September Basics Scrapbook Classes

Now that the kids are back to school, it's time to get back to the basics of scrapbooking.

We are offering a number of scrapbooking classes teaching basic techniques with money saving ideas. You will learn how to stretch your paper, making different Double page 12x12 layouts.

All these layouts will be on display at the store. Sign-up for as many as you wish.

For all the classes please bring a basic tool kit: paper cutter, scissors, and adhesive.

Call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

Making the Grade Scrapbook Class

Now that the kids are back to school, it's time to get back to the basics of scrapbooking. In this class you will learn how easy it is to use solid cardstock to balance out the pattern papers in this school layout. When you sign up for this class, please let us know what grade you want to scrapbook.

Join us:

Making the Grade Class

Class Kits Available

Class fee: $15

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My Guitar Hero Scrapbook Class

We all have our guitar hero's, so let's scrapbook them. This layout works for all ages who enjoy playing their guitar hero!

Join us:

My Guitar Hero Scrapbook Class

Class Kits Available

Class fee: $12

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Color My World Scrapbook Class

It's all about the color in this class. You will be learning how to balance so many colors, so many patterns. This layout can cover many different subjects, so look at your photos, bring them to class and we will come up with a title.

Join us:
Color My World Scrapbook Class
Sunday, September 27th - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Class fee: $12
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Reach for The Stars

How do you use all this pattern paper? With a little know how, it all comes together. We will be using the die-cut machine to create our title as well as cutting out the stars.

Join us:

Reach for The Stars

Thursday, October, 1st - 6:30 to 8:30

Class fee: $10

Call and reserve you spot today 630-271-0610

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund, otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

Dry Embossing Class

Dry Embossing...

Want to learn how?

With some basic embossing tools: brass templates, a light source, a stylus tool and paper, you can make some incredible cards and scrapbook pages.

In this class you will learn the basics to dry embossing. We will be making three incredible cards and a scrapbook page. Class fee includes three brass templates that you will use in class, then be able to use them at home for future projects.

Join us:
Wednesday, September 30th - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Class fee: $20

Supplies needed for class: paper cutter, a stylus tool, scissors, and adhesive

Class size is limited!
Call and reserve you spot today,
pre-payment required.

630-271-0610

Class kits available

September 2009 Stamp of the Month

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Great Impressions September 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Flourish Pumpkim Border"

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Each month a new and exciting art board arrives from Great Impressions Stamps at Memories & Beyond displaying hand stamped cards featuring the Stamp of the Month design. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps! September, 2009, stamp of the Month is "Flourish Pumpkin Border" #G343 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of September, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complimenting stamps this month that are used on the design board and we have them all! Come check out this wonderful art board showing how versatile one stamp can be. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps.

Want to create all these cards? Every month you will be able to create all six of these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, September 20th,

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Wednesday, September 23rd,

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.
Cost $25 pre-payment required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,
otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

See you then,

Alice

Cricut Classs in September

Many scrapbookers have purchased either the Cricut or Expressions Machine and are over whelmed with the many options or just looking for new ideas.
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Then, these are the classes for you!

What is a Cricut?

The Cricut Personal Electronic Machines allow you to get amazing creative results with the touch of a button. The Cricut machines with the Cricut Cartridges cut beautiful designs and alphabets for card making, home decor, scrapbooking, paper crafting, and more. Imagine the projects you can create with Cricut. Your results with the Cricut are only limited by your imagination.

No computer is required to run the Cricut, just plug it in. Place your favorite cartridge in your Cricut and choose from hundreds of designs in an almost endless variety of sizes. Cutting customized shapes and alphabets has never been easier. And when you're ready to take your creativity to even greater heights you’ll want to consider the power of Cricut Design Studio to allow you to build customized cutting projects. to your computer! Using an on-screen cutting mat, the Cricut Design Studio allows you to explore, design, and cut your complete Cricut Cartridge Library. What You See Is What You Cut! With a user-friendly interface and the ability to save your innovative creations, you’ll discover that the Cricut DesignStudio is a must-have addition to your Cricut cutting system!

Join us Saturday, September 19th

at Memories & Beyond

Cricut 101 Class - 10am to noon

You need to bring either your Cricut or Expressions machine to class

with the original cartridges

class fee $20

and

Cricut Design Studio Class - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

You don't need to have the Design Studio to attend this class

class fee $20

Register for one or both classes

Please call - 630-271-0610 and reserve your spot today!

Pre-payment is required to guarantee you spot.

Flip Flop 8x8 Album Class

8"x8" Flip Flop Canvas Book

REAL FLIP FLOPS!

Ribbon bound 8x8 canvas album, using bright & fun papers with lots of ribbons, real flip flops, small chipboard flip flops and a seashell charm. The ablum will consict of 10 pages that can hold 14 plus 4x6 photos. Vellum sayings are added to complete your pages.

Just add your photos and you have a great book.

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Class kits are available for purchase $25,

photo instructions are included.

August - Stamp of the Month

Great Impressions August 2009
Stamp of the Month

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"Wildflower Sihouette"

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Each month a new and exciting art board arrives from Great Impressions Stamps at Memories & Beyond displaying hand stamped cards featuring the Stamp of the Month design. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps! August 2009, stamp of the Month is "Wildflower Silhouette" #H184 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of August 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month that are used on the design board and we have them all! Come check out this wonderful art board showing how versatile one stamp can be. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps.

Want to create all these cards? Every month you will be able to create all six of these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, August 30th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

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Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.
Cost $25 pre-payment required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,
otherwise a class kit will be available for you.
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See you then,

Alice

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Great Impressions July 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Spiral Flowered Background"

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Each month a new and exciting art board arrives from Great Impressions Stamps at Memories & Beyond displaying hand stamped cards featuring the Stamp of the Month design. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps! July 2009, stamp of the Month is "Spiral Flowered Background" #J91 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of July 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month that are used on the design board and we have them all! Come check out this wonderful art board showing how versatile one stamp can be. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps.

Want to create all these cards? Every month you will be able to create all six of these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, July 19th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

or

Wednesday, July 22nd 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.
Cost $25 pre-payment required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,
otherwise a class kit will be available for you.
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See you then,

Alice