This Week at Michaels – NEW PRODUCTS/Sales

Hello Everyone — I have some great news to share!

Have you been hoping to buy a Cuttlebug? They are on sale now for 40% off! GREAT Price! Reg. price is $119.99.  I love my Cuttlebug — it’s the first ‘tool’ I ever purchased. 

7Gypsies is IN! 
If you love 7Gypsies  as much as I do, you will be thrilled with the display of mixed media ink pads, paper kits, tags, cling and clear stamps, and more.

Buy your Beacon’s 3-in-1 Glue — it’s now in stores.

Coming in September:  EK Stamping Gear! There will be a Demo on September 22 from 1-2 and a NEW CLASS for Stamping Gear, starting in October. (I’m really excited).

Stay tuned for more great news!

~Roberta

Getting Smashed and tINKering all in ONE Day!

Smashed is a relatively new class I teach at Michaels. I wasn’t so sure about this at first but now it has to be one of my favourite classes to teach.

Course Objectives      

• Create and answer journaling prompts for expressing your artistic self. 

My totally decorated Smash Book

• Use the SMASH Pen for Zentangle, lettering techniques and doodles.

What the book looks like before… I made the book band with stretchy ribbon and Martha Stewart Clay   Alter SMASH Book pages to create interactive pockets and envelopes. and NOW for tINKer time!

Course Objectives for tINKer time Distress & Shimmer Class: 

• Use Tim Holtz Distress Inks and Ranger Perfect Pearls to create altered tags to use as page embellishments, on cards or an art display. 
•   Build backgrounds with a variety of distress techniques then add stamping for a finishing touch.

•   Leave this class with an  understanding of Distress Ink properties and the versatility of Perfect Pearls.

•  Use something as simple as water for  a different result each time.

We work with tags – off-white or white work the best.

Mavis did an amazing job with all the new techniques!

And, as every tINKer time class should begin: with freshly made raspberry sorbet created by chef extraordinaire Mavis Lee.  She spoils me rotten! My Upcoming Classes: Smashed – Aug 13th 6:15-8:15 pm North York                   Aug 17th 3-5 pm  Markham                   Aug 18th 4-6 pm North York tINKer time – Aug 10th 6-8 pm Markham                        Aug 18th 1-3 pm North York Cost : $25 per class plus supplies. North York = 5051 Yonge St. Toronto *at North York Centre Markham = 3135 Hwy 7 East Markham *at Woodbine Thank you for stopping by ~Roberta Decorables and Roberta Teaches

Busy Busy Busy

I have been SO busy! I have worked over 80 hours in the past 2 weeks which is something I am NOT used to. The new Michaels store opened in North York and there was a lot of sample-making and other preparatory work for the Grand Opening.  I still had demos and classes to teach at my other location (Michaels Markham).

The new store is beautiful!

It is very unique because it is in an urban setting, right in the heart of a very vibrant neighbourhood. The classroom is GORGEOUS! It is beautifully painted and has custom cabinetry. My favourite feature is the natural light provided by huge windows. One ‘wall of windows’ looks out onto Yonge Street and the other ‘wall of windows’ is the wall adjacent to the main entrance and foyer. There are two floors accessible by escalators and an elevator. The store is entirely wheelchair accessible and there are scooters available as well as a wheelchair. 


Here are some photos to give you an idea of how I spent my first two weeks at the new store.

I think I recognize the person at the front of the line!

  

My Sister-in-Law Susan surprised me with a supportive visit!

Demo Table conveniently  beside the elevator

Me and Mavis (Star Pupil)

Lovely evening making cards with Nellie

Scrapbook project demo

Classes are in full swing and I am thrilled with the enthusiasm and interest shown by our customers. I have never had so many student sign-ups and I’m beyond ecstatic. 

My Introduction to Scrapbooking class (Spotted Canary School) is SOLD OUT for August!! 

Thanks for stopping by

~Roberta

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July Class Schedule is up!

I’m glad the July calendar is online now because you can take advantage of our special ‘Beat the Heat’ promotion!
Sign up for any class by June 23rd and get 25% off the class cost.  This discount ALSO APPLIES TO CROPS! It’s crazy – sign up for our June Crop (which is this Saturday) and also sign up for next month’s Crop and only pay $3.75 for each.

Roberta’s June and July Class Schedule

The discount is valid on my MOM CRAFT CAMP, too!  With 25% off you can take a week’s worth of workshops for only $93.75! 

All my classes are $25, but with the discount they are only $18.75.

Stop into the store and sign up to take advantage.

Here is the ad as it appears on Kijiji:

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-community-classes-lessons-Mom-CRAFT-Camp-W0QQAdIdZ386497402

From Roberta Teaches…

~Roberta

Another Teaching Position for Me!

I am so happy to announce that I will be teaching at another Michael’s location in Toronto.  It is the newest store and it is expected to open mid-July! I am really excited to be returning to my old ‘stomping grounds’ in North York! The new store is located in the old DeBoers store, across from Mel Lastman Square.
I will be offering all the great courses I am currently teaching at the Markham store, and I will still be offering classes in Markham.


Do you live around Yonge & Sheppard? Do you love crafting? Do you know of someone who loves to craft?  Please keep me in mind as I would love to teach you wonderful and exciting things! 


Please ‘like’, ‘follow’ and/or subscribe by mail to my teaching site, Roberta Teaches.  There is a tab at the top of this page to take you there, but you may also click HERE.
I explain my classes and you may access my class schedules there.  My monthly newsletter can also be found there.

