Beautiful Sample Cards from Deb & Sue AND the latest Class Schedule

In addition to the 'White Elegance' collection from SEI, a few more of their 12x12 papers arrived, as well as the 6x6 paper pad of the SEI Couture Collection that has beautiful papers inside. More papers are on their way, too, from SEI. Customers who have purchased the resist papers from SEI's 'White Elegance' line love the results when combined with their Pan Pastels! (I would have posted pics of the papers but 'white' is difficult to show on the blog!)

Deb Kuttel was busy Friday making a few samples using the Copic pens, Magenta stamps, and the Copic Blending Papers. She really, really liked the results when blending on the special Copic paper . . . see for yourself.



Deb colored in the dark background
with Copic pens on the special blending paper.



by Deb Kuttel





by Deb Kuttel

Sue put this card together showing how the Spellbinder's Nestabilities layering technique worked with the Seven Gypsies tissue paper. The tissue paper is still out of stock but we'll bring some more into the store as soon as they are available; it seems that whatever they intro'd at CHA Winter has been sold out already!


by Sue Moffat



At Inchies Club last month, Sue White shared a "make and take" . . . the cutest little bunny basket. It's very easy to make and the sheet is at the store with directions and templates, as well as the real sample. She's happy to share this little fun project that you can easily do with your little ones for Easter. Thanks, Sue!

Here's the latest Art 'n Soul class schedule from Susie . . .

Wednesday, April 6, 1:30-4  pm and A SECOND CLASS,  5:30-8 pm.

“SPRING HAS SPRUNG!” $28 by Sue Moffat

With all the flowers and butterflies on these cards you will surely think that Spring has finally sprung.  Each card will be using the Cover-A-Card background stamps that we have hiding in our drawers, as well as Distress inks, embossing techniques, Pan Pastels, and Spellbinder dies.  To accommodate all, Sue is offering two classes – one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

JOURNAL CLUB – OPEN TO EVERYONE, NO CHARGE, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  April 8, 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, April 9, 1-3:30 p.m.

“GLITTER RITZ GLITZ”, $32 by Alissa

Create elegant spring cards using a variety of techniques with the new microfine Jewel Glitter Ritz by Elizabeth Craft Designs.  The finished feel of this glitter is so soft – you will love it!  Learn to use this fabulous glitter to produce amazing results with stamps, peel-offs, punches and more!

PLAY DAY – BRING YOUR PROJECTS AND YOUR SUPPLIES AND YOUR FRIENDS FOR AN AFTERNOON OF ART!  EVERYONE WELCOME!  NO CHARGE!  April 15

Sunday, April 17, 1-3 p.m.

“METAL EMBOSSED ALTERED ART PRINT”, $35 by Elaine Woodhouse

This is the third in Elaine’s series of altered art prints and is entitled Madam Gaudibert by Monet.  This impressionist painting lends itself perfectly to Elaine’s technique of replacing sections of paintings with embossed metals, and embellishing chosen elements with mixed media.  For those of you who have taken previous classes this is a long-awaited addition to your collection.  For those unfamiliar with the technique you will learn the altering technique, the art of embossing on copper, and how to choose appropriate prints and materials.

Tuesday, April 19th, 2-4:30 p.m. OR  6-8:30 p.m.

“CRAZY ‘BOUT BIRDS!”, $30 by Marj Marion

If you L-O-V-E art with bird images and words, this is the class for you. Spring is upon us, and Marj's "bird-drawers" are overflowing, so it's time to gather all you "birds of a feather", and make art!  The class will feature several techniques, and our birds will be fashioned of paper, cork, acrylic, shrink plastic and more.......with coloring methods galore.  We'll use several, beautiful Magenta bird images, mixed with a variety of words and other designs as we make 4-5 finished cards.   Come on.......hop out of your nest, and fly into Art 'n Soul to register!  Choose the afternoon OR evening class; minimum for each class is 4, the maximum is 8 people.  Bring your basic kit and a trimmer (optIonal.).

 INCHIE CLUB!  EVERYONE WELCOME!  NO CHARGE!  BRING INCHIES TO TRADE IF YOU WOULD LIKE!  April 27, 6-7 p.m.

SATURDAY, May 5, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. – RECYCLED RUBBER

Monday, May 9, 2-4:30 p.m.

“MAGENTA STYLE CARDS WITH HELENE”,  $30 by Helene

Five beautiful cards using new stamps from Magenta and wonderful techniques, new and old.  You always walk away saying, “how can this be so simple and yet so beautiful?”  Helene’s classes are always popular, so sign up early. 

Monday, May 9, 5:30-8 p.m.

“MAGENTA’S TEN IN ONE BOX”, $30 by Helene

Helene has a keen talent for thinking outside the box when she creates “Magenta Magic”.  This time, she has literally come up with something from outside the box for the inside of a box!  You will make a special two-pocket envelope (or maybe two!!) to contain the 10 small cards (with envelopes) that you will also make in class.

Wednesday, May 11, 2-4:30

“THE JAPANESE APPROACH TO STAMPING”, $32 by Etsumi

Estumi (whom Helene, Debbie and Susie learned to love during their recent trip to Japan) will be working her extraordinary artistic magic for this delightful “international” class.  Her samples will arrive soon, but we can guarantee this will be a class you will not want to miss.

Wednesday, May 11, 5:30-8 p.m. by Kazuko

“MORE JAPANESE ART, WITH NEW TSUKINEKO PRODUCTS”, $32

Kazuko was instrumental in organizing our Japanese travels, and we watched her teach incredible classes in Tokyo and Osaka.  She will bring these talents to Lacey, creating a combination of cards and metal tags, using new products from Tsukineko.  You will enjoy Kazuko as much as we did, and be amazed at what you will create in her class.  Samples will arrive soon.

Monday, May 16, 2:30-5 p.m.

“THE GLORY OF EMBOSSING”, $25 by Lisa with Local King

Using beautiful new images from her personal line of rubber stamps, Lisa will help you create beautifully embossed cards, with imaginative and colorful backgrounds.  As always with Lisa, this is a class you will not want to miss!

Monday, May 16, 5:30-8 p.m.

“3-D DESIGNS FROM LOCAL KING”, $25 by Lisa with Local King

Pop!  Look what happens when you open Lisa’s incredible and clever cards, where with a little bit of snipping and folding you will have creations that will look like you spent hours to make them!  Using her own stamp images, Lisa has developed cards just for your pleasure, and you will not want to miss this imaginative class!

INCHIE CLUB!  EVERYONE WELCOME!  NO CHARGE!  BRING INCHIES TO TRADE IF YOU WOULD LIKE!  May 25, 6-7 p.m.

Schedule Revised 3/31/11