Class: Wild West Cards with Cheryl Valadez

Good Morning! I hope you're enjoying a fabulous long weekend!

Saturday morning I am teaching a Wild West card class with a dash of "retro" thrown in just to mix things up a bit. These cards are fun and feature some very cool images by B Line Designs. The B Line mages are perfect for pairing with Copic markers, but colored pencils work just as well, if that's more your preference. Feel free to bring your favorite coloring medium. These cards are a touch whimsical and would be a great way to bring a smile to someone's face and let them know you are thinking of them.

June 5th, Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00pm (class fee $25.00)

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"The rigors of being the second in command around here are exhausting. So many people to dazzle with my cuteness. Letting them pet me and feed me snacks...*yawn*...the responsibilities never end."

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Class: Leather Angel Necklace with Teresa Stoa

When Teresa dons this artfully crafted necklace, strangers stop her frequently to find out where to buy one. The details are exquisite and the beautiful craftsmanship is awe inspiring. BUT don't fret, because Teresa will share her stamping, painting and beading secrets for making this spiritual piece, during her class this Saturday. Her kit includes everything needed for this stunning project, but you'll want to bring personal charms and embellishments to make it your own, and basic tools, such as scissors, etc.

May 29th, Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (class fee $45.00)

Happenings...an update of the latest and greatest!

The ATC Group meets tomorrow from 10:00am - 12:00pm. This month's theme is "In the Red".

Don't forget...Pam Neas Stampscape Primer class featuring stamps from the Nature Stamp Kit #8 by Stampscapes takes place tomorrow from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. You'll create 2 gorgeous cards and the stamps are included in the cost of the class fee, which is $47.00. Already have these stamps? Then the class fee is $25.00. Scroll down to the next post for more details.

Class: A Stampscape Primer w/ Pam Neas

Pam Neas wants to teach you how to become a landscape artist. She'll show you how to create dramatic and beautiful landscapes with the use of Nature Stamp Kit #8 by Stampscapes and guess what...! The stamps are included! Class attendees will receive 5 gorgeous static cling stamps with a plastic storage sheet, a $27.00 value. Add an acrylic block or two to your class kit along with a Black Memories Ink Pad or a Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. If you have Marvy Ink Pads in bright colors and/or a Colorbox Stylus, feel free to bring those too.

May 22nd, Saturday: 1:00pm - 3:30pm (class fee $47.00)

Happenings...an update of the latest and greatest!

Don't forget...Kathy Rosecrans is teaching 2 classes this Saturday. The morning class features three fun Spring cards and utilizes fabulous images by Hero Arts. The afternoon class showcases two cards created with a unique "brick" laying technique. Cards for both classes are equally stunning and Kathy finishes all of them off with her trademark knack for details by using lots of trims and beautiful embellishments. Scroll down past this post for details. Sign up today!

Mark you calendars to spend the weekend of June 11th with Kathi Anderson who is teaching a trio of fabulous classes focusing on wonderful techniques. I have seen these projects and only one word describes them...WOW! Friday, June 11th features book making with American Tag, Saturday, June 12th takes an in depth look at metal work, creating intricate designs and patterns on a metal "sampler", and Sunday, June 13th, focuses on three cards created with stencils by Dream Weaver. Stop by the shop to see the incredible samples. I'll post pics closer to the class dates.

Class: Brick Wall Cards w/ Kathy Rosecrans

Kathy's afternoon class this Saturday features two cards that utilize a "brick" technique to layout the images. This unique design creates a dramatic and artistic focal point, and can be used with most images to give them a fresh perspective. Kathy combines this visually appealing display with some fabulous trims and beautiful embellishments to round out these stunning card creations.

May 15th, Saturday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Spring Cards w/ Kathy Rosecrans

Kathy is teaching two fabulous card classes this Saturday. In the morning class you'll create three fun, whimsical cards showcasing the bright colors of Spring and some fabulous images by Hero Arts. Lots of layering give these cards dimension and Copic Markers make them sing. Feel free to bring your Copics to class. Your name or initials on each pen will help keep things orderly.

May 15th, Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Happenings...an update of the latest and greatest!

Call the shop and put your name on the list to attend Anne Englehardt's incredible Frida Carousel Book class. See this post for details and photos, HOWEVER, the beauty of this project really should be seen in person to get a sense of the stunning details and the meticulous structure of the book.

Mark your calendars because Kathi Anderson is coming back in June and she will be featuring a trio of classes the weekend of June 11th. Her classes are always informative and filled with lots of fabulous techniques. Visit the Class Description link on the main CP2 website for some quick info. I will list more details and photos on this blog as soon as they are available, so visit often.

Class: Frida Carousel Book with Anne Engelhardt

Join Anne this Saturday and create this stunning book in the round. Each page is a 3-dimensional landscape paying tribute to Frida Kahlo, featuring quotes and images by the famous Mexican painter. Anne is an extremely advanced book maker and paper aficionado. She'll show you how to use exquisite papers, trims, and glitter to bring this project to life. This art piece has to be seen in person to fully appreciate its beauty, so stop by the shop and take a look, and then sign up for the class to create your own.

May 8th, Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (class fee $45.00)