Ever After

We have a brand new home with a great new look!!

2010-06-24T10:32:00.000-07:00

The info on this blog will take us to the end of June. We will no longer update this blog, please find all updated information through the following links. Thanks so much everyone!! We hope you will enjoy our new website and blog!
Please continue to follow our new blog and wesite.
http://www.everaftercrafter.com/
http://www.everaftercrafter.com/blog/

We bet you're wondering...

2010-06-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

Where have we been and what have we been doing?!!!? There is lots going on at Ever After these days! In between receiving massive orders of Bazzil, Stamp Barn and many other goodies...we have been working on something very special which should be rolling out around the 15th of this month...we are so excited!!! We do have classes as well for June, and Sue has joined Amanda and Charmagne in the class creativity realm. So take a look all you loyal followers and when we solidify all the dates the email with be in your box and our blog will be updated! So take a lookie:

Farm Fresh Card Set with Charmagne:

Saturday, June 19th 12:00-3:00pm 3 hrs $25

Join Charmagne as she stamps her way through the chicken coop with stamps from Stampabilities and Inkadinkadoo to create this farm themed card set. Learn a new way of using chipboard and acrylics to create a fantastic stamping surface!!

Supplies: Basic kit, Paint brush, Watercolour pencil crayons

Sweet Memories Envelope Mini Book with Amanda

Sunday, June 20th 11:00-2:00 3 hrs $25

Sweet Memories will be made and kept when you come to make this beautiful little album with Amanda!! Pink plum papers from Crate Paper are infused with gorgeous oranges, pinks and beautiful browns, creating a warm and pretty palette that is sure to capture your heart the second you see them!! This album is crafted from die-cut envelopes and uses unique binding to keep it all together!! With plenty of secret pockets and hiding places, Amanda knows she will be making this one again and again and so will you! Sign up today to reserve your seat! This is an encore class, be sure to catch it this time around!!
Supplies: basic Tool Kit

Black Magic Cards with Charmagne
Tuesday, June 22nd 12:00-3:00pm 2.5 hrs $25

Join Charmagne for an encore weekday class where you will be creating four stunning cards with an artistic twist!! In this class, Charmagne will be walking you through the beautiful black magic technique, which is sure to put you under it's spell! Use this stunning technique to wow your friends and family with your card making skills!
Supplies: Basic kit, Watercolour pencils(if you have them), White inkpad (if you have it)

La Dolce Vita Fabulous Flower Cards with Sue

Saturday, July 3rd 12:00-3:00 3hrs $20

New to our classroom, join Sue for her first class as she teaches you how to make some truly stunning flowers!! In this class you will make three stunning cards using the Roadshow paper line from Fancy Pants. If you have seen any of the beautiful blossoms that have been popping up everywhere, this is your opportunity to learn how to grow your own garden of beautiful paper flowers!!
Supplies: Basic tool kit

Boxed Stationary Set with Amanda

Sunday, June27th 11:00-2:00 3 hrs $25

Whimsical and beautiful butterflies along with two amazing new "dotty" punches make this new boxed set truly stunning! Join Amanda for this fun and fabulous class where you will be making four fantastic cards, gift tags and a great box that will make this set a truly thoughtful gift. If you can't bring yourself to give this project away, you will just have to make another one!! This project will be calling for you to make it again and again! With very neutral colours, these cards are amazing to give to all the men in your life too!! This is an encore class, don't miss it!!
Supplies: Basic Tool Kit

Bee Happy Magnetic Card Class with Charmagne
Tuesday, June 29th 12:00-3:00pm 3hrs $25

You will have fun showing off your magnetic personality when you give these cards to your friends and family!! Join Charmagne for this whimsical and fun card class shere you will create four fabulous and fun box cards with a moving feature!! Using the willow Bee stamp set and a whole lot or creativity, this class is sure to be the bee's knees! See you there!!!
Supplies: Basic tool Kit

Gone ‘buggy’ Cards or Layout with Charmagne

Saturday, June 26th 12:00-2:30 2.5 hrs $20 cards / $15 layout

Pop your way into a fantastic set of cards or choose a stunning single page layout using The Stamp Barn's 4 bug stamp set. These cut little crawlers will peek through flowers in the layout and are easily popped and embellished in the card set. If you love to paper piece and embellish your stamped images...this class is for you!

Supplies: Basic kit, Fine detail scissors/exacto knife, Self healing mat, colouring medium of your choice

We would like to introduce a basic tool kit list. This tool kit is required for each class. In addition to this tool kit, we will make note of any further class supplies that may be required. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the tool kit or any other supplies necessary for classes.

