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.
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Seats in the workshop rooms are for guests who have purchased a ticket to attend that particular workshop. Only those guests who have a paid workshop ticket for that particular workshop may be in the room at the time the workshop begins. Unfortunately we do not allow any persons to stand in on or sit in the workshop rooms unless they have a paid ticket to that workshop (including children.) Babes in arms are the only exception. Missed workshops are not refundable.
You must attend the workshop to receive the workshop kit. Kits are exclusive to the workshop and are not sold outside the classroom. You may inquire with the instructor between workshops or at the end of their workshop day to request a kit. Sometimes, the kits are not relevant without the instruction in the class. Often instructors do not have kits in their booths to distribute. It is between you and the instructor to receive a kit without the actual teaching time included.
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2015 Marlborough, MA | Workshops
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12x12'' Canvas Art |
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Get out of the box and create a work of art with our NEW Gypsy Road papers and a 12x12" stretched canvas. You will learn to make a 3-D rolled photo frame and vellum flowers, plus use 5 of our NEW gorgeous rustic metal flowers ranging from 1.5" to 3.5", earthy canvas ribbon, bling and pearl brads. You will love this work of art that will grace your wall and you will be the envy of your scrapping friends! This class is a must!
What products will be highlighted: Rustic metal flowers, canvas ribbon, Powder Puff Chalk Inks What will I learn or complete: You will finish a 12x12: stretched canvas with all the trimmings, ready to hang on the wall. What do I need to bring: Please bring paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, plus 3 in 1 glue by Beacons, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Amaretto and Mocha Mama. Repeating rubber stamp optional. What techniques will I learn or use: Making a rolled frame that will house a 5x7 photo or a 4x6 photo along with chalking metal and using vellum to make flowers. |
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3 Ways to Watercolor Cards |
1 Hour Workshop |
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The look of hand painted watercolor is the hottest trend in card making! Not an artist? You don't need to be! In this class we will explore and create using three great techniques to get that watercolor look in your cards. We will work with traditional Zig Gansai Tambi watercolor paints and Spectrum Aqua markers - totally different mediums that can give you a great watercolor look. We will color in stamped images and work with stamped images for some fantastic effects. Plenty of product education plus great tips and tricks will be shared and great prizes will be given. You'll leave with the gorgeous wood mounted floral rubber stamp we'll be using (an $12 value!) as well as your three lovely cards and a valuable coupon to use at Bee Creative.
What products will be highlighted: Creating/stamping with water-based markers and paints. What will I learn or complete: Three cards and practice materials. What do I need to bring: No. What techniques will I learn or use: Painting and stamping. |
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A Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy |
1 Hour Workshop |
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A lovely hand addressed card or envelope is a lost art! Add a personal touch to holiday cards, wedding invitations, or any correspondence with traditional Calligraphy. This technique based class will introduce you to Old English style Calligraphy. This is not italic, but rather the more traditional style (think newspaper mastheads). The lower case alphabet will be practiced, with like letters shown together so you can begin to master the basic skills needed to form letters. You will receive a felt tipped Calligraphy pen to keep (great for left or right handers), practice papers with guides, a set of note cards with envelopes to embellish with "thank you", and a bonus sheet of the upper case letters to try at home.
What products will be highlighted: Technique based class focusing on Calligraphy style writing. We will touch on pens and choices of writing instruments. What will I learn or complete: This will be an overview of the alphabet, and students will leave with their practice papers and a set of note cards. What do I need to bring: Nothing What techniques will I learn or use: Beautiful writing |
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Always Fabulous Folds 2015 |
1.5 Hour Workshop |
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Join The Rubber Cafe Crew for another Fabulous Folding class with all NEW folds for 2015. During this class you will create two intricate folded cards that you will be able to make over and over again using our FULL COLOR step by step directions. Each kit will include all the paper goods needed to complete the projects, directions and embellishments. A 12x12 Score board is required for this class there are a few on hand if you do not have one. Each student will receive a coupon for a free stamp set with a value of $19.99, as well as a chance to win a variety of different prizes in class. This is one class that you will not want to miss.
