Tuesday, April 30, 2013

National Scrapbooking Day Crop
Saturday May 4th
10am - 7pm
$35.00
The Bingo Hall at the VFW
(beside the Little House)
345 E Roger Road
Tucson, Az

Come celebrate NSD with The WWS Girls!

We can't wait to craft all day once again!
(NSD is our favorite holiday!!)

For your use we will have tools for you to play with:
a Cricut Machine & oodles of cartridges, the Cuttlebug, a Bigshot,
Stamps & Inks...oh my! You just never know what else those WWS Girls
will bring along for your crafting pleasure :)

Each Person gets their own 6 Foot Table!
 
  


What's a Crop without Food?
We do know how to throw a P-A-R-T-Y!
So for this years feast we will be having our
Crop catered from Mr. K's BBQ !
 
The Menu you ask?
Pulled Pork ~ Pulled Chicken ~ Smoked Sausage
Potato Buns & Sauces
Mr. K's House Beans, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, and Mac n' Cheese
...and a delightful mixed green Salad accompanied with a selection of Salad Dressings and of course Dessert!




Of course we can't just craft the day away...
after all we are celebrating NSD,
which means we need to play games,
enter challenges and WIN PRIZES!
 
Last year we had a blast, this year you will not believe what we have planned. We have some extra special surprises in store for you...
But it's a secret!

We will be awarding lots and lots of prizes throughout the day for the games and challenges. If you've been to one of our crops then you know you do not want to miss out on all the fun, prizes & surprises!
Sign up early & make sure you come well rested and ready to go. Make sure your craft tote is stocked and your imagination & creative juices are flowing!
 


Shout out for our Troops!
 
The WWS Girls are asking our fabulous crafting community to
show their support for our Troops deployed overseas.

We have put together a special prize for one lucky winner.

Here is how the drawing will work...

If you bring in any 3 items from the list of "Items for the Troops"
you will be given a ticket to the drawing.
If you bring in 6 items you will get 2 tickets and so forth.
Click here for the list of items
You can also drop off donations at The Little House
prior to the May 4th drawing date to be eligible


YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!!




Spaces are limited & we're filling up fast!
 
The word has spread....those WWS Girls sure do know how to throw a crop!
You do not want to miss this fun-filled day so make sure you sign up early.

Prepayment is required to reserve your spot.
Deadline to register is May 1st.

To sign up call: (520) 260-0471 or email us at:
womenwithscissors@gmail.com

Please note that the WWS Girls are not able to
offer refunds or credit for cancellations after May 1st.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Women With Scissors First Anniversary

The WWS girls celebrated their First Anniversary with an open house, cake and make-n-takes.  Of course, I can't forget the women who have supported them this first year.  It was a great day filled with fun and friendship.


 
Our wonderful WWS girls and the Anniversary Cake.  The WWS girls have had quite a busy and successful first year. 
 
Loretta helping Nancy with her make-n-take.
 
 Ann smiling for the camera.
 
 Future class to be held by Ann.
 
One of Susan's future class samples.
 
It has been a fantastic year for the WWS girls.  They have filled it with classes, crops, make-n-takes, friendships and just an overall time of fun.  We look forward to another year of the same and would like to thank all the wonderful women who have supported us in this venture.


Saturday, March 2, 2013

Mesa Rubber Stamp Show 
and 
Tucson Stamp and Scrap Fest

 The WWS girls were invited to do Make-n-Takes at the Mesa Rubber Stamp Show on March 2 & 3, 2013 and at the Tucson Stamp and Scrap Fest on March 16 & 17, 2013.  With samples made and kitting done the WWS girls were ready to meet the public!


 Loretta, Susan and Kelly before the busy day began.

The signs were completed Friday night in the hotel lobby.  Everything was ready for the big day.  What a fun and exciting time.
 

The WWS girls didn't get much of a break either weekend. It was exciting how many women were interested in the Make-n-Takes and meeting the WWS girls. 
 
 
 
 
The display boards were a great hit.  Everyone enjoyed looking at all the class samples!
 
Both events were lots of fun and the WWS girls met so many nice people and many friends stopped by to visit.  We look forward to seeing everyone at
The Little House!

