7/15/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 Our first birthday celebration will be on 7/22.

I'll bring a snack to share.

July birthday's are

3-Cindy

10-Lori

25-Kathleen

This weeks card we are focusing on smooth ink blending.

One is done with brushes and the other foam,

your choice of applicator.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

Ink blending brushes or foam blenders with handle.

3 colors of distress oxides inks

I used

wild honey, ripe persimmons & candied apple

double sided adhesive

black edger

That should do it!

Have a great week,

Susan *Ü*

3/30/2017 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Today's card is a combination of several card techniques I've recently seen.

We will be using a die cut mask and

applying ink with color dusters or a dry paint brush.

I love the soft application of color and how it fades to the right.

There are so many possibilities!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

5 colors of dye ink

red, yellow,green,blue, purple

I used distress inks.

color duster or paint brush for each color

paint brush should be 1/2" or bigger

Black edger

tweezer

That should do it!

Today we celebrate Sue & AdD birthdays.

Have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

1/21/2016 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

In an attempt to use up the many scraps I have 

from prepping for classes I made a bunch of these

 for my kids to write thank yous.

Well I still have tons of scraps.

I used thank you, but if you prefer another sentiment please bring it!

You can also bring extra paper either a 

card back 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 or 

card front 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

and knock out a few extras!

 

Please bring your basic class kit

including

edger black, brown or navy

This month's birthday celebration will be on the 28th

Barb

Katie

Elizabeth

That should do it!

Enjoy your week,

Susan *Ü*

12/10/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Today's card looks quite simple but there are several steps.

I created a blended background and bought in some 

gold embossing which is so trendy right now.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

scissors

ballpoint glue pen

gold edger

I used the following inks and blender

forest moss

peeled paint

salty ocean

Just an update in case you didn't receive my email'

Thursday 12/17 will be our last class of the year.

Following class we will have our annual holiday luncheon at Nick & Jimmy's.

Lunch is on your own and we will be ordering off the regular menu.

We will celebrate Prissy's birthday.

We will have the card exchange, bring a card and you get a card.

Sign your card so the recipient knows who created it.

I think that's about it, I do need a head count no later than 12/14 (Monday morning)

so I can call about seating.

Stay warm and get a bit inky!

Susan *Ü*

Handmade Gifts 1/24/2015

Before the holidays I put it out there for you to give me suggestions

 of what you would like to do in this class. 

Here is the first suggestion I received.

A perpetual flip calendar.

This is the prototype,

 I am in the process of refining a few hiccups that I encountered along the way.

But you will get the idea.

Guess what paper I used for this sample, yup Echo Park!

This class will be Saturday January 24 at 10:30 am

cost is $15.

This class will be slightly different from my other classes because

 I want you to pick the paper that you will use in your project.

So stop by Scraps Galore, register for the class

 and pick one or two coordinating pieces of card stock.

I used one pattern for the base and one for the calendar.

Please keep in mind that we will be stamping on the calendar pieces

 so your paper must be able to show the stamping.

Give your selection to whomever is working they will bag it with your name and leave it for me.

If I have any questions I will call you, (so make sure I have a phone number)

Not sure what paper you want, I will be glad to help you pick out the perfect paper.

Whew! So all these choices need to be made by Saturday January 17

 so I can take it home and prep your kit.

Seriously if you have any questions, leave your name and number at the store and I will call you,

or email me at suekapp@comcast.net.

Call Scraps Galore today to reserve your spot

858 1080

Update: Version 2.0
I worked out some of the issues I ran into with the first sample.
Now we're good to go!
Same applies as above, pick your own paper!

4/8/2014 class @CP2

I was so caught up with myself I forgot to post today's card.

I was very productive last week, let's see if I can keep it up!

So today we will be using the new Tim Holtz ink applicators,

these are round so we don't get the harsh edges 

like we do with the rectangle one.

These are also designed with stencils in mind.

We will also be using one of tim's stencils,

a bit of light stamping on the background.

The focal image are inchies.

as always bring your basic class kit

black edger

I used shaded lilac &

broken china distress inks

stencil called bubble

(if you have a favorite stencil feel free to bring it)

April Birthdays are

Nancy Y

Joan

we will celebrate on the22nd

3/11/2014 class @CP2

Hope you're sitting down,

Tuesday's card is done!

While digging through my box of new stuff, I found this stamp. 

Totally forgot that I bought it.

It sat on my desk for the past few days, 

looking at it and pondering what I will do with it.

Then I remembered a new die that I bought,

pulled it out to see if they would work together.

I think it looks pretty good.

So bring your basic class kit

including

brown edger

water brush (or any brush)

non stick craft sheet or palette

vintage photo and applicator

I used distress markers 

(any water based marker or ink pad would work)

fired brick

peeled paint

seedless preserves

wild honey

spiced marmalade

That's it, see you all Saturday!

Susan *Ü*

1/21/2014 class @CP2

Today we are using something old and something new.

I received this wonderful die for the holidays,

triple square flip it's, as you can see they are out of stock again.

(I'm so grateful to my friend for getting me one!)

We are using scrapbook paper that've had well, forever.

So colors will vary.

Now I know many of you have used these dies in 

one of several classes with Sue Rosenberg,

Today I will show you a trick to extend the back of the card, 

creating an additional flap so you have somewhere to write.

Here's the card closed.

(not happy with the placement of "celebrate", but

we can fix that)

Half way open

All the way open

Basic class kit

including a black edger

if you wish to add some color to the images,

bring which ever medium you prefer.

Enjoy your long weekend,

See you Tuesday.