What products will be highlighted: This is a focused class on Scoring and making 3-D cards... We use the Scor-pal, The Rubber Cafe products example You're so fine glitters, Scrap Happy Glue, Embossing Enamels, and various inks. What will I learn or complete: Students will leave with two completed Fabulously folded cards that will be ready to give to that card worthy friend. What do I need to bring: Scor-pal or Score tool 12x12, Scissors, Double sided adhesive tape 1/4 inch (Scor-tape is preferred) Acrylic block, Adhesive foam squares What techniques will I learn or use: During this class we will be using Embossing Enamels, Stamping with You're so fine glitters, paper layering and Card Folding |
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Distress Tag 1 |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Do you own ink pads? Do you know the differences between Tim Holtz's Distress Ink and other types of ink? Would you like to learn fun and interesting ways of using Tim Holtz's Distress Inks by Ranger? Yes? Then this is the class for you! Distress Ink is the hottest ink on the market today because of its special properties and reaction to water. Come learn multiple ways to use this ink with Nicole Petersen. You will learn to use Distress Ink pads, Distress Stains, and Distress Markers. Sanding, stamping, hand-coloring photos, and ironing are just a few of the techniques you will discover. Nicole will take you on a walk through creating your own ring of 7 technique tags - a library of distress techniques for you to reference over and over! These techniques are unique to this class; they are NOT duplicated in Distress Tag 2 or 3. Nor are Distress Tag 2 and 3 prerequisites to Distress Tag 1. Class kit includes: (4) Distress Ink Pads, regular size (Black Soot, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, and Walnut Stain), (1) Ink Blending Tool, (5) Pieces of Blending Foam, (1) Mini-Mister, (7) tags, (7) Instruction Labels, a black and white photo, (1) Ink Nib, (1) Book Ring and (1) Unity stamp. Yes, this is all for you to keep!
What products will be highlighted: Distress Ink, Distress Stain, Ink Applicator, Stamping, etc. What will I learn or complete: 7-tag booklet with instructions What do I need to bring: Medium-size acrylic block, sanding block, baby wipes, water, and paper towels optional: apron and gloves What techniques will I learn or use: Applying distress ink, using ink applicator, staining, edging with ink, coloring photo, coloring with distress markers, etc. |
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Embossing Ideas: 4 Creative Cards |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Love embossing but need some new ideas? Join us as we create four amazing and completely different cards loaded with creativity! We have brand new designs for 2015 that will take your card making to the next level. This technique based class will show you new products, fun designs, and great tips. Bee inspired creating with shimmer papers, Embossalicious and Die'sire UK folders and dies, the Snow Marker, Wink of Stella, sanded embossed designs, inks, and die cut layering to name just a few. You will leave with four beautiful completed cards - birthday, thank you, Halloween, and Christmas. Plus, you'll get FREE goodies from top quality brand Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: an EZ tape runner, foam squares, and foam tape to use on your projects; plus a FREE embossing folder - a $15 value alone! Great prizes and a valuable coupon to use in the Bee Creative booth.
What products will be highlighted: Embossing, die cuts, Wink of Stella, Snow Marker, Co'ordinations and much more! Receive free adhesive from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L as an added bonus. What will I learn or complete: Four cards - birthday, thank you, Halloween, & Christmas What do I need to bring: Please bring scissors/trimmer. What techniques will I learn or use: Embossing ideas using inking, embellishing, sanding, paper piecing, layering. |
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Family Fun 4 Pages |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Using our NEW paper line Joy Ride, you will make an interactive spinning photo wheel that will house many family photos and will allow you to spin the wheel to see more sweet little faces. You will make a mini book that is incorporated into your layout and accessible from outside your page protector. Flowers, pin wheels, buttons, ribbon...all beautiful additions to these 4 pages that will be a beautiful addition to your family album.
What products will be highlighted: Powder Puff Chalk Inks and brand NEW Joy Ride paper line. What will I learn or complete: We will finish 2 pages in class and pages 3 and 4 are a gift for you to take home. What do I need to bring: Please bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Buttercup, Amaretto What techniques will I learn or use: How to make an interactive photo wheel and a minibook. |
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Glitter Paper Friendship Flowers |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Create five beautiful cards with envelopes using our Digital stamp from our Friendship Stamp Set #702. You'll learn how to turn any cardstock into glitter paper, create your own textured background paper and a glitter resist technique using our Sparkle Embossing Powder and two of our Micro-fine glitters. You'll make green and gold cards featuring the Paper Cut fine Metallic cardstock.
