Valentine's Day is coming and I have some great classes to help you get ready….

Just wanted to share about 2  classes I have  up for sale over at The Art Studio

...perfect for Valentine's day or anytime you need something

for that someone special.

The first is a one day class where we will make 3 different mixed media Valentine cards. Each one is chock full of techniques and yumminess. Anyone would feel special receiving one of these hand made cards.

The class is $12.99 and has full video step by step as well as PDF downloads.

The following are some sneaks from the class...

Next up is a mixed media wall hanging perfect for Valentine's day or any day.

In this one day class we will create an 8x10 wall hanging with a large heart as a focal point.

I'll take you step by step in it's creation, always available to answer any questions that may come up.

The following are some sneaks from the finished project  (I have to say I was so happy with how this turned out I can't stop looking at it).

It retails for $12.99

and has full video and step by step downloadable PDFs for you 

to follow along with.

This is perfect to give to that special artsy friend for the 14th or keep for yourself hanging in your room.

Here are a few sneaks.

                                                Both classes are currently for sale over at
                                                               The Art Studio.
                           Head on over and check them out….Valentine's Day is almost here!
                   

 

                                         Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Pan Pastel Play

                           Tags are an easy way to get a feel for a new product. 

 They're big enough that you aren't constrained by working on a small space yet small enough that they don't take a lot of product or time.

                                                         

    I used one of the hottest products in the crafting market right now on this tag: Pan Pastel. They're easy and fun to use, they blend seamlessly, can be layered and used with a variety of mediums and best of all, mistakes can be quickly erased.

To learn even more techniques, check out my Pan Pastels for Scrapbooking class. 

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a fun tag using several Pan Pastel techniques as well as a bit of stamping.

Supplies
Tag
Pan Pastels in: Ultramarine Blue Tint, Turquoise, Ultramarine Blue Shade, Pthalo Blue Shade, and Diarylide Yellow Shade
Watermark Ink
Stencil
Sequin waste
Pan Pastel applicators or Foam makeup sponges
Assortment of stamps
Black Archival ink

Step One: Place your tag on your work surface and with a sponge applicator, cover the entire tag with Ultramarine Blue Tint. Apply it to the tag in small circular motions. Using the same sponge apply Turquoise Pan Pastel over, but not completely covering the first layer. Again use small circular motions to blend the colors.

Step Two: Take the Pthalo Blue Shade and using small circular motions, apply it in random spots on the tag for highlights.

Step Three: Place the sequin waste onto your tag and using Ultramarine Blue Shade, apply it randomly with your sponge across the tag. Lift and move the sequin waste around the tag and apply more of the Pan Pastel until you're happy with your coverage.

Step Four: Place the stencil onto your tag and with a small dabber sponge and watermark ink, apply the ink through the stencil across the tag. Lift and move the stencil as needed reapplying the ink until you are happy.

Step Five: Lightly apply Ultramarine Blue Shade Pan Pastel across the watermark ink and the Pan Pastel will stick to the watermark ink.

Step Six: Use the sponge to apply Dairylide Yellow Shade randomly across the tag, blending lightly as you go.

Step Seven: Stamp across the tag with Archival ink.

As a finishing step, I lightly distressed the edges of the tag and applied Pthalo Blue Shade. I usually use ink for this step but the Pan Pastels look great, too.

I hope you enjoyed this quick tag tutorial. 

Remember if you want to learn even more ways to use Pan Pastels on your scrapbook pages make sure to head on over to The Art Studio and check out my 

Pan Pastels for Scrapbooking class.

  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

New Art Journal class coming Friday....

On Friday I'll be teaching another installment in my

Creating an Art Journal page series over at

The Art Studio.

Do you collect mists and stencils like there’s no tomorrow? Want to use them in your art journal but aren’t sure how to where to start? If so, then this class is perfect for you. Part of the ongoing Creating an Art Journal series, this one-hour class will take from the start to finish in creating an entry for your art journal. And you’ll use up the stencils and mists you keep buying, along with a little bit of paint, to create a page when you can truly leave your mark.

Warning: You’ll get messy in this class!

  The class, as with all in the series, will be $5.99 and include step by step instructions as well as videos taking you from a blank page to finished piece.


If you missed the first 2 in the series they are still available as well...


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   So come on over, learn some new techniques, play with your supplies and create some fun art with me.

  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Valentine Classes

Are you looking for some Valentine Day art inspiration?

Head on over to The Art Studio where I have not one but 2 classes ready to go to help you get ready for the holiday.

First is Valentine Cards: Mixed Media Style

Get a jumpstart on your card making with this one day class. You'll create three unique mixed media cards using a variety of items from in your craft room and around the house, and I'll take you from start to finish, offering ideas and showing tips I've picked up along the way. 

Next up is Valentine Mixed Media Wall Hanging

In this one day class we will create a special mixed media Valentine's Day wall hanging. We'll use traditional scrapbook supplies as well as some not so traditional. Throw in some mists, ink and maybe a little fabric and you will have a special 8x10 wallhanging perfect to give away or keep for yourself.

                         Both will help you get ready for Valentine's Day in no time at all.

While you are there make sure to check out all the other wonderful classes being offered.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

New classes coming soon

Just wanted to share about 2 new classes I have coming up for sale over at The Art Studio...perfect for Valentine's day.

The first is a one day class where we will make 3 different mixed media Valentine cards. Each one is chock full of techniques and yumminess. Anyone would feel special receiving one of these.

The class will be $12.99 and has full video step by step as well as PDF downloads.

The following are some sneaks from the class...

Next up is a mixed media wall hanging perfect for Valentine's day or any day.

In this one day class we will create an 8x10 wall hanging with a large heart as a focal point.

I'll take you step by step in it's creation, always available to answer any questions that may come up.

The following are some sneaks from the finished project  (I have to say I was so happy with how this turned out I can't stop looking at it).

This is perfect to give to that special artsy friend for the 14th or keep for yourself hanging in your room.

  Both classes will be for sale this weekend over at The Art Studio, make sure to stop on by and see what else is available as well.


Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Resist This: A Class All About Resists

Today I want to share some samples I created for my Resists class.

Titled Resist This: A Class All About Resists it consists of 12 lessons and 7 bonus lessons.

Each lesson has downloadable step by step instructions in PDF format. There is also a full step by step video for each technique as well as many finished samples to inspire your creativity.

No matter what type of papercrafter you are there is something for you here. We make ATCs, Tags, Cards, Layouts and more.

I'm always available to answer any questions, offer advice as well as compliments on what you create.

Come join me over at The Art Studio and check out all that is available today.

Small or big there is something for you to try.

While you are there make sure to check out all the offerings that are available as well from the other talented instructors. 

 Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!