Design Team Wednesday- Spotlight on Kathy

Let's take a look at some of the wonderful art that Kathy has shared with us over the years here at Stamp Fever. If you want gorgeous vintage style or something just a bit quirky then Kathy is the crafter for you!

I love these vintage cards with a feminine style. Kathy always adds interesting embellishments that take her projects over the top!

She's got the artsy vintage style down too!

Here's a few of Kathy's project that really show her creativity and her eye for color.

This photo collage is of a fairy garden that Kathy created using Configurations boxes...can you say "attention to detail?"

Kathy is teaching 2 different classes this week check out these gorgeous samples:

Thursday Techniques Class: 11:30 - 1:30 or 6:00 - 8:00

Saturday Card Class at 10:00am

Call the store today to sign up for these classes, there is still time!

Classes....we have classes for you!

First up this Saturday, June 2 Katie has some great techniques and styles to share with you:

This first card features an acetate panel that allows the clouds behind to show through....so cool!

It's that time to think about those Dads in our lives...how about this fabulous design. 

Check out those fun brads!

And last but not least Katie's combined dry embossing with heat embossing...so clever!

Katie's class is a 10:00am this Saturday. Cost for this class is $15.00. Call today to sign up and make plans for a fun time with Katie and your Stamp Fever friends.

Next up is some serious cleverness from Lynette: How would you like to make your own Washi Tape?

Lynette will share her secret for making this trendy embellishment along with sharing her designs for a card, a tag and a bonus decorated washi tape holder and all this for only $15.00!

Lynette's DIY Washi Tape class is on Thursday June 7 at 6:00pm. This class will fill fast so sign up today!

Now for the samples:

Also on the schedule for June is Kathy's Thursday Techniques Class on June 14. Kathy has 2 class times to fit your schedule: 11:30am-1:30pm or 6-8pm. Cost for this class is $15.00.

There are 3 fabulous cards for this class, here's 2 just to whet your appetite:

We will have more information on this class in future posts and in the newsletter so stay tuned!

June is shaping up for you with lots of great classes from your Stamp Fever teachers and designers. Check the June calendar HERE. We are looking forward to spending some quality crafting time with you as we kick off the summer fun!

Kathy's Back!

Kathy has two classes planned for May and they are all about technique!

First up is the new theme, Thursday Techniques with Kathy! Two class class times are offered, either 11:30-1:30 or 6-8pm. As always Kathy has loaded these cards with innovative ways to use inks along with interesting combinations of stamps and embellishes. Here's a peek at the cards to kick off this great class:

Class fee: $15.00

Supplies to bring if you have them...otherwise, we'll share

Craft sheet

Blending sponges

Glue/glue dots

scissors

distressing tool

one mini mister

small hole punch

Ranger Distress Inks:

Walnut Stain

Vintage Photo

Forest Moss

Faded Jeans

Wild Honey

Stamps I used are all from the Artistic Outpost set "Charles and Amelia"

Kathy's second class this month is all about a new product: Distress Markers! In this class you will get a chance to "Try it before you buy it"!

Kathy has chosen 2 beautiful new Impression Obsession stamps to show you how to wonderful results with the new Distress Markers! This class will meet on Saturday May 19 at 1:00pm. Class fee is $15.00.

"Try them before you Buy them" Tim Holtz' Distress Markers....

Kathy will show you what all the fuss is about the distress markers as you color

these two Impression Obsession Stamped images (watering can and water pitcher)

You will also use her distress ink pads with your water color brush..Second technique.

Only things you must bring to class:::

Craft mat.....water color brush (any kind).......patience...

Kathy will have the markers and the inks, you may bring any markers if you already have some.

The images will be on watercolor paper, and you will have two of each image, also a kit to finish the images into cards.

This class will focus on techniques for using the distress markers, so you will be doing a lot of coloring. 

Please call the store today to sign up for these classes, as well as the other classes we are offering this month. Go ahead and plan your creative activities for the month of May today!

For a calendar of classes at Stamp Fever in May click HERE