Nancy Wethington

Happy new year . . .

January 3 Workshop @ Checkered Cottage . . .

Here's what we're doing and here's the supply list:

Saturday, January 3 & Saturday, January 10:

Create this book totally from scratch and learn the secrets to a unique binding.

You'll be amazed at how easy it is to put together.

This book just keeps *giving* - fold-out binding, flips and pockets abound!

This will be a 2 day workshop.

January 3 & January 10, 2015

Cost = $60 including both dates

BYO Basic Supplies: 

• Cutter & scissors
• Craft Mat (available at Checkered Cottage)
• Adhesive to include both wet & dry glue: I recommend Beacon 3-in-1 and scor-tape
• Ruler (I like Tim Holtz ruler available at Checkered Cottage)
• Pencil
• Distress Ink and applicator: Black; Vintage Photo; Old Paper or Antique Linen
• Black or Brown Distress Stain
• Black heavy chipboard (available at Checkered Cottage)
• Brayer
• Black pop-ups (those spongy things). I like the rolls so you can cut the length you need. (available at Checkered Cottage)

 

A year in review . . .

January 2014

 

February 2014

 

 

March 2014

 

 

April 2014

 

 

May 2014

 

June 2014

 

 

July 2014

 

 

August 2014

 

 

 

September 2014

 

 

October 2014

 

 

November 2014

 

 

December 2014

 

Merry Christmas . . .

Mini creations . . .

with Graphic 45 tags and Time To Flourish at Checkered Cottage:

Thank you to everyone who signed up.

We definitely missed two of you but your kits are waiting at the Cottage.

Next up:

and

Find all the details here:

January workshops @ Checkered Cottage

Here lies . . .

our Christmas decorations:

Not trying to be a *bah-hum-bug* type of person

but just finished up a lot of work in the house.

Installation of new windows are finally done

and

the kitchen cabinets have been refinished.

Let the house cleaning begin!

The only thing decorated is the dining room table

with things I already had out around the house.

Bear, deer and fairies . . . oh my.

Merry Christmas!

Need a last minute Christmas present . . .

Follow this link for a unique gift . . .

Husbands, boyfriends, kids

 

Thank you . . .

To all those who took my mini-book workshop at Checkered Cottage.

All of you did so well and your books look terrific!

If you're in my Graphic 45 Winter tag workshop

on

December 19,

you can find the list of things to bring here:

Graphic 45 Tag Workshop

Scroll down a bit until you get to the December workshops.

The list will be under the tag photo.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

January Bookbinding @ Checkered Cottage . . .

I'm hoping you'll love this unique workshop where you'll learn how to build your own book.

Many of you have asked when I would teach this

and the date has been confirmed!

It's a two-part workshop:

Saturday, January 3

and

Saturday, January 10

@

Checkered Cottage, Kirkwood MO

The cost is $60 including all the supplies needed to complete this project.

(Exception: BYO basics)

On Saturday, December 3 we will build the book and decorate the cover.

Saturday, December 10 we will decorate the inside pages.

Limited to 12 people so sign up now!

Glitter all the way with Tammy Tutterow . . .

I have referred to Tammy Tutterow as Talented Tammy for years. Ever since I first saw her work at the Basic Grey booth eons ago at CHA, I have admired her amazing talent. And when I found out she was local . . . well, the stalking began (in a good way). Once you follow Tammy's work, you will immediately recognize her style: a bit vintage with lots of wonderful techniques.

This kit is one of Tammy's designs and is called Christmas Collection Portfolio. You can find the online instructions here: Christmas Collection Portfolio.

I followed Tammy's directions and then changed some up just a bit

and added other embellishments, papers, etc.

There was so much included in the kit that I just used what Tammy gave us.

No need to purchase more product!

I added papers, pockets, pull-outs and a mini-book

to the flaps of the portfolio.

A pocket added with inserts and a bit of Stickles.

 

Created a mini-book out of sewn together tags

and added it to the large inside flap . . .

and a pull-out surprise inside the mini-book cover . . .

 

and, of course, another tiny pocket with a tag for journaling.

More pockets (I try to get them in whenever and wherever I can).

 

Now this part was pure genius from Tammy.

She created a fold-down insert with pockets.

See the above front pocket?

It folds down to reveal pocket #2:

and that folds down to reveal pocket #3

that is made up of a split pocket

(the left pocket folds down as well).

So fun to create from a very talented designer.

Visit Tammy's blog here:

Tammy Tutterow's Blog