Before I get to today's LONG post, I must say, that I am in the groove of singing as loud as I can, music is cranked, 3rd qurter of income tax is ready to go to the accountant, 1 load of laundry left, I am having a FABULOUS Monday. Hope you are too!
I am really really getting excited! The very first Crop & Create event is going to be here just around the corner. ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT CAN BE FOUND HERE.
I don't know about you, but I get sooo inspired when I take fabulous classes, meet new people, get a chance to see cool things. It makes me feel rejeuvenated and want to scrap more and get those memories documented!
I don't know how many times I've said it before, can you believe the talented teachers we have coming to SASKATOON?? i can guarantee this has never happened before to have this calibre of teachers in Saskatoon at one time!
It has been fun seeing where the teachers are making their flight connections to get here. We aren't quite the big city where all flights fly into. Kelly Goree is coming up from Kentucky, Kimber from Indiana and Becky from Montana and Catherine & Vicki coming from Ontario, let's just say a few connections are being made. lol
Have you seen the sneak peeks from the teachers?
I will show them here in case you haven't had time to slide by Scrapbook & Cards Today website.
I will do a quick review of the teachers, the class descriptions and the sneaks. We do have a few spots open in the classes for any last minute registrations. We'd love to have you!!
Kelly Goree
(I still get shivers knowing that Kelly is coming to Saskatoon. Years upon years ago I fell in love with her style, and then the first time I met her I was in awe. She really is that adorable Southern girl who has an awesome sense of humour, fabulous smile and just has her act together!!!! I know I've told this story before, but the first time she left a comment on my blog I was tickled pink, thinking it was random. Then I got an email from her awhile later and well let's just say I archived that baby for awhile!!! I still get excited when I see her in a magazine! Her style is iconic. I was pretty impressed that this celebrity remembered me. Now throughout the years, we've taught together and have become friends and I am so blessed! I can't wait to hear what you guys think of her classes!!!)
Paper Mix-Ology!
Are you that scrapbooker who collects sheet after sheet of beautiful patterned paper but has no idea how to mix them together on your scrapbook pages? Are you too afraid to cut into that gorgeous sheet of paper for fear that you won’t be able to “make it work?” Does the idea of using even more than one sheet of patterned paper at a time completely freeze your scissors in mid-cut?! Well, fear not—this class is just for you! Join our patterned paper expert, Kelly Goree, as she takes the mystique and mystery out of using those papers once and for all. In this class you’ll create two double-page layouts that will teach you the fundamentals that will have you mixing up patterned papers as easy as 1-2-3!
Teacher: Kelly Goree
Duration: 2 hrs.
Friday: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Sponsors: Pink Paislee, Studio Calico
Welcome & Supply List
sneaks:
The Designer’s Dozen
We all hunt for those cherished tried-and-true recipes that not only make our lives easier but make us look like we’re Martha Stewart to boot! It’s those favourite go-to basics that save us time and stress in the kitchen and it’s no different when it comes to our scrapbook pages! Join Kelly Goree for a fabulous "scrapbooking baker's dozen!" Well known for her bold use of color, pattern and design, Kelly will teach you how to take your layouts from delicious to extra-yummy with twelve basic design tips! In this class you’ll learn about techniques such as the “rule of thirds” and “focal photos” while you create three fantastic layouts guaranteed to be a hit with those you love!
Teacher: Kelly Goree
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sponsors: Bazzill, American Crafts, BasicGrey
Welcome & Supply List
Kimber McGray
This girl ROCKS this industry with her clean and classic style. Most known for rocking the cards or maybe for her chart topping books. Yep, she has just finished her latest book, so that will be excited when it comes to print.
I know I am putting all her bestseller books on my Ipad so I can take her everywhere. Her books can be found at Amazon.com (in hard copy) and Itunes for the tech saavy girl!
I have met her at CHA and she really knows her stuff. I CANNOT wait to lear from her card classes. For anyone who knows me, making cards doesn't come naturally. I take longer to make a card then a layout. Much more thought. So I would love to walk away with more confidence and ideas on how to create magnificence on a small scall. Can't wait Kimber!!!! Here are the covers of her books if you are on a hunt for them!
Kimber's Classes:
Flowers CAN bloom all year!
Flowers can bloom all year long and they don't require watering or even a green thumb! Join Kimber McGray and create a garden of blooming embellishments made from different mediums such as fabric, ribbons, zippers and yes, papers, too. In this class, you will make four fabulous cards adorned with beautiful, hand-made flowers, as well as two floral lapel pins perfect for any occasion. Bring your garden indoors and watch it bloom!
Teacher: Kimber McGray
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Sponsors: Jillibean, Core'dinations, Maya Road, Stampin' Up!
