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Develop your own style of handmade cards

Share your creative talents with friends and family by making your own cards. In this course you will learn new techniques using an array of professional products, tools and the popular Cuttlebug machine. With a combination of stamping, embossing, embellishing and the use of watercolour crayons, chalks and inks you will be sure to create personalised cards for special occasions. This course is hands on, fun and rewarding!

Entry Requirements

None – this course is designed for beginners that will develop their skills to be able to master more advanced techniques.

Student Instructions

Please bring a HB pencil, eraser, scissors and ruler. The teacher will provid you with a basic essential kit in the first lesson which you will need to pay her $25 for. The kit includes: Ranger Ink Blending Tool, Double Sided Adhesive Super Tape 50m x 6mm, 2 Sheets of Magic Mount Adhesive Foam, Bone Scorer, Aquash Water Brush Medium. The Retail value of the kit is $39.75

Topics

Each class will be themed for example: class one will be a feminine theme which will include making paper flowers, class two a masculine theme and class three will be dedicated to making Christmas cards where you can include those happy snaps from throughout the year. In class one students will be advised what size photos they will need for class three.

Career Prospects

Small enterprise a possibility

Delivery Style

Various demonstrations from the teacher and advice about how to effectively use each product followed by student assistance when creating their own projects.

Outcomes

You will create a variety of cards for several occasions and have the skills to use various tools and products to continue to make professional cards for future events.