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 great techniques to get that watercolor look in your cards. We will work with traditional Kuratake Zig Gansai Tambi watercolor paints and Spectrum Aqua markers – totally different mediums that can both give you a vibrant, quality watercolor look. We will work with stamped images for some fantastic effects. Plenty of product education plus great tips and tricks will be shared, and prizes will be given. You'll leave with the gorgeous wood mounted floral rubber stamp we'll be using (a $12 value!) as well as your lovely cards, practice materials, and a valuable coupon to use at Bee Creative.

Amp up your card making with some great embossing backgrounds and inking ideas! Join us as we create four amazing and completely different cards loaded with creativity. Karen has brand new designs for 2016 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, embossed backgrounds, Wink of Stella, sanded and embossed designs, inks, Fuse Tool shaker pockets, and die cut layering, to name just a few. You will leave with four beautiful completed cards – birthday, thank you, holiday, and a wine lover's card! Plus, you'll get FREE goodies in class to keep: an adhesive tape runner and foam squares from top quality brand Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, plus an embossing folder – a $15 value! Get ready for card making fun, freebies, great prize giveaways, and a valuable coupon to use in the Bee Creative booth.

Amp up your card making with some great embossing backgrounds and inking ideas! Join us as we create four amazing and completely different cards loaded with creativity. Karen has brand new designs for 2016 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, embossed backgrounds, Wink of Stella, sanded and embossed designs, inks, Fuse Tool shaker pockets, and die cut layering, to name just a few. You will leave with four beautiful completed cards – birthday, thank you, holiday, and a wine lover's card! Plus, you'll get FREE goodies in class to keep: an adhesive tape runner and foam squares from top quality brand Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, plus an embossing folder – a $15 value! Get ready for card making fun, freebies, great prize giveaways, and a valuable coupon to use in the Bee Creative booth.

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 lowercase 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 double-ended felt tipped calligraphy pen to keep (great for left or right handers), practice papers with guides, and a bonus sheet of the uppercase letters to try at home. This is fast-paced and fun, with prizes given at the end of class.

Come play along with Nicole Petersen as she shows you how to create a mixed media home décor piece that you will proudly display for years to come. Using Graphic 45's "Time to Flourish" paper, you will create six blocks that display all twelve months of the year! Two complete calendar years (2016 & 2017) will be preprinted and provided for you in your kit as well as the ENTIRE 12 x 12" paper pad of "Time to Flourish"! Plus, you will be able to match your home décor by choosing between white or brown stain.

Come join us for this one-of-a-kind class as we complete a beautiful Fairy Luminary. Each class participant will receive a customized template for the arches of the luminary, Authentique patterned papers, tracing paper and accessories, along with detailed instructions to construct the luminary in class. We will utilize the coloring-on-glitter technique with Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, Copic markers and Krazy Kreations handmade glitter paper to decorate and embellish the luminary box, resulting in a fabulous and awesome project! Class kit includes the luminary (including custom template to make arches), two Copic markers (students will choose a from a variety of colors), handmade glitter papers, Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, and more. A basic tool kit of scissors, adhesive, pop dots, glue dots, ruler, and hole punch/paper piercer is required for class. Students are welcome to bring their own Copic markers - additional Copic colors will be available in class for sharing.

It is hard to blend and shade a colored image without understanding the basics of light source and how it works! Join us as we discuss what light source is, different ways to help you decide light source, and how to use the Krazy Kreations light source tool. Then we will practice, practice, practice with the light source tool, alcohol ink markers ,and blending paper. This class is a technique class in which most of the class will concentrate on shading and blending different light sources along with personal one-on-one attention from instructor as time allows. There will be no completed project in class. Class kits will include a Copic Blending Trio Pack (students will have the option to choose their color pack), Copic X-Press It Paper, Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, Krazy Kreations Light Source Tool and Krazy Kreations Exclusive Class Kit. Please bring scissors, adhesive, glue dots, and pop dot dimensionals if you wish to complete your kit in class.

Whether you've colored before with alcohol markers like Copics or Spectrum Noir, or are curious about getting started, this class will introduce you to both alcohol markers and colored pencils. Karen will talk about the Spectrum Noir marker system, how it compares to other brands, other supplies that will lead to successful coloring, and then take you and your brand new pens you receive in class through a "how-to" to get a smooth blend. Great tips will also be shared. You'll also learn the four ways you can use colored pencils, with markers or without, and try a great watercolor technique – without water! In addition to product information, you'll take with you six Spectrum Noir markers (a $12 value). You'll also receive a special coupon to use in the Bee Creative booth. Come join us for education, hands-on technique, and great giveaways!

