tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36732800788654357582024-02-20T20:29:26.633-08:00Asteios ArtUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-7161915875688724122012-11-05T14:20:00.001-08:002012-11-05T14:22:00.960-08:00Holiday Classes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christmas is coming before you know it, and it's time for some fun holiday classes.<br />
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Winter Foliage Class</h4>
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These cards are part of the new Winter Foliage class (times/locations listed on the sidebar) featuring a wonderful collection of winter images by <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/">Penny Black</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7259&CAT=RSflowersnature">Winter Berries</a>, <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7184&CAT=RStransparentsets">Christmas Cheer</a></div>
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<a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7268&CAT=RSflowersnature">A Splash of Winter</a>, <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7220&CAT=RSslapstickcling">Christmas Story</a>, and <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7185&CAT=RSchristmas">Christmas Cheer</a></div>
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Shades of White Class</h4>
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This next image is from the Shades of White Class...a whole class incorporating texture, shine, and lots of subtle details to create a wonderful whitewashed winter wonderland. <br />
You have to see this class sample board in person. I encourage you to head down one of the stores and check it out. The first class is full already, but I have scheduled additional classes.<br />
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See you there...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-37143285578447621682012-09-21T13:56:00.000-07:002012-09-21T13:59:14.087-07:00Glitter Me Up Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every now and then I just can't help myself. I have to get into the glitter. This Glitter Me Up class is a study in various kinds of glitter, and various ways to adhere that glitter to your project. Some the the projects have a subtle sparkle to them (like this one), and some will dazzle the eyes, but all of them will leave your sparkle-loving soul sighing with satisfaction. (Too cheesy? I know, but I don't care.) <br />
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This card was created using a variety of stamps by <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/">Penny Black</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=6971&CAT=RSslapstickcling">Circle Pattern background</a></div>
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Here is a close-up so you can see the sparkle a little bit better.</div>
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The sparkle on this one comes from <a href="http://rangerink.com/?product=distress-stickles-dry-glitter-clear-rock-candy">Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Dry Distress Stickles</a> by <a href="http://rangerink.com/">Ranger</a>.<br />
You probably can't tell from this picture, but the black part of the butterfly is fuzzy black flocking. Why? It just makes me happy. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-43105375037526151072012-08-30T11:38:00.001-07:002012-08-30T12:38:20.321-07:00Embossing Powder Transfer Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have scheduled another Embossing Powder Transfer class for Sept. 11th at Stampin' Cat Studio. I've updated some of the projects to have more of a fall theme. This class uses Embossing Powder as a transfer medium for Alcohol Ink. It is one of those classes that helps us relax and enjoy all of the magic of the creative process. This technique brings lot's of smiles, and a serious "wow" factor.<br />
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The stamps used on this card are:<br />
<a href="http://heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=CG140&subCat=A02">Poppy Background</a> (Hero Arts)<br />
<a href="http://heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=LP215&subCat=B02">Three Artistic Butterflies</a> (Hero Arts)<br />
<a href="http://heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=CL380&subCat=C05">Truly Appreciated</a> (Hero Arts)<br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-30407/set-lot-Tim-Holtz/Detail">Reflections</a> set (Tim Holtz Collection - Stampers Anonymous)<br />
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I just got the board up at Stampin' Cat for a new class called Embossing with Templates. This is one of 4 cards we will be making in that class. We will be embossing in a variety of ways, including dry embossing, heat embossing and paste embossing. This card features the Blazonry template by <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Home.html">The Crafters Workshop</a>.<br />
