Stamping Class - Thursday 5/28/15 - Albert Lea Senior Center

Hello blogging friends!  

This is a quick reminder there is still time to sign up for the stamping class I will be teaching this Thursday (5/ 28/15) at the Albert Lea Senior Center.

If you are local and interested here is the information for the class.  

Please feel free to share this with your crafty friends.

Advanced Stamping

May 28, 2015

6:45 pm in the Craft Room.

You must register for the class--please call the number below.

In this class you will make three cards

and learn some new fun techniques.

Please bring your basic 

stamping kit with you.

Open to the public!

The cost for stamping classes;

$15.00 Members $20.00 Non-Members

May 2015

Albert Lea Senior Center

1739 W Main, Albert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-0704

STAMPING CLASSES: 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Just A Quick Reminder - Upcoming Stamping Classes

Hello blogging friends!  This is a quick reminder for some upcoming stamping classes.

If you are local and interested here is the information for the classes.  

Please feel free to share this with your crafty friends.

Stamping 101

May 14, 2015

1:45 pm in the Craft Room.

You must register for the class.

In this class you will learn the basics of 

rubber stamping. You’ll create five 

handmade greeting cards using inks, 

stamps, paper and die cut shapes.

All supplies will be provided

for the this class.

Advanced Stamping

May 28, 2015

6:45 pm in the Craft Room.

You must register for the class.

In this class you will make three cards

and learn some new fun techniques.

Please bring your basic 

stamping kit with you.

Open to the public!

The cost for stamping classes;

$15.00 Members $20.00 Non-Members

May 2015

Albert Lea Senior Center

1739 W Main, Albert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-0704

STAMPING CLASSES: 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Classes at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester, MN Saturday March 24th

Hello blogging friends! Happy First Day of Spring!!

This is going out to all of the local paper crafters, I will be back at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester MN this weekend, Saturday, March 24th for their Open House Event. I am so excited to be teaching at VIP again--the staff is Fabulous and they have an Amazing Store!!! If you have never been there you really need to check it out!!

VIP Scrapbook
1300 Salem Road SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507•281•2031

I will be teaching four classes--

2 Floral Burst of Springtime Basic Classes
and
2 Floral Burst of Springtime Advanced Classes.

Floral Burst of Springtime Basic Class~(4 cards)

Floral Burst of Springtime Advanced Class~(3 cards)

For each class you will be using a variety of New Spellbinders™ die templates including the New Cut • Fold • Tuck die templates, New M-Bossabilities™ Folders and the very popular S5-086 Bitty Blossoms die template along with the New Edgeabilites® die templates. We will also be using stamps from JustRite and The Rubber Cafe. The classes will run for 2 hours each.

Here is the schedule for the day~

Saturday March 24th, 2012

10:00 am - Noon Floral Burst of Springtime Basic Class~(4 cards)

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Floral Burst of Springtime Advanced Class~(3 cards)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Floral Burst of Springtime Basic Class~(4 cards)

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Floral Burst of Springtime Advanced Class~(3 cards)

Click HERE for all of the details!!

Registration is required so please call ahead to get registered!
507•281•2031

I hope to see you this weekend!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and
I hope the First Day of Spring is a Beautiful one for you!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Classes at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester!!

Hello Blogging Friends!! I wanted to let all of the local people know I will be back at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester, MN this weekend August 26th & 27th for their Secret Envelope Two Day Event!!

I will be teaching two classes, Creative Edge Basic and Creative Edge Advanced for the Secret Envelope Two Day Event.

Here is the class schedule for the event:

Friday, August 26th
Creative Edge Advanced 1pm to 3pm
Creative Edge Basic 3:30 to 5:30pm
Creative Edge Advanced 7pm to 9pm

Saturday, August 27th
Creative Edge Basic 10am to noon
Creative Edge Advanced 12:30 to 2:30

You will get to use the Grand Calibur form Spellbinders ™ and the main focus of the classes will be using the New Edgeabilities die templates from Spellbinders™ and JustRite Stampers New Cling Stamp Sets.

I will also be doing two make-n-takes during the event---Friday 6-7 pm Rolled Rose Creation ( to use as an embellishment on your project), Saturday 3-4 pm Hexagon Pinwheel Top Box with a sweet chocolate treat!