What products will be highlighted: Micro-fine glitters, embossing powder, digital stamp and rubber stamp What will I learn or complete: Three dark metallic green cards and two golden metallic cards with envelopes, stamp set, embossing powder and micro-fine glitter What do I need to bring: Scissors, Versamark ink pad What techniques will I learn or use: How to make Glitter Paper, textured background paper, glitter resist technique and how to use digital stamps and assemble cards. |
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Here's to an Album In A Snap! |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Let A to Z show you how to create an album in a snap! Simple Stories preaches simple and easy memory keeping, and we will demonstrate just how easy a mini album can be. With the right products, tools, and a little creativity, your next mini album will be done in a snap. Your finished project album will have you longing to create many more. You will learn to create a simple cover using some fun techniques. You will decorate divider pages, fill up your pocket pages with sweet sentiments, some journaling, and some favorite designs. All you'll need to do is add your personal photos and your album is done.
What products will be highlighted: Snap Binders, page protectors, elements, stickers, and much more. What will I learn or complete: A completed mini album, just begging for pictures. What do I need to bring: Paper Trimmer, adhesive, pop-dots, glue dots, scissors, hole punch, and ruler. Ink is optional What techniques will I learn or use: Crafting with stickers, cut apart papers and embellishments, hybrid page protectors, and snap albums. |
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Join the Gold Rush |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Don't walk, RUN to the Gold Rush! Gold is a hot trend in fashion and home decor, on TV, and for paper crafting. In this workshop you will learn about some of Technique Tuesday founder, Bev Grey's, favorite gold products and techniques. You will learn how to add little pops of gold to make your projects extra-classy, create a glimmer of gold for a little contrast, and make big, bold, gold elements. From modern elegance to ultra-hip, these gold techniques are mind-blowingly fabulous yet easy to use on your next layout, pocket page, or hand-made card. Class will be taught by Nicole Petersen of Nicole Petersen Designs. Fabulous door prizes will be given by Technique Tuesday as well as Nicole Petersen Designs.
What products will be highlighted: Stamps, die-cuts, gold ink, gold pens, gold paint, gold paper and more. What will I learn or complete: Cards, die-cut elements, and tags. What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, wet and dry adhesive, scissors, black ink(archival or permanent), fine-tip black journaling pen, different size acrylic blocks, stamping mat, baby wipes, paper towels, and water. Optional: apron and gloves. What techniques will I learn or use: Stamping, die cutting, inking and lots of gold specific techniques. |
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Latest & Greatest from Craft Fantastic |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Come play with the most current products that Craft Fantastic has to offer! Receive a variety of components to make at least twelve ($60 plus value in materials) one-of-a-kind heirloom quality art jewelry projects using Fantastic Art Images, paper ephemera, collage or family photos. In minutes, learn how to create an archival, resin-look without the hassle or toxicity of resin. Great for unusual, dimensional embellishments on scrapbook pages, cards or any multi-media project. Fantastic fun for all levels of crafters! Projects and materials vary from show to show.
What products will be highlighted: The latest and greatest from Craft Fantastic What will I learn or complete: Pieces of jewelry that can be used to embellish paper project. What do I need to bring: Scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Learn to make resin like jewelry and embellishments without the hassle, time and toxicity of resin. |
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Latest & Greatest: Card Swap |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Whether you are new to card making or have been making your own greeting cards for years, this is a great opportunity to get new ideas and meet other card makers! Join the Latest & Greatest: Card Swap and receive up to 15 new card ideas from other crafters like you. Scrapbook Expo will provide an additional card project, snacks and a beverage. Bring in 16 cards showing your best work. 15 cards will be swapped and the extra card will be used in a vote to determine the best of the group and win a fantastic prize. This is a full card swap and the themes are Autumn, Thank you, and monotone! Create a card to celebrate autumn, send gratitudes, or try making a card using only one color scheme! The only requirement is that it be A2 size (5-1/2" X 4-1/4"). There are no product restrictions or requirements, however Swappers will vote on the best card, so keep that in mind 🙂 Recipes (aka supplies lists) are not required, but appreciated. No envelopes. Put your name and address on the back only if you want other swappers to contact you after the event 🙂 No mailing or postage! Meet other swappers, make new friends and share your unique experiences.
