Friday, December 29, 2023

A New Journal Building Class

Hello all my crafty friends!!!!   

Looking forward to the new year, I have been asked to do some classes focusing on journal building.  After putting some thought into this, I think I have come up with a plan.

Building a book is not a "one and done" class, so this would be a series of classes for the beginner.  Classes will  focus on building spines...tools and techniques.  What signatures are and how to put them together and fun embellishing techniques.

A "starter" kit will be supplied and you will be encouraged to add your own personal touches as we build the journal.

This series will be a 4 month long commitment from you ( one day a month)  Class will be on the last Saturday of the month starting January 27th and ending with the last Saturday in April with the option of continuing into June if students need or want more time.

Class time will be 9am-3pm with a break for lunch....brown bag please.   Class time is a bit fluid, we may need more or less time depending on student need. However, due to my work schedule we will work no later than 4pm.

Cost of this series is broken up into a payment schedule.  The starter kit will be $55 on the first day of class.  Each class day after that will be an additional $25 which will include any additional materials supplied for you book.

This series does require a commitment from you to participate.  I only have a limited number of spots available for this.  I'm trying to keep class size small to better facilitate your needs in class.  Having said that, I do need a minimum of students to make this happen.  

Sign up will as always be first come, first served basis.  I am going to require a $25 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.  This will be applied to the $55 starter kit the first day of class.

PLEASE.....sign up through my

 e-mail.....thetulipcottage@gmail.com.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023


Hello Crafty Friends!

I finally have a new class available for you!!!

This will be an all day, "one and done" class.  November 18th 9am-4pm. 

 Cost of class will be $55.
You will need the basic tool kit for this class.
Let me know if you want a spot!


Saturday, April 29, 2023

Hello my crafty friends!

Had a terrific time back in the valley at the Tulip Festival Street Fair. I was actually there for the very first one...it was called a "sidewalk sale" for all the downtown merchants in 1980. I was selling cookies and donuts running a cash register!

I chatted with quite a number of ladies who are very interested in doing a class.  I am currently looking for a meeting place do a large class instead a few smaller ones.  Trying to keep in Mt. Vernon or Burlington if I can.

Class would be June 24th and this would be an all day "one and done"....so 9am - 4pm ishness.  Project to be determined.....I'm working on it.

This would be so fun to get to meet a whole new group of talented and like minded fun ladies!!!!

Please let me know if you would be interested in reserving a spot for this event...


You can contact me by email.....thetulipcottage@gmail.com   or by landline...NO TEXTING for this number.....509-276-8041.