Central Park Tutorial

So far, Central Park is my favorite class. I love the bright colors and Basic Black. They just pop!! If you look back over this month, you will see the "sneak peek" of the cards!

With this 12-page Tutorial, you create a Messenger bag that holds both cards and envelopes! A paper/accessories kit will be available soon on my other website. http://www.mamaschroeg.com

A Trip to the Art Gallery

Here is a great class! This is, "A Trip to the Art Gallery." This fabulous class includes a 16 Page PDF with detailed instructions on construction of the box - which very DIFFERENT than it looks. I will be adding an option for the Kit shortly on my other website, if you are interested in purchasing the Kit (The kit includes all paper and accessories - pre-cut and packaged for your convenience.)

Just so you know, I will be releasing, "A Trip to Central Park," later this month. I ... umm... totally forgot to release this one last month! LOL! July will bring, "A Trip to Paradise!" I can't wait!

Sneak Peek of a New Class

Hey, what are you doing this Thursday? I have a class to knock your socks off!

Well, as many of you know, I have been doing a collaboration series called, "A Trip..." This is an on-going series of fun boxes and beautiful cards. In this next one, "A Trip to Central Park." We made a box to look like a messenger bag and filled them with four fun cards & envelopes.

This class is limited to the next 4 people as the Fashion District Rub-ons (part of the class fee) is sold out and I only purchased 4 sets! *sniff sniff*

Mother's Day

Wow... what a great day yesterday was for me. It was just us. Just the family, kicking it at home, doing what we wanted, eating when we wanted, it was relaxing! Well, now, I have got to get back to work. I have a cruise to earn!

If you look to the left of my blog. I am keeping a visual goal on my blog of what I need to achieve the cruise. I have two clubs this week so you will see this number shoot up. I could use your help though!

I am featuring a kit this week called, "More Thoughts." This is an all-in-one kit that comes with LOTS of supplies to create handmade cards! The cards are pre-folded, it comes with envelopes, a stamp set, chipboard, adhesive, ink spots, the list goes on and on! I love this kit. Later, I will post a card I have created with this kit.

If you purchase this kit, I will give you a free gift! You can choose from any of my retired stamp sets, Sale-a-bration stamp sets or other free goodies! I love tons to choose from!

A Trip Down Fifth Avenue

Here is the second in the "Trip" series. This is "A Trip Down Fifth Avenue." This class makes an unbelievable box with 4 stunning cards. Pictured is the box front.

There are two options for you: the tutorial is only $7.95 - or the kit (paper and accessories needed to make the box comes cut and ready to go) for $15.95!! See my webpage: http://www.mamaschroeg.com/pages/tutorials/Fifth%20Avenue/fifth_ave.html

Coming soon is: A Trip to the Art Gallery! You don't want to miss this class either! It is stunning!!

New Kit Class/Tutorial!

I just had my class last night! WOW, it was a lot of fun. Ladies came at different times OTHER than the class time to do their project! It was great!

At any rate, this is "A Trip to the Funky Forest." This is a tote that holds 6 adorable cards (2 each of 3 designs) and envelopes. If you are interested in making this project, I have my tutorial for sale on my website (see the link below). If you purchase Kit #1 - you get all your paper cut to the right dimensions, you get all the accessories used for the class (and believe me there were a LOT of buttons/brads used!!) and you get the tutorial with detailed photos and instructions for the low price of $15.95!! There are other options on my website! Take a look! http://mamaschroeg.com/pages/tutorials/Funky%20Forest/funky_forest.html

Getting ready for Easter

The wait is over... LOL!! I teased someone yesterday on Facebook about my Easter box. Hopefully she will check it out... and like it! Sheesh. That's always a worry of mine... will it live up to the hype?

Well, this is the box with the lid on... Inside the box is 3 Ghirardelli Chocolates, 3 Peppermint Patties, 3 cards, 3 test tubs filled with candy... notice a pattern here?

