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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2016 St. Paul, MN | Workshops

A Cut Above Creative Card Making
Sponsored by: Craft Fancy

Instructor: Brian Frounfelker
Friday Only | 4:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making  
_A Cut Above Creative Card Making

Are you a die cutting expert or do you consider yourself a novice? Come join us for a fun class using Memory Box and Poppy Stamps die cuts. You will be amazed how these die cuts will look on your projects. This class will include making four spring theme cards along with using outline stickers. The supplies required are non-stick craft mat, detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive (glossy accent), glue pen, micro glue dot, bone folder, pink, yellow and brown chalk ink/edger, ruler, and tweezers.


What products will be highlighted: Students will be learning die cutting tips and techniques.

What will I learn or complete: A total of four spring theme cards will be completed during the class.

What do I need to bring: Supplies required are non-stick craft mat, detail scissor, tape runner, liquid adhesive (glossy accent), micro glue dot, bone folder, pink, yellow and brown chalk ink/edger, ruler, and tweezers.

What techniques will I learn or use: Knowledge of numerous tips for using the Big Shot, Vagabond, Cricut Cuttlebug™, and Evolution Advanced with various types of dies.

A Cut Above Creative Card Making
Sponsored by: Craft Fancy

Instructor: Brian Frounfelker
Saturday Only | 2:30 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making  
_A Cut Above Creative Card Making

Are you a die cutting expert or do you consider yourself a novice? Come join us for a fun class using Memory Box and Poppy Stamps die cuts. You will be amazed how these die cuts will look on your projects. This class will include making four spring theme cards along with using outline stickers. The supplies required are non-stick craft mat, detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive (glossy accent), glue pen, micro glue dot, bone folder, pink, yellow and brown chalk ink/edger, ruler, and tweezers.


What products will be highlighted: Students will be learning die cutting tips and techniques.

What will I learn or complete: A total of four spring theme cards will be completed during the class.

What do I need to bring: Supplies required are non-stick craft mat, detail scissor, tape runner, liquid adhesive (glossy accent), micro glue dot, bone folder, pink, yellow and brown chalk ink/edger, ruler, and tweezers.

What techniques will I learn or use: Knowledge of numerous tips for using the Big Shot, Vagabond, Cricut Cuttlebug™, and Evolution Advanced with various types of dies.

A Guide to Coloring with Light Source
Sponsored by: Krazy Kreations

Instructor: Kara Hanks
Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Lecture  
_A Guide to Coloring with Light Source

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.


What products will be highlighted: Copic alcohol ink markers, Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, and Light Source Tool, Copic X-Press It Blending Paper.

What will I learn or complete: Practice coloring and shading with Krazy Kreations Light Source Tool. Exclusive class kits will be given to you to complete outside of class.

What do I need to bring: Optional: Copic or other alcohol ink markers. Scissors, adhesive, glue dot, and pop dot dimensionals if you wish to complete kits in class.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to color and shade images using the Krazy Kreations Light Source Tool(s).

All Glammed Up Card Class
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations

Friday & Saturday | 3:30 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Stamping   Tools  
_All Glammed Up Card Class

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.


What products will be highlighted: Cards, crafting, stamping, die cutting, and inks.

What will I learn or complete: Three cards.

What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, and foam dots. We recommend bringing a 12 x 12" carrying container that you can use to carry the 3D cards after class.

What techniques will I learn or use: Flower shaping and coloring techniques.

By the Water: Four Pages
Sponsored by: Quick Quotes/A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian Millet
Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout  
_By the Water: Four Pages

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.


What products will be highlighted: Using chipboard, bling, and acrylic embellishments.

What will I learn or complete: You will make two pages in class and you will get two coordinating pages to take home as a gift.

What do I need to bring: Powder Puff Chalk Ink Suggestions: Sky Blue, Barnboard, Light Moss Basic Supplies: Trimmer, scissors, and adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: We will make a four-part extension book that will go on page one and holds lots of photos.

