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Halloween Boo Garland & Blitsy

A couple weeks ago I shared this sneak peek pic on Instagram (@ivyPINK)

that I was at the BLITSY headquarters working on a special project.

Have you guys heard of Blitsy?

Blitsy is an online Arts & crafts store based out of Chicago that offers products up to 70% off retail!

You guys know how much I LOVE GREAT deals & how much I LOVE craft supplies

& if that wasn't amazing enough.... BLITSY also accepts competitor coupons!!!!

Anyway we teamed up to create this super FUN Halloween DIY decor video,

visit this link to view all the products used for this video.

 

We made this project Halloween themed but it can be customized for ANY occasion

this would be so ADORBS for a little girls room!

I hope you guys enjoyed this how to!!!!

 

xoxo ivyPINK

 

CHA 2014

Another year of CHA passed.

& what a blast it was :)

Here's a picture of our Marvy classroom,

This year we made 3 cards & an acrylic frame

Here's the president of Marvy Uchida

Creating the acrylic frame project with the students

This year we had free tickets to give away for our class for the !st time

 & my friend Kristin who I met at a Creative Escape event was able to attend!

*Kristin! It was so wonderful to see you again ;)

Our big hit item is our Bistro Markers!

They come in 3 different sizes & 15 different colors

They are SUPER easy to use

they dry fast & can be removed with just water & paper towel

at the show I used baby wipes to remove them.

I had a lot of questions as to where you can find them 

and they are available at Michaels & Joanns 

We covered one panel of our show booth with chalk vinyl

& it was really fun to see everyone try the markers

Here's a pic of me decorating the booth :)

I want to make a chalkboard wall in my room!!!!

Now onto some of my FAVE CHA highlights!

I met RUPERT! If you didn't' know I'm a HUGE survivor fan

it's my DREAM to be on survivor or Amazing Race lol

He was tie-dying at the tulip booth :) GAHHHHHH!!!

LOL

They also had gourmet food trucks this year which was AWESOME!!!
sure beats having to eat subpar convention food.

Also the Marvy team ate at The Boiling Crab

which was one of my fave places that we ate at when we visited CA last May

My BFF/Matron of Honor came down to visit us in Anaheim & ate with us

but not this messy stuff she had a catfish basket (boringgggg) lol jk

If you ever get a chance to eat there make sure you try "the whole shabang" sauce!!!

Some of my Fave CHA products this year....(besides the Bistro markers of course)

The Crystal Katana by Crystal Ninja

Don't know who Crystal Ninja is? Look at this elevator she blinged!!! Gah!

I was impressed with this mixer she blinged then I saw that video & my jaw dropped LOL

I plan to bling out a mixer of my own.... someday......before I die of old age hahahha

I also LOVED this make & take from Spellbinders

it's a new line created by the gals from

A Gilded Life

I'd say I'm definitely a new fan of theirs for sure.

Their booth was so shabby chic & filled with PRETTY things!!!!!

this beautiful make & take is def one of my faves :)

You can find detailed directions how this piece was made

on their blog What Happens Next 

Did any of you attend CHA this year?

What were your faves?

xoxo ivyPINK

Holiday Cards Class

Holiday Cards Class at the Paper Craft Warehouse ;)

Only a few seats left!!!

Don't forget you can just shop the warehouse from 9am - 3pm and if you would like to buy the products used in class, they will be available after 1:00 for purchase. Everything is 25% off retail prices!

Sign up NOW!

http://50.87.187.116/make-an-appointment/

xoxo
ivyPINK

Holiday Class News

 

Hi Guys!

I have some GREAT news, guess who's coming out of teaching retirement?

Yup...THIS GIRL!!!! heehee

Have you thought about your holiday cards yet?

It's right around the corner! Don't procrastinate....

Come take a class with Me, Dave, Gloria & Patty

November 16, 2013

at Paper Craft Warehouse

748 Pinecrest Dr.
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

We're making 12 HOLIDAY cards from 9:30am-2:30pm

with a lunch break :)

We'll be using holiday stamps & dies from Impression Obsession

 

If you cannot make it to the class and would like to buy the products used,

 they will be available after 1:00pm to purchase at the warehouse. 

