poki's projects

OH, My - it's been too long

2011-06-03T10:44:00.001-05:00

I've been lugging around my cast for 6 + weeks now, and haven't been working much on paper projects (but my digital life is alive and well as is evidenced in my photo gallery on my FB PAGE)

I do have a few sneak peeks for you from the upcoming INSPIRATION BOOK whci will go KIVE on June 27 (the day after I get back from Seminar!) These are some of the new HOSTESS SETS which will be featured!

(Sorry, the blogger server is rejecting my images - have to continue working on them! Be back soon!)

I decided to add the images to myFB PAGE You can see them there much easier than wrangling with BLOGGER today!

Here are some new sets featured on The Angel Company website!
new sets

Final Farewell list is UP!

2011-04-18T15:54:00.001-05:00

TAC posted their FINAL FAREWELL list today - these stamp set are probably not going to be in the new catalogue. They also have a great sale going on starting TODAY! Best discount is between April 18 and May 1 - 45% off! If you see a set that must be yours, email me your order! I have one more order going in this Friday! You can pay me at delivery!

(Hold down the control key, and scroll up with your mouse wheel to make the image larger!)

April TECH meets Wednesday, April 13 at 6:00

2011-04-09T06:22:00.001-05:00

Our TECH Squad meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13 - We have 3 projects planned:

1. Design Line (I discovered this one by accident when I was making an accordion folded medallion!)
2. Thinking Inking - stensil techniques
3. "Every BUNNY Welcome" Door hanger ...

Please bring your regular stamp kit supplies

Recipes for salads are due!

Arlene and Debby B are hostesses.

The Angel Company website has changed, but you can still get there from the link on my side bar. Be sure to go check out all the great specials for April! EDIT - you will need to join the group, but it is painless!

SENIOR STILL CAN Arts & Crafts show - March 25 - 26

2011-03-19T10:56:00.000-05:00

poki is participating in this show in Killeen on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. Come and see me if you can!

TECH Squad is Wednesday March 9

2011-03-05T16:57:00.005-06:00

We will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, to do some fun projects:

1. Thinking Inking book - making shapes technique page (just a
little thinking "outside the box" ... think about it.
2. Design Line book - I have another project idea for you.
3. Pencil holder - using "Be Lifted" stamp set - it's KITES!

There are some great promotions going on during the month of March:

Stamp of the Month:

"Blast from the Past" stamp

R-139 $5.95 ( Retail $7.95) - Only available until March 31, 2011

Four Legged Friends and Flowers

discounted 25% during March -

Spring Fling March 1 - May 2, 2011

Limited Edition Stamp sets available at Special prices

Cardmakers Kit Combos

Available through March 31, 2011

For a better view of all these specials, check them out here

YOU make February FABULOUS

2011-01-25T13:59:00.002-06:00

Just received The Angel Company newsletter and it includes a FABULOUS new promotion for February. Each weekday, beginning Monday, January 31, a guest contributor will be featured on Mischelle's blog
http://www.savvyprojectsblog.com/ If you've never been there before you should check it out, but you especially don't want to miss it during February. 20 designers (including my good friend PAULA KAY) will be featured show at least 3 examples of a single stamp set. And the FABULOUS part - during February those stamps will be discounted by 25%.

Here is the schedule of Guest Designers to be featured in Februayr along with the stamp set they are featuring:

And it that isn't FABULOUS enough, EVERY STAMP SET with a heart in it will be discounted as well - it's a very long list:

If you are having trouble reading the details on my blog, just e-mail poki and I will be happy to send you a copy of the two pages. Printouts will be available at KTECH (Kempner) on Feb 4 and TECH (poki's house) on Feb. 9. It's time to start STAMPING again!

Card Club January 2011 - Valentines & St Patrick's Day Cards

2011-01-24T13:05:00.000-06:00

Here are the cards we will be doing at Card club this week on Wednesday!

Stamps: Love Text - a GIFT WITH PURCHASE STAMP available from TAC with $30 purchase.
Patterned paper : Uptown Girl available from TAC in pack of 36 sheets (12 designs) for $5.95

Stamps I heart you RETIRED; Swoops & Swirls RETIRED hostess set
Paper: Maggie SWIC avaible from TAC in set with paper and tags $6.85 It's DOUBLE SIDED!

Stamps: I heart You RETIRED

Stamps: Cheers to you available from TAC for $10.95 (set of 9)
Paper - stripes, available as a Black & White download from TAC

Stamps: Cheers to you, available from TAC for $10.95 (set of 9)
Patterned Paper - available as Robyn download (PDF) from TAC http://theangelcompany.net/
I used my photo editing software to crop out squares and built this configuration.

I'm expecting 6 friends on Wednesday night to make these cards with me: Karen, Beckie, Margo, Debbie C, Debby B and Arlene! See you then, girls!

I've added a new TECH Squad

2011-01-24T11:10:00.000-06:00

Since 2008, I have been going occasionally to Copperas Cove/Kempner to do FUNshops with my friends up there. They have decided that they need to get together to craft more often, so we have added 4 dates to the KTECH calendar for this Spring. (I'm calling it KTECH, so that I can keep it straight - projects will not always be the same as TECH, since they have missed out on some cool things that I want to do again with them!)

Dates for KTECH Squad:

Jan 21 - we did the boot easel card, and boot magnet (TECH did them last July) We had a great time, and LAUGHED all night (right, Kim? so, how is that "nutty" family of yours?)

Feb 4 - two Valentine projects, Thinking Inking, Design Line

March 25 - Project TBA, Thinking Inking, Design Line

April 29 - Project TBA, Thinking Inking, Design Line

Card Club RSVP

2011-01-24T11:02:00.000-06:00

I decided to start giving a PRIZE to the first person to RSVP for CARD CLUB! The winner for January Card Club is:

DEBBIE CHILDERS!

Debbie will get her prize on Wednesday night at Card Club!

You can expect to receive Constant Contact newsletters abour 10 - 14 days prior to Card Club or TECH Squad. When the Constant Contact newsletter arrives at your in-box, be sure to RSVP for your spot at Card Club or TECH Squad (I'll be giving prizes for TECH too, starting in February). I hope this will encourage you to let me know that you plan to attend! I want to do preparation all at one time, so the sooner I know the easier it is for me.

Beginning with Card Club in January, I will be giving direction sheets in a different manner. The cost of printing with my new printer has gone up dramatically, so I'm trying to save a little money ... what I save on printing I will be able to add in embellishing the projects. I recommend that you get a notebook to start keeping your directions in (they will be printed as full sheets from now on, including a photo of the project) There's that teacher instinct in me again! LOL

I checked all the SPECIALS this morning

2011-01-12T10:09:00.000-06:00

In order to eliminate issues with orders tonight, I checked every SPECIAL from The Angel Company this morning to make sure it would work -- with the exception of ONE VERSAMAGIC INK color, they all worked! I won't guarentee that it won't change before tonight!

Great news! TAC is re-evaluating our catalogues, and have decided to leave the SERENDIPITY in place until July 1, when the new LARGER core catalogue will premier! So, if you were worried about getting all the sets you needed from that issue, you have a few more months to do it!

Hope today's (and tonight's) weather doesn't hamper your arrival and trip home tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing you all! We have "magic to do" (to quote song lyrics from The Wiz I think) See you tonight!

It's new!!!

2011-01-12T09:59:00.001-06:00

The Angel Company is reaching out to a new market ... all you digi designers out there! Here's the link to the new site:

Digi Design House

Here's the current home page photo colored with Copic markers (of course)

They are making some RETIRED stamps and RETIRED paper collections available as digital downloads. I've already found my FAVORITE RETIRED STAMP there for only $1.25

I never had great luck with stamping this one, although I tried many times! It had just so many details in it, but it is such a great one to color! I have it on good authority (thanks, PK) that you can print them on an INK JET printer and either let them dry overnight or dry the print with a heat gun! I saw some images she had colored over the past weekend, and she had no issues with the ink jet ink moving around on the TAC Caboodles white paper (it is made for absorbing the Copic marker ink) Her results were gorgeous! She loves to color!

Go check out the retired sets that they have already posted ... there are more today than the first day I looked at the site!

Texas Pride!

2011-01-10T04:40:00.001-06:00

I was feeling my HOME STATE PRIDE this weekend when I made these custom TEXAS CARDS for my friend Judy:

Stamped image by The Angel Company. Inside it says "Boots, chaps and cowboy hats ... nothin' else matters."

Stamped image by Dead Beat Designs , inside it says "If you're lucky enough to live in Texas, you're lucky enough!"

Stamped image by Dead Beat Designs, no message inside.

