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Club Kids Tri-fold Christmas Card, with Hazel


For those of you who missed the tri-fold shutter card, here it is again. You'll use stamping, coloring, painting and wet embossing techniques. You'll also get the pattern for this lovely stand-up card so you can make more on your own.


Date: Saturday November 27, 2010 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00

Please Note: For any adults interested in making this card I'll be offering
this class as well.
Date: Monday November 29, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00

ABC's of Cricut, with Hazel


Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date: Monday November 22, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

November Crop, with Hazel


CROP NIGHT! ! ! !Heads up ladies, crop night is again going with the new longer format this month.
We will be starting at 4:00 p.m. and going until to midnight to accommodate the die-hards.
The fee will be $12.00. Memories & More will be providing pizza. Come and join us for a great fun evening.

Please pre-register and pre-pay.

Date: Friday November 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $12.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel



You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???

Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you.

Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date: Wednesday November 17, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

November 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel


This lovely paper by Creative Imaginations makes a versatile spread suitable for
different occasions. You may specify, "Merry Christmas", "Happy Birthday"
or "Happily Ever After" and that's what you'll get.

Date: Friday November 12, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

ABC's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel


For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the good basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using these basics. Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.

Date: Monday November 15, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00

Warm Winter Wishes with Kiki, Emma, Nora and Charmagne



This class is all about warm nights with hot cocoa, good friends and C.C. Designs! Come and spend the afternoon with Charmagne as you colour, cut and embellish these adorable little girls. Crate papers winter line called 'Snow Day' provides the perfect background to paper tole Kiki, Emma and Nora. Stay for a hot cocoa and cookies after the class with Charmagne. See you there!
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $22
Kit: $18

Supplies to bring:

  • exacto knife and self healing mat
  • glue dots
  • pop dots
  • colour medium of your choice (Copics used on samples)
  • adhesive like double sided tape

Everybody Loves Christmas Acetate Cards with Charmagne

When I think of Christmas memories as a child, I immediately think of twinkling lights, brightly wrapped gifts and Christmas tree baubles. Echo Park captures those colours perfectly in their new holiday line, 'Everybody Loves Christmas'. Create four bright and lively acetate cards using various punches to create little mini window pictures. Inside you will find stamped images of 'Winter Warm Snowmen' from Stampendous. See you there!

Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $22
Kit: $18

Supplies to bring:
  • double sided adhesive tape
  • bone folder

L'il Shephard Boy Cards with Charmagne



How can you not absolutely love Sarah Kay's Shepherd boy stamp from Stampavie? He is so adorably cute! Come and stamp, brayer and blend your way through this class using Brilliance Archival Inks to create beautiful starlit backgrounds. This class is an inky one...so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and have a great afternoon!

Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $20

Supplies to bring:
  • brayer
  • colouring medium of your choice (sample used copics)
  • edge distressing tool/scissors
  • disposable gloves (your hands will get inky for this class)

Holly Swing Cards with Charmagne


Iron Orchid Designs has inspired us to be a little romantic this holiday season over here at Memories and More! Playing with IOD's 'Night Divine' paper line, come to this technique filled class where you will learn how to make a swing card that flips and flops to reveal a beautiful holiday message. Using a faux mosaic technique, create a card face that will have everyone asking, "How did you do that?" Sign up today and reserve your seat!

Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Kit: $ 15

Supplies to Bring:
  • double sided tape
  • pop dots

Cool Yule Cards, with Maresa








The weather outside is... delightful!

Come to class and make four cute winter themed Christmas cards featuring Stampendous stamps, and BoBunny printed papers. These cards are chalk-full of extra little goodies, such as ribbons, punches, embossing, glitter and Flower Soft snow.

Dates: Wednesday November 10, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. FULL
Friday November 12, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $22.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- markers or pencils to colour with [email me if you want to know which Copic markers I used. :)]
- pop dots
- mini glue dots
- any "white" glue that dries clear

Fabulous Fall!, with Maresa






These vibrant cards are brought to you by We R Memory Keepers Maple Grove paper, and fall. :) We will be learning more about resists, layering, custom making embellishments, and custom dying embellishments, so come and get your fingers inky!


