NEW! Summer Workshops

Two brand new summer workshops:  Color Inspiration: Smooch Accent Ink and The Endless Possibilities of Spellbinders.
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Summer Sale! Enroll in The Endless Possibilities of Spellbinders or Smooch Accent Ink today and save.
Offer ends on August 17th.

Color Inspiration: Smooch Accent Ink with Jeri Parks

Our color journey continues with Smooch Accent Ink. These cute little bottles of color pack quite a punch. Smooch Accent Ink is a pearlize paint. It works wonderfully on paper, chipboard, acrylic, wood, clay and more.

As with my other Color Inspiration classes, we will be exploring different mediums for using Smooch Accent Ink, we will make tons of samples and then take those samples and turn them into cards and tags.

This beginner's class is designed to help you get started using this medium. By the end of the class you will:

• Learn how to store your Smooch Accent Inks.
• Learn how they interact with different types of paper and other mediums.
• Create background papers and samples for class projects.
• Learn to use Smooch Accent Ink with stamps.

Lesson One: Samples, samples and more samples. We will work with card stock, pattern paper, old book paper, hot/cold press watercolor paper, chipboard, acrylic, velum, wood, glossy paper, and MORE!

Lesson Two: In Lesson Two we will take our samples and turn them into beautiful cards and tags. 10 projects in all.

Click here for supply list.

Workshop Start Date: Immediately

Workshop Length: 2 Weeks

Classroom Access:  Students will have unlimited access to the classroom for one year from the course start date.

Sale Price:  $10

The Endless Possibilities of Spellbinders

There once was a crafter who loved Spellbinders dies.  She loved their beautiful designs and intricate details. She wanted to collect every set.  Sadly, her limited funds kept her from completing her Spellbinders dream of beautiful cards.....or did it.

Owning many die set does make card making an easy task.  But what if you only have a handful of sets....or maybe only two sets. Fear not, you can still create beautiful cards with only a few dies.  I am a HUGE believer that less is more.  That less pushes and enhances creativity.  In this workshop we will explore what you can do with just two die sets.  You will be amazed with the result.

By the end of the workshop you will:

• Learn the basics of cutting with Spellbinders dies.  
• Create simple, yet beautiful layered cards.
• Deconstruct your die-cuts and use the pieces.
• Learn how to use the dies for embossing and stenciling.
• Use your dies for partial cuts and base cards.
• Create 10 projects using the techniques we learn.

Lesson One:  In Lesson One we will learn the basics of Spellbinders cutting, storage and care.  We will then use our two dies sets in the most traditional way.  We will make a simple layered card.  We will also explore ways to use dies that don't quite 'fit'.

Lesson Two:  In Lesson Two we will deconstruct our die-cuts and use the pieces instead of the whole.  We will also create borders and frames with the dies.

Lesson Three:  In Lesson Three we will switch from die-cutting to stenciling and embossing.

Lesson Four:  In Lesson Four we will explore using the dies to create partial cuts. Finally we will use our dies to create a base card that will become a beautiful foundation for our projects.  

Click here for supply list. 

Workshop Start Date: Immediately

Workshop Length: 4 Weeks

Classroom Access: Students will have unlimited access to the classroom for one year from the start date.

Sale Price: $15

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I realize you may have some questions. :)  I have answered the two most important below.  Click here for the entire list of FAQ.

How do your workshops work?  

All of my workshops are hosted online in a private classroom.  Each workshop has a specific start and end date.  Each week the class is in session I will post new course content.  I will contact students via email when new content is available.

The classroom materials include video demonstrations, printable/downloadable PDF tutorials and slideshow presentations. Forums and a student gallery are available inside each classroom so you can interact with the instructor and fellow students.

 How do I enroll?

Enrollment is simple, but does require a few specific steps.  You will need a Google account to attend the workshop.

1. Click on the Paypal button above to start the payment process.  You can pay either via Paypal or via credit card.  You do NOT need a Paypal account to enroll in the workshop.
2. During the payment process you will notice an option to leave seller instructions.  Please enter the Google email address you want me to send the invitation to. (Don't worry if you miss this step.)
3. You CAN complete the payment process without having a Google account.  But you will NEED one before I can send you an invitation.
4. When I receive the payment one of two things will happen.
1. If you have provided a Google email address with the receipt I will send you an invitation to join the workshop within 48 business hours.
2. If you have NOT provided me with a Google email address I will contact you via the email Paypal provides to ask for your Google email address.  I will then send an invitation to that address. 
5. Once you receive and accept your workshop invitation you can enter the classroom.  Be sure to stop by the workshop forum and introduce yourself. :)

If you have any additional questions or need help enrolling please contact me at workshopsbyjeri@gmail.com.