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 and Craft Garage Sale

Friday, June 29, 2012

10am-3pm

The Stamp Shack

RSVP to chicolyons1@sbcglobal.net

by Thursday, June 28, 2012

Come on over to check out the stamp sets, card stock,

inks & accessories for sale.

Craft items & previous class samples will also be

available for purchase.

Go to the "Retired SU! Items for Sale" tab to see a

small listing of stamp set for sale.

Hope to see you here!

Retired SU! Items for Sale

Retired Stampin' Up! Items for Sale

I am currently going through my stash of retired stamp sets and products.

I will post photos of items as time allows. All items will be sold as is.

Prices will be listed with shipping paid by purchaser.

To see more but not all (yet) stamps for sale go to my
Retired SU! Items for Sale Page.

 

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Out of the Box - SOLD

Set of 6

Assembled - Never been used

$5.00

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Holiday Best

Set of 4

Used

$5.00

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Three for You

Set of 9

Used

$10.00

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Much Appreciated

Set of 4

Used

$5.00

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Quick Thinking

Set of 4

Used

$5.00

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Sweet Stems

Seto of 4

Used

$5.00

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To Your & Yours

Set of 6

1 stamp used

$8.00

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Birthday Whimsy

Set of 5

1 stamp used

$8.00

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Cute by the Inch

Set of 9

1 stamp used

$8.00

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Holidays & Wishes

Set of 6

Used

$8.00

Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Spring Fling Boutique

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

Free My Digital Studio Download

Ssssoooooo.....

How much do you love Facebook?

How about Stampin' Up?

How about My Digital Studio?

How much do you love getting FREE stuff???

Wwweeeeeellllll......

Here is what is on SU!'s Facebook page:

"Thank you for being our friends! To show our appreciation for our 100,000 (plus) Facebook fans, we’re giving away a free digital kit to EVERYONE to use with My Digital Studio (or any other design software if My Digital Studio is not available where you live). The Day in the Life kit contains Designer Series Papers, embellishments, a Designer Template, and is valued at $14.95(US)!"

Head on over to Facebook and "Like" Stampin' Up!

Once you "Like" SU!, then click on this link:

http://surveymonkey.com/s/100k 

to take a quick survey.

After you take the survey, it will prompt you

to select the correct program for your computer.

This download is only available through January 10, 2012.

Take advantage of this FREE download today.

I did!

Happy Digital Stamping!

Sharon

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

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class

Fall Boutique - November 5th

FALL BOUTIQUE

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

11AM TO 2PM

 

3217 Cohasset Rd, Suite 116, Chico, CA 

Pink Dreams Studio

 

  Located on the corner of Cohasset and Lassen.  By Burger Hut.

 

Stampin' Up!

Uppercase Living

Mary Kay

My Thirty-One

Vault Denim

Miche Bags

Scentsy

 

Each company has donated an item for the Grand Door Prize Basket. 

Please stop by and enter your name. 

No purchase required.

Girl Time - Stop & Shop

Holiday Shopping Open House

So Excited!!!

Hi All!  Okay, I haven't been this excited about a Holiday Mini Catalog in quite a while!  Have you taken a peek at it yet?  If you haven't, you can click on the photo of the Holiday Mini Catalog at the top left hand corner of my blog.  OMG, I love this mini catty, I mean what is there not to love in it?

First of all, take a look at page 5, the hostess stamp set Warmest of Wishes (wood mount: 122670, $13 or clear mount: 122672, $10).  How stinkin' cute is that owl, with its mask and pumpkin face goodie bag?  I would love to put that on a little baggie topper with some cookies in the Cellophane Bags 3" x 5" (103104, $3.95, 50/pkg).  But, unfortunately our school is no longer allowing sweets at class parties!  (That simply stinks!)  I also love the wreath and the "warmest of wishes" stamps.  Heck I like them all!

