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Ranger Products

5/18/2018

Earlier this week we had Demo! Wendy was the one demonstrating products this week.. and whenever Wendy teaches we ALWAYS learn something new!!

This week Wendy showed everyone about Ranger Products.. for those of you who aren't sure what those products might be.. here's a quick list:

Alcohol Inks
Tim Holtz Distress products
Blending/Stamping Tools

Wendy showed off this new paper (Dura Lar ... we are IN LOVE!) and the Alcohol inks on top... wow what an effect!!!

Wendy said she used 90% Isopropyl Alcohol and floated it on the surface.. then she applied some Alcohol inks and moved them across the paper to colorize the background.

Wendy used a Pipette to drop Alcohol inks on the surface and the effect is AMAZING!!!

If you haven't seen it yet, YOU SHOULD STOP BY! This paper is translucent but the Alcohol Inks bring the paper to the next level!!

Just WOW!

Then, Wendy played around with the Distress Sprays and some Tree Stamps from Stampscapes.. This Aurora Borealis effect is SO BEAUTIFUL!

There are a lot of things you can create with Ranger Products.. if you are feeling stumped, stop by to see us!!

We have free Demonstrations on Wednesdays from Noon to 1pm.

Stop by any day of the week to see what we've been working on!

See you soon!

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New Stuff is here!

5/14/2018

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It's always fun to see what's new here at the store...

Today we unloaded the ALL NEW Avery Elle stamps and die-cuts!!

Aren't these stamps just ADORABLE?!?

Also back in stock ** FINALLY** is the Versafine Clair Ink Pads!!!

It feels like forever since we had the Clair Inks in stock.. and if you aren't familiar with this product.. you will WANT to be!!

These inks come in a variety of different colors from Brights to Jewel Tones. They can be embossed OR you can use them like a standard ink pad and even WATERCOLOR over top of them.. the lines don't move with water!

We have been OVERJOYED with the product.. and we think you will be too!!

Want to get your own Clair Ink Pads? Stop by to see us!! The colors are just *delicious*

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Marbeling Ideas

5/11/2018

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This week for Demo, Bekah was the Demonstrator! She showed us some new ideas for doing Marbeling..

She used a variety of different mediums.. but the BEST results came from the classic "Shaving Cream Marbling"

This technique is VERY easy. Just squirt out some shaving cream onto a tray.. such as a cookie sheet... drop inks or sprays onto the surface, use a skewer to manipulate the inks, and do a mono-print with white card stock. After you do the "lift," take a piece of chipboard and scrape away the shaving cream.. what you are left with is a BEAUTIFUL marbled design with very little effort

Bekah used some of these papers to cut out this new Lighthouse design from Impression Obsession.. gosh I LOVE what she was able to create!!

Just look at all the wonderful variations of papers she was able to do die-cutting with!!

Check out below what she did with the Kyakers and the Sunshine!!

This just goes to show that you can really make a stunning card with some of the papers you create..

Bekah decided to play some more... She thickened her tub of Distilled Water by adding Xanthan Gum into the mix.. you NEED TO USE a food processor to fully mix the water and Xanthan Gum together.. but it makes for a thicker water that some inks will float on..

Colorburst was one of those products!!

Check out here what Bekah created using the Colorburst as the Marbling Medium.. you get much softer designs..

This was a fun idea.. Bekah put Distilled Water in a tub and floated Alcohol Inks on top.. then she did a dip with YUPO paper.. what a FUN EFFECT!!

I just LOVE this effect!! What an unusual idea.. this pattern is just stunning...

Here Bekah cut up some of the papers and used them as a background for an "Impossible Card" ... Stay tuned because she'll be doing a demonstration on THAT idea at a later date!!

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Tuesday with Wendy, May 8th

5/11/2018

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This week at the store it has been CRAZY BUSY as we prepare for our sale this weekend!! We have been unloading BOXES of new products all week long!!

Wendy decided to use a variety of new products in her class this week.. and the cards are JUST WONDERFUL!!!

A couple of the cards this week were made with this new stamp set from an all new company, Dare 2 B Artsy. This stamp set is called Hoot, Hoot

These little owl stamps are WONDERFUL!!! We love the little detail and how they kind of look like Zentangle designs.. so cute.