Come create a mouse-filled 8-page mini album with Paper Wizard! Filled with an exclusive Paper Wizard laser cut title and goodies galore for all of your mousy memories. This shaped acrylic book comes with everything you need to create a magnificent memento of your time with Mickey and friends. Crafted by ClearScraps, the 8-page book contains Paper Wizard laser cut embellishments, specialty papers, and an EK Success sticker set. Book rings and ribbons included!

Are you a glamour girl who loves shaped cards with petite florals and accents of soft coral and gold? In this class, you will learn how to shape itty bitty flowers (a perfect accent for the All Glammed Up Collection), how to create, color, and decorate the shaped shoe card in a quick and easy time frame, and how to add glitter and prills for the perfect finishing touch. These cards are wonderful for special occasions just begging for the perfect glamour girl card. A super knowledgeable and friendly instructor will provide step-by-step instructions and you will receive full color written instructions. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques and you will leave with fresh inspiration, as well as a coupon for a free Cling Stamp Set of your choice (a $19.99 value) redeemable at our booth. A $40.00 prize drawing will be held during each class.

In this technique-driven class you will dive into the world of Art Anthology Mixed Media. You will play with the whole line of products that Art Anthology offers. You will learn when, where, and how to use these fabulous products.

Learn to create beautiful watercolor paintings using rubber stamps, markers, and a brush! For several years, Art Impressions has introduced stampers all over the world to our exclusive technique that creates beautiful watercolor scenes. They are easy to create and versatile for all users. Each person can make these beautiful scenes their own; no two designs are alike. In our watercolor class, you will create four card samples with our new Watercolor Mini Project Series. Our instructors will take you step-by-step through creating scenes and techniques with hands-on training. The course fee includes an exclusive stamp set valued at $20!

This "Beautiful" mixed media canvas is brand new for 2016! You are going to love what you will learn in this fun-filled, full-of-techniques workshop! Participants will learn how to use several Art Anthology products, including our spray mists, fairy dust, and dimensional mediums to create a one-of-a-kind backdrop out of a plain white canvas. One of the fun parts of this workshop is that you have the freedom of using colors of your choosing or making it exactly as the picture because we bring every color Art Anthology offers!

Boys Rule! This awesome album is created with the Rad collection from Simple Stories. This is a great album for the boys and men in your life. The graphics and images in this album are best suited for boys 6-90. It is not toddler or little boy based. The 6 x 10" Chunky Album is a great way to showcase a lot of photos of your guy or guys.

Join Quick Quotes for a fun-filled class using our NEW Whistlin' Dixie paper and embellishments. For those of you who love the water, this class has several options to make it the theme of your choice. We will make a four-tier book that will house lots of photos and be something different than you have ever put onto a page. We will finish two pages in class and you will get two additional coordinating pages that are a gift for you to take home. Whether it be a cruise, a tropical island, or lakeside getaway, this is the perfect class! Alternate theme titles included in kit are: By the water's edge, we forget to count the days. May you have fair winds and following seas. Live in the sunshine...swim in the sea...drink the wild air.

Come Celebrate the Magic as we create this happy 5 x 7" Chunky Pocket and Tag Disney album. Each page is a pocket with a tag that pulls out. You will be creating and embellishing the pockets and creating flaps and tags to hold your favorite Disney pictures. A perfect way to capture your magical trip!

Continue exploring the fun of watercolor with the Kuratake ZIG Clean Color Real Brushes. This class is sure to give you more ideas on how to use these fabulous watercolor pens along with the Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers. We will shade and blend a sticker image, use the outline sticker as a stencil and shade/blend again, and explore a third technique where we shade and blend with the negative sticker (masking). This class is full of technique and fun! 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, exclusive Krazy Kreations project kit with cards/envelopes/cardstock/embellishments/sentiment, photo, and instructions. If you wish to work on your project kits, please bring scissors and adhesive to class along with a black sharpie marker. H20 pens will be available during class.

Calling all dog or cat owners, this album is for you! Create either a dog or cat album with the beautiful Devoted collection from Authentique. The album is our 6 x 8" Chunky album and there is a lot of room for photos of your fur babies. For the dog lovers, this album is not breed specific. Your photos of your beloved animal's breed will set the tone of your album. The same for you cat lovers. In the album there are not printed graphics and icons of cats, only a silhouette. Your cat will be the star.

We will be learning several different techniques: how to use Paper Frosting, a flip out purse, and extra flips using mini clear bags. These techniques can be used on other projects and scrapbook layouts.

