Whether you have never touched a paper trimmer or you are the Queen of the Crop, Stamp & Scrapbook Expo has a workshop for you. We offer workshops for everyone from brave beginners to the most advanced paper crafters and everyone in between.
Please review the workshop description as it will have specific items that will be required for your class. These general items may also be beneficial to have on hand, although not all of the items will be used in every workshop: 12 x 12 paper trimmer, scissors, hole punch, paper piercer, distressing ink pad, and a variety of adhesives such as glue dots, liquid adhesive, tape runner, foam dots. Baby wipes are also nice for your convenience.
Workshops will be listed approximately 2 weeks before pre-registration.
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Seats in the workshop rooms are for guests who have purchased a ticket to attend that particular workshop. Only those guests who have a paid workshop ticket for that particular workshop may be in the room at the time the workshop begins. Unfortunately we do not allow any persons to stand in on or sit in the workshop rooms unless they have a paid ticket to that workshop (including children.) Babes in arms are the only exception. Missed workshops are not refundable.
You must attend the workshop to receive the workshop kit. Kits are exclusive to the workshop and are not sold outside the classroom. You may inquire with the instructor between workshops or at the end of their workshop day to request a kit. Sometimes, the kits are not relevant without the instruction in the class. Often instructors do not have kits in their booths to distribute. It is between you and the instructor to receive a kit without the actual teaching time included.
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2015 Mesa, AZ | Workshops
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12x12'' Canvas Art |
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Get out of the box and create a work of art with our NEW Gypsy Road papers and a 12x12" stretched canvas. You will learn to make a 3-D rolled photo frame and vellum flowers, plus use 5 of our NEW gorgeous rustic metal flowers ranging from 1.5" to 3.5", earthy canvas ribbon, bling and pearl brads. You will love this work of art that will grace your wall and you will be the envy of your scrapping friends! This class is a must!
What products will be highlighted: Rustic metal flowers, canvas ribbon, Powder Puff Chalk Inks What will I learn or complete: You will finish a 12x12: stretched canvas with all the trimmings, ready to hang on the wall. What do I need to bring: Please bring paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, plus 3 in 1 glue by Beacons, Pokey tool, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Bloody Mary or Mango Mai Tai, Rusty Nail or Creamy Cocoa, Amaretto or Mocha Mama, Khaki, Limeade, Soft Sage, Sea Foam or Evergreen.. What techniques will I learn or use: Making a rolled frame that will house a 5x7 photo or a 4x6 photo along with chalking metal and using vellum to make flowers. |
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3 Ways to Watercolor Cards |
1 Hour Workshop |
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The look of hand painted watercolor is the hottest trend in card making! Not an artist? You don't need to be! In this class we will explore and create using three great techniques to get that watercolor look in your cards. We will work with traditional Zig Gansai Tambi watercolor paints and Spectrum Aqua markers - totally different mediums that can give you a great watercolor look. We will color in stamped images and work with stamped images for some fantastic effects. Plenty of product education plus great tips and tricks will be shared and great prizes will be given. You'll leave with the gorgeous wood mounted floral rubber stamp we'll be using (an $12 value!) as well as your three lovely cards and a valuable coupon to use at Bee Creative.
What products will be highlighted: Creating/stamping with water-based markers and paints. What will I learn or complete: Three cards and practice materials. What do I need to bring: No. What techniques will I learn or use: Painting and stamping. |
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A Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy |
1 Hour Workshop |
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A lovely hand addressed card or envelope is a lost art! Add a personal touch to holiday cards, wedding invitations, or any correspondence with traditional Calligraphy. This technique based class will introduce you to Old English style Calligraphy. This is not italic, but rather the more traditional style (think newspaper mastheads). The lower case alphabet will be practiced, with like letters shown together so you can begin to master the basic skills needed to form letters. You will receive a felt tipped Calligraphy pen to keep (great for left or right handers), practice papers with guides, a set of note cards with envelopes to embellish with "thank you", and a bonus sheet of the upper case letters to try at home.
What products will be highlighted: Technique based class focusing on Calligraphy style writing. We will touch on pens and choices of writing instruments. What will I learn or complete: This will be an overview of the alphabet, and students will leave with their practice papers and a set of note cards. What do I need to bring: Nothing What techniques will I learn or use: Beautiful writing |
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Always Fabulous Folds 2015 |
1.5 Hour Workshop |
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Join The Rubber Cafe Crew for another Fabulous Folding class with all NEW folds for 2015. During this class you will create two intricate folded cards that you will be able to make over and over again using our FULL COLOR step by step directions. Each kit will include all the paper goods needed to complete the projects, directions and embellishments. A 12x12 Score board is required for this class there are a few on hand if you do not have one. Each student will receive a coupon for a free stamp set with a value of $19.99, as well as a chance to win a variety of different prizes in class. This is one class that you will not want to miss.
What products will be highlighted: This is a focused class on Scoring and making 3-D cards... We use the Scor-pal, The Rubber Cafe products example You're so fine glitters, Scrap Happy Glue, Embossing Enamels, and various inks. What will I learn or complete: Students will leave with two completed Fabulously folded cards that will be ready to give to that card worthy friend. What do I need to bring: Scor-pal or Score tool 12x12, Scissors, Double sided adhesive tape 1/4 inch (Scor-tape is preferred) Acrylic block, Adhesive foam squares What techniques will I learn or use: During this class we will be using Embossing Enamels, Stamping with You're so fine glitters, paper layering and Card Folding |
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Always Fabulous Folds 2015 |
1.5 Hour Workshop |
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Join The Rubber Cafe Crew for another Fabulous Folding class with all NEW folds for 2015. During this class you will create two intricate folded cards that you will be able to make over and over again using our FULL COLOR step by step directions. Each kit will include all the paper goods needed to complete the projects, directions and embellishments. A 12x12 Score board is required for this class there are a few on hand if you do not have one. Each student will receive a coupon for a free stamp set with a value of $19.99, as well as a chance to win a variety of different prizes in class. This is one class that you will not want to miss.
