December 15 Demo Day

Demo Day Antics

and

January Class Schedule

We always have a great time on Demo Day.  Saturday was no exception.  We had cookies and this fabulous Make 'n Take designed by Lisa.

Detail is tough to see in this photo.  We used our new line of Pebeo irridescent acrylic paint, the gel plate, Tim Holtz's new Kaleidoscope 3-D Texture Fade, Valentine greetings by My Favorite Things, and a heart stamp created by Art by Marlene for Studio Light.  Here's one more photo showing the detail of the Kaleidoscope Texture Fade....

It was fun visiting with everyone who came by.  Lisa has one more class to add and I'm sure it'll be here just after Christmas.  My Art Journal Saturday sample wasn't quite ready, but it should be out by the end of next week.

With all that said.... here's the January 2019 class schedule!

Sweet Valentines

Thursday, Jan 10

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

You'll create 5 sparkly, die cut cards including one of the most requested cards Lisa added to her card classes - the stand up card.  You'll used lots of ultra fine glitter paper, stamps and dies and a brand new paper we now carry called Curious Cosmic in both Gold Ray and Pulsar Red.

Art Journal Saturday

Saturday, January 12

10 am OR 2 pm

$15 material fee

Bring your art journal and join us as we create something new every month.  Lisa and I rotate guiding this fun class where you create exactly what you want using the sample provided.  You can copy or create your own version of the sample.  We provide most of the supplies used to create the sample.  Not only do we have lots of fun, we all teach each other!

Valentine Sussy

Thursday, January 17

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

This Valentine is truly a sussy!  What's a "sussy" you ask?  A sussy is a fun way to say surprise.....  and what a surprise this will be when the recipient opens it up!  This "card" opens in unique ways and carries a plethera of unique pockets and places for you to add special Valentine messages. 

Demo Day

Saturday, January 19

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

FREE Make 'n Take

10:30 am to 3:30 pm

We offer this FREE event every month (generally on the 3rd Saturday of the month).  We have a FREE Make 'n Take which features a new technique or products.  The class schedule for the following month is on display and you can begin enrolling in the class(es) of your choice immediately.  We often have a good selection of new goods for you to browse so grab a friend and join us for all the fun.

Master Page with a Twist

Thursday, January 24

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$35

Master Page is one of our most popular classes.  Lisa offers it for many of the holiday occasions and then creates a class revolving around your creations.  This month she gives it a new spin with a new kind of black art paper.  It's fun to see how the paints respond differently to the black base.  We love this "twist" a lot......

Class to Come

Thursday, January 31

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Lisa has one more class in the works and this class should be ready to add just after Christmas.  With all the activities of December it is tough to carve out the time to get all the classes ready for January, but trust me, it'll be worth the wait.  

Additional Class Details:

CLASS FEES:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPals.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards.  Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  "Reservations" are not considered confirmed until fees are paid.  If the class reaches capacity, "reservations" are immediately placed on the wait list and can only be added if there is a cancellation.  You will be notified if this occurs.
CLASS KIT:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  If you are new and do not know what to bring, please call or come by and we will help you gather what you need.

I am really excited about this class schedule.  There is lots of fun to be had and lots to learn.  Our classes are so much more than just "assembly line" classes.  I hope you'll join us for one or more of the classes in January!

See you soon and remember to.....

"Let The Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"

November 20, 2018

December 2018

Class Schedule

Demo Day was a blast Saturday.  Lisa's "short" class schedule made it's debut.  While there are only 2 classes, they are both wonderful and I know you'll want to do both of them.  We made a really cute Make 'n Take.  

Image stamps by Tim Holtz - Words by MFT Stamps - Background stamp by Impression Obsession - Striped paper from a mixed pattern 6x6 paper pad by MFT Stamps - Inks by Ranger Ink.

There will be no Art Journal Saturday this month as everyone is way too busy in December.  Check out the 2 classes Lisa has for you and then drop by to enroll!

Vintage Christmas Book & Box

Thursday, December 6

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$35

The Halloween book & box class was such a hit, Lisa added this one using Carta Bella's "Christmas" paper collection.  There are pockets, journaling cards and flaps just perfect for recording your Christmas memories.  This class was so popular on Demo Day, that you will want to enroll as soon as possible.  It will fill quickly!

