2021 - Schaumburg, Illinois - Workshops
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
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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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Workshops Offered
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Best Friends Furever - 10 Interactive Pages
Sponsored by: Close To My Heart
Instructor: Sigrid Anderson
Saturday Only | 10:30 AM1 Hour Workshop
$43.00 Pre-Order
$45.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)Type of Workshop:
Layout Scrapbook your favorite pet photos with Close To My Heart Best Friends Furever! Join us and create 10 scrapbook pages to fill with 59 photos of your furry friend using Close to My Heart paper, page protectors, Flip Flaps, and ink. 6 x 12" Flip Flaps will be used to expand your pages vertically and horizontally. You will also learn how to create a waterfall on your page with Flip Flaps and how to accent your photos with photo mats & ink. Plus, the base paper is double-sided for your dog or cat photos!
What products will be highlighted: Close To My Heart Flip Flaps, paper and inks.
What will I learn or complete: The equivalent of 10 full scrapbook pages, plus CTMH Exclusive Ink in Bluebird.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, tweezers, adhesive, and foam tape or dots.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to expand and create interactive pages with Close To My Heart Flip Flaps.
Will I complete this project in class: Work at home will be needed to finish projects.Bright and Beautiful
Sponsored by: Petticoat Parlor
Instructor: Ed Greenham
Saturday Only | 10:30 AM1 Hour Workshop
$32.00 Pre-Order
$34.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Coloring Layout Stamping Create a four-page layout to celebrate a beautiful garden – yours or one you visit. Four titles will be available for you to choose one: My Garden, Botanical Garden, Flower & Garden Festival or Butterfly Garden. In addition to the dozen laser cuts that you will be using in the layout, the class will include using one of our new stamps to add detail to your pages. The stamp can be used many times to add detail to scrapbook pages and/or make cards. And during the class you will be able to use our glue and try different coloring pens. As a bonus, bring your class ticket to the booth to receive 10% discount off your purchases in the booth.
What products will be highlighted: Petticoat Parlor laser cuts, stamps, and glue.
What will I learn or complete: A four-page scrapbook layout.
What do I need to bring to class: Paper trimmer, coloring pens, black ink, stamp pad, glue and scissors.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: Coloring pens.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn about stamping, coloring pens, and how to lay out attractive scrapbook pages. in your scrapbooks.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Celebrate Today with Flip Flaps
Sponsored by: Close To My Heart
Instructor: Sigrid Anderson
Saturday Only | 8:30 AM1 Hour Workshop
$51.00 Pre-Order
$53.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)Type of Workshop:
Layout Create 9 beautiful pages with spots for 53 photos utilizing the Close To My Heart Celebrate Today paper suite. Learn how to expand the number of photos on a page and make your pages interactive with Close To My Heart Flip Flap Memory protectors. We will use 6 x 12", 4 x 4", and 4 x 6" Flip Flaps in this workshop in bookfold, Z-fold, waterfall, and French door configurations.
What products will be highlighted: Close To My Heart Flip Flaps, Memory Protectors, glitter gems, glitter paper, paper and cardstock.
What will I learn or complete: 9 complete scrapbook pages.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, tweezers, adhesive, and foam tape or dots.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to expand and create interactive pages with Close To My Heart Flip Flaps.
Will I complete this project in class: Work at home will be needed to finish projects.Charming Birds
Sponsored by: Petticoat Parlor
Instructor: Ed Greenham
Friday Only | 2:30 PM1 Hour Workshop
$27.00 Pre-Order
$29.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Coloring Stamping Join us and learn how to make two different style cards from one stamp set. You will learn how to create a great background using Faber Castell Gelatos, how to use the stamps with vellum, using embossing techniques, and how to color vellum. In addition, we will be using some of our existing laser cut embellishments to add a touch of elegance. Your class kit will include our popular Charming Birds stamp, two Gelatos, and one Marvy LePlume Pen. A selection of sentiments will be available for you to use on the card, along with additional color Gelatos/pens to color the vellum. As a bonus, bring your class ticket to the booth to receive 10% discount off your purchases in the booth.