Stamped images by Joyce Meyer, inside message "May your days be filled with love, laughter and the beauty of Wildflowers"

Stamped image by Joyce Meyer, inside reads "May your days be filled with wildflowers" stamped image by Dead Beat Designs

January TECH Squad meeting

2011-01-04T19:50:00.000-06:00

Our January TECH Squad is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to come to an afternoon session (instead of evening) please contact poki for a time. Please RSVP no later than Monday, Jan 10 at noon.

I have 3 projects for TECH in January:

1. An addition to our Design Line Book - we'll be adding one more design each month, so be sure to bring your Scor-Pal and tools if you have them!

2. We're starting a new project sample book called "Thinking Inking." In that book we will have 3 categories of entries 1) swatch samples - color samples of the inks TAC carries 2) techniques and 3) applications. In January we will start our swatch samples with the Memento ink pads. If you have purchased the stamp set Happily Grateful (found on page 59 of the Core Catalogue) please bring it along. I want to use the flowers in that set to stamp our ink samples, and additional stamps would be helpful! We will organize (and decorate) our sample book at TECH, and stamp samples of two of the 4 packs of Memento inks this time!

3. We will be making the cover for our Recipe Swap book at our January meeting as well. Right now there are 9 participants signed up for the SWAP. That means each time recipes are due you will make 9 identical recipe cards to share with your Angel friends! I will be including the first DIVIDER page made be poki so you can see a sample of a divider page. I still need volunteers to create 4 of the divider pages (salads, veggies, main dishes, and soups).

SPECIALS from TAC

2011-01-03T15:11:00.000-06:00

Palette and Versamark Refills - buy one get refill FREE . There are some colors SOLD OUT. Check with poki at TECH Squad on January 12 to see what colors are still available!

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Palette_VM_BOGO.html

Package of Pretty Mabelle R. O. "Purses" and "Savor the Sweetness" Stamp Sets, Mia's Cottage SWIC for FREE all for $33.90

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_PackageofPretty.html

So Big Special Kaleidoscope Brites SWIC Collection (previously retired), receive "So Big" for FREE (Limited Edition set) $19.95

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_SoBigSpecial.html

$5 Brown Bag special - contains assortment of rubber, no cushion included

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_5BrownBag.html

Creative Components Clearance:
ABC Frameworks (chipboard) 5 sheets for $3
Essential Elements (chipboard) 5 sheets for $3
Pockets & Pieces (cardstock) 5 pkgs for $2.50
Handbags & Tags (cardstock) 5 pkgs for $2.50

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_CreativeComponents.html

My Christmas wish for you!

2010-12-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Cards for Sale

2010-11-23T14:41:00.002-06:00

I have friends from my Killeen Retired School Employees organization who are "mad" at me ... there weren't enough cards to go around at the Annual Auction on November 8, and "shame on me" I didn't make any cards for the SENIORS STILL CAN craft show last weekend. So here goes ... for my retiree friends, a SPECIAL OFFER! Packs of 5 handmade cards for $7.50 (includes envelopes) - from that $7.50, I will make a $1.00 donation to KRSE scholarship and book fund! Each of the 5 cards will be handmade and different. Packs may include these cards OR similar ones.

CHRISTMAS:

#10

#11

#12

#13

#14

BIRTHDAY:

#15

#16

#17

#18

#19

#20

#21

#22

#23

#24

ALL OCCASION:

#25

#26

#27

#28

#29

#30

#31

#32

#33

#34

December Plans

2010-11-18T07:41:00.002-06:00

December TECH Squad will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at poki's house. We will begin the evening with a potluck dinner.

Main Dish - poki's Beef Stew

Beverages - Cold: Pomegranate/Cranberry Punch (poki)

Hot: Spiced apple cider (poki)

Other items will be furnished by participants. Here is what I have in mind

Bread/Butter - Debbie C

Appetizer - Beckie H

Appetizer - Arlene D

Appetizer - Karen
Salad - ___________________

Dessert BJ
Dessert Margo

    Dessert                     Cathie
    Dessert                     Debby B
    Dessert                     ___________________

Please let me know what you want to bring and I will update this list. I expect our head count for the evening will be 10 - 12.

After dinner we will have a game and some projects ... of course, and place an order with The Angel Company if you want to. TAC still has some specials going on ... more on that later!

Hope your holiday season will begin with he{ART}! See you soon!

Another Show for poki

2010-11-17T07:52:00.001-06:00

I will be participating in the SENIORS STILL CAN Arts and Crafts Show on November 19 & 20 in Killeen at the Parks & Recreation Bldg, Business 190 at WS Young! Come see me work ...

Last Christmas Card Club was great fun!

2010-11-17T07:52:00.000-06:00

We had our last Card Club meeting for 2010! And a good time was had by all! I haven't been very good about getting my cards posted here! So here goes:

Stamp set - Ornamental Snowflakes T2796; The Coolest (Retired)

Stamp Set - Jingle Jolly T3310 (stamped with Tombow markers)

Stamp Set - Christmas Checklist (retired). The ring is a CUPCAKE paper! :>) smile

Stamp Set - Ornamental Snowflake T2796. The coaster ornament is removeable fromt he cardfront!

Stamp set (on inside it says "Friends make life special") Merriest Wishes T3147

We're making plans ...

2010-11-05T13:25:00.002-05:00

We're already making plans for 2011!

We're doing a SWAP book, a RECIPE BOOK!

In January, we will create the cover at TECH Squad (plus work on Scor-pal Design Line book, and start our Ink Sample book.) The book will hold 6 x 6 page protectors. I was able to get 10 packs of the page protectors at HL last week when they were on sale. Participants may purchase them from me at my cost ($2.16 per pack of 10) when they need them. My best guess is we will each need 2 packs! I plan to re-stock when they are on sale again!

RECIPES for the book will be due every other month, beginning at February TECH. If you join the swap (you don't have to, but we hope you will!) you will be expected to complete all six of the recipes, and make sure they are delivered on or by TECH Squad day – 2nd Tuesday of each month. You will make the same 6 x 6 recipe card for all of the participants in the swap. (If there are 5 participants, we make 5 cards each time!) poki will design the divider card for appetizers, and have it ready when you make your books in January! The other 5 divider cards will need volunteer designers! Your recipe/divider card can be done with paper, hybrid (digi & paper mix) or all digital, whatever suits your fancy!

     February - Appetizers
     April - Salads
     June - Vegetables
     August - Main Dishes
     October - Soups
     December - Desserts

Just for fun I thought it might be nice to host a dinner and have each participant cook one of their recipe contributions. (We'll have to decide which category each one will do, so we don't end up with only DESSERTS! Yummy, but ...)   We'll talk more about that as we get closer to the end of 2011!

Are you looking for Thanksgiving and Fall projects?

2010-11-01T16:05:00.000-05:00

If you are, I know the PERFECT place to head for ideas and inspiration! Check out Mischelle's Savvy Projects blog post on Friday, Oct. 29 ... the link should take you directly there! (I have also added it to the promotions on the right side bar! ...

http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/tac_savvy_projects_for_de/2010/10/the-flavor-of-fall-blog-hop.html

It's almost time ...

2010-10-28T09:08:00.001-05:00

I'm already beginning to set out my gift items in my "store" - the Christmas Card Club girls were peeking last night at some of the projects I'm offering!

If you want to come to November TECH on Nov. 10, be sure to RSVP before Nov. 8, so I will be sure to have enough projects prepared. We will be making table decorations for your family Thanksgiving (I love FALL so this is so much fun for me!) I plan to have the table set! Come "feast" with me! (No, I'm NOT cooking! . just crafting!)

If you can't make it to TECH Squad on Nov. 10, just come by to shop on Nov. 11 between 1:00 and 6:00 - it's a come and go! Get your HOLIDAY MOOD started early this year! I plan on decorating my trees next week!!

Speaking of cooking, one of our plans for next year's TECH Squad involves doing a recipe swap! At our January TECH we will create a recipe book cover! Our book will fit 6 x 6 art pieces in page protectors. (This will be more of an ART book, than a functioning cook book - but you can try at the recipes too!) Everyone will do the cover, but committing to the swap is up to you. We will determine in January how many swappers we will have. Each time you will create the same number of identical swaps and deliver them to poki on TECH night in even numbered months (i.e. 2 = Feb) Stay tuned for more plans and some samples from my Texas Angel Gathering recipe swaps!

Special Promotion links

2010-10-05T05:33:00.003-05:00

I have updated all the links in the right side bar for the current specials at The Angel Company.

Down a little farther on the right side bar, I added a link to TAC's Fall Supplement. You can see all the stamp sets on a PDF file on the TAC homepage, as well as a Gallery of fabulous projects done with stamps in this new catalogue. I am working on a SLIDE SHOW of projects for Wednesday's TECH Squad meeting.

Early post for November event

2010-10-04T18:36:00.001-05:00

I know that this is a little early, but wanted to get it loaded before I leave on my vacation on Saturday ...

