Fall and Christmas Workshops at the Studio

I know that it has been a while since I have posted....I just don't know where the time has gone!  November 3rd already?!  I wanted to let you know about some fun I have planned at the Glitter Queen's Studio.  I can't believe I am talking Christmas....but I wanted to get the schedule out there before your calendars fill up.  I know mine is already looking crazy.  So here goes:

• Thanksgiving Fun - Saturday, November 21  1 pm
• We will be making all you need for your Fall Decor - a fun centerpiece made with Mason Jars and candles, some fun treat holders for giving or decorating your Thanksgiving Dinner Table and even a card or two.  Kindly bring your basic tools like a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesive if you have it.  Workshop Cost is $20
• Christmas Card Buffet - Saturday, November 14  10 am to 4 pm
• What is a Card Buffet you ask?  Well, as the name suggests, you get to pick what you want to make.  I will have a display of 10 cards for you to choose from.  There will be packets for each card with everything already cut for you, just stamp and assemble.  You can make 1 card or 10, depending on how much time you have.  The workshop is designed to be Open House style and self paced, come when you can and stay as long as you like from 10 am to 4 pm.  Of course I will be there to help you along the way.  The cost is $2.00 per card.  Kindly bring your basic tools like a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesive if you have it. 
• * * * Bonus Offer - If you find a card or two that you want to make multiples of to send to family and friends there will be the option of ordering kits of your favorite card - each kit costs $15 for 10 cards.
• Christmas Gift Tags & Gift Bags Buffet - Tuesday November 17 6 pm to 10 pm
• Patterned after the Christmas Card Buffet, you will be able to customize your workshop by choosing the gift tags and small gift bags that you want to make.  You can make 1 tag/bag or 10, depending on how much time you have. The workshop is designed to be Open House style and self paced, come when you can and stay as long as you like from 6 pm to 10 pm.  Of course I will be there to help you along the way.  The cost is $1.00 per tag/bag.  Kindly bring your basic tools like a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesive if you have it. 
• * * * Bonus Offer - If you find a tag or bag that you want to make multiples of for your gift giving,  there will be the option of ordering kits of your favorite tags or bags- each kit costs $10 for 15 tags/bags.
• Christmas Favors and Gift Card Holders - Monday, November 30 6:30 pm
• Spend a fun evening in the Glitter Queen Studio creating fun Christmas themed treats and gift card holders.  We will be making 4 treats and 4 gift card holders.  The cost of the workshop is $15.  Kindly bring your basic tools like a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesive if you have it.

Wow, that was a mouthful!  Soooo many ideas, so little time!  In addition to these Holiday Themed workshop I still have the basics....

• Tuesday Night Card Making - Tuesday, November 10 and December 15 @ 7 pm.
• The idea of the workshop is to have a casual gathering to create some cards, make new friends and spend a relaxing evening at the Glitter Queen's Studio. The cards will be designed for all levels of card making experience from beginner to expert.  Each month we will make 4 different cards. I will be holding these card making sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and the cost is only $5.  Kindly bring your basic tools like a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesive if you have it.
• Friday Night Chat & Scrap - December 4 & 18 6 pm to ......
• What is a Chat & Scrap?  Bring your project over to the 'Glitter Queen's Studio' and work without any of the  interruptions that you get at home.  You will have access to all of my tools, stamps, inks, punches and even my Cricut and the Close To My Heart Artbooking, Art Philosophy, Artiste, Artfully Sent and the NEW Artistry Cartridges.  I have also have tons of dies and embossing folders.
  The evening includes dinner and snacks.  And there will even be a simple Make & Take project.  All for $10.  This would also be an opportunity to complete any kits that your pro-ordered from one of my buffets above.
• Sunday Afternoon Chat & Scrap - December 13 11 am to .....
• All of the details from the Friday Night Chat & Scrap apply - except it includes lunch instead of dinner

This information will also be available on the Calendar Tab above.  I will do my best to get some pictures posted.....check back soon!

Hope to hear from you soon.  Thanks for looking.
Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

What is it all about?

I know that a lot of my family and friends are wondering about my passion for stamping and scrap booking.  It seems like I am always posting on FB about a Chat & Scrap that I am hosting or a Retreat Weekend that I am either hosting or attending.....and I know that they are saying to themselves 'Really?  Again?  Why?'

