Monday, December 8, 2008

2009: a sneak peek

I have been planning for 2009 already!

Classes have been scheduled for term 1 of 2009, and I hope you are as excited about the coming year of classes as I am.

Classes will start in week 2 of first term, to give everyone time to get back into school and work routines, then into some summer scrapping! Classes will continue on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.30pm.

Sunday 8th of February, 1.30pm
"I love you because..." felt mini album.
This felt covered album gives us a medium to tell our valentine why we love them. It is based on journaling, but can also incorporate some small photos if desired.

10th - 12th of February
Christmas layout.
This class will showcase those Christmas snaps and feature circular photos, circles of patterned paper and circular journaling spots... with a twist (of course).

24th - 26th of February
2008 in Review.
This class will make use of pockets to add a lot of journaling or extra photos without cluttering your page.

10th - 12th of March
Summer Fun layout.
This layout features hand cut waves and multiple photos to showcase the fun you have had in the sun over summer.

24th - 26th of March
Scrapping the boys.
In this class we will make two layouts about the boys in our lives. One will focus on photos and journaling and the other will be based on an interview style, to get to know our boys better.

7th - 9th of April
Inchies technique layout.
This layout will be based on the fun technique of using one inch squares of photos, embelishments and papers. You will be amazed at what you can fit in 1"!

Please register your interest as soon as possible to ensure classes continue! You can begin paying for classes in January, with the $72 course payment still available, or $18 per class, in advance (I will be requiring this to reserve a spot in the new year). Payment prior to the course starting will guarantee your spot on your desired night.

A class minimum of 4 will apply in the new year, with classes being cancelled in advance if numbers are insufficient.

This information is subject to change without notice.
Up-to-date course information will be confirmed prior to each class starting, via sneak peeks and class supply lists being posted on the blog.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

See Through Albums

Sunday 14th of December, 1pm

In this class we will work through the technique of using transparent medium. We will create a transparent album using one I have made as a base to work from. There is a variety of album sizes and shapes to chose from in store.


I have used a fine spray of glimmer mist on each of my pages. If you would like to have this effect too, please purchase your album in advance and spray a fine mist onto yout album's transparent pages. Spray one side, leave it to dry for a number of hours and then turn over and spray the other side if you would like a heavier coverage. WARNING: the more you spray on, the more likely you are to get runs in the glimmer mist as it sits on the surface of the transparent pages rather than soaking in like on cardstock.

You will need:
Four photos of varying sizes (small, upto 6x4).
One photo as large as the pages of your album, to use as a back page to your album.
Two or three different double sided patterned papers.
Cardstock or low patterned paper for journaling.
Rubon accents, circles, phrases, etc.
Large chipboard accents to hang from your album.
Ribbon scraps to tie to the album binding.
Ribbon, metal rings, string etc. to bind your album.
Gel pens.
Wet glue, Xyron, photo tabs to attach all items to your album.

Recipe book

6th of December 1pm

In this class we will cover an album for use as a recipe book. It is in landscape orientation and is perfect for adding your own recipes printed or hand written on A4 cardstock, with some extra trims so it fits perfectly into the ring bound album. There are also plastic pockets so that you can securely add recipes saved from magazines.




You will need:
Two pieces of patterned paper for the covers.
One piece of velvet paper for the spine.
One piece of ribbon or twill tape.
Three large accents (I used houses, but you could use almost anything).
Alphabet for the title (My title is "recipes from our home").
Ink for your edges.
Xyron little X to attach your ribbon.
A4 cardstock for Index pages and recipe pages.
Assorted cardstock and patterned paper to suit your colour scheme, to use as strips on the recipe pages.
Any special recipes printed onto your A4 cardstock in landscape orientation.
Wet glue.
Craft knife.
Paint for your chipboard accents.
Dimensional Magic.

Techniques used:
Covering chipboard.
Inking.
Paper piecing.

Three Hours of Power


This class will be mamoth and heaps of fun. There ia a total of 6 layouts to complete on the night. Two layouts will be allocated to a table, you will get one hour to complete them, then we will rotate layouts to give others a chance to complete them. It will be fast paced, but heaps of fun. Full instructions have been written so don't worry if you can't complete all the layouts.


If you have not received full layout instructions via email, please contact me to get a copy. Please print your instruction sheet and bring it with you on the night. You may need it!


"Zoom"


You will need:

One piece of cardstock for your background.

One photo 6” x 4” (landscape).

Two strips of patterned paper 4” high.

One scrap of patterned paper for a tab.

One small grommet, jumbo brad or other accent.

Assorted small brads to attach your title and as an accent on your tab.

Assorted word, phrase and small shape rubons.

Trransparent alphabet and two large grommets for a title, or other alternative to suit your layout.

Paint to accent your transparent alphabet.

Gel pen for journaling or pre-printed journaling from your computer.


"Shine"


You will need:

One sheet of cardstock for a background.

One photo 6”x4” (landscape).

Medium sized alphabet for a title.

One strip of patterned paper 15cm x 2cm.

One square of bling cardstock 3.5cm x 3.2cm.

One square of patterned paper or patterned journaling spot 6.3cm x 6.3cm.

One strip of velvet cardstock or textured cardstock 1.2 cm wide x 21.7cm long.

Clear accents (I used a bracket and 4 butterflies).

Pearls, kindy glitz, needle and thread, gel pen, mat pack, ink.


"First Birthday"


You will need:

One sheet of cardstock for a background.

Two strips of patterned paper 12” long and maximum 2” high.

Assortment of 7 small photos (landscape and portrait) depicting one event, of assorted sizes, to fit across your page. If you are struggling to find enough photos, you could use 2-3 larger photos to fit across your page.

Chipboard alphabet for part of your title and rub-on alphabet for part of the title.

Rub-on journaling spot, stamp or gel pens to make a journaling feature on the bottom right hand side of your page.

Circular rub-on, stamp, or accent.

One fancy brad.

Pencil, eraser, scissors, gel pen.


"Family Time"


You will need:

One piece of cardstock for a background

Six photos, 2” square, all of one event, or to tell one story.

Two strips of patterned paper 12” long.

Two jumbo brads.

One journaling rub-on or journaling stamp.

Two chipboard alphabets.

Gel pen for journaling.


"Eternal"


You will need:

Two pieces of cardstock.

One photo 6” x 4” (landscape).

One strip of cardstock 12.5cm high.

One strip of lace cardstock or other fancy patterned paper 3cm x 12”.

Chipboard or timber look alphabet for a title.

Brads to attach journaling strips.

Pre-printed journaling strips if you do not wish to hand write yours.

One large rub-on accent, or other accent to sit to the left of your photo.

Gel pen for journaling and to accent the edge of your page.

Sandpaper.


"Dad's Kiss"


You will need:

One piece of shaped cardstock.

Two photos 7cm square.

Alphabet for a title.

Strip of fancy patterned paper 12” x 1”.

Two pieces of ribbon, one 12” long, one 22cm long.

Extra large eyelets/snaps, 3 brads, small pearls, small stamp, ink pad.

Gel pen for journaling, stapler, hole piercer, fiskars circle template, pencil, eraser.



Part of A Tree


Our heritage class participants came up with some great takes on a theme.