January happenings at Memories Live On!

3D Holiday Keepsake Album
Saturday - December 20th
11am-4:30pm (lunch break in between)
Fee: $45
Teacher: Cory



Cory has created an amazing accordian album with a shadowbox cover featuring the latest holiday line from Melissa Frances. This book looks even better in person - the images here really don't do it justice. Don't be deterred by the length of the class. There are a LOT of pieces and techniques involved in making this album and it will move at a brisk pace.

It's a Wrap
Four sessions (drop by anytime during these sessions):
Tues. Dec. 16th 1-4pm, Fri Dec. 19th 4-8pm, Sun Dec. 21st 1-4pm, and Tues Dec. 23rd 1-4pm
Fee: $1 per gift OR $8 for unlimited number of gifts
Teacher: Lauren and other staff members

Dress up your packages with a little extra flair this season. We'll make it easy by providing papers, ribbons, tags, stamps, rub-ons, and other embellishments and a whole lot of IDEAS! All you have to do is bring in your presents and before you know it, you'll have beautifully wrapped gifts that your recipients won't want to open!



My Goals for 2009 - Kid's Craft Project
Tuesday December 30th
2-4pm
Fee: NONE
Teacher: Lauren

School will be out and the kids will be complaining that they are "BO-RED" so why not bring them by to do a little craft project and let them release their creative energies? This project will take about 20-30 minutes (more or less depending on the child). They will be making a fun board detailing their New Year's resolutions or Goals for 2009.
January 2009
We have started scheduling our January and February events. Teachers are busily working on samples and pictures. We will have images posted very soon.


Everyday Greeting Cards Set 1
Saturday - January 10th
1pm-3pm
Fee: $25
Teacher: Jane




Start the new year with a cute collections of greeting cards that says it all with these ever so-adorable images from Penny Black. This month, you will be making a “Miss you!” card, “Love you!” card, and a “Make a wish!” card. You will be using the Scor-Pal to make the fancy fold cards. As an added bonus, Jane will be showing you some basic techniques on using Copic markers. All skill levels are welcome! Classes are open up to 8 people, so call the store today to register with a friend!

Note: Each project comes pre-cut and includes instructions with pictures. The Nestabilities frames will be pre-cut and pre-embossed for you but there will be a demonstration on how it can be done with a Cuttlebug. Accessories on the cards are subject to change. Please bring your favorite adhesive to class. If you own Copic markers, please bring your own set to class for your personal use.

"Start the Year Right" All-Day Crop
Saturday - January 17th
10am-8pm
Fee: $15

Everyone's always saying "I'm SO behind! I need to get caught up!" Well how about starting the year off with 10 hours of uninterrupted cropping? You can get those holiday pages done and start fresh for the new year! (Okay - so 10 hours may not be enough to actually get caught up, but we can always have high hopes can't we?) As always, we'll provide cool goody bags and fun prizes for the mini-contests we'll have. Our goal is to keep this crop low-key and relaxed so you can de-stress after the holidays. You'll be on your own for meals. However, we will provide drinks and light snacks throughout the day.

Wow! 3D Valentine's Day Projects
Sunday - January 18th
11:30am-1:30pm and 2-4pm
Fee: $25 (for 4 projects)
Teacher: KT



Make one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day projects for your family and friends, teachers, co-workers, and those who fill your life with happiness. These WOW! PROJECTS include a gold wire heart strung with heads and ribbons, a HUGS AND KISSES gift box using our new line of JustRite custom stamps, a GHIRARDELLI Chocolate V-Day card, and one other unique candy holder.
Classes sell out quickly, so call the store today to register with a friend or daughter (ages 12 and up) and enjoy 2 hours of fun and laughter! All skill levels are welcome. NOTE: All projects come pre-scored, pre-cut and include directions with color photos.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS: A bone folder (if you have one), pencil, scissors, and PERMANENT roller adhesive.