If you attend TECH Squad on Wednesday, you can Preview and SHOP on Wednesday! Some items will be ready to go home with you, other items will be Custom Designed for you with a target delivery date of December 1!

TECH Squad for October is Wednesday, Oct. 6

2010-10-04T18:03:00.000-05:00

We are having TECH Squad this Wednesday, due to a VACATION in Arkansas that starts on Saturday!

Hope to see you there - I'm expecting Margo, Debbie C, Cathie, Beckie, Karen, and Arlene! Debby B already placed an order!

Discontinued from Inspiration Ave

2010-09-17T07:13:00.001-05:00

TAC released their discontinued and DISCOUNTED list on Tuesday. Here are the sets which will not be returning to the Fall Supplement, and my be purchased at a special discounted rate until OCTOBER 17 ONLY! The prices given are the discounted prices!

HOSTESS SETS:
TA3209 Build-A-Background $5.57 pg 3

TA3206 Floral Mug $ 5.57 pg 3
TB3207 Country Christmas $ 7.67 pg 4
TC3196 Dilly Dally $13.97 pg 6

STAMP SETS
T3138 Spring Things $ 9.07 pg 7

T2937 More All Season Stamps $12.57 pg 8
T3214 Snowflake Backgrounder $ 6.27 pg 9
T3213 Build-A-Bird $15.37 pg 9
T2926 Autumn Swirls $15.37 pg 12
T3192 Tree Owls $ 9.07 pg 12
T2632 Pick of the Patch $ 9.07 pg 13
T3106 Apple Girls $ 9.07 pg 13
T3078 Nuts About You $12.57 pg 14
T3178 Hedgehog Halloween $12.57 pg 16
T3107 Spooky Girls $ 9.07 pg 17

T3179 Spooky Boys $ 9.07 pg 17
T3081 Spookalicious $12.57 pg 18
T3191 Fun Skulls $12.57 pg 18
T3009 Glitter Goblins $15.37 pg 19
T2976 Homespun Holiday $15.37 pg 24
T3187 More Hotel Signs $15.37 pg 29
T3190 Squirrely Girl $12.57 pg 30
T886 Silhouette Nativity $15.37 pg 32
T3045 Holiday Collages $15.37 pg 33
T2518 Little Penguins $ 6.27 pg 35
T2589 Christmas Minis $ 6.27 pg 35
T3199 Peace on Earth $12.57 pg 37
R3037 Holiday Cheer $16.77 pg 38
T2707 In The Snow $15.37 pg 39
T3202 The Coolest $15.37 pg 41
T3200 All Things Christmas $12.57 pg 42
T3195 Party Animals $ 9.07 pg 44
T3194 Open Presents $ 9.07 pg 44
T3215 I Heart You $15.37 pg 45

I should have Fall Supplements in hand by Sept 29 (when I have Christmas Card Club) You can place an order on Christmas Card Club day Sept 29 or wait until TECH day Oct 6 and still be able to order these discounted stamp sets!

New sets to be revealed soon!

2010-09-10T22:00:00.000-05:00

According to Mischelle's (she's the owner of TAC, in case you didn't know) post to Angels Only today the Fall Supplement scheduled for release on or about October 1, 2010 has

56 NEW SETS!

(including what we have seen already and the new hostess sets!)

She also announced that there are

6 GWP stamps

(that's GIFT WITH PURCHASE!)

Still no word on when we can order the new supplements - I hope we will have them in time for our TECH Squad meeting on October 6.

Another new September promotion!

2010-09-10T21:51:00.000-05:00

I found another new promotion when I visited at theangelcompany.net tonight -

This might be a great way to BUILD YOUR COLLECTION! if you are just starting out. Or if you are an avid collector, is there ever too much? Let me know if you are interested in one of these Accessory Bag Specials - if there is enough interest we will place another order before they are all gone!

Another new SPECIAL PROMOTION

2010-09-02T17:29:00.001-05:00

I'm back at The Angel Company and found another new SPECIAL PROMOTION - a $5 brown bag special. check it out:

http://theangelcompany.net/Promos_5BrownBag.html

If you order this, you will probably want to order a sheet or two of the creative cling backing for these stamps D-236 8 x 10 sheet for $5.50.

ADDED NOTE: Mischelle was asked and estimated that it would take 1 1/2 sheets of foam backing for the stamps in these bags! (added 9/10/2010)

Just e-mail me if you would like to order one of these bags before the end of September. I will place another order - hopefully before they are all gone!

I've updated all the links

2010-09-02T13:47:00.000-05:00

I think all the SPECIAL PROMOTION LINKS on the right sidebar will work now for September Promotions! TAC is working hard to "Be a blessing" in your life right now. Those who are familiar with The Angle Company know that we place great value in the scripture "we have been blessed so that we may be a blessing." It's a really BIG deal to TAC. And because it is such a BIG deal you will find more examples on Mischelle's blog in coming months of little ideas that we can all use to make a BIG difference in the lives of our friends, family, loved ones, and children. Be sure to visit Mischelle's blog http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/tac_savvy_projects_for_de/ to see her current "Be A Blessing" sample.

Promotions, Specials, and other stuff!

2010-09-02T13:34:00.000-05:00

First off, I want to say that TAC has announced that the new Fall Supplement will premier on OCTOBER 1! Now is the time to check over your Inspiration Avenue, and see if there is anything that you GOTTA HAVE. We have not seen a RETIREMENT LIST yet - but I have a good guess about what will be back. Mischelle had a design call for some of the sets that are in the Avenue. This DOESN'T MEAN that all the sets not in the call are necessarily going to retire, but that is my GUESS! I have marked one copy of Inspiration Ave for all to see at TECH on Wednesday, Sept 8! If there is a stamp set that isn't marked that you GOTTA have then Sept 8 is the day to "make it happen!"

Here is a list of the sets from Inspiration Ave which are on the Design Call - making me guess they will return this Fall:
Cheery Thoughts p. 6
Coffee Talk p.10
Sending a Latte p. 10
Cup of Tea p. 11
Tea for Two p. 11
Hedgehog Halloween p. 16
Trick or Treaters p. 16
Spooky Girls p. 17
Spooky Boys p. 17
Give Thanks p. 21
Delicious Fall p. 21
Peace p. 22
Good Tidings p. 25
Gingerbread Fun p. 27
Winter Flurries p. 28
Joyful Ornaments p. 30
Holiday Girls p. 34
Holiday Boys p. 34
Simple Joys p. 35
Merriest Wishes p. 40
Vintage Santa p. 43
I Heart You p. 45

That leaves 35 sets from Inspiration Avenue 2009 NOT MENTIONED ON THE DESIGN CALL - my guess, not coming back in Fall Supplement 2010! If you don't have an Inspiration Avenue, please ask for one at TECH on Wednesday, Sept 8 - I have some extras that are only good until Sept 30!

NEW PROMOTIONS:
Just because ... we are so thankful for you! Customer Appreciation Preview Pack available Sept 1 - 30 for $49.95 (retails for $57.80) + shipping & tax. There are 4 new sets which will premier in the Fall Supplement - but you can get them a month early!

My set is on order, and I have pegged this one to be the main image in our Thanksgiving table setting for November TECH Squad on Nov. 10

Mischelle posted a sample of this cutie on her Savvy Projects Blog today - go check it out

http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/tac_savvy_projects_for_de/

This one ALMOST makes me want to get out my snuggley sweaters - but since it's still summer in TEXAS, NOT!!!!

You may see these quotes in November too!

There is one other customer appreciation special for September - our white ribbon pack can now be ordered in BULK of 5 yards/ 5 designs - 25 yards for $19.95 + shipping and tax. That makes the ribbon cost $ 0.31 per foot delivered! There is is 75 feet of white ribbon (5 styles) in this package. If you have Copic Markers, it will color these ribbons BEAUTIFULLY!

Stamp of the Month - for September

Autumn Leaves TAC-3311 retail $10.95, sotm price $10.95

There are some great samples on the website

http://theangelcompany.net/sotm.html

Spooky Sets available through September - then they are headed into the Fall supplement.

Just in time for your Halloween and Fall crafting!

Limited Edition sets available in SEPTEMBER ONLY! Guests may purchase one of each for $2.95 with a qualifying purchase of $30. These are smaller versions of sets we already have in the Core Catalogue. The Hostess box will hopefully earn some that I can give away later! (one FREE for each $100 group order)

Larger versions of Lil' Cuties : TA-3337 One of a Kind, and T-3330 Hello Day
Larger version of Mini Greats T-3277 Happily Grateful (we're using the big one for our project at Sept TECH)

And the SPECIALS KEEP COMING - Buy Swooping Sentiments SEP10 for $19.95 get a Sydney Circle Album for FREE!

