May, June and July Calendars - PLUS special May coupons and information!

FIRST, the calendar information. Check it out, but make sure you get down to the end to get the MOST important coupon and discount info!

May
Thursday, May 2 - TINKER time (2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Saturday, May 4 - ScrapIN (3-9 pm)
Tuesday, May 7 - Scrapbook 101 (6-8 pm)
Thursday, May 9 - Mini Card Tricks (2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Saturday, May 11 - Scrapbook 101 (6-8 pm)
Thursday, May 16 - Project ME (2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Tuesday, May 21 - Spellbinder Card Tricks (NEW!! 6-8 pm)
Thursday, May 23 - Card Tricks in a Flash (NEW!! 6-8 pm)
Saturday, May 25 - Spellbinder Card Tricks (NEW!! 6-8 pm)
Tuesday, May 28 - Cricut Test Drive (6-8 pm)
NOW - before you leave May - make sure you go to the store and pick up the May coupon book for National Scrapbooking Month.....there are awesome coupons inside....but especially there is a $5 off coupon for any paperEd class!!  Woo Hoo!

Want to get in on this deal, but don't know how to make this schedule work?? EMAIL ME! We'll work something out! (vberkey@gmail.com)

June
Saturday, June 1 - ScrapIN (3-9 pm)
Tuesday, June 4 - Card Tricks in a Flash (6-8 pm)
Thursday, June 6 - Project ME (6-8 pm)
Tuesday, June 11 - Cricut Test Drive (2-4 pm)
Thursday, June 13 - Spellbinder Card Tricks (2-4 pm)
Tuesday, June 18 - Stamping Gear Card Class (LIMITED TIME ONLY!! 2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Thursday, June 20 - Scrapbook 101 (6-8 pm)

July

Saturday, July 6 - ScrapIN (3-9 pm)
Tuesday, July 9 - Card Tricks in a Flash (2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Thursday, July 11 - Cricut Test Drive (6-8 pm)
Tuesday, July 16 - Stamping Gear Card Class (LIMITED TIME ONLY!! 2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Thursday, July 18 - Spellbinder Card Tricks (6-8 pm)
Tuesday, July 23 - Project Me (6-8 pm)
Thursday, July 25 - Scrapbook 101 (2-4 pm OR 6-8 pm)
Tuesday, July 30 - Sizzix Test Drive (6-8 pm)

Here's some pics of the NEW card classes! :-)

Punched card tricks class sneak peek

Here's a look at the sample cards I made for the PUNCHED CARD TRICKS class...get more miles out of your circle punches with some fun techniques.

January, February and March schedule

Here we go...
Here's the schedule for the next several months.
I'd be excited for you to join me to learn something new....or just to come and craft for the evening!  Note that there are some minimums for these classes, so SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND. As always, your friendly neighborhood scrapbook instructor sponsors some special goodies for each person in the class!

January
1/6, 13, 20, 27 (Sundays) - 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Spotted Canary School $25
Introduction to Scrapbooking, EIGHT hours of instruction for $25. Even experienced paper crafters may learn some new techniques or design theory.
1/8 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. Punched Card Tricks $25
Using one punch to create a number of different looks and flowers for a set of five cards. FUN!
1/16 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. project ME $25
Try out the newest trend in scrapbooking, informal and fun, using the new CREATIVE CHAOS line.
1/19 (Saturday) - 3-9 p.m. SMASH BASH CROP only $5
Spend a few hours smashing with us!  Door prizes sponsored by SMASH. (limited space)
1/22 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. tINKer Time $25
Experiment with Tim Holtz inks and stamps to distress and create multiple looks
1/24 (Thursday) - 5-9 p.m. $5 Crop
Spend some time in our classroom with your scrapping. Instructor on hand for helpful advice, if you need it!
1/27 (Sunday) - 2-4 p.m. Cricut Card Tricks
Create several different cards using the Sophisticated Cricut cartridge. Get comfortable with the Cricut and also make some great cards!

