Talking In Circles

"Smiles that Melt Your Heart" Altered Frame Class

 

This detailed and very embellished altered frame would make a perfect Christmas present for any "hard-to-buy-for" person! {It's so adorable, though... you may want to keep it for yourself!} Please be sure to bring Xyron or liquid adhesive (for small letters/diecuts), glue dots, a thin-tipped black pen, chalk inks, and your basic supply kit.

Date: Saturday, November 14

Time:  3:30 to 5 pm

Location: Stop 'N Crop Shop

www.stopncropshop.com

(937) 427-7555

3325 Seajay Drive

Beavercreek, Ohio

 

 

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*Note: To regsiter for this class, you must call the stored location. Registration is NOT accepted through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle.  If there are extra kits available, they will be posted on this website AFTER the final class date. To be put on a waiting list for extra kits, please email us at customerservice@the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com

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"Birthday Bash" Altered Cake Album Class

 

 

“Birthday Bash" Altered Cake Album Class

Pennants, balloons, and cake... oh my! Birthdays are a fantastic opportunity to reflect on how a person changes over the years. We're going to take your annual celebration and turn it into a whimsical and technique-filled cake-shaped paperboard accordion fold book, using Creative Imagination's Narratives collection. Please be sure to bring Xyron or liquid adhesive (for small letters/diecuts), glue dots, a thin-tipped black pen, chalk inks, and your basic supply kit.

Offered:

 

Date: Thursday, November 5

Time:  6 to 9 pm

Location: Scrappy Chic

http://www.scrappychiclivonia.com/

33509 W. Eight Mile Road

Livonia, MI

248.426.9020

 

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*Note: To regsiter for this class, you must call Scrappy Chic. If there are extra kits available, they will be posted at The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle.com AFTER the class date. To be put on a waiting list for extra kits, please email us at customerservice@the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com

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Family Ties: Altered Accordion Album and Case Class

 

“Family Ties” Accordion Album and Case Class
Family memories are times to cherish. This 7-panel accordion album class will inspire all scrappers - from beginners to advanced - and will perfectly highlight your family activities, from everyday moments to special events and gatherings. You will learn some fun techniques, and walk away with an entire album scrapped and ready for photos. Please be sure to bring Xyron or liquid adhesive (for small letters/diecuts), glue dots, a thin-tipped black pen, chalk inks, and your basic supply kit.

 

Date: Saturday, November 14

Time:  12:30 to 3:30 pm

Location: Stop 'N Crop Shop

www.stopncropshop.com

(937) 427-7555

3325 Seajay Drive

Beavercreek, Ohio

 

 

Date: Friday, November 20

Location: Stony Ridge Clubhouse

Hosted by: The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle.com

*Register on the Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle website

10061 Gemstone Drive

Noblesville, IN

 

 

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*Note: To regsiter for this class, you must call the desired stored location. To attend the Christmas Mega class in Noblesville, IN you must register for the entire package or for the Friday event {link to register listed above}.  Registration is NOT accepted through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle for the Ohio class.  If there are extra kits available, they will be posted on this website AFTER the final class date. To be put on a waiting list for extra kits, please email us at customerservice@the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com

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Christmas Cheer Cards & Tags Class Offered at Four Locations

This class will be offered FOUR times throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio!

 

“Christmas Cheer” Six Cards & Two Tags Class

You will be sure to make spirits bright with these six holiday cards and gift tags. We’ll use Creative Imagination’s new Christmas collections to create highly detailed and technique-filled projects. If you love to embellish – you will love this class, as we will use everything from stickers to gems, and felt to transparencies! Please be sure to bring Xyron or liquid adhesive (for small letters/diecuts), glue dots, a thin-tipped black pen, chalk inks, and your basic supply kit.

 

Date: Wednesday, November 4

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Location:  Scrapbookers, Inc.

http://www.scrapbookersinc.com

(248) 714-9441
5951 Highland Road

White Lake, Michigan

 

 

Date:     Sunday, November 8

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Location: Scrapbook Emporium

www.thescrapbookemporium.com

(586) 532-2767
46667 Hayes Rd

Shelby Township, Michigan

 

 

Date: Saturday, November 14

Time: 10 am to 12 noon

Location: Stop 'N Crop Shop

www.stopncropshop.com

(937) 427-7555

3325 Seajay Drive

Beavercreek, Ohio

 

 

Date: Saturday, November 21

Location: Stony Ridge Clubhouse

Hosted by: The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle.com

*Register on the Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle website

10061 Gemstone Drive

Noblesville, IN

 

