Have you been to a Lasting Memories class lately? I love the energy and excitement that I feel when I attend a scrapbooking or crafting class; all those ideas and fresh creativity floating around in the classroom. By way of introduction, my name is Mandy Sybrowsky and I'm going to be working with the Lasting Memories teachers to continue bringing you fabulous classes and fun crops. I also work in the store five nights a week, so I'm looking forward to meeting all of you! I am a scrapbooking and crafting teacher myself, and I regularly teach people to make all sorts of cute things on my crafting blog, LittleBirdieSecrets.com. I also blog about craft events, shows, and classes over at CraftGossip.com. I love anything and everything creative, so being in the Lasting Memories store around all the incredible product and amazing samples isn't like "work" at all! It's pure inspiration.
Speaking of inspiration, attending a class is one of the best ways to get your creative juices flowing. I'm excited about our July schedule and want to invite all of you to join us for an invigorating class or crop to get creative this month! Here's what's coming up in the next few weeks:
Moonlight Madness $15 Hosted by Mandy (me!)
Friday, July 10 6:00pm-Midnight
Join me to just get stuff done. If you think you don't have time to scrapbook, then you need to make time, and this is a great way to schedule yourself to enjoy a relaxing evening of scrapbooking. I love cropping in the store because there are so many inspiring samples, plus all the newest products and essential supplies are right at your fingertips!
Just Croppin' $25 Hosted by Karie
Saturday, July 11 10:00am-8:00pm
Just Croppin' is an all day Saturday crop. Another great way to "schedule" yourself for some much needed scrapbooking time. You'll love our teacher, Karie--she is amazing! Plus you'll have a room full of scrappers to bounce ideas off. Bring a lunch and stay all day!
Getting Started $10 (includes $10 store credit) Taught by Tess
Thursday, July 16 6:30-8:30pm
This is the perfect class for those of you who love all the paper and doodads that go along with scrapbooking, but need a little direction to get started. Our wonderful teacher Tess will include tips on how to create a photo-safe environment, organize your photos, use popular tools, select an album, and more. Although the class fee is $10, you get your $10 back as credit to spend in the store after the class!
Basic Grey Class $23 Taught by Jennifer
Saturday, July 18 4:00-5:30pm
This has to be one of my favorite classes we offer. I LOVE Basic Grey, and each month class attendees receive $23-$27 of Basic Grey's most current products including papers, full packages of rubons, chipboard, ribbons, buttons, etc., and an exclusive double page sketch from one of Basic Grey's premier designers. You will have enough products to complete the layout plus extras to get creative with later! And you'll learn from the best--Jennifer gives you tons of time-saving tips and techniques.
I'll be posting new class updates often, so check back for more great class and crop previews. Hope to see you soon!
