Classes

Our next Class Sign-up date is March 13th, 2010

Learn to Scrapbook –The Basics
Instructor: Selena
Make it easy! Make it fun! Make it fast!
Our Scrapbook Basics class proves anyone can scrapbook. Let us show you how, with the right tools and supplies, you can get started on your first album
with confidence.
You will:
• learn scrapbooking terminology
• create a 12x12” layout using the industry’s finest tools and supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Tuesday, May 11th
Monday, June 7th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $10, Non-members $20
Materials: $5

Copics 101- Color YOUR world!
Instructor: Sandy
Cardmakers and Scrapbookers- don’t miss out on the hottest new tool to hit our hobby- Copic Markers! Copic Markers are alcohol based markers that blend beautifully and have been around for over 30 years. In this class you will learn the wonders of these markers and the basic blending and shading techniques. You will feel like you’re in Kindergarten again and wonder why you ever grew up. Our instructors are all certified instructors that have been trained in the proper techniques for using and teaching you about
everything Copic. This class is a pre-requisite for our advanced project based Copic classes.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Mar 11th
Tuesday, May 4th
Tuesday, June 15th
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Date: Saturday, May 22nd
Time: 10:15-11:45pm
Cost: Members $15 Non Members $30
Materials: $25 (includes 3 Copic Markers)

Freestyle Frenzy
Facilitator: Various
(Frenzy: A wild excitement or derangement, a fit or spell of violent mental excitement.)
Dress for the occasion! Six straight hours of open creative, uninterrupted scrapbooking time with our entire store to yourselves.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday, Mar 13th
Time: 6:00pm - Midnight
Cost: Members $20, Non-members $40

Advanced Copics
Instructor: Sandy
You’ve taken our Copics 101 and now you’re ready to learn even more. In this class we will use Copics to make 3 cards. We will be using a few more advanced techniques that will make your cards look like they were created by a pro. The best part is that Copics are fun and we all get to pretend we’re kids again. Let’s Play!!! This class will be limited to only 8 people.
Skill Level: Pre-requisite Copics 101
Date: Monday, Mar 15th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $25
(Includes 2 Copics and project materials)

We LOVE Stamping- The Basics
Instructor: Selena
You will be addicted to stamping after this class! Learn to heat emboss, stamp on acrylic, different ways to color your stamps, and lots more. When you are done with class you will have a quick reference for all your
stamping needs and a homemade card. I look forward to stamping with you!
Skill Level: Beginner
Date: Tuesday, Mar 16th
Monday, May 17th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $10, Non-members $20
Materials: $5

Toonie Tuesdays
We will be having demos and a small make and take using featured products.
Date: Tuesday, March 16th
Tuesday, Apr 13th
Tuesday, May 18th
Tuesday, June 22nd
Time: Drop in anytime between 2:00 & 6:00pm
Cost: $2

Boyz to Men - Card Class
Instructor: Toni
We will make four cards in this class—from new baby boy to adult male—all masculine cards for the men in your life. Envelopes included.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Mar 18th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $10

Easter Gift Set
Instructor: Sabrina
This charming windowed twist-top box with matching card is sure to please the recipient this Easter. I will show you a technique on how to make die cut windows for a piece of cardstock normally too large to put through the Cuttlebug. Using the Cuttlebug with folders and Spellbinders will be the main focus in this creation. We will also be heat embossing and learn a technique that guarantees a perfect tied bow each time.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Mar 25th
Time: 6:00-8:15pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $11

Celebrate Spring
Instructor: Sabrina
Spring is finally just around the corner! So let’s celebrate. In creating these bright and cheerful cards we will be using techniques such as inking Cuttlebug folders, a little Copics, produce a shaker box by recycling packaging, and build up an image of several layers using Nestabilities.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, Mar 29th
Time: 6:00-8:15pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $13

Interactive Cards
Join Andrea for a variety of card making classes focused on interactive cards that engage the recipient with motion. Each class will provide an opportunity to create 3or 4 variations on a particular type of card motion so that you have all the skills to go home and create to your hearts content. Over the next few months, cards Andrea will cover are: Spinner cards, Shaker cards, Slider cards, Pop up cards and Waterfall cards. Stay tuned to the class schedules for the ones offered each month.
Instructor: Andrea
Spinner cards will be the first style of cards offered in this series. Spinner cards have an item on the front of these cards that moves from side to side while rotating within the pathway determined by the card maker. We will do 2 with straight lines, one with a deep arch and one with a shallow ‘S’ shape. Stop by the store and play with the cards on display. Join Andrea for an evening of fun creating original moving cards.
Some additional techniques we will incorporate into these spinner cards are: glimmer mist, using punches, using Tonic circle and wave cutters, glimmer ritz, stickles and a mulberry flower.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Apr 1st
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $12

