Wednesday, June 12, 2013

June and July Classes

2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog

The 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is now available in paperback and on-line at http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/. Contact me today to get your FREE paperback copy.

2013 Marker Club

Join the 2013 Marker Club and enjoy all 38 colors in our color collections (except Whisper White and Very Vanilla) in one sturdy case, with extra space for In Color markers. Each month, a set of Stampin’ Up!’s Many Marvelous Markers (pg. 163) is purchased by the Club with the cost ($130) split equally between its members. Each Marker Club Member receives an equal amount of markers every month with the storage case going to the current month’s Hostess. The Marker Club Hostess will have the option of hosting a workshop, catalog party or bringing the workshop total up to $150 in merchandise to receive Hostess Benefits during their appointed month as Hostess. Club Members receive a free 2013-2014 Catalog and will be invited to attend my Hostess Appreciation Party in May of 2014. At this party you will make 4 cards and 1 3-d item for free as well as receive the upcoming 2014-2015 Catalog prior to its release to the general public. This is a great way to get all of the Many Marvelous Markers without feeling the cost crunch all at once. Contact me today to become a member of the 2013 Marker Club.

~~ CLASSES ~~

~~ June ~~

June 23 – Tin & Card Class - $20 - 1pm-3:30pm

The Stamp Shack

We will be making 4 cards with matching envelopes and decorating a coordinating storage tin. Give this tin and cards as a gift or keep it for yourself. Space limited to 9. All ages welcome. Please bring scissors/adhesive. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 22^nd.

June 28 - Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class - $20 - 10am-8pm

The Stamp Shack

Come join me for some stamping good fun! While here you will be making 12 cards, 3 each of 4 different designs. This is a "drop in" class. You may show up anytime between 10am and 5:30pm to start the class. All ages welcome. Please bring scissors/adhesive. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 27^th.

~~ July ~~

July 12 – 6x6 Folding Scrapbook Class - $30 – 12:30pm-4:30pm

The Stamp Shack

Make a delightful 6” x 6” folding scrapbook. Give this scrapbook as a gift or keep it for yourself and display it on a table. We will be using Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper (pg 150), Mosaic Madness stamp set (pg. 123), Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder (pg. 191) and more. Class is $30 at the door. If you RSVP “yes” and do not show up, you are still responsible for the class fee and will receive the class kit. All ages welcome. Please bring scissors and your favorite adhesive. Class size is limited to 7. Please RSVP by July 11^th.

July 26 - Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class - $20 - 10am-8pm

The Stamp Shack

July 28 – Christmas in July - $20 – 1pm

The Stamp Shack

It’s that time of year again; it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. Only 5 more months go to. Are you ready to get a head start on Christmas? Here is your chance to do so! We will be making 3 Christmas projects/gifts and 1 Christmas card. All ages welcome, please bring scissors and adhesive. Please RSVP by July 27^th.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

North State Parent Magazine

So I know I haven't posted here in quite a while (2 1/2 months to be exact) but I have been having trouble posting. I would do all of the work and hit "save" and everything would disappear. Ugh! So frustrating! Well, I think I have finally fixed it. Don't know what I did or who I did it, but it's fixed and that's all I care about. Woohoo!

And now, on to what I wanted to post...

I am featured in the January 2013 issue of North State Parent Magazine regarding crafting. I'm so excited and feel blessed that they chose me to be in the article along with a very talented gal from Redding, CA.

I have pasted the article below. Hope you enjoy it! Here is a link to their web site: http://northstateparent.com/

I have also written a couple of artices for them. If you feel so inclined, go a head and check them out. Currently, there are 2 posted from 2011 in Arts & Crafts, http://northstateparent.com/category/arts-crafts/

Okay, and now on to the article...

Creating & Preserving Memories – Women in the North State Learn the Art of Card Making and Scrapbooking while Having Fun!

December 29, 2012 by Darla Greb Mazariegos Leave a Comment

Getting creative at Chico Scrapbooks.

