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Project Life is HERE!

Drum roll please....the day we have all been waiting for...Becky Higgins' PROJECT LIFE is HERE!

Debby Schuh will be here July 12th and July 13th teaching 3 AMAZING classes! Sign up today, her classes fill FAST!

Debby Schuh Is Coming Back to Whim So Doodle on July 12th and 13th to teach 3 amazing classes!

 

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"Memory Collector"

Friday, July 12th

6:30-9:30pm

$70

We are all "collectors of memories" and "dreamers of dreams," aren't we? In this delightful class Debby will show you step by step how to transform Tim Holtz's new Configuration Book into a darling "suitcase" where you can keep treasured mementos and record the stories of the special moments that you want to remember.

Your kit will contain a variety of papers to customize the look of your 12" x 9" suitcase. The sample shows a vibrant color choice in the lively "Liberty" fabric style, but there are other prints in your kit to choose from that are more subdued, if that is your preference. Inside your suitcase, the choices are practically limitless! You can customize the arrangement of the boxes inside your case, personalize the trinkets you place in each section, and choose the papers that you will feature in the removable album we'll make for inside our case. We will even make a second darling little album out of windowed envelopes - it's so cute! Each will person receive a full 10 yard roll of washi tape to frame the edges of your case as well as other products from the Maggie Holmes collection from American Crafts, the Basic Grey Mint Julep collection, and more from 9 different companies.

Student Supply List: Please bring the following items to class... 12" paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scoring tool, scissors, strong ½" tape adhesive, regular tape runner adhesive, Crop a Dile, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, ink blending tool, non-stick craft mat, sanding tool, foam squares, Glossy Accents or other strong liquid adhesive, rub-on tool or popsicle stick, and a favorite charm to hang is one little section of your "suitcase."

 

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"Little Me Album"

Saturday, July 13th

10am-1pm

$60

 

If you could go back in time and give advice to the little girl you once were, what would you tell her? What stories from your life would help her know that things were going to be all right in the end (and if it's not all right, then it's not the end - love that line from The Best Marigold Hotel movie!) What advice would you give her? What insights could you share? This nostalgic little journal will be a special place to keep those thoughts and stories.

Using a Tim Holtz Worn Book cover and ring binder with the gorgeous Trousseau Collection from 7gypsies, we'll make pages and pockets and even our own vintage-looking papers to fill our 4" x 7" journals. A photo of you as a little girl will be featured on the cover of your book and will remind you to appreciate the woman you have become.

Of course, the album can be used for anything you'd like - It would make a lovely wedding album or any pretty pictures you'd like to use. It would also be a perfect gift for someone special!

Student Supply List: Please bring the following items to class... 12" paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scoring tool, scissors, strong tape adhesive, regular tape runner adhesive, Crop a Dile, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, ink blending tool, non-stick craft mat, sanding tool, a special small button - about ½" or less - if you have one - to use on the front cover of the album, a picture of yourself as a child for the oval frame opening which is 1 ½" x 2 ½" (other pictures will be available to use), foam squares, Glossy Accents or glue dots, scallop scissors or border punch.

 

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"My Great Adventure" Album Class

Saturday, July 13th

2:30-5:30pm

Cost: $60

Life is an adventure – whether traveling far from home… or venturing out on a road trip… or enjoying getaway time with girlfriends, there are so many stories to tell with the photos and “stuff” you collect along the way. This adorable 7” x 8 ½” album using the new Travel Girl collection from October Afternoon features their versatile new Daily Flash page protector assortment for a modular “daily life” approach to documenting your adventure.

Along with making our own canvas-edged album, we’ll make fold-outs and pockets and lots of pages for our book as well as explore ideas for using divided page protectors in fun ways to add more photos to your album. With a mix of whimsy and vintage design elements, you’ll have lots of creative opportunities for customizing your book and plenty of leftover products in your kit to use as you complete your album with your photos and mementos.

Student supply list: Please bring the following items to class: 12” paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scissors, Crop A Dile, strong tape adhesive (I like Scor-Pal tape), regular tape runner, glue dots, foam squares, scallop scissors, scoring tool, stapler.

 

Debby is offering a special discount to anyone who signs up for all 3 classes.  You will receive $10 of the total cost of all 3 classes! 

Call today to sign up.  Debby's Classes Fill Up Fast.

727-827-4911

2-Day Sale! Whim So Doodle is celebrating the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with an incredible sale!

June 2013 Calendar is ready! Download it here.

June 2013 Calendar is ready.  Download it here!

Download June Calendar Here

Classes This Week At Whim So Doodle: May 27th through June 1st

Classes this Week

May 27th through June 1st 

 

"Adding the Details"

Lynnette DeBolt

Tuesday, May 28th

10am-Noon

$15

 

In this class Lynnette will show you how to add those finishing touches to your page with embellishments, die cuts, punches, ribbons, textures & dimensions. This class will enhance your layouts to the next level.

