Friday, March 22 Meeting

At our next meeting on March 22 we will do that which was scheduled for the last meeting. I'd like to apologize for not being aware that the meeting was cancelled. I was not informed until I got there.

 

Mary Ann and Melinda will show us an Irish fold card. They will bring the pattern.

You will need to bring:

Five(5) different coordinating colors of scrapbook paper. No double-sided or card stock.The paper has to be thin enough to fold easily. Cut each paper into 10 8"x1" strips (50 strips);
Card stock, 2 at 5 1/2"x4 1/4";
Your usual supplies;
Scotch tape.

 

We will also do cards for the troops. I will bring some wording that we can use for the inside.

Any questions call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 MEETING

At our next meeting on March 8, Mary Ann and Melinda will show us an Irish fold card. They will bring the pattern.

You will need to bring:

Five(5) different coordinating colors of scrapbook paper. No double-sided or card stock.The paper has to be thin enough to fold easily. Cut each paper into 10 8"x1" strips (50 strips);
Card stock, 2 at 5 1/2"x4 1/4";
Your usual supplies;
Scotch tape.

We will also do cards for the troops. I will bring some wording that we can use for the inside.

Don't forget to bring your cards. They need to mailed by Saturday the 9th. We need Mother's Day, graduation and spring time.

 Any questions call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND MEETING

At our next meeting, February 22, Geri Beutel will show us how to make a fan card.

Supplies to bring;
Card stock, 8 1/2 x 11, soft colors. You may want to bring a few sheets if you want to make more than one;
A matching or coordinating print and ribbon;
Your usual supplies.

 Geri will bring dollies, bling, etc. for you to use.

Carolyn Morris will show an inking technique with embossing folder. Bring white stock. She will have card packages made up for $1.

 

If you have completed any cards for the troops please bring them. I will have the stamp for the back of the cards. The next mailing is March 9.

Cards wanted are Mothers Day, graduation, general spring birthday, thinking of you, missing you and thank you.

I will collect the cards at each club meeting.

If you have any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

Friday, February 8 Meeting

At this Friday's meeting, February 8, Carolyn Bryant will show us how to make a hand sanitizer holder.

 Supplies to bring;
Sold and design card stack - coordinating;
Small piece of ribbon, also coordinating;
Your usual supplies;
If you have any of these punches bring them. 3/4 inch round, 1/8 inch round and a scallop.

Carolyn is bringing her heart nestabilities and punches.
I will also bring punches and Cricket.

If you have completed any cards for the troops please bring them. I will have the stamp for the back of the cards. The next mailing is March 9. Cards wanted are Mothers Day, graduation, general spring birthday, thinking of you, missing you and thank you.

I will collect the cards at each club meeting.

If you have any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 MEETING

Our next meeting is at Seabreeze Recreation Center on Friday, January 25th, at 1 P.M.

We will be doing "Step Out" cards. I have three designs.

You will need:
plain card stock, coordinating;

printed card stock needed for small pieces- these can be scrapes;
a paper cuter;
punches;
stamps and ink pad;
bone folder;
glue runner;
scissors;
#2 envelopes;
and any embellishment you want.

I mailed our first card donation, 94 cards, to Operation Write Home. At every meeting we'll collect the cards you have made for the next mailing. I would also ask that everyone donate a few dollars to cover the postage.

 

Any questions please contact Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

Friday, January 11, 2013 Meeting

Happy New Year everyone!

Now is the time to get back into the swing of things. At our first meeting of the new year, Friday, January 11, we will make cards for Operation Write Home. Please bring your cards, normal 5 1/2 x4 1/4 and envelopes, matching paper, punch or whatever you are going to use to decorate your cards. We are going to make general ones, such as Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, etc. If you want to learn more go to www.operationwritehome.org.

 I do have a few ideas for future meetings but would to discuss this with all of you.

 

If you have any questions please call Geri Beutel at 751-5806.

 

Kathy has also suggest that we might want to  St. Paddy's cards as they are due on Feb. 1st. She will bring her "OPERATION WRITE HOME rubber stamps so we can stamp the back of the cards, which is a requirement. The cards have to be no bigger than 4-1/4" X 5-1/2" (A2) and the envelopes 4-3/8" X 5-3/4". The girls should have their envelopes and cards ready to go on Friday.

December 28th Meeting

There is no meeting on December the 28th. But when we meet on January 11th we will make cards for the troops. I also will give you some information about future meetings. And ask if anyone would do a demonstration of a favorite card or something new.

 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year.