Friday, October 2
9:30am – 11:00am
9:30am – 11:00amA1 Creative Imaginations “What’s Cookin?” Family Favorites Recipe Book
Instructor: Mona Gettmann
Join Mona Gettmann, Education Coordinator for Creative Imaginations to see “What’s Cookin?” as she dishes up a delightful recipe book using Renae’s Kitchen Collection. We will use Renae’s colorfully illustrated two-sided papers, stickers, chipboard and epoxies to embellish a Creative Café Spiral Notebook. This notebook has plenty of pages to add recipes, photos and notes within its covers. This recipe book would make a great gift for a new bride, a special friend or keep it for your own favorite family recipes.
A2 The Paper Cut Library Pocket Book
Instructor: Sarah Justison
Planning you next in-store class will be a breeze with our Library Pocket Book Kit with a “Paris France - Travel” theme. You will be provided with the Library Pocket Book Kit in one of our new color sets – Black and White – to make this stunning book. Black and White Photos, brads and ribbons to coordinate will also be supplied, so you will leave with a complete book, ready to show as a sample in your store or as a class sample. Not only do we have different color variations available, but our new Library Pocket Book Kits have 12 pockets and inserts – which makes them perfect for the 12 months of the year – use it to make a mini scrapbook, a birthday book or the perfect baby brag book – the ideas for your customers are endless! Learn how to fold, tape, and assemble our Spine Accordian to make the binding for this awesome book. This class does not involve stamping, just book making and assembling.
A3 Melissa Frances Happy Holidays Mini Album
Instructor: Cathy Arnold
Ho-Ho-Ho! We invite you to get into the holiday spirit in this creative and merry class featuring the timeless Melissa Frances "Enchanted Christmas" line. Your mini album will use the number one selling product from the Melissa Frances line as its base, our Envelope and Tag book. Wholesaling at $1.95/min 4, it's easy to see why these 10 page mini books have been a smash hit! Along with the fabulous album, we will use the "Enchanted Christmas" page kit to complete our project.
A4 The Cat’s Pajamas Mini Muffin Tin Advent Calendar
Instructor: Alma de la Rosa
Just in time for your November class schedule! Let’s face it… home décor is hot, hot, hot. Mix it together with a little Christmas goodness and The Cat’s Pajamas latest products and you’ve got a creative and unique advent calendar that can be used as a great display in your store and brought out year after year. Treats are placed inside each muffin compartment for each day. And it’s versatile enough to be adapted for other special occasions you want to count down too! Materials Needed: coloring medium (markers, copics, and/or colored pencils).
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Friday, October 2 11:15am-12:45am
11:15am-12:45amB1 Creative Imaginations It’s a Boy!
Instructor: Cheryl Mezzetti
This project will capture your heart and your crafters. Cheryl will be starting with the “Baby” chipboard book adding the new Studio Basics 101, Zack Collection. Soft colors of greens and blues and the whimsy patterned papers and embellishments will prove to be a class favorite. The finished project will be perfect for baby showers and gift giving.
Bring your camera as Cheryl will bring the “It’s a Girl” {featuring the Zoe Collection} finished project for photos.
B2 The Paper Cut Quick & Easy Christmas Cards
Instructor: Sarah Justison
NEW CARD DESIGNS for 2009! Just what your customers are looking for when stamping their holiday cards!
Use different layered cards, window cards and our new scallop & circle cards to make 10 different Quick & Easy Christmas Cards. This is a fast paced, moving class – students will need to work efficiently to get all cards done in the alotted time. We will be using both, clear & wood mounted NEW stamps from Impression Obsession. All the pieces will be pre-cut and scored – what a dream!! These cards are available in kits - your customers will love you for carrying these sets in your store. Carry all of our new sets and your customers will have 10 new Christmas Card Kits to choose from. QUICK SHIPPING!
B3 Bo Bunny Press Show Me You Love Me!
