Crafty Neighbor
Retreats, Scrapbooking and Gifts
Classes and Instruction
Whether you are an expert or you're just starting out,
Crafty Neighbor has a wide variety of scrapbooking classes to fit your
needs. If you have not scrapbooked before, we recommend you take
our Beginner Basics course first. For a list of supplies to bring to class,
see the description for each class plus our Basic Class Kit list near
the bottom of this page.
New class schedules
for 2011!
Products List
This workshop covers archival preservation
of memorabilia, photos, and documents, common tools and supplies,
as well as beginning scrapbooking and creative presentation techniques.
In this class, you will complete 1-2 layouts to get you started.
We'll also show you some simple steps to keeping all your stuff
organized. All supplies for this class will be provided, but you
are encouraged to bring any tools and supplies you already have
so we can get you started.
Beginner
Basics
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Stamping
Basics |
| Expand your skill base with this introduction to basic stamping techniques. We will use mounted and unmounted rubber and acrylic stamps to explore the differences and uses for dye, solvent, and pigment inks. Use the skills you’ve learned to make a pretty card. Please bring your basic class kit (see below see below). |
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Embossing
Basics |
| Learn about three different kinds of embossing: heat, dry, and paste while making 5 tags for your technique ring. Use the skills you learned to make a card.
Recommended prerequisite: Stampin' Basics You will need a basic class kit. |
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Decorative
Gift Bag and Card Set |
| Learn how to make this cute gift bag that comes with its own card! Perfect for your "Secret Santa" gifts or that special holiday treat!
You will need a basic class kit. |
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Notepad
Organizer |
| Learn how to make this simple but
elegant organizer that fits handily in your purse or glove box.
Made from a DVD-style box, it features a notepad, pen, and a pocket
for your coupons and receipts. This project is so awesome that all
your friends will want one, too! |
Click photo for more details. |
Magnetic
Perpetual Calendar |
| This perpetual calendar is so cute that a photograph just doesn't do it justice! Use a cookie sheet, trinkets, and "found" items to make a 31-day perpetual calendar for yourself or to give as a gift. Customize your calendar to match any decor in any theme or any color scheme you can imagine. We will supply the cookie sheet, patterned paper, card stock, and a wide assortment of number you can use to build 31 "dates" plus one holiday. Due to the length of this class, lunch is included.
Supplies you will need: adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer. Optional: any brads, ribbons, buttons, paper, flowers, stickles, trinkets, old jewelry, themed items or embellishments you might want to use to personalize your calendar. |
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Tag
Box |
| Learn how to make this divided box and a complete set of 20 gift tags (5 each of 4 different tags). Use the tags yourself, or give them to someone special! Additional boxes can be made if there is sufficient time.
You will need a basic class kit. Optional:Scor-Pal or other scoring tool. |
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Decorative
Photo Frame |
| Use torn paper to create your own variation of this glittering picture frame in a color and theme of your choosing. Add a photo of that special someone or give as a gift. (Frame may vary slightly depending on availability.)
You will need a basic class kit. |
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Shimmering
Glass Ornaments |
| Create your own unique set of these shimmering glass ornaments in colors of your choosing. Set of 4.
All supplies will be provided for this class. |
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Decorative
Gift Can |
| Decorate an ordinary paint can to create an adorable gift tin. Choose your own colors and theme. When filled, the can is a unique and perfect container for a gift, cookies, candies, or anything you can imagine!
You will need a basic class kit. |
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Decorative
Tile Coasters |
| Turn ordinary ceramic tiles into stylish coasters and trivets using stamps, stencils and ink. Choose either 4 coasters or two trivets. All necessary supplies are provided for this class.
All supplies will be provided for this class. |
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Newspaper
Wreath |
| Recycling is the key to this lovely wreath made from newspapers and decorated with paint and sparkle.
Please bring a pair of scissors suitable for cutting stacks of paper. |
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Christmas Extravaganza!
Friday to Sunday December
2nd, 3rd and 4th
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| Join us for a full weekend of classes featuring some of our best gifts and Christmas decor! Afterwards, spend the evening at our Christmas Extravaganza crop party. We'll have prizes, games, and a whole lot of scrappin' fun! Sign up for one class, a day full of classes, or even the whole weekend! For more deatils, click here. |
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Color-Blocking
Basics |
| Learn the “color blocking” technique while completing a 2-page layout in this beginner-intermediate class. Our theme this month is back to school, so we will provide cute school-themed embellishments for your page, or you may bring your own to make any other theme you like. The cost is just $15 and covers all supplies. You will need to bring your photos as well as a basic class kit (see below). |
Corsicana Classes
The
following classes are now being offered at Scrappin Goodtime in Corsicana.
