Pick Of The Patch

Tips, techniques & classes

One of my favourite classes to teach so far this year was "Chipboard 101".  The participants of this class walked away with loads of samples and a worksheet that presented chipboard in 5 different ways, added over 60 different techniques for well over 250 different results... And, if they applied more than one technique, there outcomes would be ... well, huge!!!  Chipboard is absolutely one of my favourite things to use in scrapbooking card making, and home decor.  It is highly versatile, and there are literally hundreds of products made with chipboard.  Starting next week, look for this column each wednesday for not only a list of current classes, workshops and events at the Pick of the Patch, but also a chipboard techniques.

Oddly enough, I didnt photograph anything from the "Chipboard 101" class, so I will leave you with a very plain cupcake shaped piece of chipboard that was all dressed up for Valentines day  (I really must learn to photograph stuff)

UPCOMING CLASSES!

June Card Class

Jo has outdone herself again! These cards are absolutely gorgeous! The card samples are in the store.

 

  

 

Date: Tuesday, June 9th

Time: 11am - 1pm

Cost: $18.00

 

Date: Thursday, 18th

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $18.00

 

 

 

 

Pam's Patch Project

 

Join Pam in June to create a Mini Travel Album. 

Date: Wednesday, June 17th

Time: Drop in between 11am and 1pm

Cost: $5

 

This is a drop in session, but please call the store to pre-register so we have enough product for everyone.

How do you do that?
This months techique is stitching ... on layouts, on cards, on elements on just about anything!  And as always, there's always more to this technique than meets the eye, so come and play!

Date:  June 25th
Time:  6:30 pm
Cost   $5

REMINDER

Register now for our all Day fun crop on Saturday, June 13th ... there will be fun, there will be goodie bags, there will be surprises!!!  Call now to reserved your spot!

Two chances for fun at Pick of the Patch

Friday Night Crop Tonight Join us tonight for our crop. Call ahead for to reserve your spot (spaces fill up quickly) and you'll have lots of space to get messy and creative. Your guaranteed a laugh and maybe even some inspiration. There are some great new items in the store too, like BoBunny Calypso, graduation papers for cards and gifts and new Jenni Bowlin.   Crop Room Sale - May 30th

Don't forget about our Crop Room Sale taking place tomorrow, Saturday, May 30th from 10 am to 5 pm. We will have 25 cent papers and 40 cent/metre ribbon and we will also be featuring a Quickutz blowout. You will need to see these prices to believe them. We will have some discontinued items that are hard to find. If you are a Quickutz fan, you will definately want to check out this sale.

Upcoming classes , What to bring to class & Upcoming events!

Hello everyone,
There are lots of seeds in the garden right now, we are busy planting up a storm hoping to bring you some more exciting classes and events in the very near future.  Look for classes by Izzy, Pam and Jo.  Here's whats blooming in the garden right now!

 

UPCOMING CLASSES

How Do You Do That?

 Join Jo for another of her informative tips & techniques sessions that we call How Do You Do That? In May, Jo will be sharing her tips for using Tattered Angels' Glimmer Mist.

 

 

Date: Thursday, May 28th

Time: 11am to 1pm or 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $5.00

 

This is a drop in session, but please call the store to pre-register so we have enough product for everyone.

 

 

 

A Little Birdie Told Me Mini Album

 Join Jo for "A Little Birdie Told Me" mini album class.  This album is made with a 4" Maya Road chipboard mini book.  You asked for techniques so Jo has loaded this class with techniques ... you will be working with paint, ink, heat embossing, vintage sewing patterns, gesso, glimmer mist and more!!!  This light hearted little book is the perfect place to store your little secrets ... there is even a little hiding spot for something special. 
 

 

 

  

Date: Thursday, June 4th

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $30.00

 

 

 

June Card Class

 

Jo has outdone herself again! These cards are absolutely gorgeous! The card samples are in the store.

 

  

 

Date: Tuesday, June 9th

Time: 11am - 1pm

Cost: $18.00

 

Date: Thursday, 18th

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $18.00

 

 

 

 

Pam's Patch Project
 

Join Pam in June to create a Mini Travel Album. 

 

Date: Wednesday, June 17th

Time: Drop in between 11am and 1pm

Cost: $5

 

 

This is a drop in session, but please call the store to pre-register so we have enough product for everyone.


WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS

We would appreciate it if you could bring a "basic" tool kit to each class.  This includes your adhesives, including glue dots and pop dots if possible, a paper trimmer, bone folder, scissors, ruler, pencil, brown and black ink.  We will advise you if extra tools or items are required for specific classes. 

