My goodness,
October finally brought the rhinestone project classes and we had a GREAT
time. If you missed them, don’t
worry. There will be a rhinestone (RNST)
class a month from now on.
I was so
excited to see the creative ways that the ladies used the designs I brought to
the class. I’m going to begin posting pics
from our classes on the blog. So, check every
week or so to see what folks are doing in class that might inspire you. decalpals.blogspot.com.
We Want Canvas! We Want Canvas!
Yes, yes, we
hear you all. We want to teach you
Canvas. It’s important that you learn
Canvas to get the most from your ScanNCut.
Here’s your chance to have some input into that process. To learn Canvas, you will need to come to the
class with basic computer skills including opening Windows Explorer and
locating a file or a folder on your computer; knowing how to click and drag a
file from one folder to another; knowing how to access the internet through a
browser window and how to navigate to the scanncutcanvas.com website; and
knowing how to download a file. If you
have those basic skills, then read on. If you need those skills, check with your
local library. They may offer free
classes.
We are
discussing a couple of different scenarios for actually teaching Canvas. One would be a lecture situation where I
would use my computer to demonstrate what Canvas can do and you would be able
to watch and take notes. We would record
this class and put the video up on YouTube for your future reference.
To have a
more interactive situation, there is this possible scenario. If you have a SmartPhone that can serve as a
personal hotspot and you have a laptop with wifi capability, you can provide
your own internet connection.
Caution: check with your plan
provider to make sure this doesn’t incur extra charges.
So, now, I need
to hear from you as to which plan appeals to you: a lecture situation where you watch the
process and take notes with a video available afterwards or the more interactive
scenario where you provide your own hotspot and work on your laptop. I’m shooting for having some Canvas classes
on the January 2016 calendar.
Yippee!!
SNC Tips and Treasures
Tip – Static Electricity and Rhinestone
Madness
As I leaned
over my design, transfer tape in hand, and moved in to quickly drop it onto the
stones, I got fightin’ mad when I saw some of the stones start dancing and
then, whush, pop out of place before I could sneak up on them. Well, I decided there had to be a fix. So, I Googled (how did we ever live without
it) “diffusing static electricity”. I
got several ideas but the couple that worked best for my situation involved my
old metal thimble and/or an unused dryer sheet from my laundry area.
Here’s how
it works. After you’ve gotten all your
stones settled into the template and the extra stones brushed from the area, put
the thimble on your index finger or wrap the dryer sheet around your index
finger and trace around the outside of your design while touching the template
material. If you have big blank spots in
the middle of your design, you might want to hit those areas, too, being
careful not to dislodge any of the stones.
When you’re
ready to apply the transfer tape, you can apply it without the stones being
pulled from their spots by the static electricity.
Treasure – applelover53 on YouTube
Can’t wait
for our Canvas classes next year? Go to
YouTube and in the YouTube search box enter “applelover53 scanncut canvas
tutorials”. There are 72 of them and
that should keep you busy until we get our classes organized next year. :) Seriously, Ashley does a great job on these
tutorials. She’s thorough while be
succinct and to the point. She won’t
waste your time. If you have questions about
anything she teaches, please reach out to her via YouTube. She’s very good at responding to inquiries.
New Class Policies and Fees
Everyone seems
to like having the materials provided for the class projects in the Christmas
Card of the Month classes. It saves your
time and guarantees we’ll come closer to having the same experience in class. As well, if your calendar clears at the last
minute for a particular class, it will be easier for you to come if you don’t have
to rustle up the materials for the project yourself. So, from now on, the paper, vinyl and
rhinestones for all my class projects will be provided and included in the cost
of the classes: Card of the Month (COM)
$30; rhinestone (RNST) $35; and vinyl (VIN) $35.
There will
be a set list of tools and other supplies for each class that you will be expected
to bring to class and whatever item you wish to embellish in the vinyl and
rhinestone classes will be your responsibility.
As much as
possible, my class times will be Monday, 5-7 pm, Wednesday, 5-7 pm, and Friday
10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Each unique class
will rotate through those times throughout the month. Check the schedule below to see what I mean.
Class Schedule November 2015
Christmas COM – Like a Bowl Full
of Jelly $30
Friday,
November 6, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, November
11, 5 pm to 7 pm
Monday,
November 23, 5 pm to 7 pm
The last
unique Christmas Card of the Month for 2015 will make you think of Jolly Ol'
St. Nick who's "little round belly shook when he laughed like a bowl full
of jelly". All card materials provided. You'll receive a list
of tools and other supplies necessary for class when you register. Limit of 8 to a class.
VIN – Seasonal
Sayings $35
Wednesday, November 4, 5 pm to 7 pm
Monday, November 16, 5 pm to 7 pm
In November,
you'll have a choice of three seasonal sayings that can be applied to a cutting
board, the glass insert in a picture frame or mirror, a tote bag, or a
garment. That's right, we're getting versatile with vinyl this
month. All vinyl materials will be supplied. You just need to
decide what surface you're going to stick it to. You'll receive a list of
tools and other supplies necessary for class when you register. Limit of 8 to a class.
RNST – Deck the Whatever You Want
$35
Monday, November
2, 5 pm to 7 pm
Friday, November
13, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, November
18, 5 pm to 7 pm
Our
rhinestone class this month will offer you a choice of border decorations that
you can use to dress up your clothes for the holiday season. In class,
we'll measure the areas we want decorate and figure how to duplicate the design
components to configure templates to allow us to place the finished design
where we want. There will be endless capabilities with this method but this
class will get you going. Rhinestones will be provided to be able to
decorate a neckline and sleeve hems or the top of a totebag. You'll
receive a list of tools and other supplies necessary for class when you
register. Limit of 8 to a class.
Well, if you’re
still with me, let me know your interest in Canvas and how you think the class
would work best for you. If you want to register
for any classes, who you gonna call?
Yep, the lovely lasses of Allbrands Sew Contempo, 281-333-5322.
Keep cuttin’
and stay happy,
Kathy
