Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 4/21/2012

I can't believe it almost the middle of April already ...

this month is flying by!

My apologies for taking so long to post these samples.

Without further ta do here they are.

As always the samples can also be seen at the store.

Call 858 1080 to reserve your spot in this class.



4/10/2012 class @CP2

This week we will do the card from last week, 

click on link to see sample and supplies needed!



4/3/2012 class @CP2

is cancelled ...

due to our crazy Albuquerque weather!

and it's still coming down and the mountains are nowhere in sight!

Stay warm and enjoy your snow day!



4/3/2012 class @CP2

Good morning everyone ... another beautiful day in Albuquerque!

I'm almost finished with the cards for April 21st Quick and Easy class, so we may have two posts today!

On to Tuesday's class at CP2. As most of you know I love all things from the fabulous Mr. Holtz, aka Timbo to his friends,hehe ... and I have been taking his online class, which by the way is wonderful!

Of course I'm behind in the lessons, but that's the beauty of this is I have access forever, so as I work my way through the lessons on tags for future reference, I am also making a card for class.

This card combines two techniques from day 2 of Creative Chemistry 101 ...

Blended Distress/spritz & flick

and

Brushless Water coloring

So for today's class kit please include;

craft mat

foam & handles

vintage photo or tea dye

(also used ... festive berry, broken china, mustard seed,barn door,dried marigold & peeled paint)

April Birthdays

according to my records the only April birthday is Nancy Y on the 19th,

so we will celebrate on the 17th!

This gives you plenty of time to make a special card for a very special person!

Out of my comfort zone ...

Yesterday there was a surprise birthday party for Cheryl Valadez. So of course I had to make something with her being a fellow (and wildly talented ) paper artist!

Cheryl loves many things, one being Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead!

So out of my comfort zone!

Well my daughter came home munching on a chocolate bar and I glanced at the wrapper ...

I exclaimed where did you get that! She recovers from the shock of my outburst and replies a convenience store near school! Well I buy a few boxes (different sizes) and I send her off with one box in each size and my credit card and tell her to buy chocolates ... fill the boxes, make sure you get at least one of each flavor ...

So next I'm challenged with decorations, do a google search for images, not thrilled with the quality of the print. Sami says it could be my printer which I have no patience for. Borrow stamps, email Renee, she brings a basketful ... my mojo must be on vacation cus' nothing is happening. Then I realized there is one bar of chocolate that doesn't fit into the boxes ... the graphic that originally caught my eye!

So after much belaboring, I'm not used to having to work so hard to create, here is the finished project.

Way out of my comfort zone ...

well girlfriend, I hope you enjoy my meager attempt at embellishing, but more so I hope you enjoy the chocolates, which I happen to know you do love all things chocolate!

Hope your birthday is wonderful, enjoy your day!



3/27/2012 class @CP2

Renee asked for it so here you go a side step card!

(please ask if there is something you would like to do in class!)



Here's the one we did back in September 2010, the step was off to one side.

Today we will be doing a double side step card, a step on each side.

This is the closed view above and opened below.

Regular class kit including a black edger, pen or ink pad.

Also today we will celebrate the Mach birthdays featuring

Sue R., Jerri & Sylvia

snacks catered by the one and only Renee!

3/20/2012 class @CP2

Oh my, after such a beautiful week, the March winds have arrived! I'll be glad to stay home and play ... really any excuse works for me!

So for all you Vagabond owners, have you seen this?

"where in the world is your vagabond"

What fun, let's get Albuquerque on the Sizzix map!

OK, you want to see this weeks card, so here we go ...

I just fell in love with these clown fish from a vendor at the convention ...

we will also be embossing acetate to go over the colored image, kinda cool in real life ...

on to the coloring!

I used good ol' sharpies, these are from one of those large sets from Sam's club, I used two shades of orange and yellow. So dig through your stash and bring your copics, tombows, sharpies ... what ever markers you have and you won't have to wait on my set!

In addition to your regular class kit please bring

(yup you guessed it)

markers and a black paint pen!

March Birthday Celebration

will be 3/27

featuring

Sue R.

Jerri O.

Sylvia

See you all Tuesday, enjoy the rest of you weekend.

Don't forget Tim's Creative Chemistry 101 starts this Monday, hope to see you there!

 

3/13/2012 class @CP2

Haha, I remembered to post this week ... my mind must be returning!

It was wonderful to see everyone at the rubber stamp convention, as I told my husband I needed to make a donation so the vendors keep coming back ... hope you donated also!

As always one of the best things is seeing those folks you haven't seen in a while, catching up and chatting is exhausting! It was fun!

On to Tuesday's card, the background is the technique we will be learning.

I was going for that aged patina look!

Along with you usual class kit include if you have it ...