And if you can possibly stand it - we have one more special for September: SUPER SURPRIZE BOXES! $50 (with a retail value of over $100) TAC has gathred a wonderful array of our favorite stamps for our Super Surprise Boxes. These fun bundles have a retail value of over $100. Available while supplies last, don't miss the opportunity to surprise yourself with great rubber stamping goodies found in these one-of-a-kind special boxes! (No extra discounts allowed on these boxes)

Date change

2010-08-31T10:26:00.000-05:00

I have changed the date for October TECH to October 6 (a week early), so that I can travel with my mom and sister. My Aunt Edith (who is also my God-mother) has recently moved to a new house, in a new town in Northwest Arkansas. Both of her children, and their families also live in this town, and I've never been there. My sister is taking vacation for the week so we can go up there! NW Arkansas (and the Ozark Mtns) should be lovely in October!

I'm back from my Retreat ...

2010-08-31T10:22:00.000-05:00

I spent the weekend at the Rockin' R Event Center, just north of Temple, with my friends from the Heart of Texas Scrapbook Club. We had a GREAT time all weekend, and I actually got a lot of stuff done! I might even have some to post soon!

We loved the Rockin' R so much that we want to go again. My manager Paula Kay and I are Co-hosting a Retreat at the Rockin' R on Jan 7 - 9. We will be a small group from the local area! We would love to have you join us for a fun weekend. Typically, a Rockin' R weekend is $199, but since all of the participants are our friends we want to be a not-for-profit weekend! Your final cost will be discounted. Contact poki for a figure.

If you think you might be interested - HINT: Give it to yourself for Christmas! - please let poki know as soon as possible. We have to commit to a certain number by Wednesday, Sept 8. After that, the seats we commit and pay for are the only seats available to us, and everyone else will have to register with Rena at $199.

Check out the event center here Rockin' R We hope you can join us!

I'm back from lunch, and working again!

2010-08-23T15:58:00.000-05:00

Here are the cards for the August Christmas Card Club meeting:

One of my favorite Christmas stamps from TAC - Vintage Santa. It is a vintage image that TAC has used with permission! You might just see it other places (I saw it as a decorative graphic in a Christmas craft book last year!)

This is my favorite one - you know how I like lime green! The pinwheel looks complicated, but it isn't, really. You will want to duplicate this look on other projects, I'm sure!

Ornamental Joy has been around awhile. I like it both matte finish ink (like this one) and also embossed - we've done that before (just can't remember when. I guess I'm getting old or something)

I loved the sanding we did last month, so thought we would try it again, this time on a shape! (I just got the CB stars, so I HAD to use them!)

Remind me to show you the original TAC Black & white download that I used to create this background. (I colorized it in Paint Shop Pro - photo editing software!). You can't tell from the picture, but the ribbon is actually a BOW that you don't have to tie!!! Amazing!!!

I've been busy ...

2010-08-23T11:36:00.000-05:00

Christmas Card Club is Wednesday - and I haven't scanned the cards yet! I'll try to get that done tonight! I stay BUSY all the time. Most recently, I've been working on digital layouts ... and getting ready for the Heart of Texas Scrapbook club's End of Summer Retreat. Planning my work list:
1. Digital (finish my Garden Calendar, and my Colors of Wild Calendar which will be Christmas presents when printed.
2. Practice coloring with Copic markers (I picked about 6 stamp sets to practice on!) and will be doing some sample coloring. I'm taking my Prismacolor pencils too to practice
3. A few jewelry projects I've been putting off! I want to make some interchangeable watch bands (I've packed supplies for at least 2 of them, and some other things too!)

It should be a busy weekend. I leave on Thursday afternoon, and will be back on Sunday!

Yes, I'm still alive ...

2010-08-13T21:15:00.001-05:00

In case you were wondering ... yes, I am still alive, just incredibly busy right now.

We had TECH Squad on Wednesday - we made a cute little box purse using Mia's Cottage that is just the right size to store either your handmade A2 cards! Or you could use if to hold all of the directions cards (also A2 size) which I make for you for our projects! I had a full count on Wednesday night - 6 happy scrappers! Currently, I don't have anyone taking advantage of the afternoon class. I will continue to offer the class at 2:00 p.m., but I will not be disappointed if no one comes.

This afternoon I made 3 of the 5 cards for the Christmas Card Club on Wednesday, August 25. There is still plenty of time to sign up. Remember, there are 3 options for taking this class:

1. Class $10 - your kit will be cut to size, and then you come to poki's house on Club Wednesday to stamp and construct your cards!

2. Kit $12 - your kit will be cut to size, pre-stamped (but not colored), and you construct your cards at your convenience.

3. DOUBLE THE FUN - $18 - You receive a CLASS pack (#1) to construct at poki's house, and you also get a KIT pack (#2) to make at home!

Take all 5 classes and you will have 25 cards by November 17. DOUBLE THE FUN and you will have 50 cards made by November 17. WOW!

As soon as the last two samples are done I will post some pictures ... probably Monday since I have plans all weekend - with my family and Mike.

Hope to see you soon! p

Join me for a great weekend retreat ...

2010-07-22T13:48:00.000-05:00

I'm going to the Rockin' R in Temple for a weekend scrapbook retreat with my friends from the Heart of Texas Scrapbook Club, our 41st event. The Rockin' R is a new event venue for the club, but Margaret L., Cheryl S. and I were guests of the owner Rena Cotti in April and had a fabulous time.

Full cropper price $199 (plus $6 if you pay through paypal at the website)
        This includes crop space, all meals (they're yummy, Rena is a good cook), and sleeping accomodations
        (twin bed in multi-person room), chance to win door prizes, etc.

Day cropper price $139 (plus $6 if you pay through paypal at the website)
        This includes crop space, all meals, but no sleeping accommodations

Be sure to go check out the information about this event at the club's website

http://www.site.heartoftexasscrapbookclub.com/Upcoming.html

For more information about the wonderful TOOL CENTER at the Rockin' R check out her website

http://www.rockinrretreats.com/

Christmas Card Club cards July 2010

2010-07-20T14:00:00.000-05:00

I was able to get the Card Club cards scanned this morning.

Here they are:

Christmas Card Club cards completed

2010-07-18T20:32:00.000-05:00

I made the cards for July's card club today - and kits for the four ladies who are "doubling the fun!" on July 28. I will scan and post pix tomorrow!

Christmas Card Club 2010 starting July 28

2010-07-01T16:20:00.000-05:00

I will begin my 2010 Christmas Card Club on Wednesday, July 28. When you sign up for the Card Club this year, there are OPTIONS you can take for each club meeting! (these will determine the cost of your class!)

OPTIONS:

1. Class - $10, your kit will be cut to size, you come to poki's on the designated Club night and stamp and construct your cards!

2. Kit - $12. Your kit will be cut to size, pre-stamped (not colored) and you can put it together at your convenience!

3. DOUBLE THE FUN! $18 - You will receive a CLASS packet (like #1) to put together at poki's and also a KIT (like #2)

If you take OPTION 1 or 2 for all 5 classes, you will have 25 handmade cards by November 17

If you take OPTION 3 for all 5 classes, you will have 50 handmade cards by November 17. WOW! (That could be one to send, and one to keep - I know some of you like to KEEP the cards you make!)

Dates for all sessions include:

July 28

Aug 25

Sept 29

Oct 27

Nov 17 (this is 3rd Wednesday to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving!

All Christmas Card Club meetings will be at 6:00 p.m. only!

I have the projects "designed" (in my head only!), and I'm hoping there will be actual cards to show you at TECH Squad on Wed., July 7.

"Getting to Know My Catalogue" QUIZ - with prizes!

2010-07-01T15:58:00.000-05:00

In an effort to encourage you to get to know your new Inspiration Book and Catalogue, I made up a QUIZ (I just can't suppress the TEACHER in me!) You will need to have the new catalogue to answer these questions. Hope you will be joining me on July 7 for the unveiling of this beautiful new resource.

You may answer the questions in writing in one of two ways:

(1) Copy from the blog and paste into a document, answer the questions, and return them to poki by e-mail at psawyer04@gmail.com

or (2) write your answers on the sheet that poki will hand out at TECH on July 7, and return them to poki by August 11 (that's TECH day) If you PASS the test, you WIN a prize! (I believe passing the test is still 70% - I know it's been a while since I taught school, but I think that's the magic number!)