What products will be highlighted: Learn about new techniques and products from other card makers. What will I learn or complete: Receive up to 15 uniquely designed cards from card makers like you, plus an additional card kit from Stampin' Up with ALL the materials needed to complete another card and an issue of CardMaker magazine. What do I need to bring: 16 completed A2 size cards in the themes of autumn, thank you, and/or monotone. What techniques will I learn or use: Making friends and sharing ideas with other card makers. |
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Latest & Greatest: Collections |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Enjoy a sampling of hot-off-the-press, brand-spanking new collections in the paper crafting world! Scrapbook Expo scours the planet looking for the Latest & Greatest in paper collections and brings them to you in this exciting workshop. A new feature of this class for 2015 is that you will make two fabulous projects using the latest embellishments and paper. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of the amazing products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Imaginisce, Carta Bella, BasicGrey, Mon Ami Gabby and more! What will I learn or complete: Make an adorable shaker card and a beautiful, love themed layout. What do I need to bring: Two 4" x 3" photos, your favorite adhesive, scissors, and glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy basic crafting with fresh, new papers and embellishments. |
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Latest & Greatest: Collections |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Enjoy a sampling of hot-off-the-press, brand-spanking new collections in the paper crafting world! Scrapbook Expo scours the planet looking for the Latest & Greatest in paper collections and brings them to you in this exciting workshop. A new feature of this class for 2015 is that you will make two fabulous projects using the latest embellishments and paper. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of the amazing products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Imaginisce, Carta Bella, BasicGrey, Mon Ami Gabby and more! What will I learn or complete: Make an adorable shaker card and a beautiful, love themed layout. What do I need to bring: Two 4" x 3" photos, your favorite adhesive, scissors, and glue dots. What techniques will I learn or use: Enjoy basic crafting with fresh, new papers and embellishments. |
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Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Use some of the newest tools on the market, plus enjoy some awesome tips and tricks in the Cool Tools workshop. Learn how to apply foil to your projects with We R Memory Keeper's new Heatwave Pen Tool and add unique borders and hidden messages to cards, layouts and more using Little B's Tear Away Edge Punch. You will make two fabulous projects using the tools you take home. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of wonderful products to use over and over again!
What products will be highlighted: We R Memory Keepers, Little B and more! What will I learn or complete: A cute card and a lovely layout What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, foam adhesive (pop dots) What techniques will I learn or use: Add tear-away details with Little B's easy-to-use punch. Create amazing foil accents with the Heatwave Pen Tool. |
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Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Use some of the newest tools on the market, plus enjoy some awesome tips and tricks in the Cool Tools workshop. Learn how to apply foil to your projects with We R Memory Keeper's new Heatwave Pen Tool and add unique borders and hidden messages to cards, layouts and more using Little B's Tear Away Edge Punch. You will make two fabulous projects using the tools you take home. In addition to the projects, you will also leave with over $80.00 of wonderful products to use over and over again!
What products will be highlighted: We R Memory Keepers, Little B and more! What will I learn or complete: A cute card and a lovely layout What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, scissors, foam adhesive (pop dots) What techniques will I learn or use: Add tear-away details with Little B's easy-to-use punch. Create amazing foil accents with the Heatwave Pen Tool. |
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Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Craft using new mediums and materials, learn creative tips and tricks, and apply it all to your scrapbooking and paper crafting in the new Mixed Media workshop! Add texture and dimension to your projects with Faber-Castell and Heidi Swapp mixed media products. Try new products from Jillibean Soup. Complete two fabulous projects in class, and take home over $80.00 in mixed media products!
What products will be highlighted: Faber-Castell, Heidi Swapp, Jillibean Soup, and more! What will I learn or complete: Make a textured card and mixed media art journal. What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, pop dots or foam adhesive, and scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create unique designs on cards and more with Faber-Castell's Design Memory Craft Texture Cards. Add texture and dimension to your projects with Heidi Swapp's Metallic Texture Paste and Stencils. |
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Latest & Greatest: Mixed Media |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Craft using new mediums and materials, learn creative tips and tricks, and apply it all to your scrapbooking and paper crafting in the new Mixed Media workshop! Add texture and dimension to your projects with Faber-Castell and Heidi Swapp mixed media products. Try new products from Jillibean Soup. Complete two fabulous projects in class, and take home over $80.00 in mixed media products!
