countown to kickoff

The next SGT class kickoff is just one week away, so mark those calendars! Here's an itty bitty peek at what I've got coming...



Working on this sample made me realize just how much I'm missing my creative time. And even more how much I miss my space. It's not as easy to work on the kitchen table (or for that matter, the bed!) as it is a nice, clean, organized scrap space. But I'll be there soon --just gotta keep that end goal in mind.

While I'm thinking of it, there are still a few spots left in my Tinkerbell themed "Brat-itude" paper bag album class this weekend. Call the store if you'd like to sign up 909-305-0748.

hey you disney fans...

Kick off was a blast as usual. Here's a look at the Tink side of my table. There is room in this class and sign-ups are now open by phone.

Here's a look at the "Cars" side of the table. This layout was designed by Kristin Hayne for my October Intro class. I want to let advanced scrappers know that if you love Cars but don't want to sit in on a beginners' class, you can purchase the kit only as an add-on at a reduced price.



Here's how it works: if you purchase the "kit only" option it costs the same as the class and includes the 30-page workbook, but if you ONLY want the layout be sure to ask for the October Intro Class ADD-ON. This will give you just the layout kit (no workbook). To order by phone, call Scrappin' Good Times at (909) 305-0748.

it's that time again!

A sneaky peek of the October Intro to Scrapbooking layout designed by Kristin Hayne

Class kickoff at Scrappin' Good Times is here again! I'm excited to be partnering with the delightful Kristin Hayne once again. This time around she has designed the layout for the October Intro to Scrapbooking class. She came up with the cutest CARS layout! It's adorable. (BTW, Kristin will also be teaching a super cute class with Michelle --you really don't want to miss this kickoff. There are lots of cute classes coming up!)

A couple more sneaky peeks

My other class will be in September and is called "Brat-itude". It's a Tinkerbell themed class for all you fans of that pouty little pixie. Hope to see you at kickoff!

Here's some Tink peeks:

"Brat-itude" Tinkerbell class

deep in the hundred acre woods

ETA: Please note that this post has been edited. If you're interested in ordering a Pooh accordian album, read on for details on how to do so.

Here is the add-on for the Winnie the Pooh (classic) classes I'm teaching at Scrappin' Good Times. These pics are clickable for a larger view.

I just loved how this turned out - it can be used as a mini album by adding a simple ribbon closure, or it makes a great stand-up photo display. It's two-sided - here's what the other side looks like:

As I mentioned in my previous post below, I wasn't able to make up a batch of these as I had planned, so I'm doing them on a 'pre-order' basis. By the way, these are not kits. Rather, they are completely finished projects. You will receive what you see in the photo.

The cost is $12. If you're interested in having one (whether you were in my classes or not), you can pre-order by dropping me an email at mammajammaATforteoffice.com (replace the word AT with the @ sign). I will phone or email you to let you know when it is ready for pick up. Please place orders by Tuesday 3/11.

Let me know if you have any questions!

a blip in the CHA transmittal

Well, I had to interrupt my CHA pic posts for a quick trip to Scrapbook Expo in Costa Mesa. My friends Allison and Lisa and I booked a room at a hotel and spent a night scrapping our hearts out. We stayed up WAaaaay too late (3:30am) then got up early for our day at Expo. I was pretty wiped out when we were done. I hardly remember Sunday at all, as I crashed and burned pretty hard after 3 days at CHA and then the 2 days at Expo.

Since then, I've been immersed in making kits for the upcoming Silly Old Bear class at Scrappin Good Times (this Sunday already --wow, where does the time go?) I was able to expand the class and accomodate the people on the wait list (woo hoo!) and also put together an alternate version of the class for 3/9. The new class is called "In the Pink with Pooh & Piglet" and is very similar to the original, but in a different album and with more pink touches. Here's the cover:


I'll get back to my CHA pics soon. I think I'm going to give up on editing them tho. There are just *SO* many of them and so little time. There are probably so many pics from CHA up now that mine are an afterthought anyway.

Later!

made-and-took

Last Friday was the bi-monthly class kick-off at Scrappin' Good Times. It was a chilly night, but even with that nip in the air we had a great turnout. Did a fun little make-n-take card. My DH complained that this is the hokiest sentiment ever, but I can't take credit for coming up with it. I didn't write the song, and can't even take credit for the idea of pairing it with a chandelier --found that inspiration in the February, 2008 issue of Paper Crafts ("Show Your Moxie"). Here's what it looked like:

"You Light Up My Life" make-n-take card

I introducted two new classes. For March I'm teaching "Silly Old Bear" - a mini album featuring Classic Pooh. I guess that cuddly old bear is as popular as ever because the class sold out before the night was over. I'm working now on (hopefully) putting together a second session of the class or at least kits. We'll see how it goes...

A couple of inside pages from "Silly Old Bear" Classic Pooh mini album

My other class this 'semester' is Introduction to Scrapbooking in April. The layout for this one is a bit more intricate than I usually do for the intro class, but it turned out awfully cute (if I do say so myself). I used some Sugar Coated cardstock from Doodlebug -love that sutff!

a little peek at "Spring Joy" layout (April Intro class)


Thanks to everyone who attended the Kick-off --ya'all make it so fun!

intro to scrapbooking

I'll be teaching the intro class tomorrow (Sunday) at Scrappin' Good Times. I haven't offered this class since February, so it is a bit overdue. Ideally, it should be offered every 3-4 months, I'm thinking.

This isn't technically a layout class, but it does include a layout project because shouldn't every beginning scrapbooker go home from their first class with a few pages under their belt?

Here's what the layout looks like (I may have a few kits available --I'll know for sure after tomorrow).