Kristen Robinson

Inspiration Unlimited

I have to say I am so so sad I updated my phone and after doing so I lost all of my photos shot in my IU classes. That said I have a few that I emailed to myself right away for posting which helps a bit but does not take the total sting away.

Inspiration Unlimited was AMAZING. To say I was honored to be amongst such amazing and creative ladies is an understatement. I was honored to teach alongside Stephanie Hunt, Vicki Boutin, Debby Schuh, and Teresa Collins. I would be remiss if I did not mention Ginger Nelson who truly is so organized and kind (thank you for walking this newbie to the Paper Arts through the way things work - I loved it).

From the moment I walked through my hotel room door and met my darling new friend Debby Schuh to the the last moments in class I felt completed shrouded in happiness and an outpouring of love.

I had so much fun not only in class but during the welcoming festivities, I was just sad I had to get home so quickly for the race on Sunday. It would seem a bit empty to say it was a delight as I feel this whole experience was an amazing gift that I will truly cherish Forever!

I'm Giddy over Spellbound

 It is official my friends,  registration will open today at 3:00 PM for Spellbound - the amazing event put together by the lovely Shea and Debbie of A Gilded Life. To say I am a little excited would be a grand understatement.The event is not only being held at one of my favorite hotels - the Langhman Huntington Hotel but it truly is an event that brings together a plethora of talent, beauty and moments that will be packed full of inspiration and charm. So excited for this for November,  I've listed all of my class info below - cannot wait to share this experience with all of you! 

 All Photography by Martha Schuster 

Tale of Beauty

Luscious pools of metal take on the appearance of mercury glass when placed into a silver bezel; creating layers of beauty that entice the viewer to take a closer look at this magical creation. Our centerpiece is only sweetened with the addition of rhinestones and buttons that we will adorn with a dollop of resin, creating a masterpiece forever encased in what becomes faux glass.

In class we will be using soldering techniques in ways you never dreamed. A dollop here and a placement there creates a tale of whimsy and beauty! I will walk you through not only my methods of creating with solder and ICE Resin but also the creation of chain and my method of wire wrapping and adornment. This piece is sure to walk with you through all of your days adding a wee bit more beauty and joy.

 

 

Charming- Fairy Tale Necklace

Inspired by beloved Fairy Tales I found I was moved to create a piece that not only weaves together the stories told through the years but also brings these tales into the present. There is something magical and alluring that draws one to look closer when both rhinestones and resin come together. Join me as we create this perfectly magical focal point that will be the centerpiece for our Fairy Tale Necklace, created with wire wrapped pearls, crystals and charms. Stacked rhinestones cocoon a charm-filled bezel that is then filled with resin and sprinkled with a wee bit of sterling silver glass glitter. Beloved charms, hand-dyed ribbon and lace complete the piece.

In class you will create your own charm and necklace, as well as learn my no-fail methods for using resin, wrapping wire and placing rhinestones. You’ll leave class not only with a working understanding of using Jeweler’s Resin but a beautiful piece of art that will be sure to catch everyone’s eye.

 

 

 

Cleaning Up

 

 

I absolutely will not show you the photos from my studio yesterday....let's just say it was akin to a very large stampede coming through the space and knocking everything about. As I do each year I seem to welcome the arrival of a rather large cleaning bee in my bonnet. What started with the need to find a "new product to work with" space turned into a storm of reorganizing and cleaning out.

5 bags and 2 boxes later I am ready to hand over my once was going to be and don't need anymore to the Sunday School Room at Church, the Salvation Army and frankly some of it will meet the bottom of the big red truck that visit our curb once a week (otherwise known as trash).

My space is back to normal and things are nestled comfortably in their spots - and the new product to work with space is a quaint little cubby that houses a perfect wire basket. You  might be wondering what will be of this plethora of goodies; while that remains yet to unfold I can tell you the basket is chock full of goodies from the Shoppe at Stampington as well as treasures from 7Gypsies SWOON! Now off to work as the deadline list is a wee bit long and I am anxious to play once again.

Save the Date - Create Your Dreams at Spellbound 2012

 

 

Save the date, mark your calendar, create reminder notes for yourself as you have to be sure you do not miss four days of creativity, wonder and divine moments. Spellbound is sure to be not only an experience of a life time but a memory that will last forever! Below is Shea and Debbie's lovely description of this amazing event I am so thrilled to be a part of. Watch for more information regarding registration.

A fantastical weekend of paper-crafting, jewelry-making, fiber arts, stitching, painting, swapping... and dreaming!

Hosted at the gorgeous and historic Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California.

Thursday Evening Welcome Dinner.

Classes Friday & Saturday, with a fabulous "Mercantile" Friday evening.

Saturday afternoon Luncheon (between classes).

Culminating on Sunday with a short trip on a luxury bus to the world famous Rose Bowl Flea Market!

 

The Fabulous Instructors Are.........

Debrina Pratt                        

Denise Sharp

JoAnnA Pierotti

Kaari Meng

Kelli Murray-Larson

Kristen Robinson

Margie Romney-Aslett

Michele Muska

Pam Garrison

 

The Elemental Journal - Giftaway

How thrilled am I to host another gift giving post. As most of you know I had the pleasure of contributing work to Tammy Kushnir's lovely new book The Elemental Journal. I now have the pleasure of hosting a giftaway on behalf of the publisher, Northlight Books. 

What do you have to do to enter you might ask - to enter just leave me a comment. I will be drawing a name from the magic hat (otherwise known as the random number generator), on Wednesday June 8th at 9:00 a.m. PST. I am thrilled to do this as the projects within the pages of the book are not only lovely but thought provoking and amazing. I know you will find yourself delighted with the beauty as well as rushing to your studio to visit your stash of usable goods. Good luck and thanks for entering the giftaway.

 

Beauty Within

For there is beauty in all things when we look from within; seek and you shall find the happiness you long for within your soul. kr 4-20-2011

Upon arriving at Church on Sunday I stepped out of the car making sure to look where I was stepping as we parked under a very bountiful nut tree. As I peered to the ground below my feet imagine my delight as I noticed this wee bit of nature staring back at me - a perfectly shaped heart.

the nut soon found a home in my studio with thoughts of utilizing it at a later date. I found true delight yesterday when I came across this darling shell sitting a top the printed words show in the photo; words I had typed up to use in a previous project. It was definitely meant to be. Now I share my wee find with you, may you find beauty in your day, beauty that sustains, fulfills and nurtures your soul.