Scrappy Hollow April Class

This week is the last week of my classes at Scrappy Hollow. 

I would really like to thank everyone who has supported my paper crafting journey by attending my classes or purchasing a kit over the three years I have been teaching at the store.  My decision to leave has not been an easy one and I know I will miss all of the lovely friends I have made along the way and hope we stay in touch through Facebook and this blog.  I hope to return to participating in my favourite card challenges and share my paper crafting adventure further with you after a short break.

So..... here is what we made this month!

The papers were from the Prima Delight collection and we used the 6x6 paper pads.  As usual we played with some of the awesome My Favorite Things die-namics:

1. Treat Pocket
2. Mini Tag from Blueprints 6
3. Border from Blueprints 8
4. Tag You’re It
5. Gift Card Pocket
6. Tattered Hearts
7. Layered Treat Tag
8. Mini Heart Border
9. MPD Butterflies
10. Leafy Flourish
11. Love greetings

We also used some walnut ink to transform vellum, a bulldog clip to make a free standing tag pocket, an embossed glassine bag and a Cottage Cut die cut treat pocket.  All of the items made fit neatly into the shabby but chic co-ordinating gift box.

 

There is a new teacher taking over my classes at Scrappy Hollow - Maree.  I wish her all the best and hope she enjoys the journey ahead and the fun times to be had teaching such a lovely group of ladies.

 

Thank you all so much and stay tuned I will be back playing with paper some day soon!

 

 

 

 

Scrappy Hollow March and April Classes

Wow the month has flown by and it was my teaching week at Scrappy Hollow this week.

Absolutely loved seeing some familiar friends and welcoming some new ones to classes at Scrappy Hollow.

I also shared some news with the ladies that I will be leaving Scrappy Hollow at Easter time and April will be my last class.  A sad decision I have not made lightly and I am sure I will miss the store team and cards ladies.

Anyway enough sad news - lets move onto happy and bright cards!!!

This is what we created this month in class!

 

 

These cards were made with the bright and versatile Kaisercraft Confetti range.  We also made feathers from Washi tape, had fun with chevrons and layering.  These are the MFT die-namics dies we used:

 

1. Arrows & Feather
2. 3x4 Journal It Card
3. Chevron Cover Up
4. Happy Hellos
5. Chevron Peek a Boo
6. Chevron Stripes
7. Just the Ticket

Here is a sneak peek of next months class - Bags Tags and Pockets galore in a cute box.  This class is sold out so thank you everyone for your continued support of my card making journey! The sample is on display in the store!

 

 

 

Thanks for dropping by!

 

Scrappy Hollow Classes for February and March

I have had a fun filled and very busy week at Scrappy Hollow as my 2014 classes started back this week.

It was so nice to welcome back some of the ladies who have been coming to classes for a few years now and to also meet and welcome some new ladies to the classes and the world of card making.

Here is what we made in our February class:

 

The cards were inspired by love as February is the month of love.  We used some of MFT's dies to create the elements on the card - MFT Stitched Heart, Dainty Bows, Peek-a-boo Trio, Fluttering Hearts, Insta Frame and the border from Blueprints 6.  The Papers were from Crate Paper - Maggie Holmes Flea Market.

 

Next month we are playing with Kaisercrafts Confetti and of course some more dies.  This time our theme will be Feathers and Chevrons and we will make feathers from washi tape, paper and dies.  Play with different ways of using chevrons and may even sneak in some distressing.  I am so overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude as my classes are quickly filling up this year and I am proud to say March is completely sold out!!  Thank you for your support everyone!!

 

Here is a sneak peek of what we will be making in March.  I have samples on display in the store.

 

 

Cards Classes at Scrappy Hollow

This week was my last week of cards classes for 2013 at Scrappy Hollow.  I have so enjoyed teaching classes this year and continuing on the many friendships with the ladies and loved welcoming some new ladies to the group as well.  Thank you to everyone who has supported my crafting pursuits this year - I am so thankful for your support and just LOVE teaching you all.

For my last class we make a mystery project that is only revealed on the night of the class and generally we make something other than a card.  This year we made a layered Christmas decoration and matching gift bag.  Here is what we made:

 

And here are some close ups of the different sections of the decoration and bag.

 

 

 

This project was so much fun to design and I hope everyone enjoyed the class as much as I did.

As a little thank you from me I also made everyone a decorated bag with a handmade button card inside.  This is how they came out - I was really happy with the design and had heaps of fun die cutting and piecing all the elements together.



I am lucky enough to be returning to Scrappy Hollow in 2014 to run more card making classes (YIPEEEEE!!!!!) and I am so looking forward to heading our creative talents in a different direction.  Each class will focus on an inspirational element and then also cover some new techniques or elements that we have not used in previous classes.  I am even putting down my edge distressor and ink for many of the classes which those of you who know my work is a HUGE challenge for me but I am hoping the ladies will enjoy the "new" Leanne style cards.  Knowing me though some inking and distressing will sneak in from time to time just to feed my passionate addiction to all things shabby but chic.

