November 2013 ~ Classes & Events

November’s “Best of 25 Years!” is available

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we’re bringing back some of your favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013.  Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image!  As a special incentive to collect the “Best of” stamps, we’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every “Best of” set.  Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!  Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

 

~~ November Classes ~~

 

November 9 – Holiday Boutique – Free – 11:30am-3:30pm - 3057 Hudson Ave, Chico - Join us for an afternoon of Holiday Shopping Fun with 8 different companies. Enjoy shopping, snacks & a door prize at each table (mine will be a $10 Stampin’ Up! Gift Certificate). Sign up for the Grand Door Prize valued at over $150! Bring a friend & tell friends and family. All are welcome!  Directions: From East Ave head north on Ceanothus, right on Colonial, left on Hudson Ave. 1st house on the left

 

November 15, 16 & 17 – Home Spun Holiday Boutique – FREE – 9 Delaware Dr, Chico - Come check out the jewelry, Christmas ornaments, hand painted chairs, stools & more.  There will be felted purses, Christmas stockings, felt turkeys, recycled snowmen, Santas and ladies.  We will have many hand sewn, knitted and crochet items.  The Fall & Christmas arrangements, as well as tile stepping stones, are waiting for you.  Come check out the snow globes too.  Hope to see you here!  HOURS:  Nov. 15^th 10am-7pm  -  Nov. 16^th 9am-6pm  -  Nov. 17^th noon-4pm

 

November 16 - Say Yes to the Dress - $20 – 1pm-4pm - The Stamp Shack - Don’t you just love the new Dress Up Sizzix die (item 130101, $24.95)?  Like me, you may have seen all the great designs and ideas using this die.  Well, it is time to learn how to use it and make some great dresses that anyone would be proud to say “YES!” to.  Receive a $5 discount on the class if you have the Dress Up die and bring it to the class.  All ages welcome, please bring scissors and adhesive.  Please RSVP by November 15^th.

 

November 22 - Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class - $20 - 10am-5pm - The Stamp Shack - Come join me for some stamping good fun!  While here you will be making 12 Christmas cards (3 each of 4 different designs) PLUS we will play with the new Envelope Maker (bring some Christmas themed scrapbook paper to experiment with).  This is a "drop in" class.  Door opens at 10am and closes at 5pm.  All ages welcome.  Please bring scissors/adhesive.  Please RSVP by Thursday, November 21^st.  NOTE:  Stamp-A-Stack is one week early this month due to Thanksgiving!

 

November 30 – Small Business Home Vendor Faire – FREE – 9am-4pm - Durham Community Method Church, 2404 Durham Dayton Highway, Durham - Shop local and help Small Business Home Vendors at this wonderful event.  Get some great Christmas gifts for those you love, neighbors, friends and co-workers.  Heck, you can even get something for that grumpy neighbor of yours!  There will be 10 exciting vendors there, including: Stampin’ Up!, Tupperware, Partylite, My 31 Gifts, Premier Design Jewelry, and more vendors are being added daily.  I will have a door prize at my table for a $10 Stampin’ Up! gift certificate.  Come on by and get your name in the drawing!  Bring a friend and get your name in twice for bringing them.  All are welcome.  Spread the word!

 

~~ December Classes ~~

 

December 20 - Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class - $20 - 10am-5pm - The Stamp Shack - Come join me for some stamping good fun!  While here you will be making 12 Thank You cards, 3 each of 4 different designs.  This is a "drop in" class.  Door opens at 10am and closes at 5pm.  All ages welcome.  Please bring scissors/adhesive.  Please RSVP by Thursday, December 19^th.  NOTE:  Stamp-A-Stack is one week early this month due to Christmas!

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

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Explosion Box Class

February 10 @ 6pm, $20

All ages, Room for 7

RSVP by February 9th

The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Ln, Chico

Make & decorate a delightful box with a little surprise inside.

Once you open the lid the box will “explode” with photos.

A great gift for your special someone on Valentine’s Day.

To register for this class go to:

http://www.sharonlyons.stampinup.net/

530-899-7126

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Tin & Sizzix Class

SU! Big Shot Contest Winner

Hello Everyone!  So I am going to start this new year by tooting my own horn!  Yes, I know that is bragging but I can't help it!  So here are the details:


Stampin' Up! had a contest for their Demonstrators.  To enter the contest you had to make an item using the Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine and post a photo of it to to Stampin' Connection (a SU! Demo only web site).  Stampin' Up! then selected 10 winners to receive a $50 SU! shopping spree.  This contest was open to all demonstrators in the US and Canada.  There were a total of 1,128 entries in the contest.


I just happen to be 1 of the 10 winners!!!  Woooohooooooo! 


The photo that I submitted was for my Big Shot Boxing Class.  In this class we made themed boxes for September (sunflower), October (Frankie & pumpkin), November (turkey) and December (Frosty & Rudolf). 


Sorry this photo is not very good but it is the only one I have.  I would take another photo but I have already given half of them away. 

I haven't taken advantage of my shopping spree yet.  There is so much to choose from.  Should I get items from the new Occasions Mini Catalog?  A couple new stamp sets from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog that I wouldn't normally purchase?  Or do I get supplies that I need such as Whisper White card stock and SNAIL adhesive?  So many decisions, I can't decide. 

What do you think I should do?  What is your favorite item that you haven't gotten yet?  Leave me a note with what you would do. 

Happy Stamping!
~  Sharon

12/30/2011 Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

8/20 Clipboard & Note Pad Class

Clipboard & Note Pad Class 

August 20 - 6pm-8pm 

$20 - The Stamp Shack 

We will be decorating a clipboard, note pad, pen, binder clip, paper clips and making a paper clip holder. 

This decorative set will be great as a back to school gift for a teacher, a team mom thank you gift, Christmas gift or take it to the office and be the envy of your co-workers.

There are 5 different kit designs to choose from, 

with 3 kits available in each design. 

Sign up early to reserve the kit you want.  

 

 

 Kit A - 1 available - 1 Nancy, 1 Cindy
Kit B - 3 available
Kit C - 2 available - 1 Leona

Kit D - 1 available - 1 Rosanne, 1 Denise

Kit E - 2 available – 1 Judy

RSVP by Aug 19 by clicking here.

I will  then contact you to get

your kit request. 

Class is only $20 at the door. 

There is room for 9 more.