Lytle Scrapper

Our Love Canvas Album Class

2010-02-10T23:35:00-08:00

It's been a while since I've taught a class... but as you all know, I've been a lytle busy with my new bundle of joy... but now I am back with a new class...

Join me on Saturday, February 27th from 12-4 PM at The Scrapbook Garden and make this beautiful 6x6 canvas mini-album and celebrate {Y}Our Love Through the Years. We will be using the KaiserCraft Sakura Park line along with stamps by Heidi Swapp, Cats Life Press, and Close to my Heart. This kit is loaded with tons of great product from 7 Gypsies, Queen & Co, Around the block, and Zva. You will learn how to use the new iTop Brad Maker by Imaginisce and how to make that gorgeous Tim Holtz Grungepaper Rose.

Please note: This is a canvas album that requires painting ahead of time. So when you register for class, you will receive a Homework Kit that includes the canvas pages and paint. Space is limited so call the store at (714) 841-1801 to reserve your spot... better yet, come in to the store to see the sample in person and pick up your Homework Kit.

I can't wait to get back into the classroom and see everyone again... oh and let's not forget the lovely desserts and prizes. Hope to see you there!

Class Supplies List:

Paper Trimmer
Scissors
Crop-a-Dile
Your Favorite Adhesive
A Strong Adhesive {i.e. red-liner tape... required for canvas adhesion}
Glue Dots
Foam Dots
Pencil & Eraser
Black Journaling Pen
Red Journaling Pen
Stapler with staples {Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher preferred}
Left over paint from Homework Kit for touch-ups
Xyron Create-a-Sticker 150 {optional}
iTop Tool {optional}
iTop Large Head Adapter {optional}

If you are not a local or if you are unable to attend but would like to purchase a kit, please email me at ly@lytlescrapper.com and we can get you set-up through Paypal.

Live The Life You've Imagined

2010-02-10T21:07:00-08:00

I am back from a crazy couple of weeks around here. So most of you know I have been on maternity leave from work and was scheduled to go back after CHA. Well, I went to CHA and had a blast ordering some new and exciting things for Lytle Scrapper and found out the next day that I have been laid off. WAIT! They can't do that! Can they? Oh yes they did... my position is being centralized out of TX.

So after a lot of thinking and discussion with Tuan, we've decided that I am going to "live the life {I've} imagined" as Tim Holtz would say, and pursue Lytle Scrapper full time and try to work with some manufacturers out there. I know this will be long road but it's worth a shot {I can always go back to pharmacy later}. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful, understanding, patient, and supportive husband who believes in me and is encouraging me to pursue this dream. I am very excited but I am also very nervous.

I've always loved this quote from the movie, Akeelah and the Bee..."Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear us that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?"

So what does this mean? In addition to the Lytle Scrapper Style classes you've come to love, I will be working on more technique driven classes, more technique videos and tutorials, more projects added to the project gallery, and possibly more retreats. So if you are a Lytle Scrapper fan and you like what you see, help me spread the word! "Today is where {my} book begins, the rest is still unwritten." -Natasha Bedingfield.

Lytle Scrapper Weekend Retreat 2010

2010-01-23T00:05:00-08:00

EDITED SUN 1/24: OMG! I can't believe that after 1 day, the retreat is SOLD OUT. Please email me at ly@lytlescrapper.com if you want to be added to our waiting list. Thank you so much for your overwhelming response!

Are you ready for a weekend of FUN, relaxation, and scrapping that will "rock your world"? Join me for the 2nd Annual Lytle Scrapper Weekend Retreat. This 3-day and 2-night retreat will be held the weekend of July 9th-11th in sunny Escondido (San Diego), CA. Here is the run-down of what you will get...

CROP AREA - Each "Lytle Scrapper" will get her own 6-ft table equipped with a comfy office chair, drink holder, and a tabletop OTT light. There is even a raised cropping island if you need to work while standing up for awhile. The use of all tools in the crop area, including two computers fully equipped with the latest scrapbooking software and hundreds of fonts, both regular and wide format printers, a Cricut Expressions and a Silhouette station, and much more, are all included.

LYTLE STUFF - Each "Lytle Scrapper" will receive a Lytle Scrapper Tote filled with awesome goodies. We will have exclusive classes not taught any where else, daily make and takes, guest demonstrations, raffles and prizes, and that's just the beginning... you all know how I like to spoil you with surprises! This was last year's treasures...

THE INN - This spacious 4-bedrooom, 3-bath inn comes with a fully equipped kitchen and separate dining area. Each guest will have a twin bed with a pillow-top mattress and plush blankets in shared bedrooms. Each guest will also have color coordinated personal items... get this... the color of your sheets, bath towels, and baskets for the kitchen and bathroom all match... no more mixing up your stuff with someone else's... everyone one has their own color! Speaking of towels, did a mention there's a pool??? Perfect for July!Check-in is at 10 AM on Friday, July 9th and check-out is at 4 PM on Sunday, July 11th. That's 54 hours of FUN! All your meals, snacks, and drinks for all 3 days, the clean-up fee, and gratuity are all included.

