Memories Scrapbooking Expo™ Ohio Classes

Memories Scrapbooking Expo™ Ohio 2009 Class List
We select seasoned teachers and classes to meet the "yearning to learn" in scrapbookers, rubber stampers, card makers, journaling enthusiasts and anyone interested in photos and scrapbooking. Experienced at scrapbook creation? We have classes for YOU. Skilled but not quite an expert? Our intermediate level classes fit the bill. Just getting started? Have no fear ... we cater to beginning scrapbookers, too.
Read the class list and select classes that meet your individual needs. From altered art to alcohol inks, from acrylic stamps to mini albums, we're bound to have a class that's right for you. Then, reserve your seat and plan to have a great time at Memories Scrapbooking Expo™. We'll see you there!


Sold out classes: Friday FC003-Assembly Line Scrapbooking, FC147-Greetings To Go, FC211-Cherish Your Memories, FCPT-Friday Creative Bash Crop Party Table, FCP-Friday Creative Bash Crop Party Saturday SC-Saturday All-Day Crop Area, SC002-"The Sweet Life" Tall Mini Album, SC146-Easy Acrylic Album


FC001-Creative Lettering I Friday, March 27, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $25 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Beginner Supplies to bring: Black journaling pen (Zig Writer dual tip preferred - fine .5 and bullet point), ruler, pencil, colored pencils/pens/markers & soft art eraser Description: Tired of spending $3-5 every time you want the perfect title for your layout? Don't know what you're going to do with all those leftover sticker letters in the pack? Stop wasting time and money! You probably already have a bazillion pens and markers in your stash so why not get some use out of them? Learn how to create fast, easy titles that look perfect on your layout. If you can print, you can do this class! You'll love the results even if you think you have "terrible" handwriting!	Click for details

FC002-Let's Get Organized! Friday, March 27, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Instructor: Alexandra Kimball Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 2 Price: $25 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Basic supply kit including bone folder, sharp scissors, glue sticks & tape runner Description: Plan to be amazed at what a few cranks of the Sizzix die cutting machine and the Zutter Bind-it-All can do! Students taking this class will create this embellished 12 month card organizer to keep all their lovely cards in order! The completed project is sure to delight any card enthusiast! As an added incentive, students will also create a birthday card using the latest Sizzix embossing folders.	Click for details

FC003-Assembly Line Scrapbooking - Sold Out Friday, March 27, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Instructor: Erin Wooden-Nagy Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: 12" trimmer with fresh blade, guillotine style trimmer works best, favorite dark brown dye base or hybrid ink, scissors, paper piercer or thumb tack & cork board, favorite adhesive, grid ruler, colorbox stylus tool with sponge pad (optional) Description: Assembly Line Scrapbooking (ALSB) offers cutting and assembly instructions as a base line for the scrapbooker's own ideas and creative input. Papers can be cut, rotated, flipped, turned, twisted or tipped in any direction. It is truly a carefree scrapbooking experience with endless possibilities. We will be using the uniquely assembled Reaching Out Remix set of papers in colors of yellow, rust, and light pine green, with beautiful neutral colored prints. Developed by Club Scrap's talented Design Team, the wildly popular ALSB method is the perfect solution to creatively and efficiently utilizing every last drop of the kits, bringing even more value to these artistically unique products. The ALSB method has received rave reviews in nationwide classrooms of mixed ability. Students will leave this class with 6 completed 12" x 12" scrapbooking pages, Assembly Line instructions that can be repeated, and several embellishing techniques.	Click for details

