(this image courtesy of timholtz.typepad.com)

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

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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

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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!

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.

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.  We'll stamp, paint, cut, and more as we get our fingers INKY creating a one of a kind Altered Book!  

Save 10% on purchases made following Book Club, and on an supplies needed for sessions.  Special supply lists will be posted.

We're kicking off the return of ALTERED BOOK CLUB with a PLAY DAY.  Join us March 27 from 10:00 to 5:30.

Bring your supplies and your book.  We will break for lunch at 12:30 pm.  Bring a lunch or join us at Doug's Grill!

Lots of demos throughout the day, and lots of time for good old fashioned creative play!!!

Learn more about Altered Books.  Click here to be taken to the International Society of Altered Book Artists.

TRINKETZ

Join us as we learn to use Tim's ideaology pieces and gorgeous papers and canvas to create one of a kind jewelry pieces.  You will learn lots of different techniques, and go home with some finished pieces and more to play with.

April 10, from 11:00 to 3:00 pm – breaks for snacking and shopping

Instructor:  Allie Gower

Samples created by Sara Hanlon

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!!!

1. Place 5 to 8 squares of any brand of toilet paper on top of one another.
2. Dampen the paper thoroughly under the faucet or use a water-filled spray bottle.
3. 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.)
4. Lift off carefully and allow the impression to dry. Speed up the process by placing in direct sunlight or on top of the dryer.
5. For a soft edge, tear around the casting when it’s still slightly damp.
6. Color with chalks, or Perfect Pearls.
7. Mount your paper casted embellishment with a dab of Glossy Accents.

Stamps are from Studio 490 Art by Wendy Vecchi.

I hope these pictures help explain how to make those flowers pop and bounce. I am here if you have questions!

Can you find ALL the images on the tag? Did you miss the hand stamped (with paint) ribbon – there’s the flower trim stamp! The words were used for the background, and the background stamp was used behind the quote. Am I sneaky?

Extra goodies on this tag

Philosophy Token, Tim Holtz Ideaology
Gem aka BLING, Creative Cafe

Happy Crafting!

I LOVE Wendy Vecchi SO MUCH, her style, her stamps, and she is just so darn nice!