yes, i'm back, maybe not quite in full effect but i am back... this spring/summer and now early fall have just been absolutely nutty... one thing after another with quite a few things rolling into each other LOL... first things first...below is finalized class for november and december... if you have any questions or can't make the class or are just interested in kits, please email or call me... let me get this schedule out for you guys and then i'll summarize the past 6 months....

I will upload pics of the class samples as i get them scanned in...

Simple Thanksgiving Greetings                          Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 2pm

Learn some new folded cards with some simple and elegant Thanksgiving greeting.  Bring your basic kit.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $5

Great Impressions Stamp of the Month           Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 1pm

These beautiful holiday themed cards will make you so proud when you send them out... sign up quickly as this class always sells out.  Don't forget, you'll receive the stamp of the month as part of your class kit.  Bring your basic kit and preferred coloring medium.  This class is at Betty's Stamp Pad... please call 239.939.0355 to register.

Cost:  $22 or $20 for h2u members (must present your membership at class)

Christmas Cecilia Style                                          Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2pm

Come and learn the technique of making 3 dimension images with a Holiday/Christmas theme.  We will make at least 5 cards in which you will get all the reusable patterns for so that you can re-create this beautiful cards year after year.  Bring your basic kit, cutting mat, utility knife and two-way glue pen.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $20

Its a FlowerSoft Christmas                                    Thursday, November 12, 2009 @2pm

Come and create some beautiful holiday cards using this new medium.  You'll create some beautiful cards that you won't want to give away.  Bring your basic kit and any Flowersoft items you may already have and want to incorporate or learn how to use.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $12

Holiday Jam Session I                                           Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @2pm

Come and get a jump start on those holiday cards if you haven't already... We'll create 10 quick and easy holiday cards that will only need an address and stamp when you finish.  Bring your basic kit and any other items you would like to incorporate in your cards.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $10

Gift Giving Series I:  Fabulous Frames               Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @2pm

Create this wonderful frame set (set of 3).  Makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for anyone on your gift giving list.  Bring your basic kit, cutting mat and utility knife.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $10

Holiday Jam Session 2                                          Thursday, December 7, 2009 @2pm

Come and join us for part 2 of these quick and easy holiday cards... you can take this class without part 1...we'll make 10 more holiday cards to add to your collection...there is still time to get them in the mail.   Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $10

Holiday Jam Session 3                                          Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @2pm

Come and get a jump start on those holiday cards if you haven't already... We'll create 10 quick and easy holiday cards that will only need an address and stamp when you finish.  Session 1 & 2 not necessary to take session 3.   Bring your basic kit and any other items you would like to incorporate in your cards.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $10

Gift Giving Series 2: Notecards Portfolio          Thursday, December 10, 2009 @2pm

Come join us and we learn how to make these wonderful and gift worthy notecard portfolios...its a quick, easy and elegant gift that you will be proud to share.  You'll learn how to make the portfolio along with 4 matching notecards that fit perfectly inside.  You will also receive the portfolio pattern with your class so that you can easily make many more of these versatile gifts.  Bring your basic kit and any other papers or embellishments you may want to use.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $12

Great Impressions December Stamp of the Month Saturday, December 12, 2009 @1pm

Join us to create these simply adorable cards featuring the Great Impression December Stamp of the Month... we will make 6 cards utilizing the stamp of the month and remember, the stamp is included in your class kit... don't waste time signing up... this class sells out every month.  This class is at Betty's Stamp Pad... please call 239.939.0355 to register.

Cost:  $22 or $20 for h2u members (members must present membership card at time of class)

Gift Giving Series 3: Here Comes Santa Clause Album      

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @2pm

These wonderful and whimsical Santa album will be perfect to hold those precious holiday photos.  This album also makes a wonderful gift to hold and share those fabulous Santa memories.  Bring your basic kit, cutting mat, utility knife, and xyron machine if you have one.  Class is at the H2U building, call 941.624.4441 to register.

Cost:  $20

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ok, there is the class schedule as of now... i will post updates and changes as they become available... ok, where to begin...last i posted, i think it was shortly after spring break when my sister and god daughter were here for several weeks...

next on the agenda was CHA and disney... how convenient that the CHA summer show this year was in orlando...a nd those of you who know me, know that i can take or leave disney LOL...

cousin patrick flew in a week before CHA so he was spending time poolside... we packed it all up and headed to orlando on a friday afternoon... saturday morning was an airport pickup to pick up sherri who flew in from indiana... sunday morning was a trip orlando airport to pickup sister susan... janet and linda were driving up monday afternoon/evening...  here are a few snapshots...

this was a calendar class we took the night before the convention started... linda and janet getting a head start

the calendar cover... 12x12 calendars

a few if the calendar layouts...

(sherri, janet, linda, me and betty... missing... susan, patrick, mike and ray)...exhibit floor... watch out....

a few really cool samples we saw...

look!  its cuddlebug, me, linda, cricut and janet...

patrick, pluto and susan at chef mickey's

uh oh... i think pluto has a crush on sherri...

mikey, chef goofy, patrick, susan and sherri

mkey, donald and susan

donald and sherri...

celebrating susan's belated birthday

yay mickey!!

and who is this cutie patootie?  first one to email me (cecilia.pulis@gmail.com) the correct answer wins a class kit! 

one of the designers for plaid enterprises... doesn't she look familar??

after getting back from CHA, as if we didn't have enough crafting... we took a beading class over at betty's stamp pad taught by deanna... this was patrick's design....isn't it gorgeous???

patrick with mickey and minnie and pin central at downtown disney...

 oh what a wonderful day... yesterday was our monthly h2u no frills crop... and what a tiime had by all... the crop goes from 9am - 9pm... i was pooped by 6, i left early...went straight home, checked email, checked the farm (yes, i know i'm hooked) and went straight to bed... told mike that "its a shame its barely dark and i'm headed for bed" but it was an exhausting but fun day... here a few pics.. ok, maybe a little more than a few...

betty, me, and karen

"look what i did!!"

always smiling sally

maggie... judy... mimi's mom...

diane

darleth

donna and brittany

betty and the rowdy punch class LOL

linda (co-crop coordinator) and janet (h2u director...its her beautiful building we use)

dee (co-crop coordinator & creative memories) and terri

"... but how do i...????"

dee

"we did it!!  we did it!!"

here are a few of the card projects we did ... sorry in advance for not rotating some of the pictures before uploading....

and lastly, today was the lance armstrong LIFESTYLE challenge... those of you have kept up with my blog or facebook, know my cousin naldo was participating in the 5k in san francisco... it brought me to tears to see this pic of him at the starting line...

... look on his back...

carolyn was my sister