 

 

 

"Whimsical Greetings"
Card Class 

Lynnette DeBolt

Tuesday, May 28th

6-8pm

$15 

 

 

"Whimsical Greetings" is a monthly card class with Lynnette that will be held on the 4^th Tuesday of each month. Each month we will be creating three cards. Come and enjoy some creative time with your friends and learn a new card making technique or two. Please bring: Basic tool kit including your favorite adhesives.

 

 

 

 

 

Silhouette Cameo
Instruction Class  

Kelly Boyden

Friday, May 31st
6pm - Set up

6:30-8pm

$25

Get to know your Silhouette Cameo or Portrait and learn to use its features in our technique-based classes. Every month we will have a Silhouette Session where we explore different aspects of the software and learn about the versatile tools that this amazing machine has to offer! Add the techniques and store the cut shapes in your binder for handy reference and organization. 

 

 

 

 

"Project Life Workshop"
Jill Orobello
Friday, May 31st
7-11pm

$10

 

 

Project Life by Becky Higgins is a solution-based approach to scrapbooking that was created to simplify the process in order to allow you more time to enjoy life! It requires no glue, no scissors, no tools, and no skills of any kind. Project Life takes the guess work out of layout design so that you can focus on recording your everyday moments through your photos and journaling. The simple design is stylish and makes it possible for you to complete more pages in less time. Whim So Doodle will be one of the first independent stores to receive Project Life. Come learn how wonderful it is!

  

  

 

Tim Holtz "Assemblage Clock"

{Perfect Gift for Father's Day}   Mou Saha
Saturday, June 1st
11am-2pm
$50

 

 

 

 

The Assemblage clock from Tim Holtz is quite fascinating. You can create so many different looks with it. In this class we are going to alter one for Father's Day. I'll bring the clocks, inks, acrylic paints, watercolor pencils, stamps, papers and other stuff. You bring the items listed below and we will cook up something rough & tough. Students bring: paintbrushes (flat and fine), Tim Holtz Distress paints (Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade and Broken China) {Note: Distress paints are different from regular acrylic paints. I'll have some for class use but it's best to bring your own to avoid waiting}, Archival/StazOn jet black ink pad, heat gun (if you have one) one black and white wallet sized photo of the special gentleman, adhesives: pop dots, foam mounting tape, scissors, black ultra fine tipped permanent marker (FaberCastell, PITT, Artist pens, Sharpie all work well), baby wipes (wet) and paper towels (dry). 

 

 

 

June Mixed Canvas with Mou

Mou Saha 

Saturday, June 1st

2-4pm

$25

 

 

 

 

This is the sixth in a series of 12 mixed media canvases. In this class, we will work on an 8"x10" canvas fit for the month of May. You'll learn various techniques using mediums, paints, inks, and more. I'll bring the canvas, India inks, some acrylic paints, gelatos, brush markers, sticker/paper/tissue/fabric, tape, stamps, stencil, etc. You bring the supplies listed and we'll have fun.If you take all 12 classes, you'll have a whole set of canvases that you can showcase in your home or office as statement decor or conversation piece. If you don't have a whole wall to dedicate to these canvases, you can display them month by month as there's going to be a canvas for each month or even as a trio for every season. And of course, they'll make fabulous handmade gifts for someone special!

Students bring: Gesso, Mod Podge (Matte), Acrylic paints (We are looking at oranges, yellows, reds, blues, greens and white) Paint brush (one flat, one fine) Ultrafine black permanent sharpie (bring two as they sometimes tend to clog up)-If you have other permanent fine tip markers, you can use those as well, Heat gun (if you own one, please bring it, so you don't have to wait your turn), Straight edge scissors, Archival/ StazOn Jet Black Ink pad Baby wipes (wet) & paper towels (dry)

  

 

Call today to sign up for any or all of these AMAZING Classes!

Stephanie Ackerman is Coming to Whim So Doodle June 7th & 8th. We are so excited. Her amazing talents combining stamping, coloring, sewing, doodling and carving are UNBELIEVABLE!

Stephanie Ackerman
 

is coming to Whim So Doodle June 7th & 8th!

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"52 Card Pick Up" 

Friday, June 7th 

6-10pm 

$50

 

This class combines techniques using Distress inks, paint, paper, adhesives, stamps, tissue tapes, old paper and embellishments with quotes, verses and positive affirmations to create the beginning of what will be 52 cards of encouragement and reminders of the things we already know, just sometimes forget to remember. Class Information:

All supplies (except heat gun/tool) will be supplied to use during class (colors and sizes may vary)

 

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"Doodle, Carve, Stamp, Color, Stitch" 

Saturday, June 8th 

10am-5pm 

$105
(1 hour lunch break and short breaks throughout the day)

 

 

   A workshop where all students need to do is bring a pair of scissors and maybe some caffeine because we are going to spend the entire day together. Everything else is      

   provided. First we doodle, then we doodle on rubber and carve out a rubber stamp. We take that stamp and stamp it on paper and play with color...then we re-stamp it on

   Muslin, color it and stitch it and NO EXPERINCE NECESSARY and again, all you have to do is bring your scissors. Student kit provided and includes: White Uniball Signo

   Pigment Pen , Black Flair Pen - Medium , 2 White Eraser , Sharpie Marker , Pencil , 9 x 12 Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper Pad , Speedball Carving Handle , 3 Carving Tips ,

   4x6 Pink Rubber for carving , Embroidery Needles , Embroidery Hoop , 10 Colors of Embroidery Floss

 

 

    

Call today to sign up for both of these AMAZING Classes!

