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Hero Arts Colour Layering Extravaganza, with Denica & Maresa






Please join us for a day of crafting fun!  This will be Gina's last official event as owner of Memories and More, and we will be celebrating with goodies and a ton of prizes.

Hero Arts offers a multitude of fun and whimsical stamp layering sets, not to mention a huge array of awesome inks. This class will feature their products, plus great tips and tricks for stamp and die aligning, picking palettes for colour layering and will give boost your confidence if you haven't quite decided to take the leap into multi-layer stamping.  No actual colouring is involved, so don't be afraid! :)

Date: Sunday August 14, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. [2 SEATS LEFT]
OR
Sunday August 14, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. [FULL]
Cost: $25.00 
OR
Kits: $25.00 [+ $3.50 shipping, if applicable]

Supplies to bring:
Basic tool kit, including
- pop dots [a variety] OR 2mm fun foam
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Be Creative tape OR a tape runner
- Ranger Multi Medium Matte
- Glossy Accents
- broad water brush OR a large [½"-ish] paint brush

- scissors
- tweezers
- paper towel

Recommended to bring:  [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.  We will have supplies to share with the class, but having your own is always a time-saver.]
- non-stick craft mat
- any "clear" Stickles [like Crystal or Stardust]
- an ink blending tool[s] with 2 foam applicators
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans & Broken China
- McGill Paper Blossom Tool Kit & Molding Mat



12th Anniversary Event, with Denica, Marcy, Michelle & Maresa

Join us for our 12th Anniversary celebration at Memories and More and learn wonderful ways to use supplies such as Color Bursts watercolor powders, alcohol inks, Distress stains, stencils and inks! We have a few spaces left in our afternoon session. Door prizes and goodies included!
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $12.00
Supplies to bring:
Basic tool kit, including
-Pop dots
-Mono Multi glue
-Tape runner or Be Creative Tape
-Fine tip glue pen
-Scissors
-Craft mat

November Stack a Stash, with Bonnie, Hazel, Denica and Maresa

                            





This is our last Stack a Stash of 2015, and we are having a special Christmas class, hosted by all four of our Stack a Stash instructors.  In this class we will be making four Christmas cards.

Call the store at 250-769-1257 to register.

Date: Sunday November 29, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. [1 seat available]
Sunday November 29, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. [2 seats available]

Class: $20.00
Kits: $20.00  [Plus $3.50 shipping, if applicable]

Supplies to bring: [This list is in progress, please check back!]

- Basic tool kit, including
- glue dots
- pop dots [both 1/16" and ⅛" thick recommended]
- 3mm Be Creative tape
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Ranger Multi-Medium Matte [or a fine tip glue pen]
- Glossy Accents
- scissors for fussy cutting
- tweezers
- baby wipes
- any "clear" Stickles

 The following colours will match the paper, and were used on the samples, but please feel free to substitute brands/colours with what you have in your stash.

- Memento Teal Zeal ink, or Tim Holtz Distress Ink Broken China
- Tim Holtz Distress Markers: Hickory Smoke, ANY orange colour, and Peacock Feathers
- Tim Holtz Distress Markers: Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Weathered Wood, Faded Denim and Broken China.  Any 3 will do!  Pick a light, medium and a dark; or, bring them all! ;)
or
- Zig Clean Color Markers: Cobalt Blue, Cornflower Blue, Blue Grey
- Tombow N89, or any light, neutral grey that can be used to create a subtle shadow

Recommended to bring:  [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.  I will have supplies to share with the class, but having your own is always a time-saver.]

- a corner rounder
- Turquoise Stickles, or something to match the paper






Tim Holtz's Holiday Memories, with Maresa

Red/Silver

Gina and I traveled to Michigan, back in September.  We spent an entire day making awesome projects under the tutelage of The Great Craft Guru himself, Tim Holtz.  This burlap panel is one of the projects that we made.  

If you want a chance to take a Tim Holtz style workshop, this is your chance. We will be creating an awesome 3-D burlap panel that is full of great techniques, and beautiful seasonal products.  
Green/Gold

Supplies are extremely limited for this workshop, so if you are interested don't delay; call the store at 250-769-1257 to register.

NOTE:  While supplies last you can make either the red/silver, or green/gold canvas.  When supplies run out, you can still choose what colour to make your canvas, but the silver or gold accents will be determined for you.  Please specify your preference when you register, and I'll do what I can to make it happen. :)

Dates:  Sunday November 22, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday November 27, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

Cost:  $45.00

Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit, including
- glue dots
- pop dots [both 1/16" and ⅛" thick recommended]
- Ranger Multi-Medium Matte
- Glossy Accents
- glue stick
- scissors & tweezers
- baby wipes & paper towels
- Tim Holtz Distress ink - a brown of your choice
- non-stick craft mat
- ink blending tool with a foam

Recommended to bring:  [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.  I will have supplies to share with the class, but having your own is always a time-saver.]

- Tim Holtz/Tonic craft scissors

The Best Christmas Crop Ever!

This is It!  The event of the year!

Take Memories and More, add a Crop Till You Drop, mix in a terrific chef, blend in three united church groups, and stir it all together with the PSS scrappers group.  What do you get?  THE BEST CHRISTMAS CROP EVER! 

