Bright Ideas

In a creative slump? Find your way out with these Bright Ideas! Nicole Samuels will guide you through 20 creative challenges designed to make you look at paper and glue in a whole new light. Nicole and her contributors have a wide range of styles, from simple to detailed, and all have a way of looking outside the box when using their supplies.


Please note: This class originally ran in February of 2013. By enrolling now, you'll have access to all of the class material and will be able to access the class message board to view previous comments. However, the message board and galleries will not be monitored by an instructor.

$12.00 $10.00

enrolling now through 12/31/2023

What you'll learn

  • How to look at your supplies in a new way
  • Where to find inspiration when you're ready to scrap
  • Ideas for using sketches in new ways

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Nicole Samuels

I’ve been scrapbooking for over 10 years now…even longer if you include making collages from magazine clippings and travel brochures. It all started with a kit from QVC. All that pretty patterned paper = love at first sight! Since that first wedding scrapbook, I’ve created dozens more and along the way have had the opportunity to design for some great companies and meet some amazing people. The best part of it all though is watching my kids look through their albums and smile as they remember the moments I’ve captured on the page. :) My work has been published in Creating Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, BHG Srapbooks Etc., Scrapbook Trends, Cards, and several idea books and online newsletters. Over the years I’ve designed for various manufacturers including Studio Calico, Pink Paislee and Basic Grey, and I’ve taught scrapbooking and paper crafting classes at both local retreats and large conventions.



What comes with this class

  • 20 challenge PDFs designed to stretch your creativity
  • Layouts, sketches, and extra ideas and inspiration from Nicole and her contributors 
  • Videos from Nicole sharing more bright ideas pulled from her own layouts or layouts in the class gallery
  • Printables from Hello Forever and In A Creative Bubble
  • Cut files from Nicole and Kinsey Wilson

The Best Classes, Available Anytime

Our classes bring together the best teachers and contributors in the business to provide exclusive learning content, tips, and techniques for papercrafting. The virtual classroom experience gives you tons of creative fuel and the option to learn what you want, when you want.

$12.00 $10.00

enrolling now through 12/31/2023