It's a card, it's an envelope....

DATE:  Friday, September 23rd
TIME:  7pm to 9pm
COST:  $20

It's both!  All in one and so elegant and fun to make!  You will learn some very simple folds using one sheet of paper to create this unusual project.  Add a few flowers and trim and you have a wonderful "card" for enclosing a gift card or a  note to someone very special.

Join me on Friday, September 23rd at 7pm.  You will also learn how to create many different types of flowers to adorn both these projects.  Please make note of the price for this class.  Click on the Paypal Button below to reserve your spot.

Learning lattice work

DATE:   PLEASE NOTE TWO DATES THAT THIS CLASS IS BEING OFFERED 
                THURSDAY DAY:  1PM TO 3PM
                FRIDAY NITE:  7PM TO 9PM
COST:    $15.00


Happy hot summer to you all! Whew! it certainly has been a doozy these past few weeks. Just wrapping my brain around something creative has been a struggle. BUT~~~I did it! I think I've found a really fun project for you that you will duplicate again and again. I'll be teaching you how to create your own lattice work and translate that to your card making endeavors. With a template and a few snips of your scissors, you'll be creating some very inspiring and easy cards. Let's show you what you'll be doing.


This first card is a side opening lattice (sorry, the ribbon tail is hiding the lattice work).

This next card is a center lattice with a beautiful double color, double loop bow created on your Craft-Dee BowZ tool (you may want to bring it with you!).

So I got to thinking, if I can create a side opening lattice and a center lattice, why not try a top opening lattice?  You will learn how to color your ribbon to match your theme with this card.

You may have notice above that I am offering this class as a day class as well as a night class.  I am trying to create convenience within our busy summer schedules.  

So here's the deal -- you MUST, MUST specify which class you are attending - day or evening when you notify me.  I will provide you with two paypal buttons below labeled accordingly.  Or, you can email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com if that is more convenient.

Come on, lattice have some fun (no groaning, please!).

THIS BUTTON IS FOR THE DAYTIME CLASS ONLY!

THIS BUTTON IS FOR THE EVENING CLASS ONLY!

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.