May 23, 2022

 

June Class Schedule

We sure were busy last Saturday during Preview Day.  Lisa's new June class schedule was available for preview and enrollment and our FREE Make 'n Take was a big hit!  Everyone was pleased.

We haven't used the gel plate for Make 'n Take in a very long time so we decided it was time.  We used the mini shapes to create a visual layer, doodled a border and stamped the sentiment at the bottom.  Then we stamped and die cut flowers and leaves to layer on top of the shape.  Simple but oh so elegant.  Fresh picked floral stamps, dies and inkpads from Catherine Pooler and Sentiment from Full Bloom stamp set by Simple Stories.

So now it's time to reveal the June classes.  I think you'll agree that Lisa has done a great job.  We have 2 card classes and lots of mixed media classes.  June will be a fun class month for everyone....

Awesome Oxides

$35

Thursday, June 2nd

10:30 am OR 6 pm

What's not to like about these cards?!  The colors are vibrant and the graphics are equally exciting.  You'll use Distress Oxide ink pads to create stunning backgrounds and 3D embossing folders from AlteNew to make these cards you'll be proud to send to friends and family.

Summer Favorites Recipe Book

$35

Thursday, June 9th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

We loved the Sunflower Garden paper collection by Carta Bella when it came in and Lisa has created a beautiful recipe book using one of her favorite made from scratch pocket albums.  You'll make the album as well as decorate it.  It can hold memories and special recipes.  This would make a great wedding gift and is perfect to send off with your family members going out on their own for the first time.  

Gel Print ATC Cards

$35

Thursday, June 16th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Gel printing (aka mono printing) is a lot of fun.  Lots of our new friends have been asking us how to gel print.  What better way to learn than by making ATC cards that can be used for collage elements on cards or gift tags for gifts.  You can even use these little ATC's as encouragement cards to give away when you meet people who just need a little pick-me-up for their day.

Preview Day

Saturday, June 18th

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

FREE

Come see the the new July classes and enroll in your favorites.  Grab a friend and enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take. 

Quick Watercolor Technique

$35

Thursday, June 23rd

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Come learn a fun new way to make QUICK watercolor cards.  When you don't have a lot of time, simple is best and also beautiful.  Learn how to let the water do the work for you.  There is even the promise of a "bonus" card.  Most of the stamps are by Penny Black and I know you'll love them!

Art Journal Saturday

$20

Saturday, June 25

9 am OR 1:30 pm

This year has been busy and both Lisa and I have been late with our samples so..... this photo is a "WIP" (work in progress).   I should have the finished version ready next week and I will try to remember to replace this photo with the completed version. This is our "bargain" class.  You bring a journal or surface paper and we provide the rest.  The class fee covers the cost of supplies only.  Lisa and just provide the guidance and you create a one of a kind piece of art.  I promise you'll be back again and again!

Mixed Media Art Tote

$35

Thursday, June 30th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

We haven't created art on fabric in quite a while and we have had a few requests.  We'll be using a canvas tote bag this time that will be suitable for shopping or carrying any number of items.  Could be an art tote for classes too!  You'll use paints, stencils, posca pens and more to create this project.  Your tote will be provided ahead of time so it can have gesso applied before class to save time.

additional class details - please read carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  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 guaranteed until class fees are paid.  If class reaches capacity, "reservations" will be placed on the wait list immediately and can only be added back if there is a cancellation.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafter All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

I hope you'll join us for one of these wonderful classes. Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

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

 

April 24 2022

 

May 2022 Classes

What a great Preview Day we had on Saturday.  We used the new Tim Holtz Foundry Wax, an embossing folder and stamp/die set from AlteNew and inks from Catherine Pooler.  We hadn't done a mixed media tag in a long time and it was fun to experiment with the Foundry Waxes.  

You could use this tag in an art journal or attach it to the front of a z-fold card on a friendship card.  I can tell you that everyone had fun making it and no two tags were alike!

