Clean and Simple Ramped Up!

 DATE:  Sunday, September 10 --PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM 9/3

TIME:  12:30 to 2:30

COST:  $20

I don't know about you, but creating clean and simple (CAS) cards, can be harder than it looks.  Why?  Because we are so used to dressing up our cards with bling, dimension, etc., that making something streamlined makes us cock our heads and say "hmmm, does it need something else?"

STOP!  With just a few subtle changes such as embossing folders, piercing dies, stenciling, etc. we can still create a very simple, clean set of cards that still make a statement.  Come see what the fun is about in this next class.  Here are your sample cards:

Just by using the same image, we can create four different clean and simple cards.  Check your newsletter for supplies to bring to this class.

NOTE:  Most of you have signed up for the 9/10 class (changed from 9/3).  If you had signed up for this class before I changed the date, please notify me if you will be able to make the new class date.  Most of you have notified me.

AND!!  There will be an added bonus to this class.  Come find out and have some fun.

Donna

Fun with scrap strips

 DATE:  Sunday, August 19th

TIME:  12:30 to 2:30 (or later)

COST:  $20

Well here we are mid August -- where has the summer gone and what summer?  It's been a strange one to be sure.  As mentioned in the newsletter, throwing scraps away gives me acid reflux.  I'm always trimming something and am left with all lengths of strips.  A new sensation in card making has everyone using their strips for card covers or die cutting and, hey, while we're at it, embossing!  There are so many different ways to use these strips.

Our next class will focus on some simple but varied ways of using them.  In order to keep the class moving at a decent pace, I've created three cards for which I will control the colors of the strips.  Your last card with be a free-for-all.  I'll put a jug of strips in the middle of the table and you can choose whatever you'd like for your color combos.  There's no right or wrong way with this technique -- I guess that's why I love it so much.  So here are the samples of cards we'll be doing.  Color combos will vary from the samples.

In the next sample, the card on the left will be a controlled one as well.  The card on the left will be free form.  I can't wait to see what you do!

So are you ready for some fun?  You'll need your usual tool kit (no scoreboard necessary) with particular attention to your double sided tape and glue.  That's it!  Compared to last week's class (let's not go there!), this is a breeze for supplies.

As always, I look forward to seeing you on the 19th.

Donna