Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Club is this week ON JUNE 17th WED

Lots going on this week. We have a $50 shopping spree drawing. Please let us know if you received our(spokane art supply) newsletter last week with all the coupons and ticket for the drawing. We are still on for trading inchies and journals.... so get to it!
We are doing some FAT book pages so bring any stamp stuff you might want to use. Don't panic, if you are coming for the first time or from work,I will have stuff to use and we have a collage box down at the store.
See you there
MaryJo

Sunday, June 7, 2009

hey gang

Our Studio Play group meets this coming Wed june 10th at 5:30pm
We will be covering Garnet gel. Its only $10 for lots of fun don't bring a thing just show up!
Club is coming fast too. We will be starting up some FAT books. I am hoping to get some samples done and posted soon. Oh and we are having a $50 shopping spree drawing so be there!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Great Club last night!

Tape transfers were a big hit! Everyone made several and loved the cold laminate.
Next Month we are going to start a fat book project and swap. If you would like to get a jump start the size will be 4X4 inches. I looked at a bit smaller but this 4X4 size looks perfect. I will have some 4x4 pieces of board cut for everyone at club and some sample pics up here soon. I will still cover the resist technique.
For those that missed this month we have some new members and some new journals to share and the inchies keep coming!

Monday, May 18, 2009

STAMP CLUB NIGHT this WED 5:30pm

This Wednesday is Club don't forget your Journals and Inchies to trade. We will be doing laminate and tape transfers. Also Bring along any show and tell items.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Studio Play this Wed Next WEd Stamp Club

Studio play this week folks for $10 come try out Glass bead Gel and Acrylic Ground!
Don't bring a thing just yourself for some quick fun and fast painting action.
Stamp club coming up soon I hope you are all working on your stuff!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

classic mosaic at the blast

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.