Here's a picture with the lid off! This box was a lot of fun and only took about an hour and a half to make... What do you think, Alex? Did it live up to the hype?? Things I thought about doing to the box AFTER it was done: Stamping the "hanging heart" in white stazon on the new Stampin' Up! Window Sheets (medium was used here) all along the top so they looked like they were hanging down... Oh well, I can't always think ahead of the game........

CRAZY for cupcakes!

I am so excited to bring this class to you! This is a wonderful project. You can give it as a gift or... be like me... and keep it for yourself!

If you come to my house this Thursday, you can do this class for $15! There are only 3 spots available for the class!

If you want to take this class at home, you have options!

Crazy for Cupcake Options

Paper Kit $15.00 Paper Kit & Stamp Set $38.95

What's up my sleeve?

It's been a while since I have posted! I am so sorry! I never meant to let it go almost a week! So what have I been up to? *grins* I have been super busy. I am doing LOTS of prep work for March. I have 4 workshops scheduled.

I also won a chance to be "artist of the month." I got over $50 in product and had to create 10 projects with them. 6 cards, 2 - 3D Projects, 1 altered item and 1 scrapbook page. BUT did I take pictures of them? NOPE. I totally forgot! When I get to take pictures of them, I will and I will post one or two here and there. The stamp set I got to keep was "Branch Out." I got the Taste of Textiles Paper Pack and 5/16" brads along with Pigtails Ribbon Originals. Stay Tuned for those projects!

In the meantime, I have been conspiring... ummm... er... collaborating with my upline! We are coming out with a line of tutorials, kits, clubs via the internet and SO MUCH MORE! All of which are reasonably priced! You have seen tastes of it with my Ribbon Club and my Buttons/Clips/Brads Club. Stamps in the Mail too! These are DROP DEAD Gorgeous projects! You will not believe it! I am hoping for an April Launch date! I will keep you posted, of course.

So.... I want to share another card I made for my 5 cards for $5 night. While it is NOT Valentine's Day anymore, this card is still a great card. It just lets someone you love them! I loved the way it came out. I CASEd this from my friend Michele Walker. Thank you, Michele! Make sure you click on this picture to see the details! It's so simple, so elegant - Just beautiful! I love it.

A Rose Is A Rose - Stamps in the Mail is coming!

STAMPERS WANTED -- *** UPDATED***

March marks the first round of Stamps in the Mail! This is an incredible program for new & seasoned stampers. If you have never stamped before, you will see just how fun stamping can be in the comfort of your home with very little supplies. If you are a seasoned stampers, you will enjoy having everything (except the stamping and assembling) ready for you. Both will learn just how versatile a stamp set can be!

Here are the details: It costs $40 a month - for 3 months to be a member. You will average about $30 in product every month. By the end of the 3rd month, you will stamp 12 projects using 1 stamp set (you will also gain $90 in product total)- some 3D, some cards, etc. The other $10 a month goes towards other supplies and shipping all product to you! Everything is pre-cut and pre-scored as needed.

The first month, you will receive the "A Rose Is A Rose" stamp set - you will use this stamp set - over the 3 months. This shipment you will get from Stampin' Up! (In the next two months, you will build up your accessories - I will let you know what I will use 1 month prior, if you own any of it, just substitute for something else in the catalog of equal price or less.)

I will then ship you EVERYTHING else you need to complete the projects. You will receive an email copy of the step-by-step directions.

If you are interested in joining this, you must RSVP to me by February 24th! I must have payment by March 2nd as I will be placing the orders for the stamp sets on March 3rd. I will have all the materials you need for the projects by the time your product ships to your door (please note with Sale-A-Bration, shipping times might be longer than normal). One of the perks of joining Stamps in the Mail is that I offer you 20% off any other products you wish to add to your "Stampin' Up! order." Email me and we will get you signed up!

May marks the start of a new round. I will be using Friends 24-7!