Little Miracles
Instructor: Sabrina
These adorable and unique display cards are a delight to create, to give and to receive. This card can be on display in the home of the new little miracle and seen by those who arrive to welcome the new addition. Then when it is time to put it away, it doesn’t have to
be put away with all the other cards; it can be displayed further by creating a complimentary background and framed, or fit perfectly onto a scrapbook page and add a couple more pictures of the baby or text about the new arrival’s birth.
I will show you how to use the Scor Pal with this unique folding template, create a faux Glossy Accents look, how to make velum flowers, how to make Nestabilities pop-up frames, Spellbinders stencilling, and how to ink a Cuttlebug embossed surface. We will also be heat embossing and stamping.
In this class you will have the option of creating a boy or a girl version and need to indicate your choice at sign up.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Tuesday, Apr 6th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $12

All Dressed up Cards
Instructor: Nancy Dormer
Using beautiful double sided papers, you will make at least three cards that can also be mini books.
They have an international flair wrapped in their paper stole, poncho or decorative scarf.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Apr 8th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $10, Non-members $20
Materials: $15

Button Up! - Card Class
Instructor: Toni
Buttons have long been a favourite embellishment of scrapbookers and card-makers. Do you have a stash of buttons tucked away waiting to be used? Come along and we will make four cute cards using buttons as a focal. Envelopes included.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, Apr 19th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $10

Mother Dear
Instructor: Sabrina
2 elaborate Mother’s Days cards (1 for Mom & 1 for Mom-in-law)
These two cards are totally different from each other. One will look like a quarter circle mini-album that when opened will stand looking like a half circle. The other is more traditional, but quite elaborate, therefore requiring a special card box that we will construct (since it will not easily fit into an envelope). We will be using Glitter Ritz, Liquid Pearls, the Cuttlebug with folders and Spellbinders, Spellbinders stencilling, stamping and heat embossing, learn a technique that guarantees a perfect tied bow each time, learn to make ribbon flowers, and more.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Apr 22nd
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $15

Accordion Mini Album with 8 Technique Tags
Instructor: Andrea
This elegant mini-album makes a wonderful keepsake or gift for a wedding, Mother’s or Father’s day or for your favorite teacher. Andrea will show you how to use chipboard, cardstock and terrifically tacky tape to create a fully enclosed beautiful min-album embellished with ribbon, glimmer mist and stickles. You will learn finishing techniques to make your accordion album look polished and professional.
The 8 tags included in the album are all done in different techniques. You’ll enjoy practicing techniques you may already know and learn a few new ones. You will learn eyelet setting with the Crop-a-dile, 3 ways to emboss, stamping into Utee to make impressions, using Bazzill In Stitchz, using Bazzill Jewel Templates, Heidi Swapp Masks, and Glimmer mist just to name a few.. Check out the sample at the store and register soon to ensure your space in this class jam packed with techniques.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday, Apr 24th
Time: 10:15-1:15pm
Cost: Members $20, Non-members $40
Materials: $18

Perpetual Calendar
Instructor: Sabrina
Stop writing in all the birthdays and anniversaries every year on your calendar. Instead, come create this fabulous perpetual card calendar where all you have to do is flip the card each month. When you get to December just flip again and you’re at January again.
This project will use a number of techniques – sanding Core’dinations paper, inking Cuttlebug embossed surfaces, making your own velum flowers, and ink distressing. We will also use Liquid Pearls, Cuttlebug die cuts, Cricut cut-outs, and Spellbinder’s Nestabilities, and a border punch. I will also have the 2 ½” Xyron Create-a-sticker to use as it will be quite beneficial in assembling this project.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, Apr 26th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $16, Non-members $32
Materials: $15

‘Paradise’ Pull Tag Mini Album
Instructor: Andrea
Make this color co-ordinated mini-album from scratch using patterned paper, cardstock and ribbon. This mini-album would be perfect to scrap your cruise, summer holiday or as akeepsake of your Caribbean Holiday event. In this class you will have an opportunity to use the score-pal to speed your work dramatically. Some of the techniques you will use include: creating the binding using a Crop-a-dile and ribbon, Bazzill Jewel template, create stitched embellishments, emboss with the Cuttlebug, and stamp with Versamark to name a few. Be sure to stop by the store and flip through this versatile mini-album to see all the neat techniques included in its creation.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, Apr 29th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $16, Non-members $32
Materials: $16

National Scrapbook Day Frenzy
Facilitator: Various
(Frenzy: A wild excitement or derangement, a fit or spell of violent mental excitement.)
Dress for the occasion! 12 straight hours of open creative, fun filled scrapbooking time and our entire store stays open for your shopping pleasure.
Lunch and dinner are included and there are door prizes.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday, May 1st
Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Cost: Members $50, Non-members $100

