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Just For Keeps | Spring 2008 Class Schedule      Class Policies

• Just for Keeps Classes

• Techniques Class #1
• Tuesday April 29th & Thursday May 1st 6:30 pm
• This is a techniques class. There will not be any actual cards created. A paper bag book will be handed out to each participant for making notes and placing samples in.
  
  Alcohol Inks
     - You will use glossy paper and work to create a a scene using a stamp positioner and StampScape stamps.
     - On matte paper stamp and emboss a background, and apply Alcohol inks. We will use Cuttlebug and a Nestability die to stamp a design on, then mount onto a background.
     - Alcohol Ink background on glossy paper, and using the Cuttlebug to create a cool background paper.
  
  Brilliance Inks
  You will be making some neat backgrounds using Brilliance ink pads and the direct to paper technique.
  
  Thomas Kinkaid Stamps
  Learn different techniques for stamping, coloring and mounting Thomas Kinkaid stamps. We will be using VersaMark and clear embossing as a great way to highlight the stamped image.
  
  Score-It Board
  You will learn how to use the Score it board to score cards and make interesting grids for backgrounds.
• Cost: $15.00

• Techniques Class #2
• Tuesday April 22nd 6:30 pm
• This class will be run like techniques class #1 with a paperbag book for each participant to make notes and place samples in. There will be hands on practice using Nestabilities Dies and Cuttlebug for the following techniques:
  
  Distress Inks - they have come a long way, and now come in many different colors.
  
     - A distressed, crinkled look will include highlighting with Direct to Paper for a background paper.
  
    - Creating a distressed background with a stamped, embossed design on a frame made using the Cuttlebug.
  
     - Using a Color Mist and Direct to paper technique, stamp and color a design for a card.
  
     - Pearl-Ex: Learn some of the many interesting ways to use this beautiful medium.
  
     - Cuttlebug: Work with the Cuttlebug using the embossing folders to create beautiful embossed images, learn how to enhance and create frames using Nestabilities dies.
• Cost: $15.00

• Inchies
• Thursday May 8th & Tuesday May 20th 6:30 pm
• What is an inchie? A 1"x1" square piece of artwork. They are cute, easy and fun to make. You can use them on cards, darling little magnets, little ornaments for the holidays. We will stamp inchies and create 2 cards and 3 magnets. You will have extra inchies to take home.
• Cost:  $12.00