The blazonry shapes were stamped with the <a href="http://www.iostamps.com/product/CR008.html">Marquise</a> stamp from <a href="http://www.iostamps.com/">Impression Obsession</a>. I just got this stamp and I can tell that it is going to get lots and lots of use. The butterfly was made using the <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/p-340-wonderful-wings.aspx">Wonderful Wings</a> die set by <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/Home.aspx">Spellbinders</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-78028086071522450992012-07-27T12:07:00.000-07:002012-07-27T12:07:37.392-07:00More Penny Black<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The second class in the Floral Frenzy series is coming soon! This fun card was created using the <a href="http://www.pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=6099&CAT=RSflowersnature"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mixed Media</span></a> stamp by <a href="http://www.pennyblackinc.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Penny Black</span></a>, and some wonderful glitter. <br />
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August 17th at <a href="http://www.mainstreetstamp.com/">Main Street Stamp and Stationary</a> at 10am<span style="background-color: white;"> </span></h3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-48913601635251774692012-06-26T22:13:00.000-07:002012-06-26T22:13:51.549-07:00All About Archival Class Preview<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This little interactive card is one of the cards we will be making in the All About Archival class coming up. This class is focused on learning some of the wonderful things that Ranger Archival Ink can do, but it also uses some wonderful stamps that I am excited to introduce you to. This card uses the <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7099&CAT=RStransparentsets">Free Flight</a> stamp set by <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/">Penny Black</a>. The butterfly that is trapped under the acetate "inside" the cage is attached to a sliding piece of acetate that sets a butterfly free when you pull on the ribbon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-29580609157435224852012-06-01T19:56:00.000-07:002012-06-01T19:57:15.679-07:00Floral Frenzy - Dreamy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finally finished all of my projects for the Floral Frenzy card class coming up on June 23rd. All of the cards in this class feature stamps by <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/index.html">Penny Black</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://shop.pennyblackinc.com/products/productdetail/part_number=40-102/4381.0.1.1">Dreamy</a></div>
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I don't think they could have picked a more appropriate name for this stamp. I really is dreamy...and lovely...and whispy...and beautiful...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-78317198496395222392012-05-25T23:18:00.000-07:002012-05-25T23:18:27.506-07:00Floral Frenzy Classes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Here is a little sneak peek at a project from the first class in the Floral Frenzy series, featuring floral images by <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/new_products.php">Penny Black</a>.</div>
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Penny Black has <u>so many</u> wonderful floral images...some that have been around for awhile, and some that are brand new...and I am sooo excited to bring this series of classes to <a href="http://www.stampincat.com/">Stampin' Cat Studio</a>.</div>
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This card features some really wonderful stamps that I was so excited to introduce to my inkpads:<br /><a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7002&CAT=RSflowersnature">Awakening</a></div>
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<a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=6971&CAT=RSslapstickcling">Circle Pattern</a></div>
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The sentiment is from the Sentimental Banners set by <a href="http://www.layersofcolor.com/store/index.php?main_page=down_for_maintenance&zenid=frp3pfm9ln30d2hk6fqcmo9hi3">Layers of Color</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/p-143-labels-four.aspx">Labels Four</a></div>