What products will be highlighted: Faber-Castell, Heidi Swapp, Jillibean Soup, and more! What will I learn or complete: Make a textured card and mixed media art journal. What do I need to bring: Favorite adhesive, pop dots or foam adhesive, and scissors What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create unique designs on cards and more with Faber-Castell's Design Memory Craft Texture Cards. Add texture and dimension to your projects with Heidi Swapp's Metallic Texture Paste and Stencils. |
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Latest & Greatest: Pocket Scrapbooking |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Learn tips and techniques to make pocket scrapbooking more creative and fun. Plus, create a 12" x 12" pocket page using Elle's Studio Let's Eat collection and use We R Memory Keepers 3" x 4" Card Punch to create cards perfect for mini albums, pocket pages and so much more. Along with two projects, you will take home over $80 worth of fabulous products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Elle's Studio, We R Memory Keepers, Authentique and more! What will I learn or complete: Make a 12" x 12" pocket layout, plus a 3 x 4" mini album. What do I need to bring: One 4" x 3" photo and two 4" x 6" photo, three 2-1/2" x 3" photos, 12" paper trimmer, favorite adhesive, scissors, mini stapler, hole punch, black ink pad, stamping block, black journaling pen What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create a beautiful layout that works with either pocket scrapbooking or traditional scrapbooking. Use punches to create your own inserts, mini albums and more. |
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Latest & Greatest: Pocket Scrapbooking |
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Learn tips and techniques to make pocket scrapbooking more creative and fun. Plus, create a 12" x 12" pocket page using Elle's Studio Let's Eat collection and use We R Memory Keepers 3" x 4" Card Punch to create cards perfect for mini albums, pocket pages and so much more. Along with two projects, you will take home over $80 worth of fabulous products to enjoy!
What products will be highlighted: Elle's Studio, We R Memory Keepers, Authentique and more! What will I learn or complete: Make a 12" x 12" pocket layout, plus a 3 x 4" mini album. What do I need to bring: One 4" x 3" photo and two 4" x 6" photo, three 2-1/2" x 3" photos, 12" paper trimmer, favorite adhesive, scissors, mini stapler, hole punch, black ink pad, stamping block, black journaling pen What techniques will I learn or use: Learn how to create a beautiful layout that works with either pocket scrapbooking or traditional scrapbooking. Use punches to create your own inserts, mini albums and more. |
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Life is Beautiful |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Life is full of adventure, and these pages are perfect for telling the story of life. Each page includes a variety of techniques and tricks that you will be able to use on many pages to come. In this class we will use a variety of patterned papers, stickers, and embellishments to create four uniquely different pages, perfect for a variety of occasions.
What products will be highlighted: A variety of papers, stickers, and embellishments. Learn new techniques and tricks to create unique designs and layouts. What will I learn or complete: Four Completed pages What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, adhesive, corner rounder, baby powder, pop dots, scissors, and inks for chalking (suggested Java, Feather Grey and/or Blue Moon Quick Quotes powder puff ink) What techniques will I learn or use: Banners, flags, layering, element pages, and much more |
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New and Improved Cricut Design Space Class |
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New and Improved Cricut Design Space™ Class. Love your Cricut® Explore and want to learn all the exciting tips and tricks from the pros at Cricut®? This is the class for you! You'll learn how to import images, use the pen tool feature, use the attach feature and weld text all in Cricut Design Space™. Plus, you will receive over $48 worth of Cricut® products to use at home! Materials for the class will be precut and a 12 x 12" scrapbook layout will be assembled after the lecture portion of the class.
What products will be highlighted: Cricut Explore® machine, Cricut Design Space™ software, Cricut® Color Antiquity Pen, Midnight What will I learn or complete: Cricut Design Space™ tips and tricks and make one 12" x 12" scrapbook page with intricately cut text, draw lines and 3D flowers. What do I need to bring: Embellishments (brads, buttons, ink) and your favorite adhesive. Please don't bring your Cricut Explore® machine to the class. What techniques will I learn or use: Welding text, importing own images, attaching text and the drawing feature in Cricut Design Space™. |
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New and Improved Cricut Design Space Class |
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New and Improved Cricut Design Space™ Class Love your Cricut® Explore and want to learn all the exciting tips and tricks from the pros at Cricut®? This is the class for you! You'll learn how to import images, use the pen tool feature, use the attach feature and weld text all in Cricut Design Space™. Plus, you will receive over $48 worth of Cricut® products to use at home! Materials for the class will be precut and a 12 x 12" scrapbook layout will be assembled after the lecture portion of the class.
