COPIC 101 / 102 Class Updates

What a GREAT turnout for my COPIC 101 classes!  They were held within the last week and both SOLD OUT.  I was able to meet some more very nice ladies and looking forward to seeing them again in July for COPIC 102 classes which are also almost sold out as well.  Below are the upcoming dates for the remaining Copic Classes at Wiggles & Giggles:

• COPIC 102: 7/11 @ 11:30am (only 2 spots left)
• COPIC 101: 7/11 @ 2pm (some openings still exist)
• COPIC 102: 7/15 @ 6pm (only 1 spot left)

Be sure to sign up soon if you would like to begin or continue learning about these wonderful markers.  Best of all you will get a perfect coordinating set of three markers to take home with you after using them in class.

Summertime Schedule

Needless to say, it has still been pretty busy lately (since my last post was on 4/30- over a month ago!).  I do feel like I can breathe again.  My full time job is no longer insane...busy, but tolerable.  Wow, where does the time go?  I cannot believe it's June already and the weather has been reminding us of that with the gross humidity - thank goodness for air conditioning!  I am hoping w/the rain this weekend that I will end up having more time to create some more projects. 
After previously having to postpone two of my layout classes (one at each store location), they were held this week and last week.  It felt great to be back doing what I enjoy, meeting new people, seeing familiar faces and sharing my love/obsession for scrapbooking.

Upcoming classes:

• COPIC 101 classes at Wiggles & Giggles will be held on Thursday, June 10th (SOLD OUT) and Sunday, June 13th (only ONE spot left).  Additional class recently added for Sunday, July 11th and starting to fill.
• COPIC 102 classes at Wiggles & Giggles will be held on Sunday, July 11th (only a FEW spots left) and Thursday, July 15th is starting to fill as well.
• Picture Perfect Pages layout and card class using the gorgeous Basic Grey Cappella papers at Wiggles & Giggles will be on Thursday, July 22nd (a June class will not be held).  We will be focusing on the different ways to display your photos on this layout as well as paper weaving techniques.  Layout and card is already on display at the store.
• Scrap More Layout and card class at The Inspiration Station will be on Wednesday, August 4th (a July class will not be held).  We will be using Melissa Frances papers with techniques for creating paper roses (now I am thinking of Marie Osmond) as well as altering premade flowers in different ways.  Fun techniques - don't miss it! Hoping to finish this one up this weekend.
• Altered Frame Collage class using 7 Gypsies Venice papers at Wiggles & Giggles on Sunday, July 25th. A wonderful way to showcase some of your photos!  Final touches will be completed and on display at the store soon.
• Embossed Expressions Brass Stencil card class using a dragonfly stencil at Wiggles & Giggles will be held on Sunday, July 25th.  Join me to see how many different uses and techniques you can get out of one brass stencil!  All paper will be precut by the instructor to allow you time to focus on the techniques during class.  Best of all...you take home this brass stencil after class!  Cards will be on display this weekend at the store.
• The Family Nest Accordion Album using 7 Gypsies Venice papers (yes, I like this paper) and stickers at The Inspiration Station on Wednesday, August 11th.  This album is just perfect for some family photos. Some people had a preview of this album during class this week, but it will be displayed at the store by the end of this weekend.

Pictures of the above classes will be posted to my blog and available for viewing at each store location soon (if not already there) - PROMISE!

If you cannot make the class but would like to get a kit all you have to do is sign up for the class and tell them that you would like a kit.  This can be done for any of the classes listed above, except COPIC 101, COPIC 102 or the Embossed Expressions Brass Stencil card classes.

New Product Arrived...Finally

Not that I have had any time to create (unfortunately), I am very excited that I will be picking up product tomorrow that has finally come in.  I have been waiting since the end of January for one.  Melissa Frances and Basic Grey Cappella Line is in...I can't wait to see them. I hope they look just as good in person as they did online.
It's been hard to plan classes when the product doesn't come in as planned...combined with working 12-19 hour days and weekends.  I am hoping it will be calming down soon because I feel like my days all run together lately.  Every time I say that, it gets crazy again.  However, as of tonight, it looks like I will have some time to "play" this weekend.  I am really looking forward to it.  I decided to clean my house tonight so that I don't have to do that on Sunday.  I need to switch gears and get those creative juices flowing again and RELAX.
Hopefully I will have some pictures to post for you soon!  Hope you enjoy this beautiful weekend that's heading our way.

