Altered Angel Design Blog

Class this Saturday

Join us this Saturday, May 12, from 1-3 for an Art Journal/Altered Book class featuring Dyan Reaveley's stencils and Dylusions Ink Sprays.  In the class, you will receive a hardback book and learn how Dyan transforms a simple novel into a fabulous art journal.  You'll also make some colorful tags and play with washi/tissue tape.  It will be loads of fun and you'll leave with a new appreciation for sprays and stencils -- and your very own art journal.  The class is Saturday, May 12 from 1-3 and costs $20.  Everything you need for the class will be provided.

Please sign up by Friday so I can prepare the kits.  To sign up give us a call at the store, 770-751-9551.  Unfortunately we still don't have voice mail.  You can also email me at info@alteredangel.com.

National Scrapbook Day

I want to remind everyone that this Saturday, May 5, is National Scrapbook Day.  We will be celebrating at the store with 20% off of everything.

We also have a fun class taking place.  It's the Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe 12x12 layout. Customers are always wondering how to use this brand of paper. Well, here’s your answer. This is a fantastic 12”x12” layout that can easily be adapted to use other Graphic 45 papers. The layout holds a 4”x6” picture and hidden journaling. You’ll also leave the class with a generous amount of leftover paper and chipboard embellishments. The class is Saturday, May 5 from 1-2:30 and costs $20. Bring scissors, a paper trimmer, Wonder/Redline tape, a glue stick or tape runner and foam squares. (Optional Distress Ink and blending tool, Vintage Photo).  Call the store to reserve your spot.

Our NEW store phone number is 770-751-9551.  Please call during business hours.  Our provider has not set up our voice mail account yet. 

Spring Class Schedule

I am very excited to offer some fantastic - and varied - classes.  There is something for everybody.  Call the store during business hours to reserve your spot.  Our phone number is 678-368-4483. 

Let's kick off the schedule with an amazing Altered Frame class taught by Jeremy Bright.   You will take home a gorgeous wooden picture frame made with Mica fragments.  The class is on Saturday, March 31 from 1-3:30 and costs $25.  Everything you need for the class will be provided.

Our next class is a Little Darlings Mini Album Class featuring Graphic 45 papers.

This adorable album is made using Graphic 45 papers (the Little Darlings collection) and a Graphic 45 Kraft Envelope Album.  The finished album, when closed, is approximately 4”x6”.  The album suits either a boy or girl and can easily be customized.  This is a great mini album to give as a welcome baby gift or to scrap vintage baby pictures.  You’ll also leave the class with a generous amount of leftover paper and chipboard embellishments.  The class is Saturday, April 21 from 1-3 and costs $25.  Bring scissors, a paper trimmer, Wonder/Redline tape, a glue stick or tape runner and foam squares. (Optional Distress Ink and blending tool, Tattered Rose or Antique Linen).

Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe When Pigs Fly Layout

Customers are always wondering how to use this brand of paper.  Well, here’s your answer.  This is a fantastic 12”x12” layout that can easily be adapted to use other Graphic 45 papers.  The layout holds a 4”x6” picture and hidden journaling.  You’ll also leave the class with a generous amount of leftover paper and chipboard embellishments.  The class is Saturday, May 5 from 1-2:30 and costs $20.  Bring scissors, a paper trimmer, Wonder/Redline tape, a glue stick or tape runner and foam squares. (Optional Distress Ink and blending tool, Vintage Photo).

I am very excited about this next class.  It is an Art Journal/Altered Book class featuring Dyan Reaveley's stencils and Dylusions Ink Sprays.  In the class, you will receive a hardback book and learn how Dyan transforms a simple novel into a fabulous art journal.  You'll also make some colorful tags and play with washi/tissue tape.  It will be loads of fun and you'll leave with a new appreciation for sprays and stencils -- and your very own art journal.  The class is Saturday, May 12 from 1-3 and costs $20.  Everything you need for the class will be provided.

 

 

 

We've got an exciting new class!

Join Jeremy Bright as he shows you how to make this gorgeous picture frame using Stampendous Mica Fragments.  The frame is approximately 9"x9".  Everything you need to make your own frame is included with the class.  Call the store at 678-368-4483 to reserve your spot!

Christmas Mini Album Class

Carrie is teaching a really cute Christmas Mini-Album class at the store this Saturday from 1-2:30.  The class is perfect for all age levels including Mom and Me.  (Note: no drop offs of children)  Parents must stay and participate with the child.  The class is using the BoBunny Blitzen line.  All you need to bring is scissors, a tape runner or glue stick and some wet/liquid adhesive. 

The class is $20.  Call the store to reserve your spot, 678-368-4483.  We are open from 10-5 on Thursday and 10-6, Friday and Saturday.

Schedule for Tim's Tags and Sizzix Sale

If you haven't heard, we're making Tim's Tags at the store.  Each day we are open, we will feature a different tag.  We started last Saturday.  Tuesday, December 6, we will be making Tag 2 which is pictured below.  Each tag is $10 and you will learn a variety of fun techniques.  It's a great way to make the tags, without purchasing the Sizzix dies or entire packages of products.  Speaking of Sizzix dies, to celebrate another year of the 12 Tags of Christmas, all Tim Holtz Sizzix dies and texture fades are 20% off.  So stop by and see us everyday from 10-1 to make the featured tag of the day.

