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 1-2 weeks before pre-registration.

Workshop Sponsors for 2024

** Not all Workshop Sponsors are teaching workshops at all shows **

The fine print:

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 Pleasanton, CA - Workshop Grid

2015 Pleasanton, CA | Workshops

12x12'' Canvas Art
Quick Quotes

Friday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$33.00 Pre-Order
$35.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_12x12'' Canvas Art 12x12" Canvas Art 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, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Amaretto and Mocha Mama. Repeating rubber stamp optional.

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.

A Beautiful Cascading Friendship Card
Sparkle N Sprinkle

Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_A Beautiful Cascading Friendship Card This awesome Concertina Fold card is featuring our lace background technique created by using stamps from the Beautiful Friendship Digi Stamp Set, two of our ultra-fine glitters, two of our micro-fine glitters, our Tear-ific Tape, Sticker Paper and the Diamond Mesh from Mon Ami Gabby. You will learn how to turn ordinary cards into scintillating cards adapting lace backgrounds and accessorizing with Diamond Mesh.
What products will be highlighted: Concertina Fold, Lace Background Technique, Diamond Mesh, Brushable Glue, Tear-ific Tape, Glitter, Sticker Paper

What will I learn or complete: Their Beautiful Cascading Friendship Card, Digi Stamp, Tear-ific Tape, Sparkling Snow, Daisy, Luau Green and Sunny Daze glitters

What do I need to bring: Scissors and Dimensionals (Pop Dots)

What techniques will I learn or use: Lace background, Concertina Fold and a variety of glitter techniques

A Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy
BEE Creative

Taught by Karen Bremer
Friday Only | 6:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$23.00 Pre-Order
$25.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_A Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy 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

A Cut Above with Technique Tuesday
Technique Tuesday/Nicole Petersen

Taught by Nicole Petersen
Friday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$32.00 Pre-Order
$34.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_A Cut Above with Technique Tuesday Are you a die cutting diva or just starting to explore the world of personal die cutting machines? In this class, Nicole Petersen will show you how fast and easy it is to make amazing projects using Technique Tuesday's latest collection of Story Card steel dies and stamps. You'll learn tips and techniques for combining the die cut pieces in your class kit to make elements for handmade cards, pocket-pages, traditional layouts, or home decor items. You'll also learn ways of using stamps and ink with the die cut elements to make truly unique elements in your own unique style. Each class kit includes step-by-step instructions, pictures of finished projects, links to bonus technique videos, and a chance to win additional Technique Tuesday products. Whether you are a beginner or an expert who wants to learn some fresh die cutting techniques, you'll find it in this workshop. This class is designed by Bev Gray, Technique Tuesday's owner and founder.
What products will be highlighted: Steel dies, stamps, paper products, ribbon

What will I learn or complete: Story cards to use on greeting cards, layouts, pocket-pages, and more

What do I need to bring: Paper piercer, stamp mat, black ink pad, medium-size acrylic block, scissors, glue pen, baby wipes, and paper towels

What techniques will I learn or use: Stamping, die-in laying, die-cutting, etc.

A Year In Review Featuring G45
Pinecone Press

Friday Only | 6:30 PM

1.5 Hour Workshop
$36.00 Pre-Order
$38.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Advanced)

_A Year In Review Featuring G45 Create a beautiful album with the new G45 collection 'A time to Flourish calendar collection.' The album can be a perpetual calendar album or a year in review album. Two pages are devoted to each month with an additional flap that flips between the two pages plus a pull-out tag for each month. The pages are then secured into the spine of the chunky album with eyelets and ribbon.
What products will be highlighted: Pinecone Press's Chunky Blank Album and G45 new Calendar collection paper.

What will I learn or complete: A monthly mini-album

What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, adhesives, pop-dots, vintage Photo Distress Ink

What techniques will I learn or use: Chunky Album with an eyelet and ribbon spine.

Alcohol Marker Basics: FAQs
BEE Creative

Taught by Michelle Peard
Friday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$30.00 Pre-Order
$32.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Alcohol Marker Basics: FAQs In this informational and hand-on technique based class you will learn techniques necessary to achieve beautiful results using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers. Techniques taught include blending, adding dimension to your images by highlighting and shading, correcting, and understanding the number system to help you select colors that blend well together. You'll learn all about the brand new "next generation" Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. These amazing markers are very easy to use and affordable at approximately $2.00 each (sold in coordinating 6 pen sets or 24 pen sets for a total of 168 colors), perfect for all levels of paper crafting needs. You don't have to break the bank to use alcohol markers! Plus, we'll address common questions such as: What paper should I use and why? What does the blender pen do beyond blending? How do I pick the right colors to color and blend together? How do I refill my pens? Lastly, you'll color a lovely card to put your knowledge to paper! Includes: Instruction, professionally designed tutorials with color pictures, helpful demonstration, assistance with coloring on technique building worksheets, and completing a card in class. You will also take home the six new pens you'll use in class and a fantastic newly designed next generation tutorial DVD - an additional $27 value alone! Special coupon provided to attendees to use in the BEE Creative booth. How long class lasts: 1 hour.
What products will be highlighted: Students will learn about the Spectrum Noir coloring system and the "next generation" markers and related accessories used by all alcohol marker colorists.

