Design Your Life

Do you want to become a better scrapbook layout designer? Do you want to spend less time staring at a blank piece of cardstock and more time turning it into something with a wow factor? Do you simply want more confidence in how you put everything together?

If you've answered "yes" to any of the above, then join Cathy Zielske for the fourth and final installment of our year-long 4Experts Series, Design Your Life. This class is an intensive but practical study of graphic design as it applies to the hobby you love. Cathy has been working as a graphic designer for 18 years and presently is the art director for Simple Scrapbooks magazine. She's also the author of two definitive books on scrapbook design, Clean&Simple Scrapbooking and Clean&Simple Scrapbooking, The Sequel.

Cathy believes that design is as much a tool for scrapbookers as a paper trimmer or adhesive. The more you understand, the better your pages will look and the more confidence you'll have. She believes it's not about the latest and greatest products or how awesome your camera is or how creative you are; it's about how you work with images, spaces and words. There's no one more qualified than Cathy to show you how to elevate your own style through time-tested principles of design.

But don't expect this to be a dry, old-school lecture approach. Cathy will deliver this class as only she can, with her sense of humor and signature style, so prepare to learn AND have a really good time in the process. Cathy will also share 36 of her brand-spankin' new layouts that will be included in the weekly class handouts.

Over 12 weeks, you will create the ultimate design binder/scrapbook featuring a collection of your own 36 layouts, ranging in size from 6" x 6" to 12" x 12" and everything in between. When it's all over, you'll have both a scrapbook that documents three months of your life and a vital design resource you'll use for years to come. Finally, you will walk away with the design confidence you need to make beautifully designed pages.

Cathy's Class Includes:

  • Slideshow/audio presentations
  • Fun video messages from Cathy
  • Detailed, colorful handouts, loaded with tips and featuring Cathy's newest pages and sketch designs every week
  • 3 weekly scrapbook layout assignments based on Cathy's sketch designs
  • Exclusive digital elements designed by Cathy for use on assignments
  • Bonus handouts offering Real World Color (including more Cathy layouts) and Real World Design tips
  • Private message board for student community
  • Private posting gallery for weekly assignments
  • Weekly Q&A on the "Ask Cathy" section of the classroom message board
  • Course syllabus and master supply list


This course is for those who truly want to elevate their design skills.
If you are unsure whether this course is for you...


Listen to Cathy's introduction of Design Your Life:

Taught by: Cathy Zielske
Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: October 2, 2008
End Date: December 25, 2008
Price: $99.00
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Registration will close October 8, 2008 at 10:00pm PST.


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