Scrapbook Layouts - The Next Step

If you are ready to create some WOW scrapbook pages, this class will get you started. Learn how to use embellishments such as ribbons, eyelets, and die cuts, how and when to distress and how to choose your colors to get the best layouts you can create.

You will also get some hands on experience using some of the coolest craft tools on the market. If you've ever wanted to try before you buy, here's the perfect opportunity to find out if you enjoy using the Xyron adhesive system, Sizzix die cutting system, Coluzzle templates, Crop-A-Dile eyelet punch/set tool and the Making Memories Tag Maker (just to name a few).

The intent is not to change your style of scrapbooking, but instead, to enhance it. Bring your paper, adhesives, scrapbooking supplies and photos and lets get some pages done.

Class Fee: $10
Date and Location:
January 21, 2007, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Michael's, Escondido

Mini Album & Date Keeper

This unique, fully hand-crafted Mini Album & Date Keeper a great way to store and display your favorite photos while keeping track of important birthdates, anniversaries and other special dates. The additional pockets and tags provide ample space to jot down and store important notes, family recipes, and other fun tidbits of information you want to remember.

Location: Michael's - Vista
Date: December 10th, 3 - 5pm
Class Fee: $10

Pink Tool Calendar

For your convenience (and mine), I've added a new calendar function to my blog. Click either on the title above or on the link entitled "Pink Tool Calendar" and you will be directed to my new interactive calendar. You now have a quick and easy overview of the classes I'm offering this month.
Happy Crafting!!
Linda

Christmas Tree Ornaments

Let’s see now, holiday parties, white elephant gift exchanges, teachers, grandparents, the list just goes on! Why not learn to make your own hand-crafted Christmas Tree Ornaments and take care of some of the special people on your gift list?

In the Christmas Ornament class, you will learn to make three different ornament designs; a glass ornament covered with scrapbook paper, (in my sample, I used a replica newsprint and a photocopy of my son), a die-cut wooden tag ornament covered with lovely Christmas-style paper, and an origami folded box ornament, which can also be filled with something sweet as an extra treat.

Please bring with you a 12” paper trimmer, scissors, Mod Podge, a clear glass ornament, your favorite yarn or fiber, your choice of pattern paper and two sheets of 12x12” cardstock. I recommend that you select 2-sided paper since both sides will be visible in some portion of the origami box. You may also want to bring photos to further personalize your ornaments. The remaining supplies will be provided for you.

Dates and Locations:
November 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm - Michael's, Vista
November 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm - Michael's, Escondido
November 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm - Michael's, Vista
Class Fee: $15

Mini Gift Album

A Paper Bag Gift Album is a great way to share your favorite photos. It’s cute, it’s affordable and it’s easy to repeat once you learn the process. And with all the embellishments available, each album you make will be unique.

I intend to pull out the big guns with this adorable little album. You will use the Sizzix/Ellison die cut system, distressing inks, Crop-A-Dile, and of course, a few hand-altered die cuts to complete the project. All experience levels are invited to participate.

Make sure you check the “Class Supply List” link for a list of what you need to bring with you to this class.

Class Fee: $10
When: November 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Michael's, Vista

Pumpkin Carving Class

Amaze your friends with a new-found talent; Pumpkin Carving. Learn to carve artificial pumpkins and have the coolest Jack-O-Lantern on the block. It's incredibly easy once you learn the steps.

Choose your artificial pumpkin carefully. All of my advanced patterns require larger pumpkins. Please bring your selected pumpkin, pumpkin carving tool and a piercing tool (such as that made by Making Memories) and I'll provide the patterns. If you plan to carve an intermediate or advanced pattern, I highly recommend that you bring a hot knife, such as the one made by Creative Versa-Tool. Your hands will thank you for it.

All experience levels are invited, however, because of the tools we will be using, this class is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Class Fee: $13
Locations: Michael's, Escondido
Dates: October 8th, 1 - 3:30pm

Say "Hey" With Style Greeting Cards

Make adorable greeting cards using various craft tools, ink, chalk, brads, eyelets and ribbon. Learn new techniques for altering die cuts, making dry embossing “pop” and even learn some doodling techniques. (Yes, I said doodling, one of the hottest and most affordable new techniques in the industry). All experience levels are invited.

Class Fee: $10 plus materials
When: September 17, 1 – 3pm
Where: Michael's, Escondido

Paper Bag Gift Album

A Paper Bag Gift Album is a great way to share your favorite photos. It’s cute, it’s affordable and it’s easy to repeat once you learn the process. And with all the embellishments available, each album you make will be unique.

I intend to pull out the big guns with this adorable little album. You will use the Sizzix/Ellison die cut system, distressing inks, Crop-A-Dile, and of course, a few hand-altered die cuts to complete the project. All experience levels are invited to participate.

Make sure you check the “Class Supply List” link for a list of what you need to bring with you to this class.

Class Fee: $10
When: September 10, 1 - 3pm
Where: Michael's, Vista

Altered Journal

Altered Journal. Old fashion composition books have been around for decades. Even with the existence of modern technology, composition books remain.

