Uh-Oh! Uh-Oh! What Day Is It?!

Today is Saturday, March 14, 2020.  

It's been a very long time since I did anything that was Scrappersaurus- or craft-related, and I have truly missed it!  I miss ALL of y'all -- from Northshore, Southshore, Uptown, Downtown, Mid-City, Metairie, Kenner, LaPlace, Da Parish, Da Bayou, and everywhere else!  Which is why I am writing today; I just want to know:

1. Do you enjoy crafting of any sort, and working with your hands?
2. Do you want to take your current hobby to a higher level, or learn a completely new craft?  
3. Are you interested in being part of a local Crafting Community that periodically gets together to share ideas, tips, techniques, and camaraderie?

I would love to begin having Craft Workshops and Crops again, with both individuals and groups.  These can be held at your home, school, business, or a nearby venue.  The following is an example of just a few possibilities; if you are interested in something else, just ask!

• Beading (Basic to Advanced Techniques); 
• Crochet (Basic to Advanced Techniques); 
• Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, and Plastic Canvas; 
• Sewing by Hand;
• Candlemaking (Basic to Advanced Techniques);
• Clay Creations; 
• Bookmaking and Bookbinding (Basic to Advanced Techniques); 
• Journaling (Basic to Advanced Techniques);
• Rubber-Stamping (Basic to Advanced Techniques); 
• Cardmaking (Basic to Advanced Techniques); 
• Scrapbooking (Basic to Advanced Techniques);
• Acrylic Painting;
• Soapmaking (Basic to Advanced Techniques);
• Tabletop Woodworking and Model Assembly; 
• Paper Weaving;
• Kids' Crafts;
• Upcycling / Altering Bottles, Boxes, Cans, etc.

Also, I am very comfortable working with people of all different skill levels and abilities, and have worked extensively with people who are blind; deaf or hard-of-hearing; have limb amputation or paralysis; or are otherwise physically challenged or neurodiverse in any way.  It is very near and dear to my heart to teach EVERYONE how to craft, and discover the most appropriate tools and techniques suitable for YOU, as an individual, so you can master the hobby of your choosing.

If you answered "YES" to any of the three questions above, please send me an email (Scrappersaurus@gmail.com), or text (504.475.4278) to let me know, and let's get started!!

So... What are you waiting for?  Contact me!

~Deidra

The *REAL* KOKUYOS are BACK!

Bonjour, mes amis!  Hello, my friends!  Buenas dias, amigos!

I have FINALLY located the King of Adhesives - Kokuyos - and gotten another shipment of them in.

Although my NEW WEBSTORE (www.NOLA-Scrapbook.com) is still under construction, it already has the different packages and pricing available to you for the Kokuyos.

Here is a video Felix helped me create tonight, to show you how the dispenser has been re-designed, and the wonderful improvements made to it.  I simply LOVE this adhesive (as I know you do/will), and cannot help but rave about it! LOL

Let me know what you think.

Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!

Dee
 504-475-4art
(504-475-4278)

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2015!

Wow, I did NOT realize that I haven't posted since June; how quickly time goes by!

Recently, while shopping at the Elmwood Michaels (on Clearview Parkway, in Harahan, LA), I had the pleasure of speaking with one of their managers.  During our conversation, I inquired whether they were interested in having an additional Papercrafting Instructor (me!).  Lo and behold, the answer was YES!   There are now three Papercrafts instructors currently on staff at the Elmwood Michaels.

Workshops are already scheduled for Friday nights in January, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.  (Check out our Calendar!)

Tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2015, will be an INTRODUCTION TO RUBBER STAMPING workshop.  For ONLY $15.00, you will learn:

1. Differences between the types of stamps - including how/when each is best used
2. Differences between the types of inks - including how/when each is best used
3. Proper application of ink or paint to stamps
4. How to obtain a beautiful, crisp impression nearly EVERY time you stamp
5. Proper cleaning and care for each of the different types of stamps
6. Ways to achieve several completely different looks using just ONE rubber stamp
7. Basic tools needed to begin rubberstamping
8. Different uses for rubberstamping

PLUS, you will leave with a completed project AND a printed handout to keep for future reference!