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The background image is <a href="http://www.pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=6469&CAT=RSslapstickcling">Delicate Pattern</a>, which is one of my favorite backgrounds of all time. It is a really great one for resist techniques because the pattern isn't really solid. It's made of lots of tiny little lines, like the threads in a tapestry. Anyway, for this card I simply stamped it with Chrome Yellow Archival Ink.<br />
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The main image is <a href="http://www.pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=7005&CAT=RSflowersnature">Flamboyant</a>. I just got this one, so this is it's inaugural project. :)<br />
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The lace that I put down the side was cut from an old dresser scarf that my aunt gave me. I stained it with Antique Linen Distress Stain to give it even more of a distressed feel.<br />
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I wish you could see this in person so that you could see the fabulous, shimmery look of the Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles that I added over the stamped image. I just wasn't able to capture it with my camera. It's really pretty in real life though...guess you'll have to take my word for it. :)<br />
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So now...I'm waiting in anticipation of the reveal of more fabulous stamps by Penny Black...<br />
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Product List:<br />Brown Card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")<br />Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Nostalgic Collection (Core di'nations cardstock)<br />
Cream Cardstock<br />
Stamps: Delicate Pattern and Flamboyant (Penny Black)<br />Ink: Chrome Yellow and Coffee Archival Ink (Ranger Industries)<br /> Scattered Straw, Vintage Photo, and Rusty Hinge Distress Ink (Ranger Industries)<br />
Antique Linen Distress Stain (Ranger Industries)<br />
Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles (Ranger Industries)<br />
Oriental Weave Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)<br />
Sanding Block<br />
Labels 3 Nestabilities Die (Spellbinders)<br />
Flowers (Misc.)<br />
Washers (Ranger Industries)<br />TwineUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-1131294632713468452012-04-18T15:06:00.002-07:002012-04-18T15:19:19.803-07:00Tuesday Trigger and more...<h3><a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/">Moxie Fab</a> - <a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/04/tueday-trigger-watercolor-butterflies.html">Tuesday Trigger</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The challenge today was to create a project using this picture to trigger the imagination...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiTZM-wGgUA2UHuvHawM1f7HPiPgiezhygi4ubLBHNrChOjA7Coqov2JLM-54wE51-vcyeAKR8bPApQ-5BCXtkIljw8QiCfVqRgki279vBfrfHvaDthDQUfcoGqD4GOL2E1lwMw_CHlqW/s1600/Butterfly+Reverie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiTZM-wGgUA2UHuvHawM1f7HPiPgiezhygi4ubLBHNrChOjA7Coqov2JLM-54wE51-vcyeAKR8bPApQ-5BCXtkIljw8QiCfVqRgki279vBfrfHvaDthDQUfcoGqD4GOL2E1lwMw_CHlqW/s320/Butterfly+Reverie.png" width="189" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't stop with just one project, so I've posted three here, and I may not be done yet. I may still do one using the same kind of bright colors that were used on this dress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This first card uses watercolor techniques with Distress Ink to create a fun background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn9J1NqD5xU5M7VX2L0HG9-GsnDQ8za42T7eL_HSl9CCjbcPE4PK8iRXGTZA1QQ0UT1LhTWhJXXAQ4RyV7LlIsoHxcN2-D1H67foG5Sj_xtXV8mldhtXLJxH2IxtPS2qhVCLoAusZHeIc/s1600/IMG_1282+enhanced.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn9J1NqD5xU5M7VX2L0HG9-GsnDQ8za42T7eL_HSl9CCjbcPE4PK8iRXGTZA1QQ0UT1LhTWhJXXAQ4RyV7LlIsoHxcN2-D1H67foG5Sj_xtXV8mldhtXLJxH2IxtPS2qhVCLoAusZHeIc/s320/IMG_1282+enhanced.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>I masked the butterflies with some Heidi Swapp butterfly masks that I've had for a really long time. I used lots of different colors of <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_dyeink_distresspads.htm">Distress Ink</a>, primarily Victorian Velvet, Dried Marigold, Old Paper, and Frayed Burlap. <br />
