Photobucket Information

Just a quick note, Jessie has emailed all of us the password to enter the Sailing the Scissors photobucket account.
When you get a chance, please copy your pictures to the account.  This is beneficial to you because your pictures will be safe on the site.
Also, if you missed taking a special picture, please review the files to see if someone else didn't miss that opportunity.
If you didn't get the email, please contact Jessie.

Card Swap Pics

The cards from the card swap were awesome.  I'm afraid my scanner doesn't do them justice.  Thanks to all the participants.  This time I remembered not to give any of the cards away, before I scanned them.

Beautiful ivory card with coral shading by Lynette

Classy, sparkly, gold embossed card by Trish.  Also, Trish included an optional salutation for the inside of the card.  Good idea.

Shelley shaded perfectly the sunset on this tropical and warm feeling card.  I love the charm attached to the braided cord.  Fabulous.

 This is a very cheery get well card.  The colours are warm and the design is eye pleasing.  I'm afraid I don't have any information who did this card.  You did a really nice job.

I remember choosing this yellow card over the same card in green.  Both were awesome cards.  The little beveled flower centers are very cool.  Awesome card.  Oh no!  I also don't have any information on who did this card.  I like the fact that this card maker included two optional sayings for the inside of the card.  I am loving this idea.

Barb did really nice work on this versatile card.  The cameo is such a nice accent.  Sweet.

Linda used chalks to colour this dainty little card (and the envelope).  I really like the fact that she used two different embossing folders on the front of this card.  Great idea Linda.

Laural made this bright Hawaiian looking card using stamps and dies from Local King Rubber Stamps which was one of our gracious contributors for Sailing with Scissors.  Here is their link:  http://www.localkingrubberstamp.com/
Laural, you made a really cool looking card.

Ruth used red mirror paper for the Christmas tree and white pearl-like cardstock for the background paper.  Very stunning card.  The die that Ruth used for the tree was from Dee's Distinctively Dies who was also a generous contributor to our group.  Here is the site to see Dee's very cool dies:
http://www.scrapnstamp.ca/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=409

Cathy incorporated her First Nations culture in this stunning encouragement card.  The inside of the card is stamped with a thoughtful Apache blessing stamp.  Awesome card, Cathy.

This soothing and pretty card has the coolest navy doily frame.  I'm afraid this is another card that didn't have a name.  You made a really nice card.

 Roberta made this cute and whimsical card.  The little hula girl is super cute.

Annette made this detailed and funny card.  The background is warm and mottled with many colours.  Very cool technique.  This card will put a smile on the face of whoever receives it.

Joan also used Dee's Distinctively die to make this classy Christmas card.  The black off-center die cut really  makes this awesome tree three dimentional.  Very nice Joan.

I'm afraid my scanner couldn't scan the front of Ken's cool looking sympathy card.  The card's background was airy with light blue and white clouds.  The forefront of the card is a stamped bison, embossed in white.  The inside of the card is also cool.  The Hopi prayer is very thoughtful.

This elegant card is made by our new cardmaking friend Kay.  Her use of different black and white papers on the card was well designed.

This is my card.  My favourite part of this card is the little butterfly which is supposed to be used in flower arrangements.

Gayle H. made this soothing and pretty card.  Notice the little smile she drew on the button, in the center of the flower.  What a cute idea.

Last but not least, Karen made this avante-gard card with many cool elements that really work well together.  Very unique Karen.

Pre-cruise Last Message from Jessie

Aloha Sailing with Scissors Friends,
Can you believe we only have two more sleeps until our fabulous Hawaiian cruise begins!
My family and I are really looking forward to having fun, meeting new people, and reconnecting with old friends.
Here is a supply list for the things you will need for the classes:
-Adhesives, including Foam Pop-Ups.
-Scissors
-Corner Rounder, if you have one
-Stylus, also if you have one
-Fine Tip Tweezers, if you have them.

Big Hug
Jessie

Necklace designed and manufactured by my amazing Ella

Late breaking discount for us at Taj Clubhouse

Just in!  Taj Clubhouse will give Sailing with Scissors members a 15% discount on their purchases.  Taj Clubhouse in Honolulu sells cute stamps and stencils.  As well, the store sells other types of merchandise such as baby and childrens goods, zipped pouches, and t-shirts.  Many of the items are made using their own designer fabric.  If you're looking for a special and unique gifts at reasonable prices, this is the store to visit.
Here is the website:
http://www.tajclubhouse.com/#store

Here is the blog site:
http://tajclubhouse.blogspot.ca/


The store is located in the Ward Warehouse Shopping Complex:
http://www.wardcenters.com/Shopping/Merchants/TajClubhouse.html

They are open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM and on Sundays, 10 AM to 6 PM.

You have to check out their cute merchandise.  Don't forget to mention "Sailing with Scissors" for your 15% discount.

Stunning Marker Class Samples

Jessie has definitely been creatively busy.  These cards are absolutely beautiful.  The warm, tropical colours are so inviting.  I can't wait to make these cards.

Copper Class Samples

Look at the fabulous cards we will be doing in the copper class.  It will be nice to do some chic masculine cards.

Christmas Hawaiian Wreath Class Samples

Jessie has outdone herself with the coolest cards for this class.  Even the card samples that weren't finished is wonderful.  I'm so glad I signed up for this class!