Magnetic Notepad Holder
Tuesday - January 20th
11am-Noon
Fee: $8
Teacher: Lisa




We are pleased to welcome Lisa to our teaching staff in 2009! For her very first class at MLO she has created a fun yet functional notepad holder that would be perfect on a refrigerator door or metal cabinet. Need a quick gift or want to use up your stash of paper? This class is for you! This project is simple and quick and is perfect for keeping that new year's resolution to be more organized! If you are a beginner to paper crafts, this would be a perfect place to start. All materials are provided, paper and ribbons may vary from the sample. Kits will be available if you are unable to attend the class but you must call the store to sign up for one.



Teddy Bear Chipboard Book
Sunday - January 25th
2-4pm
Fee: $25
Teacher: Holly
This chipboard book is so cute you'll want to make more than one! And with papers already pre-cut to the shape of the teddy bear album you can! The book features the newest K & Company Valentine's collection and plenty of eye-catching embellishments.



10 Things I Love......
Saturday - January 31
11 - 1 pm
Fee: $25.00
Teacher: Lisa



This is a clean line and simple mini book by Lisa. In class you will get all of the pre-cut materials and Lisa will walk you through the assembly. You can then personalize this book once you get it home. It's a perfect book for that someone special in your life and you may want to make more than one. Kits can also be pre-ordered if you are unavailable the day of the class. Just call the store to sign-up or order your kit.


Our Cancellation Policy for Classes and Crops
Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance and 48 hours before Friday Night
crops. If you cannot make it to a class and there is less than 72 hours before the class, you will get a class kit with instructions. For crops, you may sign up for a different crop night.

My grandmother passed away

I don't think there's ever a good time or way to say goodbye to a loved one. Unfortunately for my mother, she didn't really get that chance. Her mother passed away on Wednesday in Japan and she has been trying to get back home ever since for the funeral. My grandmother was in the hospital for many weeks and her health quickly deteriorated over the weekend. The funeral is today. I think my mother will be going back for the 49th day service and I'll try to join her. I always thought I would be able to take my boys to Japan to meet their great-grandmother. I always thought there would be more time.

I'm rambling now. It's kinda how I have been feeling.
Big apologies to all I owe projects to and pictures will go up later tonight of January's classes at Memories Live On.

Will be back with another post shortly.

My first Japanese Santa!

I received a very special package last night that really touched my heart. It comes all the way from Japan as a RAK from Siobhan, one of my Monday's Fun Day Winner a few weeks ago. You can find her on her wonderful blog, Adventures from the Monkey Hut, where she has wonderful little stories about her life with her three children and military husband and displays fabulous cards and scrapbook layouts... even has time to do challenges! I don't know how you do it, girl!

Siobhan sent me this package which instantly made me reach for a tissue! Just about the most sweetest RAK ever, my friend! Doumo arigatou gozaimasu! It will be cherished.












Merry Christmas, my friend!

love,
Jane

A Sneak Peek, fantastic news, MFD winner, and a new Monday's Fun Day!

Brrrr! It's getting a bit chilly outside! It's official. We have snow in the mountains of Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Santa Cruz! Oh, I know... not as cold as some parts of the world. But this is Northern California! lol!

I've been working on the cards for my January class at Memories Live On. Here's a sneak peek of the images we will be working with!










Remember to save the date! January 10th, 1pm - 3pm!
I teach at Memories Live On every second Saturday of the month!
The cards for the next class will be posted here tomorrow so stay tuned!


I have last week's Monday's Fun Day Winner to announce!


Random Integer Generator
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9
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Teri said...
Love your card and peppermint patty holders! Are you liking your copics?

CONGRATULATIONS, TERI!

To answer your question about the copics...
YES!! I LOVE my Copics! As a matter of fact, when Memories Live On got their initial shipment in last week, I happened to get there before the markers went out onto the shelf. I just stood there, running my hands over the pens in their bins. ALL those brand new markers in every color imaginable! OMG! Heaven!

I think I'm getting the hang of using the markers. The images up above of the sneak peeks are all done with copic markers.

I do have FANTASTIC news though.
Memories Live On is sending me to get Copic Certified during Winter CHA in Anaheim!
It really doesn't get much better than that.
Or does it?
Vivian mentioned going into CHA Saturday after the class and Sunday.
Seriously? Seriously! Get out of here! Wow. No way! I love being part of this team!
Thank you, Vivian and Mort, and Memories Live On!

