Fun with Claudine

I’m taking a class over at SIS taught by the fabulous Claudine Hellmuth and I’m really enjoying myself. It’s just a 3 day class, and I love that it’s a bunch of techniques  that I can try now, then use on my own projects later. LOVE techniques!!

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As you know I am not good with ‘rules’ in crafting, so I’m kind of taking things my own direction in her class- FUN! I will show you the full project when I finish it. I’m going to frame it up- you’ll see. :o)

Now I’m back to paint and multi-medium. Have a fabulous evening!

PS- before I forget. Did you know Claudine has a new book coming out in January? I’m crazy excited- I just ordered a copy  on Amazon.com. Her first 2 books are fabulous- I’m sure this is no different!

homework.

While I’ve been note-taking, reading, listening, and learning… I’ve been slacking in actual creating when it comes to Cathy Z’s awesome BPS class I’m in right now. Last night I decided to work on a current assignment. I was supposed to do an 81/2 x 11 spread, but I wasn’t feelin’ it so I rule broke. Don’t tell- ok?

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Just an overview of Halloween 08- loved the mixing and matching of so many goodies!

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Well I’m heading back to work and play- have a wonderful week!!

detour.

Going to draw winner (scissors prize) later. stay tuned. First, a detour.

Saturday the girls and I visited daddy at work and we detoured down a few exits to 4th St to do some Christmas (not sucessful) shopping and while there I got to hit one of the most drool-worthy scrapbook stores I know. (Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley, CA) and I should have known she’d have tempting goods like…

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COME TO MAMA!!! That’s the damask stuff dreams are made of. Wait, is there more?

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I was surprised both of these dreamy stamps were Memory Box. Since I do love that stamp company and all I let them come home with me. I mean, what if someone who isn’t a damask/brocade LOVING FREAK tried to buy them? No, they belong here with me. :o)

But then a muse (a company I’ve not bought from before) had this stamp that made me so happy.

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Seriously how me is this stamp? Can’t wait to play with it and the others.

That’s the news from my detour… thanks for reading.

creating time

Have a lot of creative time this weekend… here’s some peeks of what I’ve been up to:

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finished painting skull tote bag… now to embellish (it’s probably a Christmas gift item…)

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Making pillow from this fabulous fabric for someone special. :o)

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Playing with Claudine Hellmuth sticky back canvas… so giddy about this!

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making some doggy Christmas presents (and project for Fiskars!)… and finally…

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Making some one of a kind canvas/wall hanging pieces for my etsy store along with some new supply (mojo enhancing) kits!!! More on all of that tomorrow. For now, back to the studio!