IT WAS TAG-TASTIC!

 

Check out one of the FIVE

beautiful tags we made in 

Nanci's tag class on Saturday!

 

We inked, embossed,

stenciled, and "stickled". 

Check out how beautiful this holly is,

especially after you add FOUR

colors of stickles!

I don't have the patience for stickles

since I usually end up messing them up

while waiting for them to dry!

However, Nanci's use of them on the

tags Saturday convinced me to 

buy 12 more bottles of them. YIKES!!!

She is making a believer out of me!

Our "newbie" enjoyed the class

so much that she is looking forward

to the next one!

 

How can you not enjoy a class when you are creating

tags like this?!

 

We created two tags that 

could be used for greeting cards.

Even the envelopes were included!

Nanci has started using a chalkboard

to list the colors of ink that we are using

on our tag.

Yes, we ask that question OVER and OVER again!

If you check the pole out behind her,

above the "Beware" sign,

she has displayed the two tags we are working on.

 

The next tag class is

NOVEMBER 21st.

The date is changed due to the retreat.

Call ahead to reserve your spot.

Nanci has to make kits of each tag

for every attendee, so she needs

to know ahead of time if you are coming.

 The cost is $40 and you will

make 5 tags.

A light snack is provided and the class

lasts from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

FUN NOVEMBER CLASSES

 

Who doesn't want an adorable sign hanging in their 

home craft studio or on their studio door? 

 This one is purrrrfect for anyone's studio. 

You will be able to choose your own colors to match your studio. 

We will be creating with the round gelly plate from Stampendous,

 Tim Holtz stencils, burlap, & chipboard.

 Canvas, 5x7 photo, ribbon, chipboard and all paints supplied.

 Just bring in your brushes or pencils or anything

 you would like to add to your canvas to make it yours.
This class will be Saturday, Nov 28, at 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $25

 Please bring paint brushes, brayer,

 palate knife, & basic tool kit to class

 along with special items you want to put on your canvas.

 All other supplies are provided.

 

Make a day of it and stay for this class at 

2:00 p.m. on the same day. 

 Make this cute canvas full of fun techniques using stamp blocks, 

paints, stamps, & stickles. 

It will be a great addition to your Christmas decor or a great gift.
Cost: $25 

All materials provided.

 

I'm hoping to be able to attend.

I hope you will join us, too.

It will be a great way to recover

from the black Friday craziness!

 

 

 

LET'S COLOR AGAIN!

AdornIt has also created some coloring pages.

This time they are on watercolor paper.

So, you can use your distress markers,

 watercolors, watercolor pencils

or Ken Oliver Color Bursts on them.

Lots of options with these.

In addition, they created several

different pages that you can cut the images

out and create greeting cards with them.

More fabulous greeting card options.

The last of the small images that would

be great for greeting cards.

You could also use these on art journal pages

and other options.

Large images that would be fun to 

use in your art journal or a mini album.

Love the sayings on these pages.

They are very thought provoking.

The "hope" would be great to use

for bible journaling.

More versatile images for you to

enjoy coloring.

So, hope onto the coloring bandwagon.

Remember:

It's not just coloring.

It's therapeutic and relaxing!

JUNKSPIRATION CREATIVE FUN

 

Saturday was our very first

JUNKSPIRATION

class.

What is Junkspiration?

It is when you turn "junk" into art!

 

Cat gave us the kits and

turned us loose with 

a few instructions.

 

Nanci speedily got her shutters painted

and ready for the next step.

She is going to use hers standing up like this.

Love her chalkboard art

with the Marvy Uchida bistro chalk markers!

 

LaRue created this beauty.

Love how she did the Tim Holtz alcohol inks on the metal!

This is Selena's.

She used some great chunky twine on her letters.

LOVED how she put the knob in the middle of the "o".
 

This is Steph's and she is adding some ribbon.
Steph also used a couple of Canvas Corp's
burlap flowers in coordinating colors
to embellish her project.

 

This is mine.

Obviously, I'm going to

use it in the kitchen!
I used a cow and chicken
from Ray's Lazer and he is
working on the rooster for me!

We all had a blast and

most of us were anxious for

Ken Oliver's class on Sunday.

Check back tomorrow

for pictures from that fun day!

HAVE A TAG-TASTIC JULY 11TH!

Nanci is getting kits ready for an 

all day tag class on July 11th.

 

Check out these awesome tags!

 So get ready to hit the ground running with 

5 new tags. 

 

Cost: $40 (snacks included)
Student Supplies: 

Distress Inks,

 Basic Tool Kit, 

Tissue Tape

Call NOW to reserve your spot.

Kits are LIMITED. 

MAGICAL LAYOUTS BY CAT!

 

Cat created some layouts using the Reminisce "Magical 4th" 

collection we shared yesterday.

Blue star strip & red star banner are from Rayz Lazer.

 Cat added dots with chalk paint pen.

 

The other page using this fabulous collection

and Ray's cutouts!

These cute rockets are also from Rayz Lazer & 

Cat added Art Anthology paints &

 stickles to pop them off the page.

LOVE these layouts!

  

More strips, banner & chipboard stars from Rayz Lazer to add to this page

that stars Cat and Ray's adorable grandson, Jake!

 

Cutest Uncle Sam I've ever seen!!!

Check out the chipboard flag embellished 

with Art Anthology paints & stickles. 