What products will be highlighted: This is a focused class on Scoring and making 3-D cards... We use the Scor-pal, The Rubber Cafe products example You're so fine glitters, Scrap Happy Glue, Embossing Enamels, and various inks. What will I learn or complete: Students will leave with two completed Fabulously folded cards that will be ready to give to that card worthy friend. What do I need to bring: Scor-pal or Score tool 12x12, Scissors, Double sided adhesive tape 1/4 inch (Scor-tape is preferred) Acrylic block, Adhesive foam squares What techniques will I learn or use: During this class we will be using Embossing Enamels, Stamping with You're so fine glitters, paper layering and Card Folding |
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ATC Acrylic Card Extravaganza |
1 Hour Workshop |
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We will work on six different ATC cards. This class is designed for those who want to learn different mixed media art techniques. With each ATC you will learn a new technique; from alcohol inking to embossing, we will cover it all in this class. Wow your trading card friends with these incredible ATC cards! Special notepaper and embellishments may vary depending on availability.
What products will be highlighted: Working with acrylic, painting, inking, embossing, resist and layering What will I learn or complete: 6 ATC trading cards What do I need to bring: We supply everything you need for this class except scissors and Zip Dry or 3 N 1 adhesive both by Beacon (You must have a solvent based adhesive) and foam dots, soft cloth for rubbing inks (terry cloth or diaper cloth works best just a small square 4x4 inches rag) brown distressing ink and baby wipes. Please bring these items to class with you. What techniques will I learn or use: Clear Scraps Acrylic ATC Cards and different mediums applied to the acrylic. |
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Beautiful Vintage Acrylic Keepsake Box |
1.5 Hour Workshop |
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Create this incredible acrylic keepsake box that is brand new to the market. This is a very special one-of-a-kind class! We will spend time creating and building this beautiful 5x7 acrylic box that will be treasured for years. Wow your friends with this amazing keepsake box! Special note-embellishments may vary depending on availability.
What products will be highlighted: How to work with acrylic What will I learn or complete: Amazing 5x7 acrylic keepsake box What do I need to bring: We supply everything you need for this class except scissors and Zip Dry or 3 N 1 adhesive both by Beacon (You must have a solvent based adhesive) paper trimmer, foam dots, brown distressing ink and baby wipes. Please bring these items to class with you. What techniques will I learn or use: Building an acrylic box, inks, stamping and layering |
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Clean Color Brush: ZIG Watercolor |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Experience the fun of watercolor using the Clean Color Real Brushes by ZIG. In class we will explore different techniques to shade and blend with these amazing watercolor brush marker brushes on watercolor paper. Whether we want the stained glass effect or the detail effect, this is the perfect class for learning the basics of watercolor and achieving spectacular results! Class kit will include a ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Trio Pack (students will choose from a variety of trio packs), watercolor paper, Krazy Kreations outline sticker sheet, two card kits with cards/envelopes/cardstock/embellishments/sentiment, photo and instructions. Please bring scissors to class along with a black sharpie marker. Additional Zig Clean Color Real Brush class packs and H20 pens will be available during class.
What products will be highlighted: ZIG Watercolor Clean Color Real Brushes, watercolor paper, outline stickers, Krazy Kreations card kits. What will I learn or complete: Although this is a technique-driven class, the students will leave with the ability to complete two card kits. What do I need to bring: Scissors and a black sharpie marker. What techniques will I learn or use: How to use the ZIG Watercolor Clean Color Real Brush, the ZIG H20 marker, how to shade and blend on watercolor paper, and how to use outline stickers. |
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Copics: Coloring on Paper and Glitter |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Want to learn how to shade and blend with your Copic alcohol ink markers? Want stunning results on both glitter and cardstock? This is the class for you. Come join us as we learn the basic techniques of coloring with our alcohol markers on handmade Krazy Kreations glitter paper AND on Copic friendly cardstock! During class we will color on glitter paper learning the basics of the light/dark/light technique. We will then focus on coloring on cardstock using light/midtone/dark technique. Class kit will include a Copic Marker Sketch Trio Pack (each student will choose from a variety of trio packs), Krazy Kreations handmade glitter paper, Copic friendly cardstock, Krazy Kreations outline sticker sheet and two card kits including cards, envelopes, cardstock, diecuts and embellishments. Students will receive a photo and class instructions. Please bring scissors and adhesive to class. Student Copic markers are optional.
What products will be highlighted: Copic Markers, Krazy Kreations Glitter Paper, Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers. What will I learn or complete: Students will learn techniques on shading and blending with the Copic Alcohol markers. Two card kits will be available for students to complete in class or at home. What do I need to bring: Scissors and adhesive. Student Copic markers are optional. What techniques will I learn or use: Shading and blending with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers using Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers on different mediums (glitter paper and cardstock). |
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Designer Cards |
1 Hour Workshop |
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You will create EIGHT all-occassion cards using the Jubilee collection by My Mind's Eye. We will introduce you to the NEWEST products and you will see how well they work together to make these designer cards! Most students will complete four cards in class but also color instructions and product to complete at least four more. This class is loaded with product including pre-scored cards with envelopes, 6" x 6" pattern papers and LOTS of embellishments. It doesn't matter if you are new to cardmaking or a seasoned pro, you will love this class! And of course, door prizes are all part of the fun! Come and join Shelby Dredge for an amazing class where you will not only LOVE the cards but also get lots of new ideas and tips!
