Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
spark teachers
Announcing the Spark teacher line up! ( You can see the class run down here)
Kelly McCaleb is our girl to Spark it up with the fantastic fabric class: Feel your Spark.
(photo credit: Tara Whitney)
The creative duo: April Meeker & Margie Romney-Aslett will be teaching a hands-on jewelry class: Gather your Spark .
(photo credit: Tara Whitney)
April is
the type of girl that likes to get her hands dirty. On any given day, one might find a mixure of paint, dirt, ink, tarnish and tomato sauce smeared on her apron. She has the annoying habit of loosing pens and pencils in her hair.
April lives by the sea with her small brood of two little chicks and one crazy Rooster, all of whom she is madly in love with . She goes by the aliases of Mommy and Secondsister. You can find her blogging away at www.suaviloquy.blogspot.com and peddling her sundries at www.secondsister.etsty.com.
(photo credit: Jefra Linn)
Margie is
a hip hop Mom to 4 grown kids!
Wife to Grant Aslett for 23 years and counting!
Friend to everyone she meets
Loves a good laugh
Drinks Diet Dr. Pepper like nobody's business
Makes stuff with paper, fabric, paint, and glue
Glitter is her friend
The color pink is her favorite
Hates goodbyes
Loves to teach all over the world
Busy with a business with her daughters
Has a passion for life and loves to share it
Margie is just a girl loving life...
You can read her blog "just a girl"
www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com
The amazingly creative Jefra Linn will be teaching the photography class: Capture your Spark.
Elizabeth Kartchner & Rhonna Farrer team up for the mixed media book class: Remember your Spark.
(photo credit: Jefra Linn)
We'll have sneak peeks of what we've got in store for you, but trust us...it'll Spark your creativity! We are just so excited to have FUN with you all!
Some of you have asked about a yahoo group or something to get to know each other before the event. Great idea! That's why we have this blog! Go ahead & leave comments here with your info so we can start a running list on our sidebar of WHO is coming & their info!
And...be watching for our feature presentation...coming soon!
enjoy the process,
R
Kelly McCaleb is our girl to Spark it up with the fantastic fabric class: Feel your Spark.
(photo credit: Tara Whitney)
Kelly is
a happy mama, homemaker, and wife who loves to create with and re-purpose vintage goods. When she's not collecting fabric, vintage trims, yarn, buttons, cookware (you get the idea), she is home working on projects and blogging about them at kellymccaleb.typepad.com. She also sells her goods in her etsy shop, kellymccaleb.etsy.com.
a happy mama, homemaker, and wife who loves to create with and re-purpose vintage goods. When she's not collecting fabric, vintage trims, yarn, buttons, cookware (you get the idea), she is home working on projects and blogging about them at kellymccaleb.typepad.com. She also sells her goods in her etsy shop, kellymccaleb.etsy.com.
The creative duo: April Meeker & Margie Romney-Aslett will be teaching a hands-on jewelry class: Gather your Spark .
(photo credit: Tara Whitney)
April is
the type of girl that likes to get her hands dirty. On any given day, one might find a mixure of paint, dirt, ink, tarnish and tomato sauce smeared on her apron. She has the annoying habit of loosing pens and pencils in her hair.
April lives by the sea with her small brood of two little chicks and one crazy Rooster, all of whom she is madly in love with . She goes by the aliases of Mommy and Secondsister. You can find her blogging away at www.suaviloquy.blogspot.com and peddling her sundries at www.secondsister.etsty.com.
(photo credit: Jefra Linn)
Margie is
a hip hop Mom to 4 grown kids!
Wife to Grant Aslett for 23 years and counting!
Friend to everyone she meets
Loves a good laugh
Drinks Diet Dr. Pepper like nobody's business
Makes stuff with paper, fabric, paint, and glue
Glitter is her friend
The color pink is her favorite
Hates goodbyes
Loves to teach all over the world
Busy with a business with her daughters
Has a passion for life and loves to share it
Margie is just a girl loving life...
You can read her blog "just a girl"
www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com
The amazingly creative Jefra Linn will be teaching the photography class: Capture your Spark.
(photo credit: Tara Whitney)
Jefra is
an amazing artist & photographer.
She sees things in a different light.
I have learned so much from her.
I'll wait to tell you more about her, but wanted to introduce her with all
of the teachers.
Jefra Starr Linn was born in Chicago in 1975 and grew up in New Canaan, CT. Her earliest memories of creative passion involved collecting sparkly rocks while walking to the school bus, for which she was often late (sparkly rock collecting is very time-consuming).