What will I learn or complete: In addition to techniques and knowledge base tutorial literature, they will color a card and keep the pens and dvd!

What do I need to bring: Adhesive

What techniques will I learn or use: How to use alcohol markers to achieve great results - coloring, blending, shading, etc.

Alcohol Markers: Tips, Tools & Techniques
BEE Creative

Taught by Michelle Peard/Karen Bremer
Saturday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$30.00 Pre-Order
$32.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Alcohol Markers: Tips, Tools & Techniques New for 2015, this hands-on workshop features various techniques using the Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers in order to achieve beautiful results. Participants will learn how to use the markers effectively in order to add dimension and character. Participants will receive instruction on: smooth blending, grey marker techniques, how to use various nibs for fabulous results, and quick and easy shading techniques including pointillism. Workshop includes: instruction, professionally designed tutorials with color pictures, helpful demonstration, and assistance with coloring on technique building worksheets, and completing a card in class. You will also take home the six new pens you'll use in class, a surprise project, prize giveaways, and special coupon provided only to attendees to use in the BEE Creative booth.
What products will be highlighted: Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, additional new techniques

What will I learn or complete: Tutorial guides, a card

What do I need to bring: Adhesive

What techniques will I learn or use: Smooth blending, grey marker techniques, how to use various nibs for fabulous results, and quick and easy shading techniques including pointillism

All About Versamark!
Sparkle N Sprinkle

Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$29.00 Pre-Order
$31.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_All About Versamark! Come and learn how to create your own scrapbook page backgrounds and picture frames using glitters and embossing powders! You'll also learn how to bling your photographs. We'll show you how easy it is to create borders and embellish your creations. You'll walk away with 3 embossing powders and 4 glitters, some in bottles and some in baggies, Brushable Glue, a Versamarker Pen and Spring Floral Mini Stamp set.
What products will be highlighted: Heat embossing, watermark with Versamarker, Brushable Glue, Embossing powders, glitters and Tear-ific tape

What will I learn or complete: A complete 8"x8" page, Spring Floral Stamp Set, 3 embossing powders and 4 glitters (some in bottles and some in baggies), Versamarker, glue brush & Brushable Glue

What do I need to bring: Heat gun, Versamark Ink Pad and Acrylic block

What techniques will I learn or use: Heat embossing, coloring photographs, creating backgrounds and creating frames

Always Fabulous Folds 2015
The Rubber Cafe

Taught by Melissa
Friday & Saturday | 9:30 AM

1.5 Hour Workshop
$34.00 Pre-Order
$36.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Always Fabulous Folds 2015 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

Art Anthology Technique Art Journal
Art Anthology

Taught by Stayce DeWid
Friday & Saturday | 9:00 AM

2 Hour Workshop
$33.00 Pre-Order
$35.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Art Anthology Technique Art Journal In this technique driven class you will dive into the world of Art Anthology. We will play with all of the Art Anthology products and learn how, when and where you can and will use the products!
What products will be highlighted: Students will learn how to use Art Anthology mediums

What will I learn or complete: Art Journal

What do I need to bring: Heat tool, apron (optional)

What techniques will I learn or use: How to apply the mediums, where to use them, how to blend them

ATC Acrylic Card Extravaganza
Clear Scraps

Taught by Susan Frase
Friday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$29.00 Pre-Order
$31.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_ATC Acrylic Card Extravaganza 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: What techniques you’ll try: 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.

Beautiful Vintage Acrylic Keepsake Box
Clear Scraps

Taught by Susan Frase
Friday Only | 4:00 PM

1.5 Hour Workshop
$37.00 Pre-Order
$39.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Beautiful Vintage Acrylic Keepsake Box 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 a acrylic box, inks, stamping and layering

Copic, Glitter & Teresa Collins Flipbook
Krazy Kreations & Scrap That!

Taught by Kara Hanks/Bob Fusik
Friday Only | 6:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$29.00 Pre-Order
$31.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Copic, Glitter & Teresa Collins Flipbook Copics, Glitter and Teresa Collins, what a combo! Join us for this fun filled class. We will use the Teresa Collins flip book and Daily Stories File folder pack to create a beautiful memory flip book. We will also focus on the technique of coloring handmade glitter paper with outline stickers and Copic Alcohol Ink Markers, resulting with stunning embellishments to enhance the style and feel of our book. The class will make the cover, and at least 2 to 3 inside pages of the flip book. Colored photos and supplies will be included to complete the entire book outside of class. Class kit includes Teresa Collins Flip Book and Teresa Collins Daily Stories File Folder Pack, Krazy Kreations' Outline Sticker & Glitter Paper, a Copic Marker, Transfer Paper, solid paper and more embellishments! Please bring your basic tool kit (scissors, adhesive, pop dots, etc) to class. We will be using Copic colors R02, R08, B00, B04 in class. There will be Copic class markers available to class participants or you can bring your own.
What products will be highlighted: Teresa Collins Flip Book, Copic coloring on handmade glitter paper to create embellishments, and putting together a memory book.

