JR Designs

STUDIO EVENTS SCHEDULE

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Dream Designs - Gorgeous!  Thursday, Nov 12, 7-9p
CROP the Holidays  Friday, Nov 13, 4p-Midnight
Let's Kit Together - Old Fashioned Christmas  Thursday, Nov 19, 7-8p
ADDED - Christmas Card Class  Tuesday, Dec 1, 7-9p
Gift Giving - Home Decor Tray  Thursday, Dec 3, 7-9P
CROP the Holidays  Sunday, Dec 6, Noon-8p
2010 Calendar Class  Wednesday, Dec 9, 7-9p
CROP the Holidays  Saturday, Dec 12, 10a-Midnight 
Gift Giving - Home Decor Canvas  Thursday, Dec 17, 7-9p

WHAT TO BRING TO DREAM DESIGNs CLASS:

SCISSORS ..... TWO-SIDED ADHESIVE ..... GLUE DOTS (CRAFT AND MINI) ..... LIQUID ADHESIVE (QUICK DRYING) ..... DISTRESS INK IN BRUSHED CORDUROY AND FADED DENIM ..... FOAM BLENDING TOOL(S) ..... MINI STAPLER

DREAM DESIGNS CLASS

Next up...Dream Designs class, this Thursday evening, 7-9pm.  Give me a call at 805-714-5961 if you'd like to join in the fun!  A few seats remain, so don't wait!

Happy Friday!

My random number generator (Austin) picked #7, which means the winner of new Basic Grey paper pack (18 sheets, wow!) from last week's comments is.....DAWN T.  Congrats, girl!

We had fun last night putting together the 25 Days of Christmas album last night.  Someone asked me, "What do I put in this album?"  The idea is to take a photo each day of what is going on with your holiday process, your special treasures, and special people and be sure to journal about it too.  Just a nice way to document the season with all its special traditions.  Thought about it on my way home last night. Here's just a short list of what I came up.  How about sharing an idea or two you have?  Your comment will enter you to win a set of new Basic Grey papers...winner to be announced next Friday (11/13).

wrapping presents, baking cookies, favorite nativity scene, tree shopping, tree trimming, special decorations, your house wearing Christmas lights, caroling,
your handmade Christmas card (yes, I said handmade...we are papercrafters, you know!), family acting goofy, shopping, winter weather, children's excitement, favorite house with Christmas lights on it, favorite food, dessert, or drink of the season, sitting by the fireplace, your Christmas stockings hung by the chimney with care, your pet with a bow on its head, a self-taken shot of you exhausted on the sofa, a favorite Christmas book, record...I mean, CD, your favorite pair of winter gloves, Christmas programs, parties, church, someone special, any tradition you do, any item you bring out as a tradition, etc.  Get the idea?  Now let's hear all of yours...

Hey, hey, FREE Basic Grey!

I can see that many people come by the blog.  But commenting is a whole different story.  So, how about leaving me a comment about...well, about anything scrappy you want to leave a comment about.  On Friday I will select and post a winner who will receive one set of a brand new Basic Grey paper line.  I'll do this each week for a while until I run out of new BG paper lines.  How easy is that?  So tell me, what's on your mind, scrapper?

HAPPY SUNDAY!

Did you survive Halloween?
I'll post some photos later of ours.
Today is the first CROP the HOLIDAYS at JR Designs.
So from Noon until 8p today, I will be at the shop having a great time with a great bunch of ladies.  If you didn't sign up to join us, there's still a couple seats left.  If you'd like to stop in and say hello, the shop is open for your shopping convenience Noon to 8pm also.

If you haven't taken the time to sign up for upcoming classes, I wouldn't wait too long...they are filling up fast!  And the home decor items in December will make it oh so easy to give someone special a gift they'll treaure a lifetime.

Wow, there seems to be no happy medium as far as the weather is concerned.  Sunny weather in the 80s, then last night it was down to 35.  I don't mind the cooler weather, it was just kinda shock to my system.  I already don't do mornings so well...and freezing mornings are even worse!

So, there will be a CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS and it is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1.  I would have done it sooner, but November is already pretty full and Thanksgiving cuts things a little short on the class schedule.  So call me at 805-714-5961 if you were one of those wanting a card class.  I've purchased all the wonderful papers we'll be using, but they are not here yet.  So I will post photos of the product we will use as soon as it arrives.

Tonight's class is the Let's Kit Together that didn't happen last Thursday.  Still space if you'd like to come or purchase the kit.