FC004-Celebrating Sisterhood Mini Album Friday, March 27, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sponsor: Albums & Answers Sponsor Web Site: www.albumsandanswers.com Instructor: Sue Krebs Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 4 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor on site Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Adhesive (Scotch ATG recommended), bone folder, paper trimmer, glue dots, stapler, popsicle stick or rub-on tool, fine-tipped liquid glue or Xyron No Limits sticker maker. Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase. Description: Create this bright and beautiful little album to celebrate the joys of Sisterhood - the bond we share with all those special women in our lives. This 6" x 6" hand-made album is wrapped in bright colors, sunny flowers, and frilly ribbons. Let us show you how quick and easy it is to create a professional looking album with one of our complete scrapbook album kits! Students will gain hands-on experience using the HOT Scotch ATG tape guns. WARNING: This is NOT your typical insanely paced, frantic workshop. Plan to breathe easy and RELAX while you enjoy creating a mini masterpiece. Who knows? Chocolate may even be involved. All class attendees will receive a FREE gift.	Click for details

FC006-Cricut Tips, Tricks & Techniques Friday, March 27, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Pat Davenport and Natalie Blake Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick (or your preferred adhesive for gluing the box together); NOTE NEW SUPPLIES NEEDED: bone folder, ruler & tape runner Description: Do you own a Baby Bug, Big Bug, or want to "test drive" both Cricut machines? Maybe you've barely taken your Cricut out of the box ... or know the basics, but want to do MORE. We'll show you how easy the Cricut makes it to cut more than just letters! You'll discover five fonts, a "bonus" alphabet, how to put "lights on in the city", how to add glitz to diecuts, what the Creative Feature keys do, and why DesignStudio is a must-have! You'll learn to etch on glass, learn how to make a Cuttlebug embossing folder, cut stencils, make fabric appliques, and create acrylic stamps. You'll leave with a completed explosion box, instructions for many projects, and an abundance of ideas. Come learn how versatile and FUN the Cricut is!	Click for details

FC065-Brush Lettering Friday, March 27, 2009 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $27 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Supplies to bring: Opaque white marker or white paint pen (medium point); Optional: additional brush markers Description: Elegant but easy, brush lettering will add depth, dimension and beauty to any layout. This layered lettering style will dress up your pages. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Yes, I'm serious, three simple strokes and you will master this technique and you don't have to be an artist!	Click for details

FC067-Imagine the Possibilties Friday, March 27, 2009 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sponsor: Close To My Heart Sponsor Web Site: www.christine.myctmh.com Instructor: Christine Szczechowski Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Scissors, adhesive Description: Come ready for an action-packed class based around Close To My Heart's "Imagine" Idea book. During this class you will learn how to create your own pattern paper with Close To My Heart's exclusive "My Acrylix" stamps as well as learn to create an exciting interactive element to your scrapbook layout. You will leave class with a completed 2-page layout, a 3rd interactive page for your scrapbooks as well as CTMH's Spring 2009 Idea book.	Click for details

FC068-Thanks a Million! Friday, March 27, 2009 · Noon - 1:00 PM Sponsor: Albums & Answers Sponsor Web Site: www.albumsandanswers.com Instructor: Sue Krebs Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 4 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Adhesive (Scotch ATG recommended), bone folder, stapler, paper piercer (or push pin), & emory board. Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase. Description: Interested in stretching your scrapbooking supplies even further? Use those scraps you've saved up to make unique, adorable, hand-made cards. We'll show you how to make 5 fun and fast "Thank You" cards using one stamp and a variety of supplies we all have lying around. Learn how sketches can be used with cards too. We'll incorporate some new tools, techniques and even some chocolate to make this a class you won't want to miss! Try out the HOT Scotch ATG tape guns in class! You'll leave with 5 cards and envelopes, a stamp and stamp pad, plus sketches and tips that you can use to make many more cards yourself!	Click for details

FC145-Embellished Quotes Friday, March 27, 2009 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $25 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: 12" trimmer, medium to full sized scissors, adhesives (including tape runner and glue dots), distressing or chalk ink, Crop-a-dile Description: Do you have photos you love and long to scrap but don't know how because they don't fit into a neat birthday, Christmas or holiday theme? Do you have difficulty creating meaningful journaling? Are you a technique junkie? If you answered yes to any one of the above questions then this class is for you! If you sign up for only 1 class all weekend, this is the one to take! You will be thrilled to have this trick up your sleeve whenever you're stuck on a layout. We will be using tags, ribbons, beads, stamps, brads, flowers and other embellishments to create beautiful, meaningful, journal artwork from scratch!	Click for details

