Join me for a workshop in celebration of World Cardmaking Day!

Workshop Details:

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Cost: $30.00/person

We’ll make 20 cards (2 each of 10 designs) using select papers from the Magnifique paper packet, as well as new inks and embellishments from the Close To My Heart 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  After this workshop, you’ll have tons of cardmaking and stamping ideas to use on your future projects!

Workshop includes:

• Select Magnifique patterned papers and coordinating cardstock
• 20 card bases and envelopes, including clear, circle and standard-size bases
• Embellishments (sparkles, flowers, ribbon, etc.)
• Card Pattern and Cutting Guide
• Use of my stamps, stamp pads, acrylic blocks and assorted tools
• Light lunch, drinks, snacks provided
• A goodie bag
• All attendees receive a prize!

Tools to bring:

• Paper trimmer
• Micro tip scissors
• Dry adhesive (e.g. Tombow, Dotto)
• Glue Dots (optional)
• Foam tape or Pop Dots (optional)

Card Swap

We’ll also have a card swap.  You’ll make a card for everyone who decides to participate.  For example, if there are six people who want to do the card swap, you’ll make five cards.

You can still join in if you’re out of town.  Simply make the required number of cards and mail them to me by October 2.  In turn, I will send the cards made for you.

I will provide the number of cards to make near the RSVP date.

Registration

Please RSVP by September 17, 2010 at 12 noon in the Registration section below.  I have slots for six in-person attendees.  Also check the box on the payment screen if you want to be in the card swap.

If you are not in the area or if you can’t attend in person, you can still get the workshop package.

Questions?  Please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you there!

Please select your workshop option:

Okay everybody, here are the details for the LIVE Webcast of the Cherry-O 3×3 Mini Album class.

What:  You watch the live video stream of me via your computer and work-along with me as we create the album in a virtual scrapbooking workshop.  You can ask me questions using the chat feature and talk with the others in the class.

When: May 28, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern If you can’t make the live class, the video will be archived here and at my Livestream site (see below).

Where: Here at cropcandy.com or you can watch it from my Livestream page at http://www.livestream.com/cropcandytv.

Cost: FREE

How You Can Participate

Anyone can participate in this class.  You can use your own items or the items from the Cherry-O kit of the month and Special Project Add-On.

If you are using your own materials, I’ve provided a suggested substitute in parentheses.

• Cherry-O Level 2 Paper Packet OR
  • A few sheets of 3 different colored cardstock, 1 neutral cardstock
  • A few sheets of 1 large-pattern paper, 2 different narrow-stripe papers, 1 wide-stripe paper, 1 dotted paper, 1 small-pattern paper (all double-sided)
• 3×3 Kraft Mini Album
• Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad
• Tulip Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad (or any coordinating ink)
• Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad (or any coordinating ink)
• Bowl of Cherries stamp set from Cherry-O Kit of the Month (or any stamp set that coordinates with your choice of papers)
• Picture Perfect stamp set (or any stamp set with a variety of sentiments)
• Tulip Mini-Medley Accents (or your choice of coordinating ribbon, buttons, brads and photo corners)
• Colonial White Designer Brads (or your choice of large designer brads)
• Cherry-O Opaques stickers (or your choice of pearl stickers)
• Chocolate Waxy Flax (or coordinating thread)
• Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon
• Micro-tip scissors
• Edge Distresser
• Glue Dots
• Flat mini pop dots (e.g. All Night Media)
• Strong liquid glue (e.g. Aleene’s Tacky Glue, Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive)
• Trimmer, adhesive, etc. (your basic scrapbooking toolkit)

Techniques Used in the Class:

• Rolling (or “Rock ‘n’ Roll”) stamping
• Second Generation stamping
• Masking
• Inking edges (or direct-to-paper stamping)
• Pleating ribbon
• Paper tearing

Full instructions are now available to Crop Candy Kit Club members in the group site.  I suggest you trim all papers in advance according to the instructions and number the backs of them.  This will help you work more efficiently during the class.  Anyone who attends the class and is not a kit club member will receive a copy of the instructions afterward.

