Handmade Holiday Cards
Workshop Series: 6 Classes
(Lifetime Access)
Are you ready to spread joy and creativity this holiday season? Join our Handmade Holiday Cards series, where you’ll learn to craft beautiful, personalized cards that will leave your loved ones in awe!
This limited series features sixepisodes. Each episode presents a new and interesting challenge designed to inspire your creativity!
Easy Watercolor Trees (Instant Replay Access): Explore the beauty of watercolors while creating stunning trees highlighted with elegant gold touches.
Alcohol Ink Ornament Design (Instant Replay Access): Dive into vibrant alcohol inks to produce eye-catching baubles and lettering that will make your cards utterly unique.
Hand-Carved Stamps (Instant Replay Access): Get hands-on with design and block printing as you dive into the art of carving your own stamps. Personalize your creations in a way that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Heat Embossing Magic (Instant Replay Access): Witness the transformative effect of heat embossing on your lettering and add a magical touch to your cards.
Metallic Lettering on Black (Instant Replay Access): Make a statement with metallic lettering on black paper for an elegant contrast.
Cartoon Family Portraits (Nov. 22nd): Capture the essence of family with whimsical cartoon drawings that add a personal touch to your card designs.
Can’t make it to the live sessions? No problem! You’ll have lifetime replay access to watch at your convenience, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the crafting fun.
Join Us and Unleash Your Creativity!
This series is your chance to explore new techniques and create bespoke cards that reflect your unique style. Don’t wait too long, as this limited series will be gone soon!
Register now for the Handmade Holiday Cards Live Event Series and get ready to create heartfelt cards that spread joy this holiday season!
Card Stock in Desired Color: Cut to 7”x10” & Folded to 5”x7” (A7 size card)
Adhesive of Choice: Glue stick, Tape runner, or Double-sided tape recommended
Bone Folder: A simple spoon works well for this
A7 Envelopes in Desired Color
Scissors
The supplies listed above are needed for all 6 classes, additional supplies are needed for each specific class and are listed on the schedule below.
Episode One
Easy Watercolor Trees With Gold Accents
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In the first episode of the Handmade Holiday Cards series, dip into the world of watercolors by creating beautiful trees adorned with elegant gold accents. Step-by-step guidance will ensure a fun and creative experience as you explore the art of watercolor painting while making stunning cards perfect for holiday greetings. Go with the flow of watercolors and elevate your card-making skills through this delightful project!
Supplies You'll Need:
140lb Rough or cold-pressed watercolor paper
Watercolor set
Mixing palette
Medium round brush (size 6 or 8)
2 jars of water
Rags or paper towels
Metallic or pearlescent watercolors
Washi tape
Straightedge
Episode Two
Vibrant Alcohol Ink Ornament Design
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In the second episode of the Handmade Holiday Cards series, immerse yourself in the colorful world of alcohol inks to craft eye-catching ornaments. This step-by-step project will guide you through creating unique and vibrant designs that can be used on your holiday cards, bringing a lively touch to your greetings. Discover the magic of alcohol inks and let your creativity soar as you make stunning cards that stand out!
Supplies You'll Need:
Alcohol ink set (various colors)
Blending solution
Yupo paper or synthetic paper
Masking tape
Rubbing alcohol (for clean-up)
3" circle punch OR circle guide
Pencil
Apron
Episode Three
Block Printing with Hand-Carved Stamps
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In the third episode of the Handmade Holiday Cards series, explore the art of carving your own unique stamps. This hands-on project guides you through each step of the carving process, allowing you to create personalized designs that can be used to add a distinctive touch to your holiday cards. Discover how to express your creativity and craftsmanship as you create one-of-a-kind stamps that reflect your style!
Supplies You'll Need:
Linoleum blocks or rubber blocks
Carving tools (such as a linoleum cutter or similar)
Brayer
A smooth, flat, hard surface about 12”x6”, such as Plexiglass or Hard Plastic for Brayer
Stamp pads (various colors) Acrylic paint or ink are good alternatives
Cardstock for stamping
Pencil or pen for sketching designs
Clean-up cloth or paper towel
Episode Four
Beautiful Heat Embossed Cards
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In the fourth episode of the Handmade Holiday Cards series, discover real life magic of heat embossing. This exciting project will guide you step-by-step through various heat embossing techniques that add a stunning, raised texture to your holiday card designs. Learn how to apply embossing powder and use a heat tool to create eye-catching effects that bring your creations to life. Make your holiday cards shine with this dynamic technique!
Supplies You'll Need:
Embossing ink pad
Embossing ink pens
Embossing powder: Gold, Silver, or Clear
Heat embossing tool (heat gun)
Cardstock
Anti-static powder tool or pouch (to prevent static cling)
Episode Five
Metallic Lettering on Black Paper
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In the fifth episode of the Handmade Holiday Cards series, explore the elegance of metallic watercolor lettering on black paper. This project will provide step-by-step instructions for creating striking lettering that pops against a dark background. Discover various techniques that add a touch of sophistication to your holiday cards. Enhance your creativity and learn how to make your messages truly shine!
Supplies You'll Need:
Black cardstock or watercolor paper
Metallic watercolors (various colors)
Watercolor brushes (round)
Ruler or straightedge
Water container
Paper towels or rags for clean-up
Pencil for sketching designs
Episode Six
Cartoon Family Portraits
November 22nd, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
In the final episode of the Handmade Holiday Cards series, create whimsical cartoon family portraits that add a personal touch to holiday greetings. This fun and engaging project guides you through the process of sketching and inking lively cartoon representations of family members. Learn techniques for capturing personality and likenesses in a playful style, and make one-of-a-kind cards that truly reflect your loved ones. Let your imagination run wild as you celebrate your family in a unique way!
Supplies You'll Need:
Heavy drawing paper (Bristol, watercolor paper, mixed media paper, etc)
Black drawing pen (or brush pen)
Pencil & Eraser
Washi tape for securing your work
Watercolor paints or markers (Optional)
Lightboard for tracing (Optional)
