Memories & More

Birthday Beauties, with Bonnie

2012-01-30T19:33:00.000-08:00

This class features four “birthday” cards that incorporate avariety of punches, dies, flowers and pearls.

The soft colors of the Alla-Prima paper collection, (asMaresa would say), make my heart happy!

Dates:

Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

and

Tuesday, February 21, 12:30 – 4:00 pm

Cost: $22.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit including wet & dry adhesives, gluedots, pop dots

- tweezers

- scissors

- non stick craft mat (if you have)

- ink blending tool (if you have)

- Tim Holtz Distress Inks; Old Paper, OR Antique Linen (ifyou have)

- McGill Paper Blossoms Molding Mat and Stylus Kit (if youhave)

From the Heart, with Bonnie

2012-01-05T21:37:00.000-08:00

This class features four cards that will be perfect for those “special” people in your life.

Die cuts, punches, tulle and a little misting give these cards classy but simple elegance.

Dates:

Wednesday, January 25, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

and

Tuesday, January 31, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Cost: $20.00

Supplies to bring:

Basic Tool Kit with glue dots and pop dots

Paper trimmer with score blade or bone folder

Ruler, pencil, eraser

Craft knife & cutting mat

Non stick craft mat

Blending tool and foams (if you have)

Tim Holts Distress Inks; Antique Linen, Fired Brick (if youhave)

ABC's of Cricut with Hazel

2012-01-01T14:15:00.000-08:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Time: 9:30 - 12:00 noon

Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2012-01-01T14:06:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
or

Date: Monday, January 16, 2012

Time: 9:30 - 12:00 noon

Cost: $20.00

JANUARY 2 PAGE SPREAD OF THE MONTH with Hazel

2012-01-01T13:56:00.000-08:00

"On My Way"

It's time to get those precious school pictures into your album! This two-page spread is a great way to do that. The add-on technigue used here to embellish the blue borders gives even more definition to those embellishments than ambossing. Come give it a try!

Date: Thursday, January19, 2012

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Cost: $20.00

DEF's of SCRAPBOOKING with Hazel

2012-01-01T13:47:00.000-08:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now??? Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you. Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

It's a Merry Mobile Christmas, with Hazel

2011-12-04T13:36:00.001-08:00

These three delightful, traditional mobiles make great Christmas decorations. They may also double as a gift card. Each one has its own "to:" "from:" tag.

If you would like to make these mobiles in December please contact the store to arrange a time suitable for you.

Cost: $15.00

ABC's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2011-12-04T13:27:00.001-08:00

Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Cricut with Hazel

2011-12-04T13:25:00.001-08:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date: Monday, December 12, 2011

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

December 2 page Spread of the Month with Hazel

2011-12-04T13:08:00.001-08:00

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

This black & white layout will adapt to any of your Christmas or snow pictures with ease. When you register for this class please indicate whether you want the penguins or the snowman figure. You may also choose an alternate stamp, ie: "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays".

Please note: If the date below doesn't suit you may contact the store for an alternate date.

Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Cost: $20.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2011-12-04T13:00:00.001-08:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now??? Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you. Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date:   Thursday, December 15, 2011

Time:   6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:    $20.00

Timspirational 12 Tags of Christmas Pt. 3, with Maresa

2011-12-02T12:24:00.000-08:00

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Every year customers ask me to do 12 Tags, "like Tim does!" Every year I say, "Why mess with a good thing!" This year Memories and More is celebrating All Things Tim with a series of tag classes that recreate, as faithfully as we can in a class setting, a selection of 12 tags spanning four years of 12 Tags of Christmas.

The classes will be covering a myriad of Tim's products and a slew of techniques on how to use them in new and innovative ways. To help you start [continue?] your collection of All Things Tim, Memories and More will be offering class participants a 20% discount on Tim products. In addition to the fabulous selection of stock we already have on hand, you will be able to special order product, and put your name down to pre-order the new releases.

So if you are one of the masses that has always wanted to make tags just like Tim, but don't have all the stuff and things needed to do it, here is your chance. Take one class, or take them all!

Class #1 - 4 tags
Date: Saturday October 22, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. OR
Friday October 28, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

~~Class #2 - 4 tags~~

Date: Thursday November 17, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
or
Friday November 25, 2011 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT
Cost: $25.00

Class #3 - 4 Tags
ONE DATE ONLY!

Date: Sunday December 4, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
ONLY TWO SPACES LEFT
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit
- glue dots
- pop dots
- double sided Be Creative tape
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Stickles, a clear variety like Rock Candy, Crystal, Star Dust etc.
- Glossy Accents
- Ink blending tool[s]
- 11 - 12 blending foams
- baby wipes and paper towel, we will be getting inky! [and latex gloves if you want to save your manicure]

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Antique Linen, Pine Needles, Fired Brick, Walnut Stain, Broken China, Vintage Photo, Faded Jeans, Aged Mahogany, Peeled Pain, Stormy Sky, Pumice Stone
- Black dye pad
- non-stick craft mat
- embossing gun w/ extension cord
- hot glue gun
- a tile or glass mat [for use with embossing gun]
- Liquid Pearls, Bisque and White Opal
- paper piercer or a craft pick
- Adirondack Paint Dabber, Snow Cap
- 2 - 3 felt pads for ink blending tool

Last Minute Christmas Cards, with Annette

2011-11-28T18:32:00.000-08:00

Panic NOT! These cards will help you through the last minutes before the day.

Card 1 will feature bottle caps; Card 2, frosted panels and the 3^rd will be a gift card holder for a special friend using the beautiful Bo Bunny paper. We will make 2 of each of the cards for a total of 6 cards.

Dates and Times:

Wednesday, December 7, 2010 10 am – 1 pm

Sunday, December 11, 2010 10 am – 1 pm

Cost: $25.00

Supplies:

(I find that I am using Glossy Accents much more so you might like to add this item to your basic kit.)

Basic Kit

Glitter Mag and soft brush

Glossy Accents

(I think that the Glossy Accents may not dry before you leave so please bring along a small, flat container to take these items home where you can finish these two cards.)

12 Cards of Christmas, Week Three, with Memories and More

2011-11-15T09:38:00.000-08:00

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Each kit features a different paper line, and we have coordinated stamps, Nesties and embellishments to match. Each instructor has made one card per kit, so you will get four completely different takes on the materials used. The kits will contain all the paper pieces, pre-stamped/embossed images, die cuts etc. that you need to make the cards, so all you need to do is assemble. You will also receive a tutorial for each card, complete with photos, the "recipe" and a list of the supplies used in that particular card.

As an token of appreciation, anybody purchasing all three kits will receive a coupon. This is a one time coupon worth 20% off your entire purchase, to be used at Memories and More, and will be valid until December 24, 2011. [Sale items are excluded from this offer.]

Date: Kit #1 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 1, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday October 29, 2~~011~~

~~Cost: $20.00 per kit~~

Kit #2 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 15, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 12, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

This kit will be available for mail order, for a small fee of $2.50 per kit

Kit #3 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 29, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 26, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Supplies Needed:

- Basic tool kit
- pop dots
- mini glue dots
- Tim Holtz Distress inks Frayed Burlap and Barn Door
- ink blending tool & non-stick craft sheet is recommended
- any adhesive that dries clear, such as Mono Multi

ELVES MAKE 12, with Bonnie

2011-11-13T20:47:00.000-08:00

It’s back! This popular class will jump start your Christmas card making. These elegant cards of soft blues and silvers and TPC Studio’s beautiful Winter Whites paper line will put you in the Christmas spirit. You will assemble two of each of six different cards for a total of twelve cards.

