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July 24, 2008

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From the desk of PurpleGirl...

Summer is in full swing with camps, visiting family and trying to keep the kids busy.  It is a wonder we get anything done!  Well take a little time to yourself this summer we all need to refresh once in a while.  Our latest family trip to Montana was my refresher.  Now to get those pics in an album! 

We are francitally getting ready for our visit from Tim, you may have seen all the moving around of product and fixtures. We did have one student have to cancel her spots so call the store if you want to get in the Assemblage of Flight or Elements of a Creative Mind.   Here is my typical highlight of all that is coming up:

  • GlimmerMist order came in!
  • We need 3 more people to sign up for this class!  ATC card class with Lisa and new team member Valerie Myers (inchie fanatic:) is going to be a artsy dreamfest!  Thursday July 24th
  • We now offer ADULT ART classes, come for one or all, but call the store to sign up first.
  • Our kid's summer camp is in full swing, we still have room in August.  It will be our most intenstive art class yet. 
  • Don't forget! you have until July 30th to fill your 30% off bag come in today.



We have 10 passports left,  fyi you would only have to spend $35 dollars total to have the passport pay for itself.  Plus you get free admission to the ScrapExpo. SIZZLIN' SUMMER Paper Chase  Passports are in if you have pre-purchased come in to pick up, if you haven't get yours today! it is you ticket to 15% off 17 GREAT stores!!!  plus prizes, free 8x8 make n take at each store you visit!


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Hugs to all,

Sheri Ashton
aka PurpleGirl
My Daughter's Wish

July 20, 2008

I'm Leaving, on a Jet Plane...

...actually, more like a van. A mini van to be exact. Stuffed full with a week's worth of clothes and food, mostly for the monkeys. Oh yeah, the monkeys are coming too. It'll be so relaxing--a four hour road trip to Tahoe with three kids. HA!!! I debated whether or not to bring some scrappy supplies--you know, for all that extra "alone" time I'll have in between the monkeys wanting to be fed, complaining about where we are going next, and fighting over the yellow sand bucket because the red one is just not cool anymore. I am one of those "at the moment" scrappers--I can't plan a page or mini album and pack a nice tidy kit to bring to a crop. I have to bring EVERYTHING because I just don't know what I'll need until that very moment. Like last week when the kids were in sports camp (thank you Parks and Rec!!!!) and my scrappy friend came to scrap the childfree hours away---I actually brought down entire desk drawers--not to mention stacks of plastic storage drawers, all the paper holders, and, well, basically I cleared out my scrap space from upstairs and brought it downstairs. I was content. Everything there. Except the computer. I need to figure out how to get one for downstairs....

Anyway, so I am leaving in a few hours and I am still debating if I should pack some papers. And paint. And ribbon, and ohhhh I think I may need those buttons, and what about some stamps? I'll need a few alpha sets, those flourishes I haven't used in two years, and googly eyes!!! Can't forget googly eyes! Can my scrap desk fit in the back of the van? I know, I think I'll let hubby and the monkeys have some good quality time together this week. I'll stay home with my stuff.

But before I go, I want to know how you manage to scrap while on vacation--let's share the tips! Leave a comment and I'll have one of the monkeys (or maybe the big ape himself) draw a name for a $20 gift certificate for the store--online shopping even!!! I'll send the winner my addy so she'll know what to put down for "shipping address". What? I don't get to win my own contest? Oh well. Better get finished packing!...I wonder how many glue sticks I'll need....

OH!! I have more to talk about (yes, I am like that annoying person who you can't seem to get off the phone, always "one more thing" but I hope that I am interesting "insert smiley faced emoticon here"). Classes!!!! We love seeing you at the store and hope you'll join us at one of our upcoming classes. I just took a class with Lisa last week (that fab "Little Black Dress" book), there is something just heavenly about sitting in the store working on scrappy stuff. The one place where I don't feel compelled to bring a desk drawer--everything is already there!!! But what was I talking about? Oh yeah, CLASSES!!