Mariposa
Instructor: Toni
Mariposa—what a lovely word! It’s Spanish for BUTTERFLY! Spring is the perfect time to make butterfly cards using a variety of techniques—coloring, misting, glitzing, punching and stamping. Come along and we will be as free as the butterflies to create four lovely cards. Envelopes included.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, May 3rd
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $10

Welcome to Cricut School
Instructor: Sandy
Are you thinking of getting a Cricut Machine?
Or do you have the original Cricut or Expression and they’ve become dust collectors in your scrap space?
Now is the time to learn the full potential of these wonderful machines.
You will:
• learn the functionality of all the keys on the keyboard
• learn how to use the Cricut Design studio software connecting your Cricut and computer for additional font and graphic options
• learn some cool tips and tricks to make scrapping simpler and faster
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, Mar 22nd
Wednesday, May 5th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30

Shower of Love
Instructor: Andrea
This bright and colorful 5.5” by 5.5” mini-album is perfect as a wedding or baby shower gift or to use as a keepsake of a special shower. In addition to the ten pages of embellishment, there are 2 open pockets for storing ephemera or enclosing gift cards, and 2 tags for added journaling or pictures. The colors of this mini-album celebrate spring. It is held together by a ring bursting with co-ordinating ribbon. Stop by the store and allow your eyes to delight in the joy this project is sure to bring to anyone’s face. We will use the Cuttlebug and embossing folders, Xyron for adhering detailed letters, Crop-a-dile, and Bazzill In Stitchz borders. Allow Andrea to show you how to make this cute creation and learn /practice some skills while embellishing your work.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, May 6th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $16, Non-members $32
Materials: $16

Shades of Blue– Gift Box Set of 4 Cards
Instructor: Sabrina
These beautiful white and blue, A2 cards, of varying blues in an attractive box are sure to be the delight of any recipient receiving this gift. Each of the four cards uses a different technique. We will be using both the positive and negative cut-outs from the Cricut, Cuttlebug embossing, ink stamping a background, stamp and heat embossing, Spellbinder’s Nestabilities and stencilling, stamping on Glitter Ritz, one of the emboss ink resist techniques, sanding Cuttlebug embossed Core’dinations paper, and using the Scor Pal.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, May 10th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $13

Advanced Copics
Instructor: Sandy
You’ve taken our Copics 101 and now you’re ready to learn even more. In this class we will use Copics to make 3 cards. We will be using a few more advanced techniques that will make your cards look like they were created by a pro. The best part is that Copics are fun and we all get to pretend we’re kids again. Let’s Play!!! This class will be limited to only 8 people.
Skill Level: Pre-requisite Copics 101
Date: Thursday, May 13th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $25
(Includes 2 Copics and project materials)

Advanced Copics
Instructor: Sandy
You’ve taken our Copics 101 and now you’re ready to learn even more. In this class we will use Copics to make 3 cards. We will be using a few more advanced techniques that will make your cards look like they were created by a pro. The best part is that Copics are fun and we all get to pretend we’re kids again. Let’s Play!!! This class will be limited to only 8 people.
Skill Level: Pre-requisite Copics 101
Date: Thursday, May 27th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $25
(Includes 2 Copics and project materials)

Spellbound Two!
Instructor: Toni
In this class we will take a second look at some different Spellbinders dies. Using the Cuttlebug and some beautiful papers we will create four elegant all-occasion cards. Envelopes included.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, May 20th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $10

Mini Briefcase Album
Instructor: Selena
Just in time for Father’s day!! Treat Dad with this wonderful mini briefcase album!! Crafty but still “manly” all at the same time!! Embellish the inside with your favourite pictures or perhaps important dates you would like to make note of or even add your favourite poem about this special person in your life!! In the process of creating this project learn some new and fun techniques!!
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Tuesday, May 25th
Time: 6:00-8:15pm
Cost: Members $17, Non-members $34
Materials: $17

Heritage Makers
*Create Photobooks & More the DIGITAL Way!
Instructor: Sandy
Using Heritage Makers software, come to this class and learn the hottest new techniques in digital scrapbooking - making Photobooks!
Photobooks are the perfect way to scrapbook when you are pressed for time, have lots of copies of items you want to do or just want to learn a fun new "tool" to use for some of your scrapbook pages.
You will learn:
• how to use the easy Heritage Makers system
• how to create photobooks, calendars, playing cards and more
• how to use the easy drag and drop system
• how to access the software anywhere you have internet access
• about preserving your digital photos
• about various other items that you can make including calendars, playing cards, invitations, greeting cards and more, all using the fun, Heritage Makers system
All class participants receive:
• a FREE Heritage Makers account
• a FREE Family Fold project to work on
Skill Level: Beginner
General Computer Knowledge - you must know how to use a mouse and open and save a file off a USB drive. No previous knowledge of Heritage Makers is required.
Date: Wednesday, Mar 17th
Wednesday, May 26th
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30

