Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010


Name tag class, make your child, your grandchild, your dog, your family, or maybe your want to do the word scrapbookroom, whatever word you choose

Graduation expandable album, unfolds and pages are decorated to scrapbook your pics, choose your school colors

Card class

Monday, April 26, 2010

O'Dear May newsletter

O’Dear! What a Memory
14053 Hwy 32
Ste. Genevieve, Mo 63670
573-883-5562


Tues-Fri. 10-4:30 Sat. 10-3:30 Sun, Mon. closed

Yes, another month is almost gone, I just don’t know where the time goes, but it does!!!!! I had mentioned in my last email my blog address, well, I goofed, I gave you the incorrect address. The correct one is www.odearmemories.blogspot.com, and I just checked this and it WORKS!!! I apologize for my mistake. I will get pictures of my classes and post them on it so check it out, you won’t want to miss these classes.


I do have quickutz CHA release, finally and remember my dies are everyday 20% off so come take a look at the new ones!! I also have several new Martha Stewart punches that are just awesome. I also have Fancy Pants, My Family collection and LYB fresh print clothesline. I have had several customers requesting page kits so I am now offering them. I will try to post them on my blog and if you want you can call and order them and I will mail them right to you.

Just to remind you, I will do classes on your time frame if you have 3 or more girls, just call to arrange a time, I will even do a class of your choice.

May 1, Sat. mini album class, this is a mini chipboard book done with basic grey’s porcelain collection, in greens, browns and pinks and can be used for a variety of themes. 10:30-12:30 class fee $30 please bring basic tool kit and zip dry adhesive and olive pastel fluid chalk, if you don’t have these items they can be purchased here the day of class.

May 8, Sat. card class , make 5 all occasion cards, one of them a graduation card, and one of them a man’s birthday card, 10-12 class fee $23

May 11, Tues. card class, repeat of May 8th, 9:30-11:30 class fee $23

May 12, Wed. graduation cap mini album, make this adorable album that folds and looks just like a graduation cap, you can even choose your own school colors, but you will have to call at least a week in advance to choose your colors. 9:30-11:30 class fee $25

May 15, Sat. name tag class, many of you have seen the name tags that I have made for my grandkids rooms, this is the class, you can choose your colors and you will have to tell me what names you want to do, I will also make up kits for those who have several grandkids or kids. Any name up to 5 letters is $15 anything over 5 letters is $20, you can do a boy or girl. Again I will try to get these posted on my blog so check it out. 10-noon

May 22, Sat. graduation cap mini album, this is a repeat of May 12, would make a good gift for the graduate on your list. 10-noon, class fee $25

May 25, Tues. another heritage page class, make (2) 2 page heritage layouts to add to the ones you did last month. 9:30-11:30 class fee $30

May 29, Sat. heritage page class, repeat of May 25th. Class fee $30 10am-noon


Please bring basic tool kit and any other favorite tools you use regularly to all classes.

O'Dear May newsletter

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

O'Dear! What a Memory

14053 Hwy 32

Ste. Genevieve, Mo 63670

573-883-5562

Tues.-Fri. 10-4:30 Sat. 10-3:30 Sun. Mon. closed


 


 

I think spring is here!!!!! Isn't it wonderful to see the daffodils and forsythia in bloom???? I have been getting some new product in…… some new from Kaiser Craft, some from Making Memories and some from 3 bugs in a rug so come in and take a look. I have also gotten new punches from Martha Stewart, these punches made by EK success have to be some of the most beautiful punches I have used, they are my favorites at this time!!!


 

Make sure you sign up on my blog, I will post pictures of my class projects it's www.odearmemories@blogspot.com


 

Classes for the month of April are as follows

April 7th, Wed. mini album class for a little boy, yes, I have finally found the cutest papers by 3 bugs to make an adorable mini album for any of the little guys in your life.

                      This album is a tabbed album done in blues, browns, greens, and yellows . Join me and make this album with your little guys pictures. 9:30-11:30

                       Class fee $30


 

April 10th, Sat. card class, make 5 all occasion cards using punches, stickles and various embellishments 9:30-11:30 class fee $23


 

April 13th, Tues. card class,  repeat of April 10th 9:30-11:30 class fee $23


 

April 15th , Thurs. (2) 2 page birthday layout class, make 2 pages for a boy and 2 pages for a girl 9:30-11:30 class fee $30, if you can't make one of the classes call me

                          and you can purchase a kit


 

April 17th, Sat.  10-10 ALL DAY CROP!!!   Bring your pictures, your cards, or any projects and join us for a fun day, I will furnish meat for tacos so ask me what you can

                      bring  to go with it. Crop fee $10 I will do tool demos at this crop so you might how to use some of the tools you have. Also if you have any tools you aren't

                      sure how to use, bring them and if I don't know how I will try to figure it out or find an answer.


