McKinney Garden & Home Tour 2012

McKinney Garden Club present - "Garden Treasures"

June 8, 7 - 9 pm Evening Garden Party, $20 for VIP event
June 9, 10 - 4 pm Official Garden Tour, $15 for tour

Tickets avaliable at Diggin' It or
PayPal by accessing McKinney Garden Club.org.
*Evening Garden Party tickets for June 8th will be available
  for pick-up at 4403 Shadywood in McKinney. 
*Garden Tour tickets for June 9th will be avaliable at any
  of the tour locations.

Global Art Camp

Art with a side of Geography & Literature . . .

Dot-Art of the Aborigines, Eggs from Babushka’s basket, Tissue paper painting in the format of Eric Carle…these are just a few of the projects to be completed during our week together! I hope you can come along on our jam-packed, whirlwind, world tour!

When: June 11-15; 10-12 noon
Where: The Yellow House of Diggin’ It

               507 N. Tennessee St.

Why: Knowledge, fun, artistic expression, etc.

How much: $110.00
Who: 3rd-6th graders

Bio: My name is Erin Denny and I have been fortunate enough to have traveled the world. During my travels, I have seen and met some amazing people and have had many awesome adventures. As a teacher, I have used those experiences countless times in the classroom…in the form of art, lessons of history and geography, the sharing of differences between cultures, etc. I believe those experiences helped me become a better teacher. Literature is also another great passion of mine. I love to read and believe that children’s books have immeasurable lessons in them, as well as beautiful art. I hope to combine these passions into one exciting week for everyone involved!

** You must put down a $60 non-refundable deposit in order to hold your spot. The remainder should be paid to the teacher on the first day of class.

** A second camp will be offered in July. 

** Call 214-577-6827 for further information.

May 2012 Calendar - Stained Glass

May 26, 2012, Friday 10 am -1 pm

Try It, You'll Like It

Come join Jacqui Bush from Stained Glass of McKinney for a workshop:  "Try It - You'll Like It"
Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc. Tools and supplies included. This is a 3 hour class.

Please click link below to sign up for workshop or go to Stained Glass of McKinney

http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/Training/classdetail.asphttp://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/Training/classdetail.aspx/50x/50

May 2012 Calendar - Class Schedule

May 24, 2012 Thursday @ 6:30 pm
Painting Class, make-up date from the 17th
Kathryn Waite, facilitator of Hands-On Art
An evening of Impressionist painting style, so find your Monet hat...
Please email Kathryn @ to confirm your seat
handsonartmckinney@att.net





May 24, 2012 Thursday @ 6:30 pm
Wrap Bracelets with Maureen, Class Fee: $30
Join local artist Maureen Cunningham you will create your own custom bracelet from several types of seed beads, leather, and vintage button clasps. You'll dig it!
Register by calling 469-952-3446, or visit The Diggin' It Shop

May 2012 Calendar - Class Schedule

May 25, 2012   Friday @ 6:30 pm
Stained Glass of McKinney - Jewelry Fusing Workshops, class fee $25  Want to make your own fused jewelry?  You build it, we fire it. Ages 7 and up. Please allow yourself at least an hour to work on your project. Pieces will be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.
To register & learn more...http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/Training/classdetail.aspx/97

Vision Collage Workshop

Join Debo Ricci for:
"Put Your Intentions into MOMENTUM"
Vision Collage Workshop
When: Friday May 4th
Time: 6:30 ~ 8:30 p.m.
Where: Diggin' it (of course!)
507 No. Tennessee
Cost: $25 (covers all materials)

Please call Tracey to reserve your spot as space is limited.
469~952~3446

Hope to see you~

Stained Glass Yard Art Class

LOOK WHATS HAPPENING SATURDAY AT DIGGIN' IT
April 28th 10a.m.-5p.m.

Bring Color to your landscape by using glass scraps to create this striking lawn sculpture. In this class you will assemble a lawn sculpture.
Register on-line at stainedglassofmckinney.com

Price+Tax: $102.84
Requirements: Supplies and Tool Use Included. You do not need to have experience for this class.