Tuesday, December 6 from 10-1, Tag 2 (The canvas reindeer)

Wednesday, December 7 from 10-1, Tag 3 (words on Kraft)

Thursday, December 8 from 10-1, Tag 4 (Snowman)

 

Christmas Album Class and Copic Market Event

First up we have a morning filled with Copic Marker Fun.  Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker will be at the store on Friday, December 2 from 10-12, to sign their book. The Copic Coloring Guide - which is the ONLY Copic coloring book on the market.  These two wonderful ladies will sit down with you in an informal atmosphere and show you how they color and help you color pre-stamped images.  Colleen is an amazing Copic artist and teacher.  She is a Copic Certified Instructor and a member of Copic's Fine Art Education Team.  Marianne is the Product Director for Copic and a stamp designer for Our Craft Lounge.  We will also be demonstrating the Copic Air Brush system.  So stop by and play with us.  Reservations are not necessary.

Christmas Album
Brandi Gill from Basically Bare will help you complete this fantastic, mixed media Christmas album.  You'll go home with a wonderful completed album made from the Basically Bare Funky Findings blank album, Graphic 45 papers, Distress Inks, Glimmer Mists and more.  Not only is Brandi a designer for Basically Bare but she is also a Ranger certified instructor.  That means she knows all the latest and greatest ways to use mists, inks, paints and more.  If you've wondered what to do with a mixed media album, this class is for you.  The album pages include canvas, felt, and corrugated board.  Perfect to keep for yourself or give as a gift.  The class is just $35.  Call or stop by the store to make your reservation, 678-368-4483.  Space is limited to 8 students.  Bring scissors, a paper trimmer, wet and dry adhesive.  We'll provide the rest.  The class is from 2-5.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

We have so many fun events scheduled for the Fall that you're not going to want to miss any of them.  Call the store to get more info or to register for one of the classes.  Our number is 678-368-4483 .

Friday, Unibind Album Class, September 23 from 12-2, $5
Ken Oliver from Unibind will be teaching a wonderful, afternoon class using Graphic 45's Bontanica Bella Paper Line and a Unibind 4x6 album.  Which will be yours to take home.  All for just five dollars!  Bring your basic class kit with you. 


Saturday, Basically Bare Demo Day and Class, September 24 from 10-4
Angela and Brandi, the girls from Basically Bare, are going to launch their products at our store with a fabulous demo day and a class.  Learn what you can do with all their fabulous embellishments and albums.

Saturday, Beginners Class, October 15 from 3-5, $15
You asked for it -- and you got it.  Gail will be teaching a beginner's scrapbooking class.  Bring two photos with you.  Gail will help you make a 12x12 page and teach you all the basics.  Bring any tools you have questions about and Gail will show you how to use them.


Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12, HUGE Fiskars Crop and Party
We’ll have lots of special guests on hand to help you get your “craft on” and we’ll be featuring some amazing “make n takes” that will let you get acquainted with new products and techniques.  Mark your calendar now for November 11^thand 12^th.  You are going to want to come to this one!
 
While at Altered Angel you’ll get hands on experience with new tools and releases from Fiskars with Angela Daniels.  Get personal instruction from well known author and crafter Kitty Foster (Find Your Groove: A Guide to Discovering Your Scrapbook Style). Explore color techniques and stamping with internationally known designer Brenda Pinnick.  Create mini books with Ken Oliver from Unibind.  Use brand new adhesives from Glue Arts with Julia Sandvoss and Karen Ewing. 
 
There will be snacks, goody bags, contests, prizes and give-a-ways both days!  And you’ll get to use some new products that haven’t even hit the market yet!  It’s going to be a craft event like no other in North Georgia!  So, let’s turn the Peachtree State ORANGE with Fiskar’s Fun!   

Debby Schuh Class Info

I'm getting so excited about Debby Schuh's visit next weekend.  We still have openings in all three classes so just call us or stop by to reserve your spot.  Store phone number is 678-368-4483.  Just a reminder about our new hours, Tuesday and Thursday 10-5 and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10-6.  We do have samples of all three Debby Schuh classes in the store.  So come check them out.  The Friday evening class, from 6:30 to 9:30 would be perfect for a girlie get together.

For class info, pictures and supplies:  Scroll down the left side of the blog and click on Debby Schuh Classes.  Or give us a buzz.  We'll be happy to answer any questions for you.

Art Journaling Class Wrap Up

I wanted to address some comments I received at the store concerning Donna Downey's class a couple of weeks ago.  Donna was our first celebrity event and it was a learning experience for me.  I thought I did pretty good with some things and needed improvement with others.  For the most part the feedback was very positive and we got a chance to enjoy personal instruction from Donna. I have reviewed the event and will work hard to make sure our next event, Debby Schuh, is even better.  As many of you know, I am a family run, independent store.  I want ALL of my customers to have a fabulous experience any time they come in the store. 

Some of the students in the Art Journaling class felt I misled them about the amount of product that would be received in the class.  That was not my intention at all.  I do want to point out that each student received a handmade art journal valued at $35.  Each journal is individually made at Donna's studio. The total cost to take the class was $65.  Students in the other two classes did take home more product.  For instance, the supplies in the Butterfly Moments kit retail for more than $45.  Art Journaling is a very esoteric experience.  It is not scrapbooking.  There are not kits or embellishments. It is individual freedom of expression.  It is creating with paint and your emotions.  If you have any questions about future classes please ask when you sign up for the class. I and all employees are here to answer your questions. Part of the advantage of being a family owned store is that we pride ourselves on being helpful and knowledgable.  I want you to have a great experience.  I don't make money off of the classes - no matter how expensive they seem.  The purpose of any class is to get a customer into the store to shop, enjoy an experience they can't get on their own -- and come back.  If even one customer leaves unhappy, I have failed at my job. 

My apologies for the miscommunication.