Cigar Boxes

I'm so excited for tomorrow's class on creating beautiful cigar boxes!  I created 3 boxes this week, one for holding my glitter and stencils for my glitter tattoos, the second one is a cigar box purse and the last box for holding treasures with a belly dance theme; of course :-)

The first box was so much fun to create.  I printed off vintage tattoo designs and applied them to the cigar box using PVA glue.  I took "vintage photo" distress ink and distressed around the box, attached footings from Tim Holtz Idea-ology series and a drawer handle on top for easy carrying.  The hinges and front clasp were gold tone and the handle and footings are silver so I took Ranger distress inks in silver and slate and changed the box fittings to silver.  I will be creating a tray since this box is so deep for more storage of glitter, brushes, mirror, etc.  The last step I used clear gloss acrylic spray to protect all the artwork on the box inside and out.  I love the way this box turned out.

The second box I kept very simple.  The cigar box was already black and I liked the labeling that came on the box so I left it.  I purchased a purse handle from Joann's and with help from the hubby purchased some hardware to attach it to the top of the box.  I put some metal corner pieces on the top corners from Tim Holtz Idea-ology series.  I used demin material for the bottom of the box and left the sides wood that came in the cigar box.  I added wooden spools to the bottom and used 3 different distress inks to match the color of the beads in the handle.  I love Ranger distress inks they work on so many surfaces!

The last box I printed out several vintage belly dance themed art work for both the inside and outside decoration.  The cigar box was orange already so I didn't need to paint it; I lucked out :-)  I used ribbon around the cover photo and the outside of the box and added 3 coffee filter flowers I had made in the corner on the top and a metal bit from my dance inventory on the front side.  The inside I decorated the cover with more vintage dancers and some metal bits incasing it with more ribbon.  The inside bottom I covered in red velvet and along the sides.  I'll be adding my belly dance keepsakes in this box.

Below are photos of all three projects.

All 3 boxes done

Tattoo cigar box before

Tattoo cigar box before - inside

Tattoo cigar box done - front

Tattoo cigar box done - top

Tattoo cigar box done - inside

Tattoo cigar box done - side

Tattoo cigar box done - back

Tattoo cigar box done - side

Cigar box purse

Cigar box purse inside

Cigar box purse feet

Cigar box belly dance theme before

Cigar box belly dance theme done - top

Cigar box belly dance theme done - inside

Have a great weekend and a great holiday...

May 2012 Card Class

I finally finished the cards for Saturday's card class!!!!

We will be learning 3 techniques, faux patina, shaving cream and tapestry.  The techniques are simple, messy & fun and in this class I'm letting your creativity run.

Below are photos of what we will be making with the faux patina, tapestry and the butterfly easel card.  I'm going to let you run wild with what you will create with the shaving cream technique.  I have samples below of what I made with the tags and card stock pieces.

Faux patina - I went over board on this technique, I love the vintage look!  I'll let you pick the card you want to make :-)

Tapestry - we will use a scallop square Sizzix die to create the card and decorate with the tapestry technique.

Shaving Cream - we will create backgrounds on card stock and tags.  I decorated one tag and stamped a few more along with stamping some of the card stock pieces for future projects.  I created a mosaic effect on the round easel card for a Mother's Day card.  You can take what you create home and embellish and use for future projects.

Butterfly easel card - these are made with Sizzix die "Beautiful Butterflies" and are really small.  These are cute little note cards.

Next in home studio card class will be June 16th the 3rd Saturday of the month.  I will be teaching a belly dance workshop on June 9th in Sedona hence our class being on the 16th.

We will be making lots of flowers on May 18th at the Mesa Arts Center craft class.  To register for this class you can contact the Mesa Arts Center at 480/644-6520 class code CAW12PC012-01 F May 18 / 6-9 pm $21.
Enjoy your day...

I have completely redone my craft classes in my home studio for 2012.  I thought I would do something different for 2012 and add altered art to my schedule and no one seemed interested so I updated my schedule back to cards and techniques. 

Below is the new schedule for the year:

Home Studio Workshops

May 12th - Techniques to enhance your greeting cards and other projects. Techniques will include: Faux Patina, Tapestry Background, Shaving Cream and Triple Tier Slider Card.

June 16th - Techniques to enhance your greeting cards and other projects. Techniques will include: Distressed Alcohol Markers, Dryer Sheet, Embedded Image and Double Z-fold Card.

June 30th - Cigar Box - we will have fun making a cigar box into a purse or a handing box to hold what ever needs holding ;-)

July 14th - More flowers - we will create flowers from paper, material and more to embellish cards, hair, scrapbooks, albums and more.

August 11th - Techniques to enhance your greeting cards and other projects. Techniques will include: Embossed Kisses, Faux Linen, Faux Silk and Double Dutch Fold.

August 25th - Faux Soldering - we will be creating pendants to wear, use in crafting for cards, tags, books and more.

September 15th - Techniques to enhance your greeting cards and other projects. Techniques will include:  Melted Crayon, Micro Beads, Pastels on Black and Acetate Card

October 13th - Holiday cards - we will be making 5 holiday cards from "oh how cute" to the "classic" card and of course a shaker card :-)

November 10th - More Boxes - we will be making several boxes in all shapes and sizes with a few unusual shapes.

December 8th - 2013 Calendar

Workshops are held at Pamela's place in downtown Mesa. 
Please call and reserve your spot since space is limited - 480/962-6303. 
Workshops are 3 hours in length from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Workshop fee is $20 (bring scissors and glue I supply everything else)

As you can see I have added some special classes in June and August and I might add a few more if time allows.

Enjoy your week and hope to see you in class.

Air Can Creations and More

The air can creation bookmarks are done; well most of them :-)  Class was so much fun yesterday with everyone creating there air can creations!  This technique is so much fun!!!  We ran out of canned air and brought out the straws and they were much more fun to use to create our masterpieces.

Below are photos of the finished bookmarks that I created.

Enjoy your week...

More Ink Techniques

I finally finished the distress ink technique tags for March 31st class.  This is a fun and simple technique and of course it's messy which makes it really fun to do :-)

Below are photos:

I have one more technique to finish.  I'm making book marks out of the alcohol ink technique.  Here's a photo of them so far now I just need to embellish.

Until next time enjoy your day...

March Craft Class - project 1

Hi Everyone,
I came down with something on Friday and had to cancel my craft class.  I'm on the mend but not 100% yet! :-(

Below is one of the projects for this month's craft class.  This technique is the crinkle ink technique and I made it into the mini album.  Of course my topic was belly dancing ;-)

You will be learning more ink techniques on tags and glossy paper and if I get my act together I will have them posted before class. 

Below are photos of the crinkle ink technique; sorry I forgot to turn on my flash so they are a little dark.

Enjoy your week...

I Won!!!!

I'm so excited I won the card competition today!!!  My to-go coffee cup card won the "I Need Coffee" category!

To think I almost didn't enter the card competition this time; I'm so glad my friends talked me into entering.

The next stamp convention will be November 3rd & 4th.  The categories will be Under the Sea and Chinese Art.