February
2/2 (Saturday) - 3-9 p.m. Sponsored Crop $5
Cropping and door prize goodies. Lots of fun to go around, but seating is limited. Sign up early!
2/3, 10, 17, 24 (Sundays) - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Spotted Canary School $25
Only $25 for eight hours of classes in beginning scrapbooking, organization, design theory and more.
2/5 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. Mini Card Tricks $25
Mini cards with a HEART DAY theme. No worries, though, the simple design can be made again and again with other supplies to make different cards!
2/7 (Thursday) - 5-7 p.m. Sizzix Test Drive $10
Just got a new Sizzix, or thinking about it? Drop everything, and come in to see what it can do.
2/12 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. tINKer Time $25
Trying out those Tim Holtz inks, learning to create all kinds of distressed techniques.
2/19 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. SMASHed $25
New to Smash Journals or just love them? We'll play with pockets and doodling, and have a smashing time!
2/21 (Thursday) - 5-7 p.m. Sketched Out $25
We'll create a personal scrapbook page, using a sketch for inspiration. Consider all the options of a sketch!
2/24 (Sunday) - 2-4 p.m. Mini Paper Bag Album $25
Create a mini book of the theme of your choice out of pretty little kraft bags!
2/26 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. Stamping Gear $25
Wonder what the stamping gear is all about? Come and try one out, and see for yourself. We'll create several cards and discover all the options of the stamping gear.
2/28 (Thursday) - 5-7 p.m. Cricut Test Drive $10
On this try it Thursday you can bring your own Cricut machine, or try out ours to see what the fuss is all about. Don't let the technology make you nervous, we'll show you how it's done!

March
3/2 (Saturday) - 11-3 Open House NO CHARGE
Here's your chance to learn more about all the classes that Michael's offers. Visit with the instructors and sign up for those that interest you!
3/3, 10, 17, 23 (Sundays) - 4-6 p.m. Spotted Canary School $25
Only $25 for eight hours of classes in beginning scrapbooking, organization, design theory and more.
3/5 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. Flower WOW! $25
Create handmade flowers for any of your papercrafting projects.
3/7 (Thursday) 6-8 p.m. Cricut Test Drive $10
On this try it Thursday you can bring your own Cricut machine, or try out ours to see what the fuss is all about. Don't let the technology make you nervous, we'll show you how it's done!
3/9 (Saturday) - 5-9 p.m. $5 Crop
3/12 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. Stamping Gear $25
Wonder what the stamping gear is all about? Come and try one out, and see for yourself. We'll create several cards and discover all the options of the stamping gear.
3/14 (Thursday) - 6-8 p.m. Sketched Out 2 $25
New sketch, limitless possibilities!! Make a page (or two) with us, and possibly a card with the scraps!
3/19 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. Stamped Card Tricks $25
Play with some stamping techniques to create four unique cards.
3/21 (Thursday) - 6-8 p.m. Sizzix Test Drive $10
Try it Thursday ---bring on the Sizzix! Considering a purchase? See what all you can do with this workhorse of a die cut machine.
3/26 (Tuesday) - 6-8 p.m. project ME $25
Try out the newest trend in informal scrapbooking...Creative Chaos!

Full lineup of paperEd Classes

paperEd is the education program designed by the genuii at Michael's to spread the papercrafting love. I'm a huge fan. You can play with just about any technique you've been afraid to try, test drive those die cutting machines you've been deciding on, or make a lovely home decor piece. Here's the full lineup of the classes that I can offer at Michaels. I try to make sure to include a card class, a scrapbook page class, a mini album or decor class at least one crop night, and a smash class every month. I also put in whatever else my schedule can afford.

As soon as we are consistently filling seats in classes, I'll be scheduling more.....

Altered Canvas (collage on a canvas!)

Card Tricks - Stamped

Card Tricks - Punched

Cricut Card Tricks: Sophisticated

Cricut Expression Test Drive

Flower WOW!

Martha Stewart - Crafter's Clay Techniques

Mini Card Tricks (NEW!)

Paper Bag Mini Album

Paper Crowns

Paper Party (Happy Birthday America)

Pink Party

Project ME (NEW!)

Sketched Out (scrapbook page, using a sketch)

Sketched Out 2 (new sketch!)