Class Changes & Updates

Hello All!  It has been very crazy lately with my full time job which has been taking up the majority of my time lately and it will be getting even crazier over the next few weeks.  That being said, I need to change the following classes:

• Thursday - 4/22/10: Picture Perfect Pages at Wiggles & Giggles will be MOVED to the May Class date of Thursday - 5/27/10 @ 6pm
• Monday - 5/3/10: Mother's Day Album at The Inspiration Station will be CANCELLED due to not having enough time to run the class before Mother's Day
• Wednesday - 5/5/10: Scrap More Layouts and Cards at The Inspiration Station will be MOVED to the June date of Wednesday - 6/2/10 @ 6pm

COPIC Classes have been postponed due to the timeframe that were given for receiving the product that we will be using during classes.   I will update these dates in my original post as well as here:

• COPIC 101 Classes: Thursday 6/10/10 @ 6pm or Sunday 6/13/10 @ 11:30 am
• COPIC 102 Classes:  Sunday 7/11/10 @ 11:30am or Thursday 7/15/10 @ 6pm

Hope you are finding time for creating.  I hope to be doing some again soon!

COPIC 101 & 102 Classes

There will be multiple COPIC classes offered during June and July at Wiggles & Giggles.  There has been a date change due to a delay as to when the product will be available.  We wanted to make sure that there was enough time to get in enough product for the class.  If any of the below dates do not work for you, please feel free to let Wiggles & Giggles or me know if you are interested and we can work on scheduling another set of classes.

COPIC Markers 101:
Learn the necessary basic information needed for COPIC markers.  Begin practicing and learning about blending techniques. As part of this class, you will get three markers to use during class and take home with you.  This is value of over $19 in product. We will begin creating a reference flip book filled with COPIC information and color combinations.   Two different date/times are being offered. Each class will be 1.5 hours.  Thursday: 6/10 @ 6pm or Sunday: 6/13 @ 11:30am.

COPIC Markers 102: Learn about and practice additional blending techniques. As part of this second class, you will get three markers to use during class and take home with you. This is value of over $19 in product. Different colors from the COPIC 101 class will be provided to help grow your marker collection.   We will also be adding to the reference flip book that was started in COPIC 101 with more techniques and color combinations.  Two different date/times are being offered. Each class will be 1.5 hours. Sunday: 7/11 @ 11:30 or Thursday: 7/15 @ 6pm.

Update on Upcoming Classes

Do you like Memory Box products?  Join me on Wednesday, 4/7 at The Inspiration Station for my two page layout and two cards using gorgeous Memory Box papers and stamps!  If you cannot make it to class, then I would be happy to put together a kit for you. If you are interested, please be sure to call the store by 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday - 4/6) so I have enough time to prepare for the following nights class...plus the store is closed during the day on Wednesday. If you would like a kit, please be sure to provide your email address as well when you call.

If you are interested in embossing then please join me on Sunday, April 11th at Wiggles and Giggles. We will be making 4 cards using brass stencils as well as embossing folders. You will even get a brass stencil to take home with you.

So, bad news...the Melissa Frances product that I was relying on for my Mother's Day albums are delayed until June now.  I have been trying to scramble to see if I can use some product from my "stash" or find another product line that I could even get in time to make a sample for these classes, but time is running out.  I will know more by the end of this week and post an update this weekend.
 
I have scheduled my first COPIC Marker 101 class at Wiggles and Giggles.  It will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 1:30 - 3:00.  You will be getting 3 markers included as part of each class!  It will be a great way to learn about and play with these great markers.  We will be having a COPIC Marker 102 class as well...and if people are interested in continuing and making a COPIC Marker Club that would meet monthly then we will do this as well... More COPIC Class information to come - Check back for updates!

I hope you are all finding time to be creative.  Unfortunately, I have been way too busy with my full time job these past couple of weeks that it has knocked my "playtime" down to nothing...however, I do have a playdate scheduled for tomorrow night...looking forward to it.  I hope those creative juices will be flowing :-)

Picture Perfect Pages - April 2010 Class

Create two 12x12 layouts and a card during class utilizing the new Websters Pages - Lullaby Lane papers. These papers are adorable and will take you back in time.  Create pages that have inteactive elements like a childrens book.  Learn how to create slides to make moveable embellishments on your scrapbook pages or cards.

