for me, by me

I am totally smitten with Lavinia Stamps.

Just wanted to share a few things I've been doing.

All backgrounds inked with distress oxides and blending brushes.

1/23/2020 Thursday's @ NDB

Birthday celebration next week 1/30

for Connie, Barb & Katie

Today we will begin with a blank piece of paper and 

create this wonderful scene using our blending brush.

If you don't have a blending brush any ink applicator will work.

I used 4 colors lime, teal, light blue & purple.

See below for exact inks.

 

Please bring your basic class kit 

(see post with suggested class kit)

including

double sided adhesive

blending brush

black edger

2 pieces scrap computer paper 

craft mat

spray bottle with water

glitter pen, eg Wink of Stella

I used distress oxides

twisted citron, peacock feather,

broken china, wilted violet

That should do it!

See you next week,

Susan *Ü*

Saturday February 29 Acrylic Pouring at SWCC

Acrylic Pour Reflection Swipe Triptych

Time & Location

Feb 29, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

SW Craft Connection, 3107 Eubank Blvd NE, Unit #27

More info here https://www.swcraftconnection.net/events/acrylic-pour-triptych

I will be teaching you how to do this Reflection Swipe 

using my new favorite paints, Extreme Sheen. 

Lots of shimmer and sparkle!

The canvases will be (2) 8 x 10 and (1) 10 x 20 

with the ability to display in any manner pleasing to you.

No experience is needed.  Beginners and Curious are welcome.

All canvas and paint colors will be provided.

Please bring a box lined with wax paper to transport your art home to dry.

OLD CLOTHES to paint in.  Aprons are available to use also.

If you like and it is optional:

gloves

baby wipes

palette knife/paint brush (I use my hands)

culinary torch

$40.00 per person

Registration through SWCC required.

https://www.swcraftconnection.net/events/acrylic-pour-triptych

Any questions please feel free to email me.

Thanks,

Susan *Ü*

1/16/2020 Thursday's @ NDB

January birthday celebration on 1/30 for

Connie, Katie & Barb.

Joan is supplying the treats.

Today we break out our blending brushes.

Here are some Amazon links for those of you who were asking today.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ4YOPR/?coliid=I4AE808566IXZ&colid=9NVPYUKLKT9H&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FAH2KDW/?coliid=I19BUANNQ5OVIO&colid=9NVPYUKLKT9H&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGSNM0C/?coliid=I3FL4IHDZALY5R&colid=9NVPYUKLKT9H&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I used the brushes on the Birch Press Caprice Heart die.

Please bring your basic class kit 

including

double sided adhesive

liquid glue

scissors

tweezers

poker

non stick craft mat

blending brush

piece of computer paper to clean brush, 

can be recycled piece 

fine tip markers to add color to background

I used distress oxides but any water soluble ink pad will work

monochromatic heart

candied apple, coral & lipstick

rainbow heart

salty ocean, dusty concord, candied apple,

spiced marmalade, mustard seed & peeled paint

That should do it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

Q&E Cards @ NDB 1/11/2020

Hello all, I don't know where my head is 

but this class has been done for a month and I never posted.

Class is closed and everything is ready to go.

I'm posting so those of you who requested a kit 

have a chance to look at the cards on the computer.

So here goes, 

Note: I've included the cut offs so you can make another card.

Note: I die cut a cat and dog so you have a choice

That should do it!

Supplies you will need

double sided adhesive

liquid glue, slow drying like elmers

tweezers

poker

Optional-edgers

1/9/2020 Thursday's @ NDB

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, happy & creative 2020!

January birthday celebration Thursday 1/30
for Connie, Katie & Barb.

Our first card of the new year is our traditional calendar card.

I know I have done this style of card in the past, 

I cannot find a picture of it, grrr.

My dear friend Hetty in the Netherlands posted this on her blog.

What a great idea!

So this is what I came up with for our first class in January.

Best part it folds flat to fit in an envelope to be mailed!

Please bring your basic class kit 

including

bone folder

scissor

liquid glue

tweezers

favorite coloring medium

I used distress oxides & foam blender

shaded lilac, blueprint sketch, 

wild honey, barn door

sharpies for details

water brush

optional items

foam tape

black edger

That should do it, see you on the 9th!

Susan *Ü*

12/19/2019 Thursday's @ NDB

Last class of 2019, where did this year go?

Today we have an all time favorite, Penny Black scenic stamp.

I used distress inks but any ink and foam blending tool will work.

Yellow, orange, lt blue, dk blue & purple.

Please bring your basic class kit 

including

non stick craft mat

paper trimmer

paper towel

Foam blenders & distress inks

wild honey

spiced marmalade

broken china

blueprint sketch

dusty concord

gold edger

That should do it!

Have a great week,

Susan *Ü*

12/12/2019 Thursday's @ NDB

Birthday celebration next week 12/19 for

Gina, Linda & Prissy.

Holiday party to follow 12/19 class at 

Whole Hog Cafe'

9880 Montgomery Blvd NE #1, 

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Today's card is in my never ending attempt

 to stretch our dies. 

I love to find new uses for a craft item other 

than it was intended for.

So here we have a hot air balloon die used as a vase.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

scissor

poker

liquid glue

tweezers

brown edger

if you have 

Distress oxides, rusty hinge, fossilized amber,

peeled paint, spiced marmalade

blending handles & foams

That should do it, have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

12/5/2019 Thursday's @ NDB

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well holy cow it's December!

Today's card we will be combining Alcohol Inks 

with Alcohol Ink Pearls on glossy card stock.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

scissors

double sided adhesive

liquid glue

tweezers

poker

gold edger optional

If you own

Alcohol inks regular & pearl

felts & handles

That should do it,

see you in 2 weeks.

Susan *Ü*

11/21/2019 Thursday's @ NDB

No class on November 28, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

November/December birthdays will be 

celebrated on December 19

Gina, Linda & Prissy

We will be using a stamp by Laurel Burch.

I love her whimsy, colors and use of animals.

If you are interested in reading about her look here 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Burch

Her artwork can be found in all sorts of items world wide

https://laurelburchstudios.com/

On to the card!

We will be working on watercolor paper 

and using Ken Oliver color bursts as our painting medium.

You will have several options on how to mount your finished pieces.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

non stick craft mat

water brush or paint brush 

small cup for water or a spray bottle w/water

paper towel

scissors

liquid glue

black edger optional

I think that should do it!

Have a great week,

Susan *Ü*

11/14/2019 Thursday's @ NDB

Quick reminder no class Nov 28, 

center closed for Thanksgiving.

November birthday Gina. 

I have emailed Gina to see when she'll be back in town.

Date to be determined.

On to the card! You will have a choice of Hanukkah or Christmas.

We will be working with alcohol inks on shimmer paper.

Choice of background paper and sentiment.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

nonstick craft mat

liquid glue

tweezers

poker

Optional

gold/silver edge

Alcohol inks

felts and handle

That should do it.

See you next week,

Susan *Ü*