MaryJo McGraw

Thanks to all of you that have posted such lovely comments. It is great to hear the feedback. Today I was down in CDA working at Creative Element which is the local art supply store. It was inspiring to have all the fresh art students coming in buying their pencils, papers and kneaded erasers! Tomorrow I am hopping down to Scottsdale to Frenzy Stamper to work with Debbie on the big JudiKins order for the weekend. Be sure to stop by and see it as we unpack the boxes.

For those of you in the Scottsdale AZ and Salem OR areas I will be visiting two great stores in the next two weeks. First at Frenzy Stamper in the downtown Scottsdale area I will be bring a GIANT JudiKins show and 3 great classes to show you how to use it all. Contact Debbie ASAP 480-946-0007 for details or check out www.Frenzystamper.com calendar page for times and prices. the classes are Beeswax Collage, Altered book with Golden products and "Shrink Art Cards Also next weekend I will be at the Stampin Cat in Salem Or for several classes and a free demo call Lisa for details at 503-390-2553 or their website www.stampincat.com more on that next week!!!!!

Well we had a nice class on Saturday instead of Sunday. Sorry to those who wanted to come on Sunday. We will do it again, not to worry.

This Sunday I am doing an unscheduled class at my studio for some friends from Spokane if you would like to join us send me an email ASAP! maryjo mcgraw@aol.com The class is Paper Fanatics. We will be creating all kinds of fun papers from paper towel. baby wipes and tissue Diamond glaze golden paints and much more to try Here is my updated schedule 2007 August 31 FrenzyStamper in Scottsdale AZ call480-946-0007 Sept 1-2 FrenzyStamper in Scottsdale AZ call480-946-0007 Sept 7-8 Stampin Cat Salem OR Call 503-390-2553 Sept 14-15 Rhinebeck Heirloom Show for class info www.heirloompro.com Sept 19 Class at Creative Element CDA Idaho call for more info 208-667-0813 Sept 21-22 Greenville Heirloom Show for class info www.heirloompro.com Sept 19 Class Creative Element CDA Idaho call 208-667-0813 Sept 28-30 Spokane Art Show Spokane WA Oct5-7 York PA Heirloom Show for class info www.heirloompro.com Oct 20 Class Creative Element CDA Idaho call 208-667-0813 Nov 14-15 Class Creative Element CDA Idaho...

This is why I live here. it was a gorgeous sunset last night at just a bit after 8 pm. I have a class this weekend at Creative Element in CDA. Paper Fanatics at 10 am I need to get my stuff together tomorrow!

Well I still can't seem to add photos to anything but blog postings. Tonight we have our local art group meeting at the home of one of the members. We always have quite a few shared project ideas and lately a monthly theme which I find helpful . Yikes I have to finish my book trade as well !!!!

I love working on these little house books from Blue Moose Designs

Here are my travel tidbits for the rest of this year. I cannot believe how fast a year can roll by! Sept 1-2 FrenzyStamper in Scottsdale AZ call480-946-0007 Sept 7-8 Stampin Cat Salem OR Call 503-390-2553 Sept 14-15 Rhinebeck Heirloom Show Sept 19 Class at Creative Element CDA Idaho call for more info 208-667-0813 Sept 21-22 Greenville Heirloom Show Sept 28-30 Spokane Art Show Spokane WA Oct5-7 York PA Heirloom Show

For 2 years now I have been putting off working on my website. I dred it so much that several times I have almost packed it in. Blogging seems less daunting so here I am. I just returned from 11 days on the road teaching and demonstrating. It was a wonderful trip through the midwest from Novi, MI down to Cincinnati, OH Exhausted I try to take the day I get home off but it rarely happens with all that needs attention. Watering, groceries, my dog etc so much to do.... After 3 days I feel like I am catching up so I decided to start this blog. In the next few days I hope to fill this out more completely figure out how to add more photos, my schedule and tips.