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Stamps were:</h4><div style="text-align: center;">Honeycomb background <a href="http://www.darciesllc.com/">(Darcie's)</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stampendous.com/product/0/CRR137-R/_/Cling_Garden_Background">Garden Background</a> <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/">(Stampendous)</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mesh Background (PSX)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/display_item.php?PID=6964&CAT=RStransparentsets">Gratitude</a> set <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/">(Penny Black)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tried something new with this card. First I created a soft background with <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_alcoholink_adirondack.htm">Light and Bright Alcohol Inks</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I laid down the butterfly masks and applied clear ink, then Frosted Crystal Embossing Antiquities powder. When embossed, this powder has a bumpy, matte look. I then applied Snow Cap paint dabber around the butterflies, and used the same paint to stamp a couple of designs in the two corners. The cool thing it, the paint just wipes off of the smooth areas, but sticks down in the grooves of the bumpy embossing powder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this card I started with glossy cardstock. I stamped a couple of designs with <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_dyeink_archival.htm">Archival ink</a>, then masked the butterflies and began adding color to the background with Distress Ink. I used water, ink,and lots of different stamps to create the background. I used all of the same stamps and colors of Distress Ink as on the first card, but I also used the <a href="http://www.heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=H2365&subCat=D05">Old French Writing Background</a> <a href="http://www.heroarts.com/">(Hero Arts)</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">And now, moving on to another project...</h4><div>I had some scraps lying around from a previous project, so I thought I should try to put them to good use.</div><div><br />
</div><div>The stamp I used here is <a href="http://shop.heroarts.com/products/productdetail/part_number=CG448/1571.0.1.1.60876.1015670.0.0.0">Balloon Ride</a> by Hero Arts. </div><div>Sentiment is from <a href="http://www.impression-obsession.com/">Impression Obsession</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These cards are for the new Template Fun class at <a href="http://www.stampincat.com//">Stampin' Cat Studio</a> on Saturday, April 28th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhzcSmbXTHyVktnmEfRlqCTlDRTA5xwkmRF35M9UcxY_mAvKMl8xukVBJBKCfaIzGOdY_QOuogsKjE4klcikb4a24aCCkP7CFR9V9w4isH8wOt47eby3suMTWkW_KRW3yJ5QRj9foYqr7/s1600/Archival+Resist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhzcSmbXTHyVktnmEfRlqCTlDRTA5xwkmRF35M9UcxY_mAvKMl8xukVBJBKCfaIzGOdY_QOuogsKjE4klcikb4a24aCCkP7CFR9V9w4isH8wOt47eby3suMTWkW_KRW3yJ5QRj9foYqr7/s320/Archival+Resist.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This first one was created with the <a href="http://http//www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/New_Products.html/">Lotus Blossom</a> template. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Fun, fun</i> techniques we will be using on this one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghT-RTHTCLLp1fZu6qOBZckKpsuKnWgzocDv5ooF5Taew7lJBr3OANh1msiPao1qxwffveyGbXn3JDczzWMA5D85aJuvXdejz1kzOHK7yXrAHqeFSXL_D4FCEVll71X5qsCQXHCIJyJP-s/s1600/Blended+Background.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghT-RTHTCLLp1fZu6qOBZckKpsuKnWgzocDv5ooF5Taew7lJBr3OANh1msiPao1qxwffveyGbXn3JDczzWMA5D85aJuvXdejz1kzOHK7yXrAHqeFSXL_D4FCEVll71X5qsCQXHCIJyJP-s/s320/Blended+Background.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This colorful, blended background was created by using <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_dyeink_distresspads.htm/">Distress Ink</a> with my one of my favorite templates,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/All_Templates.html/">Chicken Wire</a> template. I paired it here with the wonderful <a href="http://shop.heroarts.com/products/productdetail/part_number=CG424/1571.0.1.1.62762.70022.0.0.0/">London Background</a> stamp by <a href="http://shop.heroarts.com/home/index.html/1571.0/">Hero Arts</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5qSnlP3kCBPMiFblleoxBRA9es3ABAAlegzrzuQBqpQEzDhZ4Z9uy1s3ZaTiRtLb4p0IIX19SPiGOoeynBXQg7ln-0lksXRQtKFX_wU57lWbWsK6W0cFNvQNMO7Jg8XINZtvLGkQCPpQ/s1600/Sanded+Coredinations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5qSnlP3kCBPMiFblleoxBRA9es3ABAAlegzrzuQBqpQEzDhZ4Z9uy1s3ZaTiRtLb4p0IIX19SPiGOoeynBXQg7ln-0lksXRQtKFX_wU57lWbWsK6W0cFNvQNMO7Jg8XINZtvLGkQCPpQ/s320/Sanded+Coredinations.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, the Chicken Wire template is extremely versatile. I used it here to add some wonderful textural interest to this otherwise simple card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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New class boards are up at Stampin' Cat now. The 10am class on March 17th is the Distress Markers class. <br />
Love, love, love the new Distress Markers, they are so much fun to work with. We are going to make a wonderful technique sample book, and also make a beautiful card to take home with you.<br />
