Happy World Cardmaking Day! Are you celebrating? I am teaching Butterfly In The Sky, an online class. What a fabulous hobby we all get to be part of! I know I am so thankful to have met so many people from all over the world in my online and in-person classes.
Some of you might be new around here, so I thought I would share a little bit about myself: I am Jenn Shurkus, and I consider myself to be a “creative chick.” I used to manage a local papercrafting store, and all of us girls who worked there were the “creative chicks,” so I have carried on that tradition. I live on Cape Cod in MA. I am obsessed with the ocean and am part mermaid. I wear flip-flops 363 days a year. I am a fur baby mama, my boyfriend Chris and I have two kitties we adore: Gus, Gus, and Jac. You can see pictures of them on their own Instagram account here. I teach in-person and online papercrafting classes. I also teach at trade shows for Lawn Fawn. I host events like Crop on the Cape and Creative Journey Art Retreat virtually and in person. I am wicked excited to be hosting my in-person Creative Journey Art Retreat in November, and registration for Crop on the Cape 2025 will be in early November.
If you would like to learn a little more about me and the papercrafting industry, be sure to check out the replay of the episode of Hanging with Hero that I was on. Hero Arts are celebrating 50 years this year (!!!), and they have been hosting these fun chats with many people in the industry.
Did you catch the latest crafty chat?
My friends BreAnn and Libby joined me for a fun crafty chat to kick off World Cardmaking Day! I went over all the fun things I am sharing for this weekend. We also did a fun and friendly competition count of who owns the most crafty gear aka “shurkmerch”. Did you know it was BreAnn who came up with the term “shurkmerch”? You can catch the fun replay here
Exciting Announcement!
For those of you who cannot attend my in-person Creative Journey Art Retreat in November, I am opening up registration for a limited number of kits for a Virtual, Self-Paced Creative Journey Art Retreat. Those who register will get a box of goodies from the amazing sponsors and kits to create 14 handmade cards with various themes. You will have access to tutorial videos and handouts. You will also be able to reach out to me with questions! This is just like my virtual Creative Journey Art Retreats; we just won’t be creating LIVE together. There aren’t enough weekends in a year 😉
There is a limited amount of kits available. The cost is $200 plus shipping. Registration will open Sunday, October 6th at 10a, right here on my website!
Store-wide SALE!
In honor of World Cardmaking Day, I wanted to give you a chance to stock up on some of your favorite supplies or treat yourself to some fun items I carry, such as crafty gear, Creative Chick resource binders, Glitter All Of The Things aprons and more! This is also a great time to register for some online classes! Save 15% off storewide* until midnight ET 10/6. (*excluded in the sale this season’s current classes, gift cards, cards for charity, and items already on sale)
Giveaways!
I wanted to also share a fun giveaway with all of you!! Here is the deal: today is a celebration of this hobby that we love all over the WORLD! So, this giveaway is open to everyone!
To enter this giveaway:
- This giveaway is open from October 4, 2024 to October 6, 2024 at 11:59p ET. The winner will be announced right here on this post on October 7, 2024. I will also email the winner.
- 1 winner will randomly be chosen from the eligible comments
- This is open worldwide.
- I would love to stay connected with you, and to be eligible to win a prize, you must be doing one of the following:
- Follow me on Instagram
- Join my {creative chick} studio share Facebook group
- Follow my Facebook page
- Subscribed to my email newsletter
- Subscribe to my YouTube channel
- Bonus points if you do all 5
- Double bonus points if you sign up for one of my upcoming classes or events (ok, just kidding about that part, but I do truly appreciate it)
To be entered into the drawing, please leave a comment with which of the above items you are doing. Unfortunately, if your comment doesn’t include this information, you will not be eligible.
Hi, you have taught me not to be afraid of my Copics. I follow you on fb, receive your newsletter,instagram and utube!!! That’s all 5. I also have some hoodies. I ordered one tonight.
I’ve done all 5. 🙂
I subscribed to your newsletter and following on your facebook page.
I follow on Instagram, get your email, shop at your store,have taken classes. Most importantly, I’ve been Jen-abled to glitter all the things. Z hugs!
Would love to win. I stalk you everywhere, lol jk
I do all five of the requirements! I have taken several of your fabulous classes, I own several pieces of sherkmerch- thou nowhere near Breann & Libby amounts! Thanks for all you do and this awesome giveaway!
Hi there! I am doing “all of the things.” And going in for those bonus points too, haha. Plus not only did I sign up for the Hurricane relief class but I also made an additional $35 donation to https://rec-house.org/ to support relief efforts. Thank you all for using what you have to do what you can.
Hi Jenn. Thank you for the opportunity to win a gift certificate. I’ve subscribed to your newsletter, follow your blog, and I also follow an Instagram.
Hi! I follow you on Instagram and Facebook. Looking forward to WCMD.
I follow you on Facebook and insta. I also take lots of your classes. I think I’m signed up for your newsletter, and if I’ve issued anything, I’ll jump on it. lol
I just joined your facebook group, I already follow on Instagram and subscribe to your newsletter. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi Jenn!
