April Class sneak peek! 20 All occasion cards!

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Can you believe that the samples for my April class is done?  No wonder it's been raining (giggling)...At my next class, we will be making 20 All Occasion cards - the occasions are: graduation, birthday, new baby (boy & girl), sympathy and thank you.  We will be making 4 cards of each design (except for the baby cards - 2 boy cards, 2 girl cards).  Each kit will contain 1 pack of 20 cards and envelopes and one Fresh Prints paper stack.  I'm still trying to figure out a project to put the cards in.  That will be the surprise!  I had fun creating these cards - I know you will enjoy making them and also love having cards ready made for use!

Classes will be held on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.  I know that Sunday is Easter Sunday, but I hope that you can still make it.  Please RSVP BY EMAIL no later than April 2nd.  Because the kits will include the cards & envelope set and the paper stack, I will need to make sure that I order enough of each.  Cost for the class is $25 and in addition to those products mentioned above, it will include everything you need to complete the 20 cards and something to hold the cards too.  After you RSVP, please send in your payment (much appreciated!)  If you are interested in this class but cannot make it, I am offering "to go" kits for $35 which will include a completed sample of each card and the shipping cost of your kit.  Demonstrators pay only $12 for a kit (this will include the card & envelope set, the paper stack and all other supplies to complete the kit).  Please remember to bring your tool kits to the class!
I look forward to seeing all of you next month!

March Class Projects

I'm finally taking some time for ME today since it is a State of Hawaii holiday - Kuhio Day.  I'm spending it at home trying to catch up on some things that I really needed to do but have no time otherwise!  I'm also taking a day off tomorrow to continue to finish up on my to do list and getting more "ME time" in...getting my nails done, much needed!!  Okay, here are the class projects we did this month.  I ran out of my own ideas and had such a difficult time finalizing the projects.  My fix was to get inspired on Pinterest.  Here, I found some awesome ideas, including this cute, cute, cute triangle chick.  This idea came from the very talented Julie Davidson - please check out her blog and give her some love...you can check Julie out HERE  Thank you Julie for the inspiration.

 side view of the chick...

For this next project, I used the envelope punch board and I wanted to make something that could hold a regular size candy bar (a flat candy bar).  I viewed a lot of projects online for smaller candies, but I really wanted something larger so this is what I came up with.  The finished size not including the ears is 6 1/4".  Since this bunny was large, I used the gift bow bigz sizzix die that was featured in our holiday catalog (sorry, catalog expired already).  I thought this bunny turned out pretty cute.

I was inspired again on Pinterest to make a chick basket...here is my take on the basket.  I used our fancy favor die (and I didn't even realize that this die is now retired...(what?!?!)  One of my favorite dies!!! 

Found this idea to make carrots on Pinterest as well...this idea came all the way from Australia by Tanya Bell.  You can search for this project called Carrot Eggs.  Super easy to make - using the 2 3/8" scallop circle punch and the fringe scissors to make the greens.  I held them together using glue dots.  I even put a glue dot behind the chocolate egg so they don't fall out.

This next project uses the Framelit Envelope Liner die.  Idea CASED from Christine Miller of www.mystamplady.com.  Find Chris on YouTube to watch how to make this project!

Using the fancy favor die again, I made a bunny basket.  Thought it came out pretty cute and easy to assemble too!

 This last project was made using the Sweet Treat ups.   Fun and easy to make!

Hope you liked seeing my March Easter class projects.  Thanks so much for looking at my blog today! 

March Class sneak peek - Easter Projects!

Happy March!  So many things have been consuming my free time lately, meaning that I have had no free time!  But, with that being said, here are the projects I came up with for my March class which is scheduled for Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16.  I apologize that my sneak peeks are sooooo late, but I guess better late than never right?
In addition to my late start in actually figuring out the projects, for some reason, the projects for this month did not come easy, I have no idea why.  I wasted a couple of days making samples and not liking any of them.  I finally gave up and searched through Pinterest to get motivated.  There are two projects that were exact CASE projects but the rest of the projects were altered to my own liking. 

If you are interested in attending this month's classes, please RSVP via email to me ASAP.  I usually don't see any comments from this blog, so email is the best, or if you have my number, a text is good too.  I will also be posting this announcement on Facebook and Instagram, so if you are on any of those social networks, RSVP there is good too.
The cost for this class is $25 and will include everything you will need to make these projects including some Easter candy to finish off the project.   You may bring your payment on class day.  Please bring your tool kit to the class - adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer and anything else you use to craft with.   Kits "to go" cost is $35 and will include shipping cost and the projects ready to put together.  If you are a demonstrator, your special cost for this class is $10 - if you are not a demonstrator, now is a good time to join!  During the Sale-a-bration promotion, a new demonstrator will get $150 in products for only $99.  This limited offer is good through March 31.  Contact me for more info! 
I hope you will join me for this fun class!

NEW CLASS POLICY:  If you RSVP for a class and cannot make it for whatever the reason, as a courtesy to me, please make arrangements to make payment and pick up your class kit.  My commitment to you is to prepare and reserve the kit for you and it's kind of uncool to get stuck with a bunch of extra kits that people made commitments for as it is a loss for my business.  I hope you understand where I'm coming from.  I do appreciate everyone that comes to my classes as it helps support my business.

February Class - this weekend!! Last minute, but it will be fun!

