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We just wanted to let you know that with Kept Creations opening, we will be deleting this blog soon. All the information for our classes can be found at www.keptcreations.com Thank you for your continued support!

ATC Meeting - July (Playground) - $5

Our ATC meetings are still going strong!  July's theme is PLAYGROUND.

The class cost is $5 and you must sign up for July's swap by July 5th. Let us know! We'd love to have you.

Contact Kim at kepcreations@verizon.net to sign up!

Copic Colorings with Kim - $20

Want to play with your Copic markers? Interested in learning a few techniques with these fabulous and unique markers? Kim's Copic Colorings class meets on the third Thursday of every month and she's always got a few cards, some inspirations and fun up her sleeve! 

This month we are focusing on coloring on Black and White with a POP!  This is going to focus on all those greys you have to have!!

Photo coming soon!

This class will be Kim's LAST class at the Whitman Community Center!  All future classes will be held at Kept Creations!This class will be on Thursday, July 26th from 7:30-9:30.   Please note the time change.  The ATC meeting will be held just before this class.

Colors will be posted by July 1st.

Click here to pay via Paypal or contact Kim at kepcreations@verizon.net or call 339-788-1962.

Shadow Box Frames with Donna

Oh, have I been having fun!  And I'd love to share this with all of you as well.  So on Wednesday, July 11 from 7 to 9pm at the Whitman Community Center we will be doing the two cards as seen below.  This will be a $20 class.

Looks like a card?  Oh, let's open it and see...

Aha!  It's a shaker box frame/book/card...  I really don't know what to call it!  You decide.

This next one is going to be a layering or paper piecing technique.

It's all inside!...

So we'll be using the same frame technique, but done in two totally different ways.  Here's your PayPal button -- give it a tap and we'll see you on 7/11!

Donna

Copic Colorings with Kim - $20

Want to play with your Copic markers? Interested in learning a few techniques with these fabulous and unique markers? Kim's Copic Colorings class meets on the third Thursday of every month and she's always got a few cards, some inspirations and fun up her sleeve! 

This month we are focusing on coloring on Sepia Tones!

The colors you'll need for class are:  e30, e31, e33, e35, e37, e50, e51, e53, yr20 and yr24

Class will be on Thursday, June 21st from 7-9PM.  Class price is $20.  This class is held at the Whitman Community Center.

Click here to pay via Paypal or contact Kim at kepcreations@verizon.net or call 339-788-1962

Stampscapes x 3! with Kim - $20

Looking for that perfect scenery card?  Have you heard of or would like to try Stampscapes?  Stampscapes are the perfect stamp to use for those gorgeous sceneries we all love.  Kim will be making three cards in this class, one on glossy paper and two on regular paper using watercolors and 'gelatos'. Come find out just how easy it is to make these cards!  Class is only $20.

Class is $20 and will be held on Friday, June 22nd at the Whitman Community Center from 7-9PM.

Click below to pay via Paypal or contact Kim at kepcreations@verizon.net or 339-788-1962 to sign up!

Donna's out of her box again!

First, I'm sorry for getting this up so late.  I got caught up in prepping for the West Springfield Show with Craft-Dee BowZ.  So, let's just call this class "stretching my mind" - none of this box stuff!  I've created two very different (for me) cards using more of a distressed technique that I think you are going to enjoy doing.  I've done one for the ladies and one for the gents.

Soft and pretty, but distressed as well.  I wanted to use this new embossing folder and just love the look of it distressed.  Sort of looks like the old tin ceiling tiles, doesn't it?

And for the gentlemen in your life, I dragged out some oooooold  stamps for a collage look (no, that's not all one stamp!).  Common to both cards is corrugated cardboard.  So come to this class and have some distressing fun.  The date for this class is Friday, June 15 at the Whitman Community Center from 7-9pm and is $20.00.

Donna

I'm here!...

Hey ladies, it's been hectic lately trying to ramp up for West Springfield and I almost forgot to post my June classes.  (Suzanne Gray is probably laughing her head off at the "Queen of I-forgot"!)  I've only posted two classes so far for June because then I'll be going into full swing for CHA in Chicago with Craft-Dee BowZ.  More on that later.

My first class for June is Thursday, June 7th at the Whitman Community Center from 7-9pm for $20.  I have to tell you I've fallen in love with Washi Tape (it has several other names depending on what company produces it).  This colorful, designer tape is so easy to use and is pretty much fool-proof because of the type of tack they use.  Trust me on this one!  So, here are the two cards that you will be doing.

