Something for the Man in your Life

DATE:  SUNDAY, May 20th
TIME:  1pm to 3pm
COST:  $20

It seems we all struggle with masculine cards, so this is dedicated to that end.  Using blending techniques and silhouettes, we will create some really artistic looking cards for the man in your life.

I will be showing you how to create these backgrounds by simply using an applicator and ink.  Top it off with an appropriate silhouette  die and you have a great card for your guy.  These cards would also lend themselves to sympathy cards, so keep that in mind as well.

Here are the two we will be creating first:

And our last creation is a fun sandwich board.  Again, this style lends itself to almost any occasion, but today we devote it to the "boys".

So those of you who have already signed up, here's a list of supplies that would be helpful to bring.

Inks: (regular or oxide inks - the choice is yours)

Squeezed Lemonade

Spiced Marmalade

Fossilized Amber

Broken China

Salty Ocean

Faded Jeans

White gel pen

Sponge daubers

This class is full, but a second class can be planned at another date and time for any on a wait list.

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

All That Glitters

DATE:  Sunday April 8th
TIME:  1 to 3
COST:  $20

I love sparkly things and it’s been ages (years even) since I’ve done a glitter class.  In this class we will visit three different applications of glitter to give your card making projects that pizzazz.

One technique will be using acetate, another direct-to-paper and yet one more using Sookwang tape.  Now it’s very hard to capture the glitter effects on camera but trust me, they are so sparkly in person!

Here’s what I’ll be offering:

This first is using glitter in the traditional way.  Sorry the glitter isn't captured.

The second is using acetate.  This creates a gorgeous effect!

And last is our card using Sookwang tape.

This class is almost full.  I can squeeze a few more in so hurry and reserve your spot!

Let me take a moment here to thank all you lovely ladies for giving me a reason to create and for enjoying these classes.  With all the stamp stores going out of business one by one, there is no place to turn to for hands-on instruction.  I try to keep up with all the new techniques so that my classes are fresh and new.  You have validated my reason for teaching!

NOTE:  You will need your Prismacolor pencils for this class.  You may use markers or Comics as well if you prefer.

Donna

Unusual Folds

DATE:  Sunday, March 18th
TIME:  1 to 3pm
COST:  $20

Who  likes a card that opens in a non-traditional manner?  Me! Me!  And so I have brought you some fun cards that you can create for any occasion.

This first card has two flaps that open to expose an area for a gift card (I guess you'll just have to take the class to find out how!):

And keeping with the theme of unusual folds, this next card is shown fully opened:

And lastly, a fun twist on an easel card:

THIS CLASS IS FULL!  If you would really like to take this class, please contact me and I will create another date for you to attend or put you on a wait list.  Feel free to email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com and we will get you up and running!

See  you soon!

Donna

Going Gray

DATE:  SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH
TIME:  1 - 3 PM
COST:  $20

THIS CLASS IS FULL!

(see details below for further sign-ups)

I love techniques and more than that, I love teaching them to others.  My info is your info!  So for this next class we will be using an old standby, Prismacolor pencils and (GASP!) stamps!  There will be one "optional" die involved.  (You know I can't conduct a class without a die!)  With this optional die, you will learn how to do the "out-of-the-box" technique.

We will be using some great Strathmore gray paper for all of these cards and spruce them up with our colored pencils.

Here's what we'll be creating:

First up is simple stamping combined with what I call an enamel technique.

Next is an uber simple stamping/coloring project.

Followed by the "out-of-the-box" technique (optional)

And our last project will be this sweet daisy card using some easy shading.

Since this class is full, I will be taking names for wait-listing for Sunday March 11th at 1pm.  Please email me if you are interested.

See you soon!

Donna

Making the Most from Your Dies

DATE:  Sunday, February 11th
TIME:  1 TO 3pm
COST:  $20

Wow!  We're into February already!  Time flies when you're having fun doesn't it?  And we had a ball at our Valentine's class last Sunday.  So won't you join us for our next class which will be an informative class about how to get more mileage from your dies.  Certain dies, of course, will not lend themselves to these techniques.  We pay some hefty $$ for these dies, so let's get them to do more for us!

I will be showing you 4 different ways to utilize your dies. To demonstrate what I mean, we will be using a daisy die (flowers lend themselves beautifully to these techniques).  Below is a picture of the dies being used and four different ways in which I've utilized them.

This class is more than half full, so you'll have to be quick to notify me if you'd like to reserve your seat.  As usual, you can email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com so that I can reserve your spot.

As always, in the event of inclement weather (that being the dreaded four letter "S" word), this class will be held the following Sunday, February 18th.

I look forward to seeing you all again!

Donna

Love is in the Air!

DATE:  January 28th
TIME:  1 to 3pm
COST:  $20

First of all - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Well we started it off with a bang with that snow storm and today it's all gone.  Welcome to New England.

Love is in the air for February and as is fitting, we will be creating 3  cards for those loved ones in your life.  We will also be calling out an old technique that lends itself so well to these cards -- working with aluminum foil!

You will need your regular class kit (no score boards needed) and it would be HELPFUL if you brought a GLUE STICK.

Here's what you'll be creating at our next fun filled class.  Using one half sheet of card stock, we'll be able to create all the shiny silver layers on all three cards.

(Mmm! love these dies!)

(you can't see the soft shimmer of this card below, but it's there!)

  (an easel card below)

I look forward to seeing you all for our first class of 2018!  

NOTE:  In case of snow, we will postpone this class to Sunday, February 4th at the same time.  Don't worry, we'll get you football fanatics home in plenty of time to watch the Super Bowl!

 So be sure and sign up emailing me directly at deedee.maligno@gmail.com to reserve your spot.  I'm still having PayPal issues and can't create a pay button for your convenience at this time.

Donna

Pop-Up Cards!

DATE:  SUNDAY, November 12th
TIME:  1 to 3 pm
COST:  $15

Who doesn't like an interactive card?  They are hard to resist but easy to make, so join me as we explore two fantastic pop up cards.

The first one we'll be creating is the Christmas Tree Pop-Up card.  It's a little time intensive, but it's easy and so worth the time!

Here's the Christmas Tree Pop-Up card closed...

And here's the card open!  WOW!  What a fun card!

Then we have an adorable snowman pop-up card...

Open up and here's another cute interactive card.  

These cards aren't just for kids either!  Adults love them just as much and they think you've worked very hard to create them.  Shhhh!  We won't tell!

I have one seat left in this class, so just email me at deedee.maligno@gmail.com to reserve that last slot.  I can't accept any reservations after Wednesday, November 1st due to a heavy schedule.

See you Sunday, November 12th!

Donna

PLEASE NOTE:  bring your regular class kit with you and include a good tacky glue for these projects.  Glossy Accents (or similar) is perfectly acceptable.