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LIVE CLASSES @Impress - Saturday, June 15th

Hey, Seattle-area peeps! I'll be teaching once again at Impress! Hope you can join me--I'm so excited about the designs I've been creating for these two classes!  WAAAAY fun!!!

**Please call the store directly to register and reserve your seat!**

IMPRESS
120 Andover Park East
Tukwila, Wa  98188
(206) 901-9101

 

DEPTH, TEXTURE & DIMENSION

You'll enjoy learning some of my favorite techniques for adding visual interest to your stamped greetings.  We'll make 6 cards using Impress and Savvy stamps, Fresh Ink, and a variety of other fun products and tools! ($32) *please bring adhesive, detail scissors & a small paper trimmer

10:00-12:00   Sat. Jun 15th    Tukwila location

 

 

SUNNY SIDE UP

These bright and happy friendship themed cards are like sending sunshine in the mail! We'll make 8 designs with Impress and Savvy Stamps, warm summery colors and fun embellishments. ($32) *please bring adhesive, detail scissors & a small paper trimmer

2:00-4:00    Sat. Jun 15th    Tukwila location

 

Hope to see you there! GOOD TIMES!!!    

New Hello, Monday video on deck at the CLASSroom today!

LINK: Hello, Monday 05.20.2013 - the CLASSroom

It always does, doesn't it? I loved the look I had seen of some printing done on kraft paper sacks--very lovely in a rustic kind of way. Thought it would be cool to reproduce the look on a kraft card--the [new] Ranger Ink Distress Paints (released at Winter CHA 2013) worked AWESOME for this. LOVE!!!

Enjoy today's video and Happy, happy Mundane! :)

 

5MQ: Hello...x3...

 

> insert monkey clapping here <

I have to admit, the cards that are always the most rewarding for me (creatively speaking) are the ones that are the least labor and time intensive. And have glorious expanses of white space.  I cannot begin to describe how supremely GIDDY they make me!!! 

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

--Leonardo Da Vinci

And, that's pretty much all I got to say about that.

Note: scraps of colored 100# Bazzill Card Shoppe from my scrap bin were used to die cut "hello"

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So, the kid turns 17 today...

(click on the pic to enbiggan)

Hopefully, the kid won't consider the card too "sappy"...

I loved the layout Debby used on these two cards; she went vertical and I took it horizontal. Love when a layout works so well in either format... I'm sure I'll be using this one to death! *chinkle*

ETA:  AAAAND, if you liked the above card, be sure to read this month's In Touch Newsletter... Just sayin'... *wink* *wink*

 

 

 

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STUFF I USED ON THIS CARD CUZ I LIKE IT:

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On deck with a new Hello, Monday video in the CLASSroom

 

LINK:  Hello, Monday 05.13.2013 - the CLASSroom

Today, I translated the pic of a super cute dress into a birthday card! WOOT!!! Visit the link above for deets and this week's video!

Hope your Mundane was the gooder kind! ;)

Calling all Hipsters! ;)

I'm guesting today over at the Basic Grey Blog! I have loved Basic Grey for pretty much ever and when I was invited to do a guest post waaaay back before Christmas, I fell off my chair in excitement!

Man, I tell ya'--I was so happy with how all the designs turned out (of the arms-wrapped-'round-self-deep-chortlin' variety) and it was a killer wait to reveal them!  GAAAAH!!

The Hipster Collection is pretty fun--it has a great retro vibe--TOTALLY SWANK!!! made it SO easy to make a batch of great masculine designs! And, let's face it: we ALL can use as many masculine card ideas as we can get, right?!

There's even a tutorial for that slider... *wink*

Enjoy!

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Many of the supplies featured in my guest projects are available at Ellen Hutson:

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On deck with a new Hello, Monday video in the CLASSroom

LINK: Hello, Monday 05.06.2013 - the CLASSroom

Truth be told, I'm a project based kinda crafter... my personal style gravitates towards clean, simple lines and there are very few "techniques" that ever entice me to actually try them out. Glitter masking/Burnished Velvet is one of those rare few... The idea of a "clean" glitter finish that doesn't flake off even when you rub your finger over it? Be.still.my.heart.

;)

Enjoy!

Stamping on Glitter Video Tutorial over in the CLASSroom today!

Link: Hello, Monday 04.29.2013 - the CLASSroom

Yay for Mundanes, eh?! *wink*

I've done this technique many times before, but I'm rather stoked over the end results of some recent experimentation!  Check it out!

WINNER to OCC's newest class: His & Hers!

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Hi ho! Wanted to announce the winner for the sweet seat in the above-coming class!

On April 22, 2013 at 05:06 PM Comment #129 Karen G said...

I would love to take this class! Thanks for the chance to win :)

 

 

Congratulations, Karen!  I've sent an email to you!

Thanks SO much to all who played!

Class starts Monday--SQUEE!!! Hope to see you there!

GIVEAWAY: Win a seat to OCC's newest class: His & Hers!

 

LINK: His and Hers from Online Card Classes

 

I am SUPER-STOKED to be a guest contributor for Kristina & Jennifer's latest class!!! Gonna be FABBY, as always!

Here are some sneaks:

 

I KNOW, RIGHT?!!!  

Read on for more deets & registration info--class starts next week! CANNOT WAIT!!!

Learn to create fabulous designs for both the men and women on your cardmaking list with His and Hers from Online Card Classes! Follow along with Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire and amazing guest artists (including me!) as we explore how to take a single technique, product, sketch, etc and use it for both genders. Learn to also stretch your stash for girl and guy cards alike, and so much more. By the end of class, you’ll have cards you can give year-round, no matter the recipient. His & Hers includes 17+ videos and 34+ cards (every card has a video!), PDFs, shopping discounts, prizes, lifetime access and more.

Class starts April 29. For more information on His and Hers, visit Online Card Classes.

I'm also excited to be able to give away a seat to class! So, leave a comment, right here on this blog post, to enter the drawing! Deadline to enter is Thursday, April 25, 11:59 pm PST.

Good luck, y'all!

Hello, Monday came on a Tuesday this week...

Link: Hello, Monday--on a Tuesday... ;) 04.16.2013 - the CLASSroom

We had quite a bit going on in the CLASSroom on Monday, so we pushed the video to Tuesday. :)  If you haven't seen it yet, it might give you a sweet idea or two...

Enjoy!

Newsletter article: Wood Works

Link:  In Touch: Wood Works by Julie Ebersole

Usually on Monday, I do a video for the CLASSroom, but today I have an article appearing in the monthly newsletter that showcases some of my favoritest wood/woodgrain products and how I like to use them.

If you love the idea of using woodgrain patterns and wood accents on your cards and such, you might enjoy this read!

In light of today's tragic events, which I know we are all reeling and so heartsick over, please take very good care.