CRAFT Beach Retreat Santa Monica

Amy Tan at CRAFT - Grab Your Seat Now!

2011-11-01T23:18:00.000-07:00

The one and only Amy Tan is joining us to lead a fantastic workshop at CRAFT in just ten short days...don't YOU want to be there?

This mini-album workshop using her Amy Tangerine line, washi tape and more will have you thinking about how to stay focused on what matters most in your life. Sponsored by American Crafts, this class will teach you some of Amy’s style secrets, using her effortless and fabulous approach to ‘creating from your gut’.

Check out the sneaks below.

Amy has created a fun and personal album where you'll identify and explore the nine things that make up the grid of meaning in your life. Why? As our lives develop and progress, we're sometimes in the position of losing part of what defines us. This type of creative analysis will remind you that your life is full of meaning and value, even when one of our focal points changes or goes away. It's a wonderful way to look at your life with fresh and grateful eyes.

You can register for Amy's class at the REGISTER link just under the Blog Header. You can choose just this class, a whole day or the three day package...either way, you'll learn and grow, emotionally and creatively, in a safe, warm, and supportive environment where you can be the authentic you.

When you register, we'll send you all the info you'll need to prepare to make this album truly individual to you.

In addition to the class, registering gives you a great gift bag, a delicious meal from Urth Caffe, and chances to win great prizes!

Hope to see you there...

Bridging the Gap - Seats Available

2011-10-30T11:43:00.000-07:00

Here's what you can create at CRAFT - Sunday Morning's class with the amazingly talented Stacy Cohen is about learning from a past accomplishment to achieve a future goal...

Do you love Prima products, layering, and texture? This is the workshop for you! Click here to grab your individual seat, day pass or come for the whole glorious weekend! Thank you Creating Keepsakes Magazine for your sponsorship!

Only $80 for a four hour workshop which includes over $45 in product, plus a gift bag and a delectable breakfast.

This one is NOT to be missed. Join us!

Join us for Your Favorite Workshop, a Day or a Whole Weekend

2011-10-27T16:58:00.000-07:00

Creating Reflective Art for Transformation is Just Weeks Away

Join us for a class, a day or the weekend - the choice is yours!

Beautiful kits are being packed, gift bags stuffed full with goodies, and our team is excited to greet you!

We've opened up a few more seats and now you can join us for your favorite class, a day of crafting and personal growth, or the whole weekend.

Aren't you worth it? Nurture your beautiful, creative heart with us, or send a friend! Or bring a friend!

Transformation is awaiting you.

CLICK HERE to go to the registration page for all your choices!

A world of options:

Single class passes include a fabulous 4 hour deep and meaningful emotion-focused workshop, an eco-friendly tote filled with CRAFTy gifts, a delectable meal catered by Urth Caffe, treats and snacks and a chance to win fun giveaways. $80
A full day pass includes all of the above plus an additional 4 hour workshop, an additional meal, an even bigger gift tote, more chances to win giveaways and a bonus 'message in a bottle' craft project kit - plus a discount for buying the full day pass. $150
For the entire glorious pampering weekend, you'll get six 4 hour workshops, a supersized gift tote, 6 delicious meals and 4 bonus art and soul experiences - a guided meditation, the 'message in a bottle' project kit, a henna painting workshop and our exclusive nametag project with collectible and tradeable meaning-filled charms. $450

THE INSTRUCTORS:

Ly T. Le: FREE YOUR HEART WORKSHOP
Friday, 11-11-11 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
Mixed Media Designer
Copic Certified Designer

This mixed media project from the designer and owner of Lytle Scrapper will integrate goodies from Seven Gypsies, Maya Road, Prima, Pink Paislee, Tattered Angels and Glitz, and will give you the opportunity to learn exciting paint, ink and transfer techniques while creating a piece of highly dimensional art that will explore what enables and hinders your freedom.

Paige Evans: 3D VISION WORKSHOP
Friday, 11-11-11 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Copy/Creative Editor for Northridge Publishing
American Crafts Blog Hostess/Design Team

Illustrating her knack for using patterned paper in unexpected ways, Paige will guide you through a series of three layouts helping you process an important life experience by looking at it from three lenses: before it occurred, while it was happening, and after it was over. In this enjoyable workshop sponsored by American Crafts, you’ll gain clarity, perspective, and learn if hindsight is indeed 20/20.

Amy Tan: WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHOP
Saturday, 11-12-11 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
American Crafts Design Team and Product Designer
Hambly Screen Prints Design Team

This mini-album workshop using her Amy Tangerine line, Washi tape and more will have you thinking about how to stay focused on what matters most in your life. Sponsored by American Crafts, this class will teach you some of Amy’s style secrets, using her effortless and fabulous approach to ‘creating from your gut’.

Linda Barber: DOUBLE AGENT WORKSHOP
Saturday, 11-12-11 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Lily Bee Design Team
Jillibean Soup Design Team

This innovative dossier-style project will let you acknowledge the faces you show the world, and the ones you hide. Linda’s clean and simple style will show you how to get the maximum impact from your supplies. More secret details to follow...and your assignment, if you choose to accept it! This workshop is sponsored by our friends at Jillibean Soup and Lily Bee, plus the wonderful team at Creating Keepsakes.

Stacy Cohen: BRIDGING THE GAP WORKSHOP
Sunday, 11-13-11 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Creating Keepsakes Dream Team
2011 Prima Design Team

This two layout workshop using Prima's Romantique and Printery lines will prompt you to identify the skills you used in achieving a past accomplishment and then to explore how you can apply those skills to a future goal. Also sponsored by EK Success, Fancy Pants, Clearsnap and Creating Keepsakes, Stacy will show you how to layer and cluster like a pro. We'll be altering flowers, leaves and trim to create two keepsakes that bridge the gap from our past to our future.

Rachel Kaufman: BALANCE & TRUTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT WORKSHOP
Sunday, 11-13-11 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Scrapbooking from the Inside Out Founder and President

This freestyle workshop will teach you the trademarked methods used at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out with our emotion-focused kits. We'll explore the use of color, design, and journaling to express your real feelings, supported by SFTIO's exclusive music playlist, journaling prompts, stock photos, pinterest board and quotations. You'll gain the skills you need to keep exploring your life, your future and your reality using scrapbooking as a tool for honest expression and creativity.

JOIN US.
RENEW.
TRANSFORM.
CRAFT YOUR FUTURE.

OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

Bridging the Gap and 3D Vision Kits Are Ready!

2011-10-24T11:53:00.000-07:00

Kits are built for these two fantastic and deep layout classes...oooh!

Bridging the Gap Workshop

Stacy Cohen’s project will prompt you to look at a pastaccomplishment and apply the skills you developed in reaching your goal to afuture dream, bridging the gap from past to future.

Features Prima's Printery and Romantique Lines, tons of altering, glitter, chalking and texture.

3D Vision Workshop

Paige Evans’ workshop will help youprocess an important life experience by looking at it from the vantage pointsof before it occurred, while it was happening, and after it was over. You’ll gain clarity, perspective and inner vision in this most enjoyableworkshop.

Featuring Garden Cafe from American Crafts, paper layering and trim.

Come join us! Email us for more info at CraftBeachRetreat@gmail.com.

If you can't make it to CRAFT :(, make sure to join us online at our main site, www.ScrapbookingfromtheInsideOut.com for our CRAFT weekend online crop hosted by the lovely Melissa Elsner. You could win one of our mini project kits as you play along with us doing LOs with related prompts for each of our workshops!

Three Weeks to GO...Ready to CRAFT? Join us!

2011-10-21T15:49:00.000-07:00

Three weeks to go until CRAFT begins...and we're ready!

Remember - click at the top of the right sidebar to register!

Here's some more of what you'll experience:

Our Name Yourself extra project is interactive and fun - remember swapping charms with friends? After each workshop, you'll get to choose a charm for your nametag that speaks to your heart based on the project you've completed. These are just 2 of 16 meaningful, lovely charms - and you can trade 'em!

Will it be an owl for wisdom? The keys to your future? A Birdcage with an Open Door for your freedom? So many choices!

Our Message in a Bottle extra project will inspire you to talk to the future you...what do you want her to know? Don't worry...it'll be your secret.

You won't forget that you're by the lovely pacific. Not only will it be in your sightline the whole time you're CRAFTing, but you'll be surrounded by these:

Seats still remain for this incomparable event...with the talents of Amy Tan, Stacy Cohen, Paige Evans, Linda Barber and Ly T. Le!

In case you've forgotten the projects, here are the details:

You’ll spend a magical weekendfocused on
embracing who you truly are and who you aspire to be.

What Matters Most Workshop

Amy Tan’s workshop will have youthinking about what matters most in your life, and how to keep those things infocus and balance. She’ll empower you with her
effortless approach to creating from your gut.

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Free Your Heart Workshop

Ly T. Le’s mixed media project will give you the opportunity tocreate a piece of highly dimensional art that will explore what makes you feelfree,
and how to access more of that feeling.

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Double Agent Workshop

This innovative folder project - a file of thoughts, ideas, hopes,and wishes - with Linda Barber will let you explore the faces you show theworld, and the ones you don't. Who are you now and who would you like to be? Andhow do the two coincide?

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3D Vision Workshop

Paige Evans’ workshop will help youprocess an important life experience by looking at it from the vantage pointsof before it occurred, while it was happening, and after it was over.
You’ll gain clarity, perspective and inner vision in this most enjoyableworkshop.

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Bridging the Gap Workshop

Stacy Cohen’s project will prompt you to look at a pastaccomplishment and apply the skills you developed in reaching your goal to afuture dream, bridging the gap from past to future.

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And we'll be joined by our friends from LA's ONLY Local Scrapbook Store:

Sonja's team will be there with a custom storefront with anything you may have forgotten...and great additional items from the collections we'll be using. Discounts galore and a way to support an LSS - the heartbeat of the scrapbook industry...we love Sonja!

So what are you waiting for? If you have any questions, comments, special requests, please email us anytime: craftbeachreatreat@gmail.com

Love,

Rachel and Paige

(this photo is an oldie but a goodie!)

More Behind the Scenes with Linda!

2011-10-10T13:05:00.000-07:00

The awesomely talented Linda Barber posted today about her INSIDE OUT project for CRAFT Beach Retreat...wanna learn more? Go check it out!

Here's my favorite quote from her post - and a great explanation of how you can explore your future dreams while embracing the present.

"Is there more I want to do and be? Heck yeah. It has nothing to do with being unhappy or lacking in fulfillment from my current life. On the contrary. I think that being happy with me and my life is what enables me to dream about what else I'd love to do. It is about growing and reinventing oneself."

Are you ready to CRAFT your future? Join us. Spaces are still available...click on the link on the right sidebar to register.

Love,

Behind the scenes at CRAFT: From our Instructors

2011-10-07T14:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!

Our instructors are busy creating their beautiful projects - all about YOU, totally personalizable, and filled with learning - about new techniques, unique styles and most importantly, about YOU and who you are.. inside and out.

Please go check out Stacy Cohen's blog where she shares a Scrapbooking from the Inside Out layout using our GROWTH kit, and tells you some more about her CRAFT project, Bridging the Gap.

Then, make sure to see what Ly T. Le is sharing at her blog about her mixed-media workshop all about Freeing Your Heart.

Here's some of what's arrived for your workshops...and to create the beautiful environment you'll be enjoying...

We still have some spaces available...email us at craftbeachretreat@gmail.com for more information, special requests, or just click on the link on the right sidebar to register now!

There's never been a better time to Find Yourself.

Love,

Fifth Project Tease - 3D Vision

2011-10-04T01:18:00.000-07:00

PaigeEvans

Copy/CreativeEditor for Northridge Publishing
American Crafts Blog Hostess/Design Team

Paige is as sweet as she looks! Inaddition to her amazing editorial work at American Crafts and NorthridgePublishing, she creates layouts that will astound you! Her knack for usingmaterials in unconventional ways and treating patterned paper as an embellishmentis amazing.

Paige’s project at CRAFT, sponsored byAmerican Crafts, is a series of three layouts helping you process an importantlife experience by looking at it from the vantage points of before it occurred,while it was happening, and after it was over. You’ll gain clarity, perspectiveand inner vision in this most enjoyable workshop.

We still have just a few spots remaining...where will you be on November 11?

TRANSFORM
RENEW

CRAFT YOURSELF...

Fourth Project Tease: Bridging the Gap

2011-09-27T11:03:00.000-07:00

Stacy Cohen has always been one of my favorite scrapbookers - I used to clip out her LOs from magazines long before I knew her! Her gorgeous layered and dimensional style is stunning.