 
  




Saturday, December 8, 2012

Holiday Crop - Santa Claus is Coming to Town


The WWS girls put on a fabulous Holiday Crop - filled with prizes, make & takes, food and of course, fun! And what better way to share the holiday season than being surrounded with your cropping friends!
Our WWS girls with Santa
And what's a holiday without a surprise?  We had that covered - with a special visit from the man himself - SANTA!  It wasn't easy getting him here so close to the holidays but the WWS girls will do anything for their "peeps"! And wow is he popular! Just check out the photos to see what a man in a santa suit will do to a group of level headed women!



Joan with Santa
Everyone got a chance to talk to Santa.  He also had a present for each of us. 
Carol with Santa
 Santa told Carol she was on the Naughty list.  Hmmm, I wonder what
 got her in trouble.

Pam, Loretta and Kelly
 
Of course, there were make-n-takes.  
 
 Sherry with Santa
She sure is snuggling up with Santa.  She obviously wants something special for Christmas.

Our fabulous WWS girls put on a totally awesome Holiday Crop.  We had a great time with good friends, wonderful food and cropping the day away.  I can hardly wait for our next one. 


Sunday, December 2, 2012

A Weekend of Mixed Media with Sherry Mendoza!

Sherry Mendoza arrived from California with a car full of wonderful workshops for all of us to be amazed with!  All  the participants had great fun learning mixed media techniques while getting covered in paint, sprays, inks, gesso and more-the real mark of a true mixed media artist!

Sherry Mendoza, such a cutie,  demos photo transfers!
Creativity abounded with each workshop! Each picture tells the story of our happy mess!

"Busy Bees" try out Mixed Media 101
Right Hand before mixed media, left hand after mixed media

Happy Artists in the mixed media zone!
Such a great weekend, we want to thank Sherry for coming all the way to The Little House and sharing all of her ideas and inspiration with us. We had so much fun listening to her down under accent!









Friday, November 2, 2012

Sherry Mendoza From Down Under, The Premiere Mixed Media Artish & Editor of My Prima Place Magazine Coming to The Little House

Sherry Mendoza from Down Under, 
The Premiere Mixed Media Artist 
& Editor of My Prima Place Magazine 


 Is coming to The Little House
for an Exclusive Weekend of Workshops.

This is the First Time She Has Taught in Tucson
Coming On December 1st & 2nd, 2012

This is a rare opportunity to take a class with this gifted Mixed Media Artist.

Class Sizes & Spaces are Limited

 Reserve Your Spot TODAY!


Do you want to learn to take your paper crafting to the next level? If so, then you will not want to miss these amazing Mixed Media Workshops with Sherry  Mendoza, Prima Educator. Sherry incorporates many different techniques, mediums and styles in a variety of projects.

Sherry is offering 4 Different Classes over 2 Days, class size is limited so sign up early to ensure you don't miss out on this opportunity!


Workshop 1 
Tea Thyme Circular Home Decor
Saturday December 1, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $55.00



In this Prima workshop Sherry is going to teach us how to create a one of a kind Circular Shaped Project. Layering, sectioning and distressing makes this Creation simply unique!  You will then fill it with gorgeous clusters of Prima Flowers, trinkets and embellishments.

This is a circular project that can be used as a wall hanging; put it on a photo stand or pop it into a scrapbook album. It is approx. 11 inches in diameterIt is slightly smaller than a 12 x 12 page. We will put together a series of layers like a jigsaw puzzle and create a ‘fancy’ border. Please note the photo that is required is a 6 x 4 portrait shot but NOT a close up.  You need a photo that can be cut down to fit in an area of approx. 2 x 3.5 portrait size.

Sherry will be providing all of the Materials required for the Workshop PLUS the Kit you will receive is Massive!  

You will receive $55.00 of product in your kit.  It includes every paper from the Tea Thyme Line and10 Full Packs of Embellishments!!


Workshop 2
Prima Mixed Media Journal Album
December 1st, 2012
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost:  $65.00 


Come and learn from Sherry how to create this stunning Technique based Prima Mixed Media Journal Album.  Sherry incorporates many different Mixed Media techniques and styles into a beautiful Prima Mixed Media Journal Album.