Lisa brought a fabulous class schedule for May.  I hope you'll get by this week to see them in person if you couldn't make it on Saturday.  I should have the website updated by Wednesday.  Lisa will be in the store on Tuesday morning and she can answer questions and get you signed up too!  

Here's the schedule for MAY!

Stencil Fun Cards - $30

Thursday, May 5

10:30 am OR 6 pm

We previewed this class with the April classes but it's got openings in both classes.  It's really fun because you will use stencils in a variety of ways and because of the techniques used you will be able to decorate your envelopes in a very unique way.  I promise you'll use these techniques again and again!

Fun Kids Birthday Cards - $30

Thursday, May 12

10:30 am OR 6 PM

We've had a lot of requests for cards suitable for kids.  We know you have a lot of grandkids and these cards are appropriate for just about any age.  Stamps are from Penny Black and Colorado Craft and are even appropriate for some of your older friends and relatives too!  You'll use watercolors and stencils in addition to the stamps.  Bright! Colorful! and FUN!

Art Journal Saturday - $20

May 14

9 am OR 2 PM

You bring the art journal and we supply most all the rest!  Lisa was working in 2 journals when she created the April page that I asked her to go ahead and share the second page she created.  We'll be using the Gloss Sprays of Dina Wakley again.  This will be our third time to play with them and I think all of you will be experts by the time we finish this third rendition.  They certainly are a different way to create art and we love it.

All Occasion Cards - $30

Thursday, May 19th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Catherine Pooler's newest release is filled with wonderful stamp images and dies.  I think you'll love sending these cards and using the ideas in a wide array of colors and with a number of diffferent stamps.  These ares are perfect for friends, neighbors and family members.  You'll enjoy learning a few new inking techniques as well.

Preview Day

Saturday, May 21

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

Free

Preview Day is a big day and we love sharing it with you.  Lisa's June classes will be on display and you can enroll in the ones that grab you.  Bring a friend and enjoy our FREE Make 'n Take as well as browse the new products that have arrived during the last month.

2 for 1 Cards - $35

Thursday, May 26

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Let me just say that when you can create 2 cards at the same time you can make a stash of cards very quickly.  Lisa will show you how to create 2 different cards using the same main stamp or die.  This class also has a variety of techniques that you'll want to use again and again.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

The store will be closed Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. Lisa and I hope you have a wonderful and safe weekend with family or friends as we start the summer off by remembering those who gave their lives in service to protect our freedoms and our country. 

additional class details - please read carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  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 guaranteed until class fees are paid.  If class reaches capacity, "reservations" will be placed on the wait list immediately and can only be added back if there is a cancellation.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafter All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

I hope you'll join us for one of these wonderful classes. Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

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

April 2022 Calendar

 

APRIL 2022

CLASS SCHEDULE

 

What a fun Preview Day!  We had a lot of visitors and everyone enjoyed creating the FREE Make 'n Take pictured here.....

We did a riff on a card featured in Catherine Pooler's samples for the Hops & Peeps collection by making a flat card into a tri-fold version.  I think it turned out quite nicely.  The patterned paper is from the Simple Stories Full Bloom collection.  The bunny stamp & coordinating dies are from the Catherine Pooler Hops & Peeps stamp & dies and the egg die is also from a set of 4 dies by Catherine Pooler called Egg Hunt Dies.  We sold out of the dies, but have a few more coming in next week.

 Lisa brought out an extensive class schedule for April that runs into the first week of May.  There are 4 wonderful card classes and a tri-fold journal/album.  Take a look and see what you think!

 Easter Fun Cards - $30

Thursday, April 7

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

    I do love this set of cards.  Everything about these cards is eggs-citing!  The Hops & Peeps stamps & dies and the Egg Hunt dies from Catherine Pooler have been used.  Hero's 2 newest layering stamp sets were used for the big bunny card and the chick card. The paper is from the Echo Parks 6x6 Easter Collection.

Indigo Garden Cards - $30

Thursday, April 14

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

The Indigo Garden collection from Simple Stories is so beautiful.  Lisa has created 4 really elegant cards from this paper that will knock the socks off of the receiver of any one of these cards.  Three of the cards have unique folds that make each card so special.