VIP will also be having some Amazing giveaways with LOTS of Prizes involved!!! It is their BIGGEST Stash of Prizes EVER!!! Make-n-Takes will be offered all throughout the two day event. To find out all of the details and see samples of the cards please click HERE to hop on over to VIP Scrapbook!!!

Spellbinders Layout - Bliss -VIP Scrapbook in Rochester

Hello! Today, I have a layout to share with you that was part of a make-n-take I did a couple of weeks ago at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester. For the make-n-take I shared how you can take the Grand Dies from Spellbinders™ and create frames and journaling blocks for your layouts.I have to say a huge Thank You to my cousin Dani for letting me use the photos of her sweet little girl!! This layout is a very simple one compared to the layouts I usually create but I was going for simplicity and I wanted the frames to be the main focus of the layout in addition to the sweet photos. To create the largest frame I used LF-168 Grand Large Labels #3 and #5.I taped the two die templates together and used the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss the two pieces. Next I took the drop out piece from the large frame and taped three die templates together to create the smaller frame. I used LF-168 Grand Large Labels #1 and S4-168 Large Labels #2 and #3. Then I used the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss all the pieces. Here are the results three frames and two pieces that could be used as journal blocks, mats for photos or as an embellishment. I didn't use all of the pieces on the layout but I wanted to show how easy it is to create perfect looking frames using the Grand Dies from Spellbinders™.I used chipboard letters from My Mind's Eye Lush Line and added Green Stickles and added them to a label. To create the label I used S4-309 Labels Four Small #5. For the butterflies I used S5-051 Fanciful Flight. For a finishing touch I added diamond stickles to the butterflies and some of the images on the paper. I also added some green lace trim and yellow pom pom trim to the bottom.

Supplies
Paper: LYB Elizabeth Park, Yellow, Lavender
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, LF-168 Grand Large Labels #1, #3, #5, S4-168 Large Labels #2, #3, S4-309 Labels Four Small #5, S5-051 Fanciful Flight
Accessories: My Mind's Eye Chipboard Alphabets Lush Line; Ranger Diamond, Lime Stickles; Beacon Adhesives™ 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue™; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

I want to say a Huge Thank You to VIP Scrapbook in Rochester for having me come to teach classes for their Die Extravaganza Day!! I had a wonderful time and met so many sweet ladies!! If you are in the area you should stop in and check out the VIP Scrapbook Store--it is a beautiful store filled with SO many paper crafting goodies!!! I have a few photos to share from the event--thank you Kathy for the photos!! I took my camera with and got so busy with the classes I completely forgot to get it out and take any pictures!!One of the classes.Some of the artwork I took with for display.A couple more pictures from a class.Grand Prize Winner!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Crafty Secrets Birthday Blessings Poppy Card

Good morning! Today, I have a card to share with you using some of the stamp sets from Crafty Secrets. I am so happy with how that card turned out and I love the image of the poppies. I used three stamp sets from Crafty Secrets, Poppy for the flower image, Artsy Banner for the script background and lacy trim and Angel Blessings for the sentiment.To start I stamped the image of the Poppies from the Poppy stamp set on to Simply Smooth Ivory from Discount Cardstock using Rich Cocoa Ink. I added the color using three shades of red Copic Markers. Do you see the red mark above the top flower? Yep, dropped the marker right after I finished coloring the flowers! I hate when stuff like that happens!! But I really liked how the flowers were turning out and I didn't want to have to scrap it so I covered it up. ;-) Next I added color to the leaves and stems using Copic markers.I inked the edges of the paper with Spiced Marmalade and Dried Marigold Distress Inks from Ranger. I added the script stamp from Artsy Banner to the background. I wasn't really worried about the script showing up on the leaves but I didn't want it on the flowers so I created a mask for the flowers.Remember the red spot from dropping the marker? Covering it up with the little dragonfly did the trick. ;-) I used the Birthday Blessings stamp from Angel Blessings for the sentiment with Tuxedo Black Ink. I also added three Black Pearls from Want2Scrap in the upper corner.The lacy trim stamp is from Artsy Banner.
Supplies
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Poppy, Artsy Banner, Angel Blessings
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Berry Red Double Mates, Soot
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black; Ranger Antique Linen, Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold Distress Inks; Copic Markers
Accessories: Want2Scrap Black Pearls; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares


