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I absolutely love it when Vanessa (Shoppe Manager for Stampington and so completely talented) sends me a box of treasures to play with. Check out the latest issue of Post Script where the step by step instructions for my wee houses of love appear as the project of the month.
If you are looking for another fun way to use these darling houses year round round take a peek at the video of the month where I walk you through the quick and fun process I used to turn these into chalkboards.
All photos courtesy of Stampington&Co.
Exciting news.....Create Registration officially opened today! I am thrilled to be teaching three full day classes and one half day class....chck out the info below. I hope you have room on your calendar to join me as it is sure to be a weekend packed full of fun and creativity not to mention it is in Irvine one of my fav towns with great atmosphere, shopping and dinining. If you have any questions regarding my workshops be sure to drop me an email.
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Walking Through A Memory - Mini Journal (6-Hour)
Date: Wednesday, May 30
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Technique: Bookmaking & Art Journaling
Instructor: Kristen Robinson
Price: $149.00
Materials Fee: $10.00
We’ll be creating a visual journal that speaks volumes about a collection of days in your life that was not only poignant but significant. Using simple tools such as acrylic paint, colored pencils, rubber stamps as well as bits and baubles from your stash, a personal catalog of imagery and a permanent memory is created. During class I'll demonstrate how to create resin paper and filling bezels with chosen artwork and then resin. Once we begin creating our pages I will share my tips and tricks on creating backgrounds, as well as my signature shading and layering of images.
Students Should Bring: 7 Pieces of Cardstock or Chipboard cut to 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" or a Small Purchased Journal, Colored Pencils choose those that match your favorite palette, Items That Inspire You paper, buttons, jewelry, text, thread, images, ribbon, tags, Paintbrushes if you wish to use your own, Acrylic Paint (can be craft paint), Scissors, Baby Wipes, Water Color Crayons or Water Color Pencils Paint Palette, Ruler, Thread to Match Your Chosen Palette, Prepare a few thoughts prior to class in regards to the week
Create Out Loud-Mixed Media Quilt (6-Hour)
Date: Thursday, May 31
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Technique: Mixed Media Stitch
Instructor: Kristen Robinson
Price: $149.00
Materials Fee: N/A
Create out loud with this wonderful mixed-media quilt that is composed of fabric, paper, thread, paint, and embellishments. What starts as three separate segments comes together to create a visual masterpiece, one in which your words and feelings bound from. By layering different textures and colors, adding a wee bit of free motion stitching as well as hand embroidery your piece is sure to not only pop but to tell a story.
Students Should Bring: Canvas Fabric Cut to 9x11, Matt Board Cut to 10x12, 6 Pieces of Printed 12x12 Cardstock Preferably in the same color scheme, Coordinating Fabric Swatches Preferably 3-4 different prints, Ribbon, Text, Acrylic Paint (to match your palette), Coordinating Thread, Embroidery Floss, Metal Embellishments, Buttons, Paint Brushes or Foam Brushes, Fabric Glue, Embroidery Needles, Scissors, Paper Trimmer.
Optional: Crystals, Beads, Jewelry anything you wish to add
Living the Journey - An Upcycled Journal (3-Hour)
Date: Thursday, May 31
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Technique: Bookmaking & Art Journaling
Instructor: Kristen Robinson
Price: $85.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Capturing the moments of our journey is perfect when done so on upcycled materials. In class we will transform ordinary plastic cereal bags, shopping bags and plexi-glass into a conglomeration of beauty you will simply marvel at when you see it. Layers of white gesso, threads, paper and virtually any ephemera you wish you to add creates not only a masterpiece of sorts but a collection of tales. Join me as I share a few tricks and tips on turning those glassine bags and white shopping sacks into the perfect journal.
Students Should Bring: White Gesso, Foam Brushes, Thin Black Sharpie, Text (can be from dictionary or other source, Colored Pencils, Acrylic Paint (choose 2-3 colors in your palette), Thread, Decorative Papers, Crayons and Cardstock
Glamour and Grunge Etched Cuffs (6-Hour)
Date: Friday, June 1
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Technique: Mixed Media Jewelry
Instructor: Kristen Robinson
Price: $149.00
Materials Fee: $40.00
Join me on a journey that is truly an alchemists dream. Together we will complete two brass cuffs that are composed not only of amazing etched imagery, but a resin charm and various baubles. In class I will be guiding you through my no-fail etching process that consistently produces deep and beautiful etchings; we will also be filling bezels with imagery and resin that creates not only a bit of beauty but a tale all on its own. You will leave our time together with not only an arsenal of information but also two very personal pieces of jewelry that you are sure to cherish!
Students Should Bring: Personal Charms you wish to incorporate into your pieces (3-4 per piece), Beads of choice 4-6mm in size, 1 Yard Silk Ribbon, Scissors, Toothbrush (this will be disposed of at the end of class), Rubber Stamps (the deeper etched the image the better), Black Staz On Ink, Cotton Balls, 3 Pads of Steel Wool
I have decided, rather I know you have to want it very very badly to journey outside of the warm comfort of home into the very chilly 28 degree morning to run. While I hate to admit it I have yet to have the aha moment while running; the moment that I keep hearing about - the one where mentally I will become one with the movement of my feet and all will seem perfect and I will no longer pretend someone is chasing me to get me moving.
For now my bum hurts like heck, my quads are unhappy with me and at times I remain convinced the freezing air I am sucking in (not breathing) might just put me out permanently. I do find I have a fondness for my 5k Iphone app, an app that pushes me a wee bit more than I had been on my own, perhaps it is the sternness in the motivators voice as he states "NOW RUN" or maybe the loud beep that follows; a beep that at times jars me into the reality of the moment.
All silliness aside I do find myself waking with a wee bit of excitement about the fact My Love and I will spend time together circling a track lined with a bit of ice and fog. While, I know there are many who have the ability to run a 5k without a thought towards training I find I am happy to be back in the game, happy to train for a mere 3 and a handful of miles as this only means bigger and better things are down the road for me... or maybe I should say the track.
It would be an understatement if I were to tell you I am shocked how quickly 2011 flew by - where did the time go? As I spent a time reflecting on this I realized that perhaps the year seemed to move more quickly than normal as it was so full of changes, challenges and amazing accomplishments. I cannot help but feel that I allowed some of these moments to slip away all too quickly; because of this I am adding a to do to my daily journaling. I do believe a line of reflection is the perfect antidote to this as not only will it allow me to touch the moments I neglected but also remind me of all the beauty and blessings that fill my life.
2012 will no doubt be another amazing year! I look forward to a year of challenging myself to grow in different ways as well as learn from each experience in a richer and fuller manner than ever before. While I do not create resolutions I do create goals and the list is definitely growing. 2011 was the year of change for me, I have yet to firmly decide on the goal of 2012 reflection will be part of it of course however I need a few more days to formulate my thoughts.
Wishing you a lovely and Happy New Year!
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