Clean Color Real Brush: Masking & More
Sponsored by: Krazy Kreations

Instructor: Kara Hanks
Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Lecture  
_Clean Color Real Brush: Masking & More

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.


What products will be highlighted: Kuratake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush pens, Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, watercolor paper, H20 Brushes, transfer tape, and exclusive Krazy Kreations project kit.

What will I learn or complete: Three colored, shaded ,and blended images with different techniques and results using Kuratake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush pens and Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers and accessories.

What do I need to bring: Optional: Basic tool kit of scissors, adhesive, pop dot dimensionals and black sharpie if you wish to work on Krazy Kreations project kit in class.

What techniques will I learn or use: Coloring, shading, and blending with the Kuratake ZIG Clean Color Real Brushes on watercolor paper utilizing the Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers for images, stenciling and masking.

Copic: Coloring Flowers
Sponsored by: Krazy Kreations LLC

Instructor: Kara Hanks
Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Coloring  
_Copic: Coloring Flowers

Learn how the Copic professionals color as we go through the Copic Coloring Flowers Book and Flower Line Art Pages learning techniques to shade and blend your way to professional looking flowers! Our instructor will give you hands on learning as we complete as many techniques in the book as time will allow. Each student will be given a Trio Pack of Copic Sketch Markers (which will be selected by each student in class), a Copic Coloring Flowers Book, and a Copic Fine Line Art Pack in addition to other extras from Krazy Kreations! Students should bring additional Copics to get the best experience. Recommended colors are trios of green, yellow, blue, purples and pinks. There will be limited class packs to borrow in class for those who do not have additional Copic Markers.


What products will be highlighted: Learn how to shade and blend on paper with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers.

What will I learn or complete: This is a technique-driven class. You will not complete a project in class.

What do I need to bring: We recommend that you bring your own Copic markers to get the best experience. Trio packs of blues, yellows, greens, purples and pinks are suggested.

What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to shade and blend many different ways with your Copic Alcohol Ink Markers.

Enchanted Mum Card Class
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations

Friday & Saturday | 1:30 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Stamping   Tools  
_Enchanted Mum Card Class

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.


What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies, and flower curling tool.

What will I learn or complete: Three cards.

What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, and foam dots. We recommend bringing a 12 x 12" carrying container that you can use to carry the 3Ds card after class.

What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to use the flower curling tip to create beautiful dimensional flowers and blend two tones of inks together to create the perfect color combo for these flowers.

Fabulous Finds: Krazy Kreations/Scrap That
Sponsored by: Krazy Kreations & Scrap That!

Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$50.00 Pre-Order
$52.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Home Decor   Layout   Lecture   Mixed Media   Tools  
_Fabulous Finds: Krazy Kreations/Scrap That

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.


What products will be highlighted: You will learn how to use the many different products and tools located in the Krazy Kreations and Scrap That! booths.

What will I learn or complete: You will leave with project sheets of instruction, photos, and shopping lists to recreate the various samples discussed in class. You will also receive a goody bag of products valued at over $125.

What do I need to bring: No; lecture only.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to use the many fabulous finds in the Krazy Kreations and Scrap That! booths.

Fancy Pants Mixed Media Album!
Sponsored by: Scrap That!

Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$40.00 Pre-Order
$42.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Mixed Media  
_Fancy Pants Mixed Media Album!

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.


What products will be highlighted: Fancy Pants Paper and Embellishments, Chalk Writer, craft glue, mixed media book, and using an emery board to file paper.

What will I learn or complete: Mixed media album.

What do I need to bring: Adhesive, pop dots, scissors, paper trimmer, tape, and any chalk writer other than pink that you may want to use.

What techniques will I learn or use: Using Chalk Writers in a new way, making a standard paper pack into beautiful embellishments, and using an emery board to file paper.

Fashion Mixed Media
Sponsored by: Krazy Kreations

Instructor: Kara Hanks
Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Coloring   Lecture   Mixed Media  
_Fashion Mixed Media

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!


