Swing Cards

DATE:  SUNDAY, April 26th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

This newsletter is premature as I will be otherwise occupied.  But I wanted you to be aware of the next class coming up.  

We will be resurrecting some old tools and many of you will remember them.  Can you say "brads"?  Yes, there was a time when brads and eyelets were the rage in card making.  Like anything in this industry, they faded away leaving us with hundreds of these doo-dads collecting dust.  Well I can't say I'll get rid of them all, but these cards will help in weeding out some brads.

I call these swing cards because the mechanism has to be swung or shifted to the side to open it.  Here's what we'll be doing:

So join us as we use up our doo-dads!

Donna

Hinge Cardsa

DATE:  3/29/26 - SUNDAY

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

The end of March - can you believe it?  And what a winter!  I've lined up some fun cards for you for this class which I call  hinge cards.  It's not a new technique, but one we often forget about.  It just adds another dimension to the ordinary A2 cards.  I had so much fun creating these.  What I found was that it reduces the amount of "real estate" that you have to decorate.  Depending on your point of view, it can be relaxing or challenging filling this space. You'll see what I mean by the samples below.

Be sure and check out the newsletter for products to bring to class.

Happy Spring everyone and I'll see you soon!

Donna

 

Masking Techniques

DATE:  SUNDAY, March 15th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Shhh!  I think we've seen the last of the snow!  At least we fervently pray that we have!  So we are back on our regular class schedule. 

We've never used masking sheets before so I thought I'd introduce you to them.  In the past, we had to using something called masking fluid where you would "paint" over the image you wanted to protect, let it dry (yikes!), then do your stamping.  After that you had to rub off all the masking fluid.  Such a pain!

I'll show you how to use the positive and the negative parts of a masking sheet as well as showing you a silly, fun technique to create a background.  In no particular order are the cards we will be creating:

As always, I look forward to seeing you!

Donna

 

Mugs, Mugs, Mugs

 DATE:  Sunday November 30th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Here we are with our last class of 2025!  Yikes, where did the year go?  And the older we get, the faster these years whiz by - at least it seems so.

We are going to say goodbye to 2025 with some really cute mugs that can be used for a myriad of reasons:  a place setting, gift giving, thank you, get well, etc.  It's endless!

I will supply you with the instructions for the largest mug.  If you have a special need for the smaller renditions, let me know and I'll get the sizes for you.  Here's what we will be doing:

Be aware that I may have to change some of the designer papers involved - it just depends on supply and demand.  

I look forward to seeing you all!

Donna

POP OUT PILLAR CARDS

 DATE:  Sunday, November 16th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Well here we are nearing the end of our class season.  We will have one more class after this one for 2025.  I didn't schedule anything for December as my calendar was starting to look like a Rorschach test!  And I'm sure yours do as well.  But do not fear, we will pick up again in 2026 with, hopefully, some new and fun projects.  Stay tuned!

Today's cards are fun and beyond simple to create.  These cards are all 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 and will require your envelope maker if you have one or if you have this size envelope at home, all well and good.

Here's what we'll be doing.  I'm showing the first card in the flat position first, then standing and open.  All the cars are made the same way.

I think I managed to show the glitter and shine of these cards.  Most of you have already seen them, so there aren't any surprises.

Be sure and check the newsletter for what to bring to class.

As always, I look forward to seeing you.

Wiper Cards

DATE:  Sunday, October 5th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Would someone please tell me where September went?  I blinked and it was gone!  Here we are into one of the most gorgeous season in New England.  I was in Maine this past week and the trees are starting to turn.  Can't wait!

So let's think back quite a few years - remember wiper cards?  They have a fun mechanism when opened an element pops up.  Not terribly difficult, but you need to concentrate.  I'll help you thru it all!

Here's what I've got for you. I've only made two cards (don't want to overwhelm you), but I will try and create others with different themes (no promises).  This card lends itself to any occasion believe it or not.

Our first card has a single pop up feature:

Surprise!!

And our second card features TWO pop ups!

Guaranteed fun for the recipients.  Check out the newsletter for what to bring to class.

See you soon!

 

Vases, vases, vases

 DATE:  Sunday, September 21

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Happy ALMOST Fall Y'all!  Yup, we are on the cusp, but I'm not quite ready to march out the fall cards yet.  That will happen in October.  So stay tuned! 

In the meantime, I wanted to share my love of vases (no idea where this comes from!) by showcasing three pretty, simple cards.  We will progress from one vase, to two and to three showing you how versatile you can be.

First up is the single vase in CAS format.  I used paper flowers, not die cuts, for this particular card.

And next are the two vases.  I've used a torn piece of "corrugated" card stock and a sprinkling of gold splatter:

And lastly, three grouped vases.  We'll be using a simple but old technique for this card for the accents on the vases.

So there you have it!  Be sure to check the newsletter for what products to bring to class.

As always, I look forward to seeing you all.

Donna