Add twine, stickers & stars plus left over star strip to finish off the page.

So, hurry to the store and pick up some of this beautiful

collection and Ray's coordinating laser cuts.

Use your purchase to qualify for some 

Cat's Firecracker Cash

Don't forget to come by the store and get

your Firecracker Cash for every $25 you spend

on regular-priced merchandise.

Just in case you can't read the fine print,

here it is:

From June 26th - July 5th

(Cat decided to start it tomorrow instead

of next week...

LUCKY YOU!!!)

You will earn $5 in

FIRECRACKER CASH

for every $25 you spend

on regular-priced merchandise!

You can redeem your Firecracker Cash

August 10th-August 16th.

The $25 purchase is valid on product only, before tax.

Some restrictions may apply....

see store for details.

$25 must be reached in one transaction -

multiple transactions cannot be combined

to reach $25.

$5.00 Firecracker Cash can be redeemed

8/10/2015-8/16/2015 on

a purchase of 

$25 or more.

 

Kelly and Vickie were first in line

to earn some of

Cat's Firecracker Cash.

NEW COLORS.....

There are some new colors in the store.....

Mermaid Lagoon is here in

Distress Ink Pads

Distress Paint

Distress Stain

Distress Spray Stain

and

Distress Marker.

 

 Abandoned Coral is here in...

you guessed it...

Distress Ink Pads

Distress Paint

Distress Stain

Distress Spray Stain

and

Distress Markers.

 

We also have Distress Micro Glaze.

This lovely little bottle will

seal your Distress projects.

 The perfect water resistant sealer for craft projects, 

Micro Glaze™ is ideal for sealing Distress Inks, 

Markers, Stain, Paint & more. 

 Easy to apply, Micro Glaze™ dries to a smudge resistant, 

waterproof finish.

 Perfect for use on paper crafting projects, watercolors, and ink jet printing. 

 You definitely will want this magical bottle.

Extend the life of your Distress products.

 Distress Refresher rehydrates & conditions 

dry Distress Ink pads, Markers and Paints. 

Simply spray ink pad, marker nib or dabber foam 

with Distress Refresher to keep your products hydrated.

 Works with other water-based ink & paint products as well. 

You better HURRY to the store for these 

popular products.  They won't last long!!!

SHAMROCK IMAGINATION

 

Three corks banded together

+ green paint

+ hand drawn stem

EQUALS

a Shamrock!!!

Cat started playing around during the last crop and

found a unique way to paint some shamrocks.

 

When trying this technique, it is important that the 

corks be the same size.

 

Create some polka dots using a single cork and some paint.

 

We have these really cute wooden blocks for sale at the store.

Take some twine and wind it around the block

and tie it at the top.

Cute, huh!

 

Add some paint and look what a cool texture you 

create on your tag/project.

Stop by the store and pick up some of these blocks

and see what you can do with them.

Try out these techniques and come up with some of your own!

 

WE "HEART" THIS TAG!

 

Check out this beautiful tag/card that Nanci created for

our tag class on Saturday.

She used her favorite BoBunny vintage double dot paper

for the tag holder.

Cupid was die cut, using a Tim Holtz die by Sizzix, from Bazzill cardstock.

We used our Tim Holtz stencils and Distress Inks on each of the

tags that we created in our tag class Saturday.

Check it out as you open up this amazing creation!

 

The beautiful tag that went into the tag holder.

Everyone enjoyed learning how to make the tag holder

AND the beautiful tag.

Nanci used her Tiny Attacher to show us that staples can really

become a design element.

She made them into little x's that look kind of like cross stitches.

LOVE the verse on the tag.

Nanci used one of Tim Holtz's stamps by Stamper's Anonymous,

which Cat has in stock at the store.

 

Our new class attendee, Misty, used the bonus arrows

that Nanci gave us to add some fun to her tag/card.

LOVE how her creation turned out!  

The next tag class will be on March 14th.

We are always learning new techniques.

Don't miss out on all of the fun!

Call and reserve your place at the next tag class.

You won't be sorry!

TAG-TASTIC TAG CLASS

Here is a sneak peek of one of the tags we will

make on Saturday.

We will be using one of the new Stampendous

feather stamps

PLUS

Nanci is going to teach us a new technique!

Another of the beautiful tags that

Nanci will teach us how to make

on Saturday, February 14th.

The supply list for the class is:

Stencils you will need are:

Rays

Stripes

Splatter

Inks you will need are:

Walnut

Antique Linen

Wild Honey

Salty Ocean

Mowed Lawn

Tumbled Glass

Barn Red

Fired Brick

Remember that you need to sign up 

in advance for the class so that

Nanci can get the correct number of kits made.

So, if you haven't called the store yet,

call NOW!

You don't want to miss this class and

new technique.

TAG-TASTIC TAG CLASSES

 

Nanci's tag classes are

TAG-TASTIC!

In the photo above, Nanci is demonstrating

to the class how to do the background for their tag.

 

 Ladies standing by while watching Nanci demos.

 Look at all the creativity in the room!

 Tag classes are all about sharing 

creativity and 

products.

If you don't have something,

your friends will share!

 Just one of the beautiful tags the ladies created

on Saturday.

This is why you want to take one of Nanci's tag classes.

You learn lots of cool techniques

and leave with beautiful tags!

You can use the tags as gift tags,

decorations for scrapbook pages,

mini albums, or

on a tree.

The possibilities are endless!