The Singing Scrapper is Scrappin' In Harmony

Don’t miss your chance to sign-up for the LAST Artfully Sent Cricut Class on Saturday, November 14 at 9am. Christine Adams created this beautiful home décor piece that I couldn’t resist scrap-lifting.  She used Design Space and got creative with some of the images.  Well since my customers still have the regular Expression or the Expression 2 machines and bring their machines to class to cut all of the materials, I simplified things. All of the cuts are from the Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge .  So basically I’m just saying that this is really simple to recreate and it looks beautiful in one of our Shadowbox Frames . You too can create this home décor piece at my Artfully Sent Cricut Class on Saturday, November 14 at 9am in my studio in Amelia, VA. Cost is $12 if you own the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge . Simply bring your Cricut, Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge Bundle , and I'll supply the rest and walk you through the cuts. Cost is $24 if you don’t own th...

How important are your photos?  How about your memories?  Wouldn’t you like to preserve your child’s memories, highlights of their school year, their likes and dislikes?  How about teaching them the importance of preserving their own memories? I can help!!  In August I began a Kid’s Klub My Crush Book class.  Students come once a month with 10-20 pictures and memorabilia to preserve in their own crush book.  A Crush Book is a hardback, 60-decorative page, spiral bound book.  The students bring their book every month along with accessories that get at every class.   I would love to get some children involved, so if you know a child at least 9 years old OR in the 3rd grade they are welcome to join my Kid’s Klub on November 15 from 2-4pm.   Sunday, November 15 from 2-4pm First class is $25 and includes the My Crush Book of their choice (shown below), matching assortment and a journaling pen.   Each additional class is $15 ...

I have FINALLY had time to create the Cricut project for my Artfully Sent Cricut Class happening next Saturday, October 24 at 9am. I created a simple home décor page using the Alphabet and wreath images from the Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge. I wanted to add a few cuts from the new Cricut Artistry collection so the pinecones and branches were cut from it.  I can’t wait to begin classes with that cartridge so I hope you’ll be sure to get yours soon. You too can create this home décor piece at my Artfully Sent Cricut Class next Saturday, October 16 at 9am in my studio in Amelia, VA. Cost is $12 if you own the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge . Simply bring your Cricut, Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge Bundle , and I'll supply the rest and walk you through the cuts. Cost is $24 if you don’t own the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge , because I'll cut all of your pieces for you ahead of time. To sign-up for the class you can simply leave a comment here on this post or email...

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Who wants to get together for some Sangria?  Scrapbook style that is. Scrapbook Club in November will feature the new Sangria collection . This page was designed by CTMH and features the new Cricut Artistry collection .   The vine, many of the flowers, the title, and even journaling piece were all cut from the Cricut Artistry collection. I love how the flowers are a mix of Cricut cuts, vellum pieces from the Sangria Complements and Assortment , as well as stamped images. This is the second layout that you can create with the Sangria Workshop on the Go Kit and stamp set.  This photo showcase just what you can do with various images from the stamp set and 2 of the newest colors to the CTMH color palette, Eggplant and Pomegranate . Do you want to join us in making the 4 pages shown above at my Novem ber Scrapbook Club?   Come and create with us! Thursday, November 5 at 6:30pm Sunday, November 8 at 2pm   Cost starts at just $36 and includes a full p...

I have just finished my 3rd Kid’s Klub My Crush Book class and we are having so much fun!  I have really enjoyed watching the students fill their books with their pictures and journaling.  Not only are they having fun, but they are also learning to use a paper trimmer, read measurements on a ruler, organize their photos, and journaling their memories. I would love to get some children involved, so if you know a child at least 9 years old OR in the 3rd grade they are welcome to join my Kid’s Klub that meets the 4th Sunday of every month from 2-4pm. Sunday, October 25 from 2-4pm First class is $25 and includes the My Crush Book of their choice (shown below), matching assortment and a journaling pen.   Students should bring 10-20 photos and memorabilia with them to class along with a paper trimmer. Each month students will continue to fill their My Crush books with their memories for only $15 each month.  They will receive a new embellishment or...

No, you aren’t seeing things.  The title of this post is about Christmas Cards .  Yep, it’s not too early to start thinking about making your Christmas cards (even if I am writing this while wearing shorts and a t-shirt.) These are the cards we will be making at my October Card Club (October 22).  These cards feature the new White Pines paper packet (X7200B), Gold Glitter paper pack (Z3076), and a few new stamp sets. I made each card so that it uses one sheet of the patterned paper in the White Pines paper pack (X7200B) and one sheet from the Gold Glitter Paper (Z3076) pack.  This way each card can be easily duplicated if you would like to make more. I really liked how life-like this Santa stamp looked (Believe In Christmas D1666) and knew I wanted to create 1 card with it.  The new Memento Tuxedo Black Ink pad (Z899) is perfect to stamp with and then use your alcohol markers .  I also used the information provided on CTMH’s blog about how to...