What will I learn or complete: The cover of the flip book and 2-3 inside pages will be completed in class along with colored glittered embellishments from outline sticker.

What do I need to bring: Basic tool kit: Scissors, adhesive, pop dots, etc. Optional: Copics R02, R08, B00, B04.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to put together a memory book, color on handmade glitter paper to make stunning embellishments and how a flip book works.

Copics: Coloring on Glitter Paper
Krazy Kreations

Taught by Kara Hanks
Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Copics: Coloring on Glitter Paper Come join us as we learn how to shade and blend with our alcohol ink Copic Markers on special handmade glitter paper! We will utilize outline stickers, handmade glitter paper and markers to make stunning glitter images perfect as an embellishment to a card or scrapbook page! Each student will learn the tips and tricks to this user friendly technique, resulting with stunning colored images sure to wow your friends and family! Class kit will include a Copic Marker Sketch Trio Pack (each student will choose from a variety of trio packs), 6" x 6" piece of handmade glitter paper, outline sticker sheet and photo and supplies (paper/embellishments) to complete two beautiful projects. Please bring basic tool kit: scissors, adhesive, pop dots, etc. Individual Copic Markers are optional. Students will utilize the Copic Marker Trio Pack and other class Copic markers.
What products will be highlighted: Copic Alcohol Ink Markers, Krazy Kreations' Glitter paper, and Outline stickers.

What will I learn or complete: Coloring of glitter images from outline sticker sheet. Two projects to take home or complete in class as time allows.

What do I need to bring: Basic Tool Kit: Scissors, adhesive, pop dots, etc. Individual Copic Markers or other alcohol ink markers are optional.

What techniques will I learn or use: Blending and shading with alcohol ink markers on handmade glitter paper. How to use outline sticker sheets.

Copics: Light Source & More
Krazy Kreations

Taught by Kara Hanks
Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Copics: Light Source & More Join us in this Copic Alcohol Ink Marker class as we explore how to identify light source, shade and blend to the light source and adding back "white" highlights with the Copic Opaque White medium. This is a technique class in which the full hour will be lecture and practicing techniques and no finished project will be completed in class. Class kits will include a Copic Marker Sketch Trio Pack (3 markers, each student will choose from a variety of Copic Trio packs), Copic X-Press It Paper, Krazy Kreations Outline Sticker, completed project idea sheet along with a variety of papers and embellishments to make illustrated projects on idea sheet. There are no class supplies needed for this class. Individual Copic Alcohol Ink Markers are optional.
What products will be highlighted: Copic Alcohol Ink Markers Opaque White Medium, X-Press It Paper as well as Krazy Kreations' outline stickers will be utilized in class.

What will I learn or complete: This is a technique class. No projects will be completed in class.

What do I need to bring: No supplies required.

What techniques will I learn or use: Identifying light source to assist with blending and shading images with alcohol ink markers. Use of Copic Opaque White Medium will be introduced to add back white shaded areas.

Create Elegant Cards with Spellbinders!
Spellbinders Paper Arts

Taught by Team Spellbinders
Friday Only | 9:00 AM

2 Hour Workshop
$23.00 Pre-Order
$25.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Create Elegant Cards with Spellbinders! Creating beautiful cards is easy when you have the right tools and know the secrets from Spellbinders! Learn fun techniques and complete three over-the-top cards. You will also receive a $15 coupon to purchase your favorite new Spellbinders products in the Scrap Mart booth!
What products will be highlighted: Die Cutting Machine, die templates, stamping

What will I learn or complete: Three cards

What do I need to bring: Scissors, foam adhesive, tape runner

What techniques will I learn or use: Stamping using die cuts, creating dimension, building on the core.

Cricut® Explore Floral Scrapbook Page
Cricut/Provo Craft

Taught by Pauline Steffensen
Friday & Saturday | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$30.00 Pre-Order
$32.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Cricut® Explore Floral Scrapbook Page Remember springtime all year long with a beautifully embellished floral scrapbook page. Do you have the new Cricut® Explore and still need to learn all of the amazing features it has? 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™. Feel free to bring your own laptop or iPad to login to Cricut Design Space™ during the workshop. (Note: internet access is not provided by Scrapbook Expo.) Materials will be pre-cut, but feel free to follow along and learn. Plus take home over $35 in Cricut products to use at home.
What products will be highlighted: Cricut Explore® machine, Cricut Design Space™ software, Cricut® Color Antiquity Pen

What will I learn or complete: 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 do not bring your Cricut Explore® machine to class. A laptop or iPad is optional, not required.