You will get to play with gorgeous Prima products and get some expert insight and instruction for a brand new paint product,  PanPastels which are the crafters  latest "must-have item! You will get messy with Ranger sprays and as well as Faber Castell Gelatos. 


The Journal measures 7.5 x 9 inches. The package includes 6 doublesided cardstock sheets (with subtle patterns), 3 resist canvas sheets, 1 Alphabet sticker sheet, 3 plastic sleeves, 3 watercolor sheets, 2 double-sided tags and 3 plain canvas sheets. We will be using 12 different sheets plus the tags to do background techniques using: Dylusions Sprays, Gel Medium, Gesso, Faber Castell Gelatos, Pan Pastels and making some pocket and window pages.

Sherry will teach you blending techniques with different mediums such as Texture Paste, Gel Medium, Gesso and Acrylic paints, creating some beautiful backgrounds for your Mixed Media Journal. As an added bonus, during this workshop Sherry is going to teach you a very cool photo transfer technique (using Gel Medium) that can be used in most areas of your crafting portfolios.

So ladies be prepared to get your hands very dirty and bring your aprons.
all inclusive - Sherry provides all the supplies! Plus you receive $50 worth of Prima product in your kit!

Workshop 3
Doodle Deux Album 
December 2nd, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  $50.00


In this fabulous Prima workshop with Sherry, you will learn how to turn an Old Book into a Gorgeous Scrap Journal.

Sherry will teach us some awesome creative techniques using Ranger Dylusion sprays, Distress Stains, Gel Medium and Gesso.


The  Album is 12 x 6 inches. Once completed it will consist of 30 pages plus 2 envelopes. These will be separated into four sections within the book. 

You will also incorporate stencils and stamping to your pages, along with stunning Prima Papers and beautiful coordinating embellishments. 

As an added bonus we are also going to be playing with Epiphany Craft punches to make our own Expoxy Embellishments!

Sherry will be supplying all the materials required for this class.  Kit includes $40.00 retail value of product, including 7 sheets of Doddle Deux papers PLUS 7 Full Packs of Embellishments.


Additional Photos to come!
Workshop 4
Technique Tag Class #1
December 2nd, 2012
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost:  $40.00
 


Sherry say's "It's all about Backgrounds"

In this workshop you are going to play with Dylusions and other Ranger Products to create gorgeous unique one of a kind tags.


In this workshop we will do 10 different techniques on tags (which Sherry will be providing) using mostly Dylusion sprays, stencils, stamps along with other items such as Gesso, Metallic paint dabbers and white distress stain. Everyone gets a written print out of each technique to take home with them so they don’t forget what they have doneThis workshop is really good for people who have just started doing mixed media or those who just want to create a book that they can refer to when needed for techniques.  

Additional Photos to come!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Look What We Made!

Hello! Brenda Blogger here!  As promised I am back to share with you the make & takes that we made at the Fall Festival.

First up is an adorable pumpkin that the very creative Kelly did with us.

 
Next up is a mini book that the very talented Susan taught us how to make.  This book was made in a morning session and an afternoon session.  The amazing Ann was unable to attend the Fall Festival as she was out of town.  We missed you Ann!  One of the sessions was Ann's part of the make & take (Susan taught us Ann's part).  Did I already mention that we MISSED you Ann!

The front of the book.

A look inside the book.

Next up is the wonderful Loretta.  She taught a super cute pumpkin. 


Now I know this is not the best photo.  SORRY everyone!  I promise next time I will do better.  If you cannot see it in the photo,  the card stock used was embossed.  Super cute idea!

A BIG thanks to all of the WWS gals for the wonderful make & takes!!

I would like to share with you one last thing that was made at the Fall Festival.  These beautiful ornaments were made at the Fall Festival.  They are for sale in the VFW Hall.  The proceeds from these ornaments will be used to purchase wreaths this holiday season.  The VFW Post 10188 has selected Evergreen Cemetery to be the beneficiary of the wreaths purchased.  Be sure to stop by and take a look. They are beautiful and would make a wonderful Christmas gift for someone.





I hope that you have enjoyed seeing the wonderful things that were made at the Fall Festival.  As always, thanks for stopping by the WWS Blog.  Have a wonderful day!