FC147-Greetings to Go - Sold Out Friday, March 27, 2009 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Instructor: Erin Wooden-Nagy Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Bone folder, scissors, favorite black ink, adhesive (a liquid adhesive would be best) and grid ruler Description: A cardmaker's dream ... 15 scored sheets in an assortment of sizes, 15 perfect sized mattes, 15 coordinated envelopes for instant in-the-mail capabilities, die cut sheets of greetings that go frame in frame. Come and see how quickly and elegantly handmade cards can be ready to hand out.	Click for details

FC149-"Bliss" Word book with Cricut DesignStudio Friday, March 27, 2009 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Natalie Blake Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $25 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick, Zig jumbo-tip gluestick, foam pop dots, Dark Brown Colorbox cat's eye chalk inkpad & eyelet setting tools (Crop-a-Dile recommended) Description: Have you seen those adorable word books, with a letter on the edge of each page, and wished you could make your own? Maybe with the name of a loved one or a special message? With the Cricut, you can! Natalie will demo how easy it is to make custom word books using the welding feature of Cricut DesignStudio software. You'll also assemble a boho-chic style "Bliss" book Natalie created using the techniques taught in the demo. You'll take home instructions on how to make your own word book, plus a link to download the .cut files for the "Bliss" book. Once you see how much fun these books are to make, you'll be making one for everyone you know!	Click for details

FC209-Done in a Day - All Boy Album (album not included) Friday, March 27, 2009 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $37 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: 8" x 8" album, favorite adhesives (including tape runner and foam tape), 12" trimmer with a fresh blade, medium to full sized scissors, distressing ink (dark blue or blue) Description: Finally, an entire album dedicated to the boy(s) in your life. Whether he's adventurous or mischievious, these 24 pages are sure to capture the essence of his boyhood charm. Learn how designers use sketches/schemes to create complete albums in a fraction of the time.	Click for details

FC211-Cherish Your Memories - Sold Out Friday, March 27, 2009 · 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsor: Close To My Heart Sponsor Web Site: www.christine.myctmh.com Instructor: Christine Szczechowski Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Scissors & adhesive Description: Come ready to learn how to quickly and easily scrapbook your memories the "Cherish" way! Cherish is an amazing idea book that will revolutionize the way you scrapbook, saving you hours of frustrations and tons of money wasted on photo printing. You will leave class with new organizational techniques, a completed 2-page 12x12 layout including instructions directly from "Cherish", an additional "take home" package with everything you need to complete an additional 2-page layout PLUS the Close To My Heart Spring 2009 Idea book!	Click for details

FC212-Assembly Line Scrapbooking Friday, March 27, 2009 · 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Erin Wooden-Nagy Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 4 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on-site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: 12" trimmer with fresh blade, guillotine style trimmer works best, favorite dark brown dye base or hybrid ink, scissors, paper piercer or thumb tack & cork board, favorite adhesive, grid ruler, colorbox stylus tool with sponge pad (optional) Description: Assembly Line Scrapbooking (ALSB) offers cutting and assembly instructions as a base line for the scrapbooker's own ideas and creative input. Papers can be cut, rotated, flipped, turned, twisted or tipped in any direction. It is truly a carefree scrapbooking experience with endless possibilities. We will be using the uniquely assembled Workbench Remix set of papers in colors of maroon, steel blue, silver, light pine and taupe with silver printed artwork. Developed by Club Scrap's talented Design Team, the wildly popular ALSB method is the perfect solution to creatively and efficiently utilizing every last drop of the kits, bringing even more value to these artistically unique products. The ALSB method has received rave reviews in nationwide classrooms of mixed ability. Students will leave this class with 6 completed 12" x 12" scrapbooking pages, Assembly Line instructions that can be repeated, and several embellishing techniques.	Click for details