Dates: Monday October 25, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. FULL
Thursday October 28, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $22.00

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- pop dots
- an assortment of adhesives [ie: wet, dry, tacky and glue dots]
- scissors suitable for detailed cutting
- ink blending tool [at least 1]
- ink blending foam [at least 3]
- non-stick craft sheet [or scrap paper]
- baby wipes. lots and lots and lots of baby wipes
- paper towels
NOTE: You will be getting very inky fingers! If this bothers you, make sure to bring along latex gloves!

If you have, bring:

- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Frayed Burlap, Barn Door, Wild Honey, Broken China, Rusty Hinge & Walnut Stain
- Of course, if you own any of the stamps used, feel free to bring them along for your own use

Braided Wreath Christmas Card, with Maresa


If you need to make a Christmas card that is sure to impress, this is the class for you! The technique will have your friends and family thinking that you spent hours creating the wreath. Add to this embossed paper, great punches, inking, Nesties, and amazing ribbons and bling, you have the perfect card for that Very Special Person.

Dates: Thursday October 21, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FULL
Kit Cost: $12.00 Kits are still available

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- pop dots

If you have:

- ink blending tool
- non-stick craft mat
- Walnut Stain distress ink

Le'Romantique E-Z Fold Mini Album, with Maresa





Everybody has been ooh-ing and ah-ing over this beautiful little mini album. You will not believe the amount of space available in this little treasure for journaling, photos, keepsakes and such. Each page has pockets and flip-flops, cleverly integrated into the page design. It is also expandable if you wish to use it for an event where more pages are required.

This album features the fabulous and elegant Graphic 45 Le'Romantique paper, making this mini album the perfect choice for everything from Weddings, Heritage, to your Mom's birthday.

*If you can't attend the class, kits are available for sale.*

Because this album is time intensive, and CANNOT be completed in one short class, in addition to the fact that we are trying to keep the cost of the class as low as possible, please read on for the special instructions regarding this project.

Special Instructions:

1. Templates will be emailed out to class participants AT LEAST TWO days prior to the class. It is the student's responsibility to PRINT OFF these templates and BRING THEM to class. Contact the store if the email doesn't show up in your inbox!

2. Because of this NO REFUNDS will be offered. Any student unable to attend the class may pick up their kits at the store. The kit includes a step-by-step photo tutorial, assorted paper cutting layout guides, and photos so the project may be completed at home easily.

3. During the class we will only have time to start on the cover and complete ONE of the four interior pages. The remaining three pages are, technique-wise, duplicates of the first page. Students are welcome to stay in the classroom and work independently until 4:00 p.m. Maresa will be in the store working, and time allowing, can assist as needed. Alternately, you may go home and finish the album using the photo tutorial and the other provided resources.

Sunday October 24, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FULL
Cost: $40.00 kit/class
$30.00 kit only NO KITS LEFT

Supplies to bring:

- basic tool kit
- an assortment of adhesives [ie: wet, dry, tacky and glue dots]
- pop dots
- personal paper trimmer [with a scoring blade if you don't have the next item]
- Scor Pal, or Martha Stewart Score Board
- Paper piercer, or a push pin
- ruler, pencil, eraser
- craft knife and cutting mat
- bone folder
- 1/2", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/2" circle punches [or any you have that are close]
- 1/4" hole punch, Crop-o-dile, or 3/16" eyelet punch
- antiquing ink & ink blending tool [I like Tim Holtz Distress Ink Frayed Burlap, or ColorBox Chalk Ink Creamy Brown]
- non - stick craft mat
- scrap paper [of the "computer" variety, or such]

Now, before sending me an email saying, "I don't have _____!", please be aware that I will be bringing tools for class use. Non-consumable items such as punches will be available for the class to share, it's just that not having to share is sometimes a nice option. ;)

Hero Artisan Cards: Part 2, with Maresa





I am so excited about this class! We are continuing the "fun and adventure" of stamping, à la Hero Arts. In addition to learning additional ways to use your distress ink pads, embossed resist techniques and even more watercolour techniques, you will learn four different ways to use acrylic to make your cards more impressive.