No muss, no fuss; all the cutting and embossing is done for you. Envelopes are included as well.

Come and enjoy a relaxing time with good company, good fun and of course good cookies too! These classes fill up fast! See you there!

Dates:

Tuesday, November 29th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Thursday, December 1rst 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (full)

Tuesday, December 6th, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm *another dated added

Cost:

$32.00

Supply List:

scissors
tweezers
wet & dry adhesives
pop dots - small & medium
glue dots
clear star gel pen (if you have one)

12 Cards of Christmas, Week Two, with Memories & More

2011-11-02T06:55:00.000-07:00

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Memories and More is pleased to offer you a quick and easy way to kick off your Christmas card-making season.

Join us in November as Gina, Maresa, Bonnie and Charmagne debut a series of three kits, totaling twelve beautiful cards, that we laughingly call Instructor in a Bag. Starting November 1st, continuing November 25th and finishing November 29th we will release three kits, each kit consisting of four cards.

Each kit features a different paper line, and we have coordinated stamps, Nesties and embellishments to match. Each instructor has made one card per kit, so you will get four completely different takes on the materials used. The kits will contain all the paper pieces, pre-stamped/embossed images, die cuts etc. that you need to make the cards, so all you need to do is assemble. You will also receive a tutorial for each card, complete with photos, the "recipe" and a list of the supplies used in that particular card.

As an token of appreciation, anybody purchasing all three kits will receive a coupon. This is a one time coupon worth 20% off your entire purchase, to be used at Memories and More, and will be valid until December 24, 2011. [Sale items are excluded from this offer.]

All three kits will be available for mail order, for a small fee of $2.50 per kit

Date: Kit #1 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 1, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday October 29, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Kit #2 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 15, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 12, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #3, on November 15th!

Kit #3 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 29, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 26, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Supplies Needed:

- Basic tool kit
- pop dots
- mini glue dots
- sanding sponge or block
- Tim Holtz Distress inks Brushed Corduroy & Barn Door
- ink blending tool & non-stick craft sheet is recommended
- Stickles, any "clear" colour

Timspirational 12 Tags of Christmas Pt. 2, with Maresa

2011-11-02T06:39:00.000-07:00

Click on image to enlarge

Every year customers ask me to do 12 Tags, "like Tim does!" Every year I say, "Why mess with a good thing!" This year Memories and More is celebrating All Things Tim with a series of tag classes that recreate, as faithfully as we can in a class setting, a selection of 12 tags spanning four years of 12 Tags of Christmas.

The classes will be covering a myriad of Tim's products and a slew of techniques on how to use them in new and innovative ways. To help you start [continue?] your collection of All Things Tim, Memories and More will be offering class participants a 20% discount on Tim products. In addition to the fabulous selection of stock we already have on hand, you will be able to special order product, and put your name down to pre-order the new releases.

So if you are one of the masses that has always wanted to make tags just like Tim, but don't have all the stuff and things needed to do it, here is your chance. Take one class, or take them all!

Class #1 - 4 tags
Date: Saturday October 22, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. OR
Friday October 28, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Class #2 - 4 tags

Date: Thursday November 17, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
or
Friday November 25, 2011 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit
- glue dots
- pop dots
- double sided Be Creative tape
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Stickles, a clear variety like Rock Candy, Crystal, Star Dust etc.
- Glossy Accents
- Ink blending tool[s]
- 10 - 12 blending foams
- an old tooth brush
- a small tipped paint brush
- baby wipes and paper towel, we will be getting inky! [and latex gloves if you want to save your manicure]

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Weathered Wood, Tumbled Glass, Forest Moss, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Fired Brick, Frayed Burlap, Faded Jeans, Broken China, Aged Mahogany, Antique Linen
- Black dye pad
- non-stick craft mat
- embossing gun w/ extension cord
- a tile or glass mat [for use with embossing gun]
- StazOn Cotton White
- Stickles, red and green
- bone folder
- paper piercer or a craft pick
- Adirondack Metallic Paint Dabber, Gold
- 2 - 3 felt pads for ink blending tool

Create a Calendar or Merry Christmas Mobiles with Hazel

2011-11-01T18:53:00.000-07:00

The following classes are being offered on request. If interested please inquire at Memories & More.

Create a Calendar (8"x8") with Hazel

8x8 create-a-calendar class. Learn some basic scrapbooking techniques and leave with a terrific, personalized calender for 2012. It will enhance your room or make a unique gift for someone special. Bring one or two photos for each month seasonally or match the monthly holiday. (See the sample calendar at the store for ideas.)

Note: Please bring your scrapbooking tools, adhesives, etc. if you have any.

Cost: $75.00 (includes calendar)

It's a Merry Mobile Christmas with Hazel

These three delightful, traditional mobiles make great Christmas decorations. They may also double as a gift card. Each one has it's own "to:" "from:" tag. If you'd like to make these but this early date doesn't suit you, watch for a later date at the store or on these posts.
Cost: $15.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2011-11-01T18:25:00.000-07:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???

Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you.

Bring a note book, pen and your camera.
Date: Monday, November 14, 2011

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2011-11-01T18:19:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the good basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using these basics. Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.
Dates & Times: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Cricut with Hazel

2011-11-01T18:03:00.000-07:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.
Date: Monday, November 21, 2011

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

November 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel

2011-11-01T17:57:00.000-07:00

Let It Snow! This winter spread features snow flake stamped borders and 3-D snowflakes with glossy accents and diamond dust.
When you register, please indicate the year required and also your prefered color as this spread is also offered in blue.

Date: Thursday, November 24, 2011

Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm

Cost: $20.00

November Crop

2011-11-01T17:47:00.000-07:00

Join us for our first crop of the 2011-2012 winter season. Please check in the store or in our monthly news letter for more details.

Date: Friday, November 25, 2011

Cost: $5.00

Dynamic Duo with Hazel

2011-11-01T17:41:00.000-07:00

If you've been eying the "tri-fold" shutter card, here's your opportunity to add it to your repertoire! Not only that, you've got the "diamond fold" technique as well! Join Hazel for this double delight!

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost: $15.00

Rustic Pine Cones with Charmagne

2011-11-01T11:42:00.002-07:00

I love pine cones in the winter, dangling off of frozen branches and catching snowflakes on their ridges. It really is the true symbol of the winter season in the Okanagan. These pine cone inspired cards can be used as Christmas cards or special winter wish cards for your family and friends. Choose your sentiments and play with B Line Design stamps, Bo Bunny papers, embossing folders and Tombow markers. Learn basic techniques of using Tombow markers to stamp and create life-like images in multiple colours. See you there!