EASTER HOLIDAY

The store will be closed Saturday, April 16.

Lisa and I hope that you will spend this weekend celebrating the true meaning of Resurrection Sunday with friends and family. May we all know the love of God the Father, the saving work of Jesus Christ our Lord and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

 

Shimmer in Blooming Color - $30

Thursday, April 21

10:30 am OR 6 pm 

 

 

We recently had the pleasure of playing with Crafter's Workshop's new Stencil Butters in Art Journal Saturday.  They are shimmery pots of acrylic whipped paint.  Lisa got to playing around with them even more and discovered how easy they are to use in painting stamped images.  We really love when we find more ways to use products.  The stamps and dies come from Hero Arts, Altenew and Catherine Pooler.  These cards are framable works of art!

  Tri-Fold Bee-utiful Journal

$30 + Graphic 45 Journal (purchase from MHF)

Thursday, April 28th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

  

Graphic 45 has come out with the bee-utiful "Let it Bee" paper collection.  When we saw this collection we knew it would be perfect for the new black Waterfall Journal by Graphic 45.  This journal will be perfect for photos and journaling.  It would be a wonderful gift to yourself or someone special.  Elegant and bee-utiful!

Art Journal Saturday - $20

Saturday, April 30

9 am OR 2 pm

 

PHOTO TO COME

 

It feels so good to be gathering for Art Journal Saturdays again.  Of course, both Lisa and I have been out of the habit of creating for this class and we have had a hard time getting our samples ready on time. In any case, don't worry, Lisa will have her sample ready soon and I'll post it as soon as possible.  I'll email it and post a sample on Facebook as soon as it is ready!

Stencil Fun Cards - $30

Thursday, May 5

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

 These cards are quick and easy.  Stencils can make the best quick backgrounds and they are really fun to use to make coordinating envelopes for the cards they carry.  Lisa is using stencils from Crafter's Workshop and Hero Arts.  There is Tim Holtz glaze used on one of those cards too so if you haven't had the pleasure of playing with them, here's your chance to try before you buy!

additional class details - please read carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  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 guaranteed until class fees are paid.  If class reaches capacity, "reservations" will be placed on the wait list immediately and can only be added back if there is a cancellation.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafter All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

I hope you'll join us for one of these wonderful classes. Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

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

 

February 21, 2022

 

March 2022

Class Schedule

&

 Preview Day Review

 

Preview Day was fantastic!  It was quiet in the morning and then took off like wildfire just after noon.  We never know busy we'll be, but it's always fun.  I really enjoy visiting with everyone and Lisa has lots of fun guiding the FREE Make 'n Take.  This time we had a few ink choices for the main image as well as 3 stamp choices.  That certainly was a lot of fun to see how everyone chose to make their cards.  

 

 

It's a great card and the stamps and inks are from Catherine Pooler.  The background is white embossed on a kraft cardstock.  It is a wavy fan image and makes a nice statement.  There was a choice of 3 paper lantern stamps with several mini images you can stamp on top of the lantern.  

 As usual, Lisa has a great schedule for March.  We do have two classes for which the samples were not available by Saturday, but as soon as they are, I'll update this blog post and send out a special email with the photos.  So let's have a look at the schedule!

 

All About Coffee - $30

Thursday, March 3rd

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

 

Here is a fun collection of cards that can be used for anyone on your list.  We had several requests for coffee images on cards and Lisa loves to make everyone happy.  I love the bright colors and variety of techniques she's used.  One of the cards even has a pocket on the front for a gift card!

 

Alcohol Pearls - $30

Thursday, March 10

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

Lisa has done an amazing job with Ranger's brand new collection of Pearl Alcohol Inks.  These new pearly colors are absolutely gorgeous.  If you haven't used alcohol inks and want to learn how they work, this is the class for you!  You'll create the background and then use the magic to create 4 stunning cards by adding stamps, stencils and die cuts.