Basic Tool Kit should include the following:

Pencil

Black Pen

Ruler

Paper Trimmer

Scissors

Black or Brown Inkpad (cats eye is fine)`

Liquid Glue or Glue Stick

Double Sided Tape

Pop Dots

Glue Dots

Bone Folder

May Classes at EverAfter!

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Hello Everyone...we hope you are enjoying the fabulous weather that we have been having. The trees are budding, flowers are popping up and the bees are even out! It is finally spring! Now we know that spring means many things to many people but at Ever After spring gets our creative juices flowing and that benefits YOU! So here are the classes for you to drool over...

You wanted techniques so we're starting with the basics!

Pretty in Pink Cards

Saturday, May 15th 12:30 - 3:00pm $20

Using Versamark watermark ink, embossing powder and fiskars “For theBirds” clear stamps, create these bright and vibrant cards for all to enjoy. Using Crate Papers “Pink Plum Collection”, Charmagne will walk you through the magic of using Versamark on your projects, as well as demonstrate basic shadow stamping.

Sweet Memories Envelope Mini Book with Amanda

Sunday, May 16th 12:30-3:30 3 hrs $25

Sweet Memories will be made and kept when you come to make this beautiful little album with Amanda!! Pink Plum Papers from Crate Paperare infused with gorgeous oranges, pinks and beautiful browns, creating a warm and pretty palette that is sure to capture your heart the second you see them!! This album is crafted from die-cut envelopes and uses a unique binding to keep it all together!! With plenty of secret pockets and hiding places, Amanda knows she will be making this one again, and so will you!! Sign up today to reserve your seat!!

GaGa for Glitter Ritz Acetate Card Class with Amanda

Wednesday, May 19th 1:00-3:00 2 hrs $15

Can you believe it!!! Glitter Ritz and Acetate cards all in the same day!! How will we contain ourselves!!! Join Amanda for our first ever"week day class", and you will spend your afternoon learning two of the most popular class techniques together!! In this class you will learn the Glitter Ritz technique and all the tips you will need to add Acetate to your list of favorite materials!! These cards are in fantastic colors for all the men in your life!! You will amaze your family and friends with these fabulous cards!! See you there!!

Flippin’ for Flip Books with Charmagne
Saturday, May 22nd 11:00-3:00 4 hrs $28
Tuesday, May 25th 11:00-3:00 4 hrs $28

PHOTO ON ITS WAY!!!!
Charmagne has flipped for mini books!! Come and learn how to create this fantastic flip book that can hold up to 20 photos...and all in a4 ½ x 6 ½ pocket book!!! Choose between Bo Bunny’s ‘Mamma-Razzi’paper line or Basic Grey’s ‘ Kioshi’ paper line. Come and make this beautiful album as a gift or keep it for yourself!! This class is also being offered mid-week, so come on down and spend your afternoon with Charmagne!!

Boxed Stationary Set with Amanda

Sunday, May 23rd 12:30-3:30 3 hrs $25

Whimsical and beautiful butterflies along with two amazing new 'dotty'punches make this new boxed set truly stunning!! Join Amanda for this fabulous and fun class where you will be making four fantastic cards,gift tags and a great box that will make this set a truly thoughtful gift!! If you can't bring yourself to give this project away, you will just have to make another one!! This project will be calling for you to make it again and again!! With very neutral colors, these cards are amazing to give to all the men in your life too!

Fancy Pants “Grungy and Sweet” Layout/Card Set with Charmagne
Saturday, May 29th 12:00-3:00 3 hrs $20

Using the brand new Fancy Pants “Road Show” paper line and New from Fiskars “For the birds” clear stamps, Charmagne will kick-start your creativity and help you to create a beautiful double page layout or 4stunning cards, the choice is all yours!! See how cutting random sized squares and rectangles can create fantastic backgrounds for your photos and original backgrounds for your cards.

PHOTO OF LAYOUT COMING SOON!!!

La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) Star Album with Amanda

Sunday, May 30th 12:00-4:00 4 hrs $35

With so many things to be grateful for in life, this sweet little album will give you a place to be thankful!! This little star album sure packs a punch with 14 special tags just waiting for your photos and special stories! New from Fancy Pants, the Roadshow paper line has a beautiful touch of vintage with stunning accent colors and fabulous flourish details!! Learn this album technique and you will be making star albums for years to come!! Enjoy!!

