Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers: December 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

PARTY this Sat December 17th

REmember All Locals Saturday is our annual ORNAMENT exchange at my place 2pm. Bring 1 handmade ornament and a dessert or drink to share! If you need directions email me maryjomcgraw@yahoo.com or give me a call today! 509-327-6622

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Tonight, this afternoon really, 4:30pm Wed 5:30 Fiber paste for SAS DT!

OK gang for those of you in the area, Coeur D Alene that is, join us at 4:30 pm for Visual Journaling. We will be playing with pens and little house pages fun and easy. bring a gluestick and pens! I have stuff for those who forget there stuff.
free!!!!! although tips are graciously accepted.

Tomorrow SAS Downtown Spokane 5:30pm FIBER PASTE! only $10 A fabulous medium for the mixed media artist it makes many surfaces into paper. Come on down and check it out.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Visual Journaling TONIGHT 5:30 pm Dec 7th

Bring along your journal scissor and a black pen! See you there.
Christmas party info too!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Creative Element 4:30pm Dec 6th

Tonight we will check out the fun of Absorbent Ground! Join us for the faux watercolor fun at 4:30 It's only $10 don't bring a thing.

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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