Happening this week!

Gelli Plates with Acrylics and Stencils

Sue Rosenberg

Friday, March 28

10 AM - 2 PM

$20

Sue writes:  We will be working with 6X6, 8X10, and 8" circular Gelli Plates, happily and messily doing what I call "fingerpainting with brayers," applying layers of acrylic paints, stenciling, etc.  It will be crazy and so much fun!  These prints can then be used as backgrounds for cards, journals, altered books, and many other mixed media projects.  I will do demos and work with all of you individually; we should have time to create at least a couple of cards.  Bring an apron or something else to keep your clothing safe (forget about your hands!) and your class kit--I will provide everything else.  Class size is limited to six.

Photos:  Circle pic is one layer; butterfly woman is two layers; woman outline is three layers.

Happening this week!

Metal Madness I: Rhenea Yontz:

Wednesday, March 19: 1-4PM

$15.00
 

Rhenea will teach you two cards using stamps on metal for the design. You will then use your MercArt beginning set tools to give shape and dimension to the design, then incorporate the metal into a card. The metal will be aluminum, so that the finished card is light weight.

You might want to note that Metal Madness II will be offered on April 2.

Happening this week!

Art Shoes: Linda Quijano:

Saturday, March 15: 10:30AM-3:00PM

$27.50
 

As you know by now, Linda is one of the Queens of Excess when it comes to embellishments and bling! She’s ready to take you on an adventure decorating a shoe – some are heels, some are wedges….all are fun.

Happening this week!

The Art of Stampland: Darlene and Picasso Gaglione:

Thursday, March 6: 1:00-4:00PM

$30.00

Kiss and Make UP!
Come learn from the Original Stamping Gurus. We’ll see how to color the beautiful people from Stampland.

When you see all the sample boards from this company, you’ll understand my excitement. I just love these images!

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Stampscapes with Ken Pesho:

Thursday, March 6: 5-8PM

$30.00
 

Ken has three wonderful, scenic cards to teach you. You’ll be using some of the new images from Stampscapes, like the swamp and the cypress trees. This is your opportunity to take a real three hour class with a recognized master of the Stampscape style.

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March 8 & 9 – Albuquerque Rubber Stamp Convention: Creative Arts Building at “Expo-New Mexico”

$5.00 prepaid tickets available at CP2…good for both days. At the door, tickets are $7.00.

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A Day of Creative Inspiration (& trunk show): Linda Malcom:

Monday, March 10: 10AM-3:30PM

$50.00
 

The stamps from Lost Coast Designs foster creativity. Linda will be teaching us to find and grab our creativity from even very mundane sources! I can hardly wait. Having her samples here, will stretch our minds and, of course, our minds need exercise, too. Here’s what Linda says:

Release your Inner Child with a day of drawing whimsical animals inspired by the lines and shapes around us. We'll use photocopies of cracks and blobs and splats to get you started, as well as some quick exercises. You'll picture animals in an entirely new way.

Bring your favorite coloring tools, a fine black marker (I like Farber Pitt or Micron), a mixed media drawing pad in the size you like to work (NOT a sketch pad). I'll bring some sheets of mixed media paper if you don't have any.

I've used a combination of Panpastels, Copics, and colored pencils  I'll bring all of these so everyone could try some new coloring techniques I've learned lately. If Copics are your favorites, please, make sure you’ve labeled them with your name.

Happening this week!

Stencil Madness: Sue Rosenberg

Friday, Feb 28: 10am-2pm

$20.00
 

Stencils are BIG right now, and Stencil Madness will expose students to the world of stencils and Sue's humongous collection!  We will use stencils from Tim Holtz, Crafters Workshop, Heidi Swapp, and others to create a tag, two cards,and a small accordion book.  We'll use a variety of techniques and mediums to complete the projects.  Bring your class kit; and if you have favorite coloring mediums, feel free to bring them.  Othewrwise, Sue will have everything you need!

Mini Steampunk Top Hat: Rosemarie Bustillos

Saturday, March 1: 10:30am-2:00Ppm

$25.00

Rosemarie is bringing just about everything you’ll need to make this delightful miniature top hat. You will need to bring an empty cereal box or thin to medium chipboard (cold here), glue gun and glue sticks (or use mine), black distress ink pad, scissors, pen, additional charms are optional, and a SMILE. Her kit will include: template, steampunk style material, feathers, ribbon/lace, pearls, Mod Podge and brush, Clock face, key, mini domino, bingo piece, clock hands, gears, and stick pins and beads. Now, really!  Is this class irresistible?

