Current Newsletter - Life`s Memories and More

JUNE CALENDAR
Craft/Crops
Sat, June 10, 11a-4p .............$7*
Wed, June 7, 11a—4p.........$7*
Wed, June 14, 11a—4p...... $7*
Wed, June 21, 11a—4p...... $7*
Wed, June 28, 11a—4p.......$7*
Make n’ Takes
Sun, June 11, 12p-4p..... $2-7 ea
Paper-of-the-Month Club
Sun, June 11, 1p
. . . providing a personalized touch for your life’s memories
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Saturday, June 3 ~ 10a—6p
Sunday, June 4 ~ 12—5p
èSTORE OPEN UNTIL 7:00 PM
Thursdays, June 8, 15, & 22
Drawing Class (Adult) ........ $17*
Fridays, June 16 & 30
Thu, June 8, 5:30p
ATC/LTC Club ....................$7* èHeirloom Productions Stamp &
Paper Art Festival Tickets
Thu, June 15, 6:00p
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4
Quilling Class .................... $15*
at Big E, West Springfield
Fri, June 16, 5:30p
LIMITED amount of discounted tickets left!
Art Journal Technique...... $30*
Don’t miss out—get your discounted stamp
Sat, June 17, 10:00a
show tickets at Life’s Memories & More!
Art Journal Technique...... $30*
ONLY $6 per ticket & it is good for both days!
Sat, June 17, 1:00p
Stop in TODAY!
See page 5
Drawing Class (Adult) ........ $17*
Thu, June 22, 5:30p
èClearance Table BONUS Coupon
Summer Beach Bag............. $35
Save an additional 15% OFF all items on
Sat, June 24, 10:00a
the clearance table.
Edible Paint & Sip .............. $35*
The clearance table in our hallway is coming to
Sat, June 24, 1:00p
an end on June 30. . . last chance to get some
great finds for up to 90% OFF plus an additional
Taking Time w/Tanya ....... $10*
15% OFF that!
Tue, June 27, 1:30p
See page 5
Taking Time w/Tanya ....... $10*
Tue, June 27, 6:00p
What’s New?
STORE HOURS
èSummer Shop Hop NE 2017!
4 States, 10 Great Stores PLUS
1 BONUS Store, Discounts, Prizes,
& Make n’ Takes!
June 1—August 31, 2017
Time to start your summer road trips to 11
AWESOME, independently owned paper craft
stores throughout
New England! You have all
summer to visit all 11 stores!
Have great time exploring
each unique and creative
store, enjoy a discount and
have fun with a make and
take! Passports available
through August 31.
LM & M VIP Members are eligible to get their
passports for ONLY $8!
See page 6
èBoy Scout Troop 281 Returnable
Bottle & Can Drive
Drop off your returnables at LM & M
Help support Boy Scout Troop 281 by donating
your returnable cans & bottles—drop off at
Life’s Memories & More anytime during store
hours as this will be an ongoing endeavor & any
amount of returnables are accepted!
Check out Facebook or stop in to see all the NEW items coming into the store DAILY!
Dies & Stamp Sets—Lawn
Sun······· 12:00 - 4:00p
Mon · CLOSED/by Appt
Tue ···· 10:30a - 5:30p
Wed ··· 10:30a - 5:30p
Thu ···· 10:30a - 6:30p
Fri ····· 10:30a - 5:30p
Sat ····· 10:00a - 5:00p
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Dad, you’re someone to look up to no matter how tall I’ve grown.
Monthly Highlights
Classes
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE è**STORE EXTENDED HOURS**
register and pay 7+ days in advance of a class/crop and SAVE!
