Learn how to use The Ton's Climbing Roses Layering Stencils. In this class, you will learn how to ink blend our layering rose stencils onto pre-cut laser cuts, assemble the blended cut pieces onto pre-heat embossed card panels and cut backgrounds, and learn to use the single set to make at least five different card designs. You will receive our Climbing Roses layering stencil set, a custom stencil mask, a wide stencil brush and a mid-size stencil brush valued at $49.00. (PLEASE NOTE: This class does not include any card bases or envelopes. Nothing will be die cut in class. Ink blending will be conducted directly onto pre-cut pieces. You will make at least three cards in this class but you will learn all the techniques to create a total of five cards.)

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-tip marker to keep (great for left or right-handers) and practice papers with guides. This class is fast-paced but fun!

A fair can bring out your inner child and bring out the fun! No matter if you have young kids, grandchildren or simply enjoying a day yourself, nonstop entertainment is always on the agenda! Join us for three crowd-pleasing crafts (two scrapbook borders and card) using our Fairgrounds Border Punch which is yours to keep! Race to the ticket booth and see you there!

We have just the ticket for you... Step right up and admit one (or all!) of these admission ticket borders on your next page layout! Please join us as we create three page borders using the Creative Memories Admission Ticket Border Punch. You will receive our packet containing printed papers, embellishments, and Admission Ticket Border Punch to complete three park-theme borders. Race to grab your ticket and we will see you there!

Whether you've never colored with alcohol markers before or want to improve your technique, this class will introduce you to blending and shading using brush-tip markers. These are different than the traditional bullet-nib design and thus, a different coloring approach is needed. Learn tips for successful coloring including paper choice and ink choice. We'll give you three TriBlend brush markers (3 shades per pen-that's 9 shades!) to use and take home for future coloring projects. Come join us for education, hands-on technique, and fantastic end-of-class giveaways!

"What adhesive should I use?" We will answer that common question in this relaxing and informative lecture-style class. You'll a glue-y goodie bag featuring top-quality name brands, as well as an information sheet highlighting all the products presented as a great reference. We will talk about various tape runners, liquids, and other adhesive options including how to remove or "suspend" adhesive if you need to redo your project! In addition to your take-home class product pack, lots of additional adhesive goodies will be given as bonus prizes at the end of class. (Please Note: The photo is sample of products presented, not the take-home goody bag.)

"What adhesive should I use?" We will answer that common question in this relaxing and informative lecture-style class. You'll a glue-y goodie bag featuring top-quality name brands, as well as an information sheet highlighting all the products presented as a great reference. We will talk about various tape runners, liquids, and other adhesive options including how to remove or "suspend" adhesive if you need to redo your project! In addition to your take-home class product pack, lots of additional adhesive goodies will be given as bonus prizes at the end of class. (Please Note: The photo is sample of products presented, not the take-home goody bag.)

We will explore both alcohol markers and watercolor pencils in this class featuring an adorable holiday penguin image. You’ll learn the basics of coloring and shading with both markers and pencils. You’ll even get to keep a red and green TriBlend marker—that’s 6 shades and a $12 value alone! You may even win a prize at the end of class. Come create and learn!

We will explore both alcohol markers and watercolor pencils in this class featuring an adorable holiday penguin image. You’ll learn the basics of coloring and shading with both markers and pencils. You’ll even get to keep a red and green TriBlend marker—that’s 6 shades and a $12 value alone! You may even win a prize at the end of class. Come create and learn!

Join Karen for this unique class where she will teach you the basics of watercolor pencils. You'll learn about pen and ink sketching with watercolor as the finishing touch. Your class kit will contain a pencil sketch image, a 24 piece set of high-quality artist watercolor pencils to take home,a brush, and an outlining marker. All supplies are included and prizes will be given. This image is sure to be a great keepsake or gift!