What products will be highlighted: Jubilee by My Mind's Eye: 6" x 6" pattern papers, ephemera, rub-ons, buttons, ribbons and twine. What will I learn or complete: You will create EIGHT all-occasion cards; pre-scored cards and envelopes included. What do I need to bring: Basics: Trimmer, Scissors, Black ink pad, black pen, Corner rounder, adhesive: runner/wet, foam tape & glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: Trendy Techniques using various embellishments for fast but beautiful cards. |
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Designer Layouts Using Embellishments |
1 Hour Workshop |
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This hour long class is packed with everything you need to create two beautiful 2-page layouts (4 designer 12x12 pages total). You will play with the newest products by My Minds Eye, Prima, Carta Bella & Fancy Pants. This class is full of techniques using various embellishments including: chalk art, handmade flowers, decorative chipboard frames, self-adhesive pearl flourishes, ephemera, custom diecuts, buttons & various twine. You will have lots of extras in this class including alphabet stickers so you have many options with chalk art & titles. And, of course door prizes are all part of the fun! Class is for all levels and even though it is loaded with product, we have done most of the work for you so you can enjoy the process of learning & assembling layouts. Join Shelby Dredge for this amazing class as she shares with you many designer tips!
What products will be highlighted: New products by My Minds Eye, Prima, Carta Bella & Fancy Pants What will I learn or complete: Two beautiful 2-page layouts (4 designer 12x12 pages total) What do I need to bring: Trimmer, Scissors, Black Pen, Black Ink Pad, Adhesive: wet/runner, foam tape and glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: Full of techniques using various embellishments including: chalk art, handmade flowers, decorative chipboard frames, self-adhesive pearl flourishes, ephemera, custom diecuts, buttons & various twine. |
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Disney 6x8 Chipboard Album |
1.5 Hour Workshop |
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We will be learning several different techniques. How to use the Paper Frosting, A flip out purse and extra flips by using mini clear bags. These techniques can be used on other projects and scrapbook layouts.
What products will be highlighted: Paper Frosting, Clear Mini Bags flip outs. What will I learn or complete: Some of the project will be completed. What do I need to bring: Glue pen or Mini Xyron. Black ink. Wipe up What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to use the Paper Frosting, How to add flips to your pages. |
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Disney Main Street Eye-Popping Pages |
1 Hour Workshop |
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You will create a pop-up interactive component for your Disney scrapbook pages along with a scrapbook layout with a secret. This is a great twist on ordinary scrapbook pages. You will be creating a 2-page Disney Main Street themed pop-up layout. There will be a lot of pieces pre-cut to make this a fast and efficient use of your 1-hour class time. This treasure will delight and astound your friends and family and provide years of fond reminiscing. And because we know you are going to love your new Disney layout, we created additional Disney cuts that are available in our booth on the vendor floor.
What products will be highlighted: Students will be working with Doo Dilly Designs' laser cuts. What will I learn or complete: Students will leave with a completed 2-page layout. What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, two sided tape, adhesive of your choice, scissors and 2 page protectors. What techniques will I learn or use: Students will learn how to add an interactive component to their scrapbook layout. |
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Embossing Ideas: 4 Creative Cards |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Love embossing but need some new ideas? Join us as we create four amazing and completely different cards loaded with creativity! We have brand new designs for 2015 that will take your card making to the next level. This technique based class will show you new products, fun designs, and great tips. Bee inspired creating with shimmer papers, Embossalicious and Die'sire UK folders and dies, the Snow Marker, Wink of Stella, sanded embossed designs, inks, and die cut layering to name just a few. You will leave with four beautiful completed cards - birthday, thank you, Halloween, and Christmas. Plus, you'll get FREE goodies from top quality brand Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: an EZ tape runner, foam squares, and foam tape to use on your projects; plus a FREE embossing folder - a $15 value alone! Great prizes and a valuable coupon to use in the Bee Creative booth.
What products will be highlighted: Embossing, die cuts, Wink of Stella, Snow Marker, Co'ordinations and much more! Receive free adhesive from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L as an added bonus. What will I learn or complete: Four cards - birthday, thank you, Halloween, & Christmas What do I need to bring: Please bring scissors/trimmer. What techniques will I learn or use: Embossing ideas using inking, embellishing, sanding, paper piecing, layering. |
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Family Fun 4 Pages |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Using our NEW paper line Joy Ride, you will make an interactive spinning photo wheel that will house many family photos and will allow you to spin the wheel to see more sweet little faces. You will make a mini book that is incorporated into your layout and accessible from outside your page protector. Flowers, pin wheels, buttons, ribbon...all beautiful additions to these 4 pages that will be a beautiful addition to your family album.
What products will be highlighted: Powder Puff Chalk Inks and brand NEW Joy Ride paper line. What will I learn or complete: We will finish 2 pages in class and pages 3 and 4 are a gift for you to take home. What do I need to bring: Please bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Buttercup, Peach Tree, Sea Foam, and/or Amaretto. What techniques will I learn or use: How to make an interactive photo wheel and a minibook. |
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G45 Flourish 6x6 Chunky Album |
1 Hour Workshop |
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The G45 Flourish 6x6 Chunky album is a beautiful album that can be used as a 'year in review' album or as a perpetual calendar album. There are two pages, a flap that flips and a pull-out tag for each month. The class features a whole 12x12 Flourish paper pad and Pinecone Press's 6x6 chunky album. Unique with this album is the eyelet and ribbon binding. This beautiful, extensive project will be started in class with all the basics covered for you to work on the project later on at the crop. Full colored detail instructions are included. You will love this project!
