Weekly Class Preview

Timepiece

 April 19th 6:00

Need an impressive birthday card in a hurry for that special guy or possible your boss?  Yikes!  Talk about stress!  Timepiece is a simple to prepare card that looks like you spent hours. It’s a three panel zig-zag card with plenty of panels on each side to stamp and write as you desire.

1 hour $10.00

Healing Journey

 April 19th 7:00

There are times when we need a lovely card for someone special. Someone who needs a bit of encouragement and what a blessing a card can be. This vintage shabby chic card is perfect for such an occasion. 

1 hour  @ $10.00

Ordinary Moments

 April 21 10:00

You know how sometimes you need a “just because” card?  Not a birthday, get well or whatever!  Just a “you’ve been on my mind lately” card.  Ordinary Moments has four sweet springy cards in happy colors that would make anyone smile. Plus, we will be using the new Hero Arts stamp and die combo set. Yep, die cuts to match your stamps.  How fun is that?

2 hour  @ $20.00

Late Birthday

April 21 1-2

Well we all do it, forget that unforgettable birthday.  Don’t run away shame faced!  Instead plan ahead and make this fun Alice in Wonderland inspired card, suitable for guys or gals, young or old.  With this way-cool birthday card they are sure to overlook your lateness. (Especially with a generous gift card tucked inside!)  In fact, you would be wise to make more!  The sample was colored with Copic markers but Tombow color list will be provided.

1 hour @ $10.00

Heart Music

April 21 2:00

Once again Graphic 45 has done it. They have created a stunning new line of papers. In Heart Music we will be using two of the new Olde Curiosity Shoppe papers and these beauties will curl your toes!  This card is embellished with layered die cut flowers and just enough techniques to finish out the design.

1 hour @ $10.00

Chalk It Up!

 April 21 3:00

We are going old school with this card. Years ago coloring with chalk was all the rage and it’s time to bring it back.  Chalk is super easy and so forgiving!  Plus we are going to learn a few easy techniques that just won’t work with markers.  For those that own Pan Pastel, bring them! This card is perfect for that friend that needs a little encouragement for those rainy days in life.

1 hour @ $10.00

Copic 101 Got Cake?

 April 4:00

This next card in our Copic coloring series is a cute Hedgie. Copic markers will make any color job better and our adorable hedgie deserves only the best. You will learn how to shade and highlight and the basics of Copic markers.

1 1/2 hours $15.00

If you wish to join any of these classes please call or email Vicki Byers at the shop!

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Polka Dot Chick

April 11 10-12 & April 28 10-12

These cards are all about the girls in your life. With colors of hot pink and classic black and white there is no mistaking these very chic creations are for us girls.  While the cards have a birthday theme two could easily be used for other occasions. Yep, this one is tre’ chic! Samples were colored with Tombow markers but Copic color list will be provided.

2 hours @ $20.00

Copic 101 Got Cake?

Wednesday April 11th 1:00

Saturday April 14th 10:00

This next card in our Copic coloring series is a cute Hedgie. Copic markers will make any color job better and our adorable hedgie deserves only the best. You will learn how to shade and highlight and the basics of Copic markers.

1 1/2 hours $15.00

Ornamental Bookmarks

 Saturday April 14th 12:30

With the popularity of e-books bookmarks might be going the way of the horse and buggy. But these bookmarks are worth reading a paper book just to get to use them. But better yet, don’t hide them in a book, show them off so all can see.  In this class you will learn a cold laminate technique that can be used for many other applications such as cards and journals. It’s easy-peezy and will surely turn heads.

1 1/2 hours @$15.00

High Country Wilderness-

Saturday April 14th 2:00

Think Distress meets Stampscapes and you will have the idea of this class. You will learn the techniques to seamlessly blend Distress inks for that one of a kind versatile background.  Then learn scene composition with Stampscape stamps to create an infinite number of panoramic vistas.  All the High Country Wilderness cards have a birthday message on the inside and would be perfect for the rugged guys in your life.  Please bring your blending tool and craft mat.   2 ½ hours @ $25.00

If you wish to join any of these classes please call or email Vicki Byers at the shop. We would love to have your join us!

