Link to Pop N Cuts demo video

Check out this short video on You Tube that shows Karen Burniston, licensed Sizzix designer, introducing and explaining the Pop N Cuts system. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWNDdNzLeXU&feature=plcp

Pop N Cuts Demo at Stamp Camp

I'll be doing a demo at STAMP CAMP of the new Sizzix Pop N Cuts die cut system, created by licensed Sizzix designer Karen Burniston.  See earlier blog entry for the class I took with her. 

This innovative magnetic interchangeable system will have you whipping out pop-up cards in a fraction of the usual time. Pop 'n Cuts dies will fit in either a Big Shot or Vagabond die cutting machine.  Pop 'n Cuts are easy, quick, interchangeable, expandable, coordinated and all fold exactly the same!

Here's three cards I "whipped out in a fraction of the usual time":

See below for more information on STAMP CAMP:

"Stamp Camp” will consist of: Space for your paper crafting and cardmaking, cardmaking classes, card challenges, lunch, snacks and prizes!!

What to Bring: Any project you want to work on and supplies needed to complete those projects, glass mat or hard service for stamping, die cut machines and other tools.

Table Space: You will have your choice of sharing an 8 foot table($25 per person or a 6 foot table ($30 per person) that would be great to paper craft on and hold your personal Rubber Rummage Sale!!

Classes: We will be offering 6 classes during the day. Each class costs $20 and you may sign up for them when you register. Class samples can be viewed on the blog @ www.allaboutpicturescr.blogspot.com.

Card Challenges: Each teacher will be putting together a card challenge. Try one or try them all!! They are meant to spark your creativity. Everyone will vote and the winner of each challenge will receive a prize!! Card challenges will be posted 2 weeks before the event on the blog.

Lunch: Will be served from 11:30 -1:30. Water will be available throughout the day and soda will be available for purchase.

Prizes: Will be awarded throughout the day! Stamps, Inks, paper and other stamper friendly prizes!!

Preregistration is required and tables are available on a first come first serve basis. Registration closes on July 31st. Call 319-364-4141 for more information.

Another class with KAREN BURNISTON

For the 2nd year in a row, I was able to take a class from Karen Burniston, a Sizzix licensed designer, who designs paper engineering dies - and I LOVE paper engineering.  The class was at a stamp store near Chicago, which happens to be near my husband's college roommate, so it was easy to talk my husband into another trip to the Chicago area.

I was especially excited about this year's class with Karen, because I knew she'd be teaching us to make cards using her new Pop N Cuts dies.  From the class description: "This innovative magnetic interchangeable system will have you whipping out pop-up cards in a fraction of the usual time. Pop 'n Cuts dies will fit in either a Big Shot or Vagabond die cutting machine. Pop 'n Cuts are easy, quick, interchangeable, expandable, coordinated and all fold exactly the same!"

The description didn't lie!  These dies are to die for.  They really are EASY to use; instead of spending your time meticulously cutting and adhering, you spend seconds using the die cut machine, seconds making a couple of easy folds and the rest of your time is spent decorating your card.

Here's two of the cards we made.  I'll be doing a demo of this system on August 4th and a class on August 15th at All About Pictures, 364-4141.  More information to come. 
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August 29, 2012 Penny Black Class

Here's a scan of the 4 cards we will be making at the August Penny Black Sticker class.  Class starts at 6pm.  In addition to your regular class supplies, please bring pop dots, glue dots, white pen (my favorite is Uni-Ball Signo) and orange, green and yellow Stickles.  Hope to see you in class.
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July 25th - Penny Black Sticker Greeting Card Class

This month we'll make four cards, two of which will be simple paper folding techniques. We'll also make flowers out of organza and we'll use the accordian fold flower die in a new way.

Please bring these items if you have them: pop dots, bone folder, corner rounder, exacto knife, Wonder tape (red tape/score tape), Stickles: yellow, gold, lavender, awl, glossy accents, black ink pad, sprays and your class kit.

Class is July 25th from 6 - 8:30.  Please call the store to register for class - All About Pictures - 364-4141

WENDEE

Another Tim Holtz Technique & Products Class - July 18th

Join me on July 18 from 6- 8:30 and you’ll learn four techniques and how to use many of Tim’s products.  We will make a flower using a die cut, alcohol inks and glassine paper.  We'll also emboss and color metal.  We'll color a plastic fragment and add an image, and we'll do an image transfer and make it look like an old-time photo.  We'll also die cut grungeboard and color it, and we'll use canned air to splatter alcohol ink.  FUN !  I hope you'll join me.  No previous experience required.

Please bring any of these supplies that you have: Alcohol inks, gold dabber, glossy accents, tacky glue, fired brick crackle or red dabber, awl, distress ink pads, craft sheet, Wonder tape (red tape, score tape),
Blending solution, alcohol ink mixative, black archival ink pad, can of compressed air (office store).

And of course, bring your usual class supplies. The cost of this class will be $12 plus materials.