Nancy Wethington

Folder-Bound . . .

I had mentioned in a previous post about a bookbinding class (of sorts) that I will be teaching at

For Keeps Sake

Saturday, January 22

10:30 am - 4 pm

This will be a really fun class filled with ephemera and things to decorate your booklet.  Here's the front cover:

We'll put together file folders, then bind in extra pages using signatures.  Embellish the front cover with one of my paper butterflies and some antique lace I've collected in my travels.

The inside of the tri-fold will be decorated with beautiful papers in shades of reds, blacks and greens with pockets, pull-outs, envelopes, tags and journaling pages.

You will then receive a packet stuffed to the gills with some of my ephemera (some new, some old) so you can decorate your pages to your heart's content!

 

You are welcome to bring your own collectables to add to your book or to share with the class.  Each project may just be unique to you!

If you can join me

Saturday, January 22

at

For Keeps Sake,

please call 314-487-8131 to make your reservations. 

$35 

Only 12 spaces available for this unique class.

Simon Says . . .

this week's challenge is all about a Tim Holtz technique.

Which one to choose - it was a hard decision!  Thought I would do the one I use the most:  embossing.

Here's my DT entry:

Embossing, per se, is not a Tim Holtz technique.  However, my favorite way to emboss is.

The *carte postale* tag is embossed using Distress Embossing Ink and Distress Embossing Powders to create a distress look, a la Tim Holtz.

First and very important:  with the lids still on the embossing powder (!) shake up the bottles to mix the crystals.

Then I mixed my own colors of Distress Embossing Powder.  I had on hand Distress Broken China Embossing Powder but it was a little too blue for me.  So I mixed in Frayed Burlap Embossing Powder.  The recipe is 2 parts Broken China to 1 part Frayed Burlap.

Ink the image with Distress Embossing Ink.  Please note that for this technique to work, you must use Distress Embossing Ink with the Distress Embossing Powders.

Once the image is inked and stamped, sprinkle the embossing powders on top of the ink.  Gently shake off the excess and throw the excess powder away.  (You cannot re-use Distress Embossing Powders like you can regular embossing powders.)

Heat with a heat gun just as you would regular embossing powders.  The difference between the unheated and *cooked* is very subtle.  You can see the difference but this Distress Embossing Powder will not get bright and shiny.  It's distressed so a little dull and rough.

Once heated, let cool for a few minutes.

Then run your fingers gently over the embossed area and some of the crystals will release.  You won't have any control over what releases and what stays - and that's part of the fun!

 

I adore this look.  It's always a surprise yet always works perfectly!  I was fortunate to learn this from Tim a few years ago at Ranger University and it's still one of my faves - and probably will always be!

Another technique I used on this same tag was one Tim calls *burnt edge* - another fave.  I think it really frames the tag and makes whatever is on the tag stand out.

To do the *burnt edge*, simply run the Tim Holtz Tonic Edge Distresser along the edges of the tag.  Once that's done, add a dark colored ink.  Here, I used Black Soot Distress Ink.

Hope you enjoyed these two techniques! 

I'd love to see what you create for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge blog.

This week, our generous sponsor, Simon Says Superstore, has *upped the ante*!

WOWZA, here's what you could win:

 

PS: Watch future posts to see what this week's entry turns into!

 

 

Something new for 2011 . . .

I'm not one to make New Year resolutions

. . . promising myself to lose weight hasn't worked for years!

However, I do look back at 2010 and think of ways to improve

. . . myself

. . . my classes

. . . everything that touches my life that I am able to control.  I'm not a control freak (OK, maybe just a little).

One thing that is very frustrating to anyone who teaches is not getting the supplies in quick enough.

In the past, I've designed a project, ordered supplies and waited for them to arrive.

Sometimes patiently.

Most times impatiently to find that they are not being made anymore

can't get them in on time for the class

backordered

they'll get shipped on Tuesday (but my class is Monday)!

excuses, excuses, excuses.

It's disappointing to my students and it's disappointing to me

when product doesn't arrive

and I have to cancel a class. grrrrr

So here's what I have planned for 2011:

I am purchasing all the product needed for a class myself (before I even design the class).

That way, I'm insured that the supplies are in and available for the class.

This also means that the classes will be limited in size (bet you like this as well!)

so please, if you see a class you would like to take

sign up early to make sure there are spots available.

My classes this year will also include either

a sketch of a layout

or

written directions with photos.

So if you are unable to attend a class, you may still sign up for a kit.

