Mar 28, 2024 | Classes and Events |
Spring is the perfect time to stamp!
Registration is open for all of the events below.
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Wednesday, April 3 – 9 AM – 12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards!
We’ll make 6 cards while chatting, relaxing & sipping
a drink at Chris’s place.
Class fee is $20, or
free with an order of $20 or more.
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Tuesday & Friday, April 9 & 12 – 6:30 PM
Card Technique Clubs!
Club members learn two new card-making techniques
each month. No fee for this class, but members must
place an order of at least $30.
Both of these clubs are full, but if you’re interested,
please talk to me about getting on a wait list
or starting your own Card Technique Club!
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Sunday, April 14 – 1 – 4 PM
Spring/Summer Framed Art Class!
Make a beautiful piece of 12×12″ framed art,
designed by the very talented Tina Rappe!
All crafters will receive:
~ All the pieces needed for the project
~ A white 12×12″ wood frame
~ A full pack of Iridescent Pastel Gems
Class fee is $40.
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Wednesday, April 17 – 9 AM – 12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards!
We’ll make 6 cards while chatting, relaxing & sipping
your drink at Chris’s place.
Class fee is $20, or
free with an order of $25 or more.
Wednesday, April 24 – 10 AM – 1 PM
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Pick-a-Kit Day at 318 Coffee House!
Come to this darling coffee house in downtown Geneva.
You get to pick any kit you want!
You’ll make your kit in 318’s private event room.
Coffee & Iced Tea are provided.
You must register on 318’s website:
Class fee is $35
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Saturday, April 27 – 9AM -3 PM
Stamp Camp!
Make 12 beautiful cards at my place in Geneva.
Class fee is $35, or
free with an order of $45 or more.
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Looking ahead to May
May 8 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
May 11 – New Catalog Kickoff Party
May 14 – Card Techniques Club
May 17 – Card Techniques Club
May 19 – GIANT BOGO Sale!
May 22- Coffee, Tea & Cards
May 25 – Stamp Camp
To register, just text, email or post here.
I hope to stamp with you soon!
Feb 28, 2024 | Classes and Events |
March 5 & 8 – 6:30 PM
Monthly Card Techniques Club
Each month My club members learn two new
techniques. Members take turns getting the free
Host Rewards. Class is held once a month at my place.
There is no fee, but each member must place an order
of at least $30 at each class. Both of my clubs are full right now,
but if you have a group of 4 to 7 ladies, we can set up your very own Card Techniques Club. Please contact me for details.
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Saturday, March 9 @ 1 PM
Denise’s Card-Making Party
This is a card class to go! Denise is inviting a bunch of her friends over, and I’ll bring all the fun to them! They’ll each make 8 cards. The class fee is $25, or free with an order of $35 or more.
Please contact me if you want to pick a date for your
very own Card-Making Party!
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Wednesday, March 20 – 9 AM-12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards
Come to this easy, relaxing class and make 6 pretty cards,
all while sipping your coffee or tea!
Class fee is $20, or free with an order of $30 or more.
$5 discount for my Vintage Rose team members!
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Saturday, March 23 – 9 AM – 3 PM
Stamp Camp
Come to Stamp Camp and make 12 beautiful cards.
Class fee is $35, or free with an order of at least $45.
$5 discount for my Vintage Rose team members!
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Wednesday, March 27 – 10 AM-1 PM
Pick-a-Kit Day @ 318 Coffee House
Come to this fun coffee house in downtown Geneva. Pick any kit you want (I’ll have at least 6 to choose from.) Sit down with your friends & make all the cards in your kit. The class fee is $35. Coffee & tea are provided.
You must register at 318’s website:
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Sunday, March 30 – 9 AM – 12 PM
Sale-a-Bration Celebration
by Invitation Only
This is my special Thank You event to everyone who has ordered
at least $100 from me during January and February, or has joined my Vintage Rose Stampers team during Sale-a-Bration.
We’ll make some fun projects, and you’ll have a chance to earn additional SAB products (even though SAB will be over!)
You will receive a personal evite if you qualify for this event.
All classes are held at my house in downtown Geneva
unless otherwise noted.
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Looking Ahead to April
April 3 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
April 9 – Tuesday Card Techniques Club
April 12 – Friday Card Techniques Club
April 17 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
April 19-21- Crafting Weekend at Lorado Taft Campus
April 24 – Pick-a-Kit Day at 318 Coffee House
April 27 – Stamp Camp
Jan 28, 2024 | Classes and Events |

Hello! I’ve got some fun events planned for you in February.
Read on for more info, and feel free to register early!
Sale-a-Bration will continue through February 29.
You get a free product for every $50 ordered!
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Saturday, February 3
9- 11 AM
BOGO Sale! Shop all of my retired products! Whatever you decide to buy, you get that same amount free in my annual or spring catalogs!
BONUS! It’s Sale-a-Bration, so you’ll also get to pick a free SAB product for every $50 you spend.