What products will be highlighted: Faber Castell Gelatos and Petticoat Parlor stamps.
What will I learn or complete: Two cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Paper trimmer, scissors, pop dot dimensionals, stamp pad, black ink, Versamark, and a heat tool.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: Coloring pens.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to blend Gelatos to create colorful backgrounds and how to emboss and color on vellum.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Charming Birds (2)
Sponsored by: Petticoat Parlor
Instructor: Ed Greenham
Friday Only | 10:30 AM1 Hour Workshop
$41.00 Pre-Order
$43.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Coloring Stamping Join us and learn how to make 2 different style cards from 1 stamp set. You will learn how to create a great background using Faber Castell Gelatos, how to use the stamps with vellum, using embossing techniques and how to color vellum. In addition, we will be using some of our existing laser cut embellishments to add a touch of elegance. The class kit will include our popular Charming Birds stamp, 2 Gelatos and one Marvy LePlume Pen. A selection of sentiments will be available for you to use on the card, together with additional color Gelatos/pens to color the vellum. As a bonus, bring your class ticket to the booth to receive 10% discount off your purchases in the booth.
What products will be highlighted: Faber Castell Gelatos, stamping with vellum, using embossing techniques and how to color vellum.
What will I learn or complete: 2 cards
What do I need to bring to class: Stamp pad, black ink, paper trimmer, scissors, pop dot dimensionals, Versamark and a heat tool.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: Coloring pens
What techniques will I learn or use: Blending Gelatos to create colorful backgrounds. Embossing and coloring on vellum.
Will I complete this project in class: Work at home will be needed to finish projects.Creative Bible Journaling: First Steps
Sponsored by: Faith & Art Shop at Logos Bookstore
Instructor: Bridgett Brainard
Friday Only | 6:30 PM1 Hour Workshop
$34.00 Pre-Order
$36.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Coloring Lecture Mixed Media Stamping Bible Journaling is a way to creatively interact with your Bible. In this class, we will show you how to use craft materials that you may already own to create a keepsake for yourself and your family. We will focus on techniques and products, and you will be given a Scripture Journal booklet to work in as part of the kit. This class will be a beginner level class working with Gelatos and stamps.
What products will be highlighted: Bible journals, Gelatos, acrylic stamps, gel pens, and inks.
What will I learn or complete: A completed page in a Bible Journal.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors and a tape runner.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to use Gelatos in a Bible Journal.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Creative Bible Journaling: Next Level Techniques
Sponsored by: Faith & Art Shop at Logos Bookstore
Instructor: Bridgett Brainard
Saturday Only | 2:30 PM1.5 Hour Workshop
$51.00 Pre-Order
$53.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Intermediate)Type of Workshop:
Coloring Lecture Mixed Media Tools In this "Next Level" class, we will show you more techniques using fun art supplies to create a meaningful keepsake for yourself and your family. We will focus on more advanced techniques and products. You will be given a Scripture Journal booklet to work in as part of the kit. This class will be an intermediate level class working with watercolor paints and Distress Oxides and stencils.
What products will be highlighted: Bible journals, watercolor paints, transfers, and Tim Holtz Distress Oxides and stencils.
What will I learn or complete: Two completed pages in a Bible Journal.
What do I need to bring to class: Optional: Heat tool and ink blending tool with foam pads.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn tracing/transferring techniques and finishing with watercolors. You will also learn layering and mixed media techniques.
Will I complete this project in class: It is possible some people will finish the projects in class.Delicate Vellum Floral Shaped Cards
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations
Friday & Saturday | 12:30 PM1.5 Hour Workshop
$39.00 Pre-Order
$41.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Coloring Stamping During this 1 ½-hour class, you will learn how to color and create delicate flowers with vellum. Pair these techniques with a soft color theme and pretty backgrounds for the perfect shaped card trio that is sure to take your breath away! These samples might look complicated, but our knowledgeable and friendly instructor will show you how easy it is to create these mini masterpieces with step-by-step instruction. There will be a $40.00 prize drawing during each class and for just for joining us, you will receive a coupon for a free $19.99 Cling Stamp Set of your choice that is redeemable at our booth. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques, and you will leave with fresh inspiration!