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Dominoes 101

 April 5th 5:30

Stamping on dominoes isn’t a new but there are always fun and new ways of using them. In this class you will learn how to prep, stamp, color and seal your dominoes. You will make approximately six dominoes and use two in two die cut window cards. It’s a new way to “play” with your dominoes.

2 hour @$20.00

Domino Mini Collage

 April 5th 7:00

So you have domino fever and can’t stop!  Great, this class will make you so happy. We have created a small stand up collage featuring dominoes. This would make a sweet gift or if you are the greedy type, keep it for yourself! Also, because the easel back folds flat, it can be easily mailed in a bubble mailer.

1 ½ hours @ $12.00

All Dressed Up!

 April 7th 10:00

If cards were going to a black tie affair, this is what they would look like. All dressed up and ready for a party. In this class you will learn about embossing metal sheets and create four ritzy cards.  By the way, these cards would make a great gift. Just imagine them tied with a wide red satin ribbon.  Give these as a gift and your stock is going to go up!

2 hours @ $20.00

Fragments Collage

April 7th 1:00

This best thing about doing collages is there are almost no rules, anything goes!  In this class you will learn the embossed fragment technique that is the base of this collage but will also work in your card making.  We also rely heavily on Distress Stains, so this is a great time to play with them and see what they are all about.  And of course we have a few other tricks up our inky sleeve, so come for an afternoon of play!

4 hours $30.00

Celebrations  

April 7  2-4

Introducing the first class in the new Memory Keeping series, “Celebrations!” This double page layout is perfect for all the wonderful celebrations in your family’s story. Perhaps the most common family celebration is the birthday, so that means you need lots of ways to present those valuable pictures. In this class you learn a misting background technique and construct a whimsical pennant banner.  You will also have options to add as many photo boxes as you need. Maybe you’ve wanted to start scrapbooking but just didn’t know how to start; this is the best time to start! Bring your pictures and you can add them during class would is the best use of your time.

2 hours @ $20.00

If you wish to join us for any of these classes please call or email  Vicki Byers at the shop.  

Thanks

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Growing Wild

Three words come to mind when you see these cards. Simplicity, contemporary and clean. These cards also have a subtle beauty that will get them noticed and appriciated. They also would work nicely for those guys that are so difficult to please. You will have a variety of quotes to use or make them all the same. It’s your call.

2 hour s @ $20.00

Dominoes 101

Stamping on dominoes isn’t a new but there are always fun and new ways of using them. In this class you will learn how to prep, stamp, color and seal your dominoes. You will make approximately six dominoes and use two in two die cut window cards. It’s a new way to “play” with your dominoes.

2 hour @$20.00

Live the Life

Want to use up those scrap of ribbon?  Ding! Ding! Ding!  We have a winner. This birthday card is snazzy and very chic with texture, sparkle and a hot color combo. Not to mention it really works up quick and easy. How often does that happen?  Plus, take a peek inside and see it only gets better!

1 hour @ #10.00

Far Away Cabin

Stampscapes are a perennial stamper favorite. What’s Stampscapes?  Oh just the most fun ever!  Stampscapes stamps are individual scenic stamps that you can combine to create scenic landscapes. And frankly they are a bit addictive too. So you have been warned!  In this class you will learn a creative background technique using alcohol inks and get a few pointers on scene building with these intriguing stamps.

1 hour @ $10.00

If you wish to join any of these classes please call or email Vicki Byers at and Bear Makes 3

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Little Birdies

 Thursday March 22  6-7:30 

Many times pretty paper can be the inspiration for a card or in this case four cards. We fell in love with the plump and perky blue birds in this paper by Three Bugs in a Rug.  Each card is for a different occasion but if you want all birthday cards it will be easy to do in class.  It’s that time of year to replenish your card stash and with spring just a few weeks away, these Birdies are perfect.

