We are sorry to report that we will unfortunately have to postpone the zoom workshop that was scheduled for today, Tuesday, November 29th due to an illness. We have rescheduled our final Card Making workshop to next week, Tuesday, December 6 at 5pm EST and we hope that you will join us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and we appreciate your understanding.

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS), a leading non-profit organization connecting individuals from underserved populations with transformative career opportunities, is hosting another free series - Card Making with Metchie Trujillo. Each session is designed for individuals of ALL AGES and is aimed at expanding their horizon in the arts.

Have you ever had a big event in your life – a birthday, wedding, baby shower, or maybe you lost a loved one or needed to recover from surgery, and you received a thoughtful card in the mail? Not just any card, but a beautiful handmade card with a heartfelt message written intently for you. There is no denying that greeting cards bring lots of joy, but the idea that someone took the time to make you a handmade card is very heartwarming. When you send one of these cards, you send an emotional piece of yourself and the value of connection becomes far more valuable than a store-bought card.

In this Card Making Workshop series, we will explore and learn the basics of simple cardmaking. Metchie will talk to us about card sizes, different types of paper, essential tools for beginners, stamping, die cutting, and embellishment techniques. During a step-by-step tutorial you will be able to make three handmade holiday-themed cards. This experience is designed to stimulate creativity.

• November 1, 2022: Intro To Card Making - Make a Simple Thanksgiving Card
• YOU WILL NEED:
• Orange, green, brown or red cardstock base, size 8.5” x 11” (will be cut in half)
• White cardstock
• Scraps of fall colored paper/cardstock
• Any fall design wooden stamp or stencil, another option is to print out a colored picture online (please check for copyright restrictions). The image should not be bigger than 4.5” x 3.5”
• Ink pads (1 or 2 colors will suffice, but more is great also)
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Double-sided tape
• Glue stick
• Optional: Paper trimmer. You can start by using a ruler and scissors to cut your paper but if you get into card making, you will want the convenience of a trimmer.
• Optional: Embellishments: any fall colored ribbons and sticker gems/rhinestones (sold at most craft stores or online)
• November 15, 2022: Intro To Card Making - Adding Ribbon and Embellishments to a Winter Card.
• YOU WILL NEED:
• Card base: Any holiday color cardstock paper (red, green, gold, white) OR winter colors (shades of blue, gray, brown, black, etc.), 80-110lbs weight (thickness), size 4.25” x 5.5” (use an 8.5” x 11” size and cut in half along the short or long side).
• Front panel or 1st layer: Any colors listed above including fun holiday patterns, 65-80 lbs weight, size 4” x 5.25”.
• 2nd layer: Any holiday print scrapbook paper or holiday stamp(s) with coordinating color ink(s). (Another option is to download an image online with a holiday/winter scene, trim image centered to size 3.75” x 5”; PLEASE check image for copyright restrictions.)
• Sentiment wording: Use your computer to type a sentiment wording (i.e. “Happy Holidays”, “Love and Joy”, “Warmest Wishes for a Happy Holiday” etc.) and print on a white cardstock. Size should be approximately 1” in height and 2.5” length. Ideally, the wording should be printed in color or stamped in color(s) that coordinates with the design.
• Bone folder: Will be used to apply crease (score) along folds on paper
• Embellishments: Any holiday colored ribbons, holiday stickers (ornaments, snowflakes etc.), gemstones, etc.
• Adhesives: Regular tape, double sided tape, pop up foam adhesives
• Scissors/Ruler: Will be used to cut and measure paper; or a paper cutter (optional).
• December 6, 2022: Intro To Card Making - Die Cutting Techniques & Making a Festive New Year Card.
• If you would like to work along with Metchie, you will NEED:
• Card base: any color cardstock 80-110 lbs weight (thickness), size 4.25” x 5.5” (use an 8.5” x 11” size and cut in half along the short or long side).
• Front panel or 1st layer: any colors listed above including fun and festive patterns, 65-80 lbs weight, size 4” x 5.25”.
• 2nd layer: any festive/new year print scrapbook paper or stamp(s) with coordinating color ink(s). Another option is to download an image online with a new year scene, fireworks, confetti, 2023 year image or inspirational quote, etc., trim image centered to size 3.75” x 4”; please check image for copyright restrictions.
• Sentiment wording: use your computer to type a sentiment wording (i.e. “Happy New Year”, “2023, Here We Go”, etc.) and print on a white cardstock. Size should be approximately 1” in height and 2.5” length. Ideally, the wording should be printed in color or stamped in color(s) that coordinates with the design.
• Bone folder: Will be used to apply crease (score) along folds on paper
• Embellishments: any colored ribbons, stickers (fireworks, confetti, balloons, etc.), gemstones
• Adhesives: regular tape, double sided tape, pop up foam adhesives
• Scissors/Ruler: will use to cut and measure paper; or a paper cutter (optional). You can start by using a ruler and scissors to cut your paper but if you get into card making, you will want the convenience of a paper cutter.
• Die cutting machine (optional): I will be using a Sizzix Sidekick to demonstrate how to cut paper into different designs. Available on Amazon or any craft store.

Each session is free and is provided by Workforce Opportunity Services.

Series Dates and Times:

Dates	Session Time	Theme
November 1, 2022	5:00-6:00 pm EDT	Simple Thanksgiving Cards
November 15, 2022	5:00-6:00 pm EST	Ribbon and Embellishments
December 6, 2022	5:00-6:00 pm EST	Die Cutting / Festive New Years Card