NOTE: This is the last time this class will be offered. So, for those of you who were too busy for the summer class, and requested another class, this one is for you! ;)

Dates: Thursday October 14, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $22.00

Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit
- pop dots
- small paint brush, or Waterbrush
- baby wipes. lots and lots and lots of baby wipes. ;)
- paper towels
NOTE: You will be getting very inky fingers! If this bothers you, make sure to bring along latex gloves!

If you have:

- non-stick craft sheet
- ink blending tool[s] and foams
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Wild Honey, Barn Door, Peeled Paint, Frayed Burlap
- Mini Mister
- Perfect Pearls: Perfect Pearl [confusing, but it's the "white" one. ;)]
-Scor Pal, or Martha Steward Score board

ABCs of Copic Markers, with Maresa



Copic markers are all the craze, and here's your chance to learn all about them. This is a workshop-style class where you will learn the basic colour techniques of Copics, as well as paper and ink selection, colouring techniques, blending techniques and refilling your pens. You will also be exploring advanced techniques that you can use with these pens, like how to colour direct ink onto rubber, airbrushing, blender solution techniques, mixed media, and more!

Tons of handouts will be emailed to class registrants. [And this is a good thing! You will be learning so much in this class that information will be leaking out of your head by class end. ;)]

Maresa is a certified Copic Marker designer.


Date: Sunday October 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00

Supplies: None are required, however if you have your own Copic Markers, please feel free to bring them. [Clearly labeling your pens is recommended.]

October Crop, with Hazel



CROP NIGHT! ! ! !
Heads up ladies, crop night is changing this month.
We will be starting at 4:00 p.m. and going until to midnight to accommodate the die-hards.
The fee will be $10.00. Memories & More will be providing pizza and Gina will bring a special
Halloween treat for dessert. Come and join us for a great fun evening.
Please pre-register and pre-pay.
Date: Friday, October 29, 2010 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00

DEF's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel

You now have the ABC's under your belt, but there's a whole confusing world of scrapbooking out there. What do I do now???
Take the DEF's of scrapbooking with Hazel and learn about the various embellishments, color choices and photo arrangements. This is a class to inspire you.
Bring a note book, pen and your camera.

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

October 2 Page Spread of the Month, with Hazel


Ladies, you get a choice this month. This lovely fall
layout will look good with your most recent outdoor
photos and I have one spot left for the Halloween
layout featured at the front of the store. First come,
first served!
Bring photos if you wish!

Instructor: Hazel

Cost: $20.00

Date & Time: Friday, October 15th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM



ABC's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel


For those of you who want to get started, this class
covers some of the good basic techniques required.
During this class you'll create a 2 page spread using
these basics
Bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject.

Instructor: Hazel

Cost: $20.00

Date & Time: Thursday, October 14th, 6:30 - 9:00 PM

ABC's of Cricut, with Hazel


Has your new Cricut got you a little bewildered, not sure where to begin? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Hazel to familiarize yourself with the various possibilities that this great tool offers.

Date: Wednesday October 13, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00

8"x8" Calendar for 2011, with Hazel




Workshop #1 to start the calendar runs Thursday, October 7th,
6:30 to 9:00 PM. Workshop #2 will take place on Wednesday,
October 20th, 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to
make a great gift for someone special, or to have a special keep-
sake of your own. You will want a photo or photos for each month
that will be seasonal or holiday appropriate. We may need a third
session to finish the calendar but that will be decided after the first
sessions.
Instructor: Hazel
Cost: $75.00 (which includes the cost of the calendar).
Date & Time: Thursday, October 7th, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 20th, 6:30 to 9:00 PM

Club Kid's: Spooky Cards, with Hazel

Card 1


Card 2 - outside



Card 2 - inside
Halloween is on the way! Sign up to make these
two cool cards! One pops out and one pops up.
You will make these two at the class and you'll
receive kits to make one more of each at home.
Instructor: Hazel
Cost: $20.00
Dates & Time: October 5th & 18th
6:30 - 8:30 PM