FC210-Let's Get Organized! Friday, March 27, 2009 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Alexandra Kimball Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 2 Price: $25 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Basic supply kit including bone folder, sharp scissors, glue sticks & tape runner Description: Plan to be amazed at what a few cranks of the Sizzix die cutting machine and the Zutter Bind-it-All can do! Students taking this class will create this embellished 12 month card organizer to keep all their lovely cards in order! The completed project is sure to delight any card enthusiast! As an added incentive, students will also create a birthday card using the latest Sizzix embossing folders.	Click for details

FC213-Cricut Tips, Tricks & Techniques Friday, March 27, 2009 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Pat Davenport and Natalie Blake Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick (or your preferred adhesive for gluing the box together); NOTE NEW SUPPLIES NEEDED: bone folder, ruler & tape runner Description: Do you own a Baby Bug, Big Bug, or want to "test drive" both Cricut machines? Maybe you've barely taken your Cricut out of the box ... or know the basics, but want to do MORE. We'll show you how easy the Cricut makes it to cut more than just letters! You'll discover five fonts, a "bonus" alphabet, how to put "lights on in the city", how to add glitz to diecuts, what the Creative Feature keys do, and why DesignStudio is a must-have! You'll learn to etch on glass, learn how to make a Cuttlebug embossing folder, cut stencils, make fabric appliques, and create acrylic stamps. You'll leave with a completed explosion box, instructions for many projects, and an abundance of ideas. Come learn how versatile and FUN the Cricut is!	Click for details

FCPT-Friday Creative Bash Crop Party Table - Sold Out Friday, March 27, 2009 · 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sponsor: Archiver's Sponsor Web Site: www.archiversonline.com Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 10 Price: $150 per table of five Materials Fee: None Skill Level: All Croppers Supplies to bring: Your scrapbooking supplies and photos to crop throughout the night Description: Join Archiver's for this can't-miss cropping marathon. This is the ultimate crop party--complete with fabulous door prizes, unbelievable goody bags, and demos you won’t want to miss! All of this, and a free make and take project to help get your creative juices flowing.	Click for details

FCP-Friday Creative Bash Crop Party - Sold Out Friday, March 27, 2009 · 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sponsor: Archiver's Sponsor Web Site: www.archiversonline.com Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 10 Price: $25 per individual Materials Fee: None Skill Level: All Croppers Supplies to bring: Your scrapbooking supplies and photos to crop throughout the night Description: Join Archiver's for this can't-miss cropping marathon. This is the ultimate crop party--complete with fabulous door prizes, unbelievable goody bags, and demos you won’t want to miss! All of this, and a free make and take project to help get your creative juices flowing.	Click for details

SC-Saturday All-Day Crop Area - Sold Out Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sponsor: Memories Scrapbooking Expo Sponsor Web Site: www.MemoriesScrapbookingExpo.com Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Crop Area Price: $15 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: All Croppers Supplies to bring: Your scrapbooking supplies and photos to crop throughout the day Description: NEW in 2009! Reserve a spot in our all-day crop area. Your specially-coded badge will be your admission ticket to this exclusive cropping area. Each cropper will have her/his own "crop spot" - half of an 8' table that is yours for the day. Come and go as you wish - take breaks for great shopping and classes - but then come back to CROP some more! Have a zillion in-progress projects and pages? This is your opportunity to scrap to your heart's content. And if you need a new border, sticker, brad or stamp, the shopping floor is right around the corner!	Click for details

SC001-Creative Lettering I Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $25 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Beginner Supplies to bring: Black journaling pen (Zig Writer dual tip preferred - fine .5 and bullet point), ruler, pencil, colored pencils/pens/markers & soft art eraser Description: Tired of spending $3-5 every time you want the perfect title for your layout? Don't know what you're going to do with all those leftover sticker letters in the pack? Stop wasting time and money! You probably already have a bazillion pens and markers in your stash so why not get some use out of them? Learn how to create fast, easy titles that look perfect on your layout. If you can print, you can do this class! You'll love the results even if you think you have "terrible" handwriting!	Click for details

