Special Announcement: Mixed Media Madness

Two of my active "Inspire! New England Paper Crafts" Cre8time teammates have worked up an INCREDIBLE independent project that I'm thrilled to be able to share with you today.

Catherine Scanlon, of Catherine Scanlon Designs, and Kim Parkinson, of Kept Creations, have collaborated on working up an inspiring weekend art retreat.

Mixed Media Madness is being hosted Friday night, March 21st through Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the historic John Carver Inn and Spa in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The latest information from Kim Parkinson sounds AMAZING:

"Get ready for a total immersion in art, techniques and classes!  Two fabulous artsy classes with published artist Catherine Scanlon, one assemblage class with Mandy Fariello and a fantastically messy class with Kathie DeLuca!  

Each attendee will get their own space in the community room to be able to take advantage of precious "creative alone time" that is perfect for:

• working in your art journals, 
• finish up some projects you might have or 
• work up {new} project by taking advantage of inspiration garnered from other creatives joining you at the event.  

We'll have raffles, goodie bags, trunk show, food, fun and art!  What more could you want from a mixed media weekend?"

I've just learned that Mixed Media Madness has extended their registrations. 

Kim said, "If you've been waiting for those taxes to come in, this is the time. Sign ups have been extended to March 15th or until we are sold out. Call or click on link to sign up today. 

www.mixedmediamadnessretreat.blogspot.com"

** 02/25 Update: A La Carte Retreat Options can be found at http://mixedmediamadnessretreat.blogspot.com/p/retreat-pricing.html

Friday night (6-8PM) mini class and hors d'oeuvres - $25

Mandy Fariello's class - this includes part 1 from 8-11PM on Friday night and part 2 from 2-5PM on Saturday - $100

Saturday Breakfast (7-8:30AM) - $20

Catherine Scanlon's class:

Saturday AM from 9AM-12PM - $60

Sunday AM from 9:30AM-12:30PM - $60

Both Saturday and Sunday classes - $100

Luncheon (12-2PM) - $20

Saturday evening mini class (7-8PM) - $20

Kathie DeLuca's Saturday night class (8-10:30PM) - $50

Sunday morning Breakfast and mini class (7-9:30AM) - $35

There's no doubt in my mind that this event will be a sell-out.  Great work, ladies!

Craft On, Laurel

Laurel Lee Pollard, Online Publisher, Promoter

New England Paper Crafts
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We're Hands on Tuesday TOMORROW at York Public Library

Hello, Gorgeouses!

Tomorrow is another terrific free event, Hands on Tuesday, at the York Public Library!  My dear friend, Kate Pfirman, and I, host this event the second Tuesday of every month, taking a bit of a break for summer.

We truly enjoy crafting with the toddlers and their caregivers.  As Kate and I both have young children, we know how important it can be for caregivers to have a few moments of loosely designed play that they don't have to coordinate themselves!

So I encourage you to join us tomorrow for this free, drop-in event:

Hands on Tuesday
Tuesday, October 8th, 2013, 10:15 - 11:00am
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, right in the heart of downtown York, Maine

*Don't forget your play clothes - we're working with finger paints to decorate die-cut paper pumpkins and it's bound to get MESS-Y!

 . . . and I have a leeetle surprise for my friend Kate.  I couldn't resist making up these jack o'lantern treat bags using my Sizzix eclips with ecal software, along with Martha Stewart's American Made 2013 Audience Award Grand Prize Winner, Mary Rudakas' design for SVGcuts.

While the kiddies get to decorate the front, our caregivers will receive a FREE treat bag kit so they can assemble the bags after all the paint dries!  Bonus!

My little angel did up a sample for me last
night.  Her brother saw it and said, "That's not
stinkin' cute - that's WAAY better than stinkin' cute!!!"
Winner!

I encourage you to drop by tomorrow to see me and Kate Pfirman at this free event at the York Public Library, meet your neighbors, get a little creative, and ask me any questions YOU may have about the wonderful world of paper crafts!

Happy Day, Laurel

Laurel Lee Pollard, Online Publisher, Promoter

New England Paper Crafts
"Ensuring the inspiring world of paper crafts continues to bloom."

www.NewEnglandPaperCrafts.com

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