Spellbinders Class ...

Hi Everybody,

The new class for Spellbinders is now available with The Art Studio. 

This is the third one that I have done and if you have been following along with the other two then this class uses the dies that we have already used.  I know they are expensive and this is to help us get as much from the dies as we can.  

Combining Spellbinders     features two cards and of course you can make them any color that you wish.

So I hope you will join me in the Lesson which is Part Three of Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Spectrum Noir Class ...

Hi Everybody,

The second  Spectrum Noir Class    is now available to purchase from   The Art Studio  and the subject covered is how to create a beautiful effect for dark skin and curly hair.

This gorgeous lady is Lala and she is from Saturated Canary  and she is an absolute pleasure to color in.

The class will show you how to blend the correct colours to get a smooth look to your images and to create the perfect curls every time.

The different shades that you use will alter the look but you will be able to achieve the correct technique very quickly.

The classes will always be there for you 24/7 and there is a permanent link to The Art Studio in the side bar which gives you access to my classes.

They are not expensive but they do cover a lot in each one so I hope you will consider joining me.  Each class  will help you to build up your confidence with Spectrum Noir and a different technique will be covered in each one

Later today I will be joining  a class in Kansas,   via Skype,  who want to pick my brain about blogging ... now there's not much brain there so I hope they won't be disappointed.

But I will tell you about it tomorrow.....and I have a lovely Spellbinder Card to show you too

Hugs xx 

New Spellbinders Class ...

Hi Everybody,

I have been busy behind the scenes getting a

  New Spellbinders Class 

 ready for The Art Studio and it is now available  for you to buy. 

In the first class ... which will always be available to you ... I showed you how to create three different cards but I did it all on one complete video. 

This time I have changed the format  and given you three cards ...  in three separate parts. 

Which means you will have one complete card on one video that you can stop and start as you wish.  More bite sized chunks that will be easier for you to follow at your own pace.

The cost is the same for all my  individual  classes ... and there are now 2 Spellbinders classes and 1 Spectrum Noir class.

Please note that the cost is per class and that the second Spellbinders class is in three parts ... but it is still just ONE Class... with one price for all three parts. 

The classes are  now listed on The Art Studio website.  Once you have joined the classes are accessible 24/7 and there is a permanent link to them in the side bar  which will give you access to all the classes.

If you experience any problems please go back to The Art Studio as they are always happy to help you sort things out until you are completely happy with your purchase.

So please come and join me for this easy to follow class and learn how to   

Create Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders Class 2 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Thank You card ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is using the Grand Labels for my base and layering up with blue and yet more white.

I have only used four sets of dies but the basic shape is the Grand Labels and I love the curved edges.

It is a Hinged Card  ... and if you wanted to add to your repertoire with Spellbinders then my very first  class is available to purchase with The Art Studio

The sentiment has been stamped and embossed in silver and added to Labels 22 and then layered onto the Decorative version of the same die.

The blue ribbon is some of my bargain ribbon from the craft show and I have added a pearl to the centre of the knot ... and the Finesse Flourish  from  Want2Scrap

The pretty flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and features the new Chrysanthemums that are available on their website.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

The Art Studio ... Spectrum Noir Class

Hi Everybody,

A little while ago I told you about my new adventure with  The Art Studio and that I was going to be doing classes for them on my two favorite subjects.... Spellbinders and Spectrum Noir.

My first class went on air earlier this month and is called  

 Create Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders   

The class  will always be accessible  to you once you have purchased it and so you can watch and rewind as much as you like.

I was amazed at the response as it was a  hit with many people ... and a big  Thank You  to those of you who joined that class.

This weekend sees the second of my classes starting and this one is ...

Colour Style with Spectrum Noir  

This class is in three parts and priced at $9.99 (£6.50) for all three parts.

It will is the first of many and they will show you how to get perfect results using the Pen System  from Crafters Companion

So if you enjoy colouring in and want to get he best from your Spectrum Noir collection then I hope you will consider joining me on this new class.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Stamped and Inked

Hi Everybody,

First I wanted to say "Thank You"  to those of you who have joined my new class with The Art Studio

The first class is is available to buy and there will be a permanent link ... to all the classes added ...  in the sidebar on the right.