Register Start Date End Date Time Openings
Register 4/28/2012 4/28/2012 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 8

Janet Landers Workshop

"Planet Janet" shares her AstroVision on current transits which highlights Venus in a rare once in a lifetime event!
Come plot ahead of the curve, as we take a look at the meaning of Venus in your chart, as this exponential event plays out.
Venus rules our desires, values and Love....this event will highlight the area of your chart that is being amplified.

Janet will share the highlights and explore the transit in each of your charts. Never before or again will this transit be experienced by us now on the planet.

RSVP as classes tend to fill up.....day/time/place of birth to cast your chart....bring a flashdrive disk if you want an audio file recorded

janetllanders@yahoo.com

Spring Vision Collage Workshops

Springing Along Together!

Okay...time to get serious about our dreams...

Things are popping up all over...why not be one of them!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~
Here we go...

Join Debo for the next 2 Vision Collage Workshops and watch your dreams turn into reality!

When: Friday~April 13th
& Friday~May 4th
Where: Diggin' it (of course)
507 No. Tennessee
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $25 (covers materials)

Call Tracey to reserve your spot
for one of these fun events as space is limited...
469-952-3446

Container Gardening Made Easy

Saturday March 31st, 11am
class fee $10
Mix it up using unique containers. Denise Meier, aka Tucker Hill Flower Lady, will share her thoughts on why container gardening is so much darn fun and how to choose containers, soil, and plants for a living bouquet
that might be just a little bit different.
Call to reserve a spot today 469-952-3446

Check out what's happening this week at Diggin' It

Forum for Enlightenment 

Thursday, March 22nd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Forum Fee: $15
This month Janet Landers, McKinney astrologer and host of the New Moon Astrology sessions at Diggin It, joins Jean-Pierre, Dominique Khordoc, Dr. Carol Cole, and Valerian Mayega in a panel discussion addressing spiritual interests in the 2012 paradigm. We will delve into the human role of developing spiritual evolution during these exponential times. Each panel member brings years
of wisdom and experience within the metaphysical community - for more information on the panel, check out the Diggin' It blog or Facebook. Questions are encouraged and can be submitted prior to the evening at janetllanders@yahoo.com and sdaffairs@yahoo.com Bring your friends and join us for a lively evening of enlightened conversation! RSVP is recommended (we expect this to be a capacity event).

Lisa Harris's book, First Monday Murder.

Lisa Harris Book Signing
Friday March 23rd, 6:30 pm
Join us for a book signing with writer and self-professed junker Lisa Harris, author of First Monday Murder - A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery, a tale of "murder, a little romance, and a whole lotta junkin'!" For more on Lisa, you can check out her blog, Peace Love & All the Good Stuff, or the Diggin' It blog.

The Garden Show
Saturday, March 24th & Sunday, March 25th
Diggin' It will be participating in The Garden Show presented by the Collin County Master Gardeners. Join us at Meyers Park to get garden tips, socialize with fellow gardeners, and buy plants, flowers, garden accessories and food from local vendors including Diggin' It. For more information, check out The Garden Show on the web

BOOK SIGNING FRIDAY MARCH 23 AT 6:30pm

Lisa Love Harris

Author of First Monday Murder, Lisa is a vintage journalist and gypsy spirit who juggles domestic goddessing with her passion for writing and collecting vintage treasures. Lisa has more than 25 years’ experience as a journalist/editor/writer and 16 years as owner of Garden Cat Antiques. She was in Antique Company Mall in McKinney, TX for 12 years prior to her move to Washington, and contributed articles for McKinney Living magazine (now called McKinney Magazine.)  In addition, Lisa has worked as editor of This Week on Okinawa, and as Student Information Coordinator at The University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies. She's traveled many of the same blacktops as her protagonist, Jimmie Rae. Although thankfully there have been no dead bodies, there have been plenty of flea markets, road food, Texas blues, quirky characters and fabulous friends. She lives with her 1981 prom date and husband of 30 years, their two teenagers, a slightly spoiled, but sweet dog, and spunky old cat. Lisa is a member of Sisters in Crime, SinC Guppies, and Writers' League of TX.   Join Lisa on her adventures down the blacktop at www.peaceloveandallthegoodstuff.blogspot.com She’s on Twitter as Lisa Love Harris and Facebook as The Garden Cat and also an author page as Lisa-Love-Harris. In addition, she can be contacted at txgardencat@yahoo.com.

