Create With Copics: Beginner's Guide

And you'll love how portable crochet is -- it's perfect for always having a project with you on the go. In this class, you'll learn: ; All about different yarns, crochet hooks and basic notions; How to comfortably hold a crochet hook and the yarn; Tips to working a chain loosely; Basic stitches, including chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, shells, clusters and post stitches; How to work in rows and rounds; How to increase and decrease; How to crochet a basic motif for creating a baby blanket or afghan As you follow along with Ellen, you'll crochet five attractive, beginner-level crochet projects using basic crochet stitches and techniques. As the founder of Annie's once said, "If you can hold a pencil, you can learn to crochet!" Today is the day you learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you'll enjoy for life! Soon you'll be crocheting delightful items to make as gifts, to decorate your home, and simply put, to impress family and friends! In this online video class from Annie's, Ellen demonstrates how to crochet all the basic stitches for both right- and left-handers! Join crochet instructor Ellen Gormley as she makes learning how to crochet fun and easy.

) In this exciting 201 class, you'll add to your repertoire of beading and jewelry-making skills to add more detail, texture and beauty to your handcrafted creations by exploring many of the basic stranding and wire techniques often used in jewelry design.

Learn to Bead & Make Jewelry 101 You'll learn: ; How to string and secure beads onto wire; How to make simple and wrapped loops; How to properly open and close jump rings; How to work with chain of different thicknesses; How to make floating beads and floating bead groups ; How to work with different ear wires; And much more Throughout this class, Keri demonstrates the fundamental techniques needed to make the 10 delightful projects included with the class.

If you cringe when handing over your precious quilts to someone else to finish, then it's time to learn how to finish them yourself using your domestic sewing machine. Machine-quilting expert Wendy Sheppard remembers what it's like to learn how to machine quilt—the fear and frustration, but more importantly, the satisfaction at learning valuable machine-quilting skills. In this quilting class, you will: ; Discover which threads, needles, batting and notions work best with machine quilting; Learn how to securely start and stop stitching; Discover how to imprint quilt motifs in your brain before taking them to the sewing machine; Practice and learn straight-line stitching close together and far apart parallel lines, corners and crosshatching; Learn free-motion quilting techniques stippling, swirly vines, interchanging vine, allover swirls, jester's hat, single and double echoing, and pebbles. Learning these techniques and quilting motifs will greatly enhance and broaden your ability to finish your quilts, allowing you to add more texture, depth and beauty to your quilted creations.

Many quilters have taken the plunge and purchased a long-arm system but don't really know how to use it comfortably.

Machine Embroidery Techniques I With these two classes, you'll learn all the basic skills needed to machine embroidery, which materials and stabilizers to use and seven machine embroidery techniques.

Non-watermarked images have been designed for completing each card design. Many crafters around the world have discovered the amazing things you can do with Copic markers!. With this beginner-level video coloring class, you will: ; Understand the Copic numbering system and color wheel; Know how to choose the best colors for blending realistic images; Discover how to blend with contrasting colors to create depth and beauty in flowers, trees, water and more; Learn how to use a limited palette of colors in monochromatic blending to create artistic results; Find out how to use common household items and Copic markers to create amazing textures; Download non-watermarked images to use on the card designs You'll get to practice every technique along with Jennifer using digital stamped images designed by Jennifer and several well-known stamp companies.

No more wasting money or your valuable time on stamping inks or papers that don't work! Stamping is a craft sensation that hundreds of thousands have discovered around the world! You'll learn nine popular stamping techniques and hundreds of tips to broaden your creative stamping and card-making skills! Now you can learn from her expertise as she takes the guesswork out of all those stamping supplies you see in stores.Stamping 101 In this beginner-level stamping class, you will: ; Learn the differences between rubber and acrylic stamps; Create interesting textures and backgrounds by stamping with household and found objects; Discover what inks to use to achieve the beautiful looks you want; What stamping materials and tools work best; How to properly care and store your supplies; Tips for attending stamping conventions You'll get to practice every technique along with Robin by creating 13 original and exclusive projects designed especially for this class.

With this beginner-level video coloring class, you will: ; Understand the Copic numbering system and color wheel; Know how to choose the best colors for blending realistic images; Discover how to blend with contrasting colors to create depth and beauty in flowers, trees, water and more; Learn how to use a limited palette of colors in monochromatic blending to create artistic results; Find out how to use common household items and Copic markers to create amazing textures; Download non-watermarked images to use on the card designs You'll get to practice every technique along with Jennifer using digital stamped images designed by Jennifer and several well-known stamp companies. Learn six blending techniques to use on various images, plus texturing techniques that will make your artwork take on new dimension and life. Non-watermarked images have been designed for completing each card design.Now you, too, can discover why there is so much hype around this innovative coloring product! And, this class includes seven exclusive card designs for showcasing your newfound skills! Join Copic certified instructor and designer Jennifer Dove as she clearly and enthusiastically explains what's so special about alcohol ink markers.

And as an added bonus, this class includes 13 fantastic cards, home decor items, gifts and more to practice your newfound skills!.Stamping 101 In this beginner-level stamping class, you will: ; Learn the differences between rubber and acrylic stamps; Create interesting textures and backgrounds by stamping with household and found objects; Discover what inks to use to achieve the beautiful looks you want; What stamping materials and tools work best; How to properly care and store your supplies; Tips for attending stamping conventions You'll get to practice every technique along with Robin by creating 13 original and exclusive projects designed especially for this class.