Card Making....................... $20*
Thu, June 8, 5:30p
J U N E
Fawn—Wonderful Window,
Hang in There, You’re Clawsome, Ahoy Matey, Wild for You,
Stitched Cloud, Father’s Day,
Magic Color Slider, Lift the Flap;
Dare 2B Artzy—You’ve Got Mail,
Hug a Mug, Cup of Cheer, Tall,
Dark & Rich, Butterfly Inspiration,
Meow, Classic Dad; Sizzix—
Stitchy Flowers & Leaf, Scribbles
& Splat, Wildflowers, Papercut
Bird, Card-Jar, Flower Garden &
Mini Bouquet
Die Cuts— Harley Davidson,
Cruise Lines—Carnival, Princess,
Royal Caribbean; Star Wars,
Polar Express, Stafford Motor
Speedway, RVing, Camping, Cape
Cod, White Mountains, Mount
Rushmore, Universal Studios,
Harry Potter, Minions, Mystic
Seaport, Lake Winnepesaukee,
Niagara Falls, Covered Wagon
Embossing—Sizzix 3D Woven,
3D Feathers; TH Floral, Ringer
Mixed Media—Nuvo Crystal
Drops in 30+ Colors, PITT Artist
Pens in Brights, Primary & Jewel
Tones, Distress Oxides in 12
Colors, Iridescent & Highlighter
Gelato Sets
Paper—Dinosaurs, Llama Love,
Unforgettable Elephants, Heart of
a Lion, Clever Little Fox, Chilling
Penguins, Sloths, Hedgehogs
Looking Sharp, Fantasy Island,
Seize the Night, Kaleidoscope,
Hidden Oasis, At the Arcade;
Sizzix—Leather Sheets, Assorted
Pastels, Adhesive Sheets, Briteons, Adhesive Foil Sheets, Mat
Board
Tools—Glittered Sizzix Cutting
Pads, Dimensional Cutting Pad,
Tweezers, Big Shot Plus Machine,
Scraper/Spatula
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info@lif esmemoriesandmore. com
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Birthday Coupon
Craft/Crop Night
Receive 15% OFF
one entire regular retail
**DAY CROP**
PURCHASE
Claim your birthday coupon by being a registered
customer at Life’s Memories & More. Valid only once
during the month of your birthday. At the time of checkout,
Saturday, June 10
from 11a—4p
$
7/person
verify your birthday month by showing us your ID and we will apply
your birthday discount to regular-priced merchandise only. Does not
apply for discounted items, classes, crops, gift cards, consignment or
special orders. ALL SALES FINAL - in stock merchandise only. Cannot
be combined with other offers, promotions, discounts, coupons, or
special purchases.
(ONLY $5 if paid for 7+ days in advance)
Stampers, Quillers, Card Makers,
Jewelry Makers, Crafters, etc.
are WELCOME!
Make n’ Take Sunday
Bring in your own projects, materials &
tools and we provide you with the space,
company & sharing of ideas.
Sunday, June 11 ~ Anytime 12 to 4:00 pm
$
2 to $7 each item (Cash ONLY)
Join the ladies to make mini projects like cards, favor-like items,
even page layouts. Each month there is something new to make and
new techniques to learn!
Check out our facebook page for sneak previews each month!
Please bring scissors and adhesive
Cards for Troops to Send Home
40,921 Cards Collected To Date
We still welcome donations of cards!
Types of cards needed anytime of year
 Birthday, Love You, Miss You, Blank, Anniversary, Thank You,
Sympathy, Get Well, Holidays
Card Sizes
 A-2 size cards and square cards—Please try to include envelopes
 Any other size, envelopes appreciated, but not required
Cards do not need to be handmade;
new greeting cards are accepted.
We are on our own for lunch, so we may
order out from a place that delivers or you can
bring your own.*
*Participants purchase their meals separately, tip not included.
www.facebook/lifesmemories
Craft/Crop
Day
— keep up-to-date on events, classes, new
products as they
arrive,
& more!
Wednesdays,
June
7, 14,
21, 28
from 11a—4p
$
7/person per date
(ONLY $5 if paid for 7+ days in advance)
Stampers, Quillers, Card Makers,
Jewelry Makers, etc. are WELCOME!
Bring in your own projects, materials & tools
and we provide you with the space &
company! You are on your own for lunch/snacks.
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Class Requirements
Please come prepared
for each class!*
There will be a
$5 tool fee per class
for the use of any of
our tools you were
supposed to bring.
All classes require
Basic Kit*
(12” cutting system,
non-stick craft mat,
scissors, adhesive, ruler,
pencil, & bone folder)
Students who do not
come with materials
needed for class will
need to purchase them
prior to the class.
Payment Policy:
Please sign up & pay for
classes at least 3 days
prior to the scheduled
class so instructors
have time to prep. We
may not be able to accommodate last minute sign-ups.
V EARLY BIRD SPECIAL V
*Register & Pay 7 or
more days in advance to
secure your spot &
SAVE $2 on most classes!
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel and give
us a 48-hour notice, we will
either transfer your class/
crop fee to another date
(only once & after that it is
forfeited) or give you store
credit towards a future
class or purchase.
Cancellation less than 48
hours forfeits your fee.
Note about Meetups/CLUBS: Clubs are really classes that run the same day/time each month, which
means you can sign up any time during the year and/or you are not obligated to attend every month’s session.
Card Making Club
w/Lynn
Thursday, June 8, 2017, 5:30 p.m. ..................................................................... $20*
Join Lynn each month in creating a set of assorted cards. You will make multiple of each
design with possible slight variations to show you versatility. This club will focus on new
techniques including stamping or products each month and will consist of cards for every
occasion. Sign up anytime! There must be a minimum of 4 signed up for a session to run
and the maximum is 8 so sign up early! Sample picture different than actual project.