Yes, you'll even learn how to make flowers with this tape!  On this second card I will teach you a technique about angling the tape and using other elements with it.

Looks like fun, hmm?  Well tap that PayPal button below and we'll get you registered.

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Donna

ATC meeting with Kim - June - $5

Our ATC meetings are still going strong!  June's theme is OWLS.

The class cost is $5 and you must sign up for June's swap by June 7th. Let us know! We'd love to have you.

Contact Kim at kepcreations@verizon.net to sign up!

Copic Colorings with Kim - $20

Want to play with your Copic markers? Interested in learning a few techniques with these fabulous and unique markers? Kim's Copic Colorings class meets on the third Thursday of every month and she's always got a few cards, some inspirations and fun up her sleeve! 

This month we are focusing on coloring on WOOD!!

Copic Colorings is held at WCC (Whitman Community Center) in Stop n Shop on Rte 18 in Whitman on Thursday, May 17th. Class is held from 7-9PM.

The following colors are those that I used.  You are welcome to choose any Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and Dark Violet you'd like.  :-)  R46, RV55, RV91, YR16, YR68, Y08, YG09, B01, B04, BV13, BV17, E30, 0  I also used black multiliner.  Any size will work although .1 or larger would be best.

Next month... Sepia Tones!!

Just two openings left!

Donna has 2 openings left in her Star Card and Easel Teacup class on Friday, May 11th at the Whitman Community Center from 7-9pm ($20.00 class).  Here are the cards once again.

You'll have to act quickly to reserve those last two seats!

ATC Meeting with Kim - MAY 31st - $5

Our ATC meetings are still going strong!  May's theme is MOTOWN.

The class cost is $5 and you must sign up for May's swap by May 3rd.  Let us know!  We'd love to have you.

Contact Kim at kepcreations@verizon.net to sign up!

Shadow Box with Kim - $25

Ready for another Steampunk inspired class?  This one is a raised shadowbox!  With some foil birds, Panpastels, gears, barbed wire and MORE!  Come on into the studio and see what you can make.

This class will be on two dates, one in May and one in June.  Both will be at KEP Creations, 284 Beulah St, Whitman.

Thursday, May 24th from 7-9:30PM

Saturday, June 9th from 1-3:30PM

Picture Frame & Shadow Box cards with Donna

Hey everyone!  Hope to see you all on Sunday - we're gonna have fun with Make & Takes, food and catalog sales.  Don't miss it!

Here's the last class I'm doing in May and it's scheduled for Wednesday, the 16th from 7pm to 9pm and is $20.  This is a guaranteed mind bender when you see how easy these cards are to make.  No, really, they ARE easy!

The first one is a Shadow Box card that will pop together in 10 minutes depending on how fast you stamp (ha! ha!).  Okay, 20 minutes - I'll be realistic.  Here it is:

This box folds flat for mailing and after opening to the box position, will stand on its own.

This next card was more fun than a barrel of monkeys, er, pool of fish.  It incorporates Glitter Ritz and Mudd Puddles (the latest rage) and is one of those really fun cards to "build".  

Yes, this is actually a card!  And when you see how easy the frame is to make, you'll even amaze yourself.  This is a don't-miss class.

So give a tap to that PayPal Button below and join me.

Donna

Stampscape Lighthouses with Kim - $20

It's time to think about Summer!  Yes!  Summer!  We're going to be creating two lighthouse inspired scenes in this class.  These cards are perfect for a man's birthday, or an invitation to a BBQ on the beach.  You'll be inspired by these cards.

Class will be at the WCC - Whitman Community Center, in Stop and Shop on Rte 18 in Whitman.

Thursday, May 10th from 7-9PM - $20

Victorian Wreath with Kim - $20

You'll never guess at what we will use for this fabulous wreath!  It's a little bit victorian, a little bit steampunk and a whole lotta awesome!  With pretty pale colors, each wreath will be unique.  You won't want to miss this!! 

This class is booked for TWO dates, one in May and one in June.  Both classes will be help at KEP Creations, 284 Beulah St

Friday, May 4th from 7-9PM - $20

Saturday, June 2 from 1-3PM - $20

Spring Event - FREE! April 29th

Spring Event!

Sunday, April 29^th

1-3PM

Whitman Community Center

(in Stop ‘n Shop on Rte 18)

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Join KD Crafty Concepts for a special event!

Featuring make and takes, demo, raffles, refreshments, catalog sales and giveaways!

Contact Kim or Donna and let us know you are planning to attend.