New updated May calendar is ready and contains all of the information on our "National Scrapbooking Weekend" and Dyan Reaveley's 4 classes. New classes: "Paper Doll Party," "Encrusted Jewels Greeting Cards", "Silhouette Workshops" and "Project Life"

New updated May calendar is ready and contains all of the information on our "National Scrapbooking Weekend" and Dyan Reaveley's 4 classes.  New classes: "Paper Doll Party," "Encrusted Jewels Greeting Cards", "Silhouette Workshops" and "Project Life"

Download May class calendar 2013

May calendar is ready and contains all of the amazing information on our "National Scrapbooking Weekend" and Dyan Reaveley's 4 classes. Look for some exciting new classes too, "Encrusted Jewels Greeting Cards", "Silhouette Workshops" and "Project Life"

May calendar is ready and contains all of the amazing information on our "National Scrapbooking Weekend" and Dyan Reaveley's 4 classes.  Look for some exciting new classes too, "Encrusted Jewels Greeting Cards", "Silhouette Workshops" and "Project Life"

Download the May Calendar here

Download May class calendar 2013

New products and the announcement of our Treasure Hunt drawing winner: Kari Majewski!

Congratulations Treasure Hunt Drawing Winner...

Kari Majewski!

 

Kari will receive a basket of Whim So Doodle products valued at $75! Congratulations Kari!

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Some great new products just in...

 

KaiserCrafts amazing Base Coat Collection papers. Perfect to cover the KaiserCraft "Beyond The Page" wood items. Cork, Concrete, Distressed Wood, Brick...so cool.

Also "Happy Campers," the new collection from We R Memory Keepers. A great opportunity to get those summer pages and projects underway.

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Authentique

New Authentique just in. Perfect for those Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts and pages!

 We hope to see you soon! 

The incredibly talented Joanne Sharpe will be here April 25th, 26th & 27th teaching THREE amazing classes!

Joanne Sharpe

The incredibly talented 

Joanne Sharpe will be here April 25th, 26th and 27th teaching {3} amazing classes.

 

{1}
"Decorative Doodling"aka "Whimsodoodling"
Thursday, April 25th
5-8pm
Cost: $50

 

After this workshop you'll be a Doodling Diva!   Learn colorful sophisticated doodling techniques to create stylized drawings and page decoration for your journals, cards, sketchbooks and mixed media pieces. Explore expressive repetitive line work, organic elements, and whimsical patterning that will inspire and define your own "decorative doodle" style. You'll experience the fun and therapeutic benefits of artfuldoodling, using 15 techniques with pens and paint (watercolors, Twinks,
Silks and Viva Colour) to create pages of whimsical borders and
brilliant illustrations in your 6"x8" Visual Journal. No experience necessary, really!

 

*NOTE: This is not Zentangle, but a whimsical organic approach to decorative drawing, lettering and sketching. Please bring:

Strathmore 6"x8" Visual Journal WATERCOLOR, favorite black ink pens in various tip sizes such as Pitt Pens, Microns, Sharpies, small watercolor set, #4 watercolor brush, Niji or Sakura waterbrush, markers for coloring.

 

 

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"Whimsical Watercolors"  

Friday, April 26th 

5-8pm 

$50

As featured in Somerset Studio magazine March/April 2013, come and make your own whimsically illustrated lettering books. Explore 12 new artful hand lettering styles, with a focus on inspirational words and quotes paired with vibrant watercolors creating miniature journals and lettering sampler. Be artfully empowered mastering watercolor art techniques through simple line drawing, hand lettering and loose painting exercises using dye based markers, liquid watercolors and pan watercolor paint palettes. Take home two awesome lettering samplers
showcasing your personal style and colorful creative confidence.

Please bring: small watercolor set (KOI or Prang pan style suggested) Pencil, eraser, black waterproof fine tip pens (Sharpie, Micron or Pitt pens), glue stick, scissors, #4 or #8 round watercolor brush, Niji or Sakura waterbrush. Must have a watercolor paper journal which are available for purchase at Whim So Doodle.

 

 

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"Oh My Word"
Artful Lettering
Inspirational Journals
Saturday, April 27th 

10am-7pm 

$70

Do you have handwriting envy? Drooling over art journals pages
thinking, "I wish I could write like that". This workshop will discover and embrace lettering ideas and samples while learning "artful lettering" style secrets using pens, markers on inky water colored background pages. Create a composition book journal of practice pages, lettering styles, inspirational samples, quotes and sayings. Focus on identifying your own distinct lettering preferences, composition and
aesthetically pleasing pages. Please bring: Bring a wide ruled, school grade hard cover composition book, your favorite lettering markers, black pens, alcohol markers like Copic, Prismacolor or Spectrum Noir, Microns, etc.