Each student should bring their own regular class kits, including a personal trimmer, Scor Board, scissors, Glitter Gel Pen, bone folder, various dry and liquid adhesives, including pop dots and glue dots, plus scrap paper or your own personal craft mat. JUNE
Ann’s Masculine Card Class In this class, you will make four cards. The first card has an oval shaped die cut message, “Happy Father’s Day”. Next is a birthday card featuring an embossed “happy Birthday” message and a vehicle of your choice (the sample shows a motorcycle). The next card is a bold and bright “Happy Birthday” card. The last card is an Iris folded card and the message on the sample is “Happy Father’s Day” but another message can be substituted for it. In addition to your regular supplies, please bring Regular Scotch Tape. To register for the class or a kit, 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 6/12/21 Saturday 1:00pm Registration deadline, Wednesday 6/9/21 6/16/21 Wednesday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday 6/12/21
Jan's Card Class Surprises Those of you who take these classes are always very surprised and happy with what you learn and design. This class, of course, will have many creative challenges that will peak your creative imagination. We will delve into Spring and Summer papers, different card designs and a floral 3D. Call the store to reserve your spot and bring your class tools. See you soon. Instructor: Jan Rosenbergh Cost: $22 6/15/21 Tuesday 10:30am 6/17/21 Thursday 1:00pm 6/19/21 Saturday 10:30am
Ann’s Assorted Card Class In this class, you will make four cards. The first card features a beautiful grouping of lilies. On the next card, is a group of people celebrating graduation. A bold and geometric group of colorful fish are wishing you a Happy Birthday on the next card. The last card features a colorful, geometric butterfly and the message, “I’m so grateful for you”. In addition to your regular supplies, please bring your favorite coloring medium and tweezers. To register for the class or a kit, 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 6/19/21 Saturday 1:00pm Registration deadline, Wednesday 6/16/21 6/23/21 Wednesday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday 6/19/21
Barb's "Good Feelings!" Card Class We've all had a lot of "feelings" this past year, so what better time to make some cards with different "feelings" as well? In this class we will make 4 cards incorporating a variety of textures! Join us and feel good as we craft with friends. You will need to bring your basic tool kit to use in class. I will teach this class 3 times, with a maximum of 5 people in each class. I hope to see you soon! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 6/22/21 Tuesday 10:30am 6/23/21 Wednesday 10:30am 6/26/21 Saturday 10:30am
JULY
Ann’s Christmas and More Card Class In this class we will make four cards. The first card has a lovely Christmas ornament with two deer and the sentiment: “Joy and Peace to you and yours”. The next Christmas card features the word JOY and you will Iris fold the letter “O”. Poppies and a butterfly are featured on the third card. The next card is a lovely grouping of flowers embossed in white on Vellum (you will learn another way to attach vellum to a card). To color the vellum card flowers, you will need alcohol markers and regular scotch tape for the Iris folded card. Please bring your regular supplies and your favorite coloring medium. To register for the class or a kit, 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 7/14/21 Wednesday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday, July 10
Giving at its Best #1 Are you looking for that unique table top gift? Whether it’s for yourself or a gift for someone else, you will enjoy this project. Samples should be at the store in both Hanukkah and winter/Christmas paper in early July. The project will include special diecuts based on the theme that you select at registration. If you are not in need of a holiday themed book please join us and we will work out an exchange of other store papers that you desire. Bring your regular kit with various adhesives, craft mat, scissors and a paper trimmer that can cut 12" paper. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $30 7/15/21 Thursday 11:30am - 4:00pm
Giving at its Best #2 We will be making two different projects. The first using a small tin in which we will create an expandable book and/or card. Tins are blue in color; perfect for a winter, summer, beach, Hanukkah, Christmas or a baby boy theme. The accordion fold will be navy blue. Please bring 4 or 5 sheets of complementary paper and embellishments for your theme, or you can purchase some at the store. Our second project has Gnomes for those of you that think these little guys are as cute as I do. You won’t be disappointed and either project can be re-created quite easily. Bring your regular kit with various adhesives, craft mat, scissors and a paper trimmer that can cut 12" paper. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $22 7/15/21 Thursday 6:30pm
Die Namics One of claudia‘s favorites as well as ours is the class known as Die Namic. Each participant will leave with a brand new die and complete 4-5 cards. Multiple ideas will be shared for your future use and enjoyment. Please bring tweezers, wet and dry adhesive, pop dots, craft mat, scissors and a paper trimmer. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $28 7/16/21 Friday 10:00am
Ann’s Butterflies and Flowers Card Class In this class, you will make four cards. The first card features a coloring technique using Color Burst color pigment to color some poppies. Next is a group of colorful Cistus flowers and the sentiment, "just a note”. A sweet group of dandelions and the message, “summer dreaming” are featured on the next card. The last card is a slimline card with 5 colorful butterflies. In addition to your regular supplies, please bring your favorite coloring medium and tweezers. To register for the class or a kit, 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 7/17/21 Saturday 1:00pm Registration deadline, Wednesday, July 14 7/21/21 Wednesday 1:00pm Registration deadline: Saturday, July 17
Boxes These beautifully handcrafted boxes are coming your way through gentleman Jim the crafter extraordinaire. When registering please select the box of your choice (square or rectangle). Additional boxes may be purchased at the time of registration. To complete the box you will need your choice of colored ink pads which are either brand new ink pads and/or re-inkers for the pad colors you bring from home. The wood soaks up the color very quickly. Boxes will be sealed with wax once completed. You can also use designer papers (which you supply) to decorate the tiles and paper piece if you do not want to ink your tiles. A bottle of glossy accents will be required. Glossy accents is available for sale at the store. Be sure to bring your craft mat, tweezers and scissors to class. Instructor: Claudia Lesser Cost: $28 (additional boxes are $25) 7/17/21 Saturday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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 - 2 of them going along with the Christmas in July theme. You will be using my punches. Please bring a basic tool kit. See the basic supply list for ideas. Come join us and be ready to think outside of the box! Looking forward to seeing you soon! Instructor: Barb Smith Cost: $22 7/20/21 Tuesday 10:30am 7/21/21 Wednesday 10:30am 7/24/21 Saturday 10:30am
10 - 10 - 10 CROP This will be a No-Frills one day CROP from 10am to 10pm for $10. 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. 7/23/21 Friday 10am-10pm Cost: $10
Sue's Christmas in July Class (New Products Class #10) Twas the Night Before Christmas with Hunkydory Hunkydory has outdone themselves with these Mirri Magic Luxury Card Toppers themed with Santa on Christmas Eve and trimmed in foil. Continue to explore the Hunkydory world from England and get a jump on some beautiful Christmas cards. There are 4 different topper sets that will be used, 2 in each class. NOTE: We will be making 5 different cards in each session for a total of 10 cards. If you sign up for both sessions, you will receive $5 off. Come and enjoy a day out having lunch with friends to cheer up your COVID Blues. Please bring a craft mat, paper trimmer, Score Board, scissors, ruler and a variety of adhesives (including Scor Tape, glue dots, various sizes of pop dots and foam strips). Optional: Nuvo glitter drops or Hero Arts Sparkle Pen. Maximum of 8 students per session. Bring a lunch if staying all day. Instructor: Sue Benner Cost: $30 for one session - $55 for both 7/31/21 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm (lunch break) and 2:00pm-5:00pm 8/1/21 Sunday (overflow date if waiting list)