Our trip to Stampaway in Cincinnati allowed us to meet some fantastic designers (Amy Flowers, Joni Russell, Magdalena Muldoon), gave us the chance to learn some new techniques (mixed media collage, metal engraving) and inspired us to start hunting for some really cool ephemera.
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(10/16) These cards are frighteningly magical – when you open them, they come to life with three-dimensional shapes that pop out at you! Join Joe Rotella to learn three variations of basic pop-up engineering techniques – box support, triangle support, accordion folds and springs – while you make 4 spooky Halloween cards.
(10/9) Go beyond the page with this fun craft project! You’ll start with all the pieces of a fiber board “tree” pre-cut; the base, branches, “leafy outline” and oval frames. From there you’ll sand, paint, cover with paper and photos and distress. The finished project stands about a foot tall and has room for 7 photos.
(8/15) Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) Version 2 includes a feature to trace images you find on the web or scan. You can also draw your own images. But to really make tracing and image editing a breeze, step up to Inkscape – the free Open Source vector based drawing package. Join Joe as he walks you through the basic features of Inkscape you can use to get the most out of SCAL. (7-9PM, $20)