Here are the 10 quiz questions:

1. What stamp set quotes a famous children’s author?

Set name _________________ page ___________

2. Happily Grateful (July SOTM) on pg 59 is featured in samples on at least 5 other pages. Name one page _____

3. What stamp set is featured on the cover?
Set name ______________________ page ____________

4. There are at least 10 samples using a Spellbinders nestabilities die? Name one page _________

5. Two stamp sets found on the same page have the same sentiment stamp. What page? ______

6. What stamp set allows you to stamp both the front and back of the same image? Set name __________________________Page ___________________

7. What sample uses a pencil eraser to create polka dots on the paper?
Page ___________________

8. There are several samples that use Scor-pal design lines
Name one page ____________________

9. Besides the alphabets on page 100, which stamp set contains a complete alphabet. Set name ________________________ page __________

10. What are the names of both of TAC’s 9 x 9” paper collections?
(1) ______________________(2) ______________________________

Picture of new catalogue

2010-06-29T20:10:00.000-05:00

I have posted the image of the new catalogue on the sidebar - Does that metal piece on the front look familiar? Yes, it is the bezel we used to make our "Life So Big" butterfly necklace in May!

The stamp set used on the cover design is "Fly Fairy" - mine is on order! (I placed my first order yesterday!) If it doesn't come in time for everyone to see it, Paula-Kay has promised to loan me hers to show you! When I first saw the image, I wasn't sure that I liked it. It is a vintage graphic - historical to boot! But done in the beautiful raspberry and ice blue of the new Soar With It Collection Maggie, she is beginning to grow on me! I have a button (provided by TAC) with that image on my new jacket (that I love). I'll try to remember to wear it on TECH day next week!

Special Promotions for July

2010-06-29T19:56:00.001-05:00

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_ChristmasinJuly.html

Now is a great time to "get your wings!" If you are interested in becoming an Angel, or coming back (Pam, Mary, or Belinda - this might be your chance!) just let me know!

I'm home!

2010-06-28T04:46:00.000-05:00

With SO much going on and SO little time, I didn't spend anytime on the internet while I was in Wichita for The Angel Company's Annual Seminar! I concentrated on the fabulous new catalogue (can't wait to show you!) , the projects (oh, my ...) and sharing my "dangles" with fellow Angels. (I sold 31 of them - all the stock that I had, plus a few more I had to make in the room!) I do have a few pieces left - they will be on display at TECH on July 7!

I will be sharing pix and other details about the new catalogue in coming days, so ... stay tuned!

Gabrielle is here!

2010-06-23T09:31:00.000-05:00

Gabby has arrived - finally! She's 8 lbs 7 oz, born today, June 22 on her mommy's birthday! Baby, Mommy and Daddy all doing fine! Nana and Great Grandma were there, but Aunt poki will have to wait to see the beautiful little girl! Just too many things to do in preparation for trip to Kansas tomorrow!

Check back for updates from Seminar!

Great time at June TECH!

2010-06-21T17:54:00.001-05:00

We had a great time at the June TECH - although wildly rescheduled! I'm sorry that 3 people who had intended to come weren't able to come at my rescheduled time! I believe everyone enjoyed our altered canvas project!

We had two lucky door prize winners:

Mary Duffel (will receive her prize with her order)

and

Debby Bridge (got her prize on Thursday night!

Each received one of the Limited Edition butterfly sets which are part of the May/June Jubilation!

I am now in my "frantic" preparation mode for Seminar 2010. I'm leaving my house about 6:00 a.m. on Thursday to make the drive to Wichita with Paula Kay and Cindie. By the time I arrive in Wichita, I will have been in 3 vehicles, meaning I've loaded my stuff 3 times!!! (My car, PK's car in Temple, and Cindie's van in Ft Worth!) I hope I get a nap enroute, because I just received an invitation today to my TEAM MEETING at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday night! What a long day Thursday will be!

I had a productive weekend - at the beginning of Saturday my swap count was ZERO! Nothing done! By the end of Sunday, I had completed and packed 41 cardfronts!! I have one more project - which may or may not get done before we leave! I also completed presents for 3 Angels, just have to finish wrapping the last one. I also 29 dangles and bagtags ready to sell, with kits prepped to make 27 more if I need them! I have had a busy 10 days since returning from vacation on June 12.

TECH in July is scheduled for Wednesday, July 7 at 2:00 or 6:00 p.m. This is a week earlier than normal due to Mom's surgical procedure on July 8. She is having a Day Surgery on her elbow to release a compression on her Ulner nerve (she has two fingers that have been "asleep" for almost a year now!) I am not sure what her post surgical needs will be so I wanted to make sure that we were able to have our TECH Squad meeting to introduce the NEW CATALGOUE!!! Mischelle (the owner) has been giving lots of hints - she just can't wait to share it with us! Hopefully we will see it on FRIDAY MORNING EARLY!!!! I plan to place my first order (I know that I will NEED stuff) before TECH Squad, so hopefully I will have some things to show you. I know that I will have projects to show you from Seminar!

Talk to you soon!

BIGGER SURPRISE!

2010-06-16T01:09:00.000-05:00

We were almost to Dallas (Hillsboro) when the call came in from Bryan, that the test results today said that Gabby wasn't ready to be here yet. No baby today! We turned around and came back home!!! How disappointing! They're going to try again next week, but I don't think I will get to go, since I will be preparing for my trip to Kansas! Oh, well ... I'll just have to go up for a visit soon!

I am expecting these crafters on Thursday:

2:00 - Karen, Mary
6:00 - Debby, Cathie ?, Cathie's friend?, Arlene?

Sorry for the inconvenience of the change of TECH day!

SURPRISE!

2010-06-13T18:47:00.000-05:00

Gabby (my new great niece) is making her appearance on WEDNESDAY instead of THURSDAY as we previously expected! TECH Squad which had been moved to TUESDAY, JUNE 15 will now be on THURSDAY, JUNE 17 at 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. I have attempted to contact everyone by phone (some with no luck!) and have e-mailed everyone that I thought was coming with this SURPRISE in my schedule. Hope all can attend on Thursday instead of Tuesday! Please let me know!

June TECH Squad

2010-05-21T23:54:00.001-05:00

I will be cutting 8 kits for the altered canvas before I leave on vacation next week. I have TENTATIVE RSVP's from Karen, Kim, Debby, Beckie, Arlene, Barbara, Cathie and Cathie's friend. If I need more, I have the supplies and can make them when I return from vacation! See you on June 15!

Here is the scan I made of the finished project:

Calling all cardmakers!

2010-05-21T23:41:00.001-05:00

Last Spring Card Club - Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. Fee $10, or $12 for stamped kit! RSVP by Monday!

The Colors of WILD! book successfully made

2010-05-21T23:39:00.001-05:00

Four stampers successfully made their wildflower pocket books on Wednesday evening. I have one more session scheduled for Tuesday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. I do have supplies to make 2 more books if you would like to come and make one with me. There are two versions of photographs in this book.

$15 - has background photos only (14 pages)
$18 - has background photos with additional photos overlayed on top. (more samples of wildflowers - added fee for additional time in preparation of these pages - about 4 extra hours!)

RSVP by Monday if you would like to come on Tuesday afternoon!

One more chance!

2010-05-17T21:39:00.000-05:00

I'm cutting paper for "The Colors of WILD" tomorrow - there is still a chance to make this book, if I hear from you on Tuesday!! Fee is $15 with basic photo set (you can add your own photos) or $18 with my digital photo pages! (I spent an extra 3 - 4 hours on the pages for the $18 book! - I'm really happy with the outcome!)

Last month of Spring Card Club

2010-05-17T21:35:00.000-05:00

May is our last month for Spring Card Club - we're back to birthday cards! Beckie and Karen have earned a free class in May, but they don't want to be here alone ... join us to make 5 cards for $10 on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by Monday May 24 at noon to make sure I have time to build your kit!

Here are the cards I designed for May's class - hope you enjoy them!

Background is Cuttlebug embossing folder, direct to paper inking. Stamp is from Purchase with Purchase set called all smiles (RETIRING on June 24!) Embellishment behind the stamped image is a neat trick I learned from Paula Kay (thanks) this month!

Stamp is "sweet thing" (April 2009 LE) and "English Everyday Cuties" (happy birthday!) Paper is Lilly Anna. This one may surprise you when you see it in person!

Stamp set "friendship strips" RETIRING on June 24, and birthday word search (happy birthday) May 2010 LE ($7.95 with $30 qualifying purchase in May or June). I love my MS border punches - but you know that, right?

Stamp - hello for all seasons (Serendipity 10 Level B hostess set) Pop Rockz paper and the same "happy birthday" from birthday word search!

