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July Calendar

Remember - Advance
registration and payment is required for all classes
and crops. If we do not know you are coming to class, we will not be prepared for you. Our class sizes are limited and do sell out so be sure to call us as soon as you know you want to sign up for a class. Some classes are available as kits, just ask our staff. You should always bring your basic tool kit (Adhesive, Scissors & Trimmer) to classes. Refunds will be given with 24 hours advance notice of cancelation.

The only events on our calendar that are Drop-in events are our two Demo Days, Creative Cafe Days and Wacky Wednesday Stamp Camp.

Saturday July 16th from 12 - 3 pm

Cindy's new All Occassion card class.

We will be making 8 cards total (2 of each of the 4 designs) using a variety of Hero Arts and Memory Box stamps. Please bring sharp scissors since one of the cards requires detail cutting.

Here is a small list of supplies in case you want to bring and use your own so that you do not have to wait during the sharing of supplies. And don't forget your sharp scissors as one of the cards has cutting!

Copic markers: V06, V25, YG17, YG67

Distress inks: Antique Linen, Tattered Rose, Scattered Straw, Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade

Sponge daubers for the above Distress inks
  SOLD OUT - We will be re running this in August
Sunday July 17th 1-4 PM
Faber-Castell KaiserCraft Mixed Media Easel
Lisa Hetrick has gone crazy with techniques for this amazing class.   The project is made up of layers of white tissue paper, stamped and collaged. The center flower is created on mixed media paper and you will also work on the coloring process for the flower. The other colored flowers are done right on the project with the gelatos and big brush pen. You will paint and distress as well. Each student will receive their own set of Red Faber-Castell Mixed Media kit ($15 value).

Students need to bring or purchase - Small bottle of Matte Mod PODGE or their favorite collage glue medium (gel medium) works as well.   Foam Brush and Waterbrush.

Monday July 18th 2-4 PM

Mommy and Me Monday.
Drop in between 2-4 and you can create this fun bug catcher or this flowery version with the clear paint cans and lots of ribbon. Kim will be on hand to answer any questions. All the pieces are pre-cut to make this project go together easily. Fee $6

Demo Day

Saturday July 23rd 11-4 PM

Join us for 8 great projects all just $2 each. We will have a variety of cards and layouts for you to create. We do the cutting and you do the gluing. Just drop in anytime after 11 AM and purchase tickets at the front counter for however many Demos you want to create. We provide glue sticks so if you prefer tape, please bring a labeled tape runner. If you get to the store by 3PM, you should have enough time to do all the demos or get kits to go.

If you complete 8 demos, you will receive a coupon for10% off your purchases for the day (not including special orders or other sale special offers).
Lisa Hetrick is breaking out the Avocado Arts stamps for this fun mini book/card filled with stamping and paper piecing.

Jill will be teaching you how to make this cute little bag.

Gina Painter will be creating some special layouts for you. Remember we only have about 20 of each layout so shop early for the best selection.



Beth is making a little Christmas in July card with the new Memory Box stamps.

Here is the card you will be making at Cindy's table. She will have some regular sentiments on hand in case you don't want the quote on your card. The beautiful quote however, comes from one of my favorite stamp companies, My Favorite Things (aka MFT).

Linda Combs will be doing her first Demo Day with us and she will be using the great Butterfly dies from Spellbinders.
Monday July 25th 6-8 PM
Scrapbooking 102
It's all about the embellishments. After Gina helps you pick out the papers and some embellishments to use, you will make 2 pages using photos you bring, Gina will teach you how to use ribbon, fibers, tearing, brads, tags, inking stamping, buttons, chipboard, distressing techniques and flowers. (You will not be making this layout. You will be creating a layout using papers you and Gina pick out. This layout just shows some of the techniques you will learn.)

Tuesday July 26 6-8 PM
Reminisce Flower card class with Linda
Join Linda for 6 amazing cards filled with bling and ribbon. Two people signed up for this class just from watching her prep yesterday. You will also be going home with enough paper to create 7 more cards. Photos included. Fee $22

Here are the 7 bonus cards.

**** Special Guest Instructor *****

Dave's 2011 Summer Class Tour

You can also join in the fun as Dave Brethauer, Memory Box's designer, goes on an 8 week tour across the United States as he visits 22 stores, teaching classes

on watercolor and colored pencil using the new products! Dave will begin in Olympia, WA and end up in Topsfield, MA - stopping at stores he's visited before as well as lots of new stores.

Tuesday August 9th 3:30-5:30 PM

Memory Box Holiday Colored Pencils

Come and learn about color, blending and shading while using Memory Box images and papers and our latest dies! Each student will make 5 cards using colored pencil techniques that will make you color like a pro. We'll put color to work in analogous and complementary colors schemes to really make your greeting cards stand out! Fee $49

Tuesday August 9th 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Memory Box Watercolor

This fun class teaches watercolor through

watercolor paints

and watercolor pencils. Learn the advantages of each watercolor media and get some helpful tips for applying watercolor to greeting cards. Try out different types of watercolor paper while learning washes and blending techniques. Each student will create 5 cards in an informative and supportive teaching style. Fee $49

Student supply list:

paper trimmer

, scissors and adhesive (strong double stick tape works well for the watercolor class).

The classes are $49 each but if you sign up for both classes you will receive a $10 store credit to spend on class day.