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In the 1pm spot I have the Clean and Simple Cards class. This class is focused on learning to utilize basic design principles in cardmaking. We will make 5 cards, and discuss many different keys to good design.<br />
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And now...a picture from the Reflections stamp class held on on Leap Day. We had so much fun with this technique, I just had to let these ladies show you their beautiful work.<br />
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I feel like this post has been a LONG time coming. We have moved to Salem, are adjusting to life here, and now...my studio is unpacked, and I have classes on the schedule!!! Very exciting!<br />
The next couple of months classes are listed on the side, and I have a few photos of upcoming class projects to show you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A project from the Reflections Stamp Class</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alcohol Ink Resist technique samples</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the Alcohol Ink Resist class projects</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's such a great sketch that I just had to participate in this challenge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This is the card I made, you can click on the card to see the details a little better. My fun little branch embellishment was created with twigs from my Nandina plant. I added texture to some tissue paper using an embossing folder, then cut it into strips...wide ones and narrow ones. I used the narrow ones to create the bow on top and the tiny little "flowers" on the branches, then I added a little bit of Vintage Glass Glitter to the tips of the branches for a little sparkle. The texture on the paper in the background was created with a metal stencil. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u>Supplies:</u><br />
White Card and Background: Ruche Cardstock - WorldWin<br />
Wood Paper<br />
Patterned Paper: Gabrielle 6x6 Paper Pad - BoBunny<br />
Stamps: Acanthus Leaves and Sent With Love - Layers of Color<br />
Ink: Pumice Stone Distress Ink - Ranger Industries<br />
Large Damask Metal Stencil - Dreamweaver<br />
Oriental Weave Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug<br />
Labels Four Nestabilities Dies - Spellbinders<br />
Cuttlebug Machine- ProvoCraft</div><div style="text-align: center;">Antique Silver Vintage Glass Glitter - Art Glitter</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lavender Tissue Paper<br />
Gold Thread<br />
Twigs<br />
Nailheads<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Valonda</i></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-24516977782932649972011-04-18T19:23:00.000-07:002011-04-18T19:23:56.815-07:00Schedule ChangeThe schedule for the April 30th classes is being changed a little. We didn't receive the Reflections Stamp set in time to hold that class, so we will be rescheduling it for a different date. Thanks for understanding. <br />
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However, since we had so many people sign up for the Garden Wall Stamp Class, we decided to replace the Reflections class with a second Garden Wall Stamp Class. Good news for those of you who were put on the waiting list! :) In honor of that class, here is a little sneak peek at one of the cards we will be making in that class.<br />
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<p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>I know it's been a long time since I've checked in here. I've been having withdrawals from teaching classes, so I've decided to put a few on the schedule. Below you will find the info. and descriptions for each class. Looking forward to seeing you all again!</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><strong><a href="http://www.rangerink.com/alcohol_ink.htm">Alcohol Ink</a> Basics Class<br />
</strong>Date: Sat. April 30, 2011<br />
<p$1><p$1>Time: 10:00 am<br />
<p$1><p$1>Class Description: Come explore the wonderful world of Alcohol Inks. This introductory class will cover the basic techniques and information about Alcohol Ink. You will come away with a really good grasp of this product and how to get the most out of it. You will not only complete a fabulous technique tag reference tool, but will also create some fun cards and a great necklace!<br />
<p$1><p$1>Prerequisite: Beginners Workshop<br />
<p$1><p$1>Cost: $21</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><strong> <a href="http://www.layersofcolor.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=239/">Garden Wall Stamp</a> Class<br />
</strong>featuring products by <a href="http://www.layersofcolor.com/">Layers of Color</a><br />
