Class for $18 learning about cardstocks

Absolutely. : )

I think in a lot of classes there’s very little truly new, but often I’m reminded of something I hadn’t thought of, or a different way of using something, and even better, some twist I enjoy. But sometimes there’s something new too. And a class or video can be an inspiration. (I won’t admit that sometimes I spend so much time watching that there’s very little making.) 

My guess is you’ve seen 99.9% of techniques, whether they be cardstock, ink or something else. 

“multiple ways to stretch your cardstock stash” sounds to me like at least one class may be about ways to use scraps, as well as strip cutting.

Considering my ridiculously vast stash of cardstock, I don’t think I need ways to stretch it, but if anyone signs up, please let us know if they taught anything fun.

I think it’s great - after watching just parts of two videos. (The cat we adopted a couple days ago and our resident cat are taking up a lot of time. Plus some family stuff.) I already have more to try out than in classes I’ve spent a couple hundred bucks for.

Caveat: I make strip cards, and love geometrics and abstracts. A couple of hints and cards totally float my boat.  But it’s not for everyone. It’s like if someone was enjoying a card class about making scenes. I never make scene cards though love seeing others’ cards with scenes. So no scene class for me, even if it was the best ever. 

This is a great card that’s part of the online class.

http://instagram.com/p/CS7O4MbMTuL

I loved it, too! Definitely worth the money already!
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. I really didn't expect to get so many card ideas on the first day!

Does anyone know if these classes will be viewable rewatchable videos? Or were they live only?

Thanks.

Definitely not all geometrics. Debby Hughs' project is exquisite - soft and dimensional. Of course everything she does is beautiful. Cards by other instructors use florals, etc. I may have seen a butterfly. lol

I meant to sign up for this class when it was $15 and forgot. I just checked the hashtag on Instagram and the cards look great! I definitely would have learned something. I may still take it.

Debbie Hugh’s project was worth the price of admission X 10 for me. Subtle yet rich - wreath, twigs, maple leaves, eucalyptus leaves, gesso, watercolors, mica flakes, vellum leaves, twigs, stylus, more... Belongs on a wall. My wall. 

The title of the class can be taken too literally. Debbie said it well, not that I remember exactly - that cardstock is the base, the foundation of all of our cards. It was not a cardstock 101 or beginner class, though beginners would learn a lot. Weights/differences were discussed on day 1, though I’ve only watched a couple minutes and haven’t seen all the project videos. (Newly adopted cat kept separate from curious resident cat takes up time. Resident cat: “Why can’t I go through that door any more?! I’m worried, pay attention to meee!”

Some projects and techniques were simple, some not my cuppa (quilling through stencils), but there are 3-4 a day. Maybe 2 one day? Guest instructors like Debbie, Laura Bassen, Keisha Charles (sp?), Yana, a couple others. 

I had a couple duh! moments. A hint made strips or tiles placement faster/easier for strip and tile cards I make from ugly backgrounds/CS/patterned papers. There was inspiration and reminders of unused techniques. And while there are thousands of wonderful youtube videos, this was well packaged with instructors answering forum questions, a student gallery, cover sheet/project pdfs, etc. 

Oh - marg I’m almost sure if you join today you can be in this evening’s live chat at 7:00 EDT if you’re free. Classes are available forever, but the forum and student gallery is locked on 9/2 after prizes are announced. 

Just my take - YMMV. 

Instagram is #crushingoncardstock

Don’t we deserve badges to wear? 

BTW, some of the student cards are on Instagram but a lot are on Flicker or other places, but all accessible from the student galleries for each day.

Some made wonderful cards with some of the simpler techniques - took them to another level. Lots of experienced card makers apparently. Like Kathi Bianuucci’s woven cards.