Whether you are there for class or just shopping at the warehouse

you will receive 25% off retail prices.

 Like last month, as a Paper Craft Warehouse special offer for class participants,

you will receive a coupon good for 50% off of the full retail price of 1 item.

 The coupon must be used the day of class.  

If you are interested in taking this class send me or Dave an email

We will draw 5 names from a 'hat' and those lucky people will receive a goodie bag!

 

Here's some IO holiday stamps & dies you can expect in class

Hope to see you soon!!! xoxo ivyPINK

PSA: Paper Craft Warehouse

Hi guys ;) just wanted to update you about the Paper Craft Warehouse.
It will be open every Thursday and Friday from 1-4pm with occasional late hours on Thursdays. The warehouse will be open one Saturday a month. The first Saturday will be August 3, 2013 and Dave will be teaching 2 classes: one from 9:30 - 11:30 and one from 12:30 - 2:30. The class fee is $25 and whether you are there for class or just shopping the warehouse you will receive 25 % off retail prices.

Go to
www.pcraftwarehouse.com
For more details ;)

Happy hump day!
xoxo
ivyPINK

Bye California

It's always so sad to leave CA :(
I think I was meant to be a California girl...maybe someday....

On our last day Marvy treated us to Joes Crab Shack

(I can't believe I've never been there before)

How funny is my bib? It's so cute they even do a lil dance there :)

    The cute Marvy girls gave Dave this awesome gift for his craft apt.

I need one that says "DANGER" because my craft room is a disaster LOL

I started to put away some of my CHA & presies haul today

I acquired a ton of reusable bags from this show (which I LOVE)

& I got to FINALLY meet my bloggie friend Amy

I'm so glad I got to spend some time with her & Cali Ivy :)

Love u girlies!!!

CHA is always so much FUN

& I'm so thankful I get to go & see all the new products

 a huge THANKS to Marvy & to Dave :)

xoxo ivyPINK

Marvy Uchida 2013 Class

I just wanted to show you guys our classrooms before and after

I tried the panoramic option on my phone look how nice it came out :)

Here's a close up of our class bags

LUCKY students got huge punches to take home ssswwweeettt!

ALL the classes were SOLD OUT

A W E S O M E !

For dinner tonight #teammarvy went to Buca di Beppo

& look at this mean "sampler" dessert

the portions were HUGE!!!!

It was definitely well the served

we had a LONG but rewarding day today :)

Thank YOU to everyone who took the Marvy class

we look forward to seeing you guys next year!

I will post the make and take cards for this weekend

make sure to stop by & visit Dave at the Marvy booth #1301

 

xoxo ivyPINK

 

Marvy Uchida Winter-2013

Hola from CHA Anaheim!

I was expecting normal 70 degree California weather

but its actually kinda chilly out here!!!

So much for a tan lol

I wanted to share some behind the scene pics of the Marvy booth going up :)

It's amazing how much work goes in to building these booths

and come CHA opening everything just looks perfect.

We prepped all the class bags (220 to be exact) Phew!

Here's the class times for tomorrow Friday 1-11

First class is 10:00am-11:30

Second class is 2:00pm-3:30

Look at all these cute mini glue tapes :)

I wanted to take this stash home with me (lifetime supply) LOL

Tonight for dinner #teammarvy went to Lucilles Smokehouse

SO YUMMY!

You guys have to get the ribs if you go!

That's all for now :)

See you guys soon

xoxo ivyPINK

Marvy Uchida CHA W-2013

Hi guys! 

I wanted to give you guys a couple sneak peeks for

the Marvy Uchida class for winter CHA

There's actually 2 classes and you will create 4 cards in each class

and we'll be using a variety of Marvy products to create each card.

Here's an example of the first card using Marvy punches

HOW FUN IS THAT?

Imagine a sentiment in the center of that flower

cute huh?

This next card is an ombre effect using Marvy Grafitti pens

I'll post a couple more throughout the week

Are you going to CHA?

Have a fabulous week!

xoxo ivyPINK

 

Vote!

Just a reminder to go out & VOTE today!
Happy Election Day ;)

xoxo ivyPINK