I'm So Excited!!!

I've got 3 classes all ready to go. Here are some pics of the projects just to get you interested!!!! I LOVE the Graphic 45 Steampunk 8x8 canvas board collage here using Tim's new Artful Dwellings die, stamps and Idea-ology.
(I was soooooooooo lucky to get one from him to use...houses are my THING!)

Then of course, the Loaded Chunky ATC is so much fun packed into a small work of ART you can set on your desk. It is definitely "loaded" with Tim Holtz Idea-ology pieces. And it has Ten Second Studio embossed metal on the back. It just makes me smile.

And the last one........this is so adorable. You can bring your own pics to put in this if you like. But I love the vintage boy and girl I bring made from my own personal stash of vintage cabinet cards. We'll use embossed metal on mini canvases.

And the fun using the metal with Alcohol Inks - AMAZING!!!! Again, right up my alley!!!

So, stay tuned, check out the sidebar for dates. We set the one for Elmhurst, Ill. at Creative Cuts and Crafts yesterday.

YAY!!!!!! We'll be there April 29 in the evening for one class and then Sat. the 30th for 2! And don't forget Memory Bound in Ankeny, Iowa on June 4-5. Their newsletter will be coming out soon with all the details, so check it out!

Can't wait to see all you "Inky Fingers Friends". Shall we start a society???

The IFF group!!! Works for me. (Allie suggested the IFFy Group..love it)

Linda

It's Been Awhile

I've been busy getting classes together, written up, product ordered, etc, etc, etc.

But I thought I'd share one of the Artful Dwelling houses that I've been playing with. This class will have vintage photos from my private stash for you to choose from. I liked this one, but it didn't make the cut.

You will love these little beauties. Each one a tiny work of ART.

Too much fun!!!

I think this class and the others will really expose you to all kinds of different techniques that will help you create a piece you will love.

Stamping again, and I LOVE the way it really makes your project so cool.

This is a piece of cardboard that I used to spray Perfect Pearls Mists and Adirondack Color Washes on. I was spraying the Flourishes after I'd used the Mist on Rosette strips...see them?

But the pattern really jumped out at me...but then I am easily amused!! ha!

So keep warm.... it appears that Old Man Winter is back in the neighborhood here....hrumph!

Linda

And the Winners Are.......

Well bloggers, Friday is here, and Bill picked the 2 winning numbers.

And the winners are:

Barbara Mason said:
Happy v-day Linda and thanks so much for the Graphic 45 giveaway opportunity. Love how you used and distressed the metal. Santa will definitely be bringing a Vagabond to me this year!
February 14, 2011 9:31 PM

Elaine A said:
I'm always amazed at what you do with metal. These are awesome. You have more courage than I do, I'd be so afraid I'd break my machine I would never try what you did on the Vagabond-LOL!
Elaine Allen
February 17, 2011 7:26 PM

Well Elaine, it took me quite awhile to get the courage, but now I'm a maniac!!!
Measure with a ruler, the height of a regular sandwich you use and you have the idea. Of course, I tried it first through the Cuttlebug just to be safe!!!

You ladies get me your addresses and we'll see that the Graphic 45 papers get out to you right away!!!

Sun is shining. It's 45 degrees and the Cardinals are singing away. And I'm going to learn to use Precious Metal Clay tomorrow in a class. Fun time!!!

Have a great day!

Linda and Bill the Selector of the Winner!