This two LO workshop using Prima's Romantique and Printery lines will prompt you to look at a past accomplishment and apply the skills you developed in reaching your goal to a future dream. Sponsored by Prima, You'll learn how to layer and cluster like a pro. We'll be altering flowers, leaves and trim to create two keepsakes that bridge the gap from past to future.

We still have a few spots left - don't miss out on this heart-centered, uplifting event!

Thank you 7Gypsies!

2011-09-20T23:27:00.000-07:00

Another wonderful sponsor to thank...

What fantastic sponsors! Thank you Gypsies for sponsoring Ly T/ Le's workshop, 'Free Your Heart'!

What are you waiting for? CRAFT is going to be AMAZING...

Winners!

2011-09-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

We have our winners! Thanks everyone for joining us for the CRAFT blog hop. It was fun to finally be able to share some sneaks of the meaningful and fresh projects we'll be doing at CRAFT.We have six winners of kits...Each of our hop stops pulled a random winner using the Random.org number generator. We then took those 14 numbers, and used Random.org again to choose six numbers...and based on that, here are our winners!

Mari
mari said...I can't Wait! I would explore acceptance, enough and gratefulness. Glad to see a new post. Keep it up my friend!
September 13, 2011 9:02 PM

Meredemaison
meredemaison said...Sunshine is definitely a blessing and I'm interested in documenting all those things that I am grateful for in my life (the more I write it on this hop, the more I want to make it happen!)
September 13, 2011 10:47 PM

Claudia (Lake Gaston Virtual Assistant)
Lake Gaston Virtual Office Assistant said...The emotion I need to explore is acceptance.
September 13, 2011 1:23 PM

Michelle H
Love your LO!!Love the clusters!!This sounds like a fun retreat!!I will have to hop on over for the blog hop!!TFS!!
Tue Sep 13, 08:13:00 PM CDT

Vicki

Vicki said...Wish I could go. Sounds wonderful.

September 14, 2011 11:05 AM

Annette
Annette said...Mine is confidence... Thanks for the chance to win..
September 13, 2011 6:44 PM

Congrats ladies! Please email me at rachinla@aol.com with your snail mail address and which of our last six kits you'd like. You can see them here.More to come about CRAFT...and we still have some spaces available. Please email us for more info at craftbeachretreat@gmail.com.

Love,Rachel

Last Stop on the CRAFT Blog Hop

2011-09-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Last Stop on the
CRAFT: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation
Blog Hop!

This event is brought to you by our team at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, the premier source for inspiration to explore your inner world. Six talented and well-known instructors will be leading creative and meaningful workshops using our generous sponsors’ latest and greatest products at this intimate, boutique event right on the beach in beautiful

Santa Monica, CA, November 11-13, 2011.

You’ll spend a magical weekend focused on embracing who you truly are and gaining the skills, techniques and tools to use our craft to understand yourself more deeply on an ongoing basis.

Are you just beginning at this blog? Make sure you stop at all the blogs on the list so you don't miss all the project, venue and special event sneak peeks
and your chance to win one of six kits!

If you get lost, a list of all the stops on the hop is at the end of this post.

I want to pay tribute and give thanks to the wonderful sponsors who are making CRAFT possible...who believe in our mission of using scrapbooking as a tool for understanding, healing and the self-awareness that brings peace.

You've seen the project sneaks, the decor, the venues
...but it absolutely won't be the same without you.

JOIN US.
RENEW.
TRANSFORM.
CRAFT YOUR FUTURE.

CRAFT:

Three full days of crafting, creativity and camaraderie for only $450

(three consecutive monthly payments of $150 each.)

Spots are still available for this unique, pampering and heart-expanding getaway.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 6 emotion-focused, technique-teaching personal workshops ~ All CRAFTers participate in every class. No need to choose ~ they're ALL yours in CRAFT’s ocean-view,

beautifully styled, creative space

• 4 special Art and Soul experiences

• Scrumptious breakfasts and lunches from Hollywood hot spot Urth Caffe

~ Friday, Saturday and Sunday

• Sweets, treats and beverages all day long

• Transportation from The Ambrose to and from the Annenberg Beach House for all workshops and activities via the CRAFTy Cab

• Oodles of workshop supplies (you’ll just need to bring your basic tool kit – checklist to be provided later)

• A fabulous welcome gift, a CRAFTy tote filled with goodies,

valuable giveaways and fun prizes!

*Lots more details on girls’ night out dinners, airport transportation, location, hotel and event venue and more are available HERE.

For questions, comments and special requests, please email event coordinator

Paige Ramos here.

The Dates:

November 11-13, 2011

The Times:

Workshops from 9-5 each day, broken into two sessions.

WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO CRAFT?

What really sets CRAFT apart is unique mission of Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, kit club, inspiration source and online community. Thousands of participants all over the world have used SFTIO’s resources to explore their deepest emotions. They’ve lifted themselves and each other exploring Freedom, Gratitude, Anticipation and Wonder. They’ve faced their inner doubts and fears delving into Regret, Yearning, Loss and Vulnerability.

SFTIO’s trademarked and industry-exclusive approach to artistic motivation is the heart and soul of what makes us unique. Our monthly inspiration page with hand-selected music, stock photography, quotations and deep journaling prompts elevates scrapbooking to an expressive art form where members are guided to truly explore their inner worlds.
Click here for links to past Inspiration Pages to see more.

SFTIO raises the bar even more by providing challenges using the prompts that add a design twist, teaching members to use ‘visual journaling’ – powerful symbolism – to combine right and left brain expression. The result? Meaningful, rich, pages and projects that reflect all of who you are, Inside and Out.

CRAFT workshops will incorporate a variety of tested, proven multimedia inspiration tools combined with the special talents and techniques of a stellar teaching staff, supported by Art Therapist Rita Coufal, PhD and Artist/Therapist Joy Mauldin, PhD.

Growth is a journey…not a destination. And it’s a most personal one…only you know what you need out of this experience. In the intimate, supportive setting we've created for you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice being more and more yourself.

Our take on scrapbooking and creativity isn’t about a quick fix, or a set of ‘positive thinking’ reminders. It’s about a deeper approach, telling your truth – pretty or not, looking at both sides of the coin, and leaving our weekend together with the
creative skills and tools to be more fully expressed in your life.

THE INSTRUCTORS:

While you’ll be learning amazing techniques, styles, tips and techniques in every workshop, these are not cookie-cutter sessions – you’ll be challenged to dig deep, learn about yourself and personalize your project to reflect who you are and who you want to be.

