Resolutions
Resolutions are not my thing anymore. When I was a kid, my best friend & I would make all sorts of resolutions…usually “I’ll lose _____ pounds”…and we’d shout it out into the night hoping that would help our resolutions come true. I know better now. I can stick to a resolution for about 3 days & then I come up with some excuse to quit. But this year is going to be different (I’ve said that about a million times, too!) So my resolution isn’t to lose weight, although that would be splendid, or to get organized (I’ve wished for that one right along with the losing weight one)…no, my New Year’s Resolution for 2008: be more creative…for me, it means that I will scrapbook more….create more projects that I love….learn how to take better pictures…spend some time cooking….taking care of my house….relaxing…I know, you probably think that’s silly for me to want to be more creative…but sometimes creativity can be misplaced or set aside…it happens to everyone now & again…and now it’s time to find that creativity again…or me....for you....whatever creative means to you….embrace it….make a quiche…or a scrapbook page…or decorate a cake…maybe just read our blog or other creative blogs out there…whatever it takes…embrace creativity.
With that said, the New Year brings changes….for the better!
- Our store hours are changing a bit…we’ll be closed on Sundays & Mondays during the winter…for the first time in six years I’ll be able to have two days off in a row….it’ll make me a better store owner, which will make the store better for you. Our hours will be: Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm.
- We’re expanding our class schedule. There will be classes 4 days a week now…Tuesdays & Wednesdays start at 6 pm…Thursdays at noon…Saturdays in the am. Classes will have a minimum of 3 students and maximum of 8 so make sure to sign up early & have your friends sign up with you! The class schedule will be available shortly…and projects are displayed in the store.
- Midnight Madness is scheduled for every Friday in 2008 and All Day Crops are scheduled for the last Saturday of each month (except November it’s the Saturday before…and December won’t have one).
- There’s a new page contest each month. We’ll take entries between the 1st & 20th of each month & have customers vote on their favorites until the end of the month. The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store & be published in a calendar composed of contest winners available at the end of the year. The themes are:
January: Winter (1 winner) & Christmas (1 winner)
February: Love
March: Luck
April: Spring
May: Mother’s Day
June: Father’s Day
July: Summer
August: Back to School
September: Fall
October: Halloween
November: Thanksgiving
The rules are simple: submit one 12x12 layout that represents the theme of the month. That’s it!
- And we’ll be re-arranging the store shortly….it’s fun to freshen up! See, change is fun!
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Here's the class schedule for January & descriptions...I'll post photos asap...most of the actual projects are in the store & up on the chalkboard in the classroom:
Class Descriptions:
A Year in My Life $40
Instructor: Kirsten Mead
Ever feel like you just can’t get caught up on your photos? Well, we have a solution for you! You’ll learn how to create an album that highlights your life, by the month. When your done, you’ll have an album completed for the year, freeing you up to work on other inspiring projects. Cost of the class includes an 8 ½ x 11 landscape album.
All Day Crop $25
Instructor: Varies
Join us for 12 hours of scrapbooking! Work on whatever projects you choose and we’ll take care of lunch & snacks...you’ll get a goodie bag & cropper only discounts. Its loads of fun...we promise!
Altered Art $30
Instructor: Sharon Kennick
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Caught Up & Lovin’ It! $25
Instructor: Kirsten Mead
After many years of trying to get caught up...of changing the way she stores her pictures...of pulling her hair out...Kirsten has come up with a method of scrapbooking that frees up your time to work on other projects, not just your chronically behind chronological album.
Challenges $25 to $40
Instructor: Kirsten Mead
Each month we’ll issue you a challenge & the following month we’ll have a class on what to do with the challenge materials. It’s sure to get your creativity flowing!
Clearly Fantastic $25 to $40
Instructor: Kirsten Mead & Sherry Oien
Make just one clear album & you’ll be hooked! They’re fun & they’re different, which is so cool! This class is chock full of techniques...& best of all, you’ll tailor it to the photos you bring!
Fast & Easy Pages $25
Instructor: Sherry Oien
Scrapbooking doesn’t have to be a chore. Each month Sherry will teach you 3 super easy 12x12 layouts that take no time at all...& you’ll be able to apply what you learned to other pages you’re working on. And the best part? You get to pick the paper to match your photos...use titles of your choosing...& have lots of fun doing it!
