This class planner features the one sheet wonder technique. From one stamped sheet of 8 ½” x 11” CS you can create this amazing gift set made up of seven cards and a matching custom made card shawl!

IN STUDIO CLASS:

Date: July 13th, 2-5pm; July 16th, 1-4pm
Cost: $25
Location: my house

TO GO CLASS (includes the instructions (sent by email), pre-cut materials and embellishments so you can finish the projects at home on your own time. You will provide the stamps, inks and adhesives):

Date: Any date
Cost: $20 plus necessary postage
Location: your house

Please email me to sign up for this class: happyinker@gmail.com

You can receive just instructions for this class for FREE with a Stampin' Up order of $50 placed in July (sorry, club orders don't count).

That is it for tonight. Blog ya' later,

So, here it is officially - two new classes coming up.

NAUTICAL EXPEDITION CLASS

Nautical Expedition Class features The Open Sea stamp set and Nautical Expedition Designer Paper. The four cards and matching Log Book Card Box make a wonderful all Occasions gift set.


Date: Saturday, June 18th
Time: 2-5 pm
Cost: $25
Location: My house, 3150 Stephens Street

If there is interest, I will open up a date on Tuesday, June 21st, 6-9 pm as well. To reserve your seat for either one of these dates, please call or email me.


TIM HOLTZ STYLE CLASS

On Saturday, June 25th, I will be teaching Tim Holtz techniques. Come and play with his products, make your own grunge board bracelet, and get dirty with me. Hmmm, that did not sound very appealing, did it? ;-) I don't have pictures of the projects yet, but I will post as soon as I have everything done.

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 2-5 pm
Cost: $40
Location: My house, 3150 Stephens Street

If there is interest, I will open up a date on Tuesday, June 28th, 6-9 pm as well. To reserve your seat for either one of these dates, please call or email me.

That's it for today. Blog ya' later,

I love Fridays. My kids love Fridays. When a Friday comes around, that means we can stay home for two days, go for bike rides. Daddy doesn't go to work. We can watch movies and be silly. Or go geocaching. That is what we did last weekend. Well, a little more than that. We went camping and geocaching. We left Vancouver on Friday and went to Squamish. We've stayed at Paradise Valley Campground. It is a great place. Then, on Saturday morning, we left for Cache Creek. Across a snowy mountain, to the other side... We've stopped at the Seton Lake to rest and give our motorhome some rest as well. You can see behind our motorhome the mountain we went over.




After a break, we kept going until we've reached Hat Creek Ranch. What a great place!!! I've seen some things that I've only heard of before. The boys learned a lot in those two days. About the old times, about first nations, mainly Shuswap. We've seen Shuswap dancers, a kekuli, and a lean-to, and a sweat lodge... We've seen an old road house and all the old stuff in it... Well, take a look for yourself:

The boys having a ride in a stage coach while still in their pyjamas:


A Shuswap dancer:


Old cigar cutter:


Playing cards with no numbers, not many knew how to read back then:


Ice cream maker:


I was in heaven with all this old, old stuff around me. Oh to have some of it for my displays at the shows!

And here is our Geocache:


Mentioning shows, I will be at Portobello West Art and Fashion Market on Sunday, May 29th. It costs only $2 to enter, so come and see me!


Here is some of the new stuff I will have at my table:

These are three bottle cap pendants with a chain packages.


These are some of the scrabble tile cufflinks I've made:


The next items are made of upcycled bamboo tiles. Love these...



The pictures are not the best. It is very late and I am tired. It was a quick shoot and dash for bed...

Oy, this turned into a really lengthy post, eh? One more thing to mention... Two new classes coming up. On June 18th, I will be teaching a class for those men in your lives - fathers, brothers, husbands, you know those guys we all love so much... Lookie:


Yes, I know it is really, really close to Father's Day, but I have no other opportunity to teach this. So, come and get some cards ready for Sunday.

On June 25th, I will be teaching... drum roll, please... a TIM HOLTZ class!!! Come and play with his products and get dirty his style.

I will be posting exact times and details on Monday, so come back then.

