Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers: September 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Getting down to the wire!

I am back and at the Downtown store all week. Many thanks for all your kind thoughts and condolences. Hope all went well at club.

The Great Art Adventure is this weekend. There is still a bit of room in some of the classes.
One of the teachers with room still available is Daris Judd Her jewelry has been seen all over the northwest and she used to design pieces for Coldwater Creek.check out her stuff at www.Darisjudd.com

Call me at the store if you are interested in classes this weekend.509-327-6622
Check out www.spokaneartsupply.com for complete class info

Saturday, September 12, 2009

This month's meeting

Hi out there!
I do hope some of you are reading this.
I got some bad news this past week....my Mom passed away. It was not totally expected and in some ways a blessing as she will not suffer any longer.
I must be down in California next week for the services which means I will not be able to run the club but I think you all could handle it yourselves if you would like to continue the scrabble tile necklace without me. I can leave the supplies at the shop and if a few of you could band together and show any newbies what to do I think that would be great!
Please let me know what you all think. Email me directly if you can't post it here on the blog.
For those of you that attended my Friday Class in the valley I am sorry that I have to cancel this weeks class but I am sure you understand.

ALSO I hope that everyone thinking about attending any of the classes at the show please sign up ASAP we still have some spaces but the large mailing went out on Thursday so I know some of the classes will fill up and you want you guys to have the first crack at it! Everyone who is coming to the show will get an EXTRA 20% off even sale items! Sunday will be 25% but I doubt there will be much left, LOL!
Thanks for understanding!
MJ

Monday, September 7, 2009

OK all you Stampers....

All of the classes are posted for the Great Art Adventure. I just want to remind you all that the classes are starting to fill as we get closer to the event and I don't want you to miss out!go to www.spokaneartsupply.com and check out, Daris Judd for mixed media jewelry and wire jewelry too, Myself for ATC"S, Corrine Loomis Deitz for incredible mixmedia techniques from GoldenPaints, Judi Watanabe the owner of JudiKins and so much more
Upcoming at DT club SCRABBLE TILE necklace!

ongoing schedule

FIRST WED of each month at Spokane Art Supply DT 5:30pm

Visual Journaling
join us every month for creative journaling techniques that can spur your imagination and add new ideas to all your artwork!

Second & FourthThursdays CDA CREATIVE Element Visual Journaling

SECOND Wed of each month at Spokane Art Supply DT $10
STUDIO PLAY( mixed media fun) $10 learn a new mixed media technique to apply to any ART ARSENAL 5:30pm-7:30pm

Third Wed of each month Spokane Stampers Spokane Art Supply DTJoin us for a night of , cardmaking, stamping and altered art ideas, .... Its Free! 5:30pm-7:30pm check out our blog

www.spokanestampers.blogspot.com

TIPS from MaryJo

Diamond Glaze tips

* To avoid bubbles in DG hold the bottle upsidedown for at least 30
seconds.
*Seal your favorite techniques like Paper Mosaic, Stained glass.or
paper applique to keep the cut papers from lifting.
* Attach embellishments like raffia, plastic, beads ,metal or plastic
mesh, Mizuhiki cord, charms, glass, shells, ribbon,wood, buttons or
basically anything that you can attach with white or hot glues
* Use DG to create a dimensional look on any image printed or stamped
on paper. Apply directly from the bottle for height or use a small
paint brush and layer.
*DG will make colors appear deeper especially watercolored and markers
*DG can be mixed with many other craft products and art supplies like watercolor paints, dyes, glitters, Pearl Ex, any type of acrylic paints or mediums and any dry pigments.
* DG makes a nice clear thin glaze for a variety of products including cooked poly clays, water color, paper beads,shrink plastic, metal and embossed papers.
* Create your own glazes by mixing DG with dye reinker and Pearl Ex. This mix looks great on acetate
and other plastics and even on embossed papers
*DG makes fabulous Crytallina papers. Lay a small piece of tissue paper on a craft sheet. Mix DG with a small amount of dye reinker or acrylic paint. To this mix sprinkle and mix in Pearl Ex. Paint this mixture on the tissue add a bit of glitter or more Pearl EX. Let dry then peel off the craft sheet. the paper is see through but very tough, great for collage.
*DG is great for decopauge simply glue down the pieces with DG then apply two coats of DG over the top.
* DG can be used as a resin substitute in jewelry pieces or bottle caps. Add a photo copy or sticker to the bottom of a bezel or bottle cap. Fill with DG wait 24 hours. Dg will be clear for depth up to 1/4 inch.
*Create cool recycled plastics using DG over alcohol inks. Try this, cut a shape out of thick or heavy blister packaging. Apply alcohol inks to the plastic to change the color. Once dry apply a layer of DG or drizzle it wildly over the piece to create texture. Punch a small hole and attach it to a card with a brad or eyelet.
*Dress up old Christmas ornaments by dipping them in DG then rolling in glitter, glass beads or ROXs. Clear Roxs mixed with glitter and clear glass beads looks like snow.
*The new super thin applicator top is great for writing with DG then apply glitter or beads.

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