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Friday, April 28
9 am-11 am
“Beach Babes Lever Card Class”
Instructor: Tonya Weakley – Peddlers Den
In this humorous, technique-driven class, you will stamp, mask, stencil, and color. You will use clear stamps and our basic (whimsical) cloud stencil. Once all the stamping and stenciling are complete, you will be coached to color and blend using colored pencils. You will keep both of the clear stamp sets you use. You may need to finish your coloring at home.
Supplies to bring to class: Scissors, a black dye ink pad, colored pencils with sharpener, adhesive, pencil, pink eraser, acrylic blocks, and /or platform. If you have it, bring a VersaMark pad, but don’t buy one for the class. We recommend Prismacolor pencils, but any high-quality, soft pigment pencils should work. If you need to preorder, we sell the colors individually. Contact Tonya, and ask for the class bundle price. [email protected] or phone 256-660-0999
Level of experience: Intermediate
Class Fee: $46
Friday, April 28
9 am – 11 am
“3-D Fun Making Lanterns & Pop-Ups”
Instructor: Jeanine McClure
If you missed it last year, here’s another chance to learn how to create a paper lantern. We will also learn and assemble a “wiper” card that could be used as a gift card holder, and a pop-up Christmas Tree card using Karen Burniston dies.
Supplies to bring to class: Preferred glue and adhesive (double-sided tape), scissors, pop dots, black ink, and bring your basic crafter supplies.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $40
Friday, April 28
9 am-11 am
“A Touch of Color”
Instructor: Christine O’Malley
I have a new and unique class for those who enjoy adding color to their images. I
will guide you through the basics of coloring with alcohol markers and colored
pencils. I will share my tips for blending with each coloring medium. I have chosen
a selection of images for us to practice and learn with. Due to the short class time,
we will focus will be on technique. Images can easily be turned into cards at a later
time.
Our in-person class time is just two hours, but learning continues when the class is
over. My experience when taking classes is you get a ton of information thrown at
you. When you get home, it is difficult to remember it all. Each class participant will
get access to videos with reminders of key information, so they can recreate the
techniques at home.
In class we will focus on:
- What materials do you need to be successful with each coloring medium
- Instructional section on how to color and blending with alcohol markers
- Instructional section on blending and steps to getting a professional finish to
colored pencils.
- Learn the how to combine both mediums to get the most of your coloring
supplies.
Supplies to bring to class: favorite adhesive, scissors, bag/ envelope for colored images.
Bring what colored pencils or alcohol markers you have.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $40
Friday, April 28
12 pm-2 pm
“Gel Plate Backgrounds”
Instructor: Tonya Weakley – Peddlers Den
When you use Gel Plates, each piece is unique. No two will ever be the same. This is a technique that requires the artist to be fluid and flexible in their expectations. There are oodles of techniques you can use, each giving you different results. In this class, we will explore the basics. You will make a variety of backgrounds, using various techniques, and then we will help you turn one of those into a finished card. Your results WILL BE different than the samples shown. You will be using images from our Utopia World fantasy collection.
Supplies to bring to class: Students must bring an onyx black VersaFine pad (the small cube is plenty), as well as some acrylic blocks, adhesive, a glitter pen (we recommend Sakura Gelly Roll), two dye ink pads from the same or complimentary color family (i.e., 2 blue, 2 greens, etc.), baby wipes and a couple of blending or stipple brushes. If you choose to bring a platform, I recommend that you ALSO bring at least one medium size acrylic block. We will provide acrylic paints, but if there is a color group that you prefer, bring your paints as well. You will be offered a limited color palette that will be shared with your group. Any crafter’s acrylic paint should work. Optional: acrylic paints pens and gel pens can be used to boost or add color.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $40
Friday, April 28
12 pm- 2 pm
“Creative Folds”
Instructor: Lisa Brown Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Learn 6 creative fold cards featuring Stampin’ Up! Stamp dies, and/or punches, and designer papers.