How do you capture Disney Memories? How about using a super cool Disney Waterfall Flip Album? You will be creating a waterfall flip component for your Disney Album along with little pockets. This is a great twist on an ordinary album. 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 album, we created additional Disney cuts that are available in our booth on the vendor floor.

Pull tab surprises abound in this colorful, decorative, and intricate Disney Waterfall Pull Tab, 12 x 12" two-page layout. It features pull tabs that will hold your Disney vacation memories. The pull tabs are cut, shaped, and arranged so that when they are pulled, a surprise of photos magically appears! They open like leaves of a book. While it looks fancy and complicated, the mechanism is simple. These layouts are not your ordinary scrapbook pages - the pull tabs create pages with movement that can be a lot of fun.... literally! Magical? We think so!

Do you love the idea of making and sending handmade cards but want to stick with scrapbooking supplies? Join Club Scrap's founder, Tricia Morris, in this fast-paced workshop that implements her efficient methods and creative designs to make twelve artful greeting cards. Learn several unique card folds you can use again and again with papers from your stash.

Would you like to take your flower shaping to the next level? In this class, you will learn how to use the flower curling tip to create beautiful Enchanted Mums. This technique takes practice and during this 1½ hour class, we have allotted extra time to learn the ins and outs of shaping these dimensional flowers as well as other flowers you might already have! These flowers will be attached to three elegant and beautiful cards that will be accented with glitter and prills for the perfect finishing accents. You will learn how to blend two tones of ink to create the perfect color combo for these flowers. A super knowledgeable and friendly instructor will provide step-by-step instructions and you will also receive full color written instructions. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques and you will leave with fresh inspiration, as well as a coupon for a free Cling Stamp Set of your choice (a $19.99 value!) redeemable at our booth. A $40.00 prize drawing will be held during each class.

Presenting all the Fabulous Finds in the Krazy Kreations and Scrap That! booths! Join us in class as we spend the hour highlighting our newest, hottest, and most sought after items. We will demonstrate techniques and display lots of sample projects that are sure to fill your mind with tons of creativity! And best of all, each student will be given project sheets with instructions, photos, and shopping lists to recreate our one-of-a-kind Fabulous Finds samples! Over $125 of product goodies will be distributed to each class participant. This class is lecture only, so there are no supplies required.

Family - Life, Love & Legacy album is created with the warm, rich Legacy collection from Simple Stories. Create a legacy of your family to be enjoyed years from now or create an album with photos and memorabilia from family members of the past. The Blank Album is from the new Curved Back 6 x 8" Chunky Album collection from Pinecone Press.

Fancy Pants Paper Pack, accessories and a mixed media album... what can you make with that? In this class we will show you how to take standard 12 x 12" Paper and Embellishment Pack, wood and other accessories and a mixed media book and create a beautiful three dimensional album. We will use chalk writes, pop dots, emery boards, and craft glue to enhance standard wood and paper accessories and make them beautiful embellishments. In this class, you will make the cover and two to three pages. Colored pictures and instructions will be included. The class kit includes: Fancy Pants Mixed Media Album, Fancy Pants 12 x 12 Paper and Embellishment Kit, Assorted Fancy Pants wood and other accessories, MI Chalk Writer and MI Craft Glue, an emery board, and hand wipes. Please bring your basic took kit (scissors, adhesives, pop dots, etc.) to class with you. We will be using a Pink Chalk Writer. Other colors will be available to purchase prior to class at the Scrap That! booth along with any adhesive or pop dots you may need. The pages we complete will accommodate 3 x 3" size photos and a 1 x 1" photo if you would like to bring them with you to class, or you can add them at a later time.

Do you love the frilly, fashion stuff as much as we do? Come join us as we create beautiful fashion tags with the Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, chipboard, glitter paper, and more. We will be coloring, inking, embellishing, and shaving (yes, paper shaving) to add detail and glam to our project. Bling and glitter will top it off and beautiful ribbons will add awesome texture. Simply beautiful and fashionable! These tags are the perfect accessory for a journal book, gift box, scrapbook page, card, or present! Each student will receive a Krazy Kreations goody bag filled with all the products needed to create the project: Outline Sticker and complimentary chipboard pieces, tag template and other tags, ribbons, glitter papers, pattern paper, Copic Markers (students will select a two pack of choice), wood and paper die cuts, embellishment pearls and gems and so much more. The goody bag is valued over $45!