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Date: Sunday, November 20, 2011

Time: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Supplies Needed:

basic kit including pop dots, glue dots, paper trimmer
Tombow markers 860, 879, 249, 696(if you have them)
Mini Mister (if you have it)
Distress Ink in your choice of browns
Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad (if you have it)

Perfect Pointsettia Cards with Charmagne

2011-11-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

The holidays are coming!!! This is always the time of year when I panic about the amount of Christmas cards that I have to make for my family and friends. We are in full production mode over here at Memories and More, cutting, adhering and glittering everything in sight! Come and join the fun in this beautiful and fun class with Charmagne. Create lovely pointsettia's and Simple Stories gorgeous holiday paper line. This class is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Get a start on your holiday greeting cards today! See you there.

Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Supplies Needed:

Basic Kit including pop dots, glue dots, 3 mm tape
Exacto knife and cutting mat
Distress Ink in either Brushed Corduroy, Frayed Burlap or Walnut Stain
Blending tool, clean foam and craft mat (if you have it)
McGill Blossoms Tool Set and mat (if you have it)

SNEAK PEEK! Timspirational 12 Tags of Christmas Part 2, with Maresa

2011-10-29T20:48:00.001-07:00

Click on image to enlarge

Part 2 is coming soon! More details to follow! Registering early is recommended.

Dates: Thursday November 17, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $25.00

Black and White Christmas, with Annette

2011-10-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

This month’s classes feature the creation of 5 black and white, with a hint of silver, Christmas cards.

Dates and Times:

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, November 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost : $25.00

Supplies:

Basic Kit
“Embossing Buddy” (anti-static bag)
fine-tip glue pen

“SHAKERS” Card Class with Bonnie

2011-10-21T19:27:00.000-07:00

Snow globe lovers, this class is for you! Join me to create these playful, whimsical cards. We will be using acetate, foam, die cuts and flower soft to complete these” cuties’. Experienced, as well as beginner card makers, will enjoy this class. So much fun!

Dates:

Tuesday, November 8, 10:00 am -1:00 pm

Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Cost $22.00

Supplies to bring:

Basic tool kit including clear drying glue such as mono multi
Sharp fine tipped scissors or cutting mat and xacto knife with sharp blade
Pop dots
Glue dots
Quickie glue pen (fine tipped glue pen)
“Clear Star” gell pen (if you have)
2” Fantastix” coloring tools (if you have)
Foam blending tool
Craft mat
Tim Holtz distress inks: Chipped Sapphire
Markers for coloring like Tombows

Timspirational 12 Tags of Christmas Pt. 1, with Maresa

2011-10-18T12:59:00.001-07:00

Click on image to enlarge

Every year customers ask me to do 12 Tags, "like Tim does!" Every year I say, "Why mess with a good thing!" This year Memories and More is celebrating All Things Tim with a series of tag classes that recreate, as faithfully as we can in a class setting, a selection of 12 tags spanning four years of 12 Tags of Christmas.

The classes will be covering a myriad of Tim's products and a slew of techniques on how to use them in new and innovative ways. To help you start [continue?] your collection of All Things Tim, Memories and More will be offering class participants a 20% discount on Tim products. In addition to the fabulous selection of stock we already have on hand, you will be able to special order product, and put your name down to pre-order the new releases.

So if you are one of the masses that has always wanted to make tags just like Tim, but don't have all the stuff and things needed to do it, here is your chance. Take one class, or take them all!

Class #1 - 4 tags
Date: Saturday October 22, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. OR
Friday October 28, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit
- glue dots
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Stickles, a clear variety like Rock Candy, Crystal, Star Dust etc.
- Glossy Accents
- Ink blending tool[s]
- 10 blending foams
- baby wipes and paper towel, we will be getting inky! [and latex gloves if you want to save your manicure]

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Barn Door, Forest Moss, Stormy Sky, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Aged Mahogany, Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Crushed Olive, Frayed Burlap & Pumice Stone
- Black dye pad
- non-stick craft mat
- embossing gun w/ extension cord
- a tile or glass mat [for use with embossing gun]
- opaque white pen

SNEAK PEEK! Timspirational 12 Tags of Christmas, with Maresa

2011-10-15T12:25:00.000-07:00

Click on image to enlarge

12 Cards of Christmas, with Memories & More

2011-10-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #2, on November 1st!

Click on image to enlarge

All three kits will be available for mail order, for a small fee of $2.50 per kit

Date: Kit #1 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 1, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday October 29, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #2, on November 1st!

Kit #2 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 15, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 12, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #3, on November 15th!

Kit #3 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 29, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 26, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Supplies Needed:

- Basic tool kit
- pop dots
- mini glue dots
- sanding sponge or block
- Silver pigment pad/Cat's eye, or Silver Krylon pen
- Tim Holtz Distress inks Broken China & Pumice Stone
- ink blending tool & non-stick craft sheet is recommended

SNEAK PEEK! 12 Cards of Christmas, with Memories & More

2011-10-10T12:47:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #1, on October 15th!

All three kits will be available for mail order, for a small fee of $2.50 per kit

Date: Kit #1 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 1, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday October 29, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #2, on November 1st!

Kit #2 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 15, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 12, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Stay tuned for the full reveal of the cards, for Kit #3, on November 15th!

Kit #3 will be available for pick up, or mailing, on Tuesday November 29, 2011
Deadline for ordering kits is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday November 26, 2011
Cost: $20.00 per kit

Supplies Needed:

In addition to your basic tool kit you will need to pop dots, glue dots, inks, Stickles and such. Complete details for Kit #1 will be provided on October 15, 2011

Autumn Elegance Cards, with Bonnie

2011-10-04T20:30:00.000-07:00

Fall is upon us, even though I think we got short changed on summer, and so starts our busy card making season. These beautiful cards will get you off to a great start.

We will be using the Big Shot and Spellbinders Nestabilities and my new favorite Tim Holtz Die “Autumn Gatherings”. Inking and paper shaping will complete this trio of all purpose cards.

New Date Added: Thursday October 20, 2011 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Date: Thursday October 6, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

Supplies to bring:

Basic Tool Kit
Pop Dots
Glue Dots
Craft Mat
Foam Blending Tool
Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Frayed Burlap OR Walnut, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint
Tombo Mono Multi or Glossy Accents
McGill Molding Mat - if you have one
McGill Stylus Tool Kit - if you have one
Gelly Roll Pen – Clear Star - if you have one

Dear Mr. Claus Cards, with Maresa

2011-10-04T08:42:00.001-07:00

Cosmo Cricket has a new line of paper that just screams 1950's, and I found myself making some cute, simple cards with [*gasp*] almost no stamping. I know! You are wondering where the real Maresa is!

For those of you who are beginners, and may be just a little intimidated with the more advanced card classes, this will be right up your alley. We will be making three cards where the focal point will be dies or punches, so no stamping experience is necessary.

Date: Thursday October 13, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday October 16, 2011 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

Supplies to bring:

Basic Tool Kit
Pop dots
Glue dots

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

Non stick craft mat
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Ink Blending tool

Dates To Remember Too, with Maresa

2011-10-04T08:38:00.000-07:00

LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THIS CLASS

Before you know it Christmas will be here, why not get a head start on your gift list? Everybody can use a helping hand to remember birthdays and anniversaries, and this little date reminder book is a great present for that hard to buy for person. [Mother-in-law, anyone? ;)]

Authentique has done a beautiful job with their new paper lines, and Unique certainly is lovely. This little book boasts a binding that remains, well...unique, to all the album techniques that I've taught to date. Pair the lovely prints with inking, punching, ribbons, flowers etc., and the finished result is an eye-pleaser.

