There are two free classes going on right now. I’ve been reading the posts and downloading the pdfs, but haven’t had time to participate yet. Both are very worthwhile, so if you’re not aware of them it’s worth checking them out. The first is at Big Picture Scrapbooking and is called the Festival of Ideas. Each day a new lesson is posted by one of their instructors and there have been a couple of great projects. You can still register and all the lessons are archived.
The second is a free class on journaling at Elle’s Studio. Like Festival of Ideas, each day brings a new instructor with ideas and beautiful samples of their work. Ali Edwards, Lisa Dickenson, and Christine Middlecamp are just three of the people who have posted lessons so far. This is a three week course and there’s a link on the sidebar so you can access just the posts for the course.
Once I get into my new space, I hope to get some work done based on both these classes and the weekend crop at Shimelle’s which I totally missed.
I do have a few cards to share that I created before all the craziness began. One of my dear friends is having surgery on Monday, and I was glad that I had this card on hand.
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink & scraps from scrap files; patterned paper: A Muse; stamps: Papertrey Ink; gems: Kaiser
This card will soon be off to a friend who is undergoing chemo. I’m trying to get a card off to her every few days. She’s doing remarkably well, and her spirits and sense of humor have not been diminished by this ordeal.
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink; patterned paper: Jillibean; vinyl alpha: American Craft Thickers; gems: unknown
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink; patterned paper: “Early Bird” Cosmos Cricket; stamp “In Bloom” Papertrey Ink, rickrack from stash; gems: A Muse Creative Candy
Love the ‘recovered’ card,Karen….will bring a smile I’m sure.
I’ve also joined both these classes…. though haven’t done anything with BPS yet….and as someone who finds journaling difficult….I’m finding the Elle’s Studio class really helpful.
I think I knew about the journaling class but the info came out when I was on vacation and I forgot to sign up. Thanks for the link. I now have it in google reader and have ten days of “catching up” to do!
Your cards are beautiful. I love your clean style. I’m sure they will brighten up your friends’ days. And thank you for the info on the 2 classes – I’m going to check it out!
Yellow & red . . . yummy!
thanks for the heads up on the classes.
Rinda
Your cards are awesome! I love the recovered one – you make me want to break out my own set. The pink/green card is so fun – I love the trail of bling! I love how you used the scallops in the pattern paper in the last card – very clever.
Two more amazing classes – blogland is full of lovely goodness this summer
I’ve zoned out a bit with the classes but the journaling one is one I really must get over to and have a good look.
All of the cards are fabulous and your friend must feel a little happier and courageous each time she receives one of these beauties from you Karen.
I love all your cards–you are so talented, Karen! The “recovered” one makes me really, really want to pull out my set and make one! 😀 Thank you for the recipe–I can’t wait to try the mustard sauce!
Your cards, as always, are beautiful. I especially love the first one – very clever :). What a great idea to send regular cards to your friend, I’m sure they must lift her each time she gets one.
I really do need to go and check out the free classes, I had thought I’d have so much time to do things during the summer holidays – but that hasn’t happened 😉 xx
I saw this project and I love it.
Is it possible to join this class? I know its a little bit late but perhaps not too late to sign up.
thanks for this..
though haven’t done anything with BPS yet….and as someone who finds journaling difficult….I’m finding the Elle’s Studio class really helpful.
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