Phew! See, it is better when I am quiet, eh? When I start, can't stop, I tell ya'. :-) Gotta go now.

Blog ya' later,

I hope you all had a great Christmas. We sure did. We spoiled our kids rotten, and let me tell you, they deserve every bit of it. My house has turned into a LEGO central, we've spent days putting together all the stuff they've been given. My older son was also given a real newtonian telescope and we're hoping to try it out tomorrow. We are all very excited about that. I can tell you that all our camping trips next year will be planned around the light pollution. :-)

I am also trying to put together a classes and clubs schedule for the next 6 months. I am opening a new club in February, so let me know if you would like to join us, or you know someone else who would like to do so.

Here are some new classes for you.

"VINTAGE VALENTINE" CLASS

This Valentine's Day, why not gift a loved one this beautiful Vintage Valentine gift set. The vibrant colors and patterns from the Sweet and Sour Speciality Designer Paper add an amazing background for each of the four cards, and who doesn't love the added "bling" that the Basic Rhinestones and Silver Glass Glitter adds to each of the cards and the matching portfolio!



Date: January 22nd, 2-5 PM, or January 25th, 6-9 PM
Cost: $30
Location: My house, 3150 Stephens Street.

To reserve your seat please call or email me. Sign up and pay by January 5th and save $5 off your class fee. The button below will only be active until January 5th.

Vintage Valentine Class

Saturday Session $25.00 Tuesday Session $25.00

"BRING ON THE CAKE" CLASS

This fun, bright and colourful birthday set gives you so many options! You can choose to make either the boy or the girl version, OR mix it up and make six of each! The co-ordinating Birthday Box will hold up to twelve cards and envelopes….so go ahead and have fun!

GIRL VERSION:



BOY VERSION:




Date: February 19th, 2-5 PM, or February 22nd, 6-9 PM
Cost: $30 for one, or $50 for both versions
Location: My house, 3150 Stephens Street.

To reserve your seat please call or email me. Sign up and pay by February 5th and save $5 off your class fee. The button below will only be active until February 5th.

Choose your option

Saturday Session - 1 set $25.00 Saturday Session - both sets $45.00 Tuesday Session - 1 set $25.00 Tuesday Session - both sets $45.00

That is it for tonight. I'll be back in New Year. Meanwhile, have a happiest of New Years and let's hope that 2011 is the best year ever for all of us.


Blog ya' later,

What a name, eh? It makes you wanna go and see it, right? Come check us out on Granville Island at Carousel Theatre's studio (1411 Cartwright Street) and get some sweet last minute gifts while supporting local artists and Carousel Theatre for Young People! This is a perfect opportunity for all of you who haven't seen my jewelry yet and keep asking about it. Come and chat with me...

Well, as you know, I've got totally behind with my Christmas crafting. So, what do I do? Make a Valentine's Day project. Ha! Lookie:



I will be teaching this on Saturday, January 22nd, 2-5 PM and Tuesday, January 25th, 6-9 PM. Come and make these adorable cards and a gift box to keep them in. Even envelopes are included. Plus, as always, I will make you a rally good coffee. E-mail me to book your seat.

I would love to go to sleep right now, but I need to make few more things for this weekend. No rest for wicked....


Blog y'all later,

The funky, bold, bright colors and patterns of the Play Date DP are an eye catching combination that is sure to elicit a “wow” from all who see it! In this class you’ll use the Play date DP, FYI and Funky Four stamp sets to create these four fun cards along with a coordinating window card folder to gift them in!

Date: September 28th, 6-9, or October 2nd, 2-5.
Cost: $25
Location: my house - e-mail me for directions

Please email me to sign up for this class: happyinker@gmail.com




Supplies
• Stamps: Funky Four and FYI
• Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron and Old Olive Stampin’ Write markers
• Paper: Whisper White CS, So Saffron CS, Real Red CS, Play Date DP and Window Sheets – medium
• Accessories: Medium white envelopes, Sticky Strip, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, linen thread, silver brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter,Paper cutter with scoring blade, grid paper,paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Scrub/Mist refill, blender pen, 1 1/4" circle punch, Crop-A-Dile, cutting mat, hobby blade



Blog y'a later,

There is a very exciting special on right now. Every workshop order over $450 will receive ADDITIONAL $35 in hostess benefits. I have decided to sweeten it even more - book a party with me for August, and I will give you another $20 in free merchandise for qualifying workshops. Contact me for more details!