 

April 21st, Wed. 6:30-8:30pm, I am doing the (2) 2 page birthday page class, the same as April 15th, this class I am doing at the Cape County Cowboy church, but it is

                        open to anyone just call me to sign up. Class fee $30


 

April 22nd, Thurs. Mini chipboard album in a purse, in greens and blues and yellows, Bo Bunny papers, oh so cute!!!! Several of you have seen this on my counter and

                         have been interested in when I was doing this in class, so here's your chance to take it. 10-noon class fee $30 please bring your bind it all if you have it.


 

April 24th, Sat.  (2) 2 page birthday layout class, repeat of April 15th  10am-noon class fee $30


 

April 27th,  Tues. (2) 2 page birthday layout class, repeat of April 15th and April 24th 9:30-11:30 class fee $30


 

Just a reminder that I still do classes on your time frame, if you can get 3 or more girls together I will do a class with a time that works for you. You can also pick what you want to do in the class. Call me at 883-5562


 

May 1st, Sat. mini album class for a little boy, this is a repeat of April 7th for those of you who need Sat. classes. 9:30-11:30 class fee $30


 

Quickutz dies are 20% off regular price all month

April 3rd, Reminisce back to school stickers buy 1 get 1 FREE

April 10th  punches buy 1 get 1 50% off

April 17th Sports stickers and embellishments buy 1 get 1 FREE

April 24th  40% off albums


 


 

mini album for the little guy

I will be repeating this class in may so watch for my May newsletter, it's a chipboard album made out of the CUTEST little boy paper, when I did my sample, I cut it wrong, yes you do need to pay attention when you have double sided paper or you have to just use whatever side is cut the correct way. Anyway the paper has frogs and snails and turtles all the things little boys like.
I will also do kits if you want to just order a kit. Just call me at 573-883-5562















Card class

I will be doing 5 of these 6 cards in class at the store, just call me to register and you have a choice of doing a baby girl or a baby boy congratulations card in this class, just let me know which you prefer. Class times are April 10th, Sat. 9:30-11:30 , April 13th, Tues. 9:30-11:30 class fee is $23. call me at 573-883-5562

(2) double page birthday layouts class

Oops, I've got one set pictured twice and I am not sure how to delete yet..... anyway I will be doing all 4 pages in class April 15th, Thurs. 9:30-11:30 class fee $30, April 24th, Sat. 10am-noon, April 27th, Tues. 9:30-11:30 and I will also be doing this class at the Cape County Cowboy church, April 21st, Wed. evening 6:30-8:30 class fee $30, the church class is open to anyone, just call me at 573-883-5562 to register.




Thursday, March 18, 2010

2 (2) page heritage layouts

Once again I know it's late because the class is this Sat. , however I do have some extra kits if you can't take the class. I will repeat it in April so look for my newsletter. These double page layouts are completely finished in class, all you have to do is add your pictures!!! If you are interested in kits call me 573-883-5562. I'm going to get this blogging yet!!! Just be patient with me.

March 20th class


March 30th card class

This class I have done several times over the last two months, but I am repeating it once more on the 30th at 9:30, call to sign up, the cards go in a plastic box and get tied with a red bow, so you could, if you wanted to, give it as a gift. I know sometimes it's hard to part with the cards you make!!!! It is done in red,white and black so they all co-ordinate very nicely.

Finally

Yea!!!!! I finally got all 5 cards that I am doing in class on the 24th. I know it's a little late so perhaps I will repeat this class the first part of April!!!!
I'm still trying to get excited about this blog thing. No, just kidding I really do like it I just need to be more diligent about posting.

card class

these are two of the cards I will be doing in class on Wed. March 24th at 9:30 call to sign up 573-883-5562 the one card has a plastic bubble you can fill with candies, how cute is that!!!! I will be doing 3 additional cards and will try and post them.