For a lot of women, especially moms, it’s important to find some free time in daily life for socializing. Finding a hobby where they can develop creativity and socialize at the same time is ideal. For women in the North State, classes are available for both scrapbooking and card making, two popular hobbies where women can tap their creative spirit while enjoying each others’ company.

A great way to learn how to make personalized greeting cards is to attend a Stamp-A-Stack Card Class. Sharon Lyons of Chico, California is an independent demonstrator and senior supervisor for Stampin’ Up!, a rubber stamp/craft-making company. Sharon offers monthly classes in her home, each class focusing on a theme or holiday using a variety of stamps for every occasion so that participants come away with easy-to-make yet personalized cards.

At each class, Sharon sets up four tables. Each features a different card design she has created, and offers three variations of each design, along with the necessary materials cut specifically for the card projects. Class attendees can use her model, or vary their cards using the rubber stamps provided. At the end of the class, there is the satisfaction of having created something that is useful while enjoying time learning a new craft. I attended one of Sharon’s classes and came away with 12 personalized holidays cards which I sent to family and friends for Christmas.

Denise Smith enjoys taking creative classes with Sharon Lyons of Cards by Sharon in Chico.

Participating in a card-making class is also a great way to meet and socialize with other women, and many form friendships that go beyond the class. Roseanne Anderson and two friends met at one of Sharon’s classes and now go out to movies, and have craft nights and dinner together regularly. Another customer, Denise Smith, loves Sharon’s classes and remarks enthusiastically, “It’s instant satisfaction. It’s therapy!”

Stampin’ Up! has a catalog of hundreds of rubber stamps and tools to create cards and other projects. René Boyes-Murdo is one of Sharon’s enthusiastic card-makers and is impressed with the cards. “It’s a very versatile and high-quality product,” says René.

As a demonstrator, Sharon also enjoys the social aspect of her job as she is able to socialize with her customers and form friendships. “I’ve met a lot of different ladies that I normally would never meet,” states Sharon. “Now I consider them friends instead of customers.”

If you have an interest in scrapbooking, She’s Crafty in Redding, CA is a store where you can find all the supplies and ideas you need for this popular hobby. Owner Jenny Gannon offers regular classes where participants learn how to create seasonal projects and albums, such as recipe albums and “thankful” mini-albums. “I love that I can create a work of art of such quality, and often learn something new at the same time,” says customer Andrea Campbell.

Jenny offers regular Crop Nights, a time when scrapbook enthusiasts can come in and work on their latest scrapbooking projects for extended periods of time. The class is usually offered on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at least two times per month, and attendees can socialize with a potluck.

Jenny Gannon, owner of She’s Crafty in Redding.

Adele Beckman is a foster parent who makes photo books for the children in her care. Adele states enthusiastically, “I love being able to scrapbook in a fun environment with friends. We talk, laugh, eat and share our photos. I have made lots of friends through scrapbooking.”

Kim Faires, who compares Crop Night to the old-fashioned quilting bee of the past, explains that scrapbooking is not just a hobby; it is “people gathering to work on something for their families while chatting, sharing and spending a bit of time together.”

Both Sharon and Jenny express their passions about their chosen careers in craftmaking. “Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is so rewarding,” says Sharon. “For me, helping someone create that perfect project for a special occasion is the best feeling in the world.” And Jenny states, “We’re here for your heart.”

Contact Info
Jenny and Sharon both write regular blogs where you can check for events, updates, schedules and projects.
Cards by Sharon
Sharon Lyons, Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator, Senior Supervisor.
Chico
(530) 899-7126
www.sharonlyons.stampinup.net
She’s Crafty
Jenny Gannon
2620 Larkspur Lane, Suite A, Redding
(530) 722-9200
www.shescraftyscrapbook.blogspot.com

Monday, October 22, 2012

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Stamps Gone Single

Single Stamps

Stampn' Up! is trying out something new! We're excited to offer you the chance to buy single pieces from these select stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings. The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.

Here are the details:

You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
The single stamps can be ordered in the online store.
These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers.
There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
This offer is not available in Quebec.
Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

Goto my website, www.sharonlyons.stampinup.net, to place your order or contact me directly.