Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers: February 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

look at this...incredible!

Check out this video! It will make you want to create books.....
http://vimeo.com/7694315

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Alcohol inks today in CDA

Join me in CDA's creative element for Alcohol Inks. We will make a bracelet and do several cards only $25 bucks everything is provided simply show up!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

I know many of you have asked for an alcohol ink class and I am doing one in CDA this weekend at Creative Element. It is $25, everything is provided, 10am to 1pm and you always get 20% off anything you buy that is not already on sale. Plus many of you have not been out to the CREATIVE ELEMENT to see what we have in the Idaho store!

I am also bringing back MY personal Class Punch card. I used to do this in Fresno at STAMPACADABRA! For every 6 classes you take in a price catagory you get a free class in the same catagory. So if you come to the mixmedia Studio Play 6 times you get a free one. See me for more details and your own card!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Altered Books and Visual Journals WED!

Do not forget this weeks club we are working on Altered book &/or Visual journals!!!!!!
Bring a book or journal to work in and we will do several concepts in them to get you rolling!

Monday, February 8, 2010

new stuff

Still no video from CHA. It was a bit messed up on the MAc so I turned it over to Ken at the shop to see if he could make something out of it. Time will tell.
Meanwhile this week we have Studio Play at the Downtown store using Watercolor Crayons and WC pencils. This is a great intro to water media so join us at 5:30 pm for only $10.

The big Encaustic Class is this Saturday Feb 13th which I am looking forward to since this is my favorite media. It is so immediate and yet changeable. Finding enough heating trays skillets etc has been a challenge I think I have it covered after this weekends thrift store foray. There are still 2 spaces open.

Next week we have CLUB on Wed. Fat books.... I am determined to get one done for everyone so be there to see if I make my goal. BTW we have things trickling in already from CHA Lots of new Stardream paper and the new COREdinations paper which is excellent for distress techniques, staining and sanding. It has a nice canvas like texture. I am hoping for the new distress ink colors to show up... so far every place I have ordered has them back ordered. Lots of new Pergamano tools too if you love paper piercing.

See you in Spokane!

Monday, February 1, 2010

tuesday Altered books in the valley

I am perusing some past ideas and materials tonight for tomorrows club in the valley. Just bring your book. I am thinking maybe some easy nichos in the back of our books!
SEE YOU ALL THERE! Lots of info from CHA too.

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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