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Make it Merry Holiday Card Making Event 2021

**SIGN UP LINK AT BOTTOM OF POST**

After a long hiatus, my Make It Merry Holiday Crafting Event is back on a much smaller scale. I will be running this event (for 12 fully vaccinated participants only, thanks for understanding) at the beautiful Bridge Art Gallery in Bayonne on Saturday, November 13th from 10am - 5pm. 

This event is a FULL DAY Holiday Card Making workshop where you will make 12+ holiday cards. It's the perfect chance to spend some quality time with your favorite crafty peeps before the busy holiday season begins. We will be using the newest holiday products from Tim Holtz, Simon Says Stamp, Ranger Ink, Stampers Anonymous, Sizzix and Reverse Confetti. With all of these fun companies and different styles, you will have card ideas for everyone on your list! 

The event is limited to 12 participants, so be sure to sign up early to reserve your spot! If the event sells out and you want to be added to the waitlist, please email Cheiron. 

Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 13th 10am-5pm (with a lunch break) 
• Cost: $125 per person (payment button at the bottom of this post) 
• Open to adults only 
• Card making experience will make this event more enjoyable! 
• Must show proof of vaccination to attend. No exceptions. 

 
Included in your workshop fee:

• 6+ hours of card making 
• Creation of over 12 handmade cards 
• Practically everything you need to create the cards (you will only be required to bring adhesive and a few basic tools)
• Snacks and beverages provided throughout the day 
• Goody bag for each participant and other crafty giveaways throughout the day from event sponsors

Location Information: 

Bridge Art Gallery, 199 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002 (close to 8th Street Light Rail station) 

Supplies to Bring: 

• adhesive runner 
• foam tape/dots 
• foam stamping pad (or surface to stamp on)
• detail scissors
• quickie glue pen
• water brush
• small paint brush (round is best)
• If you have a Tim Holtz Glass Travel mat, this would be a great surface to work on (no need to buy one, just good to bring if you have!) 

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE NOTE:

• All information and communications will be provided to you on the email address on your PayPal account. If this is NOT the email address you prefer to use, please indicate the correct email address. 
• The event will be held at the Bridge Art Gallery in Bayonne NJ. It is less than a 2 block walk from the 8th Street Light Rail in Bayonne. 
• Due to the extensive preparation involved to create the card kits, there are no refunds provided and no kits provided if you are unable to attend. If you are unable to attend and there is a wait list, I will connect you with the first person on the list and you can arrange payment for your spot. 
• There are a few places within walking distance to get lunch/coffee/etc. or you may bring your own to maximize your crafting time. 

Purchase the MAKE IT MERRY! workshop HERE.

class recap: altenew marvelous may flowers class at the ink pad

Hi there crafty friends! As you might know, I teach a monthly class at The Ink Pad in NYC. This month I taught a class using Altenew products as part of my Altenew Educator Certification Program training. One part of the certification requirement is to teach a class that is observed by Altenew via Google Hangout. I was lucky enough to have my class observed by Virginia and Nicole from Altenew this past Friday night.


This store is tiny (only 300 sq ft) so a lot of prep work is done by me before the class to make sure everyone has an enjoyable creative experience in a small space. To teach the class, all the fixtures in the shop have to be moved once it is closed and tables have to be set up. The classes in the shop are small and there is only room for 10 students in class. I travel on the subway after work with all the supplies, so many of the pieces are stamped and die cut in advance. Each student gets a class kit with all of the pieces and card bases they will need to create their cards and I bring small bins for all the supplies needed to create each card, so they don't have to carry a lot with them besides the very basics. The way the tables are set up, we usually split the room into 2 groups and each table takes turns making the cards. We began the class with a fun prize raffle so very generously donated by Altenew...Congrats Laurie! I hope you enjoy your new goodies! 


This month's class was Marvelous May Flowers and we used all different types of Altenew flower stamps and dies, stencils and tons of different coloring mediums to create the cards we made in class. We colored with Altenew markers, Shimmer Sprays, Watercolor Brush Markers (these were a class favorite!) and regular watercolors. The ladies spent the evening with lots of different methods of coloring in the class...and everyone agreed it was a super relaxing way to destress on a Friday night. 






I think everyone had a great time! Some of these ladies have been taking my classes for years (this is my 10th year teaching at the shop!) and they just know what to do. We had a couple of students that were new (and one brand new stamper) and everyone helped each other out.  


Thanks Su-Queen for being my card model and showing off your fabulous class creations! 

And thank you Linda and Lissette for taking four classes in a row with me this year!!! I love to see you in class and appreciate your support so much :) 


For more information on my classes you can check out the classes & events tab on my blog or to get on my mailing list to be the first to know about future events and classes, be sure to sign up for my newsletter! 

Make It Merry! 2018 in Bayonne, NJ -Saturday, November 10th

Sign ups for my Make It Merry! holiday card making event are now available. Be sure to check out all of the details HERE.

january classes at The Ink Pad (NYC)

Just a quick update on some upcoming January classes at The Ink Pad (NYC). There are a few spots left (I believe one spot in the Thank You class and 2 in the Valentine class). Please call the shop at 212-463-9876 to reserve your spot. Hope to see you in class!

Build Up Your Stash: Thank You SO Much!!! 
Friday, January 19th 7:00pm-9:30pm

The holidays are over and its time to build up your card stash again! Let’s begin with a stash of 5 thank you notes to start the year off right. Cheiron will share her best ideas for mass production and give you her favorite tips and tricks to add a little something special to each card you make. 



