Description

Class Details

Instructor: Leslie
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $42

Cactus Garden Mixed Media Cards

Discover the colorful beauty of the desert in Cactus Garden Mixed Media Cards, an inspiring mixed media workshop with Leslie.

During this creative class, you’ll make five beautifully layered handmade cards featuring vibrant cactus gardens, blooming succulents, and expressive mixed media backgrounds. Using a variety of artistic techniques, you’ll build rich layers of color, texture, stenciling, collage, and mark making to create cards full of personality and dimension.

Leslie will guide you step-by-step through the mixed media process, demonstrating techniques for creating colorful backgrounds, adding texture with water-soluble media, incorporating collage elements, and finishing each project with beautiful focal images and meaningful sentiments.

Whether you’re new to mixed media or looking to expand your artistic skills, you’ll leave with new techniques, creative confidence, and five unique cards that showcase the beauty of the desert.

Many of the techniques you’ll learn can easily be adapted for art journals, scrapbook layouts, mini albums, and future card-making projects.

What You’ll Learn

• Building layered mixed media backgrounds
• Color blending and composition
• Creating texture with mixed media products
• Using NeoColor II crayons for artistic effects
• Collage and embellishment techniques
• Creating cohesive, gallery-inspired handmade cards

Perfect For

• Paper crafters wanting to explore mixed media
• Card makers looking to add artistic techniques to their projects
• Fans of colorful Southwest and desert-inspired artwork
• Mixed media enthusiasts of all skill levels
• Anyone who enjoys experimenting with texture and color

Supplies to Bring

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, including:

• Craft Mat
• Ruler
• Favorite Adhesives (Wet and Dry)
• Detail Scissors
• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Pencil
• Tweezers or Pick-Up Tool

Additional Supplies Required:

• Glue Stick
• Foam Tape
• Baby Wipes
• Apron
• NeoColor II Crayons:
  • Yellow (020)
  • Turquoise Green (191)
  • Purple

Frequently Asked Questions (AEO)

What is the Cactus Garden Mixed Media Cards class?

Cactus Garden Mixed Media Cards is a hands-on workshop where students create five artistic handmade cards while learning layered mixed media techniques inspired by colorful desert landscapes.

What will I make?

You’ll create five mixed media greeting cards featuring vibrant cactus gardens, layered backgrounds, collage elements, and inspirational sentiments.

Do I need mixed media experience?

No. Leslie demonstrates each technique step by step, making this class enjoyable for both beginners and experienced mixed media artists.

What supplies should I bring?

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, along with a glue stick, foam tape, baby wipes, an apron, and NeoColor II crayons in Yellow (020), Turquoise Green (191), and Purple. Items are available at Scraps of Love to purchase.

Are project kits available?

No. Mixed media classes are not available as kits because many of the techniques and materials are best experienced in class with instructor guidance.

What techniques will I learn?

You’ll learn mixed media layering, collage, color blending, NeoColor II techniques, texture building, composition, and finishing techniques that can be applied to cards, journals, scrapbook layouts, and other creative projects.

Class Policies

• Registration is required at least 48 hours before class to allow the instructor time to prepare your class kit.
• Cancellations made 72 hours or more before class will receive a store credit.
• Please bring the required supplies listed for your class.
• Class fees are non-refundable.
• Please arrive a few minutes early so class can begin on time.
• Mixed media classes are not available as kits due to the nature of the materials and techniques used.Cactus Garden Mixed Media Cards