Halloween at One Crazy Stamper, Bolton.

Just a little scary with witches on broomsticks, lots of bats in flight and creepy Jack-O'lanterns.
Yup, that means some die cutting but there is a bit of scissor work too as I am using my favourite Making Memories chipboard bat as a template. Did you notice the big full moon? I brought out my Coluzzle cutting system for this, simple to use and easy to pack up.
All the great Halloween dies are from Tim Holtz's Alterations collection by Sizzix. The few stamps are Hero Arts and 7 Gypsies. Of course the layout is not complete without a bit of Distress Ink.
Now, the big surprise, this layout is complete and up on my blog a month before the actual class. Now that is truly FREAKY! LOL.
First class is Saturday November 19th at 1PM
2nd class is Wednesday November 23rd at 11:30am.
You can register for either of these dates on the One Crazy Stamper website or by calling the store at: 905-533-0781

Need a little Halloween fun before those class dates? I will be doing a make-n-take on Sunday October 30th from 12noon until 3PM. Feel free to wear your costumes. I will be showing you some Sizzix tips and tricks and you will be making some treats and having lots of fun.
A donation for the food bank is also encouraged.

(Make-n-takes are for the adults, sorry kids... you get your fun on Halloween).

Countdown to Halloween

Just 15 days until my favourite day of the year.
On my worktable today is the papers for 2 Halloween layouts and a box full of new Tim Holtz/Sizzix dies plus last years dies and a drawer+ full of Halloween stamps.
But first I need COFFEE!
That means getting dressed (no I am not blogging naked) and then head over to meet Mom at Second Cup. Once I have had my caffeine fix, I should be ready to prioritize my projects.
First Halloween layout is with my Mississauga group and being held at Margaret's house. We have a couple of spots available so if you are interested in attending this class, please contact me.
Second Halloween activity is a make-n-take at One Crazy Stamper in Bolton and on October 30th from 12-3PM. Adult Trick-or-Treaters are welcome to come out, preferably in costume to participate in the festivities.
Details are on One Crazy Stamper's website.
the third Halloween activity is another layout class at One Crazy Stamper in November.
Stay tuned for more details.
I need that coffee now.

New classes in Bolton...

and to welcome in the Fall season in Ontario, I have created a 2 page layout using papers from Basic Grey's Indie Bloom collection. What I was hoping to showcase in this months layout is that you can take papers that you may not normally associate with a specific season but because of the colour pallet and the shapes chosen, can make it work in what I think is a somewhat non traditional way. What brings this layout together is the neutral background and the rusty orange multi-photo mats along with the brown inks. What may not be easy to see in these photographs is the stamping & inking techniques used to pull the patterned papers together. Once the leaves were cut out, they were all stamped, inked and then sprayed with a mist made from Distress re-inkers and Perfect Pearls so that when they catch the light, you can see a little golden sunshine on them.

The first class is this Saturday Oct 8TH at 1PM at One Crazy Stamper in Bolton. A second class is scheduled for Wednesday October 12TH at 11:30AM. 
Call now to register or you may chose to register for any of these classes on the website.
905-533-0781
As usual you will need your basic tool Kit and adhesives.
If you have an ink blending tool and Vintage Photo and Rusty Hinge Distress inks, please bring them along with your craft mat. (Don't worry if you do not have these items). All dies and tools needed to complete the layout are provided.

Classes and Crop Activities

For those who have been following me here you will know that Scrapalicious in Mississuaga will soon be closing its doors. This is very sad for me as I have loved teaching there and I have loved being a part of the Scrapalicious family.  What can you do but move on. So move on I am.

My new main hangout will be One Crazy Stamper in Bolton. As always I will be posting info regarding my classes on my blog. My classes will also be available on her website and you can even book your class on line.
I have dates for my classes through to December so that you can mark them in your calendar. Hopefully the drive to Bolton is not too far for you. Here are the dates:


Saturday October 8TH 1PM & Wednesday October 12TH 11:30AM
Fall themed 2 page layout class using Basic Grey papers, Die cuts and stamps.

