More CE Fun!

Jenaye and Kelli Collins shared their flower making skills. These flowers were so much fun to make.




Janet Hopkins taught some fun techniques as we made this shadow box. I really loved the idea and wanted to be able to hang this in my room so I spent a good portion of the class in the store buying product to change the colors to match my room. Thanks Janet for a super fun class. I hope to be able to sweet talk her into coming down to teach a Scrapp'n Savvy.



I skipped out on a class to spend some time at the pool with Linken and his great parents. I so wish I could have more time with him so he could get to know his grandma in Texas and how much I love him. Being a grandma is amazing, being a long distant grandma stinks!



My niece Heidi did a great job and had some fun techniques to share in making her famous totally Heidi big signs.





Another favorite and you will bet that we will be playing with this concept some more at Scrapp'n Savvy. Amy is not only super talented but super fun teacher. It is a treat to be in any class Amy teaches.





It was time for closing and we always start the last dinner with dessert first. Yum! This dessert looked so pretty I just had to take a picture.


Tons of prizes given away and Margie was the MC. So super funny! I can't wait to see what Bazzill and Margie come up with in the next release. With Margie on the team I know it will be fantastic. She got her start working with Marti at her store. I loved attending her class then. Her teaching style is a hoot and her creativity is fantastic. You go girl!!!!

Heidi was the keynote speaker to close the event. Very fitting beings that Creative Escape was Heidi's idea. She shared some touching stories and made us all feel good about what we do as paper crafters.

You know it is truly over when you see the bell boys helping every one down to the shipping area. Yes it looks like my good friend Karen and Melanie had a great time again this year. HeHeHeHe. . .


You know "Mr Bazzill" always says, "Ship home the clothes and pack the projects and product.

What a fun six years. It didn't matter if I was working as a volunteer or attending as a student. I loved every minute of this event. Thanks Bazzill crew and Heidi!

Happy Scrapp'n

P.J. Crop plus alittle bit more!

My friday started with a day crop with all of my Creative Escape Savvy Scrappers. These gals came to Creative Escape with me this year. The day was planned so we could gather after Creative Escape to share pictures and finish projects.
The day took an turn of events when my mom called from the new location asking me to come take a picture of their new findings. It seems the ceiling was being held up by a coke can. Crazy!




Well they all wanted to see the making of Scrapp'n Savvy (mom wasn't to thrilled -hehehehe-)
So they had a taste of our version of Extreme Makeover. I is still a big mess yet I think they all could see our vision. Kurtis took a picture of us out on the walk way dad built so you all could have and easier time getting you stuff to the door.




The P.J. Crop was a delight. We had a visitor from England and friends reconnected after several months of no contact. I love how the common intrest in paper crafting can and does create life long friendships. For dinner we had. . .




Chicken Parmesan with Linguine and Broccoli, modified from a Kraft Foods Recipe
prep time 10 min
total time 38 min
makes 4 servings

Ingredients


4 small Boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
2 Tbsp. Fat-free milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Bell Pepper, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can rotel tomatoes
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
1 Tbls dried oregano and parsley
1/4 lb. Linguine, uncooked
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese



Make It
© DIP chicken in milk then in grated topping, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast.
© HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add peppers and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms and pepper; cover. Simmer 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
© MEANWHILE, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to boiling water for the last 2 min.
© SPRINKLE mozzarella over chicken; cook 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Drain pasta mixture. Serve with chicken.

Make-n-take pictures will be posted later today!
Happy Scrapp'n my good friends!

Weekly layout!

This layout was designed by Danae Jones. She is a talented young lady who has a great eye for color and design. She teaches our young artists. At our next Sampler (September 24 and 25) she will be releasing her plan to help your young scrapper grow and develope their artistic ablilities.

Speaking of the Scrapp'n Sampler, for those who are new to Scrapp'n Savvy, it is a fun event where you will meet five teachers, make five make-n-takes for only $5.00. I am really excited about this one because it will be held in our new location. To celebrate I will be giving two complete set of Creative Escape 2010 kits with the idea book. There are still a few seats available. For your convenence you can sign up right on my blog or give me a call here at Scrapp'n Savvy 281-257-0434.

Check back on Wednesday I will be bloging about our new location.

Happy Scrapp'n

Creative Escape 2010

My Sweet brother Doug "Mr Bazzill" and Marti have made it possible for me to attend Creative Escape all five years. The first three I attended as a student and loved the royal treatment of being an attendee. The last two years I chose to work as a volunteer. I love it both ways. As an attendee there is quite a bit of pampering and I get to sit more but I tend to stay within my own circle of friends. As a volunteer I not only get to see my grandson Mr Linken twice a year but I get to meet and know so many more people. This year it was fun for me to have some of the same people as last year and to have so many of my wonderful Texas fiends in my Pink Paisley group. Each year as I reflect on the great experience of every moment, I wonder how will Lisa, Mona, Frannie, Carol, Heidi, Marti and Doug come up with another group of fabulous teacher, amazing projects, fun goodies, and a key note speaker that will top this year. Yet they seem to do it every year. Wow! Hats off to you! Being able to visit as family behind the scenes I know that a ton of work goes into this event and the return for them is not monetary. They have a genuine love for this industry and a passion that drives them to insurer the best!

Too all my Family, "Pink Paisley" friends and my "Savvy Scrappers" . . . May we meet again next year at CE 2011

Happy Scrapp'n