Saturday, January 28, 2012

Chics and Dots Quite Contrary Caboodle







Hello ladies!  Here's some samples of what you stamping "chicks" will be making in this caboodle of cards.  This paper line is from My Mind's Eye, and is really cute! We will be using die cut machines, a little felt, and (of course) LOTS of foam pop dots! 
Here's the extra goodies to bring to class (if you have them) besides your basic craft kit:
Scoring tool                                           Zig Zag border punch
Die Cut machine                                    Retro daisy flower punches (Medium and small)
Phrase stamps (big font, small font, horizontal, vertical, and Hello)
Hero Arts/Sizzix Stamp and Die sets #657779, and #657775
Brown ink (Chalk or Dye)                     Brown journaling marker/pen
Stitch stamp                                           Clear stamp blocks (if needed)
Class is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 from 10am to 1pm.  If you have any questions or need to reserve your stamping spot, please call All About Pictures at 364-4141.  See you stamping soon!  ~Kim~

Owls and Butterflies Quite Contrary Caboodle







Hello stampers!  I'm adding an additional caboodle class in February, and I would give a big "HOOT HOOT!" if you'd flutterby and stamp with me!  This paper line is from My Mind's Eye, and, as I'm sure you've guessed by now, there are some very cute owls and butterflies involved.  We will be using die cut machines, felt, and the Hero Arts/Sizzix coordinating stamps and dies, and make 12 cards total. 
                Here's the list of supplies to bring to class (besides your basic craft kit):
 Miscellaneous phrase stamps (Hello, big font, small font, horizontal, and vertical Hello)
Tree stamp                                                        Scoring tool
Score tape                                                         1 3/4" circle punch                                                     
Foam pop dots (LOTS of 'em)                          Clear stamp blocks (if needed)                       
Stitch stamp                                                       Die cut machine
Green ink (Shabby Shutters distress/Stampin' Up Wild Wasabi/ or colorbox warm green chalk ink)
Hero Arts/Sizzix Stamp and Die sets #657779, and #657775
Class is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th from 6:30 to 9:30.  If you have any questions, or need to reserve your stamping spot, please call All About Pictures at 364-4141.  See you stamping soon!  ~Kim~

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

February CAS card class

Hello stampers!  Since it's cold outside, we're going to play with flock-because it feels all warm and fuzzy, and......HOT pink (do you hear the ba-da-bump on the drums, ladies?)  I know, don't quit my day job, right?  I could never be a stand-up comedienne! 
Anyway, here's extra supplies besides your basic crafting kit:
Stamp and Emboss Wreath and words Background/Coordinating embossing folder
Die cut machine
Black ink
Xyron sticker maker
Hot pink marker
Small flower punch (5/8"-3/4" sized)
Mini glue dots
Piercing tool, or brad setter, or 1/16th hole punch
Class is scheduled for Friday morning February 24th from 10 am to noon.  If you have any questions, or need to reserve your stamping spot, please call All About Pictures at 364-4141.  See you stamping soon!  ~Kim~

Monday, January 23, 2012

February Card Club

Hello stampers!  We're going to use Basic Grey patterned paper this month, and  play with some heart die cuts.  Here's the extra supplies to bring to class besides your basic crafting kit:
Heart dies/Punches (or other shape you'd like)
White gel pen (my favorite is Signo brand)
Blue dye ink (faded jeans distress ink)
Phrase stamp (long image with small font)
Mini glue dots
Border embossing folder
Die cut machine
Class is scheduled for Thursday February 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30, and also on Friday morning February 3rd from 10 to noon.  If you have any questions or need to reserve your stamping spot, please call All About Pictures at 364-4141.  See you stamping soon!  ~Kim~