O Christmas Tree Canvas

Thursday, December 13

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

Quick and easy!  You'll use Tim Holtz Christmas Tissue, Simple Stories "Vintage Christmas" paper collection, Distress Stickles glitter and more for this 11"x14" canvas "niche" wall or easel decoration.

Demo Day

December 15

10 am to 4 pm - Come & Go

10 am to 3:30 pm - FREE Make 'n Take

January Class schedule preview

Join us for one of the most fun days of the month.  The Make 'n Take is always FREE.  The class schedule for the next month is on display and ready for enrollment.  And we often have a lot of great new merchandise gathered for you to browse.  Grab a friend and lets have fun!

The Class Fine Print

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPals.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards. Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  Reservations are not considered confirmed until fees are paid and will be automatically bumped to waiting when class fills.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  If you are new and do not know what to bring, please call or come by and we will help you gather what you need.

Art Journal Saturday will return next month as well as a plethora of other classes.  We look forward to seeing you in class and remember to .....

"Let the Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"

November Class Schedule

November Class Schedule

2018

I wish everyone could come to Demo Day.  That's totally unrealistic, but wouldn't it be crazy fun?  Anyhoo.....  we had fun making this really cute mini paper bag using 2 Tim Holtz Halloween Dies....  We still have a few left and there is time before Halloween to get little "party favors" or "you're a great friend" gifts.....

Lisa's class schedule is outstanding and we have Chris Mack returning to teach how to make those cute fans she made for Lisa and me!  

So here is the schedule..... I promise you'll find a class for you!

Nostalgic Christmas

Thursday, Nov 1

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

Love the Christmas paper pad from Tim Holtz and Lisa has used it here with a variety of his 2018 Christmas stamps and dies.  These cards are 5x7 and stunning.  They are quick and easy.

Faux Watercolor Christmas

Thursday, Nov 8

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

Penny Black creates a wonderful selection of watercolor images Lisa has learned to use to create these cards using real watercolor.  Faux merely refers to the simple technique that will have you creating masterpieces that look like you are a watercolor artist who has studied for many years.  These cards are beautiful and your friends will be complimenting you on your talent!

Art Journal Saturday

Saturday, Nov 10

10 am OR 2 pm

$15 Materials Fee

Art journaling is a fun, relaxing way to play with products.  It's a way to see how things work together and to work on composition.  Join us as Lisa guides us through the creation of your very own version of this art journal spread.

Fan Making with Chris Mack

Wednesday, Nov 14

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$10

Chris is one of our very talented customers who often brings us wonderful gifts she has made.  The most recent gift was one of these beautiful fans.  One thing led to another and at the request of a few excited students, she agreed to teach this as a class.  You bring 12x12 or 9x12 cardstock to use in making your very own fans.  This is perfect for a master page, favorite scrapbook paper, and marbled or gel printed papers. 

Christmas House Trio

Thursday, Nov 15

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$40

Awesome! Fun!  You'll have a blast creating these decorative houses that are as pretty on the back as they are on the front.  That means they can be dinner table decorations the diner can enjoy no matter when they sit!  

Demo Day

Come and Go

10 am to 4 pm

FREE Make 'n Take from 10 am to 3:30 pm

FREE

Demo Day is one of the most fun days of the month around here.  Lisa's schedule for December will be on display this month (yes, she has a few more up her sleeve).  We will have a fun Make 'n Take (it's always worth the time to come for that!).  Grab a friend and share the fun!

Mixed Media Fold-Over Journal

Tuesday, Nov 20

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$35

Are you addicted to Traveler's Journals?  Lisa has taken 2 fabulous ideas and combined them into one!  You'll create a miniature Master Page and turn it into a sturdy miniature journal using a die from Eileen Hull by Sizzix.  It will hold a pair of mini composition books and a bit of watercolor/art paper for you to create in on the go!  Also makes a great gift.

GR45 "Flutter" Tag Book

Thursday, Nov 29

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$35

Everyone loves a book made using Graphic 45 paper.  Using the newest paper collection called "Flutter", you will create this wonderful tag book that is perfect for photos and memory notes.  There are pockets and mini tags tucked inside!

