For a Good Cause

I know most of you have probably already heard me refer to my training for the MS Challenge Walk in June. If you have, skip to the next paragraph, if you haven't, here's a short ditty about it! I am walking 50 miles in 3 days to raise awareness and funds for the National MS Society. As a whole, this is a worthwhile and meaningful effort, but it goes beyond that. I'm walking for my long-time friend, Bernie Poeppe-Merrill, who in July of 2006 was diagnosed with MS.

Now that we're all caught up, I'd like to remind you about my upcoming charity crop on April 30th. This will be held at the VFW in Emmetsburg, IA from 10am-10pm, and the cost is $50. 100% of the fee will go directly to the MS Society as part of my fundraising. I am required to raise at least $1000, so hopefully, this will be a huge step toward that goal. (or a bunch of little ones as the case may be...)

The crop itself will be fun, of course! Michelle is helping me with it, so it will be up to our usual high standard for a crop; fun, games, goody bags, prizes, etc. The added benefit is that YOU can feel good knowing you gave a donation for a good cause. (and it's tax deductible...win-win!)

Important note: Because 100% of the fee is being donated, snacks, beverages, and meals will not be provided. You can bring in yummies, order in with your pals, or run out to grab a quick bite. Subway, Dairy Queen, and A&W are within walking distance.

If you're ready to register, I've made it super-easy! Just click on this link
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Challenge/MOSChallengeWalkEvents?px=3324132&pg=personal&fr_id=15091

which takes you directly to my homepage on the National MS webpage, and click on "donate to Peggy." If you make a donation of at least $50 in your own name, you are officially registered for the crop! How easy is that?

If you'd like to mail me a check to register, you can do that too. Write a check of at least $50, payable to "National MS Society" and put "Peggy Stolley" in the memo section of the check. Send them to:

Peggy Stolley
1609 10th St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536

If you include a note with your phone # and email address, I'll send you a quick message to let you know you're registered...and that way if I need to get ahold of you for any reason, I'll have your info.

I should add that if you can't come, you can still click on the above link and make a donation. Every little bit helps. :) Thanks!

I hope people can come! I promise to make it fun!!

Fashionista

I like clothes, and I like papercrafting. Local clothing store owner, Kathy Jackson and I have found a way to combine the two into the cutest darn class you ever did see! I'm here to post a few pics for you...we'll call them "sneak peeks."

We've created 6 cards to match 6 outfits, and they are FABULOUS (if I do say so myself!) We started by looking at some of the new clothes that came into Kathy's store, and made cute little outfits with them. Then we found papers, stamps, and embellishments that coordinated with those outfits and created 6 cards! It was really fun, and we both discovered new ways to play with colors and textures.

We're calling this a Fashionista class: Where paper dolls meets Sex and the City! If that sounds enticing to you at all, check out the pics below.

Class will be on March 14th. If you're interested in signing up, you should stop by K. Jackson & Co. in Emmetsburg to see the cards, get all the information, and get registered. Class size is limited!

Flower Technique Class

Oops! Apparently, February was my "do not blog month." I'll try to make up for it in March.

Starting things off, I'm teaching a flower technique class at The Craft Spot on Monday, March 28th at either 5 or 5:30...how sad is THAT that I don't know!? I'll find out and let you know... Anyway...I thought you might like to see it! The cost is $15, and we're going to cover 6 different techniques to make flowers. The completed flowers will go on a 12x12 page that will help you get in the mood for SPRING! Take a look:




Here are some close-ups of a couple of the flowers. We'll be using paper, fabric, ribbon, lace, and clay to complete all the flowers!



If you'd like to sign up, send me an email at peggy@flourishscrapbookingsales.com, call me at (712) 298-0105, or stop by K. Jackson & Co. to sign up and pay. Class size is limited!

An Inside Scoop

After all the buzz about The Craft Spot, I thought you might like to see what we're talking about! Here are some pics taken right before our open house.



Our logo, designed by Michelle James. This is on the pillar just outside The Craft Spot so you can see it from the rest of the store!




This is taken from the very back of The Craft Spot so you can see all of our tables set up, just waiting for people to come work at them.






I'm standing in front of the curtains from the previous picture, taking a picture of one side of the space, and a teensy bit at the back.






One of the work stations. Look at my super-cute chair I refinished! Kathy Jackson did the upholstering, I did the sanding and painting. They're so shabby-chic!






A display of products offered at another local store, Hughes Pharmacy. We are trying to get the word out so we can support local stores.

If you are local, or nearby, stop in to see it. We would love to keep the memberships coming!

The Craft Spot

Anticipation is part of the experience, and I've been anticipating the opening of The Craft Spot for about 6 months! Woot!

Michelle James, Kathy Jackson, and I have created this monster. Together we have been plotting, planning, and preparing for this membership based crafting club, located inside Kathy's existing clothing store, K. Jackson & Co. Here are the details:

*Membership is for any crafter, age 18 and older. We welcome quilters, model makers, cardmakers, knitters, scrapbookers and more.
*Cost is $10/month with a 3 month minimum commitment.
*Members receive access to the crafting space during K. Jackson & Co.'s normal store hours, as well as one late night per month. (That's all 7 days a week!)
*A limited amount of storage space is available for members to leave their supplies, so no need to transport everything each time you go.
*Classes will be offered for an additional fee, and non-members are invited to take classes as well!
*A limited amount of papercrafting supplies will be for sale at The Craft Spot.

Tonight, Wednesday January 26th at 6:30 pm, we are hosting an open house to give you all the details, answer questions, and get you registered! I hope to see many of you there.

I'm SO EXCITED!! :D

Lining An Envelope

Have you ever lined an envelope? It is really, really easy to do, and it adds such a pop of style to your handmade cards.

To line an envelope, pick a piece of patterned paper or cardstock that will coordinate with your card. Measure the outside of the envelope, both width and height, measuring up to the adhesive strip. Cut your cardstock somewhere between 1/16th and 1/8th of an inch less than both of those measurements.


For example, my A2 envelope was 5 3/4 x 6 1/8, so I cut the cardstock to 5 11/16 x 6 inches. Slide the paper or cardstock into the envelope, keeping the printed side showing. From here, you can either turn the envelope over, trim the excess off the cardstock along the angle of the envelope, or you can trace the angle, remove the cardstock, cut it, and slide it back in.

Fold the paper or cardstock at the top of the envelope and crease. Add adhesive to the sides and top of the paper, and stick it to the envelope.



The results are fantastic! Look how cute!


This pink card and envelope were probably based on something I saw a while ago, but just don't remember. (I want to give props where deserved...) Anyway, the color scheme is certainly my style, isn't it?



This card I know where I scraplifted it from: Technique Tuesday's idea book. They did theirs with different colors and the flowers were stamped images, but the concept and layout are the same. I'll save this card for someone who really, really deserves a big thanks! :)

What other cute ideas have you always wondered how to do?

New Releases!

OK, I've been slacking...you all need to get on my case if I don't keep up on posts!

Anyway...

Happy to share with you new releases from Scribble Scrabble. Scribble Scrabble is a paper company with a very boutique-y style. Their two newest paper lines are Naomi's Collection and Jubilee. I couldn't figure out how to copy and paste the pics from their website, so I'm just giving you the link to click:

http://www.scribblescrabble.net/sneakpeek.html

Let me know what you think!