Be Mine, Valentine
Friday, January 26th 7:00pm-9:30pm

Join Cheiron for a night of Valentine card making using all the latest and greatest Valentine stamps from all her favorite companies including Neat and Tangled, Lawn Fawn, Hero Arts and more. 

classes in NYC: sunday june 11th at Westbeth Community Room

Hi there! I'll be teaching a couple of classes for The Ink Pad in June, on Sunday the 11th. These classes will be held at the Westbeth Community Room. Come and join me to learn all about Distress Oxides in the morning, then to create a technique filled mixed media panel in the afternoon. As always, please call the shop to sign up at 212-463-9876! 

Distress Oxide Exploration 10am-1pm

What are Distress Oxides? What makes them different then all of the other inks that you already own? How do the work with the other products in the Ranger Distress Line? Join Cheiron for a morning of experimental play and discovery to learn the answers to these questions. We will explore the properties of Distress Oxides through hands on techniques, and create a few cards with stunning backgrounds too! 

 

Student required supplies: non-stick craft sheet, Distress Sprayer (or mini mister), paper towels, detail scissors, glue runner and foam tape 

 

Distress Mixed Media Techniques Tag 1:30-5:30pm

In this mixed media technique class, Cheiron will show you how to take all of those Ranger Distress Products you've been collecting and help you get started making art. You will be creating on one of Tim Holtz's newest surfaces, the Etcetera tag (finished tag is approximately 6 1/2" X 12"). This project will be perfect to hang up in your studio or creative space. We will create a layered background using pastes, stamps, die cuts and stencils, then the tag will be altered with Distress Oxides, Crayons, and other Ranger mediums. Idea-ology and other ephemera will add the perfect finishing touch! Even the beginner will be able to learn skills they can use to start making their own mixed media art. Most supplies (except for a few basics) will be provided. 

 

Student required supplies: heat tool (Cheiron prefers the Ranger tool for mixed media), apron, paintbrushes in a few sizes, container for paint water, non-stick craft sheet, baby wipes, paper towels

 

april class at the ink pad (nyc): mixed media cards

I'll be teaching a super fun Mixed Media Cards class at The Ink Pad in NYC in April. Join me to play with all the latest from Tim Holtz, Dina Wakley and Ranger Ink including stamps, stencils, paints and Distress Oxides!! Be sure to call the store directly at 212-463-9876 to reserve your spot at the class table, as space is limited.

Mixed Media Cards, Friday April 14th 7-9:30pm
Join Cheiron for another installment in her popular Mixed Media Cards class. This time we will be playing with all the latest and greatest to come out of CHA from Tim Holtz, Dina Wakley and Ranger including Distress Oxides, stamps, stencils, paint, pastes and more! Cheiron will walk you through her favorite techniques with these new mediums that you are sure to use again and again on your own creations. This class is sure to give you a creative boost, but remember to bring an apron as you may get a bit inky!  

neat and tangled: yo ho ho

Hi there! Welcome to Neat and Tangled March release week. There are so many fun stamps and dies coming up this week I can't wait to share with you! Today we have the super adorable Yo Ho Ho set designed by Elena.

 

This little pirate boy, girl and all their critter friends are just so cute. Today I have used the little girl image and turned her into a pink pirate princess: 

 

Here's a closer look at her sparkly outfit: 

 

 

Be sure to stop by the Neat and Tangled Blog to see all of the design team inspiration! Don't forget - there is a giveaway every day this week of the set(s) being featured that day, and a $25 gift certificate up for grabs at the end of the week. Comment on all of the design team blogs all week for a chance to win.  Winners will be announced on Friday at 7:30am EST!

march class at the ink pad (nyc): birthday bash

 

I'll be teaching these fun cards (and a few more) at my Birthday Bash class on Friday, March 3rd at The Ink Pad in NYC. The class is full, but you can be added to the waiting list by calling the shop directly at 212-463-9876. Hope to see you there!

Birthday Bash, Friday March 3rd 7pm-9:30pm
Join Cheiron to create cards and find inspiration for building up your stash of birthday cards. We will create birthday cards in a variety of styles from elegant to fun, a card for a kid (or kid at heart) and a masculine card too. We will use stamps from Neat and Tangled and Concord & 9th (including some from the latest releases).

Required Supplies: glue runner, detail scissors, foam tape, water brush, non-stick craft sheet

january class at the ink pad in NYC: greetings from the heart (friday 1/20)

Hi there crafty friends! Hope you have your 2017 calendars ready for the first card class of the new year. I will be teaching a Valentine card class on Friday, January 20th at The Ink Pad in NYC. We will be using stamps from Lawn Fawn, Concord & 9th, and some yet to be released stamps from Neat & Tangled that I am sure you will love as well. Please call the store at 212-463-9876 to sign up, this class is sure to be a popular one! 

 

 

Greetings from the Heart 
Friday, Jan 20th 7pm -9:30 pm 

Valentine's Day is a super fun holiday for card makers. Join Cheiron to create some valentines for those special people in your life using Copic markers, Distress Inks and more to add a little extra love to your creations. We will be using stamps from Concord & 9th, Lawn Fawn and some brand spanking new stamps from Neat and Tangled! 

 

 

 

November 12th Holiday Card Making Extravaganza in NYC!

If you are in the NYC area, there are a few more spots in my Holiday Card Making Extravaganza on Saturday, November 12th at The Ink Pad. We will be spending the entire day making a stash of over 20+ holiday cards. You are sure to get some inspiration, and learn some of my favorite holiday card making tips and tricks. There will also be plenty of chances to win giveaways from all of the featured companies including: Hero Arts, Lawn Fawn, Tim Holtz, Neat and Tangled and Concord and 9th. Please call The Ink Pad directly to sign up at 212-463-9876. All the info can be found on the store site here.