If you love to make and swap cards, you won't want to miss Card Swappin' with Dave! Sponsored by Dave's new stamp company, Hill Street Stamps, this relaxing event is all about sharing your card creations, discussing the cards you are receiving, sharing tips and ideas for card making, and socializing with new friends. To participate, you will need to create 21 cards in any theme or size and bring them with you to the swap. The only rule is that all 21 cards need to be alike so that each participant receives the same card from you. You will leave with 20 new cards, an EXCLUSIVE stamp from Hill Street Stamps, and a goodie bag. There will be chances to win fun door prizes too. (PLEASE NOTE: All cards from the swap will be featured on Hill Street Stamps' and Stamp & Scrapbook Expo's Community Facebook pages for everyone to enjoy!)

If you love to make and swap cards, you won't want to miss Card Swappin' with Dave! Sponsored by Dave's new stamp company, Hill Street Stamps, this relaxing event is all about sharing your card creations, discussing the cards you are receiving, sharing tips and ideas for card making, and socializing with new friends. To participate, you will need to create 21 cards in any theme or size and bring them with you to the swap. The only rule is that all 21 cards need to be alike so that each participant receives the same card from you. You will leave with 20 new cards, an EXCLUSIVE stamp from Hill Street Stamps, and a goodie bag. There will be chances to win fun door prizes too. (PLEASE NOTE: All cards from the swap will be featured on Hill Street Stamps' and Stamp & Scrapbook Expo's Community Facebook pages for everyone to enjoy!)

In this introduction class, you will learn how to make an album from scratch using chipboard wrapped in beautiful book-binding fabric to create a chic look. This album can double as a journal or you can use it for special moments and write important memories next to your photos. You'll make your mini album like a Mary Poppins bag-it's bigger on the inside! With special accordion paper, you will expand the amount of photos you can include. Since you'll be learning the building blocks for how to create an album, you'll also receive online access to this tutorial via video on our website: kncessentials.shop. Just be sure to register for an account!

As a paper crafter, you are a cut above the rest! Whether you are making cards, scrapbooking, or creating other paper projects, we are certain of two things: #1: A good pair of scissors is a must have, and #2: We like to attend Expos, crops, workshops, and classes and document our creativity! In this workshop, our cutting-edge attendees will receive both the Creative Memories Micro-Tip Scissors and the Scissors Border Punch and work on three projects to help document this creative space!

Want a low hassle, fun, and educational class? Join us for Fabulous Finds 2024! Kara and Bob will be your personal shoppers where you will receive a goody bag with over $100 of product from the Krazy Kreations and Scrap That! booths. (Some of these products are exclusive only to this class!) In addition to receiving this amazing goody bag, we will present TWO fun class projects where demonstrations of product, coloring and much more will be included and completed by the class! There are no tools needed for this class-a perfect way to enjoy the excitement of the event without any stress! Fabulous Finds is an EXPO favorite class, so you will not want to miss out!

Want a low hassle, fun, and educational class? Join us for Fabulous Finds 2024! Kara and Bob will be your personal shoppers where you will receive a goody bag with over $100 of product from the Krazy Kreations and Scrap That! booths. (Some of these products are exclusive only to this class!) In addition to receiving this amazing goody bag, we will present TWO fun class projects where demonstrations of product, coloring and much more will be included and completed by the class! There are no tools needed for this class-a perfect way to enjoy the excitement of the event without any stress! Fabulous Finds is an EXPO favorite class, so you will not want to miss out!

We will explore how to shade faces using two very different media: watercolor markers and alcohol markers. We'll talk about papers, inks, and other products that will set you up for success. The amazing Academy of Colour box set you'll use in class is yours to take home and contains plenty of markers, stamps, and papers-a $65 value!

Don't you just love fancy fold cards and learning how to make these unique card folds? Join me as I teach you how to make three different fancy fold A2 greeting cards that are stunning, easy, and sure to give the recipient joy! In class we will make the GUTS (assembling the folds) of the fancy fold cards. As time permits, we will finish one of the three with all of the paper pieces adhered to the card. This class also demonstrates the ease and beauty of Krazy Kreations outline stickers (images, sentiments, and borders), as well as coloring with OLO alcohol ink markers on the Krazy Kreations handmade glitter paper. Last year, this class was an EXPO show favorite, so don't miss out on all the fancy fold fun!