SC002-"The Sweet Life" Tall Mini Album - Sold Out Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sponsor: Scrapscription Instructor: Lori Slawinski Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 2 Price: $20 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Permanent dry adhesive, trimmer, scissors, Xacto knife & small X Xyron Sticker Maker Description: Join us for this fun tall mini album that celebrates all the "sweet things" in your life. We'll be using the Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes paper line to create this tall 4x12 ring bound mini album that will showcase fun techniques that you'll use over and over again. The sherbet colors and cupcake theme of this album will be perfect for those summer or birthday photos. Come experiment with this unique size - it'll keep you coming back for more!	Click for details

SC003-Dream Layout Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Instructor: Martha Barnett Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Black ink, sponge, adhesive, scissors, piercing tool Description: Let your mind wander with the possibilities. You will leave this class with a versatile 2-page layout and will learn distressing techniques. Instructor Marty Barnett will make your wildest dreams come true with her money-saving tips. Get a ticket for this class today - and let the dreaming begin!	Click for details

SC004-Celebrating Sisterhood Mini Album Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sponsor: Albums & Answers Sponsor Web Site: www.albumsandanswers.com Instructor: Sue Krebs Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 4 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor on site Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Adhesive (Scotch ATG recommended), bone folder, paper trimmer, glue dots, stapler, popsicle stick or rub-on tool, fine-tipped liquid glue or Xyron No Limits sticker maker. Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase. Description: Create this bright and beautiful little album to celebrate the joys of Sisterhood - the bond we share with all those special women in our lives. This 6" x 6" hand-made album is wrapped in bright colors, sunny flowers, and frilly ribbons. Let us show you how quick and easy it is to create a professional looking album with one of our complete scrapbook album kits! Students will gain hands-on experience using the HOT Scotch ATG tape guns. WARNING: This is NOT your typical insanely paced, frantic workshop. Plan to breathe easy and RELAX while you enjoy creating a mini masterpiece. Who knows? Chocolate may even be involved. All class attendees will receive a FREE gift.	Click for details

SC006-Cricut Tips, Tricks & Techniques Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Pat Davenport and Natalie Blake Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick (or your preferred adhesive for gluing the box together); NOTE NEW SUPPLIES NEEDED: bone folder, ruler & tape runner Description: Do you own a Baby Bug, Big Bug, or want to "test drive" both Cricut machines? Maybe you've barely taken your Cricut out of the box ... or know the basics, but want to do MORE. We'll show you how easy the Cricut makes it to cut more than just letters! You'll discover five fonts, a "bonus" alphabet, how to put "lights on in the city", how to add glitz to diecuts, what the Creative Feature keys do, and why DesignStudio is a must-have! You'll learn to etch on glass, learn how to make a Cuttlebug embossing folder, cut stencils, make fabric appliques, and create acrylic stamps. You'll leave with a completed explosion box, instructions for many projects, and an abundance of ideas. Come learn how versatile and FUN the Cricut is!	Click for details

SC065-Brush Lettering Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $27 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Supplies to bring: Opaque white marker or white paint pen (medium point) Description: Elegant but easy, brush lettering will add depth, dimension and beauty to any layout. This layered lettering style will dress up your pages. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Yes, I'm serious, three simple strokes and you will master this technique and you don't have to be an artist!	Click for details

SC066-"Whoo Loves U?" Acrylic Paper Hanging Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sponsor: Scrapscription Instructor: Lori Slawinski Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 2 Price: $20 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Permanent dry adhesive, small glue pen, trimmer, scissors, 3 - 2x2 photos (optional) Description: Intimidated by acrylic? Join us for this fun acrylic page hanging class and we'll take the fear out of working with acrylic. Learn ways to adhere to and embellish acrylic in ways you can never do with regular paper and cardstock. Leave with a cute "see through" page ready for hanging. We'll play up the theme with a cute owl die cut and fun title. Come ready to learn lots of acrylic tips and tricks!	Click for details

