Using Cover Plates

DATE:  Sunday, March 10th
TIME:  1 to 3 pm
COST:  $20

Happy snow everyone!  (NOT!)  Some of you got clobbered so I hear.  Cheer up, Spring will be here before you know it!

Many of you have been purchasing cover plate dies, but feel limited in their use.  In our next class we'll be using them in two different ways.  One as a simple "cover" card front and two as complete cards.  You'll see by the photos below how much fun these projects can be.  And they are simple to make!

Our first card is done using the cover plate as the entire card front:

Our second and third projects are done using these cover dies as complete cards.  I've used both delicate cover plate dies and a sturdier one (Make A Wish card) to give you an idea how to use them.

What a fun and innovative way to use these dies!  Come join us for this class on Sunday.  I have ONE seat left and must know by Friday if you plan on joining us.  There is a good deal of prep work involved with these cards and I surely do appreciate any lead time in getting them ready for you!

See you Sunday!

Donna

January 2019 Classes are Here!

DATES:  Sunday, January 13th
               Sunday, January 27th
TIME:  1 TO 3pm
COST:  $20 per class

HAPPY NEW YEAR All!!!  I hope  your holidays were filled with happiness and fine food.  I think we're all a bit happy they're over with though.  There's so much "stuff" packed into one holiday that it leaves you almost breathless.  And then there was New Years, etc...

We are back on track at Donna's Designs 4You with some fun cards to create in January.  Our first class will be a revisit to color blocking.  You remember using this short, stubby brushes (Color Dusters) to add color to your card front and block it off into sections?  If you don't remember, then this will be new to you. If you do remember, you'll definitely enjoy doing it again.

Here are three cards we'll be creating on Sunday, January 13th.  The first is a bolder color block with black intersection lines.

And our second card is color blocking using only two colors with an unusual "twist"  for the blocking:

And the last card provides a tiny bit of a challenge using monochromatic tones in a sunburst design:

Send me an email or text letting me know if you'll be attending.  I'm looking forward to resuming these classes with my favorite card making group!

NOTE:  Please bring your regular class kit with you and include Color Dusters if you own them.  Alternate tools are the large finger daubers.

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And now for our second class for January...  Since Valentine's Day creeps up rather quickly, I thought we'd get a jump on our card making for that day.  Here are a few teasers for you - more details to follow once this class comes closer to the date.  Hint:  one of these is a pop-up card!

Just drop me a line if you'd like to join us for some heart-warming fun.

Donna

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER EVENTS

Save the following Dates!!

Sunday, November 25th from 1 to 3pm
Sunday, December 9th from 1 to whenever

Since the holidays are fast approaching, I thought I'd hold one more Christmas card class.  We'll be creating four quick cards that you can put into your stash ready for mailing.

First up is a very fast card using a Tim Holtz tree die and a Memory Box star (apologies for the blurry photo - camera is doing funky things today):

DATE:  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH

Next up is another quick card using nothing but dies, embossing folder and and a corner punch:

Using the negative space from the holly, you'll next create this sparkly, easy card:

And our final card is created using one stamp and lots of die cuts:

DATE:  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!!

We will be doing a cookie swap and a potluck "Lupper"

Here's the deets:  You will need to bring one dozen cookies (preferably home made). Your cookies will be wrapped in a special "package"so I will need a head count by Monday, December 3rd.  This event is already over half full, so send me a quick email reserving your spot.

ALSO:  this will be a potluck "Lupper" (that's lunch and/or supper rolled into one).   So far we have someone bring a kielbasa/cabbage dish and another bringing a chile dish.)  If you have diet restrictions or just plain don't care for either of the above, you are more than welcome to bring an additional dish.  Someone is bringing cornbread and someone else is bringing bread. Dessert will be left over cookies (if any!).  If you'd like to make a dessert, then that will be terrific as well.

There are no time restrictions for this event - everyone is welcome to stay as long as they like.  Who knows, perhaps I'll throw in a game or two to spice it up even more!

So, what are you waiting for?  Send me an email to reserve your spot (deedee.maligno@gmail.com).

And if you are unable to come, I want to take this moment to wish you all a very merry, happy, healthy Christmas and New Years!

Donna

  

Sliding Window Cards

DATE:  Monday, November 12
TIME:  1 to 3 pm
COST:  $20


Let's get cracking on those Christmas cards!  It will be here faster than you think.  And I think you're gonna love this class!  We will be creating two cards using the same technique (practice makes perfect!).  These cards have a fun sliding window that opens when you open the card to reveal a message or image.  And we'll be revisiting an old friend from Scrapbook Cupboard days -- SNOWY the snowman!!  This is such a well loved image - one we never tire of.

So without further ado, here are the cards shown closed and opened.

So send me an email right away as this class is coming up really quick!  I'll only have one day to prep for this class, so I'll need to know ASAP who will be joining me (especially due to the date change which was originally set for 11/18.  My apologies, but a family event has my name on it!)

See you soon!

Donna

Gift Box Set

DATE:  Sunday, October 7th
TIME:  1 TO 3pm
COST:  $20

Well, it's officially Fall, but we are enjoying some really great weather so far.  We just had a Fall cards class yesterday and the ladies had a great time (partly at my expense, but hey, I'm tough!)

I have a really fun class planned for Sunday where you'll be creating a gift box and eight (8) cards with envelopes.  This is a great gift idea (planning already for the holidays) for birthday, holiday, shut-ins, hospital gift, etc.  Use your imagination - I know you'll think of many more ways to use this set.

So here's a look at the eight cards we'll be creating.  Using simple silhouette type stamps with a splash of color here and there and a micron pen, you'll be popping these out very quickly.

And to enclose these cards, you will be making your own box (as per sample below).  I will have lots of different designer papers available, but would also suggest that if you have a really nice designer paper at home that you are dying to use, bring it along and you can create your box with it (it needs to be 12 x 12).

You will need your regular class kit as well as the following:

*Micron pen (if you have one)

*Ruler

*Envelope Punch Board (if you have one)

(I only suggest the above to keep the class moving smoothly rather than using one board (mine) and waiting your turn.  Not fun.)

So, come on!  Send me an email and reserve your seat today!

REMINDER:  This will be the last class before I go on my trip.  I will pick it up again in early November.  Hopefully, we'll get to play with our gelli plates then!

See you soon!

The Falling Leaves

DATE:  Sunday, September 30th
TIME:  1PM TO 3PM
COST:  $20

FREE DIE WITH CLASS!!   FREE DIE WITH CLASS!!

Let's get a head start on the lovely Fall season by creating some easy, fun cards.  We'll be using embossing folders, mirror card stock and a direct-to-paper technique for these cards.  Hurry, class is filling fast!!  And you don't want to miss out on the free die set either!

Here's what we'll be doing:

Since my PayPal button refuses to work, you'll just have to use the old fashioned way of signing up by sending me an email to reserve your spot.  I look forward to seeing you!

Die Cut Layering with Words

DATE:  Friday, August 10th
TIME:  7 to 9 pm
COST:  $20

Hello all!  Here I am again running late - it seems to becoming the norm and for that I apologize.

Our next class is this Friday and we'll be creating four fun cards using the same technique.  I love the large alphabet letters and loved creating these cards for you.

First up will be two cards that are the mirror opposites (why waste materials?). (you'll have to forgive my poor photograph -- these colors aren't quite on the money)

Next is the same technique incorporating more than one image.  Again, the color is a bit off in this image.

And the last project is the same technique, but giving the 3-D layers a little punch with black outlines.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again.  If you haven't signed up yet, just send me an email at deedee.maligno@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

See you soon!

Donna