Prizes will be given away during the the class.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me or leave a comment in the box below.  Looking forward to “seeing” you in class!

If you live in the Washington, D.C.-metro area, join me for one of my upcoming workshops.

1) Beginner’s Scrapbook Class

Thursday, March 11 from 7-9 p.m.

If you’ve never scrapbooked before or you just need a refresher, this is the class for you. Learn how to make 2 simple layouts using a Close to My Heart Level 1 scrapbooking kit. I’ll also show you how to add embellishments to make your pages pop!  Watch this video for a preview of what you’ll do in the class.

Supply fee: $9.95 (cost of Level 1 kit)
RSVP by Thursday, March 4

2) Beginner’s Stamping Class

Friday, March 19 from 7-9 p.m.

Curious about stamping but don’t know where to start? This is the class for you! Learn how to use My Acrylix clear stamps and blocks; understand the different types of inks; and embossing and coloring techniques. We’ll make some small projects that will incorporate what you’ve learned.

Supply fee: $5.00
RSVP by Friday, March 12

3) Sunday Afternoon Workshop

Sunday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m.

We’ll make a simple layout and card using the You Rock paper packet and patterns from the Wishes and Imagine program books.  I’ll also give you a peak at Studio J!

Supply fee: $5.00
RSVP by Friday, March 12

You can get more details about these and other classes by checking out my event calendar. Hope you will join me!

Questions? Give me a shout.

If you live in the Washington, D.C.-metro area, join me for one of my upcoming workshops.

1) Beginner’s Scrapbook Class

Thursday, February 11 from  7-9 p.m.

If you’ve never scrapbooked before or you just need a refresher, this is the class for you. Learn how to make 2 simple layouts using a Close to My Heart Level 1 scrapbooking kit. I’ll also show you how to add embellishments to make your pages pop!

Supply fee: $9.95 (cost of Level 1 kit)
RSVP by Thursday, February 4

2) Beginner’s Stamping Class

Friday, February 19 from 7-9 p.m.

Curious about stamping but don’t know where to start? This is the class for you!  Learn how to use My Acrylix clear stamps and blocks; understand the different types of inks; and embossing and coloring techniques.  We’ll make some small projects that will incorporate what you’ve learned.

Supply fee: $5.00
RSVP by Friday, February 12

3) “Lazy Sunday Afternoon” Workshop

Sunday, February 21 from 2-4 p.m.

We’ll make a simple layout and card using the Topstitch paper packet and patterns from the Wishes and Cherish program books.

Supply fee: $5.00
RSVP by Friday, February 12

You can get more details about these and other classes by checking out my event calendar.  Hope you will join me!

Questions?  Give me a shout.

The Sweet Home scrapbooking workshop features the charming My Acrylix “Enjoy the Journey” B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The crochet-like images paired with the Sweet Home Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will wrap your memories in down-home warmth and beauty! Sign up today to make these layouts or cards!

With this kit, you can make:

• Two 2-page layouts and four cards OR
• Six cards

Two kit choices:

1 – Sweet Home Basic Kit - $29.95

• Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet
• My Acrylix® Enjoy the Journey stamp set
• Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
• Workshop Guide with both scrapbooking and cardmaking options

2 – Sweet Home Best Kit – $42.85

Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:

• Designer Ribbon Rounds Buttercup Collection
• Top Coats Framed-In

Workshop Samples

Workshop Date/Location

Sunday, December 13, 2009
2 – 4 p.m.
Alexandria, VA

Registration Options

1) If you want to attend the workshop in person, e-mail me to register. Registration deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009. 

OR

2) If you can’t attend the workshop, but you want to order the kit, please pay using the PayPal button below.  You can order the kit at any time and you don’t need a PayPal account to order the kit. (shipping and tax will apply to the kit cost)

Questions?  Please feel free to e-mail me.  View more workshop samples in the Sweet Home photo gallery.

And I warned you that those San Francisco pics would return on a layout…

If you'd like to join me, follow this link to RSVP.

If you'd like a sample of an Imagine layout pattern, e-mail me and I'll send you a PDF of one.

