Class is Live!

Hello everyone!  Happy snowy blowy cold January 26th! Woo, our winter has been crazy different this year, has yours?  Well, if you would like to play in the snow yet stay toasty warm, consider signing up for my Upcycled Snowman Class at The Art Studio.

These fun little snowpeeps are kind of addicting to make, I have to warn you!  You can customize them for holidays too, so gather your supplies and create a lasting Valentine for your sweetie by making an upcycled snow peep.  The class is priced at $5.99, so it is a wonderful bargain.  

In addition to the great classes already listed, there are other brand spanking new classes available now, two by talented instructor Christy Butters.  Both look like SOOO much fun, one class is a Valentine's Day Mixed Media Wall Hanging class, and one is a Valentine's Day Cards Mixed Media class.  You can check them both out at The Art Studio.  Another talented instructor, Mo will have a new class soon, so stay tuned!

Well, I am off to work on another upcoming class, I have a sneak peek for you below.  It is a fabric art journal or mini album class, and it is boatloads of fun.  Definitely addicting!  I recently made 20 of these little art journals, and gave most away as gifts.  Stay tuned for when the class will be available at The Art Studio.  

One other wee bit of info, I signed up today for something that looks like boatloads of fun ~ Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party.  Check out the deets here.  Signups are only until Sunday January 27th, so zip over there pronto.  I like to tinker with beads and wires, usually in my art journals, art quilts, and in embellies for my scrappy projects, and in ornaments versus making jewelry.  I do make jewelry, but not as much as I would like.  This bead soup blog party sounds like so much fun, I can't WAIT to play!  As a lover of pretty much all things sparklie, this is gonna be fun!  It is good to try something new, isn't it?  We all need to find time to nourish our creative spirits, and keep our brains and fingers nimble.  :) I hope you will try one of the great classes at The Art Studio and learn a new technique or how to create a fun or inspiring project soon.  You won't be sorry, I promise!   

Stay warm this week!  I wish you a joyful and creative day ~ Pam

Fast is Fine Too

 

Hello!  I hope you are enjoying a lovely January.  It has been crazy chaotic as usual for me.  I have decided one of the things I am really going to work on this year is finding an hour here and there to complete a quick project.  I am always happy to tinker on things, even when I only have 15 minutes to do so.  This year though I am also going to look for ways to complete projects in an hour or so.  Working a full time job, a part time job, developing my classes, taking care of a family and hoping to go back to school leave me with little free time.  In the past I have done bits and pieces of projects (and will continue to do so) but since I am kind of anal about having my projects look just right, I haven't given myself permission to do things in a quick way.  Don't get me wrong, I am all for other people doing so, I just have a hard time giving myself permission to do so.  So I am digging into my stash of fabric, scrappy, and crafty supplies and creating things that make me happy, even if there isn't a lot of detail or time in each one.  This weekend I stitched together a Valentine's Day wall hanging.  Normally I wouldn't dream of doing this without quilting it, putting a binding on it, making sure everything is exactly square, etc... but I do not have time for that right now, and I have been holding onto this fabric panel for about 5 years.  Enough I say!  Just stitch the dang thing together and be done with it. It looks lovely hanging in my hallway, even though it isn't quilted, and it has no binding. Instead I used some of my favorite favorite fusible fleece for a batting layer, and plain batiste fabric for the backing!  Less than one hour later it was hanging on my wall and looking absolutely fine.  So if you are like me, and have a hard time giving yourself permission to take shortcuts or to make something that is less than a 150% effort, get busy.  No worries, just make something!

Don't forget, my upcycled snowman class starts next Saturday at The Art Studio!  I'll post a link to the class as soon as it is available.  Talk about addicting, these fun little sparklie peeps are totally addicting to make.  Consider yourself warned!  :)

I wish you a joyful and creative week ~ Pam

Time to put up the Valentine's Wreath!

My goodness, we are about at the halfway point in January already, can you believe it?  I put my Valentine's Day wreath on the front door today since that holiday will be with us before we know it.  I made this last year and used lots of Ruby Rock-it cardstock and some bling, as well as feathers, ribbon, and glittery hearts and snowflakes and a little red bird.  Of course I had to use the S, since I am still lovin that monogram theme  for my wreaths.  :)

I had a few minutes to work on a set of Valentine's Day tags this weekend, and it was a lot of fun.  I will have a tutorial up at the Art Studio the week before Valentine's Day, stay tuned for details.  In the meantime, I have a photo of some of my Valentine Day fabric from my stash.  I played with some of this today.  Love that I am using more fabric from my stash instead of hoarding it and just looking at it.  It is a lot more fun to use it, believe it or not!    

 Speaking of The Art Studio, I can't wait  for my Upcycled Snowman Class to start on January 26th!!!  I will post a link here to where you can sign up, as soon as it is active.  This one shot class is priced at only $5.99, which is a super great deal.  In the meantime I have a couple of sneak peeks for you. 

 

Well, I have a long day tomorrow, and have to be up just after 3 am, so I better get my rear in gear and go to bed.  Time for more crafty stuff later this week, or on the weekend!  

I hope you all have a joyful and creative week ~ Pam

Happy January 2013!

Hello everyone!  Did you have a fabulous new year's eve?  I hope so!  I can't believe we are already in 2013, wooo, time sure does fly!
I have been busy as a bee working on some upcoming classes for the Art Studio, and I can't wait to tell you about them.  I have a wee little sneak peek here for the first one ~ Upcycled Snowmen, which will go on sale in a few weeks.  It is such a great deal too, only $5.99 for the class, as it is a one shot class.  That means that once it begins you can see the information and jump in.  I will still have a gallery you can upload your creations to if you like, but basically this is a self paced quick class that anyone can enjoy.  I know these little snowpeeps have completely addicted me as far as creating them!  Maybe I should have people sign a waiver before they can take the class.  :)  Don't say I didn't warn you......

Well, I am off to work on other items for classes.  I have 3 more classes (think fabric and think mini albums, shhhhh) that will be available in the next few months.  Details coming soon, so stay tuned!  In the meantime, please leave me a comment telling me what your favorite snowman creation was.  I love to read your comments!

I wish you all a joyful and creative day ~ Pam

Simple Paint Stamped Cards

Hello everyone!  I apologize for not posting anything for the last month.  Things have been ultra busy lately, and I haven't been able to catch up with myself.  I am sure many of you are feeling the same way with Christmas and the New Year coming up.  I have a video to share with you on making some simple paint stamped cards.  I love making this type card, it is really relaxing to me, and I use them as quickly as I can make them!

I hope you enjoy this tutorial.  Please be sure to let me know if you use it, and post a link to any pictures you have of your cards.  I love looking at other crafty creations.  I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy new year!  See you in 2013, wooo!

Have a joyful and creative day ~ Pam

Limited Time Five Dollar Classes, WOOO HOOO!!!

You aren't going to believe how many classes are available for $5.00 each for 1 month of access!  Check it out! 

Take a Class at The Art Studio for $5

For one week only, you’ll get the deal of a lifetime. You can take as many classes at The Art Studio @ SNR as you like for only $5 each.  It’s our way of thanking you for being a part of our awesome community and a great opportunity for us to show you how incredibly talented our instructors are.

Class content may include PDFs, videos, slides, templates, sketches and/or cutting files, depending on how the instructor has set up their classroom. You’ll also have full access to the instructor, either via a private group or e-mail. This also depends on how the instructor has set up their classroom. Full details are listed in each class description, so you’ll know what you can expect when taking the class. 

You can purchase each class at the $5 price between November 17, 2012 and November 23, 2012. Please note that you’ll only have access to class content for one month rather than lifetime access as you would with the regular class fee. At the end of the month, if you want to, you can renew the class at a deeply discounted price. If you purchase the renewal, your access to class content and materials will never expire.

There are no promo codes to enter. Please note that there are a few classes that aren’t eligible for the $5 price and they will be clearly marked. 

So make it an awesome week and come play with us at The Art Studio @ SNR!

Check out this fun badge! Post it for a chance to win!

Hello everyone!  

Check out the two badges here!  If you want a chance to win a drive by prize, post The Art Studio badge on your blog, link it back to the front page of The Art Studio, and then let us know you did so on The Art Studio blog, or just send an email to let the admin know your blog is sporting The Art Studio badge and a link, and you just might be a lucky winner!  Several winners will be drawn each month, so make sure you are in the running by following the directions.  You can read a bout it a bit more on The Art Studio Blog here.

Good luck, and can't wait to see your blog sporting The Art Studio badge soon!  

Have a joyful and creative week ~ Pam

Free Sneak Peek!!!

Check this out!!!  This weekend only ~

We’re blowing open the doors for a good cause! We want everyone to know what an awesome magazine Scrapbook News 

and Review Magazine is and the best way to do it is to show you.

For one weekend only, you can have UNRESTRICTED ACCESS to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine and there are two 

issues available for you to enjoy.

Check out how big it is. There are literally hundreds of layouts, cards, mixed media and altered art projects as well as 

scrapbook and card sketches, product reviews, Featured Artist and Digital Designer Spotlights...too much to list.

