Ann’s Floral Card Class In this class, we will make four cards featuring flowers. One of the cards has a group of colorful flowers and the message “grateful for your thoughtfulness”. The next card has a small bowl of flowers and the message, “prayers”. The third card uses the inlay technique to create the two flowers. The last card has a wreath made out of flowers and leaves and the message, “thinking of you”. In addition to your regular supplies, please bring your favorite coloring medium. To register call the store at 630-782-9999. Hope you can make it. Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $22 2/22/20 Saturday, 1:00pm Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 19
Kathy's Cheers Card Class Everyone has something to cheer about. We will be making all four cards with this as our theme. I will include 2 Iris cards (Wine and Martini are the cheering vehicles.) (BRING REGULAR TAPE FOR THIS CLASS.) Bring your regular class kit with regular tape and any pencils or markers you might like to use. Instructor: Kathy Donofrio Cost: $22 2/22/20 Saturday 10:30am
Kathy's Owls Card Class We will be making 4 cards using theDare to be Artsy owls and dies to match. There will be lots of coloring for each owl. These are cute images that I think you will enjoy working on. Bring your regular class kit with any pencils and markers for coloring. Instructor: Kathy Donofrio Cost: $22 2/27/20 Thursday 1:00pm
Sue's Photoplay Tunnel Cards Join us to make 3 cards using the brand new Tunnel Cards from Photoplay’s Maker’s Series. You will learn to create both single and double-tunnel cards at this class. These are 3-dimensional A2 cards that fold to fit flat in an envelope for mailing. They can be used with any layering die sets (circle, rectangle, oval, etc.) that you may already own. Come join us to learn how to die cut the bases, decorate and assemble these new innovative specialty cards from Photoplay. Each card will have a different theme. Be sure to bring your regular class kit with a craft mat, Scor Board or Scor Pal, personal trimmer, scissors, glitter gel pen and a variety of adhesives, including pop dots. Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $22 2/29/20 Saturday 1:00pm
MARCH 2020
CROP 10 - 10 - 10 This CROP will be at the store. You will have a large table to work on and beverages and snacks. 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. Please stop by the store or call during business hours to register. Your space is guaranteed only after you have paid. 3/6/20 Friday 10:00am - 10:00pm Cost: $10
Claudia's Die-Namic Participants will walk away with their own personal die following class. Come learn different techniques along with some new ideas as you create both cards and small gifts. Samples will available late February as orders have been placed. Please bring craft mat and brayer along with two of your favorite ink colors. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $28 3/7/20 Saturday 11:00 - 1:00pm
Claudia's Rice papers Whether you are new to these fantastic papers or have used them in the past, this class is for you. We will be doing some collage work with stunning results. Please bring a craft mat along with wet glue. Participants will create cards and a small table top or wall hanging. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $28 3/7/20 Saturday 2:00 - 5:00pm
Claudia's Evening Surprise! Get ready for a fantastic evening - think outside the box! I promise you will not be disappointed. Working with small 2x2, 3x3, and other various sizes of wrapped canvas we will make a personalized gift. Please bring 10-12 pictures that can be cut apart. Think about a theme, perhaps a Father’s Day gift, something for your grandchildren/kids, last vacation, pets, etc. If you have nothing in mind that’s okay as well you can always add pictures later. You will need wet glue, VersaFine Clair black ink pad, craft mat and regular class supplies. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $22 3/7/20 Saturday 6:30 - 9:30pm
Jan's Card Class This class always offers something different in cardmaking/crafting, whether it be a new technique, a new fold, a unique design, a die cutting use or creative stamping. You will be very surprised at what you will learn. This class will be focusing on the up and coming holiday of Easter with a treat box and interesting Easter cards. Get a head start for the holiday. Sign up for this class today and enjoy the creative FUN we have in every class. Instructor: Jan Rosenbergh Cost: $22 3/10/20 Tuesday 10:30am 3/12/20 Thursday 6:00pm 3/14/20 Saturday 10:30am
Sue's Stencil Card Class This class will teach you to make 4 cards using different techniques and coloring mediums from the same stencil. The class price includes a stencil for you to take home. Each student will be able to pick out their own stencil for class from the store’s collection of “It’s a Colorful Life” 6x6 or 6x9 stencils. Please pick your stencil when you register for class, put your name on it and ask the front desk to put it in “Sue’s Stencil Class Bag.” Bring your regular kit, including a palette knife, sponge daubers, round wood applicator with sponge attachments (not felt), Blue or Purple Stencil Tape, and baby wipes to clean your stencil between cards. Additional stencils and supplies will be discounted 20% for all students when registering or attending class. Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $30 3/14/20 Saturday 1:00 - 4:00pm