Be sure to arrive on time for the best selection!
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Wednesdays, Feb 14 & Feb 28
9 AM-12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards! Let’s make 6 pretty cards at my place. Class fee is $20, or free with an order of at least $30.
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Wednesday, Feb 21 – 10AM-1PM
Pick a Kit Day! This class is held at 318 Coffee House in Geneva.
Pick any kit from my big collection. Make your cards while sipping coffee or iced tea (included.)
Class fee is $35. You must register at 318’s website:
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Saturday, February 24 OR (Class is full)
Sunday, February 25 (Lots of spots today!)
9 AM – 3 PM
All You Can Stamp Day!
Make as many cards as you want during this 6-hour class. Cards packets will be cut & ready for you.
Bring your slippers, lots of adhesives, & a snack to share.
Class fee is $45, or free with an order of $55 or more.
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March Classes & Events!
Wednesday, March 20 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
Saturday, March 23 – Stamp Camp
Wednesday, Marcy 27 – Pick-a-Kit Day at 318 Coffee House
Saturday, March 30 – Sale-a-Bration Celebration
(by invitation only!)
Registration is open for all of these classes! Just email, text or post here to register.
See you soon!
Dec 23, 2023 | Classes and Events |

January 3, 17 & 31
9 AM to 12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards!
Come to this fun, casual class where you’ll be making 6 beautiful cards, using all-new
stamp sets and designer papers!
Class Fee: $20,
or FREE with an order
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January 5 & 9
6:30 PM
Card Techniques Club!
Members learn two new card-making techniques each month. No fee for this class, but they have to order at least $30. They take turns getting the host rewards.
Contact me to talk about starting your own
monthly club!
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January 6
2 – 5 PM
Pick-a-Kit Day at
318 Coffee House
Come to 318 Coffee House in Geneva. Pick your favorite card kit. Pour a coffee or ice tea, sit down and make your cards. It’s fun!
You must register on 318’s website, in the Events section.
Class Fee: $35
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January 7
1-4 PM
New Catalog Kickoff Party!
Come see all the new products. Make your annual desk calendar & some other cards & projects. Pick up your brand new catalogs.
Class Fee: $25,
or FREE with an order
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January 14
9 AM – 3 PM
Stamp Camp!
Make 12 beautiful cards using new products from the Spring Catalog! AND it’s Sale-a-Bration! Earn one free product for every $50 you order!
Class Fee: $35, or
free with an order of
$45 or more
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February
February 3 – BOGO Sale!
February 14 & 28 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
February 24 – Stamp Camp
Nov 25, 2023 | Classes and Events |
Take time to relax!
Come to Chris’s December events
Saturday, December 2 – 9 AM – 3 PM
Make 12 pretty cards at your own pace.
We’ll be making a variety of general cards.
No more Christmas cards until next season!
Class fee: $35, or free with an order of $45+
Wednesday, December 13 – 9 AM-12 PM
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and make 6 pretty cards at this fun morning class.
Class fee: $20 or free with an order of $30+
Wednesday, December 20 – 10 AM-1 PM
Come to 318 Coffee House on Third Street in Geneva. You’ll pick whatever card kit you fancy from my big selection.
You’ll make your kit right there! Coffee & iced tea will be provided. Please bring your tool kit.
Important! In addition to letting me know you’re coming, you must register on 318’s Event page.
https://www.318coffeehouse.com/event-directory/
Class fee is $35, payable when you register.
January Classes & Events!
1/03 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
1/06 – Pick-a-Kit Day @ 318 Coffee House
1/07 – Deadline for Paper & Ribbon Shares
1/07 – New Spring Catalog Kickoff Party
1/17 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
1/31 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
To register for any class, just email or text.
Text: 630.502.1993
See you soon!
Oct 27, 2023 | Classes and Events |
Chris’s Fun November Events!
November is right around the corner.
I have some fun events for you,
so please get out your datebooks and see
which ones you can attend!
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Saturday, November 4
9 AM – 3 PM
Christmas Gift Tag Class
or make Cards Instead!
Time to make your gift tags!
There are 15 gift tags in this kit.
Don’t need gift tags?
Make them into cards instead!
I have kits for just three more stampers!
Class fee: $20 to make Gift Tags
$30 to make Christmas Cards
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Wednesdays, November 8 & 29
9 AM – 12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards
Make six beautiful cards in a relaxed setting,
while visiting with friends
& sipping your coffee or tea.
Class fee: $20, or free with an order of $30+
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Sunday, November 12
9 AM – 3 PM
Stamp Camp
Make 12 beautiful cards in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Class fee: FREE with an order of at least $45,
or pay the class fee of $35
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Tuesday, November 14
6 PM
Online BOGO!
I’ll be selling ALL of my retired items
on Facebook Live.
AND
It’s a BOGO!
For every dollar you decide to spend,
you get that much FREE from my catalogs.
