How To

DEMO  DAY

MAKE-IT-TAKE-IT

 

I thought I would share the Demo Day Make-it-Take-it for those of you who were unable to make it. As you can see, it was a pretty cool card for Halloween.  Change the greeting on the front and it could be a great howdy/birthday card for a gentleman friend, son or husband. 

 

The Supplies

 

 

Orange Memory Box card/envelopes

Manila Card Stock

Patterned paper by Authentique

Owl/clock stamp by LaBlanche

Black Onyx Versafine ink pad

Spiced Marmalade Distress ink pad (not shown)

Clear embossing powder

Distress Stains: Antique Linen, Spiced Marmalade, and Fired Brick

Halloween Greeting Stamp (not shown)

 

Directions:

1. Ink Owl/clock stamp and greeting stamp in Black Onyx Versafine.  Stamp on Manila cardstock and emboss with clear embossing powder.
2. Apply Antique Linen Distress Stain directly to paper over the owl.
3. Apply Spiced Marmalade Distress Stain directly to paper over the rest of the design being careful to avoid the owl.
4. Apply Fired Brick Distress Stain directly to paper avoiding clock & owl.
5. Distress outer edges of orange card with Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink Pad.
6. Cut patterned paper smaller than the card and glue to the card.
7. Cut out stamped/inked owl design and glue on top of the patterned paper.
8. Repeat steps 6 & 7 with greeting and glue to lower right corner area of the card.

Hope you enjoy making this card.  It really is a fun way to use Distress Inks.  If you would like to learn more about Distress Inks you may visit the Ranger site by clicking HERE.

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!

 

Class Schedule

September 2011 Class Schedule

What a month!  Hopefully things are back to normal for me and Lisa.  Life happens when you least expect it.  Anyway we had a great Demo Day on Saturday and Lisa has put together a great set of classes for you.  Come by to see them in person and sign up for you favorites (of course, they will ALL be your favorites!  LOL)

CREEPY  HALLOWEEN

September 6 & 9th

Cutest group of Halloween cards you've ever seen!  All are easier than they look.  Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face!

EXPERIMENTS  IN  BEESWAX

September 10th

SOLD OUT

A 3 hour workshop that teaches you the basics of beeswax application and techniques.  This class is limited to 5 and sells out every time.  We have started a wait list and you will be contacted if there is a cancellation or if an additional class can be scheduled.

SPOOKY  WHIMSEY  CANVAS

September 13 & 16

The cutest canvas you ever did see.  The 3 girls from the BFF canvas make a comeback dressed as witches for this project.  You'll love it!

DEMO  DAY

Saturday, September 17th

It's always FREE!  Always a FREE Make-it-Take-it!  Always a NEW class schedule!  Always more fun than a barrel of monkeys!  Really?  You Bet!

CHRISTMASTIME  CARDS

September 20 & 23

It's never too early to start on your Christmas cards.  Really, it isn't!  Think of how many you send and you'll be glad you started early......  Lot's of new techniques here and oh so easy.....

MORE  FUN  WITH  BEESWAX

September 24

SOLD OUT

This is the next step in Beeswax work.  You will need Experiments in Beeswax under your belt before you tackle this class. Although it too is sold out, we do have a wait list started in case there is a cancellation. 

GRUNGE  CARD

September 27 & 30

Lisa received the cutest card for her birthday from one of our favorite customers.  She also gave her the directions so you know Lisa.....  Grunge is one of her favorite themes and this is the result.  You will be using Spellbinder dies, Artful Illusions Stamps and Tim Holtz embellishments.  Sure to be a hit with your "grungy" friends or the card you need for your man friend.

I'll post the Demo Day card later.  It is oh so cool. 

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!



Artful Illusions & Memory Box Fun

SUMMER  CLASS  FUN

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My Heart's Fancy

Many of you were privileged to be able to take the classes that Joni of Mrs. O'Leary's and Dave of Memory Box taught. We all had a blast.  The memories will last a long time.  Joni and Dave are deep wells of information and taught us so many exciting things.

When Joni was here she brought a grab bag of goodies to give away.  After everything quieted down on Sunday night, we put everyone's name in a bucket a drew for the lucky winner...... who is.....

MEGAN, Kelly Walker's daughter!

 Congratulations sweet Megan!

And we had such a great time with Dave.  His whole family is traveling with him.  They help him unload and set up.  His lovely wife and co-owner, Monica, mans the Gypsy Van filled with extra product so you don't run out of stamps, paper or dies to sell.  The kids, Emma and Cooper, are ever so patient, helping unload and load.  They turn Dave loose, head out for adventure and check back at regular intervals.  They are a fine-tuned team.  And for those of you who didn't get to see the whole family...... TaDa..... here they are

So to Joni & the Dave Brethauer family..... we salute you and thank you for two wonderful, fun-filled weekend adventures in art!