Once you have purchased the class you have unlimited access to it 24/7 and it  will never go away.

To get there just click the logo for The Art Studio and I hope you will come and join me. 

There is a FAQ tab at the top of the new page that will give you lots more information.

The cards we create in the classes will not be added to the blog and you can email me with regards to the class at ...    cgriffiths@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Todays card is a very simple one  that has been created from the Labels 29 stamp that matches the die... and then cut out with that die.

I stamped the image with the Big'n Juicy Waterfall Ink pad which gives the two colour look and then I used Spectrum Noir pens to colour in the scrolls and flowers on the stamp. Pearls have been added to the flower centres.

I used a good quality 300 gsm card to give some substance and then added it to the card base with foam tape. The backing paper is from a PolkaDoodles CD

I wrapped a beautiful wide satin ribbon ... from Mei Flower ... around it first and tied a big chocolate box bow then added a pearl flower to the centre to cover the knot, and the sentiment is from Lili of the Valley

Pearly swirls and edges have been added for a touch of glamour and they are from Want2Scrap

The large pearls at the right hand top are some of the "Bulk Bling"  that is bought by the 1/2 cupful and you get lots of pearls for your money.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Come and Join My Class ...

Hi Everybody,

Over the last four years I have done lots of tutorials that have been added to YouTube and  they are there for every one to share and use.  I have had many wonderful comments over those years and I now have almost 9,000 subscribers to my channel.

Over that time 2,211,565 views have been notched up and I am amazed at the loyalty and support I get from you all.

 But it is time to try a new adventure and I am quite nervous about this.

Today is the start of my online classes titled ... 

  Create Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders

with Christina at The Art Studio.

I have put lot of thought  into this from the minute I was asked to consider joining the Art Studio.

I had many concerns about it but one by one they were all addressed and so I took the plunge and joined the team of instructors.

Over the coming months I hope to bring you many more as we progress through the classes.

This first one leads you  gently into Spellbinders but as the class grows  I will be covering more ways to make the most of these wonderful dies ...  and these will be much more in depth than those that I add to the Blog or Website.

There will be tips and techniques covered in these classes that will not be available via the free tutorials which I will continue to add to YouTube

And these classes will also be longer ... as there are not the same time restrictions that there are with YouTube.

So I hope you will come on this adventure with me and click the link above that will take you straight to the class.

The price is very reasonable and I don't think you will be disappointed ... and once you have purchased you have unlimited access to the class 24/7 and the class never goes away.

Each lesson as it is done is just added to the list for you to buy ... and on The Art Studio page there is a FAQ tab with lots more information.

If you need to ask me anything with regards to the class or Spellbinders then you can email me at ....  cgriffiths@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

If you have already joined then I thank you and I hope you will wish me luck even if the class is not for you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

The Art Studio ...

Hi Everybody,

A little while ago I was asked if I would like to be part of a team that produces online  classes in many different subjects.

The classes will be from instructors with many lovely skills and cover lots of areas that may be new to you ... and some of the names may even be already known to you in the crafting world.

It is my pleasure  to tell you that I have joined the team of instructors for  "The Art Studio"  and the subjects I have chosen to teach are Spellbinders and Spectrum Noir .... so no surprises there then ....

The Art Studio is part of the  largest online magazine Scrapbook News and Review.

The first class is for Spellbinders and will be in video format  .... from yours truly.

It is designed to show you how to get the most from these wonderful dies.  I will take you step by step through making many different styles of cards using the dies that I have in my collection.

A list of the Spellbinders that I am using will be available so that you can follow along with me as we make two or three cards each time.

I am hoping that you will join in and create alongside me ... and let me know of any particular Spellbinders sets that you want to work with that you aren't too sure about ... and if I have them as part of my collection then I will be happy to show you.

The first class will be going live on the 1st June and the link to The Art Studio Blog will keep you up to date with everything that is new and the classes that will be available,  from me and the other instructors,    for you to purchase.

Excited hugs xx