This is May Flaum from Big Picture Scrapbooking.
I have been scrapbooking for many years, and the one thing that I have seen as a constant in this ever changing hobby is seasonal scrapbooking: birthdays, holidays, and special events that only happen once a year. Things that you scrapbook already and that deserve special attention, and some things you probably haven't thought about scrapbooking yet but deserve pages and spots in your albums.

This class is packed with layouts, BIG tips, and so much more. There are a total of fourteen handouts during this eight week class. A lot, I know! To share a bit more about this class, here are my top five reasons you want to sign up:

1. Ideas that will last. The handouts are full with topic ideas, sketches, layouts, color suggestions, and more. Ideas that you can easily use in class and way beyond.

2. Teacher interaction. I do everything possible to be on the board, commenting in the gallery, answering e-mails, and chatting with you to help make this class the best possible experience. I so enjoy teaching with Big Picture, and I do everything I can to enhance your class experience as well.

3. The freedom to use your stash. I encourage you to make the most of supplies you have on hand. While I will work with some stamps, inks, paints, stitching, and other supplies that you might not have, you do not have to buy anything specific to take part in class. In fact, every single page can be created (based on sketch) with any supplies you have on hand.

4. On-line socials. Two different weekends I will be hosting chats, challenges, and so much more in our classroom. It's going to be so fun. In case you're wondering what exactly an on-line social is let me explain. When I go to a scrapbooking crop my favorite part is that I get to connect with other people. Share stories, ideas, chat, have fun, and maybe even win a prize. That is the heart of an on-line social. Whether you can only pop in for a few minutes or socialize for much longer, it's going to be BIG fun.
I am really excited about this: it will be my first class to include this feature.

5. Every layout I create for this class is for real. I didn't make up any stories or invent photo shoots. No, it's about me and my family, created with photos (mostly 4" x 6"), and will be placed in one of my albums. This means the ideas I share are very user friendly, and you can see what I do with the less than perfect photos, when I didn't have photos, older pictures, and so much more.

If you are like me, you want to get a jump start on your scrapbooking for 2009. I am sharing so many ideas that go way beyond holidays and the actual seasons, and just looking over the layouts I have made so far for this class makes me smile. A pumpkin spice latte, childhood camping trips, and our annual Christmas breakfast are just a few layouts on my desk right now, just waiting to be shared with you.

Would you like a bonus reason? Well I can't give that away entirely just yet. I will simply tell you that there is a growing pile of very special scrapbook supplies sitting here waiting for class to start so they can find their way to new homes.
When this class starts, the real fun begins and I hope to see you there!