Something SWEET... just for you!

I want to share some fun pics from the HEDLEY concert in Edmonton the other night. Imagine, me posting about something and it is not just scrapbooking stuff this time!!! Nope, it involves some handsome men (my hubby and boys) and a fun night out at their very first concert featuring a few more handsome men in a "Bad Boy" kind of way (but you didn't hear that from me;)! More than handsome though... they are talented and great performers!!! As a family, we ALL enjoyed their show and can't wait to go again!

Carter, 10 years old and already stylin'!

It was my boys first concert and they were thrilled to have had the opportunity to go to a show that included some of their FAVOURITE bands. I have liked Jacob for a long time (from his Canadian Idol days) and started to follow his band HEDLEY shortly afterwards. I have to admit that I was just as excited (if not more) than the kids were! It's not very often we can find a type of music that we all enjoy. Needless to say their CD is a must have for road trips! LOL!

Drew and I NEVER agree on music and with these guys we both sing along:)

This guy has sooooooo much energy on stage. Not sure how he does it but he does it well that is for sure!!!!!

Be sure to check them out... especially those of you OUTSIDE of Canada... they get a lot of airtime here but I don't think have made it as big as they should elsewhere. They have some great talent and put on one heck of a show! Google them, find them on You Tube or iTunes... whatever... download their stuff and you won't be disappointed! I promise:) Here is a video of part of their performance the other night at their concert here in Edmonton. Iapologize for the poor quality as it was shot from FAR back with my crappy little point and shoot camera... but you will get the point!

Okay, so now that I am done tooting the praises of HEDLEY, it is time for a bit of My Mind's Eye goodness!

Spring is in the air and if you head on over to the My Mind's Eye BLOG you will see what Anam and I have created using some of the fun LUSH and QUITE CONTRARY products. There are a few cute projects and if you play some of your newly downloaded HEDLEY while creating, surely you will be inspired to create a few fun Spring projects too!

My Mind's Eye Canvas Class

Using the insanely gorgeous LUSH Collection of papers and embellishments, I created this elegant canvas full of detail.

The tactile components of this project will set your senses on fire. With flocked papers, beautiful ribbons and a touch of bling there is the perfect balance of embellishments to create an elegant wall hanging to have have hanging on your wall with pride.

You'll incorporate a touch of Prima enhanced with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.

You will finish it off with the beautiful Riff Raff Designs chipboard title.

Be sure to bring a 5X7 photo to class that depicts the theme "BLISS" as well as your 12X12 canvas.

This class will be taught at Scrapbook Central as well as Artfully Inspired for the Weekend to Unwind Events... I hope to see you there!

Another Class Sneak Peek...

Using one of the Tattered Angels Glimmer Kits that is bursting with FABULOUS Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, Chiptiles, Glimmer Alphas, Bingo Cards and a plethora of embellishments we will create this fantastic mini book and altered box. I combined all of these products with the beautiful Graphic 45 Domestic Goddess Collection of papers and diecuts to create a recipe book perfect for housing all of your favourite treat concoctions.

You will learn numerous techniques as you work your way through this workshop as to how to best work with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists to get a variety of results on your finished projects.

You will also learn numerous tricks for combining and layering various patterned papers to create beautiful vintage-inspired, collage styled pages and altered projects.

Combine with the perfect embellishments and the end result is a keepsake that you will cherish always!

Now I will point out that you also have the option of changing the title of this book and box as your kit will come with a complete set of Glimmer Alphas that you can use to personalize your project!

If you are registered for any of the classes at the Weekend to Unwind in Courtenay, BC April 9-11... leave a comment and let me know which ones! If we sell out this workshop BEFORE Friday,April 2 one lucky person will win a bonus Tattered Angels Prize at the event! Grab a friend and get registered for this class and others... you will most certainly enjoy your time and LOVE the projects!

I can't wait to meet you all:)

Trisha

With Mother's Day right around the corner, this project would also make the perfect gift too!

Lumps and Bumps are a GOOD thing!

Anyone that has taken a class with me that I seem to use that phrase as my own personal motto:) Learning to layer various patterned papers and enhance your project effectively with lumpy bumpy embellishments can be a little intimidating to most. it does not have to be though!

In this layout class, you will have the chance to play with some of the most beautiful papers and embellishments Prima has to offer! You will be encouraged to use a photo of YOURSELF (yup!)... there is a reason why so if you so feel inclined, bring a 5X7 vertical BLACK AND WHITE pic with you that you LOVE! I know, it can be HARD to find one we love of ourselves but if you do not have one, it might be a good time to break out the camera;) Relax and have fun with it:) You can also add the photo later so no stressing if you do not have one.

