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Dryer sheet Collage paper

2/24/2021

 
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Our Craft Club member Denise from North Carolina is going to share her mixed-media project with us next Monday, March 1st, at 11 am MST!
To make this colorful, and fun collage paper, you will need to gather a few supplies.
  • Used dryer sheets
  • White glue
  • Dollar store plastic  tablecloth ( for drying your papers)
  • Any kind of tissue paper. Colorful, patterns, glittered paper napkins are great too!
  • Thread, skeleton leaves, gold leaf flakes, or glitter. Anything goes!
  • Chip brush or wide brush
  • Water
  • Mixing cup

See you Monday, 3/1 at 11 am MST!

You can register for this fun event by clicking right here. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Heart Letter Fold

2/23/2021

 
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​We are finishing February's Fold-It Friday with one more heart-inspired paper fold! This heart letter fold is a beautiful way to send a message to a loved one or a friend. It's super easy to make! We fold it from a sheet of standard size 8 1/2" x 11" paper or a sheet of decorative paper cut to that size.
You can write or print your message on the paper before folding, and the heart locks itself closed until the receiver opens it. 

Supplies

Plain or decorative paper cut to 8" x 11" (that's it!)

See you Friday, 2/26 at 2 pm MST!

You only need to register once to participate in all Fold-it Friday crafting events. Click here to register. If you can't attend a live class, you can always find the recorded events here by clicking on the On Demand link at the top of this page. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can be updated on details of all crafty events!

Today is Crafternoon Tea Tuesday!

2/23/2021

 

Let's Marble Paper!

2/19/2021

 
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​Prepare to have some fun learning how to marble paper for this coming Monday's live class! We will explore traditional marbling, as well as Suminigashi, a Japanese style of marbling. 
Marbled papers are great to use in collages, papercrafts, greeting cards, origami, and bookbinding. 
You will need to gather some supplies, and some of them may come from the kitchen or the laundry room!

Supplies

  • Acrylic paints, watercolors or inks in a few colors
  • Large tub or tray at least 2" deep. A baking dish will work as well.
  • Methylcellulose, cornstarch, or laundry starch to thicken water.
  • toothpicks
  • newspaper or newsprint
  • Papers for marbling
  • Alum for coating the paper (optional)
  • Water
  • Straw

Live Class Monday,  2/22 at 11 am MST

Register by clicking here
Before class, thicken some water with starch. We will be using methylcellulose to thicken the water, and will pour it into a glass baking dish so the paints will float on top. Watch the inspiring video below to learn a little about the process!

Messages from the heart

2/15/2021

 
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We continue to celebrate love for our February live Fold-it Friday events with an adorable heart-shaped message holder that serves as a chopstick or brush rest. To make these fun-loving paper messages, you will need a sheet of paper cut 3" x 6". Double-sided paper is preferable, but not necessary. You can always color your paper on one side with markers, inks, stamps, sprays, or paints. You will also need plain white paper, and a pen or rubber stamps to write your messages.

Join the Fun!

Register for our ongoing Fold-it Friday event only once by clicking here. Once you register, you can attend all the events. If you aren't able to attend, you can always watch our past events at any time on the Arts and Crafts Club On-Demand page. Join us for folding fun, and friendship!

How Origami Can Save your life :-)

2/15/2021

 

Shibori Paper Tie Dye LIVE CLASS on Monday!

2/12/2021

 
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The Japanese art of dying fabric is known as Shibori. The process we will explore in class is a similar fold and die technique that can be used to make beautiful decorative papers. Shibori is traditionally done with fabric, and indigo dye, but wer're going to use rice or tissue paper, and colored inks or acrylics. Prepare to have some folding fun too!

Supplies

  • White rice paper or tissue paper
  • Watercolors, inks, or acrylic paints
  • paint saucers or small bowls
  • paper towels
  • water
  • rubber gloves

Join us Monday, 2/15 at 11 am MST!

Our live class is Monday, February 15th starting at 11 am MST. We hope to see you there, but if you can't join us for any class, you can always watch it later on our On-Demand page.

Paper Heart Jewelry

2/9/2021

 
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​The heart is a universal symbol of love any time of the year! For this coming Friday's folding event, we will make paper heart jewelry to celebrate Valentine's Day.
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Supplies, and preparation

To fold some fabulous;y fun jewelry, you will need a few supplies.
  • To make the hearts, you will nee origami paper cut into 6", 3" and 2" inch squares. You will want the paper to be red or pink, and you can color your paper ahead of time with acrylics, markers, stamps or sprays. If the papers become wrinkled while decorating, place them under something flat and heavy when damp, and wait a day for the paper to dry.
  • For the bracelet and ring bands, you will need to cut decorative papers to 5" x 8", and 2 1/4" x 5"
  • You will need some string or bakers twine, and white glue or PVA.
  • Small velcro squares or little flat magnets (optional)
  • Glitter glue, sequins, and crystals (optional)

​Join us Friday, February 12th at 2 pm MST!

Fold-t Friday's are an ongoing event where we create origami inspired craft projects every week. You only need to register once to join us every Friday for folding fun!

Click Here to Register!

Paste Paper Class Monday, 2/8 at 11 am MST

2/5/2021

 
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We will be making paste paper using supplies you may already have around the house for our live mixed media class on Monday 2/08 at 11 am MST! Paste paper is beautiful, and easy to make. It can be used for all kinds of papercrafts, origami, and bookbinding. Prepare to get messy and have some paste paper fun!
Supplies:
  • Corn starch or flour
  • water
  • any kind or size paper with some kind of cotton content. You can use office paper too.
  • acrylic paints, inks, or dyes
  • combs, toothpicks, knitting needles, or anything to make marks with. Fingers can be used too!
  • A non porous surface to work on such as a kitchen countertop or glass cutting board.
  • Spray bottle
  • paper towels
  • Small mixing cups, or old ice cube trays for the paste paints

Paste paper recipe:
Prepare the paste the night before if you want to create it in class.
Mix ¼ cup cornstarch with ¼ cup water until well blended. Heat over medium heat while adding an additional cup of water until it resembles custard. Add ½ cup of water to thin.
Let it cool before using.


Mixed Media Monday is for those who want to continue working in journals and wishing to try innovative and crafty techniques using various tools and supplies will enjoy our fun, nurturing, creative get-togethers. Be sure to register, and join in the creative fun!

Heart Letterfold

2/4/2021

 
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For the month of February, we will be folding heart inspired origami projects. For the first class, we will learn how to fold heart shaped letterfolds from a sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper. You will also learn how to make an envelope as well! Join us Friday, February 5th, at 2 pm MST!
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    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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