Spring Events Update

April 7, 2012

Things have been busy! I'm sorry for the delay in gettin updates posted. I promise to do better!

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, April 14--Opening of Second Saturday Stop & Shop (9:00 to 12:00 at The Loft)

This will be a monthly venue with a variety of venders. Cindi Honor and I have teamed up as
"Vintage Women Designs" making a variety of our creations available. (I'll post a few pictures of things I'll have later in the week.)

Sunday, April 15--Beginning Alcohol Inks (1:00 at Memory Lane--$20.00)

Projects will include basic techniques and uses for alcohol inks for those who are new to this product. (One of my VERY FAVORITES!) In addition, we'll learn some "faux finishes" that really help create a vintage look. I'll also show how to "seal" alcohol ink projects to prevent rubbing off problems and to protect projects. Register at Missoula Memory Lane or call 523-3957.

Saturday, April 28--The Unscrapbook (10:30 at Memory Lane--$25.00 plus materials)

I am so excited to offer this class as the first of my original designs. This is an all day class. Keep reading for pictures, material lists, and descriptions below...

Friday--Sunday, May 4--6: National Scrapbooking Day Free Crop!

This event is sponsored by Missoula Memory Lane and will be held in the old Social Security offices next door which has lots of room and tables will be provided. Registrations are necessary so we can make sure to have enough tables. Be sure to call Missoula Memory Lane to reserve your table now! (523-3957)

In addition, throughout the weekend there will be classes, mini-classes, make-and-takes, and product demonstrations in the store and at the crop. I will be doing some each day and will post them once the schedule is set. I will say they will include La Blanche stamps, Distress Markers, and ATC cards!

Introducing: The Unscrapbook

History: This was inspired by several members of my family who are wonderful photographers and who take prodigious numbers of photos. Since some of them are of the male persuasion, conventional scrapbooking with lots of decoration doesn't really appeal to them. So, the Unscrapbook was born.

What it is: For those of us who are caught in the book/box/other-useful-stuff frenzy, I wanted to design something fun that would allow the display lots of photos in a manner that would appeal to them. It can sit on a shelf like a book taking up very little space.

When opened up, there are twelve to twenty-four flip envelopes that can hold full 4 X 6 inch photos (even matted!) or accordian folds with tons of pictures. They will even hold a bunch of loose photos. The picture below is shown with twelve flip envelopes, a pocket for maps and such, and some room for special pictures.

There's even a hidden "scrapbook page" on the back.

The whole thing is held together with strong magnets. I like to use a "discrete" cover with colorful insides with papers like Tropical Travelogue from Graphic 45. (I'll show a few suggestions below.) They can be displayed on a table this way, too!

I also love the effect I get with the new Kraft Collection from Graphic 45. I think these papers have a real masculine look to them. (Remember, Fathers' Day isn't far off.)