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!

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.

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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!

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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: 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

Class: Stepped Card with Caroline Lawson

Join Caroline Saturday morning for an adventure in paper engineering.  You'll create this amazing stepped card perfect for year-round display.  The colors and images evoke the feel of Summer.  

July 27th, Saurday:  10:00am - 1:00pm (call to reserve your spot and to get additional details)

Class: Metal Works with Kathi Anderson

This class will be making a mounted pewter piece beginning with a stencil. You will learn to use the metal working tools and mounting techniques. You will leave this class with a mounted metal piece to decorate your home.

You will need the Mercart basic tool kit (available at CP2) and your class kit.

Registration, including payment, for Kathi's Friday and Saturday classes must be in by July 5th

Metal Works with DreamWeaver and Mercart Pewter
July 21st, Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm (class fee $40.00)

Class: DeamWeaver Portfolio with Kathi Anderson

You will use and keep one stencil. You will make four cards of one design and a portfolio with the same design to store them. This makes a lovely, thoughtful gift. You'll need your class kit and a permanent glue stick (Kathi recommends the 3M glue stick.)

DreamWeaver Portfolio

July 20th, Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm (class fee $40.00)

Class: 3 Techniques with 1 Stencil with Kathi Anderson

Kathi kicks off her series of classes with a trio of elegant stenciled cards.  Each student will use and keep one stencil. The techniques will be 1) paste 2) distress embossing powders 3) dry embossing and inks. Bring your class kit and the adhesive of your choice.

Three Techniques with One Stencil
July 19th, Friday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $30.00)

Class: "Bee" Happy with Caroline Lawson

Join Caroline Saturday morning and create a bit of papercrafting engineering.  Caroline has designed a card featuring an unusual fold and lots of bees. Now, whether you think of bees as symbols of immortality and resurrection or bees make you think of honey, they make a wonderful image for a card…especially with a few flowers.

I apologize for the grainy photos.  Pop into the shop to see this wonderful project up close and to sign up to attend.  

July 13th, Saturday:  10:00am - 1:00pm ( class fee $25.00)

Class: Fruits of Summer with Cheryl Valadez

Join me Friday morning and create these colorful fruit themed cards featuring images by Stampendous. Stampendous has been cranking out some wonderful stamps and we'll get to play with the Cling Pears and the Cling Pomegranates.  Prepare to get inky as we'll be using Copics, Distress Stains, and Distress Inks. 

Copic colors (bring if you have them):

Pears (YG67, YG17, YG13, YG01, Y000)

Leaves (G28, G24, G21)

Branch (E37, E35, E31)

Flowers (R29, R22, R000)

Label (E35, E31, E50, R59, R22)

Blue green accents (BG09, BG05, BG10)

Yellow halo (Y35, Y32, Y000)

Pomegranates (R59, R29, R22, R000)

Leaves (G28, G24, G21)

July 12th, Friday:  10:30am - 1:30pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Mixed Metal Jewelry with Cheryl Thorpe

Mixed Metal Jewelry:Cheryl Thorpe:

Saturday & Sunday, June 29 & 30

Cheryl has three "mixed up metal” classes Saturday and Sunday, June 29 & 30. Each class is priced individually, but if you take all three, you'll save $10.00!
here's what you can bring:

• metal shears or heavy duty scissors
• metal files
• round nose and flat nose jewelry pliers
• jewelry making wire cutters

and if you have it:

• small anvil or steel bench block
• dapping block
• texture pattern hammers
• ball peen hammer

Cheryl will supply:
Copper, brass, nickel silver, leather cord, chain and clasps, earwires, jump rings, micro screws,

nuts and bolts, files, hammers, dapping block, hole punches, drill bits, grinding wheel, dremel, wire brush, steel wool, silver black, pliers, e-6000, bench block, washers, center punch, gloves, wire

Or take the classes individually, here are the dates and times:

Mixed Metal Necklace:
Saturday, June 29: 10 AM -12:30 PM
$40.00

You will probably have time to make two of these very cool pendants. Among the mixed-up metals, are copper and brass… they go with all color schemes!

Mixed-up Metal Earrings:

Saturday, June 29: 1-4 PM

$40.00 

Cheryl has a variety of styles for you to choose from… and they're all winners!

Mixed-up Metal Bracelet:
Sunday, June 30: 1-4 PM
$50.00 

I'm really fond of this bracelet. In this class you'll learn to do some doming on the metal.

The three classes total $130.00. If you take all three, the cost drops to $120.00.

Class: Steampunk Theater with Sue Rosenberg

Join Sue R. Saturday and assemble a seriously cute Steampunk Theater, complete with gears and a clock.  Be prepared to paint, paper, embellish, and stamp it.  Bring your class kit and an X-Acto knife, though Sue will probably have what you need on hand, both in tools and in her special steampunk stash!

At this point, there are only two slots left, though Sue will be happy to run another class if needed.

June 22nd, Saturday:  10:30am - 12:30pm (class fee $15.00)

Class: Stencils 101 with Liz Forbes

Join Liz Saturday!  You will make three cards using four different techniques. 

Bring your class kit; Liz has all the supplies---however, if you have any of the following supplies and want to cut your waiting time- bring them, making sure they're labeled with your name:  

Marvey ink pads – yellow, ocher, brown, jungle brown, crimsom lake

2 finger daubers (one for green, one for brown

3 1/8” stencil brushes

blue painter's tape

pallet knife and spreader

clipboard

June 15th, Saturday:  10:30am - ??? (whenever you're finished) class fee $35 or $20 if you purchase a stencil.