Have you struggled with flower shaping? Or maybe you have seen beautiful handmade flowers, but have no idea how to get started? Together we will learn how to create four completely different flower styles, starting with a basic shaping techniques and moving on to techniques that look more advanced and complicated. We will break each technique down step-by-step to unveil the mysteries of creating perfect flowers. Tips and techniques such as pairing the perfect leaves, coloring and blending to achieve different looks, and gluing and glittering on vellum will also be covered. You will leave with four completed flowers, written instruction cards for each flower, as well as bonus flower cutouts to make at least four more flowers at home! A super knowledgeable and friendly instructor will provide step-by-step instructions and you will also receive full color written instructions. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques and you will leave with fresh inspiration, as well as a coupon for a free Cling Stamp Set of your choice (a $19.99 value!) redeemable at our booth. A $40.00 prize drawing will be held during each class.

Our Full of Wonder card kit is stunning and we're excited to share it with you! It's an elegant combo of timeless and trendy prints and patterns, beautiful textures, and fabulous details. All the papers, stamps, flair, and fun exclusives make it easy to just open the package and get creating. We will be making six cards from this kit. Full-color instructions will be included for cards you do not complete in class.

Come and let your imagination soar with this delightful project featuring the World's Fair collection from Graphic 45. The album is a Pinecone Press 6 x 6" Chunky Blank. The inside pages have been scored to create flaps and then more flaps are added. This is an album perfect for your creative adventures! This Imagination album has nothing to do with the World's Fair; pictures of fairs and carnivals probably wouldn't fit the theme of this Imagination album.

Once Upon a Springtime Card Kit features Graphic 45's Once Upon A Springtime Collection Kit. You will be working on some of the ten cards and six gift cards that are in the kit. All the supplies are included in the kit for you to take home to finish up what's not completed in the class. Also, an 8 x 10" Tri-fold photo frame is included with the class kit. Cardstock, envelopes, ribbon, and full color instructions are included.

Spread Your Wings 6 x 6" Chunky Album features the Once Upon a Springtime collection from Graphic 45. Delightful, whimsical ,and just pure fun to make. The artwork is beautiful and this album can be used as a baby album, a college grad album, new adventures in mid life, or anytime you need to 'Spread Your Wings' and try something new and different. Lots of flaps and pockets. As with most of Pinecone Press' kits, you will not finish this album in the hour class, but you will have hours of enjoyment working on the album after class.

Y'all come on down for the best little scrapbook class in Texas! Dig in your heels with Paper Wizard's founder Bonnie Smith as she teaches you how to rope and tie down those pesky scrapbook embellishments. Featuring a new Paper Wizard title and other embellishments made JUST FOR TEXAS, this 2-page layout will show the world why Texas is the best of the 50 states. Everything you see here is included!

Happy Birthday is a fun, bright, and lively album that features Simple Stories paper. The 6 x 6" Chunky Blank album is turned so that is looks like a gift bag. The Birthday album is ageless - perfect for any age. The pages are scored and folded and they stagger in height. There are a lot of pockets for tags and photos. This album will make you want to jump, shout, and celebrate. It is very fun!

Are you overwhelmed by your stash of supplies and way behind in your scrapbooking? Get back to basics with a fresh approach to your hobby by learning our Assembly Line Scrapbooking method in a fast-paced, inspiring setting. You'll leave class with the framework for eight 12 x 12" pages and the ability to work more productively and use supplies efficiently. Tricia Morris, Club Scrap's founder and former host of The Scrapbook Lounge, will bring nearly two decades of teaching experience, tips and tricks to the classroom.

Are you overwhelmed by your stash of supplies and way behind in your scrapbooking? Get back to basics with a fresh approach to your hobby by learning our Assembly Line Scrapbooking method in a fast-paced, inspiring setting. You'll leave class with the framework for eight 12 x 12" pages and the ability to work more productively and use supplies efficiently. Tricia Morris, Club Scrap's founder and former host of The Scrapbook Lounge, will bring nearly two decades of teaching experience, tips and tricks to the classroom.

Are you overwhelmed by your stash of supplies and way behind in your scrapbooking? Get back to basics with a fresh approach to your hobby by learning our Assembly Line Scrapbooking method in a fast-paced, inspiring setting. You'll leave class with the framework for eight 12 x 12" pages and the ability to work more productively and use supplies efficiently. Tricia Morris, Club Scrap's founder and former host of The Scrapbook Lounge, will bring nearly two decades of teaching experience, tips, and tricks to the classroom.

Come play along with Echo Park to create a one-of-a-kind mini album using one of our hottest lines ever, Jack and Jill. This collection has blown us away with sales! Nicole Petersen will be your teacher. She is a top expert in paper-crafting and teaching. You will get to use top quality dies and paper in this fast but technique-driven mini album class! Not to mention the retail value on your kit is $50! It's a great line featuring top of the line paper from Echo Park and other industry leading companies.

