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My church, Trinity Baptist Church, is offering a women's outreach ministry every Thursday night where women can fellowship with other women, and grow in their roles. Part of this ministry is a 6 week workshop of 8 classes.
I have approximately 20 people signed up for my Scrapbooking class. It is going to be so much fun. If you would like to join us, it is not too late. We are meeting every Thursday night from now until Sept. 30, at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. For the Scrapbooking class, I am providing everything except Adhessive, and scissors. Here is a list of supplies: Pair of Scissors (optional, I have some we can share if you don't bring any). Pair of craft tweezers (optional, we can share). If you plan on buying tweezers or scissors I recommend the EK Success Cutterbee brand.
I'm so excited to announce that I have been selected as one of the 8 new Guest Design Team members for Flamingo Scraps. I feel really honored because the 8 that were chosen are among some of the best talent in the Scraping world. My month for posts is November. So please stop by and check out the other things that are posted there. WOW! These ladies are extremely talented.
Guest Blogger... My good friends at Flamingo Scraps asked me to be a guest blogger on their site. I recently purchased my Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutant line from them, and decided to use that line for my debut piece. I have the photos here, but visit their blog for more details and a quick video. Flamingo Scraps is an Ebay store that carries Graphic 45, Prima, Maya Road, Pink Paislee and so much more. All the stuff on the top ten list, yep they will have it. I still consider them a local scrapbook store because they live in our area. They offer free shipping if you come by and pick your order up. So check out their site and let me them know I sent you.
A few of my Favorite Things.. Ok, so my opinion is this is the best release in quite a while. I'm super excited about all of it. But this is a favorite things list, so I must narrow it down. These are listed in order by how much I LOVE it. Most important to the top (hint hint if you are looking for Awesome Christmas Gifts for Tonya {hee hee}). 1 - The Teresa Collins In addition to the super neat toy, Teresa has release several new lines, BLINGAGE - Ok heart stopping bold and sassy bling. Not your average rhinestones, more like chandelier quality. LOVE IT! Next was her NOEL paper line. Lots of bold RED typical TC style patterns. Red/Gold Damasks, B/W Music Paper, Red/Gold dots, Black Damasks, holy patterns, Christmas Definitions, and Cards & Notes. I think the thing I like about this line is it's versatility. Not all the papers scream Christmas. 2 - Tim Holtz His major is the Vagabond die cutting machine from Sizzix. Want to know more about it before I run out and invest the money, but he claims it is very strong and will change your ideas of die cutting and embossing. It is completely motorized, and looks just like a vintage travel suitcase. How cute. Not sure of retail price yet. He has also released 27 new die cuts and 16 texture fades (packaged in pairs). WOWZERS! He has covered the fall from Halloween - Christmas and everyday use. Check out his blog for full details.
Next up for Timmy are the configurations boxes super awesome. Available in 4 different sizes, each configuration comes with a framed lid with removable acetate window so you decide how you want to display your treasures. As you can see Mr. Holtz has been a very busy man this season. 3. Pink Paislee - Ok this is without a doubt the most sophisticated release. Their Artisan Elements are fanciful frames that are paint, ink, and mist friendly. They are soft, pliable, self adhesive and they can be altered with just about any medium out there…including crayons if you want to get so crazy. Pink has also teamed up with the House of 3, to create a must have collection, Parisian Anthology. Lots of French inspired flair from paper to ribbon, bling to stamps, this is a must have. The clear stamps are retailing for $6.99. Yes, you heard me. And they are AWESOME, and versatile. The bling is fresh and has a really nice jewelry quality. The ruffles in this collections make the prettiest roses, or the softest border. Don't believe me, see for yourself.
G45 has also released Staples of Chipboard Buttons, Alphabets, Tags, Flowers, and a few Black/kraft colored Envelope albums. All of these are waiting for you to add a little misting spray, ink or paint to make them your own. Oh, and don't let me forget the Trim Staples of black/white, and cream. LOVE IT!
Donna Downey has released TONS of new flocked iron-ons that are great for fabric and paper collections. She has also released new Canvas items in beautiful colors. cute little pom-pom trims in fun colors like tangerine and fuchsia. GOT TO HAVE IT is written all over this line. See for your own eyes.