This book is perpetual as, in addition to a full tutorial, I will provide a .pdf file of all the month pages.

Date: ~~Wednesday October 26, 2011 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.~~ FULL
Cost: 40.00

Supplies to bring:

Personal paper trimmer [with scoring blade if you don't own a Score Board]
Score Board
Pencil, ruler and white art eraser
Scissors
Pop dots
Glue dots
Double sided tape, 5mm and 1 sheet of 8"x 10-1/2"
Wet glue, such as Mono Multi
Bone folder
Ink blending tool w/ foams [three is recommended]
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pumice Stone [or your colour of choice]
Edger Punch, of choice
Black Sharpie marker, with a "big" tip
baby wipes and paper towel

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

Non stick craft mat
Corner chomper [one that will round CHIPBOARD]
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Small craft hammer
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot

Out of Print Mini Album, with Maresa

2011-10-04T08:35:00.000-07:00

LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THIS CLASS

Continuing my love affair with Basic Grey Out of Print paper... this little album is a marvel. It features all sorts of pockets, tags and flip pages that will fit 4"x6" photos, and the binding is constructed in such a way that your book won't "sit funny" when you fill it up. You won't believe how much you can put into it!

You will learn clever, but insanely simple, techniques that will allow you to modify, expand, and add to the basic design. Before you know it, you will be designing your own albums. There are no rules with this album, and each person will end up with an album that is unique to its creator. As usual there will be a complete tutorial, chock full of photos, for you to have for future use.

Date: Thursday October 27, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT
Cost: $50.00

Supplies to bring:

Personal paper trimmer [with a scoring blade if you don't have a Score board]
Pencil, ruler and eraser
Score board
Edger punch, of your choice
Be Creative tape [double sided tape]
Hot Glue gun & extension cord [if you have]
Corner rounder [if desired]
Wet and dry adhesive
Scissors
Bone folder
Circle punch [1" - 1- 3/4"]

A snack and a beverage for break-time. This is a long class!

ABC's of Copic Markers, with Maresa

2011-10-04T08:33:00.000-07:00

Copic markers are all the craze, and here's your chance to learn all about them. This is a workshop-style class where you will learn the basic colour techniques of Copics, as well as paper and ink selection, colouring techniques, blending techniques and refilling your pens. You will also be exploring advanced techniques that you can use with these pens, like how to colour direct ink onto rubber, airbrushing, blender solution techniques, mixed media, and more!

Tons of handouts will be emailed to class registrants. [And this is a good thing! You will be learning so much in this class that information will be leaking out of your head by class end. ;)]

Maresa is a certified Copic Marker designer.

Date: Saturday October 29, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00

Supplies: None are required, however if you have your own Copic Markers, please feel free to bring them. [Clearly labeling your pens is recommended.]

A Hint of A Silver Christmas Cards with Charmagne

2011-10-03T11:45:00.000-07:00

While children everywhere are thinking about their Halloween costumes...all of us over here at Memories & More are whistling Christmas songs! It's that time of year again to get a head start on your holiday cards. This class is a great opportunity to ink up your fingers and glitter up your day! Come and explore the possibilities with Echo Parks beautiful "Season's Greetings" line, Glitter Ritz, Tim Holtz embossing Folders, Inkadinkadoo stamps, Memory Box dies, sticky back foil and so much more!

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $22

Supplies Needed:

Basic kit including pop dots, glue dots and clear drying glue
5 mm double sided tape
Blending tool and clean foam
Craft mat (if you have it)
TH Distress Ink in Pumice Stone (if you have it)

Create a Calendar (8"x8" session 1 of 4) with Hazel

2011-10-01T12:13:00.000-07:00

Session 1 of 4 for the 8x8 create-a-calendar class. Learn some basic scrapbooking techniques and leave with a terrific, personalized calender for 2012. It will enhance your room or make a unique gift for someone special. Bring one or two photos for each month seasonally or match the monthly holiday. (See the sample calendar at the store for ideas.)

Note: Please bring your scrapbooking tools, adhesives, etc. if you have any.

Monday, October 31, 2011, (session 1 of 4) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $75.00 (includes calendar)

ABC's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

2011-10-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the good basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using these basics. Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

Dynamic Duo Christmas Cards, with Hazel

2011-10-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

2011-10-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???

Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. this is a class to inspire you.

Bring a notebook, pen and your camera.

Date & Time: Monday, October 17, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

October 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel

2011-10-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

Trust BoBunny to wow us with hot fall colors! This spread will show off your best fall pictures. Get your cameras ready.

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Cricut, with Hazel

2011-10-01T11:22:00.000-07:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

Club Kid's Mobile Christmas, with Hazel

2011-10-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

These three delightful, traditional mobiles make great Christmas decorations. They may also double as a gift card. Each one has its own "to:" "from:" tag.

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00

A Blue and Silver Christmas, with Annette

2011-10-01T07:34:00.000-07:00

The theme for this month is “A Blue and Silver Christmas”. Five cards will be featured with a variety of techniques. Three cards will involve glitter – one with Copic markers – and the remaining two will be stamping techniques.

Date: Saturday October 8, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday October 12, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday October 16, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $25.00

To Bring:

basic kit

(remember that I will have all of the following for you to use, if you don’t have them)

glitter “things” – fine nosed tweezers. glitter mag, transfer tape, soft brush
sponge
embossing buddy

SNEAK PEEK! Dear Mr. Claus, with Maresa

2011-09-26T08:16:00.000-07:00

“Treasured Memories” mini album, with Bonnie

2011-09-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

NEW Date Added: Wednesday, October 5th 2011

10:00am - 1:30pm

Cost: $30.00

It was love at first sight when we received our Graphic 45 collections. Communique and Fashionista made me ooh and aah and I just had to create something special with them. This little mini album combines my favorites from both lines, mixed with a few stamps from Technique Tuesday and Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous and voila; a vintage album that will showcase your most treasured memories. There are hidden pockets so you can fill it with even more of your favorite photos.

Supplies to Bring:
- Basic tool kit including glue dots, pop dots & wet glue such as mono multi
- 5mm and 7mm sook wang tape
- T.H. distress ink – walnut stain
- Craft mat
- Foam blending tool with extra foams
- Tweezers
- Paper distressing tool (if you have)
- 1” circle punch (if you have)
- Perfect pearls – platinum (if you have)
- Metallic Rub-ons color kit #1 (if you have)
- Vellum adhesive (if you have)

September Layout Challenge: Coredinations Paper, Ribbon Roses, Button Makeovers with Charmagne

2011-09-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

Graphic 45's ABC Primer is my most favourite paper line ever! Come and create a double page layout that features 5 of your school day photos. Learn to create ribbon roses, play with Tim Holtz's Core'dinations paper and embossing folders and make your own buttons unique to fit your layout. This class is an inky one so bring non latex gloves if you need them!

Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $24

Supplies Needed:

basic kit including pop dots, glue dots, tweezers
McGill Blossoms Tool Kit and Mat (if you have one)
Blending Tool and clean foams
Craft Mat (if you have it)
Distress Inks in Walnut Stain, Fire Brick Red
Glossy Accents
Sanding tool or sandpaper

Dates To Remember Too, with Maresa

2011-09-13T08:43:00.000-07:00

Before you know it Christmas will be here, why not get a head start on your gift list? Everybody can use a helping hand to remember birthdays and anniversaries, and this little date reminder book is a great present for that hard to buy for person. [Mother-in-law, anyone? ;)]

Authentique has done a beautiful job with their new paper lines, and Unique certainly is lovely. This little book boasts a binding that remains, well...unique, to all the album techniques that I've taught to date. Pair the lovely prints with inking, punching, ribbons, flowers etc., and the finished result is an eye-pleaser.

This book is perpetual as, in addition to a full tutorial, I will provide a .pdf file of all the month pages.

Date: Thursday September 22, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday September 28, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cost: 40.00

Supplies to bring:

Personal paper trimmer [with scoring blade if you don't own a Score Board]
Score Board
Pencil, ruler and white art eraser
Scissors
Pop dots
Double sided tape, 5mm and 1 sheet of 8"x 10-1/2"
Wet glue, such as Mono Multi
Bone folder
Ink blending tool w/ foams [three is recommended]
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pumice Stone [or your colour of choice]
Edger Punch, of choice

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

Non stick craft mat
Corner chomper [one that will round CHIPBOARD]
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Small craft hammer
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot

Authentique Cards, with Maresa

2011-09-11T19:45:00.001-07:00

JustRite has created new Parisian theme cling stamps that are lush and lovely. When I saw them, I knew they'd be perfect paired with my current love, Authentique Unique papers.
Add oodles of details like Spellbinders Nestabilities, punches and, of course, inking these cards come together with remarkably little fuss.

Date: Wednesday September 21, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday September 29, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

Personal paper trimmer
Pop dots [thin are recommended]
Glue dots
Scotch tape
baby wipes and paper towel, we will be getting inky! [and latex gloves if you want to save your manicure]
Colouring implements, of your choice [though I suggest colouring at home after class]

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

Non-stick craft sheet
Ink blending tools and 2 foams
Tim Holtz Distress inks Pumice Stone & Spun Sugar
Black dye pad
Stickles Rock Candy [or any "clear" variety]
Liquid Pearls Bisque
EK Success Edger punch Dotted lace

Out of Print Mini Album, with Maresa

2011-09-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

New date added! Limited space!

Continuing my love affair with Basic Grey Out of Print paper... this little album is a marvel. It features all sorts of pockets, tags and flip pages that will fit 4"x6" photos, and the binding is constructed in such a way that your book won't "sit funny" when you fill it up. You won't believe how much you can put into it!

You will learn clever, but insanely simple, techniques that will allow you to modify, expand, and add to the basic design. Before you know it, you will be designing your own albums. There are no rules with this album, and each person will end up with an album that is unique to its creator. As usual, there will be a complete tutorial, chock full of photos, for you to have for future use.

Date: ~~Saturday September 3, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.~~
Friday September 23, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00

Supplies to bring:

Personal paper trimmer [with a scoring blade if you don't have a Score board]
Pencil, ruler and eraser
Score board
Edger punch, of your choice
Be Creative tape [double sided tape]
Hot Glue gun & extension cord [if you have]
Corner rounder [if desired]
Wet and dry adhesive
Scissors
Bone folder
Circle punch [1" - 1- 3/4"]

A snack and a beverage for break-time. This is a long class!

ABC's of Copic Markers, with Maresa

2011-09-11T19:35:00.000-07:00

Maresa is a certified Copic Marker designer.

Date: Friday September 30, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
Cost: $30.00

Supplies: None are required, however if you have your own Copic Markers, please feel free to bring them. [Clearly labeling your pens is recommended.]

ABC's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2011-09-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the good basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using these basics. Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.

Date & Time: Monday, Septermber 12, 2011, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

It's a Merry Mobile Christmas with Hazel

2011-09-11T14:50:00.000-07:00

Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking with Hazel

2011-09-11T14:44:00.000-07:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???

Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you.

Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

September 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel

2011-09-11T14:33:00.000-07:00

Try this fun, colorful birthday layout. I've used some pink for a girl's birthday but will provide blue substitutes if you're doing a boy's birthday.

The balloon, gifts and cake details are from Cricut cutouts.

Enjoy!

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

ABC's of CRICUT with Hazel

2011-09-11T14:27:00.003-07:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

September Card Challenge: Ribbon Roses, Tim's Core'dinations paper & Clear Button Revamp!

2011-09-11T13:11:00.000-07:00

Graphic 45...oh how we love you! Come and play with the fabulous ABC Primer paper line to create this fun, whimsical card trio. We will be exploring the Tim Holtz Core'dinations paper possibilities, rolling our own ribbon flowers and creating clear buttons to match our project perfectly! Throw in Tim's stamps from Stamper's Anonymous and its going to be one heck of a class!
PLEASE NOTE CLASS DATE CHANGE!
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $22

Supplies Needed:

Basic kit including glue dots, pop dots
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Distress Ink in Walnut Stain
Blending tool and clean foam
McGill Blossom tool Kit & Mat (if you have it)
Liquid Pearls in Yellow

SNEAK PEEK! Dates To Remember Too, with Maresa

2011-09-08T10:18:00.000-07:00

Drawer Full of Cards with Annette

2011-09-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

This month's class with be project-based and the finished creation will be perfect as a gift for someone special. First we will be constructing a drawer and then 4 cards using the same elements so that we have a matching set. As you see, we will be using the papers from the beautiful BoBunny line, Forever Fall.

Dates:
Sunday, September 11, 10:00am to 1:00pm, $25.00
Wednesday, September 14th, 10:00am to 1:00pm, $25.00
Saturday, September 17th, 10:00am to 1:00pm, $25.00

Supplies:
Basic tool kit
Eyelet setter
Pop dots
Glue dots
Martha Stewart score board if you have one
(or Scorepal if you don't own the MS score board)

Out of Print Mini Album, with Maresa

2011-08-29T12:38:00.000-07:00

Another date will be added, stay tuned for further details

Continuing my love affair with Basic Grey Out of Print paper... this little album is a marvel. It features all sorts of pockets, tags and flip pages that will fit 4"x6" photos, and the binding is constructed in such a way that your book won't "sit funny" when you fill it up. You won't believe how much you can put into it!

You will learn clever, but insanely simple, techniques that will allow you to modify, expand, and add to the basic design. Before you know it, you will be designing your own albums. There are no rules with this album, and each person will end up with an album that is unique to its creator. As usual, there will be a complete tutorial, chock full of photos, for you to have for future use.

Date: Saturday September 3, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT
Cost: $50.00

Supplies to bring:

Personal paper trimmer [with a scoring blade if you don't have a Score board]
Pencil, ruler and eraser
Score board
Edger punch, of your choice
Be Creative tape [double sided tape]
Hot Glue gun & extension cord [if you have]
Corner rounder [if desired]
Wet and dry adhesive
Scissors
Bone folder
Circle punch [1" - 1- 3/4"]

A snack and a beverage for break-time. This is a long class!

