RE: March 27th already?

Hello, Scrappers!

Well, it has been a long time since I have posted. We have been trying to work out a better way of working the club and I think we may have something good in mind. The next meeting will be April 6th. We are going to have a technique speaker, so we will have to have reservations for this meeting. Just email me or call Denise at 786-1269. We will send you a reminder. I've been missing the club, so let's get going!


I am posting a few pics for you tonight. Lane and I were asked to make donation baskets for a silent auction for my nephew, Jared's, football and baseball teams. You can't believe how much time Lane I put into those baskets -- and we still didn't get everything done that we wanted to do. But here are a few pics. I'll post more later. We might be able to do something like this here in Horse Cave, if asked. Most of the supplies came from Scrapbook Village and Studio Calico. I did get an iTool with all the stuff last week. It is so cool! I'll try to get some of those pics up this weekend.

I'll be talking to you...hoppy Easter and April Fool's! later, swr

RE: SNOW!

Hello, Scrappers!

I've been getting a lot of questions this week! Our first class will be 2/21 at the Baptist Church at 2:00. We will be scrapping a two-page layout for Christmas photos. You are welcome to bring your photos with you if you want to work them into the page during the class. I know that some of you want more than one kit -- please email or call me if you want an extra kit so I can make sure to have enough. More details about this later.

I'm so excited about the snow! Yesterday, Denise, Lane, and I talked about some snow pages...turquoise, blue, and sparkling white. The last time we had this much snow, Lane was in grade school. Let's all take pics of the snow fun this weekend for some pretty pages.

Tonight I am making soup and bread that will be included in the new recipe book. If you are making a good winter meal tonight, don't forget to send me the recipe and/or take some pics.

have fun this weekend! later, swr

RE: Class Sunday

Dear Scrappers:

By now, I guess most of you have heard about Bob Hensley. There will be two services next week -- one in Horse Cave and one in BG. I don't know the details yet, but I'll keep my FB page posted. It is hard to imagine that Bob won't be back in the office next week. He will certainly be missed.

I spent several hours today, messing around with my papercrafting stuff. It is funny how we all fall back on the little things when we are upset. I'm glad that we have all been able to keep our group going and I am looking forward to having class on Sunday. We will finish the 'heirloom' Chinese takeout boxes, Denise's snowman card and my quickie ornament card. (Can you all believe that I can make a quickie card?) Only 40 days until Christmas -- there just isn't enough time to do all the projects we have in mind!

Don't forget the bazaar at Caverna next weekend. Sounds like there will be quite a few booths set up. Isn't it nice that we have such a good group of local people who share their interest and talent? It should be fun!

hope to see you Sunday, swr

Reschedule for yesterday's class

Hello, Scrappers:

I'm sorry I had to cancel yesterday, but it looks like I do not have the flu -- just an infection that should be under control by tomorrow. I hope! So, we can try again this Sunday. If you haven't already signed up, please contact Denise at the office or call me at 270-774-2666. Also, please let me know if you would like to have extra kits of the cards we are making or the Chinese Takeout Boxes. We will have some of these things at the Bazaar, but I don't want to leave anyone short.

Seperately from the classes, Lane and I just opened our Etsy shop this morning. There is very little on there right now as this is our first day, but I will get you the address by this weekend. Also, I think Lane is going to buy a booth downtown during the month of Christmas for some of her papercrafts, etc. She is going to start her own blog for this project. It is coming pretty quickly now!

See you Sunday, I hope.

RE: Class Sunday

Dear HC Scrappers:

Just a note to remind you that we are having class tomorrow, Sunday, November 8th, at 2:00 PM at the Horse Cave Baptist Church. Also, if you haven't signed up yet for the cookie swap, plese make sure to let us know by tomorrow as we are making the kits.

We are busy getting ready for the Christmas Bazaar at Caverna November 21st. I've heard that there will be quite a few booths there, so make sure to put that down on your calendar.

More to come later about upcoming events. It is that time of the year, ladies...so much to do to prepare for the holidays that we hardly take time for any fun. Lane and I were talking this week about keeping the camera ready in our purse at all times. I am working on some layouts for the holidays -- the first little one will be in the cookie recipe book, so don't forget to sign up tomorrow.

hope to see you then, swr

RE: Quick note

Hey!

Just a quick note to ask you to bring your Crystal Lacquer Pens today, if you have them. If not, we can share.

see you in a few, swr

Class tomorrow

Hello, Scrappers:

I hope to see you all tomorrow at 2:00 PM at the Horse Cave Baptist Church. Denise, Lane, and I will arrive early to set up -- if you would like to come early to work, please give me a call so I can make sure we have the door open for you. My cell is 270-774-2666. I'm in and out tonight, handing out the treats, but if I don't answer you can leave me a voice mail.