What techniques will I learn or use: Welding text, importing your own images, attaching text and the drawing feature in Cricut Design Space™.

Disney Circle Book
Doo Dilly Designs

Taught by Doo Dilly Designs
Friday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$23.00 Pre-Order
$25.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Disney Circle Book You will be creating one Disney circle book in class. This is not your typical circle shaped scrapbook which has wonderful dimensionality even before the addition of ribbon & charms. This Disney circle book will include paper, laser cuts, charms, & ribbons. There will be a lot of pieces pre-cut to make this fast & efficient use of your 1 hour class time. And because we know you are going to love your new Disney circle book, we created additional Disney cuts that are available in our booth on the vendor floor.
What products will be highlighted: Doo Dilly Designs laser cuts to create a circle book.

What will I learn or complete: A completed Disney Circle Book.

What do I need to bring: Adhesive, paper cutter, and basic supplies.

What techniques will I learn or use: Paper folding to create dimensionality

Distress Tag 3
Nicole Petersen Designs

Taught by Nicole Petersen
Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$59.00 Pre-Order
$61.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Distress Tag 3 Distress Tag 1 and 2 were NOT enough! Nicole Petersen has taken it another step forward and created Distress Tag 3!! All BRAND-NEW techniques with amazing Ranger, Inc. products: Distress Inks, Distress Stains, Texture Paste, Distress Crackle, and lots more. You will create a seven-tag instruction booklet filled new techniques that will serve as a reference guide to refer to time and again! Come prepared to get inky, messy, and texturized! These techniques are NOT repeated in any other Distress Tag Classes, and Distress Tag 1 and Distress Tag 2 are NOT prerequisites of Distress Tag 3. Your kit will include: Texture Paste, Watercolor paper, tags, glassine die-cuts, 2-stencils, 2-Distress Stains (Brushed Silver and Polished Brass), binder ring, straw, and 4-Distress Mini-Ink Pads (Aged Mahogany, Pumice Stone, Seedless Preserves, and Gathered Twigs).
What products will be highlighted: Texture paste, Distress Stain, Distress Ink, Glassine Paper, and more

What will I learn or complete: A 7-tag booklet that will be a reference guide filled with brand-new techniques

What do I need to bring: Heat gun, old credit card or scraper, water, paper towels, sanding block, small round paintbrush, large paintbrush or stipple brush, spray bottle, baby wipes, Range Ink applicator, Ranger Ink applicator Foam refills, craft sheet, and washi tape or post-it tape. Optional: apron, and gloves

What techniques will I learn or use: Using Texture Paste, Coloring Texture Paste, Rippling Effect, Fake Texture, Water Stamping, Glassine Paper Staining, Real-Life Woodgrain, Lots of Bubble Staining, and Paper-Towel Texturizing

Embossing Ideas: 4 Creative Cards
BEE Creative

Taught by Karen Bremer
Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$30.00 Pre-Order
$32.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Embossing Ideas: 4 Creative Cards 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.

Everyday Bunting
Melissa Frances

Taught by Melissa Frances
Friday Only | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Everyday Bunting Bunting banners are all the rage on Pinterest! Have you ever wanted to make one but were not sure for what occasion to make it for? Don't want to make the investment for a single day or short holiday? This class is for you! This adorable bunting can be kept up all year, in your scrap room or just about anywhere. You can leave as designed or add some alpha die cuts to personalize. Store special memories in the pockets and envelopes. In this class we will teach you how to layer simple everyday elements and how to make vintage book paper flowers. As a bonus you will learn how to make crepe paper rosettes with a selection of crepe paper provided!
What products will be highlighted: Melissa Frances products along with some vintage paper.

What will I learn or complete: Bunting

What do I need to bring: Scissors, trimmer, glue, cropadile,ruler, distress ink and decrotive scissors if desired.

What techniques will I learn or use: Vintage book paper flowers, crepe paper flowers and how to layer and use everyday scrapbooking elements to make up-to-date projects

Family Chunky Album
Pinecone Press

Friday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Advanced)

_Family Chunky Album The Family Chunky Album is a beautiful 6x10 album featuring the Homespun collection from Simple Stories. Kit includes Chunky Binder, patterned paper, ribbon, twine and charms.
What products will be highlighted: Chunky chipboard albums, die-cuts, charms

What will I learn or complete: 6x10 album

What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, ink, pop dots,

What techniques will I learn or use: Hidden hinges

Family Chunky Album
Pinecone Press

Saturday Only | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Advanced)

_Family Chunky Album The Family Chunky Album is a beautiful 6x10 album featuring the Homespun collection from Simple Stories. Kit includes Chunky Binder, patterned paper, ribbon, twine and charms.
What products will be highlighted: Chunky chipboard albums, die-cuts, charms

What will I learn or complete: 6x10 album

What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, ink, pop dots,

What techniques will I learn or use: Hidden hinges

Family Fun 4 Pages
Quick Quotes

Friday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Family Fun 4 Pages 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: Bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Slate, Buttercup, Amaretto

What techniques will I learn or use: How to make an interactive photo wheel and a minibook.

