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Friday, April 29, 2011

Hedgehog Happiness - Card #2


Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class 
might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: DM338_2


I'm feeling a little bummed today because I've put up some photos that are below par. Can't re-do them though...darn.  So I'm taking some good advice from some ladies at class yesterday and hope that I can represent the cards better in the hopes of adequately advertising for classes.  I framed this card with a matching color to help it stand out a little...but unfortunately the card is already at Destination Marysville and I won't be able to take any more photos just now.  I'm seriously thinking about going to Troy and redoing the Long Stampscapes cards.  They look a little boring don't they?  They did not photo well at all.  Sigh....I'm going to consider that for a bit today and make a decision later.

Who knew that blogging and teaching would require so many new skills?  I hope this counts towards those brain exercises they say you should do so you can still think clearly when you get older!!! If I learn to work my website will that make me smart???  Please....pretty please....!


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
Location:  Destination Marysville - (810) 388-0500
Date & Times:  Wednesday May 18th, 12-2pm
                        Wednesday May 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Due to Connie's (owner) surgery on the 16th -  These two classes are on the same day at two different times.
Fee:  $18

SUPPLIES:
Ink: 
Tim Holtz Distress Black Soot
Stamp:
Penny Black Inc. 4058J "yearning"
Copic Markers:
0 Colorless Blender
YG03 Yellow Green
YG63 Pea Green
R35 Coral
R81 Rose Pink
E000 Pale Fruit Pink
Y21 Buttercup Yellow
C1 Cool Gray No.1
C3 Cool Gray No.3
C5 Cool Gray No. 5
E31 Brick Beige
E33 Sand
Others:
KaiserCraft Pearls / SB786 Rose
Sakura Black Glossy Pen
Spellbinders Nestabilities / Labels Eight

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Stampscapes...a little longer - Card #3

  CLICK ON THE PICTURE to get a bigger view!
 Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class
might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.

PRINTABLE: MCR371_3


I was so pleased when I was able to explore this "business size" idea for Stampscapes.  Mostly because I was chicken that I wouldn't be able to achieve a simple/elegant solution.  Today I'm blogging and turning my head over to the side where my worktable is and hoping against hope that I will have success coming up with a great idea for a Stampscapes Getaway.  The Getaway cards need to push the envelope to keep the interest of the very talented ladies that I hope will attend the class.  I love a simple card...but a 6 hour class demands more.  More techniques, more visual complexity...basically a "headache" card.  I feel a big headache coming on.  3 days and the mojo has not sparked.  2 or 3 ideas have fallen behind me in a ashen heap...sigh.
This is usually the point where family and friends start suggesting ideas and offer help...but that elusive thing in my head is not giving up the goods!  darn it....I even tried a bath yesterday...all I got was wrinkly skin!


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
**NEW** Location:  My Craft Room - (248) 879-3360  (Hi Joyce!  Thanks for letting me come there!!)
                                  6020 Rochester Road
                                  Troy, MI 48085-1301
Date & Time:  Friday May 13, 2011 at 10:30 - 12:30
                       Saturday May 28, 2011 at 10:30 - 12:30
Class Fee:  $23.00  - Sorry Folks!  I increased the fee for gas and for time spent driving!!  :(


SUPPLIES:
Ink
Adirondack Espresso.  (I would invest in a re-inker as is takes alot of ink to make a great impression in this color.)
Paper
80 lb good white Cardstock
Bazzill Smoothies / Hot Fudge / 9-986
Bazzill Metallics / Gold / 12-1272
Stampscapes Stamps - GO to the Website!
Tropical Tree - 098E
Ledge - 054F
Ledge with Brush - 055F
Scenic Sentiments Sheet #4 Plate 30B
Other
Gold Leafing Pen

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Hedgehog Happiness - Card #1






Time to take a break from Stampscapes and slip in a hedgehog! Let's all go outside right now and lounge around like he is!!....darn...it's raining!  It's also the time of year that if you did lounge outside all you would see is all the things you need to do to tidy up the yard.  Squeezing your eyes shut really tight and pretending, doesn't really work!...it's all still there in the morning!


Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class 
might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: DM338_1


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
Location:  Destination Marysville - (810) 388-0500
Date & Times:  Wednesday May 18th, 12-2pm
                        Wednesday May 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Due to Connie's (owner) surgery on the 16th -  These two classes are on the same day at two different times.
Fee:  $18

SUPPLIES:
Ink: 
Tim Holtz Distress Black Soot
Stamp:
Penny Black Inc. 3782J "lazy days" 
Copic Markers:
0 Colorless Blender
YG03 Yellow Green
YG63 Pea Green
R35 Coral
R81 Rose Pink
E000 Pale Fruit Pink
Y21 Buttercup Yellow
C1 Cool Gray No.1
C3 Cool Gray No.3
C5 Cool Gray No. 5
E31 Brick Beige
E33 Sand
Others:
May Arts Ribbon / NX14 /  3/8" 
KaiserCraft Pearls / SB786 Rose
Sakura Black Glossy Pen
Spellbinders Nestabilities / Labels Eight

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Stampscapes...a little longer! - Card #2

 CLICK ON THE PICTURE to get a bigger view!
 Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: MCR371_2



It's warm outside today and I have to admit to being lethargic and Lazy!!  I could go outside and rake and clean....And I could get some more classes done...which I Will!!  I will!!!  i will! .....Self hypnosis ..that might work... 


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
**NEW** Location:  My Craft Room - (248) 879-3360  (Hi Joyce!  Thanks for letting me come there!!)
                                  6020 Rochester Road
                                  Troy, MI 48085-1301
Date & Time:  Friday May 13, 2011 at 10:30 - 12:30
                       Saturday May 28, 2011 at 10:30 - 12:30
Class Fee:  $23.00  - Sorry Folks!  I increased the fee for gas and for time spent driving!!  :(


SUPPLIES:
Ink
Adirondack Espresso.  (I would invest in a re-inker as is takes alot of ink to make a great impression in this color.)
Paper
80 lb good white Cardstock
Bazzill Smoothies / Hot Fudge / 9-986
Bazzill Metallics / Gold / 12-1272
Stampscapes Stamps - GO to the Website!
Blooms & Bridge - 221G
Shagbark Hickory - 242G
Quaking Aspen Sm - 237E
Tree Cluster sm - 266D
Scenic Sentiments Sheet #4 Plate 30B
Other
Gold Leafing Pen

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Stampscapes...a little longer! - Card #1

CLICK ON THE PICTURE to get a bigger view!  This size doesn't really work for the blog does it??)
Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class 
might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: MCR371_1


So...you know how the Post Office wants to overcharge you for having a square card??!!  That's just wrong!
Drives me nutty!  How come business mail doesn't get charged more?  Who's bringing the old fashioned, snail mail and traditional communication back into existence?  Card Makers!!  That's us!! Traditionalists!  You might even call us the Renaissance Card Maker.  The Profound and Classic Conveyor!

I say - "let's take back the mail system and claim business size envelopes as ours!!"
You heard it here folks!
 


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
**NEW** Location:  My Craft Room - (248) 879-3360  (Hi Joyce!  Thanks for letting me come there!!)
                                  6020 Rochester Road
                                  Troy, MI 48085-1301
Date & Time:  Friday May 13, 2011 at 10:30 - 12:30
                       Saturday May 28, 2011 at 10:30 - 12:30
Class Fee:  $23.00  - Sorry Folks!  I increased the fee for gas and for time spent driving!!  :(

You're going to love this....hardly any supplies!!  Surprise!
SUPPLIES:
Ink
Adirondack Espresso.  (I would invest in a re-inker as is takes alot of ink to make a great impression in this color.)
Paper
80 lb good white Cardstock
Bazzill Smoothies / Hot Fudge / 9-986
Bazzill Metallics / Gold / 12-1272
Stampscapes Stamps - GO to the Website!
Leafless Limbs Lg - 053F
Hikers m/f - 161A
Ledge with Brush - 055F
Ledge - 054F
Tropical Tree - 098E
Cloud Strips - 281F
Other
Gold Leafing Pen

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Delightful Dolls - Card #3


Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class 
might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: RW336_3

Picture me typing in slow motion since my fingers are frozen! (creaking, squeaking...interesting weather...) I'm seriously debating whether I should burn some wood in the fireplace right now....nope...I'll get dirty and won't be able to make cards!  You can use that excuse for anything right??  Nope...can't clean the kitchen, I'll have to wash my hands before I make cards.  Nope...can't rake leaves from last year...I'll get grubby and I won't be able to make cards... 


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
Date & Time:  Thursday Apr.28, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
                       Thursday May.5, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
                       Saturday May 21, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
Class Fee:  $18
We will add another Thursday and a Sunday as soon as we can coordinate some more dates.
  