Please call the store for registrations and information.
SCRAPPIN' GOODTIME
Scrapbook Store and Retreat
200 N. 15th Street
Corsicana, Texas 75110
903-641-0855 - Susie Ellis
www.scrappingoodtime.com
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Flameless
votive holders and large candle. |
| Use a variety of inks and stamps
to create attractive holders for flameless votive candles perfect
for table decorations, party favors and more. You will also decorate
a real candle in a glass holder. |
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Patriotic
Picture Frame |
| Use torn paper, Modge Podge and
Diamond Dust to create this Patriotic Picture Frame embellished
with paper fanfold flowers. |
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Notepad
Organizer |
| Learn how to make this simple but
elegant organizer that fits handily in your purse or glove box.
Made from a DVD-style box, it features a notepad, pen, and a pocket
for your coupons and receipts. This project is so awesome that all
your friends will want one, too! |
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Ceramic
Tile Coasters |
| Turn ordinary ceramic tiles into stylish coasters and trivets using stamps, stencils and ink. Choose either 4 coasters or two trivets. All necessary supplies are provided for this class. |
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Dear
Lizzy Flap Bag Album |
| Look at paper bag albums in a whole new light with this adorable and unique album featuring the popular “Dear Lizzy” product line from American Crafts. The album features magnetic closures and 4 large pockets with tags for additional photos, journaling or mementos. You will need a basic class kit. |
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Elegant
Mini Album |
| This elegant mini album would
be perfect for a wedding, bridal shower, prom, or other special
event. Pretty pages and mini pockets with tags will give you plenty
of places to put pictures, journaling, and more. Best of all, it’s
made from an ordinary household item – toilet paper rolls! |
Click photo for more details. |
Cruise
Mini Album |
| In this advanced class, you will learn how to make a mini "Top 10 Cruise Memories Album". Made from a surprising and commonly found household item, this album is packed with techniques, including: faux rust, faux steal, alcohol inks, and ITS image transfer. If you love Tim Holtz products, we've got lots of that, too! This is the perfect little mini album to highlight your favorite cruise memories!
Supplies you will need: extended basic class kit |
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Decorative
Paint Cans |
| Decorate a pair of these adorable
paint cans. When filled, they make the perfect container for a gift,
cookies, candies, or anything you can imagine. |
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Click photo for more details. |
Perpetual
Calendar |
| This perpetual calendar is so cute that a photograph just doesn't do it justice! Use a cookie sheet, trinkets, and "found" items to make a 31-day perpetual calendar for yourself or to give as a gift. Customize your calendar to matchany decor in any theme or any color scheme you can imagine. We will supply the cookie sheet, patterned paper, card stock, and a wide assortment of number you can use to build 31 "dates" plus one holiday.
Supplies you will need: adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer. Optional: any brads, ribbons, buttons, paper, flowers, stickles, trinkets, old jewelry, themed items or embellishments you might want to use to personalize your calendar. |
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Perpetual
Calendar - LITE |
| Don't have time or money to take our perpetual calendar class? Try the LITE version. In this class, you will receive all the supplies you will need to make the calendar base and one magnetic "date". It's a great way to learn the techniques and then go home to make your calendar on your own.
Supplies you will need: adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer. Optional: any brads, ribbons, buttons, paper, flowers, stickles, trinkets, old jewelry, themed items or embellishments you might want to use to personalize your calendar |
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6-Pack
and Pizza |
| Join Susie and the girls in Corsicana for a fun night of scrapbooking and pizza. Each 6-Pack class will feature pizza and three surprise 2-page layouts (6-pack) designed by the Crafty Neighbors. This is a great way to get a lot of pages done in a hurray and the pages are really cute!
Supplies you will need: Expanded Basic Class Kit |
What you should bring to class
We recommend that you bring a Basic Class Kit
to all classes unless stated otherwise. Our recommended Basic Class
Kit should contain the following:
In addtion, some classes may request an Expanded
Basic Class Kit -- a Basic Kit plus the following additional items
you might need:
