These kits are no longer available, 11/1/12 Limited quantities of Pamela Huntington's Paper Doll Kit are now available for sale. Each kit is $45.00 and I will ship it to you for FREE.
Send an email to papercowgirlart.texas@gmail.com if you are interested.
CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED!!!!!!!!!"Something Wicked This Way Comes"
Paper Cowgirl Art Retreat, Fall 2012
Friday, October 12th and
Saturday, October 13th
Four great classes, that you can pick and choose from and sign up for individually. No registration fee. You can take only one class or all four. All classes will be held at The Crafty Scrapper, and seating will be limited. No refunds on classes after 10/1/2012.  |
| The Pumpkin Queen taught by Cindy Mayfield |
Teacher: Cindy Mayfield
Creator: Cindy Mayfield
With mischievous eyes, a mirthful smile and a fairy kiss of glitter on her cheek, the Pumpkin Queen is ready to be a part of your holiday decor.
In this class you will be learning basic painting techniques. You will start with a hand-crafted paper mache' mold that you will learn to do base painting on, so that your piece will resemble a pumpkin. Then you will learn how to transfer a pattern, paint in her face and add small details. You will also craft her glittered and wire wrapped crown, as well as any additional embellishing that you may desire. A wire hanger and paper banner completes your queen and she is ready to rule on Halloween night or just over the pumpkin patch.
Supplied: Hand Crafted Paper Mache' Mold base, Embellishment goodies such as coffee dyed ribbon, lace, millinery, sewing pattern paper, wire, beads, tulle and more. Design on transfer paper.
You will need to bring to class:
Paint Brushes - Flat #12 (I used Plaid One Stroke by Donna Dewberry
Round #3 (I used Masters Touch 2000)
Paint Colors - Georgia Clay, Antique Gold, Pumpkin, Expresso, Charcoal, Leaf Green, Rooster Red, and Straw, I prefer Delta Ceramcoat
Mod Podge - Matt finish
Brown Paper Bag
TH Distress Ink Broken China
TH Distress Ink Dried Marigold
TH Craft Matt if you have it
One Sheet of Black Graphite Paper in Black
Glitter of your choice
Friday, 10:00 am, Room B, The Crafty Scrapper, Waxahachie, Texas
Class Cost: $55.00
Limited Seating
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| Halloween Queen Crown taught by Binky Morgan |
Teacher: Binky Morgan
With lovely details and whimsical bits and bobs, and maybe just a bit scary, this trio of crowns will delight any Halloween fan. Binky has designed three beautiful crowns, and you will create the (ONE) crown/design of your choosing. Again, loads of lovely details, crepe and paper rosettes, glittering, creating "bobs", and basic crown building. The technique here is learning basic crown building. Binky shows how to build the base, so that both sides are beautiful and clean. Then you will add the details. And after the class is done, you will have the basics so that you can build a crown, and embellish for any holiday, birthday and more.
You will need to bring: Mod Podge, 1" foam brush or paint brush (to apply Mod Podge), hot glue gun, glue sticks for said gun, basic craft kit (scissors, pencil, glue stick, etc).
Supplied: Paper and embellishments will be provided.
Friday 2:00 pm, Room B, The Crafty Scrapper, Waxahachie, Texas
Class Cost: $55.00
Limited Seating
Classes for Saturday, October 13th:
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| Halloween Paper Doll Class by Pamela Huntington |
"BOO!" Paper Doll
Creator: Pamela Huntington,
Teacher: Cindy Mayfield
She has her party hat on, and her prettiest party dress and a wee little mask in her hand. "Boo" is ready for her Halloween night on the town. This pretty little paper doll features a lovely crepe paper dress, highlighted with crepe roses, german trim and more. Basic technique here is learning to create the doll as well as her accessories.
I'm happy to present her Pamela's kit, "Boo", the paper doll party girl, as part of our Wicked line up for 2012. I will be teaching for Pam, from a lovely kit that she has created for each of everyone of you that sign up for the class.
Supplied: everything you will need to make the "Boo", with the exception of the list on the next line.
