Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers: August 2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010

updated new stuff and GREAT ART ADVENTURE INFO

LOTS going on ....I just updated the ongoing classes so check it out especially the changes in the valley!
Also be sure to check out all the wonderful classes we are having at the great ART ADVENTURE the last weekend of September. I will be posting about some of the classes here but for now take a look at the metal REPOSE (embossing) taught by Magdalena Muldoon from Merc Art. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to take a class from the master of REPOSE art! visit www.spokaneartsupply.com for details or call me at the store 509-327-6622

Friday, August 20, 2010

today Mixed MEdia in the Valley

4:30 pm Chalk Pastels Join us for some fun with pastels and stencils in the valley! Only $10 Don't Bring a thing!!!!!! Just show up ready to play.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Stamp Club WED 5:30 pm

I am back from Stampaway and other trips with Stencils and stuff from CoffeeBReak so do not miss this month!!!!!!!I will be showing the Gouache technique from the show too and stamps we can order from Carmens Veranda. See you there!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

this week NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Except new hero and a few other goodies at the shop! NO Studio play this week Stamp Club next week.
At Creative Element I am doing a Trifold Card Class on August21 st come on over and nsee the goodies we have over there! call 208-667-0813 to sign up

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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