FIRST MONDAY MURDER

A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery

First Monday Murder by Lisa Love Harris is a sassy cozy mystery with a distinct Texas twist
Driven by her mantra of 'peace, love, and all the good stuff'’ and her junkin' addiction, Jimmie Rae cruises the blacktops looking for vintage treasures and unique antiques. She gets more than she bargains for when she finds a stash of stolen goods in a junk store bathroom and then discovers a fellow antique dealer murdered at the flea market.
The police detective on the case is also her broken-hearted former high school sweetheart and much to Jimmie Rae's distress, he's more than a little eager to pin her for the theft and murder. The assistance offered by a sexy new antique dealer seems too good to be true, but the way things are going, she can't afford to turn him down.
Just as she begins to fall in love with him and allow him to collect her heart like a cheap Cracker Jack prize, the obvious hits her--he may be the killer she seeks. The truth emerges in pieces just like the pattern on her Depression-era quilt.
In true Lone Star style, Jimmie Rae goes after the killer alone, uncovering a bigger-than-Texas sized crime ring that strikes closer to home than she imagines.
“First Monday Murder—a murder, a little romance, and a whole lotta junkin’!”

FORUM FOR ENLIGHTENMENT

FORUM FOR ENLIGHTENMENT

RSVP recommended

(we expect this to be a capacity event)

Thursday March 22, 2012

7:00 to 9:00 PM

507 N Tennessee, McKinney, Tx 75069

About the Forum - This month Janet Landers, McKinney Astrologer and host of the New Moon Astrology sessions at Diggin It, joins Jean-Pierre and Dominique, along with Dr. Carol Cole and Valerian Mayega in a panel discussion addressing spiritual interests in the 2012 paradigm. 

The panel will delve into the human role of developing Spiritual evolution during these exponential times. Each panel member brings years of wisdom and experience within the metaphysical community.

Questions are encouraged and can be submitted prior to the evening at janetllanders@yahoo.com and to Jean-Pierre at sdaffairs@yahoo.com. Bring your friends and join us for a lively evening of enlightened conversation!

THE PANEL : Dr. Carol Cole, Dominique, Janet Landers, Jean-Pierre, Valerian Mayega

ABOUT THE PANEL

Dr. Carol Cole Carol has been developing a unique holistic perspective since 1989. She has earned a B.A. in Speech and Drama, a M.A. in Communications and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, or as she more accurately calls it, Relationship Counseling. She has used her “everything is connected to everything” perspective as she taught and counseled at Parker Chiropractic College in Dallas, TX. http://www.parkercc.edu/

She has worked in association with the Environmental Health Center in Dallas, TX, since 1989, both counseling clients with chronic illnesses and working with Debby Singleton, a preeminent teacher of total health, and founder of the Arasini Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to healing.

In her office at A Healing Place in Richardson she multitasks as a counselor, a member of an energy balancing team and as a mentor for change.

Dominique was educated in a catholic boarding school where she started her quest about the truth behind the 3 monotheist religions. As she was asking too many pertinent questions, the Dean of Students and Head Nun called her in her office to tell her that it was all right to question dogmas but to keep silent as not everybody was ready to question things and listen to the Truth. Since then she has been assiduously studying and enlarging her quest about religion, the roots of the bible and the historical truth behind all that. She is considered to be a scholar researcher in the history of ancient religions. Dominique can be reached at numkabbalah@gmail.com

Janet Landers is a practicing McKinney astrologer, using Universal Laws as foundational to her work. Her educational background  includes health and healing education in nursing from Marshall University and later Texas Women's University. Questioning the normal edical protocols, Janet expanded her training with Hemi-sync at The Monroe Institute, is also a Reiki III master, and is dedicated to lifelong learning of cosmology from many exceptional trainers and teachers. Janet can be reached at 469-219-0003 or email atjanetllanders@yahoo.com

Jean-Pierre 's extensive educational and scientific activities in the science of Gnostic Ancient Wisdom has undeniably positioned him as one of the world's leading contemporary voices and authority in the field.