Learn How to Scrapbook with Me at Michaels

My schedule of classes will soon be available online! I’m really looking forward to all the new class offerings coming in June! 

Like: 

Martha Stewart Clay, 

Smash Books, 

and Distress Inks Test Drive.

Stay Tuned for all the exciting news!

Learn How to make this Altered Canvas Trio

Take a class with me at Michaels – Markham, Ontario and learn how to create beautiful things.  This is my ‘Altered Canvas Trio’ class:

ALTERED CLASS TRIO SCHEDULE:

This class is 2 hours in length.

March 8 6:15 Thursday

March 23 6:15 Friday

April 21 5:30 Saturday

April 26 6:15 Thursday

April 29 2:00 Sunday

May 3 3:00 Thursday

May 7 1:30 Monday

Email me if you would like more information : michaelsinstructor@gmail.com

You may sign up for classes on the phone, online and in the store.

Thank you for stopping by,
~Roberta
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I Start Teaching This Month!

Learn how to Scrapbook with me!

I am thrilled to tell you that I have 2 Scrapbooking101 Classes starting in February!  
My First Demo will be in one week: Saturday February 11th where I will have wonderful Scrapping Ideas for Valentine’s Day (Love theme)


I will be teaching at the Michaels at Woodbine and Hwy 7 in Markham, Ontario!


Wednesdays 6:15 -8:15 starting February 15 (4 week class)
Saturdays from 3-5 pm commencing February 25th (4 week class)


I will also be doing Demos In-Store most Saturdays from 3:30-8, but I will post the exact dates.


A little bit about the classes:

• 4 weeks for only $25+supplies
• You get 10% off all supplies purchased for the class 
• You get ME!!

Let your creativity take flight! Learn the essentials of great scrapbook design in this exciting 4-part course. Improve your skills as you go. Discover how to use easy techniques to build your own one-of-a-kind designs.

Complete all four classes and achieve graduate status. You’ll even receive an official diploma during an in class ceremony.

Class 1 Scrapbooking Basics

Learn the elements of scrapbook design.

• Tools
• Organization
• Focal point and matting

Class 2 Building Blocks of Design

Create layouts that complete a balanced and unified story.

• Color methodology
• Layout design
• Principles of element placement

Class 3 Power of the Pen

Explore the influence of type and journaling on scrapbooking.

• Creative writing
• Decorative pen tricks
• Journaling and titles

Class 4 Finishing Touches

Embellish your project with stickers and punch art design.

• Finishing a page
• Sticker Art
• Punch Art

Store Location:

Store #3406

3135 Hwy 7 E

Markham, ON L3R 0T9           

(905) 470-1129

I hope to see you!

~Roberta

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I work for Michaels now! (and Life Lessons Learned)

Over the years my husband has jokingly suggested I get a job with Michaels because of how much money I spent in the store and how much time I spent in the store each time I was spending in the store. 🙂 Michaels has always been my ‘happy place’.  When things were a little ‘blue’ I could always depend on a trip to Michaels to pick me right back up and again.(making sure I always had a coupon in my wallet, of course).  
As of today I am a Classroom Instructor at the Markham, Ontario location (Woodbine & Hwy 7). It has a very large classroom and is beautifully stocked with everything an artist/crafter could possibly need. 
I will be teaching Scrapbooking 101  (Spotted Canary Course), but I will also be doing demos, make & takes, and having classes on mixed media, fancy card making, embellishments —- 
It means that I will have to adjust my sleep schedule, which will be a major adjustment, but it is worth it. 


OTHER GREAT STUFF:

When I am there, the world is my oyster! I can use/try any product or tool, experiment, and I am going to learn how to use and teach the YUDU system! Maybe Gallery Glass will pop onto the schedule?
It is a very busy store —FANTASTIC— more friends to make!


I will have to promote myself and the classes I will be conducting.  This will be done through the demos, make & takes, word-of-mouth, spending time in the department meeting/helping people, and of course, social media.


I intend to start a Facebook page for my classes. This way all participants will have a place to share ideas or ask questions, and I can also keep clients/potential clients updated on upcoming classes.  


This HUGE change in my life took place over the course of  just 14 days.  

LESSONS LEARNED


I love meeting people; everyone knows that. When I went to SCT’s Crop and Create 2 weeks ago, I didn’t know one person. After 1 day  I made so many new friends. After 1 day I met someone who would give me this life-changing opportunity.
So,


1- Always be nice to people
2- Be willing to ‘put yourself out there’ and strike up conversations with strangers
3- Try to always look presentable when you are in Public
4- Promote yourself because no one else will.
5- Smile.




Thank you for stopping by,
~Roberta


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Crop & Create

What an Amazing weekend! Here are some highlights from   

Crop & Create Markham

 I used the zipper flower I made with Leica for this challenge. 

Stamping Up gave us this wonderful card kit to put together — I used most of the items in another challenge I entered.

Lifebooking — The first class I took (with Angela Urbano).  I need to finish this

 Yummmy!

Vicki Boutin

Vicki Boutin Boot Camp!

I NEVER finish one of Vicki’s classes during the class. This is what the supplies looked like before we started.

Vicki’s classes are INTENSE and INCREDIBLE!

Ma piece de resistance, la creme de la creme of UGLY — and the WINNING ENTRY for the ‘Ugliest Sweater Contest”!  That was a lot of fun!


More to come — I haven’t unpacked my supplies yet, and wait till you see all the FREE goodies bestowed on us!!! 


If you don’t have a Crop & Create coming to your city, then I suggest you start a petition to get one!


I have another instalment to follow — 
Thanks for stopping by
~Roberta


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