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!

Artful Illusions Workshop Weekend

ARTFUL  ILLUSIONS

WORKSHOP WEEKEND

This was one of the most amazing weekends we have ever enjoyed here at the shop!  Many thanks to Joni Russell of Mrs. O'Leary's in Wichita Kansas.  Many of you have been to Joni's fine establishment.  Lisa has been a big fan for many years and recently introduced me and a number of you to her wonderful line of rubber stamps called Artful Illusions.  We were so honored this weekend to have Joni teach 4 amazing classes.   Joni was incredible.  She held nothing back.  She laughed and she held your hand and helped you when you couldn't quite get it right.   We all loved her so much and she loved us right back.  She is generous and patient beyond belief.  We hope we can get her back for another round of classes when her schedule allows.  And if you couldn't make it this time, we hope you will next time.  Here's a little bit of what we did.....

Copper Bracelet Class

This was one intense class.  You cannot begin to imagine how much information was given in this class.  Beautiful works of art were created.  I was overwhelmed and glad to have watched it twice.

Hang-Ups Mobile

This class was a lot of fun.  The tags were incredible, the mobile exciting. We were glad we chose to have this project taught. 

The Nature Box & Tags

I was so busy I forgot to take pictures of these two classes.  Lisa and I got to help.  Course, Joni was the star and she made everything so much fun, even learning a few things from us about "distressing" & "dressing-up" the box!

Trunk Show

OMG.....  I had no idea or I woulda shouted it from every rooftop I coulda found.  Joni brought darn near every rubber stamp she makes.  Samples were everywhere.  I know a lot of you missed out on this incredible opportunity.  Maybe we can get her to stop on her way back from teaching somewhere south so you can shop this incredible collection.  

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!



August 2011 Classes

CLASSES!

 AUGUST 2011

We had a wonderful Demo Day on Saturday and Lisa put out an amazing group of classes for August.  It's hot outside but these classes are even hotter!  If you couldn't make it by Saturday, be sure to stop by this week and sign up for the classes of your choice.....

HALLOWEENIE CARDS - August 2, 4 & 5

Halloween and Fall images are finally starting to come in and Lisa has created a fun group of cards using them as well as some favorite stamps you wouldn't think of as Halloween.  You will get to use lots of Memory Box dies and stamps in this class.

LaBLANCHE CREATIONS - Aug 9 & 12

Using stamps from our new LaBlanche collection of stamps from Germany, you will create 4 sweet and elegant cards.  LaBlanche stamps look a little strange on their white foam mounts, but you will love how nicely the detail shows when you use these silicone stamps.

METAL COLLAGE PLAQUE - Aug 16 & 19

Using book board, die cut pieces, metal tape & tools, alcohol inks and more, you will create this incredibly artsy plaque that will make a great addition to your collection or the collection of a friend (if you can give it up!)  Skill level? none needed!

DEMO DAY - SATURDAY AUGUST 20

Always fun, always FREE.  The FREE Make-it-Take-it is always fun and Lisa's new class schedule for September will be ready for you to choose your favorite classes.  Be sure you attend.  We always have a load of new stuff for you to see!

COLLAGE ART TAGS - AUG 23, 25 & 26

Lisa always makes incredible tags.....  I love them so much.  If I had taken every tag class she has taught I would have the best collection in the whole world and I would frame them and fill an entire wall with them.  That being said, you will love this new collection.  Two of them are made using the new Dina Wakely collection of collage stamps from Stampington.  Very cool!

HALLOWEEN CONFIGURATION - AUG 30 & SEPT 1

Last, but certainly not least is this really cool shadow box.  If you've ever wondered what to do with those Tim Holtz Configuration Boxes..... now you know!  This is a fun spooky project that will make a wonderful addition to your Halloween decorating scheme.

Great line-up.  Come by to sign up.  Remember to hold your spot you must prepay.  Refunds available with 48 hour notice if you find you cannot attend class.  Remember to bring your basic kit to class and if you are new to our classes, we will be happy to help you figure out what you need to include.

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!

ARTFUL ILLSIONS CLASS

LATE BREAKING NEWS

We had so much demand for the Artful Illusions Copper Bracelet Class that we were able to add another class to the schedule this Friday morning.  If you are able and want to take this fabulous class give us a call ASAP!

Extra class to be taught on Friday morning, July 22 at 10am.  You know you wanna take it!  Call me.....

Lisa's class schedule will be here tomorrow evening.....

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!





DEMO DAY

What's In The Box?

Memory Box!

Here's what's waiting for you today, July 16th, Demo Day.....

Loads of Halloween, Fall, & Christmas stamps & new dies!

And 12x12 Fall/Halloween & Christmas papers as well as 6x6 paper packs!

You are just gonna love these!  Hope to see you today!

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Stampin'!