Gold is a hot trend in fashion and home décor and paper crafting, too. In this fun class designed by Technique Tuesday and taught by Nicole Petersen, gold glitter, gold paint, and even gold ink take the stage. Add little pops of gold to make your projects extra-classy, create a glimmer for a little contrast, and make big, bold, gold elements. Every student in the Join the Gold Rush class will be taking home a Technique Tuesday stamp set. Plus everyone has a chance to win Technique Tuesday products during the class. You will receive a coupon you can use in Nicole's booth at the show and an email coupon for your next order on the Technique Tuesday website. From modern elegance to ultra-hip, the gold techniques you will learn are mind-blowingly fabulous yet easy to use on your next layout, pocket page, or handmade card.

This is a technique-filled class that can be applied to cardmaking as well as scrapbooking. You will learn this new technique using your die cut machine with a special plate to create the Kiss Cut glitter look. Create beautiful chipboard with heat embossing. Learn mixed media embossing techniques with our specialty enamel embossing powder. Create dimensional sparkle with this fantastic glitter ribbon technique. Last, but not least, transform the overall look of any paper crafting projects with stamping and heat embossing with many more tips along the way.

Another great design by Marina Leoni for you - not to hide in your album, but show it off on your wall! With this 12 x 12" linen canvas workshop, you will learn lots of new techniques and go home with a complete project. And on top of that, you will go home with a bottle of Glam Glitter paint and glass stain for your other mixed media projects valued at $14.00. Come join us and we promise to have fun and give away lots of gifts while you are designing your projects.

Create heirloom quality pieces of art using Fantastic Art Images, family photos, or any kind of paper ephemera. In minutes, make one-of-a-kind jewelry and unusual embellishments for scrapbooking and paper crafting projects. Easy, fast and safe to use! With Fantastic Glaze & Glue, get the look of resin without the mess, time, or toxicity of resin. Easy, fast, and safe to use! Work with over $60 worth of product. Great fun for all crafters, beginners to advanced.

Searching for the newest products to adorn your layouts, cards, and projects? Look no further! Stamp & 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!

Do you love creating on small canvases and sharing your works of art with friends and loved ones? Then Latest & Greatest: Card Making is the workshop for you! Learn new techniques and creative ideas for crafting cards while using some of the newest products on the market. Along with two fabulous projects, you will take home over $80.00 worth of amazing products perfect for card makers to enjoy!

Calling all card makers! Whether you are a new card maker or have been making your own cards for years, here is a great opportunity to get new ideas and meet other card makers. Come and be part of the Latest & Greatest Card Swap! You will receive 15 new card and card ideas from other crafters like you. Stamp & Scrapbook Expo will provide you with an additional card project along with some snacks and a beverage. All you need to do is bring in 16 cards; 15 cards will be used for swapping, and your 16th card will be used for our "Most Appreciated Card" recognition. Your cards can all be created the same if you wish, or you may choose to create different designs or styles. The winner will receive a very nice prize package. The themes for this Swap are cards using black, white, and red colors or a "Just a Note" theme. This will give you the opportunity to create cards that you can send to someone special or who you have been thinking about. We suggest A2 size cards (5 ½ x 4 ¼") be used to create your cards. You can use your favorite supplies to create your cards just the way you like them. There are no product restrictions here, we just want to see all of your wonderful creativity shine through your card creations. You may have envelopes with your cards, but they are not required. If you wish, be sure to include your contact information on the back of your cards so you can be contacted by your fellow card makers in the future for more great card swapping. You will also receive a special Card Swap Tote just for joining us. This is a great opportunity to sit down, relax, make new friends, and share your card making creativity and ideas!

Calling all card makers! Whether you are a new card maker or have been making your own cards for years, here is a great opportunity to get new ideas and meet other card makers! Come and be part of the Latest & Greatest Card Swap. You will receive 15 new card and card ideas from other crafters like you. Stamp & Scrapbook Expo will provide you with an additional card project along with some snacks and a beverage. All you need to do is bring in 16 cards; 15 cards will be used for swapping, and your 16th card will be used for our "Most Appreciated Card" recognition. The winner will receive a very nice prize package. The only requirement for this swap is that each card needs to be created using three different embellishments on each card. You may like to use buttons or you may prefer bling, or maybe you love to add ribbon for that extra special touch. You choose your favorites to create your special cards. This will give you the opportunity to create cards that you can send to someone special or who you have been thinking about. We suggest A2 size cards (5 ½" x 4 ¼") be used to create your cards. There are no product restrictions here, we just want to see all of your wonderful creativity shine through your card creations. You may have envelopes with your cards but they are not required. If you wish be sure to include your contact information to the back of your cards so you can be contacted by your fellow card makers in the future for more great card swapping. You will also receive a special Card Swap Tote just for joining us. This is a great opportunity to sit down, relax, make new friends and share your card making creativity and ideas!