2 hours @ $20.00

On Your Birthday

 Thursday March 22 7:30-8:30

Nothing complicated here, just a fun birthday for someone special. This card is happy. Makes you smile just to look it at. Adorned with a cutie hedgie, cool die cuts shapes and just enough sparkle to catch the eye.  

1 hour @ $10.00

Take Flight

Saturday March 24 1:00-2:00

Vellum is a wonderful product for giving cards a soft texture.  In this class we will but coloring vellum several ways and talk about the best way to attach vellum to a card.

1 hour @ $10.00

Elegant Notes

 Saturday March 24 2:00-4:00

The name says it all, simply four elegant note cards. But trust us that pictures don’t do justice to these pretty cards. There is a subtle shadow and pearly highlight that the camera cannot capture. These pretty notes are sure to get noticed and appreciated. Also, you can opt to make four birthday cards instead of the variety shown.

2 hours @ $20.00

Lotus Garden

 Saturday March 24 4:00-5:00

In this class you will make a pretty card that has the blending stencil look that made such popular wall art in years past. But we are stampers so no stencils and brushes for us. We have stamps and inks in our arsenal!  This “easy on the eyes” card is finished out as a birthday card but would make a nice get well or encouragement card too.

1 hour @$10.00

If you wish to join any of these classes please call or email Vicki Byers at and Bear Makes 3

912 3245 or vbyers@andbearmakes3.com

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Copic 101 Sunset Hibiscus  

 Tuesday March 13th 6:00

This is the first in a new series of classes that will feature coloring with Copic Sketch markers.  You may have noticed the Copic fever that has swept over the stamping community. Copic markers are artist grade markers that use an alcohol ink. And frankly they can color unlike other markers. Vicki’s Copic classes will be small and will focus on coloring, where to shade, how to blend and when to highlight. It is not required to purchase markers for class.  But if you wish to have your own, you may reserve this first set of markers. The color list for this class is available at the shop.

1 ½ hours @ $15.00

Take Flight

Wednesday March 14th 11:00

Vellum is a wonderful product for giving cards a soft texture.  In this class we will be coloring vellum several ways and talk about the best way to attach vellum to a card.

1 hour @ $10.00

Elegant Notes

Wednesday March 14th 1:00

The name says it all, simply four elegant note cards. But trust us that pictures don’t do justice to these pretty cards. There is a subtle shadow and pearly highlight that the camera cannot capture. These pretty notes are sure to get noticed and appreciated. Also, you can opt to make four birthday cards instead of the variety shown.

2 hours @ $20.00

Wish Big

Saturday March 17th 10:00

We are always in the market for birthday cards and this set will make anyone smile. In cheerful colors of purple and green, these cards are suitable for all ages.

2 hours $20.00

You’re Purrr fect!

Saturday March 17th 1:00

Do you know a “cat person”?  You know, a person that loves cats silly!  We have a sweet little birthday card that would make their feline heart smile.  Get that card made early this year and you will be so proud of yourself!

1 hour @ $10.00

Noteworthy Gift Set

Saturday March 17th 2:00

Sometimes you get your fingers on new paper and card stock and you know exactly what you want to do with them. This was the case with the new Bazzill paper collection “Worth Remember” and the matching Tahitian Princess dot card stock.  We’ve paired them with the new Paper Smooches stamps to create a whimsical portfolio filled with four note cards. This set is so cheerful and colorful it certainly makes a wonderful gift set. And the best part? They are so easy to whip up; you will be makings loads more!

2 ½ hours @ $28.00

If you wish to join any of these class please email Vicki Byers at and Bear Makes 3 or call 912 3245

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Bake Me a Cake

March 8th 6:00

This class features four bright and cheerful birthday cards in pink and aqua. All four cards features a handy set of clear unmounted stamps by Impression Obsession that work perfectly with our new 3 Bugs in a Rug paper. For birthday cards as yummy as a cupcake, you won’t want to miss this class.