Linda's Chipboard Book Class - Purebred Using the new Authentique Purebred paper line, you will create a 6x6 spiral bound book with space for 11 pictures to memorialize that special pet in your life. You can choose to make either a dog or cat book - please provide your choice when you make your reservation. Samples will be in the store soon. Only 12 spaces available for this class. You will need a cutter, scissors, and a liquid adhesive (I think it works best). Instructor: Linda Johnson Cost: $30 3/15/20 Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm
CROP 10 - 10 - 10 This CROP will be at the store. You will have a large table to work on and beverages and snacks. 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. Please stop by the store or call during business hours to register. Your space is guaranteed only after you have paid. 3/20/20 Friday 10:00am - 10:00pm Cost: $10
Barb's Embossing Folders Card Class Join Barb in learning how to use embossing folders. We will use a variety of types of embossing folders and techniques on our cards. Come learn some new tricks and have a fun time together. Who knew what those simple embossing folders could do! Please bring a basic tool kit. vLooking forward to seeing you soon! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 3/18/20 Wednesday 10:30am 3/21/20 Saturday 10:30am
Ann’s Butterflies and Flowers Card Class In this class, we will make four cards. The first card is very sweet grouping of several flowers and the message, “thinking of you dear friend”. Next is an elegant card with shimmering flowers and die cuts. There are two sparkly butterflies on the next colorful card. The last card uses shimmer paper, border die cuts, a butterfly and the message, “Thanks”. In addition to your regular supplies, please bring your favorite coloring medium. To register call the store at 630-782-9999. Hope you can make it. Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $22 3/18/20 Wednesday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday 3/14/20 3/28/20 Saturday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Wednesday 3/25/20
Ann’s Easter Card Class In this class, you will make four Easter cards. One of the cards features 4 peeps and the message is “you’re my kind of peep”. The next card has a sweet bunny wishing everyone a Happy Easter. A beautiful cross is the main attraction on the third card. The fourth card has four cute bunnies that are wishing you a Happy Easter. The cards are hard to describe so please stop at the store to see the samples. In addition to your regular supplies, please bring your favorite coloring medium. To register call the store at 630-782-9999. Hope you can make it. Instructor: Ann Hanson Cost: $22 3/21/20 Saturday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Wednesday 3/18/20
Sue's Super Sunday Card Class Super Sunday is back with both Spring and Easter themed cards. Come to create 8 beautiful cards with your friends and get ready for Spring! All skill levels are welcome and be prepared to try something new! Be sure to bring your basic tool kit with various adhesives, plus a glitter gel pen, blending pen, water brush, and a craft mat. There will be supplies available for coloring, but if you have a favorite coloring medium, please bring it with you to class. Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $30 3/22/20 Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm
Sue's Cosmic Shimmer Gilding/Opal Polish Technique Class Do you like mixed media, shimmer paper or metallics in every color imaginable? Well if you do, this is the class for you. We’ll be learning to use Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Polish and Opal Polish (Opal Polish changes color depending on if you are using white or black cardstock). We will be making several backgrounds, plus 3 cards in class. Please bring your basic kit, plus a craft mat, palette knife, sponge daubers (finger or on a stick), paint brush, water brush, baby wipes, plus any acrylic stencils you would like to use on your personal backgrounds. Students will receive 20% off of all shimmering products, brushes, and daubers. Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $30 3/29/20 Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Jan's Card Class description coming soon... Instructor: Jan Rosenbergh Cost: $22 3/31/20 Tuesday 10:30am 4/2/20 Thursday 6:00pm 4/4/20 Saturday 10:30am
CROP (no frills) This CROP will be at the store. You will have a large table to work on and beverages and snacks. 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. Please stop by the store or call during business hours to register. Your space is guaranteed only after you have paid. 4/10/20 Friday 10:00am - 11:59pm Cost: $25 for both days 4/11/20 Saturday 10:00am - 11:59pm $15 for 1 day
