We want to thank YOU for making today's Recycled Rubber the best one this year. Dianne and Deanna were extremely busy and enjoyed everyone of you, and appreciated your patient wait-in-line. If you didn't make it into the store today, Recycled Rubber continues tomorrow beginning at 12:00 noon; there are still some fantastic stamps at bargain prices on the tables.


Marj has been extremely busy having fun with her Pan Pastels, Cheery Lynn and Memory Box dies; preparing for the die demonstration that she's doing with Dianne next Sunday; and planning more classes.

by Marj Marion
Memory Box Estate Fence Die (98285) using gray paper and
white paint applied with a dauber
Memory Box Flowers Die (820)
Candi's -- colored with Copic marker
Flower Centers:  Pearl Pen
Colors:  Pan Pastels
Stamp:  Grass -- Art Impressions E2428
Stamp:  Quote -- Impression Obsession C5157
Stamp -- Text Background Stamp -- Penny Black 1999L

by Marj Marion
Memory Box Estate Fence Die (98285) with Judikins' Rustic Patina Jade Embossing Powder
Stamp:  Artful Stamper "Spring Tree"
Coloring:  Pan Pastels

Look at this new class Marj has added to the class schedule:

by Marj Marion

Sunday, March 25, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
DELIGHTFUL DUOS ONE
Learning (or reviewing) 2 techniques in the same class  . . .
coloring with Pan Pastels
and creative die-cutting techniques

This class will be followed with DELIGHTFUL DUOS TWO! on Sunday, April 29, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.




Susie has found a few moments to make samples for us to enjoy.

by Susie Tracy

Stamp from The Artful Stamper
Dies:  Cheery Lynn Stacker Flower #2 & Dutch Scallop Square Frame (DL140)
Background Paper:  Paper Parachute
Colors:  Prismacolor Pencils

And then Susie made this card using paper scraps . . .

by Susie Tracy
Die cuts were colored with Prismacolor pencils

I am posting the class schedule again. I inadvertently posted an earlier version on the blog yesterday that did not include a few classes and/or updated class information. Please don't be confused . . . just know this is the latest version of the class schedule at Art 'n Soul . . .

Monday, March 5 through Sunday March 18 – ALL DAY – MEMORY BOX MAKE AND TAKE, 

Come in any time the 5th through the 18th, 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 either o these beautiful cards, and participate in a great cause!

by Memory Box

by Memory Box

Friday, March 9 – 1:00-3:00 p.m., Debbie Gaetz – “EMBOSSING WITH  SHIMMER SHEETZ”, $30 

Using Shimmer Sheetz can make a very simple card VERY easy to make when you’re in a hurry. AND Shimmer Sheetz makes a fun cover for something bland and ordinary. We’ll make one “covered” item and 2 quick and easy cards. Please bring Cuttlebug or other embossing machine (if you have one); craft knife, red-line tape, small paper trimmer, scoring tool.

by Debbie Gaetz

JOURNAL CLUB, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 4-6 P.M., IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Sunday, March 11 - 2:00-4:00 p.m., Marj & Dianne  - “DIE-CUT DEMO!!”, 

Join Marj and Dianne for a FREE demo, when they will share tips, recipes, and ideas for successful die-cutting… especially with those beautiful, intricate designs.  Focus will be on using the Cuttlebug and the Grand Caliber machines.  Marj will also share pictures and information from her fascinating tour of the Cheery Lynn Designs manufacturing plant in Arizona.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 10:30 A.M.- 5 P.M. 

Saturday, MARCH 24, 1:00-3:30 p.m., with Lisa Lee from Inchie Arts “INCHIE ART SQUARES & PHOTOGRAPHS”, $30

An entire class devoted to photo projects with all thee sizes of Inchie Arts Squares.  Learn how to create photo puzzle cards, multiple square collages, and ways to use your photos with inchies, twinchies and inchie + squares.  All photos will be provided.  Please bring small paper trimmer & ruler.

by Lisa Lee for Inchie Arts

Sunday, March 25,  1:00-4:00 p.m. with Marj - “DELIGHTFUL DUOS: #ONE”, (Pan Pastels/Die Cutting), $30

You’ll enjoy learning (or reviewing!) beautiful coloring techniques with Pan Pastels, as well as creative die-cutting techniques and texture effects in this fun class with Marj.  A DUO class gives you twice the learning opportunities in one class as you make several spring-themed cards.  Marj provides inspiration, typed directions, and lots of fun in her classes.  Please bring your basic kit, several large finger daubers, and a small trimmer.  If you like having your own die-cut machine, bring it, as well as the appropriate plates.  However, a machine is not required; we can share Marj’s machines.

by Marj Marion

Wednesday, March 28, 1:00-4:00 p.m., with Sue Moffat & Debbie Gaetz  - “FOUR TIMES THE FUN!”,  $25

Passing the Hero Arts stamp along to make 4 different cards using different coloring techniques; we'll have done the rest for you. Memento marking pens, Distress inks, StazOn, watercolor pencils will be used on card stock, acetate and watercolor paper.  You'll make 4 cards in class, and take home an easy bonus card. Please bring your basic class kit (including craft knife, foam tape (or small pop dots) and detail-cutting scissors), along with a small paper trimmer, and a plastic palette (if you have one). One stamp and four techniques is always soooo much fun!

by Sue Moffat

INCHIE CLUB, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 6-7 P.M., IT’S FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

RECYCLED RUBBER, SATURDAY, 

APRIL 7, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. 

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.

by John Petersen for Imagine Crafts

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, 10:30-12:30 p.m., with Agi Werner of Paper Parachute – “FLORAL BY DESIGN”, $35

 Enter the garden gate.  Come and create cards with us using stylized florals straight from the garden.

Saturday, April 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., with Agi Werner of Paper Parachute – “MINI BOOKS”, $35

In this class you will make several mini booklets.  You will find multiple uses for these fun and fanciful little gems.

Supply List for both of Agi’s classes:  1/8” hole punch, glue stick AND adhesive of choice, foam tape, scotch tape, scissors, bone folder, notepad, and pen.

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.

by Gwen Evans for Animal Spirit - Earth Art

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,  1:00-4:00 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.

Upcoming classes in May:

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.

Monday, May 21, 5:30-8:00 p.m., with Helene, owner of Magenta Stamps –$30

We are scheduling a third class with Helene for Monday evening, May 21^st.  Additional information to be forthcoming.

Schedule Revised 3/01/12

There were a couple of Memory Box stamps that I was taken with .  .  .

by MEMORY BOX 

That's it for tonight.


Here's a pic of my cousin's UofW textbook spine that she posted on FB . . . I thought it would make a great Recycled Rubber sticker!