To make this card:

Stamp the 3 owls out on a piece of white card stock with Versafine Onyx Black ink and emboss with Detail Clear embossing powder
The card base is folded in half, then the front of the card is folded back so you end up with a card with 3 panels. Put a piece of floral patterned paper on the third panel
Use Faber Castell markers to color the owls in similar or matching colors to the patterned paper
Mount the Owls onto the card base using pop dots or double-sided tape
Stamp some of the sentiments from the Hoot, Hoot stamp set to finish the card!

We just love this card!! This is such a fun and cheerful card idea... love this adorable little owls!!

This next card was made using ALL NEW PAPER from Dare 2 B Artsy as well as an older die-cut from Memory Box

Sadly, the die-cut Wendy used (Moonlight Butterfly) is discontinued!! BUT, any bold butterfly image will work just fine for this technique

To make this card:

Mount the piece of patterned paper on a piece of dark grey card stock, then a piece of Stardream Lagoon paper
Use the backside of the patterned paper to add a strip of paper to the left side of the card
Die-cut 3 butterflies out of the yellow-green card stock
Use a Black LePen marker to create some fun designs on the butterflies and color them in with Tombow Markers making sure to use colors that correspond nicely with the background paper
Glue the butterflies down using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive making sure to glue just the center of the butterflies to the card so you can lift their wings up
Watch as the dimension of the butterflies brings the card to life!!

This card is just FANTASTIC!! The colors and geometric florals really set it off!!

This last card was SO CUTE and was probably one of the most fun designs from class this week!!

Wendy used the Hoot, Hoot stamp set and the new Wacky Boxes stencil both from Dare 2 B Artsy

To make this card:

Stamp out 2 owls and sentiments on a piece of copy paper, fussy cut them out, and place a Removable Glue Dot on the back of each item
NOW stamp out your Owls and sentiments on a square piece of white card stock.
Place the "mask" on top of each image that you stamped so they are covered completely
Lay down the Wacky Boxes stencil and use the Nuvo Blending Sponges and 3 Distress Inks (Wilted Violet, Peeled Paint, and Faded Jeans) to create a fun array of colors
Finish off the card by using the Black Glaze pen over the images and adding some final details with swirls and borders. Glue on the Googly Eyes using The Ultimate Glue
Mount the card stock on a black card base and watch in awe as the vibrant card comes together.

What a FUN CARD!!

Join us for the NEXT Tuesday with Wendy class, it will be offered on May 22nd. Give us a call to sign up!!

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Glitter!

5/5/2018

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This week for our Free Demonstration, we showed some different ideas for using glitter!! Elli was the demonstrator this week.. and there was glitter EVERYWHERE.. so you know we had a good time!

There were lots of ideas to share.. from ideas for kids, to party ideas, to card making.

This first idea is SO CUTE!! With a little bit of Double Tack (or 2" Wide Double Sided Tape), glitter, some card stock, and the Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies from Hero Arts, you can make these popsicles too!!

Or how about this sweet idea?! This Metallic Butterfly Paper really inspired a fun card.. just some glitter and Diamond Glaze between 2 pieces of Acetate really brings this card to life!!

This Gate Fold idea is sweet.. just a bit of Double Tack, Gold glitter, and a die-cut.. you can really make a unique card that still looks elegant

If you already have a Sakura Glaze Pen, then you are going to LOVE this idea!!

Write your word, then sprinkle on some Multi Super Fine Glitter and watch the sparkle bring your writing to life!!

An easy way to make a border on a card.. some 1/4" Double Sided tape, buff-in some glitter and you have a quick card!

We played around with the new Glitter Paint.. try using a Palette Knife and a stencil with your new Glitter Paint.. finish it off with Super Fine Glitter and bring your project to the next level!!

Join us for Demo next week!! The theme is "Marbling Ideas."

Demo is offered every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm and is located here at the store in the Atrium

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Color my World with Pencils

4/27/2018

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This week for Demo, Wendy showed us how much she LOVES the Prismacolor pencils!!

She showed us some fun techniques.. coloring on wood panels, paper, and this new Dura Lar Film!!

This new film is *kind of* like a matte-coat acetate.. but the texture is SO SMOOTH the colored pencils just glide across the surface!!

Wendy colored on White card stock, Black card stock and Dura Lar paper so you can REALLY see the difference!!

(The Sun image is a Stampendous Design. Wendy was able to stamp and emboss onto the Dura Lar without the paper wrinkling under the heat.. this is a FANTASTIC new product.. )

We have been carrying Prismacolor pencils for YEARS and they are our favorite Artist Grade colored pencil.. they are waxed base. Our preferred way to blend the colors together is by using Gamsol (mineral spirits) and stumps

Wendy also showed a fun technique..