Vintage Photo distress ink

foam and handle

foam tape

strong adhesive

sanding block

edge distresser or scissor

enjoy the rest of your weekend *Ü*

Thank You

A big thank you to Elizabeth at Scraps Galore for providing a temporary home for the Tuesday class while China Phoenix was being repaired after the fire. It is wonderful how the crafting community supports one another. Just a little something to show our appreciation!



3/6/2012 class @CP2

Sorry everyone, I could have sworn I posted today's card ... needless to say it was a rough weekend ...

This is a small round note card.

If you see this before class, please bring in addition to your regular class kit,

water brush or blender pen

gold paint pen

See you in a couple hours *Ü*

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 3/17/2012

I'm back again ... twice in one day!

Well it's been a productive day, actually two days got all the housework done yesterday ...

anyway here are the Quick & Easy cards for this month, March 17,

meet me at Scraps Galore and wear your green, tee hee!

Call 858 1080 to reserve your spot.

Tim Holtz online class

I wanted to share this link to an online class taught by non other than the fabulous Mr. Holtz. Nice thing is once you purchase the class you will always have access to the lessons, whether you can't participate on a daily basis or you just need to refer back ... it's always there. Yes I have signed up and hope to be able to participate. if not I figure I have a great reference for classes!

So here you go, the info ...

2/28/2012 class @CP2

Another beautiful day in Albuquerque ... and February is zipping by ...

here's the card for the last class of the month!

We will be layering colors with distress stain.

Remember we are back to CP2 on Tuesdays, 10:30 am!

Along with your regular class kit please bring

craft mat

black paint pen

gloves (if you don't want inky fingers)

See you Tuesday, enjoy the day!

2/21/2012 class @CP2

We're back to Tuesday's at China Phoenix! Here's this weeks card, Sue Rosenberg will be teaching, I will see you all next Tuesday! Have a wonderful week!

Don't forget your scissors and a piercer to poke out those windows!

CP2 Reopens!

Woo Hoo! China Pheonix is opening this Saturday with a Fire Sale, be sure to stop down for the sale! The classroom is also ready, so this Tuesday February 21 we will resume our class at 10:30. Sue Rosenberg will be teaching since I will be away with my hubby. I will see you all on the 28th! A great big thanks to Elizabeth at Scraps Galore for letting us use her workroom. She is getting all kinds of great stuff from CHA, so stop by check it out and say thanks for being the wonderful person she is!

Make sure you stop by China Pheonix and help Nancy clear out the old so she can bring in the new ... I know she has some great stuff ordered, so let's make some room on those shelves!

Here is Nancy's email ...

Stampers,

 The contractors are almost finished at China Phoenix 2! This Saturday, Feb. 18, will be the start of the fire sale. All merchandise that was in the store in November will be on sale for 50% of the original sale price.

In most cases the products are fine; the packaging was smoked or soaked. This is the time to stock up.

On Saturday, we'll have a free make & take and just maybe a cookie or two!

  The hours Saturday will be 10am until 4pm. Beginning next week, China Phoenix 2 will be open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am until 4pm. The store will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

  The Grand Re-Opening of CP2 will be Saturday, March 3. I'll be sending you more info as the day gets closer.

  The Rubber Stamp Convention tickets are here and will be available starting Saturday. The tickets cost $5.00 and allow entry both days. The tickets are NOT included in the sale. New special orders-- Hero Arts, Impression Obsession, and Earth Arts are NOT included in the sale------ but that leaves a store-full that is on sale.

  Come one, come all. Binx is doing wonderfully and thinks he'll wait until next week to make an appearance.

Binx and I want to express our gratitude to all of you who have called, come by, and helped during this very difficult time. It has made all the difference and given me a very real appreciation for the goodness to be found in humanity.

Love you, Nancy and Binx

 

 

Blue Star Mothers, card donation deadline

The Blue Star Mothers will be packing boxes for our deployed troops on March 10, along with everyday things, they will be including items for Passover & Easter. All cards need to be to me no later than Friday March 2, so that I can package them and make arrangements for them to be picked up the following week. Cards can be left for me at Scraps Galore and China Phoenix (I'm being optimistic here) clearly marked with my name and donation for Blue Star Mothers.

Thank you for your donations they are greatly appreciated.

2/15/2012 class CP2 @ SG

Let me start off by telling those of you that were not at class on Wednesday, that on Tuesday I was at China Phoenix! It looks fabulous! All the peg board is up and the free standing displays are in there, but everyone was frantically looking for the shelving ... so hopefully by now they have found it and the store is on it's way to being reassembled! We need an update!

If you have not signed up for Nancy's newsletter, do it now if you want to stay informed!

You can also check the blog for any updated information!

Now on to Wednesdays class, I have switched the projects, this week we will be doing this cascading card, really quite easy and so many possibilities!

Please make sure you include your scissors, bone folder and a pencil eraser in your regular class kit.

• The following week Sue Rosenberg will be teaching while I am out of town,

she is bringing the samples this week, what a fun card!