She studied art College at BYU-I and UVU – narrowly escaping from the College of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Design.
She studied photography in high school and college, becoming acquainted with darkroom technique, and also served as
a popular photography model .
She has been an award-winning floral designer.
She is an almost avid embroiderer, sculptor, knitter, crotchetier,
She is a maker of mix tapes, an official Master Gardener, a freewheeling sewing fiend, and has been known to weave a mean friendship bracelet.
She does Scrapbooking, although it takes her forever to finish a page.
Jefra self-published a book of her photography- “The Road Less Traveled.”
Her work has been sought out by galleries in Utah and Santa Fe, NM, as well as Getty Images.
She has been involved in nearly every type of photography, except war documentary or crime scene. She even shot a major politician.
Jefra has taught photography workshops around the country.
“I love the instantaneous reward of photography. I love how it reveals a person and a moment. I love how it can tell a
story in one frame. I love how it grabs an instant in time that will never been seen again.”
Jefra is mother to three kids and wife to a pretty amazing guy - David Linn
Jefra is
an amazing artist & photographer.
She sees things in a different light.
I have learned so much from her.
I'll wait to tell you more about her, but wanted to introduce her with all
of the teachers.
Jefra Starr Linn was born in Chicago in 1975 and grew up in New Canaan, CT. Her earliest memories of creative passion involved collecting sparkly rocks while walking to the school bus, for which she was often late (sparkly rock collecting is very time-consuming).
She studied art College at BYU-I and UVU – narrowly escaping from the College of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Design.
She studied photography in high school and college, becoming acquainted with darkroom technique, and also served as
a popular photography model .
She has been an award-winning floral designer.
She is an almost avid embroiderer, sculptor, knitter, crotchetier,
She is a maker of mix tapes, an official Master Gardener, a freewheeling sewing fiend, and has been known to weave a mean friendship bracelet.
She does Scrapbooking, although it takes her forever to finish a page.
Jefra self-published a book of her photography- “The Road Less Traveled.”
Her work has been sought out by galleries in Utah and Santa Fe, NM, as well as Getty Images.
She has been involved in nearly every type of photography, except war documentary or crime scene. She even shot a major politician.
Jefra has taught photography workshops around the country.
“I love the instantaneous reward of photography. I love how it reveals a person and a moment. I love how it can tell a
story in one frame. I love how it grabs an instant in time that will never been seen again.”
Jefra is mother to three kids and wife to a pretty amazing guy - David Linn
Elizabeth Kartchner & Rhonna Farrer team up for the mixed media book class: Remember your Spark.
(photo credit: Jefra Linn)
Elizabeth (or Liz) is
Momma to 2 silly sprouts
Wifey to my best friend
Sucker for colorful shoes
Loves to play with paper and glue
Cries easily but laughs even easier
Enjoys monthly column 'Dear Lizzy' in CK
Travels all over the world sharing my passion with others
Deprived of sleep
Ignores the fact that brownies aren't good for you
Seeks to inspire others
Listens to Zee Avi
Adores laughter, a clean home, minimallows & vintage cameras.
Loves to blog: www.elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com
Momma to 2 silly sprouts
Wifey to my best friend
Sucker for colorful shoes
Loves to play with paper and glue
Cries easily but laughs even easier
Enjoys monthly column 'Dear Lizzy' in CK
Travels all over the world sharing my passion with others
Deprived of sleep
Ignores the fact that brownies aren't good for you
Seeks to inspire others
Listens to Zee Avi
Adores laughter, a clean home, minimallows & vintage cameras.
Loves to blog: www.elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com
Elizabeth has been a crafter for many years and has worked for numerous manufacturers (American Crafts, Close To My Heart & Pebbles). In 2007 she was named 'Scrapbooker of the Year' by Creating Keepsakes Magazine. Since then she enjoys her column "Dear Lizzy" that is featured monthly in Creating Keepsakes. In the March issue of Utah Valley Magazine she was named one of the '50 Most Fabulous People.' She also is a frequent guest on Channel 5 morning show "Studio 5." She will be a guest coming up on October 2nd.
(photo credit: Jefra Linn)
Rhonna is
a short, spunky mom to 3 fab kids.
Loves being with her soul mate, Jeff.
Ignores the laundry when there's a creative Spark!
Seeks peace & happiness through running, laughing, and sharing her faith.
Captures her happy art & designs in House of 3
Adores blogging here.