You gotta admit, THAT is a FABULOUS BARGAIN!!!

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 Michaels will have their Open House event. Stop by between 11:00AM and 3:00PM  to see all the Classes that are available, meet the different Class Instructors, and view samples of finished projects.  If you wish to sign up for a class at that time, you will get a 50% DISCOUNT on the price of the Class; however, ONLY those Classes scheduled during the Open House will qualify to receive the 50% discount.

I am truly looking forward to seeing y'all there!

Until next time, 

Happy Scrapping and Stamping!

Dee
(504) 475-4278

Seafood & Farmer's Market at the Aycock Barn in Arabi, Louisiana

Been a long time since I hijacked Dee's blog, but it happens. :)

This Saturday, June 14th, Dee and a friend will be vendors at The St. Bernard Farmers & Seafood Market in Arabi, LA. - From 10am to 2pm @ the Aycock Barn - 409 Aycock Street, Arabi LA 70032.  For directions if ya need them - 504-278-4242 or Google Map it!  Click here to see their FaceBook page

They will be selling craft items from A to Z with a large variety, and I know they have kept Father's Day in mind - so pick up a last minute, 1-of-a-kind Father's Day present (or something for yourself; we won't tell!).

And, along with crafts, there is plenty more the Market offers - Local Produce, FRESH LOCAL Seafood, Herbs, Spices, Home-made Jellies & Jams, Sweets, and so much more!

Hope to see you there!

Until next time I sneak in my two cents!

Felix

New Webstore Coming; Classes and Crops!

We've moved!

And we are very busy unpacking, organizing, and getting everything set up.

The WebStore

Should soon be fully functional.  After diligently working on it for a couple weeks, I don't know what happened, but the final upload failed and the files became corrupted.  So, needless to say, I've got Felix rebuilding the entire site.  And it is looking great!

Of course, we still have fabulous local-themed items, and I will soon be teaching classes -  and regularly hosting crops - at the local Art store (Art With Heart, LLC). As soon as the schedule is complete, it will be posted on the Calendar of Upcoming Events!

Until next time,

Happy scrapping and stamping!

Dee

Tips to Stay Warm AND Safe! PLEASE READ!!!

"Baby, it's COLD outside!!!"

Well, if it weren't life-threatening, I'd be laughing about that opening line, but being that a lot of people are still unemployed, under-employed, simply do not have the funding to heat their living quarters, or are outright homeless - it's no laughing matter.

Please, everybody, be SAFE in trying to keep warm!!!  Below are a few tips (and links to websites) to help you stay warm and safe.  PLEASE READ it thoroughly, in case you have forgotten any of it; it could save your life, or the life of another!  I really do care about all of you, and don't want anyone to suffer loss - be it loss of life, limb, pet, home, etc.