Instructor: Jeri Tanner
Make Valentine’s Day memorable with a variety of paper crafting projects designed to capture the attention and hearts of those you love. Bouquets, cards, treat boxes and more! Each project is a potential kit for you to offer your customers. All from Bo bunny – a gift of love!
B4 My Favorite Things Stamp Outside of the Box! = SOLD OUT
Instructor: Kim van der Sanden
Learn how to use MFT Clear Stamps in fun and unexpected ways! We will complete two delightful projects and learn techniques you can pass along to your students in your next class. We will:
*Add depth and texture to patterned or plain paper
*Paint on acetate
*Mimic stitching effects
*Create embellishments
*Personalize our projects using Bling Bet
*Curve and cut our sentiments to add versatility
Material Needed: Small hole punch or double, button type hole punch if available.
Friday, October 2 1:45pm-3:15pm
1:45pm-3:15pmC1 Bo Bunny Press Gifts from the Heart
Instructor: Jeri Tanner
What can I give you this Christmas? I’ll give you my heart… This unique gift features Bo Bunny’s newest Christmas collection and will charm the receiver as they flip through pages highlighting multiple gifts from your heart. Practice new product ideas and create the perfect gift using Bo Bunny’s popular cut outs, transparencies and coordinating embellishments in this mini album.
C2 Hero Arts "Cling, Cling” and around “the Blocks” for Christmas
Instructor: Jennifer McGuire & Shari Carroll
Join the Hero creative team for a fast-paced holiday class using only the latest wood block and new CLING designs for the holidays. In this class, you will create 6+ cards for the holiday season using unique new designs, fun new accessories with innovative techniques using the latest new items from Hero Arts. When you’re done, you’ll have a sleighful of ideas to teach in classes this holiday season
C3 Canvas Home Basics ‘CREATE’ Banner
Instructor: Christine Meier
The perfect new blank to feature a wide array of scrapbooking products. The class begins with our natural canvas diamond pennants and bring them together to make the perfect ‘CREATE’ statement in your store. We will show you how fun it is to work with natural canvas and how easy it is to apply rub-ons, glitter mist, paper, chip board letters, embellishments, ribbon, rope, wire and more. Help your customers show off their talents for home décor, party decorations or just for fun. You will see a wide range of other banner ideas including names, holiday décor and more.
C4 Heart of Texas Disney Picture It Album
Instructor: Pam Sivage
We all love Disney. It never goes out of style. This creative 5 tab album uses chipboard in fun ways that adds to the charm of this Disney album. This album is the perfect place to put your Disney memories. The album has a picture frame opening to decorate and paint. There are 5 tab pages that we will cover and add some fun embellishments.
This fun album will be great for classes, as it can be finished in a few hours, using paint, ink, and/ or paper. The size is 8 ½ x 10 allowing a lot of room on each page for pictures and embellishments. We will be doing different techniques with chipboard embellishments, made especially for this kit. We will use amazing paper that will be perfect for the Disney Picture It Album.
Friday, October 2 3:30pm-5:00pm
3:30pm-5:00pmD1 The Robin’s Nest We’re Growing Up (Growth Chart)
Instructor: Rachel O’Crowley
We will be creating a growth chart using our new Glitter Princess and Young Man papers. Spaces are on the growth chart for pictures and embellishments. We will also be using dew drops to embellish our projects. This will be a fresh and creative class to teach in your store!
D2 Stamping Bella Ketto My World!
Instructor: Christy Gilbreath
Stamping Bellas new little Ketto girls will be the focus of this class. Kettos will turn your next greeting card in to your "not so ordinary" card. Using these adorable stamps, a twist of colors and sentiments that will make your card classes a hit. You will create 5 cards using Bella stamps, border punches and embellishments. Your samples can be used not only for your upcoming Holiday card classes but also for your All Occasion card classes through the year. Bring your favorite Copic markers/watercolor pencils, bone folder and class kit.