Updated Class Schedule

Some of you may know that Jessie has been asked to design for Dreamweaver, the most comprehensive manufacturer of beautiful metal stencils. Jessie is able to include a free stencil of a Hawaiian Christmas wreathe for each guest who signs up for the Christmas class. Jessie is holding the stencil in the the picutre and it is fabulous.

Sept 18 – leave Vancouver
Sept 19 – 2 PM - Copper Card Class with Special Guest Instructor, Andrew Hurley.
11 AM - Meet and greet with Jessie and other guests, give out goody bags (morning)
Sept 20 – Christmas Stencil Card Class - Class includes free Hawaiian Wreath stencil 10 AM
*Wood Mount Game 2 PM – free
Sept 21 – 10 AM - Tombow Marker Technique Class
*Make ‘N Take 2 PM – free
Sept 22 – Gail’s Hawaiian Themed card class 10 AM
*Card Swap – 2 PM free to enter
Sept 23 – Alcohol Ink Card class 10 AM
*Jessie’s Neat ‘Nique 2 PM – free
Sept 24 – in Kona
Sept 25 – in Kaui
Sept 26 – in Hilo
Sept 27 – in Maui
Sept 28 – in Maui
Sept 29 – in Honolulu - 8:45 AM meet Gail M at guest services for transportation to J's Knicknacks
Sept 30 – disembark Honolulu

*Please note you must register for, at least, two classes in order to be able to do the fun free events.

Thank You to our Sponsors

On behalf of Jessie and the rest of the Sailing with Scissors crew, we would like to thank our generous goody bag sponsors.
Our goody bags are going to be wonderful thanks to your fabulous gifts to us.

American Crafts
Bazzill
Canadian Scrapbooker
Copic
Cousins Jewellery Design
Crafty Secrets
Dee's Distinctively
Dreamweaver Stencils
Glue Dots
In the Making
JeJe Designs
Lawn Faun
Local King Rubber Stamps
Scor-Pal
ScraPerfect
Sizzix
Tombow
Tsukineko

Thank you again for your support.

18 Days until Sailing

Oh Wow!
18 days until the fun begins!
Please pre-register when you have a moment.
Also, please remember not to bring guillotine cutters on this cruise.  Slide cutters (such as Fiskars) are acceptable to bring.
Cheers.

Exclusive Die Cut Sheet for our group by Crafty Secrets

I have fabulous news. Sandy Redburn from Crafty Secret has arranged to have an exclusive die cut sheet made for our group.  Sandy and Jessie Hurley are great friends and share the same vintage style in paper products.  The die cuts can be used on cards, scrapbook layouts and personal journals.  Speaking of journals, Sandy has also offered to design an exclusive journal cover that can be used to create your own journal.
I love Crafty Secret products.  The style is country, vintage and shabby chic which incorporates lots of colourful embellishments, lace and images.
Check out the Crafty Secret website for lots of interesting images:  http://www.craftysecrets.com/
The Crafty Secret blog has so many beautiful cards created by the talented design team, that time will fly by as you delve into a tonne of creative eye candy:  http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.ca/

Thank you Sandy for this very generous "just for us" offer.

Copic Goodie Bag Contributor

Whoa!
Can you believe that the fine folks at Copic are contributing to the goodie bags.  In addition, they are donating a fabulous door prize - a 24 piece Sketch Marker Set.  Wow! 
If you haven't used Copics, you will love them.  They are alcohol based markers that don't leave any streaks when you colour in your images.  In addition, you can use the markers to do seamless blending in your colouring, such as shadowing, and shiny hair etc.  The Copic website is really informative.  Here is the link:
http://www.copicmarker.com/

Thank you Copic for your support!

Gail's Hawaiian Themed Card Class

Gail Matsuba has designed awesome Hawaiian themed cards for the class she will be teaching for the Sailing with Scissors group.
Gail will be using Stampin Up products as well as die cutting other interesting products such as cork, wood, fabric, and acetate.
Aren't these awesome:

If you haven't signed up for Gail's class, make sure you do soon, you won't be disappointed.

Great Cards Gail.

Goody Bag Sponsors

Aloha Guests,
Jessie and her crew are doing really well obtaining goodies for the goody bags from various sponsors.  Lawn Fawn has agreed to contribute.  They manufacture really cute photopolymer clear stamps.  Here is a link to their site:  http://www.lawnfawn.com/

Also on the list of contributors is Scraperfect.  This company developed it's own adhesive, stamp cleaner and created the famous "Embellie Gellie".   The site has an awesome design team gallery.  Check it out at http://scraperfect.com/

Also, our friends at Bazzill are contributing to the goody bag.  They carry a rainbow of fabulous colours of cardstock.  They are world famous for their paper.  The website for Bazzill is http://bazzillbasics.com/

This is just the tip of the iceberg (we won't be seeing any icebergs...promise) for goodies for the goody bags.
I can't wait to get mine!

Cheers

Less than two months until sailing

Oh my goodness!
Can you believe we have less than two months until our sailing date.
All preparations are under way so that our guests can have a fabulous time.

Look at our name tags, in the Cherish the Thought colours.  Too funny.