Fancy schmancy card class by I-Mei is back with two brand new designs. Have a blast with punches, embellishments, making the most of patterned papers, stamping, layering, embossing, and MORE…The cards you’ll make are easily adapted for a variety of occasions and you’ll go home raring to make different versions.

Tuesday, 3 aug, 10am

Duration: up to 2 and a half hours

Fee: RM 50

Bring: glue runner, sticky foam squares & zots (not provided)

All other materials are provided. Please e mail smidapaper@mac.com or text 0124211201 to book your space. Booking is only confirmed with payment.

Another  installment of Cindy Lee’s new cardmaking series. 1 hour , 1 fabulous card!! You surely have time for this. After an intro to basic cardmaking, Cindy will show you how to create a brand new card design with new stamping tricks.

Saturday 7 aug, 2pm at smidapaper studio.

Fee: RM 20
Bring: glue runner, sticky foam squares & zots (not provided)

All other materials are provided.

Please e mail smidapaper@mac.com or text 0124211201 to book your space.

Last Saturday our cosy space at smidapaper studio was buzzing with activity and life. After our short break of reorganizing and hooking up a new cashiering system, the store was happy to welcome exuberant cardmakers into its arms.

Cindy Lee’s cardmaking class that day was a sold out affair, forcing us to even add an extra space for one more crafter. Everyone had an absolute blast, some rekindling their love for crafting and some being introduced to the array of tools and gadgets for the first time. Even though some were strangers it felt like a gathering of old friends sharing in the adventure of creating works of art.

Since it felt like a party, Sheila decided to make it even more fun by hosting an impromptu lucky draw and one beaming student won a brand new set of Practicing Creativity hot air balloon clear stamps. At 5pm, everyone left pleased with their creations and the splendid afternoon they had.

To get in on the action, check here for Cindy Lee’s monthly cardmaking classes. They’re really popular so book ahead and be prepared for a jolly good time.

note: pictures courtesy of Josie.

Check for details in classes. Sign up quick. Take note of new time, 10.30am.=)

Last month we put up a challenge on this blog. The challenge was to send us your take of a card, using buttons but in masculine tones…and…
here’s the winning entry from Josie Teh. Her use of buttons blended with guy-friendly colours was exactly what we had in mind and it’s great idea to incorporate punched out circles to balance out the circular shape of the buttons=)

Congrats Josie!

Meanwhile look out for future challenges and get your chance to win fun prizes. It’s too easy!

She walked away with a pack of buttons and a set of Cosmo Cricket alpha stickers!

Seasoned scrapbook designer and instructor Jessy Christopher is heading north  all the way from KL at the end of August to spread her love of the craft and share with us her techniques and scrapping style. Sign up NOW for the two brand new workshops she’ll be conducting right here at smidapaper studio. Limited spaces available so don’t wait until it’s too late!

Layout with a Twist

If you’re looking for something different & one of a kind, this project is it! Learn the power of layers by incorporating transparencies in your paper creations. Spend two hours creating a gorgeous multi-photo 12″x12″ layout, BUT remember it comes with an interesting twist. You would never have thought that a layout could be this FUN!! Come and learn useful techniques using paint, fabric, dies, stamping and inks. Want to know what the twist is? Join in the fun now & the twist will be revealed!

Date: Friday, 27 Aug, 10am

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: RM80

Bring: Cutterbee/precision scissors, Adhesives (glue tape/liquid type, foam dots or Zots, strong liquid glue) Needle & embroidery thread (cross stitch needle), Tweezer

Adore Mini Album

In life, we all have things that we adore. People, places, food, hobbies, shopping, etc! In this class you will spend 3 hours creating a unique chipboard mini album that will feature the things that you adore in your life. You’ll learn how to play with October Afternoon’s latest papers, punches, flowers, ribbons, explore the usage of stamps & many more! This class will teach you how to think outside of the box, experiment with layers and show you how to make the most out of ALL your supplies. You will walk away with a one of a kind album full of new techniques and ideas to use in your future mini album endeavors.

Date: Saturday, 28 Aug, 2pm

Duration: 3 hours

Fee: RM100

Bring: Cutterbee/precision Scissors, adhesives (glue tape/liquid type, foam dots or zots), trimmer/cutter (if you have your own)

All other materials are provided. Please email smidapaper@mac.com or text 0124211201 to book your space. Booking is only confirmed with payment.

Everything you need to know to get started on your scrapbooking journey. This session starts with an intro to tools, adhesives (what on earth is a zot?), layout sizes & options. Then we work on duplicating an experimental page. The fun really starts when you get down to creating your very own page. Color choices, where to put what, journaling,title…and then,  ”Did I really make that?” =)

Next Sunday 1 aug 2010. 10.30am sharp. At smidapaper studio.

Call or text 012 4211201 to book.

RM 50 Duration: 2 1/2 hours – 3 hours  ( you might want to have a heavy breakfast before class)

What to bring   : 4 to 6 (4R) photos, landscape format, of yourself , your kids, family,  travel, whatever…

adhesives /glue runner (please note, adhesives will not be provided)

All other materials are included in the cost.

Missed the last class? Here’s your chance to make a 2010 version of ‘Travel Notes’, a delightful , whimsical minibook class. Sign up quick. RM 75 for a really delightful project using Maya Road chipboard album, black sheers, lots of clouds and memories going on here =) Just bring 10 cropped/or small photos (3R or smaller) and you’re ready for the trip. All materials provided (except adhesives) . DO NOT miss this one!

Date & Time: Thurs, 5 aug 2010, 10am-1pm