Barb's Masking Magic Card Class Come and join Barb in exploring how to use your stamps in new and "magical" ways! We will learn a variety of masking techniques and use various materials to transform a "flat" stamped image into one with depth and dimension. Using these techniques and materials, you will have your family and friends asking, "How did you do that?" Join me in thinking outside of the box! Please bring a basic tool kit. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 4/15/20 Wednesday 10:30am 4/18/20 Saturday 10:30am
Sue's All Occasion Cards description coming soon... Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $30 5/17/20 Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm
Barb's Trust Me! Card Class Really? Well, those of you who know Barb, know that you can indeed trust her! This class is about trusting Barb to teach you new and fun things that you can do again when you get home. There is no set theme to these classes. Variety is the spice of life! Each class will feature an unexpected material in one of the projects. Each class will teach new techniques with supplies you already own. We all have our "stash" of things, don't we? Let's find new and fun ways to use them. You will take home patterns and/or directions to duplicate ideas you have learned in class. Please bring a basic tool kit (tape, scissors, glue dots, ruler, etc.). Join us for a fun and creative time together. Trust Barb and be surprised! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 5/ /20 Wednesday 10:30am 5/ /20 Saturday 10:30am
_________________JUNE 2020
Barb's Punch 4 Card Class When you own punches, you want to be able to use them in a variety of ways. This class is all about learning to "see" what other things punched pieces can become. There are always "aha" moments in this class! We will make 4 cards, using my punches. Envelopes will be provided. Please bring a basic tool kit (tape, scissors, glue dots, ruler, etc.). Come join us and be ready to think outside of the box! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $20.00 6/ /20 Saturday 1:00pm 6/ /20 Wednesday 10:30am
_______________JULY 2020
Barb's Scrap Happy Card Class What comes in so many sizes, shapes and colors? .......... SCRAPS!!!!! We all have them. We all save them. We all want to know what to do with them! Join us for a class in learning and sharing ideas on how to use these paper wonders. We will make cards incorporating scraps in new and interesting ways. Please feel free to share any ideas you have on using them, organizing them and storing them. All ideas are welcome! Please bring a basic tool kit. Looking forward to a fun and creative time together! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 1/15/20 Wednesday 10:30am 1/18/20 Saturday 10:30am
August 2020
Barb's Interactive Card Class Who would think you could play with cards? We do! In this Interactive Card class there is always something that moves in or on the card. Barb will teach you a variety of ways you can "play" with cards. Sometimes they rock and roll. Sometimes they slide and glide. Sometimes they push and pull. Sometimes they shake and make (you smile)! One thing is for sure - you will have fun with these and want to make more. Directions will be given, so you can do just that. Please bring a basic tool kit (tape, scissors, glue dots, ruler, etc.). Come with a smile - leave with an even bigger one! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 8/ /20 Wednesday 10:30am 8/ /20 Saturday 10:30am
SEPTEMBER 2020
Barb's Embossing Folders Class Barb's Embossing Folder Card Class Join Barb in learning more ways to use embossing folders. We will use a variety of embossing techniques on our cards. Come to learn some new tricks and to have a fun time together! Please bring a basic tool kit. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 10/ /20 Wednesday 10:30 10/ /20 Saturday 10:30
OCTOBER 2020
Barb's Masking Magic Card Class Come and join Barb in exploring how to use your stamps in new and "magical" ways! We will learn a variety of masking techniques and use various materials to transform a "flat" stamped image into one with depth and dimension. Using these techniques and materials, you will have your family and friends asking, "How did you do that?" Join me in thinking outside of the box! Please bring a basic tool kit. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 10/ /20 Wednesday 10:30am 10/ /20 Saturday 10:30am
NOVEMBER 2020
Barb's Trust Me! Card Class Really? Well, those of you who know Barb, know that you can indeed trust her! This class is about trusting Barb to teach you new and fun things that you can do again when you get home. There is no set theme to these classes. Variety is the spice of life! Each class will feature an unexpected material in one of the projects. Each class will teach new techniques with supplies you already own. We all have our "stash" of things, don't we? Let's find new and fun ways to use them. You will take home patterns and/or directions to duplicate ideas you have learned in class. Please bring a basic tool kit (tape, scissors, glue dots, ruler, etc.). Join us for a fun and creative time together. Trust Barb and be surprised! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 10/ /20 Wednesday 10:30am 10/ /20 Saturday 10:30am