May 2011 Class @ Scrapology

Here are the last three cards I taught at Scrapology earlier this month. We had fun creating dragonflies, oven mitts and coffee pot. I even did the oven mitt out of fabric. I cut the strips 1" x 6" and ironed back about 1/4" on just one side. It was a little more tricky to tape down, but worth the time and effort.

Next we will be getting a jump start on Christmas in July.

Iris Folding Cards at Scrapology, March 12, 2011

February 12th, 2:00 - 4:00

We will be making three new card designs using a technique called iris folding. We will create a party hat with ribbon, a butterfly using a Quickut's die and a four leaf clover. We will be using stamps by Texana Designs and Deadbeat Designs. Be sure to bring your scissors and a full roll of scotch tape (we'll use lots). Also bring a strong double sided tape like RedLine, Scor-Tape or Pioneer Mounting Tape and a bone folder is helpful but not necessary. We hope to be able to repeat the iris folding class each month featuring new designs and ideas each time. Janet will be offering a frequent class bonus for anyone taking three classes you'll relieve a free iris fold kit.

Call Scrapology today to sign up.

Iris Folded Rooster

What a fun little card!!! I took a die cut from the Cricut Animal Kingdom cartridge and designed my own iris folding pattern. I think it's too cute. I might have to do the hen next.

Enjoy!

Upcoming Tea Bag Folding Classes featuring Gemlets

I will be teaching three tea bag folding classes this month. They will be on Jan 15th at Scrapology in Lakeway, on Jan 16th at Stamp Salado in Salado and on Jan 29th at Scrapbook Haus in New Braunfels. The papers and designs may change a little, but it will be the same technique. Hope to see you at one of the classes.

I will feature mini stamps by Texana Designs and acrylic guides called Gemlets. The Gemlet will allow you to line up eight identical tea bag tiles that you've stamped. We will use two mirror image stamps to create a medallion with a kaleidoscope effect. You must try it just to see how easy it is to create unique medallions. Bring your scissors, liquid glue and bone folder if you have one.

Iris Folding Card Class at Scrapology, Jan 15, 2011

I will be back at Scrapology in Lakeway on January 15th at 2:00 with more iris folding cards. We will make three cards using a technique called iris folding (like the iris of a camera or eye). We will create a heart with ribbon, a camera with Accucut die cut and a musical note. We will be using stamps by Texana Designs. Be sure to bring your scissors and a full roll of scotch tape (we'll use lots). Also bring a strong double sided tape like RedLine, Scor-Tape or Pioneer Mounting Tape and a bone folder is helpful but not necessary. We hope to be able to repeat the iris folding class each month featuring new designs and ideas each time. Janet will be offering a frequent class bonus for anyone taking three classes you'll receive a free iris fold kit.

Wonderful Retreat

A special thanks to everyone for a wonderful retreat. It was great to get away with old friend and make some new friends too. Pam, Linda, Janet (the other Janet) and I drove up to Milford for a long weekend retreat at Our House. Angie and Ann took great care of us and fed us good.

I shared my fork bow-tying technique with lots of folks.
Here's the printable copy of the instructions.




I'm already trying to figure out when I can go back ;).

P.S. Thanks for the retreat picture & video Pam!

Tea Bag Folding Class at Scrapbook Haus on Sat, 10/23/10

Join me on Saturday, October 23rd, and go home with two wonderful tea bag folded. We will feature the kite fold. Everyone will make the the wonderful snowflake card complete with glimmer and starburst. Next I will show you how to use a Gemlet (an acrylic tea bag tile guide) and mini stamps to complete a unique medallion. You will have your choice of three different designs (Halloween, Christmas or Ladybug). The fold is so easy and versatile that you won't want to miss this class.

Jimmye Sue Mitchell will be teaching a great 2011 calendar, but her class is already full!!!! Way to go Jimmye Sue!!!

There is also a crop from 4 to 11. Call Scrapbook Haus at 830-627-CROP to reserve a space.