 

 

Poppy Canvas - $40

Thursday, March 17

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

 

We haven't done a mixed media canvas in a long time. Lisa has used a lovely poppy stamp set by Altenew to create this beautiful canvas using modeling paste, papers, stencils, paint, tissue and more.  You'll have lots of fun creating and it will make a great addition to your home decor.  OR you can give it to a friend as a gift of love and friendship.

Preview Day

Saturday, March 19

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

FREE

 

 

Come see the new April classes and enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take.  Grab a friend and share the fun!

Slimline Brights - $35

Thursday, March 24

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

Colorado Crafts has some of the most fun and creative stamps around and we love using them.  They recently came out with a collection of slimline stamps and Lisa has used a few of them here.  You will enjoy watercoloring these great images.  All are appropriate for everyone in your world!

Art Journal Saturday - $20

Saturday, March 26

9 am OR 2 pm

 

Everyone loves Art Journal Saturday.  The sample wasn't quite ready for publication, but should be by the beginning of next week.  For $20 you can bring an art journal, canvas or surface of your choice and create your own masterpiece based on an art journal page that Lisa or Maura has created.  We provide the supplies and walk you through the process we used for that page.  You get lots of supply choices and no two people will create the same piece.  

 

Easter/Spring Cards

Thursday, March 31

10:30 am OR 6 pm

FEE: To be determined

 

We have a batch of Spring and Easter stamps on the way and thought they would be here in time to get this class ready.  However...... that's what happens when you order brand new stamps!  In any case, we will do a blog update when this class is ready for enrollment and a picture will be available at that time.  Be watching for an update!

 

 

additional class details - please read carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  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 guaranteed until class fees are paid.  If class reaches capacity, "reservations" will be placed on the wait list immediately and can only be added back if there is a cancellation.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafter All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

I hope you'll join us for one of these wonderful classes.  The Art Journal Saturday sample will be posted by next week and Lisa's Spring/Easter Card class will be posted as soon as the stamps come and she can get them ready.  Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

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

January 15, 2022

 

February 2022

 Class Schedule 

 

 

Did you make it to Preview Day?  We had a great time in spite of the incredibly cold weather.  Our FREE Make 'n Take was this sweet Valentine card.

 

We used these supplies from Catherine Pooler:  "Two Part Hearts" stamps and matching dies, "Notes of Love Sentiments" and matching dies, and the Notecard Bubble Frames dies.  We used our White A2 card, a layer of True Red card stock and a background paper from Echo Park's "Hello Valentine" paper collection for the base layer.  Such a fun card!

Lisa introduced a great selection of classes.  Take a look here and I bet you'll find one or more to take.

 

Valentine Master Page

$35

Thursday, Jan 27

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

Everyone loves creating a master page and it has been fun to create them for all the holidays in the past.  Come make one more for Valentines and you can use it for the next class.  If you have never made a master page, you are in for a real treat.  It is a very enjoyable process and there is no right or wrong.....just pure fun!  It's like creating your own scrapbook papers.  What's not to love about that?

 

Master Page Valentine Cards

$30 (your paper)

 $35 (copy of Lisa's)

Thursday, Feb 3

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

Use your Valentine Master Page from the earlier class to create these cards. You will love making these cards from your very own work. Didn't take the Valentine Master Page class?  Don't worry!  You can use a copy of Lisa's sample (a small $5 upcharge from the base class price).  Lisa has used a variety of new Penny Black and Pink Ink stamps. You'll love the results and your friends and family will too!

2022 Flip Calendar

$25

Thursday, Feb 10

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

Concord & 9th created another set of printed calendar pages. There is a coordinating stamp set with the stamp names available also. The base calendar is perfect for a 5x7 flip and Lisa has used gel printed papers for this one.  You can bring your own gel printed papers or choose from Lisa's huge collection of papers.  Either way, you'll have a fabulous artsy calendar to enjoy the whole year long!

Template Card Making

$40

Thursday, Feb 17

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

 

 

You will go home with 8 cards AND a set of templates to make many more from one 6x6 paper pad. Using one 6x6 pad of paper you can create a whole set of cards to have on hand for those times when you an occasion "surprises" you and you don't have time to create the card.