D3 GCD Studios Landslide Scrapbooking
Instructor: Heidi Sonboul
This fun and fast pasted moving class is filled with new techniques blending the digital world with paper. Heidi Sonboul will teach you step by step instructions, in order to create a fun new idea she has title “Landslide Scrapbooking”. This is a class filled with fun energy as Heidi gets personal will her students. What is Landslide Scrapbooking? It’s a fun new way to crop your photos, in a fast amount of time. New beginners are welcome to come and learn! Please note that this class is also packed full of advance skills. You will use our newest luxurious papers and walk away with a beautiful new layout and a mind filled with exciting new techniques. Materials Need: scissors, trimmers, 3-4 photos and adhesive.
D4 JustRite Stampers JustRite 101 = SOLD OUT
Instructor: Kellie Fortin
Join Kellie Fortin as she shares with you the endless possibilities for customizing and personalizing your papercrafts with JustRite Stampers’ unique interlocking stamping system. This innovative stamping system is designed to be more than just a stamp- it’s a tool your customer will use over and over. Learn how to market the product to your consumer while designing projects that you will be able to teach in your store. Go Home with over $100 of JustRite Classroom Supplies for teaching your next JustRite Class.
Saturday, October 3 8:30am-10:00am
8:30am-10:00amF1 Creative Imaginations A Christmas Story = SOLD OUT
Instructor: Cheryl Mezzetti
Create a gift from the heart with Cheryl using Christine Adolph’s newest CHA Summer release; Winter Woodland. Put it on your holiday calendar now because you will definitely want to replicate this class for your customers. A few fun techniques and the elegant warm red and green hues combine perfectly to create a breathtaking altered mini book.
F2 My Sentiments Exactly! Clear Stamping Cards
Instructor: Adrienne Kennedy
Join Adrienne from MSE in creating 5 beautiful cards. Keep the stamps we use in class so you can re-teach these cards in your store or use for MITI’s! We will be using paper and embellishments from companies you know and love! Lots of giveaways! Don’t miss this fun and fresh class!
F3 GCD Studios Get Down With Pattern Paper
Instructor: Heidi Sonboul
Pattern paper is all the rage in scrapbooking, but sometimes it can overpower a layout. In this class Heidi Sonboul will teach you step by step instructions on how to place pattern paper in a fun new way, but that’s not all! Heidi will also show you fun new ideas on how to crop your pattern paper in low cost efficient ways. New beginners are welcome to come and learn! Please note that this class is also packed full of advance skills. In the end you’ll have a beautiful new layout and a mind filled with exciting new techniques. Materials Needed: scissors, trimmers, 3-4 photos and adhesive.
F4 JustRite Stampers JustRite Christmas Projects
Instructor: Kellie Fortin
Join Kellie Fortin in creating unique Holiday Ornaments using JustRite Stamper’s Christmas. This is the perfect class designed to introduce both scrapbookers and cardmakers to the endless design possibilities using JustRite Stamps. Class ideas can be used for a last minute Christmas class or a great Make-it Take It Holiday weekend. Receive over $100 of JustRite Christmas Stamps for your classroom or next in-store Just Rite Event.
F5 Prism Paper Let’s Make Some Cards
Instructor: Jamie Harker
This will be a fun, fast-paced class as we learn and complete 3 different card styles. Join us as we incorporate stamping, punching, scorning/folding, and ribbon to complete our projects. This class will reveal to you a way to view card stock as an embellishment. Material Needed: an acrylic block
Saturday, October 3 10:15am-11:45am
10:15am-11:45amG1 Creative Imaginations Ghoulies Halloween Ring Book
Instructor: Mona Gettmann
Treat yourself to this class with Mona Gettmann, Education Coordinator for Creative Imaginations to get into the holiday spirit. We’ll be decorating a die-cut transparency ring book with Helen Dardik’s Ghoulies Collection. We promise to share some technique “tricks” along the way. Then you can personalize your book with favorite Halloween photos and our new slime die-cut paper, which is oozing with fun!