What products will be highlighted: Krazy Kreations Outline Stickers, glitter papers, patterned papers, inks, alcohol markers, and more.

What will I learn or complete: As many fashion tags as we can do in class!

What do I need to bring: Basic tool kit is required: Scissors, adhesive, glue dots, pop dots, ruler, and pencil.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to use outline stickers, chipboard, die cuts, glues, glitter, and markers, etc.

Flower Shaping 101 Class
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations

Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Coloring   Stamping   Tools  
_Flower Shaping 101 Class

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.


What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations flower stamps and dies, flower shaping tools.

What will I learn or complete: Four flowers.

What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive and scissors. We recommend bringing a 12 x 12" carrying container that you can use to carry the 3D flowers after class.

What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to create four completely different flower styles, starting with a basic shaping technique that will start getting you comfortable with flower shaping.

Kiss Cut & Create Techniques
Sponsored by: Sparkle N Sprinkle

Instructor: Demo Donna
Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout   Mixed Media   Stamping  
_Kiss Cut & Create Techniques

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.


What products will be highlighted: Microfine Glitter, stamping, heat embossing on chipboard, glitter ribbon, Kiss Cutting, and mixed media embossing with specialty enamel.

What will I learn or complete: A 12 x 12" scrapbook layout and plenty of products left over.

What do I need to bring: Heat gun, scissors, juicy Versamark, a 3 x 5" acrylic block.(All supplies are available for purchase at the Sparkle N Sprinkle booth.)

What techniques will I learn or use: Kiss Cut, emboss chipboard, glitter ribbon border, rubber stamping, heat embossing ,and mixed media specialty enamel.

Latest & Greatest from Craft Fantastic
Sponsored by: Craft Fantastic

Friday Only | 6:30 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Jewelry   Mixed Media  
_Latest & Greatest from Craft Fantastic

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.


What products will be highlighted: Craft Fantastic products.

What will I learn or complete: Over ten projects.

What do I need to bring: Scissors.

What techniques will I learn or use: Fantastic Glaze & Glue, glass cabochons, and Fantastic Jeweler's Dots.

Latest & Greatest: Awesome Embellishments
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Friday Only | 8:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Layout  
_Latest & Greatest: Awesome Embellishments

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!


What products will be highlighted: Embellishments from Fancy Pants Designs, Jillibean Soup, Heidi Swapp, Elle's Studio, Queen & Co and more!

What will I learn or complete: One 12 x 12" layout and a card.

What do I need to bring: Two 3 x 3" photos, 12" paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, dimensional foam adhesive, black journaling pen.

What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy crafting with the newest embellishments and trims.

Latest & Greatest: Card Making
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Saturday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making  
_Latest & Greatest: Card Making

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!


What products will be highlighted: Sizzix, BasicGrey, We R Memory Keepers, Totally Tiffany, and more!

What will I learn or complete: Two cards.

What do I need to bring: Scissors, adhesive, and dimensional foam adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy crafting with new products that are perfect for card making.

Latest & Greatest: Card Swap
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Instructor: Dave Gordon
Friday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$21.00 Pre-Order
$23.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making  
_Latest & Greatest: Card Swap

Calling all card makers! Whether you are new to card making or have been creating your own cards for years, the Latest & Greatest Card Swap is the workshop for you! Bring 16 handmade cards to class with you. You will swap 15 of your cards and receive 15 new cards from other crafters like you. Your 16th card will be put on display to vote for the "Most Appreciated Card" recognition. The winner will receive a very nice prize package. The only requirement for this swap is that you create each card with a green, yellow, and pink color combination OR a "Happy Spring" theme. There are no product restrictions, A2 cards are suggested, and envelopes are optional. Stamp & Scrapbook Expo will provide you with an additional card project, snacks, and a beverage, as well as 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!


What products will be highlighted: Learn about new techniques, ideas and products from other card makers.

What will I learn or complete: You will receive 15 unique cards you have swapped with other card makers. Each card maker will receive a cute bag for their cards.