SC067-Imagine the Possibilities Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sponsor: Close To My Heart Sponsor Web Site: www.christine.myctmh.com Instructor: Christine Szczechowski Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Scissors & adhesive Description: Come ready for an action-packed class based around Close To My Heart's "Imagine" Idea book. During this class you will learn how to create your own pattern paper with Close To My Heart's exclusive "My Acrylix" stamps as well as learn to create an exciting interactive element to your scrapbook layout. You will leave class with a completed 2-page layout, a 3rd interactive page for your scrapbooks as well as CTMH's Spring 2009 Idea book.	Click for details

SC069-Cricut Tips, Tricks & Techniques Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Pat Davenport Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick (or your preferred adhesive for gluing the box together); NOTE NEW SUPPLIES NEEDED: bone folder, ruler & tape runner Description: Do you own a Baby Bug, Big Bug, or want to "test drive" both Cricut machines? Maybe you've barely taken your Cricut out of the box ... or know the basics, but want to do MORE. We'll show you how easy the Cricut makes it to cut more than just letters! You'll discover five fonts, a "bonus" alphabet, how to put "lights on in the city", how to add glitz to diecuts, what the Creative Feature keys do, and why DesignStudio is a must-have! You'll learn to etch on glass, learn how to make a Cuttlebug embossing folder, cut stencils, make fabric appliques, and create acrylic stamps. You'll leave with a completed explosion box, instructions for many projects, and an abundance of ideas. Come learn how versatile and FUN the Cricut is!	Click for details

SC068-Thanks a Million! Saturday, March 28, 2009 · Noon - 1:00 PM Sponsor: Albums & Answers Sponsor Web Site: www.albumsandanswers.com Instructor: Sue Krebs Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 4 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Adhesive (Scotch ATG recommended), bone folder, stapler, paper piercer (or push pin), & emory board. Products not included in basic supplies will be available at our booth or on our website for purchase. Description: Interested in stretching your scrapbooking supplies even further? Use those scraps you've saved up to make unique, adorable, hand-made cards. We'll show you how to make 5 fun and fast "Thank You" cards using one stamp and a variety of supplies we all have lying around. Learn how sketches can be used with cards too. We'll incorporate some new tools, techniques and even some chocolate to make this a class you won't want to miss! Try out the HOT Scotch ATG tape guns in class! You'll leave with 5 cards and envelopes, a stamp and stamp pad, plus sketches and tips that you can use to make many more cards yourself!	Click for details

SC145-Embellished Quotes Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $25 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: 12" trimmer, medium to full sized scissors, adhesives (including tape runner and glue dots), distressing or chalk ink, Crop-a-dile Description: Do you have photos you love and long to scrap but don't know how because they don't fit into a neat birthday, Christmas or holiday theme? Do you have difficulty creating meaningful journaling? Are you a technique junkie? If you answered yes to any one of the above questions then this class is for you! If you sign up for only 1 class all weekend, this is the one to take! You will be thrilled to have this trick up your sleeve whenever you're stuck on a layout. We will be using tags, ribbons, beads, stamps, brads, flowers and other embellishments to create beautiful, meaningful, journal artwork from scratch!	Click for details

SC149-"Bliss" Word Book with Cricut DesignStudio Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Natalie Blake Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $25 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick, Zig jumbo-tip gluestick, foam pop dots, Dark Brown Colorbox cat's eye chalk inkpad & eyelet setting tools (Crop-a-Dile recommended) Description: Have you seen those adorable word books, with a letter on the edge of each page, and wished you could make your own? Maybe with the name of a loved one or a special message? With the Cricut, you can! Natalie will demo how easy it is to make custom word books using the welding feature of Cricut DesignStudio software. You'll also assemble a boho-chic style "Bliss" book Natalie created using the techniques taught in the demo. You'll take home instructions on how to make your own word book, plus a link to download the .cut files for the "Bliss" book. Once you see how much fun these books are to make, you'll be making one for everyone you know!	Click for details

