Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers: August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

New Stamp Club in the Valley!

You are all invited to join us for a new Stamp Club at our Spokane Valley store Spokane Art Supply TOO on 14401 E Sprague. Its free, just like our other club. We start a bit earlier 4:30pm the project will be a surprise but I will give a hint.....it will be a paper technique...hahahaha!
If you have any questions call the shop 509-892-0353.
MJ

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Hey Gang, Valley and Downtown Stampers!

I am happy to announce we now have two stamp clubs in Spokane! Our New club is on the first tuesday of each month at our valley locations Spokane Art TOO! on Sprague at 4:30pm -6:30pm. Our Valley Stampers will be determining what they want to focus on at this first meeting.
Our Downtown Club is going strong! We meet on the 3rd Wed of each month.Our focus is really mixed media stamping with a strong art emphasis on new ideas and products.
Everyone is welcome at both clubs!

In the Valley we also have a cardmakers monthly class usually on the last Friday of the month but it can change due to class schedules.

Downtown SAS we now Have Kathy Simmons (formerly from APROPOS) coming to teach monthly classes check out her samples for next class Halloween "MAKE A DOZEN" at the Downtown store!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

hey gang

It is stamp carving night on WED this week starting at 5:30 bring a little design something simple. I have everything else. If you would like to carve several Craig got in some extra Mastercarve so get there early!
Fatbooks are still in play! Oh and bring the journals!

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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