About Instructor Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed media painter, collage maker, and avid memory keeper. She is also an author, blogger, TV personality, and teacher. Julie is the host of Scrapbook Soup TV (PBS) and has appeared several times on Quilting Arts TV (PBS) and hosted the “Artist to Artist” segment on Scrapbook Memories TV (PBS). Julie has also appeared on Crafting at The Spotted Canary (PBS). You can catch her every now and then on HSN (Home Shopping Network).

Julie’s hour-long instructional DVD “Collage Fast & Furious” was released in July 2010 by Interweave. She released two more hour-long instructional DVDs in 2012: All About Faces and Stamp-Making Adventures. Two more in 2013: Layering with Stencils and Creating On The Go. And one more in 2014: Working in a Series: Making Better Art. Julie's book Carve Stamp Play was released by Interweave Press in December 2013.

Julie has had artwork and articles published in many magazines including Cloth Paper Scissors, CPS Pages, CPS Studios, I {Heart} Paper, Quilting Arts Gifts, Quilt Scene, Creating Keepsakes, Better Homes & Gardens’ Scrapbooks Etc., Memory Makers, Scrapbook Trends, Somerset Memories, Somerset Digital, scrapbooking m.m. (Sweden), Scrap Art Zine (Germany), Scrapbooking & Beyond, Simple Scrapbooks, Histoires de Pages (France), books by Leisure Arts, F&W Publications, and Lark, as well as multiple e-zines.

Julie designs stencils for The Crafter's Workshop, stamps for Art Foamies and Impression Obsession, and has several other products in the works with other companies. She also consults on product development. She is proud to be the spokesperson for the Brother ScanNCut.

Julie hosts the bi-monthly "Adventures in Arting Podcast" along with her Mother, Eileen Hsü-Balzer.

Julie lives outside of Boston, MA. She is a graduate of Brown University.

Unleash Your Creativity with Scan N Cut Event Dec 14 - 15

At our San Marcos Retail Location

Purchase of this class will also include the purchase of a Brother Scan N Cut SDX 225 Machine

Come join us at our San Marcos retail location for this two-day hands-on workshop with the Nations best Scan-N-Cut instructor. This event has been designed to teach you all the skills you need to get the most out of your new ScanNCut SDX 225. Over the course of two days, you will create six stellar projects. Each project is designed, not only to be beautiful but to teach you some very unique Scan-N-Cut skills. You will learn all about scanning and how to use the AutoBlade. You’ll learn about the pen tool and options you have for drawing and filling. You will be working with cut files from the built-in designs, custom cut files from Julie, and you will be creating your own unique designs! You will learn all about the built-in editing functions of the Scan-N-Cut SDX while creating beautiful customized artwork. You will be working with fabric, paper, and vinyl. It’s two days packed with hands-on learning! You will walk away with six finished projects and all the knowledge you need to get the most out of your new Scan-N-Cut SDX 225!

Event Highlights

*Each Student will complete 6 projects
*You will use your new Brother Scan-N-Cut SDX 225 that is included in your event price
*Action-Packed day of Projects, friendship and fun
*Truly hands-on instruction
*6 hours of projects time
*Complimentary USB stick with instructions for all projects to take home
*Snacks and Lunch provided
*Plenty of Staff to give one on one help
*Meet TV's Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
*Test Drive top of the line Brother Embroidery Machines with Instructors to help 

Frequently Asked Question:
Q. When will I get my Scan-N-Cut?
A. Your new Scan-N-Cut will be waiting for you to use at the event.

Q. What kind of food will be served for lunch each day?
A. We try to have a variety of food, however if you have any dietary needs for food allergies we suggest you make your own food arrangments

Q. What will the room temperature be at the event?
A. We try to maintain a good temperature in the room but we suggest bringing a light sweater in case the rooms get cold.

Q. Will there be time for shopping?
A. Yes, there will be several breaks throughout the day that will give you time to shop.

Q. Will you have Scan-N-Cut accessories available to purchase at the event?
A. Yes, we will have a full line of accessories available at the event?

Q. Are you going to have any give-a-ways and discounts?
A. Yes, we will have many specials and give-a-ways. 

Q. Where do we park?
A. We have plenty of parking out in front of our store.

Q. Can I sit with my friend?
A. We will try an accommodate any seating request but cannot guarantee it. 

Q. If I come from out of State will you ship my Scan-N-Cut to my home for me?
A. Yes, as long as you come to the event we will ship your Scan-N-Cut to you after the event. 

Downloadable Information Packet
Coming soon!

What You'll be Creating

Day 1

Paper Lantern

Greetings Card and Envelope

Pillow Cover

Day 2

Heat Apply Tote Bag

Sticker Vinyl: Customize Notebook

Stamped and Flower Gift Box

Watch the Scan N Cut SDX225 in action!

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