What products will be highlighted: G45 Flourish collection, Pinecone Press's 6x6 Chunky album and creating a album to sum up the year. What will I learn or complete: The student will start working on 6x6 Flourish album What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, adhesive, craft knife, Vintage Photo or warm brown ink. Crop-a-dile What techniques will I learn or use: Eyelet and ribbon binding, Chunky albums and creating flap pages and pockets for the album |
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G45 Home Sweet Home |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Warm, comfy and cozy Pinecone's 6x8 Chunky Album featuring the G45 Home Sweet Home collection. A flap on the front cover and then inside pocket pages for recipe cards, pages that flap and staggered 6x8 pages. A fun and interesting album because you see so many different layers when you open up the album cover.
What products will be highlighted: Pinecone 6x8 Chunky album with pocket, flap and full pages. What will I learn or complete: Home Sweet Home Chunky album. What do I need to bring: scissors, full size paper trimmer 12", adhesive, pop dots, Vintage Photo or a warm brown ink. What techniques will I learn or use: Different size and shape waterfall pages. Chunky albums |
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G45 Rare Oddities Album |
1 Hour Workshop |
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An album that is perfect for your collection of eerie and rare items. This class will feature the new 8x8 Semi-Chunky album from Pinecone Press and G45's new Rare Oddities collection. Hauntingly beautiful and wickedly wonderful that will delight your inner ghoul right from the start with the 3-D cover.
What products will be highlighted: Pinecone's new Semi-chunky album and G45's new Rare Oddities collection What will I learn or complete: 8x8 Album What do I need to bring: Trimmer, craft knife and mat, scissors, adhesive, pop dots, brown and black ink. What techniques will I learn or use: Create a 3-D layered front cover |
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G45 Twas the Night Before Christmas |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Twas the Night Before Christmas album is a magical album that is created with handled paper bags. Fun technique using the handled paper bags to create the album. 2 big pockets to put lots of extra photos plus all the pages of the album.
What products will be highlighted: G45's Twas the Night Before Christmas collection and creating an album with handled paper bags. What will I learn or complete: An album What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, adhesive, pop dots, brown ink. What techniques will I learn or use: Creating an album with handled paper bags. |
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Glitter Paper Friendship Flowers |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Create five beautiful cards with envelopes using our Digital stamp from our Friendship Stamp Set #702. You'll learn how to turn any cardstock into glitter paper, create your own textured background paper and a glitter resist technique using our Sparkle Embossing Powder and two of our Micro-fine glitters. You'll make green and gold cards featuring the Paper Cut fine Metallic cardstock.
What products will be highlighted: Micro-fine glitters, embossing powder, digital stamp and rubber stamp What will I learn or complete: Three dark metallic green cards and two golden metallic cards with envelopes, stamp set, embossing powder and micro-fine glitter What do I need to bring: Scissors, Versamark ink pad What techniques will I learn or use: How to make Glitter Paper, textured background paper, glitter resist technique and how to use digital stamps and assemble cards. |
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Hello Friend |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Hello Friend Album is created with the unique Curved Back Spine album from Pinecone Press and the beautiful Botanical Tea collection from Graphic 45. Chipboard pages are embellished with paper, cut-outs and ribbon.
What products will be highlighted: Pinecone Press and Graphic 45 What will I learn or complete: Hello Friend Album What do I need to bring: Paper Trimmer, scissors, adhesive, ink, Crop-a-dile What techniques will I learn or use: How to cover chipboard pages, how to create a distressed paper flower, how to adhere a binder mechanism |
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Here's to an Album In A Snap! |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Let A to Z show you how to create an album in a snap! Simple Stories preaches simple and easy memory keeping, and we will demonstrate just how easy a mini album can be. With the right products, tools, and a little creativity, your next mini album will be done in a snap. Your finished project album will have you longing to create many more. You will learn to create a simple cover using some fun techniques. You will decorate divider pages, fill up your pocket pages with sweet sentiments, some journaling, and some favorite designs. All you'll need to do is add your personal photos and your album is done.
What products will be highlighted: Snap Binders, page protectors, elements, stickers, and much more. What will I learn or complete: A completed mini album, just begging for pictures. What do I need to bring: 12x12 paper Trimmer, adhesive, scissors, hole punch, and ruler. Ink is optional. What techniques will I learn or use: Crafting with stickers, cut apart papers and embellishments, hybrid page protectors, and snap albums. |
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Jingle All The Way With Spellbinders |
2 Hour Workshop |
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Whether you consider yourself to be a traditional or a trendy card maker, this holiday card class will inspire you! Join the experts from Spellbinders in this fun-filled, inspiration packed class and complete FIVE Holiday Cards using Spellbinders NEW holiday release dies! You will also receive a coupon for a free Spellbinders tote bag available in the Scrap Mart booth!
What products will be highlighted: Students will use NEW Spellbinders Holiday products and be some of the first to use the NEW Spellbinders Platinum machine! What will I learn or complete: Students will create 5 holiday cards! What do I need to bring: Foam Square, Liquid Adhesive, Dry Adhesive, Glue Dots, Scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Students will cut, emboss, layer, use negative space and positive space to create fun and eye catching holiday cards! |
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Join the Gold Rush |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Don't walk, RUN to the Gold Rush! Gold is a hot trend in fashion and home decor, on TV, and for paper crafting. In this workshop you will learn about some of Technique Tuesday founder, Bev Grey's, favorite gold products and techniques. You will learn how to add little pops of gold to make your projects extra-classy, create a glimmer of gold for a little contrast, and make big, bold, gold elements. From modern elegance to ultra-hip, these gold techniques are mind-blowingly fabulous yet easy to use on your next layout, pocket page, or hand-made card. Class will be taught by Nicole Petersen of Nicole Petersen Designs. Fabulous door prizes will be given by Technique Tuesday as well as Nicole Petersen Designs.