Supplies to bring to class: scissors, bone folder, adhesives, and your favorite crafting tools.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $35
Friday, April 28
12 pm-2 pm
“A Touch of Imagination” IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Instructor: Peggy Nix / Stamplistic
Using Stamplistic’s new stamp, “Sandy’s Flight”, which will release in March, you will be making 2 6×6, Illumination crystal adorned cards that shine like crazy. This stamp, and these cards can be used as a sympathy, wedding, anniversary, religion, Christmas card… the possibilities are truly endless. Its simplicity and ease of creating will awe the maker while impressing the receiver. We believe this class will be a show favorite.
Supplies to bring to class: scissors; roller adhesive of choice; pop dots
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $35
Friday, April 28
12 pm-2 pm
“Sending a Smile”
Instructor: Christine O’Malley
My favorite type of card to make is one that makes the recipient laugh. We all need
more laughter in our lives. More and more companies are releasing silly/snarky
stamps. Just as telling a joke takes some skill… designing cards with humor is a
technique of its own. I’ll share some design ideas and tips I use to deliver a punch
line. Join us for a fun, laughter-filled class that will have your family and friends
rolling on the floor.
I will do a lot of prep work, so we can get the most out of class time.
In class we will focus on:
- Card Design tips for snarky/silly cards
- Selecting and Formatting stamps to maximize the punch line
- Tips to help find Silly/Snarky stamps and images to go with them.
- This class is meant to be a lot of fun and meet other like-minded stampers
- Many images require coloring. I’m glad to help share coloring tips as we work
through some cards.
Supplies to bring to class: favorite adhesive, dimensional adhesive, scissors, bags or
envelopes for cards, colored pencils, or alcohol markers, and a sense of humor.
All coloring mediums are welcome. Christine will be using alcohol markers.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $40
Friday, April 28
3 pm – 5 pm
“Starry Night featuring Holographic Vinyl”
Instructor: Tonya Weakley – Peddlers Den
In this class, you will learn how to use printable holographic vinyl to make gorgeous cards. In addition to the basics of vinyl, you will stencil in clouds and create the light beam from the lighthouse. You will make two cards.
Supplies to bring to class: Onyx black VersaFine pad and moonlight white Brilliance ink pad. The small ones will be adequate, and if you need them, preorder them in advance from Peddlers Den. You will also need an assorted acrylic blocks, scissors, and adhesive. Optional: color pencils.
Level of experience: All Levels
Class Fee: $35
Friday, April 28
3 pm – 5 pm
“Getting Artzy with Fun Folds!
Instructor: Cindy Sartain (Dare 2B Artzy)
Get “Artzy” with these fun folds! You will create a mini purse gift card holder along with three birthday cards. One of the cards uses the Dare 2B Artzy center step die and the others are unique fun folds!
Supplies to bring to class: Bring foam tape or Pop Dots, a bone folder, liquid glue, and your favorite adhesive.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $40
Friday, April 28
3 pm- 5 pm
“Simply Stencils”
Instructor: Christine O’Malley
Stencils have made a comeback in the stamping world. Stencils are becoming more
and more detailed and ingenious. Come join us as we use two different innovative
stencil sets to make 8 cards at the same time. In class, we will take away any
confusion that surrounds these stencils. The best part is you will come away with 8
cards.
Our in-person class time is just two hours, but learning continues when the class is
over. My experience when taking classes is you get a ton of information thrown at
you. When you get home, it is difficult to remember it all. Each class participant will
get access to photos, and alternate color combinations if they want to recreate the
cards at home.
Our class time will focus on:
- Instructional section on how these stencils work
- We will make a set of Birthday (4 cards) and Snowflake (4 cards) Cards for a
total of 8 cards.
- I will provide ideas on how to embellish stenciled cards. Everyone works at a
different pace this part might have to be finished at home. Each student will
have access to photos of finished cards as well as alternate ideas if they
choose to recreate them.
Supplies to bring to class: preferred adhesive for card making, dimensional dots, if you
have a portable paper trimmer it would be helpful (I will bring a few), and scissors,
and bags or envelopes for cards.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $45
Friday, April 28
3 pm – 5 pm
“Silhouette Florals 5 Ways”
Instructor: Patricia Huntoon / Technique Junkies
Join us as we make 5 beautiful cards using different techniques with floral silhouette stamps.
Our blossoms will be brought to life using inks, sprays, markers, and more!
