Cardmaking 101 - Beginner's Class

 CARDMAKING 101

Beginner's Class

New to crafting? Are you interested in learning how to make beautiful cards using

different techniques? Then this is the class for you!

The beginner class is designed for those who are just learning the basics and/or

those who want to master a technique before moving on to an intermediate/advanced class.

Each class we will make 2 cards using different equipment and techniques such as

die cutting, embossing, foiling, and more.

This month we will learn how to use a crank-style die machine to make 2 fun and

easy birthday cards.

Some examples of the basic crafting tools needed are listed below and can be

purchased in the store ahead of class. (A few premade kits with the essentials will

also be available for purchase.)

Suggested Materials Needed:

Wet and/or Dry Adhesives (such as crafting glue or double sided tape)

Foam Tape

Pop Dots

Detail Scissors

Those who have signed up and paid for the beginner class will receive 10% off

their purchase.

Tuesday, June 10th or Saturday, June 14th

Time: 12 - 3:00

Cost: $25/person

16 spots available (8 per class)

Ages 12+

Call Cranberry Hill at (408) 736-9151 to make a reservation

Fun Dimensional Cards - Kelly

 Love cards that swivel, flip up, or pop open?  Don't miss this opportunity to learn to make four cards each with a fun dimensional element.  You'll make a cute flower card that stands on its own, a swiveling beer mug, a peek-a-boo window box, and a truck that flips up with a secret message.  And the best thing?  The dimension is made with a few simple supplies.  Join Kelly for a fun class!   

$35 in-person/card kit available upon request only

Sat, May 31 and Thurs, June 5  from 11:30 – 3:30

Supplies needed:

- glue/adhesive

- foam tape/dimensionals (optional)              

- scissors

- coloring medium:  markers or pencils (some markers available for use)

- inks & brushes for blending. Highly suggest having your own inks & brushes, but some will be available.

Spring Flowers Spellbinder's Betterpress

Spring Flowers - Spellbinder's Better Press

Join us to create four floral cards to have on hand for family and friends. Learn how to color three Spellbinder’s Betterpress card images using three different techniques including color pencil, watercolor, and oxide ink. The fourth card uses a new Spellbinder’s

3-D embossing folder and an amazing new technique.

Please bring your usual crafting tools including detail scissors, wet and dry adhesives, and pop dots. All other supplies will be provided.

I only have two sets of Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens. If you have a set of and wish to bring them for your own use that would be awesome. The colors you will need are: Carmine, Light Carmine, Light Pink, Violet, Light Violet, Bright Yellow, Light Green,and Yellow Green.

Same goes for Prismacolor pencils. You will need PC120, PC132, PC1090, and PC 1104

Tuesday, May 20 or Saturday, May 24

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$36/person

24 spots available

Call Cranberry Hill Mercantile 408-736-9151 to reserve a spot!

Spring Cards - Jeanne

 We will be making four one-of-a-kind Spring-themed cards including a birdhouse, watering can, tulips, and a shelf sitter butterfly with its own easel stand. Techniques used to create these cards include Glimmer hot foiling, Betterpress plates, stenciling, oxide inks, and water coloring.

Please bring your usual crafting tools including detail scissors, wet and dry adhesives, and pop dots. All other supplies will be provided.

Tuesday, April 22 or Saturday, April 26

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$36 per person/24 spots available

Call 408-736-9151 to sign up!

Celebrate with Pinkfresh

 Celebrate mom or that special someone in your life by telling them how much they mean to you with a beautiful floral card.  Join us in using Pinkfresh Studio stamps and dies to make cards with lots of depth and dimension using inks, vellum, sprays, spritzes, and many other craft supplies. One card will be a 3D pop up and the other will have rotating circles!  Let Kelly show you how to ink like a pro and use sprays and spritzes to create easy backgrounds.  

$35 in-person/card kit available upon request only

Sat, April 12 and Tues, April 15  from 11:30 – 3:30 

Supplies needed:

- glue/adhesive              

- score tape                   

- scissors

- foam tape/dimensionals

Supplies suggested but will be available to share:

- coloring medium:  colored pencils or markers

- inks & brushes for blending.

Easter Cards - Jeanne

 Easter Cards - Jeanne

Join us to make three darling Easter cards that include using dies and 3D embossing folders from Spellbinder’s and stamps and layered stencils from Hero Arts. Our fourth project for this month will be a birdhouse. Yes! Using Gesso, craft paint, Mod Podge, and a napkin, your mini birdhouse will be a welcome addition to your Easter

decorating.