Class Details

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  You can pay by cash or check in store or Lisa is happy to send a Paypal invoice.  If she is in the store, she accepts credit cards for her class fees.  Guest Artist fees can be paid to the store by cash, check, credit card and by Paypal if you are unable to come by in person.

Class Kit:  All students are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting tools.  These are generally things that are difficult to share because when you need it, you need it.  If you don't know what you should have in your kit, give me a call or come by for a list.

That's it for now!  Hope to see you in class soon and remember to ....

"Let the Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"

October Class Schedule

October 2018

Class Schedule

Can you believe September is already more than half over????  I know!  That being said, Lisa has a fabulous class schedule for you in October.  We also have a Halloween/Fall art swap AND JOANNE SHARPE will be here!!!  Yay!  We have a lot going on, right??

'Nuf said!  On to the October class schedule!

Wicked Tombstone

Saturday, September 29

10:30 am to 1:30 pm

$45

Part 1 of a 2 part series (you don't have to take both...hee hee.... but you'll want to), Lisa has taken the Tim Holtz Tombstone Tag and created the best Halloween decoration ever! She'll be teaching a new technique for the background and you'll have a blast working on this project.

Haunted Houses

Saturday, September 29

3 pm to 5:30 pm

$35

Part 2 of the 2 part series (no, you don't have to take part 1!).  Create these 2 adorable haunted houses and display them with your Wicked Tombstone if you took Part 1 of the 2 part series.  So cute and so fun!

Halloween Nightfall Book & Holder

Thursday, Oct 4

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$35

This is the cutest "magazine file" box/photo book you have ever seen.  Perfect for those photos you take of the kiddos on Trick or Treat night!  The book is a simple elastic band book you'll make more than once.  

Colors of Fall

Tuesday, Oct 9

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$25

Fall is right around the corner.  Leaves are falling and the colors are turning.  Come create these cards inspired by the change of seasons. 

Joanne Sharpe Workshops

Friday and Saturday, October 12-13

Our good friend Joanne Sharpe is a regular guest artist.  She loves her Okie peeps and to be truthful, it just wouldn't be a year without a workshop by her!  She'll be teaching 3 wonderful workshops and you can find details in the previous blog post Joanne Sharpe Workshops

Creative Play Book

Thursday, Oct 18

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

Distress Oxides, paints, stencils and stamps!  Oh My!  You'll make your own paper and then create this cute book to use as a journal for art or thoughts.  So fun and so easy!

Demo Day

Saturday, Oct 20

10 am to 4 pm - Come and Go

10 am to 3:30 - FREE Make 'n Take

You are invited to preview November's class schedule and make a FREE Make 'n Take.  Bring a friend and have twice as much fun!

Vintage Christmas

Thursday, Oct 25

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$25

Make these beautiful Christmas cards from a wonderful new line of stamps that have a delicate vintage look.  You'll use a variety of papers, inks, techniques, dies and some shimmer and glimmer to make these cards.

Art Journal Saturday

Saturday, Oct 27

10 am OR 2 pm

$15 materials fee

Art journaling without fear or judgement!  The perfect place to learn to spread your wings and take art to the level you've always wanted.  Lisa or I create an art journal page or spread and guide you through the creation of your very own version.  Join us!  All you need is an art journal and a few extra supplies.  We supply the rest!

Class and Workshop Details

Class Fees:  Class and workshop fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa accepts cash, checks and PayPal.  Guest Artist fees can be paid by cash, check, credit card or PayPal to My Heart's Fancy

Basic Supply Kit:  All students are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting tools for Lisa's classes.  guest Artist students will be required to bring a basic kit of paper crafting and/or art supplies.  Additional supplies are sometimes required and those supplies are generally listed with the workshop descriptions.

As always, if you ever have a question about classes or workshops, don't hesitate to call or come by.  We have a printed list of basic supply kit items here at the store if you are uncertain of what you should include.

I hope you will be able to join us for one of Lisa's classes or one of our Guest Artist Workshops.  See you soon and remember to .....

"Let the Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day"

Joanne Sharpe Workshops

Joanne Sharpe

Watercolor & Alphabet

Workshops

October 12 & 13

I am so excited to announce that Joanne's October workshops are now open for enrollment!  Joanne has been coming to My Heart's Fancy since 2013 to teach her specialty whimsical lettering classes.  Joanne's has a fascination for all things watercolor and now she brings her watercolor made simple classes to us!