Maybe this video from Close To My Heart will spread some light on it:

I value my time that I am able to spend papercrafting.  But it isn't just the papercrafting.  It is the relationships that I have made over the years.  You can put a group of scrappers who have NOTHING in common together in a room for the weekend and I guarantee that many new long lasting friendships will be made.  We love to share stories, ideas and resources.

So I encourage you to go out soon and do some paper crafting.  Make some new friends!  It doesn't matter where, but I would love to have you join me at one of my events.  Check out my schedule on the 'My Calendar' tab above.

Thanks for visiting.  I hope we can get together soon.

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart.

Announcing the big arrival.....

I am happy to announce that arrival of the new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions Idea Books!  I have a copy with your name on it....just give me a jingle!
 

These two books are choc full of new papers, stamps and other products that you are going to love!!!

To view right now just click on the link on the left and you can view both books online!  They are awesome!

And don't forget to check out the September Stamp of the Month - Paper Garden. 
I love, Love, LOVE this stamp set.  I will be posting artwork using this set all month....be sure and check back.  It is perfect for all of the watercoloring techniques that are so popular now.

Hope to hear from you soon.....thanks for looking.

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

New Cricut Cartridge is here!

Hello Fellow Papercrafters.....I know it has been quite a while since I have posted and I am sorry.  Yet again life got crazy and something had to give.  But I am back and excited to share with you the new Cricut Cartridge from Close To My Heart....Artistry.

Once again Jeanette and her awesome team at CTMH have hit it out of the park with this one.  Thee are hundreds of images and shapes that will make your artwork pop!  The bundle includes the cartridge, 3 D sized stamp sets that coordinate with images on the cartridge and a pack of our wonderful cardstock with our new colors.  All for just $99. To order just click on the Shop Now tab above and you will be on the road to creating beautiful layouts and cards.  Be sure to join my Monthly Mystery Hostess Orders and you will be entered in to a drawing at the end of the month for all of the hostess rewards - and who doesn't want FREE stuff!

 

Check out the great images on this cartridge:

Thank you for looking....hope to hear from you soon.
Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart....

 

So for $104 (or $84 for the digital version), you will get:

- Artistry Cricut Cartridge
- 3 matching stamp sets in bundle
- cardstock pack of our new colors
- August stamp of the month that matches Artistry (system will prompt you to add this to your cart after you add Artistry!)
- See more at: http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/#sthash.rc4rZO9z.dpuf

Get Your Crop On.....

My Scrappin Glitter Galz Getaway Weekend is just around the corner.  We will be at the Livermore Doubletree Hotel in Livermore, April 22, 23, 24 & 25.  There are still some openings still available if you would like to join us for a weekend of fun and creating.    Glitter Galz Getaways is the whole package....Make & Take project, Favors, Door Prizes, 6 ft table to yourself, meals as listed and your sleeping room.  All of the details are on the 'Retreat Weekends' tab above.

Can't make the whole weekend?   Well, you are in luck.  I have a few openings for Day Croppers.  You get everything the weekend croppers get, just one day at a time.  That means you get the Make & Take Project, Favors, Door Prize, a 6 ft table to yourself and Breakfast & Dinner.  All for $65.  There will be a discount for multiple days.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about this...... Susieque@SBCGlobal.net.

I hope to see you soon.....
Sue
Ink on my fingers, Glitter on my face and a Smile in my heart....

Scrapbooking Retreats and Picture My Life Video

Do you find it hard to find time to scrapbook your fun times but want to preserve the memories?  There is another option for quick and easy pages using the Picture My Life scrapbooking program.

This is a great way to preserve those memories.  Not a scrap booker?  Not to worry.  The Picture My Life cards work well with your card making and other projects.  Check it out.....

Scrappin Glitter Galz Getaway Weekends

I am very happy to announce the dates for my remaining weekend getaways.  In addition to the Milpitas locations I am excited to say that I will also be hosting weekends at the Doubletree in Livermore.

The dates are:

Princess Tea Party

April 23 - 26 at the Doubletree in Livermore, CA

Summer Beach Party

July 23 - 26 at the Beverly Heritage in Milpitas, CA

Scrapping for Tatas

October 1 - 4 at the Doubletree in Livermore, CA

Please click on the Retreat Weekend tab above for more information.  I would love to have you join us for a fun filled weekend of scrapping and friendships!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,

Sue

Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart....