Lynell Harlow is coming to Art 'n Soul on June 18 to teach classes using her gorgeous Dreamweaver Stencils' designs. I wanted to share her blog posting today because we forget that we can turn to our Dreamweaver Stencils to make a quick and easy card that is quite unique.


"Now I have to admit that the post for today is a creation of Louise Healy and has been posted before on her blog. But her creation just happens to say "this is the epitome of spring" and I couldn't resist posting it again on my blog. 'Thanks Louise!'"

by Louise Healy for Dreamweaver Stencils

"A card like this could be used for many occasions. She dry embossed the black-eyed susan stencil (LJ902). Next she stenciled it with Brilliance inks and then after she removed the stencil she put glue in the centers of the flowers and sprinkled dark tea on them. (She had some older tea bags around and thought the tea would work on one of her creations, so she recycled it instead of tossing them...great idea Louise!) Another great tip is that since she only had white ribbon in her ribbon box she colored it with Copic markers to match her flowers. I this is a great CAS card too, don't you think?"




From Els at Elizabeth Craft Designs . . . I really really like the dies on acetate; we'll have to ask Els how they're attached without being visible on the backside.

by Els for Elizabeth Craft Designs

"Hummingbird on acetate using the new Dee's Distinctively dies. If you place him on acetate he really is 'humming':)!"




Remember Etsumi, from Tokyo, who visited us at Art 'n Soul with Kazuko Ocho and Helene from Magenta? I had to share this with you from her FB posting . . .

by Etsumi Ogino

Clear Scrap ATC

Super heavy gel medium

Mica powder

StazOn

The updated class schedule was emailed out to our customer list this afternoon. If you're not on our email list, please email us at artnsoul@artnsoul.comcastbiz.net to be added; in the meantime, I've copied the schedule for your convenience.

ALL DAY EVERY DAY EXCEPT FOR RECYCLED RUBBER AND SPECIAL EVENT DAYS – MEMORY BOX MAKE AND TAKE

Come in any time, and make a beautiful Spring card using the newest Memory Box dies and paper.  Cost is only $1.00, OR non-perishable food item for the Olympia Food Bank.  Come in and have fun making the latest beautiful card, and participate in a great cause!

RECYCLED RUBBER, SATURDAY,

APRIL 7, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR EASTER, SUNDAY, APRIL 8

JOURNAL CLUB, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 4-6 P.M., IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Saturday, April 14, 12:00-4:00 p.m., with John Peterson of Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko  - “IMAGINE CRAFT’S ULIMATE BOX”,  $35

Time to discover more endless possibilities with products from IMAGINE Crafts and Tsukineko!  We’ll begin with a blank wooden box from Walnut Hallow as the “base” for our project colored with Walnut Inks.  Learn to make creative tissue paper layering pieces using StazOn and Creative Medium, coloring and layering techniques, how to create amazing embellishments, and using The Essential Glue Pad for adding some bling with Jewel Glitter Glitz.

PLAY DAY, BRING YOUR OWN PROJECTS, ENJOY OUR BIG TABLES AND CHAT WITH OTHER ARTISTS!  IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 10:30 A.M.- 5 P.M.

Saturday, April 21, 10:30-1:00 p.m., with Sue Moffat & Debbie Gaetz  -“CRAZY ‘N KRAFTY”,  $30

You will make six different all-occasion cards using different techniques on Kraft cardstock.  Come in and learn something you many not have thought of, and have fun with this Crazy, Krafty duo!  Need we say, there will be chocolate.

INCHIE CLUB, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 6-7 P.M., IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Saturday, April 28, 10:00-12:00 p.m., with Gwen Evans – “ANIMAL SPIRIT – EARTH ART”, $25 

Simple Techniques that let the beauty of these stamps be the focus of your card or project using products you probably already have.  There will be a variety of words to use on your cards if you wish also.

Saturday, April 28, 1:00-2:30 p.m., ANIMAL SPIRIT – EARTH ART TRUNK SHOW AND DEMO”.  Open to everyone!  Following the class, all stamps from the current catalog will be available for purchase in both the clear and cling rubber.  Let us know which you prefer in advance of the trunk show.

Sunday, April 29, 5:00-8:00 p.m., with Marj – “DELIGHTFUL DUOS #TWO”, (Stencils/Die Cutting), $30

You’ll enjoy learning (or reviewing!) some wonderful stencil techniques, as well as creative die-cutting methods in this spring-themed class.  Marj has taught many stencil classes, and this class will feature some interesting stenciled backgrounds with oh-so-cool die cuts in the foreground.  You’ll receive typed directions, learn many of Marj’s tips for stenciling and die-cutting, and make several pretty cards.  Please bring your basic kit, foam tape, and a small trimmer.

Tuesday, May 1, 5:30 -8:00pm, with Marj, - ARTFULLY WOVEN, $30 

Come explore the Cheery Lynn  "Wicker and Weaver" unique dies that make paper weaving Oh! so much easier and artistic.  You'll make three gorgeous cards, each with a different style that will feature ribbon, stamping, Pan Pastels, and decorative paper.  Marj will share very helpful tips on construction and weaving patterns. You will receive class instructions, and there will be extra samples for your inspiration.  Please bring your Basic Kit, small trimmer, Die cut machine and appropriate plates, and your Wicker and Weaver Dies if you already have them.  (Note, if you are coming with a friend, two people could share a machine.) 

RECYCLED RUBBER, SATURDAY,

MAY 5, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. AND

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 12:00-4:00 P.M. 

JOURNAL CLUB, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 4-6 P.M., IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Thursday, May 17, 1:00-3:30 p.m., with Helene, owner of Magenta Stamps –“TOMBOW SOPHISTICATION” $30

You will fall in love with your Tombow markers as you learn this beautiful coloring technique.  Come make 4 exquisite cards using mainly Tombow markers and watercolor paper.  As you create each card you will realize how easy a technique this is to achieve the sophisticated look produced.  No two cards will look alike.  Tombow markers never looked so good!

Thursday, May 17, 5:30-8:00 p.m., with Helene, owner of Magenta Stamps –“COME BE AN ARTIST” $30

Helene will guide you as you create 2 cards and 2 little pieces of art for you to decorate your home or give as a gift.  You will learn how to paint with alcohol ink on card stock first (that will become a card) and then take what you learn from paper on to wood.  The second technique will be created on a black surface.  Again, first practicing on paper and then progressing on to wood.

PLAY DAY, BRING YOUR OWN PROJECTS, ENJOY OUR BIG TABLES AND CHAT WITH OTHER ARTISTS!  IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 10:30 A.M.- 5 P.M.

Monday, May 21, 5:30-8:00 p.m., with Helene, owner of Magenta Stamps –“ART WITH ACRYLIC SQUARES”, $30

If you’ve always wanted to learn the technique of creating beautiful cards using acrylic squares, this is your chance!  Helene will show you several fabulous techniques of creating artworks on acrylic squares (one is laser engraved!) and applying the squares to your cards.

INCHIE CLUB, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 6-7 P.M.IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 28

RECYCLED RUBBER, SATURDAY,

JUNE 2, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Sunday, June 3, 1:00-4:00 with Marj.  “BLOOMIN' FLOWERS!”, $32

Love flowers? Then you'll LOVE this class!!!  You will make two cards and a "garden" of flowers that feature dies from Memory Box, Cheery Lynn and Sizzix.  This is a great chance to try flower construction techniques and see which ones you like the best.  Marj will teach you cutting, coloring, and construction techniques, and will provide brief class notes. Beyond the two cards, each of the additional flowers will be mounted on a nice panel, so they will be ready to take home and add to a card.  This way, you get more time for flower construction! There is Lots of die cutting in this class, so it's important to bring a die cut machine and all plates, in addition to your basic kit.  (Come with a friend and share one machine, if you wish)

Upcoming classes to look for this summer:

June 10^th:  We are honored to have Els from Elizabeth Craft Designs come and teach at Art ‘n Soul!  Those who love Glitter Ritz, Shimmer Sheetz and Peel Offs, and are familiar with the beautiful creations on her blog will be excited to meet Els and take her classes.  We don’t yet have a class title or description, but we already have sign ups.  Be sure to sign up early so you aren’t disappointed.

June 18^th:  Another national name who is coming to teach at Art ‘n Soul is Lynell, owner and designer at Dreamweaver Stencils.  Lynell will teach 3 different classes that you will not want to miss!  She will be teaching several fabulous new techniques to use with your stencils.

August 25:  Lisa Lee of Inchie Arts has scheduled a class with us to make cards using a Kaleidoscope technique with Inchies!  Stay tuned for more information on this exciting class.