Classes. Senz. And the policeman that made my day.

 Code Yellow Pandemic.  Who would have thought when I was pulling together extra supplies for the Bird flu 3 years ago that it would be the pigs that finally broke through.  I'm sure some people think I was silly stocking my pantry to unimaginable levels, just incase.  I'm grateful I repeated the process in recent weeks now as I still have sick kids home.  I can't get to the supermarket.  It's just a regular winter cold and I believe they are past contagious and are well enough to be out and about but I certainly don't need the sideways looks from other shoppers if they cough or sound like they have any sort of lurgy.  So at home we stay :o)

Talking of code yellow - I had to go to the labs today and get some blood taken for tests and the place was covered with 'Code Yellow' notices.  They want us to wear a mask if we feel sick.  There is a pile of them available.  They want us to sit 1 metre apart.  It's really too bad if you wanted to read while you were waiting, all magazines and books have been taken away as they are a meeting place for wannabe swine flu germs. 

(Looking for a fun slide into this next topic but the one I thought of wasn't really appropriate ...)
I got stopped by the police yesterday.  Checkpoint.  I rolled my window down and looked at him, he looked at me and said "Beautiful" and waved me on.  I admit his vision was through the windscreen where perhaps my warrant sticker was and he wasn't quite looking at me in the eye when he talked but hey... I'll take away from it what I will.

Anyone after some stamp drawers?  I've got some on trademe.

SENZ!!  Tickets are on sale, classes are open for registration, in fact three of my six possible classes have SOLD OUT already - registration only opened recently, so if you are thinking of joining me, make it a quick visit to the SENZ website!!  I'm joining my fab friend Jill Geraghty Groves in teaching at SENZ, the Friday list of classes is here, the Saturday list of classes is here, and the sunday list of classes is here.

I'll leave you with a run-down of what we are both teaching...(I won't show you the ones that have sold out!)

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'The Gift Class'
By Nic Howard
Friday 2.30-4.30
Saturday 2.30 - 4.30pm

 

If you are looking to create something special for someone, or if you just love to create gorgeous projects for yourself, then this class is for you.  Join Nic Howard as she takes an everyday item and turns it into something fabulous, showing you just how easy it is to create something special when you're looking for a gift.  You'll walk away from "The Gift Class" with a completed altered composition book and a little set of gift cards to match. You'll be set for a present for that next special occasion or shhhhhhh keep them yourself, we won't tell. 

All you can crEATe, Card Buffet

by Nic Howard
Friday 12.00 -2.00 Class FULL
Saturday 9-11am
(Note this class has new content!)

 

Join Nic Howard in most popular class - the Prima Card buffet!  The original card buffet has had amazing reviews all over New Zealand - but at SENZ we are adding our own twist.    Imagine  2 hours creating as many cards as you can possibly get done with gorgeous papers, lace, flowers, and the 'Buffet of Prima goodness'...all laid out complete with crystals,  leaves, buttons, ribbon, bling and flowers in every colour you can cr-EAT-e with!  New additions to this class for SENZ include Heidi Swapp and Tim Holtz products and a few cards just for the guys.  If you've done the card buffet before, you'll want to do it again with the new products being offered.   It's certainly different from your average class,  it's a little bit of everything ... it's fast paced, fun and sure to inspire!  You'll receive sketches for a possible 20 different cards - we'll complete 6 in class and you'll leave with plenty of technique and product inspiration to keep on creating for hours.

 

And some temptation from Jill...
Butterflies Art Box
by Jill GG

Friday 9.00 - 11.00am and Saturday 12.00 - 2.00pm
This gorgeous 3-D art box is made with Collections products and would make a wonderful gift for someone or home decor item for yourself.

 

Tiny Houses

By Jill GG

Friday 12- 2pm

Sunday 12.2pm
Aren't these just darling? Using Collections chipboard and German Scrap products to create a tiny house (a few inches in size).
Make some more at home and create a little village, there are 5 different houses in the set or put the string on them and make it into the most amazing Christmas Tree Decoration.
 

 

A Page in History
By Jill GG

Friday 2.30 - 4.30

Sunday 9.00 - 11.00am
Will feature papers and embellishments from Collections Elements.  Very vintage with the vintage mannequin in finely detailed dress.  Looks fabulous with a sepia photo (6" x 4").

 

Layout class: On the Beach
By Jill GG
Saturday 9am - 11.00am
Using a 7x5 photo learn how to use ephemera including a wax seal on your layouts. Also featured is a hidden journalling or photo tag and a bookplate.
 

Layout Class: Magic Happens
By Jill GG
Saturday 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Use 7Gypsies papers, Autumn Leaves Twill, and Chipboard Scrapware to create this double photo layout. All Levels.

Comments

[Nancy]

Hi Beautiful!!!!! Those classes look fab. dang it and I won't be there!! Yep Code Yellow and the oink oinks are great dinner table topics. I too have a stocked up pantry which makes me feel kinda smug!

[Jenny E]

Yse - I've booked in. See you 9am on the Friday morning

[grace norris]

Hi I was just wondering if you have any more stamp drawers to sell?

[Kerry-Sue]

That cop would have made my day too :-D