American Crafts Design Team and Product Designer
Hambly Screen Prints Design Team

Mixed Media Designer
Copic Certified Designer

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Lily Bee Design Team
Jillibean Soup Design Team

Copy/Creative Editor for Northridge Publishing
American Crafts Blog Hostess/Design Team

Founder and President,
Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team
2011Prima Design Team

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? REGISTER NOW.

And now for a giveaway!

In celebration of CRAFT, SFTIO is giving away FIVE kits to FIVE lucky readers…make sure to leave a comment (before Noon Pacific Time on 9-15) on each blog you visit in the hop to increase your chances of winning. Tell us please, in your comment, what emotion you’d love to explore in your scrapbooking! Winners will be chosen from all blog comment entries and will be announced on 9-16 on the SFTIO blog.

Good luck and we hope to see you at CRAFT!

Hop List:
SFTIO: http://scrapbookingfromtheinsideout.blogspot.com
Stacy Cohen: http://stacycohen.blogspot.com/
Linda Barber: http://milesofpaper.blogspot.com/
Paige Ramos: http://thebumpyride.blogspot.com
Amy Tan: http://amytangerine.blogspot.com/
Paige Evans: http://chrisandpaige.blogspot.com/
Tammy Onderdonk Klass: http://createdreamlive.blogspot.com/
Seven Gypsies: http://www.sevengypsies.blogspot.com/
Ly T. Le: http://www.lytlescrapper.com/
Melissa Elsner: http://theprofoundbrunette.blogspot.com
Jillibean Soup: http://www.jillibeansoup.typepad.com/
Rita Barakat: http://letsembellish.blogspot.com/
Kai Baldwin: http://www.enjoytheridetoday.blogspot.com/
CRAFT Blog: http://craftbeachretreat.blogspot.com/

Third Project Tease: What Matters Most and BLOG HOP on TUESDAY!

2011-09-12T13:27:00.000-07:00

Who loves Amy Tan? We do! She is fun, creative and the sweetest gal you'll meet. We're so excited to have her on board teaching a fabulous workshop at CRAFT!

This mini-album workshop using her Amy Tangerine line will have you thinking about what matters most in your life, and how to keep those things in focus and balance. Sponsored by American Crafts, this class will teach you some of her style secrets, with her effortless and fabulous approach to creating from your gut. We'll be working with Washi Tape, stitching and more!

Tomorrow, Tuesday 9-13 is a big day for the CRAFT team...we are having a huge blog hop with giveaways of five kits to lucky readers! Make sure to come back tomorrow for the hop of all hops with more sneaks, project prompts and details at each stop.

See you then!

Delightful Decor and a New Sponsor!

2011-08-29T14:22:00.000-07:00

We can't give away all our secrets yet...but here's some of what you'll see and feel at CRAFT.

We are so excited to take the natural beauty of the California Coast and bring it to you, inside and out!

We also want to welcome the wonderful folks at Maya Road for joining us as sponsors of CRAFT!

Second Project Tease for CRAFT: Double Agent

2011-08-24T22:00:00.000-07:00

Every day as we prepare more of the crafty details, special gifts and beautiful decor for CRAFT, I get more and more excited! Make sure to keep coming back for sneaks, peeks and surprises.

If you're not registered yet, what are you waiting for? Click on the right sidebar to reserve your spot to this boutique, intimate experience on the sand.

Second Project Tease (not a real sneak yet...it's coming!)

The delightful Linda Barber, CK Dream Team Gal, Jillibean Soup and Lily Bee Design Team Member will have you digging deep about the roles you play in life with a project called 'Secret Agent'.

This innovative mini album-ish project will let you explore the faces you show the world, and the ones you don't. More secret details to follow...and your assignment, if you choose to accept it!

This workshop is sponsored by our friends at Jillibean Soup and Lily Bee, plus the wonderful team at Creating Keepsakes!

The teaser photo has snippets of supplies you'll be using...who can identify some of them?

Make sure to sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of the right sidebar for our weekly CRAFT newsletter, and make sure to add us to your reader, or come on back every day or so for updates, starting with teasers, going to sneak peeks and then project photos! We'll also be highlighting all of our wonderful sponsors (the list is growing) and will have more details about the extra fun we're planning.

remember...

SFTIO’s trademarked and industry-exclusive approach to artistic motivation is the heart and soul of what makes us unique. Our monthly inspiration page with hand-selected music, stock photography, quotations and deep journaling prompts elevates scrapbooking to an expressive art form where members are guided to truly explore their inner worlds. Click here for links to our past Inspiration Pages to see!

We raise the bar even more by providing challenges using the prompts that add a design twist, teaching and learning with our members to use ‘visual journaling’ – powerful symbolism – to combine right and left brain expression. The result? Meaningful, rich, pages and projects that reflect all of who you are, Inside and Out.

Each of our workshops at CRAFT will incorporate a variety of our tested, proven multimedia inspiration tools combined with the special talents and techniques of our stellar teaching staff. We’ll begin and end each workshop with discussion and sharing, supported by our resident Art Therapist Rita Coufal, PhD.

Growth is a journey…not a destination. And it’s a most personal one…only you know what you need out of this experience. In the intimate, supportive setting we’ve created for you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice being more and more yourself. Our take on scrapbooking and creativity isn’t about a quick fix, or a set of ‘positive thinking’ reminders. It’s about a deeper approach, telling your truth – pretty or not, looking at both sides of the coin, and leaving our weekend together with the creative skills and tools to be more fully expressed in your life.

While you’ll be learning amazing techniques, styles, tips and techniques in every workshop, these are not cookie-cutter sessions – you’ll be challenged to dig deep, learn about yourself and tailor your project to reflect who you are and who you want to be.

Come on in and Renew and Transform with us!

Love,
Rachel

Our First CRAFT Project Tease...here we go!

2011-08-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

We've met with all our instructors, planned our fantastic classes, so here we go with loads of great information for you to get you psyched to come to CRAFT.

If you've already registered, make sure to check your email for a couple of surveys to get some details from you to make sure CRAFT is the best crafting event you'll attend.

If you're not registered yet, what are you waiting for? Click on the right sidebar to reserve your spot to this boutique, intimate experience on the sand.

First Project Tease (not a real sneak yet...it's coming!)

The adorable Ly T. Le (designer, mixed-media artist and owner of Lytle Scrapper) will have you enthralled with a project called 'Free Your Heart'.