Green at Heart Bookmark cards with Charmagne

Saturday, June 5th 12:30-3:00 2.5 hrs $20

A little help from Charmagne along with Basic Grey’s “Green at Heart”paper line and Inkadinkadoo’s Flower Sentiments clear stamps, you will create four spring themed cards to wow your friends and family! These fabulous cards not only express congrats, thinking of you, friendship and thank you, they also come with a perforated "best wishes" bookmark that they can detach and use!!

Classes, classes, classes!!!

2010-03-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
Here are the April classes at Ever After!

Man of the House Layout & Card Class with Charmagne
Sunday April 11th 12:20-3:30 3 hrs $20

Using the brand new "Man of the House" paper line from Bella Boulevard, choose between a two page layout or four beautiful cards.Create a layout featuring your own handmade hot air balloon or cards featuring hot air balloons and kites. Charmagne will help you paper piece your way through these richly coloured projects to create some art to capture your man of the house. Looking to do the same layout but with more feminine papers? Charmagne will replicate the layout using Bo Bunnies "Gift of Love". Photo coming soon!

It's Just the Bee's Knee's Chip Book with Charmagne
Saturday, April 17th 11:00-3:00pm 4 hrs $28

Using the brand new "Willow Bee" paper line from Nikki Sivils, Charmagne will walk you through this fantastic little book full of all sorts of secrets. Accordion fold outs, tab pulls and journaling spots make this book a must for spring creating! Wow your mom this Mother's Day with this bee-autiful work of art!

Upright Birthday Calendar with Charmagne
Saturday, April 24th 11:00-3:00pm 4 hrs $28

Keep track of all the birthdays that happen in your life with this beautiful stand up birthday calendar. Using Snag 'Em stamps from Imaginesce, create this wonderful project for yourself or for your mom this Mother's Day!

'The Tulip Girl" Pop Up Card with Charmagne
Sunday, April 25th 12:30-3:00pm 2.5 hrs $20

Cornish Heritage Farms has stolen our hearts again! Come and create four stunning vintage inspired pop up cards with Charmagne using chalks, handmade paper flowers and tea dyed cheesecloth. There are so many techniques in this class to play with...how can you resist?

More classes from Amanda are on their way! Keep checking back with us here and in your inbox. We will be emailing the rest of the class info as well. Happy Spring everyone!!!

We're all A-Flutter!!!!

2010-03-02T11:57:00.000-08:00

Things are all a-flutter over at Ever After! We made lots of room with our sale last week to accomodate the many,many stamps, embellies and 13 new paper lines!!! Yippee for new releases!! Classes are selling really fast this month...book now for a seat! Here's the photo's I promised...

March Classes!

2010-02-23T22:27:00.000-08:00

Here they are....classes, classes, classes!!! Sign up quick because you know seats go fast!

Porcelain Accordian Book with Charmagne Saturday, March 6 11 - 3 pm $28

Come and create a beautiful, soft looking accordian book with a twist. Not your average accordian book, this one opens in a unique way, displaying your favourite photos in secret pockets decorated with whimsical paper flowers. Spend an afternoon playing with the Porcelain line from Basic Grey with Charmagne. A fantastic gift for someone you love.

Spring Inchie Cards with Charmagne Sunday, March 7 12:30 - 3 pm $20

What do you get when you combine Autumn Leaves paper, lovely inchie stamps from Hero Arts and a little bling and creativity? Four beautiful cards to make, take and give to those who mean the most to you. Pleated paper and a little ribbon complete these wonderful cards that wish for spring to come!

Heather Baily Layout/Spinner Card March 13 11 -2 pm $20

Heather Bailey is known for her bold, vintage style patterns and we love her! These wonderful spinner cards are the best of both worlds! Vibrant colour and whimsy all tied up with a spinner detail inside. Wow your family and friends with this one! This layout is just waiting for your spring and summer photos...brilliant floral paisleys and a little sparkle bring this double page layout alive! Add Autumn Leaves stamped sentiments and the package is complete. Up for a challenge? Take both projects on and stay for an additional hour...check in with Amanda or Charmagne for more details...

Words of Wisdom Wall Art with Charmagne Saturday, March 20 11 - 3 pm $30

A little bit retro...a little bit sweet. You decide what side of this reversible wall art hanging you will display... Bright and bold or fresh and pretty? Create YOUR art for YOUR wall!