Enjoy a sampling of hot-off-the-press, brand-spanking new collections in the paper crafting world! Stamp & Scrapbook Expo scours the planet looking for the Latest & Greatest in paper collections and brings them to you in this exciting workshop. You will create two fabulous projects using the latest paper and embellishments. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of amazing products to enjoy!

Use some of the newest tools on the market, plus enjoy some awesome tips and tricks in the Cool Tools workshop. 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!

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. Complete two fabulous projects in class, and take home over $80.00 in mixed media products!

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. Complete two fabulous projects in class, and take home over $80.00 in mixed media products!

Do you want to learn some fun tips and techniques to make pocket scrapbooking more creative and fun? Then join us for Latest & Greatest: Pocket Scrapbooking! In this workshop, you will make two projects using products by top manufacturers that are perfect for pocket scrapbooking. And if that's not enough, you will leave with over $80 worth of products to create your own pocket pages at home!

Learn new stamping techniques and creative ways to use stamps in Stamp & Scrapbook Expo's newest Latest & Greatest workshop. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran stamper, this class is for you! We have brought together some of the hottest stamps and accessories on the market for you to create with and enjoy. Along with two fabulous projects, you will take home over $80.00 worth of products to create with again and again!

In this class you will learn how to look at your background stamps in a new way. Learn how fun it is to layer multiple background stamps to create one-of-a-kind paper designs. Come join us as we learn the watercolor smoosh technique with acetate and Zig Clean Color Brushes and just how fun it can be to layer multiple background stamps to create one-of-a-kind paper designs. The smoosh technique is quick and easy and can make anyone a watercolor rock star. Learn how to pair up your background stamps to create on trend designs including Vintage Aged, Bokeh, and Mixed Media. During class you will also have a chance to win prizes. You will leave class inspired to look at background stamps in a new way. You will leave class with three unique cards and one exclusive JustRite stamp set (this set is only available in class) and a coupon for a free cling background stamp of your choice (valued at $16.95) - a total $33.90 value. You can redeem this coupon at our booth.

We will take a journey to create three beautiful 12 x 12" scrapbook pages filled with new and interactive techniques that will blow you away. We will be learning how to use Simple Stories Circle Photo Crops, embellish with Sn@p! Flair and Sn@p! Pockets, as well as use overlays and photo flips. Using these interactive techniques, you will be able to add more photos per page. We will also be transforming rhinestones, but we don't want to give all the secrets away!

Learn how to make an amazing mini album using one of our Maya Road Kits! From start to finish, you will get all the tips and how-to's to create something amazing. Life's Journey is a fabulous mini album kit that's absolutely full of gorgeous product. We are excited about the unique color combo and tons of wonderful chipboard and we know you're going to love all the beautiful tickets and charms included in this kit! There are just so many other wonderful inclusions as well. Life's Journey has all you need to create an entire mini album with lots to spare. The chipboard album, papers, trims, journaling cards, flair, and fun exclusives make it easy to just open the package and get creating.

Wish you could draw and paint? Using items from our new Art Card and self-adhesive Art Border collection, you will learn how to paint with Gelatos while creating an artistic card and a two-page layout. You will make your own stained glass window. All materials will be provided, including a set of four Art Borders and four Art Cards; just bring your favorite paper cutter. Every attendee will receive their own Faber-Castell Deluxe Water Brush (retail value $10.45). As a special bonus you will receive a coupon for 10% off a purchase of $50 or more in our booth.

Multi-step stamping is one of the hottest trends in cardmaking. Come join us to learn how to create beautiful, realistic looking wild roses with our Romantic Wild Roses Multi-Step Stamp Set. During class you will learn tips for lining up multi-step stamps and you will receive full step-by-step instructions with photos as well as a tip sheet for this set. During class you will also have a chance to win prizes. You will leave class with two completed cards, JustRite Papercraft Romantic Wild Roses Clear Stamp Set, and a coupon for one free stamp or die of your choice (up to a $16.95 value). This is a total value of $33.90. You can redeem this coupon at the JustRite booth.

Join us for this workshop to create a beautiful 4 x 6" mini album that will fit perfectly on your coffee table. Using Simple Stories paper, cardstock stickers, and various other embellishments, you will put together a timeless album of your family to display for all to see. During this workshop, you will learn a variety of new techniques using pocket page flips, using tools to create dimension. You will have the opportunity to put your special touch on your personal mini album.