Just a note about supplies for tomorrow -- I previously told you to bring two pieces of six inch square paper for the gift card holders. You can do that if you like, but you don't have to...I've managed to put together the project from class supplies. You'll see tomorrow why I decided to do that!

We will really be on our march to the holidays starting tomorrow. See you at two.

later, swr

RE: Class Sunday

Dear Scrappers:

We were all glad that Delores could make it to the class Sunday. Courage under fire! I knew she wouldn't stay down long. She seems to enjoying herself in this pic.

Here are some quick pics from the class, thanks to Lane.

RE: Revised class schedule

Dear Scrappers:

Because we missed last week, we have revised the class schedule for November. Next Sunday, November 1st, we will have a class featuring a gift bag with tag, gift card holders, and a Chinese takeout box (cookie or candy gift box.) The CTB can be used to present any small gift, but works well for food gifts because it is slightly waxed inside. If you haven't registered with Denise for this class, you can see her at the office or email me at SRoss3456@aol.com.

On Sunday, November 8th, we will be having a class featuring a two-page layout with a holiday theme. We have an opening on Sunday, November 15th for another class. Please give me your feedback ASAP at SRoss3456@aol.com on what you would like to see - another layout, cards, or gift packaging. Saturday, November 21st, Lane, Denise, Delores, and I will have a booth at the Caverna Christmas Bazaar, so don't forget to stop by. Undecided about Sunday, November 22nd...

December 6th will be the cookie swap. On that day, we will be making a quick paperbag scrapbook. If you don't want to make your own cookies, I'm sure Gallery Bakery can fix you up. Also, Alma would probably be glad to do any of your holiday cooking -- Denise can give you her contact info. After the swap, you will have a nice tray of cookies for Christmas AND a cute mini scrapbook.

These are the dates we have finalized for the rest of the year so far. We will try to plug in as many dates before the holidays as possible, so just keep checking the blog. January starts our new Recipe Club and Layout-of-the-Month. Just a reminder that the new recipe book will be 8.5" x 11". Each month, our book will feature seasonal recipes that we would traditionally serve that month. I already know my recipe for January is a soup. Please email your recipes to me at SRoss3456@aol.com as soon as you decide. I want to make sure everyone is represented in the new book as often as possible. BTW, the layouts will be 12" x 12". My goal is to make the elements of the layouts work on a 5" x 7" card as well.

hope to see you Sunday! swr

RE: Red ink pad

Hi, Scrappers:

For the class Sunday, please bring a red ink pad with you if you have one. We will have two available in the class kit, but if you have your own, you can work much faster. One of the cards has 21 pieces to distress in red -- it might take awhile, but it is cute.

I guess you all know that Delores fell Tuesday and broke her right wrist. She is having surgery tomorrow morning. If all goes well, she will have her fingers loose enough to work on her projects Sunday. If she isn't ready this week, Lane will make her cards and I'm sure D. will be back at it by next time. I just received the nicest thank you card from Delores on Tuesday morning -- Cuttlebug, sanding, and a very nice handwritten note. She adds a lot to the classes and I know we are all hoping for a speedy recovery.

later, swr

Class Sunday, October 25th

Good evening, Scrappers:

I've talked to several of you, but this is a reminder that we a having class this Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Horse Cave Baptist Church. We are making three cards, plus a fourth little surprise. Don't forget to come early if you would like to use the items in the supply box or use the Cuttlebugs. We will be there by 1:00 to help out.

I'm reviewing the cards this evening to make sure that I've got the tools, etc., lined up. I'll post after if I find that you need anything extra. I think it is only 64 days until Christmas. We need to get that holiday postponed so we can do all the projects I have in mind!

later, swr

RE: Card Class Sunday

Dear Scrappers:

Don't forget our card class Sunday at 2:00 PM. We will be having the class at the Horse Cave Baptist Church. Please enter at the doors by the air conditioners and follow the signs. I believe you make a right turn to get to the classroom, but I will check on that and let you know. I'm sure you will be able to find us. If you haven't registered, give me a buzz or stop by the office to see Denise.

Also, please email me or call me at 270-774-2666 if you are planning to come early to use the Cuttlebugs or the supplies from the club box. Denise, Lane, and I will come by 1:00 if anyone wants to get some extra work done.

hope to see you then, swr

RE: Browsing the Internet

Good Morning:

I don't always have a stamp for every occasion, so I started looking at www.fontspace.com. There are hundreds of cool fonts there. I downloaded some Halloween fonts and used them with my pens in the Cricut. Really cute. I found out this week that you can use any marker or pen in your Cricut. All you need to do is get some of those gel grips at Family Dollar or WalMart. Put the pen with the grip in place of the blade. It works beautifully.

