This is a Creative Bite Project using Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints by Ranger Ink and Scrapbook Decor Canvas in the 5x5 size. This was my first canvas painting ever, I've doodled with painting on paper but never ventured onto a canvas. Seems funny to me that I hadn't tried canvases before -I wonder how many I would have done if I had just given it a try. I'm hooked now and I give credit to Dawn Rice from the Somerset Memories Magazine Feb/March issue. What I love about Somerset Magazines are how the articles give little how to's and they tell what products they used. This came in helpful for a beginner like myself. Also, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints have paints, Gesso, Brushes, Gel Mediums and Canvases so everything is easy to order for painting. In the new Somerset Studios Magazine by Stampinton (which we carry in the store) I've already highlighted some fun things to try next. I'm going to keep my brushes and paints out in the open to use more often.
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints Smidge of Blue, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Charcoal Black, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Traditional Tan, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Modern Red, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Painterly Pink and Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint Blank Canvas
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Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! We went to my favorite spot -the Mesquite Growers Nursery. If you live in Tucson this is the garden spot to visit for all your plants.
These are all roses! Roses grow well in the desert because we have so little rain they don't get mildew spots. They also love the sun like we do.
PaloVerde Tree flowers. Check out the metal umbrella, very artsy!
These are the cutest huge frogs.
We are here for a tomato plant.
Is this not a wonderful planter! Fairies must live there.
Jake found the perfect tomato plant.
They have the most beautiful water fountains all over the nursery -perfect to cool us off.
Elsie's face I telling me enough of the heat already, lets go home.
They have this enormous Mesquite tree for shade.
Here are our 2 plants -next year we'll come back in March when we can look around longer -it's just too hot today- 100.
3 new rulers by EK Success are now in. The EK Success Ruler Pro 3x15-this ruler has one side with a metal edge for rotary blades or crafting knives. There is this small EK Success Mini Pro Ruler and the EK Success CENTERING Ruler Pro which is my favorite. I like the centering ruler because it's thin and flexible -easy to travel with.
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We have in-stock the new Fancy Pants Designs Mixed Media Scrapbooking books, stamps and chipboard. There are 4 different designs of the Mixed Media books to play with and they are definetly unique. I love the idea of hand stitching or machine sewing some zigzags on the felt pieces-I would use a nice bright yarn or thread for contrast. Don't forget to use the Fancy Pants Felt Shapes which are already to pop on the page with a little glue or stitching. You can use the no-sew stitch witchery sold at fabric stores to attach with a great bond. I use stitch witchery all the time to hem. This works best for me to get the hem straight- I've even used it to make quick curtains.
We thought the 7gypsies Binderie was the easiest and fastest way to punch holes in this book.
This is the BIG 10 inch Fancy Pants SUMMER SOIREE Clear Stamp set full of whimsical stamps -the summer one for beach weather, right around the corner.
Check out the tree -I have my hands showing the size. That's just one stamp on this Fancy Pants ON A WHIMSY Clear Stamp 10"set!
So, now that you have the biggest stamp set -yes, you'll need the biggest stamp pad! Only kidding, this pad is hugh but not necessary for these stamps. I really get a kick out of the size of the pad. Word out is that once you use the giant pad it's hard to go small. Funny, I usually use tiny ColorboxCats Eye. I'm going to try this 6 inch coffee one.
My Little Yellow Bicycle Zinna Collection with a refreshing floral blue theme perfect for spring -not spring in the 100 degree desert, but I remember beautiful springs in Boston where I grew up and especially Spring in North Carolina. We lived in North Carolina for over 10 years, with those dogwoods and azaleas. Scott and I had a fabulous garden in Greensboro -lots of roses, tons of daffodils and herbs everywhere. Now, in the desert, we have cactus and no annual flowers. My son and I are growing some oregano from seed but I don't have much hope for them making it through the summer season. If I forget a day or two of watering and bingo they die. If I keep them in a pot they may have a chance, but I do have the goal of seeing oregano spread across a patch of rocks so a pot won't work. If they don't make it we'll try again next year.