What products will be highlighted: Stamps, die-cuts, gold ink, gold pens, gold paint, gold paper and more. What will I learn or complete: Cards, die-cut elements, and tags. What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, wet and dry adhesive, scissors, black ink(archival or permanent), fine-tip black journaling pen, different size acrylic blocks, stamping mat, baby wipes, paper towels, and water. Optional: apron and gloves. What techniques will I learn or use: Stamping, die cutting, inking and lots of gold specific techniques. |
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Latest & Greatest from Craft Fantastic |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Come play with the most current products that Craft Fantastic has to offer! Receive a variety of components to make at least twelve ($60 plus value in materials) one-of-a-kind heirloom quality art jewelry projects using Fantastic Art Images, paper ephemera, collage or family photos. In minutes, learn how to create an archival, resin-look without the hassle or toxicity of resin. Great for unusual, dimensional embellishments on scrapbook pages, cards or any multi-media project. Fantastic fun for all levels of crafters! Projects and materials vary from show to show.
What products will be highlighted: The latest and greatest from Craft Fantastic What will I learn or complete: Pieces of jewelry that can be used to embellish paper project. What do I need to bring: Scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Learn to make resin like jewelry and embellishments without the hassle, time and toxicity of resin. |
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Latest & Greatest: Awesome Embellishments |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Searching for the newest products to adorn your layouts, cards, and projects? Look no further! Scrapbook Expo has found the Latest & Greatest in awesome embellishments and brings them to you in this exciting workshop. Along with two fabulous projects, you will take home an array of beautiful embellishments and trims worth over $80.00 to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Jillibean Soup, Prima Marketing, We R Memory Keepers and more! What will I learn or complete: Create a 12" x 12" layout and card. What do I need to bring: Two 4x6 photos, your favorite adhesive, scissors, and glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy crafting with newest embellishments and trims. |
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Latest & Greatest: Card Swap |
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Whether you are new to card making or have been making your own greeting cards for years, this is a great opportunity to get new ideas and meet other card makers! Join the Latest & Greatest: Card Swap and receive up to 15 new card ideas from other crafters like you. Scrapbook Expo will provide an additional card project, snacks and a beverage. Bring in 16 cards showing your best work. 15 cards will be swapped and the extra card will be used in a vote to determine the best of the group and win a fantastic prize. This is a full card swap and the themes are Autumn, Thank you, and monotone! Create a card to celebrate autumn, send gratitudes, or try making a card using only one color scheme! The only requirement is that it be A2 size (5-1/2" X 4-1/4"). There are no product restrictions or requirements, however Swappers will vote on the best card, so keep that in mind 🙂 Recipes (aka supplies lists) are not required, but appreciated. No envelopes. Put your name and address on the back only if you want other swappers to contact you after the event 🙂 No mailing or postage! Meet other swappers, make new friends and share your unique experiences.
What products will be highlighted: Learn about new techniques and products from other card makers. What will I learn or complete: Receive up to 15 uniquely designed cards from card makers like you, plus an additional card kit from Stampin' Up with ALL the materials needed to complete another card and an issue of CardMaker magazine. What do I need to bring: 16 completed A2 size cards in the themes of autumn, thank you, and/or monotone. What techniques will I learn or use: Making friends and sharing ideas with other card makers. |
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Latest & Greatest: Collections |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Enjoy a sampling of hot-off-the-press, brand-spanking new collections in the paper crafting world! Scrapbook Expo scours the planet looking for the Latest & Greatest in paper collections and brings them to you in this exciting workshop. A new feature of this class for 2015 is that you will make two fabulous projects using the latest embellishments and paper. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of the amazing products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Pebbles, BasicGrey, Bella Blvd, Dear Lizzy and more! What will I learn or complete: Create an autumn-themed layout and festive holiday card. What do I need to bring: Two 4x6 Photos, your favorite adhesive, scissors, and glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy basic crafting with fresh, new papers and embellishments. |
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Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Use some of the newest tools on the market, plus enjoy some awesome tips and tricks in the Cool Tools workshop. Learn how to apply foil to your projects with We R Memory Keeper's new Heatwave Pen Tool and add unique borders and hidden messages to cards, layouts and more using Little B's Tear Away Edge Punch. You will make two fabulous projects using the tools you take home. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of wonderful products to use over and over again!
What products will be highlighted: We R Memory Keepers, Little B and more! What will I learn or complete: A cute card and a lovely layout What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, foam adhesive (pop dots) What techniques will I learn or use: Add tear-away details with Little B's easy-to-use punch. Create amazing foil accents with the Heatwave Pen Tool. |
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Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Craft using new mediums and materials, learn creative tips and tricks, and apply it all to your scrapbooking and paper crafting in the new Mixed Media workshop! Add texture and dimension to your projects with Faber-Castell and Heidi Swapp mixed media products. Try new products from Jillibean Soup. Complete two fabulous projects in class, and take home over $80.00 in mixed media products!
