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Happy Monday! Have you seen this, my friends?!!?? A bunch of the ladies at Pink Paislee have collaborated to bring you a bunch of amazing projects using the new Declaration line!!!
Just click on the image to find a PDF full of beautiful projects and instructions. I am sure you will not be disappointed!!!!
Well the day has finally arrived! The summer issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today is now available in all it's downloadable glory! You can find it HERE!
In my column, Designer's Notebook I explored a few uses for one of my favorite crafting items...CHIPBOARD!!! I LOVE the stuff! It offers a whole world of technique possibilities! Chipboard is sturdier than paper and will receive paint, ink and other wet substrates so much better then paper!
Here are a few close up shots of the projects I created...
I used these awesome cloud chipboard pieces from Studio Calico to create a masked background and then layered the actual piece on top with foam squares. Great way to use your spray inks and left over chipboard shapes.
I love the Pink Paislee Mistable chipboard buttons and the backing once they are popped out makes for a great mask!!! I sprayed some ink to create a funky pattern and then layered my Love Notes background stamp from Stamping Bella on top.
Here is a close up of the gessoed tree from Harmonie.
A closer look at the heat embossed flowers from Maya Road.
The whole issue is just stunning!! Make sure to check it out and let me know if you have any questions regarding the projects from Designer's Notebook.
I promised to shae my projects from Puerto Rico. I taught two layout classes. One was sponsored by Basic Grey, Bazzill Basics, Hero Arts, Ranger Ink and DecoArts.
Here are the two layouts with details...
Just click on the images to enlarge.
The second class was spronsored by Fancy Pants, American Crafts, Bazzill Basics, Hero Arts, Ranger Ink, Doodlebug Designs and DecoArt.
Here are the two layouts with details...
I have to send out a HUGE thanks to my sponsors!!!!! Without them these classes and these events would not be possible! Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated!!!! THANK YOU!!! Please, if you attended these classes click on the company names above and leave your thanks, too!!!
Have a great weekend!!!!
This is day three of Puerto Rico photos. When I travel I take tons of photos! I usually don't get around to editing them as many of my friends can attest to (you know who you are). I was a good girl this time and went through the photos right away. Today I am focusing on my one day whirlwind tour of Old San Juan courtesy of Yamille, Glorimar and Stephanie (thanks again!!)
Let's go!
In the car on the way to Old San Juan...look at the palm trees!
A traditional meal...not sure what it is! LOL! I had eggs and a yummy sweet toast.
Anna...wanted to shop but this store was for looking only. :)
The Get-A-Long Gang!
San Juan is a beautiful place to visit. Lots to see and I am sure I missed lots. I still need to see some Coqui!!! I guess I have to go back! I would definitely recommend it! Great city and wonderful people!!
Marion and I.
Lovely Anna (Ania).
Ok...back to cleaning!!! Tomorrow I am going to post the classes I taught with the cutting directions and tips to recreating the projects!!! YAY!!!!
I have so many photos to share from Puerto Rico. I thought it would be a good idea to split them up over a few days. Today I am going to share the photos from the actual EVENT. Let me tell you a bit about it.
I met Yamille a year or so ago at CHA (the Craft and Hobby Associations trade show). Elizabeth Kartchner was talking about what a great time she had teaching in Puerto Rico and she introduced us. Fast forward to CHA Winter in Anaheim this year. I spent a little time chatting with Yamille and she asked me if I would come and teach. I said yes and the ball started rolling from there. This years event had a heavy mixed media flavour with Christy Tomlinson, Ania Dabrowska, Marion Smith and myself teaching. Yamille asked me to teach a few layout classes with techniques and the rest is history!
I have to say that is was a great event! The ladies (and men) were eager to learn and super friendly, the event was well organized, the store was STOCKED to the brim with great stuff, the manufacturers were beyond generous with the kits...like I said...great event.
Here are a few photos that I took and a few I borrowed from Facebook.
The view from the hotel.
Loved these lights in the hotel lobby!
The swag set out on the tables at the start of Fridays classes. This event was different in that everything you needed for the classes was provided. Really cool.
A snapshot of one of my classes. Great students!
The store.
One of our meals. Great food!
Christy teaching. She is as sweet as pie and oh so talented. And she's got the moves like Jagger!
Christy's students getting messy!