You will also have the option to customize your title in this class... the possibilities to personalize are endless!

The best part is this layout is going to be suitable for hanging on your wall by mounting it to a canvas or shadowbox or better yet a Build-A-Book Page hung with ribbon! It's just too pretty to tuck away in an album:)

This class will be taught numerous times in the next few months... first up: Scrapbook Central in Courtenay, BC.

It will also be in Grande Prairie at Artfully Inspired! Stay tuned for other dates and locations:)

More class samples coming in the next couple of days so come back for a visit, okay?!

Happy Scrapping!

Trisha

A Weekend to Unwind... sneak peek pics

Alrighty girls, it's time to let some sneak peeks of some of the classes come out so over the next several days I will post some pics of some of the classes that I will be teaching at the Weekend to Unwind Events in both Courtenay, BC and Grande Prairie, AB.

First up is the FAMILY WALL HANGING CLASS:



This fun project is perfect for housing your cherished family photograph and displaying it on your wall with pride! It features the lovely My Mind's Eye Life Stories Collection with Riff Raff Designs Chipboard, Grungeboard all put together with Prima as the base. You will learn several different techniques involving Glimmer Mist and Crackle paint. It is sure to be a class that you walk away with a plethora of new ideas for future projects!



Scrapbook Central is accepting registrations NOW and spaces are filling fast! Please be sure to call the store to register today at (250)338 8815. I look forward to seeing you there!

Artistically Inspired will be going live with registrations right away too! Stay tuned for details:)

Check back for more sneak peeks over the next several days:) Leave a comment if you are coming or feel free to ask any questions!

Happy scrapping!
Trisha

A Weekend to Unwind...

Well, I promised you a couple more events and I am so excited to be a part of these two events so here are the details:

I am so excited to be doing 6 fabulous classes at each of these Weekend to Unwind events featuring the fabulous products by Prima, Tattered Angels, My Minds Eye and Graphic 45 just to name a few!


Friday April 9- Sunday April 11
Scrapbook Central
Courtenay, BC
250 338 8815
www.scrapbookcentralbc.com


Friday April 30- Sunday May 2 (NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY)
Artfully Inspired
Grande Prairie, AB
780 402 2789

Tickets for the BC event have only been on sale for a week or so and is just about sold out so I suggest you get registered ASAP! Grande Prairie will be on sale now so be sure to contact them for details.

Remember that there are crops associated with these events too so be sure to stop by the store to get all the details! The Artfully Inspired Event is for National Scrapbook Day and tied into their one year anniversary so you KNOW there are going to be some extra special things associated with it!

Here is a sneak peek from one of the classes bursting with Prima goodness:

Tattered Angels pairs up with Fancy Pants:)

And when that happens only good things can come of it!



It is my son's 10th birthday this week and he got his gift (a SWEET new ride:) a couple of days early (he had to help pick it out of course). But being in Edmonton, ALberta means we still have snow (and lot of mud) so I wanted a springy layout that was a bit "mucky"- to reflect the environment we are dealing with. The Kraft Kuts collection by Fancy Pants helped to provide a more natural background (Not super bright)... but still fun and playful... perfect for a boy with a cool new bike!



Using an assortment of Glimmer Mists (Caribbean Blue, Harvest Orange, Mustard Seed and Suede), I spritzed the background papers and Chipboard letters. This provided a funky tie dye look to the letters. The new resist tag by Heidi Swapp for Tattered Angels was sprayed as well as he other die cuts. The new Chipboard frame from the alphas was covered with Glimmer Glaze and dried completely before having ink applied to the edges.



So much fun was had creating this fun little project using an assortment of Tattered Angels an Fancy Pants goodies. Makes we want to spend the day crafting away!

If you are looking for a sneak peek into one of my classes and some tips to help get you started with Glimmer Mist... be sure to check out the Tattered Angels Educator blog. I posted a fun little video from a class I taught aboard a New England cruise with OH MY CRAFTS. We had a great time not only sailing the high seas but crafting our days away.

So many fun classes are in the works for the next several months... my calendar is getting FULL (and I am more than okay with that;). I have some fun Tattered Angels classes coming to an event near you (maybe) and I hope to see you there! Next up: Scrapbook Central in Courtenay, BC. Last I heard she was almost sold out in only a few days... if you want to have fun learning some Tattered Angels tips and tricks, join us! In the coming days, I will have a few more dates to reveal so stay tuned and in the mean time... happy scrapping!