For more details, additional information will be posted soon on the Classes page on Wiggles & Giggles website. www.wigglesgiggles.com/classes.html

Date: Thursday - 4/22/10

Time: 6-7:30pm

Location: Wiggles & Giggles

Copic Marker Certified

Yesterday, I obtained my Copic Marker Certification in Long Island, NY and I am really excited to be able to pass along the knowledge that I received in some upcoming classes (to be announced soon).  I had been going back and forth about which class to take; Long Island in March or Maine in May.  However, since I wanted to become certified as soon as I could, I picked Long Island.
After running early Saturday morning then hanging out at Panera, I ventured out for my drive to Long Island.  It was a gorgeous day thank goodness because I knew I was going to be tired because I usually nap on the Saturdays that I run :-).  I did not enjoy the drive.  Lots of traffic, I was tired and just not a fun ride.
When I arrived at the hotel, there weren't any rooms that were available yet, so I had some lunch.  I decided not to take a nap because I figured I would just go to bed early so I would be well rested for the class on Sunday.  I think I feel asleep around 8:30/9:00 which was great until some teenage girls team from Atlantic City staying in the rooms surrounding mine and down the hall, woke me up.   Around 10pm they decided to keep going in and out of each others rooms.  All I heard were doors closing/slamming and loud talking in the hall almost constantly for the next 30 minutes until I asked them nicely to please stop...so now I was up until about 11:30/midnight.  So, I guess I did get my nap in after all :-).
Early the next morning when I woke up to slamming doors again and one of the coaches or chaperones yelling in the hall that they all needed to be together for breakfast because they only had one voucher for everyone, I was just slightly annoyed...but I was excited about the class.  I knew I was going to be tired from not sleeping well and being in class for 7 hours so I was not looking forward to my 3+ hour drive home.  So, I booked the ferry back to CT and that was the BEST decision ever...what a nicer way to travel and wouldn't do it any other way if I ever go to Long Island again.
After all that, I did enjoy the class.  I always enjoy meeting new people that share my obsession with paper crafting...really enjoyed the markers we got with class and while I said that I would never get the air compressor...well...I just might.

RESCHEDULED Embossed Expressions Card Class

My class that was originally scheduled for 3/7/10 has been moved to Sunday, 4/11/10 from 11am - 1pm.  I updated the date in the original post on February 11th post.  Refer to that post for more information on this class and a picture of the cards that you will make during class.  Hope to see you there!

Just a few notes...

I just wanted to say thank you again to all you ladies that came out on that lovely WET evening for my first layout class at Wiggles and Giggles.  At least it was rain and not snow!  It was great to see some familar faces from classes that I have taught at The Inspiration Station as well as having the opportunity to meet some great new people.  I hope to see you all again soon.  I know there were some people that tried to get into the class but couldn't due to it being sold out.  I hope to meet you soon in another class of mine.

I will be getting my COPIC marker certification near the end of March.  Another goal that can be checked off on my 2010 Creative Goals list...yeah!!!  I am really looking forward to playing some more with what I call the "adult crayons".  Just like pattern paper there are so many different colors to choose from!  I can remember going back to school for the first day and seeing the new box of crayons on my desk and each one was perfectly pointed...ahhhh - I loved that!  I am hoping to be able to add some type of COPIC class to my teaching schedule shortly after my certification.  Ever since I started playing with the COPIC markers, I have been looking at rubber stamps in a different way.  Now I also look for the ones that I can color in...and it's so much fun! 

Speaking of those kinds of stamps...be sure to check out The Inspiration Station's new stamps that just came in...Stampavie (http://www.stampavie.com/) and Inky Antics(http://cre8tivemom.blogspot.com/2010/02/easter-stamps-arriving.html?)  ... OMG!!!!  I love them!  Here is a birthday card that I made using one of the new turtle Inky Antic sets for my sweet grandmother that turned 90 yesterday!  Be sure to check out their new stamps...they are so great!  I feel like a little kid again.  What a great feeling :-)

As for some samples for some upcoming classes...I am sort of in limbo just waiting for the product to come in.  I will be using the following papers in some upcoming classes:

• Melissa Francis 'Vintage Posey' papers (http://www.mellisafrances.com/),
• 7 gypsies 'Venice' papers (http://www.sevengypsies.com/) and
• Basic Grey 'Cappella' papers (http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/cappella).  

I have included the links to the sites where you can access their catalogs or directly to the product line if available incase you wanted to get an idea of what will be coming up for classes.  I cannot wait until it all comes in so I can create some new projects!

As for the rest of my 2010 Creative Goals...out of six goals, I have two remaining:

1. Ranger U
2. Design Team

I'll keep you posted if I can check another one of these off my list.  I hope so!!!
Hope you all have a great day!