It's hard to see but this card focal piece started with a Scorbug diamond grid! The present is from "hello for all seasons" (Level B hostess set in Serendipity 2010. There is a frame of Cha Cha paper behind the grid. I used Prismacolor pencils to color-coordinate the presents to Cha Cha!

poki's projects for May

2010-05-02T20:17:00.010-05:00

CLASS "The Colors of WILD!" book Fee $15 - Wed., May 19 at 2:00 or 6:00 p.m. - only two spots left. RSVP by Mon., May 17
1.  Beckie 6:00 p.m.
2.  Karen
3.  Arlene 6:00 p.m.
4. Barbara 6:00 p.m.
5. Mary (alternate date - May 25, 2:00 p.m.) with photots
6.  Debra (alternate date - May 25, 2:00 p.m.) with photos
More supplies came today (May 6) so I can take 2 more!
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CARD CLUB - Birthday cards Fee $10 (or free if you did Jan - April) Wed., May 26 at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by Mon., May 24
1. Karen FREE
2. Beckie FREE
3. Kim?
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"The Color of WILD" book - wildflower season 2010

2010-05-02T17:00:00.000-05:00

NEW NOTES: The book is complete!

Mike and poki have been out almost EVERYDAY taking pictures - poki will be creating digital paper with her photos for her "The Colors of WILD!" book. We're going to use Zutter Coverall to make the book look like a typical scrapbook - you won't see the o-wires! I've ordered 6 of them - so 6 is the maximum number of participants in the class! Be sure to RSVP for this Wednesday, May 19 class as soon as you can. Two spots are already taken:

1. Karen
2. Beckie
3. Arlene
4. Barbara
5. ______
6. ______

Fee for the class is $15. Each page in the book is actually a pocket, so you will have plenty of space to store your beautiful photos in this book.

The book base will be done in advance. During class we will add the background paper - poki used her photos to create a digital paper! - and stamping, coloring and mounting 6 wildflowers (bluebonnet, Indian paintbrush, poppy, spiderwort, Indian blanket, and Engelmann daisy)

Here is the cover photo for the book:

Final Farewell list

2010-04-27T22:16:00.000-05:00

There was a message from TAC stating that YES, the Hostess sets ARE FOR SALE in the 25% off Final Farewell sale.

Level A sets = $6.71

Level B sets = $9.71

Level C sets = $16.46

Level D sets = $29.96

PWP's = $2.21

I will definitely be placing an order on May 12, but would be willing to do one earlier - as soon as I have at least $100 in orders.

I have added the prices to the list -

$6.95 sets on sale for $5.21

$8.95 sets on sale for $6.71

$12.95 sets on sale for $9.71

$17.95 sets on sale for $13.46

$21.95 sets on sale for $16.46

Be sure to use the link in the previous post (from Saturday) to get the list of stamp sets that will retire forever on June 24!

Busy day today

2010-04-27T22:08:00.002-05:00

I had a really busy day today! I hosted my BUNCO party this morning, and then taught two Card Club classes today! I have one more class on Friday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. If anyone is interested, please RSVP as soon as possible! I'll be back home on Thursday night, but I will still have time to cut another kit if I need it on ...

Let's say our Final Farewells ...

2010-04-24T16:55:00.001-05:00

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Flyers.html

poki will be placing at least 2 orders during our Farewell time - May 12 and June 15. If you cannot attend these TECH Squad meetings, but would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, just e-mail your order to poki

April Card Club - Tuesday, April 27

2010-04-24T16:53:00.000-05:00

The April Card Club will meet on Tuesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. THIS IS NOT OUR TYPICAL CLASS DAY but poki is going to Austin to a meeting on Wednesday evening. I have RSVPs for Arlene (1:00 after Bunco), Kim, Beckie (6:00 p.m.) KITS - Karen, Barbara.

Here are the All Occasion Cards we are doing this month:

Congratulations card:

Get Well card:

Sympathy card:

Thinking of You:

Wedding card:

If the thought of sewing these beads in place drives you nut!!!! - this time I did the sewing for you. When we add this to our Design Line Sample book in May, you get to do the sewing!

Card Club meets on TUESDAY

2010-04-21T21:41:00.000-05:00

April's Card Club will meet on Tuesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Due to preparation needed for a party at my house (BUNCO Un-Birthday Party and Game) on Tuesday morning, I will be cutting kits for card club on FRIDAY instead of Monday. Please RSVP by Friday if you want to attend!

And the winner is ...

2010-04-15T21:27:00.000-05:00

Actually, there are two winners from April TECH Squad door prize drawing:

Cathie Holt

(she got her prize - That Guy from Celebrate Him! - at TECH

and

Mary Duffel

(her prize will be included in her delivery!)

Card Club date must change!

2010-04-12T08:12:00.001-05:00

Due to a scheduling conflict (I have to be in Austin for a meeting) our April card club will have to change.

Tuesday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. (for my BUNCO girls - just stay over for card club!)

Evening class -
Tuesday April 27 at 6:00 p.m.

poki

PLAY DATE! added to April

2010-04-06T09:45:00.001-05:00

I have added a playdate to my calendar for Saturday, April 24 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. I have room for 5 stampers/scrappers + poki to work! Bring whatever you want to work on , use poki's tools, stamps, etc! Plan on having FUN! (poki will have a Make - N - Take project for us to do!)

Our Playdate was fun!

2010-03-27T22:08:00.000-05:00

Karen, Beckie and poki had great fun exploring on Saturday afternoon at poki's house. We played with the new nestabilities and impressabilities that are now available from TAC!

poki has started a new personal sample book of ideas for the nestabilities and information about how to accomplish those ideas in her BIG SHOT. Each medium (craft foam, felt, fabric, or cardstock, etc) seems to require its own "sandwich" - that's the term used to describe the way cutting plates, dies, etc are stacked up to feed to the machine!

Be sure to ask to see the sample book at April TECH on April 14. See you then!

Door Prize Winner for April 10 TECH Squad meeting

2010-03-11T09:47:00.002-06:00

Our door prize for April 10 was a Limited Edition set called Brighten Your Day

and the Winner is:

Cathie H.

I hope that will 'brighten your day!"

I also had the same prize for March 11 FUNShop

and the winner is:

Lynn C.

All other tickets are now in my continuing-to-grow door prize jar! Maybe you will be the winner at our next TECH Squad meeting - April 14.

March Card Club - Birthday cards

2010-03-09T08:14:00.001-06:00

Our Card Club for March will meet on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. Here are the five birthday cards I designed for the March meeting:

I always try to make the cards different, in style and color! I think I reached that goal this time! I hope you will want to come join us to make these cards.

Remember the "Special" - buy 4 Card Club classes get the 5th one FREE! So far, Karen and Beckie are working on their FREE class!

Also, remember, if you would like to make the cards but cannot attend on March 24, I will pre-stamp you a kit. Kits come with all parts prepared and ready to assemble.

Easter Paper Bag Book

2010-03-07T09:21:00.002-06:00

I've added an Easter Paper Bag book to my calendar for Wednesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. I've been working on it today and will post pictures later! It's turning our really cute with lots of bright spring colors. Fee is $14 or if you want two books - one to keep and one to give - they will be 2 for $24! Please RSVP no later than Monday, March 29 at noon. Remember, Easter comes on April 4 this year!

Finished book is 10" x 6" - there's room for four 4 x 6 landscape pictures on the outside of the pockets, and 9 more on the inserts! I just love the bright Spring colors! This will be a great place to showcase your Easter photos! I hope the Easter bunny leaves me some eggs like these! Too cute!

Heart of Texas Scrapbook Club

2010-02-22T06:31:00.000-06:00

The Heart of Texas Scrapbook Club will be holding it's 40th event in Copperase Cove at Clements-Parsons Elem School on Saturday, April 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Here are the particulars about the event!

Spring Fling - Central Texas

April 10, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Clements-Parsons Elem School

1115 Northern Dancer

Copperas Cove, Tx

Benefits - Copperas Cove High School Project Graduation

Your $25 ticket price will include generous table space, complimentary beverages, lunch at noon, a chance to win door prizes, and tons of fun! You will also enjoy having shopping on site with our vendors! There are 50 tickets available for this event. Tickets must be purchased before April 3 to insure your lunch. (Tickets purchased at the door will not include lunch). What a package!

Everyone is invited to bring something for the silent auction, new or gently used scrapbook supplies, or your handmade creations. We are also planning other fund-raising opportunities throughout the day.

For ticket information, or to purchase tickets, please contact

     Mary Streckel, site coordinator
     338 CR 4932
     Kempner, TX 76539
     mstreckel@yahoo.com

Your check for tickets needs to be made payable to CCHS Project Graduation

$5 of your ticket price goes directly to our PROJECT GRADUATION fund!

You can also contact poki for information and tickets to the event.

Play date added to March calendar

2010-02-14T16:37:00.001-06:00

DUE TO A FAMILY OBLIGATION IN PLANO (BABY SHOWER!) I HAVE RESCHEDULED OUR PLAYDATE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27 FROM 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. I'M REPOSTING THE PREVIOUS INFORMATION IN CASE YOU FORGOT WHAT WE ARE DOING!

PREVIOUS POST: Since TAC now carries the Spellbinders label Nestabilities and Impressabilites, one of my customers (Debby) said that she would benefit from having an opportunity to practice with these new tools, so ...