Monday, March 1, 2010

O’Dear! What a Memory

14053 Hwy 32

Ste. Genevieve, Mo 63670

573-883-5562



Tues.-Fri. 10-4:30, Sat. 10-3:30 Sun.& Mon. closed







Yes, March is almost here that means just a few more weeks of nasty weather. I say, let’s get busy and work on those scrapbook pages before it’s nice enough to get outside and “ play” .



I am looking for someone who would be interested in teaching a few calligraphy classes in my store, so if you, or if you know someone who might be interested please call me, 573-883-5562.



New product arriving at the store has been a HUGE success……. New spellbinder dies, new Martha Stewart punches and new papers, come in and check it out, you will love the new products.



March 3rd, Wed. Make 5 beautiful cards with Deb using several of the new punches, I did this class in Feb. and everyone was very pleased with the cards they did. You can view some of the cards on my blog www.odearmemories.blogspot.com 10:-noon $23



March 9th Tues. Make (2) 2-page heritage layout pages with Deb, ready for your pictures, one set in blues, browns and one set in pinks and browns, there is a sample in the store if you are interested. 9:30-11:30 $30



March 13th Sat. Make 5 assorted cards with Deb using red, black and white, cards co-ordinate and then you put them in a clear acrylic box, tie it with a pretty red bow and it’s ready to give as a gift. I did this class 3 times in Feb. and have had several requests to repeat it so here it is.

9:30-11:30 class fee $23



TOOL CLASS- for those of you who have all these tools and don’t know or remember how to use them, this class is for you. I will demo several tools, let you ask questions and if you have tools at home you don’t know how to use, call me and we will see if you can bring it to class and I will show you how to use it. 1:00-2:00 class fee $10, with this fee you will go home with a FREE tool.



March 16th Tues. card class with Deb, make 5 cards for assorted occasions, using new punches and new spellbinder dies. 9:30-11:30 class fee $23



March 20th Sat. This is a repeat of March 9th, the (2) heritage page layouts. 9:30-11:30, class fee $30



March 24th Wed. Card class with Deb, this is a repeat of March 16th card class, 9:30-11:30 class fee $23



March 27th Sat. All day CROP!!!! 10am-10pm bring your “stuff” and work on scrapbook pages, cards or whatever. Crop fee $5.00 We will do sloppy joes for supper so ask me what you can bring. Space is limited so sign up early!!!!



March 30th, Tues. This is a repeat of March 13th, 9:30-11:30 class fee $23





Effective March 1st, 2010 Quickutz dies will be discounted 20% off everyday. ( this is on regular priced dies)



March 6th Brads buy 1 get 1 50% off,

March 13th Glimmer mists buy 1 get 1 50% off

March 20th Stickers on rolls, ½ off

March 27th chipboard buy 1 get 1 50% off

Sale prices are on regular priced product.



Just a reminder, I will scrapbook your photos for those of you who don’t have the time. Bring your pictures in and I will give you a ballpark figure on what it will cost.

I am also doing special classes on your time frame, get 3 or more girls together and I will do a class for you when you have the time, evenings, Sundays, or during the day, you let me know. If you want you can even choose what kind of class.



Please call to sign up for classes and crops, fee is required at time of registration.

Please remember to bring a basic tool kit to all classes. This kit should include, adhesive, pop dots, red line tape, tweezers, scissors, paper trimmer, paper piercer, glue pen. If you don’t have these items they can be purchased at the store.



I want to sincerely thank all of you who have supported me in my efforts. THANK YOU!!!!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

O'Dear Feb. newsletter

O’Dear! What a Memory

14053 Hwy 32

Ste. Genevieve, Mo 63670

573-883-5562



Please note my hours are changing

Effective Feb. 1st,2010

Monday—closed

Tues.-Fri. 10am—4:30

Sat. 10 am- 3:30 pm

Sun. closed

Please make sure you check your class time as some classes will still start at 9:30 also please note that I will need to have all classes paid for in advance, this does two things, it lets the instructor know you will be here for her class so she doesn’t prepare extra kits and it also secures that you will be notified if the class is cancelled for whatever reason. Thank you for your co-operation.



We are almost into another month, and for those of us who don’t like winter, every day brings us closer to spring and warmer temperatures!!! With warmer temps we will be doing more outside so let’s get busy working on those paper projects inside,whether it be scrapbooking or card making let’s get to it!!!