So my February Class is inspired by love as February is the month of love with Valentine's Day on the 14th.  In the class you will also learn how to:

· Use MFT inset dies and peek a boo dies to create  card backgrounds

· Create a shaker card using MFT insta frame die

· Make hand stitched embellishments with MFT layered heart die
· Use pearls, sequins and punched confetti to add scattered accents on cards
· Create dainty paper bows
· Create a wrapped twine wreath to highlight embellishments
· Different ways to mount card onto the card base

And here is a snippet of what we will create ( the samples are on display at Scrappy Hollow too).

With classes and Design Team assignments over for the year I hope to have a little time to play along with some of my favourite card challenge blogs so hopwfully I'll be back blogging again soon with some new card creations.

Thank for stopping by!

Leanne

 

Classes at Scrapppy Hollow

Wow that time has come again when I get to share my monthly class creations.  I am running a little late this month with the share - life has been a bit hectic of late but I am happy to say things are slowing down a little as formal classes and design team commitments are just about over for 2013.

So here is what we created in class last week - once again thank you to everyone who came, I appreciate your support and love helping you along your creative card making journey.  Teaching you is so much fun!

 

We started with the card which I loved as it used the very cute postcard tag from the St Nicholas collection.  This month we also had a focus on bows.  There were four different methods of tying or creating bows incorporated into the class.

 

We then made two different styles of tags.

 

And finished off making this cute gift bag and peg.

 

Paper Collection:
Kaisercraft St Nicholas

 

Punches:

MS Branch M230367
MS Heart punch M283020
MU Purple Circle punch
Carl mini heart

Embossing Folder:

Craft Concepts -  In Stitches embossing folder

MFT Dies:

MFT mini tab foursome

This was the last formal class for 2013.  My November class is a class reserved for my "frequent flyer" ladies and I am very excited to be making a unique Christmas creation with them in November.  There are no sneak peeks to share of this class as part of the fun for me is keeping the project a secret!

I am also excited to announce that I have been asked to continue teaching classes at Scrappy Hollow in 2014!  I will be back after my November class to share my sneak peeks of my first 2014 class with you all.  2014 will see a few changes to my class format and inspiration. I am really working hard to plan classes focussing on things that inspire card makers and also on featuring products, techniques and tools that are key elements card creating.  So the year will be full of classes that are either inspired by ???? or focus on creating with ????.  I am looking forward to sharing my ideas and plans with you in November. So please stay tuned!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Classes at Scrappy Hollow

It was class time again this week at Scrappy Hollow.  This month we began the first of our Christmas Cards.  We made three intricate cards and next month we will look at some quick and simple cards, tags and a decorated bag.

Here is what we made this month - thanks for coming everyone!!!

Punches used:
MS Branch M230367
Carl Mini Heart
EK Christmas Tree 54-30010

 

MFT Dies used:
Vintage Flourish
Spring Wreath 
Mini Rolled Rose
Notched tag                   

Stacking Stars

Insert It - 3 x4 pocket

 

And here is a snippet of next months class.  We will be using the lovely Kasiercraft St Nicholas collection.  The samples are on display in store and I am excited to say the class is booked out!

 

 

 

 

Scrappy Hollow Classes for August and September

Had another amazing week teaching classes at Scrappy Hollow this week.  Thank you to everyone who came along or purchased a kit.  Hope you had/have fun making our male inspired cards featuring the Simple Stories 24/seven collection.

Here is what we made:

The cards were constructed with hand made embellishments, punches or a die cut piece.   The techniques covered in the class included grunge borders, paper pieced embellishments, alternate banner finishes, multiple ideas for attaching buttons and how to transform patterned paper into mini embellishments. 

Dies & Punches used:

EK Success Binding Edge border punch

Sizzix Thinlits – Arrows, Clouds, Chevrons and banners set.
Carl star punch
MU Yellow circle punch
MU Purple circle punch

For my September Class we will begin our Christmas creativity with a series of three unique and intricate Christmas cards.  Here is a sneak peek!

Hope to see you in class!

Scrappy Hollow Classes for July and August

Had an other fabulous week teaching at Scrappy Hollow this week.  As promised here are some shots of the projects we created.  Thank you so much to all the ladies who came along or ordered a kit.  I just love teaching and appreciate all your support each month.

We created 3 cards in class and had two tags that could be made in class or at home with some of the kit left overs. First up a double fold card:

 Then two more cards with die cut and hand punched elements:

 

 

And here are the tags:

 

Materials Used:

 

Paper - Graphic 45 Secret Garden 6x6 paper pad,  #4500660 May Flowers 12 x 12 patterned paper,  #4500652 Seed Fancy 12 x 12 patterned paper and Ivory Kaisercard.

Punches:

Carl Mini Heart punch
Fiskars Bracket Border punch
MS Doily lace border punch
EK Success scallop border punch
EK 1 ¾ in circle
Fiskars hand squeeze medium hole punch
Carl medium leaf punch
MS 3 in one butterfly punch

Dies:
Spellbinders S5-090 Romantic Rectangles

And here is a sneak peak of my August Class which is sold out!