In the Altered Journal class, you will learn various decoupage techniques and will transform an old fashion composition book into a modern day journal, ready to become a part of YOUR everyday life. In addition to decoupage, we will also cover distressing techniques, methods for mounting ribbons and embellishments to decoupaged surfaces, and eyelet setting using the newest (and my current favorite) tool; the Crop-A-Dile.

Please visit the link "Class Supply Lists" for a list of all supplies you will need to bring with you to class.

Class fee: $13
Location: Michael's, Vista
Dates:
August 16, 10am - 12pm
August 24, 6:30 - 8:30pm

All Occasion Greeting Cards

All Occasion Greeting Cards. Make adorable greeting cards using die cuts, super speedy embossing techniques (embossing folders and die cut machines to emboss), ink, chalk, brads, eyelets and ribbon. Learn new techniques for altering die cuts, making dry embossing “pop” and even learn some doodling techniques. (Yes, I said doodling, one of the hottest and most affordable new techniques in the industry). All experience levels are invited.

Class Fee: $10

Location: Michael's, Vista

Note: Michael’s requires that students purchase and bring their own supplies and materials to class. Therefore, class materials are not included in Michael’s class fees. Supply lists are posted under the link "Class Supply Lists".

Dates:
August 13, 2 - 4pm
August 23, 10am - 12pm

Please see the class entitled "Greeting Card Storage Tin" to make the handy storage box included in this photo.

Greeting Card Storage Tin

Have you seen those white tins with the hinged and handled top in the scrapbook and craft stores? They look like old-fashion lunch boxes from the ’30's. Well they are the perfect size and shape for storing greeting cards. Whether you’ve purchased a stash of greeting cards or you enjoy making them, keep them safe and organized with this divided decorated tin.

Learn to decorate your own storage tin with scrapbook paper using decoupage techniques, ribbons and die cuts and leave with an adorable and useful craft.
Class fee: $10

Location: Michael's, Vista

Note: Michael’s requires that students purchase and bring their own supplies and materials to class. Therefore, class materials are not included in Michael’s class fees. Supply lists are posted under the link "Class Supply Lists".

Dates:
August 9, 10am - 12pm
August 27, 2 - 4pm

Scrapbook Discovery Day

I will be performing a demonstration and free make and take at the next Scrapbook Discovery Day at Michael's on August 6 from 1-4pm. My make and take will use the Sizzix die cut system, Xyron adhesive system and a fun new product, distressing ink.

This FREE event is designed to encourage beginning scrapbookers. There will be several free demonstrations and one additional make and take in addition to the activity I am involved with.

While there, enter for a chance to win a gift basket brimming with scrapbook supplies($50. value) to take home. No purchase is necessary to enter. Michaels is located at 1851 University Dr. in Vista. Call (760)941-7350 for more information.

Xyron Design Runner Demonstration

I will be performing an in-store demonstration of the new Xyron Design Runner. If you are curious about this fun, portable printer, stop by and see me at Michael's from 2 - 4pm on Sunday, July 9th. For more information on the Xyron Design Runner, simply click on the title above.

Michael’s – Vista
1851 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083
760-941-7350
www.michaels.com

Recipe or Garden Album

Make an original album from pocket envelopes (that you also make) to store and share your favorite recipes. My class sample was made from the Sublime line of BasicGrey papers and BasicGrey embellishments. You can also use this type of album to share flower seeds from your garden. If you find that you enjoy the project, I encourage you to also make pocket albums to use in your full size scrapbooks for cute hideaway photos and journaling.

Please bring the following supplies to class:

Four sheets of double-sided 12x12" paper
Scissors
Dry adhesive
Glue stick
Dark brown distressing ink or chalk

Class fee: $8

Date: June 24, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Location: Michael's, Vista

Sizzix 101 Class Demo and Make-N-Take

I will be hosting a class demonstration and free make-n-take in support of my Sizzix 101 class. Come make a multi-dimensional sand dollar gift tag in less than 5 minutes and see how easy it is to be creative. Where: Michael's, Vista When: Tuesday, June 20th, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Sizzix Die Cuts 101

Make adorable greeting cards from embellished Sizzix die cuts. And where do you find embellished die cuts? You make them! Learn how to use the Sizzix die cut system and how to modify the die cuts you make to create your own embellishments. You'll be suprised at just how creative you really are.

Location: Michael's, Vista

Class Dates:
June 24, 1-3 pm
July 16, 1-3 pm

Class Fee: $10

Please bring the following items to class:

1. Your favorite wet adhesive (such as Zig, glue stick or Glue Tube) or dry adhesive (such as Xyron, double stick tape or tape runner)
2. Craft knife (such as X-acto)
3. Paper cutter
4. Scissors
5. Several sheets of your favorite cardstock
6. An assortment colors of paper for the die cutting. Cardstock, scrapbook paper, thin cork, velium, and craft metal sheets are all acceptable and fun to use.