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Wendy Vecchi classes Scrap Pink in Charleston, SC

Mark your calendars! Wendy Vecchi is coming to town during SCRAP PINK Weekend, Friday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept.28 at A Scrapbook Store in Mt. Pleasant, SC. 843.884.1944.

Wendy is a talented artist and popular instructor.  She is on the design team for Maya Road and Ranger Industries.  She also has designed her own line of stamps "Studio 490" with Stampers Anonymous. They have been literally flying off the shelves of the store.  Visit Wendy's blog, Studio 490 to find out more about her. 

Distressed Inks and More w/ Wendy Vecchi
Friday Night 6:00pm - 9:30pm 
 
Do you have the Distress inks?? Do you use them to their potential?? Are you wondering what else you can do with them? Do you know about the blending tool and the best way to use it? How about those cute mini misters??   This class is perfect for you...   Wendy will share TONS of info  & show you how to use your Distress Inks in this FUN...TECHNIQUES class. She will use the same format that was used @ Ranger University. Each technique will be done on a manila tags & you will leave with a set of tags that makes a wonderful reference for future play. No note taking will be needed, as each tag will be labeled with full instructions on how each technique was done. We'll ink, distress, crackle, emboss & IRON....IRON??  Don't worry. Ironing is a GOOD thing if you're making art! This is a class you won't want to miss. Cost: $40.00 
 

"Make it Merry"- Holiday Hanging Class 
 Saturday Morning 10:00am - 12:00pm

Want to get a jump start on your holiday decorating? Join us for this fun class. We'll use some brand new stamps from Stampers Anonymous/studio 490 and combine them with grungeboard and distress inks. You'll leave the class with this ready to hang dimensional...holiday decor piece. Keep it for yourself...or if you can part with it...it would make a great gift. If you haven't stamped on grungeboard yet...you're in for a TREAT! It's the hottest product on the market.
Check the sample out on her blog www.studio490art.blogspot.com
Cost:$30.00 
 

Use your SCRAPS Fragment Journal
Saturday Afternoon 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you have a ton of paper & cardstock scraps? Do you have left over bits & pieces of rub-ons, that are too small for a large project?? PERFECT!! Join us for this fun class & USE those scraps. We'll be making a journal that has a cover LOADED with FRAGMENTS. (Tim Holtz acrylic pieces) If you haven't played with fragments yet...you're in for some fun!
Bring your coordinating scraps & create a journal that will make a GREAT gift...IF you can part with it! Check out Wendi's blog to see this sample! It is just to awesome for words! Cost:$40.00 
 
A Scrapbook Store is asking for classes to be paid in advance to assist in planning.

For more information, call 843.884.1944.  Classes tend to fill fast at the store, and I predict that Wendy's classes will be no exception.  
 

SCRAP PINK Weekend!
 Friday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept.28

 
 

unKIT Live!

Did you know that unKIT broadcast on Monday evening at 9:30pm EST?  It's true!

We are on uStream every Monday.  Check out this ustream Video: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/645808 Last week's broadcast. 

You can catch us on our uStream channel http://unKIT Live! uStream Channel. Please register as a uStream user if you wish to participate in the live-time chats.  It is a lot of fun.  We hope to see you next week.

Past broadcasts are available for your viewing pleasure under video clips.

My Littlest Lamb

with the heart of a lion.

Little Meemee is the troublemaker to the far right with the lamb's mask on top of her head.  She had the best time at music camp. Don't be deceived by that sweet little smile.    Thanks to all the leaders and volunteers that helped her make it through the whole week without getting kicked out.

My workspace

has been very productive tonight.

Back to School

There were times this summer, if asked, I would tell you that my favorite color is Schoolbus Yellow. LOL  But when the first day of school actually arrived, I was not ready.  Not ready for my sweet baby girl to look so big as a Second Grader.  Second Grade.  I vividly remember my first day of second grade.  (This was my all time favorite grade and favorite teacher.)  So how is it that my "baby" is now a seasoned elementary schooler?! 

So, uniform laid out; backpack packed; and school lunch made.  I forgot to take her picture for the first day with her cool backpack.  She explained the importance of not having a "lame" backpack.  (what?!  lame?)  Then in carpool line, she declared that now a second grader, she is too old for hugs and kisses from her mom.  Not just in public, but ever.  I have been boo-hooing all day.  I thought that did not happen until 5th grade.  ugh!

It has been a tough day.  I am about to make myself a big batch of my Brownies to drown my sorrows.