2 hours $20.00

Elegant Notes

 March 10th 10-12

The name says it all, simply four elegant note cards. But trust us that pictures don’t do justice to these pretty cards. There is a subtle shadow and pearly highlight that the camera cannot capture. These pretty notes are sure to get noticed and appreciated. Also, you can opt to make four birthday cards instead of the variety shown.

2 hours @ $20.00

Butterfly Post

March 10th 1-2

Oh how we love our Distress inks. We could almost wax poetic, but let’s not. Let’s just stamp!  In this class you will create a lovely vintage style card with Graphic 45 paper and a new Stampendous stamp. Oh, don’t forget your Distress ink pads.  Never!

1 hour @ $10.00

Timepiece

 March 10th 2-3

Need an impressive birthday card in a hurry for that special guy or possible your boss?  Yikes!  Talk about stress!  Timepiece is a simple to prepare card that looks like you spent hours. It’s a three panel zig-zag card with plenty of panels on each side to stamp and write as you desire.

1 hour $10.00

Songbird

March 10th 3-4

It’s funny how we stampers take perfectly good paper and mess it up.  Who in their right mind would smudge and sand and ink up new paper. We do!  And we have turned it into an art form. In this class you will learn how to create this weathered and aged card.  Come on, it’s fun!

1 hour @ $10.00

Live the Life

March 10th 4-5

Want to use up those scrap of ribbon?  Ding! Ding! Ding!  We have a winner. This birthday card is snazzy and very chic with texture, sparkle and a hot color combo. Not to mention it really works up quick and easy. How often does that happen?  Plus, take a peek inside and see it only gets better!

1 hour @ #10.00

If you wish to join us for any of these fun classes, please give Vicki Byers a call at the shop.

Thanks!

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We have a lot going on this week, come and join us!

Owly Birthday

Wednesday Feb.29th @ 10:30

So your birthday card stash is mighty low and you are desperate for some fresh designs?  We know what you mean; the holiday hub-bub can wreck your work flow. Let’s get back on track with a fun birthday card that would work for just about anyone on your card list. It’s fun and whimsy, not too girly. In fact isn’t not girly at all, it’s Owly!

1 hour @ $10.00

Sentimental Journey

Feb. 29th @ 1:00

Are you ready to take a sentimental journey?  These pretty cards will carry you away, in soft colors of gray and pink and stamps with a vintage touch.  In class you will have a choice of text stamps to personalize your card to suit your needs.

2 hours $20.00

Noteworthy Gift Set

March 3rd@ 10:00

Sometimes you get your fingers on new paper and card stock and you know exactly what you want to do with them. This was the case with the new Bazzill paper collection “Worth Remember” and the matching Tahitian Princess dot card stock.  We’ve paired them with the new Paper Smooches stamps to create a whimsical portfolio filled with four note cards. This set is so cheerful and colorful it certainly makes a wonderful gift set. And the best part? They are so easy to whip up; you will be makings loads more!

2 ½ hours @ $28.00

Dominoes 101

March 3rd@ 1:00

Stamping on dominoes isn’t a new but there are always fun and new ways of using them. In this class you will learn how to prep, stamp, color and seal your dominoes. You will make approximately six dominoes and use two in two die cut window cards. It’s a new way to “play” with your dominoes.

2 hour @$20.00

Domino Mini Collage

 March 3rd @ 3:00

So you have domino fever and can’t stop!  Great, this class will make you so happy. We have created a small stand up collage featuring dominoes. This would make a sweet gift or if you are the greedy type, keep it for yourself! Also, because the easel back folds flat, it can be easily mailed in a bubble mailer.

1 ½ hours @ $12.00

Lotus Garden

March 3rd @ 4:30

In this class you will make a pretty card that has the blending stencil look that made such popular wall art in years past. But we are stampers so no stencils and brushes for us. We have stamps and inks in our arsenal!  This “easy on the eyes” card is finished out as a birthday card but would make a nice get well or encouragement card too.

1 hour @$10.00

If you wish to join any of these classes just give us a call!