August Layout Challenge: Inchies? with Charmagne

2011-08-14T13:26:00.000-07:00

I've done so many cards using inchies...small creations made within a one inch square. In this class we will play with Authentique's beautiful new Journey and Uncommon line to create a double layout using a much bigger "inchie" concept. Choose between a pink (Uncommon line) or blue (Journey line) to create this pretty project. This layout can be adapted for both masculine or feminine photos. See you there!

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $24

Supplies needed:

basic kit including quickie glue pen, pop dots
tweezers
Distress ink in Broken China (Journey line) or Worn Lipstick (Uncommon line)
Liquid Pearls in White, Baby Blue and Pink
2- 4x6 photos

SNEAK PEEK! Out of Print Mini Album, with Maresa

2011-08-06T19:22:00.000-07:00

Continuing my love affair with Basic Grey Out of Print paper... this little album is a marvel. It features all sorts of pockets, tags and flip pages that will fit 4"x6" photos, and the binding is constructed in such a way that your book won't "sit funny" when you fill it up. You won't believe how much you can put into it!

You will learn clever, but insanely simple, techniques that will allow you to modify, expand, and add to the basic design. Before you know it, you will be designing your own albums. There are no rules with this album, and each person will end up with an album that is unique to its creator. As usual, there will be a complete tutorial, chock full of photos, for you to have for future use.

Pre-registration [and full payment] will be required for this class, as supplies will have to be ordered to accommodate all registrants.

Details to follow, including registration deadline. Stay tuned!

Out of Print Cards, with Maresa

2011-08-03T10:32:00.000-07:00

There are so many beautiful new paper lines at the store! When I saw the new Out of Print line from Basic Grey, I knew I had to use it. *swoon*

This class features three cards, and are non-specific so will lend themselves well to most any occasion.

We will be using a myriad of punches, Nesties, ribbons, lace, and a ton of layering to create a look that is shabby chic, but in an elegant, gentle way.

Dates: Thursday August 18, 2011 1:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- pop dots
- glue dots
- tweezers
- Scotch tape

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- Score Pal/Board, bone folder
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Spun Sugar, Scattered Straw, Frayed Burlap
- Black dye pad
- ink blending tool
- non-stick craft mat

Get In Touch Cards, with Maresa

2011-08-03T10:11:00.000-07:00

The store has so many new lines of Graphic 45 paper in, and I have to say, Communique is one of my favorites! Paired with awesome Hero Arts stamps, these cards have a vintage feel with a few punches of bright colour.

We will be making a trio of all purpose cards that incorporate tons of stamping, inking, die cuts, ribbons and a few other fun surprises.

Date: Thursday August 11, 2011 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- pop dots
- glue dots

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- Score Pal/Board, bone folder
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Fired Brick Brushed Corduroy
- Black dye pad
- ink blending tool
- non-stick craft mat

August 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel

2011-08-03T10:06:00.000-07:00

This versatile two page spread can be used for any summer water-happening, from pool, to lake, to ocean - in the water, on the water, or on the beach.

Join me for a fun creative evening and go home with a two page spread that will make a great addition to your album. I will provide personalized lettering and dates if you have already chosen photos

Date: Thursday August 25, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Cost: $20.00

Supplies to bring:

Basic tool kit, including adhesives etc.

Flower Class Two with Charmagne

2011-07-26T15:47:00.000-07:00

This is part two of the original flower class...six more stunning paper flowers with a bonus secret rose ! Come and learn to manipulate paper to create the most beautiful flowers to accent your layouts and cards. Flowers for this class include: Swirl Daisy, Pointsettia, Carnation, Climbing Baby Roses, Peony and Apple Blossom. Instructions included on the inside of each 3x3 card so you can refer back to recreate this flowers anytime! If you missed the first class...sign up soon as these seats go fast!

Date: Sunday, August 14, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $18

Supplies Needed:

Basic Kit including glue dots, clear drying glue, tweezers
McGill Flower Shaping Tool Set and Mat (If you have it)
Distress Inks in Brushed Corduroy, Firebrick Red, Wild Honey, Tattered Rose or any similar coloured distress ink
Small handled paint brush

Club Kids Calendar Workshop, with Hazel

2011-07-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

Summer holidays have arrived! Before your children get a chance to be bored, sign them up for a fun, crafty week with Hazel. They will learn some basic scrapbooking techniques and leave with a terrific, personalized calender for 2012. It will enhance their room or make a unique gift for someone special. Bring one or two photos for each month seasonally or match the monthly holiday. (See the sample calendar at the store for ideas.)

Note: Please bring your scrapbooking tools, adhesives, etc. if you have any.

Dates: Monday, August 8 - Thursday, August 11, 2011 (may include Friday, August 12 if necessary) from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. daily.

Cost: $75.00 (which includes the calendar)

Club Kids ABC Album Workshop, with Hazel

2011-07-23T15:56:00.000-07:00

This is such a fun project for you and/or your children. The real challenge is finding just the right photo to go with each letter of the alphabet. We use an 8" x 8" expandable album and you will learn and practice some good basic scrapbooking techniques.

See the sample album on display in the store and when you register collect a list of ideas for your photo choices.

Note: Please bring scrapbooking tools if you have any. Adults accepted as well.

Dates & Time: Monday, August 15 - Friday August 19, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (approximately) daily.
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Cost: $120.00 (includes album)

Card Challenge of the Month: Stamping on Acetate, Sewing on Paper, Faux Chalkboard with Charmagne

2011-07-14T20:31:00.000-07:00

For all those scrapbooker's out there who are currently NOT cardmakers...look at what you can do with your scraps!!! In this class learn to use your scraps from your layouts...while learning bonus techniques like sewing on paper, faux chalkboarding and Stamping on acetate! This class is also for those paper crafters who are not currently scrapbooking but loving the look of the challenge layout. Come and explore the endless possibilities of Kaisercraft's Chapter One paper line...see you there!

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $22

Supplies Needed:

basic kit (including pop dots, glue dots and clear drying glue)
StazOn Black (if you have it)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (if you have it)
Brilliance Pearlescent Lime
Liquid Pearls in White Opal, Peacock and Mint Green (if you have it)
Blending tool and clean foams
Craft Mat (if you have one)

July Layout Challenge: Working with Acetate and Sewing on Paper.

2011-07-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun with this layout this month! This project is overflowing with fun techniques... Learn to manipulate acetate with heat, stamp on acetate, sew on paper, create a faux chalkboard look and much, much more! We are using Kaisercraft's new line of paper, Chapter One. These beautiful blues and greens will highlight any summer water photos you capture or enhance your black and white photos. See you at class!

*For those who registered for this class on its original date...this is the makeup class! *
There are a few spots left!