INFORMATION & POLICIES - So do you want to join in on the fun? There are only 12 spaces available and the cost for the entire weekend $295 per person. It is going to be such a blast... packed with lots of yummy goodies and fun surprises... the Lytle Scrapper way! Just $125 due at the time of registration holds your spot AND payment plans are available. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than June 25th. Save $10 if you pay in full at the time of registration. Registration is on a first come first served basis, based on receipt of payment. Once you have registered, additional information and directions to the retreat will be emailed to you. If you need to cancel for any reason, please be advised that a refund cannot be given unless a replacement is found for you, either by you or me. So if you are interested in registering for this event, please email me at ly@lytlescrapper.com or call me at (714) 504-9604. Hope to see you there!

CHA is here!

2010-01-22T00:14:29-08:00

We have had such crazy weather here in So Cal all week. There was even a tornado earlier this week! Freaked me out a lytle... ok a lot... at one point I was sitting with Kyla huddled in my arms in our staircase (the inner most part of my house away from windows) on the phone with Tuan! LOL! I've been cooped up inside all week and now I am really looking forward to this weekend. I am heading off to the Anaheim Convention Center to attend the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Shows. CHA will be hosting two shows this weekend.

The first show is the CHA Craft Super Show which will be held Fri 1/22 and Sat 1/23. This is a CONSUMER show and is open to the public. You can pick up a $5 off coupon at The Scrapbook Garden. While you're at the show be sure to stop by and visit Melissa at the So Cal Retail Scrapbook Association booth for a FREE make and take. Also, my dear friend Kevin Nakagawa will be hosting a Stampscapes demonstration at the Stamping Details booth.

Then of course there's the actual CHA Trade Show which is for retailers only. This is where the industry debuts all of the upcoming new releases. So have you seen all the sneak peeks that are floating around out there? If you're a Tim Holtz or Heidi Swapp fan, you definitely want to stop by their blogs to see the all the AMAZING things they've been up to. And for the MECCA of CHA sneak peeks, you must check out The Scrap Review. I think they have someone who is solely searching for sneak peeks everyday to post on their site. You can even sort the sneak peeks by manufacturer. Definitely check it out.

I'll be back throughout the weekend to show you an insider's look at the show. Also, check back on Saturday for information on the Lytle Scrapper Weekend Retreat 2010.

Winners

2010-01-17T19:26:00-08:00

Did you have a good weekend? I got Friday "night off" to go to a crop and had a great time creating. I have been bitten by the inspiration bug and am itching to get back into my scraproom and create some more! Yesterday, we took Kyla out for some fresh air and went for a stroll in Newport Beach. We tried to stop at Sprinkles for some cupcakes but the line was outrageous... I stood line for about 15 minutes and moved maybe 4 steps... in the end, I got out of line we went to the store to buy cupcake mix instead... LOL. Today, sadly, we woke up to our neighbor knocking on our door to inform us that our car had been broken into. They broke a window and at first nothing appeared to be missing. Later this afternoon, Tuan was reaching for his camera to take a picture of Kyla and realized that he forgot it in the car. Our poor Canon SLR 40D and lens gone! MAJOR SUCKAGE! So tomorrow, we have to get our window replaced and lytle Kyla has to get her 2-month shots...yay.

On to a happier note... The winners of our lytle giveaway are...

Guess what Kyla and I have the same BDay!! Except I'm just 40yrs older!
Lots of fun times to scrap in your future!! I am excited for the new line by tim's friend Margie - the girls paperie!! Happy 2010!
Anda :)

Posted by: Anda Williams

and

Great picture of Kyla! Can't wait to see her again.

Of course you know that I can't wait to get my hands on everything Tim - yes I just got a Big Shot for all those new Sizzix dies that are coming out. I love the Graphic 45 preview too. See you soon.

Posted by: Linda Vasina

Please email me your mailing address and I will get your prize packages out to you. Rainy days means more time inside scrapping! I am definitely looking forward to the Craft Super Show later this week followed by CHA! Stay tuned here for sneak peaks throughout the next two weeks as well as more info about the Lytle Scrapper Weekend Retreat 2010!

Silhouette is SOLD

2010-01-13T19:49:23-08:00

Just a quick lytle post... the Silhouette has been SOLD. Thank you for all the inquiries. I'll be back soon with more details to the Lytle Scrapper Weekend Retreat for 2010... until then, here's a lytle hint...

Silhouette SD For Sale

2010-01-12T23:51:00-08:00

The Silhouette has already been SOLD. Thank you for your inquiries.

How many of you were hoping that Santa would bring you a digital die-cutting machine for Christmas? Have you been a really good girl and all you got was a Crockpot? (I did... any neat slow cooker recipes out there?) Well, treat yourself to a Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool by QuicKutz. The Silhouette connects to your computer to cut digital designs and any true type fonts. The Silhouette comes with 50 digital designs and you can download more online... no cartridges needed. You can also use the Silhouette to weld words together and create shadows. It can cut a variety of papers including cardstock, vellum, and vinyl. It even etches glass. (Wow, I sound like an infomercial.) The neat thing about the Silhouette SD model is that it's portable... you can download digital designs to an SD card, take your Silhouette to a crop, and cut directly from the SD card using the LCD screen... no computer needed. So I've got ONE MEGA Silhouette SD Bundle for sale...