Fancy Beach
Mon Ami Gabby

Taught by Marina Leoni
Friday Only | 6:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$25.00 Pre-Order
$27.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Fancy Beach A stunning 12x12" Fancy Beach page with lots of techniques, fibers, color combinations and the use of elements. This class is also full of fun! Not only will you get to learn with Marina Leoni, but you will leave with a completed page and lots of other goodies.
What products will be highlighted: You will be working with jute mesh, shells, diamond mesh, burlap, crystals, pearl, and sand.

What will I learn or complete: 0ne 12x12" Fancy Beach Page

What do I need to bring: Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Ribbon Adhesive by Mon Ami Gabby, and Adhesive Squares by Mon Ami Gabby. Please inquire at info@monamigabby.com as we will also have it available in class for purchase.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to work with fibers and using the proper glue to hold it together. How to swirl with Diamond Mesh by using the Ribbon Line, and how to incorporate sand, burlap, latex flowers, pearls, and shells to give dimension and layering.

Forever Green Home Décor
Nicole Petersen Designs

Taught by Nicole Petersen
Friday Only | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$54.00 Pre-Order
$56.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Forever Green Home Décor Join Nicole Petersen in creating a one-of-a-kind Home Décor/Mixed Media piece! This beautiful wall-hanging can accent any place in your home or office. It could even double as a welcome sign because it's created on a chalkboard! Prima paper is featured throughout the project as well as silk greenery. Nicole will even teach you how to create your own bow-maker. Items included in your kit: large chalkboard sign, 5 embroidery hoops, 5 patterned papers, Melissa Frances broach, burlap ribbon, and silk greenery.
What products will be highlighted: Embroidery hoops, pattern paper, silk greenery, chalkboard sign, and burlap

What will I learn or complete: Home Decor Piece

What do I need to bring: Hot glue gun and hot glue gun sticks, liquid adhesive, wire cutters, scissors, and baby wipes.

What techniques will I learn or use: Creating Home Décor

G45 A Card for Every Month
Pinecone Press

Saturday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_G45 A Card for Every Month Create a card for every month with the new beautiful G45 Collection 'A Time to Flourish.' The graphics are so beautiful in this new collection that you will want to keep the cards for yourself! A variety of cards will be created: a few simple, a few advanced, and two interactive cards.
What products will be highlighted: G45 'A time to Flourish' collection and sentiments from Pinecone Press

What will I learn or complete: 12 beautiful cards

What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, adhesive

What techniques will I learn or use: Creating cards

Hello Friend
Pinecone Press

Saturday Only | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Hello Friend 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

Here's to an Album In A Snap!
A To Z Scrapbooking

Friday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$31.00 Pre-Order
$33.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Here's to an Album In A Snap! 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: Paper Trimmer, adhesive, pop-dots, glue dots, 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.

''Intro to Mixed Media Journal''
Melissa Frances

Taught by Melissa Frances
Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$31.00 Pre-Order
$33.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_''Intro to Mixed Media Journal'' Are you confused by all the information on Mixed Media? Then this is the class for you! Have you bought Gesso, Matt Medium, and Modeling paste but just do not know how to use it? In this class you will learn how to use all these mediums while working on a beautiful 16-page hard cover album. In addition to all the makings for an awesome album, we also provide vintage sewing patterns and book paper, scrapbook paper and trims, as well as an assortment of stencils and stamps to play with. Feel free to bring any of your own favorites to experiment with as well.
What products will be highlighted: Gesso, matt medium, and working with stencil and stamps.

What will I learn or complete: A mini album

What do I need to bring: Gesso, Mat Medium, Modeling Paste, Teflon mat or wax paper, Trimmer, scissors, 3/4” paint brush, paper towels, glue dots, paper cup for water, heat dryer. Optional distress ink if desired and black fine detailed pen.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to use Matt Medium, Gesso, and Modeling Paste.

Kick Start Your Creativity
Technique Tuesday/Nicole Petersen

Taught by Nicole Petersen
Saturday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$32.00 Pre-Order
$34.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Kick Start Your Creativity Do you ever feel like you are in a rut or just want some fresh ideas about what to do with all your craft supplies? Then this class is just what you are looking for! Nicole Petersen will teach you fabulous inking, stamping, and coloring techniques. She will show you tried-and-true favorites as well as trendy, hip ways to create the look of chalkboard, personalized accents that feature your own finger print, and so much more. You will use the stamps and inks you receive in your class kit to make elements that you can use on pocket-pages, traditional layouts, or for handmade cards and home décor items. Your class kit includes step-by-step instructions, project pictures, links to bonus technique videos, and a chance to win additional Technique Tuesday products. Not only will this class kick start your creativity, you will leave this technique-heavy workshop knowing how to make your crafting dollars go further and how to make the most of your stamps and ink pads. This is a technique learning class. You will walk away with a stamp set, two ink pads, and samples of the numerous techniques learned in class. This class is designed by Bev Gray, owner and founder of Technique Tuesday.
What products will be highlighted: Chalk, ink, stamps, post-it notes, cardstock, white pencil, white gel-pen, and colored pens

What will I learn or complete: Technique cards

What do I need to bring: Small ruler, stamp mat, black ink (not pigment), black journaling pen, medium-size acrylic block, adhesive, and baby wipes.

