Saturday, December 12, 2015

CRICUT EXPLORE CLASSES

Got a new Cricut Explore? We will have a great event on Jan 23 and 24:

Cricut Pro Weekend at Personal Scrapbook

This weekend is THE PERFECT opportunity to learn from a Cricut Pro! Charis Young is going to be our special guest this weekend. She has been using Cricut since its initial release in 2006. Charis has taught classes on the Cricut machines from the Original “Baby Bug” Cricut through Explore/Design Space. Here’s your chance to learn how to use your Explore & Design Space to its fullest extent. And, to top it off, Charis will be here for the Saturday evening crop, as well.

DatesSaturday, January 23-Sunday, January 24

Cost - $90 before 1/13/16 ($100 after 1/13/16)

What do I get? Glad you asked!!

*    5 classes for the Explore & Design Space!
v    We’ve done the math for you! If you take all 5 classes, that breaks down to $18 per class! Save $7/class
v    A crop from 7p-midnight on Saturday & a short, 2-hour crop on Sunday from 3-5.
*    Access to Charis for the whole weekend!
v    Ask her questions.
v    Get one-on-one help.

SATURDAY

Introduction To Explore                                           Saturday, 11:00p-12:30p
            This class is designed for the Explorer that hasn’t had the opportunity to play with her Explore, yet. As a matter of fact, it’s not even been taken out of its box! We will go through the setup of your new machine, open your account, & make the project that comes with your machine. If you’ve already done this, please don’t feel like you need to attend this class.
What do I need?
v     Your machine (even if it’s still in the box)
v     Your laptop or Apple devise


Learning The Explore, Part A                                    Saturday, 1:30p-3:00p
            Part A is all about learning what your machine can do. We will talk about each of the basic things you need to know to effectively use your machine. We won’t go in too deep on this one. I will answer your questions & we will try things out.
What do I need?
v     Your laptop or Apple devise


Learning The Explore, Part B                                    Saturday, 5:00p-6:30p
            In Part B we will delve a little further into Design Space! We will talk about the more advanced features & things you can do with your Explore. I will answer your questions & we will try things out.
What do I need?
v     Your laptop or Apple devise


Crop The Night Away                                                Saturday, 7:00-Midnight
            Grab a bite to eat then join the cropping fun! Charis will be here doing some cropping of her own & she will also be available to answer questions & offer help.

 SUNDAY

Designing With Explore                                Sunday, 11:00p-12:30p
            Finally! In this class, we will design & CUT a single page, 12x12 layout that will be perfect for any kind of celebration! Using the things we learned about in Part A, we will put our knowledge into practice.
            What do I need?
v     Your laptop or Apple devise
v     Your Explore
v     Some coordinating solid & patterned cardstock (anything you have in your stash)

Advanced Designing With Explore              Sunday, 1:30p-3:00p
            Last but certainly not least we will play with some of the more advanced features available on Design Space! By making several small “Make & Take” projects, we will “explore” the more advanced features we learned about in Part B! From Print-Then-Cut to cutting different materials, you will finish strong & fully confident in your machine.
            What do I need?
v     Your laptop or Apple devise
v     Your Explore
v     Some coordinating solid & patterned cardstock (anything you have in your stash)
v     A washed out soda can from the weekend

To Crop It All Off                                            Sunday, 3:00p-5:00p
            A final 2-hour crush to be sure that you feel comfortable with your machine & try some of the last few things that you learned that day.


Please join us for this fun and exciting weekend at Personal Scrapbook in Allen! Space is limited so be sure to call the store at 972-351-8717 to reserve your space.



Monday, November 9, 2015

Photos, Papers & Philippians

Photos, Papers & Philippians
Bible Journaling Workshop

Join Melissa Gross for a 2 hour class merging art and faith!

Thursday, December 10
12:30pm - 2:30pm or 6pm – 8pm
$20


In this class, we’ll discuss and practice various techniques, tips and ideas for including photos and patterned papers in illustrated Bible journaling. Your class fee includes one sheet of 12x12 American Crafts Amy Tangerine Stitched patterned paper.


Melissa will share a devotional on Philippians, and we’ll take time to illustrate our faith in the margins of our Bibles.

We will be working in a Journaling Bible, but feel free to bring any Bible and/or a journal to work in. Also, bring your favorite Bible journaling supplies to class & don’t forget a journaling pen!

Please call Personal Scrapbook at 972.351.8717 to reserve your spot!

Happy Scrappin' Y'all - Melissa Gross
My Blog: Daily Life - Bits & Pieces

Saturday, October 31, 2015

NEW PRODUCTS

Great new products:

- Adorn It Paintables - awesome paper to color with any media: markers, pencils, crayons, watercolors, or anything else you want. We have 4 styles to use on Bible Journaling, as well as Christmas. Easy to make cards and embellishments.


- Candi was able to find 2 brand new Cuttlebug machines for an unbelievable price = $45 - we only have 2. Run!


- New CAT paper - DOG will be here soon




- Several new Allen High School and Eagles papers. All very pretty!


Friday, October 30, 2015

PIZZA BOX SALE

Tomorrow, Oct 31, From 10 am to 3 pm – NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS!

You get a (clean) PIZZA BOX and choose from hundreds of different pattern papers and cardstock – the papers we sell on the store are not included. When you are able to close the lid of the box, you bring it to the register and only pay $50, tax included. We calculated around 200 sheets, what a great deal!

But wait! There’s more:

-         If you mention this post you get an extra $5 (Five dollars) off

-         TEACHERS WITH ID - get an extra $10 (ten dollars) off – this offer doesn’t add to the $5 off - even if we know you are a teacher, you still need an ID (please!)


See you tomorrow, Happy Halloween!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

NEW FRONT

Our building has been power washed, cleaned, and now, painted. New front:


Friday, October 16, 2015

NEW PRODUCTS

We have received lots of new products, such as the new Authentique Christmas line,  Carta Bella Trick or Treat collection, Inky Antics stamps, Illustrated Faith stickers, Echo Park Dots & Stripes, Adorn It Paintables, and more. Come check them out.





Tuesday, October 13, 2015

NEW STORE HOURS

THE STORE IS NOW OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY, FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM, EXCEPT ON THE DAYS WE HAVE CLASSES OR CROPS IN THE EVENING.

PLEASE REFER TO THE BLOG FOR THE CALENDARS AND MORE INFORMATION OR GIVE US A CALL 972-351-8717

Friday, October 9, 2015

Tip-Ins, Tabs & Titus

Tip-Ins, Tabs & Titus
Bible Journaling Workshop

Join Melissa Gross for a 2 hour class merging art and faith!


Friday, Nov 6   12:30pm - 2:30pm
or
Saturday, Nov 7   10am - noon
$20

In this class, we’ll discuss and practice various techniques, tips and ideas for including tip-ins and tabs in your illustrated Bible journaling. We’ll discuss how these items can help you include personal prayers in your Bible and how they can become a tool in your Bible study and/or for witnessing to others. You will receive a colorable tip-in from one of the AdornIt Documented Faith Art Play Printables!


Melissa will share a devotional on Titus, and we’ll take time to illustrate our faith in the margins of our Bibles.

We will be working in a Journaling Bible, but feel free to bring any Bible and/or a journal to work in. Also, bring your favorite Bible journaling supplies to class & don’t forget a journaling pen!

Please call Personal Scrapbook at 972.351.8717 to reserve your spot!

Happy Scrappin' Y'all - Melissa Gross
My Blog: Daily Life - Bits & Pieces

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

TURKEY CENTERPIECE CLASS

This beautiful centerpiece will be a class on October 10 or October 15, 10:30 to 1:30 or 6 to 9 pm-  you will learn to make the Turkey, fold accordion, and cover chipboard. The Fall decoration is not included. Please bring strong adhesive, like Beacon 3-1 and Scor-Tape.