Gotta Love ‘em Mini’s $20 to $40
Instructors: Kirsten Mead & Sherry Oien
Kirsten & Sherry are addicted to mini books! They’re fun...they’re fast...& they make such good gifts! Each class features a different book & they are full of great techniques...too many to list...you’ll learn so much!
Happy Hour $10
Instructors: Kirsten Mead & Andi Kleinman
Join us on Thursday at noon each week to make a quick page...takes 45 minutes or so...what a terrific way to spend your lunch hour!
Midnight Madness $10
Instructor: Varies
Friday nights are hopping around here from 6 pm to midnight! Grab your projects & come on down for 6 hours of scrapbooking...you’re sure to accomplish so much...whether chatting with your friends or making new friends & creating beautiful projects. Price includes snacks & a 10% discount on your purchases.
Pleased to Greet You $20
Instructor: Kirsten Mead & Sherry Oien
Card making is all the rage & we’re here to show you how! Using a variety of techniques we’ll make different cards each month that just about everyone can use.
Scrapbook Basics $15
Instructors: Kirsten Mead, Sherry Oien & Andi Kleinman
Just getting started with scrapbooking? This class is designed for the beginner scrapbooker with little to no experience. You’ll learn how to use the tools, match paper to your photos & create layouts that you’ll love. Students leave class with 2 scrapbook pages to slip into their albums & the confidence to create more!
Seasonal Celebrations $25
Instructor: Kirsten Mead & Sherry Oien
Each month we’ll create 3 different pages surrounding particular holidays...slip them into your books & bam...your almost caught up! Pages can be completed in both 12x12 or 8 ½ x 11 sizes.
Technique Tuesdays $10
Instructors: Sharon Kennick & Kris Naylor
Each month Sharon & Kris will teach you super fun techniques...a new topic each month. You’ll make a fun card & have an opportunity to participate in Sharon
Tool Time $10
Instructors: Sharon Kennick & Kris Naylor
Let Sharon & Kris teach you how to get the most out of your scrapbooking tools. Go way beyond the basics, exploring the creative possibilities! These classes are fun & informative!
January 1 Closed Happy New Year!
Tuesday
January 1-20 Winter Page contest entries due; Christmas Page contest entries due
January 4 Midnight Madness
Friday 6 pm to Midnight $10
January 5 Seasonal Celebrations with Kirsten
Saturday Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s
11 am to 1:30 pm $25
January 8 Technique Tuesday with Sharon & Kris
Tuesday Embossed Elegance
6 pm to 7 pm $10
January 9 Scrapbook Basics with Sherry
Wednesday 6 pm to 7:30 pm $15
January 10 Happy Hour with Kirsten & Andi
Thursday 12x12 Thanksgiving Layout
Noon to 1 pm $10
January 11 Midnight Madness
Friday 6 pm to Midnight $10
January 12 Altered Art with Sharon
Saturday Altered Star Book
10 am to 1 pm $30
January 15 Caught Up & Lovin’ It! with Kirsten
Tuesday 6 pm to 9 pm $25
January 16 Gotta Love ‘em Mini’s with Kirsten
Wednesday “Little things that bring me joy…”
6 pm to 8:30 pm $20
January 17 Happy Hour with Kirsten & Andi
Thursday 12x12 Christmas Layout
Noon to 1 pm $10
January 18 Midnight Madness
Friday 6 pm to Midnight $10
January 19 Gotta Love ‘em Mini’s with Sherry
Saturday “Together”
11 am to 3 pm $35
January 22 Tool Time with Sharon & Kris
Tuesday Fabulous Photos
6 pm to 7 pm $10
January 23 Pleased to Greet You with Sherry
Wednesday Valentine Cards
6 pm to 8:30 pm $20
January 24 Happy Hour with Kirsten & Andi
Thursday 12x12 New Year’s Layout
Noon to 1 pm $10
January 25 Midnight Madness
Friday 6 pm to midnight $10
January 26 All Day Crop
Saturday 8 am to 8 pm $25
January 29 A Year in Our Life Album with Kirsten
Tuesday 6 pm to 10 pm $40
January 30 Fast & Easy Pages with Sherry
Wednesday Three 12x12 Layouts
6 pm to 8:30 pm $25
January 31 Happy Hour with Kirsten & Andi
Thursday “Me, today…”
Noon to 1 pm $10
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