UPCOMING EVENTS!

MAY 30th    We are having yet another great crop room sale.  For those that have been to past sales, we will be having lots of "new to this sale papers" on for 25 cents.  This is a great time to stock up on paper!  We will also be having a huge blow out on Quickutz items and we mean total blow out!!!  We will be having more ribbon at 40 cents a meter and lots more.  Make sure you drop on by!

JUNE 13th    We are having a 10:00am till 10:00 pm crop! 

Cost for the crop is $20 and will include a small goodie bag, a $5 coupon redeemable towards purchases made on June 13th, a door prize draw ticket, and a discount coupon worth a minimum of 10% off regular-priced purchases made on June 13th.

 

There will be challenges and a make and take as well. We will not be providing food as our crop room space is limited, however there are lots of new restaurants open right across the parking lot.

 

Space is limited so call the store at 604-520-5874 to reserve your seat. Payment is required at time of reservation. Refunds will not be given if you cancel unless we can fill your seat. If your seat can be filled, you will receive a refund in the form of a store credit.

Come and join in on the fun!

Upcoming classes

Here's the goods on May's classes.  As always, please feel free to contact us at the store if you have any questions or need any information. 

May Card Class 

This class is filling up fast. Check out the sample cards in the store. 

In this class we will be making our own epoxy type dimensional accent, stamping, using lots of ribbon and making our own paper flower!
Date: Thursday, May 14th

Time: 11am - 1pm

Cost: $18.00

 

Date: Thursday, May 14th

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $18.00

 
Pam's Patch Project

 

Join Pam in May to create a Mini Matchbook Album. Image coming soon! (It is uber cute, I have seen it!)

 

Date: Wednesday, May 13th

Time: Drop in between 11am and 1pm

Cost: $5

 

This is a drop in session, but please call the store to pre-register so we have enough product for everyone.

 

A Little Birdie Told Me Mini Album

 

Join Jo for "A Little Birdie Told Me" mini album class.  This album is made with a 4" Maya Road chipboard mini book.  You asked for techniques so Jo has loaded this class with techniques ... you will be working with paint, ink, heat embossing, vintage sewing patterns, gesso, glimmer mist and more!!!  You will also be choosing your own glimmer mist colours to work with so it will be fun to see what everyone's finished project looks like.  This light hearted little book is the perfect place to store your little secrets ... there is even a little hiding spot for something special. 
 

 

 

  

Date: Thursday, May 21st

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm*

Cost: $30.00

 

If there is enough interest we will offer this class in the daytime as well. Please call the store to be placed on a waiting list for the daytime class.

   

Bo Bunny Home Mini Album 

 

There's no place like home and this is the perfect little album to showcase your own home. The album features the Abbey Road collection and a My Word Mini album. Can't take the class? Class kits with full instructions are available. Call the store for details.

 

Date: Saturday, May 23rd

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Cost: $38.00

 

How Do You Do That?

 

Join Jo for another of her informative tips & techniques sessions that we call How Do You Do That? In May, Jo will be sharing her tips for using Tattered Angels' Glimmer Mist.

 

Date: Thursday, May 28th

Time: 11am to 1pm or 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $5.00

 

Upcoming Classes at the POTP Storefront

We have some great classes lined up for you at POTP. All classes have limited seating so please reserve your spot by dropping by the store or calling the store at 604-520-5874. Payment will be required to guarantee your spot. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail us at info@pickofthepatch.com. Completed projects may not be exactly as shown.

Rae's Fabulous Four Card Class - $12

Come join Rae, cardmaker extraordinaire, and create four  beautiful Christmas cards.

Date: Thursday, November 27
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Altered Clipboard Advent Calendar - $25

Pam has created a wonderful way to count down the days until Christmas. Come prepared to cut, paste, ink and have fun!

Date:  Saturday,  November 29th
Time:  12 to 3 pm

Christmas Wishes Mini Album Ornament - $18

Jo and Sandra will show you how to take a Jenni Bowlin circle mini album and transform it into an amazing ornament that will record your family's Christmas Wishes for 2008.

Date: Thursday, December 4th
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Teresa Collins 'tis The Season 5 x 7 Mini Album - $25

Pam will walk you through the steps to complete this album kit created by Teresa Collins using her Christmas line. You'll be using the Zutter Bind-It-All in this class to bind your album.

Date:  Saturday, December 13th
Time: 11am to 2pm