Hello friends!!  Well, here we are at February 2014!  January was a blur and I just couldn't get my act together to plan a class for January.  I decided to offer my February class a little earlier this month since I was able to get some help for this weekend.  My partner in crime is going on a vacation and won't be here for our usual class which is usually held on the third Saturday and Sunday of the month, so we decided to give it a try and see if we can round up some people to come and join us for a fun weekend this week!
Last weekend, I was honored to be asked to be a presenter at the very first Spreading Aloha event.  It was nice to meet so many new people.  I haven't been at one of these events in like forever, so it was nice to finally go to one.  I learned a new project that day which I loved!  Love it so much that I thought we would make it this weekend.  It's called a card in a box and it folds flat to fit in a regular card envelope.  In addition to this card in a box, I thought we would make a couple of tags featuring the new tag topper punches and a couple of easy but cute gift card holders using the envelope punch board.  Here is the info for the class:
When: Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m. at my home.
Cost $20.00.  If you are a demonstrator the cost is $10.00.   Please RSVP to me via email no later than Thursday, February 6.  I look forward to seeing you this weekend!  Here is a peek at the card in the box project we will be making.  Thanks to Norine for sharing this fun project with us at the event!!

I hope that you will join me this weekend to make these fun projects!!

2013 Holiday Projects

The 2013 Holiday Party was so much fun.  Thank you to those who attended and joined me as we made some fun projects!  We had so much food too!  Thank you to everyone who brought a dish to share.  It was enjoyed by all!
Here are the projects that we made:  Using the new envelope punch board, we made a cute Santa box.  The box has a belly band belt and inside is where we stored our other projects.

We made 3 tags using the deco thinlet dies on cherry cobbler cardstock and stamped an image from the Christmas Tagables photopolymer stamp set using real red.  This tag was also embossed using the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

 

Here is the back of the tags:

 We also made these 3 tags using white cardstock and stamped snowflake images in Marina Mist from the Endless Wishes photopolymer stamp set.  This set is now SOLD OUT!  I'm so glad that I ordered mine early.  Unfortunately, SU will not be reordering this set as it is too close to Christmas. 

We made 3 cards with envelopes.  I love these notecards with envelopes - the best deal ever.  Gotta share with you that you can get 20 cards with envelopes for only $5.95, how awesome is that!?  The card stamped using the Endless Wishes photopolymer stamp set in cherry cobbler and old olive.  Then we embossed the card using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder and added a strip of washi tape. We stamped a snowflake from the Festive Flurry stamp set and cut out with the Festive Flurry thinlet die.  Popped it on with a stampin' dimensional and a rhinestone to complete the card.  For the envelope, we cut out liners using paper from the Season of Style paper stack.

Time to work on my own personal holiday projects now.  Meanwhile, my brain is thinking of projects for my 2014 class in January...I'm open to any suggestions!  I'm thinking of making some projects for Valentine's Day!
That's it for now.  Thank you for stopping by to check out my post.  Hopefully,  I will have time to post the projects from the previous classes...sorry so late with those!

A Holiday Party to Thank my Customers

The holidays are here, can you believe it?  What I can't believe is that time escapes me all every month and even more so these days, I'm having a hard time keeping up with my blog and posting all of the projects from my classes.  I'm going to have to get better about making some time to post!  I can't promise regular posting, but I can promise that I am going to try harder!

Today, I'm posting a little sneak peek of the projects that I have created for my customers and downline who have attended my classes during the year.  These projects will be offered at my holiday party at no charge, as my way of saying THANK YOU to you for your support of my classes and business.  Without you, I would not be able to continue as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
I was only able to finalize the projects this past weekend, thank goodness it was a long holiday weekend for me!  The original date of the party WAS supposed to be happening this Saturday, November 16 that was until I had a house of sick kids which delayed my creation of the projects.  I'll explain more about the "kids" another time.
The NEW date for my holiday party will be on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 at 11:00 a.m. at my home.  I will be providing snacks, drinks and these fun holiday projects!  If you would like to bring a dish to share, please let me know so I can tell you what dishes I already have to avoid duplication.
If you have attended any of my classes this year and would like to join me to celebrate the holidays on November 24, please RSVP via email no later than November 20.  You must attend in person to receive your project kit.
Looking forward to celebrating the holidays early with you!  Don't forget to email me to RSVP no later than November 20.

Tags, Giftcard holders and Bags Class Sneak Peek!

I can't believe that it's already October!  I'm sooooo late in getting my October class projects rolling - 
but I finally was able to come up with the ideas and just in time too.   The October class featuring holiday gift tags, giftcard holders and bags will be held on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 starting at 10:00 a.m. at my home.  We will be making 10 tags (5 each of 2 designs), 4 giftcard holders (2 each of 2 designs) and 4 bags (2 each of 2 designs).  Here is a sneak peek of the projects!

The cost for this class is $25 and will include everything you need to complete these projects.  Please RSVP via email to me as soon as possible since we only have one week before the class.  If you have already RSVP'd to me last month and have paid, may I ask that you send me an email to make sure I have you down?  Thank you!!  I have been distracted with some family matters this past couple of weeks, so I appreciate a reminder.  I usually have everything down and organized, but this time, I have to admit, I need your help, just to make sure.  Thank you, thank you!!
I will be offering the "to go" kits as well for $35 and demonstrators pay $12, which is a deal for these holiday projects!  Speaking of demonstrators, Stampin' Up! is having a promotion until October 21 to join for only $25!  One of the perks of being a demonstrator is paying half-price for classes!  If you are interested, email me, or check out the scoops on my SU website www.alohagirl.stampinup.net.
Looking forward to those who already signed up for this class.  I had fun creating these projects and can't wait to share them with you!!