"Our Holidays in Japan" 8x10-inch Album

"Our Holidays in Japan" is the theme the final Tenaciously Remembered album workshop of the year, and it covers all of the major holidays coming in the next few months! The class is Nov. 20... and in a unique twist, YOU get to decide the price! Check out the details here: http://tenaciouslyremembered.blogspot.jp/p/classes.html

2014 holiday ornaments unveiled!

"Let It Snow" is the theme for this years' Tenaciously Remembered holiday ornaments, and there are snowflakes all over it! We'll stamp some snowflakes on, pour some in and tie some on! The class is Dec. 11, but have some kits ready for group events... check out the details here: http://tenaciouslyremembered.blogspot.jp/p/classes.html

Home Business Expo Coupon!

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Tenaciously Remembered will be at the Iwakuni Home Business Expo Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Crossroads Mall. I'll have new Japanese and baby themed albums, as well as gifts for all occasions. Present the coupon above an receive 25 percent off of one album priced at $30 or more!

The coupon is not valid with any other offers, cannot be redeemed for cash and must be presented when you check out. One coupon per family. Expires at 3 p.m. Oct. 4, 2014.

You can see sneak peeks from other vendors by visiting http://www.iwakunibusinessdirectory.blogspot.jp/. See you at the Expo!

Fall is just around the corner... time for a class!

School is back in session and that means it's time to get our crafty on, Iwakuni! I've got a handful of class projects in the works... here's what I have for you so far...

I plan to have a Halloween door wreath class the evening of Thursday, Oct. 2. Location on base TBA. The details about this workshop are here on the TR Kits Classes and Events page.

Yes! I will have holiday ornament workshops again this year. All I can tell you for now is that they will be snowflake themed and cost around $10 per ornament. Details and photos will be coming soon. If you want to book your November of December spouse event, it is never too soon. Just email me and let me know what date and time you would like, and how many ornaments you would like reserved for your group. The details about this workshop are also here on the TR Kits Classes and Events page.

More news coming soon!

Journey Album Class July 24

Want to get your crafty on? I have 9 kits for a 6x6 album and I'll have a class at 7-9 p.m. July 24 at a base location to be announced. Kits are $30 each and here are photos of the project (click on the photo to make it larger):

Send me an email to jessicaguthrie@hotmail.com to register for the class and to get additional information.

Leftover kits means a crafting class!

I have some of these kawaii 6-inch album kits left over the from a spouse night event... that means a craft class open to everyone! The class will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20,  at a location aboard MCAS Iwakuni TBD. You will make this 6x6-inch keepsake photo album in an evening! This kokeshi-inspired album is filled with cherry blossom and lantern themed paper and tags. A great way to show off your favorite photos from your adventures in Japan!

Each kit is $20. To register, send an email to jessicaguthrie (at) hotmail (dot) com. Only 12 kits available. Kits will be first come/first paid/first served. All materials will be provided, but if you bring your own pair of scissors you will not have to share or wait. Let me know if you have any questions!

Also, as a side note, if you are looking for a fun and unique gift for a friend who is PCSing this summer, I have a number of Japanese-inspired albums created and ready to go for $25-$40. Print your pictures of your time together at Kitmura in downtown Iwakuni and you've got a wonderfully thoughtful gift! Here are some of what I have available. I can also do a custom album in a week or two!

H&HS Spouse Event April 17!

I am excited to announce that I will be providing a craft for the MCAS Iwakuni H&HS spouses once again! On April 17, members of this group will create a kawaii (cute!) 6x6-inch keepsake photo album in an evening! This kokeshi-inspired album is filled with cherry blossom and lantern themed paper and tags. A great way to show off your favorite photos from your adventures in Japan!

The class will be from 7-9 p.m. in Bldg. 655's community room. Each kit is $20. To register, send an email to jessicaguthrie (at) hotmail (dot) com. Kits will be first come/first paid/first served. All materials will be provided, but if you bring your own pair of scissors you will not have to share or wait. Let me know if you have any questions!

New albums available for spring!

Some new albums are available and ready for personalization! Email me at jessicaguthrie (at) hotmail (dot) com if you are interested in one:

8x8-inch Japanese-themed albums with clear acrylic covers and four panels. $40 each.

The "Konnichiwa" album collection includes 8x8-inch albums (the one pictured is sold, but there are others) ($40), 6x6-inch albums ($30) and 4x6-inch albums ($20).

Close ups of the 4x6 Konnichiwa albums

6x6 Konnichiwa album

6x6 Konnichiwa album

8x8-inch baby and sibling albums with clear acrylic covers and four panels. $40 each.

Brazilian-inspired albums, 8x8-inch albums ($40) and 6x6-inch albums ($30).

Personalization with a name or word on the front cover is free with any album purchase.

Whoooo Knew Owls Were All the Rage?

This was a custom order baby album... owl themed! Owls seem to be popular for baby showers and rooms these days, and this paper designer made these little wise guys adorable! I do have more owls if you are looking for the perfect baby gift... custom orders can usually be completed within a week! Prices range from $30-$80 depending on the features and number of pages you would like. Just email me for details: jessicaguthrie (at) hotmail (dot) com.

Got records?

Flea markets and thrift stores are full of old vinyl records... and you can create some fabulous crafts with them! Here is one special order that turned out to be a birthday gift... created with records.

Spouse Event Spring Craft

Are you in charge of planning a fun spouse night for your unit or club but aren't sure what to do? How about a craft event? Between now and May, while supplies last, Tenaciously Remembered is offering the chipboard banner below as a fun group project: 

These banners are very popular on Pinterest right now (you can see different ideas for decorating on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=chipboard%20banner). The cost is $10 per banner, up to eight letters, and then $1 for each additional letter. Anyone whose word or name is less than 4 letters will get two additional boards to put red hearts on, like the "Cruz" banner above. The "Guthrie" banner is about 2 feet long and each board in the banner is about 3x4 inches. There are four color choices: white/red/black (pictured), white/green/black (pictured), white/teal/black, and white/pink black. A photo with all of the choices is below.

We will be painting and stamping, so plan to wear casual clothes/bring aprons. I recommend that you reserve community room 655 because of the tile flooring and easy access to a sink. Email me at jessicaguthrie (at) hotmail (dot) com to set up a date or for more details. And plan to have a lot of fun! The current schedule of spouse events is here: http://tenaciouslyremembered.blogspot.jp/p/classes.html

Iwakuni Craft and Information Fair March 22!

Tenaciously Remembered will be at the March 22 Craft & Information Fair! I've been busy getting ready for it... here are some items I just finished this weekend: gatefold albums. They are 6x12 inches, feature acrylic covers and are $40 each. Here are the covers and a few of the pages. Click on the photos to see a larger image.

Beautiful Life Album:

Sugar & Spice Album: