The deliveries are coming in at Art 'n Soul for the Annual Christmas Party that happens this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All of the store elves are busily preparing. All you have to do is be there with us on Sunday! It's going to be an afternoon of holiday creativity . . . Memory Box Demo & Trunk Show of their latest holiday release, Magenta Trunk Show of their latest holiday release, and some open catalogs. And lots of samples from Art 'n Soul's extraordinary artistic staff! Susie is busy playing with something we've played with before but not necessarily for the holidays!



This last weekend, we enjoyed a Christmas card class using Rosie's Roadshow's new holiday stamps. They are just the most adorable stamp images and sentiments; Linda's humor is so wonderful! There are a few of the stamps left that were brought down on Saturday . . . you might want to rush over to Art 'n Soul to check them out.

These card samples are all A2 size.

by Rosie's Roadshow

by Rosie's Roadshow

by Rosie's Roadshow
The star above the hen house is a separate stamp. We used
a very light blue sparingly in the "snow" to show it's whiteness;
it was very effective! The photo doesn't show it, but the
cloud stencil was used with a light blue ink applied with
a dauber. Very nice effect.

by Rosie's Roadshow
Kerri McTarsney was very clever with this card; the duck had extra space
from the Santa's, so she hand drew a Santa bag for the duck. It turned
out very very cute!

by Rosie's Roadshow

by Rosie's Roadshow
The little vest is a stamp; Linda stamped the image
onto patterned card stock, cut it out, and
glued it onto the penguin with a glue pen.

You might want to sign up for the Rosie's Roadshow Calendar class at Art 'n Soul. Stop by the store or call us at 360.357.6820 to sign up.

Saturday, November 14^th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

“2016 Mini Calendar”

Linda Presley of Rosie’s Roadshow $40

Make a Mini Calendar with the New 2016 Rosie's Roadshow Calendar Stamps.

Linda will provide the stamps, stickers, embellishments and case to complete a

full calendar in class. *Please bring adhesive, detail scissors and stamp

positioner.

From the Penny Black site, Peet Roeven has created a Halloween card that I really really like! Considering Halloween is one of my very favorite events of the year, I have been very restrained in offering more Halloween creativity. Boo!

by Peet Roeven for Penny Black

Click on this link for the detailed how-to:

https://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/spooky-stamping/

From the Magenta blog, more and more beautiful cards and projects using the Nuance watercolors.

by Carole Dion, Design Team Magenta

Click on this link for Carole's posting:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/10/nuance-de-noel-nuance-of-christmas.html

by Josephine (aka Josee Gingras), Design Team Magenta

Click on this link for Josephine's posting:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/10/toile-avec-les-nuancescanvas-with-nuance.html

Josephine also created this art journal page using the Nuance from Magenta.

by Josephine (aka Josee Gingras), Design Team Magenta

Click on this link for the details:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/10/art-journal-lovejournal-dartiste.html

Josephine also made these lovely tags . . .

by Josephine (aka Josee Gingras), Design Team Magenta

Click on this link for the posting:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/10/blue-tagetiquette-bleue.html

by Carole Dion, Design Team Magenta

Click on this link for the posting:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/10/lamitie-tout-en-nuance-nuances-of.html

Art 'n Soul is one of the few retailers selling Nuance from Magenta; they're difficult to keep in stock but we order weekly from Magenta. Come on in and see how they work!



Love this Christmas card shown on the Memory Box blog. I really hope this tree die is part of the trunk show on Sunday; if not, I know I can order it at Art 'n Soul!

by Shelby Thomas for Memory Box

Click on this link for the detailed how-to:

http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2015/10/sketching-it-up.html

And I love this pocket card from Bibiana for Memory Box:

by Bibiana Martinez-Ziegler for Memory Box

Click on this link for the details:

http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2015/10/a-pocket-cardby-bibiana.html

On the PoppyStamps blog, Marybeth Lopez has made this card using a Memory Box stencil on watercolor card stock! See how she did this!

by Marybeth Lopez for PoppyStamps

Click on this link for the how-to:

http://poppystamps.typepad.com/poppystamps/2015/10/holly-leaves-and-berries-by-marybeth-lopez-.html

Pam Simpson made a stunning Christmas card using new dies from PoppyStamps.

by Pam Simpson for PoppyStamps

Click on this link for the details:

http://poppystamps.typepad.com/poppystamps/2015/10/poinsettia-stem-by-pam-simpson-.html

From the Inchie Arts' blog, Lisa Lee shows an ornament made with Twinchies (2-inch art square), as well as a new stamp and die from Impression Obsession.

by Dina Kowal for Inchie Arts & Impression Obsession

Click on this link for Dina's detailed how-to:

http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/2015/10/new-io-dies-for-christmas-hop-with-us.html

For those of you who like to sketch your own subject for a card, Dina drew these pinecones at the suggestion of her son. Dina then used multiple mediums to achieve the effect she wanted on a 4-inch Art Square from Inchie Arts.

by Dina Kowal for Inchie Arts & Impression Obsession

Click on this link for the detailed how-to:

http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/2015/09/pinecones.html

Art Squares by Inchie Arts are sold at Art 'n Soul, and we just received a new supply of the art square boards.



Renee Zarate is one of the best mixed-media artists I know. She's showing how to use Amplify! from IMAGINE Crafts to achieve a metal look.

by Renee Zarate
Artist-in-Residence for IMAGINE Crafts

Click on this link for the interesting how-to details:

https://www.imaginecrafts.com/project-details/554/0.0

From the Penny Black "Simplicity at its Best" feature on their blog, Birgit makes a very traditional card for the Christmas season that all of Art 'n Soul's bird-loving customers will enjoy.

by Birgit Edblom for Penny Black

Click on this link for the posting:

https://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/spotlight-on-traditional-elegance/

Over o the Elizabeth Craft Designs' blog, it's all about tags.

by Marsha Valk for Elizabeth Craft Designs

Click on this link for Marsha's detailed how-to:

http://blog.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/2015/10/rainy-day-tag/

And this tag is all about fall featuring the Elizabeth Craft Designs' tag die that is used to make a gorgeous card.

by Mary Dimercurio Prasad for Elizabeth Craft Designs

Click on this link for Mary's posting:

http://blog.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/2015/10/fall-leaves-nature-tag-card/

Virginia Lu does a lot of card designs for Penny Black and I just had to share this sweet card using one of their new dies.

by Virginia Lu

Click on this link to Virginia's blog for the details:

http://virginialusblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/another-new-penny-black-die.html

I had earlier said that effective October 1, I would no longer post to this blog. With a very busy schedule at the end of September and beginning of October, I wasn't able to fit in what I still wanted to share. So, here I am one last time.

Art 'n Soul will be starting its own blog very shortly. When it is up and running, I will post their new blog address on this site, as well as my new blog address. This blog site will remain for you to return to for previous postings; if you're searching for something specific, be sure to use the "search" feature at the upper left corner of this page.

As I continually repeat, I will be a continuing customer and class student at Art 'n Soul, one of the best fine art rubber stamp stores in the Pacific Northwest . . . it really does have its own niche that isn't duplicated anywhere nearby. Please be sure to share your discovery of Art 'n Soul with your creative friends!

Night!

My sweet Hannah in her favorite spot . . . in bed!

Art 'n Soul's INSPIRATION STATION continues featuring the new "Handwritten Quotes" stamp set by Dina Wakley for Ranger. The cards are on display at the store, so please be sure to look at them "up close and personal".

Today's INSPIRATION STATION card features a lovely card from Dianne using Magenta's Nuance.

by Dianne Johnson

• Dina Wakley Media Stamps from Ranger (Handwritten Quotes MDR 44475)
• Magenta's Nuance - turquoise; cerulean blue; bright yellow; royal blue
• VersaFine in Onyx Black
• Tim Holtz Watercolor card stock
• So Silk card stock in Fair Blue
• Sequins

 You may also view Dianne's card on her blog, Backporch:  

http://backporchatolympia.blogspot.com

Tomorrow at Art 'n Soul, Sandy Allnock will be spending the day conducting two classes. You might call the store first thing in the morning (360.357.6820) to see if there is a space for the watercoloring class that starts at 10:30 a.m.

by Sandi Allnock

Saturday, August 29, 10:30am – 1:00pm

“INTRODUCTION TO COPIC COLORING” – Sandy Allnock $37

Join certified Copic Instructor Sandy Allnock for a relaxing coloring class! Use your Copics on a series of ATCs with some darling Lawn Fawn stamps from the

May/June release…then turn them into a little reference pack to save for your

crafting inspiration! Bring copics and a desire to play with color!

Then there's the afternoon journal class . . . wow! I had signed up for this class and have been waiting for the date to arrive. Alas, a friend's funeral service pre-empts. I know there are a couple of seats available . . . again, please call the store first thing in the morning (360.357.6820).

by Sandi Allnock

Saturday, August 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

“RAINBOW COPIC ART JOURNAL” – Sandy Allnock $35

Join Certified Copic Instructor Sandy Allnock to create an encouraging page of color in your art journal using Copic Markers and doodling techniques! You may bring your own journal, or bring multimedia paper that you can later “tip in” to your journal. Bring a selection of bright colored Copic markers, both lights and darks, and spend some relaxing time learning how to assemble an image from stamps, stencils, and Copic markers! Class fee includes one Copic multiliner pen for you to take home. Please note that this is an intermediate to advanced class.

During both classes, there will be a Lawn Fawn Trunk Show at Art 'n Soul that features the new releases that are not available anywhere else right now. There are dies and stamps . . . please come in early for the best selection.




Kazuko Kocho's daughter is a budding artist. I share this photo of a recent colored pencil work by Emma. As some of you may know, Kazuko has taught at Art 'n Soul and she has an open invitation to return, soon we hope!

by Emma Kocho of Carlsbad, California

We sell the Prismacolor colored pencils at Art 'n Soul. Through our distributor, we can also order colors you're wanting to add or to start out with. Any one of our fabulous staff is more than happy to work with you.

On the Penny Black blog, they're offering a $25 gift certificate if you leave a comment on their blog posting today (Friday) and also like their Facebook Page. What drew me to the posting are two cards using stamps from their latest holiday release . . .

by Birgit Edblom for Penny Black

by Heather Telford for Penny Black

Here's the link to the Penny Black posting:

https://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/new-transparent-stamps-dreams-of-snow/

If you want to see a dramatic looking Christmas card by Heather, take a look at these two cards that she made with last year's Penny Black Christmas release stamps . . .

by Heather Telford

by Heather Telford

Click on this link for the posting:

http://cards.heathertelford.com/2015/08/19/poinsettia-panel-2/

This is one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen on the PoppyStamps' blog. Olga has used 6 PoppyStamps' dies for a special birthday card! I have some of the dies and I'm going to seriously consider purchasing those that she used which are not in my personal stash!

by Olga Direktorenko for PoppyStamps

Here is the link to the blog posting that also includes a video by Olga:

http://poppystamps.typepad.com/poppystamps/2015/08/wisteria-blooms-by-olga-direktorenko.html

Shelby Thomas has made a video showing her technique for making this lovely card using Distress Inks and Perfect Pearls on the Memory Box blog. It's a very similar technique that is frequently demonstrated at Art 'n Soul.

by Shelby Thomas for Memory Box

Click on this link for the video and details from Shelby:

http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2015/08/chaparral-stems-with-distress-ink-background.html

Helene has been making more magic for the Magenta blog. Oh my! Look at at these gorgeous cards and go to the blog posting for the details. You'll want to get your Nuance watercolors out. Our recent Magenta delivery included more of their Nuance powdered watercolor dyes. Go get 'em!

by Helene Metivier of Magenta

by Helene Metivier of Magenta

by Helene Metivier of Magenta

Click on this link for Helene's details:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/08/pochoir-tm-100-et-nuance-stencil-tm-100.html

Also from the Magenta blog, Carole Dion's card featuring Magenta's Nuance and one of the new stencil designs. I love the happiness from the bright color!

by Carole Dion, Design Team Magenta

Click on this link for the nice step-out on Carole's posting:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/08/nuance-et-pochoir-diamant-avec-marche.html

On the IMAGINE Crafts' blog, Penny Ward has made an awesome "Girl Power" card using the Creative Mediums, Pico Embellishment, Radiant Neon ink and StazOn opaque ink.

by Penny Ward, Artist-in-Residence for IMAGINE Crafts

Click on this link for the tutorial sheet:

https://www.imaginecrafts.com/project-details/516/0.0

It's time to turn in, even though I've been sleeping forever it seems. We're supposed to enjoy rain this weekend; it's been quite elusive this summer and everything is so parched. It's also heightened the fire danger level to maximum in Washington State and much of our state's natural lands are burning up. So if you have nothing to do between artistic projects, please do a rain dance for us.

Night Night!

Art 'n Soul's August Inspiration Station features the "Handwritten Quotes" (MDR44475) stamp set by Dina Wakley from Ranger. This was a great selection by Carolyn Gough and the display is up at the store. You must come in and enjoy the art candy!

Those who are the 'early birds' at the store will be

able to purchase this stamp set at Art 'n Soul.