Spring brings.......

baby animals, flower buds, mud puddles and........



the Spring Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine! I feel honoured to have another article published in this beautiful magazine and they did a WONDERFUL job with the spread! I have a copy here that I would like to share with one of my peeps.

YUP! I want to give a copy of this FABULOUS magazine to whoever can tell me some of their FAVOURITE Spring-y scrapbook supply manufacturers:) What is out there that I need to get my hands on and play with that I have not already? Or... are your faves already in my stash? I want to hear all about it! Tell me which products by various manufacturers that I need to look at for inspiration and I will put your name in a draw for a prize full of inspiration too:) I am constantly inspired by my favourites, many of which were used in the article. Maybe, it will inspire you to create some fresh and new too! Perhaps try a new technique that you have not yet... I would love to see r hear all about it!

Know what else is cool about Spring? My travel schedule pics up... YUP! I am sooooo looking forward to heading off to Comox. Courtenay in the next few weeks as I visit SCRAPBOOK CENRAL for a "Weekend to Unwind"! I will be there with 6 (YUP... SIX) jampacked classes and you do not want to miss out as they are sure to go FAST! Registrations have started today and I do not suspect they will last long so be sure to get your name on the list! Let me know if I will see you there!

Where else am I off to? Well, I will save that for the next post (heheheheh... I am sooooooooooo mean, eh?! LOL!). Ah well, I do not want to give it all away or you would have no reason to come back and visit me...

So do that... come back and visit! And don't forget to enter for your chance to win the Spring issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

Want some more inspiration... head on over to the My Mind's Eye Blog... we have a new sketch up for this months' challenge. We would love to have you join us and play along! Here's a peek at mine:)

and so it begins....

2010's class schedule that is! It has been a bit delayed as far as getting things announced but many dates are filling and can I say just how excited I am to be a part of so many different scrapbooking events this year! Both near and far, there will be some fabulous classes featuring so many fun techniques featuring the latest and greatest products from the hottest companies in the industry! I have been working like a wild woman designing samples and I have to say that I am pretty pleased with the end results. The picture above shows a sneak peek from one of my upcoming Prima classes:)

The big one thus far has been for Creative Escape. Never in my life have I been so meticulous about every piece and step that went into a project. Everything had to be perfect and the end result was pretty good (if I do say so myself!). If I was a student in my class, I would be thrilled with all that will be taught and the fabulous kits provided by my amazing sponsors! It's top secret of course though so you can't see it until you are there but you will not be disappointed!

I also worked on samples for Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for another article for the Summer Issue. I can't tell you what that one will be about but it will be worth the wait for sure! I can tell you that I am THRILLED to have an article in the Spring Issue though! "Off the Wall and onto the Page" is all about incorporating canvas onto your scrapbook pages rather than hanging it on the wall. I LOVE how they laid it out... they made it look BEAUTIFUL! Thanks to the crew over at Canadian Scrapbooker for putting out another fabulous issue. I LOVE seeing all of the amazing Canadian talent... it's mighty impressive!

So while I have been multitasking... trying to get all those details taken care of, I have also been working with Dianne at Scrapbook Central in BC and we are now ready to ROCK! Yes ladies.... prepare for a fabulous "Weekend to Unwind" April 9-11 in beautiful Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island.

I had the privilege of meeting Dianne in Ottawa last fall at a retailers event and we have been working diligently trying to get this event organized. After meeting up again at CHA in January to finalize all the details we are now ready to ROCK!

So what do we have planned? Well, 6 AMAZING classes to start! Cropping, shopping and so much more. Be sure to pop by the store or give them a call and register starting n Monday for a weekend to remember! Register for the entire weekend before March 30 and your name will go into a draw for a fabulous prize package!

That is event number one... there are several more in the works and once details are finalized, I will most surely post. Hopefully I will get to see you at an event near you!

Now, it has not been all work. Well, maybe it has but when your work is soooooooo much fun, it feels more like play most days!!! Not always... but definitely more often than not!

Today I was pleasantly surprised t see my name listed on the short list for the Graphic 45 Design Team Search. What a HUGE honour to even make it that far. Now I plan on crafting the weekend away to create another project just for the second part of the competition... here's hoping I have success! Be sure to check out the list of talent over on their blog... WOW! I am humbled to be amongst the list of gals to have made it this far...