Learn how to ink blend our Peonies Unlocked layering stencils and how to strategically assemble these blended pieces onto our layered die-cut butterfly. In this class, you will receive our Peonies Unlocked layering stencil set, a wide stencil brush, and a mid-size stencil brush valued at $39.00. Please Note: This class does not provide envelopes or card bases. Nothing will be die cut in class. Ink blending will be conducted directly onto pre-cut laser-cut pieces.

There are so many types and brands of ink pads out there that even the most seasoned stamper can get confused! This class aims to explain it all and provide a guide as well as an inker's goodie bag to take home. We'll also talk about blending techniques and storage solutions in this lecture-style class. (Please Note: The photo shown is of sample inks and related supplies and not a photo of the goodie bag contents you will take home, which will vary.)

Learn how easy it is to take your everyday printed paper, stamp on it, and turn it in to something beautiful and full of color. We will show you how to cut and layer your stamped images and the possibilities that come from doing so. It will have you looking at your stamps and paper in a whole new way. Each 6 x 6" card will be adorned with Austria Illumination Crystals to give it that next level sparkle!

We're taking these adorable cards to the next level with lights! Don't worry, it's easier than you might think with our EZ-Lights and Twinkle Lights. Learn tips and tricks for assembly and how to mail these cards without draining the batteries. Your kit will include pre-cut and stamped pieces to make two light-up cards. Also included are lights, double thick foam tape, and embellishments.

What's cooler than a light-up card? How about a light-up shaker card! Let's make one of each with our Halo Lights and One Lights. Learn tips and tricks for assembly and how to mail these cards without draining the batteries. Your kit will include pre-cut and stamped pieces to make two light-up cards. Also included are lights, double thick foam tape, and embellishments.

Join us and create 8 cards in just an hour! We will show you how to think a little differently when it comes to any 6x6 paper pack. We will use one 6x6 paper pack and turn it into eight A2-size cards, with envelopes included. Then, we will take the cards to the next level just by adding a few Illumination Crystals to each card. You will be amazed at what we complete, and HOW we complete them in just one hour!

Join us and create 8 cards in just an hour! We will show you how to think a little differently when it comes to any 6x6 paper pack. We will use one 6x6 paper pack and turn it into eight A2-size cards, with envelopes included. Then, we will take the cards to the next level just by adding a few Illumination Crystals to each card. You will be amazed at what we complete, and HOW we complete them in just one hour!

Learn how to ink blend our Bright Pansies layering stencils and how to strategically assemble these blended die-cut pieces into a wreath on a 12 x 12" scrapbooking layout. Learn several techniques to create an abstract background. In this class, you will receive our Bright Pansies layering stencil set, chevron stencil, a wide stencil brush, a mini stencil brush, a mid-size stencil brush and a pack of sequins valued at $57.00. Please Note: Nothing will be die cut in class. Ink blending will be conducted directly onto pre-cut laser-cut pieces.

This project-based class will take a usable hand mirror of today back in time. You will have a choice in class of making the lighter or darker version of the mirror. You will be using Art Anthology's Sorbet Dimensional Medium in Drab, Minx Shimmering Ink in Decedent, and gesso, while using as assortment of napkins as a base. You will also be introduced to the wonderful PPA. Each mirror will be adorned with different found objects that you will be able to pick and choose from yourself. This will be a usable mirror and will look stunning on any nightstand. This class is a must for the mixed media enthusiast!

Join us in making this fun and whimsical layout, a cute and adorable way to document your favorite memorable moments. This 12 x 12" layout is perfect for shadow boxes. We will be using our "Happy Days" paper collection, ephemera, mirror paper, and embellishments. So easy and simple, yet classy!