This mixed media project will integrate wonderful products from FOUR sponsors soon to be announced, and will give you the opportunity to learn exciting paint, ink and transfer techniques while creating a piece of highly dimensional art that will explore what makes you feel free, and when you don't.

The teaser photo has some snippets of supplies you'll be using...who can identify some of them?

Make sure to sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of the right sidebar for our weekly CRAFT newsletter, and make sure to add us to your reader, or come on back every day or so for updates, starting with teasers, going to sneak peeks and then project photos! We'll also be highlighting all of our wonderful sponsors (the list is growing) and will have more details about the extra fun we're planning.

remember...

SFTIO’s trademarked and industry-exclusive approach to artistic motivation is the heart and soul of what makes us unique. Our monthly inspiration page with hand-selected music, stock photography, quotations and deep journaling prompts elevates scrapbooking to an expressive art form where members are guided to truly explore their inner worlds. Click here for links to our past Inspiration Pages to see!

We raise the bar even more by providing challenges using the prompts that add a design twist, teaching and learning with our members to use ‘visual journaling’ – powerful symbolism – to combine right and left brain expression. The result? Meaningful, rich, pages and projects that reflect all of who you are, Inside and Out.

Each of our workshops at CRAFT will incorporate a variety of our tested, proven multimedia inspiration tools combined with the special talents and techniques of our stellar teaching staff. We’ll begin and end each workshop with discussion and sharing, supported by our resident Art Therapist Rita Coufal, PhD.

Growth is a journey…not a destination. And it’s a most personal one…only you know what you need out of this experience. In the intimate, supportive setting we’ve created for you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice being more and more yourself. Our take on scrapbooking and creativity isn’t about a quick fix, or a set of ‘positive thinking’ reminders. It’s about a deeper approach, telling your truth – pretty or not, looking at both sides of the coin, and leaving our weekend together with the creative skills and tools to be more fully expressed in your life.

While you’ll be learning amazing techniques, styles, tips and techniques in every workshop, these are not cookie-cutter sessions – you’ll be challenged to dig deep, learn about yourself and tailor your project to reflect who you are and who you want to be.

Come on in and Renew and Transform with us!

Love,
Rachel

Good Things Are Coming

2011-07-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

If you haven't registered yet, we're giving away a $50 credit toward CRAFT as part of our THIRD anniversary celebration at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out!

To enter to win, start our anniversary blog hop at DT Coordinator Melissa Elsner's Blog. Leave comments on everyone's posts throughout the hop for more chances to win! We're also giving away three emotion-based kits.

Other GOOD THINGS:

We've got some beautiful surprise pre-event gifts for our registered CRAFTers...stay tuned and watch your snail mail for things that will whet your appetite! If you're on the fence, register soon for your spot and grow with us!

ALL THE DETAILS about CRAFT Right Here

2011-06-28T14:38:00.000-07:00

ALL ABOUT CRAFT:

CREATING REFLECTIVE ART FOR TRANSFORMATION

The Dates: November 11-13, 2011
The Times: Workshops from 9-5 each day, broken into two sessions.

Plus four bonus ‘art and soul experiences’ will be right before and after classes, and a few in the evening at the hotel. Some secret…but including a henna painting workshop, sand art/message in a bottle and more...

THE PROJECTS:

1. A nametag/corsage/home decor interactive project that will include canvas, handmade paper flowers (with different meanings), ribbon and a ton of paint and mist applications and techniques; the interactive part is symbol and word charms that everyone will have to share with each other over the weekend.

2. A personalized, decorated journal to use to record your feelings about the different roles you play in life.

3. A canvas wall decor project incorporating layering, layering and more layering…all about what matters most.

4, 5 and 6: Three intricate multi-page scrapbook page projects, one, a three page series on your feelings before during and after a life experience; the second on the influence of the most important people in your life and what you learned from them, and the third on an emotion you'll choose in advance using multimedia content - music, quotes and stock photos.

In each class, we'll be combining our teachers' brilliant individual styles and techniques along with emotional exploration and discussion before and after the workshop.

We are developing the samples…we are waiting for the new releases from the Summer CHA show in Chicago so all the supplies are brand-spankin’new. We’ll have the sneaks out in August!

WHAT TO BRING:

We'll have a detailed supply list in August, but it will basically consist of your standard tool kit...scissors, a trimmer, pens, some ink pads, a corner rounder...and we'll also be letting you know about types and sizes of photos to bring that will be perfect for each project.

But everything you’ll need to actually work with will be provided – tons of patterned paper, cardstock, canvas, paints, mists, and MUCH more…you’ll get your own kit of supplies for each workshop, plus we’ll have a tool area for everyone to share.

We’ll also have a small ‘store’ set up by our friends at LA’s only LSS, Sonja’s Scrapbook Spot, to provide any of the basics you might forget or run out of...

We'll be sending out a questionnaire soon with info we'll gather from all our CRAFTers about what emotions are most important to them. The entire event will be personalized and customized to YOU.

WHY SHOULD I COME TO CRAFT?

What really sets CRAFT apart is the work we’ve done these last three years at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, our kit club, inspiration source and online community.

We’ve interacted with thousands of participants all over the world to explore 36 emotions to date as we near our third anniversary. We’ve lifted ourselves and each other exploring Freedom, Gratitude, Anticipation and Wonder. We’ve faced our inner doubts and fears delving into Regret, Yearning, Loss and Vulnerability.

SFTIO’s trademarked and industry-exclusive approach to artistic motivation is the heart and soul of what makes us unique. Our monthly inspiration page with hand-selected music, stock photography, quotations and deep journaling prompts elevates scrapbooking to an expressive art form where members are guided to truly explore their inner worlds. Click here for links to our past Inspiration Pages to see!

We raise the bar even more by providing challenges using the prompts that add a design twist, teaching and learning with our members to use ‘visual journaling’ – powerful symbolism – to combine right and left brain expression. The result? Meaningful, rich, pages and projects that reflect all of who you are, Inside and Out.

Each of our workshops at CRAFT will incorporate a variety of our tested, proven multimedia inspiration tools combined with the special talents and techniques of our stellar teaching staff. We’ll begin and end each workshop with discussion and sharing, supported by our resident Art Therapist Rita Coufal, PhD.