OCTOBER CLASSES AND CROPS

CROP TIMES, NEW CLASSES AND LOTS OF EVENTS:



October:


Fri 16 - no crop in the evening

Sat 17 - GARAGE SALE!!! 
no crop in the evening

Wed 21 or Sat 24 — Card Class 3 cards — 10:30 to 12:30 — $20 - Have a GO TO box to keep all your greeting cards, so you can get to them quickly. 

Fri 23 - 
no crop in the evening

Sat 24 - Intro to Bible Journaling - 10:30 to 1 - $25 - Find a new way to express your faith     thru art.

Sat 24 — Card Class 3 cards — 10:30 to 12:30 — $20

Sat 24 - Pizza & PJ - 2 pm to 2 am - $20 and we order pizza


Fri 30 - crop from 6 pm to midnight - $10


Sat 31 - PIZZA BOX SALE - 10 am to 3 pm

Sat 31 - no crop in the evening - Happy Halloween!


 PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THE BLOG FOR MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

NEW CARD CLASS

Laurie Craven will be teaching these beautiful fall cards on September 30, Wednesday, from 10:30 to 12:30 - bring your basic class kit - $20





NEW PRODUCTS

We have received 8 of the 12 new styles of AdornIt Paintables. They are 12 x 12 sheets with designs you can paint with any medium, like markers, watercolor, pencils, etc, then cut and make cards or embellishments. Two of them are perfect for the Bible Journaling Projects



Saturday, September 19, 2015

Upcoming Bible Journaling Workshops

We have more Bible Journaling workshops coming in October! First, on October 8, a workshop for those who are familiar with Illustrated Bible Journaling and ready to learn new techniques and try different products. Then on October 24, we'll have another Intro to Bible Journaling workshop for those who are new or just beginning in this fun way to merge art and faith. Check out all the details for both workshops below.

Stickers, Stamping & Samuel
  Thursday, October 8
3pm-5pm or 6pm–8pm

$20


Join Melissa Gross for a 2 hour class merging art and faith! In this class, we’ll discuss and practice various techniques, tips and ideas for using stickers and stamps on your illustrated Bible journaling pages. Melissa will share the pros and cons of various inks and tips, ideas for combining stickers and stamping on the page, and tips for lining it all up.

Melissa will share a devotional on seeking God with examples from the life of Samuel, and we’ll take time to illustrate our faith in the margins of our Bibles.

We will be working in a Journaling Bible, but feel free to bring any Bible and/or a journal to work in. Also, bring your favorite Bible journaling supplies to class & don’t forget a journaling pen!


Intro to Bible Journaling Workshop
Saturday, October 24
10:30am – 1pm
$25

Join Melissa Gross for a 2½ hour class merging art and faith! In this class, we’ll discuss the beginnings of Illustrated Faith Bible Journaling, why and how to use a Journaling Bible (or a Worship Journal if you prefer), supply tips and tricks, various journaling styles and techniques, and where to find inspiration for your illustrated journaling. Melissa will share a devotional on GENESIS and we’ll take time to illustrate our faith in the margins of our Bibles.

We will be working in a Journaling Bible, but feel free to bring any Bible and/or a journal to work in. The class fee includes an Illustrated Faith You Rule Bible Mat and Journaling Pen. Additional items needed to create will be provided.

Please call Personal Scrapbook at 972.351.8717 to reserve your spot!

Happy Scrappin' Y'all - Melissa Gross
My Blog: Daily Life - Bits & Pieces

Christmas Book Class

We are ready for the class. This is Terri Musser, our fabulous instructor.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

WE MAKE THE SCRAPBOOK FOR YOU

Now and then we are asked if we make scrapbooks for people. Yes, we do. Bring us your pictures and tell us what you want, and we will make the book for you. Please, give us at least a week :-) The price will vary according to the project. Come talk to us, we will be happy to help.