Dragonflies and Daffodils

 DATE:  Sunday, June 26th    

TIME:  1 to 3 pm

COST:  $20

Running late as usual!  I just got back from a few days in VT for the balloon festival.  Suffice it to say, they never went up while we were there lol!  Too much wind.  I hope the remainder of the weekend was better for all up there.

So I have another fun folded card for you this week.  I don't even know what to call it if you need a name - maybe inverted fold card?  In any event, this is a super simple card to make with a few score lines and 4 cut lines.  I will provide a diagram and instructions with the class.

I really had fun with this card -- just deciding what to put on it (them) to be a little creative.  Here's your first one with a daffodil.  The card fronts will be just slightly different for each card and I'm sure you'll come up with a few more ideas as well.

Sorry it's a bit blurry - don't know why my camera is acting up.

And our second card is with dragonflies...

I decided I wanted a little different look to the front of this card.  

This class is FULL!  If interested, please email me, text me, call me, snail mail me....  You get the idea. I will be happy to set a separate date for you.

I look forward to seeing you.  And as a reminder, this will be the last class until the end of July since I'll be  away on an exciting trip.

A Slimline with a twist and Paper Dolls

 DATE:  Sunday, June 16th

TIME:  1 TO 3 PM

COST:  $20

Happy June to all.  It certainly ushered itself in with a boatload of pollen, didn't it?  I feel for those with allergies.  

I decided to simplify things a bit for this next class.  I know I've been challenging you with some pretty crazy folds, etc. for the last few classes.  I also know you all enjoyed doing slimline cards when I was doing online classes during Covid, so I thought I'd reintroduce one again.  The concept is simple, but I added another dimension to it with a bookmark.  I think you'll enjoy creating this card.

We will also be creating the background for this bookmark using a collage effect.

Our next card taps into our inner child with paper dolls.  I thought this was the cutest set and have some add-ons as well.  You can have so much fun with this series which is made by Studio Light and called Missees (that's not a misspelling -  there are two "e's").  I chose the features that appealed to me at the time of creation, but there are more!  So we will get to it and play with paper dolls!

There are just two openings left in this class, so don't hesitate -- call, text or email me.  You know the drill!

I look forward to seeing you all.

Donna

Box Fold Out Cards

DATE:  Sunday, May 29th

TIME:  1 to 3 pm

COST:  $20

Hello all!  Here we are at the end of May and I don't know where this year has gone already!  We've been having some really fun classes and I'd like to rank this next one right up there with "most popular".  I hope you'll all agree and try this fun fold.  This fold has been around for a very long time and like many techniques, it has an ebb and flow.  When I came across it lately, I knew I had to give you the tools to re-create it.

It gets its name because you will be creating folds in the card that, when opened, create a box-like recess.  I love the many possibilities that this card opens up.  In each case, I have shown the card folded, then opened.

For the gentlemen:    

  

And for the ladies...

And don't you just love the cone flower?  It's by Honeybee if you are interested, but I got mine from Aliexpress.  

As stated in the newsletter, there is one opening left.  So call, text or email me if you want that last seat!  I look forward to enlightening you yet again with a new and fun fold.

See you on the 29th!

 

A New Technique

DATE:  Sunday, April 3rd

TIME;  1 TO 3 pm

COST:  $20

OK, I wanted to send this quick newsletter/blog post just to keep the next class format front and center. We will be doing a really fun and easy technique for Sunday's class.  And I KNOW it's one you'll be replicating time and again.  The bonus?  They make quick and impactful cards!

Here's what I'm talking about...

 

In case you didn't guess, I LOOOOVE this technique and hope my enthusiasm carries over to all you ladies.  Be sure and read the newsletter for supplies needed for this class.  If you have a particular stamp (or stamps) that you'd like to try with this technique, by all means bring it/them with you!  I get tired of looking at my own supply -- would love to see some of yours!

See you Sunday!

Basic Blending - Same backgrounds - 3 different cards

 DATE:  Sunday, February 20th

TIME:  1 TO 3 pm

COST:  $20

In this class we'll get back to basic blending.  I know this is an area of concern for many of you and hopefully with some helpful tips, you'll feel more comfortable with this technique.  We'll be using three different colors in the same color family to create these backgrounds.  

Here's what we'll be doing:

Using a little stamping, coloring, embossing and cutting, you will have there quick cards!

To make the class flow better, I'm requesting that you bring three inks of choice (Distress Oxides) and blending tools for each.  If you choose the three I used, they are Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean and Blueprint Sketch.  Don't forget your blenders!

Any color combo will do - you can choose blues with purples, yellows with oranges, etc.  Whatever your favorite colors are.  We will blend them into a masterpiece!

There is ONE opening left in this class, so don't be shy and text or email me to reserve your spot.

See you soon!

Donna

Bitty Ball Pop Up Valentine Card

DATE:  SUNDAY, 2/6/22

TIME:  1 TO 3PM

COST:  $20

Here it is!!  You asked for a bitty ball pop up class before Covid hit --  it only took 2 years and you shall finally have your wish.  I had so much fun creating this card.  They are relatively easy to assemble and I think the hardest part is what to use for embellishments, etc.  Just pick a theme and go where your (h)art leads you.  

These are still photos and you can't appreciate the action from them, but believe me, it's fun when that ball pops up!

The card closed...

The back of the card...

And the card opened...!  The ball spins as well.

This class is half full already, so send me a text or an email to reserve your spot.  

As always, during the winter months we need to keep an eye on the weather.  Should we have inclement weather (translation:  S.N.O.W.), this class will automatically bump to the following Sunday, 2/13.  I look forward to seeing you all!

Donna

Valentines Cards

 DATE:  JANUARY 23, 2022

TIME:  1 PM

COST:  $20

Happy New Year to all!  We never thought we'd be dragging Covid with us into another new year -- but it's here and we have to work with it.  I pray that you have all avoided contracting it!

Since Valentines Day is approaching, it only leaves a small window in which to create some cards with the love theme.  This class was originally planned for January 6th, but Covid ramped up and created havoc with my class schedule.  So I've re-set the date for January 23 -- with the proviso that Covid and the weather are cooperating.  If either of these occur, the class will be delayed by one week.

Many of you had originally signed up for this class, so I'll need a "show of hands" for those who are able to attend on the new date.

Here's what we'll be doing.  I've created some interesting openings for these cards and enjoyed them so much that I decided to show you how they are done.  So super simple and all you need to do is decide on a shape you want to use.

Here's a quick video showing you both cards...

I look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.  Give me a quick email or text letting me know if you'll be attending. 

See you soon!

Donna

PS: As mentioned in the newsletter, I'm giving you a "sneak notice" that we will finally be doing a surprise ball pop up project for the class after this one.  Since it's also "love" themed, we all pray for good weather and covid Karma.