In this class you will learn how to do Coptic stitch binding on a journal.  We will use the Life Stories range from Mintay to create a journal from scratch.  The journal can be used for photographs or journaling.  There are pockets and tags for ephemera and plenty of space to include journaling.

In this class we will be creating 5 sophisticated black & white cards suitable for any occasion. We will be embossing, layering, adding die cut shapes, a touch of inka gold & plus one colour to make our unique and elegant cards.

Want to get lots of photos on a layout?  Want an interesting layout that has interactive elements that can be lifted, pulled or opened to reveal hidden areas? In this month’s class, we will create a double layout with space for 21 photos.  It has plenty of “openable” areas to showcase all your favourite photos.  This month I have used papers from the Paradise range from Mintay. Take away kits with full emailed instructions are available.

This month join me in creating an explosion box mini album, using the “Dreamer” collection from Mintay. Lots of pages and pockets with tags to hold lots of photos and with so many fabulous cutouts you will add a dreamy look to you box.

In this months card class we will be creating with Tim Holtz Distress Inks using 6 of the brightest colours out of the Distress Ink Collection and our Stamped Images are from the Paper Artsy Eclectica Stamp Collections. I will be teaching you how to blend these inks together to create colourful backgrounds which we will use for our cards as well as Showing you which colours blend well together and which ones don't. We are also going to be stamping, masking, blending, spritzing, stencilling and water colouring to create our 5 Funky and Bright Cards.

“When we First Met” is the title of this delightfully colourful collection of papers by Piatek Trzynastego. Create a cute mini with flip ups & flip outs and held together with a floral cuff. This will make a beautiful gift for a newly engaged couple, a newborn baby or any special occasion, there are many spaces for journaling and photos.

Mixed Media Workshop " Art, The window to my Soul" July 13 12oon - 3.30 pm. A layered journey of texture over a journal or canvas. We will be using  Indian inspired Hand carved wooden stamps, stencils, lots of Texture Paste and antiquing techniques! You choose your colour scheme. Bring along your mixed media supplies, paint will be provided.

Join me to make a card set along with a gift card and also a gift voucher holder using the new Berrylicious range from Mintay Papers. Fussy cutting, layering and just having fun come an join us in class to make this gorgeous set.  Takeaway kits will be available with full instructions if you can’t join us in class.

This class will focus on making a frame using grid work. The image used is from Pion Design Papers – Our Furry Friends range. There will be a selection of images to use of cats and dogs. This frame is also useful for displaying photographs. It is essential to bring a bold straight grid to class and some parchment snips. Your class kit contains: vellum, pink card stock, blue card stock, an image and pearls to embellish your design.
Acknowledgement: Grid pattern designed by Patricia Wilcox Images from Pion Designs – Our Furry Friends – PD1633 and PD12004

In this class we will make a memory box, full of all the things that Grandma may have kept, including family photos. We will be using lots of Tim Holtz products including Collage tissue, Found Relatives, Thimbles and the new Baseboard Dolls pack, so if you want to know how to use these wonderful items to create vintage pieces, now is the time to learn. You will go home with a completed box.  The box will be able to close and be stored away or put on display.

This month in my class you'll make a floral  feminine layout with soft pastel colours. I'll be teaching simple mixed media techniques as well as how to build a chunky 3D layout.  The layout is made with the gorgeous Bold & Beautiful collection from 49 & Market,  Prima Flowers and 2Crafty chipboard.
Takeaway kits with instructions will be available.

Let’s take advantage of the cooler weather and celebrate Christmas in July. We’ve come up with a Festive winner - 12 hours to scrapbook, make cards, do an off the page project, plenty of time to chat and catch up with your crafty friends. There will be a Christmas dinner and sweets provided as well as Christmas themed challenges and a lucky door prize.

The amazingly talented Anguree Jansen Van Rensburg will be joining us for a 3 day weekend of creativity. More details to be advised soon.