You will need to bring to class: Scissors, glue, needle and thread, a hole-puncher and 7 - 8 brads
Saturday, 10:00 am, Room B, The Crafty Scrapper, Waxahachie, Texas
You will need to bring to class: Scissors, glue, needle and thread, a hole-puncher and 7 - 8 brads
Saturday, 10:00 am, Room B, The Crafty Scrapper, Waxahachie, Texas
CLOSED
Class Cost: $50.00
Class Cost: $50.00
Limited Seating - 14 seats
Whimsical "Bump in the Night" Triptych
Creator: Melissa Hines
Teacher: Melissa Hines
What goes "bump in the night"? Nothing except maybe an over-caffienenated trick or treater, wearing her crown and wings. Many fun techniques here, such as layered and "smooched" book pages to create a textured background that will be painted on. Patterned paper to create a "ruffled" edge, paint and pen work, layering with pop dots and loads of little details make this project a must for your Halloween decor.
Each student can create the project as featured or change the back ground colors and put a vintage vibe on it. Your imagination is the only limit and you will love this super fun class.
SUPPLIED:
Triptych chipboard
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO CLASS:If you wish to create the project as shown, please bring the following to class:
Paints: whatever colors your heart desires
Stickles: For those that love sparkle, bring black and green (I used Eucalyptus green)
Glue
Glue stick or gel medium
Just a dab of strong glue to hold chipboard (Ultimate, Fabri-tac or Red Tape)
Pens: Black Gel
Paint Brushes: 1 Round med size, 1 Flat med size
Brown ink pad (Vintage Photo is my most favorite)
For over achievers, Sharpie Poster Paint Pens – white and black (it is just a faster short cut but you don’t have to have them)
Saturday, 2:00 pm, Room B, The Crafty Scrapper, Waxahachie, Texas
Class Cost: $45.00Creator: Melissa Hines
Teacher: Melissa Hines
What goes "bump in the night"? Nothing except maybe an over-caffienenated trick or treater, wearing her crown and wings. Many fun techniques here, such as layered and "smooched" book pages to create a textured background that will be painted on. Patterned paper to create a "ruffled" edge, paint and pen work, layering with pop dots and loads of little details make this project a must for your Halloween decor.
Each student can create the project as featured or change the back ground colors and put a vintage vibe on it. Your imagination is the only limit and you will love this super fun class.
SUPPLIED:
Triptych chipboard
Body and Wings chipboard
Book Paper and patterned body paper
Pattern tissue paper
Pop Dots
Metallics
Images**
Images used with permission granted by Tumble Fish Studios at DeviantScrap.com --- Exclusive Tumble Fish Studio coupon will be provided to class attendees
Colored instructions
Good times
Paints: whatever colors your heart desires
Stickles: For those that love sparkle, bring black and green (I used Eucalyptus green)
Glue
Glue stick or gel medium
Just a dab of strong glue to hold chipboard (Ultimate, Fabri-tac or Red Tape)
Pens: Black Gel
Paint Brushes: 1 Round med size, 1 Flat med size
Brown ink pad (Vintage Photo is my most favorite)
For over achievers, Sharpie Poster Paint Pens – white and black (it is just a faster short cut but you don’t have to have them)
Saturday, 2:00 pm, Room B, The Crafty Scrapper, Waxahachie, Texas
Limited Seating
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CLASSES BELOW WERE FOR THE MARCH 2012 EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED!
CLASSES BELOW WERE FOR THE MARCH 2012 EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED!
Whimsical Wool Felt Crown
Teacher: Donna Goss
Description: Be Queen for the day! Come make a cute whimsical crown from coffee dyed wool felt. We will decorate the crown with fabric trims, rhinestones, pearls, seed beads and jewelry.
Student will need to bring: a focal piece for the center of your crown. A button or a piece of vintage jewelry works great. Also please bring fabric scissors, sharpie marker (for tracing patterns onto felt), regular scissors and sewing straight pins.