For those of you who have been coming in on a regular basis you all know I’ve been getting several new punches in, that are just beautiful. I’ve been getting new papers and embellishments also. So come on in and take a look, get that extra boost to get motivated to get some projects done. I have also started a blog, thanks to a wonderful customer, Patti Gilliam. It’s just a start but I do have some pictures posted for a few of my cards for next month’s class, so take a look , here is the address, www. Odearmemories.blogspot.com



Feb.2nd gift box of co-ordinated cards class with Deb, make this boxed set of 5 assorted cards to give as a gift or to keep, you can use them whatever occasion you need as you can stamp your own greetings. You can choose from several stamps that will be available for the class. 9:30-11:30 class fee $23



Feb. 6th Sat. CROP!!!! All day crop, door prizes and a drawing for a grand prize,

you will receive tickets for certain categories like for instance I may give a ticket to anyone using flowers on a page or card, or maybe I will give a ticket for someone purchasing a certain product at the store to use on their project at the crop, there will be lots of opportunity to win the grand prize. 9am-10pm come join me for lots of crop time, we will do tacos that day so when you sign up ask what you can bring. Crop fee $5, I am looking for this to fill up fast so please reserve your spot

Feb. 9th,Tues. card class using punches with Deb. Make 5 beautiful cards using several of the new punches. 9:30-11:30 class fee $23

the new punches, you can view some of these on my blog.



Feb. 11th, Thurs. Paper crafts class with Pat Gilliam. This is Pat’s first class here so help me make her welcome, she has some awesome projects planned for this class and has taught classes before. Her projects will include cards using the scor-pal, core’dinations cardstock, paper piecing stamping on ribbons and a shadow box card!!! 9:30-11:30 class fee $23



Feb. 13th Sat. this is a repeat of Feb. 9th class 9:30-11:30 class fee $23



Feb. 16th Tues. Tool class with Deb ,take this class to maybe learn how to use specific tools or if you already know how to use them, maybe you forgot, or maybe there is a double purpose for that tool that you might not know or remember. 1:30-3:00pm registration fee $10 and you will get a free tool in this class, they may not all be the same but that is a good thing because so many people share tools. Bring your questions!!!!



Feb. 20th Sat. this is a repeat of Feb. 2nd class, 9:30-11:30 class fee $23



Feb. 27th Sat. Mini chipboard album “ My Favorites”, with Deb, this mini album could be an album about yourself that you might want to give to a special person in your life, a husband, a child , a grandchild , a good friend, you could do it about yourself and give to them as a gift or you could do it about them and still give it as a gift. 9:30-11:30 class fee $30



Feb. 6th Sat. spend $25 on regular priced merchandise get 20% off.

Feb.13th quickutz alphabets buy 1 get 1 FREE

Feb. 20th spend $50 on regular priced merchandise get 25% off

Feb. 27th 30% off quickutz , 30% off chipboard

Monday, January 25, 2010

thank you

A special thank you to all who commented on my blog. It has been a real challenge for me to do the blog so all encouragement is appreciated!!!!!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

oops, I goofed

Sorry, I put one card up twice and put no descriptions, oh well I'm new at this so be patient. If it wasn't for my dear friend Pat I would not have gotten this far. I am soooo excited that I can do this much!!! Please feel free to comment on any of my posts and add any suggestions and oh, yes most importantly, sign up for classes!!!!!! I will have my Feb. newsletter out this week.

more cards for Feb. class











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Easter card for Feb. class


This is just one of the cards I will be doing in my Feb. card class at the store, O'Dear! What a Memory, come join me for some fantastic ideas using punches!!!!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

card class

Watch for my February newsletter, here are a few samples of my card class next month. Join me for the awesome cards using new punches.

card class for Feb.

These are samples of some of the cards I will be doing in a card class in the month of Feb. come join me and learn to use some new punches in awesome ways!!!!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

scanning

I am just thrilled, I finally remembered how to scan an image into my computer, oh how wonderful. Now if I can just get the pictures taken of projects and get them posted on my blog it will be GREAT!!!! Another month is fast approaching and I would like to set this as a goal for the month of Feb. I've been working on cards using some new punches and oh are they beau-ti-ful!!!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Today IS a great day!

I have just had a WONDERFUL day!!!!! Not only did I learn how to do a blog from my friend Pat, I had a customer who drove 4 hours JUST to come to my store!!! Now how awesome is that.anyway it made me feel so much better about things.

O'Dear test 123

today is a wonderful day my friend Pat is here helping me set up a blog.