Diamond Sponsor Melissa Frances returns with a wide assortment of great classes for you to choose from!
Disney Flip Flop Mini Book
(Disney Flip Book)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
Have you had a trip to Disney or just have a love for the mouse? This book is a 5×8 inch flip tag book. It has an accordion binding with tag inserts that flip both ways so you can see your photos and embellishments no matter which way you open it. We will use various papers and Mickey chipboard pieces. This little book is super unique and will be a superb conversation starter.
Leave class with: a 5×8 inch flip tag book
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: strong wet quick dry adhesive, paper trimmer, hole punch, scissors, glue stick or tape runner, inks, bone folder and a scoring board ( like the scorepal) is a must for this class!!!!!)
Elf on the Shelf Antics and Accessories
(Elf Antics and Accs.)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
It’s hard coming up with nightly Elf on the Shelf ideas during the holidays. We will use paper, fabric, and more to create items of mischief and elf accessories/articles. You will leave with a bag full of ideas from our fabulous kit AND an ELF! Grandparents – this is a great class to take and then gift the project to the parents of your grandchildren!
Leave class with: elf ideas for several nights of antics and items of mischief elf accessories/articles! PLUS you’ll take your own Elf on the Shelf home from class!
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Wet and dry adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer
Elf on the Shelf’s Cozy Cottage
(Elf Cozy Cottage)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
Does your Elf on the shelf need a cute little home? In this class we will use a cigar box to create a cute little getaway for your elf. We will use Papers, chipboard, diecuts, and many other embellishments to create an adorable home for your elf. The cottage would be a great place for Elf antics or for Elf to stay in while he isn’t working. Grandparents – this is a great class to take and then gift the project to the parents of your grandchildren! AND the class kit INCLUDES an ELF!
Leave class with: a cozy cottage for your elf in a cigar box – PLUS you’ll take your own Elf on the Shelf home from class!
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Gesso, texture paste, paper trimmer, dry and wet adhesive, ink, scissors
Family Memories Exploding Box
(Exploding Box)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
We will use card stock and Melissa Frances papers and embellishments to create a cute little box. When the top of the box is removed, the sides ‘explode’ and fold out where you can put up to 12 small family photos. We will use some unique Melissa Frances chipboard and embellishments. The exploding box makes an awesome gift to surprise a loved one with (or just keep it for yourself ).
Leave class with: box with places for pictures
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: paper trimmer, scissors, wet and dry adhesive, glue dots, corner rounder, distress or chalk inks, brown or black marker or pen. A bone folder scoring board (like the scorepal) is a must for this class!!!!!
Marbleized Watercolor All- Occasion Cards
(Marble Watercolor)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
Learn how to marbleize, drip, and blow watercolor paints to create some cool effects. We will use these techniques to create a variety of backgrounds for cards. The watercolors are from the amazing Melissa Frances watercolor tower that you’ll fall in love with. We will add a few sentiments, chipboard and embellishments to these unique cards!
Leave class with: 5 Marbleized backgrounds for cards
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, small and medium water color brushes, a straw, paper towel, heat tool, cup of water
Mini Clipboard Recipe Holder
(Mini Clipboard)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
Join us as we make a fabulous 6″x9″ mini clipboard recipe holder. We will use Melissa Frances kitchen/cooking/sweetlife papers and embellishments to make an adorable mini clipboard that is perfect for holding recipes. We will use gel/matte medium and cut and paste our way through this cute little project. It would be a great gift or a cute little kitchen decor piece when you aren’t using it.
Leave class with: recipe clipboard holder
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: paper trimmer, scissors, wet and dry adhesives, inks, black or brown pen or marker, mod podge or gel/matte medium, 1” flat paint brush for medium or foam brush is a must!
The Never Ending Birthday Card!
(Never Ending BD Card)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
This is a technique-based class where you learn how to make a 6×6 card that never ends. It flips and flips and flips as long as you keep flipping. We will use a cardstock base and Melissa Frances Papers and maybe a few fancy things. You’ll even get to make your own envelope. Your card will be the talk of the party and everyone will be saying ‘how does that work?
Leave class with: 6×6 birthday card that never ends
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Strong quick-dry wet adhesive, dry adhesive, paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, bone folder, distress or chalk inks, a black or brown marker or pen. A scoring board (like the scorepal) is a must for this class!!!!!)
Summer Story Lay-Flat Coaster mini album
(Summer Coaster Album)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
Tell your Summer Story! This mini book is perfect to share your summer adventures (pool time, beach, vacation). We will use cardboard drink coasters to create a very special pocket sized lay flat mini album. It lays flat when you open it! We will use an assortment of Melissa Frances papers and embellishments to create this unique coaster board Mini book.
Leave class with: mini album
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: strong quick dry wet adhesive, dry adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors, sanding block or emory board, distress or chalk inks, cutting matt and exacto knife
Super Sweet Paper Bag Mini Album
(Sweet Paper Bag Mini)
Instructor: Melissa Frances; Sponsored by: Melissa Frances
Join us to make a mini album from paper bags. Once you learn this technique you will be hooked. It’s a great base for any theme. In class you will learn how to complete the book and time permitting you will start to decorate it. You will be given instructions and pictures to finish your album. The theme of this mini album is shabby chic vintage.
Leave class with: mini album
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Bone folder, trimmer, scissors, strong wet quick-dry adhesive, dry adhesive, distress ink if desired.