Little Yellow Bicycle ZINNIA Album Kit has 1 - 9 3/4 x 8 3/4 inch album with post extenders, 10 protector pockets with insert sheets, 8 - 8x8 papers, 4 specialty papers, 41 epoxy stickers, 15 clear frosted stickers, 4 layered stickers, 100 cardstock stickers.
Oh boy, do we have Crafter's Workshop Templates - big, small, letters, you name it. Here are some new ones, just in. Great for using with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Tim Holtz Distressed Inks dabbed over the image, chalk (we have some on order- coming soon) or just use a pen/pencil to create beautiful letters and designs- to doodle!
You can use these for quilting too. The templates clean up with soap and water or wipes.
To see all the Crafter's Workshop templates (we have 90 designs) click here.
The Sizzix TEXTURZ STARTER KIT #7 has a texturizing area measuring 5 5/8" x 7 1/4", Sizzix Texturz Texture Plates feature double-sided patterns. This easy process texturizes paper, cardstock, foil and other thin materials. For added versatility, use the Impressions Pad and Silicone Rubber to instantly emboss with any metal stencil. The six distinctive designs on these Sizzix Texturz Texture Plates showcase the playful style of noted Ellison die artist Emily Humble and the whimsical style of noted Ellison die artist Stu Kilgour. Texturz Kits are for use with the BIGkick and Big Shot machines only (with the multipurpose platform). All Texturz Kits require the use of the Impressions Pad and Silicone Rubber, included in this Starter Kit. With these Sizzix Texturz Texture Plates you can make breathtaking gift wraps, tags, boxes, bags and frames. This is only the surface of what’s possible!
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The Tonic Studios Punches and Tonic Studios Border System combine to create perfect punched borders. These punches are my personal favorites to use-very easy and I like that you can space them as you wish. The ruler guide is the way to go. The Tonic Studios Punch Video-see how easy this is.
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Scott finished moving and loves the big space, except for one little problem...no air conditioning. The A/C is not working!!! Last week it was 90 plus in the warehouse. Everyone was moving very slowly trying to catch a breeze from floor fans. I Hope today it's all fixed for them. The newsletter went out with a coupon for 20% off everything Monday 5/4/09(today) and Tuesday 5/5/09!!! Cool huh! Well, maybe cool for you...it's supposed to be in the high 90's Monday and Tuesday - yikes. Use the code BG20 to get the discount when checking out and have a wonderful day/evening.
An album made with Basic Grey Wisteria papers and adding fun color using Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks by Ranger Inks. I really love this paper it has a very elegant feel.
All Basic Grey Wisteria papers were used -see the video below. I wet and distressed the edges.
I had never used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Gold before and I am hooked now. We are temporarily out of gold - more is coming!
The Somerset Studio Magazine by Stampington and Company May/June issue is now in-stock. What I love about the Somerset Studio Magazine is that there are lots of articles that tell you how to make the project. I get so inspired to expand my creativity. I've actually painted my first canvas ever after reading the last issue. Granted the canvas is 5x5, but it's a start. I'll have a video when I'm done.
In this May/June issue I liked the article on Pinhole Art by Sandra Evertson on page 80 and too many others to mention. I do have a new project in mind though after reading this magazine. You're going to have to give either Somerset Studio or Stampers Sampler magazine a try -you are going to be happy you did.
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BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Bouquet - Sky.
BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Wheatgrass, BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Butterfly and the cute Basic Grey BLING IT Designer Cupcake.
BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Daisys and
BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Bouquets and BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Lotus.
Basic Grey BLING IT Squares and Basic Grey BLING IT Dots.
My favorites are these Basic Grey OPALINES.
Basic Grey BLING IT Designer Swirl and BasicGrey BLING IT Designer Frames.
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