Sizzix Test Drive

Smashed: A Class for Smash

Spellbinders Test Drive

Stamping Gear

Texture WOW!

tINKer Time Distress and Shimmer (a Tim Holtz extravaganza!)

Rest of December and January class calendars

Hi folks!

Here's the calendar for the rest of December, and the month of January.  Sorry they are late, like the rest of the world, the beginning of December kind of got away from me. Need something to look forward to?? PaperEd is putting out several new classes in February!  Watch for them on the February calendar.

As always, if you are interested in a particular topic or kind of  class, let me know. I'm always willing to add the classes that people are most interested in. I'll post a list of the complete paperEd lineup in a separate post, so that you know what there is to choose from. :-)

Here we go...

December
December 18, 6-8 pm Mini Paper Bag album
---bring your favorite christmas stuff, and make a fun mini album in just one night!
December 20, 6-8 pm Smashed - A Class for Smash
---seen the smash(tm) line but don't know where to start? I'll show you how!

January
January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Spotted Canary School
---This is a beginner scrapbooking course for the newbie, but also offers some great design, lettering and photo information for someone who has been scrapbooking for awhile. See the poster in the store for more information, or contact me!  Take home guide is included in the price of the class.
January 8, 6-8 pm tINKer Time
---play with Tim Holtz inks and practice techniques on tags that you can use in projects.
January 12, 9:30-11:30 am, Smashed - A class for Smash
---seen the smash(tm) line but don't know where to start? I'll show you how!
January 15, 6-8 pm, project ME
---use the new Creative Chaos line, or a Smash journal and learn techniques to brighten up the book with information about...YOU.
January 19, 5-9 pm, $5 crop
---use the time to work on projects!
January 22, 6-8 pm, Punched Card Tricks
---make several different cards using a single punch
January 24, 5-9 pm, $5 crop
---another chance to work on those projects, with access to the classroom tools!
January 27, 2:30-4:30 pm, Cricut Card Tricks
---Use the Sophisticated cartridge to make four great new cards. Get more comfortable with your Cricut, or try it before you buy it!

October and November class schedule

OK, so by now some of you are aware that I started scheduling scrapbooking classes at our local Michael's craft store. (can we say....dream job, anyone?) NOW, I say schedule, because as of yet, no one has actually signed up for any classes, and therefore I haven't actually taught any classes. :-) The day will come, I'm sure. In the interest of having class information available, here is the schedule for the rest of October and November.

October 16 (today!) Mini Paper Bag Album 6-8 pm
October 18 - $5 Crop
October 23 - Punched card tricks 6-8 pm
October 30 - Altered Canvas Trio 6-8 pm

November 3 - $5 Crop (tentative)
November 4 - Cricut Off the Page (Quilted Christmas) 2-4 pm
November 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Spotted Canary School (beginning scrapbook and design) 4:30-6:30 pm
(for more information on Spotted Canary - try this... www.spottedcanary.com
November 6 - Very Merry Card Tricks 6-8 pm
November 8 - Flower WOW 10-12 am
November 10 - Altered Canvas Trio 5-7 pm
November 13 - Countdown to the Holidays (scrapbook page) 6-8 pm
November 20 - SmashED Class (Smash booking for beginners, new techniques) 6-8 pm
November 25 - Vintage Card Tricks (Holiday theme) 2-4 pm
November 27 - Classic Holiday Card Tricks 6-8 pm

You enroll in classes by calling the store, or by visiting the cashier and asking for the class. Costs vary some - and you provide supplies from your stash. When in doubt about supplies CALL ME. Use things that appeal to you or you already have, not necessarily what is listed on the class syllabus. Bring a basic tool kit (trimmer, scissors, adhesive, black pen) and whatever else you think you might need. The instructor, or the the classroom will provide any remaining tools.

NOTE: The instructor provides prizes to all who register and come to class. You never know what that might be!

Again, call me if you have any questions at all. Not sure what the syllabus means? Come anyway....we can work out things so your projects get made. Special requests for classes? Let me know that, too! :-) Hope to see you there!  --vb