So, I Added a New Page

Did you notice it?  There's a tab at the top for all classes . . . just thought it would make it easier for you to find that stuff if you're looking for it . . .and then I can post other stuff more frequently on the "main" page.

What do you think?  Is it easier?

Of course . . . I can't post here without a picture, so here's a sneak peek of an upcoming class . . .

Thanks for stopping by today!

Class - Basic Copic Blending & Shading

Join me Thursday, May 8, 2014 (6:00 - 9:00) and learn basic blending and shading techniques using Copic Markers. You will also learn about the features of Copics and which ink and card stock is best suited to use with them. You will have a good amount of time to practice the techniques and create three different cards perfect for any occasion. Just call The Making Place at 760-736-8605 to reserve your seat.

Photo courtesy of The Making Place

Hope to see you there!

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Class - Sparkly Sweets

Join me Thursday, April 24 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) or Tuesday, April 29 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) and learn techniques using Peel Off Stickers from Elizabeth Craft Designs, Copic Markers and a whole lot of glitter.  Just call The Making Place at 760-736-8605 to reserve your seat.  Expect to go home sparkly.

Hope to see you there!

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Class - Divine Distress Ink Techniques

Join me Thursday, April 10 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) or Saturday, April 12 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) and learn a variety of techniques using Tim Holtz' Distress Ink Pads.  We'll be playing with stencils, stamps, and more!  Just call The Making Place at 760-736-8605 to reserve your seat.  It'll be a whole lot of inky fun, so be sure to dress appropriately.

Hope to see you there!

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A Treasure!

I found a treasure!  A TREASURE, I tell you!

I had to make a trip to Michael's for something. . . I don't even remember what it was now. . .and I thought I would just browse through to see if there was anything fancy that caught my eye.

As I was walking down the aisle with the sketchbooks and journals, I noticed a green journal on the top shelf that had the word "Fabriano" embossed on the front.

Wait. . .what?  Fabriano? At Michael's?!? Oh my . . .

So I very carefully took it from the shelf and opened the cover.  Hmpf . . .not quite what I thought it would be. . .

BUT. . . as I closed the cover, my eye caught a glimpse of a journal on the very bottom shelf with one of those Clearance Tags under it.

Be still my heart . . . could it be that today is going to be a very lucky day?  I knelt down and gingerly picked up the journal. . . and nearly passed out.  It is! It is a Hardcover Fabriano Journal with 110 lb. watercolor cardstock!

Wait.  Is it really on Clearance?  So I lean in a little closer to read the tag. . . .and nearly passed out.  It is!  It is a Hardcover Fabriano Journal with 110 lb. watercolor cardstock on CLEARANCE!

Now, if you don't know about Fabriano cardstock, let me just tell you that it is the most delicious, luxurious, paper for journaling. . . especially if  you like to use spray inks or any other watery type of media . . or acrylic paints . .. or ink pads . . . or spray paint. . . or  . . . well, you get the idea.

So, I stood up (probably a little bit too quickly) and nearly did a dance all the way to the check out.  This journal was definitely going home with me!  Did I mention it was on Clearance???

So . . . here is a picture of the cover just in case you decide to run (not walk) to Michael's and get one of these beauties for you:

And here's a picture of the very first page:

And I'll share more pages later . . .

Thanks for stopping by today . . . my journal is calling me. . .