It's a busy time here in my "creative production headquarters" (LOL). I'm getting ready for a fun weekend next week at Scrapdoodles in Virginia - I'm looking forward to seeing lots of my Virginia and surrounding area friends there and meeting new friends! This is the only place that these classes will be taught on the east coast (other than Florida) so don't miss out, if you're able to join us there. I'm teaching the Memory Collector suitcase, the darling Little Me album, and the My Great Adventure travel album. If you can't make it to class, you can order a class kit and do it at home since the kits come with color photos and directions.
I'm super excited to have added some new dates AND new stores to my schedule - you can see them in the sidebar to the right. I'll have more info about what I'm teaching at each store soon. I want to be able to link you to the class information, so I'll do that as soon as the stores give me the green light that they are ready to take registrations.
I'm also sorting through the catalogs and samples from CHA - putting together the giant puzzle that is involved in planning new classes for later this fall.
I LOVE it but it's a little stressful - to figure out what is available when, what samples I still need, what would be a project that I would want to make myself, what new techniques to teach for our memory-keeping, to keep within a budget (my favorite class to plan would be one that would include everything I want to use and then figure out the price - kind of like my state keepsake albums), and keeping it all straight in my mind. God is good - He'll keep me inspired with ideas as long as He wants me to keep doing what I'm doing!
For my new classes I'm planning on my annual Christmas album, of course, and am thinking of doing a "planner" for the new year - that could be used in a variety of ways - what would you like to have included in a planner album? A third new class is still in the inspiration stage - meaning I have no idea yet! :) Any ideas of what you'd like in a class?
I'm going to send a box of samples that I know I won't be using (and maybe some other older goodies) to someone who comments on this blog post with what they'd like to see in a class by Sunday, August 10, at 9pm Eastern time. Thank you!!
Oooh, look at all the yummiest on that table...
I love learning new ways to use ink, dabbers, paint and layering. Maybe ways to put the most photos in an album or layout, even hidden photos. And I'm always stuck on using thickers/alpha in creative ways. Incorporating the new with my old supplies. And the book about me has always been hard for me to do, journaling about ones self can be difficult at times.
Hugs,
PattiM
{Pattie's passion}
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!
Posted by: Patti M {Pattie's passion} | August 08, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Winter travel, pop ups
Posted by: Doris | August 08, 2013 at 07:03 AM
Yeek...I'm going to miss you Again!
Posted by: Doris | August 08, 2013 at 07:04 AM
There are a serious lack of classes for single people!!
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502113430 | August 08, 2013 at 07:42 AM
It's hard to say what I'd like to see in any of your upcoming classes as the classes I've taken with you are the best, but maybe more "memory box" ideas. Thanks Debby for all you do.
Posted by: Linda | August 08, 2013 at 07:56 AM
I'd love to see a masculine themed album--for my son or husband's childhood photos. Little me is a great album for my pictures, but I would love to be able to make one for them. I'd also (while I'm on a roll) love to see one which we could use for our ancestors, especially parents and grandparents and their stories.
But whatever you design, it will be great!
Posted by: Kathy K | August 08, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Hi Debby! None of your newly posted classes are within driving distance - BooHoo! As far as classes go, you seem to always come up with great ideas! But I really like vintagy remember when type theme albums.
Posted by: Gloria L. | August 08, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Praying God gives you lots of ideas and you feel comfortable with all of them. Also that he will give you wisdom one what product to use.
Posted by: Deb J | August 08, 2013 at 09:33 AM
I would love for you to make a Christian album with lots of scripture verses in it to inspire and spread the Gospel to all who look at it. I have wanted to create a book like this for years. I know yours would be beautiful and include photos of course. I also would love for you to come teach in New Orleans! There is a store here and 2 in Lafayette! Please come! you would love NOLA! hugs!
Posted by: denise kerut | August 08, 2013 at 02:05 PM
Debby, I would love to see a planner that incorporates some of the chalkboard papers that you can actually write on and erase. My plans change all the time. lol.
Posted by: Veronica | August 08, 2013 at 02:53 PM
I think it would be cool to do a "bucket list" scrapbook/journal. Love your blog!!