Stamp and image in Versamark ink, color over it with Prismacolor pencils, and then outline the image with a black Glaze Pen!!!

Want to learn more about what you can do with Prismacolor pencils? Stop by to see us!! We would LOVE to inspire you!!

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Tuesday with Wendy, April 24th

4/27/2018

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Check out the 3 WONDERFUL cards from class this week!!

For the first card, Wendy used:

-Crab from Impression Obsession
-Coral Fancy Die from Hero Arts
-3 Colors of Distress Ink: Chipped Sapphire, Blueprint Sketch, and Mermaid Lagoon
-5 Colors of Delicata Ink: Ruby Red, Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue, Champagne, Celestial Copper

To make this card:

Stamp out the Crab onto Solar White card stock and color it in using a coral-colored Faber Castell Marker
Create a mask of the crab (to do this, stamp out the crab onto a separate piece of paper, fussy cut it, and overlay it on top of the crab you just stamped out.. it should match up and perfectly cover the stamped image).
Lay the mask on top of the crab, holding it in place, and use the 3 colors of Distress Inks to swipe across the rest of the paper until you have transferred enough ink to create an interesting blue background

Then, die-cut the Coral using black card stock
Wendy used the new Delicata inks to lightly colorize the coral/seaweed by just lightly rubbing the ink pad onto the die-cut shapes
Accent the card with a little bit of Gold Mesh Ribbon and glue down the coral/seaweed using the Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

I just LOVE this card!!!!

What a fun technique using the new Delicata metallic inks!!

This next card was made using:

Tonic- Layering Circles
Penny Black- So Many Thanks

To make the card:

Wendy used one of the new papers from the Graphic 45 line, Floral Shoppe
Wendy explained that you can run the dies at the same time through the die-cut machine by laying the sentiment INSIDE one of the circles. She cut the shapes out of the floral paper mentioned above.
Then, Wendy mounted the die-cuts onto purple paper, added a bit of 2-tone purple ribbon, and mounted the entire thing onto a light pink card base

As you can see below, the circle is cut out of the floral paper and the sentiment is cut out of the floral paper but the purple background peeks through!!

The last card that Wendy designed was SO STUNNING!!

She used:

-5 Delicata Inks: Ruby Red, Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue, Champagne, Celestial Copper
-Tree Stamp from Fred B. Mullett

To make the card:

Take a piece of black card stock and swipe each of the Delicata inks across the paper
Stamp the trees in Onyx Black Versafine ink
Use Detail Clear Embossing powder and heat-set it
Layer the image with Antique Gold paper and mount onto Burgundy card stock

This card is SO EASY to make and has a STUNNING appearance!! What a FUN IDEA!!!!

To sign up for the next Tuesday with Wendy class, give us a call here at the store!! 360-647-9663

The next card making class will be offered on Tuesday, May 8th

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Miniature Ideas

4/20/2018

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For Demo this past week, we had SO MUCH FUN learning new ideas for making Miniatures!! Elli was the demonstrator and she showed everyone how to make small miniature dioramas and card ideas...

This first one was made using a recycled chocolate tin...

Elli made books, a broomstick, tiny ink and quill and SO MUCH MORE!! The little cats can be found in any toy store... these ones specifically came from the Yeager's Toy Store

This miniature was made with a Harry Potter theme to it.. and it was incredibly fun to see all the details come together...

This idea is fun.. This paper is new from Carta Bella, Spring Market.. and we showed how you can make a quick pocket to put a *mini book* inside!!

And here we used that same paper to make... a *mini* accordion book!!!

This is a quick one... just take an old metal tin (such as an Altoid tin) and run some ribbon along the side.. easy miniature suitcase!! Great if you are looking to give a tiny set of toys to a kid or if you want to give them a little book or a tiny note.. it is just a fun way to package up a little gift!!

Here we have another idea for using the metal tins... make a small diorama!

Using charms, ribbon, paper and Diamond Glaze, you can make a miniature pond too!!

Or, using die-cuts, ribbon, and a bit of brown paper, you can make a tiny camping scene!

This last Miniature Idea was made a few months ago and was brought by just to show *what all you can do* in the world of Miniatures!!

Elli calls this the Mini Kitchen and it was put together inside this adorable little lantern!! (Lantern was found at a thrift shop)

Some fun details to note:

Handles and details on the dishwasher and cupboards was all done using a silver gel pen!!
The knives are made with a little magnet sheet and are EVEN REMOVABLE!!
Wood grain paper to make the cutting board look real

and SO MUCH MORE!!