Teri... Send me your mailing address. BTW, are you the same Teri that wanted the Tic Tac snowman?
jane.matsumoto@sbcglobal.net

NEW MONDAY'S FUN DAY!

How would you like to receive this beautiful set by Hero Arts?



Just leave me a comment here and let me know if you have tried Copic markers.
If so, let me know which ones you prefer... the Original Copic, Ciao, Sketch?
What are a few of your favorite colors that you find yourself reaching for time and time again? What paper do you use with them?

Me? I love the Original ones because of the fine tip. My favorite colors are Cadmium Orange, Sepia, Sand, Caramel, Chartreuse... lots more to be added I'm sure since I have new colors coming on order from the store. I heard Lipstick Red is gorgeous! I use SU! Whisper White. No problems there except that it bleeds through the paper in the back a little. I really want to try Gina K's Luxury White and Neenah Classic Solar White. Does anyone have a suggestion either or? Any other suggestions or comments?

Stay warm!
Jane

Snippets!

I had the pleasure of meeting Lain Ehmann in person yesterday at Memories Live On.



Lain has a fun little book coming out titled
"Snippets: Mostly True Tales from the Lighter Side of Scrapbooking."



Creating Keepsakes writes: Giggle. Chortle. Maybe even LOL! Author Lain Ehmann visits the nuttier aspects of scrapbooking in a series of delightful essays exploring everything from getting started and making time for the hobby to stalking scrapbooking celebrities and yearning for a magazine worth scrapspace. Snippets makes a great stocking-stuffer and is perfect for gift-giving at any time of the year; Snippets is perfect for any scrapbooker from expert to novice. Find out how funny scrapbooking can be.

Lain read a little essay from her book for us and I got a good laugh from it. She read just a couple of pages (just a snippet!) and I was hooked! I am really looking forward to the book's arrival. You can preorder through the store now. It's only $9.99! This little 4" x 6" book will make the perfect stocking stuffer for scrapbookers. Just call the store and place your pre-order at (408) 446-9901 or stop by and do some holiday shopping too! They have lots of new goodies up on the shelves! There's more on the way too!!

Thank you for taking the time to do your "book signing" without books (giggle) and the make & take at the store.
See you in Anaheim, Lain!

Hugs,
Jane

My Make & Take Saturday at Memories Live On

Thanks to all who stopped by Memories Live On today.
I hope fun was had by all!

I promised details on the make & take that I taught this afternoon. Unfortunately, my Word doc is being temperamental so I will post a tutorial here. If you have any questions, just post under comments to this post or email me.

Wallet style photo / gift card holder

Take a standard envelope and score it at 3"



Glue down flap with and carefully trim off excess.




Cut one end off at 4"



Take the open end and punch out a half circle with a 1-1/4" circle punch.




Cardstock (4-1/2" x 8-1/2")
Score at 3-1/4", 6-1/2", and 6-3/4"



Add designer paper to the front top and bottom panels:
Top panel: 1-1/2" x 4-1/4"
Bottom panel: 3" x 4-1/4"



Punch half circle in top panel with 1" circle punch



Inside photo / gift card holder:

Cardstock: 3-1/8" x 5"
Score at 1" and glue down to inside of "wallet"





Add more glue to the inside of the 1" flap and attach the trimmed envelope, seam side down.




Stamp images first and then add designer paper strip. I used my Cutterpede and an interchangeable wavy border blade to create a decorative edge.




Stamp image and punch out with 1" circle punch. Punch 2nd layer with 1-1/4" circle punch. Glue layers together. Use pop-up dot to attach to card.

Yet another one bites the dust!

It's that time of year again!
The latest Stampin' Up! Retirement List has been released!

Are you ready for this?

10% off all retiring stamp sets AND FREE shipping on all orders over $70!

Listed below are all of the retiring stamp sets in alphabetical order.
Click here to actually see what's retiring.