Happening this week!!!

Altered Book Theater: Linda Quijano

Saturdays, Feb 15: 10:30-1:00 and part 2, Feb 22: 10:30am-4pm

$48.00
 

Imagine turning an old book into a miniature “Theater of Style”. On the first day of this class you will do the prep work on the book. You’ll have the intervening week to complete your preparations, then on the 22nd, you’ll do the decorating process.

You need to be sure that your class kit includes: paper cutter, ruler, good, sharp scissors, glue, matte Mod Podge, and sponge brushes. You will also need to bring a small hat (available at Hobby Lobby), ribbon, old earrings, hat pins, beads, fabric flowers, and any bling that catches your eye.

Happening this week (Feb 3rd edition)!

Fred’s Fish: Elizabeth Forbes

Friday, Feb 7: 10:30am-4pm

$45.00
 

Liz learned this technique from Fred Mullett himself and he has okayed her teaching it! The reason that Fred’s fish stamps are so notable is that he practices the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku to get his super realistic images.

Gyotaku is a method of pressing the paint-covered “subject” onto paper… nature paints the image. Well, fortunately, we get to use the image without dealing with dead fish!

Wear old clothes &/or an apron – bleach is involved. Also, bring your stamp positioner if you have one. The goal is for you to do some practice and then have a frameable piece. Liz assures me that this technique involves many steps, but none are difficult.

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Class Journal: Nancy Y:

Wednesday, Jan 15: 1:30-4:00 PM….$27.50 and.....

Saturday, February 1: 10:30 AM-1:30 PM

$27.50

If you missed the first class, be sure and catch it this go round. You will use the Zutter Bind-It-All for a sturdy wire binding and washi paper for the cover.  There will be both black and white interior pages. Obviously, you can use your journal as you wish.

Nancy designed it to be a journal for taking class notes and says "I don’t know about you, but I like taking notes in class to aid my memory when I want to repeat a technique. Unfortunately, I have never been really systematic about this and I’ve written notes on whatever was at hand and they’ve never been collected into one folder or book." 

This journal is planned so that you can put your sample made in class on a black page and write your notes on the white. There will also be a couple of pocket pages for hand-outs.

Happening this week...

Hearts A’Plenty: Rhenea Yontz:

Wednesday, Jan 22: 1:00 – 4:00 PM and...

Saturday, Jan 25: 10:30-1:30PM

$27.50

Rhenea has become quite the Stencil Queen as you can see from these beautiful Valentine cards ( at least one could also be a Mother’s Day or birthday card.) All of the stencils used are from DreamWeaver. If you have the stencils, bring them. The stencils will be available for purchase… the first one is 15% off, the second is 18% off, and all other stencils or stencil paste will be 20% off. It’s no problem if you don’t have and don’t want the stencils, you will use Rhenea’s.

Again, this is the same class being offered twice to (hopefully) work for your schedule.

Happening this week!

Stencil Techniques II: Liz Forbes:

Saturday, Nov 2: 10AM-1:30PM

$25.00

Talk about a class of opposites! Your first card is totally steampunk – very gear-full, colorful, and fun-filled. The second card is a beautiful dove, very understated in silver, gold, and white. Oh, the dove is done on worked metal. You will treasure these cards.

Stampers ALERT:  A message from Nancy!  

Thursday, October 31...otherwise known as Halloween...join us for a POT LUCK and good company!  CP2 invites you to a pot luck luncheon at noon... well, starting at noon continuing on in the afternoon.  You'll find us at 4210 4th, NW and there will be a little bag of surprises for the attendees to play with!

Saturday, Nov 2, Liz Forbes will be teaching a stencil class---great techniques using a steampunk clock for the first card and a winter dove on metal for the second.

Unfortunately, Cynthia and Mark of Stamp A Mania have had to postpose their trunk show and classes and will NOT be here on Nov 9.  The November-December calendar is being rewritten and will be up soon.

The new Dia de los Muertos stamps that flew out the door have been replenished.  In talking to Linda Malcolm of Lost Coast Designs, she let me know that she's hard at work on a new CP2 class when she comes for the convention next spring...think challenge...think creativity!

Have you seen the Graphic 45 "Twelve Days of Christmas" paper?  I love the Christmas roses and the  bright plaid.

