Cocoa & Cookies for Santa Recipe Book

This wonderful recipe book is made using the Bind-It All 6x6 coverall binder, your Cricut machine using the Doodlecharms cartridge, American Crafts paper, Just-Rite stamps, Fiskars punches and more. We will be creating this fun cover using your cricut machine with the Doodlecharms cartridge. This class works with both the cricut and expressions machines.

Join us:

Saturday, November 7th

9:30am to noon

Class fee: $30

Class supplies include the 6x6 binder, 2 packs of 4x6 page protectors, ribbon, brads, twine, all papers, punches and stamps used in class.

Supplies students need to bring to class:

Cricut machine, mat, power cord, & tool kit, Doodlecharms Cartridge, basic supplies (trimmer, scissors, glue, tape runner, etc.), white gel pen, brown or black ink/chalk for destressing, black fine tip marker or pen for doodling, gold & silver gel or glitter pens, orange fine tip marker, red gel or fine tip marker, fine point glue pen and fine glitter.

Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.

Cost $30 pre-payment required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund, otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

A Haunting we will go Interactive Book!

A haunting we will go with this interactive album. We will be making pockets, hidden panels and even dangling spiders in this fun active book.

Kit includes: all the papers shown above, lots of ribbons, black interactive pages for the album and a great idea booklet with additional Halloween ideas for you to complete later.

Join us:

Saturday, October 24th

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Class Fee: $25

Class size is limited so call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund; otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

Boo Exploding Circle Book Class

The Circle Exploding Book, with a surprise BOO at the end, is a fun interactive book that will delight everyone who opens it up. When closed, the book looks like a quarter circle. When opened, it explodes into a full 3-D circle. The sections of the book are cut and scored making the assembly very easy.

Kit includes: All of the papers shown above, ribbons, 4 punch-out circles, and a 11 page idea booklet.

Join us:

Saturday, October 24th

10:30am to 12:30pm

Class Fee: $ 25

Supplies need for class: paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, pencil and a black ink pad.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your spot!

630-271-0610

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund, otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

See you soon,

Alice

Options - Monthly Kit from Pine Cone Press

New From Pine Cone Press

Options - It's Your Choice!

Featuring:

Black cats, spiders, skulls and scary trees - combine with shades of pumpkin, copper, black and gold, "The Spider Web" paper line from My Mind's Eye brings the vintage-style of elegance to your fall and "eerie" paper projects. The kit includes ribbons and a chipboard mini album.

Create layouts, cards, or paper projects with this kit! With Options comes an outstanding idea book. There are over a dozen card ideas inside with six great scrapbook layouts and fun interactive projects to complete.

Pine Cone Press Options comes with options.

You can purchase the kit for $20.99 and complete the projects on your own

or

Attend our class for $26, receive Options kit OK-1A

and complete the Pumpkin Album on page six of the idea booklet.

Monday, October 26th

6:30pm to 8:30pm

There is a limited supply of kits available for purchase and class attendance.

Reserve your kit today!

Call 630-271-0610

Pre-payment is required for both the class and holding the kits for purchase.

Cricut Classes Scheduled for October 17th

Cricut 101 – Small Machines Only

Saturday, October 17th

9:00am to 10:30am
Class Fee: $20

If you missed the beginner class in September for your Cricut, here is your second chance to come and learn all the basic functions of your machine. Bring your machine, your George/Don Juan cartridge, cutting mat, tool kit, blade, and basic supplies (trimmer, scissors, glue pen, etc.) You and your Cricut will be best friends after taking this class. Be sure and let the store know when you sign up whether you have a basic Cricut or the Cricut Create.

Cricut Design Studio II

Saturday, October 17th

11:00am to 12:30pm

Class Fee: $20

We will not only review the welding and shadowing features of the software, but we will actually create a 3D project and cut it with our machines. Please have the software loaded and updated on your laptop and your firmware updated on your Cricut. You will need to bring your laptop, Cricut, and basic supplies to the class. If you don’t have a laptop, please let the store know when you sign up for the class so you can buddy up with someone who does. (You need to bring your basic supplies to the class).

Cricut Expression Class for all Expression Owners

Saturday, October 17th

1:30am to 3:00pm

Class Fee: $20

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This class will cover the basics as well as learning the additional keys on the machine such as fit to page, fit to length, center point, etc. Bring your machine, your Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials cartridges, cutting mats (12 x 12 and 12 x 24), tool kit, blade, and basic supplies (trimmer, scissors, glue pen, etc.)

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Class sizes are limited!

Call and reserve you spot today,

pre-payment required.

