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ABC's of Scrapbooking, with Hazel



Do you want to get your precious photos out of the shoe box or off your computer? For those of you who want to get started, this class covers some of the basic techniques required. During this class you'll create a 2 page spread while learning how to crop and mat your photos. Please bring 8 to 10 photos of one event or subject to class.

Date:  Thursday, February 18th, 2016
Time:  10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $20.00

Sweet Sentiments, with Maresa






Valentine's Day is right around the corner! If you need a card to give to your sweetheart, one of these would be perfect; however, you can easily make all-occasion or friendship cards by swapping out the sentiments. [There will be a assortment of greetings to choose from.]

We will be covering numerous quick and easy techniques to create texture and dimension on cards, including a shaker card.We will be using oodles of new product, awesome new paper, and tons of new dies, including the adorable scallop dies from My Favorite Things.

If you can't attend class you can always order a kit, as I'll be including a photo tutorial on how to make a shaker card with the usual card assembly instructions. 

Date: Sunday January 24, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday February 5, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 


Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit, including
- pop dots [both 1/16" and ⅛" thick recommended]
- adhesive FOAM tape, or 3mm fun foam
- paper trimmer, to cut fun foam [if you are using that]
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Fine tip glue pen or Ranger Multi-Medium Matte
- Glossy Accents
- scissors
- tweezers





January Stack a Stash, with Maresa





On the last Sunday of each month, we teach a card class called Stack A Stash. Each month you will make two all occasion cards [theme to be determined by the instructor] and two Christmas cards. This is such a great way to start your stash of cards, and have them on-hand when an occasion arises.

This month you will be creating two Christmas cards, and two friendship cards.  This "Amazing" card can be adapted for Valentines Day. If you wish this option, please specify "Love" when registering. If you do not specify "Love", you will receive the pieces to make the "Amazing" cards pictured above.

Call the store at 250-769-1257 to register.

Date: Sunday January 31, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.[3 seats available]
Sunday January 31, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. FULL
Kits: $22.00 
Shipping $3.50, if applicable

Supplies to bring:

- Basic tool kit, including
- pop dots [both 1/16" and ⅛" thick recommended]
- Mono Multi glue [or a clear-drying brand]
- Fine tip glue pen or Ranger Multi-Medium Matte
- scissors
- tweezers
- baby wipes & paper towels
- any "clear" Stickles
- an empty detailer waterbrush or a SMALL [1/8"] paint brush

Recommended to bring:  [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them.  I will have supplies to share with the class, but having your own is always a time-saver.]

- non-stick craft mat
- Gold Stickles
- an opaque white pen
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks OR Markers:  Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers, Broken China, Scattered Straw, Hickory Smoke, Iced Spruce, Seedless Preserves, Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans
- Tombow N89 Warm Gray #1



Memories Mini Album, with Bonnie

                                   





This gorgeous mini album has plenty of room for lots of your photographs. Whether they be a special occasion, anniversary, wedding or a collection of vintage photos, they all would look fabulous in this album. There are flip up and flip out pages with magnetic closures, tags and pockets throughout.

You will learn how to construct, cover and hinge a basic mini album. Techniques you can adapt to any theme for your future creating.

Class info:
Saturday, January 23, 2016
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost $48.00 SOLD OUT

Note: You will need to purchase or bring if you have them, one package of Basic Grey small magnetic discs. They are available at the store when you register. (no substitutes please)

Supply list to bring to class:
Basic tool kit including scissors, tweezers, thin pop dots
Wet adhesive (Tombow Mono suggested)
Sook Wang tape, 12mm and 7mm
Glue Stick such as Tombow, Uhu or Ranger
Pencil, eraser
Glossy accents
Bone folder
Lunch or snack and a drink – we will stop for a break

Recommended to bring IF you have:
3mm and 5mm Sook Wang tape
Brayer
Scotch Quick Dry Tacky Glue or similar tacky glue