What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations products.
What will I learn or complete: Three dimensional cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, foam dots, and a 12 x 12" carrying container to carry your cards home after class.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn about flower shaping, glittering, coloring on vellum, and creating shaped cards.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Elegant Hydrangea Circle Fold Cards
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations
Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM1.5 Hour Workshop
$39.00 Pre-Order
$41.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Coloring Stamping In this 1 ½-hour class, you will learn how to create elegant hydrangeas the EZ way, color them, and add them to circle fold cards with time-saving techniques that will amaze you. It's a perfect card trio that is sure to take your breath away! These samples might look complicated, but our knowledgeable and friendly instructor will show you how easy it is to create these mini masterpieces with step-by-step instruction. There will be a $40.00 prize drawing during each class and for just for joining us, you will receive a coupon for a free $19.99 Cling Stamp Set of your choice that is redeemable at our booth. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques, and you will leave with fresh inspiration!
What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations products.
What will I learn or complete: Three dimensional shaped cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, foam dots, and a 12 x 12" carrying container to carry your cards home after class.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn flower shaping, glittering, and coloring techniques.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Glistening Christmas Poinsettia Cards
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations
Friday & Saturday | 10:30 AM1.5 Hour Workshop
$39.00 Pre-Order
$41.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Coloring Stamping In this 1 ½-hour class, you will learn the latest tips and insider techniques using our golden luxe papers, elegant ornaments, and decorative dies to create these classically beautiful Christmas cards showcasing an inviting color palette of pine greens, berry reds and glistening gold! These samples might look complicated, but our knowledgeable and friendly instructor will show you how easy it is to create these mini masterpieces with step-by-step instruction. There will be a $40.00 prize drawing during each class and for just for joining us, you will receive a coupon for a free $19.99 Cling Stamp Set of your choice that is redeemable at our booth. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques, and you will leave with fresh inspiration!
What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations products.
What will I learn or complete: Three dimensional cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, foam dots, and a 12 x 12" carrying container to carry your cards home after class.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn flower shaping, glittering, and coloring techniques.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Latest & Greatest: Card Making
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo
Friday & Saturday | 10:30 AM1 Hour Workshop
$49.00 Pre-Order
$51.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Tools 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 fun techniques and creative ideas for crafting cards while using great products from companies you love. 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: Products perfect for card making from Echo Park Paper Co., The Stamps of Life, Amy Tangerine, Pebbles and Simple Stories!
What will I learn or complete: Two cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Paper trimmer, scoring tool/blade, scissors, and adhesive (fine detail adhesive, tape runner, and foam dots).
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how create a fun card fold and create the look of embossing with die cuts.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Latest & Greatest: Cool Tools
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo
Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM1 Hour Workshop
$58.00 Pre-Order
$60.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Tools Use some fun tools, plus enjoy some awesome tips and tricks in the Latest & Greatest: 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 $100.00 of wonderful products to use over and over again!
What products will be highlighted: Tools and organizational items from Spellbinders, The Stamps of Life and We R Memory Keepers!
What will I learn or complete: Two cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors and adhesive (liquid adhesive, tape runner, and foam dots).
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn about working with die cuts and how to create a box card.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Latest & Greatest: Scrapbooking
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo
Friday & Saturday | 12:30 PM1 Hour Workshop
$49.00 Pre-Order
$51.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Layout Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for creative memory keeping in Latest & Greatest: Scrapbooking! Whether you enjoy creating single or double-page layouts, pocket layouts, or even mini albums, this class is all about learning how to document your stories in creative and fun ways. Along with two fabulous layout projects, you will take home over $80.00 worth of products to record more special memories!
What products will be highlighted: Products perfect for documenting your stories from Fancy Pants Designs, Pink Paislee, Authentique, and Heidi Swapp!
What will I learn or complete: Two layouts.
