A group of non-crafty friends asked if I would run a cardmaking workshop for them. Here are the cards I designed for them as inspiration. I kept the designs fairly simple so they could all complete all four cards during the evening. Although I tried to encourage them to add some of their ideas in their designs, they were much more comfortable copying mine. I had to smile watching the excitement of one of my friends when she used a corner rounder for the first time!
The penguin is made with the SU owl punch with a little creative cutting. The embossing was done with a Cuttlebug 'Tiny Bubbles' embossing folder.
I used a Marianne 'Sunflower Rosette cArt-Us Lacé' die for this card. The flower is made with two punches.
The embossing folder for this card was done with a Couture Creations 'Replacements' e/f and the cogs are Sizzix 'Gadget Gears' die cuts.
I am joining in the following challenges with the penguin card:
Great makes Liz, I especially love the last card.....that puppy is adorable! Your friends look thrilled with their makes.....I suspect they'll soon become as hooked as we are lol! x
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Liz, love them all. I have the SU owl and never used it, now I am inspired.. your buddies look happy.x
ReplyDeleteA wonderful collection of cards Liz, I love the penguin made with the SU punch.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
They're beautiful cards Liz, the designs are great for beginners to copy, learning several techniques without being too complicated. Your friends look as if they've had a great time I kind of suspect you'll be doing it again very soon!
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A fabulous set of cards and perfect for your beginners to dip their toe in to the crafting world, their addiction has now started, what have you done? :)
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Super cards for your friends first attempts Liz, I reckon they’ll be asking you again!
ReplyDeleteJanice x
I think you did a great class for them. Embossing, die cutting and using embellishments. I can image how much fun they had and how thrilled they are with their cards. That was so nice of you. The designs are perfect for them.
ReplyDeleteGreat work with your beginning-crafting friends! A lovely array of works, simple enough to replicate, but not too much obvious! Well done with your teaching!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! The penguin is very creative! Love it! Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge and hope you can join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteEach card is just a great design for 'newbies' to attempt, and I thoroughly understand their desire to replicate the designs you had done for them. It's much less intimidating for an early cardmaker. I can bet you had just as much fun watching them learn, as you did making the sample card. How wonderful for you that you have a group you can teach and enjoy spending crafty time together, watching them grow in this hobby. And you will learn from them too! Good for you at a new 'career' as a teacher! LOL! TFS (and I loved each card. Had lots of color & style, yet each one was unique).
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun collection of cards, and a great photo too! I love all those bright colors and you've taught these ladies well!!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz what a fun group and love the cards you made,it's fun creating with friends xx
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot of work and effort to do a class Liz, but you did so well with your four beautiful and very different designs. You can see from their faces how much they enjoyed it and I think they will be back for more quite soon. I ran a class every week for about 18 months and found it quite difficult to find something different for them to tackle each week, but it was fun too. x
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have some friends who want to try cardmaking! These are all lovely, but the puppydog has my heart!
ReplyDeleteBrings back memories on how I started... Looks like examples that would turn them into loving cardmaking... Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteHow fun Liz that your friends asked you to do a card class for them!!! I enjoy doing mine for my friends as well. I love that you kept the cards simple but so cute for them to do. I am so loving them all!!! I hope to get back to having my classes after the new year when Kahlua is older. I hope you do it again Liz!!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWonderful card designs and it sounds like a fun time together too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations in inspiring your friends to have a go at card making, lovely starter selection, hope they caught the bug
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous inspiration for your little crafty group. I think it's great that your non crafty friends wanted to design and make cards x.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cards.Thank you for sharing your wonderful project with us Fab'n'Funky challenge.Neva
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and looks like fabulous fun, a clever idea with the penguin! Thank you for joining our 'nature' Alphabet challenge!
ReplyDeleteDiane AC DT {Nellies Nest}
What a wonderful array of craftiness Liz! I bet your friends loved it and are planning the next one no doubt.
ReplyDeleteGREAT inspiration for me Liz. Thank you
ReplyDeleteFaith x
You're very welcome, Faith. xx
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