Paper Trufflez

Hello, Love...

Whenever I want red to seem light and airy, I always want to pair it with a pale blue. FULL DISCLOSURE: This is the Julie Ebersole method of color selection. I don't know how to use a color wheel. 

Shocking, I know. Is it bad to say I don't really wanna learn how to use a color wheel, anyway? That I probably saw the combo somewhere and I just LIKED it? And, that's how I roll?

'Cuz that IS how I roll.

And, I'm OK with it. *grin*

I've had my eye on this Technique Tuesday set by Ali Edwards for a long time, and it finally had to come home to live with me. I really love it and anxious to make a few more card with it.

Had to add some Glossy Accents to the heart, just for a little "oomph". Then, I sat back--OK, what I mean is I sat on my hands. Because it's always tempting to add one more thing. Yes, I likey. Just the way it is. *head bobbing up and down vigorously*

I'm headed out to CHA with Ellen! We're looking forward to sharing the things from the show that make us swoon over in the CLASSroom, so I hope you'll pop over there throughout the week to see what's givin' us heart palpitations. WOO HOO!!!

Happy Thursday to ya'!

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Supplies:

 

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Happy to Have You...

Haven't been able to play the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger in a long time. This inspiration pic is so striking, isn't it? What a pretty party decoration they make!

Those big tissue flowers made me reach for some of my all-time favorite floral stamps, of course . . .

I deepened the color scheme a bit, and you'll see in the video where I switched up the embellishments when the original plan just wasn't hittin' the mark.

Kinda chuckling, 'cuz I prolly shouldn't have shot this design against some POW paper--glitter is so hard to shoot. The bands of silver glitter across the bottom appear iridescent due to the angle of the light, and the way it's bouncing off, but it's really just silver. I really would have preferred the micro-fine silver for this because it has such a velvety texture, but all I had on hand was ultra-fine. Guess I need to go shopping. *chuckle*

Enjoy here or on Youtube!

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Sneak peeks for upcoming classes @ The Paper Garden, Sacramento Feb 10 & 11, 2012

Seattle has recovered from all that snow & ice and I'm rescheduled to head back to Sacramento on Feb 10-11th! WOOT!!!

I'm so sorry to have missed those of you that came long-distances to take the classes last weekend--I was so disappointed as I always look forward to visiting Stephanie's shop and seeing so many of you. I hope the new dates will work out for you.

Today, I have a few more sneak peeks to share for the classes (you can see other pics on the original post HERE).

Please contact the store for all class times, registration fees, and other details!

The Paper Garden Boutique
558 Pavilions Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825
916.487.2737

Awash With Watercolors:
We'll use a variety of watercolor techniques and accent these beautiful floral designs with Washi Tape!  Guest Instructor Julie Ebersole will be featuring the Paper Garden Boutique's exclusive collection of images for this stunning set of greeting cards.  Please bring your preferred paper adhesive and detail scissors.

It's So Pretty, It's So Cute!:
Guest Instructor Julie Ebersole will show you how to make box, bag and gift card presentations so cute, you almost hate to open them!  Please bring your preferred paper adhesive and detail scissors.

 

 

Fantastic Folds!:
Clever folds make this collection of cards especially fun to make and receive!  Join Guest Instructor Julie Ebersole as she features a whole new batch of folded designs you'll want to add to your idea files!  Please bring preferred paper adhesive and detail scissors.

I'm totally stoked over how the designs for each of these 3 classes have turned out and can't wait to share them! Hope you can join me! Please contact the store (contact info up near the top of this post) to register!

Hope you have a most excellent week!  I'll have some new projects so share here this week before heading out to CHA, so I hope you'll stop back by over the next couple days.

 

RESCHEDULED LIVE CLASSES: The Paper Garden, Sacramento FEB 10 & 11, 2012

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Well.  If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you probably know I was "flightless" in Seattle, due to adverse weather conditions.  We were slammed with snow (unusual for this time of year), and then freezing temps prevented crews from being able to keep runways and planes de-iced.

I am SO sorry for having to cancel out. I tried to catch another flight on a completely different airline, and things were looking good, until it came time to board. We were then delayed 15 min. I was OK with that, just glad things were finally a "go". Then the delay became an hour.  And then, like so many others throughout the day, it became CANCELLED. And, at that point, no other flights were available until Friday night...

I have re-scheduled the classes with The Paper Garden for Feb. 10TH & 11th, and hope you will be able to join me then. Cuz, DUDE!!! Surely this cannot happen again. Right?! *shakes head in disbelief*

Thank you so much for your understanding--it was such a trying day, being stuck there.

On the flip side, it was interesting to people-watch. You see the good, the bad and the ugly when you're stranded in an airport . . . One guy, where we were all in a massive line, asked an airline agent if there wasn't an easier way to remedy his current situation and get him on a flight out.

I bit my lip and resisted the urge to thump him on the back of the head.  Oops! Did I say that?!

And, it's amazing how people will park themselves in territorial fashion. Over a power outlet. And snarl, if you come near it.  Or wax on (for over an hour) about how they're are gonna get on FaceBook and slam SeaTac for such ill-preparedness or this airline or that for not having any seats available on another flight.

And, how relieved and grateful some folks will look, when they ask if that vacant chair next to you at Starbucks is being held for someone else, and you say, "Not at all, please sit!"