Jean-Pierre has hosted innumerable classes, lectures and workshops on Ancient Wisdom / Kabbalah and Guematria/Numerology in the US as well as across the world to encompass Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Together with Dominique, he operates and runs Café Metaphysics, an esoteric awareness center in Richardson. Jean-Pierre can be reached at sdaffairs@yahoo.com   

Valerian tells his friends that he did not find Oneness, that Oneness found him.

A father of two and a practicing electrical engineer, Valerian just recently came back from Oneness University where he took the ten day course and process to become a Oneness Trainer. Prior to that as a blessing giver he has hosted a regular Tuesday night blessing group in his Addison home for over a year.

Valerian’s metamorphosis began over 3 years ago, when his brother, also a Oneness Trainer, gave him his first blessing over the phone during a rough patch in his life.  A strong proponent of Oneness, he says “Oneness changed his life” to where he lives with a deeper bond with what is sacred to him day to day. A graduate of Columbia University, with an MS in Electrical Engineering, he says that it took him 33 years to discover that you cannot live a complete life without the Divine.  

           

Location          

507 N Tennessee, McKinney, Tx 75069.... call 469-952-3446

Cost per Person          $15      at the door (cash)

Bring a Friend !

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

What's The Buzz? Tell Me What's A-Happening...This Week At Diggin' It

Wrap Bracelets with Maureen
Thursday Feb 23
6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.
Class Fee: $30
Join local artist Maureen Cunningham and learn to make your own wrap bracelets. During this Diggin' It class you will be making your own custom bracelet from several types of seed beads, leather, and vintage button clasps. You'll dig it.. Register by calling 469-952-3446

February Astrology Workshop
Friday Feb 24th
6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
Offering-$25
Our Astrology focus in February highlights all things Pisces! Neptune just moved into Pisces, and rules this sign, so creative imaginations are highlighted. Mars and Saturn retrogrades will be joined in March by Mercury...an inner voyage of Spirit is upon us.
Come join as Janet Landers guides the Astrological process of harnessing this month's energies while Waynetta Ausmus brings her creativity as an added bonus!
Forward your birth info to janetllanders@yahoo.com or text/call Janet at 468-219-0003....Sign up now at Diggin' It 469-952-3446
*Janet is an incredibly gifted speaker...you don't want to miss this!


"Girls Like Us" Workshop
When: Saturday Feb. 25th
Time: 10a.m.-1p.m.
Cost: $45-pp (covers materials)
This Group was created for the "Soul" purpose to enable us to break down the stumbling blocks limiting our potential.
It is designed to be an opportunity for creating awareness.
Calling ourselves to Power, we will be able to make the changes we wish to see in our lives.
Engaging Ourselves...Encouraging Each Other....
Enlivening Ourselves...& Empowering Each Other!
Come join Debo Ricci in this journey. She is an engaging...encouraging...empowering facilitator.
Call 469-952-3446 to reserve your space...bring a friend!!!

Don't forget Wholy Fit with Shawn and Yoga with Anita...classes are ongoing. Call for Schedule 469-952-3446

"Jewelry Fusing Workshop"

Learn to make your own  fused glass creations.
When:  Monday, Feb 13th
Where: The Yellow House at Diggin' IT
             507 N. Tennessee
Cost:     $21.65 materials included...you build it we fire it.
Ages 7 and up
To register go to http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/ 

"Be Your Own Valentine" Collage Workshop

When:  Thursday, Feb 9th
Where:  The Yellow House at Diggin' It
              507 N Tennessee
Time:     6:30pm
Cost:      $25 (covers materials)
Call 469-952-3446 to register

Don't miss this chance to fall in love with your life again!

FINGER LABYRINTH CLASS

Create your own personal finger labyrinth taught by Carolyn Hewitt.
Join us Saturday, February 4th from 9am-noon

Cost:  $35 includes all supplies except paper.
Bring your own decorative tissue paper to create your own personal labyrinth.
Call 469-952-3446 to make your reservation.

Painting at Diggin' It With Kathyrn Waite

We took December off and ready to get our creative juices flowing again.  Painting at Diggin' It is back. Just a note to those of you who signed up for class this Thursday....please bring a Black or Red Sharpie...not fine point....to use on your artwork this week. See you Thursday at 6:30!

