Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

SPOKANE STAMPERS tonight Oct 20th 5:30pm

See you there. I will be showing Micro Glaze techniques and will have the new Carmens Veranda rubber so don't miss out! If we can get the Flip cam up and running we will try to post a little clip of the meeting so stayed tuned!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

PLEASE Note Today is WED Oct 13th and we have CHANGES

THE big change is this month in the valley we have to swith the date of the valley Mixed Media from this coming Friday to the 29th of OCT!!!!!!
OCT 29th Mixed Media in the VALLEY!!!!

Tonight is Studio Play at the Downtown store only $10 We will be playing with acrylics mixed in with different media! Remember you always get an extra 20%thing not already on sale when you come to Studo Play , Stamp Club or Visual journaling!!!!javascript:void(0)

Monday, October 4, 2010

Tues/Wed this week Oct 5-6 at SPOKANE ART

Tuesday 4:30 pm Altered books in the Valley store on Sprague we will be exploring how to use punches in your books....Remember this class is always technique based and can be used in many paper crafting projects oh and its FREEEEEEEEE! Bring along a book to work in.

WED at the DT store on Monroe at 5:30 VISUAL JOURNALING is back on at the STORE!!!!! We will be focusing on BLACK & White basics stamping and pens. Bring along (to share) your Favorites things (mediums, paints ,pens, collage stuff) to work in your journal too. Just come and wind down from your busy day, hang out and chat with the girls (guys are welcome too).

Sunday, September 19, 2010

the GREAT ART ADveNrure this coming weekend!!!!

And I urge all of you in the Spokane area to join us for the fun. Classes, free demos and great sale prices on everything (20% off even the closeouts and clearance stuff)!
I am most excited about Magdalena Muldoon coming from MercArt to teach her incredible embossed metal techniques. Magdalena is a master of repose metal art and it is a great chance to learn this gorgeous art from her. Call for class times and details 509-327-6622

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

All Kinds of fun this week Sept 15 and 17

WED is Spokane Stampers at the Downtown store on Monroe come and join us for Metallic craziness when we look at Mica Inks and SMOOCH BRING SCIssors and yourself.People are still trading ATC so bring a few to exchange. Remember this CLUB is FREE. OH and you get an extra 20% off!
ITS the 3rd fri in the valley this week!
Friday at the valley store is our new Mixed Media Group and if you missed our Studio Play last wed we are doing CLEAR TAR GEL for only $10 you will make a little neck charm and do some glazing pieces on board or paper. Join us for the fun

Monday, September 6, 2010

This Week Sept 7-8th

OK Kids.... ON TUESDAY in the Valley at 4:30 pm Altered Books bring your book and some scissors for collage techniques and Tissue tapes...Quick, down and dirty collage and new tissue tapes to see though and work over!!!

On Wednesday at the Monroe Store Studio Play at 5:30pm Only $10 Clear Tar Gel come see how stringy and fun this medium can be and how Clear it really is!!!!

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.