All Occasion Greeting Cards

Learn to make five different types of 3-D and interactive greeting cards using die cuts, die cut machine embossing, pop-ups, ink, chalk, brads, eyelets and ribbon. We will cover new techniques for altering die cuts, making dry embossing “pop” and even some doodling techniques. (Yes, I said doodling, one of the hottest and most affordable techniques in the industry). All experience levels are invited.

In addition to the standard kit, please bring to class your favorite distressing ink or chalk, an eyelet setting tool and a crafters sanding block (such as that made by Lasting Impressions) or fine grit sand paper (such as that made by Heidi Swapp).

Class Fee: $15

Dates and Locations:
August 10, 7 – 9pm (Ever After, Carlsbad)
August 26, 1 – 3pm (Ever After Too, Escondido)

Altered Journal

Altered Journal. Cathy Zielske’s Clean & Simple, the Sequel, encouraged me to start keeping a journal. But I didn’t want just any old journal. I wanted one that reflected my personality. I altered an old fashion composition book and now use it regularly to journal my thoughts and ideas.

In the Altered Journal class, you will learn decoupage techniques and transform a composition book into your personal journal, ready to become a part of your everyday life. In addition to decoupage, we will also cover distressing techniques, methods for mounting ribbons and embellishments to decoupaged surfaces, and eyelet setting using the newest (and my current favorite) tool; the Crop-A-Dile. All experience levels are invited.

Please bring a paper trimmer, scissors, distressing ink and strong double-stick tape (such as "Terrifically Tacky" tape) with you to class. You may also want to bring brads, eyelets, buttons, ribbons and other embellishments to further personalize your treasured journal.

Recommended for all experience levels.

Class fee: $18
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

Interactive Scrapbooking

There are so many ways to keep scrapbooking fun. Challenge yourself! Try something new.

Interactive Scrapbooking is where you learn to add movement to your layouts. You create your own hideaway journaling, multi-layered photos, pop-open photo mounts, windows, slides (the list just goes on).

You don't have to be an advanced scrapper to learn to create an interactive layout. I will teach the class’ interactive elements to all students while advanced students (and fast learners) will have the opportunity to take on some “additional challenges” during the class. Come join in the fun.

Class fee: $20

Dates and Locations:
July 15 ---- 10am - 12pm ---- EverAfter Too, Escondido
July 20 ---- 7 - 9pm ---- EverAfter, Carlsbad

Class Guarantee: I guarantee that you will learn a new technique with each class, or the next class is on me. This guarantee applies only to classes I teach at EverAfter or EverAfter Too.

Scrapbook Royalty Charity Crop

I have volunteered to teach a free 1-hour 3-D class in support of Scrapbook Royalty's Charity Crop for the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito. Click on the title above for information about this exciting venture. Help raise money for the community, and have a terrific time while you're at it!

Hope to see you there.

3-D Scrapbooking

Take your scrapbook pages, greeting cards and paper craft projects to the next level with beautifully hand-crafted embellishments. Create original 3-D embellishments while learning to use one of the most exciting crafting tools on the market; the Ellison Big Shot die cut system. Strap on those tool belts and LET’S GET CRAFTING!

Scrapbook 103, Tool Time

Want to keep your layouts fresh and interesting? Why not try something new? Learn to use the latest and greatest craft tools on the market and get some terrific ideas for your favorite projects.

In addition to completing a cute project using the tools of the day, if you bring your current layout to class, we’ll see how you can make it “pop” using what you learned. All experience levels are invited.

Class fee: $15

Dates and Locations:

July 15 ---- 1 - 3pm ---- EverAfter Too, Escondido
July 17 ---- 7 - 9pm ---- EverAfter, Carlsbad
July 24 ---- 6:30 - 8:30pm ---- EverAfter Too, Escondido