630-271-0610

A 24-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Memoriy Game Box Class

Memory Game Box Class

Saturday, December 13, 2-4pm

Class Fee: $15

Do you have a younger child on your holiday gift list? If so, this class is for you! Join us as we turn your photos into a one-of-a-kind Memory game for children. This is a quick and easy way to create a personalized gift for a special child on your list.

Materials needed: Two copies each of 12 different pictures (24 pictures total), paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, ruler, photo-safe pen or marker, pencil.

Class fee: $15; pre-payment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today. 630-271-0610.

A 48 cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Otherwise a class kit will be held for you.

See you Saturday, December 13, 2-4pm.

Leeanne

Thanksgiving Gratitude Album Class

Thanksgiving Gratitude Album
Sunday, November 23, 2-3:30pm
Class Fee: $20

Bring this mini album to Thanksgiving dinner and have everyone record what they are grateful for this year. Place a picture of each dinner guest inside and let them write their own gratitude list. This will become a cherished keepsake for years to come!

If you have pictures of those you will be spending Thanksgiving with, bring them with you so that you put them in your book. If not, snap pictures during the holiday and place them in the book after the journaling is complete.

Materials needed: pictures of Thanksgiving guests (if available), paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, ruler, photo-safe pen or marker, pencil.

Class fee: $20;

pre-payment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today, 630-271-0610.

A 48 cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Otherwise a class kit will be held for you.

See you Sunday,

November 23, 2-3:30pm.

Leeanne

Back to School Clipboard Book Class

Back to School Clipboard Book

Thursday, August 21, 6-9pm

Class Fee: $25

Gather up all those pictures from the first day of school and join us as we create a special scrapbook to hold all this school years’ memories. This scrapbook is full of all kinds of goodies - scalloped pages, pockets, ribbons and more. All the different pages are bound together on a clipboard and have enough room to hold pictures, favorite class projects and report cards, too! Make one for each of your children today!

Materials needed: paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, adhesive, pencil.

Class fee: $25; prepayment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today. 630-271-0610.

See you Thursday, August 21, 6-9pm. Leeanne

Keepsake Box Class

Keepsake Box

Thursday, August 14

6-9pm

Class Fee: $22

Keep all of your treasures from life’s special times together in this keepsake box. You will decorate a wooden box as well as a journal to jot down special memories. Learn how to sand paper edges to create a smooth, perfect edge every time. With just a few scraps of paper, you can add your own personal touch to a ready-made journal. Choose from three themes: Baby Boy, Baby Girl, or Summer Fun.

Materials needed: paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, adhesive, sanding tools, if you have.

Class fee: $22; prepayment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today. 630-271-0610.

When you call, please let us know which theme you will want.

See you Saturday, July 26, 1-4pm. Leeanne

Floral Ribbon-Bound Book

Floral Ribbon-Bound Book

Wednesday, July 16, 6-8:30pm

Class Fee: $18

This book is just about as cute as can be! The bright, summery colors and large flower on the cover are just the beginning. This book is bound using only ribbon and a dowel. Come see how its done when you sign up for this fun, fast-paced class. When you leave you will have a super-sweet 6x6 mini album ready to hold your favorite photos. This would make a great book to highlight special friends!

Materials needed: paper trimmer, scissors, glue stick or other full-coverage adhesive.

Class fee: $18; pre-payment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today. 630-271-0610.

See you Wednesday, July 16, 6-8:30pm.

Leeanne

Keepsake Box Class

Keepsake Box

Saturday, July 26, 1-4pm

Class Fee: $22

Choose from three themes:

Baby Boy, Baby Girl, or Summer Fun.

Keep all of your treasures from life’s special times together in this keepsake box. You will decorate a wooden box as well as a journal to jot down special memories. Learn how to sand paper edges to create a smooth, perfect edge every time. With just a few scraps of paper, you can add your own personal touch to a ready-made journal.

Materials needed: paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, adhesive, sanding tools, if you have.

Class fee: $22; prepayment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today. 630-271-0610.

When you call, please let us know which theme you will want.

See you Saturday, July 26, 1-4pm.

Leeanne

May Classes

May Classes

Scheduled

Memories & Beyond

"To Do" Prong Fastener Journal
Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00pm to 7:00pm

With so much going on in our busy lives, details and memos can easily get lost. Keep them all together and create your daily "to do" list in our gorgeous new journal. Getting organized was never so much fun! Keep yourself organized with this stylish 5x9" journal. In this class you will be making a journal to house your "to do" list. We use a prong fastener to hold a pad a paper on the inside of the journal and decorate the outside with funky, playful papers from Overton House Designs and embellish with a huge Heidi Swapp silk flower, Bazzill button brad, Making Memories metal tag and ribbon.
Bring a paper trimmer and adhesive. This is a quick and easy class and great for beginners or seasoned scrapbookers alike! The finished journal makes a great Mother's Day gift!