• First, and foremost, please CHECK ON FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND CO-WORKERS to ensure they have whatever necessary to stay warm.  A lot of people are very proud and do not like to admit that they cannot afford to heat their home or purchase necessary clothing or linens - especially (older) family members.  If you think someone is having difficulty, consider asking them over for the evening.  If you want to help them save face, you could say you want to kick off the New Year with a little get-together, and play board games or charades, or just have popcorn and watch movies (shameless plug: Crafting is always a great excuse!).  Whatever it takes; just remember to take care of others, as you would want other people to check on and take care of you.
• To help someone who is actually homeless, offer them a ride to a local shelter (if not your own house), or give them any of the following: a sweater, coat, hat, scarf, blanket, sheets, socks, mittens, shoes, or the little instant hand-warmers sold at places like Dollar Stores and Sports Stores.
• Drink hot liquids, like tea, coffee, cocoa, or soup, to keep your insides warm.
• Snuggle with your kids, pets, or (gasp!) even your spouse!  LOL!
• Dance, do jumping jacks, jump rope (clear furniture away first!), or do other exercises.  Maybe even have a scavenger hunt; it'll not only keep everyone moving, but it will keep people in a more light-hearted mood and the close quarters won't make tempers flare as quickly (a sad side-effect of too many people in a cramped space under stressful conditions.)
• Watch funny shows on TV, or play funny games: laughing helps keeps you warm!
• Here is a link to FEMA's Winter Fire Safety page. It has individual links for more in-depth information that is most relative to YOUR situation.
• Keep all flammable objects (especially clothing, linens, blankets, paper items) FAR from heat source (heater, fireplace, candle, etc.).  Placing a crib/bed/chair closer to keep warmer is more dangerous than it is worth! Use layering (see below), and maintain a safe distance.
• Layering lighter-weight items traps air in between, providing greater insulation and warmth.
• Layers of newspaper are actually warming, too!
• Keep heat source at floor level, as heat rises UPWARDS.
• Most ceiling fans have a button (usually next to the pull chain) to reverse the direction of air flow, and send warmer air back downwards. (Keep ceiling fan on LOW so it doesn't cool the just-warmed air!)  Here's a link to the info from GoodHousekeeping.com on REVERSING CEILING FAN AIR FLOW FOR WINTER.
• OPEN the flue whenever using a fireplace.
• Only burn recommended items in a fireplace - NEVER plastics or trash!  (Click here for more in-depth FIREPLACE SAFETY from FEMA.)
• Here's an awesome article from Wikipedia on HOW TO STAY WARM WITHOUT USING A HEATER.
• This is another article, from eHow.com, on 3 WAYS TO STAY WARM AT HOME WITHOUT A HEATER.
• If you have pets, this article from VetStreet.com  helps you KEEP OUTDOOR PETS WARM.  (Here's another great one from them on WALKING THE DOG IN WINTER.)
• This article from HubPages.com tells you specifically HOW TO KEEP OUTDOOR CATS WARM IN WINTER.
• There is more (different) info in this article from PetPlace.com; although it says it is for 'Pets', it seems more specifically written for dogs.  Either way, it has very valuable information: 10 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR PET WARM THIS WINTER.

Until next time, STAY SAFE, STAY WARM, and Happy Scrapping and Stamping!

My love and blessings to you all,

Dee

WEEKLY CROPS COMING SOON!!!

Oh, I am SO EXCITED!  I've got GREAT NEWS!

This weekend I will be checking out a place on the Northshore; if I think it would be appropriate for us, Scrappersaurus will soon begin holding weekly crops again, as well as Workshops and Events!

Isn't that fabulous?!

While I know we will be starting off with just weekly Friday crops, I really don't have much more to say right yet, but as soon as everything is settled, I will post it here on the Blog and tell you when you can begin making reservations!

Also, orders are currently being put together for NEW MARDI GRAS PRODUCTS, and the website is once again going through an upgrade (Yes, again!  LOL).

The Webstore will soon be fully functional and back online, for you to place your orders. 

Yes, I definitely believe 2014 is going to be an outstanding year for Scrappersaurus; stay tuned!

Until next time,

Happy Scrapping and Stamping!

Dee

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year's Eve, Everyone!

First, an announcement: 
Things simply didn't work out as anticipated; therefore, I am no longer an employee of nor associated with Michaels Arts and Crafts stores in any way, shape, or form. 

That said, I want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year, filled with endless possibilities, and boundless joy and fulfillment!

Felix and I are still looking for a house to purchase.  I feel like we've been searching for just under a year now, and haven't been able to find anything that really works for us.  It gets kind of frustrating, after so long.  We aren't able to reopen the webstore fully until we get settled into a house, and I am just itching to get things started up again!  I so much miss having a storefront!

If you know of anyone selling a home - Southshore or Northshore - please let us know!

Also, I've been considering sharing a small storefront with another business, so if any of you know of or have a space to share, please contact me!

Until next time, Happy Scrapping and Stamping!

Dee