I have been lucky enough to be on the Dream Team for Dreamweaver Stencils, and in this class I will teach some of my favorite techniques. Not just the paper and light box that we first started with. I will be using 1 stencil and we will be working with glossy paste, crackle paste, matte paste+ Mettalic FX, and Glitter. Join me for a fun afternoon and take home 4 cards. The stencil will be provided with your kit.
Please wear clothes you're not going to worry about getting dirty.
Max:8 students
2:00 - 5:00
$28
A Very Vintage [paper] Gingerbread House - May - November 6th

This class is packed full of cheer and sweet detail to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. Join May Flaum in creating your own gingerbread house! From glitter to buttons to paper and more May will provide everything you need to make your own little custom house to display and treasure for years to come. This project features the brand new Tinsel & Twig line by the Girls’ Paperie, and you’ll love how festive and fun it is. May is a design team member for the company, and she will be sharing several never before seen project ideas (complete with photos in the class handout) as a special bonus in this class. In addition to making this house and talking about favorite holiday products with you, there will be cupcakes and sweet treats (how could we have a gingerbread house class without them?!), and loads of fun. To see more of May’s work and learn more about her please feel free to visit her website: http://www.mayflaum.com/ 16 student maximum
11a – 1p
$24
Supplies needed: scissors, black pen, inexpensive paint brush (to be used with adhesives), paper trimmer optional. Adhesives and all other materials will be provided

Tim Holtz Christmas Sizzix & More!
That's right! The newest dies from Tim Holtz have arrived in the store! And they are so great for the holiday season! Dress up your layouts, cards, holiday projects or decor with his variety of dies and texture fades!
Plus, Sizzix has partnered with Basic Grey to bring you some of their classic holiday imagery in texture fades and die cuts!
So come on in to check it all out! Hope to see you all soon!
New Ranger Product!
Jenni Bowlin for Ranger Dye Inks, ReInkers and Acrylic Paint Daubers!
Acrylic Paint Dabbers have built-in mess-free paint applicators for dabbing on stamps, as well as edging scrapbook papers and embellishments. Use to create scrapbook pages, altered books, cards, home décor projects and more. Use direct-to-surface to stipple, create dots or for full coverage. It’s also easy to paint with a brush by removing cap.
Jenni’s hand-picked collection of 12 water-based dye inks were created with papercrafters in mind. The ink pad case is easy to hold, and the raised ink pad works well for inking a stamp, using a brayer, or for direct-to-paper techniques. The inks are ideal for edging and coloring Jenni Bowlin labels, papers and journaling cards.
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Creative Layers Foam and Clear Stamps
The Claudine Hellmuth Studio Creative Layers Foam and Clear Stamps Collection! These adorable stamps are available in coordinating foam and clear versions for the ultimate in versatility. Use foam stamps only, use clear stamps only, or layer both for endless whimsical stamping projects. Claudine has hand-drawn these images based on the illustrative artwork she creates in her delightful unique collages.Inkssentials Product
The Inkssentials Craft Scrubbie cleaning bar is the gentle but effective way to easily remove inks, paints, glues, and mediums from your hands. Used with liquid soap and water, the Craft Scrubbie makes quick clean up after a crafting session of inked-up, paint-stained or glue-covered hands.
Paint, ink, distress... and trade! Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art meant to be given away or traded. Each Inkssentials Artist Trading Card package includes 20 2½" x 3½" trading cards. Manila ATCs are a heavyweight cardstock surface to stamp, ink, paint, emboss, decorate, embellish and alter! The smooth finish accepts all types of mediums and the durable cardstock stands up to all types of wet or dry techniques.
Gloss Paper ATCs are the perfect blank surface for dye and pigment ink stamping techniques, embossing, coloring with markers and embellishing! The sturdy cardstock with a smooth glossy finish is ideal for Adirondack® Alcohol Ink and resist techniques.
Sticky-Back Canvas ATCs were inspired by Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky-Back Canvas sheets. These unprimed mini canvas sheets in Natural or White accept all types of mediums and the glue backing stays sticky even after using wet media. Use with Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints, inks and more.
Perfect Pearls Mist
The palette of Perfect Pearls Powders is now available in a fine mist spray! Perfect Pearls Mists expand your paper crafting possibilities—spray a little for a subtle look or a lot for more intense shimmer. Developed with a built-in binder in a water-based formula, Perfect Pearls Mists adhere to paper, wood, fabric, and more. Use for background papers, with stamps, stencils, masks or as a finishing touch on a handmade card or scrapbook layout. Tim Holtz Distress Stickles
*These match the 12 new colors of Distress Inks released in January!*
Distress Stickles by Tim Holtz has a unique combination of variegated glitter sizes and a matte look to complement the nostalgic palette of Distress Products. Application of Distress Stickles provides a thicker, bolder application than traditional Stickles. Add a bit of vintage shimmer to cards, scrapbook pages, home décor and more. Accent distressed projects with this textural glitter. Distress Stickles are "inkable" with Distress Inks when inks are dry. This creates a tarnished look on the glitter.
Making Memories *PAPER REVERIE*
The newest collection from Making Memories, Paper Reverie, has come through our doors. And all I can say is WOW! It's full of beautiful fall colors to keep you scrappin' throughout the season! Come on in to check it out!
3 Hours to Holiday Cheer - May - November 6th