G2 Ranger Nostalgic Shimmer = SOLD OUT
Instructor: Tim Holtz
Add the look of vintage bling to your holiday projects with Ranger and designer Tim Holtz. See for yourself how Distress and Stickles can be used in the same sentence with this innovative glitter glue unlike anything you've used before. Wanting a bit of sparkle to accent your distressed projects? Learn about Distress Stickles as we incorporate these in a hands-on project to get you ready for the holiday season, and see things with a bit of nostalgic shimmer.
G3 Piggy Tales Drawbridge Book
Instructor: Trina Linford
Piggy Tales is so excited to share with you their award winning “Drawbridge Book” and innovative products to keep your customers coming back for more! Using the “Drawbridge Book” you will create an eye-catching book for you to display in your store and use for classes. You’ll also learn FUN and unique techniques that you will want to apply to future paper crafting projects. Leave this class with a goodie bag and door prizes featuring our latest and greatest products on the markets! We’ll see you soon!
G4 StacyStamps Color, Color, and more Color
Instructor: Stacy Rich
We are so lucky to have so many ways available to us to enhance our favorite stamps. To do this we’ll use colored pencils, inks, blenders, mineral spirits, chalks and watercolors. We will complete 6 cards using all these techniques. The cards will be geared toward Fall and Christmas. We’ll add bards, ribbons, jewels and decorative paper. You will be able to show your customers several ways to use stamps and consumable products. In addition, you will be the first to use the new StacyStamps holiday designs!
G5 Bazzill Basics Paper Make It Quick with Lickety Slip
Instructor: Joey Otlo
As scrapbookers, we want pages to be quick, fast & easy. As cardmakers, we want great ideas with the perfect sentiments. Join Bazzill as we complete a 12x12 layout and 5 – 4x6 panels using our Lickety Slip concept. Scrappers will love that you can use tons of photos. Cardmakers love that you can easily convert the 4x6 panels into amazing A2 cards! Learn new techniques and take home some great ideas how to promote Bazzill projects in you store. Material Needed: scissors, glue dot, tape adhesive, corner rounder, 12” trimmer.
Saturday, October 3 1:00pm-2:30pm
1:00pm-2:30pmH1 Ranger Studio Re-Loaded = SOLD OUT
Instructor: Tim Holtz
Join Ranger and designer Tim Holtz as you learn about the Claudine Hellmuth Studio line, Ranger's newest signature designer line. This unique and quirky palette of colors, mediums, and sticky back canvas products are just the thing to incorporate a little mixed media in your store. Not sure how to use them all? Well join the creative adventure as Tim takes his own approach with his spin on what this product line can do for you - time to experience Studio re-loaded.
H2 Bazzill Basics Paper All A-board with Bazzill
Instructor: Joey Otlo
Ahoy scrappers! Join me as we charter a course to complete a mini album using 5x7 Bazzill Board, plastic paper, Just the Edge & so much more. Learn new techniques that will blow you out of the water. Come prepared to complete your book in class or be prepared to walk the plank. Material Needed: scissors, glue stick or liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, corner rounder, 12” trimmer, brayer, crop-a-dile.
H3 My Favorite Things Festive Projects
Instructor: Kim van der Sanden
Using MFT Clear Stamps and unique templates, we will create 3 fashionably festive projects - perfect for your handmade gifting needs! You'll be supplied with all the details and instructions you'll need to immediately add this to your Holiday class line-up! Material Needed: Small hole punch or double, button type hole punch if available.
H4 Ten Seconds Studio Metalize Your World
Instructor: Cheryl Darrow
Join Cheryl from TENseconds Studio for this fast paced class where everyone will make 3 metalized samples for their stores. These projects could easily be make it/take it's or demos in stores and will help pump up sales in TENseconds. They are so easy to make, they almost take TENseconds....or not.
H5 Colorbok CANCELLED
Saturday, October 3 2:45pm-4:15pm
2:45pm-4:15pmI1 Ranger Captured Creativity
Instructor: Tim Holtz
Ranger's popular Inkssentials Memory line has just gotten even better. Hoping to find the perfect holiday project ideas for your store this season? Needing ideas for quick sales? Well look no further, this workshop is for you. Designer Tim Holtz shares a variety of tips and tricks for Ranger's Memory Capsules and the many uses for these clever compartments. Create several of your own in this workshop designed to jump start your sales and capture your creativity.