What techniques will I learn or use: Stamping, chalking, masking, creating a chalkboard effect, creating a focal point, etc.

Latest & Greatest from Craft Fantastic
Craft Fantastic

Taught by Craft Fantastic Cert. Instructor
Friday Only | 6:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Latest & Greatest from Craft Fantastic 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.

Latest & Greatest: Collections
Scrapbook Expo

Taught by Pauline Steffensen
Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$43.00 Pre-Order
$45.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Latest & Greatest: Collections 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 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 terrific products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Basic Grey, Bella Blvd, Queen & Co, We R Memory Keepers, and Graphic 45

What will I learn or complete: Darling paper basket perfect for gift-giving or party décor; adorable “Home Sweet Home” framed wall décor

What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, glue dots

What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy basic crafting with fresh, new papers and embellishments.

Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools
Scrapbook Expo

Taught by Pauline Steffensen
Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$43.00 Pre-Order
$45.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools Learn how to use some of the newest tools, plus enjoy some tips and tricks with some old standards in the Cool Tools workshop. Have you tried one of the new Punch Boards from We R Memory keepers? If not, this class is for you. Do you enjoy layering on your scrapbook and card projects, but hate the measuring? Take this workshop and take home a Perfect Layers tool, craft knife and cutting mat. Learn a coloring technique with Chameleon Pens and Coloring Cards. A new feature of this class for 2015 is that 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 Pinwheel Punch Board, Pinwheel attachments, & acrylic paper. Perfect Layers Minis, 2 Chameleon Pens and Coloring Pack, Craft knife 4" x 7'1/2" mat

What will I learn or complete: Make a colorful (and functional) Pinwheel. Mat a small project.

What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, glue dots

What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to use the Pinwheel Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers. Try a new coloring technique, plus learn how to mat photos or other layers with Perfect Layers.

Let's Frost It
Shoestring Production

Taught by Kim
Friday Only | 7:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Let's Frost It You have asked for it and now it is here - Shoestring's Paper Frosting! In this class you will receive three layouts which all have different techniques using Paper Frosting. We will teach you how to apply it, ink it, stencil with it, and glitz it. You will also have two other mini projects to do in class! Class includes: Three layouts (two 6x6" and one 12x12") and a starter kit of Paper Frosting.
What products will be highlighted: Paper Frosting

What will I learn or complete: Will be working on several projects with Paper Frosting and also three scrapbook layouts.

What do I need to bring: Nothing

What techniques will I learn or use: Different ways to use Paper Frosting

Life is Beautiful
A To Z Scrapbooking

Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Life is Beautiful Life is full of adventure, and these pages are perfect for telling the story of life. Each page includes a variety of techniques and tricks that you will be able to use on many pages to come. In this class we will use a variety of patterned papers, stickers, and embellishments to create four uniquely different pages, perfect for a variety of occasions.
What products will be highlighted: A variety of papers, stickers, and embellishments. Learn new techniques and tricks to create unique designs and layouts.

What will I learn or complete: Four Completed pages

What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, adhesive, corner rounder, baby powder, pop dots, scissors, and inks for chalking (suggested Java, Feather Grey and/or Blue Moon Quick Quotes powder puff ink)

What techniques will I learn or use: Banners, flags, layering, element pages, and much more

Mad For The Mouse - Dimensional Scrapbooking
Paper Wizard, Inc

Taught by Bonnie Smith
Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$26.00 Pre-Order
$28.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Mad For The Mouse - Dimensional Scrapbooking In this class you will learn the basics of dimensional layering and some crafty adhesive techniques that will help you build and add interest to your scrapbook pages. Come learn, craft and have fun with teacher Bonnie Smith as you make a 2 page layout, and a cute card and tag combo project.
What products will be highlighted: Students will learn how to layer a title, add dimension to pages and use adhesives in a new way.

What will I learn or complete: Students will complete a 2 page (12x24) layout, complete with title and embellishments, 1 birthday card and 1 gift tag.

What do I need to bring: Students will need a 12" paper trimmer, scissors, pop dots, glue pen (Zig is recommended), glue runner (like EK Success Dotto or Scrapbook Adhesive's EZ Dots), Glue Dots in 2 sizes, Micro and Memory and a black fine tip pen for journaling.

What techniques will I learn or use: Students will learn the best way to glue together a Paper Wizard title and embellishments, how to add dimension to pages using pop dots, glitter paper and laser cuts, how to mix and match patterned papers.