Thursday, 3/15 10:00 am to 1:00 p, Room A
Thursday, 3/15 10:00 am to 1:00 p, Room A
Class Cost: $55.00
SORRY THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
SORRY THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
Song of Spring Wreath
Teacher: Karla Nathan
Description: This wire wrapped and beaded wreath is graced with an ephemera covered bird tucked into a hand crafted, old paper and moss nest. She is watching over a turqouise egg and is surrounded by hand tinted lace leaves, leaves cut from vintage text, and millinery blooms. A variety of vintage lace and ribbon trails from the wreath. You'll have lots of colors of ribbons to choose from and a good selection of dyes for tinting the flowers, leaves, and birds to suit your own desires. Or leave them natural and go with a tone on tone look (a wooden egg can be subbed for the colored one). You will be creating a wreath that will leave Mother Nature green with envy.
Student will need to bring: Scissors, The Ultimate glue (or comparable glue that you like), Elmer's or generic school glue for decopauging, pencil, ink pad, needle nose pliers, wire cutters suitable for 20 gauge wire.
Friday, 3/16 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room A
Class cost: $60.00
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Whispers of the Past
Teacher: Lisa McIlvain
Description: You will learn how to take an old book cover, scrap fabrics, findings both old & new & turn them into a one of a kind journal filled with cloth pages for you to decorate with
all that inspires you!
You will construct a unique cover and fill it with canvas and cloth pages. I will teach you a simple way to bind your cloth pages and embellish the spine.
Students will need to bring:
Along with your basic class kit, bring some needles with varying head size and embroidery floss in your favorite colors. If you have a favorite photo (old or new) bring it, better yet, copy it to muslin (email me if you need some help). Any scraps of trim, jewelry bits, beads or anything else from your stash that inspires you. I will supply everything else. If you've ever taken a class with me before, you know that I bring a suitcase loaded with goodies from my studio. There will be plenty of goodies to play with. Please note, since we are dealing with vintage goods, your finished project will vary slightly from the one shown.
Friday, 3/16 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room B
Class Cost: $70.00
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Peat Pot Nest Baby
Teacher: Dawn EdmonsonDescription: Learn to alter an ordinary garden peat pot with antique ledger paper, vintage treasures, clippings of twisted wire and seam binding bundles. This will house an embellished bird's nest complete with hand painted, speckled eggs and real feathers. A vintage photograph of a baby will be nestled inside and given real feather wings. You will transform these wonderful vintage gatherings into a precious keepsake to give as a gift or keep for yourself!
Student will need to bring: Scissors, Inexpensive paint brush (1"), an old toothbrush, Brown Ink pad, inexpensive make up sponge, pale pink colored pencil, Crop-o-dile (if you have one), Exact-o-knife, a small cutting mat, Fab-ri-tac glue
Thursday 3/15, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room B
Class Cost: $60.00
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Petite Chemise Wall Hanging
Teacher: Beth Leintz
Description: Layers and layers of loveliness is what you will be creating in this one of a kind 8"x12" wall hanging. With two designs to chose from, you will be creating an adorable "baby chemise" from regular muslin. Loads of lace, buttons, thread and ribbon will adorn your hanging. I'll have a stash of notions, millinery, buttons, ribbon, lace and other bits and pieces that you can use to personalize which ever design you chose.
Students need to bring: Scissors for cutting fabric, scissors for cutting paper, paper trimmer (such as Fiskers), Glue that will work on both paper and fabric, Sewing Needle, Dark heavy thread or embroidery floss, any favorite images, ribbons, buttons that will make your piece personal for you.
Thursday 3/15, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Room B
Class Cost: $55.00
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Vintage Inspired Journal
Teacher: Karen Valentine
Description: You will be creating an elegant and romantic journal from a plain, composition notebook. This gorgeous book can be used as a journal, a notebook, or simply a gorgeous book to record your dreams and whims in.
