A Year of ATCs $20
with Melissa Thiesse
Come, learn the art of creating ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) in the continuation of this year-long series! Each month you’ll create four ATCs focusing on a variety of techniques. At the end of the year, you’ll have a collection of unique ATCs reflecting the different seasons and holidays. This class is perfect for ATC creators of all skill levels. Each class is individually priced and themed as follows:
~ July: Vacation by the Sea – Working with acrylic, using crackle paint, distress ink, stamps and punches.
~ August: The Great Outdoors – Using canvas, image transfers and working with distress ink.
~ September: Back to School – Working with distress ink, Stickles, pens and creating embellishments with paper.
• Brandermill: Tuesdays July 13th, Aug. 17th, and Sept. 7th
from 6:30-8:30pm
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from 6:30-8:30pm
Colors of Summer Mini Book $24
with Melissa Thiesse
Join Melissa to create an interactive mini book to document all those memories of summers past, present and future! This unique mini book is made from The Girl’s Paperie papers and has different pockets and places for hidden journaling and photos. Learn creative folding techniques, stamping, embellishing with stickers, using distress ink and more!
• Brandermill: Wednesday, July 21st from 6:30-8:30pm
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Grandma’s Attic Layout $24
with Melissa Thiesse
Remember being fascinated by grandma’s jewelry, hatboxes and delicate photos? Capturing the essence of grandma’s attic, this timeless double-page layout features vintage-style papers and embellishments that come together for a reminiscent of a trip down memory lane with your grandma. Melissa’s instruction includes numerous techniques from fringe edging to paper layering, lacing to unique folding styles. Learn distressing techniques, working with border punches and distress ink.
• Brandermill: Tuesday, Aug. 31st from 6:30-8:30pm
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Measurable Moments Mini Book & Tin $28
with Melissa Thiesse
For all those memories that measure up, create this unique mini album complete with an adorable tin for safekeeping. Melissa’s instruction includes how to use paper to decorate your tin, create the mini album and more. You’ll work with Grungeboard, paint and learn to make embellishments that are beyond measure!
• Brandermill: Tuesday, Sept. 28th from 6:00-8:30pm
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Moments in Time Tabletop Memories $28
with Melissa Thiesse
Join Melissa to create an altered photo frame perfect for those special memories you want to display in your home. Learn distress ink techniques including watercolor effects, stamping, crackle paint and embellishing with stickers. This is the perfect way to display those memories that have meant the most.
• Brandermill: Thursday, Sept. 9th from 6:30-8:30pm
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Sweet Summertime! Layout $24
with Melissa Thiesse
Oh, how we love these lazy days of summer! Celebrate the season with a bright and whimsical double-page layout perfect for those happy summer memories. Using fun patterned papers from
• Brandermill: Thursday, July 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm
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