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CHA CHA CHA – here’s your latest news
NEW BUNDLE!!! Pre-Order all of Tim's new stamps and receive a FREE acrylic storage album. ONLY $299!!!
Inks are expected soon, and we have extended our Ink Bundle offers.
$99 for the inks AND reinkers with free shipping to the U.S.
$59 for just the inks. Yeah, we'll still ship free to the U.S.
Do you have a favorite color? Want a BUNDLE of Tim's or Ranger's products, just for you! E-mail us and we'll put something together just for you. Think of it – a custom palette at a custom price.
What you'll soon see in the Studio…
ALL the new Ranger products – Distress Inks and Refills, new Black and White Enamel products, new set of Perfect Pearls, and Claudine's new Dry Time Medium.
ALL of Tim's new signature products, including his new book Compendium of Curiosities, Alterations (the Sizzix Line), his papers and everything from Ideaology, all his new stamps.
Wendy's new STUDIO 490 stamps, binders, and book. Yes, you will be inspired to make some ART, Wendy style!!!
Lots of GOODIES from MAYA ROAD including … MAYA MIST
fun projects from Quick Quotes, and coming soon from Quick Quotes …
Don't miss this fun event in Dallas! The event takes place October 22 – 24. You can book through us, layaway available. Also, receive an extra special present just for going with us! We will be making hotel accomodations and taking a van if you would like to travel with us as well!
We R Memory Keeper collections, available ONLY in your Local Scrapbook Stores… also, the CINCH! The first three folks to pre-order their CINCH will receive a CINCH t-shirt!
CLICK HERE to see a Creating Keepsakes video of the CINCH in action. Turn down your speakers, there's a lotta CHA CHA CHA going in the background at the Making Memories booth. Trust me, they've covered all the basics on this beauty, it's like having your own personal helper – no extra body parts or third hands needed to CINCH your books!
What's already here…
Graphic 45's Le Romantique, On the Boardwalk, and Proper Gentleman
Check out Blue Moon's VIDEO of the Graphic 45 booth. They're right, it's EXQUISITE! All of the paper is available online and in store NOW!
Hmmm, anything else…
Ranger has VIDEOS up from CHA!
Oh yes, Croppinsville EXCLUSIVE, new Allie Gower metal embellishments that you will really enjoy!
Sorry, no sneaks on that yet … have to see my prototypes. Stay tuned though, for a SNEAK and a GIVEAWAY!
Subscribe to the comments for this postRanger U or BUST!
I learned on Monday that I was accepted to RANGER U. I have thought about applying for 2 and a half years, and finally bit the bullet. After all, my mother told me NO at least a million times, I should be used to it. Ranger Ink has lots of GREAT info on their site, including information about the class… and a sneak peek at Tim Holtz' new ALTERATIONS line for SIZZIX – new DISTRESS ink colors, some new PEARLS, and Claudine has a new product coming out. I also saw something new for adding black and white accents – an enamel product. How fun is this going to be.
So anyway, can you even imagine my surprise at being ACCEPTED! So mom, I don't have a PhD yet, but I will be RANGER Certified. My poor husband was in the shower and I scared him silly, shrieking like a school girl. It went something like, NUH UH, OMG OMG OMG, NUH UH, is this for real???
I'm so excited. Ranger U is a three day program, where participants learn everything there is to know about everything Ranger from Tim Holtz, Claudine Hellmuth, and Suze Weinberg and many more excellent Ranger folks. I am thrilled to join the ranks of some of my FAVORITE artists, including Wendy Vecchi, Linda Cain, and Jennifer McGuire.
The thing I am most excited about is all the knowledge I'll be able to bring back to you. I know many of you have Ranger products, and I don't know nearly as much as I should, so you can have faith that over time, I will go over EVERYTHING I learn there.
To those of you who knew I was going and crossed your fingers, knelt in prayer, and wished me well … thank you, can you see the power there is in your positive thoughts!!! I am so thankful for your support and encouragement.
Now, it's back to work on CHA preparations. If you are attending the Super Show, I will be helping Pat Huntoon (Technique Junkies) while she does demos. I lucked into this – I volunteered and Pat said she would like my help – color me thrilled! Stop by and see us. Technique Junkies is really the best, I have been a susbcriber for YEARS and think Pat and her TURBO TEAM are just the best. I am pleased as punch that Pat is publishing a card I did for a guest design spot.
Overall, it's looking like a REALLY good year.