(you pay tax & shipping)
FB Live will be held on my FB Group,
Chris’s Fabulous Customers
Registration is not required,
but please let me know if you’re
planning to attend.
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Thursday, November 16
10 AM – 1 PM
NEW! Pick-a-Kit Day!
Come to 318 Coffeehouse in Geneva.
Pick any kit you like from my amazing display.
You’ll make your kit right there.
Coffee & Iced Tea will be provided.
Important! Besides letting me know,
you must register on 318’s website:
https://www.318coffeehouse.com/events/pick-a-kit-card-making-workshop/
Class fee: $35, payable upon registration
318 Coffeehouse
318 South 3rd Street, Geneva, IL
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Looking Ahead to December!
Saturday, 12/2 – Stamp Camp
Wednesday, 12/13 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
Thursday, 12/14 – Pick-a-Kit Day
To register for any class, just email me at [email protected]
Thanks for stamping with me!
Chris
Sep 25, 2023 | Classes and Events |

Stamp Camp! Sunday, October 1 9 AM – 3 PM Allow 3 to 4 hours |
Come to stamp at my place in Geneva! You’ll make 12 beautiful cards. Fee: Free with an order of at least $45 or pay the event fee of $35 |
Christmas in October! Sunday, October 8 9 AM – 3 PM |
Make 12 beautiful Christmas Cards at this fun class. Class Fee: $35, or free with an order of $45+ |
Coffee, Tea & Cards! Wednesdays, October 11 & 25 9 AM – 12 PM |
Come sip some coffee or tea at my place in Geneva! You’ll make 6 beautiful cards at your own pace. Fee: Free with an order of at least $30, or pay the event fee of $20 |
All You Can Stamp Days! Saturday or Sunday, October 21 or 22 9 AM – 3 PM |
Make all the cards you can in 6 hours! I have SO many cards ready for you. Bring LOTS of adhesive, your slippers, & a snack to share. Fee: Free with an order of at least $55, or pay the event fee of $45 |
Looking Ahead to November! |
November 4 – Gift Tag Class November 8 – Coffee, Tea & Cards November 12 – Stamp Camp November 17 – Taft Weekend Retreat November 29 – Coffee, Tea & Cards |
Aug 24, 2023 | Classes and Events |
I have some fun events for you
in September. I hope to see you soon!
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HOLIDAY CATALOG KICKOFF PARTY
Make some fun new cards & projects, & pick up your brand new Holiday Catalog!
See the new products in person.
Fee: $30, or free with an order of $40+
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HOLIDAY PAPER & RIBBON SHARE
Get a 6×6″ piece of every new designer & specialty paper – 84 sheets in all! OR get 13 yards of brand new ribbon! OR Both!
Last Day to Register: September 5
Paper Share: $35 Ribbon Share: $18
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COFFEE, TEA & CARDS
Easy morning class at my place!
Make 6 cute cards while drinking your coffee or tea.
Wednesdays, September 20 AND 27th
Fee: $20, or free with an order of $30+
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LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER!
10/08 – Christmas Card Class
10/11 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
10/21 – All You Can Stamp Day
10/22 – All You Can Stamp Day
10/25 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT, JUST EMAIL, TEXT OR POST HERE. SEE YOU SOON!
Jul 25, 2023 | Classes and Events |
I have a bunch of fun events for you in August!
So get out your datebooks, register now,
and I hope to see you soon!
Coffee, Tea & Cards!
Wednesdays
August 2, 16 & 30
9 AM – 12 PM
Make 6 cards at this fun class.
Class fee: $20, or
free with an order of $30+
Stamp Camp
Date: Saturday, August 12
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Make 12 beautiful cards
at Stamp Camp.
Class fee: $35, or free
with an order of $45+
Christmas in August
Saturday, August 19
9 AM – 3 PM
Get a head start on your
Christmas cards!
Make 12 beautiful
Christmas cards
at this class.
Class fee: $35, or
free with an order of $45+
Planning for September
9/3- Holiday Catalog Kickoff Party
9/20 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
9/27 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
To register for any of the classes listed above, please text or send me an email. See you soon!
Jun 24, 2023 | Classes and Events |
Come stamp with me in July!
Wednesdays, July 5 & 19 – 9 AM – 12 PM
Coffee, Tea & Cards!
Make 6 beautiful cards in a fun, relaxed setting.
Class fee is $20, or free with an order of at least $30.
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Saturday, July 22 – 9 AM – 3 PM
Fresh as a Daisy Card Class!
Make 10 beautiful cards using the
Fresh as a Daisy designer paper.
Class fee is $35, or free with an order of at least $45.
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Coming in August!
August 2, 16 & 30 – Coffee, Tea & Cards
August 12 – Stamp Camp
August 19 – Christmas in August
August 20 – Vintage Rose Team Shoebox Swap
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To register for any class, send an email to [email protected]. See you soon!