Then go to page 6 & 7.  Woo Hoo!  We now have a Simply Scored Scoring Tool (item 122334, $29.95).  It takes the chore out of scoring!  Per the mini catalog, the "tool's scoring base fits paper or card stock up to 12" x 12" and features score tracks every 1/8".  Features two easy-to-read rulers (with inch markings down to 1/8") along top and left side for perfect scoring-one standard left-to-right ruler and one zero center ruler.  Includes three place markers and one stylus.  Bottom of base has non marking and nonskid feet to secure it on your work ares.  Base measures approx. 12-1/8" x 13-1/4" s 1"."  Now, what this description does not mention is that is has a compartment to store the markers and/or a bone folder in a little hidden compartment.  You can also store the stylus there if you so wish.  Also, you can purchase extra Simply Scored Place Markers (125625, $2.95, 6/pkg) if you need to do so.  I'm so excited because I have been wanting to make an ice cream cone card for the longest time but have been waiting for this product to become available so I can use it to make the card.  Well, I have it now, so I will be making the card for my next Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class.  (Want to join me for this class?  Click here to check out my calendar for the next available class date.  Click on the RSVP button to register.)  

Now you have to check out pages 16, 17 & 18.  How awesome is the Gently Falling (wood mount: 123802, $39.95, clear mount: 123804, $28.95) stamp set and







the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (12403, $10.95) on pages 16 & 17? 


As well as the Designer Fabric Spice Cake (124066, $9.95) and Spice Cake Designer Buttons (124113, $7.95, 16/pkg)?

Once again, I'm so excited for Stamp-A-Stack on September 30, 2011 because we will be using the Gently Falling stamp set and all of the other items that I have mentioned!!!  If you are in the Chico area or any out lying areas you are more then welcome to come.  I have people as far away as Colusa, Paradise and Orland who attend my SAS classes!

Oh...Did I forget to mention that I received all the above at a 20% discount in addition to the 20% off I received as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?  "How did you do that?", you ask.  Well, I'll tell you.  Because I am a Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! and I have 2 wonderful ladies that are my down-lines I was able to receive the Title Benefits Promotion when I purchased this bundle of items.  If you would like to find out how you can receive these benefits as well, click here to be taken to my Stampin' Up! website to find out how to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  It's easy and fun!  Join me now and we can have some fun together! 

Now it is time to turn to page 21!  Check out the Pines & Poinsettias stamp set (wood: 123762, $19.95, clear: 123764, $14.95).  This stamp set is going to look GORGEOUS on the Christmas cards we will be making at the October 21, 2011 Stamp-A-Stack (come on over, you know you want to...).  I'm thinking we will do some embossing using the Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (109129, $4.95) or Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder (109131, $4.95).  My mind is going crazy just thinking of all the possibilities and designs I could do with this stamp set.    

(Psst...I also received this stamp set for free because I recruited a new person to my down-line in July.  See, you should really think about joining me and my team...)

There are so many other great items in the new Holiday Mini Catalog that I can't list them all.  So check it our for yourself and contact me to place your order or you can order 24/7 on my on-line store by clicking here.  Sorry for the long post but I couldn't help my self!!!

Happy Stamping!

~  Sharon

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.

Only $99 to join Stampin' Up! during July!

Woo Hoo!!!  Have you see the Stampin' Up! promotion for the month of July???  Well, here it is:

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit—valued at $185—comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit—a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful—isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit—all for just $99! Contact me to get started today.

The new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog is HERE!!!

Yes, folks, you read it correctly, the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog is here.  I'm so excited to finally have it in my hands.  There are so many exciting new stamps, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, brads and more. 

There is so much to love in this catalog that I can't decide what to get next.  I've already gotten a couple of new stamp sets, 4 different pack of Designer Series Paper (pgs183-186), 2 new punches (pg. 209-213) and 2 spools of ribbon (pg. 194-195).  The new fabric (pg. 196) is swell, the printed brads (pg. 199) are adorable and the new In Colors (pg. 176) are wonderful! 

With great names like Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder and Island Indigo, how could you not love the new In Colors?  Here is a peek at them...

And, once again, the new In Colors are available in the Stampin' Write Markers!

Contact me to get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  It's yours FREE when you host a workshop, catalog party, or place an individual merchandise order of $150.  You will also receive a FREE catalog when you place an order of 35 cards/items from Cards by Sharon.  Click here to see samples of my work.

Can't wait to hear from you!