Spring Club Candy with Charmagne Sunday, March 21, 12 - 3 pm $25

Spring is definately in the air and has hit Club Candy this month! Using the brand new Flutter Line from Making Memories, join Charmagne for some serious spring themed PLAY! This month we will be making an adorable easter basket, a cupcake box, a cookie box and an adorable lady bug covered Rolo pencil. What could possibly be better than edible art? All treats are included in this fun and inventive class!

Flutter Accordian Album with Charmagne Saturday, March 27 11 - 3 pm $28

This accordian book is a perfect little brag book to fit in your purse and show off to everyone! Fill this book with every adorable photo you have because this book is sweet! Charmagne uses the Flutter paper line from Making Memories to help you create this album that is incased in a fantastic little cover. PHOTO ON ITS WAY...

March classes at Ever After!

2010-02-22T19:04:00.000-08:00

Please bear with us while we catch up! It's been a busy month at Ever After! We've ordered and ordered and oredered some more...new paper and embellies on their way! Samples for March classes are at the store and your email is on it's way! Thanks for being so patient!

2010-01-19T11:31:00.000-08:00

Just a warning in advance...The blog fairy is having some issues with her computer...specifically her photoshop...so our photo's this month are crummy...oops! This gives you an excuse to see the samples in person and visit us at the store!

Family Framed with Amanda $30
Sunday January 31st, 12:30-3:30pm

Join Amanda for this gorgeous framed project that allows you to display your love of crafts with your love of family. In this class,you will combine several fun techniques that will transform a simple frame into a work of art that you will be thrilled to display in your home and switch the photos out as the seasons change! Come into the store today to check out this beautiful project!

My life Mini Chip Book with Charmagne $25

Saturday February 6th, 11:00-3:00pm

Join Charmagne as you play with Cosmo Cricket’'s Nutmeg paper line to create a whimsical mini album reflecting who you are and where your passions lie. This beautiful paper line, fun embellies, secret journaling tags and your own imagination are the perfect recipe for this gorgeous little book! Spend some time on yourself… preserving the most important pieces of YOU! This class is packed with great techniques for making mini books... you won't want to miss this one!

Giesha Cards with Charmagne $20

Saturday, February 13th, 12:30-3:00pm

Bleach isn’t just used in the laundry room anymore! With paintbrush in hand, Charmagne will walk you through the basics of bleaching stamped images to create these 4 adorable cards made with Hero Arts stamps.

Be Mine Jacob's Ladder Mini Album with Amanda $20

Sunday February 14th, 12:30-3:30pm

This Jacob's Ladder album is so much fun, if you've always wanted to make one, now is your chance!! Amaze your friends and family with this magical little album that has oodles of room for photo's and special messages! You will want to make this album again and again,you just won't be able to help yourself! In this project, we have used the new Cupid Line from Pink Paislee, Jute twine and all the sweetness you can handle are the key ingredients in this sweet little album!! It's going to sell out fast,so sign up today!!

Happy Birthday Cupcake!! Double Layout Class with Charmagne $20

Saturday February 20th, 11:00-2:00pm

Using the Cupid Collection from Pink Paislee, Charmagne will help you create a layout that captures the fun and excitement of birthdays on a bright and happy page. Using some of our fabulous new ribbons, diecuts, acetate and Diamond Dust, we will capture the spirit of celebration in a layout! The colors, fun embellishments, textures and techniques in this class will be sure to help you enhance yourscrapbooking throughout this coming year!!

Let's Get Cookin' with Amanda $50 (two week class)

Sunday February 21st & 28th, 12:30-3:30pm

I have been waiting years to make the perfect kitchen companion... A recipe file with a weekly menu planner!!! In this class you will learn how to make one of my favorite projects, the mini file folder,which is fantastic to make again and again!! You can use this fun little organizer to make gift boxes for cards, photo storage and so much more. Along with the file box, we will be creating a seven day weekly menu book with fun pockets that will fit your recipe cards!!Together with the file box and menu planner you will be able to plan your recipes and menu with ease!! Bonus Project will include are afillable note book to keep your shopping lists right at hand!!

Lemonade Joy Fold Card with Charmagne $20

Saturday February 27th, 12:30-3:00pm

Have you been loving all of the fun and unique folded card classesCharmagne has been teaching? Well then, join Charmagne as she shows you another creative way to fold a card and wow your friends and family!! Using the Basic Grey “Lemonade” paper line and Cornish Heritage Farm stamps, create these bright and cheery cards to chase the winter blues away! Great for sending and giving gift cards, these beautiful cards are sure to make an impression.