What do I need to bring: 16 completed cards using a green, yellow, and pink color combination OR a "Happy Spring" theme for swapping.

What techniques will I learn or use: Making friends and sharing ideas with other card makers.

Latest & Greatest: Card Swap 2
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Instructor: Dave Gordon
Saturday Only | 1:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$21.00 Pre-Order
$23.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Lecture  
_Latest & Greatest: Card Swap 2

Calling all card makers! Whether you are new to card making or have been creating your own cards for years, the Latest & Greatest Card Swap is the workshop for you! Bring 16 handmade cards to class with you. You will swap 15 of your cards and receive 15 new cards from other crafters like you. Your 16th card will be put on display to vote for the "Most Appreciated Card" recognition. The winner will receive a very nice prize package. The only requirement for this swap is that you use three different types of embellishments to create each card. There are no product restrictions, A2 cards are suggested, and envelopes are optional. Stamp & Scrapbook Expo will provide you with an additional card project, snacks and a beverage, as well as 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!


What products will be highlighted: Learn about new techniques, ideas, and products from other card makers.

What will I learn or complete: Each student receives 15 unique cards they have swapped with other card makers.

What do I need to bring: 16 completed A2 cards that contain three different types of embellishments of your choice.

What techniques will I learn or use: Making friends and sharing ideas with other card makers.

Latest & Greatest: Collections
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Layout  
_Latest & Greatest: Collections

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!


What products will be highlighted: BasicGrey, Bella Blvd, and more!

What will I learn or complete: A 12 x 12" layout and a pocket card.

What do I need to bring: Two 4 x 6" photos, scissors, adhesive, dimensional foam dots, and hole punch. Optional: mini stapler.

What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy crafting with the newest paper collections and embellishments.

Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Tools  
_Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools

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!


What products will be highlighted: Heidi Swapp, We R Memory Keepers, Totally Tiffany, and more!

What will I learn or complete: Four file cards and a card.

What do I need to bring: Four 2 ½" x 3 ½" photos, 12" paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, dimension foam adhesive, and black journaling pen. Optional: Mini stapler.

What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy crafting with new products and learn to use the tools you will be receiving in the workshop.

Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Friday Only | 4:00 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Home Decor   Mixed Media  
_Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media

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!


What products will be highlighted: Ken Oliver Crafts, The Crafter's Workshop, Tonic Studios, Jillibean Soup, and more!

What will I learn or complete: A mixed media photo mat (stencil designs and colors may vary from the design shown) plus a lovely mixed media card.

What do I need to bring: Scissors, adhesive, and dimensional foam adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to create colorful designs on your project with a stencil, Color Burst Watercolor Powder, and water and how to create dimension on your projects with Nuvo Embellishment Mousse.

Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Saturday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Home Decor   Mixed Media  
_Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media

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!


What products will be highlighted: Ken Oliver Crafts, The Crafter's Workshop, Tonic Studios, Jillibean Soup, and more!

What will I learn or complete: A mixed media photo mat (stencil designs and colors may vary from the design shown) plus a lovely mixed media card.

What do I need to bring: Scissors, adhesive, and dimensional foam adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to create colorful designs on your project with a stencil, Color Burst Watercolor Powder, and water and how to create dimension on your projects with Nuvo Embellishment Mousse.

Latest & Greatest: Pocket Scrapbooking
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Saturday Only | 8:30 AM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Layout  
_Latest & Greatest: Pocket Scrapbooking

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!


What products will be highlighted: Echo Park Paper Co., Pebbles, Inc., Studio Calico, and more!

What will I learn or complete: An adorable pocket page layout and a fun pocket mail project.

What do I need to bring: Two 4 x 6" photos, 12 x 12" paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, dimensional foam adhesive, and a black journaling pen. Optional: Mini stapler.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to create a pocket mail letter and a pocket page layout.

Latest & Greatest: Stamping
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Friday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$46.00 Pre-Order
$48.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Mixed Media   Stamping  
_Latest & Greatest: Stamping

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!


