stampotique challenge time

this week at stampotique, the challenge was set up by france.  she asked us to create something using three trimmed stamps.  i used more than three once i got started (thankfully i only had to hand cut out three of them!).  i used a mixture of some of my newly released stamps and a few of my older releases.
the stamps i used are: artiste, the cat, the stacked boxes, and heart vine, which also created the top border swag.  i cut out the cat, the letters and the stacked boxes and used matte medium to secure them to the envelope.  i then added marker to make them blend into the background seamlessly.  there is something really meditative to me about detail cutting.  this was a fun challange.
If you would like to join in on the fun you can find all about the details by clicking the above link.  If you play you will have a chance to win a $30.00 gift certificate towards Stampotique stamps, and really, who couldn't use more stamps?!

art journaling class

i'll be teaching the third part of the art journaling workshop series at she scrapbooks, tomorrow, monday the 15th.  

if you missed the first series, a second offering in may will be taking place.  i hope to see you there! 

stampotique challenge time

this week, over at the stampotique challenge, sarinda has asked us to create something with the theme april showers..bring may flowers/rain/splashing.
i used my rubber stamp roc's angel and used copics, markers, gel pens and a little paper piecing.  the sentiment is by the lovely maria sabina raita and can be found at stampotique as well.
If you would like to join in on the fun you can find all about the details by clicking the above link.  If you play you will have a chance to win a $30.00 gift certificate towards Stampotique stamps, and really, who couldn't use more stamps?!

art journaling workshop

today is part two of the three part art journaling series i'm teaching at she scrapbooks in the villages, fl.  if you are in the area stop by and say hello.  i'd love to see you!

art journaling workshop today

today is the first class in a series of three mini journaling workshops.    it starts at 1pm at she scrapbooks in the villages, fl.  if you are in the area, it's not too late to sign up.  i hope to see you there!

april altered envelope

stampotique challenge time

this week for the stampotique challenge, jane has asked us to use a stencil on our creation.  i used sprays and stencils to create the backgroun in my stampotique journal.
I used my rubber stamps,  flying bird and heart vine rubber stamps.  The sentiment seems to ironically fit that bird.
If you would like to join in on the fun you can find all about the details by clicking the above link.  If you play you will have a chance to win a $30.00 gift certificate towards Stampotique stamps, and really, who couldn't use more stamps?!

art journaling 101

Join Roc Nicholas to offer a series of Art Journaling classes... 101,102 and 103 in April

Art Journal 101 - Getting Started

Saturday, April 6th

1:00 till 5:00

Cost: $40

Call She Scrapbooks to reserve your seat. Payment is due at time of reservation.

Minimum class size of 5 students

Please see She Scrapbooks Newsletters for details for Art Journaling Classes 102 & 103 offered on April 8th and 15th. 

Classes should be taken in order to receive full benefit of the elements being taught!

If you have been wanting to learn more about how to journal,  this class will help you get started.  You will start from the very beginning by learning how to create a journal that can be used for all types of media.   You will be exposed to a multitude of tips and techniques to create many of your own amazing collage/mixed media art journals.  

The journal you create in this first class will become your canvas to paint, draw,glue and create works of art throughout the first few classes.  You will be given lots of information about different mediums and brands so you can make informed choices what you'd like to add to your art supply.  

 

We will begin to explore color and discuss things to do to produce a pleasing page.  You will uncover ways to make the most out of your color palette and learn to create simple, but beautiful backgrounds that can make a strong visual statements.  

Class Supply List:

 

*water color paper pad - 140 lb cold pressed Strathmore - 300 or 400 series

sizes for pads that will work:  11 x 15   or   12 x 18

if you can't find strathmore look for canson with the same size  that is 140 lb cold pressed.  
*craft mat
*you will need a few colors of paint for your backgrounds.  lighter colors are easiestto use. 

 you can bring either acrylics and/or watercolors if you want to    work with both of 

         of them - but just one will do. 
           acrylic paints of your choice: 
           craft acrylic any of these are acceptable professional acrylics              bring a few colors of what you have on hand
           fluid acrylics
           watercolors (in the tube works better than a pan for backgrounds)
*heat gun
*brushes for the kind of paint you will be using
*water bucket/container
*paper towels
*a few paper scraps - vintage text/light patterned papers are good choices
*one or two colors of sprays
*one or two masks
*a pencil
*a large eyed needle
*linen thread or a heavy cotton thread or unscented dental floss
*an awl or needle piercing tool

Optional to bring if you have it on hand:
(Please don't buy these unless you want to because you do not need these supplies to take this class.  They are listed optional in case you have them on hand and you want to bring them along for use on your pages.)

gesso
an old credit card
masking tape
a few colored pencils
black stazon ink and a text stamp
a small piece of bubblewrap
pan pastels and applicators (these can be used with or without paints) 

a spray fixative (if you use pan pastels)

art journaling workshop series scheduled

join me in an art journaling workshop series starting in april 

at she scrapbooks in the villages, florida

art journaling 101 - april 6th

art journaling 102 - april 8th

art journaling 103 - april 15th

call she scrapbooks at (352) 259-66-226 to reserve your spot

art journaling classes

i'll be teaching a series of art journaling classes at she scrapbooks in the villages, florida, starting in april.

Introducing Art Journal classes

Roc Nicholas will be offering 3 workshops at She Scrapbooks.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 6th for the Art Journaling 101 class.

Costs: $40

  

Keep an eye on the She newsletter for more details!

 
you can call the store to sign up or check out their website here for more information or to sign up for their newsletter.  i hope you'll find time to come join me for plenty of journaling fun!