PLAY DATE has been scheduled for Saturday, March 27 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at poki's house.

WHAT TO BRING: your own paper, your die cutting machine (if you want) and dies (It would be nice if you could bring some to share! poki likes to play too - be sure to label your supplies with your name, so we will not get confused!)

WHAT WE'LL DO:

1. TRY OUT THE LABELS AND IMPRESSION PLATES

Everyone will get a chance to experiment with the Nestabilities and Impressabilities (poki will have all 6 sets of Nestabilities and all 4 Impressabilities by then) in a BIG SHOT and a SIZZIX machine - that's the machines that I have.

2. CUT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN PAPER - to take home and play

3. EXPERIMENT WITH DIES AND IMPRESSION PLATES FROM OTHER COMPANIES TOO I own QuicKutz, Sizzix and Cuttlebug dies and impression plates and you are welcome to try them out that day.

I've been busy today ...

2010-02-11T16:52:00.000-06:00

Until this afternoon the card designs for February Card Club were just "living in my head" and on a piece of paper that I cannot FIND! But I changed all that in the last couple of hours!!

Card Club meets on Wednesday, Feb 24 at 6:00 p.m. at poki's house. Be sure to RSVP by Monday, Feb 22 if you want to attend!

Here are the ALL OCCASION cards we will be doing at Card Club

We used an "old book" for one of our ESCAPE projects - and I was inspired! I just love the Amberley Grace color palette. Stamp is from Level A hostess set from new Serendipity Street.

This little "hello" is from a Level B Hostess Set in Serendipity - I just love it!

The sentiment for this simple, smart, sophisticated wedding card, comes from Level C hostess set in our Core Catalogue. (I guess I was really into hostess sets today!)

This little car just "toots my horn!" (That's the name of the set - and it's new to Serendipity Street). Can't you just see me grinning from ear to ear!

The scan of this card doesn't show you all of the design lines that I did on this card front! Can't wait for you to see it! The letter P is from Tutti Frutti. I've bought so many sets of Tutti Frutti the alpha stickers are beginning to pile up! I think this is a great way to use them - and make yourself a PERSONALIZED monogram card to share with a friend! Or if you're like me with lots of sets, you could make your friend a whole set of monogrammed cards! smile!

And the winner is ...

2010-02-11T08:19:00.000-06:00

At TECH on Wed., Feb 10, I started a door prize jar ... I had 3 prizes to give away in February, and the lucky winners are:

Miss Moxie SWIC, Ribbon, Hardwared

Beckie H

3 Mini Albums

Kim P

Birthday and Anniversary List Album

Karen B

All other tickets will remain in the jar for future door prize drawings!

We "escaped!"

2010-01-31T03:26:00.005-06:00

I spent two creative days at Paula Kay's house, playing with paper. The Angel Company provided us with a set of ideas using new stamp sets from our Serendipity 2010 catalogue, and some wonderful new projects and techniques. The packet of ideas they shared had so much in it that we were unable to complete many of the projects, although we did our best. I have a few projects completed ... and some almost completed ... I will post pix as I do get them done! I really loved projects # 6 - a beach themed group that used my favorite paper collection Amberley Grace! These are the projects as shown by TAC

I dipped into my frame box and came up with a suitable substitute for the white frame in the picture. Our frame was smaller so the giant starfish (which I couldn't find anyway) would have dwarfed it. We did have a few shells and some half marbles in "beachy" colors - we hit my favorite "dollar store" after lunch on Friday for the marbles, I already had the frames purchased from the same favorite "dollar store" ... you all know the one. Lots of my alterables come from there. I am PERFECTLY happy with our "substitutes."

The stamps in the photo frame were a gift from my good friend, George Bowman - he knew how much I loved lighthouses! I was working on this project when I got word that George had passed away!

Next on our agenda was a "tool jar" made from a re-purposed jar. TAC used a plastic jar from Bazzill Bitty Blossoms. I really love Mischelle's little "bling" bracelet on her jar!

Since all of our bitty blossom jars had been repurposed already - I have two or three with stuff already stored in them - I thought of the octagonal jelly jars that mom has been carefully saving for me over the years.

My jar is almost complete and will be posted here when it is!

The next two projects we didn't even attempt to make - although both are wonderful, and the ideas will be stored for future reference - anyone up for "going to the beach"? (Yes, I am - we'll be heading to the Texas coast in May!)

This skinny mini of a book is half of a Pemberley Bay matchbook. When my personal pix are ready for this - pictures from our OBX vacation in May 2009 - I will add them to this little "skinny mini!" Too cute!

Card Club meeting a success!

2010-01-31T03:20:00.000-06:00

The first meeting of the Card Club for Spring 2010 turned out to be a success, although small. I did have one new "baby" stamper - first time - but even she learned to love what we were doing. She told me last night that she shared one of her first cards with a friend, and she too was excited. I may be taking a trip to Dripping Springs to continue to "spread the love" of crafting with her friends!

The next card club meeting will be on the 4th Wednesday of February. We will be creating - all occasion cards. I have some ideas, but nothing firmed up yet. Will keep you posted when ideas take firm shape.

Links added to right side bar

2010-01-18T22:38:00.000-06:00

I was able to add the link for January Stamp of the Month, January Vintage Set, and Stamp spree to Special Promotions list on right side bar. I tried yesterday, but the links didn't work. I had much better luck today!

Card Club - January 27, 2010

2010-01-17T09:37:00.001-06:00

Our "Card Club" class will begin on January 27 at 2:00 or 6:00 p.m. Fee is $10, but I again have a SPECIAL for Card Club. If you register for 4 card club classes (Jan - April), then the 5th class (May) is FREE! If you find that you cannot attend one of the classes (or any of them for that matter) but would like to make the projects, you can order a pre-stamped kit for $12. The kit will come with directions for the projects too!

Please RSVP no later than Monday, Jan 25 at noon!

Here are the 5 birthday cards we will be making in January:

Serendipity Street -

2010-01-17T09:27:00.001-06:00

For those who are anxiously waiting to see the new publication - like I was - I will be scanning and posting some complete pages. Out first scan is of page 8. The set is called English Everyday Cuties. When the "Escape" bundle photos were published, this set was on the list but no photo was available. It made me speculate because of the inclusion of the word "English" - I had all kinds of thoughts, none of which turned out to be true. They included the word "English" in the set as you will see because there is also a set of the sentiments in Spanish. You will see it at the bottom of the page in purple. Now, if you want you can make your cards in Spanish too!

Serendipity Street 2010 has arrived!

2010-01-15T09:33:00.000-06:00

My copies of the new Serendipity Street magalogue arrived here on Thursday afternoon. I was snuggled in my bed watching television when I heard the UPS man on the porch. Even though it was nice and warm in the bed, I couldn't wait to see the new magalogue. It was worth the trek to the front door ... the magalogue is beautiful!!!!

Our old favorites from Serendipity 09 are there! Plus a bunch of great new sets as well! And lots of design ideas and projects too!

We now carry the Wizard Die Cutting System! Our inventory includes 6 Nestabilities (I already own 3 of them) and 4 Impressionabilities (embossing plates).

We also have the Copic markers!

I will spend some time at the scanner today, and begin posting pages of the Serendipity tomorrow!

I've been busily updating and recovering our Collector's Club Journal. The program I used to write the pages corrupted when I got my new TERABYTE harddrive in October...when the new version arrived it wouldn't read the old files because Broderbund had changed all the file extensions! But as of just a little while ago, all of the pages are now safely stored as PDF's and I won't have that issue again! It's a good thing I "love" to type, huh? You can expect the update for your books in February!

It's not to late ...

2010-01-10T23:56:00.000-06:00

There are still seats available for the "Escape the Winter Blues" Retreat at the Hilton Garden Inn in Temple, Feb. 19 - 21. For information about this event and the Heart of Texas Scrapbook Club, see our website at

http://www.site.heartoftexasscrapbookclub.com/Home_Page.html

RSVP's needed

2010-01-08T16:51:00.000-06:00

Please RSVP by Monday if you plan to attend TECH Squad next week on Wednesday!

Serendipity Street 2010

2010-01-08T16:50:00.000-06:00

Mischelle posted a picture of the fabulously beautiful new Serendipity Street 2010 today - I can't wait to see it! I should be getting my copy when I place our order next week!

Sneak peek # 7

2010-01-08T08:00:00.001-06:00

T 3254 Wonder and Joy

Brrr! It's cold!

2010-01-07T17:13:00.000-06:00

The weatherman kept telling us it would be cold today! He was right - when I went out to check the mail at 4:00 my thermometer said that it was 33 degrees on my porch (and we usually are warmer due to proximity to the warm waters of Lake Belton - they never drop below about 60 degrees) Fortunately there doesn't seem to be any precipitation with it (so far). Just in case - I planned to stay home on Thursday and Friday to stay warm.

