Sept 2023 Crop & Create Cards

Floral Fancy Folds by Gina K. Designs


In this class, you will make three fancy fold cards featuring floral stamps, dies and stencils! A fancy fold card is always a fun experience for both the crafter and the card recipient, and these folds are quick and easy to achieve. You will also receive templates for each of these fancy folds to keep on file for future reference!




FALL in love with Lawn Fawn


Join Jenn Shurkus, Lawn Fawn Instructor, for a wicked fun class creating 3 cards that will be perfect to send to friends during the fall months. In this class we will be using stamps, dies and more from Lawn Fawn. Jenn will go over some creative card techniques that can be used on future projects as well. The cards will highlight the whimsical, fun style of Lawn Fawn. Whether you are new to Lawn Fawn or are a fan already, you are sure to be inspired!




On My Mind with Cathy Zielske for Concord & 9th


Get ready to create some wonderful cards of support and love using layering stencils, word dies, stamps and gorgeous colors from Concord & 9th. These designs are modern, fresh in Concord & 9th’s signature style and will remind people you love that they are “On Your Mind”. Cathy Zielske will guide you through creating three card projects, and we’ll have a lot of fun along the way!




Bright Birthday with Taylor from Taylored Expressions


Join Taylor from Taylored Expressions for beautifully blended birthday cards (say that three times fast!). Build up your birthday card stash while learning tips and tricks for heat embossing and a fun, fancy fold you’ll want to use again and again! I can’t wait to create with you!




Sending Sympathy with Libby Hickson for Hero Arts


Sympathy cards are always the most difficult to make right when they are needed. Join Libby, Director of Marketing at Hero Arts, as she creates cards with you to have in your stash for when the need arises. While the card subject is tough, the class will be fun, featuring new, exclusive products from Hero Arts.




Flip-it Fun with Stephanie Barnard of The Stamps of Life


The Stamps of Life and Stephanie Barnard are always on the cutting edge of crafting with exclusive stamps and dies and interactive cards. Join Stephanie in this exciting class where you’ll create stunning cards using Stephanie’s amazing Flip-it card! Stephanie’s interactive card designs all started with the Flip-it and she’s going to knock your socks off with all the ways you can use this card die set! Prepare to be amazed, we can’t wait to share some crafty time with you!




It’s A Wrap with Kim Kesti from Spellbinders


Let us bring joy to your holiday cardmaking! Create three cards, step by step, along with your instructor Kim Kesti during this fun filled class. Your kit includes a large die that will make a stunning shaped card, a floral for that special Spellbinders touch and a merry & bright holiday tree. Combine these with a special edition embossing folder and you will say “It’s a wrap for the holidays” with Spellbinders!




Shiny Winter Wonderland with Pink & Main


Join Michelle Currie, owner of Pink & Main, to create three winter themed cards that will sparkle and shine like icicles in the sun! Each of the cards will be as unique as the snowflakes that fall from the sky.




Coordinated Clean and Simple Cards with Altenew


Join Jen Rzasa, co-founder of Altenew, in this exciting workshop featuring never-before-seen products! You will create Clean and Simple cards that feature coordinated stamps, stencils, a 3D embossing folder, and dies. Mix and match to your heart’s content and learn some fun techniques along the way. We can’t wait to see you in class!




Texture Paste Techniques with Simon Hurley for Ranger Ink


Join Simon Hurley as he takes you into the world of Simon Hurley create. products made with Ranger Ink. You will explore a brand new texture paste and see all of the many possibilities it has to offer on your card making projects. Create 3-4 winter-themed cards with Simon and walk away with an expanded knowledge of new cardmaking techniques to use on future projects!




Guilded Techniques with Sara Davies from Crafters Companion


Join Sara as she takes you through some of her favorite techniques! In this fun and engaging class you will learn to use new products, mediums, and surfaces in a completely different way! You will leave with lots of new ideas and ways to expand your crafting skills!




Elegant Wishes Angie Hunt from LDRS Creative


Join Angie from LDRS Creative and add a touch of elegance to your cardmaking. You’ll create gorgeous layered card designs with good luck and good wishes in mind. You’ll craft with hand-illustrated dies, stencils and stamps that will leave you wanting for more. You may even pick up a new technique or two along the way. I can’t wait to create with you!




Autumnal Watercolor with Christopher Alan from Brutus Monroe


Join Christopher Alan, owner of Brutus Monroe, as he teaches you the fundamentals of color theory through watercolor. In this class you will learn color blending and how to mix color to achieve multiple variants of shade. In class we will review cardmaking with watercolor as well as achieving beautiful card composition with a variety of tools and techniques.




JOYful with Laura Graff from Scrapbook.com


Get ready to have some fun and unleash your creativity with the Joyful Collection! In this class, we will be creating three stunning cards using a variety of techniques. We will experiment with Cloud Whip mixed media, rub-ons, stenciling, and different designer papers to create depth and dimension on your cards.


Don’t worry if you’re new to these techniques – Laura will guide you through the process step-by-step. Plus, we’ll be trying new techniques that will allow you to create unique and beautiful cards.

So, come ready to learn, have fun, and create some stunning cards! We can’t wait to see what you’ll make!




Stretching Your Die Sets Through the Seasons with Kelley Kohout for Honey Bee Stamps


Join Kelley in creating three seasons of cards using one die set! She will share tips along the way on changing up your ink blending, die use, and placement to get three unique cards. If you love to stretch your supplies, or you’d enjoy inspiration on getting more use out of your die sets, this class is for you! We’ll be using a beautiful class kit and a few basic supplies from your crafty stash.




Pouncing Success with Nicole Petersen from Picket Fence Studios


Come play along with Nicole Petersen, owner of Picket Fence Studios, as she walks you through the steps of using Paper Pouncers to create three beautiful cards using exclusive stamps, dies, and stencils.