What to do with vellum?

DATE:  Friday, July 15th from 7 to 9pm
COST:  $15

A few of my lovely ladies have asked me about incorporating vellum on their greeting cards.  It's the "what?" that people have trouble with -- what do I do with vellum?  We probably all have some vellum in our stash and it languishes there because we just don't know what to do with it.  I think most people purchased it originally to do dry embossing and then wondered "what else?"

This class will show you some clever but simple tricks and help you on the road to using that stash.  We will create three cards incorporating vellum that may surprise you in a good way!

Here's what we'll be doing:

I've included the gentlemen once again with this first card.  Of course, it is so generic that you could still send it to a lovely female acquaintance.  Just change out the card stock color for a brighter look.

 This next card is my version of a card that Jennifer McGuire taught.  It's a very clever and useful technique.

This next card happens to be a favorite of mine.  I learned this technique many, many years ago and have kept it on a back burner for just this propitious occasion.  This card can be done two ways and I'll show you the alternative in class.

Remember that seating is limited, so hit that Paypal button below or quickly email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

Crazy Cats and Crazy Birds...

DATE:  Friday, June 17 from 7pm to 9pm
COST:  $15

Combining both of Tim Holtz's "Crazies", we'll complete these adorable birthday cards.  Using a funky fold, a bit of die cutting, and coloring the "crazies", someone on your birthday list will receive a really fun card.  We'll make two of them -- one for the guys and one for the ladies!

Here's what's coming up!

For the gentlemen:  Card closed (see details of open card below)

For the ladies:  Card closed

Card opened:

Final sentiment:

So won't you join me at my house on Friday nite for a fun card making project!  Simply click on the Paypal button below or email me ASAP with your reservation at deedee.maligno@gmail.com.

I look forward to seeing you!

Donna

I'm baaaack!!

DATE   Thursday, May 12th from 7pm to 9pm  
COST:  $15


Hello friends, I have returned from beautiful Tennessee and have a great class planned for you.  Due to the craziness of my May schedule with seminars and events, I am posting our next class on a Thursday nite.   I apologize for the lateness of this newsletter, but my schedule kept changing.  I think I'm back on track now!

At your request, I will be doing a watercolor class.  You'll learn some easy and fast ways of watercoloring the no-stress way.  We'll be using several different mediums so that you get the feel of how easy it is to create some great watercolor effects.  We will most likely complete one card, but for the most part, this will be a technique class.  I'll show you the different ways to achieve these effects (see samples below) and you will go at it using different papers, inks, paints and Color Burst.  This is such a fun and relaxing class and I look forward to seeing you all.  Just click on the Paypal Button below or email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

These are just a few of the samples you will be creating using watercoloring the easy way.  

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 12th!

3 Different Designs

DATE:  SUNDAY, April 17th from 1pm to 3pm (or thereabouts)
COST:  $15

You really don't want to miss this class!  There are only a few seats left, so send me an email or hit the Paypal button below to reserve your seat!

In this class we'll be doing three very different cards.  I generally try and to theme classes where we'll create variations using the same dies or techniques.  You'll be doing three entirely different cards this time -- lots to spark your imagination!

Here's what we'll be doing...

I call this a Flap Card - you may call it what you wish lol!

This next one is called a Drapery Fold.

And finally, the Shoe Card (original name isn't it?).  Actually, the shape and style of the card is so fun and different, I can see you recreating this a LOT!  It stands like a cube when opened.  I guess you'll just have to come to class to find out!

Grab those last few seats and join us on Sunday, April 17th from 1pm to 3pm.

OH! and psssst!  One of my students is bringing her famous chocolate covered popcorn.  I can't wait! And I'll be serving up a delicious, light as air pie.  Where else can you go to have fun with some wonderful ladies, learn some creative card making and eat decadent desserts!  All this for $15????

Cityscapes cards

Date:  Sunday, April 10th from 1to3pm

Cost:  $15

I have just fallen in love with another die -- Cityscapes!    I love this die because you can use if for just about any occasion and you'll see why below.  The ladies at our last class saw these cards and have already signed up.  Please note the date change (was 4/17 and is now 4/10).

We will be creating four cards in this class as follows.   We'll go from Clean and Simple into color blending as you will see by the last two cards.  

Where can you go to learn four different cards, enjoy incredible company AND have dessert?  Yes, that's what you get when you sign up for any of my classes.   So won't you join us on Sunday, April 10th.  We have very limited space, so contact me via email (deedee.maligno@gmail.com) or just simply hit the Paypal button below and your class will be locked in and paid for.

One Piece Wonders

DATE:  Sunday, March 20th
TIME:  1pm to 3pm
COST:  $15

Hello fellow paper crafters!  Coming up next week we have a really fun and cool project (2 actually) for you to create from just one sheet of paper/card stock!  This project is a card and envelope all in one and it's created using one sheet of card stock!  We'll also be creating some die cut flowers where I'll show you how to shape them.  (Please see note below.)

Here are the two projects you'll be doing.  The first two pictures are the "cards" closed  and below you will see one of them opened.

Come join the fun, create a few folds and flowers!  I've provided you with an easy Paypal button below, but you can always email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com.

Note:  Please sign up sooner rather than later as there is a certain amount of prep work involved here and last minute sign-ups can be stressful.  Please notify me no later than Friday, March 4th.  Thanks so much for understanding.  As always I look forward to seeing you all.

NOTE:  PLEASE BRING THE LARGEST BALL STYLUS YOU OWN!  A pair of tweezers will help, but is not crucial (translation:  borrow your neighbor's or mine).

Black & Tan

Date:  Sunday, February 21 
Time:  1pm to 3pm
Cost:  $15

What do you think of our crazy NE weather?  From minus 8 to 56 in two days.  What?  Weather like that keeps me indoors and creating and I have put together a really fun set of cards for you.  These are all black and tan and can be used for almost any occasion (except for the Sympathy card) - duh!

This is a technique I fell across very recently and fell in love with it.  Besides being very striking, it's fast and fun and you can throw one of these cards together in a flash.  Or why not make up a batch and have them ready with different sentiments?

Here's what we'll be creating using a little black, a little white and a little tan!

Ok, you caught me -- I used a teeny bit of smoky blue in one of them, but love the effect.  

What are you waiting for?  Hit that Paypal button below and join the fun!

NOTE:  All classes are subject to change due to weather conditions.