PS....think of thoughts of inspiration, love or gratitude that you can incorporate into your artwork this month....you can even google "quotes" if you are hitting a blank....can't wait to see everyone and get back in our "art groove".

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Valentine Wreath on Groundhog Day

Shabby chic burlap Valentines wreath. Burlap is the in fabric. Meet Janice Crosswhite and let her show you how to make this simple and adorable wreath. Thursday Feb. 2 (Ground Hogs Day) at 6:30
Cost: $25 (covers all material)
Call 469-952-3446 to reserve your spot today

"Create your 2012 Vision" Collage Workshop

The New Year is a wonderful time to take stock and make plans for the next 12 months.
Join Debo Ricci for an evening of possibilities!
Friday Jan. 6tth
6:30-8:30
Cost $25 (covers all materials)
Can't wait to see you!
Call 469-952-3446 to reserve your spot.

Grateful...Grateful...Grateful

Waking up with gratitude for all the people blessing this little business. My incredible customers that have become great new friends... who never forget this funky place "off the square". The artists and teachers who grace me with their creative energy on a daily basis...you people light my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you all. Have a wonderful holiday full of love and light!!! Diggin' y'all!!! ps...Diggin' It hoodies are in...shameless plug there....

Do Local

Happy days to all the Diggin' It groupies. A chill in the air calls for firing up the chiminea today. Come check out the really cool firepits I have for sale. Remember to shop local and support local artists. Funky Junky has funkified Diggin' It for the holidays with a great variety of salvage chic jewelry creations. Elaine from I Love Fiber Arts has sent wonderful sachet friend pillows filled with lavendar. Lainey and I go wayyyy back...lifelong friends from 4th/5th grade...a friend pillow seems so apropos!!! Ron, "The Spoon Guy' has restocked with his incredibly creative designs. Come see his new bracelets, garden angels, ornaments from goose eggs, and his latest creation...an etched incense burner it's too coolio! Prayers up to Maureen Cunningham our wrap bracelet artist for her daughter's speedy recovery....we love you Maureen and miss you!

Vision Collage Workshop

"Create your 2012 VISION"
Collage Workshop $25


The New Year is a wonderful time to take stock and make plans for the next 12 months.

Join Debo Ricci for an evening of POSSIBILITY!

Friday January 6th
6:30-8:30

Can't wait to see you!

Journaling for Joy

Diggin' It

Journaling for Joy – Nov. 18, Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Journaling for Joy is about writing from the heart. It’s a journey in self-discovery; what makes you laugh, cry, remember and be grateful…grateful for the little things in life. It will encourage you to pay attention to your life…to be in the moment. Journaling is a tool for understanding yourself and a method to bring greater joy into your life. Join Waynetta as she introduces journaling to discover your inner guidance and the journey to joy.
Waynetta Ausmus has kept a journal since childhood and whether she gleans bits and pieces of stories from her journal writings for her storytelling adventures and radio shows to awakenings of self discovery, she is an advocate for the creative expression of keeping a journal.
Join Waynetta in the magical journey of Journaling For Joy in a delightful 2 hour workshop of journaling exercises in discovering your joy. Come prepared with writing tools (a journal of your choice and a pen or pencil) and a willingness to enjoy the process.
Waynetta Ausmus is a former teacher/principal, a storyteller, radio hostess/producer, animal lover, and owner of a kazillion journals.
www.waynettaausmus.com
waynettawwr@yahoo.com
$25.00 for the 2 hour workshop

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11-11-11 Vision Collage Workshop

Hello Gals...Join me this coming Friday evening for a VERY SPECIAL SESSION...

The date has significant meaning...11~11~11...will be the evening for manifesting our hopes & dreams.

Join us at "Diggin 'it"....LOCATED ON 507 N.Tennessee...McKinney's BEST KEPT SECRET! Gather to chat beforehand...Check out Tracey's cool space....The class will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and go until we need to stop!!! (Some time around 9:00)

The cost is $25...which includes all supplies needed to create your collage.

Come channel your INNER ARTIST...Leave with your very own "Masterpiece"!!

Call Tracey to reserve your spot...(space is limited) 469-952-3446

DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! SEE YOU FRIDAY!~DEBO