CHA here I come!, Quickutz, Class Launch

Hey guys, well you probably have heard all the hoopla of CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) on all the boards. As a scrapbook instructor, this will be my first time attending. I'm soo excited to see all my favorite companies and the new releases. For the past couple of months I have been working with a paperline called Cookbookin' and have diligently worked on samples for them for CHA. Can you believe it, me?! For those who are attending, who knows you might just be making my project at their booth, hahaha we'll see. Stay tuned for pics...

Quickutz is here!!!...
Well they will be at Scrapping Lounge in Montclair, CA. The "cuties" (so they say, i'll be the judge of that) from Quickutz are down here for CHA and they will be passing by our store. We will have a FREE Make'n'Take and they will be showing some new releases on the Silhouette. How fun and cool is that. So for those who are local, come pass by at 5pm today and check it out. There will be snacks, raffle prizes and great deals on QK dies ranging from 25%-65% off, wow!!

Class Launch
Today is our Class Launch for February and March classes at the Scrapping Lounge. Our instructors, including myself, will be showcasing our classes. The event starts at 5pm and ends at 7pm. You are able to preview all the classes we have to offer for the upcoming months. Our class sizes are kept small so that we can have more one on one time, ooo la la. Get to know the instructors and our different styles. See ya there!! Here's a sneak peek of my March class "All About Me":

Owl's It Goin'?

I just love owls, so I decided to make this card. Back in November '08 our LSS Scrapping Lounge had a scrap yardsale and I picked up this cute sentiment stamp "Owl's it goin'?". The paper I used was Sassafras Lass. And of course I had to add the faux stitching, that brown piece of cardstock needed a little pick me up. The polka dot heart is a stamped image from Urban Lily. Just in case you thought that there was no letter "o", I did use a button to cover it up.

2S4Y Kazan's Sketch #18

Here's my take on 2Sketches4You Sketch Challenge. It's been a while since I participated but since Valentine's Day is fast approaching I better get started on my cards. I love Kazan's sketch. I faux stitched everywhere on the card with my black & white gel pens, steady hands. I guess it would've been easier if I used a ruler but I live on the wild side, lol. Enjoy.

Bling, Bling, Bling!!

Hi my name is Joanne Trinidad...and I'm an embellishment whore. This is how I roll. I bought the jumbo bag of rhinestones from JoAnns and I spent many hours sorting out all the colors. I know, very tedious. I don't think I can ever get enough of rhinestones, bling, ice, whatever you call it. It just adds some sparkle and glitz to all my projects. I'm not a hoarder...I'll eventually use them...it's just nice to have them there just in case, you know? Have a great Tuesday!

8x8 Layout

As a design team member for Scrapping Lounge, we had to complete an 8x8 layout telling a little bit about ourselves. This is what I came up with. The papers I used were all Sassafras Lass. I'm a sucker for Prima flowers and rhinestones.




I'm really diggin' this new page format. I'm also an embellishment whore (sorry to offend), I love to see how much I can add without going overboard, lol.

New Year, New Classes!!

Hey guys, hope you are having a great start to the new year. I've been super busy with completing class samples. So far here is my January & February (I know!!) class line up:

January 11th (This Sunday) - "Whoo's Special" 2 Page Layout

January 25th (Sunday) - "Sweet Baby" Wall Hanging




February 8th (Sunday) - "Love Birds" Mini Chipboard Album



February (TBA) - "Say It With Love" Journal & Card



If you're in the area and want to take my classes, call Scrapping Lounge 909.626.7767 to reserve your spot.

Thank You

Just finished this card today. I used an old card sketch from SketchThis. 2008 is basically over and one of my New Year's resolution for 2009 is to double my blog posts or even to exceed it. I didn't really get into posting 'til later in the year. So 84 postings for 2009 here I come! Anyways, hope everyone has a safe and FUN New Year's Eve!! Thanks to those who visit my blog, love all your comments and support. Talk to ya next year! ~Joanne