Visit soon!

Nancy Y

ALSO!  There's a Huge Sale!!!!

October 30 thru Nov 2

All Halloween and Day of the Dead - 30% off

Tim Holtz Acrylic Dabbers @ $1.25  (reg $4.00)

Tim Holtz Distress Crackle @  $1.50 (reg $5.00)

Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Powder @ $3.00  (reg $5.50)

Tim Holtz Alcohol Refillable Markers @ $3.00  (reg $6.50)

Tim Holtz Distress Markers @$2.50  (reg $3.50)

These discounts are so good that they cannot be combined with other discounts ( like class discounts)

and these sales are final.

Happening this week!

Day of the Dead Ornaments: Danielle Goetz:

Saturday, Oct 26: 10AM-12PM

$18.00

These are so imaginative! I’d like to do an entire little Muertos tree filled with these classy skulls.

Happening this week!

Stenciling Basics: Rhenea Yontz:...this is a REPEAT of her Sept. class

Friday, Oct 18: 10AM-1:30PM:

$35.00

Make four wonderful cards, each using the same stencil…. And you get your own stencil! These are fall and winter cards with trees. Even if you’ve done stencils for years, Rhenea has tricks up her sleeve you need to learn. Several of you expressed a desire for this class on a day other than Saturday. Here it is.

Stamping Sentiments: Rhenea Yontz:
Saturday, Oct 19: 10Am-12PM:
$25.00

You’ll make cards, both masculine and feminine, for life’s milestones…birthday, anniversary, condolence. Rhenea has shown a true flare for the elegant.

Happening this week!

The STeamPuNkin: Arley Berryhill:

Saturday, Oct 12: 12-4PM:

$25.00

This has to be seen to be believed! He stands tall (about 5”).His beautiful bronze/copper tones shimmer in the sunlight. He’s an amazing assortment of gears, keys, knobs, handles, sprockets, and findings. Watch out!...it may be love at first sight!

Happening this week!

Star book of Blessings: Nancy Yoshimoto

Wednesday, Oct 2: 1PM-4PM:

$45.00

Nancy loves making books, especially sewn star books. Another great love of hers is Irish Blessings. She has quite a collection of Irish blessing stamps and what a great way to enjoy them. We're sure you’ll agree. This class will meet on at least 3 Wednesday Afternoons.


Advanced Techniques with Stencils: Liz Forbes:
Saturday, Oct 5: 10 AM- 1 PM
$25.00

You’ll make two very special cards. Your first card features a dark and stormy night with crows planning mischief. It entails using a stencil with embossing paste and stamping. It also has an unusual closure. This could be sent for fall, Halloween, or just because it is a cool card. (Liz wrote the message poem!)

The second card teaches stamping and embossing on ribbon. It’s a wonderful holly background with the Merry Christmas ribbon across the front.

Happening this week...!

The Witching Hour: Nancy Kreischer:

Friday, Sept 20: 10AM -1PM

$30.00

Nancy K is totally in her element as we move into the fall and Halloween seasons. This is one of Nancy’s special Altoid tin Vignettes and not to be missed!  

Happening this week...!

Halloween Theater: Sue Rosenberg:

Friday, Sept 13: 10AM-1PM

$25.00

What’s this? A Friday the 13^th class celebrating Edgar Allen Poe and/or Halloween – is that good planning, or what? This is one of Sue’s favorite kits where the theater itself is masonite.

Take BOTH of Sue’s classes and save $5.00! Friday & Saturday $45.00

Day of the Dead Theater: Sue Rosenberg:

Saturday, Sept 14: 10AM-1PM

$25.00

This is a great little shelf-sitter! The stage is set with a variety of skulls and bones. This is fun, not scary! Sue brings the theaters (pre-cut from masonite), papers, paints, and stuff. You will need your regular class kit.

Take BOTH of Sue’s classes and save $5.00! Friday & Saturday $45.00

Students will need their class kits; and though Sue will bring plenty of all of this "stuff," you may want to bring:  X-Acto knife, things to color with, and/or your own DOD or Halloween papers and adornments.

Happening this week...

Stenciling Basics: Rhenea Yontz:
Saturday, Sept 6: 10AM-1:30PM:
$35.00

Make four wonderful cards, each using the same stencil…. And you get your own stencil! These are fall and winter cards with trees. Even if you’ve done stencils for years, Rhenea has tricks up her sleeve you need to learn.

