What to say?

Today is coming to an end and I still am in shock and a little bit of denial that this is all coming to end here at the Playground.

I love this place and all of you so very much!

My life has been forever changed and blessed by this store and you!

It is where I create, where I am inspired and where I have met and become friends with so many incredible, talented women.  I have the most incredible customers and you have become my dearest friends.  You have been amazing and I have learned so much from all of you.

I love the comfortable space in the classroom where we have created, laughed and cried.  We have all gone through so much and learned  from one another. 

My Tuesday night crowds are my very dearest and closest friends...I adore everyone of you so very much and my Saturday classes are full of women who inspire and encourage me.

Saturday we celebrate the union of Kelly and Jay.  I am struck by how close and how much I love this girl who walked in to my store almost 4 years ago.  She was quiet, shy and it took me forever to get her to talk with me. 

Now on Saturday, Angie, Cara and I will help her celebrate her marriage to Jay and the union of their families. We have all been there though every step of this incredible journey and I am grateful for every bit which would not have been possible without this store. 

I have been truly blessed to have the very best of friends in all of you.  You would not believe how many of your phone numbers are in my phone.  Everyone of you has become so important to me and so important to the Playground.

I hope that it remains comfortable, inspiring and rewarding for all of you. It is not goodbye....I will always be right here on this very blog and you with always be right here in my heart.

My Remaining Class Schedule...countdown til Stacy takes over!

Just wanting to share my remaining class schedule with all of you...my last day, as the owner of the store is Thursday, July 28.  The store will be closed Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th to celebrate Kelly and Jay's Wedding!  So excited for them!

Stacy takes over the store on August 1!

Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm...

Christmas in July...cards with Heather from Skipping Stones Designs will be here.  We will be making 4 cards with her brand new release, Christmas Song, a fantastic follow up to her amazing Heart Song stamps.

I  hope to have the images up soon! But you can't go wrong with Christmas in July and Heather designing.  It will be a fantastic class. 

Cost is $15.00, please bring scissors and adhesives, including popdots and glue dots to class.  Please call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com to reserve your spot!

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Tuesday, July 19 at 6:00 pm...Layouts will Echo Parks Playground Collection.  We will be creating 6 layouts with this fun, bright collection from Echo Park.  Everyone loves Echo Park, layouts come together effortlessly with their designs.

Cost is $20.00.  Please bring a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives (including

 popdots and glue dots) and a catseye ink of your choice to edge with.  Call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com to reserve your spot.

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Saturday, July 23 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm...Basic Grey Sweet Threads Cards.

8 great cards including envelopes.

Cost is $16.00.  Please bring scissors, adhesives..including popdots and glue dots and a catseye of your choice to edge with.

Please call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com to reserve your spot.

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Tuesday, July 26 at 6:00 pm.  Christmas in July continues with a brand spanking new collection from 3 Bugs in A Rug, Deck the Halls.  We will be creating 6 layouts with this super cute whimsical kit.  You will catch up on your Christmas pages from last year or be all set for this next Christmas season.

Cost is $20.00.  Please bring a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives (including popdots and glue dots) and a catseye ink of your choice.

Please call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com to reserve your spot.

Tuesday, July 12..American Crafts Heatwave Collection Layouts

Join us Tuesday, July 12 for American Crafts Heatwave Layouts.  We will be making 6 pages with this great summer pack. Everything is included in this great kit, papers, embellishments and ribbons!

Class is at 6:00on Tuesday, July 12...cost is $20.00.  Please bring scissors, paper trimmer, adhesives (including pop dots and glue dots) along with your choice of ink to edge the papers.  Please call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com to reserve your spot.

Please don't email through the blog link...I don't receive those emails and always wait for me to confirm your reservation with an email from me.