<p$1><p$1>Date: Sat. April 30, 2011<br />
<p$1><p$1>Time: 1:00 pm<br />
<p$1><p$1>Class Description: Celebrate spring with a collection of beautiful cards featuring the Garden Wall Frame stamp by Layers of Color, as well as other products by this wonderful company. This class will incorporate a wide variety of products and techniques, including: the new Distress Stains, Acrylic Paint, Alcohol Ink, masking and more. Each participant will receive a Garden Wall Frame stamp (included in the cost of the class).<br />
<p$1><p$1>Prerequisite: Beginners Workshop<br />
<p$1><p$1>Cost: $26</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><strong>Reflections Stamp Class<br />
</strong>featuring products by <a href="http://www.timholtz.com/">Tim Holtz</a><br />
<p$1><p$1>Date: Sat. April 30, 2011<br />
<p$1><p$1>Time: 4:00 pm<br />
<p$1><p$1>Class Description: This class features an awesome new stamp set from the mind of Tim Holtz...script background stamps that stamp backwards! These stamps are perfect for, well, some awesome applications, like stamp kissing, transfer techniques, and so much more. This class will be very technique driven, and we'll have a blast getting all turned around.<br />
<p$1><p$1>Prerequisite: Beginners Workshop<br />
<p$1><p$1>Cost: $25<br />
<p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-67274832272258748742010-07-20T09:10:00.000-07:002010-07-20T09:15:45.454-07:00Hi there everyone,<br /><br />I've been very neglectful of this blog and I apologize. Unfortunately that's not likely to change very soon. My husband and I are in the midst of a job change/move, so things are just a little crazy right now. <br /><br />I will continue to keep this updated with any classes that I have scheduled. I will not be doing a whole lot of classes though until we get the whole moving thing figured out.<br /><br />Just yesterday I finished packing up my craft room into boxes. It was a huge job, and I'm glad that part of packing is done for now. Anyway the work continues...<br /><br />Blessings to each of you,<br />ValondaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-59343183466083673672010-03-04T12:00:00.001-08:002010-03-04T12:07:05.529-08:00More Vintage FunI don't know what the deal is with me and the whole vintage thing right now, but I just can't help myself...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4NQoxNFrNDJHfbhTcyiM060493vZmpPaRU4lu5s6h9ACKtSLXFs8d-s4Bg9qWnV8Ay1yuSL4xSM28KuvXPtQPWhrQ_L31sbJQ1eZD-qhcYV5tiJVDNbH94fx67Hq9oLoBlOAQTvag6mI/s1600-h/Viva+la+Verve+March+2010+copy.jpg"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444872659121117394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKw9LK0zv2-ja6mdWCRv7H4-luZxbIA7Zs9YcHeuKPZGtVN5ClDbZGJsXxI_6oKzH2EpWhJ2M4TXvvcdDTz1naLGuysCk470Pite8pWZG4iY0fRy6MhOxtN5aX4yeacJKMx1tIb6s96gRE/s320/Viva+la+Verve+March+2010+copy.jpg" />Everything on this card was stamped using various colors of Adirondack Paint Dabbers. Stamps are: Wallpaper Background (Hero Arts), Cher Amie (Rubber Stamp Concepts), and Flourishes (Crafty Secrets). Just a bit of Silver Fine Vintage Glass Glitter (Art Institute) for some sparkle was all the embellishment it needed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-24313493718945930892010-03-04T08:40:00.000-08:002010-03-04T09:23:34.810-08:00Vintage Cream<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444827327290631682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5szkgGRm9M0usrE76ek6U-qJBHvFZJtGM9A8939EHUDocpcXIHraDQWsg1TMSZ8YPmygly6V6S6zIKvAKAAZ6AMFeQp07I8hDP9Kxc-sF8QyfFUPsm88gK7DYT_XAsmgO2D8mHocvrCa/s320/CPS+156+copy+3.jpg" /> I've been loving vintage style designs lately. Maybe I'm feeling nostalgic...who knows? Anyway, this card was created using the current CPS sketch.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 89px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444828404408011394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi733ocFLvZWdbUaqG1M_U8EU7msObeyTPQ9Al7hjAhnsa2mrwEn1gvY8jWULGo_LC96r4Rn3GZoOIffMiZ1USs8VrUBVP4wAH5VdEHye-DOme-f1pIEhLKBWMo_-MLEKQH1dRO4PjPJjW4/s200/CPS+156.jpg" /><strong>Supplies:<br /></strong>Cardstock - Cream Linen Weave<br />Stamps -<br /> Shine On You verse (Stampendous)<br /> Delicate Branches (Inkadinkado)<br />Ink-</div><div> VersaMark (Tsukineko)<br /> The Essential Gluepad (Tsukineko)<br /> Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger Industries)<br />Other -<br /> Textile Texture Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft)<br /> Platinum Embossing Powder<br /> Fawn Microfine Transparent Art Glitter (Art Institute Glitter)<br /> Antique Linen Distress Stickles (Ranger Industries)<br /> Flower (Prima) <br /> Rhinestone</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-25324548193551053082010-02-25T15:53:00.000-08:002010-02-25T16:02:35.045-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTH_lMLxi_gCUlM5_mR9Qq8g3LwcB_imJ_8ol5zBdeEFZQqL0CkjeYorDSRgx4DCdH5q9lmPZBWAD8o7l723mLGEFBmpAsTX3PbIB-HTXRFGefNbshcueTcy4tqOu6iWJEvnWCFleoCfX/s1600-h/P1040319+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442333738260736850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTH_lMLxi_gCUlM5_mR9Qq8g3LwcB_imJ_8ol5zBdeEFZQqL0CkjeYorDSRgx4DCdH5q9lmPZBWAD8o7l723mLGEFBmpAsTX3PbIB-HTXRFGefNbshcueTcy4tqOu6iWJEvnWCFleoCfX/s320/P1040319+copy.jpg" /></a> Just a quick card to share...I realized I didn't have any congratulations cards in my stash right now so I figured it was time to make one.