Posted by: Carla | August 08, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Hi Debby! What about an anniversary album/memory book? Love your projects. Wish I could take a class with just never seems to work out. Maybe through in a little something with a Christian theme? Good luck and God bless.
Posted by: Vicki Larmour | August 08, 2013 at 08:07 PM
I'd like to see me in one of your classes. :D
I really would!
Posted by: Shereen | August 08, 2013 at 08:19 PM
Wish I could attend one of your classes! In a planner I would love to see a place to keep a scripture quote for each week............ Looking forward to seeing your new projects! When will your online store be back up?
Posted by: Renee D | August 09, 2013 at 05:52 AM
I would love to see a "My
Life now" album. About the daily life we live with all the small details in our lives that matter. Would love it with quotes etc.
Posted by: Tove | August 09, 2013 at 06:09 AM
May I suggest a year in review album? I would delight in seeing some designs of yours for all the holidays through the year. Smiles, Susan
Posted by: Susan S | August 09, 2013 at 06:41 AM
I would like a travel book for while you are on the trip with lots of pockets for the things you gather along the way. But I always love all your stuff, especially the Cath Kidston look.
Posted by: Doreen | August 09, 2013 at 07:05 AM
No doubt in my mind you will be inspired to create something wonderful for the third class you're working on. What something with a pet theme for those of us who think our pets are members of the family? Hoping JoAnna and I can figure out how to make travel plans work in order to see you in October in the great state of TEXAS.
Posted by: JanSC | August 09, 2013 at 01:24 PM
I always love both your travel and your Christmas albums. I tend to use technology for my planner more than paper. I do like the monthly concept like your Pennies from Heaven albums so that you document your life with 2 pages a month. I find that very useful.
What about a fall themed album? This could be used for Thanksgiving/What I'm thankful for, Fall, Pumpkin Patch, Halloween.
Thanks for all of your inspiration!
Posted by: Shannon R. | August 09, 2013 at 02:18 PM
For us 'Down under" Christmas is in the Summer time.... so for me a little more universal Christmas, or an album for me.... something I wouldn't try without a little nudge.... some ideas on journalling, maybe some hidden places for the personal stuff? maybe using masks/ a little more mixing paints, inks & pens? but I still love your look, what I would call, shabby chic ish = keep up the good work.... one day I might get to do one of your classes !!
Posted by: Tracey B | August 09, 2013 at 07:08 PM
I'd love to see what album you'd come up with using all those Cath Kidston-like papers you saw at CHA. I would love to see a life lessons album, something like you Pennies one. :)
Thank you for all that you do.
Posted by: Izzy | August 10, 2013 at 02:00 AM
I would like a book for my dogs...who are an important part of my life. How about places I have traveled in my life. Or something that incorporates my life up til now.....I am thinking of a charm bracelet that i just gave to my niece for graduation. It had a charm on it for something significant that happened in her life from birth until age 18. Kind of like an autobiography. Hope this helps!
Posted by: Kathy Swendner | August 10, 2013 at 06:56 PM
I would love to see an album for baby or growning up pictures -- could be "neutral" tones & patterns that would work for either gender...would be nice to have to fill with my own baby pictures or vintage ones I have of my parents.
Posted by: becky dunnell | August 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Wow, lots of great suggestions... I liked these: a year in review, an animal themed and the bucket list one... I was just going to say I'd like to see a shopping list and todo list page added to your Christmas Albums. I'm a fan, I've only taken a minimum of 6 no less journal classes of yours. Pick me pick me. ,,)
Posted by: ~liz | August 11, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Greetings to you wonderful Teacher! The "Pet" album is a fun idea and I also like the idea of an album designed around "interviewing an aging member of your family" and capturing their story. I know from experience you will amaze us all with your creative soul. Enjoy all the newness from CHA! Hope to see you in Texas in the fall.
Posted by: Jo Anna | August 11, 2013 at 01:38 PM
The comments are closed for the giveaway but please leave any class ideas that you have. Thank you!!
Posted by: Debby Schuh | August 11, 2013 at 06:17 PM