So....

Why don't I....Take on what may possibly be the largest swap ever (perhaps I will be in the Genus Book of World Records), design my first ever "POP-UP" card class, VOLUNTEER to teach at the store sampler next month, be invited to UPDATE my class teacher board, host the "Par-Tee of the Summer," AND decide it is time for me to make Christmas quilt during the month of August????

Something must not be "quite right" with me! HA! (anyone else sense a MELTDOWN approaching?) J/K...I am loving every moment of this super busy time!

BTW: Next month I will have both an evening and a day POP-A-LATTE card class! Class dates are Thursday, September 16th 6 to 8:30 PM and Friday, September 17th, 10:30 to 1. We will do 4 Fall and 4 Halloween POP-UP cards! Call the Scrapbooks, Etc to sign-up at 480-854-2303.

Here is my quilt that I have worked so hard on...cutting, pressing, sewing, pressing, sewing, pressing, sewing (you get the gist). All that is left is the batting, quilting (I'll leave this task to the class instructor) and to complete the binding. ***Cute little chihuahua reindeer not included!

Bazzill Blog!

Woo Hoo! Bazzill is posting some of my Christmas Cards on their blog...they will post more tomorrow and Friday! Here is a peak at the Red Card Kits that I'm working on: Bazzill Blog Once they are done and ready for purchase/shipping I will let you know. Thanks for looking!

Green Fa La La La Latte Kits

Sold Out! Sorry! Don't say I didn't warn you to contact me to set one aside for you! I am in the process of putting together some red kits. I'll post here on my blog when they are ready! The red kits will be very similar to the cards in the green kits, with just a few minor changes.

Thank you class!

Thanks to all who attended my Fa La La La Latte class on Friday 7/16! You girls were great and so many of you completed all 12 cards in the alloted time! You Rock! See... I knew it could be done! I also want to thank you for letting me take your cute photos to share here on my blog, the Scrapbooks, Etc Blog and the Scrapbooks-Etc Face Book Page! I really appreciate that and I'm sure that everyone is enjoying watching the slide show starring you!

I loved having each and everyone of you in class and if you need more Christmas Cards...come see me for my next Fa La La La Latte class in November. I will have something completely different for you!

I'm having a nice vacation this week. Had a wonderful weekend getaway at the Scrap Sista's retreat at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler. I headed there shortly after class for some girl time! I am spending this week at home...catching up on things around the house and enjoying some family time.

Class Photos

This photo album created with Smilebox

With a little help...

...from my family! I had to put together an assembly line to pack up all these die cuts! I have never been so busy putting kits together as I have with this class and had to call in reserves! Unexpected (but always welcomed) Bazzill design team assignments and the task of coordinating 23 Creative Escape swaps consisting of 326 items threw me off schedule. Just a few hours until class time and I'm up bright and early to print the directions!

I just need to make it through class and then I am officially on vacation! A much needed vacation I may add. Tonight I will be at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler attending the Scrap Sistaz Retreat with my girlfriends. Okay, maybe it's a STAYcation - but I'm good with that!

Meanwhile, here is another one of the cards we will be making!

Supply List

Over the next few days sudents for Fa La La La Latte will be recieving a supply list. Just in case you can't wait to pack your bag, here is what you will need:

Supply List:

Basic Tools (don't forget your paper trimmer)

Various adhesives (tape runner, glue dots, pop dots, liquid adhesive)

Foam Applicator with extra foam

Splat Mat

*Baby Wipes

Distress Inks in Tea Dye and Pine Needles

Platinum Stickles

All items will be available for purchase on Class Day (7/16) - Except baby wipes.

Sold Out

Fa La La La Latte is now sold out! Thanks to all who signed up! We are going to have a fabulous time! We will have cookies, we will have Christmas Music (you can dance for inspiration), and we will make Christmas cards!

The number of extra kits I'm making is dwindling. If you want one, please contact me at info@masterscrapbookdesigns.com.

Only 6 spots left...

...the last time I checked on Fa La La La Latte. We will create 12 cards from ONE sheet of patterned paper. Here is another sneak peak for you!

Please call Scrapbooks, Etc. to sign-up at 480-854-2303. Extra kits will be placed in my PayPal Store front on Monday 7-19. Thanks!

Update...now only 3 spots left!

Fa La La La Latte...

12 cards! One sheet of patterned paper! It's Christmas in July! Won't you please join me from 10:30 to 1:30PM in my July 16th Fa La La La Latte Class? Here is another card we will be making. I have now revealed 4 of the 12 cards here on my blog. Please call Scrapbooks, Etc. at 480-854-2303 to sign-up if you would like to attend the class.

Can't make the class? Any extra kits will go into my Pay Pal Store Front on Monday, 7/19. Question is...will there be many extra kits? Time will tell. Feel free to contact me to set one aside for you at info@masterscrapbookdesigns.com. Thanks! Susan :D

Sleigh Bells Ring

...Have you signed up?

Sometimes I just amuse myself!

One down...

Eleven to go!

Hope you will join me for "Fa La La La Latte" on Friday, July 16th from 10:30 to 1:30 PM. We will create 12 cards from one sheet of patterned paper! Here is your sneak peak at the first card. I have big plans...there will be reindeer, their will be wise men, there will be Christmas Bells, and there will be Joy!

Please call Scrapbooks, Etc. to sign-up at 480-854-2303. The last time I checked there were 11 spots left! I am making extra kits and will add to my PayPal store front on Monday, 7/19! If you are worried about reserving your kit, please contact me at info@masterscrapbookdesigns.com and I will be sure to set one aside for you!

Fa La La La Latte

My next class is scheduled for Friday, July 16th. Let's have Christmas in July...or as I have named it, "Fa La La La Latte." We will make 12 Christmas Cards from one sheet of patterned paper! The color scheme is traditional with deep reds and rich greens. There will be reindeers and much, much more. I created these little class teaser cards to list the class name and date. As of today I have just 12 spots left. Plese call Scrapbooks, Etc. to reserve your spot at 480-854-2303. Extra kits will be placed in the Pay Pal Store Front after the class date!

2009 Christmas Decorations

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Project of Christmas Past

Make a Smilebox slideshow

This little guy

has Christmas spirit! Hope you do too!

Favorite Christmas Card

I have received so many beautiful handmade Christmas cards this year...but I must say this card my BFF Cindy sent to me is my all time favorite. The inside sentiment reads, "To get my dignity back." LOVE IT!!!

"Somebody Stop Me!"

What is it with me and Jim Carey movie quotes! But I digress....here are some 6 piece nugget boxes I made for our Thursday Therapy Scrap Group. Enjoy!

Thursday Therapy Christmas Party

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Christmas Star Book

Here is a project I did for Heidi's Group for Christmas last year! Enjoy!!!