"Artful Alphabets on the Road"

Friday, October 12

9:30 am to 1:30 pm

$70

Elevate your personal lettering style with the inspirations from Joanne's new book "Artful Alphabets".  Explore the 55 styles and techniques from the book as inspiration to create an illustrated storybook filled with a personal mantra and favorite quotes.  Enjoy this artful challenge to choose, design and integrate the ideas into making a creative keepsake.  Bring your copy of the book "Artful Alphabets" for Joanne to sign and receive an original artwork bookplate! Please let me know if you would like a copy of Joanne's "Artful Alphabets" book at the time of enrollment and I will order them to arrive for class.

NOTE:  This live workshop contains ALL NEW CONTENT and is a compliment to Joanne's online class "Artful Alphabets".

Supplies Students need to bring:

• favorite watercolor paints
• #4 round watercolor brush
• water brush (medium round)
• 10-12 colorful markers - Tombow or Copic recommended
• black fine line marker pens (Pitt, Micron, etc)
• Black Platinum Carbon Ink Pen (fine or extra fine)
• Composition Book (wide or college ruled)
• Glue stick
• Pencil and eraser
• Washi tape

Optional Kit may be available. Kit items will include Platinum Carbon Pen, Composition Book and #4 round watercolor brush.  Price to be determined.

Whimsical Watercolor Sketching: "Paint Things"

Friday, October 12

3 pm to 7 pm

$70

Learn to capture the essence and realism of ordinary, simple objects in this comprehensive drawing and painting class in a new sketchbook.  You'll master simple drawing methods to render vignettes and objects with great accuracy using pencil, marker, a permanent ink pen and watercolor paints.  Ideas and techniques presented can be used in everyday sketching and learning practices or travel journaling.  Experiment with drawing objects, page layouts, lettering and compostion to fill yoru new book with beautifully illustrated renditions of you personal memories and life experiences.  Joanne will bring her illustrated sketchbooks for inspiration.  This is a skill that lasts a lifetime!

Supplies students need to bring:

• New (if possible) 5.5"x8" sketchbook - Stillman & Birn BETA SERIES or Strathmore 500 series soft cover MIXED MEDIA suggested
• Black Platinum Carbon Pen
• Favorite Watercolor paints
• water brush or #4 round watercolor brush
• Pencil and eraser
• Tombow Dual Brush marker - color #N75 & #992
• A FAVORITE OBJCT to draw in class - Joanne suggests a ROSE ROCK for all her Okie friends

Optional Kit may be available.  Items to be included in kit are Stillman & Birn sketchbook, Platinum Carbon Pen & Tombow dual brush markers. Price to be determined.

"The Watercolor Unicorn" 

Painting and Lettering Collage Art

Saturday, October 13

9:30 am to 4:30 pm with 1 hour lunch break

$85

Are you super intrigued with whimsical watercolor painting, but still petrified?  This medium can be really tricky, but fear not!  We won't be painting actual unicorns, but join us to play with your paitns and master the elusive termperament of watercolor and capture that mysterious "Watercolor Unicorn" with Joanne's magical process.  We have the recipe for success with 10 (TEN!) foolproof watercolor techniques for painting piles of simple imagery, lettering and illustrations (like Joanne's flowers, birds, butterflies, backgrounds, nature, etc.) to use in colorful collage wall art, bookmaking, cards and jorunaling.  We'll even draw and paint lettering, so you can take home a chunky, embellished handmade book filled with watercolors and words.  The "Watercolor Unicorn" has landed!

Supplies students need to bring:

• Your best watercolor paints - suggested brands are Prima Confections and Gansi by Kuretake
• Watercolor brushes - ROUNDS #4, #8 & #14
• Tim Holtz detailer waterbrush
• small sharp scissors to cutting details on heavy papers (Cutterbee, Tonic)
• Black fine tip waterproof pens by Micron, Pitt or the Platinum Carbon Pen
• Pencil and eraser
• PVA Bookbinding glue
• Pad (or 5 sheets) of 9"x12" 90 lb watercolor paper by Strathmore

Optional Kit may be available.  Kit will include all 3 watercolor brushes, Tim Holtz detailer waterbrush, Micron or Pitt fine tip waterproof pens & 5 sheets of watercolor paper.  Price to be determined.

