New Card

I am finally out of my funk and made a new card.

Not Feeling Too Creative Lately

I think its the winter blahs.  My creative juices just aren't flowing.  Hopefully soon I will get out of this funk.  Hope the new year is wonderful for all of you. 

Hello Everyone

Thank you for your patience.  I know I haven't been posting like I should.   The hard drive on my computer crashed.  Well, for Christmas my wonderful husband got me a laptop so I am back in business.  I hope to get some cards done and some pictures taken and up on my blog soon. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Suzanne Dean's Class

Oh my goodness.  What a great day.  It was long, but awesome.  The first class ran from 9-12:30 and then we broke for lunch.  We then picked back up at 1:30 and ran until about 3:30.  The advanced class ran from 3:30 to 7:30.  I learned so much.  If you could see where I started and where I ended up you would all be amazed.  She makes it so easy.  What she says makes sense!

Copic certifies people telling them to work in small circles.  That is a big No, No!  According to Suzanne you must flick the color onto the paper with al ight hand.  This allows the colors to blend better.  It is so true.  I am amazed at what I accomplished in one day. 

If you get a chance, even if it is an online class, take one of her classes.  It is well worth the time and money!  Here is a picture of Suzanne and I:

This Weekend I Get to Meet Suzanne Dean

I am so excited.  She is coming to The Keepsake Element in Bloomington to teach 2 classes.  I am signed up for both.  It will be a long day, but a fruitful one.  The first class begins at 9:00 a.m. and we don't get out of there until 7:30 p.m. 

I will certainly be posting after the class to let you all know how it went and what I think.  I have heard all wonderful things about Suzanne's classes so I am sure it will be wonderful. 

STAY TUNED!

New Cards

Hi everyone,

These are cards I will be doing at my monthly workshop:

I just love Sugar Nellie Stamps.  This one has the face of an angel.

Skins:  E00, E01 and E02

Hair:  Y11, Y32 and E99

Eyes:  B12

Lips:  R81

Cheeks and Shirt:  R81

Shirt:  B02 and B04

I always do 2 House Mouse stamps - this one I chose because

I love the little guy smelling the flower.

Mice - Skin:  R01 and R20

Fur:  C2 and C4

Leaves and Stem:  G05 and G07

Flower:  RV63 and RV55

Dirt:  E35 and E55

This is a daisy stamp that is very simple.  I built the card around the daisy.

Daisy:  Y04 and YR15
Inside of Daisy:  RY14 and E29
Leaf and Stem:  G99









I chose this stamp because this little guy looks like he is having
a blast playing in the leaves.

Mouse - skin:  R01 and R20
Fur:  C2 and C4
Leaves:  Y04, YR14, G94, G99 and Gold Glitter pen



Hero Arts

Today was a totally awesome experience.  I got to take two classes from Shari Carroll of Hero Arts at my favorite scrapbooking store - The Keepsake Element.  We made a ton of cards.  As  indicated earlier, I am working on an antiquated computer since my hard drive blew.  My son has an old processor he is kind enough to let me use, but it doesn't allow me to upload photos.  So, I will take pictures of the cards we made and upload them from my work computer.  We did some different techniques that I have not done before so it was a worthwhile day!

Shari was very personable and funny.  If you get a chance to look her up she has several videos out on her various techniques.  She is well known for her collage art.  She developed "color layering" and "color blending" techniques for Hero Arts.