The new issue of Papercrafts is out and they have 18 free projects online at www.PapercraftsMag.com. I love that magazine.

hope to see you later today, swr

RE: Card Class Sunday and pics

Hello, Scrappers!

Just wanted to let you know a few more things that we will be using in the class Sunday. If you have pink chalk and red, white or crystal Stickles, you might want to bring them with you. We have these items in the club supplies, but you can bring your own to make things go faster if you like.

I am posting a few pics from the booth at the Heritage Festival. I am not the world's greatest photographer, but I think you can get an idea of what we had in the booth. We are continuing to work on holiday items for the show at Caverna.

See you this weekend!

swr

P.S. That is Lane modelling the tablecloths for the booth.

RE: Bows

Hi!

Please put a fork in your kit for this weekend. Those tiny little bows are always hard to tie, but I learned a new technique tonight that makes it so easy. Don't know why I didn't think of this before.

see you then, swr

Red, White & Blue

Hello, Scrappers!

Just a quick update to let you know that we will be having a class this Sunday at 2:00 PM at the shop featuring red, white, and blue scrapbooking. We will make two 12 x 12 scrapbook pages, plus Lane will have a couple of cards made with the elements of the pages. We are incorporating two fun techniques in the class that you can use in all your papercrafting, so I hope to see you there.

The cost of the class is $10, which includes everything you need to finish the two pages except your own photos. Please email me at SRoss3456@aol.com or call me at 270-774-2666 to register for the class. Feel free to leave a message if I don't answer. You can also call Scrap Happy at 270-786-2009. Erricia will be in Friday and Jennifer will be there Saturday to help you. If you are planning to attend, please bring your regular kit (scissors, cutting mat and knife, adhesive, and glue/glue pen.) In addition, you might want to bring 2 sheets of regular lined notebook paper, a gold metallic stamp pad, an emery board, and an embossing tool. If you don't have any of the last items, don't worry...they will be available for your use at the shop.

Also, I will have my collection of patriotic stamps available for you to use at the shop this weekend. The stamps are custom order only, but you are welcome to use mine this weekend if you would like to stamp a page or two of red, white, and blue elements to use on your pages or cards for the summer.

Wow! Summer just crept up on us, but we have some really fun things in the works for the summer months. Don't forget Recipe Club is GRILLIN' this month and the date is June 6th.
Please get me your recipes ASAP so that we can include them in the layout for next month. Looks like this will be our biggest section yet.

I hope to see you all Sunday. Red, white, and blue wear is optional. ;)))

later, swr

RE: Flowerpot for Thursday night

Hello from the Cave:

I finally got a (not-so-good) picture of the clay pot for Thursday night's class on this blog. I know you can't tell too much from this pic, but it is a simple clay pot with Cricut vinyl cuts -- butterflies, flowers, bees, etc. I can't wait to get it planted up in the AM.

There is so much you can do with the vinyl! I found an herb planter and a metal deck planter today that I am working on now -- hope to show it to you tomorrow night. I love the vinyl on the water bottles and the little hand sanitizer gifts. So much vinyl, so little time...;)))

Maybe I can improve my photography skills by the end of class tomorrow night. Hope this helps.

Tomorrow night will be a lot of fun -- looking forward to seeing you then. later, swr

Sunday Clipboard Class

Hello, Scrappers:

Wow! We had a really nice group this afternoon for the clipboard class. You can see some of the pictures above. We will be repeating the class this Tuesday night beginning at 5:00 PM, so give us a call or email to reserve your spot -- some of you have already signed up, so don't worry because we have you down. Anyway, come on down and make some clips.

I hope you all enjoyed the class today. We are trying to mix it up a little bit by doing some unstructured classes/pick your own design as well as the usual. I was really impressed today by how many of you had original ideas about your boards. I think we should do more of these classes, but let me know what you think.

After clipboards, it looks like graduation, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Please check back for updates. AND...y'all sign up to follow this blog! We want to know what you would like to see in the shop.

later, swr

By Popular Demand

Hey, Scrappers!

The response to the clipboard class has been so great that we will be having a second class on Tuesday, April 21st, beginning at 5:00 PM. If you were not able to schedule the class for Sunday, come by on Tuesday to make a clipboard. Please call the shop at 786-2009, or email myscraphappy@scrtc.com OR SRoss3456@aol.com to reserve your seat.

You will love the new things we received today. Lots of brads, ribbon, and other goodies. I'm getting one of each!

Don't forget the craft fair at LeGrande Saturday. The shop will be open extended hours Saturday -- 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at least -- so come on by if you would like to select your papers and embellishments in advance. Friday and Saturday night will be by appointment, so give us a buzz if you'd like to scrap this weekend.

Hope to see you this weekend, swr