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

Kathy Rosecrans is teaching a repeat of her lovely Vintage Images card class tomorrow (Thursday).  If you missed out on creating these wonderful cards during her regularly scheduled class, then call the store today and ask to be added to the roster.  The class features 3 stunning cards using some of the new Hero Arts images.  They are all "must haves" and the cards are perfect to add to your all-occasion stash for those impromptu card emergencies.  You know what I'm talking about...we all have them...lol!  The class starts at 1:00pm and the fee is $25.00.  See the samples here. 

Whatcha' up to Saturday morning?  Nothing?  Then swing by the shop and join Nancy for a fun-filled Zentangle morning!  Bring your paper and your preferred doodling implement, because those are the only tools you need to partake of this fun, free-form, completely organic art medium. If you can doodle, you can zentangle!!

Class: Character Construction with Caroline Lawson

Join Caroline Saturday afternoon and create 2 wonderful avian themed cards featuring nature images by Character Construction.  She combines layers of images, papers and embellishments together and the results are surreal and ethereal.  Throw in some great words and text, and you've got something special.  You'll also get a chance to see the Tim Holtz Alterations Rosette die in action.  There are so many uses for this terrific tool and Caroline shows you yet another, by showcasing her sentiment in the middle of one of these fun spiral shapes.  Bring your class kit.

February 13th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 3:30pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Heavy Metal Steampunk Heart with Cheryl Thorpe

Cheryl Thorpe brings you yet another stylistic steampunk project that melds Victorian sensibilities with science fiction.  She creates a fascinating juxtaposition of materials and imagery with her heavy metal wall art.  She'll show you how to conjure the illusion of industrial ephemera using a roll of aluminum foil tape combined with die cut cogs and gears.  Combined with the soft, feminine shape of a heart, the end result is nothing short of amazing!

Interest in this class has been off the charts, therefore Cheryl's Saturday class is full, however, she has graciously agreed to teach it this Friday to give more folks an opportunity to attend.

***Additional materials required:  Bring your class kit and a roll of Aluminum Foil Tape, a hammer, scissors, and E-6000.  The Aluminum Foil Tape can be purchased at any home improvement store, such as, Home Depot or Lowes.***  

February 11th, Friday:  1:00pm - 3:30 pm.  A few seats are still available, so please call CP2 at 884-8217 ASAP to snag one of the last remaining spots.  (Class fee $30.00).   

February 12th, Saturday:  10:00am - 12:30pm (class fee $30.00)  THIS CLASS IS FULL

Class: Traditional Valentines with Cheryl Valadez

Join me this Saturday afternoon and create 2 special Valentine's Day cards that are easy to make for family and friends.  We'll layer grand background images, and create a collage of color and pattern to rest our quirky, but cute bird subjects on.  A few elegant details make these cards appear unique and time consuming, but are actually quite simple to recreate.  Be sure you're not waiting for tools, by adding a Vintage Photo Distress Ink pad to your basic kit and your choice of a sponge applicator.  I hope to see you there ;D

February 5th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee is $25.00)  

Class: Musical Collage Cards with Kathy Rosecrans

Join Kathy Rosecrans Saturday morning and she will show you how to create 2 stunning all-occasion cards using the new Musical Collage stamp by Hero Arts.  Along with this gorgeous woodblock stamp, Kathy uses images from the Friendly Flags set to give the collage image a whole new personality and create another card with "wow" factor.  Yes, Kathy is excited about these new images and she can't wait to show you why.  The addition of her trademark trims and embellishments create the perfect recipe for show stopper cards sure to please everyone on your card list.

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

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

Don't forget to sign up for Kathy Rosecrans fabulous card class taking place this Saturday at 1:00pm.  If you're already in the class, be sure to bring your class kit along with a Versafine Black ink pad, Distress Ink Pads in Walnut, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, plus applicators, details scissors and foam tape.

I am teaching a repeat of my Dia de los Valentinos class this Sunday at 1:00pm.  If you missed out and want to sign up, please contact Nancy at 884-8217.  There are a couple of slots left.

CP2 is anticipating the arrival of brand new Impression Obsession images any day now.  Pop into the store to see if they have made their debut, as they will fly out the door as soon as they hit the shelves!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Class: Vintage Image Cards with Kathy Rosecrans

Join Kathy Rosecrans this Saturday and make 3 vintage inspired all occasion cards, perfect for letting those special people in your life know that they are on your mind.  These wonderful images of days gone by, remind us of how important it is to stay in touch with family and friends, and what better way to do that than with a beautiful handmade card.  Kathy will share her secrets for capturing her signature elegant style.  She'll show you how to combine elegant stamped patterns with a fabulous bold image and highlight it with just the right embellishments.  The results are sheer perfection every time.  Create lots of these wonderful cards to have on hand, so that you always have just the right card to send at a moment's notice.

January 29th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee is $25.00)   

Class: Dia de los Valentinos with Cheryl Valadez

I'm teaching a Valentine themed card class with a twist this Saturday.  We'll use traditional hearts and pair them with edgy calavera images to create beautiful yet unusual cards to express how much you care to the special people in your life.  Plan on getting dirty in this class as we will be dyeing seam binding, painting, and crackling.  If you walk out with clean hands, then that means we didn't have any fun ;D

Bring your class kit and make sure you have lots of adhesive handy.  Also, add a Vintage Photo Distress Ink Pad and a sponge applicator.

This class is almost full, but if you wanted to take it and missed out, just contact Nancy at CP2 (884-8217) or email me directly at cvaladez@comcast.net and we can schedule a "make-up" class.

January 22nd, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee is $25.00)        

Class: Gypsy Memo Collage w/ Annie Onderdonk

Join Annie this Saturday for a day filled with creative inspiration.  Annie begins the morning session by sharing her techniques for creating her gorgeous painted backgrounds.  The colors are sumptuous and pop against the graphic collage images creating a breathtaking art piece you will be proud to display.  The morning session is followed by a lunch break and the afternoon takes up where the first session left off.  Annie will hand out the fabulous 7 Gypsies Memo Boards and show you how to complete the magic by assembling your collage.  You may finish by 2pm, but Annie and the shop space are available until 4pm.  Annie will provide the memo board, paper, collage media, charms and chotchkies.  Be sure to bring your class kit, a water brush and / or a paint brush, and any coloring medium you like to work with...inks, watercolors, watercolor pencils, etc.  You will need Portfolio Oil Pastels; these can be found at Staples, Office Max, etc. in the art aisle and are priced below $10.00 a set.

January 15th, Saturday:  10:00am - 11:30am  Background Painting Session (if you are interested solely in this portion of the class, the fee is $25.00)


January 15th, Saturday:  10:00am - 4:00pm  Complete Collage Class (take the full day including the Background Painting Session and the Collage Assembly Session for $75.00)    

Class: Copic Primer w/ Cheryl Valadez

Join me Saturday afternoon and we'll discuss the wonder of all things Copic. This is not a project class.  Instead, we'll spend the day learning about these amazing tools, decoding the color wheel and the Copic numbering system, creating designs and textures with the Colorless Blender, and learning basic coloring and shading techniques. Bring your Copic markers, a notepad to take notes on, and something to write with. I received my Copic Certification in August 2010 and I can't wait to share what I learned with you!

January 8th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $25.00) please be sure you have your name on your markers...thank you!

If you don't have Copic markers, feel free to use mine ;D