 

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*Note: To regsiter for this class, you must call the desired stored location. To attend the Christmas Mega class in Noblesville, IN you must register for the entire package or for the entire Saturday event {link to registered listed above}.  Registration is NOT accepted through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle for the Ohio and Michigan classes.  If there are extra kits available, they will be posted on this website AFTER the final class date. To be put on a waiting list for extra kits, please email us at customerservice@the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com

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Altered Circle Album Class - Shelby Township, MI

A quick post to upload some images for an upcoming class. {There are a total of 10 pages for the class... these are just a few of the pages.} To attend the class, call the number listed below.  Any extra kits will be available at www.the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com AFTER the class date.

Scrapbook Emporium

www.thescrapbookemporium.com

(586) 532-2767
46667 Hayes Rd

Shelby Township, Michigan

Title:     “Apple of My Eye: Grandchild/Child Altered Circle Album”

Date:     Sunday, November 8

Time:     2 to 5 pm

Cost:     $38.00

Grandparents will tell you...grandchildren are loving reminders of what we're really here for! {No grandkids? Simply leave off the word "grand" and convert the theme to include any child!} In this fast paced-class, we will create an entire 10-page altered circle album, filled with amazing details. You will learn some fun techniques, and walk away with an entire album scrapped and ready for photos. Please be sure to bring permanent adhesive, Xyron adhesive or liquid adhesive (for small letters/diecuts), a thin-tipped black pen, chalk inks, and your basic supply kit.

 

 

 

 
 

Save the Ta Ta's... One Crop at a Time

This past weekend I hosted ScrapPink in Greenwood, Indiana - a crop to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I met a lot of new friends, including these fun ladies who had T-shirts specially made for the event. {Don't ya LOVE them?!  I think I should have them made for all of the attendees next year and include it with the registration!}

 

I hope to scrap the photos from the event in the near future... so I'll share more then.  For now, it's down to crunch time for this weekend's crop!  Check it out... http://www.the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com/storefront/p-500-croptacular-october-3-noblesville-in-complete-pkg.aspx

Where in the World is Andrea?

I think I have finalized my teaching schedule for the rest of the year!  Crazy busy... but I love it!  Need to take some "creative mojo juice" though.  I can't seem to sit long enough to even get the supplies out! Somewhere in between all of this I really am still a mom - chauffeur to violin lessons, taekwondo, football - chef - maid, etc. :)  I hope to post pics soon of the kiddos.

Can't wait to see/meet everyone!

September
Saturday, September 26 - Scrap Pink - Greenwood, IN
3 classes and crop - 9 am to 10 pm
Registration open; Class images below {kits can also be ordered}
Register through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle

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October
Saturday, October 3 - CropTacular - Noblesville, IN
4 classes and crop with Karen Groff - 9 am to 10 pm
Registration open; Class images below {kits can also be ordered}
Register through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle

Saturday, October 17 - CropTacular - Lima, OH
3 classes and crop - 9 am to 10 pm
Registration open; Class images coming soon
*REGISTRATION HALF FULL!*
Register through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle

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November
Wednesday, November 4 - Scrapbookers, Inc. - White Lake, MI
Christmas Card Class - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
More details and registration information coming soon

Thursday, November 5 - Scrappy Chic - Livonia, MI
Birthday Mini Album Class - 6 to 9 pm
More details and registration information coming soon

Friday, November 6 - Scrapbookers, Inc. - White Lake, MI
Accordion Album/We Are Thankful Class
More details and registration information coming soon

Saturday, November 7 - CropTacular - Livonia, MI
3 classes and crop  - 9 am to 10 pm
Registration open; Mini Album Class shown below; Rest of class images coming soon
Register through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle

Sunday, November 8 - Scrapbook Emporium - Shelby Township, MI
Christmas Card Class - and - Grandchild Mini Album Class
More details and registration information coming soon

*Tentative* Thursday, November 12 - Scrap Happy - Tiffin, OH
Creative Imaginations Calendar Class
More details to follow.

Saturday, November 14 - Stop 'N Crop Shop - BeaverCreek, OH
More details to follow

; See store email below for initial details:

Andrea Deer of Creative Imaginations has graciously accepted our invitation to help us kick off the holiday season by holding a creative workshop here on November 14. Andrea will be here all day. Her first class will be six Christmas cards. You then can make a Corina Accordion Book in a Box (7 panels and an outside cover). The last class will be a Jamie Frame. Each class is priced individually and you may register and pay for one or all. As final plans are confirmed with Andrea we will send the information to you. Don't miss this opportunity to spend the day with a nationally recognized designer.