<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Hero Arts Stamps -<br /> Scattered Leaves Clear Stamp Set<br /> Chinese Dolls Clear Stamp Set<br /> Wallpaper Background<br /> Woodgrain Pattern<br />Cardstock: Black, Orange, Aqua, Yellow, and Grey<br />VersaMark Ink<br />Charcoal Zing Embossing Powder (American Crafts)<br />Sunflower Die and Flower Bouquet Miniabilities Dies (Spellbinders)<br />Flower Punch (EK Success)<br />Everyday Greetings Die (ProvoCraft)<br />Black Pearls (KaiserCraft)<br />Matte Accents (Ranger Industries)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-8350326926290246362010-02-24T10:43:00.000-08:002010-02-24T11:07:26.809-08:00<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441882996988639186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGg1SCTE1GCNDIykdh9Y98SqSG81J3EShrVYA0hT_lafIMy9pdeS-aSvhqPiIDvba32rKMT7FWbd78G9yqBSkMmY27OVjkAtbau0GusL_4IADo9eVbg2_t_neigGywgpoWI-9h36ujRyCa/s400/P1040312+copy.jpg" /><br /><div>I made this card for two challenges...<a href="http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/february-2010-contest-details/">Hero Arts</a> and <a href="http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/2010/02/cps-155-part-1.html">CPS</a><br /><br />Here is this weeks' CPS Sketch<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 143px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441884008744062130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jIdoJx8UUUQPbWVvyJYwx_rXER3FNWIxCqbnolmXxZ27JuJjdvBppkwIHxfM8zYPt_d8-PKaywoNogfC0b55zMraWAq3hLtJE7rJlcZVtRflwACvT-A_JRVfO9H05mA3T7YtcWWFtsSw/s200/CPS+sketch+155.jpg" />This is my first time to participate in a CPS challenge, and I had lots of fun taking on the challenge.<br /><br />Now about <a href="http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/">Hero Arts</a>:<br />Hero Arts has a month-long theme challenge and this months' theme is Flowers & St. Patricks Day. I've incorporated the "flowers" theme two ways. The most obvious...the giant layered flower...lol. I stamped the background with VersaMark Ink using the <span style="color:#666600;">Dots and Flowers</span> background stamp by Hero Arts. I used a <span style="color:#666600;">Willow Paint Dabber</span> by Ranger Industries to stamp the leaf (from the <span style="color:#666600;">Scattered Leaves</span> set by Hero Arts).<br /><br />The Scripture verse sentiment comes from one of my favorite sets of all time, <span style="color:#666600;">Scripture Essentials 1</span> by <a href="http://www.cornishheritagefarms.com/intro.php">Cornish Heritage Farms</a>.<br /><br />Just using this verse today has encouraged me, I hope reading it has done the same for you.<br />Blessings...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-32699020910566592162010-02-06T12:32:00.001-08:002010-02-06T12:41:53.140-08:00Impression Obsession Challenge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3L-n_d86gLn9A2ne7VRPbApw2pAtjtiDy9xY1N3g0uMGjonaqgAODPKS_RNVAqldCF5mno0DTdzGfsWBqkXJyVMPxIjWsfQB3gIOWIH3IBrPTTI5OQuWH4wz7WGbICo1BUn6G665pCx_/s1600-h/P1040297+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435231176038909698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3L-n_d86gLn9A2ne7VRPbApw2pAtjtiDy9xY1N3g0uMGjonaqgAODPKS_RNVAqldCF5mno0DTdzGfsWBqkXJyVMPxIjWsfQB3gIOWIH3IBrPTTI5OQuWH4wz7WGbICo1BUn6G665pCx_/s320/P1040297+copy.jpg" /></a>The <a href="http://mitrafriant.typepad.com/">Impression Obsession Blog</a> hosts ongoing challenges, and since the current challenge (Shades of Green) spoke to me I decided to participate. This card uses the Small Leaf Wreath and Accent Border stamps from Impression Obsessions' Alesa Baker Designs. I also added that super cute butterfly sticker from the Fabulous line by Chatter Box as well as some other stickers that I have had in my stash for quite some time. I used Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink for all of my stamping and to brayer over the piece that I used to mat the leaf wreath image.