With this kit, you can make:

• Two 2-page layouts and four cards OR
• Six cards

Here's what you get:

Jingle Basic Kit - $29.95

• My Acrylix® Somethin’ Special Stamp Set
• My Reflections® Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet
• Twinkle Brads Jolly Assortment
• Workshop Guide with both scrapbooking and cardmaking options

Jingle Best Kit – $43.85

Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:

• Dimensional Elements On Target
• Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Cranberry Collection

Workshop Samples

Workshop Date/Location

Sunday, November 15, 2009 2 – 4 p.m.
Alexandria, VA

Registration Options

1) If you want to attend the workshop in person, e-mail me to register. Registration deadline is November 5, 2009. 

2) If you can't attend the workshop, but you want to order the kit, please pay using the PayPal button below.  You can order the kit at any time and you don't need a PayPal account to order the kit. (shipping and tax will apply to the kit cost)

Kit Options

Basic $29.95 Best $43.85

Questions?  Please feel free to e-mail me.  View more workshop samples in the Jingle photo gallery.

The Grace scrapbooking and card workshop features the elegant My Acrylix® Beautiful Flourish B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The stylish images paired with the Grace Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories are perfect for spotlighting any person or event that’s close to your heart! Grace your memories with this layout by signing up today!

Click here to see all the projects you can make with this workshop kit.

Technique you'll learn: Stitching using Waxy Flax and a piercing tool.

Grace Basic Kit

• My Acrylix® Beautiful Flourish Stamp Set
• My Reflections® Grace Level 2 Paper Packet
• Rustic Edge Anchors™
• Workshop Guide with both scrapbooking and cardmaking options

Cost: $29.95

Grace Best Option

Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:

• Basic Craft Buttons
• Crystal Blue Waxy Flax

Cost: $41.85

Workshop Date:

Sunday, October 25, 2009
2 – 4 p.m.

Registration Options

1) If you want to attend the workshop in person, please click this link to register.  Registration deadline is October 12, 2009.

2) If you can't attend the workshop, but you want to order the kit, please pay using the PayPal button below.  You don't need a PayPal account to order the kit.
(shipping and tax will apply to the kit cost)

Grace Kit Options

Basic $29.95 Best $41.85

Thank you and enjoy!

In part one, I show you the kit materials and the layouts and cards you can make with it.  You also learn how to make a stamped scene and accent it with Liquid Glass.

In part two, I show you the ribbon runching technique.

You can get a closer look at the layouts and cards in the Twitterpated photo album.

If you're interested in the kit, you can learn more about it here.

If you have any questions about the kit, please use the comments section below or contact me directly.

Enjoy!

This scrapbooking and card workshop will leave you enamored with the exclusive My Acrylix® Hello There B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The whimsical images paired with the Twitterpated Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories are perfect for outdoor scenes and nature excursions. Sign up and be captivated today!

Technique you'll learn: Applying Liquid Glass to accents or stamped images for a glossy glaze-like effect.

Twitterpated Basic Kit

• My Acrylix® Hello There Stamp Set
• My Reflections® Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet with 10 sheets of cardstock in 4 colors and 12 patterned sheets in 6 patterns
• Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Chocolate Collection
• Workshop Guide with both scrapbooking and cardmaking options

Retail Value: $35.85 / You Pay: $29.95

Twitterpated Best Option

Order the Basic kit then add any one or all of these accessories:

• Dimensional Elements In Color—Organic, $3.50
• Natural Hemp, $2.25
• Brads Basic Assortment, $4.95

Download the Twitterpated workshop kit flyer (PDF).

Workshop Date:

Sunday, September 27, 2009
2 – 4 p.m.

Registration Options

1) If you want to attend the workshop in person, please click this link to register.  Registration deadline is September 14, 2009.

2) If you can't attend the workshop, but you want to order the kit, please pay using the PayPal button below.  You don't need a PayPal account to order the kit.

Shipping and tax will apply to kit cost.  Kit does not include acrylic blocks for mounting stamps.  You may purchase those separately.

Twitterpated Kit Options

Basic $29.95 Best $40.61

Thanks and enjoy!