• Quick & Easy cards is this Saturday at Scraps Galore ... call 858 1080 to reserve your spot.

Hope you are all staying warm and finding some time to get inky. See you Wednesday!

2/8/2012 class CP2 @ SG

I am so ready for spring with all of these beautiful days we are having ... so today we are working with vellum and twinkling H2O's for this butterfly's wing, and a bit of stickles! 

The scanner doesn't show the shimmer but its there ...

Today you will need your standard class kit, I did use Zig glue to attach the butterfly.

Blue Star Mothers

As promised here is the schedule for the year when the Blue Star Mothers will be packing for the deployed troops. I do need your donations approximately a week before the packing date to ensure they are picked up and delivered in time to the packing site.

We accept any cards handmade or not and must have an envelope included. Hand made cards do not have to be original creations, simply use all those cards you have received over the years and can't bear the thought of throwing away. Just cut the card front off, place on a new card back and include an envelope ... someone will love using these re purposed cards!

Here are the dates and any holiday they may be including ...

March 10 / Easter or Passover

June 2/ patriotic or 4th of July

September 29/ Halloween & Thanksgiving

November 17 Christmas and Hanukkah

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project over the years

 and to those who continue to support this worthy cause.

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 2/18/2012

Here are the cards we will be doing on Febuary 18, 11am @ Scraps Galore.

This is the Quick & Easy class, all pieces cut and ready, packaged in a clear envelope for mailing,

all you have to do is assemble. Tips & tricks are shared as we do each card.

 Be prepared to laugh & have fun, that's what this class is all about!

Call Scraps Galore to reserve your spot ... 858 1080.

2/1/2012 class CP2 @ SG

WOW!!! The month of January is gone ... that was really quick!

 This is Wednesday's card, we are doing ink jet transfers. Most transfers are done with laser ink images ... here's one you can do from your home printer ... think of the possibilities!

 Today every ones card will be different, so bring your creativity and just go with it!

In addition to the regular class kit please make sure you include ...

Bone folder

Brown dye ink, i.e. vintage photo and/or tea dye

handle & foam applicator

scissors & paper trimmer

foam tape & zig 2 way glue (or something similar)

I guess that's about all for now ... did you see the sneak peak for February Quick & Easy class ... can you say purple ... haha! Also come back soon as I will be posting information about charity cards for the Blue Star mothers, their calendar is finally up! Enjoy the rest of your day and see y'all Wednesday!

Sneak Peak at Q&E 2/18/2012

1/25/2012 class CP2 @ SG

Good afternoon, hope your enjoying another beautiful day in Albuquerque!

This week we will be making a Chinese New Year card ...

the year of the dragon!

I do have 3 sentiments for you to choose from,

Happy New Year (Gong Hay Fat Choy, impressive huh!)

Happy Birthday and Thank You!

Make sure your class kit includes a gold edger & that's it!

We will also be celebrating Babara's birthday, it is also Irene's but she is unable to attend on Wednesdays, so if you'd like you can give a card to Barb or mail it!

That's about all, see you Wednesday!



1/11/2012 class CP2 @ SG

Today's class is a fun little treat box, I have used them for Hanukkah, Christmas, birthdays ...

Each box holds 10 Hershey Nuggets perfectly, I'm sure you could use something else easily! I have made them with cards on the front and even incorporated a gift card ... the possibilities are endless!

So here we go, just in time for Valentine's Day!

Supplies for today's class,

bone folder

scissors

strong adhesive

Walnut Stain Distress ink pad (for the edges)

A few examples of what can be done with this pattern ...

See you Wednesday, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

The mind is going ...

at least it's not completely gone.

A  few fun things, check out Rangers blog, extreme stickling ... http://blog.rangerink.com/blog/2012/01/extreeeeeeeeme.html wouldn't you just love to work in a place like that, may be worth moving back to Jersey! Haha!

The Hero Arts Blog hop is in full swing, I am loving the daily dose of creativity ... if you have a few minutes ... http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/

Spellbinders is also having a blog hop, I will be scoping it out as soon as I am done with Hero ...
http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/Community/Blog/Post/12-01-06/Spellbinders_Abilities_and_Beyond_Blog_Frenzy.aspx?Page=1&Blogs=Post

And of course we can't forget Mr. Holtz who is doing daily reveals of the new products being released at CHA http://timholtz.typepad.com/

I know Elizabeth (Scraps Galore) is attending CHA, and I have heard rumors that Nancy (China Phoenix 2) is also attending so make a wish list and copy them to either one and lets see what we can get!

OK, before I forget again the reason for this post ... our January birthdays are Barb & Irene, we will celebrate on January 25, so bring your cards to class. Irene has not been able to attend on Wednesdays, but y'all have her address or I'm sure Bobbie will be glad to give her sis the cards.
Whew, that's all for now, happy surfing and see you all on Wednesday!