Three hours. Plenty of ideas to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season.
Join author and long time designer and instructor May Flaum for this fun workshop filled with ideas, projects, and plenty of holiday spirit. May is a design team member for both the Girls’ Paperie and Tim Holtz, and she is bringing plenty of products, projects, and ideas from both. In addition to that, she’ll be working with Pink Paislee’s Parisian Anthology and new (not yet in stores!) Father Christmas as well. In class you will create three to four projects including a gift card holder, gift tag, and 12x12 layout, as well as getting ideas (and some extra product) to create even more.
From the special sweet treats to the color handout packed with inspiration and ideas this is a workshop you don’t want to miss. For more about May, and to learn more about her style and classes visit http://www.mayflaum.com/
12 students maximum
1:30 – 4:30
$37
Bring: adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer, black pen, black or brown ink pad

Wander - Nikki - November 12th
Join Nikki in creating this adorable album using the latest and greatest from Basic Grey! Best of all, you can customize it for any location! Kits are available and come with full color instructions. This would be a great holiday gift item for someone who just completed a summer trip! Please bring a black and white pen, ruler, pencil, trimmer, scissors, wet and dry adhesive, pop dots, 1/4" hole punch. A Basic Grey Sanding Kit is hightly recommended!
11 students/kits max.
11 students/kits max.
6pm $30
If you can't make the class, this book is very easy to complete on your own with the instructions.
Fa La La - Nikki - November 19th
Get a head start on your holiday projects! Join Nikki in creating this Christmas Mini Album using the latest and greatest from Basic Grey. It's perfect for past or future pictures, or complete it and give it blank as a gift! Kits are available with full color instructions! Please bring a black and white pen, ruler, pencil, trimmer, scissors, wet and dry adhesive, pop dots, 1/4" hole punch, scallop border bunch or scallop scissors. A Basic Grey Sanding Kit is hightly recommended!
11 students/kits max - hurry, don't be disappointed
11 students/kits max - hurry, don't be disappointed
6pm $30
If you can't make the class, this book is very easy to complete on your own with the instructions.
Who Doesn't Like a Pin-up Girl! - Georgia - October 10th
Join me for some fun with these cute girls from Greeting Farm. We will be using Copic markers. and paper from Graphic 45 to create these cute cards that would be great for a man or woman.
MAX: 8 students
If you have copic marker colors C2, C4, C7, E40, E41, and E42 please bring them with you. Also bring scissors, adhesive and a fun attitude.
MAX: 8 students
If you have copic marker colors C2, C4, C7, E40, E41, and E42 please bring them with you. Also bring scissors, adhesive and a fun attitude.
11:00 - 2:00
$25
All that Glitters - Georgia - October 30th
Using those great peel-offs from Elizabeth Craft and their amazing glitter we will create 4-5 cards that will sparkle and shine. Everyone would love to get one of these cards. Do you need a great Xmas gift for someone? These are simple and fun to do, but look elegant and time consuming. We will also be using Copic markers for coloring.
Max: 10 Students
Bring adhesive and scissors
10:30 - 1:30
$25
Max: 10 Students
Bring adhesive and scissors
10:30 - 1:30
$25
Monday's Child - Georgia - October 30th
Once again the Greeting Farm has come up with some really cute stamps, The Creepers. Using that cute poem Monday's Child I have come up with 5 cards I hope you will join me in making. We'll be using Copic markers and we'll add some fun bling.
Max: 8 students
Please bring adhesive and scissors.
Max: 8 students
Please bring adhesive and scissors.
2:00 - 5:00
$25
Page Maps 2
More than 90 brand new sketches for traditional and digital layouts, greeting cards, mini albums and home decor items, along with over 140 incredible layouts and artistic projects. This hard bound book has an interior spiral binding so the book lays flat, with 128 color pages to inspire your own artistic creations. This book is great for novice and advanced scrapbookers alike!
Tim Holtz Idea-ology
The first batch of the new Tim Holtz Idea-ology has arrived! And let me tell you, it's fun stuff! Come on in to check it all out! Trust me, you won't be disappointed! :)
Studio Calico *Elementary*
That's right... The newest collection from Studio Calico has arrived! It's full of great vintage colors for all your school photos (or any theme, really)! And, the colors go great with a lot of other lines we've gotten in recently! :) Plus, three of the extremely anticipated "Mister Huey" colors have come in, with the remaining colors arriving next week! So exciting!!! Come on in to check it all out! :)
Pink Paislee
Four new collections have arrived from Pink Paislee!
First up... The one I know everyone has been waiting for... Parisian Anthology designed by the House of Three. If you haven't seen or heard about this collection, you definitely need to check it out! It has some amazing product in it!
Next, Old School. The perfect collection for your school pictures at any age!
Third, Hocus Pocus (my personal favorite of the four)! This line is full of fun Halloween items as well as magical imagery (perfect for Harry Potter, maybe?)!
And last but not least, Sweetness. A beautiful valentine line (yeah, I know.... Valentine's stuff already) that could be used to show just how much you love anyone in your life...
So come on in to check it all out! There is so much new stuff it's just CRAZY!!!
First up... The one I know everyone has been waiting for... Parisian Anthology designed by the House of Three. If you haven't seen or heard about this collection, you definitely need to check it out! It has some amazing product in it!
Next, Old School. The perfect collection for your school pictures at any age!
Third, Hocus Pocus (my personal favorite of the four)! This line is full of fun Halloween items as well as magical imagery (perfect for Harry Potter, maybe?)!
And last but not least, Sweetness. A beautiful valentine line (yeah, I know.... Valentine's stuff already) that could be used to show just how much you love anyone in your life...
So come on in to check it all out! There is so much new stuff it's just CRAZY!!!
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