This brand new Silhouette SD has never been opened and comes sealed in it's original box. Here's what you get in the box:

Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool
USB Cable
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Silhouette Software CD
Instruction Manual
Cutting Mat
Blade and Blade Holder
3 Adjustment Caps
50 Exclusive QuicKutz Digital Designs
$25 Giftcard to purchase additional digital designs online

But wait! There's more... (now I really sound like those late-night sales) This one also comes with a LIMITED EDITION BONUS KIT inside the box (not pictured)...

First 6 months FREE UNLIMITED digital download subscription
Glass Etching Kit
1 oz Etchall etching cream
Etchall Squeegee
Glass Etching Idea Book
9x12 Sheet of Vinyl
9x12 Sheet of Transfer Tape

But wait! There's EVEN more... everything else pictured above...

5 ten-foot rolls of Vinyl in Red, Black, Baby Pink, Baby Blue, and Tan
2 ten-foot rolls of Transfer Tape
8 count pack of Silhouette Sketch Pens (replace the blade with a pen to create outlined art)
4 oz bottle of Etchall Etching Cream

With all the extra bonuses, this mega bundle is worth $385. My price is $229 plus shipping (unless you are a So Cal local... we can arrange to meet, if needed). Payments will be accepted through Paypal (or in person if local). So if you are interested, you can email me at ly@lytlescrapper.com or call me at 714-504-9604.

So you all know how I HEART Heidi... have you heard about her live webcast that she is hosting every Wednesday? It's basically a weekly TV show broadcasted over the internet. Anywho, tomorrow's episode is all about the Silhouette SD and she will be giving away a machine to one lucky viewer who participates in the chat. You can tune in to her show here. Good Luck!

Happy 2010 & A Giveaway

2010-01-11T15:38:05-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope that you are off to a great 2010 start. I'm doing good... getting used to this motherhood thing. Kyla will be 2 months old next week and she's becoming quite the chubster. She's got these cute lytle chicken thighs that I just want to bite every time I change a diaper. She's started responding to play time with Mommy and Daddy too. Can't wait to scrapbook these moments...

Speaking of which, I've started to scrapbook again... YAY! I've been itching to get back into my scraproom to play especially since I've started seeing all the new sneak peeks for CHA. I can't wait to get my lytle hands on some new 7 Gypsies hardware and those Printer's Trays... and then there's all of Tim Holtz's new releases from Stamper's Anonymous and Ranger and did you hear about his new Sizzix stuff... YUM! So what have you seen recently that just absolutely inspires you to scrapbook? Or is there something new that you've gotten a chance to preview that you just can't wait to get your hands on? Leave a comment on the blog (not via email) and you could win a prize. The winner will be chosen on Kyla's 2-month birthday, January 17th... oh let's do 2 winners!

So many of you have asked if I will still be hosting a Lytle Scrapper Retreat this year (with having a baby and all) and the answer is YOU BET I AM! It won't be in time for our anniversary like it was last year but it will be in the summer sometime. I'm still finalizing the details and the location and will have some info posted in the next week or so... plenty of time to make payments =D. So stay tuned for that.

I also want to take a moment to THANK ALL OF YOU for your all your support in 2009. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2010 filled with many memories to scrapbook and the time to actually scrap them! Hope to see you in class soon!

Our Lytle One

2009-12-02T17:03:12-08:00

I know many of you have been waiting for this post. Thank you so much to all of you who have sent us such wonderful well wishes. So without further delay, here she is...

Kyla Tuyet-Anh Le was born on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 5:08 AM. She weighed 6lb 13oz and was 19.5 inches long. And she wouldn't be Mommy's lytle girl without a plumeria in her hair that Auntie Patty sent to the hospital...

Our lytle butterball arrived just in time for her first Thanksgiving...

Mommy, Daddy, and baby are all doing well. Thank you to everyone who has come to visit us and offered all your help and support. We really appreciate every one of you.

With Love, The Le Family

Lytle Scrapper Kits Available Thru Paypal

2009-09-30T23:51:35-07:00

That's right everyone! I've stepped into the 21st century and I now have Paypal. Whoo-hoo! That means for all those Lytle Scrapper fans out there who do not live in Southern California or are unable to make it to my classes, Lytle Scrapper kits are now available through Paypal. Right now, I have my Halloween TLC and my Holiday Cards & More kits available. Each kit comes with complete step by step color instructions, with everything pre-cut and pre-stamped for you. If you are interested in any of these kits, email me at ly@lytlescrapper.com and I will forward you my Paypal info. Also, I will be adding a "Kits Available" icon to the sidebar, so check back often as we post more kits over the next month or so... gotta make some room for the lytle one!