Well that is what we are aiming for.  We are planning a jam packed crop full of fun, surprises, prizes, games, challenges and oh yes, lots of time to work on your projects. Best of all this is a fund raiser.  All the proceeds from the crop are going to help  the Central Okanagan Refugee Committee!  So you earn good karma as well. 

This will be a fun filled day at Parkinson Activity Center.  This is the new building next to Parkinson Recreation Center.  Doors open at nine a.m.  and close at nine p.m.  There will be a full turkey dinner served at 5:30.  A continental breakfast of coffee, tea, muffins and fruit.  Snacks will be available through out the day.  Lunch is not included but Parkinson Senior Center kitchen has agreed to open for our event and will offer soup and sandwiches for a very reasonable price.  The coffee shop offers a variety of special coffees as well.

Please complete a registration form today AND MAIL IT TO THE FIRT UNITED CHURCH.  CHEQUES must be made out to Central Okanagan Refugee Committee.  Registration forms are available at First United, Memories and More or if you contact Mairi Forsyth she can email you one directly.

Don't be disappointed don't delay register today! 

Date:  Saturday, November 14, 2015
Time:  9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Location:  Parkinson Activity Center
Cost:  $50.00

Minion Slipper Class, with Denica



Let's make some Minions! Slippers, that is... ;)

This class is a bit of a deviation from our regular classes but we all need a change once in a while, right?!  

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (give or take)
Cost: $25.00
Call the store to register: 250-769-1257

*The cut off date to sign up for this class is October 3rd!!*  Don't hesitate!

This is an intermediate crochet class, easy, but all you need to know is a few basic stitches. Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc) and a double crochet (dc). There are some great tutorials on the internet if you need to brush up on your skills beforehand. You need to have a basic knowledge of Crochet before class as we will need all of our time to try to complete this project.

What you need to bring: 
  • scissors
  • 5 mm crochet hook (this can be ordered through the store ahead of time)
  • 3.75 mm crochet hook ( this can be ordered through the store ahead of time)
  • 2 stitch markers (if you have them, you can also use safety pins or yarn)
  • a row counter or a pen or pencil and note pad (to keep track of your rows)
  • a yarn needle
All the yarn and the pattern will be supplied

This pattern makes an adult sized pair of slippers, but can easily be changed to make smaller sized slippers for all those little ones on your Christmas list that are Minion crazy!

Feel free to bring a lunch or snack
Kits are NOT available for this class

BANANA!!!!




SNEEK PEEK! Bird Crazy Launch Party, with Gina, Bonnie, Denica & Maresa....and Special Guests!

*Both these classes are full.  Kits are not available.*




Thank you for joining us in celebrating the release of the fabulous new products that compliment Tim Holtz's Bird Crazy stamp set.  We look forward to seeing you all in class, and promise a fun-filled day of crafting goodness.

Please review the supply list, and should you have any questions feel free to contact the store at 250.769.1257.

Date:  Sunday August 9, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. [FULL]
Sunday August 9, 2015 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. [FULL]

Supplies to bring to class:
  • Basic tool kit including pop dots, glue dots and scissors for fussy cutting.
  • Glossy Accents
  • Non stick craft mat
  • Water brush – no water in it please OR small detail paint brush
  • Small container for water
  • Paper towels
  • baby wipes
  • Ink blending tool[s] w/ extra foams
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads: Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Evergreen Bough, Gathered Twigs, Blueprint Sketch, Seedless Preserves & Black Soot
**FEEL FREE TO SUBSTITUTE THESE COLOURS WITH SOMETHING SIMILAR, BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DYE INK PADS**

Recommended to bring, should you have them:
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads or Markers: Twisted Citron, Peeled Paint, Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade, Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord, Rusty Hinge, Picked Raspberry & Old Paper [or Antique Linen]
  • A black brush tip pen [Brand/kind doesn't matter]
  • Ranger Multi Medium Matte
  • Mini Mister
  • Tim Holtz Distress Marker Spritzer w/ Distress Markers Rusty Hinge and Peeled Paint [or Mowed Lawn]

July Stack a Stash: Christmas In July, with Bonnie, Hazel, Denica and Maresa!

Kits are still available.  Orders will be accepted up until Saturday July 25, 2015, and will be available after Wednesday July 29, 2015


The weather outside *is frightful, [You know, in a I'm-roasting-my-heinie-off kind of way] and what better way to beat the heat than to do Christmas crafting in the air-conditioned comfort of our classroom?  

Maresa, Bonnie, Hazel and Denica have created four beautiful cards, and would be thrilled to have you join us on:

Sunday July 26, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. [FULL]
Sunday July 26, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. [FULL]
Please note the time changes.

Kits:  $20.00

SUPPLY LIST TO BRING TO CLASS: 

Basic Tool kit including:
pop dots
mini glue dots
tweezers
scissors
Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
Non stick craft mat
Ink blending tool with a foam
Tim Holtz Ink Fired Brick 
Stardust Clear Jelly Roll pen
Stickles: Stardust [or a "clear" one]

If you should have Ranger Multi Medium Matte and the McGill Paper Shaping Tools/Mat, please bring them.