What products will be highlighted: Cricut Explore® machine, Cricut Design Space™ software, Cricut® Color Antiquity Pen, Midnight What will I learn or complete: Cricut Design Space™ tips and tricks and make one 12" x 12" scrapbook page with intricately cut text, draw lines and 3D flowers. What do I need to bring: Embellishments (brads, buttons, ink) and your favorite adhesive. Please don't bring your Cricut Explore® machine to the class. What techniques will I learn or use: Welding text, importing own images, attaching text and the drawing feature in Cricut Design Space™. |
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POP Your Coloring With Markers & Pencils |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Whether you've colored before with another brand or are curious about coloring, this class will introduce you to both alcohol markers and colored pencils. With Spectrum Noir markers and pencils, you can easily add depth and dimension you didn't think possible with a few strokes! In class, we will color a prestamped image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, and then add pencil on top to make the image really pop. You'll also learn the four ways you can use colored pencils including a great watercolor technique - without water! In addition to product information and a color along tutorial guide, you'll take with you six Spectrum Noir markers (a $12 value). You'll also receive a special coupon for class attendees to use in the Bee Creative booth. Come join us for education, hands-on technique, and great giveaways!
What products will be highlighted: Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and colored pencils What will I learn or complete: Practice on tutorials and create a card, receive 6 free markers, and tutorials. What do I need to bring: Adhesive What techniques will I learn or use: Coloring with markers, four ways to use colored pencils. |
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Romance Novel Tag Plus Bag Album |
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Come play along with Nicole Petersen as she teaches you how to create a one-of-a-kind mini-album from scratch! This album has a completely new spine building technique/process. Learn how to turn chipboard and paper into a spectacular book which you will want to create over and over! This new book concept is an incredible twist on the ever-popular paper bag album, hidden hinge album, and tag books you will find all over the Internet. But, you will only find this new mini-album book here in the Romance Novel Tag Plus Bag Album Class. Your kit will include: 16-12 x 12 Marion Smith Romance Novel 2 papers, paper flowers, resin cameo, 3 yards of black seam binding, twist ties, burlap, 1-pack of decorative tags, 6- pieces of 8 1/2 x 11 vellum cardstock, 1-large Melissa Frances Resin Frame, and chipboard.
What products will be highlighted: Vellum cardstock, 12 x 12 papers, chipboard, seam binding, burlap, more What will I learn or complete: Mini album What do I need to bring: Hot glue gun with hot glue sticks, glue stick, liquid adhesive, sanding block, scoring board with bone folder, paper trimmer, baby wipes, Crackle Accents by Ranger, and stapler with staples What techniques will I learn or use: Creating a book from scratch, scoring to create bag pages, creating tag pages, decoupaging, using fabric for spine binding, etc. |
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Scrapbooking In A Snap! |
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What better to kick off this creative weekend then to get 20 pages done in a snap? Learn fun techniques in this one hour workshop, featuring one of the best scrapbooking lines. This class is complete with 20 pages, creating distinctly different layouts with pop-ups, fold-ups and many more tips and tricks.
What products will be highlighted: Using Snap Project Pages and paper to create 20 layouts in a snap! What will I learn or complete: 20 complete pages ready for pictures to be added. What do I need to bring: Paper trimmer, adhesive, pop-dots, scissors, baby powder, corner rounder and hole punch. (Ink is optional) What techniques will I learn or use: Tons of ideas, tricks, tips, and techniques, from pop-ups, fold-downs, and creating layouts in a snap! |
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Sunshine and Good Times 4 Pages |
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Summer fun! Cruises! Tropical vacation! We will let you choose your theme with colorful waves of our NEW paper line, Catalina Island. You will use luscious flowers, buttons, shiny mesh, sequin ribbon, pearl brads and have space for over 2 dozen photos. We will add a pocket to use for extra photos you can't bear to put away in the archives. Fun and whimsical, this happy class will keep you smiling!