Growth is a journey…not a destination. And it’s a most personal one…only you know what you need out of this experience. In the intimate, supportive setting we’ve created for you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice being more and more yourself. Our take on scrapbooking and creativity isn’t about a quick fix, or a set of ‘positive thinking’ reminders. It’s about a deeper approach, telling your truth – pretty or not, looking at both sides of the coin, and leaving our weekend together with the creative skills and tools to be more fully expressed in your life.

THE INSTRUCTORS:

While you’ll be learning amazing techniques, styles, tips and techniques in every workshop, these are not cookie-cutter sessions – you’ll be challenged to dig deep, learn about yourself and
tailor your project to reflect who you are and who you want to be.

In alphabetical order…

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Lily Bee Design Team
Jillibean Soup Design Team

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Prima Design Team

Copy/Creative Editor for Northridge Publishing
American Crafts Blog Hostess/Design Team

Mixed Media Designer
Copic Certified Designer

American Crafts Design Team and Product Designer
Hambly Screen Prints Design Team

WHERE WILL I BE?

The location for our premiere CRAFT event is really special. As a ten year resident of Santa Monica, I am exceptionally proud of my city. It has everything you could want in a destination...sun, sand and sea. It's got free thinkers, art and culture, great shopping, fantastic food, from the best of the food truck craze to comfy neighborhood haunts to the finest of fine dining. It's home to some of the friendliest people you'll find in the 'big' city. And it's a walking city - there are many weekend days that I never get in the car.

THE VENUE

Our classes will be held at the beautiful and brand new Annenberg Beach House, right on the sand off Pacific Coast Highway (also known as HWY 1). The space we'll be in is an intimate room, the Terrace Lounge, with floor to ceiling windows...every seat in our venue has a view of the ocean. Right outside the door is a lovely seating area with a fountain where we'll be enjoying our lunch breaks.

The building is home to a rotating multimedia art collection that evokes the ocean and features local artists. Soaring ceilings, a tool area, snack corner and a fireplace complete the picture...a perfect location for a crisp November day! With an average high of 70 and a low of 54, wherever you're from, the weather will delight you! And our afternoon classes will end just in time for a bonus activity and watching the sunset over the Pacific. Heaven!

HOTEL

If you'll be joining us from out of town, we've got another treat in store for you...our official hotel, The Ambrose. Imagine the perfect mix of craftsman lines and zen energy...complete with a small garden and pond, a living room, and rooms designed with feng shui principles in mind. We've negotiated a special CRAFT room rate of $198 per night plus tax, so if you room with a friend (or we help you find a roomie) the cost is just $99 per night, which includes parking (if that applies to you), free wifi, and a daily organic continental breakfast from our event caterer, Urth Caffe. Transportation from the hotel to the Beach house is included in your registration, and airport transfers will be available for a nominal fee.

Once at the hotel, you can utilize their cute london-style shuttle service to get you to shopping or anywhere else local you'd like to see!

OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS:

You’ll be working with the best materials in the Scrapbooking and Crafting world…

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
REGISTER NOW.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR FAMILY OF CRAFTers!

Two More Sponsors Added for CRAFT!

2011-06-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

As if our last sponsor post wasn't AWESOME enough, we've got more great news!

Lily Bee

We LOVE Lily Bee at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out. Their papers are so beautiful - vintage and clean all at the same time. You can find paper and cardstock stickers from the 'Happily Lost' line in our most recent kit, OPTIMISM. Lily Bee will be sponsoring the delightful Linda Barber's workshops! Thank you SO much, lovely Lily Bee ladies, especially Kristen!

JilliBean Soup!

It's no secret that I LOVE their corrugated alphas...but I also went crazy last show for their crisply designed paper, journaling sprouts, printed canvas shapes and corrugated shapes! Check out these images from our INSPIRATION and FRIENDSHIP kits:

Jill is a total doll for joining us in sponsoring Linda! Thank you SO much, Jill!

BTW, we still have a few of the kits mentioned above. Click HERE to grab yours - they have everything you'd find in another kit club's main PLUS add on kit, and you'll get the free bonus of all our deep, meaningful and motivational inspiration - music, journaling prompts, quotes, stock photos and the DT's beautiful samples.

We'll keep sharing more good news, project sneaks and more...stay tuned, and make sure you're signed up for our newsletter on the right sidebar so you don't miss a thing.

Love,

Rachel

The Big Day Has Arrived: Register for CRAFT BeachRetreat in Santa Monica, CA November. 11-13, 2011

2011-06-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by! To register for CRAFT (after 9 AM Pacific) please click on the link at the top of the right sidebar (REGISTER FOR CRAFT)...and welcome!

EVENT DETAILS:
Santa Monica, CA
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2011
WORKSHOPS FROM 9-5 EACH DAY
2 SESSIONS EACH DAY = 6 WORKSHOPS
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES BEFORE AND AFTER WORKSHOPS!

Check out our video preview...

Here are the long awaited details about
CRAFT: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation!

Brought to you by the team at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out,
the premier source for inspiration to explore your inner world.

Three full days of crafting, creativity and camaraderie for only
$450
(three consecutive monthly payments of $150 each)

Only 24 spots available for this intimate, boutique experience

Register starting on Saturday June 18th at 9:00 AM Pacific Time
right here at our blog: www.CraftBeachRetreat.blogspot.com

What's included?

• 6 emotion-focused, technique-teaching personal workshops ~ All CRAFTers get all of the classes. No need to choose ~ they're ALL yours in our ocean-view creative space
• 4 Art & Soul experiences
• Scrumptious breakfasts & lunches from Hollywood hot spot Urth Caffe
~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Sweets, treats & beverages all day long
• Transportation from The Ambrose to and from the Annenberg Beach House for all workshops and activities via our very own CRAFTy Cab
• Oodles of workshop supplies (you’ll just need to bring your basic tool kit – checklist to be provided later)
• A fabulous welcome basket, a CRAFTy tote filled with goodies, valuable giveaways and fun prizes!

*The event fee does not include our girls’ night out dinners Friday or Saturday, travel, airport transportation or hotel cost, but we've got some great offers for you.

Need Accommodations?

We've negotiated a special CRAFT rate of just $198 per night, at the magnificent Ambrose Hotel. To book your room, call 310-315-1555 and request the CRAFT Art Retreat rate. Want a roomie to split the hotel cost ~ and pay just $99 a night? We can help with that too. Just email us!

Need Airport Transportation?

If you're coming in from out of town, we've got you covered. Door to door airport transfers are available via the CRAFTy Cab. Just email us for more information.