**Reminder #1** You have until midnight tonight to get your name in for the Blog Candy giveaway!! Just as an update--I have had over 100 New Followers/Subscribers and working close to 200--SO that means one of the Spellbinders die templates has been added to the blog candy and the numbers are very close to have the second Spellbinders die template added!! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments about the Blog Candy, our vacation and my design work!!! I really truly appreciate it SO very much!!!! Click HERE for all the details about the Blog Candy--Good Luck!!!

**Reminder #2** I will be at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester this coming Sunday (4/17) for the Die Cutting Extravaganza Day!! I will be teaching two classes and doing a make-n-take featuring Spellbinders, Grand Calibur and the Grand Dies. Stop in and say hello--I would Love to meet you!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Demo at Scrapping On The Go!!

Hello! I wanted to do a quick post and let all of you local ladies know I will be at Scrapping On The Go tomorrow demoing the NEW Grand Calibur™ from Spellbinders™ and you will also be able to see the NEW Spellbinders™ Grand Nestabilities™ and all of the other NEW Die Templates.

I am very excited to be demoing the NEW Grand Calibur™!! I love the New Machine and working with the New Grand Nestabilities™!! So many possibilities!!!

After the demo I will be doing a make-n-take where you can create a beautiful Fall pin to keep and wear yourself or give as a little gift.

~Demo~
NEW Grand Calibur™ and NEW Grand Nestabilities™ from Spellbinders™
Saturday, Oct 16th 11:00-12:30

~Make-n-Take~
Beautiful Fall Pin
Following Demo

Click HERE to check out all of the details!!

I hope to see you tomorrow!! Thanks for stopping by today--check back real soon--I have some new creative art to share!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Creating Memories In Time Blog Hop Winner (Huge Bag of Prima Flowers), Photos from the Memory Expo & Photos from this weekend

Good morning!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I have several things to share with you today--the CMIT Blog Hop Winner, Photos from the Memory Expo and a few photos from this weekend.

First I want to Congratulate the WINNER for the CMIT Blog Hop!!

Pam and Presley said...AWESOME! I absolutely LOVE this card, the colors the black vine going all around the card and the beautiful vintage Halloween scene.
Thank you so much for sharing
Pam
pamandrandy@gmail.comOctober 8, 2010 5:49 PM

Pam and Presley said...I also wanted to thank CMIT and all your designers for a great blog shop I had a lot of fun and thank you for a chance to win an AWESOME prize of the gorgeous
flowers I am a flower NUT!!!
Thank you
Pam
pamandpresley October 8, 2010 5:54 PM

This was also posted on the CMIT Blog and we want to thank everyone who participated!! Also as a reminder ATC Tuesday will begin on October 12^th so come take a look at the CMIT blog to see what the design team creates, play along to win a prize. Thanks!!

Next, I want to share some pictures with you from the Midland Care Memory Expo. The Expo was held in Topeka, Kansas Oct 1-2. One of the best things about the Memory Expo was getting to see my dear sweet friend Karen Taylor! We talk almost everyday but it has been almost 2 years since we have seen each other! It was so wonderful to spend the weekend with her!! Karen & I had asked if we could share a room together and we had these fun gift bags from Jennifer Friedley filled with all kinds of goodies waiting for us! This shot is from the Memory Expo VIP reception on Friday evening. Amazing and Very Talented Industry Personalities from left to right: Brooke Smith, Associate Editor of CardMaker magazine, Heidi Blankenship (me) crafter/teacher, Nikki Sivils owner of Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker papers, Kristi Van Doren crafter/teacher, Trudy Sjolander crafter/teacher, Karen Taylor crafter/teacher, and last but not least, Tanya Fox, Editor of CardMaker Magazine. Here is a photo with Tanya Fox. We have seen each other several times at the CHA shows but have never really had a chance to just sit down and visit and we were able to do that. What a wonderfully sweet lady!! Here's a couple of pictures from one of the classes I taught. The Memory Expo was such a wonderful experience and I met soooo many talented ladies!!