What products will be highlighted: Learn to make your flowers in layers of netting, canvas, paper, and silk along with how to make a hidden pocket for extra photos. What will I learn or complete: They will finish 2 complete pages and 3 and 4 are a gift for them to take home. What do I need to bring: Bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Inks: Orange Slice or Peachtree, Caribbean Blue or Sky Blue What techniques will I learn or use: Powder Puff chalking, layering flowers from several mediums, making a hidden pocket for storing photos. |
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Time to Celebrate |
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What are you planning to celebrate this year? Join Technique Tuesday and Nicole Petersen for this fast-paced class where you will learn a variety of stamping and masking techniques. During class you will focus on learning the techniques (not on completing the final projects) but you will receive supplies and instructions that will let you turn the elements you make in class into cards when you get home. You will receive a coupon you can use in Nicole's booth at the show. Plus everyone has a chance to win Technique Tuesday products during the class. You will leave class ready to use these techniques to make invitations, gift cards, party decor, banners, and more.
What products will be highlighted: Clear stamps and steel dies from Technique Tuesday. What will I learn or complete: Techniques and cards. What do I need to bring: Basic tools such as a trimmer, adhesives (wet and dry), scissors, black ink pad (waterproof - no pigment ink or Distress ink), fine tip black journaling pen, clear blocks (small and large), baby wipes, and paper towels. What techniques will I learn or use: During class, you will learn stamping and masking techniques, including traditional masking, reverse masking, ways of enhancing your stamps using common household supplies, using masking to build a scene, and innovative ways of making a gift card using stamps and dies. In addition to learning a number of stamping and masking techniques, you will also receive supplies to turn the elements you make during class into traditional cards when you get home. |
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Travel The World |
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Create four 12x12" layouts created from our NEW vintage travel line, Gypsy Road. Included are hidden spaces for up to 24 photos in rich vintage colors and a mini book attached for your journaling or extra pictures. Learn to make unique embellishments to accent your finished pages. Great new ideas for the travel buff!
What products will be highlighted: Making space for more photos, using Powder Puff Chalk Inks, including a mini book into project. What will I learn or complete: A minimum of two layouts and depending on time, possibly four. What do I need to bring: Bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Ink: Antique Linen, Amaretto, Bloody Mary What techniques will I learn or use: Layering papers to create hidden spaces to incorporate more photos, a small mini book and embellishments. |
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Travel The World |
1 Hour Workshop |
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Create four 12x12" layouts created from our NEW vintage travel line, Gypsy Road. Included are hidden spaces for up to 24 photos in rich vintage colors and a mini book attached for your journaling or extra pictures. Learn to make unique embellishments to accent your finished pages. Great new ideas for the travel buff!
What products will be highlighted: Making space for more photos, using Powder Puff Chalk Inks, including a mini book into project. What will I learn or complete: A minimum of two layouts and depending on time, possibly four. What do I need to bring: Bring 3 in 1 glue, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided adhesive, hole punch, pop dots, Powder Puff Chalk Ink: Antique Linen, Amaretto, Bloody Mary What techniques will I learn or use: Layering papers to create hidden spaces to incorporate more photos, a small mini book and embellishments. |
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Watercolor Wonderland |
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Are you ready for this? When was the last time you learned something that you can immediately add to your card-making repertoire? Well, here it is! Watercoloring is a HOT, HOT trend right now in the card making and 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 making and crafting. Be the top trendmaker 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. Your kit includes: an XL stamp set by Technique Tuesday, 4-Distress markers by Ranger (Gathered Twigs, Barn Door, Brushed Corduroy, and Pumice Stone), 1 each of Red and Brown Wink of Stella markers, twine, sequins, bling, watercolor paper by Ranger, and 6 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock (white, black, red, and kraft).
What products will be highlighted: Distress markers, watercolor paper, Wink of Stella, Technique Tuesday stamps. What will I learn or complete: 5 cards. What do I need to bring: Paper towels, water, baby wipes, heat gun, Ranger Waterbrush (small) or a small good quality paintbush, black ink pad (Ranger Archival, Staz-On, or My Favorite Things - not pigment or dye), liquid glue, fussy-cutting scissors, paper trimmer, and small to large acrylic blocks. Optional: Silver Wink of Stella and Peeled Paint and Walnut Stain Distress markers. What techniques will I learn or use: Watercoloring, stamping, and card making. |
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