Welcome & Supply List
sneaks:
Christmas is coming card class!
No matter who makes your "Naughty and Nice" list this year, they will be thrilled to receive one of these handmade cards! It's never too early to get a head start on holiday cards and these little gems are sure to be a hit. From gift card holders to snow globe shakers to cards that pop (up!), join Kimber McGray for terrific card-making class filled with tricks and techniques right out of Santa's workshop!
Teacher: Kimber McGray
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Sponsors: Jillibean, Core'dinations, Stampin' Up!
Welcome & Supply List
Becky Fleck
Now this OUTSTANDING artist has redefined our industry. I personally truly believe this. I have taken many a class from her, and I will admit to be the ultimate worst student in her class cause I am pitiful at measurements. I'm a free bird that wings it with finger ticks to mark my cuts. She is a graphic artist that provides you with the most accurate instructions I have ever seen for projects. Very precise and you leave with the most phenomenal results. So knowing that I am on the opposite spectrum as Becky for how we measure and cut, I walk away from her style with something different. Her talent to create sketches that you can easily adapt to your own projects is the best tool a scrapbooker can have. I feel that they really are the "bible" for our industry. Really, do you want to always be reinventing the wheel, a must to create something brand new never seen before on every project???? I don't. I mean sometimes it is required of me for work, however, for my own personal fun and scrapping, I LOVE following Becky's Page Map Books or website for inspiration on how to rock a layout. You can order both her books from AMazon.com but hurry they only have a handful left! (they ship immediately too)
If you have ever wondered how to interpret sketches you see THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!!!!
Double Up! My Favourite PageMap sketch
Love sketches? Then join Becky to create a fabulous two-page layout based on one of her favourite PageMap sketches! Students will learn terrific techniques and time-saving tips, and walk out of the class with a fantastic multi-photo page. But that's not all! With the leftovers, you'll also create a beautiful greeting card based on one of Becky's favourite CardMaps, perfect for any occasion.
Teacher: Becky Fleck
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 8:30 – 10:30 am
Saturday: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sponsors: Fancy Pants, Doodlebug, Bazzill, American Crafts
Welcome & Supply List
sneaks:
Last but definitely NOT LEAST!
Vicki Boutin
Canada's favourite scrapbooker. She is that instructor that everyone loves. Her style is timeless, beautiful. Her teaching style is efficient, classes are PACKED with goofies and you never get stressed. She really makes you feel good in her classes and you walk away with amazing projects. She is returnig to Saskatoon for the 3rd year in a row with a track record of sold out classes, we are proud to say we did create larger class sizes to accomodate more people. I am proud to say she is one of my best friends in this industry, LOVE LOVE her quirkyness, her eye for design and photography and just her personality. Always the best laughs ever!!!!
And guess what????? She just came out with her own book!!!!! And let's be realistic. How many of you scrapbookers are going to start from scratch on white paper and create an entire scrapbook page EVERY time you scrap by inking and stamping? For me, once in a blue moon. It is a lot of work. But how many of you buy those AMAZING stamps out there, and would love to learn how to do all those techniques out there on your layouts. This book is going to show you lot's of tips & tricks for the realistic scrapbooker/stamper. This book is for everyone who wants to learn how to add a little spice to their scrapbooking through mixed-media techniques and unique stamping ideas. I've pre-ordered mine on amazon.com (It saves you 34% off book price. CANNOT wait till it arrives!)
EASY, DETAILED, EXPERT Layout Workshop
From beginner to advanced and everything in between! This is a class based on the popular column featured in every issue of Scrapbooks & Cards Today magazine. Students will start with the basics of building a layout and from there they will learn tips and tricks on how to take a page from good to great in class Vicki Boutin style! A few fun techniques will also be explored while completing three 12 x 12 layouts! Giveaways and good times will abound!
Teacher: Vicki Boutin
Duration: 3 hrs.
Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Sponsors: Bo Bunny, Core’dinations, Studio Calico
Welcome & Supply List
Technique Savvy Workshop
It’s time to dig in and get your hands dirty! Together with Vicki, students will explore a plethora of fabulous techniques including tricks with fabric, a little resist, art medium ideas, tissue manipulation and more! Students will layer stamps, inks, mists, glitter and more. These wonderful techniques are going to be “dressed” up and displayed in a most interesting manner! If you are open to learning new things and having fun then this class is for you!