Remembers nothing, & therefore must record.
Gathers those around her that make her happy.
Rhonna is
a short, spunky mom to 3 fab kids.
Loves being with her soul mate, Jeff.
Ignores the laundry when there's a creative Spark!
Seeks peace & happiness through running, laughing, and sharing her faith.
Captures her happy art & designs in House of 3
Adores blogging here.
Remembers nothing, & therefore must record.
Gathers those around her that make her happy.
Currently:
I am 1/3 of House of 3, my business with Heidi Swapp & Janet Hopkins.
**As part of House of 3: I am owner, designer, creator & product developer! We all 3 work together great as a team & we'll be sure to have some of our products at Spark!
I work with Wacom as a Penscrapper.
I work with Shutterfly on their Creative Board Advisors.
I work with Scrapblog & sell Rhonna DESIGNS & House of 3 elements there.
I work with several companies designing greeting cards, gift wrap, gift bags & tags!
Previously:
2004-2008 I worked with Two Peas in a Bucket as a Garden Girl & Digital Designer Team Director.
2007: I was on Better Homes & Gardens' Scrapbooks, Etc. Magazine team.
2004-2008: Worked with Autumn Leaves where I had my own product line & was involved in several of the Designing With...books/projects.
2004: Won Creating Keepsakes' Hall of Fame & worked with them for a year.
1997-present: Designs for greeting cards, gift wrap, gift bags & other paper products.
Some of you have asked about a yahoo group or something to get to know each other before the event. Great idea! That's why we have this blog! Go ahead & leave comments here with your info so we can start a running list on our sidebar of WHO is coming & their info!
And...be watching for our feature presentation...coming soon!
enjoy the process,
R
Monday, September 7, 2009
Spark goes to ....Star Mill
Some of these were over on my blog the other day...hope you all don't mind...
Fun times by all of us at Star Mill in Lehi this past Friday.
Rhonna, Liz, Margie and I went to Star Mill for a little video making fun and to ride bikes and play around together. We had a blast. After we went to Dear Lizzy in Alpine (where my amazing event planner cousin, Karli is in charge of all events that happen there - and many other places) for lunch with Heidi Swapp. There was much laughter and much fun had there in The Bistro that day.
HUGS
I about died over this darling "E" they had there and I made E-lizabeth hold it up for me.
It was so cute (I know Rhon, there's that word 'cute') how Rhonna's feet couldn't touch the ground, even in high heeled platforms.
Wooooooaaaaah!
Thanks to Meg, Brooke and Margie for letting us use the bikes!! Hope we didn't beat them up too much in our nuttiness.
ps - i have more pics that i'll put up later...
Fun times by all of us at Star Mill in Lehi this past Friday.
Rhonna, Liz, Margie and I went to Star Mill for a little video making fun and to ride bikes and play around together. We had a blast. After we went to Dear Lizzy in Alpine (where my amazing event planner cousin, Karli is in charge of all events that happen there - and many other places) for lunch with Heidi Swapp. There was much laughter and much fun had there in The Bistro that day.
HUGS
I about died over this darling "E" they had there and I made E-lizabeth hold it up for me.
It was so cute (I know Rhon, there's that word 'cute') how Rhonna's feet couldn't touch the ground, even in high heeled platforms.
Wooooooaaaaah!
Thanks to Meg, Brooke and Margie for letting us use the bikes!! Hope we didn't beat them up too much in our nuttiness.
ps - i have more pics that i'll put up later...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sparking together
our Spark meetings are always loaded with excitement, chills and laughter.
This was some of what happened at our last meeting...
margie tweeting...
lizzie messing with the lensbaby.
This was some of what happened at our last meeting...
margie tweeting...
lizzie messing with the lensbaby.
Monday, August 24, 2009
and we're live...registration is OPEN!
We are so excited! Today is the day....Registration is OPEN & the first 50 people to sign up get $50 off! You'll see the Registration Button up on the right side of our side bar. look. up there! see it?
Now...you can click on it & you'll be taken to PayPal where we will be accepting all funds. **remember, this is a non-refundable ticket.**
If you've never used PayPal before, here's a screen shot so you can see what it will look like & what you'll need to do.
As you can see, you can pay with any credit card & you're set!
We know you may have some questions, so please feel free to ask us: thesparkevent@gmail.com and...a customer service number: 801.369.4764
Please include this in your Message To Sender in PayPal:
Name
Address
Phone
(we'll have a more detailed questionaire we'll send out to you once we get registration finished!)