RESCHEDULED DATE
Date: Sunday, July 31, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $24

Supplies Needed:

basic kit (including pop dots and glue dots please)
paintbrush
white ink pad ( I used Versamagic Cloud White)
Liquid Pearls in White Opal, Mint Green and Peacock (if you have it)
Stickles in Baby Blue and Lime Green (if you have it)
Blending tool and clean felts
Alcohol inks in Stream, Lettuce and Silver (if you have it)

SNEAK PEEK ! Out of Print, with Maresa

2011-07-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

SNEAK PEEK ! Get In Touch, with Maresa

2011-07-08T10:10:00.001-07:00

ABC's of Copic Markers, with Maresa

2011-07-08T10:08:00.000-07:00

Maresa is a certified Copic Marker designer.

Date: Saturday July 23, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00

Supplies: None are required, however if you have your own Copic Markers, please feel free to bring them. [Clearly labeling your pens is recommended.]

Club Kids Calendar Workshop, with Hazel

2011-07-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

Note: Please bring your scrapbooking tools, adhesives, etc. if you have any.

Dates: Monday, July 11 thru Thursday, July 14, (may include Friday, July 15 if necessary).

Time: 10:30 to 12:30 daily

Cost: $75.00 (which includes the calendar)

ABC's of Cricut, with Hazel

2011-07-03T11:16:00.000-07:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date & Time: Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

2011-07-03T11:12:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the good basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using these basics. Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

2011-07-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???

Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you.

Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

Just For Him Cards, With Maresa

2011-06-02T13:23:00.001-07:00

With Father's Day and Grad coming up chances are you just might need some manly cards for those special guys in your life, but it's a challenge to make cards when you can't pretty things up with ribbons and flowers. :)

Tons of stamp, dies, embossing folders, inking, layering - and a few surprises, all come together to create a set of cards that are designed to fit any occasion.

Dates: Thursday June 9, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday June 11, 2011 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 15, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- colouring tools in blues, tans, grey, black and rusty/burgundy [Copics, Tombos, pencil crayons etc., the choice is yours]
- wet glue, one that bonds well [ie. Fabri-Tac, Mono Multi or Scotch Quick-Dry]
- scissors suitable for detail cutting
- ink blending tool
- ink blending foams, 4 is recommended
- alcohol ink felts
- scotch tape
- pop dots
- glue dots
- baby wipes and paper towel, we will be getting inky! [and latex gloves if you want to save your manicure]

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- non- stick craft mat
- TH Distress Inks Vintage Photo, Chipped Sapphire, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Black dye ink pad
- Glossy Accents
- lg. [1/2"] corner rounder
- small sponge or makeup wedge

June Challenge Cards: Whitewashing & Creating Your Own Backgrounds

2011-06-01T14:23:00.000-07:00

What better way to make your cards more unique than to create your own patterns and backgrounds? Break out your white acrylic paint and stamps cuz this class is all about recreating your artistic slate! Change plain cardstock to beautiful patterned paper just screaming to be textured and whitewashed. These three beautiful cards challenge your creative side and inspire you to add your own 'signature' to your artwork. Various sentiments will be provided to choose from.

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $22

Supplies Needed:

Basic Kit
TH Distress Inks in Frayed Burlap and Weathered Wood
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Blending Tool and Clean Foamies
Craft mat (if you have one)
Black Fine Liner Pen
Liquid Pearls in White and Platinum
Fine Detailed Scissors
Glossy Accents
Pop Dots and Glue Dots
Butterfly Garden Stamp Set (if you have it)
TH Stamper's Anonymous Urban Tapestry (if you have it)
Clear Acrylic Stamp Blocks (if you have them)

June Layout Challenge: Whitewashing & Creating Your Own Backgrounds

2011-06-01T13:52:00.000-07:00

It's time to pull out your Acrylics and background stamps for this class! Come and explore the endless possibilities that stamping brings to your scrapbooks. We will be creating various backgrounds and textures to enhance your pages and highlight your photos. Learn how whitewashing can create a soft and appealing 'feel' to your artwork. This class is an inky one so you may want to bring your latex-free gloves for this one!

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!!!
Cost: $24

Supplies Needed:

Basic Kit
TH Distress Inks in Frayed Burlap and Weathered Wood
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Blending Tool and Clean Foamies
Craft mat (if you have one)
Black Fine Liner Pen
Liquid Pearls in White and Platinum
Fine Detailed Scissors
Glossy Accents
Pop Dots and Glue Dots
Butterfly Garden Stamp Set (if you have it)
TH Stamper's Anonymous Urban Tapestry (if you have it)
Clear Acrylic Stamp Blocks (if you have them)
2-5x7 black and white or sepia coloured photos

Big Shot Projects with Annette

2011-05-31T15:09:00.000-07:00

In this class you will use the Big Shot for all 3 projects - a glitter card, a stenciled card and a gift card holder. The Glitter Butterfly will show you how to use any image cut from your Big Shot with glitter with the next step from Peel-offs. This technique will give you another great use for your dies. Both of the other projects use dies from the Mariaane design Creatables line. The bird card will focus on embossing and stenciling, while the gift card holder will feature the tip for how to use intricate dies and successfully remove the image and all pieces from the die itself.

Supplies to bring: basic kit, craft mat, fine tip tweezers, sharp craft knife, glitter magnet cloth, applicator felts and handle, sponges for inking, corner rounder punch. Distress Inks: Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint and Broken China.

Dates: Wednesday, June 8th, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday, June 11th, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday, June 12th, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: $22.500 pm

Vintage SteamPunk Canvas with Heather

2011-05-31T12:40:00.000-07:00

You will get down right inky and grungy with this project! We will use Alcohol Inks, Metal Tape, Tim Holtz Dies, Embossing Powders, Distress Inks, Tons of Vintage Findings and more on a 7x14 canvas. ALL supplies included.

Students please bring a basic tool kit of scissors, adhesives, paper trimmer.
Distress Inks or other favorites if you have...I only have a limited selection. By all means bring your favorite colours!
If you have a craft mat, heat gun, blending tools or sponges, favorite vintage stamps you would like to incorporate, please bring them. Also, if you have any vintage trinkets or ephemera you wish to use on the canvas, bring it along! I encourage you to make it your OWN!
There is a ton of inking so if you have a buddy to share inks with all the better. You might also want to wear rubber gloves?

Time: Saturday, June 11, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Cost: $40.00
Place: Westbank Lions Hall, 2466 Main S

Whimsical Mixed Media Canvas with Heather

2011-05-31T12:17:00.000-07:00

You will create an 8 X 10 canvas full of life and colour with Heather. You will learn new and creative techniques using numerous mediums.

Supplies to bring: basic tool kit with scissors, black Staz-on ink pad, craft mat and heat tool if you have one.

Time: Sunday, June 12, 1:30pm - 430 pm.
Cost: $35.00
Place: Westbank Lions Hall, 2466 Main St.

Up-Cycled Vintage Keepsake Album with Kelli

2011-05-31T12:04:00.001-07:00

Have you seen the newest way to recycle those older books? Join Kelli in turning a vintage hardcover book into a beautiful "new" keepsake album using Echo Park's eclectic For the Record line. All supplies included. Kelli has been published in Card and Scrapbooks Etc. magazines. Look for her in upcoming issues of Cricut magazine!
*Please note your finished project will not be exactly like the example due to availability of vintage books.

Supplies to bring: basic tool kit with your scissors, adhesives and paper trimmer.