Ahoy, Matey*
Baby Jesus Is Born
Beautiful Life*
Big Birthday Candle*
Brocade Basics
Bronc Buster
Bundled in Love
Bursting with Joy*
Calendar Cues
Canvas
Classic Backgrounds
Crab & Company
Dad’s Day*
Dots Are Hot
Elegant Notes
Everyday Flexible Phrases
Everything Baby
Fabulous Flowers
Floral
Form & Function
Fruit Stand
Ginormous Flowers
Happiness
Hattitude*
Haunting Halloween
Hi & Hello*
It’s All Good
Just Golf
Just Hockey
Keep Christmas
Kind Thoughts
Light unto My Path, A
Merry & Bright
Moose You
On the Fly
Paisley
Perfect Timing
Pictograms
Posy
Pretty Peony
Riot of Petals*
Seasonal Whimsy
Seriously Sassy*
Sleigh Bells Ring
So Cool*
Spring Pictograms*
Starstruck
Stemming From*
Stitched
Summer by the Sea*
Take Three
Text & Texture
Thanks for Everything
Thoroughly Thankful
Tree for All Seasons, A*
Twill
Warm Words*
Well-Worn Alphabet
Well-Worn Numbers
Winds of Grace
Wishing You Cheer
With Gratitude
Wonderful Words
Wondrous Gift
Best Yet
Bitty Basics
Deer Friends
Fall Flair
Happiness Always
Live Like You Mean It
Occasions Collection
Organic Grace
Punches Three
Serene Spring
Window Dressing
Todo lo mejor
Imágenes pequeñas
Adorables amigos
Felicidad eterna
Vive con propósito
Colección de motivos especiales
Tres Troqueles
Serena primavera
Adornos para ventanas
HOSTESS SETS

* Dormant sets were not featured in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog, but were still available for sale. These sets are now retiring and will no longer be available.

** These page numbers refer to Celebrando Creatividad. All other page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog.
This list of sets is as complete as we can make it at the present time (accessories have not been listed), but items may be added to or dropped from this list. Any exchanges of these items must be made within 90 days of the shipping date.

Contact information: jane.matsumoto@sbcglobal.net

CONTACT me today to place your order!
© 2008 Stampin’ Up!

A few shares and a new Monday's Fun Day!!!

Memories Live On is going to be carrying Copic Markers so I decided it's about time I opened up that gorgeous set of Copic markers that Kevin got me for our anniversary and start getting to know them. I posted a trial effort when I first got them several months ago with the owls. Okay... well here's my first finished card with the markers.





I can not wait to take the certification class! I can't seem to get online with Copic to see their schedule of when/where their next classes are going to be held. Can someone tell me their schedule?

My holiday boutique at the preschool went well. I had many handmade items for sale that sold as the night went on. Here are a couple of samples of what I had on my table:

Peppermint Patty holders:


Nugget holders:




Ready for Monday's Fun Day?

How about some yummy flowers and brads?
Check these out!



I use them all the time for cardmaking and scrapbooking! These flowers are so fun to use!
The brads closely match the colors of the flowers and I love adding glitter to the tops of them for some added dimension.

If you would like to have a chance to receive this and more, just post here what your favorite holiday song is.

Good luck!
Happy Monday, everyone!!

More News from Memories Live On!

Holiday Open House

Saturday December 13th
10:30am-6pm
FREE Make & Takes all day long!

Join us for coffee, cookies, and a whole lot of creativity! Visit our website for more details about the different make and takes and times. We are also happy to be hosting Lain Ehmann who has a new book due to be released mid-December. Come listen to some sneak peeks and a chance to win a free copy!

Don't miss out on the holiday fun!

Wrap It Up!The Art of Gift Wrapping

Have you ever received a gift that was so beautifully wrapped you didn't want to open it? Join us for one of our gift-wrapping sessions and you'll get a chance to produce these works of art yourself! We'll provide wrapping paper, ribbons, stamps, tags, and rub-ons along with samples for inspiration. All you need to do is come with your presents to wrap. More details on our website.


FYI: For Your Inspiration

The holiday season is kicking into high gear and at Memories Live on you'll find lots of holiday craft ideas made just for you by our staff and our teachers.
Take a look at our FYI design board in the store that will give you quick and easy ideas for paper craft projects. This month features a gift card holder and a stunning gift to use as a place setting or ornament for all of your holiday gatherings. Come into Memories Live On to see the samples and project directions - then download the FREE clip art at http://KTATMLO.SHUTTERFLY.COM .