If you find yourself working on a miniature project, swing by the store to get inspired or to get some help!!

We are here to help with any project and we are FULL of ideas! Stop by to see us 7 days a week!!
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Alcohol Ink Backgrounds

4/13/2018

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This week for Demo, Denise showed us all the fun background ideas using Alcohol Inks!!

Check out some of the samples!

You can create easy backgrounds by just doing a splatter effect with droplets of Alcohol Ink..

This one looked kind of like bouncing balls in the background!! Perfect for this silhouette stamp from Impression Obsession..

This is a fun effect.. Kromekote paper is what we use most of the time for doing Alcohol Inks. Here, Denise used a piece of saran wrap to create this fun texture..

I love how with this one she used a combination of Alcohol Inks, an Embossing Folder, and Embossing Powder to make the design stand out!!

This next one was done on a piece of Acetate and then mounted on white card stock.. WOW!!

Check out how some of these other ones turned out.. Denise used stencils and die-cuts to show how you can use products you already have at home to use with Alcohol Inks.. I love how she helps us think outside the box!!

Don't forget to join us every week for FREE DEMO!!

We offer it every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm and there is always a new technique to share!!

See you next week!

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Tuesday with Wendy, April 10th

4/10/2018

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This week for Wendy's card making class, it was all about using stencils!!

We have been getting in a lot of new stencils recently.. so for class Wendy designed 3 cards using the stencils in different ways.

Check out how fun the cards are this week!!

To start, the first card is made using this new leaf stamp from Fred B. Mullett, Salal Lines, the Tim Holtz String Stencil, and the ALL NEW Hero Arts Liquid Watercolors

To make the card:

Stamp the leaf image TWICE with Versamark ink and emboss with Detail White Embossing Powder on white card stock
Using the new Hero Arts Liquid Watercolors and a Waterbrush, watercolor over the leaf images. Wendy used these beautiful purple, blues and green tones to create these gorgeous color combinations (Wendy only placed a couple droplets of the Liquid Watercolor into the palette and diluted SOME of the colors so she had dark tones and light tones of each color)
Then, Wendy used the String Stencil and layed it on top of the leaf images. Using the Waterbrush again, she just swiped the color across so that the String pattern transferred onto the background of the leaves
Next, she took a piece of Blue Mesh Ribbon and CUT IT IN HALF so you end up with 2 narrow, long strips. She put a piece of mesh above and below the leaves so it framed them nicely and used double-sided tape to adhere the image down on a green card stock card base

Check out how fun this card is!!

This next card was an easy one to make and is a lovely card for a friend!

Wendy used the new Tim Holtz Stencil, Code and the new Altenew stamp set, Simple Flowers

To make the card:

First, stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink and emboss with Carnelian Embossing Powder on white card stock
Next, using the Code Stencil and Finger Daubers, stencil just at the bottom of the card. Wendy used 4 colors of Distress Oxide inks (Worn Lipstick, Carved Pumpkin, Wilted Violet, and Peeled Paint). Students had the option of using one or more of the colors to do the stenciling.. using Finger Daubers to apply the ink evenly
Then, Wendy used the Tim Holtz Platform to arrange the Simple Flowers stamps. She inked up the stamp using the SAME 4 Distress Oxide inks. Bringing the stamp pad DIRECTLY to the stamps, students were able to get a nice saturation of color for their flowers
Then, to finish the card, Wendy used a strip of Red Double Dot paper by BoBunny and CUT IT IN HALF lengthwise (just like we did with the ribbon in the last card) and framed the flowers by placing a strip on either side.
Wendy finished the card by using double-sided tape to adhere it to a purple card base

What a BEAUTIFUL card!!

The last card in the series was made using the new Impression Obsession stamp, Elephant Scene and 2 ATC Stencils from Joggles, Dot-Dash and Daggers

To make the card:

Stamp the Elephant Scene stamp out on Aged Astroparche paper with Versafine Vintage Sepia ink and emboss with Clear Bark Embossing Powder
Then, using the Daggers Stencil first, overlay the stencil and use a Jumbo Dauber to ink the stencil. Wendy used the Distress Ink Stormy Sky
Next, she did the same process with the Dot-Dash stencil and used the Distress ink Rusty Hinge and a Finger Dauber to apply the ink
To frame out the image, she once again used a piece of ribbon and CUT IN HALF lengthwise to create 2 narrow strips which she used above and below the Elephant Scene and adhered it to a textured backgound paper that had the same colors in it as the inks we used (blue and orange)
She mounted the entire piece onto a nice, soft blue card stock using double-sided tape.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card!! The movement and textures just make it POP!!