For a review on everything the $300 includes:
-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)
-Ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)
-And it also includes your food, which is:
Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day
Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)
**Note: if you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know so we can make sure we are feeding you the kind of energy you need!
So, your Event Ticket will get you everything you need aside from travel.
If you are local, you're set.
If you are coming from out of town, you'll have some extra costs:
- You will need to get a hotel: Marriott has a great deal ONLINE only at $79.99 a night. (if you call it's $89.99.) They will have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel & then a shuttle from the hotel to This is The Place. So, you wouldn't need a car unless you really wanted one!
- Air or car travel...gotta get you here somehow!
Cancellation policy: This is non-refundable so no cancellations. Make sure you can come, want to come, & it's all good!
Pay 1/2 now, rest by October 1st Policy:
We are accepting $150 now with a 'pay the last $150' by October 1st. **Note: the $50 off for the 1st 50 people does not apply with this policy. It only applies to the full $300.
ok. so I think that's it. Like I said..once you are signed up we'll be giving you more specifics on things.
Sparks,
R
counting down...
I know the anticipation is killing you to sign up for SPARK... I am so excited too! We are counting down... 30 mins left.
Just wanted to familiarize you with what Paypal will look like.
If this is your first time using Paypal at 10 am you click the BUY NOW button on the blog.
Then fill out this form and click where the arrow is. You will then go to your email address to verify your email. Then come back and buy the ticket.
If you have an account log in on the bottom right side.
If you have time now make an account at Paypal: www.paypal.com
Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com
Just wanted to familiarize you with what Paypal will look like.
If this is your first time using Paypal at 10 am you click the BUY NOW button on the blog.
Then fill out this form and click where the arrow is. You will then go to your email address to verify your email. Then come back and buy the ticket.
If you have an account log in on the bottom right side.
If you have time now make an account at Paypal: www.paypal.com
Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com
Happy Birthday Nichole!!
Hi Nichole!
Good morning.
Happy Birthday to one of our Spark Girls, Nichole
We wanted to wish you a happy, happy birthday LOVE SPARK!!
Now go hug Justin. :)
Friday, August 21, 2009
First 50 to register... get $50 off
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I wanted to fill you in on some of the questions we've received. Questions are great! So don't hesitate to leave a comment here on this blog post or email me at elizabeth.kartchner(at)gmail.com
Here's some of the exciting deets... !
What Hotel do you suggest?
For convenience there is a great hotel nearby with a free shuttle to and from Spark!
University Park Marriott
480 Wakara Way SLC, UT
Reservations by dialing: 801.581.1000 or 800.627-7468 Also if you go to http://www.marriott.com/ they have an Online Special going on right now for the same weekend as Spark. Cool!
Is the full amount due at registration?
On Monday August 24th at 10am mountain standard time you can start registering. There will be an option for $150 down and the rest of the $150 by October 1st. (Unfortunately this option can't be combined with first 50 get $50 off. sorry.)
*What is included with the Spark Event Ticket?
-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)
-The ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)
Also, to pass the spark we light along to others, we will be doing a service project at the event, making a spark (group) jumble quilt... please bring a 6"x6"piece of fabric. Keep it simply beautiful or dress it up. We will be donating the beautiful quilt that includes a little piece from each of us.
The event ticket also includes your food, which is:
Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day
Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)
When does registration begin?
Monday, August 24th @ 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time! Pssst, and get this... The first 50 people who purchase tickets get $50 off the ticket price!! yahooo!!! Who will be the lucky 50?
*Spark*
Date: November 6 & 7th 2009
Friday: November 6th Welcome to Spark!
12:00 p.m. ~ Registration (more info to follow)
1:30-5 p.m.~ Show & Tell: **Spark your creativity with several artisans’ demonstrating their talents with hands-on mini class demos.
5:30-6:30 p.m.~ dinner
7-8:00 p.m.~ Let the Shenanigans begin! Fun filled evening that will help you get your Spark on!
let the party continue til midnight!
Saturday: November 7th
9:00 a.m.~ Amazing Keynote Speaker:
Cassandra Barney. a woman artist who speaks to our creative souls! We are sure she will Spark our creative spirits! We can't wait!
10-6 p.m.~ Classes all day, 4 total, break out groups,
lunch, dinner,
Show & Tell
& a culminating fireside to Kindle the Spark!
Venue: This is the Place, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $300: includes all Spark creative goodness for both days. (If you are not local & need a hotel, this will be extra.) Be the one of the first 50 people to register and get $50 off!!
