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    Spellbinders™ is on the cutting edge in cutting and embossing dies - and they are compatible with a wide range of manual die cutters; one of which you may already own. The Spellbinders™ tag line is, “Beautiful details inspiring creativity”...in this 4 week class we'll use Spellbinders beautifully detailed dies to inspire our creativity to create a new project each week. We'll start with the basics of Spellbinders™ dies, machine compatibility, and learn how to combine different dies to create beautiful cards in a snap. We'll also learn the secrets of embossing; debossing, using a magnetic mat and more beginner techniques. Each lesson will demonstrate a new technique and follow up with a project that demonstrates that technique in a project.

    You should take Die-cutting with Spellbinders101 if :

    • You are new to the world of die cutting
    • You want to learn how to use Spellbinders dies
    • You want to learn how to use SB dies in other die cutting machines
    • You want to create basic projects that will increase in technique difficulty throughout the class


    Start Date: Friday, September 10, 2010
    Course Length: 4 Weeks
    Cost: $25.00


    **Click here for Supply List**


    Not sure if you should take Spellbinders 101 or 201? Take this short survey to find out.


    Catherine Matthews-Scanlon is an independent instructor and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Spellbinders Paper Arts, llc.


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    Join the masses of crafters using Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® Dies to enhance their beautifully crafted projects in this intermediate 4 week class: Die-Cutting with Spellbinders™ 201. Join Catherine Scanlon in the second of three Spellbinders™ classes as she demonstrates how to make partial cuts; double-emboss; and cut windows to create unique cards.

    If you love the age old letterpress technique that typically used old printing presses and metal dies then you’ll love the letterpress technique using Impressabilities dies. You’ll also create projects that incorporate stenciling and learn how to combine stamps from other companies with similar dies to create pretty, creative projects. Each lesson will demonstrate a new technique and follow up with a project that demonstrates that technique.


    You should take Die-cutting with Spellbinders™ 201 if :

    • You want to use your dies for more than just basic cutting
    • You are ready for more advanced techniques such as double embossing/cutting, reverse stenciling, creating masts, partial cuts and more.


    Start Date: Friday, October 8, 2010
    Course Length: 4 Weeks
    Cost: $25.00

    **Click here for Supply List**

    Not sure if you should take Spellbinders 101 or 201? Take this short survey to find out.



    Catherine Matthews-Scanlon is an independent instructor and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Spellbinders Paper Arts, llc.


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    The holidays are fast approaching and Catherine gets down to business using Spellbinders™ Nestabilities® Dies to create bright and creative holiday and party décor, gifts and tags in this third class of her Spellbinders™ series. In this 4 week course we’ll decorate a holiday table, make coordinating cards to give as a hostess gift, create beautiful treat packaging and pretty tags to make your holiday gifts memorable.


    Start Date: Friday, November 5, 2010
    Course Length: 4 Weeks
    Cost: $25.00