Give us a call if you would like to sign up for the NEXT card making class with Wendy! It will be offered on Tuesday, April 24th.

360-647-9663

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Faux Batik Backgrounds

4/10/2018

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This last week for Demo, Bekah demonstrated how to make "Faux Batik Backgrounds"

Now, you may be familiar with the look of Batik as it is a popular design in the world of fabric

Bekah used products we carry here at the store to make the backgrounds!! Check out how cool these are!!

This background here was created using Alcohol Inks on YUPO paper. Bekah then took a leaf stamp, inked it up with Archival Ink, and stamped on TOP of the Alcohol Inks. THEN, using a paper towel, she wiped away the Archival Ink and what is left behind is this BEAUTIFUL appearance!!

*For whatever reason, Ranger Archival Ink is the only kind of ink that works with this technique.. and I just LOVE how it looks!!

Check out some of these other STUNNING papers she created!!

This one was using a stencil.. the Batik Effect here is so beautiful!!

To see these samples in person, stop by the store!! We love to help you think outside the box.. and these Faux Batik Backgrounds make it easy to use some of those stencils or stamps you may have lying around!

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Tuesday with Wendy, March 27th

3/30/2018

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This week for class we had a LOT of fun and the cards were just wonderful, as usual!!

These cards all taught a different technique..

The first card was made using the new paper from BoBunny, Black Tie Affair and this Vintage Paper Dolls set from Tim Holtz

First, Students went through and picked out EITHER 1 large photo or 2 small photos from the Vintage Paper Dolls
Then, using the Faber Castell pens, each person colored in only PART of the images.. such as the hats and gloves or just the dresses.. etc.
Heat-set the image to dry the Faber Castell markers!
Using the Nuvo Blending Sponges, apply Walnut Stain Distress Ink to the black and white rose paper. *This is a great way to colorize paper if you needed to add another color into your card!
Layer the card together using some textured ribbon

Check out how everyone colored their little Paper Dolls!! I LOVE THESE!!

It is so fun to see everyone's cards come together at the end!! What a sweet card this is !!

This next card was made using all these fun Texture stamps from Fred B. Mullett!

The stamps she used: Netting2, Half Shell 1, Half Shell 2, and May All Your Dreams by Prickly Pear

To make the card:

Stamp out the Netting and Half Shell 2 in black ink on White Cardstock
Stamp out the Half Shell 1 in red ink after all the other images have dried
Stamp out the sentiment in the bottom right hand corner (Wendy used the Tim Holtz Platform to stamp the sentiment)

The best part about this card is you can arrange your texture stamps in any way you see fit!

What a fun card this turned out to be!!

This next card was made using this BEAUTIFUL Ferns embossing folder by Cest La Vie, this amazing Spruce Lines stamp from Fred B. Mullett, and the ALL NEW Distress Resist Spray from Tim Holtz

To make this card:

First, open up your embossing folder and lightly rub the Distress Oxide Ink, Peeled Paint, across the BUMPY SIDE UP side of the embossing folder ONLY
Run your Kromekote paper (shiny side down toward the ink) through your machine in the embossing folder
THEN spritz the surface with the Distress Resist Spray one time and LET IT DRY (we used a heat gun). **it needs to be FULLY DRY before you continue!**
Rub 2 colors of Distress Ink (Seedless Preserves and Dusty Concord) lightly across the embossed paper. The purple ink should just barely cover the image but not go as deep as the embossed leaves.
Take the Seedless Preserves ink pad, rub it on a craft mat, spritz water to activate the colors, and use ANOTHER small piece of Kromekote paper to lift some of the ink off the craft mat. This will transfer the ink onto the Kromekote paper. Heat-set the paper.
Stamp the Spruce Lines stamp on top of the Kromekote paper you just finished heat-setting using Versafine Olympic Green ink. Heat-set AGAIN.
Put your card together, adding a bit of Ombre Purple Ribbon, and look in awe at how beautiful it is!!

This was a VERY popular card in class this week!!

What a FUN class this week!! Join us for the NEXT Tuesday with Wendy class on April 10th ! Give us a call to sign up! 360-647-9663

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What's Wendy Up To?

