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

Vintage Shore

The next in my series of vintage mini books is coming soon. Here a cool peek . . .



Keep checking back for date and location.

The Best Birthday EVER!

All I can say is . . .

Yesterday was actually my birthday, but it stated out with this adorable card from my second mom in New Orleans on Thursday along with a box of cute treasures that she always sends me. This was just a peek at what was to come.

Then on Friday I got a nice card and home-make chocolate cupcakes at the office. DH had come home late Thursday night and the dinner plan when he's home is usually sushi. He called me around 7 Friday night & told me he had car problems yet again during the day & the mechanic had dropped him off at our local sushi bar. So I headed up to meet him, eat & enjoy the company of friends. When we were done, one of the chef's told me he had gotten me a pair of shoes for my birthday & they were in his truck parked in the back. They all know how I love shoes and while I thought it was sort of odd, I followed him out the back door. After all, there was a pair of shoes involved! He was leading me to this little beat up truck so I just went along. Then he made a quick left and this is what was parked just a few spaces away!

OMG! START THE CAR!! DH had the whole thing planned and while I was hoping for a new car, I kept telling myself he took me to Paris last year and that was worth a million gifts. I truly don't need a thing except a new car and he came through. We had done some shopping and test driving a few months ago so he had my list of pre-approved requirements if I did get one. I'm just a tad difficult to buy for; ya think! LOL He was just as excited to buy it and he was to give it to me. What a guy, I love you Baby!

By the way, his car is just fine!

What a FabUlous gift!

Take a look at these babies! I rceived these today from my friend Yeissen. She's just the sweetest. She told me she was inspired by one of the techniques she learned in my Vintage Vanity class. They even come with a large glue dot on the back so they're ready to add to that special project. And, guess what? She has them for sale in her Etsy shop. Please stop by & take a look at all the FabUlous embellies she's created for you.

Vintage Vanity Class Photos

Sumptuous textures, colors and brownie bites . . . just doesn't get any better!

Thanks again for joining me and I look forward to sharing my next project in the Vintage series coming in July.

The Feathers were flying!

Yes, they were definitely flying along with the glitter Friday night at Scrapbook Oasis! I'm still finding them all over the place! We had a great time creating our wild and fluffy Vintage Vanity mini books. Thanks to everyone who attended; I'll post pictures soon.

And, great news . . . I have a couple of extra kits this time, so if you're interested please drop me an email.

Vintage Vanity Update!

Just wanted to let everyone know that class will start at 7pm, not 6 as stated in my last post. We will get the extra hour, but it'll be on the back end. The sample is at the store and it's a must see. The pictures just don't do it justice. It's really a touchy feely project that I know you'll love.



Gotta get to kitting all this FabUlousness!

Vintage Vanity will be posted today!

I can't wait to share this FabUlous mini book with everyone.

The class will be at Scrapbook Oasis on Friday, May 15. We'll start at 6pm this time, so we have more time to play. We will work with sumptuous plumes, elaborate fabrics and wild papers. Each kit will also include an exclusive hand-made vintage mini powder puff charm. Seats are limited, so please sign up by calling the store at 949-756-2729. Hope to see you there!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

Reflections was such a great way to celebrate NDS! I had a great time meeting new friends and seeing lots of familiar faces and as well. As promised, there's a link on my sidebar to the instructions for my Make 'N Take. You can also double click on the photo in my last post to view a large detailed image of the project. If you have any questions or need any further help, just drop me an email.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and gets lots of scrapp'in done.

Reflections Isle Carnival!

I'll be teaching this beachy Make 'N Take at the Reflections Isle Carnival this Friday night which is being held at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach . . .



And it's now open to the public! Here's all the details . . .

"This is your special opportunity to join us for Reflections Isle Carnival for only $25.00! This means you will be able to get a little taste of all the fun taking place at Reflections 2009.

On Friday, May 1 there is a party within a party planned! Our Isle Carnival will be a fun filled evening brimming over with special Vendors, desserts and tons of Make 'N Takes, all taking place at the same time! It has all the components of a fantastic evening. It's an evening of fun and then more fun! During the Isle Carnival there will be a Vendor Fair and Make N Takes happening with over 12 stations. You will be able to stroll from the Vendor Fair to the Make N Takes and vise versa the whole evening while enjoying a delicious dessert bar! "

Hope to see you there!

Vintage Vanity Peek-a-Boo

It's coming along quite FabUlously!



The second in my "Vintage" series of classes, Vintage Vanity, will be held on May 15 at Scrapbook Oasis. You won't be able to sign up until it's announced on their blog, but keep checking and please sign up early as seats will again be limited. Hope you can make it.

I'm a Bella!

That's right, I signed up for Silver Bella and I'm so excited. This will be my first time & I'll be rooming with two of my new scrap friends, Cheryl & Rebecca. I can hardly wait until November!

The Test Drive

This was taken last April in Paris and ever since I've thought the Smart Car is just the cutest thing ever! Yesterday I finally test drove one and it's still the cutest thing ever, but not the FabUlousness I need in my new ride. There was room for the two of us and my over-sized purse and that's it! It was like the Autopia at Disneyland and we were laughing the entire time! I have my eye on something else and am keeping "everything" crossed that it could possibly be mine in the near future.

Just Have to Share!

So, I'm at TJ Maxx in the checkout line waiting to purchase some FabUlous finds for me & some of my peeps, just minding my own business when this literally jumps off the shelf at me!



If you know me, you know I have to have anything FabUlous and this is so ME. So fun and FabUlous . . . I love it!

What I've been up to

Well, I finally succumbed to that horrible cold/flu that's going around and it hung on for 2 solid weeks; so glad that's behind me. Now if I (well, my mechanic) can get my car going again, all will be good in my FabUlous world. After quite a lot of $, we thought she was good to go but after only 3 days she decided to come down with yet another issue. I think I see a new car in my not so distant future. LOL

While I was home sick, I managed to get a lot of scrapping done. You just gotta love a hobby that you can still do while sick! First, I finished the sample for the make 'n take I'll be teaching at Reflections on May 1st. Here's a little peek . . .

Then, I moved on to the next in my series of vintage mini-book classes, Vintage Vanity. The sample is coming out FabUlous if I do say so myself! I'll be posting class info and a little tease real soon.