Put your best memories into this beautiful stretched canvas that you can display all year round. "Our Story is About Moments Like This" can also be made into a 12 x 12" scrapbook page by eliminating the canvas. We are using our NEW paper line "Chiffon" to create this masterpiece. Soft subtle colors, lace, flowers, tags, and pearl brads... join us and see how easy this is! Get your Powder Puff Chalk Ink supplies at the A to Z booth. Ink suggestions: Seabrook and Baja Blue. Show your class ticket to get a discount on the New 2016 box of Powder Puff Inks. Ask about the great deal on a companion canvas to this class. Get a booth coupon with specials for class attendees and also a free quote just for visiting the A to Z booth.

Do you love feathery friends paired with accent flowers of delicate vellum? During this 1½ hour class, you will learn how to create vellum flowers, how to color on vellum, and how to blend multiple colors on cardstock. Pair these techniques with the soft peacock color theme, decorative ovals, and pretty backgrounds for the perfect card trio that is sure to take your breath away! These samples might look complicated, but we will break it down step-by-step and show you how easy it is to create your own masterpiece. A super knowledgeable and friendly instructor will provide step-by-step instructions and you will also receive full color written instructions. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques and you will leave with fresh inspiration, as well as a coupon for a free Cling Stamp Set of your choice (a $19.99 value!) redeemable at our booth. A $40.00 prize drawing will be held during each class.

Let's get together and make Pretty Planners! In this class we are going to learn how to make custom dashboards, dividers, washi-tape holders, paper clips and SO MUCH MORE. We will be learning how to use these pretty planner decorations in a productive way. You'll be able to take the things you learn in this class home with you so you can freshen up your planner with a new look whenever you are up for a change.

Join us for a fun productive hour as we put together four pretty pages from our RED WHITE and BLUE paper line. Great for holidays, boys, girls, 4th of July and much more! It will be a busy class but you will go home with four beautiful pages with gorgeous flowers and phrases to adorn the pages. Great for beginners and seasoned scrappers alike! Suggested Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Navy, Berry Jam, and Coal Miner. Get your Powder Puff Chalk Ink supplies at the A to Z booth. If your class is before the vendor floor opens, the teacher will have a few for purchase at the first class only. Show your class ticket and get a discount on NEW 12-pack inks. Ask about the great deal on companion pages to this class. Get a booth coupon with specials for class attendees and also a free quote just for visiting the A to Z booth.

Join us for a fun-filled hour creating a four-page layout to record your vacation memories. You will be using our great laser cuts combined with other materials. We will show you different techniques using Gelatos to add dimension to cardstock and to color our wood miniatures. You will learn different ways to lay out your scrapbook pages so they don't all look the same! All materials will be provided; just bring your favorite paper cutter. As a special bonus you will receive a coupon for 20% off a purchase of $50 or more in our booth.

A fun "Say Cheese" mini album kit from Maya Road! Full of camera motifs, capture some special moments with this album. We will work on this project and you will receive a kit worth $45, complete with full-color instructions and lots of fun embellishments and papers to work with! Bring your thinking cap and leave with lots of new ideas!

Want to WOW yourself? Ever thought you could create 20 scrapbooking pages within the hour? Take this workshop to blow your own mind! Using the Simple Stories Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Icons, and 3-dimensional stickers, you will learn how you can complete 20 creative pages, each with their own flair.

Do you love the look of frosted poinsettias on Christmas cards? In this class (due to popular demand!), we will teach you how to quickly apply two colors of stamp paints to create the perfect sparkle on these poinsettias. You will also learn how to easily shape the poinsettias and add them to Christmas card panels. This class will inspire you to start creating your Christmas cards early so you can gift your friends with a beautiful handmade card for the Christmas season. A super knowledgeable and friendly instructor will provide step-by-step instructions and you will also receive full color written instructions. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques and you will leave with fresh inspiration, as well as a coupon for a free Cling Stamp Set of your choice (a $19.99 value!) redeemable at our booth. A $40.00 prize drawing will be held during each class.

Create a 6 x 8" album filled with Simple Stories Elements and Journaling Cards using a variety of new scrapbooking techniques. We will be creating a summer-themed album filled with fun colors, chipboard inserts, and interactive pages. Join us in this workshop where you will leave with a beautiful album ready to put in your special summer vacation pictures.