SUPPLIES
Ink
Brilliance Graphite Black Pigment Ink (have your Refill Ready!)
Copic Markers
0 Colorless Blender
G21 Lime Green
G24 Willow
V01 Heath
V12 Pale Lilac
Y11 Pale Yellow
E00 Skin White
Stamps
CL297 / Clear Design / Four Dolls
Paper
Bazzill Dotted Swiss / 10-1048 / Pepper
My Mind's Eye / Lost & Found / Portobello Glitter Road "Party Looking Glass" / Item #LF1005/backside
My Mind's Eye / Lost & Found / Portobello Glitter Road "family" / Item #LF1025 / backside
Bazzill Prismatic / White / 19-10031
Bazzill Fourz / Spring Breeze / 5-5101

Other
May Arts / 361-01 / Cotton Lace
Liquid Pearls / White Opal
KaiserCraft Pearls SB785 / Lavender
KaiserCraft Rhinestones / SB707 / lime green
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
May Arts Ribbon / SK05 / 1/8" Lavender Silk Ribbon
PRINT the sentiment out for Yourself!! CLICK!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Delightful Dolls! - Card #2


Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class 
might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: RW336_2
 

It's the 18th!!!  I haven't blogged since the 18th!!  :(  What happened to April any way?  Maybe I think it's March because it's SNOWING outside!!  I'm going to use a snow machine to drive to my next class!  Strap a box on the back and let Taco my dog come along for the ride...yeah...it has potential! The sentiment on the card isn't an accident!

I always have fun teaching classes - but yesterday, I have to say, I had a blast!  I was over at Shannon's from Remember When Scrapbooking with a bunch of neat ladies where a 2 hour class morphed into 4 plus hours because we spent a large portion of the time cackling like chickens over what seemed extremely hilarious at the moment!   I had tears coming out of my eyes at one point ... I was laughing so hard.  It was awesome!  Even if I could remember exactly what was so funny - I'm sure it wouldn't translate enough to make anyone chuckle.  It was just one of those great moments in time! Thanks you guys!! (okay - they were ladies...just an expression...sheesh!)


If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
Date & Time:  Thursday Apr.28, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
                       Thursday May.5, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
                       Saturday May 21, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
Class Fee:  $18
We will add another Thursday and a Sunday as soon as we can coordinate some more dates.
  

SUPPLIES
Ink
Brilliance Graphite Black Pigment Ink (have your Refill Ready!)
Copic Markers
0 Colorless Blender
G21 Lime Green
G24 Willow
V01 Heath
V12 Pale Lilac
V17 Amethyst
Y11 Pale Yellow
E00 Skin White
Stamps
CL297 / Clear Design / Four Dolls
Paper
Bazzill Dotted Swiss / 10-1048 / Pepper
My Mind's Eye / Lost & Found / Portobello Glitter Road "Party Looking Glass" / Item #LF1005/backside
Bazzill Prismatic / White / 19-10031
Bazzill Fourz / Spring Breeze / 5-5101

Other
May Arts / 361-01 / Cotton Lace
Liquid Pearls / White Opal
KaiserCraft Pearls SB785 / Lavender
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Crystal Stickles
Toothpick!
May Arts Ribbon / SM31 / Silver String
PRINT the sentiment out for Yourself!! CLICK!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Delightful Dolls - Card 1


Use this pdf to save this card idea or print it out.  Those taking the class might like to bring a copy for convenience sake.
PRINTABLE: RW336_1


In an effort to Not Do another Copic Class using flowers....I turned to these sweet little Asian Style Dolls from Hero Arts...which brought on another creative belch problem that stymied me for a couple of days.  (I'm always coming up with these amazing reasons why I can't get my cards done in a timely fashion!).  Should Copic Classes include intense sessions in conquering various techniques???  I grappled with that thought for a bit and decided that I had no Art Major Degree nor 400 classes taken to equal one - so I had no business saying that I possessed enough technique to actually share!!!  Once I figured that out...I'm pretty sure that any value I offer would be making some classes that people could attend and have a great time together...both as friends and collaborators in Card Making!  Whew!....Belch...I now feel justified and righteous in making that statement.  Of course... having said that...no-one can actually peg me as saying that I know what I am doing!  What a relief!!!




If you would like to sign up for this class - it will be available on the following dates:
Date & Time:  Thursday Apr.28, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
                       Thursday May.5, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
                       Saturday May 21, 2011 at 11am - 1pm
Class Fee:  $18
  
SUPPLIES
Ink
Brilliance Graphite Black Pigment Ink (have your Refill Ready!)
Copic Markers
0 Colorless Blender
G21 Lime Green
G24 Willow
V01 Heath
V12 Pale Lilac
V17 Amethyst
E00 Skin White
Stamps
CL297 / Clear Design / Four Dolls
Paper
My Mind's Eye / Lost & Found / Portobello Glitter Road "family" / Item #LF1025 / backside
My Mind's Eye / Lost & Found / Portobello Glitter Road "Party Looking Glass" / Item #LF1005/backside
Bazzill Prismatic / White / 19-10031
Bazzill Fourz / Spring Breeze / 5-5101

Other
May Arts / 361-01 / Cotton Lace
Liquid Pearls / White Opal
KaiserCraft Rhinestones / SB707 / Lime Green
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
PRINT the sentiment out for Yourself!! CLICK

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