Head on over and see for yourself. Keep in mind that this double issue doesn’t have any public submissions. All content was

 created by our talented staffers because we want you to see how much you get when it’s just us. Can you imagine how large

 it is is when we have other crafters joining in on the fun???

So, how does it work?

Go here ~ 

Scrapbook News and Review Magazine

Login or register for an account.
Go to Subscribe on the top menu.
Click on One Time Only, click on subscribe

IN ORDER TO SEE IT, YOU MUST USE PROMO CODE FREESNR12.

Got it?  If you have any questions, please let me know.  I would be happy to help!  Now zip on over and check out the magazine if you don't already have a subscription!  Have a joyful and creative day ~ Pam

WOOOO HOOOO!!! A Challenge!!!

Hello everybody!  I hope you have been able to join us in our grand reopening at The Art Studio!  You may have seen this, but if not, I wanted to make sure you saw it today!  I hope you play along, you can create any type artwork using our faboo logo colors, and upload your creation as described below.  I really look forward to seeing what you make!

Grand Opening - First Challenge & Prize

The Art Studio's Logo Challenge Back to topTo celebrate the Grand Opening of The Art Studio, we thought it would be fun to create artwork inspired by the colors of our logo. The turquoise, white and black were the perfect jumping off point for a variety of projects from layouts to cards and everything in between. For awesome artwork, check out our blog to see how our instructors used our logo's colors. How to Participate: Join us in The Art Studio's Challenge Group . You must register on our site to submit your artwork. Please feel free to leave love and praise for others while you're there.  The Prize: Faber-Castell goodies, including gelatos, watercolor pencils and other mixed media items. The Fine Print: All entries must be submitted by Sunday, November 11, 2012. You must have your name (or username ) clearly visible so we can contact you for more information. Please note that any prizes not claimed within 30 days will go to another randomly selected artists. Please Note: If it doesn't allow you to upload to the challenge's album (some browsers have restrictions), then please feel free to start your own album. You can add as many as you like. Just have fun, create and let us see!

Check It Out!!!

Hello everyone!  Hope you are having a beautiful Sunday.

If you aren't signed up for the newsletter from The Art Studio, you missed the info below.  We are having a FUN TIME for two weeks YEAH!  I will have a contest on my blog in celebration too, stay posted for details.  I can give you a hint, if you are a follower or leave a comment in this thread you will up your chances in the contest I am holding on my blog!  So get started now, become a follower, and leave me a comment. Then head over to The Art Studio blog  and the Scrapbook News and Review blog to check out the fun!  Can't wait to see you there! Sneak peek of a bitsy bit of fun that someone just might find in their mailbox, along with several other fun goodies to be revealed later ~

OK, here is the news ~ The Art Studio's Grand Opening Kick Off

What We'll Be Doing Over the Next Two Weeks The next two weeks are going to be all about fun, fun, fun. We've got prizes galore, including gift certificates to online stores, lots and lots of paper crafting products (including mixed media goodies such as pastes and mediums), subscriptions to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine and free classes -- just to name a few! Some of the activities we'll have to keep your mojo revved to the fullest are challenges, a Facebook party, craft room tours, scavenger hunts, our Pin It to Win It on Pinterest challenge as well as a cool carnival at the end.  Every day we'll post new stuff to our blog that will keep you in the know as well as send out e-mails every few days. You can also follow along our on Facebook page or follow us on Twitter to keep up to date.  Be sure to hop on over to the magazine to see the current issue. And a big hug, welcome and thank you to those who purchased a subscription last night and today. Wow! Very cool. I told you it was awesome. I'm glad you agree! The first prize will be available tomorrow night on both The Art Studio's blog and Scrapbook News and Review's blog, which if you didn't know, is chock full of awesome stuff. We have a team dedicated to just the blog and man do they come up with some amazing stuff. If your creativity is in need of a kick start, check it out. There's a lot going on, including sketches, color palettes, inspiration pieces and more.  As is our tradition, we always start off every party with a $100 gift certificate to your favorite paper crafting online store. And yep, it has to be a paper crafting store because we're all about pumping some moolah into the industry. So now that I've talked your head off, get ready for an awesome adventure with The Art Studio @ SNR and Scrapbook News and Review Magazine (we've been in business for almost 5 years now! Woohoo!) Thanks for being a part of our community, Kate Koch Owner/Editor-in-Chief Scrapbook News and Review There you have it!  Please zip over and say hello.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  I would be happy to help.  I wish you all a joyful and creative day ~ Pam