Altered Book Club
We were GOING to meet on Saturdays, but I will not have my helper on Saturday for a while – the Library needs him more than I do (this can't be!)
So … I'm looking for a new time – I'm thinking of going back to an evening … and I would like to know what everyone thinks?
Please leave a comment with days and times that are good for you, if you are interested in Altered Book Club.
If you leave a comment, I will show my appreciation by giving you a coupon to attend one Book Club session FREE.
ABOUT ALTERED BOOK CLUB:
You bring your book and basic tool kit, we provide stamps, materials, supplies and more. $5 fee applies. We'll have a SHOW and TELL period, followed by the exploration of a new TECHNIQUE each week. We'll stamp, paint, cut, and more as we get our fingers INKY creating a one of a kind Altered Book! This class meets weekly. Drop in ANY time that we meet!!!
Save 10% on purchases made following Book Club, and on an supplies needed for sessions. Special supply lists will be posted.
Learn more about Altered Books. Click here to be taken to the International Society of Altered Book Artists.
What to do with those Studio 490 Stamps..
So you’ve bought those stamps and you need some fresh ideas, or you just REALLY like Wendy Vecchi’s inimitable style!
Check out these links… IF you have ART you would like to share, please – let me know, I’d love to add you to the REFERENCE list!
VIDEOS
Distress Ink and Perfect Pearls
GHOSTED IMAGE TECHNIQUE
Meet Wendy Vecchi
Adirondack Pigment Pearls Technique
Eclectic Feed – Various Interviews (by Eclectic Paperie)
Pigment Inks and Distress Inks – by Paper Patti
TUTORIALS
15 Minute Art – AKA Alcohol Ink Play
Book Page Flower – by Lisa Pace
Blossoms Card Tutorial – by Wendy Vecchi
Guest Tutorial – by Lori Hassler
Grunge Paper Dahlias @ Walkin’ on the Bad Side
Toilet Paper Casting – by Allie Gower
Altered Door Hanger – by Lisa Pace
Color Faux Wash Bleach – by Sherry Cheever, Split Coast Stampers
Rose Tutorial – by Wendy Vecchi
GrungePaper Poppy Tutorial – by Inge Bekhart
Pigments and Pearls Part I – by Wendy Vecchi
3 Ways with ONE Stamp – by Wendy Vecchi
Maya Road ATC Tutorial – by Wendy Vecchi
Altered Trinkets Blossom – by Wendy Vecchi
Maya Road and a Tiny Tutorial – by Wendy Vecchi
A Tag Tutorial – by Wendy Vecchi
Spritz & Flick Again – by Wendy Vecchi
Maya Design Team Tutorials – by Wendy Vecchi
ART
Stamp Attic – art by Hels
Stamp Attic – more art by Hels
Stamp Attic – art by Linda E
Grungepaper Roses – KoalaTKreations
A Crafting Journey – Linda Elbourne
Ink on My Fingers – Hels
Getting Messy with Studio 490 – by Marlene
NEW ADDITIONS
Brooches and Bracelets – Eileen
Favorite Bloggers
Ink on My Fingers
A Crafting Journey
Thanks for the links, keep them coming, I will continue to update this post.
What do YOU do with Studio 490 Stamps?
Leave a comment with your FAVORITE link (even if it’s not listed) and you’ll have a chance to win a copy of Wendy’s book! A random winner will be chosen Tuesday, November 24. Make sure I have a way to contact you, or check back next week to see if you’ve won!
What the Tech? Toilet Paper Casting!
What the TECH?
Yes, this project uses products all scrappers are sure to have!
You’ll need TOILET PAPER, water (from the tap or a spray bottle), a stamp, and optionall, a stencil brush.
Make paper casted versions of your favorite stamps!!!
- Place 5 to 8 squares of any brand of toilet paper on top of one another.
- Dampen the paper thoroughly under the faucet or use a water-filled spray bottle.
- Place the dampened paper on top of the stamp (rubber side up) and press the wet toilet paper into the rubber. A stencil brush works well. Press firmly, with even pressure. (TIP: If you’re using a more detailed stamp, try applying the toilet paper squares one at a time. Pounce gently with your brush between applications so that you better capture the detail of the stamp image.)
- Lift off carefully and allow the impression to dry. Speed up the process by placing in direct sunlight or on top of the dryer.
- For a soft edge, tear around the casting when it’s still slightly damp.
- Color with chalks, or Perfect Pearls.
- Mount your paper casted embellishment with a dab of Glossy Accents.
Stamps are from Studio 490 Art by Wendy Vecchi.