Registration to begin August 24, 2009 at 10 am mountain standard time...
(We want this to be an intimate journey, only 150 spots available)
Come celebrate being a creative women with us, take the journey, build a fire, share your Spark with others...
Had a great conference call with the Spark girls today...! You won't want to miss this event! Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com
Loves, Lizzy
Here's some of the exciting deets... !
What Hotel do you suggest?
For convenience there is a great hotel nearby with a free shuttle to and from Spark!
University Park Marriott
480 Wakara Way SLC, UT
Reservations by dialing: 801.581.1000 or 800.627-7468 Also if you go to http://www.marriott.com/ they have an Online Special going on right now for the same weekend as Spark. Cool!
Is the full amount due at registration?
On Monday August 24th at 10am mountain standard time you can start registering. There will be an option for $150 down and the rest of the $150 by October 1st. (Unfortunately this option can't be combined with first 50 get $50 off. sorry.)
*What is included with the Spark Event Ticket?
-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)
-The ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)
Also, to pass the spark we light along to others, we will be doing a service project at the event, making a spark (group) jumble quilt... please bring a 6"x6"piece of fabric. Keep it simply beautiful or dress it up. We will be donating the beautiful quilt that includes a little piece from each of us.
The event ticket also includes your food, which is:
Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day
Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)
When does registration begin?
Monday, August 24th @ 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time! Pssst, and get this... The first 50 people who purchase tickets get $50 off the ticket price!! yahooo!!! Who will be the lucky 50?
*Spark*
Date: November 6 & 7th 2009
Friday: November 6th Welcome to Spark!
12:00 p.m. ~ Registration (more info to follow)
1:30-5 p.m.~ Show & Tell: **Spark your creativity with several artisans’ demonstrating their talents with hands-on mini class demos.
5:30-6:30 p.m.~ dinner
7-8:00 p.m.~ Let the Shenanigans begin! Fun filled evening that will help you get your Spark on!
let the party continue til midnight!
Saturday: November 7th
9:00 a.m.~ Amazing Keynote Speaker:
Cassandra Barney. a woman artist who speaks to our creative souls! We are sure she will Spark our creative spirits! We can't wait!
10-6 p.m.~ Classes all day, 4 total, break out groups,
lunch, dinner,
Show & Tell
& a culminating fireside to Kindle the Spark!
Venue: This is the Place, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $300: includes all Spark creative goodness for both days. (If you are not local & need a hotel, this will be extra.) Be the one of the first 50 people to register and get $50 off!!
Registration to begin August 24, 2009 at 10 am mountain standard time...
(We want this to be an intimate journey, only 150 spots available)
Come celebrate being a creative women with us, take the journey, build a fire, share your Spark with others...
Had a great conference call with the Spark girls today...! You won't want to miss this event! Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com
Loves, Lizzy
Monday, August 17, 2009
Spark the creativity within....
This was us today....planning.
sparks flying.
Jefra snappin' shots of the creative process.
We are loving the amazing journey we are taking as we plan this event! Things are coming together & we are so excited to share all the details!
I thought it would be fun to give you a little taste of the classes we are planning.
We will be offering 4 different classes that involve the creative process. & all attendees will be experiencing each class in a rotating format.
CAPTURE:
Photography class.
Everyone's process is different, but, we will show you how to look at things differently when photographing...whether you have a cell phone, point & shoot or SLR camera!
....it's all about seeing & capturing the creative spark.
REMEMBER:
Mixed Media journal/book class.
We will spark your creative process as we gather inspirations, photos, sketches, ideas...everything to spark your creative spirit!
GATHER:
Jewelry class.
We will focus on the creative process, journey & what sparks YOU as you gather charms & other bits of creativity to wear & adorn your creative self!
FEEL:
Fabric/Sewing class.
We will explore the tactile world of fabric & create something amazing!
How about working with a yard of your favorite fabric? found materials? all the while getting your spark on!
And...just think. All of these classes will be held in these amazingly COOL, OLD & CHARMING churches, social halls & theaters at This Is The Place Village.
We'll be creating on these old, thick, chunky tables in halls filled with pillars, old wood floors, gorgeous huge windows that overlook the Salt Lake Valley...
seriously....it's breathtaking.
We are hoping it will be just the Pièce de résistance of our creative event...sure to Spark your creative spirit!
As Margie said, registration begins on August 24th, so check back soon for more details!
R
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