We know it gets hectic this time of year so we're doing what we can to make those holiday crafts projects as stress-free as possible!

Happy Crafting! Dawn, Alicia, Trisha, Lauren, Vivian & Mort

Memories Live On
408-446-9901


3-D Holiday Keepsake Album



Cory's come up with a unique accordian album featuring a shadowbox cover.
This album is Christmas eye candy with textures galore and really rich details. Don't be fooled by the length of the class - it will move at a brisk pace and you'll be learning a LOT of techniques. Call or visit the store to sign up as spaces are limited.
Saturday Dec. 20th 11am-4:30pm $45


December Kit of the Month



For December we have the cutest pair of Santa pants you'll ever see along with our 1st video tutorial on YouTube! Simply visit our website (www.memoriesliveon.com) or come into the store for more details to order your kit today.
You can also visit www.scrapbookingsuppliesrus.com for Monthly Kits sent directly to you!


Vote, Vote, Vote!

Our "Out of This World" contest entries are in and boy are we glad that we're not the ones who have to pick the winners! Voting starts Monday Dec. 8 and runs through Sunday Dec. 14. Come by to support your favorites (and to get some inspiration for your own layouts)!.


If you haven't already taken advantage of our Copic Marker pre-sale, be sure to come in before Dec. 10th to put in your pre-order. Speaking of the 10th, Marah Johnson will be here that day for her two classes and we are super excited! There is still a space left in her morning Holiday Joy album class and a couple of kits (not class space) available for the Untamed album so call soon if you're interested in either. Remember to keep checking our website for updates to our calendar.

See you all soon!

A visit with Santa and MACC Holiday Boutique

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
Ours was nice and quiet. We stayed close to home. Thanksgiving day was spent with my in-laws and the next day was spent up in San Francisco with my parents, brother, and his children.

Today, we went to Valley Fair Mall to visit Santa Claus. If there is one Santa Claus you MUST visit, it's this one. He is just the best! My boys were both terrified in previous visits but this one... he really takes his time with each child and makes sure that your wait is worth every second. Best example is what happened this morning after we were done with our visit with Santa. The nicest people standing in line behind us had this little girl with them who was so upset at the thought of having to take a photo with Santa. The dad had her in his arms and walked off after a quick visit, letting the mom take care of the older son's visit with Santa.

Here's a picture of Santa looking over the letters that the boy had written for him. One for each member of the family... isn't that sweet?



Then Santa decided he didn't want the little girl to leave like that, so he got up (much to the dismay of the girls who were in charge of photographing... lol!) and he took another few minutes to have the dad and little girl return to the area and have another "chat". She calmed down and was smiling long enough for me to take this adorable picture.



So if you haven't already visited with Santa, go to Valley Fair Mall on Stevens Creek Blvd. You won't be disappointed!

My boys' picture with Santa that I took from the side:





MACC Holiday Boutique:

So most of you know that I'm a preschool teacher at the Moreland Area Community Center Preschool(Eastus Campus). Well, MACC is hosting a Holiday Boutique
on Thursday, 12/4 from 5:30-8PM. 15-20% of all sales will be donated
back to the MACC. This is a great opportunity to pick up some
creative and/or handcrafted gifts for the holidays (or for yourself!)

The event will take place at MACC's Eastus campus, located at 4660
Eastus Drive in San Jose (behind what used to be Rogers Middle School - now EDSS).

The following vendors will be there that evening:
Saratoga Baskets (gift baskets)
Baskets and Bouquets (gift baskets and candy bouquets)
Creative Memories (scrapbooking)
Discovery Toys (toys!)
Georgia Miss (bath and body care)
Martini Giselle (handmade jewelry and soaps)
Saratoga Baskets (gift baskets)
Shepard Scarves (handknit scarves)
Stampin' Up (rubber stamping, scrapbooking, and more!) --> ME :)
Yeah Hello (creative jewelry)
Handmade Totes by Especially Scented
Plus the Girl Scouts will be hosting a bake sale!

You are welcome to visit and shop!
Please stop by and say "hello". :)