More Christmas Cards

DATE:  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd (please note the Date and Time!)

TIME:  11:00 am - 1pm

COST:  $20

Saying goodbye to 2023!  Yup, this is our last class of the year.  And what better way than to create the last of our Christmas cards.  I'd like to mention that our November 19th class with the easel Christmas trees was a stand out day.  You ladies did a super job!

So let's do some more fun holiday cards.  I've got that new snowman from Hero Arts peeking around the corner and another card with none other than SNOWY!  Snowy has been around for about 15 years - in stamp form.  Now he's in die form and as cute as ever.  We'll be creating a step card with Snowy that's simple yet a little unusual (you be the judge).  Then to round out the creativity, we'll be making two different gift card enclosure cards.  Gift cards seem to be the way of the world now, so we might as well roll with it, get creative and "build" some cards around them.

The following are the snowmen cards:

Next up are the gift enclosure cards:

and inside (gift card on left)...

And our next card is a pop up gift card...

On another note, I have made a difficult executive decision about class cost.  As with everything else around us (food, clothing, taxes - you get the idea), the cost of goods for card making has increased as well.  I have never raised my prices in 20 years (yes, you read that correctly!), so as of the first of 2024, price per class will be $25.  There may be the occasional class where I don't feel it warrants that price and, believe it or not, the price of that class will decrease.  I love teaching and I love teaching this wonderful group of ladies.  We've formed our very own Paper Making Circle and have become so comfortable with one another that we are almost finishing each other's sentences!!😛

One more thing:  We had to change the date of this class to 12/2 as many of the girls had other commitments.  Everyone agrees that changing the date to 12/2 (originally set for 12/3) was in everyone's interest.  The start time will be 11am - so get out of bed, lazy head, and get to class!

Lastly, please confirm or deny that you will be attending on 12/2 as many had already signed up for the 3rd.  I just need to know in order to prep for the right number of attendees.  Email, text or send a love letter letting me know.  I appreciate it!

See you on the 2nd!

Donna

POP UP CHRISTMAS TREE CARDS

 DATE:  Sunday, NOVEMER 19TH

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $20

Thanksgiving isn't even here, but I feel that we are heading at warp speed toward Christmas.  Why is it that some years are fairly leisurely and others...  For me, this is moving too fast!  So let's help you catch up with Father Time and create some more Christmas cards.

We'll be using a rather interesting but super easy technique to create these cards.  I'm offering two different sizes - traditional A2 size and the ever growing popular A7 (5x7) cards.  

First up, is the A2 using traditional holiday colors using lots of shine and glitter:

And our second card is an A7 size.  I'm growing a fondness for this size -- it gives you more "real estate" to play with.  This card shows lots of glitter and glitz but uses non-traditional colors.

It looks like this class just filled up!  If this is something you'd really love to create, just message me in any of the traditional ways and I'll set up a private class for you.

As always, I look forward to seeing you all.

Donna

HOLIDAY CARDS #1

 DATE:  Sunday, November 5th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $20

Well here we are at the cusp of November (where on earth did October go?).  We had some fun creating Fall cards last week, but it's time to turn our attention to holiday cards.  Our next classes will all be devoted to holiday cards.

And I have a really fun one coming up next!  This is sort of a pop-out bridge card.  You'll see by one of the photos below.  We'll create one card using traditional holiday colors and the other color combo will stray just a bit into copper and green (love that combo!).  So here's our first card:

You can sort of see how this creates a bridge across the card.  The next photo will show it in side view as well.

It looks like this class is full already!  If you didn't make the list and want to do these cards, let men know and I'll put you on a wait list.  If there are more that two people who'd like to be on the list, I will try and create a separate class.  Time is getting tough now, so I need to manage it carefully.

See you all soon!

Donna

FALL CARDS

DATE:  Sunday, October 22nd

TIME:  12:30 TO 2:30

COST:  $20

Well the weather is finally cooperating and starting to give us some nice Fall sunny days.  I think we've all had it with the rain.  We had no summer, so let's give a cheer for a nice Fall!

To usher in this lovely season, we will be creating three Fall cards.  Surprisingly, I have not included any fancy techniques, etc.  These cards are straightforward - no gimmicks, moving parts, fancy folds, etc.

We'll be using some lovely skeleton leaves (I've had these in my stash since Hector was a pup). Combine them with some lovely copper mirror card and you have a very simple elegant card.

Next up is pumpkins.  It wouldn't be Fall without pumpkins now, would it?

And our last card features mushrooms.  I've had a lot of fun with these dies -- I even did them one time in neon colors -- so much fun!  We'll tame it down with our luscious fall colors.

And there you have it.  I look forward to seeing you all on the 22nd.  There are a few spots open so give me shout out via text, email or phone call to reserve your spot.

 

Sympathy Cards

DATE:  Sunday, September 24th

TIME:  12:30 - 2:30 (PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR THIS CLASS)

COST:  $20 

Ah, yes, sympathy cards.  I find it's always good to have them on hand.  Generally, when someone dies, we get emotionally wrapped up in it and making a sympathy card is difficult to create with warring emotions.  In this class you'll be making six cards which will give you a good base (I hope and pray you don't have to use them all!).  I'll show you some simple techniques and you'll see that all these cards are very simple even though they may look a bit complicated.

Here are just a few of the cards we'll be making...

Using Kraft card stock and subtle embossing powder, this card is calming in its simplicity.

This next card uses color - but soft and unobtrusive...

And this next card will be a new/old technique for you.  I love how the color seems to glow on top yet it is very tasteful...

There are just two openings left.  If this is a MUST DO class for you, please let me know by Monday, September 18th by NOON.  I will be away most of the week and need time to prep, therefore the deadline sign-up date.

Don't forget to check the newsletter for supplies to bring.

See you on the 24th!

Donna

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