CROP (no frills) This is a 2 day CROP and will be at the store. Bring your projects and 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. 4/29/22 Fri 10:00am - 10:00pm Cost: $10 for one day 4/30/22 Sat 10:00am - 10:00pm $15 for both days
MAY
Ann’s Embossing Card Class In this class, you will make four cards and each card will involve either dry or wet embossing. The first card uses the store’s new Stamping dies (which are amazing)by Neillie. The next card uses the new Tim Holz Distress embossing glaze. The next card is a birthday card using a 3-D embossing folder. The fourth card uses an embossing folder that embosses and cuts. To register for the class, call the store at 630-782-9999. Please bring your regular supplies and your favorite coloring medium (watercolors are suggested). Payment is due at the time of registration. Hope you can make it. Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $24 5/12/22 Thursday, 1:00 pm Registration deadline Saturday, May 7 5/24/22 Tuesday, 1:00pm Registration deadline, Saturday, May 21
Sue's Spring Birdsong Cards Hunkydory is expanding their collections to include more matching items, including toppers, shaped cards and matching 8x8 paper pads! Spring has sprung in yellows, blues, pinks and plenty of spring flowers. The collection also includes birds and birdhouses with gold foiled accents. We'll be making 6 cards in class (Z-fold, Easel, Interlocking Gatefold, Giftcard Insert, Overhang Card and 1 that is shaped like a birdhouse). This class is suitable for all levels of cardmakers. Bring your regular kit, including a trimmer, Score Board, bone folder, scissors, ScorTape, tape runner, glue dots, 2mm pop dots and 2mm foam strips or foam tape. Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $30 (payment due at registration) 5/15/22 Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm (Limit of 8, then a waiting list can be started so more supplies can be purchased.)
Barb's Zentangles Class - Untangled! We will discuss what Zentangles are, why and where we can use them and how they can become individual pieces of art. Basically, they are patterns that can be used to embellish cards, scrapbook pages, handmade books, journals, clothing - any place where drawing can be done. We will make several cards, and then I will give you time to copy a variety of zentangles (patterns - your choice of designs) to take home with you. Join us for a fun "doodles" class and thinking "outside of the box"! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 5/17/22 Tuesday 10:30am 5/21/22 Saturday 10:30am
Ann’s May Card Class In this class we will make four cards. The first two cards have colorful daffodils on them. The next card is a baby card, and the message is “bundle of joy”. And the last card is a birthday car with the message, “happy birthday to a very special someone”. 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 5/19/22 Thursday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday, May 14
Robin's Spring Mix We will be doing toolbench, potting bench, landscape, and under the sea cards. The benches will be paper piecing and tool dies. We will use Taylored Expression stamps and dies. The landscape and under the sea are alcohol ink protractor method. We will use Lavinia nature stamps to finish them off. Bring any nature colored alcohol inks you have, bone folder, trimmer, liquid glue, and any other prefered adhesives. You can purchase Stayz In Place black ink at the store with your 10% student discount. Kits will be available for benches if you pre order. Beginners will have no problem with this class. Instructor: Robin Dillon Cost: $28 5/22/22 Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm (Limit 8 students)
Bring May Flower Cards by Jan This class will be focusing on May flowers using different folds, unique cutting and techniques. Maybe, even a May 3D Gnome will join us to cause a little trouble and create some fun. Bring your usual tools for class. Call the store to reserve your spot. Instructor: Jan Rosenbergh Cost: $22 5/24/22 Tuesday 10:30am 5/26/22 Thursday 1:00pm 5/28/22 Saturday 10:30am
JUNE
Sue's Graphic 45 - A Year of Easel Cards Introducing this year's Collector's Edition from Graphic 45 - Time to Flourish! We will be making a set of 12 easel cards, each themed to a month of the year. The actual month will not appear on the cards, just images of the month. For example, a cardinal and winter roses are on the January card, not the word January. This set would make a beautiful gift or in the alternative, you will have a set of cards that covers the entire year, so you can pick when to send one out to a loved one or friend. They can easily be adapted to any occasion. SUPPLY LIST: Score Board, edge distress tool, scissors, glue dots, thin (1mm) and regular (2mm) pop dots, and your choice of regular adhesive. OPTIONAL: Brown ink pad for distressing edges. (Suitable for all levels of cardmakers.) Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $38 (payment due at registration) 6/12/22 Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm (Max Limit of 10)
Ann’s June Card Class In this class, you will make four cards. The first card is a colorful thank you card with a group of flowers. Next is an elegant card with some gold stitching on it. The third card features three lovely butterflies. The last card uses layering stencils to create a gorgeous group of poppies. To register for the class, call the store at 630-782-9999. Please bring your regular supplies and your favorite coloring medium. Payment is due at the time of registration. Hope you can make it. Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $24 6/14/22 Tuesday 1:00pm Registration deadline Saturday, June 11 6/25/22 Saturday 1:00pm Registration deadline, Tuesday, June 21 Sue's Make-n-Take Saturday #2 Since our first Make-n-Take Saturday was such a hit, I'm back to teach another new store product. This month will be introducing a new paper company from New Zealand called 3Quarter. They have high quality designer papers, card project sheets, card kits and album kits. You will be using one of the project sheets to make a card so you can feel the quality of their papers. There will be 3 different options to choose from at the Make-n-Take Day and you're welcome to purchase additional sheets to make more cards (depending on sign-ups). You will also get a 10% discount while shopping at the store that day (excludes Iris folding). SUPPLY LIST: Regular craft kit, including scissors, edge distress tool, glue dots, pop dots (1mm and 2mm) and your favorite adhesive. OPTIONAL: Brown ink pad for distressing edges and dry embossing tool/mat (for shaping flowers). Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $5 (payment due at registration) 6/18/22 Saturday 11:00am 12:15pm 1:30pm timeslots Please register in advance to guarantee enough supplies. Walk-ins will be taken if enough supplies on hand. (Max Limit of 8 per session - allow 1 hour for project)
Barb's "June Bug" Class Bugs can be cute and pretty ..... or not! Let's focus on the cute and pretty ones for this class. We will make 4 cards using 4 different techniques - masking, interactive, a shaker card, and a fun fold card. I won't "bug" you with any more than that! Please bring your basic tool kit, and I will supply everything else you will need. Let's enjoy a fun and creative time together. Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 6/21/22 Tuesday 10:30am 6/25/22 Saturday 10:30am
Ann’s Sparkling Card Class In this class we will make four sparkling cards. The first two cards use the Northwoods method of coloring and applying glitter. These two cards have flowers and butterflies. On the next two cards, you will color on glitter paper. One card features an elegant lady with a hat and the other a hummingbird. Please bring your regular supplies, and tweezers, and water-soluble markers (such as Tombow), and alcohol markers. 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 6/21/22 Tuesday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday, June 18
Sue's Dress My Craft Transfer Sheet Cards with Vellum Introducing another new company and product - Dress My Craft Transfer Me Sheets. This is the class for all of you vellum lovers as well, since the cards are made in conjunction with vellum and the transfer sheets. A total of 4 cards will be made in class. Dress My Craft is based in India, and Shalini the owner is so enthusiastic about her products. The images we will use are vibrant and oh, so beautiful! SUPPLY LIST: Larger tipped waterbrush (required), small craft sponge, Score Board, trimmer, scissors, ScorTape, pop dots, foam tape, and your choice of regular adhesive. A silicone spatula tool will also be required which will be available at the store in May with a 10% discount. (Currently on order - about $5.) Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $26 (payment due at registration) 6/26/22 Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm (Max Limit of 8)