This class teaches one method of producing a batch of holiday cards, each with a personal touch, in "production line" fashion. I'll explain how to design, assemble and embellish works-of-art in record time.
We'll make a simple background and use paper punches, rubber stamps and the right "smart" materials to whip out each card.
We'll make a simple background and use paper punches, rubber stamps and the right "smart" materials to whip out each card.
This class came from my decision to send hand-made holiday cards to over 80 people. I wanted cards that were hand-made, stylish, quick to make, but not all-the-same. "Mass produced" but also "unique."
As a former systems analyst, I knew there was a way to design such a card, make piles of "smart" elements, and produce them in an "assembly line" fashion.
As an impatient and procrastinating artist, I wanted to add a personal touch to each card, but not spend much time with any one card or with the whole process.
STUDENTS:
IMPORTANT! Bring a 1" to 2" paper punch. This will be the main element for your card design. Note that less intricate shapes are easier to work with.
For example, if you plan to make Valentine cards, you might use a "whale" sized heart punch. To see an example, search the net on "heart paper punch." If you're making Christmas cards, check the internet and the local craft stores for a snowman, tree or star shape.
Also bring...
... a large glue stick, scissors, an x-acto or snap-blade knife, see-thru ruler or triangle for squaring
... small bits of collage materials = tissue, wrapping & colored papers / painted, inked, or printed papers / papers that compliment your paper punch / etc.
... small bits of ephemera = stickers / cards / letters / real or faux stamps / photos (or copies of) / etc.
... rubber stamps and stamp pads = that compliment your paper punch theme (hearts, snowflakes, holly...) I also suggest a "pattern" stamp such as swirls, wavy lines, or dots for backgrounds. Also bring whatever you usually clean your stamp pads with -- baby wipes work well.
Optional materials: metallic pens, black and colored sharpies, any favorite media (such as inks, acrylics, watercolors...)
If you have materials or large punches you'd be ok with sharing, please bring them!
LOCAL CRAFT STORES: Check the "store locator" feature for these stores in the Bay Area = Beverley's Fabrics & Crafts (www.beverleys.com), Michael's (www.michaels.com) and Jo-Ann (www.joann.com).
Thanks!
