Showing posts with label embossing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label embossing. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

life{365} 2015

As always the new year is a time for new beginnings
As in past years we are beginning the year with new kits and  new workshops.  It is also a new year of life{365}. 
 
Life{365} has become a tradition at Girlfriends and at the end of every year we get to see how it has all come together.  We want to share some of the pictures of last years collection completed with pictures...this is only a part of the full collection...there are still more to go!



 
This year is much the same as last year in the details
Cost: $32.50
if you miss a month of choose to skip a month or just want to pick and choose
$37.50
 
Kits will be ready each month between the first and the tenth of the month.  If you are out of town you need to have a cc on file with us so we can charge and ship each month or if you prefer every couple of months.
 
Now for the fun stuff!
The pages for this month are designed!
The kits are ready!
We are shipping on Friday!
 
Here are your pages!
 
Now some details.
Inside your kit you will find a bunch of little parts and pieces.  In this little packet you will find your photo mats and parts and pieces for each page. 

Among those little parts and pieces you will find a little owl...I made them all so each of you would have a completed little owl.  I thought all the little pieces might be lost in the packet so it seemed right to make it for you.
 
 
In this picture you will see that I have punched edges and borders.  If you are to complete this kit as shown you will need to have a border punch to use in constructing your pages.  You will also need a corner rounder and a chip-off-the-old-block punch.  These are basics for the whole year.
 
In the case of the brackets I have traced one on a piece and it should be your pattern for any others.
 
 
This is a closeup of your little snowman's face.  I used a black ZiG writer to create  his face and the stitchmarks on his nose.
 
For instructions on how to create the dimensional lolly on this page go to the blog and under pages on the right hand side of the blog is a little tutorial...read it and then be prepared because they are habit forming!
 

The tags on the right hand side of this page create space for NINE! pictures on this page.  I have precut the tag piece for you.  It is a great way to increase the space for pictures on any page.  Also you will nest the little owl over the title block on the left hand side.  I used foam tape to lift the owlie!

 
If you want to see the pages up close and personal just stop by the shop.  We have redecorated the front display for a couple of them and the Through the Year book will reside here when the time comes.  The other pages will be on the wall in the classroom. 
 
This little corner of heaven is filled with inspiration.  Come by and see what we have to share with you anytime!
always,
Lisa and michele

 
 


Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Girlfriends Make Art!



 
Somedays ya just gotta make art!
 
This weekend at Girlfriends we are going to do just that!  We are going to make an amazing altered book using inks, stains, embossing powders and pastes, pens, stamps, fabrics, papers and more.
 
If you were lucky enough to get a space in this class here are some of the things you will need...IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE THINGS ON THIS LIST PLEASE DON'T WORRY!
WE SHARE!
 
  1. silicone mat - we have three or four to share if you need one.
  2. blending tool (you really need your own but I do have one or two extras)
  3. foam pads for your blending tool (again this is one of those need your own things)
  4. box knife or exacto knife
  5. zip dry
  6. stapler and extra staples
  7. scissors
  8. Distress stains (any colors you have are fine. We are also sharing our stains as well)
  9. Distress ink pads (bring what you have and we have ours for you as well)
  10. PLEASE BRING an old credit card, drivers license, AARP card, whatever you have...it is a must have!
  11. Extra fine clear embossing powder if you have some....optional.
  12. Embossing gun if you have one...we have several in the shop but not one for everyone.
  13. sense of humor
  14. IF you want to bring your stamps to share please make sure they are marked with your name...in fact anything you think you may share should be marked.
  15. Black Archival Ink Pad...we have a few to share but not one for each of you.
  16. edge distresser if you have one....I have a couple to share....I think
  17. snack to share and a drink....you will need this and I am definitely not sharing mine.
Good Grief just pack up the house and come to class!
 
I want you to see what you will be creating...I think it turned out beautifully and I hope you do too.
You are going to learn some,
laugh more,
feel good about yourself
and
have a creatively exciting weekend with Girlfriends!
 
Schedule:
Friday 3-6
Saturday 10-4
 
Cost $50
 
Experience....priceless!







 
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