What products will be highlighted: Faber-Castell, Heidi Swapp, Jillibean Soup, and more! What will I learn or complete: Make a textured card and mixed media art journal. What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, pop dots or foam adhesive, and scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create unique designs on cards and more with Faber-Castell's Design Memory Craft Texture Cards. Add texture and dimension to your projects with Heidi Swapp's Metallic Texture Paste and Stencils. |
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Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Craft using new mediums and materials, learn creative tips and tricks, and apply it all to your scrapbooking and paper crafting in the new Mixed Media workshop! Add texture and dimension to your projects with Faber-Castell and Heidi Swapp mixed media products. Try new products from Jillibean Soup. Complete two fabulous projects in class, and take home over $80.00 in mixed media products!
What products will be highlighted: Faber-Castell, Heidi Swapp, Jillibean Soup, and more! What will I learn or complete: Make a textured card and mixed media art journal. What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, pop dots or foam adhesive, and scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create unique designs on cards and more with Faber-Castell's Design Memory Craft Texture Cards. Add texture and dimension to your projects with Heidi Swapp's Metallic Texture Paste and Stencils. |
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Latest & Greatest: Pocket Scrapbooking |
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Learn tips and techniques to make pocket scrapbooking more creative and fun. Plus, create two 12" x 12" pocket pages using Simple Stories and Amy Tangerine products. Along with two projects, you will take home over $80 worth of fabulous products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Simple Stories, Amy Tangerine, We R Memory Keepers and more! What will I learn or complete: Make two 12" x 12" pocket layouts. What do I need to bring: Multiple photos, 12" paper trimmer, favorite adhesive, scissors, black ink pad, black journaling pen What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create beautiful layouts that work with either pocket scrapbooking or traditional scrapbooking. |
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Life Documented Album Class |
1 Hour Workshop |
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No doubt that this one hour class will change your life! In this class you will use the new Simple Stories Life Documented collection where you will record and highlight those everyday moments. This class is loaded with product (some amazing products exclusive to this class). In this class you will make a 6" x 8" album which includes 4 divider pages, 4 clear pocket pages and 27 designer pages including monthly review. You will not finish the album in the hour class BUT we will get most of the inside pages complete. Shelby will show you LOTS of ideas and options on how to personalize this album making it the perfect album for YOU! This album is PERFECT for a year in review album or planner or combination of both. No worries with starting this album in the middle or end of the year - everything is designed with so much flexibility! You will not only LOVE this album but also learn so many tips and ideas on how it can be used. This class is for EVERYBODY! Step-by-step color instructions will be included in your kit so you will be able to personalize and complete the album. This class is an amazing value and you will leave so excited about all the possibilities!
What products will be highlighted: Life Documented by Simple Stories. Lots of ideas and options on how to personalize this album making it the perfect album for YOU! What will I learn or complete: 6x8 album which includes 4 divider pages, 4 clear pocket pages & 27 designer pages including monthly calendars What do I need to bring: Trimmer, Scissors, Brown/Black Ink Pad, Adhesive (runner style/wet and glue dots) What techniques will I learn or use: Various ways Life Documented products can be used in traditional scrapbooking, planner system, or pocket-page scrapbooking. Everyone will LOVE this class - great class for beginners as well as advanced scrapbookers. |
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New & Improved Cricut Design Space Class |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Love your Cricut® Explore and want to learn all the exciting tips and tricks from the pros at Cricut®? This is the class for you! You'll learn how to import images, use the pen tool feature, use the attach feature and weld text all in Cricut Design Space™. Plus, you will receive over $48 worth of Cricut® products to use at home! Materials for the class will be precut and a 12 x 12" scrapbook layout will be assembled after the lecture portion of the class.
What products will be highlighted: Cricut Explore® machine, Cricut Design Space™ software, Cricut® Color Antiquity Pen, Midnight What will I learn or complete: Cricut Design Space™ tips and tricks and make one 12" x 12" scrapbook page with intricately cut text, draw lines and 3D flowers. What do I need to bring: Embellishments (brads, buttons, ink) and your favorite adhesive. Please don't bring your Cricut Explore® machine to the class. What techniques will I learn or use: Welding text, importing own images, attaching text and the drawing feature in Cricut Design Space™. |
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New & Improved Cricut Design Space Class |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Love your Cricut® Explore and want to learn all the exciting tips and tricks from the pros at Cricut®? This is the class for you! You'll learn how to import images, use the pen tool feature, use the attach feature and weld text all in Cricut Design Space™. Plus, you will receive over $48 worth of Cricut® products to use at home! Materials for the class will be precut and a 12 x 12" scrapbook layout will be assembled after the lecture portion of the class.
What products will be highlighted: Cricut Explore® machine, Cricut Design Space™ software, Cricut® Color Antiquity Pen, Midnight What will I learn or complete: Cricut Design Space™ tips and tricks and make one 12" x 12" scrapbook page with intricately cut text, draw lines and 3D flowers. What do I need to bring: Embellishments (brads, buttons, ink) and your favorite adhesive. Please don't bring your Cricut Explore® machine to the class. What techniques will I learn or use: Welding text, importing own images, attaching text and the drawing feature in Cricut Design Space™. |
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Pop It Up with Mickey |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Pop-up surprises abound in this colorful, decorative, and intricate pop-up Mickey 12 x 12 2-page layout. It features Mickey pop-ups that will hold your vacation memories. The pop-up pieces are cut, shaped, and arranged so that when the pages are opened, they pop up. These layouts are not your ordinary scrapbook pages - they pop off the page... literally! Magical? I think so!