3/30/2018

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Here at the store we are ALWAYS playing and experimenting with new ideas in the world of Art.. and the Queen of Creativity around here is our own Wendy Schwartz!

This week for Demo, it was all about What's Wendy Up To?

Check out ALL THE COOL THINGS she has been making!!!

Above we have a Banner Wendy did for a Banner Project that Judith Bishop asked us to participate in... Wendy used Prismacolor pencils and one of our favorite pens.. the Sakura Black Glaze Pen!

This next piece is one of my FAVORITES!! It ALSO uses the same technique as above..On a Wooden Canvas, Wendy colored with the wax-based Prismacolor Pencils. Then, FREE HAND, Wendy went in and drew on top of the color with the Glaze Pen.. WOW!!! How stunning is this?!?!!?

Here are some Close-Up photos.. just amazing work! And I LOVE how vibrant it is!

Following that same vein of art... check out this idea! On Book Board.. she did it again!! But this time these boards were bound together with pages in between to create a book!

(front, back)

This next group of photos was all done using a printing press with leaves and oil-based inks.. THESE ARE STUNNING!!!

When Wendy was making these she said she tried to use ink colors that mimicked what the actual leaf coloring might be.. and she did a great job!

Now.. my FAVORITE part about Demo this week was... NEW CLAY!!!!

This is Apoxie Clay! And if you just heard a scream across town THAT WAS ME!!

Why do we love this clay so much?!?! Well, it is a 2 part mix that DRIES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE in 24 hours, bonds to almost ANY SURFACE and is extremely hard so you can even work it with a lathe!!

Check out what Wendy created!!

Using metal powders, seed beads, and Swarovski Crystals, Wendy made these STUNNING works of art!!

This one here is bonded to a ROCK!!

We were SO impressed with all that Wendy has been working on!!

Keep an eye out in the store for the Apoxie Clay!

Also, Wendy will be offering a class on how to do the Prismacolor and Glaze Pen art in April!

Give us a call if you have any questions!!

360-647-9663

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Sealing Wax!

3/27/2018

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Last week for Demo, Elli demonstrated how to do Wax Seals .. and there is a lot to learn!!

Traditionally, the sealing wax comes in a single stick with a wick at one end. To do a wax seal in this way, you light your wax stick WITH A LIGHTER, drip it onto the envelope, and then dip the wick into the hot wax (this puts out the flame). Then, while the wax is still hot, press the Metal Seal into it leaving the impression in the hot wax.

Now, although that is the traditional way to seal envelopes, it is NOT THE ONLY WAY!!

Here at the store, we sell the Low Temp Hot Glue Gun and the colored Sealing Wax which fits in the hot glue gun.

THIS IS NOT HOT GLUE!! This is true Sealing Wax meant for doing wax seals.

Using the Sealing Wax in a Low Temp Hot Glue Gun is the easiest way to get control of the Sealing Wax as well as gives you a cleaner puddle of wax to work with

*often times when doing the classic drip-wax, it is hard to make a nice clean circle. By using the Hot Glue Gun method, you can end up with the exact amount of Sealing Wax that you need

I LOVE to add a metallic element to Wax Seals:

To create that effect, apply a little bit of Versamark ink to the Metal Seal before you stamp it into the hot wax. This will leave a little bit of a clear ink that you can then brush a little bit of Pearl-Ex powder onto (see the wax seal below, Right side).

Or, you can apply a little bit of the Versamark ink directly onto the wax seal impression (after it has dried) and then brush on a little bit of Pearl-Ex powder (see the wax seal below, Left side)

You can also add a nice element to an already fancy event...

I love adding the Wax Seal to the ribbon on this Scroll.. it makes it look SO ROMANTIC!!

Check out how you can use it to seal little vials!!

To seal and invitation...

Or for making place cards...

You can even make your own "Award" by just using a bit of ribbon underneath!!

The possibilities of doing Sealing Wax are ENDLESS!!

Want to learn if Sealing Wax will work with your next project? Stop by to learn more!! We are open 7 days a week and are always happy to help you!

See you soon!

360-647-9663

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Magnetic Cards

3/20/2018

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Last week at Demo, Bekah showed us all how to make Magnetic Cards!

Check out these fantastic ideas!!

Bekah used the magnetic sheets that come in the Tonic Storage Binder REFILL folders. She was very impressed with the strength of the magnetic sheet that they provide in the package.