Marion working hard. Love this chick!
Marions students getting down and dirty!
Ania with one of her master pieces. She is so talented and authentic. Love her, too!
The make 'n takes. There were a bunch of these! A talented group in Puerto Rico!!!
Loved the attire. There were groups of ladies that dressed in themes. Just like when I started in this hobby. It was fun!
Glorimar was a hoot in this get up!
Ania and I were a team for a Mixed Media Idol Challenge. We had to work together to create a canvas in 20 minutes. It was a hoot!!!
After the mixed media idol challenge.
Great event! So glad I got to meet Yamille and so thankful that she invited me to be a part of her event. Her staff was efficient and friendly and her family was great too! Thanks to Juan Carlos for the tech help and the dollar for a diet coke!
More photos of Old San Juan tomorrow. Have a great Tuesday!!!!
Happy Monday, my friends. I hope you had great weekend and Happy Father's Day! It was busy around here. I was wrangling the dust bunnies, we went to Port Dover and had company yesterday. Now I need to get my week started off right. Today I want to post an overview of my trip to Puerto Rico to teach at the Memory Box's Scrapbooking Event. Later in the week I will post photos of the event, the people, the place and the good times!
Here are a 10 things I learned in Puerto Rico....
1. Puerto Ricans LOVE to celebrate and they do it with style! Love that..
This is the room my first class was in. Friday was a VIP day and I had 100 students. EEK!
This was the swag each student received...WOW! Speechless.
Everyone was HAPPY, eager to learn and oh so patient with my attempts to speak my limited "what I learned from Dora the Explorer" spanish! If you won a prize...you danced. If you went to the crop...you danced. Good Times...Good Times!
2. Puerto Ricans aren't affraid to experiment and try new things...
Working away with DecoArt stencils in my class.
Getting messy in Christy Tomlinson's class.
I taught two layout classes at the event. Layout classes are not the easiest to teach. Lots of cutting...in two languages...but everyone persevered and had fun doing it. They were relaxed in all of the classes and went with the flow. Loved that! Just go with it and see where the journey takes you!
3. A good TA is the best gift! This was Laura, my supper duper helper...
This girl anticipated what everyone needed and did it with style!!! Laura made this teaching experience one of my best. Gracias, mi amiga!!!
4. Always amazed at the wonderful people I get to meet and work with some and I am thankful for every new thing I learn in the process...
From left to right Yamille (organizer extraordinaire), Christy Tomlison (my art/business woman idol), me, Marion Smith (font of information and color mixer supreme) and Ania Dabrowska (true artist)
When the event was over on Sunday we had a bite to eat and the ladies wanted to sit down and create. To be honest, I wanted to go to bed but I persevered. So glad I did. We had the best time. I loved getting to know these women better and this experience made me want to come home and make art from the heart. And to be a smarter business woman. And to get messy. And to keep in touch. Good eggs this bunch.
5. People who take time out of their busy days to make your experience special are priceless!!
This is Glorimar and her daughter Stephanie. They took us out to see Old San Juan and then we spent a few hours shopping!!! They were AWESOME and so generous with their time! Thank you so, so much!!! Muchas Gracias Amigas!!!!!
6. The definition of a "crop" in Puerto Rico is TOTALLY different then anything I have experienced in all the places I have visited in the world.
I do not have any photos of the crop night and mixed media challenge. Let's just say I was covered in paint and having way to much fun to take photos. I Puerto Rico a scrapbook crop consists of dancing, karaoke, the electric slide, rums of the world, and more. It had very little to do with paper and paste!!! Thanks for the laughs!!!
7. Old San Juan is one of the most beautiful spots I have ever visited!!!!
Pictures are worth a thousand words.
8. I am attracted to the strong and silent type...
9. You can find a great Pina Colada in Old San Juan...
10. I CAN"T WAIT TO GO BACK!!!!!
On a side note...I am so impressed by the height and pure awesomeness of the shoes the ladies wear in Puerto Rico!!!! I only wish I could walk in 6 inch heels! But, if you visit San Juan and you go shopping for shoes with size 10 feet...you are out of luck!!!!
I had a great time in San Juan. Thanks to all of the people who took my classes and made me feel welcome. I hope to make it back one day and stay longer so I can experiece so much more!!!!
I have way more photos to share and I will do that this week!