Want some more fun?

We've planned two great girls’ nights out at Border Grill Santa Monica (Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger from Bravo’s Top Chef Masters) and local home-style Italian favorite Il Forno Trattoria (prix fixe menu and details to follow) or you can opt to explore Santa Monica at your leisure.

*We recommend booking your stay with an arrival on Thursday and departure on Sunday evening, so you don't miss a minute of this incomparable event.

For questions, comments and special requests, please email us at craftbeachretreat@gmail.com

We can't wait to share this remarkable experience with YOU.

Almost time - Registration Opens Tomorrow!

2011-06-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the long awaited details about
CRAFT: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation!

Brought to you by the team at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out,
the premier source for inspiration to explore your inner world.

What's included?

• 6 emotion-focused, technique-teaching personal workshops ~ All CRAFTers get all of the classes. No need to choose ~ they're ALL yours in our ocean-view creative space
• 4 Art & Soul experiences
• Scrumptious breakfasts & lunches from Hollywood hot spot Urth Caffe ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Sweets, treats & beverages all day long
• Transportation from The Ambrose to and from the Annenberg Beach House for all workshops and activities via our very own CRAFTy Cab
• Oodles of workshop supplies (you’ll just need to bring your basic tool kit – checklist to be provided later)
• A fabulous welcome basket, a CRAFTy tote filled with goodies, valuable giveaways and fun prizes!

*The event fee does not include our girls’ night out dinners Friday or Saturday, travel, airport transportation or hotel cost, but we've got some great offers for you.

Need Accommodations?

We've negotiated a special CRAFT rate of just $198 per night, at the magnificent Ambrose Hotel. To book your room, call 310-315-1555 and request the CRAFT Art Retreat rate. Want a roomie to split the hotel cost ~ and pay just $99 a night? We can help with that too. Just email us!

Need Airport Transportation?

If you're coming in from out of town, we've got you covered. Door to door airport transfers are available via the CRAFTy Cab. Just email us for more information.

Want some more fun?

We've planned two great girls’ nights out at Border Grill Santa Monica (Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger from Bravo’s Top Chef Masters) and local home-style Italian favorite Il Forno Trattoria (prix fixe menu and details to follow) or you can opt to explore Santa Monica at your leisure.

*We recommend booking your stay with an arrival on Thursday and departure on Sunday evening, so you don't miss a minute of this incomparable event.

For questions, comments and special requests, please email us at craftbeachretreat@gmail.com

We can't wait to share this remarkable experience with YOU.

THREE Days to go!

2011-06-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

There are many great scrapbooking/art retreats out there…so why should you attend CRAFT: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation?

We’ve already told you about the inspirational a-list instructors sharing three full days of creativity, the industry-leading sponsors and the perfect combination of our sun-soaked city, oceanfront venue and stylish accommodations.

What really sets CRAFT apart is the work we’ve done these last three years at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, our kit club, inspiration source and online community.

We’ve interacted with thousands of participants all over the world to explore 36 emotions to date as we near our third anniversary. We’ve lifted ourselves and each other exploring Freedom, Gratitude, Anticipation and Wonder. We’ve faced our inner doubts and fears delving into Regret, Yearning, Loss and Vulnerability.

SFTIO’s trademarked and industry-exclusive approach to artistic motivation is the heart and soul of what makes us unique. Our monthly inspiration page with hand-selected music, stock photography, quotations and deep journaling prompts elevates scrapbooking to an expressive art form where members are guided to truly explore their inner worlds. Click here for links to our past Inspiration Pages to see!

We raise the bar even more by providing challenges using the prompts that add a design twist, teaching and learning with our members to use ‘visual journaling’ – powerful symbolism – to combine right and left brain expression. The result? Meaningful, rich, pages and projects that reflect all of who you are, Inside and Out.

Each of our workshops at CRAFT will incorporate a variety of our tested, proven multimedia inspiration tools combined with the special talents and techniques of our stellar teaching staff. We’ll begin and end each workshop with discussion and sharing, supported by our resident Art Therapist Rita Coufal, PhD.

Growth is a journey…not a destination. And it’s a most personal one…only you know what you need out of this experience. In the intimate, supportive setting we’ve created for you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice being more and more yourself. Our take on scrapbooking and creativity isn’t about a quick fix, or a set of ‘positive thinking’ reminders. It’s about a deeper approach, telling your truth – pretty or not, looking at both sides of the coin, and leaving our weekend together with the creative skills and tools to be more fully expressed in your life.

We would be honored to welcome you to our family of CRAFTers!

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post all about our fun extras, a full description of the event and how you can register! Saturday morning is almost here…are you ready?

FOUR Days and Counting!

2011-06-15T09:48:00.000-07:00

Location, Location, Location.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

The location for our premiere CRAFT event is really special. As a ten year resident of Santa Monica, I am exceptionally proud of my city. It has everything you could want in a destination...sun, sand and sea. It's got free thinkers, art and culture, great shopping, fantastic food, from the best of the food truck craze to comfy neighborhood haunts to the finest of fine dining. It's home to some of the friendliest people you'll find in the 'big' city. And it's a walking city - there are many weekend days that I never get in the car.

THE VENUE

Our classes will be held at the beautiful and brand new Annenberg Beach House, right on the sand off Pacific Coast Highway (also known as HWY 1). The space we'll be in is an intimate room, the Terrace Lounge, with floor to ceiling windows...every seat in our venue has a view of the ocean. Right outside the door is a lovely seating area with a fountain where we'll be enjoying our lunch breaks.

The building is home to a rotating multimedia art collection that evokes the ocean and features local artists. Soaring ceilings, a tool area, snack corner and a fireplace complete the picture...a perfect location for a crisp November day! With an average high of 70 and a low of 54, wherever you're from, the weather will delight you! And our afternoon classes will end just in time for a bonus activity and watching the sunset over the Pacific. Heaven!

HOTEL

If you'll be joining us from out of town, we've got another treat in store for you...our official hotel, The Ambrose. Imagine the perfect mix of craftsman lines and zen energy...complete with a small garden and pond, a living room, and rooms designed with feng shui principles in mind. We've negotiated a special CRAFT room rate of $198 per night plus tax, so if you room with a friend (or we help you find a roomie) the cost is just $99 per night, which includes parking (if that applies to you), free wifi, and a daily organic continental breakfast from our event caterer, Urth Caffe. Transportation from the hotel to the Beach house is included in your registration, and airport transfers will be available for a nominal fee. Once at the hotel, you can utilize their cute london-style shuttle service to get you to shopping or anywhere else local you'd like to see!

