Arts & Crafts
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 Our creative journaling event is now Mixed Media Monday! Those who want to continue working in journals and those wishing to try innovative and crafty techniques using various tools and supplies will enjoy our fun, nurturing, creative get-togethers. We will be meeting every Monday, the day after Thanksgiving, at 11 am MST. For our first class, we will be going over a couple of festive ideas for creating holiday cards, and will make plans for our upcoming classes. Be sure to register, and join in the creative fun! SuppliesWatercolors Metallic, or shimmery watercolors Small round brush Water resistant black fine tipped marker Blank Greeting card, watercolor paper or art journal   Making greeting cards is a beautiful way to express creativity, send love to friends and family, and show someone you care. A handmade greeting card is cherished over a store-bought one because it is always heartfelt. We are kicking off our first Mixed Media Monday event with a card making class! We will show you ideas on making all occasion and festive holiday cards using the supplies you already have. Gather Your SuppliesBlank greeting cards or recycled cards Card stock Origami Paper and decorative paper Watercolors or paints Brushes Stamps Colored pencils Markers Glue or double-sided tape Glitter or Stickles Scissors Join in the Fun!Mixed Media Monday's always start at 11 am MST for an hour of creative fun. Be sure to register now, and join us. Click on this link to register, or head on over to our Upcoming Events page by clicking on the link in the upper right corner of this page. Cards for Kindness Scrapbook.com has launched a global initiative to get handmade cards to people who need an emotional boost, a smile, or a helping hand. If you enjoy making greeting cards and would like to send them to a great cause, then Cards for Kindness is it. Click on this link to find out how to get involved.  A few weeks ago, we learned how to make a cute origami party dress and coat. This Friday, we are going to fold a gentlemen's coat, shirt, and tie. These outfits can be as formal or as whimsical as you want them to be, depending on the colors and patterns you choose. You will need a sheet of 6" square paper for the coat, a 3" x 6" sheet for the shirt, and a 2" square for the tie. Let's have some folding fun this coming Friday! If you missed the party dress and coat live class, you can view it any time by clicking here. You are invited to join us on Friday, November 27 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time / 4 p.m. Eastern Time for a post Thanksgiving celebration or Friendsgiving as it is commonly referred to. Registration and event details are available here.   We've been folding cute dresses; now, we need to accessorize our origami outfits with a fashionable pair of shoes. We will fold a couple of styles of heels and some dollar bill boots for this Friday's folding event! SuppliesFour sheets 6" origami paper in the same color, double sided preferred. 2 sheets 6" origami paper in the same color, foil backed preferred. 2 dollar bills (for larger boots,cut 2 sheets washi paper, scrapbook paper or fabric cut 4" x 10 1/2") If you don't have special paper, standard paper will be fine. Just cut them to the sizes above. Watch the video to see the folding sequence of these adorable two sheet high heel shoes. Join in the folding fun!Come to learn something new, and be prepared to have fun! Be sure to register by clicking on the upcoming events tab. See you Friday!
 Games are fun for all ages and a great way to relieve stress. In this Friday's live class, you will learn how to fold a jumping frog and simple masu box for a fun, interactive game! Supplies6" origami paper for the frog 8 1/2" square sheet of paper for the box Black marker or wiggly eyes, and glue Join in the Paper Folding Fun!The Crafting Club classes are always fun and friendly. Be sure to register now by clicking on the Live Events tab, so you don't miss out!  Our tuxedo cat loves origami frogs!  Let's share a cup of warm tea, and relax for a while while we chat about crafting, and just about everything else. Our crafternoon teas are full of laughter, fun, and friendship, so please join us! |
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. 
Club leaderKaren 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. looking for old posts?Search Posts by Month
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