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Oct 23, 2008 Hi there. I had a fabulous holiday touring the east coast. Can't wait to visit again. Oops! I was so excited to go that I forgot to order Great Impressions Stamp of the month for Oct. I have ordered Oct. and Nov. to come at the same time. (1st week of Nov) Check the bottom of this email for the promo product of the week. FREE DEMOS/EVENTS *Demo Sat. Oct. 25 1-3 pm Carole I will rotate thru specialty embossing powders and fun ways to use H2O's. *Demo Sat. Nov. 1 10:30 am Carole Faux batik (very cool) ATC SWAPS *Thurs. Nov. 13 Pre-viewing starts at 5:30 Swap at 6:45 *Thurs. Dec. 11 as above but this evening will be a special event. Xmas
potluck treats plus *Thurs. Dec. 4
6-8 pm N/C Bring your completed books from any of her Sakura Pen classes that you have taken and lets share ideas on how they were completed. Treats and prizes too! CLASSES WITH COLLEEN *Sponging to the Max Beautiful tag booklet in heritage/fall colors. Sponge block included in fee. Sat. Nov. 8 12:30 to 3:30 $38.95 *Cards with a Heritage Theme (new class) Sat. Nov. 22 12:30
- 4 pm $44.95 An exciting/messy 3.5 hour technique class. Create 3 beautiful cards. Colleen just completed the Ranger U program. Congratulations!!! CLASSES WITH ELS This will be your last opportunity to take this very popular class. Lovely *Tombow watercoloring on Els fabulous Peel Offs. Sat. Nov. 29 8:30 - 11:30 or 1 - 4 pm $44.95 QUILLING *Free Drop In/Social Wed. Nov. 12 1-3:30 QUILLING CLASSES WITH DOREEN (yes we have added Sat. classes) *Roses and Leaves techniques. *Snowflake and Holly card. New
class We have more stock in now of Els and Yogi's Peel Off designs. We also have our first order of new chip board products here. Full display of all colors of the exquisite Twinkling H2O's have arrived in the last 2 weeks . (see our free demo on Sat.) More Micro fine glitter and tape. THIS WEEKS PROMO PRODUCT:
8.5 X 11 cardstock: Hope to see you soon, Carole ph/fax 403-255-8731
October 2, 2008 Hi there. Don't you just love this glorious weather? First of all, thanks to all the ladies that dropped in to see Marie on the weekend. She had a wonderful time and hinted that she might make time to come back. (my fingers are crossed) One class would be a very expanded Tombow program (3 hrs) complete with step by step instructions in full color. Marie has also been working on some wonderful metal collage pieces that she is teaching in Vancouver before Xmas. (very cool!) NOW DATES FOR OUR UPCOMING DEMOS/CLASSES: *Free Demo with Louise on Sat. Oct. 4 at 1:30 Louise once again does magic with the Fold-em templates. She shares ways to create wreaths, stars and boxes suitable for cards and scrapbooks. *Free Quilling Drop In time. Wed. Oct. 8 1 to 3:30 Everyone welcome. *Artist Trading Card swap **NEW TIME** Thurs. Oct. 9 at 6:45 pm *Free Demo with Colleen on Sat. Oct. 11 at 1 pm. Xmas Cards Colleen will feature many beautiful Xmas stamps from the Merry Magic catalogue. *Weekend with Els: Some spaces still open. Check our web site to view samples. The polar bear cards are perfect for anyone who has little experience or those wishing to have a refresher on the lovely *Tombow Watercolor Technique*. *Quilling 2 with Doreen. Wed. Oct. 22 1:30 to 3:30 $21.95 This is a technique class. Roses and Leaves. The samples are lovely! *Sponging to The Max! Heritage Theme/Colors Sat. Nov. 8 12:30 to 3 pm. $38.95 Colleen repeats this very popular *Technique* class. Expect old world colors and stamps to be used. You will again receive your own sponge block to take home. *Important side note: we have decided to postpone the classes with Lisa because many of the products she wants to use still have not been released. Watch for info. NEW STUFF IN SINCE THE LAST E-MAIL: *FLOWER SOFT: lots of colors and beautiful printed card toppers to work on. *Excellent selection of 6X6 mylar stencils. Lots of new ones from Magenta. *12x12 Embossed Polka Dot cardstock. Awesome colors. *More 12x12 double sided cardstock. (some Xmas designs too) *Dress It Up buttons and embellishments from the Jesse James line. Some Xmas. To register for classes with a credit card please call the store at 403-255-8731. If you need the info on what we expect you to have in a basic card kit, please go to our web site www.paperpastimes.com and scroll to the bottom of classes/events and you will find the list in the right hand corner. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. See you soon. Carole September 18, 2008 Our last email (posted on our web) has lots of important info about classes and demos. IN STOCK SO FAR THIS WEEK: ** Books, books and more books: ** Several of Marie Browning's titles including her awesome *quilling* book. She will be happy to sign your books on Sunday Sept. 28.** Collage, Pergamano, Paper Embroidery,Beading, Altered and Handmade books. ** Huge order from Magenta (of course - Jackie is here this weekend. What a program!!) including stamps, Crafty Individuals products and 6x6 paper packs too. We are still unpacking this very large order!** Large selection of piercing/embossing templates. ** The wonderful ladybug ribbon is back in stock. ** Awesome puffy pumpkins and little black bats for your Halloween cards/pages. ** Pebbles Ink chalk sets including the EARTHTONE set. MORE INFO ABOUT CLASSES: ** Marie Browning is offering a mini class on Sunday Sept. 28. If you love your Tombow markers you don't want to miss this chance to create a manila tag booklet of techniques done with your Tombow markers. Tie it up really pretty. What a keepsake! Bring a few Tombows, notebook and pen. Sun. Sept. 28 10-11:30 $14.95 + tax** Weekend With Els Oct. 17, 18 & 19 Check the last email or the web site for schedule. 