Monday, March 31, 2014

Love Paris





“Love Paris”
When:   Saturday, April 26, 2014
Time:  11:00 to 5:00 p.m. 
Fee:  $65.00

AND

Where:  Scrapbook Island
Sunday, May 18, 2014 
Time:  11:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:  $65.00

Have you been to Paris? Plan to go someday?  Or, maybe you just love all things Paris, like I do.   And, if you love antique photo albums too, then you won’t want to miss this class! 

You’ll create a beautifully covered album with an Eiffel Tower collage under glass and encased in rhinestones. I’ll show you how I’ve altered a 5x7 Idea-Ology book to create a vintage inspired binding with lace pockets, a peek-a-boo window, and a fun fabric board too!  We’ll use Paris themed paper (Glamour & Grunge) by Melissa Frances.  

This is an ADVANCED class – so have an early lunch before you get here and pack a power snack!

STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:
Ranger Black Soot Distress paint
Dry Adhesive for attaching paper to chipboard – I like 3/8” wide Scor-tape
Wet Adhesive-clear drying (The Ultimate Glue, Aleene’s Super Thick Tacky Glue or E6000 )
Craft knife (I prefer a “box cutter” style knife)
Self-healing mat
Basic kit:  Scissors, paper cutter, bone folder

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Faux Lace Journal Class














WHERE:  The Piece by Piece (Niles District of Fremont)
WHEN:     Thursday, April 17, 2014
TIME:      10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FEE:         $40.00

AND

WHERE:  Scrapbook Island
WHEN:  Saturday, May 10, 2014
TIME:    11:00 to 1:30 p.m.
FEE:      $40.00

In this class, you’ll create a unique handmade journal with a beautiful cover with a vintage romantic feel using a “lace page” that you’ll create in class, incorporating buttons, charms, and other ephemera. These signature page style journals are fun to create, and make great gifts too!   NOTE:  In class, you’ll choose the color for your journal and  you’ll decide which embellishments you want to incorporate.

Student Supply List:  
  ½” double-sided tape (I prefer scor-tape),
nonstick craft sheet
scissors and paper cutter
liquid adhesive - Beacons 3-in-1 or Fabri-tac 
  
Optional:  charms, buttons, lace and other misc. embellishments.  
Embellishments are provided in class, however, if you have personal bits of lace or vintage jewelry
you’d like to incorporate, feel free to bring it to class.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Belle Necklace


WHERE:  Scrapbook Island 
When:     Saturday, March 8th
Time:      10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Cost:       $45.00

WHERE:  Scrapbook Island 
When:     Thursday, March 20th 
Time:      5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost:       $45.00

WHERE:  The Piece by Piece  (Fremont)
When:     Saturday, March 22nd
Time:       10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

AND

WHERE:   The Piece By Piece (Fremont)
When:      Saturday, May 31st 
Time:       10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
 Cost:        $45.00


I saw a friend wearing a necklace like this, with a bell-like noise, and I fell in love with it!  I had to make one of my own, and now you can too.  In this class, you'll learn how to hand cut, drill and debur a vintage knife and transform it into a beautiful bell necklace, using a fork tine as the bell's clapper.  You can choose to embellish the face of your necklace with rhinestones, or keep it sophisticatedly simple with its gentle bell ring.  You'll go home with a beautiful, ready-to-wear, necklace.   A great gift for yourself, or for someone special!  Each class is limited to six students, so sign up early! 

All supplies are provided for this class.

Altered Frame using CeCe Caldwell Paint















Where:  Scrapbook Island
When:   Saturday, March 8th
Time:    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost:     $45.00


OR

Where:  Scrapbook Island
When:  Sunday, March 16th
Time:    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost:     $45.00

In this entry level class, you will learn the basics of painting and distressing using CeCe Caldwell's, all-natural, chalk and clay paint.  You will discover the basics of water distressing, distressing with sand paper, and using a finishing product.
All supplies are provided in this class for you to paint and transform a 16x20 frame for use as a fabric memo board or a wired memo board to display photos or art.  There will be several fabric and color options to choose from - not just the ones pictured in the sample.  All supplies are provided, including the frame and paint. Please come wearing paint clothes. 
This is a beginning class that lasts approximately 2 hours.  You may want to plan on staying just a little longer, in case we have time for additional techniques.