Two very cool things...

In honor of the rather very COLD snow happening outside my window, I bring you two very COOL things today...

First, Prism Papers has recently started sharing more layouts, projects and cards from its fabulous design team on its blog! Between the six of us, you'll get awesome inspiration 12 days each month, so please be sure to check it out. Today, a layout by yours truly is featured. Here's a little peek:

While you're over there, be sure to scroll through the last few posts...lots of very cool stuff going on! You might want to bookmark the blog or subscribe or whatever it is that you do... :)

Second, I have the sincere pleasure to share with you a class by Tania Willis. Here are the details:

In Loving Memory by Tania Willis April 9 - May 7 During this 5-week course (one session per week) Tania will help spur you on to create an album dedicated to a loved one you have lost, all the while encouraging you to be gentle on yourself through the process. She will provide prompts and challenges to help you get your thoughts in order and onto the page, as well as suggestions for selecting photos and how to overcome the dilemma of not having many photos at all. In addition, page sketches will be offered and a variety of embellishment techniques will be taught along the way. There's no better way than to complete a treasured project than in the company of a supportive teacher who is on her own journey of remembrance after losing her mom very suddenly and unexpectedly the summer of 2007. “It’s scrapbooking as a healing therapy, not just art.”

Registration is now OPEN here.

Cost: $25

I had the opportunity to work with Tania on an article I did for the May 2008 issue of Creating Keepsakes about scrapbooking lost loved ones. Having both lost a parent that summer of 2007, we are forever bonded by our membership in that "club" of people who have lost a parent earlier than expected. I'm so excited about the fact that this class exists and am seriously thinking about taking it myself! (Need to look through my packed calendar and decide if I have the time right now.) Oh, and here's a little promo image:

So. There you have it. Two very cool things on this very cold Thursday. And now I'm off to stare out the window at the blustery snow scene outside. Weird. :)