Using approximately 5 gross packs of 2mm Austria Illumination crystals, we are going to jewel a pen from top to bottom. If you take into account that purchasing 5 gross packs of color crystals by itself would cost $42.75, this class is priced to take and learn. We ask that you come to class at least 10 minutes prior to the start of class to pick the color of crystals you wish to use. You will have a choice of three colors. Everyone will be able to take their bottle of glue home (along with the other little "tools") to either finish or start another pen project. You will also receive two pen refills. Only those who take the class will have the opportunity to purchase additional pen patterns to use at a later time. When complete, we dare you not to say this is your favorite pen!

Using approximately 5 gross packs of 2mm Austria Illumination crystals, we are going to jewel a pen from top to bottom. If you take into account that purchasing 5 gross packs of color crystals by itself would cost $42.75, this class is priced to take and learn. We ask that you come to class at least 10 minutes prior to the start of class to pick the color of crystals you wish to use. You will have a choice of three colors. Everyone will be able to take their bottle of glue home (along with the other little "tools") to either finish or start another pen project. You will also receive two pen refills. Only those who take the class will have the opportunity to purchase additional pen patterns to use at a later time. When complete, we dare you not to say this is your favorite pen!

Come learn about everything BetterPress! This new technology will have you rethinking the way you create cards. BetterPress Letterpress System by Spellbinders is an innovative way to achieve the elegant look of the letterpress technique without all the mess. Whether you are new to to this system or experienced, this class will guide you through everything you need to know about the BetterPress. Leaving with a minimum of six A2-size cards, you will be hands on experimenting with BetterPress paper, non BetterPress paper, inks, sprays, watercolor techniques, and multi-step pressing, with a little more added in. So that every student is hands on for the entire class time, you will work with your own plates and press (provided for in-class use only), and one machine will be shared between two people.

Come learn about everything BetterPress! This new technology will have you rethinking the way you create cards. BetterPress Letterpress System by Spellbinders is an innovative way to achieve the elegant look of the letterpress technique without all the mess. Whether you are new to to this system or experienced, this class will guide you through everything you need to know about the BetterPress. Leaving with a minimum of six A2-size cards, you will be hands on experimenting with BetterPress paper, non BetterPress paper, inks, sprays, watercolor techniques, and multi-step pressing, with a little more added in. So that every student is hands on for the entire class time, you will work with your own plates and press (provided for in-class use only), and one machine will be shared between two people.

We are going teach how to make a single die cut the focus of your card. And we will use products you probably already have at home! We will start by using watercolor crayons on watercolor paper to make incredible looking backgrounds. We will then use single die cuts to make extraordinary focal points placed on elegant 6 x 6" card fronts. All cards are then adorned with Austria Illumination crystals. No two cards will be alike. You will be amazed at the ease of putting these cards together, with such a rich look to them. You are truly going to love this process!

Using an upscale classic Christmas paper line while incorporating some sparkle paper and textured cardstock, this four-page layout will come to life! Regardless of the time of year, everyone needs beautiful and classic Christmas pages, and these do not disappoint! This four-page layout will be adorned with metal pieces and Austria Illumination Crystals which ultimately give the feel of a Hallmark Christmas.

Come explore with Karen as we create two projects with a voyaging theme-a card and a mini book made with envelopes for fun peek-a-boo pockets for your tags and journaling. We will stamp, color, blend, and "antique" this project, creating faux leather looks. One of the stamps you'll use in this project is yours to keep-a $20 value! Please bring pens, markers, or pencils and black ink to stamp and color the images, plus scissors/trimmer and adhesive. We will supply the blending and antiquing supplies. Prizes will be given!

Have you ever caught yourself envying those beautifully colored images and wondered if you could do that too? Well, good news... you CAN color! Jammie will teach you the fundamentals of how Copic markers work, how and why they are different, and the tools for a successful future in alcohol ink coloring. This fun and informative class will answer a plethora of questions and is suitable for everyone from the most novice colorist to clearly advanced artists. The best part? You get to KEEP the markers provided to you in class so you can practice, practice, practice! This is a class you won't want to miss!