What products will be highlighted: Students will learn how to add a pop-up addition to their scrapbook pages. What will I learn or complete: Students will leave with 2 completed scrapbook pages. What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, two-sided tape, other adhesive of your choice, and scissors. What techniques will I learn or use: How to create a pop-up using rubber bands. |
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POP Your Coloring With Markers & Pencils |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Whether you've colored before with another brand or are curious about coloring, this class will introduce you to both alcohol markers and colored pencils. With Spectrum Noir markers and pencils, you can easily add depth and dimension you didn't think possible with a few strokes! In class, we will color a prestamped image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, and then add pencil on top to make the image really pop. You'll also learn the four ways you can use colored pencils including a great watercolor technique - without water! In addition to product information and a color along tutorial guide, you'll take with you six Spectrum Noir markers (a $12 value). You'll also receive a special coupon for class attendees to use in the Bee Creative booth. Come join us for education, hands-on technique, and great giveaways!
What products will be highlighted: Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and colored pencils What will I learn or complete: Practice on tutorials and create a card, receive 6 free markers, and tutorials. What do I need to bring: Adhesive What techniques will I learn or use: Coloring with markers, four ways to use colored pencils. |
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Recipe Album using Simple Stories |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Our recipe album is the best place for your very favorite recipes. The custom recipe cards from Simple Stories coordinate beautifully and fit snuggly into the photo protector pages, leaving a perfect spot for a photo to go along with the recipe. With divider sheets, you'll always be able to quickly find whatever you are looking for. You will get a lot of it done in class but will not finish in the hour. However, step by step color instructions will be included in your kit so you are able to complete on your own. Come and join us for a FUN class where you will not only LOVE the album but also get lots of new ideas and tips.
What products will be highlighted: Simple Stories HomeSpun papers, ephemera, divider pages, Sn@p! page protectors, 24 recipe cards, assorted ribbons, twine & buttons What will I learn or complete: 7.5" x 9" album - 48 pages What do I need to bring: Trimmer, Scissors, Brown/Black Ink Pad, Adhesive (runner style/wet and glue dots). What techniques will I learn or use: Ideas using various embellishments and products in pocket-page project as well in traditional scrapbooking. This is an amazing project & makes a GREAT gift. This class is good for beginners as well as for advanced scrapbookers. |
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Romance Novel Tag Plus Bag Album |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Come play along with Nicole Petersen as she teaches you how to create a one-of-a-kind mini-album from scratch! This album has a completely new spine building technique/process. Learn how to turn chipboard and paper into a spectacular book which you will want to create over and over! This new book concept is an incredible twist on the ever-popular paper bag album, hidden hinge album, and tag books you will find all over the Internet. But, you will only find this new mini-album book here in the Romance Novel Tag Plus Bag Album Class. Your kit will include: 16-12 x 12 Marion Smith Romance Novel 2 papers, paper flowers, resin cameo, 3 yards of black seam binding, twist ties, burlap, 1-pack of decorative tags, 6- pieces of 8 1/2 x 11 vellum cardstock, 1-large Melissa Frances Resin Frame, and chipboard.
What products will be highlighted: Vellum cardstock, 12 x 12 papers, chipboard, seam binding, burlap, more What will I learn or complete: Mini album What do I need to bring: Hot glue gun with hot glue sticks, glue stick, liquid adhesive, sanding block, scoring board with bone folder, paper trimmer, baby wipes, Crackle Accents by Ranger, and stapler with staples What techniques will I learn or use: Creating a book from scratch, scoring to create bag pages, creating tag pages, decoupaging, using fabric for spine binding, etc. |
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Scrapbooking In A Snap! |
1 Hour Workshop |
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What better to kick off this creative weekend then to get 20 pages done in a snap? Learn fun techniques in this one hour workshop, featuring one of the best scrapbooking lines. This class is complete with 20 pages, creating distinctly different layouts with pop-ups, fold-ups and many more tips and tricks.
What products will be highlighted: Using Snap Project Pages and paper to create 20 layouts in a snap! What will I learn or complete: 20 complete pages ready for pictures to be added. What do I need to bring: 12x12 paper trimmer, adhesive, pop-dots, scissors, baby powder, corner rounder and hole punch. (Ink is optional) What techniques will I learn or use: Tons of ideas, tricks, tips, and techniques, from pop-ups, fold-downs, and creating layouts in a snap! |
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Spellbinders Timeless Elegance Holiday |
2 Hour Workshop |
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Join the Spellbinders team to create gold and jewel toned holiday cards with "Timeless Elegance". Complete THREE beautiful elegantly embossed projects using the NEW holiday release dies! You will also receive a coupon for a free Spellbinders tote bag available in the Scrap Mart Booth!
What products will be highlighted: Students will learn how to use new holiday dies from Spellbinders, including a brand new technique! What will I learn or complete: Three completed holiday cards. What do I need to bring: Foam Squares, liquid adhesive, dry adhesive, glue dots, scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Building on the core, layering, new faux emboss folder technique |
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Sunshine and Good Times 4 Pages |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Summer fun! Cruises! Tropical vacation! We will let you choose your theme with colorful waves of our NEW paper line, Catalina Island. You will use luscious flowers, buttons, shiny mesh, sequin ribbon, pearl brads and have space for over 2 dozen photos. We will add a pocket to use for extra photos you can't bear to put away in the archives. Fun and whimsical, this happy class will keep you smiling!
