Saying goodbye to 2010

Writing this I can’t believe that we are all ready day 5 of 2011 (I wanted to do this since the past week but it just didn’t happen due to the big "TIME" factor!) The holidays were great! When I was putting my “out of office” at my job, I was kinda dreaming and hoping to also put it on my "day to day LIFE". To just do want I wanted to do, spend quality time with Stephane and my family, to really Rest & Relax, put the “creating” aspect on my life on hold…. Well it really happened. YES it did. Here’s a little recap! I pretty much didn’t open my computer (just quickly looked from my phone on emails & a few blogs, therefore sorry if I didn’t reply yet to an email, getting to them now…). I played DS with Stephane many many hours, spend time with my family in New Brunswick – My grand-maman is turning 90 in a couple of weeks so it was great spending Xmas there with my parents, brother and my extended family. The drive was horrible going and coming back, traveling to NB in winter what can you expect! ( almost 15 hours coming back when it's normally 12...) Had a great time on the 31st at Magali, Maxim and Loic for new years (if one day you plan to do the full meal of little hot M&M finger type food for 12 adults – PLAN they aren’t all the same temperature or baking time in the oven – it was a nightmare; but the chocolate fondue desert was heaven!) Didn’t take one photo * ZERO *… now it’s heavier on my conscience of keeping those memories on photo paper and for scrapbooking purposes… But I really wanted to put "it" on hold…. So I need to accept the consequences now!) Back to reality now, day #2 at the job, created some classes since the past week (see following post), thinking of my word of the year since December 30 (I think I have it now…) and happy happy happy that Friday I will be cropping at the “Box” with my girl Katie, Theresa and miss Lorrie (that’s the Scrapbox for those that don’t know and there is a tone of space call and join us 613.745.2215). Saturday a first "Girlz" reunion with Loulou, Linda O & Dawn with drinks, food, Scraps & much fun I am sure! Can’t say goodbye to 2010 without a couple of Highlights Little Sophie’s birth on the 10th of January and that I am the Godmother, My Trip to Italy to visit my sister and her family (traveling with my brother was really great), 6 days in Orlando Celebration V with Stephane (living the full Star Wars fantasy + Disney) & with Mag, Max & Lolo, Taking great workshops with Tim Holtz, Debbie Schuh & Melissa Frances, Teaching & Cropping at the Scrapbox, Creating custom Necklaces (can’t wait to do more…), actually itching to do some right now.... maybe Saturday ;) Well that’s it for now! Hugs and happy 2011! ♥ xo~

ok - she's so beautiful and I really needed to share~!

Just got these photos from my sister and isn't she the cute or what! She's almost 1 year old. Thanks Kiki for sending me the pictures - great subject to scrapbook really soon!

Hugs

Ninie xx (my nick name for my sister's kids)

Bringing the Christmas Cheer! Making Memories Xmas Album

Here’s one of my new class for the Scrapbox, 92.5% all Making Memories from the Noel 2010 Collection, with a touch of extra sparkling this & that to make it extra special! Perfect for Christmas past or this upcoming joyful season! Only a couple of spots left, due to product limitation only 14 spots for this class (kits & class kits). If you want to join us, call the store 613.745.2215 When Saturday Dec 11 from 2 to 6pm Cost: $43/$38 for members Add-on kit available for $8 (no discount applicable)

Add-on kit – not represented in my album * extra pages, pockets & yummy embellishments will be provided to “junk” up your mini to your hearts delight!

Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Album Class at the Scrapbox

**** Edited****Thanks Mellisa**** it's in November and not December!!! Here is one other upcoming class at the Scrapbox with the stunning products Designed by the House of 3 ladies in collaboration with Pink Paislee - the "Parisian Anthology" collection. Inspired by Janet Thopinks to create my cover, here is some of the pages of the album. For mine I decided to add my favorite pictures of 2010 to remember all the fabulous moments in my year. Only 3 spots left and this will only be offered once, no repeat class possible. Call the store if you want to sign up 613.745.2215 Class #1 - Saturday, November 20th from 2 to 6pm - includes cover (with complete album & 20 inserts) + decorating one of 8 1/2" X 11" inserts. AMAZING Cost: $45/$40 for members Optional Add-on: Elastic Strap Flower & Rhinestone combo & little extras: 10$ (with no additional discount) Class #2 - Wednesday November 24th 6 to 9pm Decorating the additional inserts Cost: $30/$27 for members

Thank you for your patience as I was delayed in completing this album due to life bumps~!

"Tim" Tags/Cards Class

In this edition of the "Tim" type tags, wile creating the class I wanted to transform the tags to cards due to the holidays just around the corner. It's a Win Win situation: Many techniques to learn during the class and beautiful gifts to give.... that's if you don't decide to keep them for your self! The first class is next week Nov 18th and it's SOLD OUT and we have a repeat class on Thursday December 9th from 6 to 9pm. Call the store to sign up 613.745.2215 (spots are going fast) Cost: $28/$25 for members

Little update!

Well it looks like I am having problems trying to update my blog... lately. TIME TIME TIME - is an option that I don't have on my hands right now! So for those following me, have patience, I am trying to get back to on the "Hayride" (Jump on the Bandwagon)! Mellisa Frances - weekend WAS FABULOUS, don't want to rub it in for those that didn't have the chance to come and take the classes or even visit at the Scrapbox on wheels store... She's a fabulous women, with a powerful message to pass as a Brest Cancer Survivor and I had really a great time. It's great to be on the other side of the fence a couple of time a year - Receiving a class and not teaching. I am really grateful for my experience! Need to find time to finish my projects! Last night was my class of the month for the "All About Me Series" - Bellow is the layout, 14 ladies joined me and we had a blast and they are all coming back for the December edition of it! So happy! Sold out - project to come after the w-end!

The Scrapbox is celebrating 3 years of business! Happy to report that we have a week of Celebrations happening at the "Box", my home away from home! After 2 years & half of teaching and creating for the store, I must say that we have carved a great place for creative women to scrap and have just a great time! Make sure to visit Jenn's Blog for more details of the many ways to win prizes or on a various sales of the week! Cheers to many years to come!

Cropping this weekend! YEAH! working on my projects for December (All About Me & my Xmas Album) My ideas are buzzing and can't wait to get right into the creative process!

Last note: It's Remembrance Day today, take time to remember those fallen and their families and are peace keepers.

Hugs

Stéphanie xx

Melissa Frances at the Scrapbox!

We have a couple more spaces for more information jump to Jenn's Blog!

I am attending tonight class the ornaments - they will be perfect to decorate my cubicle at work, can't wait & then the Christmas album tomorrow afternoon - love it!

For those attending, see you there ~ I can't wait to meet this extraordinary woman and if you wish to join us call the store 613.745.2215 for more information!

And a little birdie told me that all her newest product including her glitter, mica and resins will be also available Saturday for you to stop & shop at the event at St. Mary's School.