Well I'm back from Philly and frantically preparing for Oregon. The kids and I leave Thursday for a 10-day fun-filled trip visiting the relatives. It will be Scandinavian Festival time so I'm excited to share that with my kids.
No, I won't make them dance! (Unless they want to) Heh
But I wanted to provide more information on the classes I'm teaching at A Joy Forever in Gresham next Saturday. Here are the partics:
A JOY FOREVER, 586 NE Burnside Road (corner of Kelly), Gresham, Oregon
Phone: 503.661.1400
Date: Saturday, August 5th, 2006
Cost per class: $30 per class
Class Times:
MEMORY ART 10:00-noon
TRANSPARENCY TECHNIQUES 1:00-3:00
WILD SIDE 4:00-6:00
Here are the class descriptions. If you're already enrolled or are planning to enroll, please take note of the list of supplies you must bring to class.
MEMORY ART:
Come create an artistic and sophisticated girl-themed double page spread using beautiful Creative Imaginations products from Marah Johnson, Sonnets and Narratives. We will incorporate epoxy, transparency, chipboard, twill, patterned papers and ribbon. We'll also create an ingenious interactive feature that really pops! (No, really – there’s a rubber band hidden inside!) The technique can be used for cards as well, and the included extra template can be copied over and over for future projects. All materials, instructions and templates are included. Celebrate a special little lady with some Memory Art in her honor!
Students must bring: Adhesive, Glue dots or tacky tape, Trimmer, Scissors, Stapler & staples, Pinking shears (zigzag scissors), Paper piercer or thumbtack, Anywhere Hole Punch with 1/8" bit, Regular scotch tape, Straightedge & scoring tool
Photos: Can all be added later
You know what transparencies are good for? EVERYTHING! Get ready to try a little bit of everything in one power class dedicated to our friend; the transparency. You'll make a travel layout that incorporates four different interactive features all made from, you guessed it, transparencies! From pockets to pop-ups to spirals to archways, you'll be amazed at what you'll create. It's more than a layout - it's a toy! We will concentrate on the interactive layout in class, but you'll receive extra materials to create a companion page of your own design. All templates and instructions are provided, including extra templates for future projects. Photos can be added later, except for one photo - a scenery (no people) photo measuring 3.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall. The photo can be color or black/white - you choose! And since you're in the choosing mood, make sure you choose to take Transparency Techniques! Photos: Bring one scenery (no people) shot measuring 3.5 inches wide (up to 4" is fine) by 2.5" tall. All other photos can be added later. Students must bring: Adhesive, Trimmer, Scissors, Standard office hole punch or anywhere hole punch with largest bit, Scoring tool and ruler, Black journaling/doodling pen, Paper piercer or thumbtack Photos: Bring a horizontal photo of the album subject(s) measuring 4.25 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall. All other photos can be added later. There is space in all three classes, so call the store if you're interested. I'd love to see you there! Or if you know anybody in the Portland area who might enjoy the classes, please link them to my blog. I would probably classify these classes as intermediate/advanced, but truly, I welcome scrappers of all levels. All three classes feature interactive hoo-ha's for which I've designed original templates. The techniques and templates can be used on a multitude of future projects, so consider signing up for the techniques even if my colors or designs don't float your boat. You'll get a detailed color handout that will tell you everything you need to adapt the projects to other color schemes, etc. Ooh, and you might just spot Karen Russell there - she's enrolled in one of the classes! How cool is that?! OK, must get back to packing and preparing. Hope to see some of you on Saturday! TPBQOTD (Whoever he is, he's obviously seen us with the Princess and must therefore die.)
TRANSPARENCY TECHNIQUES:
Students must bring: Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Trimmer, Scissors, Stapler & staples, Paper piercer or thumbtack
There’s nothing wilder than LOVE, sweet love, so get ready to celebrate the love you feel for a child, children, significant other, friend, pet or relationship with a fun, funky and definitely unusual tri-fold mini album. The album folds up for travel and storage, but also stands up as decorative art. Confused? I know! It’s wild! But wait – there’s more! Each of the three sections opens up to reveal more surprises, 
including hidden areas for photos and journaling and two pop-up doodads. Photos can be added later, except for one photo – a horizontal photo of the album subject that measures 4.25 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall. The photo can be black/white or color. Album colors are red, taupe and black. All templates are included, as well as extras for future projects. Bring your favorite black pen to add some fun doodles (or 
don’t – it’s up to you!) Just be ready to go WILD over this project!
Hey, I know that kid!!! Well... I used to-- she did some DIY trimming of her hair this weekend and now looks like Winona Ryder. LOL All those curls- Gone-- just gone.*sniff* *sniff*
It sounds like a fun trip. Be sure to enjoy yourself and make lots of memories.
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | August 01, 2006 at 07:32 PM
i wanna go to the scandinavian festival!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sharyn (Torm) | August 01, 2006 at 09:59 PM
have fun on your trip sweetie! and people are fools if they aren;t signing up to your wonderful classes!
corinnexxx
Posted by: corinne delis | August 02, 2006 at 01:53 AM
Ohhhhh I miss Oregon! (I grew up in Salem and Mt Angel areas)Have fun there. We are so boiling hot in Minnesota right now. iggg. I hope you have a great time teaching those classes. They look absolutely scrumptious!
Rockester
Posted by: Rockester | August 02, 2006 at 09:44 AM
Can't wait to take a couple of those classes when you make it to Massachusetts later this month!
Hope you and the kids have a fun & safe trip. Enjoy the festival!!!
Posted by: Jenn Owen | August 02, 2006 at 11:23 AM
Why, oh why do I live so far away?!?!?!? You ROCK, girl! Those projects are phenomenol! The techniques blow my mind! Seriously, I just wanted to crawl into the computer screen and touch them! So flippin' cool, my friend! I hope the classes and the vacation go well!
Posted by: Heather Moll | August 02, 2006 at 12:02 PM
I will look for you at the festival. Amy and her kids will be with me so I hope to run into you. Maybe we should drop by the pool to let the kids swim for old times sake! It is so wonderful to live in Oregon again. I even visited Hentze Farms for produce last week. And now the festival...this is as good as it gets. BTW- I smelled the mint the other night; heaven!
Posted by: Missy | August 02, 2006 at 01:54 PM
wish I could be there. You're projects are gorgeous. be sure to wave when you fly over the OR/Id border. I'll wave back. ;)
Posted by: Amy B-perumbula | August 02, 2006 at 06:01 PM
Totally wishing I were going to be in that neck of the woods...at least it won't be 100+ degrees while you're out here! :)
Posted by: Becky | August 03, 2006 at 01:16 AM
Beautiful projects, and that mini album ROCKS!
Posted by: Angelia | August 04, 2006 at 11:44 AM
This is the coolest thing -showing your talent and getting to read your comments at the same time - almost like 'being there'!!!
Will you come back to Seattle (Lasting Memories) and do classes?? I totally missed your Oregon ones!! :( I love your blog and hope you had fun on the Scandinavian journey...it all sounds like it was a priceless trip. Jeniuses and all.. ;-)
Posted by: A_place_for_ink | August 18, 2006 at 10:10 AM