A place where crafters can meet face to face to make art. We get together to craft, learn new techniques, share skills, and tell stories, all in a relaxed and safe setting. We make beautiful crafts but we are also building a crafting community and making friends.
March 3, 2026 - Our Second Meeting
Welcome two new crafters to the circle!
Lucy and Angie
Lucy
Angie
A craft circle gives an opportunity for crafters to work on their personal projects with other crafters. However, we also have a monthly activity for those that are wanting to learn new skills or do not have a current project. This month’s craft focus was using stencils with a bonus of how to make your own glitter paste.
Glitter paste recipe: start with a small amount of cheap white glue (school glue works) equal part glitter (any type). (I would start with a tablespoon of each). Stir together (I used a wooden chopstick). Check consistency. If the texture is dry, then add a bit more glue. Texture should be creamy. Caution: A little goes a long way and what you make cannot be stored. Make only what you can use for the project. If you have more then you need, then use the excess to make backgrounds for future projects.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
Christine likes to make cards with layered dies. So cute!
Susan S. likes to make cards from recycled material like the circle’s scrap pile and old greeting cards. Beautiful!
STENCIL ACTIVITY
Leshia with her stenciled masterpieces
We only had time to play with the stencils and make backgrounds. The crafters were encouraged to finish their projects at home and bring them to the next class - or send a picture to me (Susan McFadden). As I was leading the stencil activity, I did not have time to work on my project during the class. Above is the stencil I made with Yuppo paper and a background die. The card to the left is the final project, complete with homemade glitter. I will provide a tutorial on how to make this card in the near future. I will also include pictures of all the final projects on this site as I get them.
February 3, 2026 - Inaugural Meeting
Craft focus was on Valentine’s Day
Left to right: Mona, Cindy (kneeling), Susan, Peggy, Susan, Leisha, Mabel, and Christine
The start of a wonderful relationships.
We met as strangers and left as friends.
SCHEDULE & REGISTER
Yorba Linda Community Center 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday - March 31 Activity Room B
Saturday - April 18 Activity Room A
Tuesday - May 19 Activity Room B
Saturday - June 20 Activity Room A
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I hope to see you at the next Smoke-n-Blaze craft circle!
Susan McFadden