ALL SUPPLIES REQUIRED WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE STORE prior to the workshops. Many of these items are normally in stock most of the time.   If you want any of the optional kits, please let me know and I will get a price for you as soon as possible. 

ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!  Enroll by phone, email or in person please.

Class Fees are due at the time of enrollment.  There are 4 ways to pay: Cash, check, credit card or Paypal. 

I am excited about these classes.  Joanne has great ways of teaching everything she does and you'll really come away feeling empowered to use your watercolors for so many things!

September 2018

Class Schedule 

for 

September

We had a blast on Demo Day....  This Make 'n Take Halloween card was a big hit and didn't take very long so there was rarely any waiting.  Little to no waiting happens every once in a while!  

Dies from Impression Obsession.  Liquid Watercolor by Hero Arts.  

Lisa's class schedule for September is filled with Halloween, Christmas and everyday cards and a really cute Halloween canvas using the paper created in the August 30th Master Page Create class.  We also have Jodi Ohl the first weekend and there are still openings in each class.  Don't be shy.  She is such a fun teacher.

So here ya go!  The Class Schedule!  Taa Daa!

Halloween Cats Canvas

Tuesday, September 4

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30 ($35 with Lisa's paper)

You'll use your (or Lisa's) Master Page Create paper from the class on August 30th for the background of this fun canvas featuring cats.  It'll be a fun Halloween decoration for you or a gift for the friend of your choice (maybe you'll want to make more????).

Jodi Ohl Workshops

September 7-9

Openings in each class

Visit this blog post for details:  Jodi Ohl Workshops

"Happy" Halloween Cards

Thursday September 13

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$25

Awesome collection of Halloween cards.  So fun and such fun to make. You'll use stamps from Obsession Obsession, Oxide ink pads by Tim Holtz and Clean Color markers.  Promise you'll be laughing while you make these cards!

Demo Day

September 15

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

It's always fun and it's FREE!  We have a FREE Make 'n Take and the schedule for October will be revealed.  Join us for all the fun.  Grab a friend or two.  It's more always more fun with your besties.....

Die Cut Christmas Cards

Thursday, September 20

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

Hero has released a wonderful group of dies for Christmas and it's never too early to start on your Christmas cards.  Lisa has picked some of her favorites to create this wonderful class.  You'll use a variety of techniques and supplies to fancy them up.  

Art Journal Saturday

Saturday, September 22

10 am OR 2 pm

$15 materials fee

This class is perfect if you want to art journal but don't know where to start.  Lisa and I alternate teaching this fun day.  We create an art journal page and guide you into creating your very own version.  This is a "you can't make a mistake" class of experimentation.  I promise it will set you free to create wonderful art in the future!

Hero Liquid Watercolor Play

Thursday, September 27

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$25

These stunning cards will be a delight to create.  Lisa has been playing with watercolors for a while now and is enjoying the process so much she is bringing it to you.  You'll be using Hero Art's newest art product - Liquid Watercolor to color the beautiful stamps from Studio Light.  You will learn to let this watercolor flow to create beautiful backgrounds and learn how to control it to color inside the lines as well.

Coming in October

Joanne Sharpe Watercolor Classes

information available next week

Class and Workshop Details

Class Fees:  Class and workshop fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa accepts cash, checks and Paypal.  Guest Artist fees can be paid by cash, check, credit card or Paypal to My Heart's Fancy.

Basic Supply Kit:  All students are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting tools for Lisa's classes.  Guest Artist students will be required to bring a basic kit of paper crafting and/or art supplies.  Additional supplies are sometimes required and those supplies are generally listed with the workshop descriptions.

As always, if you ever have a question about classes or workshops, don't hesitate to call or come by.  We have a printed list of basic supply kit items available here at the store if you are uncertain of what you should include.  All supplies asked for are available here at My Heart's Fancy.

I hope you'll be able to join us for one of Lisa's classes or one of our Guest Artist Workshops.  See you soon and remember to........

"Let the Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"