Bekah says that the magnetic sheets can even be cut in a standard DIE-CUT MACHINE!!

she put a sheet of magnet in between her card base and the front of the card...

Then Bekah cut out these adorable images from some of our new paper, Sun Kissed by Graphic 45!! There is a piece of magnet on the back of each image which makes it easy to move the little shapes on and off the card!

This makes for a GREAT car activity for the kids!!

I love how you can arrange the images in whatever way you'd like!! What a sweet idea..

With the second card, Bekah used the Crazy Birds stamp set and matching die-cut set...

...and used the magnetic sheet on the backside of each image..

SO YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH!!!

The best way to make all the shapes magnetic is to attach the paper to the magnet sheet FIRST and THEN cut out the shapes using scissors or a home die-cut machine. That way each image is a FULL magnet!

The magnet sheet is behind the background that Bekah created using the Nuvo Blending Sponges and Distress Ink.

All the magnet pieces stick together fantastically!! I also love how she stamped the images on sticker paper with the idea that the person receiving the card can color in the images themselves!!

If you would like to order some of these WONDERFUL magnetic sheets, give us a call!!

360-647-9663

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Tuesday with Wendy, March 13th

3/17/2018

All 3 cards this week were just FANTASTIC!!!

Wendy used all new products to make these 3 cards.. and she did not disappoint! They are vibrant, fun, and unique!!

The first card from the series was made using:

Rolling Wave Collage die-cut from Memory Box
Starling on Branch stamp from Impression Obsession

Wendy first cut out the Rolling Wave Collage die-cut
She overlayed her die-cut onto the piece of white paper. She used a pencil to trace inside the swirl to know where to color in.
Take off the overlay and use Prismacolor colored pencils to color in the swirl
Stamp the Starling on Branch and emboss with Detail Black Embossing Powder
Overlay the Swirl onto the card and tape down using double-sided tape
Layer the Rainbow Brick paper behind the image

Check out how beautiful this card is!!

I love how each one of these cards looks a little different!!

This next card was made using these 3 stamps from Impression Obsession: Mushroom, Happy Trails and Simple Things

To make the card, first start out by scoring the card in half THEN fold the front of the card in half again so you have a card with 3 panels
Next,Wendy colored the mushroom and snails
On the front of the card, she mounted the Mushroom and one snail and mounted it on the piece of patterned paper. She mounted the little snail up with a pop dot.
For the inside of the card, stamp the sentiment Simple Things and mount another snail on the far right bottom corner.
Wendy used the Nuvo Crystal Drops to add texture onto the dots of the Mushroom and the antennae of the little snails

This last card was BY FAR one of the most incredible.. and the technique is just grand!! Wendy used this new stamp from Penny Black, In Paris

To make the card:

Sprinkle a little bit of Colorburst onto a Craft Mat and spritz with water. Use a piece of Kromekote paper (Glossy side facing the Craft Mat) and transfer the ink to the paper by just pressing it into the Colorburst
Next, ink up your stamp. Wendy used 4 colors of Versafine Ink- Onyx Black, Majestic Blue, Sepia, and Olympic Green DIRECTLY onto the stamp.. THEN she stamped the image onto the Kromekote paper on top of the Colorburst splatter that was already there. *Remember that Versafine ink stays wet longer so you can apply all 4 colors and then stamp*

One of our FAVORITE parts about card class is that even with the same technique.. EVERY CARD WAS DIFFERENT!! Check out some of these other beautiful Paris cards... WOW!!!

Join us for the NEXT Tuesday with Wendy class!! It will be on March 27th! Give us a call to sign up! 360-647-9663

Collage Papers, Demo Part:2

3/9/2018

Remember last week for Demo when Wendy made all those fun Collage Papers?!?

If you missed it, you can view it here: http://www.stampadoodle.com/stampadoodle-blog/collage-papers-demo-part1

Wendy had designed so many papers.. in a variety of color patterns.

Well, then this week for Demo, she made an art piece! Check out how beautiful it is...

I love her movement in this piece!!

She cut up some of the papers and arranged them in this fun geometric shape...

I love Wendy's use of fibers... and when it is all in this beautiful purple, blue and black tones the piece really comes together!!

Check out all this FUN TEXTURE!!!

Stop by the store to see the art piece in person!! Wendy will have it displayed once it is *completely* finished!!

A look into Gel Plates

3/9/2018

Last weekend, Wendy taught a class on Gel Plate Explorations... and it was so much fun seeing these students at work!!!