Terrarium Treasure with Kim - $35

Let's take an average household lightbulb and turn it into something you'll want to display on your desk or at home.  The cats are sure to stay away from these plants!  Kim's going to show you how easy it is to make a small terrarium treasure!  We'll make two terrariums in class.

Class will be at KEP Creations, 284 Beulah St.  On Sunday, April 22nd from 1-3PM.  Class cost is $35.  If you own a pair of long tweezers, please bring them with you.  ONLY 2 SPOTS available!!

Star Card & Tea Cup with Donna - $20

Before I go into the description of one of my May classes, I just want to take a moment to remind you of our Open House event at the Whitman Community Center on Sunday, April 29th.  Kim and I will be doing catalog sales and we plan to have some guest Make & Take teachers on hand for you (just in case you're sick of Kim and I).  So be sure to send in your attendance to Kim so we know how many to prepare for.  We haven't seen so many of you in a while and this is a perfect opportunity for you to visit us and get some catalog sales in with a great discount (as well as no shipping)!

That being said, have you been hearing all the hubbub about the Star card lately?  Well, after a lot of measuring and finessing, I finally figured it out!  This is such a fun and pretty card to do -- it can be used for ANY occasion.  I decided to use it for a thank you card as you will see when the card is in the open position (below).

Here's it is opened...

Kind of amazing, isn't it?  Such a different card -- who wouldn't want to receive it?

The second card is an easel teacup (or coffee, if that's your preference) card.  This is also a blast to make.  It even comes with an oreo cookie -- please, no nibbling!

This class will be held at the Whitman Community Center on Friday, May 11th from 7pm to 9pm and is $20.00.  As always, you will receive your own templates for these cards.  So, click that PayPal button below and join in the fun!

Donna

Elegant felt with Donna 4/27 - $20

Whew!  Just in the nick of time to get this in before April actually starts!  I've been wanting to work with felt for quite some time now and am happy to say I love it!  Using  dies and felt, you can create some lovely effects for your cards.

This class  is on Friday April 27th from 7 to 9pm at the Whitman Community Center and the fee for this class is $20.00.  You will have the pleasure of testing out the felt using your dies and creating two lovely cards. So here's what you'll be making.

Won't these make great Mother's Day cards as well?  They are actually suited to almost any occasion (with the exception of a guy -- not macho enough for them).

Now don't forget to scroll down further to see what else you may have forgotten to check out for my other April classes and while you're at it, look what Miss Kim has been up to as well!

I look forward to seeing you and hope some new faces join us as well!
Donna

Mother's Day project with Donna - $25

This project was created due to a request from one of my regular students. So this is my thank you to her for twisting my arm! In this class you'll be making a lovely prse that actually holds 4 cards plus envelopes. Won't this make a great Mother's Day gift? I had originally made this as a thank you for my hairdresser for Christmas (original project was shown on my www.ciaobellainspirations.blogspot.com). But, oh, the possibilities! Here's your project:

And here's what's inside!  We'l be completing both the purse and all four cards.  I simply used all the leftover pieces from the original piece of card stock to create the cards.

Isn't it amazing what you can do with bits of scraps?

 This class will be held at the Whitman Community Center on Thursday, April 12th from 7 - 9pm and will be a $25 class. I am limiting the numbers for this class because there is so much to cover, so hit that Paypal button quickly!

Donna

It's Spring! and Gears with Kim - $35

It's time to put a little Spring (and some gears!) in your home!  This 'Configuration" box will showcase some of the little treasures that Spring has to offer, as well as a little bit of the Steampunk Kim's been playing with.

These classes are PACKED with product, information and you are guaranteed to learn something new in each class! These classes always sell out, so make sure you sign up soon!

These classes are held at KEP Creations, 284 Beulah Street. Class price is $35.   The first class will be on Tuesday, March 27th from 7-9:30PM. 

The second class will be on Saturday, March 31st from 1-3:30. 

Here are a few more photos:

Collage Cards with Kim - $20

Kim's been inspired by some artist's canvases and she's bringing some of that inspiration to her Collage cards!  Come create some fabulous backgrounds with paint, pastes, paper and ink!  We'll complete three cards with three similar but different painting techniques.  Layers, layers, layers!

Here's a close up of some of the texture:

Class is on Sunday, March 25th from 1-3PM.  Cost is $20.  This will be held at KEP Creations, 284 Beulah St, Whitman, MA

Class will also be held on Saturday, April 14th from 1-3PM.  This will be held at KEP Creations, 284 Beulah St, Whitman, MA