<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-8942581027096939632010-01-19T15:41:00.000-08:002010-01-19T16:05:09.780-08:00Glittery Fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7c0hfxjeSJ-nJkZ_91WeXaCUQOkGg8isB3tLfVGuVP3wwGEE0xry1iUiMcsu-rkZhXulZgpn8TQvJMPTWxfq03mk7yA_RqrAR4LtLct0tA_uDG4bxopTs9Mi_eKbUtsbGylWthEiZtpR/s1600-h/P1040276+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428600799525634146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7c0hfxjeSJ-nJkZ_91WeXaCUQOkGg8isB3tLfVGuVP3wwGEE0xry1iUiMcsu-rkZhXulZgpn8TQvJMPTWxfq03mk7yA_RqrAR4LtLct0tA_uDG4bxopTs9Mi_eKbUtsbGylWthEiZtpR/s320/P1040276+copy.jpg" /></a>Another project to share from my weekend away. You had to know that the glitter would make it into my weekend bag...everyone was thrilled to see it of course...<br />This is my favorite glitter of all, Microfine Art Glitter. This stuff is so fine and delicate that it ends up everywhere, which is not a problem for me, but not everyone likes to walk around shiny. Ok, seriously, if you have never worked with this glitter you really need to get your hands on some. I rarely use my regular ultrafine glitters anymore because every time I look through the different colors, the microfines are the ones that jump out at me...the ones that I LOVE. The colors I used on this project were: Elfin, Iris, Winter White, and Fawn. The stamp is Garden Dragonfly by Holly Berry House. I wish that all of you could see it in person, because pictures just don't do justice to the beauty of these glitters.<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-70921325375269573602010-01-12T14:21:00.001-08:002010-01-12T14:47:52.511-08:00First projects of the year!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425982228807817826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zBl8QApnkSjlvVLsx38yUp9E_ECgNUmxDBd1i4RjffxTwm4ao33XMHtZjywBrl9DpgtZZDUr_KlWtjAOwgMyHpvKcpueTQHekCXXYs7n37dwESAR16GlHOIdfpAVAoUalFGZlTf-PARE/s320/P1040260+copy.jpg" />Here it is...my very first project of the year! This one was dreamed up while I was driving from here to there one day, and I was just waiting for the right opportunity to give it a try. My opportunity came last weekend when I was privileged to go spend the weekend at the coast with some wonderfully talented friends. I can't even tell you how wonderful it was to have time to focus on creating some of those things that have been in my mind begging to be made...un-interrupted time...well...interrupted only by the occasional meal, snack or nap.<br /><br />Anyway, for this project I stamped this Holly Berry House Medallion onto Ten Seconds Studios metal, then hand embossed portions of the design before cutting, layering it together, and sanding it to give it it's well-worn look. The background was created using a Fiskars Texture Plate and a Ten Seconds Studios mold. I have to say, I love Ten Seconds Studios more every time I use their products (and I used them a lot this weekend).<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425985241047181762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fifn8EJkEUbF5N6WQeb9Ahd_tR_9YkwQn9dhBRw659EiNpAf14R3po5gGcl5qrfm8VUABl8wiT_1YE1yS_JrXkVkpV0ynNXRu5Tv92w4nRbAZoMHW3Obdiwls7IHJJM5PGJlwGuYpbLd/s320/P1040265+copy2.jpg" />And now...my most anticipated project of the weekend. I have been planning to make a copper framed mirror for my sister for her birthday (hope she doesn't read this). So this was my chance. I antiqued the copper using Liver of Sulfer, then buffed, embossed, sanded, assembled...you get the idea. Three of the panels were embossed using Ten Seconds Studios molds, and the rest were embossed with Cuttlebug Embossing Folders. I love copper, and my sister loves it even more, so I am so excited to give this to her.<br /><br />I have much more to share, but I have to re-photograph some of the items when the sun decides to shine again here in the Willamette Valley.<br /><br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673280078865435758.post-75367592575237447752009-08-27T13:38:00.001-07:002009-08-27T13:52:58.737-07:00Just a teaser<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszMdO8tQVhKcEkbwZeZYxhT_VutgkY4rP5s5hEPB1LiScaBs7txNWtrYCwQEr6c3QZdvwaB6ckFyW42S4kDLmGHXbAhb80QRIqV4i-zxZSZrv9AW6KivlKI6UAMDFctFSXlgrsLGBm-bu/s1600-h/P1040047.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374745891728621554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszMdO8tQVhKcEkbwZeZYxhT_VutgkY4rP5s5hEPB1LiScaBs7txNWtrYCwQEr6c3QZdvwaB6ckFyW42S4kDLmGHXbAhb80QRIqV4i-zxZSZrv9AW6KivlKI6UAMDFctFSXlgrsLGBm-bu/s400/P1040047.JPG" /></a> Alright everyone. Huge thanks to those of you who signed up for this class sight unseen. The sample is now complete and will be in the store later today.<br /><br />This Ten Seconds Studios Framed Mirror Class is based on a class created by <a href="http://yoursartfully.blogspot.com/">Linda Brown</a> for Craft Stamper Magazine. It's going to be a fun one! If you are signing up for this one be prepared for the class to go longer than the usual 2 hours.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2