What do I need to bring to class: 12" paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive (fine-detail adhesive, tape runner, and foam dots), and a pen for journaling. Optional: Photos.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how about layering and how to create a fun border.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.Latest & Greatest: Stamping
Sponsored by: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo
Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM1 Hour Workshop
$49.00 Pre-Order
$51.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Stamping Learn fun stamping techniques and creative ways to use stamps in the Latest & Greatest: Stamping workshop. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran stamper, this class is for you! We have brought together some awesome stamps and accessories 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: Stamps and stamping-related products from Blank Page Muse, Stamplistic, Maya Road, BoBunny, Vicki Boutin and Pebbles!
What will I learn or complete: Two cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, stamping block or platform, black ink, your favorite coloring medium, and adhesive (fine-detail adhesive, tape runner, and foam dots).
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn about masking and how to create a flower with multiple layers using only two stamped images.
Will I complete this project in class: It is possible some people will finish the projects in class.Something Fierce with Flip Flaps
Sponsored by: Close To My Heart
Instructor: Sigrid Anderson
Friday & Saturday | 12:30 PM1 Hour Workshop
$30.00 Pre-Order
$32.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Layout Join us for Close To My Heart's Something Fierce with Flip Flaps workshop! Expand your scrapbook pages and make them interactive with Close To My Heart Flip Flaps! Create four pages to hold 18 photos. This beginner class will show you how to affix Flip Flaps to your pages for extra journaling and photos in a FUN and interactive way. The base pages are Close To My Heart Cut Above™ Something Fierce scrapbook kit. The FUN comes with additional Flip Flaps and sparkles. No stamping or fussy-cutting!
What products will be highlighted: Close To My Heart Flip Flaps, Cut Above™ Kits, Silver Glitter Gems, and Bitty Sparkles.
What will I learn or complete: Two double-page scrapbook spreads, for a total of four pages.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, tweezers, adhesive, and foam tape or dots.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to affix Close To My Heart Flip Flaps to your pages.
Will I complete this project in class: It is possible some people will finish the projects in class.Summer Garden Florals
Sponsored by: Heartfelt Creations
Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM1.5 Hour Workshop
$39.00 Pre-Order
$41.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Card Making Coloring Stamping During this 1 ½-hour class, you will learn how to color and create elegant and vibrant summer flowers and add them to your cards with time-saving techniques that will amaze you. Pair these techniques with a vibrant color theme and white and gold backgrounds for the perfect card trio that is sure to take your breath away! These samples might look complicated, but our knowledgeable and friendly instructor will show you how easy it is to create these mini masterpieces with step-by-step instruction. There will be a $40.00 prize drawing during each class and for just for joining us, you will receive a coupon for a free $19.99 Cling Stamp Set of your choice that is redeemable at our booth. Heartfelt Creations classes are always loaded with creative techniques, and you will leave with fresh inspiration!
What products will be highlighted: Heartfelt Creations products.
What will I learn or complete: Three dimensional cards.
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, foam dots, and a 12 x 12" carrying container to carry your cards home after class.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn about flower shaping, glittering, and creating shaped cards.
Will I complete this project in class: Yes it is very likely you will finish the projects in class.The World Is Yours with Flip Flaps
Sponsored by: Close To My Heart
Instructor: Sigrid Anderson
Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM1 Hour Workshop
$32.00 Pre-Order
$34.00 At Show
(Difficulty Rating: Basic)Type of Workshop:
Layout Learn to make your pages FUN and interactive with Close To My Heart Flip Flap Memory Protectors! This 6-page workshop will introduce you to using Flip Flaps on your layouts as a waterfall, Z-fold and bookfold to increase the number of pictures on each page. We will also use a Close To My Heart Shimmer Brush to highlight and splatter.
What products will be highlighted: Close To My Heart Flip Flaps, page protectors, shimmer brushes, papers and cardstocks.
What will I learn or complete: Six 12 x 12" scrapbook pages (two pages and two double-page spreads).
What do I need to bring to class: Scissors, tweezers, adhesive, and foam tape or dots.
What special supplies are needed to finish this project at home: None.
What techniques will I learn or use: You will learn how to affix Close To My Heart Flip Flaps to your pages, as well as learn splatter and highlight techniques using a CTMH shimmer brush.
Will I complete this project in class: Work at home will be needed to finish projects.