It was a real pleasure to welcome some lovely ladies from Glen Ayre Church to one of my classes!  I'd like to give a special and warm welcome to Elinore, Ruth, Louella and Carol!  Here they are minus Ruth who had left when I realized I needed pictures!



Our theme was holiday card projects with a Christian emphasis; and to achieve this, for our first card  I made a greeting framed by the shape of an ornament  using the program,Paint. This greeting exclaimed "Jesus, the true gift of Christmas".   For this project, we used a diorama card in Real Red cardstock. We also used a striped ribbon also in Real Red and White which framed the card nicely.  I love diorama cards because they really look impressive!

Our second card project featured a gate-fold style card held with a belly band.  I printed a poem created by M S Lowndes - which you can download for free at her website with her permission and of course, give her credit! Hi Ms Lowndes!

The poem was turned into a tag and placed in a pocket in the center section, and then flanked by DP either side. A few ornate touches and you have a lovely, lovely card to give someone special!


Here's a close-up of Elinore with her cards....

For a few of the ladies, it was a new experience and I am proud to say they did sooooo very well!
We have a great afternoon, and I am looking forward to my CHOCOLATES and CARDS!  I hope more new ladies come as I find it delightful introducing this hobby to more and more people - its rewarding to see a person enjoy a particular technique, and see their excited over thier card !

Darn, I forgot to take a photo of my darling dog yesterday - our regular craft fair, the Canadian - German fair was here the week-end (which means I enjoy pretzels!) and of course I dressed my dog in his red sparkly bow as I walked him around!  He has such a forgiving personality, lol!

Till my next post,
bye for now!

Labels: CLASS-CHRISTMAS 2010

Hello!

I an happy to announce that I will be able to hold another class this Nov 21rst - in preparation for the Holidays!    I am moving well ahead on my craft fair schedule, so hurray for me, I can do one more class!

NOV 21rst Christian Christmas Cards
This class will feature religious cards - the greeting will be religious in nature. The design of the cards will be pretty and we will do several cards plus a mystery project!!!!  I love to throw in a mystery project!

So come and join us -  Experienced or Beginners!      Cost =$ 20.00    Nov 21  1:00 - 1:30 Start time.
Please Contact Me to Reserve your spot - so I can have materials cut. Thank You.

* Receive $5 discount for bringing a friend plus your new friend also receives $5 discount, as well as Seniors and Students.

God Bless,
Beverly

Also - don't forget I have my last class of the season - CHOCOLATE AND CARDS, DEC 5TH 1:00

Labels: CLASS-CHRISTMAS 2010

yummm....let's enjoy our time this season!  Finish the day with handstamped cards while having a delish time with some chocolate treats provided by moi!

This is my LAST CLASS before the Holidays - so be sure to sign up!

Class Fee includes all supplies: $25    Dec 5, Sunday   Time: 2:00 pm.  (time to get here after church!)
* read the side bar to learn how to earn a free class, or discount.

Labels: CLASS-CHRISTMAS 2010

Hello Everyone -  it's here - that time of the year again - CHRISTMAS CARD CLASSES!!!

Are YOU SHORT ON TIME?
Would YOU LIKE TO SAVE MONEY?
Would you like to give beautiful cards to friends and family that look great, but ARE EASY TO MAKE?  Then STAMP-A-STACK CHRISTMAS CARD CLASSES are your answer!

Come and experience hassle-free card-making - easy to follow instructions, fast cards plus featuring fun techniques!  In no time you will have completed 10 cards while having a great time!



Contact me a to sign up!
SIGN UP FOR CLASS


DETAILS:   2 HOLIDAY CARD  "STAMP-A-STACK CLASSES

LOCATION:  1680 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, ON  Party Room Main Floor.
  CLASS 1 =DATE:  Nov 10 and TIME: 5:30 PM
  CLASS 2 = DATE:  Nov 14 TIME:    1:00 PM
                                                                             COST:  $35     Supplies included.
                                                                                                ****or free with a customer order.
                                                                                                *** Demonstrators Special Price: $10

Please if you have one - bring a basic craft kit of : scissors, glue, bone folder.



Any beginners out there - please give this a try, you will LOVE IT!   Bring your Mom, or Daughters, Aunts, Nieces or Best Friends with you - because without experience, you will be pleasantly surprised at just how much fun you can have making your own cards!  I am there to guide you - so no unpleasant mistakes!  You leave proud and eager to show off your creations - guaranteed!

And what is better - is whoever is lucky to receive a handmade card, will really appreciate it - we really do get that warm and fuzzy feeling when we receive a special "something".   I even take part in 'swaps' as I am this year, so that I can receive handmade cards from other crafters and appreciate their talent!

Meanwhile - have a look through my blog, you will see all the different cards and projects I have made in the past!

all the best,
Beverly

Labels: CLASS-CHRISTMAS 2010

Hello everyone!

I have been awfully busy - preparing for this Sunday's Welcome Wagon Bridal Show but I am also just as excited by upcoming Christmas projects, so inbetween bridal style creations, I have been playing with my christmas toys! 

I was inspired by the amazing talents of a designer whose works are responsible for some of Sizzix's and the Big SHot's top sellers - the pop-ups!  Her name is Karen Burniston...maybe I've already mentioned her here, probably. Anyways, she did this beautiful gray & white pop-up exploding box project, and card.

Not wanting to do such an ambitious project as the exploding box today, I scaled it down to the card she featured - and so without further ado, here is my version!

Labels: CLASS-CHRISTMAS 2010, Holidays-Christmas

As you may have seen below, I posted my class list for September and mentioned that Christmas classes would be held each month up to and including December.

 I also mentioned I would put a Special Holiday Class Offer together and well, here it is!


BEVERLY'S CHRISTMAS STAMP & CLASS BUNDLE - $200

For $200 you invest during September 15- October 4, you will receive:
      1 Christmas Stamp Set (of your choice + up to a  maximum value of $35)
      $60 Spending Dollars of  Stampin' Up! Catalogue Product
      3 Classes ( Oct, Nov + Dec.) - where I will  work with you individually to use your stamp set in a
         variety of techniques so you will have an assortment of card choices for the holidays plus you will have
         access to stamp sets regularly featured in each of the month's class and 1 Mystery Project.
Please Note the Following:
       * Includes the price of shipping and taxes.
       ** Order of stamp set/products placed 14 days before class allow for delivery.
       *Orders placed before Oct. 3 - class offered after Oct 15/ Orders placed before Oct
         10 - class offered on or after Oct 24th)

So sign up today - this special time of the year only comes around for a short time  - lets have fun together and chalk up some good memories!

(sorry for any of the jagged sentences - my blogging is not co-operating, sigh)

Labels: CLASS-CHRISTMAS 2010, Holidays, Holidays-Christmas