In the spirit of back to school, I wanted to share with you a really cool tutorial by Noell Hyman.  School work scrapbook Paperclipping's Tutorial   You should check it out.

off to death by chocolate.  Farewell, friends. ;-)

Today

I am working on

• some little lunchbag cards for the peeps
• birthday card for my friend (whose birthday is TOday!)
• tag for little RAK for out of town friend who will be here soon
• teachers’ gifts
• layouts with summer vacation pictures and
• thinking about Christmas cards (but waiting on my Fiskars stamp Manufacturer tool)

What’s on your crafting to do list?

The new Studio 490 stamps are in stock at A Scrapbook Store!  and the big news is that Wendy Vecchi (who is Studio 490) is coming here!  In September to teach classes for Scrap Pink!  I am beyond excited.  I cannot wait.  Wendy is an exceptional teacher.  Studio 490's blog

Just one More

Featuring the new Studio 490 stamps set called Ticket to Art.  Papers by Sonburn, alpha American Crafts, ribbon Maya Road, tape Prima.

Photo credit Elise Wisner.  Yep, that Mary and me.  Two wild and crazy mamas loose on the town in Chicago. 

A Scrapbook Store now has the Studio 490 stamps.  and they are so {hot}   Actually lots of new stuff in.  More scalloped Fiskars border punches.  Tim Holtz stamps.   If you want anything, call them at 843.884.1944.  I am sure they will hook you up.

Heading Out

On my way to Creating Keepsakes Convention in Charlotte.  Come stop by the Quick Quotes booth for free hugs.  I would love to see you and say hello.

Our summer memories flip flop album class was so much fun.  Thanks, ladies.  I really enjoyed playing.  Don't forget to keep a sharp tip on your Fiskars fingertip craft knife. 

The BIG news is that Studio 490 stamps are in the store.  They are flying off the shelves, and I predict they will be in big demand all over.  So call Elise and tell that you want one, or better yet pop into the store and grab one or two.   I bought mine and cannot put them down.  Seriously.  I need to start packing.  I blame this on the talented Wendy Vecchi.

Happy creating!

Online Surveys & Market Research

It's all Good!

I popped into A Scrapbook Store today and was drooling over all the new and uber cool goodies that are flooding the store. 

Before I spill the beans on what all is in, Elise is seriously moving and marking stuff down to make room for all of the new merchandise that is pouring in.  So this Saturday she is having a big Sidewalk Sale and overall blow out.  There is a huge crop, major markdowns, and lots and lots of fun things in store.  Mary Whiteside is working, and she is always a blast to hang out with.  Elise is going to be there, of course.  And I plan on coming from 10am to 2pm for some fun.

Now for the bean-spilling:  it is so cool to see the new stuff that Elise, Mary and I got to see at CHA coming in the doors of the store. 

• There is Teresa Collins
• 7Gypsies  cool stamps, gaffer tape, hardware, books.
• Autumn Leaves inks and more
• Pink Paislee!   Have you seen there stuff!?! and more glittery goodness on its way.
• New storage solutions and organizers
• New albums and mini albums
• GlueFoil and GlueFilm from Streuter Technoligies.  Seriously {hot} products that everyone wants
• Every single color of Ranger paint dabbers. 
• Glitter Mist from Tattered Angels
• Ranger, Ranger and more Ranger goodies.  color wash and more
• American Crafts!  their everyday and Travel line.  check out the new Flair

And that is not even the half of it. 

For a Tutorial on the GlueFilm and GlueFoil, check out my talented and hilarious friend Robin Beam's blog Pearlesq. .

A Scrapbook Store has been updating their http://www.ascrapbookstore.typepad.com/ blog.  So keep checking it out.

I am teaching at A Scrapbook Store Tuesday night the nautical flip flop class.

Then I plan on going to Creating Keepsakes convention in Charlotte and working with Quick Quotes.  If you are going, please stop by the booth and say hello!

UnKIT is going great.  We have some cool good news posted on our blog. unKIT blog.

so it is all good.

Some funnies from the peanut gallery:

Meemee (age 4): A. is going to marry Nick Jonas. I know who I am going to marry: Alvin (of the chipmunks)
LOL

Little A to me: I know where Meemee gets it from
me: gets what?
A: being so annoying.
I think she meant from me! LOL

And Mary's funny is too good not to share.  It is at the bottom of her post. http://whimsicalwhatnots.blogspot.com/2008/08/workin.html  LOL

CHA cha

  My friend Terri who worked the http://www.websterspages.com/ Webster's Pages booth. Me, going to the two peas reception Boo Book by Robin Beam  http://pearlesq.blogspot.com created with glueFOIL  by Streuter Technologies http://www.streuter.com/.

The Tooth Fairy Falls on Hard Times

This economy is even affecting the Tooth Fairy. 

Two little girls losing both front teeth within a month really hit her hard in the pocketbook.

