9/2/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 It's September, unbelievable!

August/September birthdays will be celebrated September 30.

8/31 Elaine

9/11 Renee

9/17 Susan

This weeks card we are doing an oldie but goodie 

technique called Joseph's Coat.

I made many samples but only 2 that I was actually happy with.

I'll show you my failures in class!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

non stick craft mat

liquid glue

tweezers

poker

paper towel or a dry baby wipe

distress inks (NOT Oxides)

yellow, orange, red & dark brown

I used spiced marmalade/mustard seed/fired brick/ground espresso

foam blenders

gold edger

That should do it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

8/26/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 In case you haven't heard Kathleen will be moving to Arizona 

and today is her last day in class.

Renee will bring some goodies to share.

Today's card is a wet one!

Well be using color burst powders and this lovely

Altenew Mega Succulent stamp.

Just incase you don't like succulents it also makes a lovely flower!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

nonstick craft mat

gloves for aversions to inky fingers

spray bottle w/water

paper towel

paint brush to color leave edges

liquid glue

tweezers

poker

bone folder

gold edge

color bursts if you have them

I used

yellow ochre & ultramarine

lemon yellow & cadmium red

That should do it!

Have a great week,

Susan *Ü*

 

8/19/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 This card is for all you ink blenders who have a heavy hand!

We're water stamping! I used distress oxides because I like the way they blend,

but any water soluble ink will work.

Some are inked randomly others are linear.

worn lipstick, picked raspberry & seedless preserves

mermaid lagoon, salty ocean & peacock feathers

blueprint sketch, peacock feathers & broken china

Please bring your basic class kit

including

2-3 distress oxide inks that work together

ink blending tool with foam

paper towel

poker

liquid glue

tweezers

copper edger

That should do it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

Q&E Cards @ NDB 8/19/2021

 August Quick & Easy cards,

kits ready for pick up on 8/19.

Last day to reserve your kit Friday 8/13.

All 10 cards, packaged in an envelope.

Photo's of each card for easy assembly.

Kit cost $20.

Have a great month!

Susan *Ü*

8/12/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 This week's card is a fun Art Impression stamp 

with a pop up inside!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

double sided adhesive

1/8 " redline/scor tape if you have it

Liquid glue

bone folder

tweezers

poker

Favorite coloring medium

I used alcohol/sharpie markers

That should do it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

8/5/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 August birthday celebration

31 Elaine

This weeks card we are going to be creating a faux patina piece

with acrylic paints, the focal image is heat embossed with copper/turquoise powder.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

gold pen to edge

That's it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

7/29/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 Wow we're at the end of July already!

I had to get in one more bright sunny card before we head into autumn.

I used this Pink Ink Designs Toucan, and I've highlighted the embossed background.

I just love the motion!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

scissors

distress ink twisted citron

black edger

Favorite coloring medium

I used copic/sharpie markers

That's it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

7/22/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 Birthday celebration today!

Cindy, Lori & Kathleen.

Today's card I'm calling double embossing or 

embossed embossing take your pick!

A stunning and relatively simple card.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

paper trimmer

double sided adhesive

liquid adhesive (not zig)

paint pen to edge (felt marker will not work)

That's it, looking forward to seeing everyone!

Susan *Ü*

7/15/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

 Our first birthday celebration will be on 7/22.

I'll bring a snack to share.

July birthday's are

3-Cindy

10-Lori

25-Kathleen

This weeks card we are focusing on smooth ink blending.

One is done with brushes and the other foam,

your choice of applicator.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

Ink blending brushes or foam blenders with handle.

3 colors of distress oxides inks

I used

wild honey, ripe persimmons & candied apple

double sided adhesive

black edger

That should do it!

Have a great week,

Susan *Ü*

7/8/2021 Thursday's @ NDB

Well we're back to celebrating birthdays in person.

This month we have 

3-Cindy

10-Lori

25-Kathleen

We'll pick a date as soon as I hear from everyone!

This weeks card is an alcohol ink background and

heat embossed vellum focal image, 

colored with permanent markers. 

Please bring your basic class kit

including

non stick craft mat

(alcohol to clean your mat)

scissors

double sided adhesive

alcohol markers, sharpies, copic etc.

Alcohol inks, felts & handle

I used red, purple, pink & blue

(red pepper, purple twilight, raspberry & sail boat)

gold edger

That should do it,

have a great week!

Susan *Ü*

Q&E Cards @ NDB 7/15/2021

 July Q&E kits will be ready for pick up on

Thursday July 15.

All 10 cards packaged individually in an envelope.

Pictures of each card for easy assembly.

Reservations required no later than Friday July9.

Kit cost $20.

Have a great month!

Susan *Ü*