8. Donna Salazar is really making a name for herself, and this season's release has her creeping into my top ten. Besides her new release of Smooch colors, she has been very busy with a new paper line and stamp line. Let's start with the stamp line. Besides the amazing journal capabilities. These 8 awesome designs are compatible with Spellbinder nestabilities dies. Can you say COOL. She has also released a new line of cling mounted Rubber stamps "Weathered Winter" With snowy branches, pear tree, snow man, vintage lace borders weathered wreaths, an ornate broach, and Christmas sheet music. Kiss the cook stamp collection is super cool too with a rose branch, olive branch, vintage cookie cutters, leafy lace, and crocheted doilies. All for $6.99 each. Super affordable and great stocking stuffers (hint hint). She has also released paper lines that coordinate with the stamp sets. Kiss the Cook, Weathered Winter Christmas Papers, Butcher Block & Roses, A Bit of This, Kitchen Stuff, Artistic Paper. Ok - this has got to be the BEST recipe line ever. These paper lines all contain things from her family. Her Mom's recipe, her grandmother's dishes, love love love the fact that she has incorporated so much of herself in this collection. 9. Tattered Angels who doesn't love Glimmer mist? Of course the TA team has released other glimmer products that compliment their ever popular misting line. 2010 offers new vibrant colors, and loads of possibilities. They also teamed up with Heidi Swapp, from House of 3, and their 2010 collection is Renaissance inspired vintage chic and I'm lovin it. Crepe Paper ribbon is super cool with dictionary words, music paper, and of course their signature damasks. Leave them plain or glimmer them up. New Paper elements, Resistible chips, Royal foil chips, Resistible Alphabets, cut-outs, and stamps are going to coordinate nicely with loads of other collections. Visit their blog for more details. and last, but definitely, not least. 10. Melissa Frances - This designer has slipped under the radar for me, until this year. I love her pastel colored style and her unique elements for mini albums. Everything is vintage with her, but in a Victorian color pallet. Peter Rabbit style bunnies are great for children pages as well as Easter, Crocheted lace, and lots of chipboard/manila folder elements. LOVE everything about her 2010 collection. See for yourself. ProvoCraft Introduces Imagine |
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Thank you for your thoughts & Prayers In September of 2009 I got Pneumonia and then H1N1. I was in a coma for 6 weeks, and then rehabilitating the rest of the time. I still have not completely returned to work, but I'm sure it won't be long. Recovery has been tedious. I had to learn to walk again, I had to learn to breathe again, and so many other things we take for granted on a daily basis. Thank you to those who sent flowers, cards, food, well wishes, and support to me and my family. I can only image what they must have gone through. I am finally getting back to scrapbooking. But sitting for long periods of time is very hard. This site will not be updated too often, and for that I apologize. Just don't have much time. I spend a lot of time sleeping and in physical therapy. I can't wait for the day that I can get out and teach classes again. In the mean time, happy scrapping. |
4. Graphic 45 - Ok I have loved Graphic 45 since the day they released their first pattern. But this year they have really gone extreme with their paper line. Everyone knows that dress forms are SOO Chic these days. But G45 has changed it up a bit adding their industrial twist with Steampunk Debutante. Their Halloween in Wonderland collection is a take on Alice and Wonderland, and is definitely going to be a favorite to everyone with it's rich colors and whimsical design. Christmas Past can not be overlooked with it's Victorian Santa theme of lavenders, sage, rust and cool blue color pallets. The ode to Joy paper has Angels that look like Michael Angelo's Sisten Chapel Angels. Then last but not least, A Proper Gentlemen, with his 1930's country club Dressed to the Nines look, vintage cars and time pieces. Got to have it!
7. Webster's Pages Another Tonya fav. and this collection is no exception. The Parisian style continues. Again, hot air balloons, wired dress forms, chandeliers, florals, birds, and cages. Very nicely designed soft pastels which compliment Prima's new line with ease. Their new holiday line, Wonderfall, is filled with country kitchen, carousels, and fair ground favs. Hollywood Vogue, brings back the swinging 30s with beautiful silhouettes, ornate frames, and damasks. Waiting for Santa has Jolly ole Saint Nick ditching his reindeer for a hot air balloon. Love the creativity in this line. And finally Sweet Season has delicious confections piled high with gingerbread houses, and cupcake tiers. Another dress form decorated with sugar. 
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