What products will be highlighted: JustRite Papercraft, Rubbernecker Stamps, Faber-Castell, and more!

What will I learn or complete: Two cards.

What do I need to bring: Black solvent ink (such as StazOn),fine-tip black Sharpie, and adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to create stamped watercolor images and how to stamp with die cuts.

Life is a Journey
Sponsored by: A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian
Friday Only | 6:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout  
_Life is a Journey

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!


What products will be highlighted: Using Simple Stories circle photo crops, embellishing with Sn@p! products, and working with overlays and photo flips. We will also be transforming rhinestones.

What will I learn or complete: Three 12 x 12" pages filled with new and interactive techniques.

What do I need to bring: 12" inch paper trimmer, pop dots, and scissors. Optional: Inks (Quick Quotes Carribean Blue, Green with Envy, Baja Blue).

What techniques will I learn or use: Using interactive techniques, you will be able to add more photos per page. Creating pockets, and learning how to change the color of rhinestones.

Life is Wild with Gelatos
Sponsored by: Petticoat Parlor

Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout   Mixed Media  
_Life is Wild with Gelatos

Join us for a fun-filled hour creating a 4-page layout perfect for trips to Disney World, zoos, aquariums, and safari and water adventures. We will show you different techniques using Gelatos to add dimension to cardstock and to color our wood miniatures. You will be laying out pages in different ways to create interest in your scrapbooks. A template will be provided to help you cut your photographs into oval shapes. All materials will be provided; please 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.


What products will be highlighted: Gelatos, laser cuts, wood miniatures, Tombow liquid glue, and cardstock.

What will I learn or complete: Four-page layout.

What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer and scissors.

What techniques will I learn or use: Different ways to apply gelatos to a variety of materials and change their appearance. Laying out pages in different ways to create interest in your scrapbooks.

Mixed Media Walk of Faith
Sponsored by: Petticoat Parlor

Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Layout   Mixed Media   Tools  
_Mixed Media Walk of Faith

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.


What products will be highlighted: Gelatos, laser cuts, Art Cards, Art Borders, Faber-Castell Deluxe Water Brush, Tombow liquid glue, and cardstock.

What will I learn or complete: Two 12 x 12" layouts and one card.

What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer and scissors.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to paint with Gelatos to create artistic cards and borders, and combine these techniques with other materials to create a scrapbook layout.

My Coffee Table Family Album
Sponsored by: A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian
Friday Only | 4:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
_My Coffee Table Family Album

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.


What products will be highlighted: Working with Simple Stories printed and element papers.

What will I learn or complete: A 4 x 6" mini album filled with decorated pages ready to add all those special moments.

What do I need to bring: 12" paper trimmer, pop dots, adhesive of your choice, scissors, and baby powder. Optional: Brown ink (Quick Quotes Java).

What techniques will I learn or use: Learning to use pocket pages, flips, and learning to create dimension.

Our Story: 12 x 12 Stretched Canvas
Sponsored by: Quick Quotes/A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian Millet
Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Home Decor  
_Our Story: 12 x 12 Stretched Canvas

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, Sky Blue, 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.


What products will be highlighted: How to chalk with chalk inks, make flowers from lace, and working with stretched canvas.

What will I learn or complete: A finished 12 x 12" canvas art project ready to add photos.

What do I need to bring: Powder Puff Chalk Ink Suggestions: Seabrook, Sky Blue and Baja Blue. Basic Supplies: Beacons 3-in-glue (or similar glue that doesn't warp paper), scissors, trimmer, and adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: How to chalk canvas and use scrapbooking techniques to create a work of art to hang on the wall or use as a scrapbook page.

Peacock Paisley Vellum Card Class
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations

Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Coloring   Stamping   Tools  
_Peacock Paisley Vellum Card Class

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.


What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies, and designer paper.

What will I learn or complete: Three cards.

What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, and foam dots. We recommend bringing a 12 x 12" carrying container that you can use to carry the 3D card safter class.