Happening this week at China Phoenix 2!

CLASS  -  The Open Book: Linda Quijano:

Saturday, Aug 24: 10:30AM-1PM

$25.00

Linda loves to embellish and these “books” are evidence of her talent. You will send time altering a book into a display stand and dressing it up. Linda will provide books, images, ribbons, feathers, adhesive… You need to bring your tools, a Bone folder, ex-acto or craft knife, and ruler. You also need to bring the decorative paper you’d like for the base and any special embellishments for your theme.

CLASS  -  Steampunk Spell Book: Maria Teresa Stoa:

Monday, Aug 26: 10AM-3PM

$25.00

Anyone who knows Teresa, knows that “more is more!” This book has a decorated, protective canvas cover. It has lots of slits, nooks, crannies, and flaps for images and treasures. Teresa will provide her expertise, canvas, paper, and some stuff. You need your paper crafting tools, an 8” x8” Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells tablet, and your treasure chest of goodies.

Looking for class samples?  Pop into the shop to check out these projects and others in person.

STATE FAIR  -  The fair will run September 11 - 22 this year and entires will be accepted Sept 6 & 7.  For details visit www.exponm.com, click "enter competitions", click "premium book", click "creative arts", click "crafts", and scroll to "rubber-stamping".  The site is a bit slow, so pack a snack and a cup of tea or coffee when making this trek through the Internet and most of all...be patient.  

Class: Duck Tape Bound Book with Nancy Yoshimoto

Join Nancy Friday morning and create this fun project that you will probably be able to complete before lunch.  You can leave or you can stay and stamp. This book has space between the pages so you can use it for your deeply layered images. Nancy has a number of the Jumbo Flower stamps from Stampendous! that just beg to be layered. This would be a perfect display book for those thicker cards with extra embellishments.  Visit the shop to see a sample of this book up close and be sure to sign up.

August 16th, Friday:  9:30 am ->->-> (class fee $25.00)

Class: The Book Reconstructed with Juliana Coles

The Book Reconstructed: Juliana Coles:

July 27: 2-5PM

$50.00

Your creativity will soar in this fun and fast paced book making workshop created by Juliana Coles! Book Reconstruction will begin with the removal of the pages or guts of a found book. We then rebuild her from recycled remnants and scraps to create a unique artist book, not merely altered, but fully reconstructed. Each page will be created from scraps of paper taped, stitched, and stapled together in a collaboration that allows us to give up perfection in favor of play and experimentation! Participants receive a free workbook with full instructions on the Reconstruction Process.

Workshop Supplies:
You will need: A hardbound found book (or 2 or 3!) to create your Reconstruction Journal. Choose one that appeals to you- any size larger than 6“ x 9” and any thickness not less than ¾ and not thicker than 2”. Altering a book will be more fun for this process but any book will do! You can use an old or new book, one you found at a library sale or thrift store, or you can also use a blank journal or sketchbook – but no spiral bound please!

Mixed Media Materials: Feel free to bring a few of your favorite supplies or your mini traveling mixed media tool kit, though we may not have time for them!
You will definitely need:
Gluesticks (1-2 good quality big ones - don‘t bother with the little ones)
Scissors (also fancy edged scissors and hole punches if you have them)
Self healing cutting board
12 inch metal cork backed ruler
utility knife or exacto
a pen or pencil for measuring
At least 2 different kinds of tape such as clear, masking tape, or washi tape in different
colors/thicknesses (if you don’t have any tape don’t worry- I’ll be bringing my amazing
tape collection for you to experiment with!)
Alternative attachment methods such as; stapler, wire, doll needles and thread, brads, etc.
And things can get messy so please bring an apron!


Each student will be required to bring an “Alchemy Bag.” A plastic grocery bag or smaller will do. Some suggestions are random collage items, paper, stickers from when you were 14, artist tools and supplies you no longer use or never liked, ribbon, torn up pieces of your artwork that didn’t work out (no recognizable artwork, please) old postcards, books to cut up, magazines, office supplies, sticks, you get the picture-sort of an ephemera grab bag. We will be using these Alchemy Bags as part of our mixed media paper making assignment! What, and how much to bring, is up to you. Don’t worry about trying to include nice things- we’re looking more for garbage items. We all ready have our own nice supplies-we want your cast offs to really make us think!

Email Juliana Coles with any questions or concerns: meandpete@msn.com