Wednesday November 9TH 11:30AM & Saturday November 12TH 1PM - Kaisercraft's Treasure Box (advent calendar) 11:30am (3 hour+ class)

Saturday November 19TH 1PM & Wednesday November 23RD 11:30am
Halloween themed 2 page layout class using Authentique papers, Sizzix die cuts and a variety of stamps

Saturday December 3rd 1PM  & Wednesday December 7th 11:30AM
Winter/Christmas themed 2 page layout. Papers not yet chosen.

As always, your basic tools are required. It is always helpful if you bring your own ink blending tool, craft mat and BigShot or Cuttlebug when required.

If you are planning to head out to Scrapfest in Oshawa this October, I will be doing make-n-takes at the crop there and I will be doing Sizzix make-n-takes at Scrapbooks and Smiles booth. Come out and see me there.

This weekend I am heading to Bowmanville to teach a class there for The Crop Stop and then later in October I am heading out to Laval, Quebec to teach at my friends store Scrapbook Quebec. This last stop should be loads of laughs as Ludmila and I always have a great time together. She will be translating for me as I speak no French. This will be my first time showing off what you can do with Vintaj jewelry pieces and their new tools from Sizzix.

Stay tuned for more updates as I have many things in the works.

Last Layout Class at Scrapalicious

With Scrapalicious closing this month, this is my last class at that wonderful location.
I have had tons of fun teaching there and I have met some great ladies.
I will be teaching at stores around town but my new "home" will be One Crazy Stamper in Bolton.
There are still details to work out but watch my blog for updates.
I will be at this years Scrapfest in Oshawa and I am planning a trip to Laval, Quebec to have some fun at my friend Ludmila's store, Scrapbook Quebec.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

So, the last layout class at Scrapalicious is being held on Thursday Sept 15th at 11:30AM
I have used Basic Grey's Pyrus collection which is perfect for Fall. There is lots of die cutting so bring your BigShot tool if you have one.We will also be using Frayed Burlap & Forest Moss Distress Inks so bring your ink blending tools.
Hope to see you there.

August Layout of the Month

 Amazingly enough I had this layout finished a couple of weeks ago. It has been up on display at Scrapalicious but I had not taken pictures of it for my blog post until just the other day.
This layout was created with WRMK pet collection of papers, there are some dog papers too if you have a dog. I have dog stamps as well (not as many as cat stamps thought, but still, quite a few). But if you don't have furry friends, don't worry. I have an alternate paper for you to use if you would like to do this layout and I have a large assortment of stamps. I just need you to let me know what theme of stamps to bring. I have way to many to bring them all.
What you need to bring to class is your basic tool kit including a pair of scissors. We will be doing some stamping and cutting out on this layout.

And as a special bonus, I have copies of my friends French Canadian publication Scrapbook Extra for those of you who sign up for this class. Yes, it is in French but there are great layouts in this magazine and some step-by-step tutorials.

Class was originally scheduled for Wednesday August 10th but I have a scheduling conflict so I would like to switch the class to August 3rd, 9th or 11th at 11:30AM. Please let me know if you have a date preference ASAP.

Hope to see you at Scrapalicious. 905-614-0085

July's Layout of the Month...

Has been finished for a week and I just haven't been able to get it up on my blog. No logical explanation really, I have just been distracted by other things.
The theme for this month is Friends but it doesn't have to be. Use whatever title you like. I have used Basic Grey papers once again, lots of layers with papers, chipboard and stamps. Oh, and a wee bit of sewing. Maybe only 5-10 minutes worth. There is lots of ways to add photos to this layout, even on to the tags. I am really loving the colour palette which is weird because purple and pink isn't normally colours I am drawn too.

There is only one class scheduled for July and it is Wednesday July 13th at 11:30AM. Sorry, no weekend class as there just doesn't seem to be enough demand for weekend classes in the summer. I am also attending CHA and will be away from July 16th to 22nd.

Sorry for the picture quality. Colours are better in real life.

There will be classes in August, one Pet themed layout (but need not be, totally adaptable).
The other is a mini album of sorts using the 7 Gypsies Drawer and lots of Sizzix/Tim Holtz border dies and some of his inking techniques. This is a 3 hour workshop and you will have some choice in papers etc. So far this is just in my head and I need to start working on it so that you can sell what I am dreaming of.

If you are interested in July's layout of the month, please contact Scrapalicious and reserve your spot.
905-614-0085