Is it November already?

Yikes! Where has the time gone? I've been jammed with classes, projects and swaps and now I'm headed to Silver Bella next week. Good thing bags fly free on Southwest cuz if this is what I look like on the way there, who knows if you'll even be able to find me on the way home!



I think I have everything packed but I'll be double checking this weekend. As a first timer, I only signed up for one swap knowing that it had to be over the top FabUlous and I'm must say I'm quite proud of myself. Its called a "Holiday Fat Book" and it's made up of 6x6 double-sided decorated fabric pages. I can't wait to see all the beautiful glitz and glittered creations that Silver Bellas are known for. I'll be sure to post pictures when I get back.

Vintage Masquerade Revealed

Vintage European masquerade balls are the theme for this mixed media project. We will create a 6x6 mini book housed in its own box with a coordinating hand mask. This is a project that’s perfect for display and will definitely be an inspiration for the season’s upcoming masquerade events.

Opulent fabrics & trims, vintage beads and extravagant feathers all in rich colors are just some of the elements used to create this project. You’ll learn lots of techniques using some of my favorite products including Glimmer Mist, Distress Ink, embossing powder, vintage glass glitter and even some jewelry making. Each kit will also include an exclusive, hand-made mini masquerade charm.

This class will be held at Scrapbook Oasis on Friday, October 16 from 7 to 11 pm. You can sign up on line here or by calling the store at 949-756-2729 to reserve your spot. Hope you can make it.

Mystery and Intrigue

Le Maison Rocco Masquerade is coming to Scrapbook Oasis in October! Here's a glimpse . . .

Details will be revealed soon.

Catching Up . . . .

Wow, where did the week go? I had such a great time at Mystic Paper's event.

We distress, glittered and Glimmer Misted our hearts out. Thanks to all the ladies who attended my class. I hope we can do it again when it's a tad cooler. And FabUlous news . . . I have a few kits left! If you'd like to purchase one, just shoot me an email and I'll hook you up.

Following my class in the same room was Mike Putnam's class, The Dark Side of Youth. So I just cleaned up the space and switched gears from instructor to student. What a cool class! I was so excited to be able to take one of Mike's classes, he's so talented. Here's my (unfinished) version . . .

I also have another class announcement coming soon, so please keep checking back.

Vintage Shore class date has changed!

Kim and Jennifer at Mystic Paper have asked me to move the date of my Vintage Shore class to be part of their Five Year Anniversary Celebration; another FabUlous honor for me! The new details are Saturday, Sept.12 from 2:30 to 6pm. You can check out all the event details here. It's going to be a great event and I'm so excited to be a part of it.

Over the Moon Excited!

I'm over the moon excited to announce that the latest class in my vintage series, Vintage Shore, will be held at Mystic Paper in Mesa, AZ on Saturday, August 29 from 10:30 to 2:30.



This will be my first time teaching at Mystic Paper and what an honor it is to have been asked by Jennifer & Kim. I’m so looking forward to meeting all you AZ ladies.

We will turn a 7 Gypsies 5x7 naked album into a one-of-a-kind project in muted tones of the sea with an eclectic collection of papers, rich fabrics, pearls, beads & shells.

You’ll learn lots of techniques using some of my favorite products including Glimmer Mist, Distress inks, embossing powders and glitter. We’ll also be doing a little ribbon embroidery and even some jewelry making. Each kit will also include an exclusive hand-crocheted vintage seahorse charm. Vintage images will be provided or you can use your own.

The class is already posted here and the sample will be at the store by the end of next week. Seats will be limited, so please sign up early if you plan on being in the neighborhood. Class will be held on CE weekend, so if you're on one of the bus tours, you'll also have a chance to see it in person. And if you've never been to Mystic Paper, you're in for a FabUlous treat!

Twenty Two Years!

This weekend we celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. Of course, I was a child bride . . .

July 18, 1987


July 18, 2009