There are online classes for everything these days, and Shimelle has been teaching online scrapbooking classes for years - but she's decided it's time to kick it up a bit and go from online class to a four-week online party, and you're invited. Pretty Paper Party is the party to attend if you have a collection of paper stacked up for a rainy day, if you have more scraps of paper than you know what to do with (but you know you don't want to throw them away!) and if you've ever put a piece of paper back in your stash because it was just too special for the photos at hand. Through printable prompts and tutorial videos, Shimelle and dozens of special party guests will share beautiful and innovative techniques you can achieve with the paper you have already collected.
I'm super excited to be one of Shimelle's special party guests for this fun party! I had to read her email a few times, to be sure she sent the invite to the right person ;)
The party has barely started, and there are already goodies to hand out! Shimelle is offering up a FREE CLASS PASS to one of my lucky blog readers! Just leave me a comment, and give me a guesstimate (is that a word?) of how many inches of paper you have in your stash. I'll leave comments open until Tuesday evening, and then I will announce a randomly drawn winner on Wednesday morning. And if you've already signed up, you can still enter the giveaway. If chosen, Shimelle will refund the cost or you can give the class pass to a friend.
Class starts today, but as with any good party, it's okay to arrive fashionably late. The class has no deadlines and everyone receives permanent access to all the class materials, so anyone can RSVP to the party at any time!
Oooo... I hope you're referring to how high my stack is. Cos, well... At least a good 10 inches high! That is a rather conservative number, but I plead the 5th! lol.. I love Shimelle's classes, and I hope to win a free pass! =)
Posted by: Kate aka stinkydudette | October 17, 2011 at 12:26 AM
I am embarassed to say I probably have a stack about 36 inches high of patterned paper. I love buying collections of paper, but I think it would be fun to mix some of them all together.
Posted by: Sandy | October 17, 2011 at 03:25 AM
My guesstimate would be somewhere between 24 to 36 inches of patterened paper. I need to get busy and scrap a bit.
Posted by: Carolyn | October 17, 2011 at 03:34 AM
Oooow sounds like fun:-) I am not as bad as some....12 x 12 I would have about 5 inches of paper....but 6x6 It's more like 20 inches!
Posted by: Linda L | October 17, 2011 at 03:41 AM
I know my stash isn't as big as some, but since I deconstructed my craft room to set up a nursery, my stash seems bigger than ever! I probably have 16" of 12"x12" paper...if I include the plain cardstock :)
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | October 17, 2011 at 04:58 AM
My guess would be 36" (easily) of paper... I know I have 2 large file drawers full, plus several shelves including more.... yikes. I have totally put paper away because it's just too special on a layout... which is really sad. What's even sadder is most of my layouts are plain cardstock. i've got to get out of this rut!
Posted by: Yvonne | October 17, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Might be easier to measure my paper stash in feet. LOL! I must have at least 40+ inches of patterned paper and I still keep buying more!. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Linda E | October 17, 2011 at 06:10 AM
Oh I'm sooo excited for you laura, this is the perfect class for you. Saw this and wanted to take it but don't have extra money right now so WINNING THIS WOULD BE THE BEST AND MAKE ME SOOO HAPPY!!
I can't believe some of these numbers from everyone, some serious stacks. Mine is about 10 to 15 and that's just the PP my cardstock is about 5 to 8 I think. To be honest though back in the beginning my stacks were probably in the 30 to 40 range.
Thanks for this chance Laura and have fun in the class.
Posted by: dawn | October 17, 2011 at 06:26 AM
Wow! I'm afraid to actually go over and measure my paper. I'd gues 16" maybe. Probably being conservative. I have been using a whole bunch to make kits for a teen scrapbook club.
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Posted by: debbie susee | October 17, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Winning this class would be a lovely delightful fabulous break! ohhh i do love Shimelle's classes, the fact that you were invited to teach would be the icing on the cupcake! how lovely.
Posted by: donna | October 17, 2011 at 08:00 AM
I didn't know you were going to be part of this. See what happens when I am gone for a week? LOL!
Do I really have to tell you how many inches? I have 20 Cropper Hopper paper holders and then add another 15inches to that. I am stopping there...LOL!
Paper is my favorite thing! Thanks for the chance to win. Now off to see where you are going to be..not that I am a stalker or anything...ha!
Posted by: Janet | October 17, 2011 at 08:32 AM
how fun! I probably have about 10 feet...lol...just kidding, maybe about 36-40 inches of paper, just a ton! Thanks for the chance to win, have a great time at this party!
Posted by: Laurie | October 17, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Ohhh...just saw this class announced this morning. I would love to win a pass. I have about 36 inches.
Pick me - pick me...I have to win one of these times right?
Congrats on getting to be a guest teacher you ROCK!
Posted by: Amy | October 17, 2011 at 08:57 AM
I have about 15 inches of paper......didn't realize how much I had until I actually looked. Yikes!
Posted by: Mrs Swiz | October 17, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Oh my.. guess how much paper I have...well I can't believe I am saying this but I would say maybe 40 inches of paper.. Oh I love it all...
Thanks for the chance to win.. Happy Crafting
Posted by: ANNETTE A. | October 17, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Oh dear, if I include my cardstock and my patterned paper (not counting my scraps) I would say at least 36 inches. I never thought to measure it so I guess now I have proof of my addiction but I love it all.... :) Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Brenda | October 17, 2011 at 09:40 AM
That's a funny question! I would guess for paper about 60"? I don't know. too much obviously
Posted by: Rhadonda | October 17, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Good question maybe like 16 inches, or so.....
Posted by: KellyG | October 17, 2011 at 09:56 AM
MY HUSBAND MUST NEVER SEE THIS COMMENT!OMGosh. I have a "tower" of pattern and cardstock paper. Argh, I stopped measuring after I hit 75 inches!
Posted by: Kathryn B. | October 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM
I'd think my stash is about 12-18" but I believe my patterned paper "affliction" has the potential to grow enormously! Shimelle's class could be just the thing I need... I already love her take on pretty paper so this party will be amazing, I'm sure! :)
Posted by: Caroline | October 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I have a solid 30 inches - all ready and waiting for me to get creative. I would love to be part of this class!
Posted by: Patty c | October 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Yikes! I would guess between 48 and 60 inches. And that's after selling about 24inches at a yard sale, and adding some to a couple of large scrapbooking baskets for an auction. I definitely could use this class. Thanks, Laura.
Posted by: SandraA | October 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Oh, Laura, I'm estimating numbers here, but I have two full shelves (30) plus another two drawers of scraps (12) plus a whole bag of my daughter's papers (4)on top of the pads, small and large, (8) I seem to keep buying. . . and that's just patterned paper. Cardstock, another shelf (15 more) plus a whole box of color coordinated scraps (at least 10) That's just all I can think of now.)Almost 80 - YIKES!) At least its all organized so I can use it, but seriously I need to use it up faster!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | October 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Let's see... 12 vertical paper holders approximately 4-ish inches wide, plus a couple of themed drawers stacked full.. I'm going to guess I've probably got 50+ inches of paper. Yowsers... I need to get to work!!
Posted by: Stephanne | October 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I am not going to say how much I have,but my friends call my stash the shop.I would love to win a place in the class to make a dent in my stash.
Posted by: Lynsey Nolan | October 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM