Classes and Make & Takes

Come join us for 10 hours of non-stop cropping at the store and get 10% off your purchase (not valid on classes, kits, clearance, custom albums or overlays).

In this class students will transform a simple shoe into an exquisite piece of art. Students will use 49 & Market flowers, Tim Holtz metals and jeweled charms as well as other fancy embellishments to create their masterpiece. Supplies needed: white gesso, liquid adhesive, distress ink, sponge brush and Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium - Vintage. Feel free to bring in extra items that you might want to add to personalize your piece.

I have recently started painting fun, abstract flowers, and I want to paint them with you! I’ll show you how I paint many different flowers and, depending on how much class time we have, we will create journal pages and paintings that show off our skills.  Please NOTE, until payment is received you are not registered for the class.

Please bring the following: Basic tool kit, Ranger craft sheet, scissors, water container to clean your brushes, baby wipes, paper towels, paper plate or palette paper to use as a palette (or you can just use your craft sheet). You may also want a small notebook and a pen for taking notes and your art journal.

I always say I don’t know how to draw, yet I have taught myself how to draw faces. Guess what, you can draw faces, too! I will teach you how to draw a face with easy tips and tricks. We’ll use the “magic pencil” to make your faces look artsy and interesting (and I will give you each your own pencil in your kit, so you’ll have one to play with at home). I’ll also show you how to paint the faces with artistic, fun colors. Even if you can’t draw, you can learn to draw faces. I promise!  Please NOTE, until payment is received you are not registered for the class.

Supplies needed: Basic tool kit: Ranger craft sheet, scissors, water container to clean your brushes, baby wipes, paper towels, paper plate or palette paper to use as a palette (or you can just use your craft sheet). You may also want a small notebook and a pen for taking notes and your art journal.

Have you seen all of the hype around alcohol inks and haven't used them or wondered how to use them? If so, come to this class to learn all about them. Try out some different techniques and receive an applicator tool and felt as part of the class. 

Escape from the everyday grind to enjoy the vibrant beauty of Graphic 45’s Tropical Travelogue DCE. This month, we are transforming a book box into a vintage style steamer trunk complete with a metal “key” ring and antique brass metal claw feet. Inside the steamer trunk, we’ve packed everything you’ll need to document your island adventure. Learn how to build an expandable pocket, use packaging in unexpected ways. The highlight of this island expedition is a 4 ¼” x 6 ¼” Traveler’s Journal complete with pockets, pull out mechanisms, flaps, foldouts, tuck spots and loads of room for photos and journaling. The easy score and fold binding design will be one that you’ll use again and again.  Supplies needed are paper trimmer, ruler, scissors, scoring tool, bone folder, corner rounder, scor tape, metal adhesive and ink blending tool.
  

Mark from deadbeat Designs will be teaching this class. This book pops up when opened and is full of bluebonnets and Texas images! You’ll get get to personalize each page with bluebonnet photos and lots of rubber stamps!

We’ll make two cards, one for Halloween and one for Christmas. There will be a variety of stamps for each theme to choose from. Everyone will receive a template so that you can make this fun card over and over! Supplies needed are a basic kit but specifically a tape runner type adhesive and scissors. See you there!

We’ll make 3 different cards whatever theme you like. There will be lots of examples to choose from all pre-cut and scored so all you have to do is have fun!  Supplies needed are a basic kit but specifically a tape runner type adhesive and scissors.
  

Have you wondered about the latest trend in foiling? Come to this technique class and make two cards while you learn all about the machine. If you purchase a machine, you will receive the class fee back as a credit towards the machine. We will be offering a bundle option as well to get you started.

We had so much interest in this class, we are doing a 3rd repeat this fall! Have fun creating our Seasonal "HOME" Porch Sign. It measures 6 ft tall and the wreath can be changed out for any season or special holiday. You can easily switch wreaths out OR add holiday picks to the greenery. Originally designed to lean against a wall on your front porch, this sign may also be painted horizontally if you'd like to hang it. We will learn a few different lettering techniques to customize this piece with a family name. Various color choices will be available. All you need to bring is an apron/paint shirt.

Our theme this time will be Jungle Safari !

What does the event include?

- T-shirt with our theme!
- 6 foot table to crop on!
- FREE parking
- Cropping from Thursday 9am - to Sunday 4pm (room will be open 24x7 for cropping)
- Printed group table photo
- Daily suprises
- Door prizes and contests!
- Personal invite to event Facebook page

- Classes available for additional fee

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What should you bring?

Jackets or blankets as it might get cold. Extra padding for your chair if you desire. You may bring outside food and snacks. If you plan on needing power for anything, please bring your own electrical cords and extensions. Earphones if you want to listen to music. Cancel by December 31st, 2018 to receive a full refund. After that there will be no refund if you cancel. Please note that we will require an email with confirmation of you cancellation for our records.