Due to a popular demand, I will be repeating

"SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP" CLASS $25



The neutral colors of the Bella Bleu DP combined with the Simple Friendship stamp set give this card set a vintage feel that brings us back to the days when sending hand-written notes to our friends and loved ones was common. Get inspired to send more cards with this beautiful portfolio and 4 coordinating cards.

August 19th
6-9 PM, my place, or

August 22nd
2-5 PM, my place.


NOTE: I MIGHT HAVE TO RE-DO IT IN A DIFFERENT PAPER, I AM NOT SURE HOW MUCH OF "BELLA BLEU" I HAVE LEFT, IT IS RETIRED NOW. BUT, DON'T YOU WORRY YOURT PRETTY LITTLE HEADS, IT WILL BE GOR-GE-OUS!!!


Gotta run now - blog y'a later!

This one of a kind Tool Box with four Tool cards are a must have for any handy person! You just never know when you are going to be put in a tight spot and need a hand. With these cards you will be able to thank the person who helped you out of that tight spot! Or, use these for Father's Day, or as a masculine birthday card, or...



As usual, this class is at my place, 3150 Stephens Street for those of you who are in Vancouver. Choose from Saturday, May 29th, 2-5 PM, or Tuesday, June 1st, 6-9 PM. Cost is $25. If you live elsewhere, you can buy this as a class in mail for $25.

If you place an Online order of $50 or more (before shipping/taxes) between May 13 - June 15th you will receive the instructions only (by email) for FREE. Online orders must be placed through my shopping cart at www.happyinker.stampinup.net - just click on SHOP NOW in the top right corner to be taken to my cart. Club orders do not qualify.

Blog y'a later!

Today, SU announced big changes in our colour palette. Quite a few colours retiring, some old In-Colors being brought back, and some brand new colours. We will have 4 colour collections, each with 10 colours. In July, we get 5 new In-colors, and they will be active for 2 years. Next year, we get 5 new In-colors, and they will be around for two years as well. So, from 2011, we will have 10 In-colors and 40 core colours. Lookie:





At first, I was unsure if I liked this change, now I am tickled pink. I can hardly wait to get my hot little hands on these beautiful new colours.

Onto the other things. May class is Eastern Blooms. It will be on Sunday, May 16th, 2-5 PM, or Tuesday, May 18th, 6-9 PM. As usual, it is at my place - e-mail me for the details. The price is $25.



I just want to remind you of a class coming up on Saturday, April
24th, 2-5 PM at my place. The alternate time is Tuesday, April 27th,
6-9 PM at my place.

Here is the project of the class again...



Don't forget that these classes are available as kits to go, or for free with $50 order (does not apply to club orders).

OK, gotta go now. Blog y'a later!

Just a quick post tonight. I will be doing the Easter class on March 20th, 2-5 PM, and also on March 23rd, 6-9 PM. There will be only 10 people registered for each, so contact me to reserve your spot. Price is $25 (includes a home made latte, many say it is better than Starbucks'!!!!) Here is the project:



Don't forget that all my classes are available as a "kit to go" option.

Check my SU business website for all my events.

Off to sleep...

I think I am ready to start posting again. The last few months were extremely busy for me. Sales of my cards took off like crazy, thanks to my contract with IGA West Vancouver and I simply had no time for anything else. Add my two kids and husband to the mix, volunteering in Milan's school, volunteering at West Side Family place, ... I was one busy bee. Anyway... I've finally put my classes schedule together and here it is:

TECHNIQUE CLUB

I am starting a new technique club. A technique club is a group of 8 crafters that get together once a month at my place and learn new paper crafting techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment. There are couple of spots left - let me know if you would like to join us. This club will be on the second Saturday of every month.

