class descriptions

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Energy Journal: Thursday Oct 22 7-10pm $70 for retreat attendees $85 for non retreat attendees….
This fast paced and unique class is a start to finish project using my favorite mirror album to make
a use-able inspiring daily ‘energy’ journal and planner. I will be sharing my inspiration and favorite
quotes... and ways to balance your ‘energy’ currency. We’ll talk about where energy comes from
and where it goes as well as HOW to harness it to give you positive power in your
daily life! You will LOVE the clever ‘twist’ and interactive calender element! In addition to tons of
pink black and sparkles... kit includes and exclusive set of silhouettes that aren’t for sale in stores,
and comes complete with a fabulous glossy pink storage box
supplies needed: Paper trimmer, scissors, Crop-o-dile, black ink pad, paper piercer, exacto knife, small cutting mat, stapler and staples, pencil, adhesive, corner-rounder.
Students will create an interactive double-date-spinner using a double-brad gear mechanism;
construct a 5x7 gate fold album; 6 different mini-book page concepts; 2 exclusive color sheets
included.

Countdown Wall hanging:
2 hours
Retreat attendees only!!! Friday Oct. 23 7-9pm
Create a 5x7” chipboard wall hanging piece that counts 2 weeks down to any
CELEBRATION! Great gift idea for someone having a birthday, a baby, a graduation or
even just leaving on vacation! Kit includes exclusive House of 3 Countdown print outs in
full color, and full color printed House of 3 ‘French Oo La La’ backround, Tim Holtz
chain and D ring, and other fun embellishments. We’ll be distress inking the numbers and
completely assembling the project in class.
Supplies needed:
Paper trimmer
Crop o dile
Corner rounder
Adhesive
Stapler (tiny attatcher)

FAMILY mini book:
2 hours Sat Oct 24 10-12
$45 retreat attendees $60 non retreat attendees
Create a 6x10” mini book using exclusively designed clear embellishments and unique
cutting and trimming techniques to create a deceptively simple mini-book that is perfect
for compiling random memories. Book is organized into ‘chapters’ that separate events or
people and unifies them in a comprehensive book. Great to capture a year, or a season or
just ANYTHING! Great gift idea! Kit is created from bright blues and greens: Bazzill
cardstock and Heidi Swapp papers. Covers created using Claudine Hellmuth paints and
sticky backed canvas. Book is bound using either a crop o dile and book rings or a Zutter
Bind it all machine.
Supplies needed:
Paper trimmer
Crop o dile
Adhesive
Stapler (tiny attatcher)

Time and Season book:
3 hours Friday Oct 23 1-4pm
$60 retreat attendees…$75 non retreat attendees
this 6x12 book can be used for all different subject matter.. but mostly capturing the
HERE and NOW. The use is a combination of journaling and compiling inspirational
quotes and pairing those quotes with photos that you have or can capture of your world
around you! Book is made up of exclusive inspirational page elements, put together in
clever ways. It’s one of those projects that captures the journey, and when you look back
on it, you’ll be so grateful that you took the time to add to it along the way. It will serve
to motivate and inspire… and be a treasure for years to come. Class will include a miniworkshop
on journaling along with some great prompts to write about to capture the here
and now, and some tips on HANDWRITING! We’ll be glimmer misting and stamping
and creating something you’ll LOVE to look at!
Supplies needed:
Paper trimmer
Crop o dile
Wet wipes
Adhesive
Tiny attatcher or stapler
Black ink pad

ONCE IN A LIFETIME book project
2 hours Sat Oct 24 2-4pm
$40 retreat attendees $55 non retreat attendees
This project was designed for Creative Escape 2009! I can’t give too many details yet,
because it’s still top secret, but it’s fabulous. It’s FUN and has lots of surprises! The
projects involves: painting, inking, cutting, pasting, stickers, and even a mallet!!
Oh, and it’s got lots of sparkly stuff!
Supplies:
8-10 photos of a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience (can be added later)
paper trimmer w/ ruler
adhesive
glossy accents adhesive (something quick dry)
scissors
paper piercer