I am doing “all the things!” I follow your instagram, facebook page, creative chick facebook page, YouTube and get your newsletter! I just got the lawnfawn email about the special hurricane fundraiser class! I live in the upstate of South Carolina and we are still without power, 6 days later. Thank you for bringing me brightness in a dark time.
Hii! So excited to make some cards this weekend! Im going to do your Lawn Fawn SCT class since I didn’t get to do it live!
I did all the things below! Most were already done 🙂
Follow me on Instagram
Join my {creative chick} studio share Facebook group
Follow my Facebook page
Subscribed to my email newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel
Hi Jenn
I follow you on Facebook, subscribe to your newsletter and You Tube as well as taking many online and in person classes! Love your cards and all the Shurk merch!!
Hi Jenn! I do them all. And I will be taking your in person class at Papercraft Clubhouse this month, cannot wait! I met you there last year, and my husband also met you that day. Whenever I have you on our tv he will say, oh thats the nice lady I met in CT, lol. See you soon!
Hi I do all 5 !!! Love watching your YouTube channel!!!
Happy WCMD! Looking forward to getting inky and glittery this weekend! 🙂
All of the above…. following on IG (@d.a.bryant), member of the FB group page, following you on FB, subscribed to your email newsletter and your YT channel!
Hello! I’ll be meeting you at Creative Art retreat in November. Can’t wait. Just finished C&cd where you taught.
I have followed you in all the above social media. In some places I’m my name and others I am travelswithpaper@gmail.com
Hi Jenn!
HappyCard Making day and thanks for the giveaway!
I follow you on Instagram
I have joined your creative chick FB group
I follow you on FB
I love getting your newsletter
and
I subscribe to your youtube channel
AND I’m taking Butterflies in the sky on the 5th 🙂
Julie
Happy WCMD 2024!
I do everything on your
list!
Carla from Arizona
I’ve checked all the boxes except the last, jokester one 😝 I’m all in one all the things!
Follow me on Instagram. CHECK
Join my {creative chick} studio share Facebook group. CHECK
Follow my Facebook page. CHECK
Subscribed to my email newsletter. CHECK.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel. CHECK
can’t wait for butterfly class tomorrow !!
I follow all of the above. I love your creativeness and the amazing classes you put on!
Thanks for all the crafty goodness you’re spreading in our community, Jenn!
I have done everything except Instagram, which I do not have. So much fun!
What a fun giveaway. All five for me! I’ve been a follower for a while as I love your style. I’ve also taken a few classes in the past ♥
Happy WCMD I m doing and following all the things so 5 ticks maybe I ll get six if I’m lucky and get a virtual kit for your next event you’ve just announced.
Hey Jenn!! Your classes are my favorite!! I follow you on FB , YouTube, email and I just signed up to follow you on Instagram! Thank you so much for all the continued inspiration and education!!
I do all the things. I just enjoyed Jenn’s class for crop & create last week. I follow and or am subscribed to all 5 venues. I have signed up for online classes from a few years ago and need to figure out how to go back and access them and get them done. I love everything Jenn Shurkus!
I do all 5, Jenn! You know I’m a fan😍
Happy WCMD!! I’ll be sure to tune in tomorrow! I’m subscribed to your FB page, IG, Newsletter and YT channel. You are very inspiring and I love all of the rainbows! 🌈
All five for me. Happy cardmaking day!
All five here!!!!! I follow on Jenn Shurkus & Creative Chick FB pages. I’m subscribed to your YouTube channel (Megs1768). I’m also a follower on Instagram (MadeByMeghanK) & am signed up for the newsletter!
All five for me!! I’m already a FB liker of your Jenn Shurkus & Creative Chick FB pages. I’ve been subscribed to your YouTube channel. I’m also a follower on Instagram & am signed up for the newsletter!
Happy WCMD 2024!! I am Jennabled to all the subscriptions. I will be in your class at Papercraft Clubhouse. 😃 So excited! I loved your afternoon with you, Libby & BreAnn. The merch in my size is out of stock so I will have to wait for the restock.🩵 🧜♀️
I follow you on facebook and instagram. But I’m definitely signing up for your newsletter.
Hi Jen!
I follow you on instagram, subscribe to your YouTube channel, and I also get your newsletters. I would follow you on Facebook, but I do not have an account….
I love your card king style and truly enjoy your classes. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Double bonus points it is LOL 🙂 I’m doing everything, including your class tomorroe! So exited!
Hi Jenn! I follow you on Instagram, FB, FB Group and subscribe to your Newsletter and YouTube Channel. Thank you for all the instruction and inspiration! Vicki
Thank you for offering a give away. It’s very kind of you. I follow on all 5. Thanks for all the inspiration, teaching, techniques, creativity, and fun!
Hi. I have connected with you in all the ways listed. Except for a class. Still haven’t taken any classes. 😥 Thanks for the sale and giveaway.
Of course I’ve done all the things! Hugs from Indiana.