Preview Day

Saturday, Feb 19

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

FREE

 

 Come preview the March classes and enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take.  It's come and go and everyone gets to make something to take home with them.  It might be a card, tag, bookmark or something new.  We use a new product or technique and you'll have fun.  Grab a friend and come join the fun!

Gel Print With Purpose

$40

Thursday, Feb 24

10:30 am OR 6 PM

 

Gel printing is one of our most requested classes. If you have never gel printed before, this is the class for you!  Learn a new art technique AND go home with a fun journal!  The journal is made using a set of discs and pre-punched papers and is very flexible  Pages are easy to add and remove.  The papers are available separately in several sizes and a punch is also available for use with any kind of paper.

Art Journal Saturday

$20

Saturday, Feb 26

9 am OR 2 pm

 

 

We love Art Journal Saturday and I know you will too!  We had to suspend this popular class when the pandemic started and we are excited to bring it back.  In this class you Lisa or I guide you as you create a page in your art journal based on our sample.  We take you step by step through our process, but you get to choose your own colors and bits & pieces to make it in your very own style.  We provide the supplies we used and you supply the art journal.  No experience needed, just the courage to play and express yourself!

additional class details - please read carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  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 guaranteed until class fees are paid.  If class reaches capacity, "reservations" will be placed on the wait list immediately and can only be added back if there is a cancellation.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafter All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

  

Join us for one or more of these fabulous classes!  And remember to .....

 

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

 

 

December 18, 2021

 

January 2022

Classes

 

We had a great time Saturday.  Being the Christmas season, we served everyone cookies & spiced apple cider (home made spice mix). Our good friend, Melissa, brought us a Cinnamon Butter Cake.  It was yummy!  Thank you Melissa!

Lisa brought us a great class schedule AND we are pleased to announce the return of Art Journal Saturday!  We have one more class to come using stamps from Penny Black (the stamps couldn't be shipped until the week after Preview Day).  So let's take a look at the new classes!

Christmas Chunky Book

Thursday, January 6

 

SOLD OUT!

 

PHOTO HERE

 

We were able to procure only 18 of the Rustic Christmas paper packs from Simple Stories.  We sold every single spot in the class for which we can make a kit.  If you would like to go on a wait list for this class, please let me or Lisa know ASAP.

 

Valentine Variety - $35

Thursday, Jan 13  

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

"Hello Valentine" is Echo Park's 2021 Valentine collection and Lisa has created an adorable class using it.  You'll use stamps and dies from Catherine Pooler and stamps by Pink Ink.  I know these cards will be fun to make and send to friends and family!

 

  Preview Day

FREE

Saturday, January 15

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

 

Come preview the new February Classes and also enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take.  We will have lots of new products for you to browse so grab a friend and share the fun!  Class samples will be on display and you can enroll in the classes of your choice on the spot!

Double Take Stamping - $35

Thursday, Jan 20

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

Stamping foam has made a comeback and it's time to play with it again!  Learn new techniques using the stamping foam.    This is an easy way to get double use out of every stamp you own. You'll use stamps by Simon Hurley to create these fun cards. I know you'll have fun learning different ways to use the foam to create new and interesting designs with your stamps.

Art Journal Saturday - $20

Saturday, January 22

9 am OR 2 pm

 

 We are extremely excited to bring Art Journal Saturday back to our schedule.  You bring an art journal (or substrate of your choice) and a few minor basic supplies.  We provide everything else.  This month Maura will guide you through the creation of your very own version of her art journal page.  We provide all the supplies she used and this time we are using lots of goodies..... Oxide sprays, stamps, stencils, ink pads and more!  If you love art, you'll love Art Journal Saturday!

 

Class to Come

Thursday, January 31

 

more info when available 

additional class details - please read carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  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 guaranteed until class fees are paid.  If class reaches capacity, "reservations" will be placed on the wait list immediately and can only be added back if there is a cancellation.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafter All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

  

Join us for one or more of these fabulous classes!  And remember to .....

 

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