Level of experience: All levels
Supplies to bring to class: Basic class kit including Adhesive, scissors, trimmer
Class Fee: $42
Friday, April 28
6 pm- 8 pm
“Christmas with Flair in April”
Instructor: Becky O’Donnell
Come discover Becky’s amazing wow cards she has done in Hamburg New York with sold-out classes. There is a Shaker, you pick either a (Santa or Nativity),
an Owl Slider, a fancy fold Gift Card holder, and a unique Halloween Tag Pull Out. Products used are from Gary Burlin, Stampers Anonymous, Inky Antics, Art Gone Wild, and
Jillian Vance. Everything will be sponged, pre-colored and fussy cut for easy assembly. Complete directions with pictures will be provided for each card. Kits will also be available for take-home.
The level of experience is intermediate
Supplies students need to bring – scissors, lots of adhesives, foam tape, or dimensionals.
Class Fee: $40.00
Friday, April 28
6 pm-8 pm
“Getting Scrappy”
Instructor: Christine O’Malley
Are your drawers overflowing with scraps? It can be overwhelming to keep up with them. It feels wasteful to throw them away. Turn those scraps into impressive cards. I love this technique because it can create elegant or playful cards. It is very versatile.
Our in-person class time is just two hours, but learning continues when the class is
over. My experience when taking classes is you get a ton of information thrown at
you. When you get home, it is difficult to remember it all. Each class participant will
get access to videos with reminders of key information, so they can recreate the
techniques at home.
I will do a lot of prep work, so we can get the most out of class time.
Our class time will focus on:
– How to cut the stripes to work for this technique.
– How to assemble the strips to create a floating panel
– Creating a Bargello pattern.
– Using die cuts, and two different stamping methods to finish cards.
– Reminder video will be available so you can recreate all of the above
techniques.
Supplies to bring to class: liquid glue with fine tip nozzle, if you have a portable cutting
Board (please bring it), white gel pen, dimensional dots, scissors, bags or envelopes
for cards. Bring colored pencils/alcohol markers.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $40
Friday, April 28
6 pm-8 pm
“Mostly Masculine”
Instructor: Phyllis Kenzik
I know some of you have trouble coming up with card ideas for the men in your life. So I have come up with a few for you!! In this two-hour class, we will complete 7 all occasion masculine cards.
Supplies to bring to class: Scissors, adhesives for card assembly, including Pop Dots, and adhesives for tiny die cuts.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $35
Saturday, April 29
11 am – 1 pm
“Cards and Folds with POP “
Instructor: Becky O’Donnell
Enjoy this unique class with card types you may have never seen or done before. Join Becky in making a Chicken 3-D house card, a Hidden Message Card with an inside fancy fold, an Acetate Outside Bendi card, a Stand-Up Star Easel card, and a Unique Box Layered card. All parts will be pre-stamped, colored, sponged, and fussy cut. An envelope will be provided for the star card but all others will fit in an A-2 envelope. Products used are from Gary Burlin, Stampers Anonymous, Inky Antics, Darcie, Art Gone Wild, and Spellbinders. Complete directions with pictures will be provided for each card.
Kits will also be available for take-home.
Supplies to bring to class – scissors, lots of adhesives, foam tape, or dimensionals.
Level of experience – Intermediate
Class Fee: $45
Saturday, April 29
11 am – 1 pm
“Simply Done All Occasion Cards”
Instructor: Phyllis Kenzik
Phyllis loves to make cards that are simple but beautiful…and they look like you spent lots of time on them! In this two-hour class, you will be making 7 all occasion cards.
Supplies to bring to class: Adhesives to assemble cards (including Pop Dots), Glue for tiny die cuts. All other materials will be provided.
Level of experience: All levels
Class Fee: $35
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Class Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of any class more than 25 days prior to the class date will receive a full refund, less a $10 service charge.
All cancellation requests must be made in writing.
No refunds will be made if a class is cancelled less than 25 days prior to the class.
Sometimes a class has to be cancelled if there are not enough students registered. If this should happen, you will have the option to take another class (if available) or receive a total refund of the class fee.
We recommend that you bring your basic crafting supplies with you to your class. Suggested items….
Metal edge ruler
Pencil
Markers
Xacto knife
Cutting mat
Adhesives
Double sided tape
Sharp Scissors
Ink Pads (pigment & dye)
Paper