Susan *Ü*

1/14/2014 class @CP2

Chinese New Year

2014 Year of the Horse

You will have a choice of 3 different calligraphy sentiments.

We will be working with perfect pearls (pearl ex)

and heat embossing.

Bring your basic class kit

including a gold edger

January Birthdays will be 

celebrated on the 28th

19 Katie

27 Barbara

and 

Elizabeth (Scraps Galore)

12/17/2013 class @CP2

Last class of 2013, where did the year go!

Some simple straight forward stamping today 

so we can all go to the annual holiday luncheon!

If you are unable to make it to class and meeting us at Whole Hog

we should be there by noon.

Today we will also celebrate Prissy & Liane birthdays.

We will also have a holiday card exchange,

bring a card get a card.

So without further ado, here's the card.

Basic class kit including

black edger

zig ball tip glue pen

walnut stain and foam applicator

Wishing all of you a happy and healthy New Year!

Susan *Ü*

11/12/2013 class @CP2

Here we go, hot off the craft table!

This weeks card is simple and elegant.

I can see doing this technique with a variety of colors and stamps.

We are using a silhouette stamp and giving it a shadow.

Dry embossing for texture and a gold edge for a little glitz and we're done.

I considered adding a bow but I wanted a flat card for mailing.

Today's class kit please include

gold edger

tea dye ink

foam blending tool

November Birthdays

there are no active members birthdays this month.

10/15/2013 class @CP2

Here's my attempt to move into autumn colors,

which I really love but haven't seen them in my cardmaking this year.

Today we will be celebrating Bette's birthday and 

Nancy B will be in our thoughts since she is still in rehab for her broken hip.

Nancy we will toast to you with something sweet.

Please include in your basic class kit

gold edger

and if you have

wild honey distress ink

rusty hinge distress ink

broken china distress ink

blending tool and foams

See you all Tuesday,

Susan *Ü*

3/19/2013 class @CP2

Birthday celebrations today

Sue R. and Jerri

Today's card we will be working with sprays and salt.

We have done this before where we brayered dye ink, using that for the base.

These are two from past classes.

Today we are spritzing and salting.

I kept the background simple so it will compliment any color combination you choose!

Include in your regular class kit

black edger

spray water bottle

non stick craft sheet

baby wipes

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Susan  *Ü*

1/22/2013 class @CP2

Birthday celebration today

19th Katie

27th Barbara

Today's card, the technique is all over the Internet and magazines. 

I did some modifications which I will explain in class,

but feel free to Google it and see what people are doing. 

Tim even mentioned it yesterday in an interview.

The technique is the chalkboard effect.

I love black & white so this one was right up my alley!

Usual class kit including

scissors

black & white edgers

also if you have

frayed burlap distress inks

foam & applicator

white color pencil

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

1/15/2013 class @CP2

Birthday celebration today

19th Katie

27th Barbara

Today's card, the technique is all over the Internet and magazines. 

I did some modifications which I will explain in class,

but feel free to Google it and see what people are doing. 

Tim even mentioned it yesterday in an interview.

The technique is the chalkboard effect.

I love black & white so this one was right up my alley!

Usual class kit including

scissors

black & white edgers

also if you have

frayed burlap distress inks

foam & applicator

white color pencil

Stay warm and see you Tuesday *Ü*

12/18/2012 class @CP2

The last class for 2012, where did the year go!

Time to start thinking about thank you cards for all the gifts you have received through out this holiday season. Of course mine have to be hand made. 

I went with a simple black and white theme, but any colors would still be elegant.

I did a little black edging, other than that the usual class kit.

Following class, I have made a reservation for noon at Amici 

4243 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast  Albuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 884-9900

to celebrate the holidays and Liane & Prissy birthdays.

Looking forward to visiting with ever one.

Stay warm and see y'all on Tuesday. 

11/6/2012 class @CP2

Be forewarned it's a two post day,

yes I had a very productive weekend and it's still not over!

First up this Tuesday's card,

 we are doing a tri shutter card when open it stands on it's own.

I have made some minor changes to the original,

you'll get to see that in class.

Closed and I modified it so it fits into an envelope.

completely open

and free standing.

Today's class kit include

exacto knife or cutting blade

cutting mat

bone folder

brown or black edger

This month we will be celebrating Sherry J birthday on the 13th.

10/2/2012 class @CP2

As we enter October I am really struggling with the holiday spirit, hopefully it hits soon otherwise I guess I will be running out to buy cards, gasp did that really just come out of my mouth!!

So I wanted to play with some new items and I received an adorable candy holder from a friend, 

so I combined everything and this is what I got!

The box can hold some sweet treats.

Please include in your class kit,

pencil

bone folder

scissors

(black versafine & foam applicator if you have it)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, I'm absolutely loving this weather!

6/26/2012 class @CP2

Today we will be celebrating Evelyn & Caryl Ann's birthdays!

I can't believe this is the last Tuesday of June ...

My husband is on his way home, hip hip hooray!

The puppy continues to be a challenge, I think I'm just too darn old for this!

Anyway, onto this weeks card. We will be using the new Ranger Patina Paints, I think there are a lot of possibilities here, beautiful colors, opaque and bendable.

We will also be using a embossed resist technique on the other half of the card.

It's a two for one day, new product and a technique, woo hoo!

Along with your regular class kit please bring if you have it

Paint brush (approx 1/2")

non stick craft sheet

sanding block

Enjoy the rest of your day and see you on Tuesday.

9/27/2011 class @ CP2

Here we go the last of our holiday cards, I hope you have some ideas for your cards ...

time to get moving, October is right around the corner! 

Technique ... alcohol inks and transparency film ...