What products will be highlighted: Learn to make your flowers in layers of netting, canvas, paper, and silk along with how to make a hidden pocket for extra photos. What will I learn or complete: They will finish 2 complete pages and 3 and 4 are a gift for them to take home. What do I need to bring: Bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Orange Slice or Peachtree, Caribbean Blue or Sky Blue, and Coral. What techniques will I learn or use: Powder Puff chalking, layering flowers from several mediums, making a hidden pocket for storing photos. |
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Time to Celebrate |
1 Hour Workshop |
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What are you planning to celebrate this year? Join Technique Tuesday and Nicole Petersen for this fast-paced class where you will learn a variety of stamping and masking techniques. During class you will focus on learning the techniques (not on completing the final projects) but you will receive supplies and instructions that will let you turn the elements you make in class into cards when you get home. You will receive a coupon you can use in Nicole's booth at the show. Plus everyone has a chance to win Technique Tuesday products during the class. You will leave class ready to use these techniques to make invitations, gift cards, party decor, banners, and more.
What products will be highlighted: Clear stamps and steel dies from Technique Tuesday. What will I learn or complete: Techniques and cards. What do I need to bring: Basic tools such as a trimmer, adhesives (wet and dry), scissors, black ink pad (waterproof - no pigment ink or Distress ink), fine tip black journaling pen, clear blocks (small and large), baby wipes, and paper towels. What techniques will I learn or use: During class, you will learn stamping and masking techniques, including traditional masking, reverse masking, ways of enhancing your stamps using common household supplies, using masking to build a scene, and innovative ways of making a gift card using stamps and dies. In addition to learning a number of stamping and masking techniques, you will also receive supplies to turn the elements you make during class into traditional cards when you get home. |
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Tips, Trends & Techniques |
1 Hour Workshop |
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In this 1-hour class, you'll explore beautiful new crafting products (chipboard elements, ephemera, enamel dots, designed elements with twine, and layered leather flowers from Prima). You will play with the hugely popular collection from Simple Stories and walk away with two, double-page 12x12" Layouts (four designer pages total). You will learn new techniques incorporating various predesigned elements, clustering, layering techniques, and much more! This class is for all levels and most will finish layouts in class. However, detailed written and color instructions will be included in the class kit. Of course, door prizes are all part of the fun! You will not want to miss this class by Shelby Dredge as it is bursting with clever scrapbooking ideas and tips.
What products will be highlighted: Simple Stories & Prima: chipboard elements, ephemera, enamel dots, predesigned elements, twine & leather flowers. What will I learn or complete: Two double-page 12x12" layouts (four designer pages total) What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, black pen, corner rounder, black ink pad, adhesive: wet/runner, foam tape and glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: New techniques incorporating various predesigned elements, clustering & layering techniques. |
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Together 5x7 Mixable Album |
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We are going to show you how to create this acrylic and chipboard 5x7 album with some of the hot new paper of 2015. You will create 5 pages front and back (10 pages total). For you mixed medium artist this album is for you. Not only will you learn how to work with the acrylic but also work with our new stamps. For more class info please visit our website class info at http://clearscraps.typepad.com/my_weblog/clear-scraps-classes-2011.html.
What products will be highlighted: How to ink, layer, stamp and even emboss the acrylic What will I learn or complete: Great 5x7 acrylic and chipboard mixable album (10 pages total 5 front and back) What do I need to bring: Zip Dry (you must have a solvent based adhesive to work with the acrylic), scissors, foam dots What techniques will I learn or use: How to work with acrylic and Staz-on inks much more |
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Travel The World |
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Create four 12x12" layouts created from our NEW vintage travel line, Gypsy Road. Included are hidden spaces for up to 24 photos in rich vintage colors and a mini book attached for your journaling or extra pictures. Learn to make unique embellishments to accent your finished pages. Great new ideas for the travel buff!
What products will be highlighted: Making space for more photos, using Powder Puff Chalk Inks, including a mini book into project. What will I learn or complete: A minimum of two layouts and depending on time, possibly four. What do I need to bring: Bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Ink: Antique Linen, Amaretto, Bloody Mary, Midnight Confession What techniques will I learn or use: Layering papers to create hidden spaces to incorporate more photos, a small mini book and embellishments. |
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Vintage Acrylic Clipboard & Cards |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Clear Scraps has put together these beautiful acrylic cards and one of our new acrylic clipboard layout classes. This class is designed to show you how easy it is to create layouts with acrylic clipboards and one-of-a-kind acrylic cards. You will enjoy learning the layering effect on these new designer acrylic clipboards along with paint pens used to create this unique designs.
What products will be highlighted: This class is designed to show you how easy it is to create layouts with acrylic clipboards and one-of-a-kind acrylic cards. You will enjoy learning the layering effect on these new designer acrylic clipboards along with paint pens used to create these unique designs. What will I learn or complete: Clear Scraps has put together these beautiful acrylic cards and one of our new acrylic clipboard layout classes. What do I need to bring: Scissors and Zip Dry or 3 N 1 adhesive both by Beacon (you must have a solvent based adhesive), foam dots and brown distressing ink (optional). What techniques will I learn or use: Working with acrylic, painting, and layering. |
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Vintage Shabby Chic |
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Come join us for a great 12 x 12 Vintage Shabby Chic workshop, where you will learn lots of new techniques and most of all handmade couture flowers from a variety of trims and fibers.
What products will be highlighted: You will be working with crepe paper, lace, cotton trim, cotton twill, pearls, and satin ribbon, and how to transform them into handmade flowers and accents. What will I learn or complete: You will be leaving with 12 x 12 Vintage Shabby Chic page with lots of handmade flowers by you. What do I need to bring: Please bring scissors and a trimmer. You will also need Mon Ami gabby 1"-square adhesive, 2" -square adhesive, and ribbon adhesive. We will have all that for sale at a discounted price in class for your convenience. What techniques will I learn or use: How to make handmade couture flowers with a variety of trims and then clustering them into a L -shape design. |
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