I am doing ALL the things!! Attended the recent Crop and Create Delivered event and attended your Lawn Fawn class. I never understood how to use alcohol markers, but you made it so easy that I actually felt like I did it “right”. After that, I started following all your social media accounts 🩷🩵💜
Can’t wait to create tomorrow on World card making Day. Thanks for the chance to win your awesome giveaway
I’ve done all the things, including being signed up for multiple classes. Cannot wait for tomorrow.
I am already doing all of those things! Naturally! Happy WCD!
I do ALL of the things, and I even glitter! 🤣.
Happy WCMD! 🎉
Happy world cardmaking day! Wooohooo! Love your teaching style so I already follow you everywhere! (That almost sounds creepy. LOL!) Thanks!
I have done all your lawn fawn online classes, always amazing. I follow you on Instagram and Facebook. Watch your videos on you tube, get your new letters and I even have some shurmerch!!!
Happy world cardmaking day!!!
Hi, Jenn! I subscribe to all your social media and newsletter so I am covered. I am also signed up for Butterfly in the Sky class on Saturday.
My daughter works at our local public library so I had to get this set to make her cards for her home volunteers and her homebound patrons! See you tomorrow!
Numbers 1-5 (All) have already been completed. I am a big fan & have been taking your classes for several years now! Happy World Cardmaking Day! I’m spending it doing what I love to do best. I’m attending the Butterfly in the Sky class!
I follow you on instagram, am subscribed to your newsletter, and am subscribed to your YouTube! 🥰
Happy World Cardmaking Day Jenn!! ✌🏼
Sogn4d up yo follow the Facebook creative chick studio share page. And already receive your newsletter. 🙂
Just signed up to your YouTube channel. Woohooo!
I already follow on Instagram and Facebook.
Happy WCMD! Thank you for the giveaway! I follow you on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, part of the FB group and also subscribed to your newsletter since a long time 😊
I follow you on Instagram, Facebook, subscribe to your newsletter and YouTube channel. Love everything you do!
Considering I refer to you as “my best friend Jenn,” I certainly follow you on Instagram, am part of the Creative Chick FB group, follow you on FB, get your email newsletters, and am subscribed to your YouTube channel. Thank you for being so awesome!!
Hi Jenn, I am a Henn fan for sure, facebook, email and group. Love everything you do for our crafting community and confidence i Got for doing your classes. Thank you💕
i watch you on fb, instagram and have signed up for classes and your news letter! I very much enjoy your smiling face and helpful tips and tricks for card making fun. Thanx for sticking around and helping me be inspired to make!
Great to see you three today! It’s awesome that you are having a virtual opportunity for those of us who cannot get to Cape Cod for the in-person event. 👏🏼 Please, please, please offer more v-neck tees in all the colors (I don’t drink coffee so I don’t need that one😂) 😻
Heading over to watch the replay from today! I follow you everywhere! Lol!
I loved your crafty chat today!!! So fun!! I’ve completed all of the options above for the giveaway and follow you in all of the ways! I just purchased 3 of your virtual classes — my first time doing so — so I’m excited to get started on those!
Love to watch your lives! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with the crafting world. I subscribe to you on You Tube and Email and follow you on Instagram and Facebook. I enjoyed one of your Creative Journey virtual retreats and hope to do more as time allows. You rock girl!!
I got you covered all with all the things!!! Yay!!! I am so excited to celebrate WCMD tomorrow with you!!! Loved the live today and enjoyed getting to see all the Shurk Murch! Yay BreAnn!! Yay Libby!!
Happiest of WCMD which should be every day. I follow you on all your accounts as well as have done in person classes, virtual and I even glitter all the things even when it doesn’t call for it or is for other cards. Love it all. Thank you for sharing your love and creativity with us. Until we can see you again in person.
Hugs,
Beth Blake
Happy WCMD! Let the card making begin and last through the weekend!
Happy WCMD!! Already following and subscribed to all the things ❤️
Numbers 1-5 are done, and though I’m not currently enrolled in an upcoming class, I did purchase a couple of your anytime classes during your last sale…woo hoo!
Happy WCMD. I do all of the things – Virtual classes, in- person classes, Creative Chick FB group, Your FB page, your You Tube channel, newsletter and Instagram.
That was a fun live today. I need to do some shopping 🙂 I follow you on IG, both FB pages, YouTube and email 🙂
Such a fun live today Jenn!!! Prepping for class tomorrow!!
Well I do all five of those things! Your live with Libby and BreAnn was so fun!
I’ve done all of it! Thank you for the sale!
I follow on instagram and facebook
I did all 5! Some I was already signed up for.
I am following you on Instagram, joined the FB and Creative Chick groups, subscribed to your Newsletter and YouTUbe Channel. Love seeing all of your work and being part of the Shurk Crowd,
I gladly do all of it…Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, email, and I’ve ordered from you. 🙂
I follow on instagram, FB, FB group, YouTube and newsletter… wait, that’s everything, right? 😂
Loved your live! Now I’ve got 4 crafty sweatshirts & 1 Tshirt coming my way! Thanks for the discount. Thanks for the laughs. Thanks for keeping our crafty community fun!!!!!
ive done all of it!!!