Supplies Needed:
Basic Kit*,
Scor-Tape,
Foam Squares
Drawing Class (Adult) w/Susanne
Thursday, June 8, 2017, 5:30—7:30 p.m. ........................................................ $17*
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 5:30—7:30 p.m. ...................................................... $17*
Join our class of fledgling artists and learn what it takes to create masterful pieces of
art! Have fun with shapes and perspective, experiment with colors, and delve into the
depths of shadow! Anyone can learn the steps involved in creating wondrous images
that appear to leap off the paper. Susanne will supply guidance and inspiration and
facilitate time to work on your own specific projects! Newcomers welcome and
returnees encouraged as Susanne takes you on a new journey in drawing each class.
Minimum of 2 needed to run the class. Sample pictures different than actual project.
Supplies Needed:
#2 Pencils (Ticonderoga brand
recommended), Sharpener,
Eraser, Paper or
Sketch Pad
Optional—Watercolor Pencils,
Watercolor paper, Brushes
Artist Trading Card Meetup w/Lynn
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:00—8:00 p.m. ......................................................... $7*
Artist Trading Cards are miniature projects the size of a baseball card. The meetup features an
optional card exchange, a product demo, and hands-on time to play with the concept
demonstrated. The demo and playtime are done potluck style, with participants contributing and
sharing the necessary materials and ideas. Come for a relaxing, social atmosphere, share ideas and
materials with each other and leave with your completed projects. Join ANYTIME!
This month’s ATC theme: Cats & Dogs
This month’s Potluck Demo: Check fb group or contact the store. Please bring craft mat,
blending tool, and check facebook group or email us for more details.
Supplies Needed:
Basic Kit*, Craft
Mat & Blank ATCs
Items you may have
to share for Potluck
Demo
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Quilling Club**
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w/Carol
Friday, June 16, 2017, 5:30 p.m. ........................................................................ $15*
Calling all quillers with at least basic quilling skills - have fun making a different quilled
ornament, snowflake or other project that Carol comes up with! The club meets one
Friday each month. Ideas, pattern and materials will be supplied. Join ANYTIME! Can’t
make a month? No problem—get the kit after class or at the next month’s meeting.
We would like each participant to make two (more if they wish)
ornaments to donate that will be “sold” to raise funds for a local
charity at the end of the year. **Beginners can join as long as you have taken
at least one beginner quilling class, preferably with Carol.
Supplies Needed:
Quilling Tool, Glue Bottle
Applicator, Ruler, Quilling
Board, Scissors, Common
Pins, Circle Sizer,
Tweezers & Any Glitz You
Want to Add—Pearls, Crystals, Stickles
Art Journal Technique Class w/Jane
Saturday, June 17, 2017, 10:00 a.m—12:00 p.m.. ............................................ $30*
Create these whimsical pages using the exclusion (or isolation)
technique with stencils, masks, acrylic paint and pen work. Students will
use her own hand sewn art journal (measuring 6 1/2" X 4 1/2") made
in a previous class with Jane or bring equivalent size mixed media
journal or purchase one of Jane's pre-made journals to use with this
month's techniques. Please note: Mixed Media Art Journal project is
for approximately 6 1/2" x 9" area please plan accordingly.
Supplies Needed:
Craft Mat, Apron, Baby Wipes,
Paintbrushes, Heat Gun. Makeup
Sponges or Blending Tool with
extra foams, Pencil
Sample will differ from actual project.
Art Journal Technique Class
w/Jane
Saturday, June 17, 2017, 1:00 p.m.. ................................................................... $30*
Use scraps of paper, paste and liquid acrylic inks to create lots of
texture on these journal pages. Students will use her own hand sewn
art journal (measuring 6 1/2" X 4 1/2") made in a previous class with
Jane or bring equivalent size mixed media journal or purchase one of
Jane's pre-made journals to use with this month's techniques. Please
note: Mixed Media Art Journal project is for approximately 6 1/2" x 9"
area please plan accordingly. Sample will differ from actual project.
Supplies Needed:
Basic Kit*, Craft Mat, Apron,
Baby Wipes, Paper Towels,
Texture Paste, Palette Knife,
Brayer, Matte Medium, Brush for
Matte Medium, Vinyl Gloves,
Double-sided Tape, Heat Gun.
Beachy Canvas Bag w/Jane
Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 —2:00 p.m. ...................................................... $35
In this class, you will learn techniques to use Gelatos, stencils, gesso and
permanent marker to create a lovely underwater scene on a canvas bag.
Students will be sharing stencils and other supplies. Class size is limited so
sign up early to secure your spot.