SC146-Easy Acrylic Album - Sold Out Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sponsor: AC Bailey Designs Sponsor Web Site: www.acbaileydesigns.com Instructor: Erica Gerhart Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 2 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Trimmer & scissors Description: Intimidated by acrylic? This class will teach you the basics and some cool techniques for using this new medium. You will leave with a neutral-themed 6" x 6" album that can be added to easily to make the perfect keepsake.	Click for details

SC147-Joy Layout Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Instructor: Martha Barnett Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Adhesive, scissors, piercing tool, chocolate ink pad, sponge, stapler, staples Description: Find the JOY in this beautiful shabby-chic 2-page spring layout. You'll learn distressing techniques and additional money-saving tips to make your scrapbooking dollars stretch further. Register for this class today - for the sheer joy of it.	Click for details

SC209-Done in a Day - All Boy Album (album not included) Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Crystal Collins Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 1 Price: $37 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: 8" x 8" album, favorite adhesives (including tape runner and foam tape), 12" trimmer with a fresh blade, medium to full sized scissors, distressing ink (dark blue or blue) Description: Finally, an entire album dedicated to the boy(s) in your life. Whether he's adventurous or mischievious, these 24 pages are sure to capture the essence of his boyhood charm. Learn how designers use sketches/schemes to create complete albums in a fraction of the time.	Click for details

SC211-Cherish Your Memories Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsor: Close To My Heart Sponsor Web Site: www.christine.myctmh.com Instructor: Christine Szczechowski Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 3 Price: $20 Materials Fee: None Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies to bring: Scissors & adhesive Description: Come ready to learn how to quickly and easily scrapbook your memories the "Cherish" way! Cherish is an amazing idea book that will revolutionize the way you scrapbook, saving you hours of frustrations and tons of money wasted on photo printing. You will leave class with new organizational techniques, a completed 2-page 12x12 layout including instructions directly from "Cherish", an additional "take home" package with everything you need to complete an additional 2-page layout PLUS the Close To My Heart Spring 2009 Idea book!	Click for details

SC210-Let's Get Organized! Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Alexandra Kimball Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 2 Price: $25 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Basic supply kit including bone folder, sharp scissors, glue sticks & tape runner Description: Plan to be amazed at what a few cranks of the Sizzix die cutting machine and the Zutter Bind-it-All can do! Students taking this class will create this embellished 12 month card organizer to keep all their lovely cards in order! The completed project is sure to delight any card enthusiast! As an added incentive, students will also create a birthday card using the latest Sizzix embossing folders.	Click for details

SC212-Easy Acrylic Album Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sponsor: AC Bailey Designs Sponsor Web Site: www.acbaileydesigns.com Instructor: Erica Gerhart Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 4 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Trimmer & scissors Description: Intimidated by acrylic? This class will teach you the basics and some cool techniques for using this new medium. You will leave with a neutral-themed 6" x 6" album that can be added to easily to make the perfect keepsake.	Click for details

SC213-Cricut Tips, Tricks & Techniques Saturday, March 28, 2009 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sponsors: PK Glitz (formerly Powder Keg), Scraps Etc. Sponsors Web Sites: www.pkglitz.com, www.scrapsetc.com Instructor: Pat Davenport and Natalie Blake Location: Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building Room: Room 5 Price: $20 Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor on site. Skill Level: All Levels Supplies to bring: Zig chisel-tip gluestick (or your preferred adhesive for gluing the box together); NOTE NEW SUPPLIES NEEDED: bone folder, ruler & tape runner Description: Do you own a Baby Bug, Big Bug, or want to "test drive" both Cricut machines? Maybe you've barely taken your Cricut out of the box ... or know the basics, but want to do MORE. We'll show you how easy the Cricut makes it to cut more than just letters! You'll discover five fonts, a "bonus" alphabet, how to put "lights on in the city", how to add glitz to diecuts, what the Creative Feature keys do, and why DesignStudio is a must-have! You'll learn to etch on glass, learn how to make a Cuttlebug embossing folder, cut stencils, make fabric appliques, and create acrylic stamps. You'll leave with a completed explosion box, instructions for many projects, and an abundance of ideas. Come learn how versatile and FUN the Cricut is!	Click for details