I2 PJK Designs, Home of Cookbookin’ Tasty Harvest Recipe Album
Instructor: Patty Fletcher
If you're looking for new ways to inspire your customers, try recipe scrapbooking! The gals of PJK Designs will lead you through the creation of a tasty Harvest recipe album using the latest Cookbookin' (tm) products. You'll leave our class with a finished class sample (including instructions), future class ideas, and a little snack. When you mix recipes, memories, & photos with a generous dollop of Cookbookin' products, you'll find a recipe for success!
I3 Little Yellow Bicycle 25 Days...
Instructor: Thom Petrouski
Counting the days until Christmas morning is ALWAYS filled with excitement and anticipation! To help deck the halls and all your Christmas projects, we present you with a collection covered with magical details. Glittering pieces, twinkling embellishments, festive foils all light the way to prancing reindeer, frost-filled wintery nights, and the velvet touch of a holiday poinsettia. Our silver and gold decorations will invoke the true spirit of Christmas as you share a piece of yourself with friends and family alike. This class will feature our wonderful 25 Days countdown calendar. We will create an interactive, peek-a-boo window countdown calendar to Christmas. The project will include the following:
1 12x12 embossed cardstock sheet with peek-a-boo window top sheet
1 12x12 cardstock sheet – bottom sheet with template
1 12x12 patterned paper swatches
74 glitter stickers
1 pattern with dimensions
16 jewels
We will also do a beautiful layout 12 x12 layout !
I4 The Cat’s Pajamas You Say It’s Your Birthday Ensemble
Instructor: Alma de la Rosa
Hey! You say it’s your birthday? No? Well let’s celebrate anyway! We’ll be creating a trio of festive projects featuring the “You Say It’s Your Birthday” and ”Smell’s Like Cake” Clearly Swanky stamp sets from The Cat’s Pajama’s. Start with a small decorative tin filled with scalloped gift tags featuring a paper bow that you’ll create yourself. You’ll never look at store bought bow the same way again! Then, we’ll move on to a fun birthday card featuring a ball maze that will delight and surprise recipients of any age. And, we’ll finish with a treat-filled party favor. Won’t you join the party?! Material Needed: coloring medium & small hole punch.
I5 Hero Arts Crisp and Clear Winter Card Making
Instructor: Jennifer McGuire & Shari Carroll
Making Winter Wonderful is the theme of this Hero Arts Clear Stamp bonanza. Join the Hero creative team for a fast-paced holiday class using crisp new Clear Designs for the holidays. In this class, you will create 6+ cards winter themed cards and projects using unique new designs, lots of sparkly things, with innovative techniques using the latest new items from Hero Arts. When finished, you’ll have a complete project of cards to teach in classes this holiday season.
Saturday, October 3 4:30pm-6:00pm
4:30pm-6:00pmJ1 Ranger Colorful World = SOLD OUT
Instructor: Tim Holtz
Ink is a wonderful thing, it can change the look of just about anything in minutes. Experience for yourself in this technique based workshop, the multiple uses for Ranger's Adirondack Alcohol Ink line and new Lights & Brights palette and Fillable Pen. Designer Tim Holtz will teach you what you need to know to not only create amazing techniques with these versatile inks, but ways to incorporate them with a variety of products in your store to sell, sell, sell them. Seeing things in just black and white are no longer an option, it's about time to step into this colorful world.
J2 Impression Obsession Shake It
Instructor: Mitra Friant
Come try out our new Shake It pouches and make five shaker cards quickly and easily. You'll be amazed at how hassle-free shaker cards can be with our self-adhesive pouches. These cards are so cute and people love to receive them. Now your customers will enjoy making them too!