Class Schedule: Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Class fee: $12. Pre-payment requited.

Please call and reserve your spot today 630-271-0610.

Clipboard Photo Frame
Wednesday, May 7th 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Mother's Day is May 11; do you know what you're getting for all those mothers in your life? Come make a unique gift for those hard-to-shop-for Moms! In this class you will make an adorable picture frame out of a mini clipboard. The frame is supported by a huge antique finish bolt, of all things! This is good class for beginners and pros alike. After you see the sample at the store, you may want to make one for yourself! What to bring: scissors, photo that you want to go into the frame, portrait view (up to 5x7 size). If you don't have the photo with you, that's all right too.

Class fee: $12. Pre-payment required

Call to reserve your spot today 630-271-0610

Wednesday, May 7th 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Pine cone Press Book CLub

"Be Mine"

Book of the Month Club is designed to help educate you to new ideas, techniques and styles through the use of our technique books, specially designed kits and supporting documents. The best part of the Book Club is meeting new friends who share the same enjoyment you have in crafting.

The way it works is simple. Like traditional Bookclubs, our club will have a new Pinecone Press book each month and two kits to take home. After working with your book and kits at home, we meet together the following month to discuss your views and opinions of the book and kits. The difference with the Pinecone Press Bookclub is that along with the technique books and kits, you will receive a study document that is created to go with the selected book each month.

When we meet each month, we gather together to discuss the book and bring the projects that you have created with your kits. These monthly meetings are a time when members share and learn from each other. Month after month you as the group continues to meet and grows, you will become more comfortable and confident with your crafting abilities.

Our Next meeting is scheduled for

Monday, January 21st at 7pm to 9pm.

The Cost is $15

Class Fee covers your idea book, book information and demos, monthly membership fees, and a great groups of gals.

We still have some November Calendar Books and kits available for purchase.

Not sure if this club is for you, come on out and see what we are all about. If you want to join, then all you need is pay that night. If you are interested, please call 630-271-0610 and let us know you will be joining us that night. Or, stop by the store and view previous books and kits to see if this club is for you.

See you Monday, January 21st,
Alice

Having a Birthday Anyone!

Another great class from Bo Bunny!

"Bags, Tags, Birthday Cards & CD Gift Card Tin"

In this class we will be making two gift bags, four birthday cards, two gift tags, and a CD Gift Card Tin using all the new Bo Bunny products.

Wednesday, September, 19th

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: $25

Supplies needed for Class: paper trimmer, adhesive, black ink pad, glue dots and scissors.

Can't make the class, you can purchase this class kit for $20. Kit comes with wonderfiul color instructions and all the product needed to complete all these outstanding Birthday projects.

Call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

Book of the Month Club

Book of the Month Club is designed to help educate you to new ideas, techniques and styles through the use of our technique books, specially designed kits and supporting documents. The best part of the Book Club is meeting new friends who share the same enjoyment you have in crafting.

The way it works is simple. Like traditional Bookclubs, our club will have a new Pinecone Press book each month and two kits to take home. After working with your book and kits at home, we meet together the following month to discuss your views and opinions of the book and kits. The difference with the Pinecone Press Bookclub is that along with the technique books and kits, you will receive a study document that is created to go with the selected book each month.

When we meet each month, we gather together to discuss the book and bring the projects that you have created with your kits. These monthly meetings are a time when members share and learn from each other. Month after month you as the group continues to meet and grows, you will become more comfortable and confident with your crafting abilities.

Our Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 27th at 7pm to 9pm. The Cost is $40, which covers your idea book, two kits, book information and demos, monthly membership fees, and a great groups of gals. We still have some July Paper Bag kits and books available for purchase.

Not sure if this club is for you, come on out and see what we are all about. If you want to join, then all you need is pay that night. If you are interested, please call 630-271-0610 and let us know you will be joining us that night. Or, stop by the store and view previous books and kits to see if this club is for you.

See you Monday, August 27th,
Alice

Everyones Favorite "POP" Class

Who's your favorite "Pop"?
Come on out and make a memoriable gift
for dear old Dad.

This gift is more than just looking good,

it will taste great too!

In this class, we will be making a Father's Day card,

popcorn gift treats, some recipe cards and a decorated gift bag to put it all in.

Saturday June 16th

10:30am to 12:30pm

Cost: $15 - Popcorn included!
All you need to bring is your glue sticks.

pre-pay is needed to reserve your spot, please call 630-271-0610

Space is limited