February Caboodle Class

Hello stampers!  Here's what we're caboodling in February-I'm calling it the Color Pop Caboodle.  Black, White and ten different colors of solid card stock!  If you have a medium sized (3" x 3 1/2") flourishy flower stamp, and a small phrase stamp you're just about ready to go!  Here's the whole list of things to bring besides your basic craft kit:
Ruler (preferably clear)
Black dye ink
Phrase stamp
Medium sized flourish/flower stamp
Scoring tool
Foam pop dots
LOTS and LOTS of mini glue dots
Border punch
Black fine tip permanent marker
Small (5/8") flower punch(s)

Class is scheduled for Thursday February 9th, from 6:30 to 9:30, and again on Friday morning February 10th from 10 to 1.  If you have any questions or need to reserve your stamping spot, please call All About Pictures at 364-4141.  See you stamping soon!  ~Kim~

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Scene Stamping Class


If you have always wanted to learn how to do scene stamping , here's your chance. We will be doing 2 cards, using the techniques of brayering and masking.  Whether your a scrapbooker or just love to make cards,this is your opportunity to incorporate scene stamping onto your projects. Items you will need for class are: Brayer, stylus with foam tip, makeup applicators, Stampamajig, Circle punch.
Dye Inks: Mementos Black, Adirondacks; Willow, Meadow, Bottle, Pink Sherbet, Red Pepper, Currant, Cool Peri, Denim, Purple Twilight, Aqua, Stream, or any brand of dye inks and colors you wish to use.
Stampscapes Stamps:
Lakeside Cabin 174F
Crooked Path 146F
Tree Cluster SM. 266D
Crooked Limbs 052C
Oak Branch 203G
Gulls 302A
 Sm. Country Chapel 309 E
Shimmering 286 E
Rowboat 166A
Don't worry, If you don't have all the stamps or inks , we will have some available during class for you to use. Class is Thursday,  January 26th at 6pm. Please call AAP at 364-4141 to sign up for class. Hope to see you there. Lynette

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Resin/Polymer Flower Class

Would you like to make your own resin/polymer flowers?

You will learn to make your own molds and then
have the opportunity to make
polymer flowers from that mold.

If you are a scrapbooker or card maker,
these fun dimensional shapes add the extra
pazazz to any project.

The class is, Wednesday,  January 18th, 6 to 8 pm.
Supplies you need to bring:
Non-stick craft mat
Cookie sheet or plastic container to take clay items home.

Call the store today and reserve your space for this fun new class.

Nancy

Monday, January 9, 2012

January Coloring Class 2012

Hi Everyone, It's the start of a brand new year and time to start coloring again. I chose to color a Digi image stamp this month.  It's a valentine card but don't let that fool you, it can also be used for a thank you , birthday or any occasion card. You will need to bring your regular supplies and the following items  to class with you: Heart Spellbinders, Heart Border Punch, Stylus with sponge tip, Versamark pad, gold embossing powder, pop dots, glue dots, any stamp phrase you would like to use,  Adirondack Pink Sherbet Ink, embossing folder Sizzix Textured Impressions. If you don't have some of those specific items, you may use any that you wish to use and as always I will have what I used available. Class is Thursday, January 19 at 6PM. Please call AAP at 364-4141 to sign up for class. Hope to see you at class, Lynette

Friday, January 6, 2012

February Card Club


Hello ladies!  Here's a picture of the card for February.  This is an easy technique that would help you use up scraps in your craft area to help make room for all the new stuff you got for Christmas!  Oh, who am I trying to kid??!!  I've got so much paper it'll take me until my daughter graduates high school before I use it all up.....but.....I can give it a good try, right??!!  Anyway, here's the goodies to bring to class besides your basic craft kit:
Heart dies/punches in different sizes  (if you have a another shape you're welcome to use it)
Die cut machine (if needed)
Journaling pen/fine tip marker
White gel pen (signo is my favorite)
Sentiment stamp
Medium blue ink (Faded Jeans Distress Ink used here)
Polka Dot Border embossing folder
1/8" or 1/4" Score tape
Class is scheduled for Thursday, February 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 and Friday morning February 3rd from 10:00 to noon.  If you have any questions or need to reserve your stamping spot, please call All About Pictures at 364-4141.  Happy stamping!!!  Kim