This is the card that I made. All of the quotes are so terrific that it will be easy to use every one of them for this month's Inspiration Station!

by Debbie Gaetz

• Dina Wakley Media Stamps "Handwritten Quotes" (MDR44475) by Ranger
• Memory Box Die - Paper Cut Tulips Circle (98828)
• IMAGINE Crafts
• Vertigo Film in Taffeta
• StazOn Midi in Blue Hawaii
• StazOn Solvent Ink in Sunflower Yellow
• Stick It! double-sided adhesive sheet from Ken Oliver
• Hanko Linen Paper - Tsumugi in Bright Orange and Blue
• Curious Metallic Card Stock in Mandarin
• Italian Handmade Paper
• Glue Dots, Enamel Dot, MISTY stamp positioner

• Die cut the tulip circle twice - once with the Italian paper and again with the Mandarin metallic card stock. Apply a piece of Stick It! to the backside of the orange card stock where the die will be placed.
• Using the ink pad direct to paper method, apply the yellow StazOn to the backside of the vertigo (label side); allow to dry completely.
• After the StazOn has dried on the Vertigo, adhere the orange die cut to the top center of the Vertigo film (on the side that wasn't inked) with the other side of the Stick It! adhesive sheet. Then adhere the Italian paper die cut on top, offsetting the position just slightly. I used a dab of glue on each of the tulip flower and the center circle of the Italian paper so I could 'smoosh' the position of the tulip blossom to a slight offset position.
• Stamp the sentiment to the lower center (I used a stamp positioner because I can never stamp a sentiment straight by myself!).
• Adhere the orange linen paper panel to the blue linen paper card base.
• On the backside of the Vertigo panel, adhere glue dots underneath each tulip flower and the center circle. Adhere to the base card.

by Debbie Gaetz

I hope you'll purchase Dina's stamp set because you'll be able to use it for all sorts of projects, i.e., cards, art journaling, mixed media, etc. Because of a trip out of town tomorrow, I won't be able to bring this card into the store until Wednesday. I can assure you, though, that there will be much more beautiful and creative cards by Carolyn, Pam, Dianne, Marj and Susie.

Speaking of Memory Box, here are two Halloween projects from their blog to get you started with those ghoulish fun cards.

by Bibliana Martinez-Ziegler for Memory Box

Click on this link for the details:

http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/unbrindecreativite/2015/08/halloween-cave-aux-corbeaux.html

And then there is this fun tag from Bibliana as well . . .

by Bibliana Martinez-Ziegler for Memory Box

Click on this link for the details:

http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/acrearsedijo/2015/08/tag-para-el-d%C3%ADa-de-las-brujas.html

If you weren't at Art 'n Soul this last Saturday for Play Day, you missed out on a great demo by Marj with IMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium and the stencil pastes and embossing enamels from Dreamweaver Stencils that is now owned by Stampendous. The new Creative Mediums are all iridescent colors; the metallic colors will rise up when the medium is dry. The Stencil Pastes are opaque in several colors that you can also combine to make your own color combinations.

Marj Marion
She always put so much work into whatever she does,
and that includes the enormous amount of prep time it took
for Saturday's Play Day. We really appreciate you, Marj!

The 'players' were enjoying their time and were very anxious to try out what Marj was showing them. The photos are of their practice work which turned out very nice.

by Myrna Pearson

by Myrna Pearson

by Myrna Pearson

by Myrna Pearson

by Myrna Pearson

I asked Karen to allow me to photo part of the
process . . . Marj showed folks how to add glitter to
their paste after the stencil is removed.

by Karen Krueger

by Karen Krueger

by Karen Krueger

by Joan Burbridge

by Joan Burbridge

by Joan Burbridge
(This was the fan stencil from Dreamweaver Stencils;
I thought the added glitter colors made it look like
a floral tapestry.)

by Joan Burbridge as she's adding glitter

by Julie Smith

by Marcia Garner

As I said, Marj is always so well prepared for whatever she presents to customers and students at Art 'n Soul. She kindly prepared a tip sheet and I believe there are some leftover sheets at the store.

These are the stencil projects that Marj demo'd at the store on Saturday, as well as those that she had prepared for Play Day, and some projects she had completed from before.

by Marj Marion
Creative Medium

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste & Embossing Enamel

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste
(this card is one of my personal favorites)

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Pate

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste
Don't you love Henri, one of the new Magenta stencils and stamps?

by Marj Marion
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste

by Marj Marion
IMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Marj Marion
IMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Marj MarionIMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Marj MarionIMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Marj MarionIMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Marj MarionIMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium
(I think I'm going to have to buy that feather stencil!)

by Marj MarionIMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Marj MarionIMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium

by Susie Tracy
Dreamweaver Stencil Paste

Be sure to stop in soon to see some of these cards in person. I know Marj left some of these cards so folks can be inspired. Several orders for the IMAGINE Crafts' Creative Medium were taken . . . you might to check with the store asap to see if you might be able to add to that order because most, if not all, of the Creative Mediums were sold on Saturday.

That's all for now. Carolyn will be at the store all day and would love to show you this month's Inspiration Station display. And don't forget that Memory Box is open catalog right now.

I'll hope to see you Tuesday or Wednesday after I return from my quick trip. Thanks for stopping by!