1.Polar Bear Pals: using wonderful Christmas polar bear stamps, Tombow markers, Stardust pens and glitter create 4 delightfully easy Xmas cards. (pictures on our web)2.Winter Whimsies:you will make 3 very special Xmas cards with lots of Tombow watercoloring, layers/dimensions and glitter. (pictures on our web)3.Painting with Your Sakura Pens Technique Booklet: *Fall Edition* ** Lisa Strahl will be teaching here for sure on Oct. 24 and 25. We have not quite finished the outline for the program as she has so much she wants to include that it will probably need 4hours!** The Monday Night Class ladies have opened registration for *The Jingle Bell Crop* Sat. Nov 15. The basic fee includes a gorgeous kit designed for and only available to participants, lunch and supper, a large work space to use for 9.5 hrs. Make and Takes, Loot bags, contests and more.Please check their web site www.mondaynightclass.cafor classes and registration. September 10, 2008 Hi there. Wow so much to tell you. Sit down with your coffee and read on! IN STOCK THIS WEEK! *Cornish Heritage Farms stamps and Thomas Kincade paperpacks. *Great Impressions stamp of the month for Sept. *Peel Offs ( Yogi's Designs). *Peel Offs - Els new designs for fall. (pears, leaves, trees, ornaments & swirls). *Punches back in stock: Mega and Giga scalloped ovals and circles. *Punches "Huge" brand new oval and square scalloped. *Punches: more new designs including a giant snowflake. CLASSES AND EVENTS UPDATES! Limited space left in the Magenta classes on Sept. 20. Don't miss this opportunity to spend time with Jackie. She is the most amazing rep and so much fun!(bring ATCs if you would like to swap) The following week you will have the opportunity to attend demo's and classes with Marie Browning. She is the ultimate craft designer! She has over 2,000,000 books in print. ( I am not kidding). You may have some in your own library so bring them along if you would like them signed.We have added a mini class on Sunday Set. 28. This is a special hands on workshop in which you will explore some additional fun things to do with the your wonderful Tombow markers. Bring a few colors and a note book and pen.Sun. Sept. 28 10 -11:30 $14.95 plus tax. Lunch break and book signing between 11:30 and 1 pm. DEMOS THAT WILL BE OFFERED DURING THE AFTERNOON;Beautiful Quilling - samples from her newest book. Exquisite *White Work*. Amazing vellum techniques. Flower-Soft, a brand new product that Marie absolutely loves. Revisiting the beautiful Chigiri-E technique done with Twinkling H2O's. We will finish Sunday afternoon with further booksigning if needed. Limited space still left in Maries' class on Monday. QUILLING UPDATE: The first quilling class with Doreen was extremely well received. The free get together time today had about 9 ladies attending. Quilling, visiting and sharing ideas. The ladies had an informal vote and decided that they would meet the second Wednesday of each month.The social will run from from 1 to 3:30 and is free to anyone wishing to attend. Oct. 8 at 1 pm. Doreen is offering the quilling intro one more time. Sat. Sept. 27 1 to 3 pm $21.95 A second informal vote was taken by the ladies and they asked Doreen to teach *Techniques* in the Oct. class which will be held Wed. Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 $21.95 (roses and leaves)WEEKEND WITH ELS UPDATE; OCT. 17, 18 AND 19. ** Tombow watercolor class** featuring the Polar Bear stamps from Krista's fall designs. 4 Xmas cards. Friday Oct. 171 to 4 or 6 to 9 pm $44.95 ** Tombow watercolor class** featuring 3 more of Krista's new Xmas stamps. 3 Xmas cards.Saturday Oct 18 8:30 to 11:30 am or 1 to 4 pm $44.95 **Tombow watercolor with Peel-Offs **(repeat from Sept. 13) 4 Xmas cards. Saturday Oct. 18 6-9 pm $44.95
Paint With Your Sakura Pens Technique Booklet. **FALL EDITION** (come in and have a look at the spring edition. fabulous class) Sunday Oct 19 9 to 12 or 1 to 4 $44.95 Maybe this weekend with Els could be a mini retreat just for you. Check our web site often as Yogi is going to see if she can upload some samples to our site from emails that I have received from Marie and Els.NOW I WILL CONFIRM THAT THE RUMOUR ABOUT LISA STRAHL COMING TO TEACH IS TRUE! She will be teaching a major 3.5 hour technique class and then following it up with a shorter class using the pieces that you have created. The confirmed dates are Oct. 24 and 25. Schedule and fees to be announced.Colleen will teach her wonderful Sponging to the Max again on Sat. Nov. 8. This time "Heritage theme and colors*. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT If you love scrapbooking take a look at www.mondaynightclass.caThis very talented group is hosting The Jingle Bell Crop on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm. Registration starts Sept. 16 at 10 am. Please check out all the details on their site. Sounds fabulous to me ! We will be adding more demo's and classes as we get them developed. Check back often. Have a great weekend, Carole ph/fax 403-255-8731 |
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