The kit includes everything you need to make the journal as you see it. Please keep in mind that many of these items are "found items" So each kit will not be identical. However, they will be close enough that if you don't look to hard you won't be able to tell. The placement of the embellishments will be up to you so you can
"make it your own" or copy it as exactly as you wish. :)
Students need to bring:
Scissors, pencil, emery board or sanding block, glue sticks (I like Scotch wrinkle free glue sticks), 1" brush for apply glue, you can also bring additional bits of old lace, buttons, trims, and your favorite 5"x5" image if you prefer to use something in particular on your project.
Friday 3/16, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Room B
Class Cost: $60.00
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Description: While almost everyone does something with book pages, rarely do they use the cover. We are going to change that. You will be recycling a vintage book cover in a unique way by collaging, waxing, painting and embellishing it. Your finished art work will be a piece that can be used as a wall hanging or as a
journal cover.
Friday 3/16, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Room A
Class Cost: $60.00
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Teacher : Cindy Mayfield
Description: ABC, its easy as 123. We will learn our ABC's with the basics of my own, "funky handwriting". We will learn the basic font, embellishments and doodles. Filling a space and basic composition of text. And we will complete one written project.
Students need to bring: a favorite writing pen, I prefer Faber Castels Fine Point
Thursday, 3/15, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Room A
Class Cost: $55.00
Class Times and Dates are as follows:
Thursday, 3/15:
10:00 am Whimsical Wool Felt Crown by Donna Goss
10:00 am Petite Chemise Wall Hanging by Beth Leintz
2:00 pm Fundamentals of Funky Writing by Cindy Mayfield
2:00 pm Peat Pot Nest Baby by Dawn Edmonson
Friday, 3/16:
10:00 am Vintage Book Cover Encaustic Collage by Sandra Feazel
10:00 am Vintage Inspired Journal by Karen Valentine
2:00 pm Song of Spring Wreath by Karla Nathan
2:00 pm Whispers of the Past by Lisa McIlvain
All classes will be held at The Crafty Scrapper, in downtown Waxahachie, Texas. There is a one time Registration Fee that must be paid and that is non-refundable. Each class is limited to 20 students only.
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED.
Classes below are for Saturday, January 28th. Classes begin at 10:00 am and finish at 5:00 pm. Classes are being held at The Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie, TX.
Class: Let Your Heart Take Flight by Sandra Feazel
Students will need to bring:
- Paper at least three sheets of your favorite patterned paper. If you want, you could pick these up at The Crafty Scrapper, as they have such a great selection there. I used a ledger/letter type paper for the wings, a red patterned paper for the front body and a less fancy paper for the back. I also cut details from other papers to make the trims on my heart front.
- Glue my personal favorite is Tacky Glue and Modge Podge, but if you have another that you like to use on paper projects, then bring what you like. I will have both Tacky Glue and Modge Podge with me if you forget or don't have them.
- Stamps bring stamps that will compliment the heart...I used a french postage stamp stamp...and I have an assortment of these. If you have some that are your favorite, then pack them too.
- Ink I would suggest a black or deep brown ink pad.
- Paint Brushes and Acrylic Paints for adding details and roses
- Colored Pens or Markers I use a fine tip Sharpie or fine tip colored marker for doodles and details
- Sewing Supplies I used a mini sewing machine. If you have a portable or mini machine, you are welcome to bring it. Hand sewing can be done as well, floss, needle and thread, scissors.
- Extras Feel free to bring any vintage embellishments or ribbons to add, jewels, etc...whatever you want to make it all your own!
Class Cost $40.00, Time 2 hours 10:00 am - Noon
Class: The Key is Love Necklace by Jill Collins
Supplied:
- Wire, beads, crystals, burlap, heart charm, "O" rings, necklace, Paper Clay molded heart (to save drying time)
Students will need to bring:
- Acrylic Paints in desired colors
- Brushes
- Wire cutters, needle nose pliers
- Small key to dangle on the bottom of the heart
- If you have any particular charms or beads you would like to use, feel free to bring them.
Class: A Trio of Prim Hearts by Vicki Stevenson of Homespun Hugs and Calico Kisses
Students will need to bring: Scissors, Hair Dryer and a Sewing Needle
Class Cost: $25.00 Time 2 hours 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
