Spinner Cards

 DATE:  Sunday, October 4th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Gee, I guess I forgot to post previous classes on my website.  Shame on me -- looks like the last post was in August.  Well, in any event, I'm back to posting.

I have a fun class in store for all.  Spinners seem to be the latest technique used in card making - so that's just what we'll do!  By the time you are done with this class, you'll be thinking about sooo many items to use for spinner cards!  I just completed a record player - yup! that 78 RPM is spinning!

Here's what's in store for you:

Here's a great one for the gents!

And a fru-fru card with a spinning flower...

How about a spinning cupcake?...

And lastly, ushering in the Fall season with a basket of leaves...

Be sure and check the newsletter for a list of items to bring to class.  I'm really looking forward to showing you how it's done - super simple.

See you soon!

Beautiful Butterflies

 DATE:  Sunday, August 23rd

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Oh those butterflies!  Love them and have many, many butterfly dies.  Well, Pinkfresh Studios did us one better.  They created a strip of Washi tape that features nine butterflies and some greenery and ONE die to cut them all in one pass!  Check it out (see my newsletter for link).

It doesn't get any easier - the toughest part is deciding how you want your card to look.  I loved making these cards and I hope you will too.

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

Donna

Baskets & Pot of Flowers

 DATE:  Sunday, August 26th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

I'm no gardener, but check out these baskets of flowers and a pot of flowers.  We're going to have some fun making these cards.

The following card has a very interesting background paper that requires a little technique to make it just right.  I think you'll enjoy doing it.

The next card is simply a wire basket with some wildflowers. A little stenciling and textured background and there you have it!

The last card is made using an adorable geranium die set that I tend to forget about.  I've been trying to dig unused/little used stuff out from my stash and this caught my eye.  I think it makes an adorable card for many different occasions...

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

See you soon!

Donna

Top Flap Cards

DATE:  SUNDAY, July 12th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

A2 cards are the norm (at least for us in the US) and are followed by an A7 as a very close second. Sometimes we get a bit bored with the same opening of an A2, so this next class will have them opening from the top as in a flap.

I've used a die cut for two cards, but also show how you really don't need a die to create these cards.  There could also be a bonus card in this class depending on time constraints for attendees.  We will also revisit using photo paper and inks for one card.

In no particular order, here's what we'll be doing:

Card opened...

card opened...

Card using photo paper and inks (yes, I know the orientation of my flower is not correct for a top opening!)

I hope you'll join me for this mostly glue and tape class.  All pieces have been cut - you just need to assemble them.  The last card will require a bit more work - but you are used to that!

I look forward to seeing you all on the 12th!  In the meantime, have a happy and safe 4th!

Donna

Fun Pop Up

DATE:  Sunday, June 28th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Oh, how I love cards with mechanisms!  I don't know whether I have more fun creating them or the the recipient has more fun.  So I've created three cards with the same mechanism, but using different dies and/or stamps to help you stretch your creativity.

This is an easy pop up and I think you'll enjoy it.  Here's what we'll be doing:

 Card number one using arched dies:

The card opened:

And another card with a different theme:

And our last card has quite a pop of color using neon cardstock...

Check the newsletter for supplies to bring to class.

I look forward to seeing you all on the 28th!

Black and Gray

 DATE:  Sunday, June 14th

TIME:  12:30 to 2:30

COST:  $25

Sometimes I need a little extra inspiration, so one day I started scrolling through by blog (sorta got lost in it - see next statement).  I came across some cards we had done 10 YEARS AGO! that got my attention.  It's sometimes beneficial to revisit certain techniques, themes, etc. and this was the one.

I had created some cards just using stamps and black ink.  Using a gray tonal background, the images needed spicing up, so out came the white pencil and I colored in some areas on each image.  Adding an artistic touch, I also very lightly shaded some of these images so that they stood out a bit more.  Those plain borders were driving me nuts, so out came the Micron pen and squiggles on the borders completed the project.

Here's what we'll be doing:

These cards can be used for male or female and for just about any occasion.  Fun and fast to do, please join me on the 14th for a relaxing class.

Donna

Pick a Tune

DATE:  Sunday, May 31st

TIME;  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

This is short and sweet.  Closing out May with really authentic looking guitar cards.  I think you'll agree that they are fun, different and quite easy to put together.  We'll be using a combination of pretty background papers, ink splattering, some vellum, etc.  Here's a look at what we'll be doing:

This card is made for the gents:

And we can't forget the ladies...

If you haven't already signed up for this class and would like to attend, please notify me by email, text, phone or homing pigeon!  I will have to know by Thursday, 5/28 at the latest.  Thanks and I hope to see you soon!

Donna