It can be summer all year with these beautiful summer, good weather layouts. We will make a mini book with spaces for up to 8 or 9 photos and will take up just four inches of space on your page. You will get to make four 12 x 12" layouts from our NEW Anchors Aweigh paper line. Two layouts will be made in class and you get two coordinating pages to take home as a gift. This new paper line with sunshiny colors has been a super popular addition to our newest paper lines. Come join the fun! Get your Powder Puff Chalk Ink supplies at the A to Z booth. Ask about the great deal on companion pages to this class. Get a booth coupon with specials for class attendees and also a free quote just for visiting the A to Z booth.

Break out and explore the wonderful world of color with Queen & Co! Prepare to go from white to bright in this one-hour class drenched in color. Students will create two designer 12 x 12" layouts using a rainbow of color, while learning to combine washi tape with other trendy embellishments. Your class kit includes an exclusive 8 roll set of Queen & Co Trendy Tape.

Do you have a few great pictures that you have not documented yet? In this fast-paced Echo Park Paper class, you will create three one-page layouts starring your favorite photos. Craft instructor Nicole Petersen will play along with you as you discover The Story of Family paper collection along with Echo Park's famous solid background paper, dies, and stamps to create three unique scrapbook layouts. In this exhilarating class, you will also discover how to use simple word dies to add that extra punch to your pages. And don't forget the sequins! But one of the best parts is you will even get to KEEP one word die "Wonderful" by Echo Park! Door prizes are always a FUN part of class. In The Story of Family Class, Echo Park will be giving away two door prize packs and Nicole Petersen will also give away even more door prizes! Be sure to join Echo Park and Nicole Petersen at your next event. This kit is a $40 value! Plus, all class participants will receive a 10% off coupon for Nicole Petersen Designs booth on the vender floor. Your kit will contain: 14 sheets of paper from The Story of Family paper collection by Echo Park, cardstock, a custom die (wonderful), sequins, pre-cut heart die cuts, twine, and more!

Color, Array, Hue, Shade. Do any of these words make your nose twitch or ears perk up? In Nicole Petersen's Thinking About Inking class, you will learn the ins-and-outs of ink used for card making, scrapbooking, art journaling, and mixed media. In this interactive lecture/discussion class, you will interact with fellow crafters to experience the pros and cons of many ink types. You will receive a custom-designed Thinking about Inking Booklet with facts about dye ink, pigment ink, hybrid ink, embossing ink, white ink, and solvent ink. In this interactive booklet, you will create your own samples for future reference using a variety of ink. Come join in the fun as Nicole Petersen walks you through the maze of inks in the craft world. You will leave understanding which inks you will enjoy and which ones you want to leave on the shelf.

Color, Array, Hue, Shade. Do any of these words make your nose twitch or ears perk up? In Nicole Petersen's Thinking About Inking class, you will learn the ins-and-outs of ink used for card making, scrapbooking, art journaling, and mixed media. In this interactive lecture/discussion class, you will interact with fellow crafters to experience the pros and cons of many ink types. You will receive a custom-designed Thinking about Inking Booklet with facts about dye ink, pigment ink, hybrid ink, embossing ink, white ink, and solvent ink. In this interactive booklet, you will create your own samples for future reference using a variety of ink. Come join in the fun as Nicole Petersen walks you through the maze of inks in the craft world. You will leave understanding which inks you will enjoy and which ones you want to leave on the shelf.

A technique-filled workshop just for you! You will experience the fun of getting "inky" using Art Anthology dimensional mediums to create three tags filled with lots of texture and dimension. In addition, you will learn techniques that you will be able to incorporate into other projects, such as journals, layouts, cards, and more. What are you waiting for? Time flies; sign up now!

Hip, hip hooray! Yippee! Happy Birthday! Congrats! What are you celebrating this year? Join Technique Tuesday and Nicole Petersen for this fast-paced class where you will learn amazing stamping and fresh new masking techniques. Your class kit includes an exclusive Technique Tuesday stamp set that is yours to keep. Plus everyone has a chance to win Technique Tuesday products during class. You will receive a coupon you can use in Nicole's booth at the show and an email coupon for your next order on the Technique Tuesday website. You will leave class ready to use these techniques to make invitations, gift cards, pocket pages, layouts , and DIY projects.

Are you ready for this? When is the last time you learned something that you could immediately add to your card making repertoire? Well, here it is! Watercoloring is a HOT, HOT trend right now in the card making/craft world. Nicole Petersen will walk you step-by-step through this easy to learn technique. Watercoloring is a form of art that translates beautifully to card marking and crafting. Be the top trend-maker in your group by learning how to watercolor. Nicole Petersen will be creating these little works of wonder along with you under a document viewer, which means it will be like sitting right next to her while learning how to add amazing depth and color to your projects. This class will take you from the very beginning of watercoloring to an intermediate level in one hour. You will leave the class with a kit valued at $65.