Please bring your usual crafting tools including detail scissors, wet and dry adhesives, foam tape and pop dots. All other supplies will be provided.

Tuesday, March 18 or Saturday, March 22

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$36 per person

24 spots available

Call Cranberry Hill at 408-736-9151 to make a reservation

Un-Holiday Cards - Kelly

 Come learn how Kelly stretched her holiday supplies into beautiful un-holiday cards. Learn how to make a bokeh blended background, a card with a secret message, use colored pencils to add texture, and make a fun scene card as well as many other tips and tricks to make your cards stand out while using those holiday supplies more than once a year. 

$35 in-person/card kit

Thursday, March 8 and March 13 / 11:30 – 3:30 

Supplies needed:

- glue/adhesive

- scissors

- score tape          

- foam tape/dimensionals

Supplies suggested but will be available to share:

- Colored pencils (pink and green) and markers (oranges, teal, black, grey)

- inks & brushes for blending.  Colors needed: pink, orange, yellow, green, teal, violet.  

Call Cranberry Hill at 408-736-9151 to make a reservation

Marathon! Geri

 Marathon Class - Geri

8 Cards!

No Stamping or Die Cutting!

Snacks!

Wonderful Lunch!

Come spend the day with us while making 8 all occasion cards in this class using Photoplay products. There is no stamping or die cutting for you to do but we will have inks and embellishments for you to enhance your cards if you wish. Of course, you will be able to purchase items in the store at a 10% discount on the day of the class to embellish your cards as well!

February 26th, Wednesday or

March 1st, Saturday

11:00 - 4:00 pm

$60.00

Yummy Lunch and Snacks are included

Please bring your favorite crafting tools, adhesives, and dimensional tape.

Please call the store at 408-736-9151 to registers before all the spots are taken! Our Marathons generally fill quickly!

Birthday Cards - Jeanne

Birthday Cards

Now is the time to start working on your birthday card stash! We will make four one-of-a-kind cards ready to go for those upcoming special occasions. Included will be a super easy shaker card, step card, envelope card, and floral card using an embossing folder and stencils.

Please bring your usual crafting tools including detail scissors, wet and dry adhesives, and pop dots. All other supplies will be provided.

Tuesday, February 18 or Saturday, February 22

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$35 per person

20 participants

Call Cranberry Hill at 408-736-9151 to make a reservation

February Class - Kelly

 It doesn't need to be February 14th to send love to those special people in your life.  Wish them a pandastic day or just send a latte love.  These cards are sure to put a smile on their face.  Come make a fun shaped card, super cool double pull tab card, and a brew-tiful coffee cup card.  You'll learn to add in a bit of mixed media, ink blending, splattering, and how to make an interactive card without any extra dies.   

Price:  $35 in person or kits

Time:  11:30 - 3:30

Dates:  Saturday, February 1, 2025 and Thursday, February 6, 2025

Supplies needed:

- glue/adhesive

- foam tape/dimensionals (optional)              

- scissors

- coloring medium:  markers or pencils (some markers available for use)

- inks & brushes for blending. Highly suggest having your own inks & brushes, but some will be available.

Valentine Cards - Jeanne

Valentine’s Day Cards

Let's kick off the New Year by making Valentine‘s Day cards in January! We will create four cards using various techniques including stitching, inking, and embossing.

Please bring your usual crafting tools including detail scissors, wet and dry adhesives, foam tape and pop dots. All other materials and supplies will be furnished.

Tuesday, January 21 or Saturday, January 25 

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$35 per person
18 spots available

Call Cranberry Hill at 408-736-9151 to make a reservation

 

Ring in the New Year - Kelly

Ring in 2025 by sending some happy wishes to family and friends.  All cards will have a bit of glitz and glamour celebrating 2025 and the Year of the Snake for Lunar New Year.  Make three cards and two red envelopes to give to that special someone in your life.  

Price:  $35 in person or kits

Time:  11:30 - 3:30

Dates:  Thursday, January 9, 2025 and Saturday, January 11, 2025

Supplies needed:

- glue/adhesive

- foam tape/dimensionals (optional)              

- scissors

- coloring medium:  markers or pencils (some markers available for use)

- inks & brushes for blending. Highly suggest having your own inks & brushes, but some will be available.