Stay tuned tomorrow for details about what sets our transformational CRAFT event apart from other scrapbook events and retreats, and on Friday, we'll be sharing sneaky peeks of some of the giveaways, door prizes, welcome gifts, mini-projects and delicious treats included in your registration fee, as well as the details on our add-on girls night out events at two fun and festive local restaurants.

We're gearing up for an event you'll never forget...inside and out.

FIVE and Counting!

2011-06-14T10:22:00.000-07:00

FIVE days and counting until registration opens!

Happy Tuesday everyone - just five days until you can reserve your spot for CRAFT...I'm so, so excited to share our next big announcement regarding CRAFT Beach Retreat: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation...our sponsors!

We are fortunate to have wonderful relationships with some of the biggest names in the paper crafts industry through our kit club, Scrapbooking from the Inside Out. They have been incredibly supportive of our mission - to empower women and girls to be fully expressed through our craft.

So without further ado, I present our sponsors for CRAFT!

Creating Keepsakes is an incredible partner. As the premiere publication in our industry, they set the bar for excellence in scrapbook inspiration, artistic diversity and creating community through their Club CK online forums and gallery. I personally want to thank Editor-in-Chief Jennafer Martin for her encouragement and investment in our collaborative efforts. CK is a perfect sponsor as we're lucky to have not one but two Dream Team members as part of the CRAFT teaching staff - Linda Barber and Stacy Cohen. Our event will include special gifts, giveaways and more courtesy of our friends at Creating Keepsakes. Thanks, ladies!

We've been working with American Crafts for three years - their clean and crisp designs, game-changing Thickers and innovative embellishments make them an industry leader and their supplies are featured prominently in every single kit we create. Once again, we are fortunate to have two members of the American Crafts design team to share their inspiration with you at CRAFT: Amy Tan and Paige Evans, who also serves as AC's Studio Blog Hostess. Even more exciting? Today's announcement that Amy has created her very first branded line of Scrapbook products under the American Crafts label! We'll have access to her design talents on both sides of the table - we'll be using her brand new products and combining them with her super style. Thanks, American Crafts for being such a great partner!

What can I say about Prima? No one creates more intricate and beautiful products, be it flowers, bling, trim, or paper. And no one creates as many new items each season! We're always amazed at the range of choices offered by Prima, and by the talent of their International Design Team and instructors. The aforementioned Stacy Cohen is one of those fabulous designers and will be teaching us some great techniques using Prima products in innovative and meaningful ways. Many thanks to Prima's Lead Educator Sharon Laakkonen, and the Prima sales team, for all their support of our program!

We're expecting to add at least two more sponsors on the coming days, and we look forward to sharing the good news soon...

In the meantime, have we whet your appetite? A-List instructors creating emotion-based, personal projects; beautiful materials from amazing sponsors...and much, much more to be announced between now and Saturday when we open registration! Stay tuned!

Six Days and Counting!

2011-06-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

SIX!

Are you ready to find yourself here?

As we count down to our registration opening on June 18th,
here’s your first look at the details of
CRAFT: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation!

Six days left until you can sign up of one of the
24 spots we have available for our premiere boutique event.

We have a lineup of incredible instructors that you’ll love…teaching six full length classes over three days of peaceful, meaningful time for YOU.
No need to pick your favorites, everyone takes every class
in our small intimate group setting overlooking the Pacific.

We’ll be offering three scrapbook page based projects, one canvas project,
a journal project and a special mixed-media project.
Every class will focus on emotion, and will be totally personalized and customizable to your specific life circumstances, needs, challenges and where you want to grow.

While you’ll be learning amazing techniques, styles, tips and techniques in every class,
these are not cookie-cutter sessions –
you’ll be challenged to dig deep, learn about yourself and
tailor your project to reflect who you are and who you want to be.

In alphabetical order…

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Lily Bee Design Team
Jillibean Soup Design Team

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Prima Design Team

Copy/Creative Editor for Northridge Publishing
American Crafts Blog Hostess/Design Team

Mixed Media Designer
Copic Certified Designer

American Crafts Design Team
Hambly Screen Prints Design Team

Detailed bios to follow with samples of their work!

I’ll be joining them in integrating the emotion piece into our projects, and will be leading our closing session on how to use the tools we’ve practiced together in an ongoing way in your crafting and life.

Creator, Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

Six more days until registration opens…stay tuned for our daily announcements!

Tuesday...we'll be announcing our SPONSORS!

By the Numbers

2011-06-01T18:36:00.000-07:00

To Be Announced Soon:

SIX meaningful classes.

FIVE amazing instructors.

FOUR special FREE bonus activities.

THREE incredible sponsors.

TWO girls' night out events.

ONE magical experience.

Find Yourself Here.

Registration opens on June 11.

Make sure you sign up on the sidebar for our emails to make sure you don't miss out!

You can also join us on Facebook.

Our Official 'Residence' for CRAFT

2011-05-10T14:14:00.000-07:00

is the gorgeous and GREEN (Leed-Certified) Ambrose Hotel in Santa Monica. The Ambrose is an independent boutique hotel with a craftsman/zen feel to it. The rooms have exposed wood beams and were designed in consultation with a Feng Shui expert.

We'll have transportation from the hotel to the retreat location, less than a ten minute ride away. The hotel is right in the middle of great shopping, walking distance to Starbucks and even has its own 'shuttle' service in these cute cars to take you where you might want to go in the vicinity.

Your stay will include a complimentary continental organic breakfast from Urth Caffe, free wifi and free parking (if you need it).

This is an experience you won't want to miss! Pamper your mind, body and spirit with us.

We'll be announcing the special discount rate soon along with when we're opening registration for the event. It's an unbelievable value for an amazing time!

More details to come soon...stay tuned!

Are You Ready to Turn the Tide?

2011-04-11T15:25:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the home of CRAFT Retreats: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation, brought to you by Scrapbooking from the Inside Out!

Our first exclusive event is scheduled for November 11-13, 2011 at the Annenberg Beach House on the sand in beautiful Santa Monica, California.

Stay tuned for announcements about great teachers, personal projects and the most relaxing, deep, fun and beautiful weekend overlooking the Pacific.

Make sure to sign up on our mailing list to stay on top of our event updates! You won't want to miss it!