I was busy all day today! I now have 5 birthday cards ready for the Card Club meeting on January 27. I will scan and post them soon! Fee for class is $10, or kits for $12. SPECIAL - pay for 4 classes (Jan, Feb, March, and April) and get the 5th class FREE (May!) Please RSVP as soon as possible so that I can create the card kits!

Sneak peek #6

2010-01-07T08:00:00.003-06:00

T 3253 Toot my horn

Sneak peek #5

2010-01-06T08:00:00.001-06:00

T3257 Bountiful bears

T 3246 beary much

Sneak peek #4

2010-01-05T08:00:00.002-06:00

Here's the next one

T3256 savvy sayings

Sneak peek #3

2010-01-04T08:00:00.003-06:00

Another cool new set - can't wait to show them to you on Jan 13

T3223 Awesome Blossoms

Another sneak peek

2010-01-03T08:00:00.007-06:00

Another new set featured in Serendipity due out on Feb. 1 - Can't wait to show these sets to you on Jan 13!

T3241 bug of fun

Sneak peeks - coming soon!

2010-01-02T17:13:00.005-06:00

TAC has given some "sneak peeks" of Hostess sets and regular sets that will be featured in our next issue of Serendipity due out on February 1. I will have some of the sets in hand on Jan. 13 when you come for TECH!

I will be posting one sneak peek per day until TECH - and after that as soon as I have an issue in my hands!!!

I'll start with the one with what I consider the most EXCITING NEWS from TAC. -

T3255 Fabulous Frames - these coordinate with the Spellbinders Nestabilities we will be carrying!!!!

January 2010 SOTM and Vintage SOTM

2009-12-31T20:12:00.003-06:00

Leafy trees TAC-3028 set of 4, $9.75

Be sure to go to http://theangelcompany.net to check out samples of this set made by my manager, Paula Kay Bourland!

Stamp Spree - Jump into January

2009-12-31T19:19:00.008-06:00

January 1 - March 1, 2010

Hostess Benefits

* All hostess rewards are doubled during Stamp Spree

* A group order of $250 earns a Brighten Your Day stamp set FREE (I will give it away in February if we earn it in January!)

* A group order of $500 earns a Brighten Your Day stamp set and a Little Darlins stamp set FREE (I will give them away in February if we earn them in January.

* Hostess sets may be chosen from any of the current publications!

Customer Benefits

*With a $30 purchase you can purchase these special promotion stamp sets. You may purchase one or all of them with the same $30 purchase!

Brighten Your Day $13.95 (Retail $21.95)

Little Darlines $10.95 (Retail $17.95)

Furry Friends $6.95 (Retail $12.95)

Brighten Girl $2.95 (Retail $8.95)

Brighten Kitty $2.95 (Retail $8.95)

Jump into January offer

Tutti Frutti Classic Soar With it Collection, regularly $19.95, during January you get 2 sets for the price of 1! What a great deal, and just in time for Valentines Day crafting.

Jan TECH Squad

2009-12-31T19:00:00.002-06:00

Our January TECH Squad is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 13 at 2:00 or 6:00 p.m. We will be working on two projects: a pocket calendar made with Willoughby (similar to the project we did in Sept 2009 - the pocket organizer) and a Design Line book. The Design Line book will be an on-going project, we will add additional samples to the book every month.

SUPPLIES NEEDED - your BASIC STAMP KIT:

Scor-Pal

Scor-Bug

Paper trimmer

Scissors

Adhesive of choice

If you don't have a Scor-Pal yet, I think this project may show you just how VALUABLE this tool can be! You might want to put it on your 2010 wish list!

OUR FINAL FAREWELLS

2009-12-27T17:43:00.002-06:00

The following Serendipity stamps are going into retirement and will not return in the future unless offered in an "opened vault." Make sure you add your favorites to your stamp collection before thses retire!

Each of these stamps are available now and are DISCOUNTED 40% off their regular retail prices. This offer is good now through January 28, 2010:

HOSTESS LEVEL SETS:
TA3011 Hinges
TA3041 Cute as a Bug
TB2980 Flower Labels
TB3073 Purr-fect Friends
TC3010 Be of Good

STAMP SETS:
Price given in parenthesis is discounted 40% off retail price!
T3032 A Kind of Gratitude ($13.17)
T3085 Floral Patches ($10.77)
T3084 Build-an-Owl ($7.77)
T3019 Fishy Friends ($7.77)
T3072 Happy Girl! ($10.77)
T3027 Flower Patch ($10.77)
T3049 Island Trees ($7.77)
T3031 Beautiful Day ($13.17)
T3033 Hotel Signs ($13.17)
R2045 Growing Love ($8.37)
T3036 Showers of Love ($7.77)
R2040 Special Delivery ($13.77)
T3051 Fairy Tales ($13.17)
T3071 Mice Day ($10.77)
T3069 Hoppy Day ($5.37)
T3055 Little Stinkers ($7.77)
T3068 Some Bunny ($10.77)
T3075 Feline Fabulous ($10.77)
T3048 Playful Parenthesis ($10.77)
T3016 Memo Fun ($10.77)
T3014 Creative Inspiration ($13.17)
T3030 The Renaissance ($13.17)
T3086 Today & Forever ($10.77)
T3057 Bird Cage ($10.77)

Serendipity 2009 to retire

2009-12-19T03:54:00.003-06:00

If there are any items in the current SERENDIPITY MAGALOGUE which you want, please remember that it will RETIRE on January 31! There will be a new SERENDIPITY on Feb 1. Can't wait! I will begin post sneak peeks as soon as I can!

COLLECTOR'S CLUB 2009

2009-12-19T03:50:00.002-06:00

I have updated the list of purchased items for 2009, and sent each of my regular customers their list by e-mail. If you did not receive a list (and think you should have) or had trouble with the one you received, please let me know, and I will print out a copy for you!

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!

for making 2009 a great year for my TAC business!

Dates to Remember - 2010

2009-12-16T23:16:00.004-06:00

I've done some pre-planning for 2010, and wanted to provide you with some dates as quickly as possible.

TECH Squad - I'm going to continue with my traditional 2nd Wednesday unless I get requests for a different day! Classes will be a 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. (I can always do my TECH Squad projects at your place on a different day - I need at least 4 guests to order!)

Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8

CARD CLUB
Jan 27 (birthday)
Feb 24 (all occasion)
March 31 (birthday)
April 28 (all occasion)
May 26 (birthday)

CHRISTMAS CARD CLUB
July 28
Aug 25
Sept 29
Oct 27
Nov 17

NO card club in June or December ( poki needs a break!)

I will be adding other classes as projects come up - I have a couple in mind now that I will work on as soon as Christmas is over!

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED

2009-12-08T10:26:00.002-06:00

I hope everyone has gotten the message about my OPEN HOUSE being cancelled. I have been side-lined by an eye infection!! It is getting better, but I have my 4th appointment with the opthamologist tomorrow, so my pocketbook is NOT getting better... I'm unable to focus very well with the infected eye, so no driving ... and it's "driving me nuts" not being able to go do the things I need to do!

My TECH Squad has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 16 at 2:00 or 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 14 at the latest so I have time to make the kits!

Thanks!

Paper Bag book class

2009-12-01T15:45:00.002-06:00

I have one extra kit made up for the class on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 6:30 p.m. Let me know if you would like that kit for $15 (poki04@aol.com) and either come to class on Wed. night or get directions and supplies and make it on your own!

Just received this info

2009-11-25T05:47:00.002-06:00

Thought you might be interested in this show in Austin at the Travis County Expo Center, 7511 Decker Lane on January 23. If you need them I can provide easy directions - I've been there to a bead show (and my niece teaches at a school on Decker Lane.)

http://www.rubberstampandscrapbookexpo.com/shows/index.php?ShowID=26

It's a GREENIE!

2009-11-24T17:18:00.004-06:00

Class: Paperbag Book

Wed., Dec 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Fee $15

My lime green paperbag book is ready to go ... Here is the front of the book.

Each book contains 4 paperbags, and two acrylic covers. Paperbags are open to the right end so that tags can be placed inside, to give you room for more pictures. The final tag has 5 page protector pockets, which will give you room for 10 more pictures. Each one of the 8 pages gives you room for at least one 4 x 6 pictures, more if you crop them smaller!

Kits have been prepared for the pre-orders. If you would like a kit to put together on December 2 at poki's house, 6:30 p.m., please RSVP no later than Monday at noon! (It takes quite a while to cut a kit!!!)

Now I have to work on the Poinsettia book!

I'm working on the green paperbag book

2009-11-23T17:52:00.001-06:00

The green book should be done soon -- no, not environmentally friendly "green" it's really green! - and will be posted when complete!