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SEPTEMBER 2009 CLASSES
Please call us at 833-9500 at least 2 days before the class to pre-register and pre-pay. Our Class Kit is required for each student attending or you may pay $5 extra to use our supplies. All fees are forfeited if student fails to attend or cancels less than 2 days before the class.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

10am To Noon

BRASS STENCIL TECHNIQUES

Don’t miss this class if you are interested in learning how to use brass stencils.  We will emboss stencils with embossing paste then apply crackle paste, mica powders and a secret product!  Wait until you see the results – gorgeous!  The techniques are quick and easy, but it’s helpful to learn them in a class setting.  Register early as space is limited.  Bring class kit and removable tape (you can buy it here) and if you have them: palette knife, paste smoother and any stencils we are using in class.  Free with the class will be a set of four mini stencils!

FEE: $30

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

2 to 4pm

NOTE CARD GIFT SET

Surprise a friend or keep them yourself – everyone will love this set of petite note cards!  They come complete with envelopes and their own “clutch” purse holder.  These little cards are perfect for hand-delivered notes or as gift enclosures.  Some of the paper we will be using is embossed!  Once see how to make this set, you will want to make more – maybe with Christmas designs?  The entire set is created using Spellbinders new Labels 8 die set.  Bring class kit.

FEE: $30 which includes a paper pad of 72 sheets (a $10.50 value)

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Impressing Copper Art Board


Impressing Duplex Cardstock


Impressing Core-dinations c/s

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

10am To Noon

TECHNIQUES WITH IMPRESSABILITIES

Impressabilities are very thin metal “reverse stencils” that are perfect for embossing and debossing paper, craft foil and other materials.  In this class we will explore Impressabilities to their fullest as we create beautiful unique cards.  We will impress art engraving board, duplex decorative paper and core-dinations cardstock.  One card is a shaker card!  Bring class kit, Wizard or Cuttlebug and any Impressabilities you already own. Class Fee includes a sanding block.

FEE: $27

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Impressing with a portion of the template


 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

2 to 4pm

AUTUMN BLESSINGS CARDS

Let’s dream of cooler days by making some beautiful cards full of autumn’s gorgeous color palette and images.  Learn how to use the Just Rite stamper system; how to blend colors with the Copic markers; and how to embellish a stamped image with one of the hottest products going – Flower Soft!  A great class loaded with technique and fun – join us!  Bring class kit.

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

10am To Noon

HOLIDAY GREETINGS

Start your Christmas card making with this class and I will show you how to make 6 cards with just one set of stamps, some cardstock and four sheets of decorative paper.  We will color the images with Copic markers and add glitter for that special holiday touch!  Bring class kit.

NOTE: This project is inspired by one I saw on this blog: http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com.  Thanks Tosh!

FEE: $30

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Card copied from Barb Schram, Just Rite Design Team

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

2 to 4pm

QUICK CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH FLOWER SOFT

Flower Soft is a quick, easy and very popular addition to stamped cards.  In this class we will use Flower Soft to add dimension to one of the company’s pre-printed cards and to several stamped images including some cute penguins from a Just rite Stamper set.  Don’t miss this very fun class.  Bring class kit.  Class fee includes a bottle of Flower Soft glue.

FEE: $25

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

6 TO 8pm

FOR BEGINNERS ONLY

Are you new to stamping?  Do you want to learn more about stamping and paper crafting, but you are reluctant to come to a class with more experienced stampers?  Then we have the answer.  This class is just for beginners so everyone will be on the same skill level!  In a very informative and fun setting, you will make simple cards that illustrate several stamping techniques and tools.  You can feel free to ask any questions you may have about stamping and upcoming classes.  Please join us for the fun!  Bring double sided tape and scissors to class.

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

10am To Noon

OUR DAILY BREAD DESIGN CARDS

We will make three beautiful cards using Our Daily Bread Design stamps.  The stars of this stamp line are the sentiments drawn from the Bible or famous quotes, but there are also gorgeous images from nature.  We will showcase these stamps using Spellbinders dies and Memento inks.  Come learn new techniques while you create cards everyone will treasure.  Bring class kit. 

NOTE:  Thanks to the ODBD Design Team for the inspiration for thse cards.

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

2 to 4pm

TBA

 

 

FEE: $

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CLASSES UPCOMING

Check out our October Classes:

Oct 3 -- Halloween Cards

Oct 3 --Fall Cards

 

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