Mickey Circle Exploding Album
Pinecone Press

Friday Only | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Mickey Circle Exploding Album The Circle Exploding Album will delight and surprise you and your family. The album starts out looking like a quarter of a circle and when it is opened up it will pop up into a full 3-D circle. A very fun album to create.
What products will be highlighted: Pinecone Press Circle Exploding Album plus paper and die-cuts

What will I learn or complete: A Mickey 3-D album

What do I need to bring: Scissors, Trimmer, Adehesive

What techniques will I learn or use: Creating a Circle Exploding Album

Mouse Magic Mini Album
Paper Wizard, Inc

Taught by Bonnie Smith
Friday Only | 4:00 PM

1.5 Hour Workshop
$37.00 Pre-Order
$39.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Mouse Magic Mini Album While making this adorable 8 X 8 mini chipboard album, you will learn how to layer a Paper Wizard title, how to mix and match patterned papers, add dimension to pages with ribbons, glitter papers & pop dots and a few little adhesive tricks to make all your layouts stay together!
What products will be highlighted: Paper Wizard, various paper companies (Queen & Co shown)

What will I learn or complete: One 8 page (incl front & back covers) chipboard mini album.

What do I need to bring: 12" Paper Trimmer, scissors, Glue Dots, both Micro & Memory size, glue runner (like EK Success Dotto), Pop Dots and a black pen

What techniques will I learn or use: Students will learn about color mixing and page proportions, how to glue almost anything to your scrapbook pages, and how to add dimension to their projects.

Movin' & A Shakin' with Mickey
Doo Dilly Designs

Taught by Doo Dilly Designs
Saturday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Movin' & A Shakin' with Mickey Got Disney pictures? Need a fun way to display them? Then this four page spread is a fun and easy way to shake things up a little!! You will create a look that is attractive to look at, fun to play with and easy to make. There will be a lot of pieces pre-cut to make this fast & efficient use of your 1 hour class time. And because we know you are going to love your new Movin' & A Shakin' with Mickey layouts, we have created additional Disney cuts that are available in our booth on the vendor floor.
What products will be highlighted: Doo Dilly Designs laser cuts to create shaker pages.

What will I learn or complete: A completed 4 page layout.

What do I need to bring: Adhesive, paper cutter, and basic supplies.

What techniques will I learn or use: Shaker boxes to create dimensionality

POP Your Coloring with Markers & Pencils
BEE Creative

Taught by Karen Bremer/Michelle Peard
Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$30.00 Pre-Order
$32.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_POP Your Coloring with Markers & Pencils 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 four Spectrum Noir markers and the brand new DVD for 2015 showing techniques and guides - a $23 retail value alone! 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, tutorials, and a brand new DVD for 2015!

What do I need to bring: Adhesive

What techniques will I learn or use: Coloring with markers, four ways to use colored pencils

Romance Novel Tag Plus Bag Album
Nicole Petersen Designs

Taught by Nicole Petersen
Saturday Only | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$51.00 Pre-Order
$53.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Romance Novel Tag Plus Bag Album 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.

Scrapbooking In A Snap!
A To Z Scrapbooking

Saturday Only | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$29.00 Pre-Order
$31.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Scrapbooking In A Snap! 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: 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!

So Charming
Scrap That!

Taught by Cathi Brumley
Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$28.00 Pre-Order
$30.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_So Charming What a great way to create these charming layouts using My Minds Eye Charm kit. You will create two layouts (three if time permits). Create layering styles using chipboard, stickers, embellishments and Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool. Each Kit contains: 16 double-sided printed cardstock paper, enamel embellishments, chipboard stickers, title cards, 3-D embellishments, plus stickers.
What products will be highlighted: Simple Layering to create Charming Layouts. Using chipboard and Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio tool allowing you to create customized epoxy

What will I learn or complete: 3- 12x12 Layouts

What do I need to bring: 12" paper trimmer, Thin glue dots, pop dots and adhesive

What techniques will I learn or use: Mixing paper prints and adding layered embellishments

Summer Fold-Out With Squash Pages
Pinecone Press

Saturday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Summer Fold-Out With Squash Pages The inter-active Summer Fold-out Album with pockets and tags has two surprise fold-out squash pages. This is a delightful album to open up and show off a lot of fun summer pictures.
What products will be highlighted: Fold-out 6x6 Album with pockets and tags

What will I learn or complete: Fold-out Summer Album

What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, adhesive and ink

What techniques will I learn or use: Folding and adhering squash fold pages into the 6x6 album

Sunshine and Good Times 4 Pages
Quick Quotes

Saturday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Sunshine and Good Times 4 Pages Sunshine and Good Times 4 pages 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 and 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

What techniques will I learn or use: Powder Puff Chalking, Layering Flowers from several mediums, making a hidden pocket for storing photos.

Sunshine And Laughter
Pinecone Press

Saturday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Sunshine And Laughter The Sunshine and Laughter interactive album starts off with a pocket, tag, and flap right on the front cover. Lots of flaps, die-cut pages, and pockets. A great album for summer fun memories!
What products will be highlighted: Simple Stories and Pinecone Press products.