Also, still taking signups for this Sunday's CROP, Noon to 8pm crop.

Originally the album below was to be a Make It Mini class in September.  Instead, it is now available as a kit to purchase with instructions and photos here on the blog.  Cost is $32 and it would make a special Christmas gift for one of your special friends.

SPOOKY SAVINGS, SUNDAY CROP, AND LKT RESCHEDULED

Shop hours this Thursday are 11a-2p and again, 4-6.  Come in and get some candy enjoy some sale prices.

A few seats still available for this Sunday's crop (Noon-8pm).  Never to early to get a start on your holiday projects or just get some progress made on your scrapbook pages.

Due to another migraine, I was unable to have class last Thursday evening.  So this Thursday (10/29) is Let's Kit Together and there are a few spots still available.  Give me a call if you'd like to come or want a kit.  A peek at the projects...

 

CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS?

Need to take a survey.  Please comment (click on comment below, I promise, it doesn't hurt!) and let me know if you would be interested in a Christmas card class were I to offer one.  Doesn't sign you up...just need to find out interest.

HI YA'LL, IT'S FALL...

Been down with some stomach problems...is this what getting old is all about?  Better now, so let's talk scrapping, shall we?  This Thursday is LET'S KIT TOGETHER featuring PINK PAISLEE.  The photo does absolutely no justice to this product.  I am finishing up the projects and can I just say that I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE IT!?!  I even borrowed part of a border sticker from this line to design my blog banner above.  Not your usual orange and brown for fall, but deep, rich red, sage greens, black, gold, tan...it's just yummy.  Still some room if you'd like to sign up.  And if you can't make it Thursday night, that's okay...you can still sign up and you'll receive the kit, layout diagrams and instructions for the projects, as well as access to full color on-line photos of them.

The first class coming up in November is the MAKE IT MINI 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS album.  Kitting extra of these and the spaces are still almost gone.  While my husband may be an engineer, my older son in Calculus (did I even spell that right?), and my young one already in Algebra, may I just say I don't pay enough attention to numbers.  Here's the thing...if you were to purchase just the product for this album project, you'd be almost up to $50.  Your class cost?  A mere $32.  Consider my failure to calculate carefully as my Christmas gift to all who sign up!

Hire a professional...

 
Wanted a few current shots of my boys.  You would have thought I was asking them to eat brocolli while cleaning their bathroom.  No, just have to stand next to each other and smile a non-cheesey smile.  The quicker you cooperate, the sooner we are finished.  Closer, no closer, you both need to fit in the frame.  Closer, closer...not that close, Austin!  Austin, quit teasing your brother, he doesn't want you to pretend to be his girlfriend and kiss him.  Andrew, lighten up, you were 11 once too, and not that long ago.  It's overcast, why are you squinting?  Yes, Andrew, I know you have homework to get to, not to mention facebook, guitar, spongebob and the likes.  Austin, stop laughing...Andrew, stop being so put out.  Stop it!  STOP IT!  SMILE!!!  Okay, so I didn't get much cooperation, but I did snap a few...one I was even able to photoshop them closer together than they actually were (see third photo on project).  I have never had their pics taken professionally, unless you count all those baby and toddler pictures at Penneys.  To think how they used to cuddle up together and smile non-cheesey smiles for the camera person.  Time to let someone else give it a try!  Okay, so here is the project I used those photos on.

This project, while I've used it to accomodate three photos, can be used many different ways.  You could use several smaller photos, I suppose one large one, but I don't think it would be as interesting.  Black and white or sepia would look great too.
Here's the thing...I know it's early, but I am trying to get my December classes together now to avoid the stress during the holidays.  How would you like to avoid some of the stress too?  Wouldn't this make a great gift for someone who stumps you on what to get them each year?  Actually, I think it would make a great gift for just about anyone.  This class is called Home Decor - Canvas and is $34.99.  I am scheduling it for Thursday, December 17th.  Class fee includes EVERYTHING you need except for scissors, paper piercer, regular adhesive, glue dots, and some ink.  I will supply all the unique mediums so you don't have to purchase any.  Photos optional, but at this point you have plenty of time to pick some out and have ready for class. I will be adding more doo-dads between now and December too as I come across them.  I had a blast making this project...yes, got my hands dirty, but it all washes right off.  So don't wait, give me a call and get yourself signed up...limited space on this one.  805-714-5961