Hey Hombre'!! - May class

Who remembers that movie? Well we are not heading into the Mexican Desert but if you would like to head over to my studio I will show you the Ombre' technique in my May class.

What does the word Ombre' mean?

It seems to be, that it refers to something that is monochromatic but has a graduated variation in the saturation of the colour.

In my researching of what is Ombre' I found that Ombre' Hair colouring was very popular. How cool! Then there is clothing.

Well enough rambling, sorry, I just find this technique so interesting! Here are the details of my Ombre' technique classes, and a little tempter.

 

Ombre class $10

• Wednesday morning 7th May 10am 
• Wednesday evening 7th May 7 pm 
• Friday evening 9th May 7pm 

Please let me know if you would like to book a place by either emailing me or phoning.
All you need to bring is the usual adhesives and dimensionals.

Weekly deals for 23rd - 29th of April

Another lot of Weekly deals out now. Oh and this is the last week.
If you would like to purchase any of these Weekly Deals or any of our other fabulous products, you can purchase them from my online store.

I love the Christmas Ornament Punch. Do you? If so here it is on discount.

 

132152 Christmas Ornament Punch was $27.95 now $20.96 

 

121812 Fun Flowers Bigz L Die was $55.95 now $41.96 

130138 I Am Me Designer Series Paper was $18.95 now $14.91

130938 In Colour Boutique Details was $15.95 now $11.96

 

126926 Modern Medley Designer Series Paper was $18.95 now $14.21

130034 Stampin’ Write Marker New Colour Kit was $49.95 now $37.46 

 

130861 Afternoon Daydream Kit – Digital Download was $10.95 now $6.57

I think I might be stocking up on a few of these items myself. It has been a great month to stock up. Sadly it is coming to an end. So if you want any of these products hop on over to my Online Store and get in quick before we say goodbye to all the Weekly Deals.

Big NEWS! Project Life is coming.....

Today, I have a very exciting announcement to share with you!  If you're a scrapbooker, then you may know Becky Higgins and Project Life.  Well, Stampin' Up! have just announced that they are teaming up with Becky to begin offering a complete line of Project Life products featuring exclusive colours and designs from Stampin' Up!  How awesome is that!?

I have been mainly focusing on cards and 3D projects, but I am rather excited about this announcement. I think for me this will be an easy way to do some memory keeping!  I can't wait to get my hands on this new lot of products.

Please watch the official Project Life announcement video from Stampin' Up and Becky Higgins and watch this space to see when you can purchase your Project Life items.

Weekly deals for 16th to 22nd

Another lot of Weekly deals out now.
If you would like to purchase any of these Weekly Deals or any of our other fabulous products, you can purchase them from my online store.

Here they are......

 

127554 Naturals Designer Buttons rrp $8.95 sale $6.71

 

130814 This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper rrp $18.95 sale $14.21

 

120995 Silver Glass Glitter rrp $6.95 sale $5.21

 

127885 Champagne Glimmer Paper rrp $8.95 sale $6.71

 

126882 Merry Minis Punch Pack rrp $29.95 sale $22.46

 

129717 Timber Stampin' Around Wheel rrp $10.95 sale $8.21

Embossed techniques from April card class

Have you all thought that embossing was just sprinkling embossing powder on a stamped image and then using a heat gun to set it. It can be much more than that. My class had a ball trying a few of the methods I had prepared.

Usually they only make 3 cards but I wanted them to get a good taste of the techniques, so this is what we came up with.

First off the rank was a tag, we stamped an image and then masked it. Then stamped an image in Versamark and sprinkled it with Early Espresso Embossing Powder. Finally we sponged over the embossing in three different colours. So basically going over other techniques, sponging and masking.

 

Here are a few that we tried with other colours.

Then we did some double embossing. All the ladies chose different coloured ribbon and flowers, so each one looked unique.

Using Water colour paper we spread Hot glue over it to create a design. Then some sprinkled fine glitter over the glue and then reheated with a heat gun to set. The others daubered Accore Gold on the glue with a sponge dauber, also setting with a heat gun. Finally they spritzed the card with water and using ink refills they coloured it in. They all looked so good and so different I wish I had taken photos of them all. Click on the images to enlarge.

I made a few samples for them to choose from and glitter seemed to win hands down.

Lastly we did this little cutie. There is something about a 3x3 card that makes it sooooo cute. We stamped the design in versamark and then sprinkled over with black embossing powder. Then added the finishing layers.

I just love this little sweetie of a card.

Everyone loved the hot glue method as it was so different. After they all left I then got to thinking what it would look like if an image was stamped on the card first and then the glue was traced over the image. So I stamped the lovely swirls from Elegant Elenor and traced the glue over the image. Then I sprinkled Pool Party embossing powder over the glue and set with the heat gun. This image is only a first attempt but I think it could work so I am going to play with it. What do you think?

April card classes

Have you ever embossed a card?
If you’ve embossed before, you know what fun it is to see the powder melt into a smooth, shimmery, image right before your eyes! If not, you are in for a real treat! Embossing gives a gleaming, finished look to any stamp project.

BUT wait there's more, we will be doing other types of embossing so get ready to have fun and take home some lovely cards.

Classes are $10
Please bring your basic tools and adhesives.

• Wednesday 9th April morning 10am -12.30pm
• Wednesday 9th April evening 7pm - 10pm
• Friday 11th April evening 7pm - 10pm

     I will need to know numbers, so that I can cut up the kits.

Weekly deals for the month of April

Starting 2 April, Stampin' Up! is offering us new deals every week in April!

You will be able to check out each week's deals in my Online Store or on my Stampin' Up! website. Take a look tomorrow to get all of the details. Please note: we will continue to offer new deals after April; however, Stampin Up have not yet determined how often so stay tuned.

If you don't want to shop online then take a look at my Website, check out the deals and then email me or telephone me and I can take your order.