When Creativity Knocks

http://www.whencreativityknocks.com

I was fortunate to meet the WCK's gang at CHA. They are so fabulously funny. Ana and Megan have conceived this interesting concept for a show. They have just begun, so check back often for new shows and blog updates. They were very busy at the trade show with some interesting interviews.

Tell them Sudie sent you!

Birthday Roll

Happy birthday to my mother in law who turns 70 today!

and a very happy birthday to my husband who celebrated his birthday without me on Monday.  I'm working my way out of the dog house.  *bark*

Home Again

So happy to be home after a wonderful CHA trip. 

We found some great new stuff.  I cannot wait for it to come into the store.  Elise, Mary and I have so much to share with everyone.  New techniques, tools, goodies, and much more.  We have big plans for special events and classes too.  It appears Elise is already back at the store hard at work and putting things on sale.   If you did not get her latest email let either her or me know and we will make sure you get one.

I am downloading pictures on Flickr and will share as soon as it is complete.

Come join me at Paperclipping Live tonight.  I am going to try to make it. ;)

Happy crafting.

For Pushy Shannon

LOL  Alright, lady.  Here is your before picture.

Her hair is probably longer than waist length because it was flipped under for this ponytail. 

Don't cry for me

My sweet baby girl is getting so big!  7 this Saturday!  I remember so clearly meeting her for the first time.  I just kept staring at her and had an iron grip on her.  You can see that in all the photos too!  LOL  

and She had such a strong smell to her that I could hardly stand it.  It would wake me up when they brought her in the room.  seriously.  She still has that same smell to me.  but please don't tell her.  Or my mom.   Mama gets mad when I mention it, as if I am insulting A,   Funny.

When Meemee was born, I returned home to find sweet little A's hair cut in a bowl shape style. yes.  It had not been cut before that.  I was very upset.  I promised A. that as long as she took care of her hair, we would let it grow long and not cut it.  Well, little did I know what good care she would take of it.  She brushed it 100 times at night, washed it and everything.  all by herself.  Well at almost 7, it reached her waist.

Tonight, I talked her into cutting it.  Much shorter but still below her shoulders.  and did wispy layers in the front.  I love it.

She loved it.

Hated it.

Loved it.  then cried for her hair pieces that I threw away.

Oh, dear.  I told her that I feel the same way when I get a new hair style.  I really do.

But the problem is, as much as I love her new 'do, it makes her look 7.  and that makes me want to cry.

Memorially Tagged

Tagged by Debby Lewis http://debbysdares.blogspot.com/   If you don't know Debby, her blog is uplifting.  and her etsy site has the cutest birds.  you should check it out.

1. Write the title to your own memoir using 6 words.

2. Post it on your blog.

3. Link to the person who tagged you.

4. Tag 5 more blogs.

Loving life; laughing along the way.

That's me.  No matter what, I always seem to find plenty of comic material.  I love to laugh, and love to hear other people laugh.  There is no sweeter music to my ears.

Now this is the hard part, tagging other people.  thanks, Debby!

America, the Beautiful!

Yes.  It was all about the food! 

Happy birthday, America!

I hope you had a nice Fourth with friends and family.  We certainly did.

sorry, folks.  it is the only picture I have of the whole family.  and we all have matching Patriotic fish on our t-shirts.  Yes, we do.  Thanks, honey!

Lots of Prayers

Praying for my friends and family with job security worries.

Praying for those recently downsized.

Praying for those with financial burdens.

Please pray for Suzanne, a friend's 4 month old baby diagnosed today with cancer in her eye, as they begin treatment.

Prayers for peace as siblings and families struggle to get along with each other.

Prayers for those spoken and unspoken prayer needs of my friends.

Please pray with me.  I think there are many in need of prayer today.  Thank you.

Crazy Chicken Bird~!

This Emu kept following Maria on the safari we went on.  and emus peck.  Maria does not appreciate a good peck.  She was growing quite impatient and could not think of what it was called, so she yelled out, "Stop following me, you crazy chicken bird."  LOL

Happy birthday, Mary!

To the talented and sweet Mary, wishing you a happy birthday!

May you day be as nice as you!

Meemee's Summer Vacation

Meemee is learning Cantonese Chinese this summer.  No kidding.  She has a tape that she is listening to from Berlize.  She picks up languages so easily and has a keen interest.  So I am encouraging her.   My husband rolls his eyes at me.  LOL 

I overheard her speaking to someone. "I can speak Cantonese Chinese, Spanish, sign language.  but I cannot read any of them.  I cannot even read English."  LOL  What a nut!

So if you are curious, Cantonese Chinese can grate your nerves in about 15 seconds flat.  ack!

Happy Retirement to my Mama!

How many retirees does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Just one.  but it might take all day to do it.  LOL

Tomorrow is her first Monday of many as a retiree.  Enjoy!