Teacher: Vicki Boutin
Duration: 3 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of class)
Saturday: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sponsors: Maya Road, Harmonie, Ranger
Welcome & Supply List
Last but not least, I am excited to welcome Catherine Tachdigan- founder of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine. I am so excited for her to come to our fabulous city. She created the concept of this free magazine as a way to help stores thrive, to help the consumer learn, find inspiration and be able to seek inspiration without having to spend a huge cost. And especially in this modern day of recycling and saving pennies, it is AWESOME that wherever you are in this world; YOU can read the magazine (and all past issues) ONLINE for FREE. If you decide you would like a hard copy of it, you can get that from your local store (but be quick because they are free, they do disappear fast) or you can get a subscription where you ONLY pay for the shipping costs. You won't regret this choice, that's for sure!
If you would like to submit for their next call, here is the submission requests:
Call for submissions
"wonderful winter call"
Scrapbook & Cards Today is pleased to announce its “Wonderful Winter” call.Scrapbook & Cards Today is a beautiful, seasonally inspired free publication that can be found in both Canadian and US independent scrapbook stores. It can also be downloaded internationally, in its entirety and for free, by visiting www.scrapbookandcards.com.
Scrapbook & Cards Today would love to see your artwork—including layouts,cards, and altered projects with the following themes:
- holiday celebrations
- winter fun-both outdoors and in
- the "perfect" winter day
- Valentine's Day!
Scrapbook & Cards Today is also looking for:
- winter cards
- gift tags
- holiday gifts
- well-balanced, double page layouts
- multi-photo layouts
Becky Fleck’s sketches are always inspiring and this one is no exception. Download the sketch at http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/documents/SCT_dec_2011_sketch1_5x7_card.jpguse it to create a greeting card and then submit it to us for possible publication! Please put “winter sketch” in your email reference line.
organization
Are you perfectly organized or have you found a way that helps curb your messy ways? Share your tips and tricks with us so you can help others in the same situation. Photos as well as written submissions are welcome.
something special
We are always on the lookout for a “special” project to feature in our “something special” column. If you have created something outstanding, be sure to submit it for us to see.
Be a part of the fastest growing scrapbook publication! Submissions can be made at www.scrapbookandcards.com/submission1.html or at[email protected]. Compensation includes a fabulous goodie box from our sponsors plus two copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today! Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and supply list. Please ensure that all files sent are under 500KB. Summer CHA artwork and projects will be considered. This call ends October 3, 2011. We look forward to seeing your work!
This call ends October 3rd, 2011.
We look forward to seeing your work!
Now one last thing to talk about:
Our Crop & Create facebook page is INTERACTIVE! What does that mean? It is for absolutely ANYONE to become a part of. ANYONE can win, it is not just limited to those who are attending. Every Monday of Sept. we are posting challenges. One card- by Kimber McGray and one layout (sketch created by Becky Fleck but a layout created by me). We would LOVE to see your work. We have lot's of prizes to giveaway!!!! All you have to do, is do a project or multiple projects. The more you enter, the more you win. then take a picture, and upload it to our facebook page for everyone to see. It's as easy peasy as that.
This weeks sketch is:
here is my take of it. I used ALL of Jillibean soup & the matching Core'dinations cardstock. (Thanks Miss Barb Riley for the pp!)
Here is the card sketch!
and Kimber's card:
LOVE the sentiment. how funny!
This crop is just where it's at. 2 nights of a luxurious late night snack- fri (chocoholic feast) and sat a dessert buffet.
Friday night, 5 manufacturers have sent us up make n takes to do for FREE! THANKS!!!!!
Also we have a special guest flying in fro the states to spend the weekend with us demo'ing a HUGE NEW PRODUCT!!!!! prepare to be excited!
We are also pretty pumped to have 2 loca scrapbook stores onsite. Scrapbook Studio ( a brand new store) located on Primrose Drive, and Just Scrap It in Sutherland. They will be there to add to your cropping experience. Plus we might have one more guest from Stampin up! SUHWEET!
Well today sure was a long post. so sorry, I just had so much goodness to share. Can't wait to see at the end of the month.
Fabulous layout and cards! Wish you were closer!
Posted by: Debbie Standard | October 04, 2011 at 04:30 PM
Good luck this weekend! Can't wait until you come to Edmonton!
Posted by: Kelly malacko | September 29, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Hi Leica, I hope you will have one in New-Brunswick, I soooo wish I would live closer to saskatoon! lol I was at the scrapgala a few years ago in Moncton and loved it! Have a scrappy week-end!
Nadia
Posted by: Nadia Cormier | September 20, 2011 at 04:21 PM
Hey Leica! I've paid my registration fee, and did not pay for any classes at that time. But, I'd like to register for Becky's Double up class. Is there a way I can do that? Any time I try to on the website, it wants me to pay for the registration again ...
GREAT QUESTION!!!!
You can phone in to Catherine and she will easily help you out. telephone: 1.416.855.9637
The classes are awesome, so we'd love for you to experience them! Leica
Posted by: Cary B | September 19, 2011 at 04:48 PM