Water Media Techniques
Instructor: Nancy Dormer
Batik - Splatter - Spray and more to create a coil bound portfolio of decorated papers that can be cut out and mounted on a card front or framed as a mini piece of art. Some could also be used for collage or used as backgrounds for stamping &/or stencilling or lettering. Multiple water media techniques will be explored using acrylic dabbers, Smooch Spritz, Walnut ink Antiquing spray, Potion No. 9 and glimmer mist. We will be using the Zutter Bind-it-All to bind your papers.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday, May 29th
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $25

Water Media Technique-Suminagashi
Instructor: Nancy Dormer
Decorate at least 5 different papers using techniques based on Suminagashi - the ancient Japanese technique of decorating paper with inks. It is believed to be the oldest form of marbling, originating in China over 2,000 years ago. Make a simple portfolio to store your beautiful papers.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $20

The Sophisticated Man
Instructor: Sabrina
It’s not as easy as we would like to come up with a card that is more appealing to the man and can take longer to create. So let’s get together and make some up to have on hand. This is a set of five cards that will cover Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, Anniversary, and Congratulations.
In creating these cards you will learn how to produce a fold back paper frame, age ink distress, create a faux stitching technique, embossed ink resist, ink Cuttlebug folders as you emboss, and we will be making some pop-up Nestabilities frames. Two of these cards will be a square format, so you will learn how to make a square envelope using the Scor Pal.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 10:45-1:30pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-members $30
Materials: $15

In Honour of Father
Instructor: Sabrina
Creating cards for the masculine gender can be a challenge at times. These cards will fit the bill. Techniques for this class include: 1) one of the faux stitching techniques, 2) Creating Spellbinders Frames on a mini easel card and 3) embellishing with Cricut cut-outs.
Accompanying these cards we will create matching little desktop frames for your Dad, Dad-in-law, or husband, to hold a favorite picture. Please bring to class two of your favorite photos that measure 2 5/8” W x 3 ½” H. This set will be sure to touch the hearts of these men in your life.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, June 10th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $12

Summer Sherbet
Instructor: Sabrina
Bright Sherbet colours of Raspberry pink, Orange, and Lime green are the inspirations for this set of four Birthday cards.
These bright and cheerful birthday cards have a summer air to them and will be loved by both the young and adults alike. I will teach you how to make an Easel card along with a Gate Fold card, how to produce a fold back paper frame, create a poufy print button flower, ink distressing, a faux stitching technique, and an embossed ink resist technique. Plus we will use the Cuttlebug and Spellbinders.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, June 14th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $10

Advanced Copics
Instructor: Sandy
You’ve taken our Copics 101 and now you’re ready to learn even more. In this class we will use Copics to make 3 cards. We will be using a few more advanced techniques that will make your cards look like they were created by a pro. The best part is that Copics are fun and we all get to pretend we’re kids again. Let’s Play!!! This class will be limited to only 8 people.
Skill Level: Pre-requisite Copics 101
Date: Thursday, June 17th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15, Non-Members $30
Materials: $25
(Includes 2 Copics and project materials)

No Patterned Paper Required
Instructor: Selena
Looking for something a little different? Come and try this class then! We will be using a couple different inks and techniques to create these unique and one of a kind backgrounds for cards (or anything else you so choose!). This class will include 2 cards of 4 designs (One to keep and one to give away!)
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday, June 21st
Time: 6:00-8:15pm
Cost: Members $17, Non-members $34
Materials: $17

Oh Canada!
Instructor: Sabrina

Show how you feel about this beautiful and free country of ours by displaying this patriotic banner in your home for your Canada Day celebrations. We’ll have fun using Glitter Ritz, stamping and heat embossing, creating a faux Glossy Accents look, using Cuttlebug folders and Spellbinders Nestabilities, plenty of Cricut cut-outs, and get a lot of experience using the Crop-a-dile to affix eyelets, and more. After this class you will be able to create your own banners for all your special occasions.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, June 24th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $16, Non-Members $32
Materials: $14

Stamped Image Exchange Club
Instructor: Sandy
If you are addicted to Copics and are always on the lookout for great Copic worthy stamps, then this group is for you. Bring your Inks, Paper, Stamps and Copics and we can all colour together.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Tuesday, Apr 20th
Tuesday, May 18th
Tuesday, June 22nd
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $10, Non-members $20

“SIZZLING SUMMER” Class Sign-up
Saturday 19 June 2010
Starting at 10:00am