Paper Woods

Yay!  I’m so excited that the firsts classes I’ll be teaching are finally here!  After much, MUCH delay my Introduction to Invitations class is being held this weekend!! Wow.  I’m excited, but also nervous.  To be honest, I’ve thought about backing out a couple of times, but this really is something I want to do and I’ve got to start sometime, right?  I think we’ll have fun, and hopefully learn some stuff too!

There’s still time to sign up!  Call or email the store to register:

Stamp On It
616-988-8375
soi@iserv.net

For more information about my classes click here:
Current Classes 
(you can also find the link in my side bar to the right)

Happy Crafting!

My classes at Stamp On It have finally been rescheduled!  Yay!  Here is the information, including the new dates:

• Introduction to Invitations
  Location: Stamp On It – Grand Rapids, MI
  Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007 1:00-2:30pm
  Cost: $13
  Level: Beginner to Advanced – something for everyone!
  To register call: 616-988-8375, or email Deb

This class is an introduction to the basics of making invitations. You will learn tips and techniques for making quick and easy invitations for any occasion. Do you need to make large quantities of an invitation? This class will teach you what you should avoid, and how to get them done quickly. You’ll also learn about standard invitation and envelope sizes, and postal mailing requirements. Participants will make three different styles of basic invitations, and will have the opportunity to personalize each design.

• Creative Invitations
  Location: Stamp On It – Grand Rapids, MI
  Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007 1:00-2:30pm
  Cost: $15
  Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  To register call: 616-988-8375, or email Deb

Unique invitations don’t need to be hard to make! In this class you will learn how to make several different styles of invitations that are simple but unique. Learn creative folding techniques, how to use specialty papers, and how to add simple little touches that make a big difference. Participants will make four different invitations, and will have the opportunity to personalize each design.

Okay, it’s a bad picture because it’s nighttime right now, but I wanted to show you all how much snow we have. This is my front porch, with a path shoveled to let the dog out. That’s a full 11 inches of snow!

Here in West Michigan we are currently in the middle of a blizzard! As beautiful as it is outside (yes, I love winter!) unfortunately, that means that my Introduction to Invitations class has been canceled. As much as I understand the store’s decision to cancel, I’m still really bummed. I was really looking forward to this!

My husband and I got up early this morning and drove down the highway white-knuckled to my brother’s house to baby-sit our nephew. I was more than willing to take on the roads again to make it to the store to teach my class, but when we finally got home after babysitting we discovered that the entire stretch of highway between our house and my brother’s was completely shut down most of the morning because of several 50-70 car pile-ups! Yikes! I think the store made the right decision.

We will be rescheduling the class, so stay tuned for updates. I’ll post as soon as I know the new date.

My second invitation class, Creative Invitations, is still scheduled for Saturday, February 17th from 11:00-12:30pm. Hope to see you there – but in the mean time, stay warm!

Happy Crafting!

My first card-making class, Introduction to Invitations, is coming up fast! There’s still time to register, however, so stop on over to Stamp On It and sign up, or just email Deb.

Here’s a sample of what I’ll be covering in the class:

• Top 10 lists for invitation makers – what to use and what to avoid!
• Tips for how to make large quantities of invitations without skimping on design
• USPS postal mailing requirements – how to make sure you won’t have to pay extra at the post office.

Plus, we will make three basic styles of invitations that have been tested and proven, and can be adapted to fit any occasion.

I will be teaching two new classes at my local rubber stamp store in February! I am so excited!! Teaching card making classes is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and now it’s finally happening. I’ve come up with some really cool things to teach – I hope to see you there!

Introduction to Invitations
Level: Beginner to Advanced – something for everyone!
Cost: $13
Date: Saturday, February 3, 2007 11:00am-12:30pm
This class is an introduction to the basics of making invitations. You will learn tips and techniques for making quick and easy invitations for any occasion. Do you need to make large quantities of an invitation? This class will teach you what you should avoid, and how to get them done quickly. You’ll also learn about standard invitation and envelope sizes, and postal mailing requirements. Participants will make three different styles of basic invitations, and will have the opportunity to personalize each design.

Creative Invitations
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Cost: $15
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2007 11:00am-12:30pm
Unique invitations don’t need to be hard to make! In this class you will learn how to make several different styles of invitations that are simple but unique. Learn creative folding techniques, how to use specialty papers, and how to add simple little touches that make a big difference. Participants will make four different invitations, and will have the opportunity to personalize each design.

Both classes will be held at:
Stamp On It
2455 29th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-988-8375
soi@iserv.net

Contact the store to register for the classes. This store is really awesome – I encourage you to check it out!