February Classes At Ever After!

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I know you have all been waiting for our latest classes....here they are! We've covered all the bases this month: Home decor, cards, layouts, 3D projects...sign up now!

Happy New Year to Everyone!

2010-01-01T12:34:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to wish everyone a fantastic 2010! Thank you to all of you, our loyal customers...we appreciate your creativity, friendship and support. 2010 promises to bring more inspiration and fun for all of us. CHEERS!

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Bo Bunny Jacob's Ladder with Amanda

Club Candy with Charmagne

Watercolour Card class with Amanda

My True Love layout with Charmagne

Sweet Love Easel Cards with Charmagne

Twitter-pated birdhouses with Charmagne

2009-12-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

Our classes for January are here! Chase away those winter blahs and post holiday exhaustion and come play with us! Call Amanda now and register for these classes...the spots won't last long...

Coming Soon! New classes for January!

2009-12-10T07:42:00.000-08:00

We are hard at work over here at Ever After creating some fantastic classes to chase away those January blahs. Check back with us after December 15th...and we'll have some photo's up to show you. Hint: many hearts will be warmed by these colourful and fun projects...just in time for Valentine's day. Cards, paper projects, layouts...you want it...we got it! Come on in and check out our new shipment of new lines and product...the boxes just keep coming! Thanks for dropping by!

Sneak Peek For January's Club Candy....SSShhhhhh!!!

2009-11-19T20:00:00.000-08:00

New to Ever After...Club Candy! Each special occasion or holiday, Charmagne will create unique ways to create candy packaging. Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day...you name it...we've got it covered. Check in store for details. More info on the way!

Bonnie's 12 tags of Christmas Dec 5 3-5pm $15

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Snowman Soup Saturday, December 12th 12:00-2:00pm $15

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A recycled idea with a new twist! This snowman soup is a unique design that's tied, folded and flipped open to reveal cocoa, marshmallows and stir stick sweetness. Charmagne will walk you through step by step instructions on how to make this handy winter gift! Using the adorable Polar Expressions paper from Imaginisce, snowman stickers from Elizabeth Craft Designs and stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms create three of these fabulous cards to give to friends and family this winter season.

Tri Shutter Fold Christmas Cards Saturday, December 5 12:00-2:30 pm $20

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In this class, Charmagne will show you the simplicity and versatility of this fabulous 3 dimentional card design. Using double sided papers, come and explore how to make the most out of each pattern and create four stunning holiday cards that will pop right off your mantle! This class uses the fun new Snag Em stamps from the Polar Expressions line!

Elegant Paper Ornament Saturday, November 28th 12:00-2:00pm $15

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Join Charmagne for this special holiday class where you will transform a 12x12 piece of paper into a gorgeous Christmas decoration! In this class you will make two of these elegant ornaments that you can give as hostess gifts, teacher treats, as well as secret Santa swaps and co-worker gifts! Once you learn this technique you can make these fun gifts year after year!

Christmas Chunky Advent Book with Genesis Dec 6th 12:00-4:00pm $30

2009-11-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

Genesis has done it again!! Come and create this fabulous Chunky Christmas Advent Book which is stuffed with the Mistletoe Collection of paper, mixed die-cuts, handmade embellishments created with Making Memories Foam Stamps, Grungeboard numbers, Cuttlebug embossing folders, UTEE, Versamark, Flocking, glitter and tiny beads...this class truly has it all! In this class you will decorate 24 pages, 12 pockets, 12 tags and six folders which in total has room for 24-48 photos! With chipboard covers and a unique binding, you won't want to miss this one!! See you there!!

Cosmo Cricket Waterfall LayoutSaturday, November 21, 2009 12:00-2:00 pm $20

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Join Charmagne for this fun and interactive layout class. You've seen it as a card, now come and make the waterfall technique into a layout using beautiful Cosmo Cricket papers. Bring four photos of your choice and Charmagne will walk you through each step of this fantastic scrapbook page that you won't be able to put down! Choose from boy or girl themed paper to personalize your project!

Santa Treats Class on November 14, 2009 $25

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How can you go wrong with chocolate? Whether you are giving a hostess gift or letting a special person know you care, this unique spin on chocolate and candy is sure to be a hit!! Join Charmagne for the afternoon and creat four different fabulous candy gifts that will wow the special people in your life this holiday season. Using the Making Memories Mistletoe paper line, this class is sure to be popular! Most supplies and all candy is included!