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Online Classes

So I've been taking alot of online classes recently and thought it was time to highlight a couple of things I have learned. I will post again about paid classes.

Where to take free classes?
Big Picture Classes has a variety of free classes in their Self Paced class section. These are classes that come with pdfs and sometimes audio but no live class interaction with teachers.
They are also going to be having a free workshop which features live interaction with a teacher and other students, basically you all follow the lesson plans together. This is the 1st one I've seen that is free so it would be a great oppurtunity to get a feel for a workshop. It is called Embrace Perfection and starts February 10th.

My Creative Classroom has 1 free class that changes monthly. It is called Everyday Moodlings. It's purpose is to get you aqquainted with how their classes work. They also feature a student gallery and forums. This class has rotating subjects and a wide variety of lesson plans. You will not have a specific live teacher but if you post a message on the forum they do get back to you, however the paid classes are more 1 on 1. http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/category.php?id=27

Prima Marketing has a variety of classes available on their u-stream channel. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/primaflower You can learn alot of different techniques using their products by searching through their different videos. You do not get pdfs or forum ability with these though.

There are 2 quick intro lessons on Photoshop on Jessica Sprague's website. They are mini classes but feature free digital elements that she has designed. You just need Photoshop. Intro to Photoshop and Hybrid Scrapping

Two Peas in a Bucket's website is having free classes all year long. They will feature a different subjects with 4 different teachers every week. These classes feature pdfs and video. They will be focusing on 4 themes like stamping, using your supplies up, using 4x6 photos and using sketches. http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/classes_and_events/classes/

Have fun learning!

G45 clock

Here is my clock I made for my Christmas present to my mother. It was a big success! I used Die Cuts with a View paper mostly though because of the colors and the George, Printing Press, Lovely Floral carts to cut out title and numbers on my Cricut. The frame is from Kaisercraft, a company I am very excited about since they have so many quality alterable items.

G45 Christmas Frame

Here is my Christmas Plaque I made for my Graphic 45 class. I was really happy how it turned out and am planning on making more. We had the assignment to make a regular plaque with a name inside but I had extra Christmas paper and decided it would look cute to make a Christmas themed one.

It is all contained in a shadowbox I had left from a long time ago. I cut out the title with my Gypsy but handmade all my roses! I love this technique of making roses out of anything. I also added some stickles to frame out the title better. All papers except for cardstock and plaid lining is from the Christmas line of Graphic 45. I also glimmermisted the entire thing with Iridescent Gold and added on some green bling.

My Christmas Cards

Here is my final Christmas card. I wanted something simple and like how this came out. It's my 1st time using my Cricut to make a card. Jolly Hollidays cart was used along with my cuttlebug.

Prima Birdhouse album class

So yeah here is one adorable album. I have been taking alot of online classes at a couple of different places but just discovered that Prima marketing had online classes for FREE! This class just happened yesterday and was so adorable I had to share. It's a 2 hour long class but if that's too long for you I suggest just watching how the outside is done and a page or two on the inside. You can also fast forward.

Graphic 45 frame

Here is my frame I made for my Graphic 45 class. I love it, it's a little different from my usual tastes but I was excited when I saw how it came out. Sometimes it's good to step outside our comfort zone huh?