8 months of complimentary classes, one month where you receive Hostess benefits - Level 1 stamp set and $20 shopping spree. All you need to do is commit to purchasing $25 each month in products - that's it!

CLASSES

Are you ready for new classes? I am very excited about them. I am including pictures of the projects we will make. Please note that you have to sign up for a class at least one week prior to the class so I can prepare enough kits. All classes are available for purchase as a kit to go, shipping is not included in the price. (There wouldn't be a shipping charge if you are picking a kit up from me.)

Here is the schedule for the next three months. I will be adding technique classes to this schedule and let you know when I schedule them.


FEBRUARY

MONTHLY TECHNIQUE CLUB

February 13
2-5 PM, my place

February 14th
2-5 PM, my place

Drop ins available for $20.


"WELL SCRIPTED" CLASS $30




Be ready for any occasion with this office-themed card set. With four co-ordinating cards and a matching folder box, you’ll never be without the right card for the right occasion again!


February 27th
2-5 PM, my place, or

March 2nd
6-9 PM, my place.


MARCH

MONTHLY TECHNIQUE CLUB

February 13
2-5 PM, my place

March 14th
2-5 PM, my place

Drop ins available for $20.


"SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP" CLASS $25



The neutral colors of the Bella Bleu DP combined with the Simple Friendship stamp set give this card set a vintage feel that brings us back to the days when sending hand-written notes to our friends and loved ones was common. Get inspired to send more cards with this beautiful portfolio and 4 coordinating cards.

March 27th
2-5 PM, my place, or

March 30th
6-9 PM, my place.


APRIL

MONTHLY TECHNIQUE CLUB

February 13
2-5 PM, my place

April 11th
2-5 PM, my place

Drop ins available for $20.


"PETAL PIZAZZ" CLASS $25


Fun, fresh colors & bright, bold designs make this 4 cards set and one-of-a-kind box the perfect sunny weather project.

April 24th
2-5 PM, my place, or

April 27th
6-9 PM, my place.

I am still scheduling my technique classes - one of them will be stamping on candles, the other ones I am still deciding. I will let you know as soon as I know.

Gotta run again. The promised pictures of the cards that went to IGA for sale - they are still coming, promise!!! Thanks for sticking with me for this long. :-)

Blog y'a later,

Wow! I've been living in Vancouver for about 15 years now, I don't remember a summer as hot as this one. So, I decided to do a watercolouring class (it's hot - water - watercoloring - can you follow this one, huh? LOL). It will be on Saturday, August 22nd, 2-5 PM at my place. The cost is $20. Please e-mail me to sign up or pre-pay using Pay Pal (look on the side bar). You will get everything you need to make three cards - papers and pre-stamped images, plus detailed instructions. Here are couple of samples done with High Hopes stamps. I was too lazy to change my watermark, so it still says Stampin' Up. High Hopes is going wholesale only, I am not very happy about that, I must admit. Now I have to find a retailer with the biggest selection of their stamps, I think they are just adorable. I can foresee an extensive research coming up.

Supplies Used:
Paper: watercolouring paper (SU!), Soft Suede (SU!), Soft Suede (SU!), Natural White (SU!)
Ink: Black Staz-On, selection of SU! inks for colouring
Stamps: High Hopes stamps - forgot their name
Other: dimensionals (SU!), paper snips (SU!), blender pens (SU!)

Supplies Used:
Paper: watercoluring paper (SU!), Soft Suede (SU!), Natural White (SU!), unknown DP
Ink: Black Staz-On, selection of SU! inks for colouring
Stamps: High Hopes stamps - forgot their name
Other: dimensionals (SU!), paper snips (SU!), aqua painter (SU!)

I hope you like new look of my blog. I sure do. I still have to work on posting my links again, so if yours is missing, please don't be alarmed. Unfortunately, I have to re-enter all of them again.

And, by the way, my Open House was a HUGE success. A big thank you to all who showed up. Maybe I post the projects from that day in my next post.

Be sun smart with this heat wave. Stay in the shade and stamp. Blog y'a all later.