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Hello Friends,   Can you believe we are already in August, my goodness how this Summer is flying by.  It seems like I have had something going all the time this Summer, but when I really stop and think about it, I really haven't done all that much.  I started a new job in July, I am now working for St. Monica - St. Michael's School In Barre as the Office Administrative Assistant.  We celebrated my grandson Carter's 1st Birthday and my son Derek's  20th Birthday.  I cannot believe how quickly times goes by.    Here is what is coming in August, I sure hope to see you at one of my all day crops or events.   Happy Stampin, Melody   .   Paper Pumpkin  50% Off Your First 2 Months  If you are not a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, now is a great time to join.  Now thru September 10, 2015 you will get 50% off your first two months.  This offer is for new subscribers only on a month-to-month subscription, not prepaid subscriptions.  After the first two months, the price will then go the regular price of $19.95 (Shipping Included)   Once you join Paper Pumpkin, you are eligible to order any past kits, as well as, full kits.   To Join:   Visit PaperPumpkin.com Enter the Promo Code, HALFOFF when you sign up Enter me as your Consultant: Melody Richardson,Middlesex, VT   Contact me if you need help and we can walk thru the steps together July's Paper Pumpkin Kit Upcoming All Day Crops 9:00am - 5:00pm (Cost $20.00)   I have two All Day Crops scheduled for August. The two dates are Saturday, August 8th & Saturday, August 22nd. These are held at the ION Science Office in Waterbury.  The address is 33 Commercial Drive, Waterbury, VT.  You get your very own 6ft table, lunch, drinks, snacks, use of all of my stamps, punches and much more.  I hope you are able to join me for one of these.  These are a great way to complete projects, get inspiration from others and visit with a group of great gals. Technique Masking Technique 1. Stamp image on card stock. 2. Stamp it again on a piece of scratch paper (To ensure that the mask stays in place, stamp image on a Post-It note) 3. Cut carefully around the scratch paper image, cutting just inside the lines; this will be your mask 4. Place the mask on top of the card stock image. 5. Stamp another image over a portion of the mask to create a layered, interacting image. 6. Remove the mask to see the finished look. See Images below

Upcoming Classes/Events September Stamp A Stack - We will create 12 Happy Birthday Cards, 12 Tags & and a few Birthday Goodies Date: Saturday, September 12th TIme: 9:00am - 12:00pm Where: ION Science Office (Same place as Crops) Cost: $20.00 (Sneak Peek Coming Soon) 24 Treat Holders and a few more surprises Class (Just in time for Halloween) Date: Saturday, September 12th TIme: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where: ION Science Office (Same place as Crops) Cost: $20.00 (Sneak Peek Coming Soon) Both of these are limited to the first 5 who RSVP.