Edible (Cake) Water Lilies Paint Afternoon
Supplies Needed:
Non-stick Craft Mat,
Large Stencil Brushes if you
have any, Snack & Drink
w/Susanne
Saturday, June 24, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ................................................................... $35*
Supplies Needed:
Join Susanne for a fun, relaxing afternoon of edible painting fun! You will get your
own 8” x 8” vanilla or chocolate sheet cake and learn how to “paint” with frosting to BYOB (bring your own
recreate Monet’s Water Lilies! No experience needed. All materials are included for beverage), Apron (or
wear comfortable clothes
you to complete a 8” x 8” cake of Monet’s Water!
that might get painty)
Final project may differ slightly from sample.
Taking Time
w/Tanya (Technique: Mini Wood Pallet)
Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 1:30 p.m. ....................................................................................... $10*
Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 6:00 p.m. ....................................................................................... $10*
Taking Time w/Tanya allows you to spend a little time with Tanya to create a card,
tag, ATC, or some other small project while learning a new technique (or getting a
refresher). More than a make n’ take, but quicker than a full-blown class—each
project should take between 30—60 minutes. This month’s project: 4” x 4” Wood
Pallet embellished and ready for a wallet size photo.
Supplies Needed:
Basic Kit*, Craft Mat,
Wet Ones, Water Brush
or Paint Brush, Heat Gun
(if you have any)
Sample will differ from actual project.
Life’s Memories & More ~ Schoo lhou se Commons, 10 85 Park S treet, Pa lmer, MA
info@lif esmemoriesandmore. com
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Paper-of-the-Month Club
•Receive different papers each month at the optional Sunday monthly meeting (or can pick it up any time after the meeting
day). Each month products will vary and may not be the same for each member.
Optional Club Activities:
•Have the option to create and trade a project you created using the monthly product
•Share ideas on our exclusive facebook group—www.facebook.com/groups/dieofmonthclub
Next Meeting: Sunday, June 11 ~ 1:00p
Current Club Members will receive their June papers & trade previous months projects
Introduction to Scrapbooking, Cards, Altered Art
w/Tanya or Barb
By Appointment .................................................................................................................................. $20
Want to get started scrapbooking your photos, making cards or trying your hand
at an altered art project and don’t know where to start? We can help! We’ll
educate you on the terminology, tools, and get you started on your first 2-page
layout, cards or altered art project in this one-on-one (or group) 1 1/2 hour
session. Additional or back-to-back sessions can be booked for longer projects.
Supplies Needed:
See store for supplies
needed to bring depending
on project
Die Cut Machine Class w/Dee or Tanya
By Appointment ........................................................................................................................ $20
Have a question or need help getting started with using your Cricut
Machines, Slice, Vagabond, Cuttlebug, Big Shot, Big Kick, or Quickutz?
Bring it in and Dee, or Tanya will show you how to use it. Instruction
is offered for beginners to intermediate.
Supplies Needed:
Die Cut Machine & ALL Its Parts, &
Scrap Paper/Paper to die cut;
if applicable—laptop or tablet w/
wireless capability & ALL passwords
Have you gotten your ticket(s) for
the Stamp Show at the Big E
on June 3 & 4?
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
Pick yours up TODAY at
Life’s Memories & More
& SAVE $2 each ticket!
CLEARANCE SALE COUPON
Additional 15% OFF
ALL Marked down items!*
Additional discount applied to already
discounted items on the clearance table
**Coupon must be presented at time of checkout to receive discount. Discount valid on all
marked down items on clearance table in Life’s Memories & More’s hallway. Does not apply
to previous transactions. Cannot be used with any other discounts, not applicable for use
with tag sale credit. *See store for details. Valid June 1—June 30, 2017
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10 Stores + 1 Bonus Store
(Bella ART, Cropaholics, CT Scrapbooks, Inspiration Station,
KEPT Creations, Life’s Memories & More, Papercraft Clubhouse,
Scrapbook Cove, Scrapbook Haven, & Stamped Designs PLUS
BONUS Art Plus for discount on purchase)
4 States (Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire & Rhode Island)
3 Months (to visit all 11 participating stores)
20% OFF (discount off entire
regular-priced merchandise purchase at
each participating store)
1 Exclusive Make n’ Take
(at 10 participating stores)
1 Drawing per Store*
(prize valued at $100)
Passport ONLY $10
On Sale NOW at
Life’s Memories & More!
*Pass in your completed passport (stamped
from 10 of 11 stores) by September 10, 2017
to your home store to be eligible for the
home store drawing.
Visit
shophopne.blogspot.com
for a complete list of participating stores, map, itinerary, etc.
www.facebook.com/groups/SummerShopHopNE/
for up-to-date postings, events at stores, pictures of Shop Hoppers & More
Life’s Memories & More ~ Schoo lhou se Commons, 10 85 Park S treet, Pa lmer, MA
info@lif esmemoriesandmore. com
(41 3) 28 3 -44 48
www.lif esmemorie sandmore.com