Next Saturday, July 26, Daniela finally comes clean and admits, "I wanna be Tim Holtz". I've seen the kit for this class--you NEED this. Toy has a fabulous 4x4 "Secret Panel Hidden Hinge Book" that would be fabulous for storing ATC's or journaling cards. And of course, TIM (and me too!!!) will be at the store August 1 and 2 (I'm there!!!). I believe the classes (I'm taking some!!!) are sold out, but who knows if we'll have a drop out (not my spot!!!). Oh, and I will be taking some of his classes.

Do you love to create and swap ATC's? Have no idea what an ATC is, but want to???? Then come on in Wednesday August 6, at 6:30 and join us! Which reminds me, I need to get started on my cards. Maybe I'll pack a little ATC kit to bring along on vacation....

In the busy rush of summer, I KNOW that you all have some pages you need getting done (not grammatically correct, but hey, I am in  a rush to leave for vacation. Did I mention I will be taking some Tim Holtz classes?) Come join ME (yes ME!) for a "Layout Extravaganza"--three 2-page layouts and one 1-page layout all within 2-hours. Plus, we'll see what other layouts can be created with the scraps from these pages. And lucky for us, the kits will be all made for you so you won't have to bring in your desk drawers (unless you want to, in which case I'll leave some space next to mine). The class is on Thursday August 7 at 6:30. Here's some eye candy for you: don't forget to leave a comment about scrappy travel tips and sorry that my links all refer to the same calendar page (what's up with that???) but hubby is getting a bit mad that I am still in my PJ's and he's loading the car, and also, I can't figure out how to get the "blinky thing to type more" (is there a technical name for that?) after the photos--maybe it's a sign that I should stop typing and get packing? Anyways, hope to see you at the store and by the way, I'm taking some Tim Holtz classes!

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July 12, 2008

Its a beautiful Saturday here at MDW!

Well its 2:20pm, and we have 2 spots left in Assemblage of Flight for Tim Holtz.. so if you wanna get in, call NOW!

Bookshelf Also, I have just added some pictures of some upcoming classes.  You need to come in the store to see our class display area.. here is a picture of it.  It looks so beautiful with all these wonderful whimsical things.  We are adding to it every day.  Today I added the "Dramatic Theater" and the monthly card class by Valerie and Lisa which features ATC cards and the most beautiful holder.  If you are looking to jump into ATC's and the world of collage, this is the class for you.

Here are the pics of those classes. Theater1   Dramatic Theater, Saturday August 23rd, 10:30am $42:

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Be on the lookout for pics of two fabulous layout classes by Lydia and Laura coming soon!

Daniela

July 07, 2008

Online Ad Inspiration Challenge

I dug up one of my old advertiding books from college and found a chapter on facing a "designer's block".  This book The Design of Advertising 7th edition by Roy Paul Nelson, offered some great advice.

After some preliminary work on the project, forget it for awhile.  By giving your mind something else to think of( I like to play with my kids and or even run an errand) this process gives your subconscious a chance to work on the problem. 

Work on more than one project at a time. Moving from one acivity to another provides a change of pace that feels better than to be completely withdrawn from the creative work.

There are so many different ways to get out of a slump... or in otherwords a "designer's block" and what I find useful is to search through magazine articles or online ads that spark somekind of interest.

So don't worry if for some reason you layouts are not going they way you like or you just can't think of a design that flows right... leave it to the experts.

Here is the online ad site... click here. Design a project (layout, ATC, whatever you please) using this ad as inspiration.

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Post here by Saturday, June 12th for your chance to win this RAK prize...

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Just wanted to add a free journal block  for you to enjoy...

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Good Luck and Thanks for participating.

Rebecca Harper

Oh and if you are still looking for some inspiration, check out the MDW class calender for Sheri's 7 Gypsies Trunk class and Lisa's Little Black Dress book scheduled for Saturday, June 12th.

July 06, 2008

New Classes

Wow, we had our quarterly design team meeting last night and we are filling our calendar up with classes for the months of August, September and October.  Some already have pictures and prices.. check out Lisa's "Mermaid Shadow Box" or My "Fairy in my Boot" class.  Lisa and I will be teaching back to back on a few Saturdays and helping each other out.  What could be more fun than creating Whimsical Collage Art all day with Lisa and Daniela!  Here are two pics of their upcoming classes.  Also this quarter will be Layout Classes by Lydia and Laura, a fantastic journey into the "Art Journal" with Casey, and to top off the quarter, a Halloween Extravaganza with two classes one with Lydia and one with Me, with Make and Takes by all our teachers all day. 