Are you still hanging in here with me? LOL! I know lots of info for one post! I wanted to share a lot of this with you last week but things just kept coming up and life happens. :)

I also wanted to share with you the projects from one of my classes. We created a Vintage Halloween "Boo" Banner and 2 quick Halloween Card.Here is some close up pictures of the cards and each piece from the banner.Supplies
Paper: My Mind's Eye Blackbird Argyle; The Paper Company Black, White, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Green
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-126 Classic Squares die #3, S4-301 Labels Sixteen die #3, S4-280 Halloween Fence Scene and Shapes, S4-282 Witches' Brew, S4-277 Nested Bats
Accessories: Crafty Secrets Halloween Greetings Creative Scraps; SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By3L™ Crafty Power Tape, 3D Foam Squares; Joann's Buttons, Ribbon, Thread; Ranger Lime, Orange Peel Stickles; Black Crepe Paper

I have to say a HUGE "Thank You" to several companies that helped sponsor and donate products for the classes and make-n-takes: Spellbinders™, JustRite Stampers, Crafty Secrets, My Mind's Eye, SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By 3L™, Heartfelt Creations and Elizabeth Crafts Designs.

Ok, just one more things---LOL! I took a few pictures of my oldest son this weekend for his senior pictures until we can decided for sure on which photographer we are going with.I have to tell you earlier this summer we were driving out in the country and I thought it would be really cool to have some pictures of my son with his drum set outside and I had to laugh when one day he said--hey mom do you think it would be possible to take some pictures with my drum set outside? I think that would be so cool!! He LOVES this one! *wink*Yes, those are real Texas Longhorns in the background! It was interesting working around them--LOL!Ok, taking this one kind of freaked me out!---LOL!
OMGosh I think this is the longest blog post ever--LOL!!! I just had a lot to share and thanks for letting share it with you!! Thanks so much for stopping by today and I guess I better get busy and create something! I hope you have a Wonderful Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Demo at the Scrapping On The Go Scrap Event!!

Hello! This is for all of the local ladies of Southern MN and Northern IA--On Saturday March 13th I will be demoing at the Scrap Event for Scrapping On The Go!!

What: Scrapping On The Go Scrap Event

When: Saturday March 13th @ 10 am

Where: Union Center in Albert Lea, MN
Off Highway 13 (Next to Bayveiw Funeral Home, 2nd drive way entrance)

I will be doing a FREE Demo at 10 am on Saturday
**This is Open to the Public & NO Registration is required**

I will be demoing products from some of my favorite companies--
Spellbinders, JustRite Stampers & Tattered Angels!!

The Scrap Event starts tomorrow (Friday March 12th) at 5pm and goes until midnight. Retail shopping is from 4pm-midnight. Then on Saturday the Scrap Event starts at 9am and goes until 9pm. Retail Shopping is from 9am and will close at 7pm. For all of the details click HERE!!

I am looking forward to seeing all of you Saturday morning and I have a surprise for one lucky person too!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Upcoming Class at Scrapping on the Go!

I am going to be teaching a class at Scrapping on the Go! October 3rd and I would love for you to come and join in the fun! We will be making two beautiful fall cards and a snowflake Christmas ornament. For the class you will get a chance to use some of the wonderful new products from Spellbinders Paper Arts and JustRite Stampers.

Pictured below are the cards and the Christmas ornament we will be making for the class.


Autumn Leaves Card~
Hello Pumpkin Shape Card~
Three dimensional Christmas Snowflake Ornament~
**Original Creative Credit**~Cathy Chlebana, Spellbinders Paper Arts Design Team Coordinator. Cathy created these beautiful Christmas snowflake ornaments for one of the CHA make-n-takes. For the ornaments that Cathy created she used silver mirror cardstock and for the class at Scrapping on the Go! we will be using Core'dinations cardstock. If you would like more information on the class you can go to the Scrapping on the Go! Blog or you can give Tammy Marti, owner a call and she can give you all of the information and get you signed up for the class. (507)-377-6130


I hope to see you there!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Smiles!
Heidi