Time: Sunday, June 12th, 9:00am to 11:30am
Cost: $40.00
Place: Westbank Lions Hall, 2466 Main St, West Kelowna

Mixed MediaHome Decor Canvas with Heather

2011-05-31T11:49:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Mixed Media Art? It is not as difficult as you may think! Join Heather as she walks you through the steps to creat your very own canvas. You will incorporate several art mediums like Mod Podge, various inks, paint, and more using stencils, stamps, masks and rub-ons. Fun - Fun - Fun!

Supplies to bring: basic tool kit with scissors, black Staz-on ink pad, craft mat and heat tool if you have one.

Time: Saturday, June 11, 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $40.00
Place: Westbank Lions Hall, 2466 Main St, West Kelowna

DEF's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

2011-05-29T21:31:00.000-07:00

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???

Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you.

Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date: Monday, June 20, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

2011-05-29T21:29:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the good basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using these basics. Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.

Date: Tuesday June 14, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Cricut, with Hazel

2011-05-29T21:26:00.000-07:00

Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date: Thursday June 23, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

Diamond Grad Card, with Hazel

2011-05-29T21:18:00.000-07:00

It's graduation time again. For that special graduate in your life, here is a unique grad card. Make it specific to him or her by placing a recent picture in the center. (Envelope included).

Date: Monday June 13, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $15.00

Gone Fishing Father's Day Card, with Hazel

2011-05-29T21:08:00.000-07:00

For those of you who missed Iris Folding try this fishing Father's Day card. You'll love this paper folding technique and you can use it with many different patterns available in books and on the web for a wide variety of great cards. (Envelope included).

Date: Tuesday June 7, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00

June 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel

2011-05-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

This lovely rose, wood & lace paper by Dream Kuts lends itself to a wide variety of subjects / events with just a few embellishments. I have incorporated lace, ribbon, embossed paper & Stickles. You'll love this layout for wedding, graduation, birthday. Christmas, anniversary or heritage.

Date: Thursday June 9, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

SNEAK PEEK! Just For Him Cards, with Maresa

2011-05-21T09:51:00.000-07:00

Copic Certification Class with Sherrie Siemens

2011-05-11T15:42:00.000-07:00

A standard copic certification is coming to Kelowna and now is open to the public! This is your chance to learn everything you wish to know about the markers in an all day workshop! The instructor is Sherrie Siemens, she is the regional instructor in Canada for Copic. You will find her art on her blog www.cardcreme.com

You may want to take advantage of this opportunity!

Here is a little about the class:

Kelowna,BC June 4, 2011 (9am-4pm)

Ramada Hotel Kelowna

2170 Harvey Ave

Kelowna,BC V1Y 6G8

The Copic Certification Class encompasses education of the most important aspects of Copic's product lines and includes hands-on education of product knowledge, blending techniques, answers to common problems and how to test and select your inks and papers. We will show you how to demonstrate, teach and sell Copic products. You will receive a complete curriculum filled with a 68 page manual, techniques and class instructions, as well as a teacher’s kit of products for demonstration (11 Copic products valued at $85.00 US MSRP) which includes one of each type of product from these lines. You will have an opportunity to use all of these products hands-on as we cover their function and differences between each one.

You will learn about three common mistakes and how to identify, test and use your materials.

You will learn four different blending techniques.

You will learn how to create texture and erase mistakes

You will learn how the markers are labeled - with what I personally like to refer to as The Copic Periodic Table of Colors.

You will learn how to choose colors that work well together from the Copic Color Wheel - which I personally refer to as the Galaxy of Copic Colors.

You will have an opportunity to airbrush with both the ABS-1 and the Air Compressor / ABS-3 setup and understand how each works.

Application go through Copic's head office you can download them off of the copic website:

http://www.copicmarker.com/certification/certification-applications-info

May Challenge Layout with Charmagne: Creative Journalling

2011-05-10T09:42:00.001-07:00

Summer days are filled with sunshine, bright sand pails with shovels and everything is in full bloom. Echo Park's new paper line Summer Days perfectly captures the height of summer! Come and create a two page layout with secret hidden journaling blocks so you can record all those precious memories for generations to relive through your pages. Play with various liquid pearls to enhance and bring focus to important spaces on your layout and most importantly...meet some new people and have fun!

Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $22.00

Supplies Needed:

Basic kit
Glue Dots/Pop Dots
Distress Inks in Broken China, Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint
Tweezers
Glossy Accents
Bone Folder
Liquid Pearls in Petal Pink, Cantaloupe, Baby Blue, White Opal, Ruby Red, Buttercup, Lavendar Lace (if you have them)

Spring Accordian Card Keeper with Charmagne

2011-05-02T12:10:00.001-07:00

All of us here at Memories and More are absolutely in love with Pink Paislee's new Butterfly Garden papers and embellishments! Come and join Charmagne in this class to create this unique little book filled with beautiful all occasion cards. This little book is held together with a cute butterfly clasp and hand dyed ribbon. Give as a gift or use these beautiful mini cards for gift toppers or Random Acts of Kindness to friends and neighbours.

Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $26

Supplies Needed:

strong double sided tape (Sookwang preferred)
Versamark (if you have it)
Clear drying glue
Liquid Pearl in Bisque or Pink
Distress inks in Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose and Scattered Straw
Bone folder
Sharp detail scissors

Butterfly Garden Cards, with Maresa

2011-05-02T07:31:00.001-07:00

Yup, I am one of the masses that has fallen in love with Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden. The collection is amazing! The colours are soft and pastoral, without being washed out and insipid.

Another class packed full of techniques! These cards incorporate UTEE, shrink plastic, embedded embossing, diffusion, ribbon dying, and dry embossing, to name a few. [And of course, we will be inking like mad fools. :)]

Date: Thursday May 5, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 18, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday May 26, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- wet glue, one that bonds well [ie. Fabri-Tac, Mono Multi or Scotch Quick-Dry]
- scissors suitable for detail cutting
- ink blending tool
- ink blending foams, 2 is recommended
- scotch tape
- pop dots
- baby wipes and paper towel, we will be getting inky! [and latex gloves if you want to save your manicure]

Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.]

- non- stick craft mat
- TH Distress Inks Peeled Paint and Pumice Stone
- Black dye ink pad
- Gold pigment pad
- White pigment pad
- UTEE
- a glass mat, or heat resistant board or tile
- embossing gun w/ a long[ish] extension cord [I will provide power bars to plug into]
- mini mister w/ water

Joseph's Coat, with Annette

2011-05-02T06:20:00.000-07:00

In this class, we will be exploring 3 different ways of achieving “Joseph’s Coat”, which is essentially a resist technique which reveals a myriad of colours.

Date: Saturday May 14, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday May 18, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday May 29, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

Supplies to bring:

· Basic Kit (please add a Ranger Craft Sheet to your basic kit)

· Brayer

· Finger Daubers, sponge pieces or cosmetic sponges

· dried up “wet wipe” (non-alcohol)

· Versamark inkpad

· Anti-static pad (“embossing buddy”)

· corner rounder punch

If you have:

· Kaleidacolour Stamp Pads – Blue Breeze, Desert Heat

· StazOn Stamp Pads - Forest Green, Azure, Royal Purple

· Memento Stamp Pad – Tuxedo Black