Come in or call the store to sign up. Payment must be made at the time of registration for all classes at Creative Cards and Crafts. Customers can cancel up to one week before the class and receive store credit.
March 2024
Ann’s March 23 Card Class In this class we will make four cards. The first card features two cute bunnies and the message, “sending hugs”. Next is a sympathy card with a large flower and the message, “sorry for your loss”. The third card is a colorful birthday card featuring two lovely flowers. The last card is a graduation card featuring a wise old owl. Please bring your regular supplies, tweezers, and your favorite coloring medium. Hope you can make it.
Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $24 Saturday, March 23, 2024, 1:00PM Registration deadline: Saturday, March 16
APRIL 2024
CROP (no frills) This is a 2-day CROP and will be at the store. Bring your projects, creativity and a snack or dessert to share. You can bring your own meals or there are food establishments close and some of them deliver. Stop by the store or call during business hours to register.
Friday, April 5, 2024, 10:00AM - 10:00PM Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:00AM - 10:00PM Cost: $10 for 1 day; $15 for 2 days
Butterflies It’s time to take flight with butterflies and backgrounds! In this class you will experiment with a gel press to make your own one-of-a-kind prints. Then you will trim your prints and use them for backgrounds in four butterfly themed cards. Hope you can join the fun and creativity! Supply List: trimmer, glue, pop dots or foam squares.
Cards For Men Four cards for the men in your life. There will be a card for the golfer, bowler, fisherman and classic car guy. You will use your favorite medium to color 2 cards. Mirra card will be used to make these cards. Come and add to your card stash.
Instructor: Kathy Donofrio Cost: $24 Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10:30 AM
Stencil Surprises If you have been crafting for a while, you have probably tried stenciling. It is said that, at times, "something old is new again". This class will incorporate "old" and new stenciling techniques and materials. We will make cards using basic and new layering techniques, as well. We will also make our own individual stencil to take home! Join us for a fun and innovative class using stencils. I am looking forward to getting together soon.
Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $24 Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:30AM Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:30AM
Ann’s April 18 Card Class In this class we will make four cards. The first card features a large colorful butterfly and the message, “happy birthday”. Next is a gorgeous 3-D embossed card featuring a group of flowers. The third card has a cute cat curled up for a nap and the message, “you’re purrfect”. The last card is a lovely Iris folded tulip. Please bring your regular supplies, tweezers, your favorite coloring medium and liquid glue.
Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $24 Thursday, April 18, 2024, 1:00 PM Registration deadline: Saturday, April 13
Martha's Birthday Napkin Cards We will make four cards in the class. The cards will be for a birthday which will include a beautiful butterfly card. It will be a fun class (no adhesive spray). Please bring a bone folder, scissors, adhesive. Should you forget anything I will have extra. Hope to see you at this class. Instructor: Martha Coronado Cost: $24 Tuesday, April 18, 2024, 10:30 AM
Sympathy and Thinking of You It’s always good to have a supply of sympathy and thinking of you cards available in our stash. Join me in making four cards using some of the fabulous papers at Creative Cards and Crafts. Please bring your regular class kit (paper trimmer, score board, adhesives, pop dots, pokey tool, dimensionals and a gel pen.).
Instructor: Sue Froehlich Cost: $25 Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM
With a Cherry on Top! Join us as we create four 5” x 7” fun fold cards from basically one beautiful sheet of Graphic 45 paper and some card stock. These lovely all-occasion cards each open in a fun and different way, making it just that more interesting for that special person who receives one. Bring your regular supply kit and I’ll see you soon!
Ann’s April 25 Card Class In this class we will make four cards. The first card features a lovely group of flowers and the message, “hugs”. Next is a get-well card. The third card is a large die cut with candles and the message, “happy birthday”. The last card features a couple of flowers that you will create using the stamp layering technique. Please bring your regular supplies, tweezers, and your favorite coloring medium. To register for the class, call the store at 630-782-9999. Payment is due at the time of registration. Hope you can make it.
Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $24 Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM Registration deadline: Saturday, April 20
Sympathy Cards Cards to express your thoughts and wishes when necessary. We will make 4 cards that are simple and elegant. Mirra card and embossing are the stars here.
Instructor: Kathy Donofrio Cost: $24 Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:30 AM
Hunkydory Monthly Card Club Are you loving Hunkydory products, but are wanting to learn how to create different cards with them? This will be the Club for you. Each month beginning in April, there will be a class either on a Saturday or a Sunday where you will make 3 cards with Hunkydory's beautiful new deluxe floral topper collection "A Rainbow of Flowers." Each person must purchase the base kit at the store, then bring it each month with you to class. You do not have to take every class. These classes are designed for people who want to learn how to be more creative with Hunkydory. You can take 1 class, the entire series of 8 classes, or only the ones you select. Please bring your trimmer, Score Board, dry embossing tools and pad, various adhesives, including glue dots, various sizes of pop dots, foam strips, Glitter Gel Pen and ScorTape.
Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $18 Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00PM-4:00PM Limit of 10 (a waiting list will be started)
MAY 2024 Bees and Lady Bugs In this class we will be making four cards with a bee and lady bug theme. Join me in making some fun cards to welcome in the Spring season. Please bring your regular class kit (paper trimmer, score board, adhesives, pop dots, pokey tool, dimensionals and a gel pen).
Instructor: Sue Froehlich Cost: $25 Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00 PM
Sue's Studio Light Spring Cards We'll welcome Spring and make 8 all occasion cards in this class using the new Studio Light Die-Cut Paper Pad "Wildflowers" Essentials. These pads are great to work with as all of your patterned and coordinated solids are in the same pad, along with sayings and die cuts to create a 3D look on your cards. We will also be using the new wax beads to make our own wax seal embellishments. Please bring your CRAFT MAT, trimmer, Score Board, dry embossing tools and pad, various adhesives, including glue dots, various sizes of pop dots, ScorTape and your GLITTER GEL PEN. Optional: Please bring a metal melting spoon if you own one and/or melt warmer. You may have an aromatherapy one at home and any metal teaspoon or tablespoon sized measuring spoon will work.
Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $38 Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Max Limit of 11 (no waiting list)