We will also introduce you to Valerie Myers who is the queen of minature collage work.  She has a class called "Tiny Treasures" which will blow your socks off.. if you have ever been interested in inchies and such come join her in a fantastic journey! 

Keep up to date by checking the calendar often or checking the blog.. I'll keep you posted on whats new and exciting!

Daniela

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June 25, 2008

Did you miss getting in on the Tim Holtz Class?

I have just added a new class to the schedule "Wannabe Tim Holtz".  This is going to be a jam packed Grungeboard extravaganza!  We are going to play with Distress Ink, Paint Daubers, Alcohol Inks, and tons of grungeboard.  We'll make a full mini book out of grungeboard and you'll receive a full package of the grungeboard Mini Elements, and we'll get our hands dirty.  Your book will be full of all the new Tim Holtz Metal embellies like tokens, trinket pins, game spinners and journal tickets.  This class will be on Saturday July 19th at 1:30pm and be $40, sign up today and I promise you'll learn a ton and get your hands dirty!

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Daniela's Challenge!

Ok so I am a few days late in getting this one up.  Lets do a layout or something similar about yourself.  I don't think we do enough pictures of ourselves or document our lives.. only the ones around us.  So, turn that camera around, stand in front of the mirror and click away. 

Self Portraits

1. In a mirror

2. Hold it out in front of you

3. Your Shadow

4. In your side-view mirror of your car (try it.. it turns out really cool)

5. Take a pic of the most favorite part of your body (I took from my knees to my ankles)

Post a link to your challenge and win a fun package of vintage goodies from The Art Life my little store within My Daughters Wish.Mdw_challenge

June 22, 2008

Father's Day RAK Winner!

Thanks to everyone for playing! This week's winner is Annemarie! Lots are scrap goodies are coming your way! More exciting things to come so stay tuned!

June 15, 2008

What Dad Gave Me Challenge

Happy Father's Day! It's Casey from the design team, and I thought we'd honor all the dads out there this week (or grandfathers, uncles, godfathers, or anyone else who played a meaningful role in your life) and the impact they've made on our lives. The theme is "A Gift My Father Gave Me." This could be an actual object that has meaning for you, or a quality or lesson passed down to you from dad. This challenge is open to any medium - you could scrap it, make a card, ATC, 4x4, or even just a written entry on your blog! Get creative and play in any way, post your creation on your blog, gallery, picture trail, etc. and then post a link to this challenge. Leave a link to your work in the comments below by Saturday, June 21. One random, lucky player will receive a RAK page kit filled with paper and lots of fun embellishments!
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As an added bonus, I'll also be giving away a RAK on my personal blog in honor of Father's Day and my first challenge, so you have two chances to win! Here are a few examples to get you inspired to pick up that tape runner!


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June 11, 2008

New Week New Challenge

EDITED:  So, a little birdie told me no one could comment to my original post!! YIkes!!!  I am trying this again to see if it works!!!  Let me know!!  Or let the store know!! Thanks for checking us out!
 

Hi y'all!!  Yes, it's my turn to do a challenge!  I've been racking my brain, trying to come up with something super creative and super fabulous.......and what is super creative and super fabulous but PAINT!!!  Any of you who know me, know I love paint, chipboard, alphas, etc!!  I've been using a lot of paint lately and just having a ball!  Paint can add a simple accent to your scrapbook pages like the example below:

Go Green The journaling block in the bottom corner was a very cute Daisy D's paper but I needed it to be more green.  I busted out my Paint Dabber (in Lettuce) and added more color.  I loved the way it came out, a very subtle detail, but something I love.  Of course, I also painted the chipboard R. 






Here is another example, this time usingpaint to create a background.  I took a plain blue piece of cardstock and dry brushed it with paint (KaiserCraft Tropical Water) then used my Sailboat Blue Paint Dabber over it to give it more ocean-esque color! 

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So, this week's challenge is use Paint on a card, Layout, mini book, anything!  Post to your blog then link to this blog post to be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize!  Thanks for playing along!

Laura