We had a lot of beginners, but we also had some old students return to take the class AGAIN!

Wendy prefers to use Pebeo Acrylic Paints for doing any Gel Plate work!

Here, students printed similar images on white AND black papers!!

What a neat effect!!

These were really fun to see come together...

Keep an eye out for future Gel Plate classes taught by Wendy!!

Collage Papers, Demo Part:1

3/6/2018

Last week at Demo, Wendy showed us how to make papers for Paper Collage art!!

Now, this is a 2 part Demo. The first Demo, Wendy created the papers!!

Check out HOW AMAZING these papers are!!!

To make this paper, Wendy used Light Molding Paste, Embossing Powder, and the Spider Web Spray paint!!
I LOVE this paper!! The layers of texture are just STUNNING!!

These next few papers where made using similar techniques..

I love how Wendy used a combination of mediums to create these papers.. many of them are beautifully textured and the pop of metallic is JUST WONDERFUL!!

This paper is made using Spray Inks on Handmade Paper... These tones of purples and blues are GORGEOUS!!

These are some more of the papers Wendy will be using to make a piece of Collage Art..

The white splatter that you see above is the Bleed Proof White (this is our FAVORITE white ink to do art with... ask us about it we would LOVE to show you!!)

Join us for Demo TOMORROW to see Part 2 of how Wendy will use these papers to create a work of art!

Demo is free to attend and is offered EVERY Wednesday from Noon to 1pm. We can't wait to see you for all the fun!!

360-647-9663

Tuesday with Wendy, Feb 27th

3/2/2018

The cards from Wendy's card making class this week were just FANTASTIC!!

(though.. who are we kidding.. they are ALWAYS fantastic!)

As a grouping.. I am just LOVING these colors!!

The first card from class was made using this wonderful, BRAND NEW set from Lawn Fawn, Toadally Awesome

This card is very easy to make..

We used the Tim Holtz Platform to stamp these images!

-Stamp the lily pad and cat tails on the piece of white card stock, color with Prismacolor pencils
-Layer the Green Plaid Paper (new from Lawn Fawn, Perfectly Plaid), yellow paper, and light green paper underneath the white paper where your lily pad is stamped
-Stamp the frog on a separate piece of white card stock, color with Prismacolor pencils, and fussy-cut the frog
-Use a pop-dot to attach the frog to the front of the card
-Use the Copper Penny Nuvo Crystal Drops to add dimension onto the cat tails!

I love how sweet this card is!!

The next card, and possibly my favorite of the series, was made using this die-cut from Memory Box, Cheery Flower Collage and Distress Oxide inks

To make this card:

-Die-cut the Cheery Flower Collage (using a home die-cut machine) out of black card stock
-Use the Distress Oxide inks and press the ink-pads DIRECTLY onto the black card stock shape. Once you have applied a generous amount of ink in whatever colors you'd like, spritz the black card stock with water to activate the Oxide Inks

-Die-cut a circle that is just the same size as the circle in the Cheery Flower Collage so they match up (Wendy used the Circle Die Layering Basics by Tonic). Again, take the Oxide Inks and APPLY DIRECTLY to the white card stock. After you have applied a generous amount of ink, spritz the white card stock with water to activate the Oxide Inks

-Now, layer the card together! Wendy used a beautiful grey mesh Handmade Paper, a bit of ribbon with a purple stripe, and some textured paper at the bottom.

Not only was this card AMAZING, every student left with a slightly-different card!!

Check out some of these other ones students made...

This last card was really fun to see come together..

Wendy used this new stamp set from Altenew, Henna Elements

This card was created using standard Acrylic Stamping Blocks

-Stamp the sprigs and leaves on the card base FIRST, arranging them in a beautiful mandala-shape

-Stamp and emboss the Flowers with White Embossing Powder on Vellum
-Color the flowers on the BACKSIDE of the Vellum using Prismacolor pencils
-Attach the flowers using pop-dots

-Ink the edge of the paper by rubbing the edge with the Nuvo Blending Sponges and new Clair Ink!
-Finish off the card with a bit of Handmade Floral Paper at the bottom of the card

I just LOVED card class this week!!

It always makes us SO HAPPY to see our students and customers come back to show us what they learned in class.. and everyone's cards always turn out so WONDERFUL!!

Thanks for joining us for class this week!

The next Tuesday with Wendy Class will be on March 13th! Give us a call to sign up!

360-647-9663

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