. I may have to hire a FedEx airplane. It might be cheaper than trying to get it home myself. I'm amazed at how much that cute paper weighs!
Most of you know that our leader, Marica, has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She is currently in the hospital until the doctors can stabilize the bleeding in her brain and the swelling of her brain. The brain swelling has caused her to have double vision and she is frustrated by that. She is being considered for a stem cell transplant. As of now, she has daily chemo-based shots. She is looking forward to getting out of the hospital and back to seeing all of you. She would love to hear from you. She is in NW Hospital, room 440. She will be there at least through Tuesday or Wednesday, possibly longer. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Enjoy your summer! Can you believe its almost August????? Where has the time gone. I hope to return by September. Earlier if I can. You just never know when I will pop back to Seattle.
Until then, I will miss each and everyone of you. Keep Scrapping!!!!
Debb

Hi!
Well, my plan to return to Minnesota the beginning of June didn't happen. I just can't seem to leave. If we would quit getting new shipments of papers and embellishments, it might be easier to leave! But, I have to stay and open every box and see what goodies are coming in. Who could leave when its like Christmas in July??? We got the cutest line from K&Co, Actopus to Zelephant. It has the cutest beach and animal papers with embellishments galore! It has been very popular. We are on our second shipment already. Today a shipment from Basic Grey arrived. Naturally I peeked and found some great papers and bling. I can't wait for it to get on the floor!
We are getting excited about our upcoming Garage Sale..........our Second Annual, on Friday and Saturday, July 10-11. Last year was such a big hit we decided to have it again. This is a great opportunity for you to sell some items you have and know you won't use and get money to buy something you have been eyeing. Call and reserve your table for $18.00. You will want to get in on all the fun. You'll be glad you did.
Vickie's Kids Classes start on Thursday, June 09 at 1pm. She will be teaching a different project each week through July and August. You will definately want your child signed up for these classes. The first one is a canvas board titled All About Me. It is very cute. If your child is 7+ years, you will not need to accompany him/her. Vickie will be making journals, explosion boxes, tag books, summer chipboard books, etc. Check our website for the class of the week.
Our Cricut Club will meet again Sunday, July 12. I plan on making a project from the Life is a Beach cartridge. We will play with that cartridge, as well as Lyrical. Bring in your Cricut and join us in exploring these new cartridges.
Vickie is also teaching an Advanced Beginner's Class this next Tues, July 07. She will show you how to use various embellishments such as eyelets, buttons, ribbons, stickles, chalk and more. These techniques add so much to cards and layouts. Space is limited so call soon to get signed up.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. We will be open on the 4th from 11-5pm. Come in and crop in our air conditioned classroom. You will stay nice and cool and still have time to go out and watch fireworks with family or friends. Can't beat that!!
Happy 4th of July!!!!!
Debb