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Origami Chatterbox

10/28/2020

 
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​Folding the origami chatterbox is almost guaranteed to make you smile. You can use it in a greeting card, a journal page, or as a fun conversation starter for your virtual gatherings. Join us this Friday for a fun folding class, and let's get the laughter, and conversation started!

Creative Companion Journal Event

10/23/2020

 
​​Our ongoing creative journaling event has it's very own page, and all the information and past classes are there. 
​Click here to see what we've been up to for the past eight weeks and join in the creative fun!
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Origami Tato Puzzle

10/20/2020

 
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​A Tato is a folded container to hold small items such as thread, stamps, or a message inside. This Friday, we will show you how to fold a flat style Tato puzzle box from a square sheet of paper!

Supplies

1 sheet paper cut 8 1/2" square, and 1 sheet origami paper
1 sheet cardstock cut 3 3/4" square, and 1 sheet cardstock cut 2 5/8" square
Ruler
Pencil

See you Friday!

Register for this fun live class by clicking on the Upcoming Events tab. If you are unable to attend, the recorded class will be available to watch at any time. 

From the Heart Pop-up Card

10/13/2020

 
​We will be creating a fun cupboard door style card that opens to reveal a secret message for this Friday's live event! This card is perfect for any occasion and can display art or an inspiring message inside.
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Supplies

  • Double-sided scrapbook paper, or decorative paper 10" square or smaller.
  • Ribbon or a decorative strip of paper to wrap around the card
  • Watercolor paper, or card stock cut 3 1/2" x 6 1/2"
  • Glue stick
  • Stamps, paints, and markers (optional)

Air Dry Clay Keepsake Tags with Tonia

10/13/2020

 
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See how easy it is to create cute little tags from air-dry clay that you can tie onto gifts; use as decoration or even make in sets to give as gifts in of an of themselves. Tonia will show you three or four directions to take with this project—using small image/icon stamps; using letter stamps; using natural elements—as well as how to add color (acrylic paint) and apply varnish for a beautiful finish.

Supplies

  • air-dry clay (such as PLUS by Activa Products; black, terra cotta or white)
  • acrylic paints, 1–3 colors
  • clay roller and other clay tools such as shapers
  • coffee stir straw or clay hole punch
  • dull knife or clay blade
  • foam brush, 1”
  • paintbrush (small)
  • paper towel(s)
  • stamps (small) and/or alphabet stamps (sets made for cookies work best)
  • string, twine or ribbon 
  • water (small dish)
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  • other objects to create texture or a specific impression such as herb springs
  • acrylic paint pens
  • latex or nitrile gloves
  • gloss acrylic varnish

Gift Tags, and More!

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A symbol of Friendship

10/7/2020

 
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​A symbol of endurance, change, hope, and life, the butterfly, is a beautiful creature. They have also been a symbol of celebrations, weddings, friendship, and life journeys. 

We will be folding beautiful butterflies to celebrate friends, old and new, for this Friday's folding event.
You will need to grab a few plain or patterned origami paper sheets, bamboo skewers or wire, some glue, and stiff cording or wire.  See you this Friday at 2 pm MST!
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Download the Butterfly Diagram Here:

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    Welcome!

    ​The Arts and Crafts
    ​Club offers you an opportunity to make new friends, expand your creative skills, and share your passion for creativity in a fun and supportive virtual environment.
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    Club leader

    Karen Elaine Parsons is an artist who loves to craft. Her years of experience as an author, designer, and instructor in the art and craft materials industry has allowed her to discover and share unique experiences in creativity.

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