And how kind it is if you look a little (or a lot) lost and overwhelmed, when a totally random airport employee notices, and stops to ask if there is something they can help you with or help you find.

I also learned that you can actually get a blister from scoring paper for hours upon hours!  If you're comin' to class in February, you are *so* gonna love me; cuz I pre-scored just about everything during my adventures at SeaTac...

*chinkle*

Oh, so pretty! New Copics for 2012

Just giving a shout out to any of you who enjoy Copics that the brand new colors for 2012 are now in stock at Ellen's! You can get them in a complete set HERE with a really great savings, or get them individually right HERE.

Just so you know, shipping times might be a little delayed, due to current weather conditions. 

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Hey! I'm guesting this week on the Hero Arts blog!

To learn more about this design, click HERE

Tune in all week over on the Hero Arts blog to see all the stampy goodness I'll be sharing, like this pretty design--it's all about the Love & Hugs & Kisses this week! Fun!!!

New Project in the CLASSroom: Faux Letterpress, Chpt. 2

Click HERE for the scoop: Faux Letterpress, Chapter 2 by Julie Ebersole - the CLASSroom

Back when I first discovered Letterpress, there really wasn't a means for the average paper crafter to create something similar. Unfamiliar with Letterpress? You've probably seen it but may not have known that's what it is. Here's a brief description of this goodly paper stuff: Hearts & Anchors: History of Letterpress

One of the key ingredients to duplicating the look and feel, is using the right paper. Some folks might say paper is paper is paper. But, when you hold something like this in your hand, and feel the amazing texture of the debossing, you know it is anything but average. :)

Last day to enter the Challenges at The CLASSroom/Ellen Hutson!

Have ya' been stampin' up a storm, now that the holidays are past and you have time to breathe?!

Here are the links to the three challenges that end today, January 15th:

• Hero Arts Wood Take 'n Make
• Hero Arts Cling Take 'n Make
• Hero Arts Clear Take 'n Make

I am up to my eyeballs in prep for my upcoming classes in Sacramento this weekend! WOOT! Bring on the rubbah goodness! :)

 

 

Flower Trio on Kraft

Wanted to see what would happen if I used water-based markers to color my image on kraft card stock, instead of alcohol markers.  Hey, Mikey! I likey!  You can shade and blend, just like you would with alcohol markers, but just keep in mind if you over-work the paper, it'll probably start to pill and deteriorate, because they are water-based. So, just don't over-do. ;)

After coloring the images with water-based markers, you can simply take a tissue and easily blot off any residue left on the embossing lines because the embossing will resist water-based mediums.  If you'd colored over the embossing with alcohol markers, it would actually tint the white embossing; you'd have a heck of a time buffing it off, so if you use alcohol markers, you need be careful about not coloring over the top of those lines. I love using water-based markers for direct-to-rubber coloring and omitting, as well.

Anyhoo, after I finished it, I wasn't sure I liked what I'd done to the edges with the brown marker. So, I changed it a little. Not sure I like this any better than the original finish, tho. I'm on the fence. I didn't take a pic of it before I trimmed, so I don't have the original to compare to the modified.

Just might have to make another and leave it with the originally intended finish to do a side-by-side comparison, and then decide which I like better. LOL!

Enjoy here or on YouTube. :)

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Clean & Simple Card Making

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The online class I'm guest-teaching at, with Jennifer McGuire & Kristina Werner started this morning!  If you haven't signed up yet, there's totally plenty of time: You can visit the classroom any time of the day or night, work at your own pace, and you'll have life-time access to the course materials, so there's no time limit. Cool, eh?!

It's fun, the content is jam-packed, and the samples and ideas are so FABULOUS!!!

Good times!  Waaay good!

LIVE CLASSES: The Paper Garden, Sacramento Jan 20-21

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I'm so excited for my sweet friend Stephanie Nishikawa!  She's moved her store in to a brand new location that just looks smashing!  Isn't it just gorgeous?!  If ever you are in Sacramento, you just gotta' stop in--literally heaven on earth!!!

And, I'm excited to be teaching there in a few short weeks! If you're local to the area, I hope you'll join me!  Please contact the store for all class times, registration fees, and other details! Sneak peeks of some of the projects I'll be featuring are shown below, too!

The Paper Garden Boutique
558 Pavilions Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825
916.487.2737

Awash With Watercolors:
We'll use a variety of watercolor techniques and accent these beautiful floral designs with Washi Tape!  Guest Instructor Julie Ebersole will be featuring the Paper Garden Boutique's exclusive collection of images for this stunning set of greeting cards.  Please bring your preferred paper adhesive and detail scissors.

It's So Pretty, It's So Cute!:
Guest Instructor Julie Ebersole will show you how to make box, bag and gift card presentations so cute, you almost hate to open them!  Please bring your preferred paper adhesive and detail scissors.

 

 

Fantastic Folds!:
Clever folds make this collection of cards especially fun to make and receive!  Join Guest Instructor Julie Ebersole as she features a whole new batch of folded designs you'll want to add to your idea files!  Please bring preferred paper adhesive and detail scissors.

 Oh, me, oh my!!! All the projects are so much fun--it'll be a blast!  Hope to see you there!

Great for Guys! New CLASSroom project today!

I've got a two-fer over in the CLASSroom today!  Check it out HERE: This One's For The Boys!

Dunno about ya'all, but I can *always* use all the guy ideas I can get! ;)

Happy Mundane!