Perfectly Pearlescent!

Thursday 5th of November 2009

@ Keepsake Krafts

7.30pm - 10.30pm



This class will delve into the wonderful world of Perfect Pearls. Class will focus on two of the endless techniques for using Perfect Pearls. We will create watercoloured tags and also a background spray. You will go home with a Mini Mister with your own concoction in it, that you will use on your background!

Supplies needed:
Three or four photos to fit across a 12" layout. Photos must be 4" high (standard size) and can be cut to your desired width.
One piece of cardstock.
One full sheet of patterned paper.
A strip of patterned paper 12" wide and at least 2" high.
Alphabet for a title (I used a transparent alpha and alcohol inked it to give it some colour).
Gel pen for journaling.
Edge distresser.
Favourite background stamp if you have one. I will have a small selection available on the night.
Basic tool kit.

Techniques learned:
Distressing, paper tearing, photo collage, inking, watercolouring, pearl spray making and application, stamping, tag making, hand journaling.

Inking It!

Thursday 22nd of October 2009

7.30pm - 10.30pm


This class re-visits alcohol inks but uses them in an all new way. We will be using super-glossy cardstock and embossing to create a piece of unique "patterned paper" to use on our layout in class.

Supplies needed:
One photo 7" x 5" (landscape) that can be cut into 3 strips OR 3 photos 5" high and 2 - 3" wide.
One piece of cardstock for a background.
One 12" x 2" strip of patterned paper.
One piece of fabric or patterned paper.
Machine or embroidery thread.
Mat pack and hole piercer.
Alphabet for a title.
One medium - large rub-on, stamp or other embellishment.
Six buttons, brads, flowers or other embellishments.
Gel pen for journalling on your photo and a gel pen for doodling on your cardstock.
Pencil and scissors.

Techniques learned:
Alcohol ink application, embossing, colourising embossing, hand cutting, doodling, stitching.

Please book in for classes at the shop, or by contacting me personally.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the start of term!

Term 4 Class Schedule

It is time for class again and I have another series of classes planned.

This term I have four classes planned, rather than five, so that we finish before the silly season gets going and also to make room for some Christmas card and present classes.

Classes will be priced individually this term due to two classes incorporating some very costly materials in them. This will aim to keep the price low for all so that you can sample the lovely products without having to make a huge outlay on products to be able to complete the class. If you have feedback about this structure, good or bad, please feel free to talk to me about it.

Class One: alcohol inks and super-gloss
Thursday October 22nd 2009.
$15
This class re-visits alcohol inks as they are such a versatile product. We will be using super high gloss cardstock to produce some great effects on a layout in class.

Class Two: perfect pearls
Thursday November 5th 2009
$19.50
This class will cover a number of techniques for using the Ranger product, Perfect Pearls. We will make a layout using the techniques learned. You will also take home a mini-mister with a concoction of your own to use on future projects.

Class Three: Embossing outside the square
Thursday November 19th 2009
$18.50
This class will focus on technique for using embossing powder to create fantastic and unique embellishments. We will use the techniques learned to make tiles and then create a layout to showcase them.

Class Four: 3 hours of power
Thursday December 3rd 2009
$15
Three hours of power incorporates simple yet effective designs to create 6 layouts in 3 hours. This class is always fast paced and fun. Full class notes mean that you can complete the night's layouts at home if you don't manage to get them done on the night.

If you would like to book in, please contact myself, or Renaye at Keepsake Krafts. Payment at the time of booking is essential to reserve your place.

See you in class and happy scrapping!