What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to create vellum flowers, how to color on vellum, and how to blend multiple colors on cardstock.

Quick and Easy! Four pages
Sponsored by: Quick Quotes/A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian Millet
Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout  
_Quick and Easy! Four pages

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.


What products will be highlighted: Using Powder Puff Chalk Inks, banner and flower building using pretty pearl brads..

What will I learn or complete: Four 12 x 12" pages.

What do I need to bring: Quick Quotes Powder Puff Chalk Ink Suggestions: Coal Miner, Navy, Berry Jam Basic Supplies: Scissors, trimmer, and adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: We will be building flowers and a ribbon banner along with chipboard phrases and pearl brads.

Road Trip
Sponsored by: Petticoat Parlor

Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout   Mixed Media  
_Road Trip

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.


What products will be highlighted: Gelatos, laser cuts, wood miniatures, Tombow liquid glue, and cardstock.

What will I learn or complete: Four 12 x 12" page layouts.

What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer and scissors.

What techniques will I learn or use: Different ways to apply Gelatos to a variety of materials and change their appearance. Laying out pages in different ways to create interest in your scrapbooks. How to use liquid glue without getting it everywhere!

Scrapping in a Flash
Sponsored by: A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian
Friday Only | 2:30 PM

1 Hour Workshop
$34.00 Pre-Order
$36.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)

Type of Workshop:
Layout  
_Scrapping in a Flash

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.


What products will be highlighted: 20 creative pages, each with their own flair. Use Simple Stories Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Icons, and 3-dimensional stickers.

What will I learn or complete: 20 scrapbook pages, ready to complete with your special memories.

What do I need to bring: 12" paper trimmer, pop dots, scissors, and adhesive of your choice. Optional: Inks (Quick Quotes Biscotti).

What techniques will I learn or use: Learning to complete 20 creative pages in about an hour!

Sparkling Poinsettia Card Class
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations

Friday & Saturday | 12:00 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
Card Making   Coloring   Stamping   Tools  
_Sparkling Poinsettia Card Class

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.


What products will be highlighted: You will learn how to quickly apply two colors of stamp paints to these poinsettias to create the perfect sparkle. You will also learn how to easily shape the poinsettias and add them to Christmas card panels.

What will I learn or complete: Three cards.

What do I need to bring: Latex gloves, favorite adhesive, scissors, and foam dots. We recommend bringing a 12 x 12" carrying container that you can use to carry the 3D cards after class.

What techniques will I learn or use: Flower Shaping and Stamp Paints.

Summertime Splash 6 x 8'' Album
Sponsored by: A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian
Saturday Only | 2:30 PM

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

Type of Workshop:
_Summertime Splash 6 x 8'' Album

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.


What products will be highlighted: Learn to create a 6 x 8" album filled with Simple Stories Elements and Journaling Cards using a variety of new scrapbooking techniques.

What will I learn or complete: A 6 x 8" summer album for summer vacation memories. You will make a variety of creative pages.

What do I need to bring: 12" paper trimmer, 3-in-1 wet adhesive OR red tape, and adhesive of your choice. Optional: Inks (Quick Quotes Baja Blue).

What techniques will I learn or use: How to use Sn@p album and pocket pages. TYou will create special pockets and dimensional pages.

Sunshine Makes Me Happy! Four Pages
Sponsored by: Quick Quotes/A to Z Scrapbooking

Instructor: Vivian Millet
Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM

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

Type of Workshop:
Layout  
_Sunshine Makes Me Happy! Four Pages

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.


What products will be highlighted: New Anchors Aweigh paper line, embellishments and mini book making.

What will I learn or complete: You will have product for four pages. Two will be done in class and two are a coordinating gift for you to take home.

What do I need to bring: Quick Quotes Powder Puff Chalk Ink Suggestions: Aqua, Baja Blue, Sunset; Basic Supplies: Scissors, trimmer, and adhesive.

What techniques will I learn or use: Chalking with Powder Puff Chalk ink and also making a book that holds up to nine photos.