J3 Graphic 45 Holiday Paper Garland
Instructor: Aimee Filimoehala
Create a beautiful holiday paper garland using Graphic 45’s new Christmas Past Collection. Students will enjoy learning how to make decorative paper, lave and ribbon garland. The festive garland is perfect to dress up any mantel, Christmas tree or even a wreath on the front door.
J4 Creative Impressions Sassy, Classy, & Seasonal
Instructor: Leesa Crutcher
Join Leesa from Creative Impressions as you create and complete several cards that highlight our newest products! These cards will reflect the whimsy, warmth and joys of life’s upcoming season and can easily be used in scrapbooking projects and other crafts. In addition to playing with the Creative Impressions goodies that you know and love, you will be delighted with our newest pom-pom cord, leafy vine ribbon, shimmer and fun felt shapes, plus more. It is always our pleasure to spoil you with our class door prizes and we always have fun! Bring along your basic tool kit and adhesives.
J5 Prima Celebrate with Prima
Instructor: Sharon Laakkonen
Join Prima as they share lots of fun techniques with you using their latest and greatest products! You will be creating a gorgeous “Celebrate” layout filled with beautiful flowers, papers and lots of other “hot-off-the-press” Prima embellishments!
All Classes are 1.5 hrs
Workshops are 2.5 hrs
Class Kit:
Scissors, Colored Markers, Pens, Pencils, Ruler, Paintbrushes, Pen knife, 12” cutter, Ink Pads, Cutting Mat, Various Adhesives/Glue stick, Bone Folder, acrylic block
Don’t forget your Class Kit:
Please make sure you have a “class kit” with you when attending classes. It is best if your kit is labeled with your store name and includes the items below. Some vendors have requested that you bring additional items, as specified in their class description.
Class Sessions
Class Sessions
Workshops
Sunday, October 4 6:30pm-9:00pm
6:30pm-9:00pmW3 Ten Seconds Studio Metal to the Max
Instructor: Cheryl Darrow (aka Queen Darrow)
Students will create their own sampler of metal techniques that can be used as a class, demo or these same techniques broken down for miti in their own stores. The latest metal colors will be highlighted. This will be the most jammed packed 2.5 hours you will ever spend in your life on this planet. Remember, 80% of the people love The Queen and 20% of the people find her to be obnoxious and blunt. For those 20% take another class. Material Needed: box cutter.
W4 Prima Amazing Mini-Memories
Instructor: Sharon Laakkonen
Mini-albums are all the rage! Join Prima in creating a one-of-a-kind, GORGEOUS mini-album filled with Prima goodies! You will have lots of time to play with different techniques and, of course, the latest Prima products to create a keepsake mini-memory-album.
Friday, October 2 7:00pm-9:30pm
7:00pm-9:30pmW1 Prism Christmas with Prism
Instructor: Jamie Harker
Christmas comes early with the workshop from Prism Papers. We will be working on a table decoration, a wall hanging, and an ornament that will inspire even the biggest "Grinches". Let Jamie with Prism Papers get you in the holiday spirit! (I promise - no Carol Singing...well maybe just one song!) See you there!
W2 Impression Obsession & The Paper Cut Rock the Block
Instructors: Mitra Friant & Sarah Justison
We're stamping purists at Impression Obsession and the Paper Cut and we love to make our own perfectly coordinated background papers using our stamps, ink pads, and cardstock. In this workshop we will introduce you to Impression Obsession's newest innovation, the Rocker Block™, and our new line of large background stamps along with great die cut cards and overlays from the Paper Cut. This new style of acrylic block is designed to make stamping large stamps much easier than traditional flat blocks. With stamps designed to cover a whole card quickly and effortlessly, you'll never search for that perfectly matched patterned paper again—you'll just stamp it!
Please Note:
*Class descriptions reflect information available at press time. Vendors are encouraged to introduce the very latest products available at show time, making changes to class projects as necessary.
*Space will be filled on a first-come basis.
*Only one store representative per class allowed unless otherwise noted. See The Details page for more information.