Here's what's planned to date:

January 22 (Saturday): Folder Bound: 10:30 am - 4 pm: This is a file folder turned booklet filled with beautiful papers, ephemera, and pockets with places for photos and journaling.  Use it for yourself or give it to someone special for Valentine's Day. Exact cost: TBA.  Room for 12 people.

January 24 (Tuesday): Get 'Er Done: 1 pm - 4 pm: Two 2-page layouts completed in one short session. Have fun with friends, enjoy snacks and relax at For Keeps Sake in this class for only $20.  Room for 10 people.  http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/art_from_the_heart/2010/12/get-er-done-.html

February 19 (Saturday): Springtime Canvas: 10:30 am - 4 pm: We were fortunate to learn this technique from the talented Candy Colwell and she gave me permission to teach this to you.  It's a beautifully altered canvas book that folds out and celebrates Spring!  Cost TBA.

February 28 (Tuesday): Get 'Er Done: 1 pm - 4 pm: Two 2-page layouts completed in one short session. Have fun with friends, enjoy snacks and relax at For Keeps Sake in this class for only $20. 

March 28 (Tuesday): Get 'Er Done: 1 pm - 4 pm: Two 2-page layouts completed in one short session. Have fun with friends, enjoy snacks and relax at For Keeps Sake in this class for only $20

What an honor . . .

Mary Engelbreit has a brand new cookbook just out on the market called

 

and my recipe made it in her cookbook!

Take a look at pages 88-89.  Bill says her drawing on page 89 looks like me with blonde hair!

I'm so honored.

If you'd like your own copy,

click on the link in the left hand column of this blog.

What a cute Christmas present this would make!

"Get er done" . . .

There's a new class in town

beginning

January 24, 2011

Join me at

For Keeps Sake

for this class designed to

*get er done*.

The class includes

two 2-page 12x12 layouts.

 

 

Meet Monday, January 24

1 pm - 4 pm

@

For Keeps Sake

where we'll finish both layouts

featuring lots of space for photos + journaling.

$20

includes all papers

+

snacks

+

fun times with friends.

Limited space of 10 students accepted

by calling

(314) 487-8131

Can't make the class?  Order kits!

Join me Saturday . . .

December 11 from 1 pm - 3 pm (or until supplies last)

for a free make 'n' take

where you'll put together one of these adorable

mini-tag booklets.

Put the booklet together, ink the tags and stamp the images at For Keeps Sake

then take it home to color in and stickle-up!

For Keeps Sake Scrapbook

St. Louis, MO

 

Stamp Club . . .

will meet next Tuesday (December 14) at 7:15 ish (or 7:30 pm depending on when CYI is over).

Here's what we will be making:

This card is completed using 2 Northwoods stamps.

Please BYO:

• dark green colored pencil (like Prismacolor or similar).  Make sure it's not a watercolor pencil
• Copic Markers:  W2 and W5; E15 & E57; BG10 or G0000    Please note: any of these colors may be substituted for similar colors

• Glue pen (must dry clear).  We have some *new* glue pens at For Keeps Sake that are fabulous!
• Fine white glitter (I will have some if you don't)
• Your favorite edge punch
• Scissors and/or cutter
• Adhesive

See you then!

CYI Tuesday, December 14

Reminder:  Our Create Your Imagination Meet-up is next Tuesday, December 14 at 6 pm

Here's the trades due:

Steampunk Charms (2 per person)

• Mary W
• Sherry P
• Denise M
• Lucy K
• Carolyn K
• Nancy W


Christmas Row House Swap:

Swap Set #1: 4 houses per person due

• Sue V
• Carolyn K
• Reggie F
• Bonnie H


Swap Set #2:  11 houses per person due

• Carol B
• Susie N
• Nancy C
• Sherry P
• Cathy B with Jan G
• Mary W
• Barb R
• Karen B
• Renee C
• Trish B
• Nancy W

See you Tuesday.  Bring a snack (if you'd like) and we'll have a mini-celebration!

 

Came home from . . .

three fabulous days in Springfield to find this from Stacey in my mailbox:

http://www.tvkim.com/watch/600/kims-picks-an-unexpected-christmas-concert

Simon Says create . . .

a holiday greeting. 

For this week's challenge I used Tim Holtz Seasonal double sided paper stash. This is an awesome set of 36 papers, all done in vintage style.  Each paper covers a different seasonal holiday from January through December.  One paper pack is all you need to design holiday layouts, greeting cards, ATC's or any altered item throughout the year!

My goal this Christmas is to create cards that are easy and stress free. For this card, I simply cut-out images from the Seasonal pack and adhered them onto a piece of cardstock. To complete the look, add miscellaneous ribbon, Stickles and Tim Holtz Idea-ology Charm Clip.

 
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and

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