What will I learn or complete: A Sunshine and Laughter Album

What do I need to bring: Trimmer, scissors, adhesive, ink

What techniques will I learn or use: Inter-active elements. Combining chipboard, paper pages, die-cut pages and pockets to create an album

Tell Your Story
Scrap That!

Taught by Cathi Brumley
Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$36.00 Pre-Order
$38.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Tell Your Story What a great way to express your stories using Teresa Collins Daily Stories kit. You will create 2 layouts (3 if time permits) and a card. Creating layering styles using chipboard, stickers and Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool. Each kit contains: 18 double-sided printed cardstock paper, clear stamp set, gems, photo overlays, tags, sequences, chipboard embellishments. This kit is worth over $60.00!
What products will be highlighted: Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool. Teresa Collins sequences, over lays.

What will I learn or complete: 2 layouts and a card (3 layouts if time permits).

What do I need to bring: Mini flat glue dots, pop dots and an adhesive runner, scissors, 12" paper trimmer.

What techniques will I learn or use: Layering, using mixed prints of paper to create one-of-a-kind layouts.

Together 5x7 Mixable Album
Clear Scraps

Taught by Susan Frase
Saturday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$29.00 Pre-Order
$31.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Together 5x7 Mixable Album 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

Travel The World
Quick Quotes

Saturday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$24.00 Pre-Order
$26.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Travel The World 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

What techniques will I learn or use: Layering papers to create hidden spaces to incorporate more photos, a small mini book and embellishments.

Trendy Techniques with Spellbinders!
Spellbinders Paper Arts

Taught by Team Spellbinders
Friday Only | 11:30 AM

2 Hour Workshop
$23.00 Pre-Order
$25.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Trendy Techniques with Spellbinders! Love techniques? Join the Spellbinders team and learn fun techniques as you complete three cards PLUS a bonus card using Spellbinders new folders! Receive a $15 coupon to purchase your favorite new Spellbinders products in the Scrap Mart booth!
What products will be highlighted: Spellbinders Paper Arts die templates and fun techniques.

What will I learn or complete: 4 cards

What do I need to bring: Scissors, foam adhesive, tape runner

What techniques will I learn or use: Die Cutting, embossing, unique stamping!

Under Glass
Melissa Frances

Taught by Melissa Frances
Saturday Only | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$27.00 Pre-Order
$29.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Under Glass Perched on a wooded spool pedestal, accented with one of our mercury glass birds, your favorite photo will be carefully preserved under our glass dome. What a wonderful way to show off your loved one! In this class we will work with our glass dome. Learn new ways to take your photos off the page and make wonderful home décor pieces to cherish forever. You will need to bring a photo measuring 1 ½" high x 1 1/4" wide.
What products will be highlighted: Glass dome

What will I learn or complete: A home décor piece with a loved one’s photo or another image under glass.

What do I need to bring: Zip Dry glue, trimmer, scissors, along with your favorite distress ink if desired.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to put your images in our resin frames and set them up to showcase under glass.

Vintage Acrylic Cards- Acrylic Layouts
Clear Scraps

Taught by Susan Frase
Saturday Only | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$29.00 Pre-Order
$31.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)

_Vintage Acrylic Cards- Acrylic Layouts Clear Scraps has put together these beautiful acrylic cards and double page 12x12 acrylic layout class. This class is designed to show you how easy it is to create 12x12 layouts with acrylic sheets and one-of-a-kind acrylic cards. You will enjoy learning the layering effect on these acrylic layouts along with paint pens used to create this unique designs. Come join this creative and fun-filled class!
What products will be highlighted: Working with acrylic, painting and layering.

What will I learn or complete: Double 12x12 acrylic layouts and two acrylic 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. Please bring these items to class with you.

What techniques will I learn or use: Working with acrylic, painting and layering.

Watercoloring 101
Stampin' Up! - Tami Waddell

Taught by Elizabeth Price
Friday Only | 4:00 PM

2 Hour Workshop
$62.00 Pre-Order
$64.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

_Watercoloring 101 This is not your grandmother's version of watercoloring. It is simple, it is easy - you can't mess it up. Use some super cute stamp sets and new Framelits to create four dazzling cards while learning a number of simple and impressive watercolor techniques.
What products will be highlighted: Aquapainters and watercolor paper, Framelits, Big Shot, stamps and ink pads, and embellishments.

What will I learn or complete: 4 cards with layering and multiple techniques based on watercoloring

What do I need to bring: Personal cutter, scissors, adhesives to include – glue dots, dimensionals, liquid glue or tape runner, acrylic block at least 3 x 3 to use as palette watercoloring

What techniques will I learn or use: 4 different watercolor techniques: Watercolor Wicking, Watercolor Embossing, Watercolor Scribbling, and Direct to Rubber Inline coloring