Friday-Saturday, November 20-21 - Christmas Mega - Noblesville, IN
5 classes and crop  - (Friday) 6 pm to 12 midnight and (Saturday) 9:30 am to 12 midnight
Registration open; Class images coming soon
*REGISTRATION HALF FULL!*
Register through The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle

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December
Friday-Saturday, December 4-5 - Scrapbook Expo - Tampa, FL
3 Creative Imaginations Classes and retail booth
More details and registration information coming soon

New Kits Debut for August

August kits are now available at www.the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com  Check them out :)  {And don't forget - next month's Scrap Pink crop and classes in Greenwood, IN.  Registration is now open.... and it's for a great cause!}

12 x 12 page kits

 

 

 

 

 

Card Kit:

Updated Class Info

I'm working at warp speed to fill up my fall teaching schedule!  WOOOO HOOOOO!  I love that aspect of my job :) I love meeting new people and spreading the scrapbook enthusiasm!  You can view my entire schedule by clicking in the left column... or here is the direct link: http://talkingincircles.typepad.com/photos/my_upcoming_classesevents/deerandrealogo.html

Two additional event registrations for Noblesville, IN are now on-line.  Let's fill them up!  Here is the info:

CropTacular
Saturday, October 3
Emmanuel United Methodist
16000 Cumberland Rod ~ Noblesville, Indiana

The entire day includes:
-- "Clearly Picture Perfect: Learn to use transparencies" Class from 8:30 to 10 am!
-- "Harvest Moon" Class from 10 to 11:30 am (taught by Karen Groff)!
-- "In the Kitchen" Class from 1 to 2:30 pm!
-- "Celebrate" Class from 3 to 4:30 pm (taught by Karen Groff)!
-- Scrapping from 9 am to 10 pm!
-- Lunch, dinner, drinks & snacks!
-- Giveways, including a $100 Grand Prize Package of Creative Imaginations Product!
-- A $20 voucher to use any any of Andrea's kits the day of the crop!

Register on-line at: http://www.the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com/storefront/p-500-croptacular-october-3-noblesville-in-complete-pkg.aspx

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Christmas Mega
Friday-Saturday, November 20-21, 2009
Stony Ridge Clubhouse
10061 Gemstone Drive ~ Noblesville, IN

The high summer temperatures will be replaced with falling snowflakes before we know it. It will soon be the season for giving, decorating, spending time with family...and taking lots of photographs! Get a head start on your Christmas scrapping with these FIVE technique-filled classes!

*Complete Package Registration*
-- Friday {6 pm to 12 midnight} - accordion album class; cropping until midnight; snacks
-- Saturday {9:30 am to 12 midnight} - six 12 x 12 Christmas-themed class pages; holiday cards & tags class; cropping until midnight; lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks.

Register on-line at: http://www.the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com/storefront/p-506-christmas-mega-november-20-21-noblesville-in-complete-pkg.aspx

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And here are a few pages from the fun little "We are Family" altered book that I will be teaching on Saturday, November 7 at Scrap & Yap in Livonia, Michigan.  The kit is available to attendees first... then extras will go on sale at www.the-whole-kit-n-kaboodle.com

 

 

Hope you are able to make it!

It's Back to School Time: A Big Change in the Deer Family This School Year

David and I were both brought up in private schools, so when it came time for our children to go to school there was never even much of a discussion... our boys would go to private schools. We moved to Findlay, OH in the middle of Rylan's kindergarten year - and immediately fell in love with the local Catholic school. Ever since... even moving back to Indiana... our two older boys have remained in Catholic school.

Until this school year.

Today, Rylan started sixth grade in the public intermediate school and Caleb started fourth grade at a local public elementary.

They were both very excited. This was the first year we could actually go school clothes shopping! This was the first year since moving to Indiana they could ride a bus! This was the first school year in Indiana they would go to school with the rest of the children in the subdivision. 

Mom's the one freaking out! Rylan's school hosts 1,400 5th and 6th graders!  The school is twice the size of my high school... and he gets on the bus as 6:05 am!  And I can see Caleb and I going round and round every morning on clothes!

But life is all about changes... and maybe I should take a lesson from my boys on this one and sit back, enjoy the ride, and be excited for the new adventure....