Art Stamp Journal N Scrap

New Verse Book

During Don's Workshop I was totally imersed creating cards with the beeswax and napkin technique. After my buddy Camille mentioned she only makes books these days it occurred to me that I could of course incorporate this technique and create a book as well!

So, here is the first inside page of my "Verse Book". I have a notebook filled with my favorite bible verses and a few I am trying to memorize. You may have some favorite poems or sayings as well and you can incorporate this same idea for your own book.

I created layers of backgrounds with napkins and beeswax (three different napkin prints here). I printed out my favorite clip art and adhered them to gold background paper. Then I used my Cuttlebug to cut out the swirls, my mini "create a sticker" Xyron to adhere all the small pieces and cardstock letter "B's" (for Beauty), My Fiskars border punch, some bling, some Stazon ink for the edges, and adhered the top layer on three sides with mounting tape to an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of black cardstock. 

I left the top open so I could slide in my decorated verse "bookmarks". I can fit 3 verses in the pocket for each page. I'll be creating additional pages this week so it will be fun to see how I use up all my napkins for this project!!! I intend on binding all my pages together on a larger sheet of heavyweight cardstock using my Zutter binding system when I have all 15 pages completed!  This should keep me busy over the next 2 weeks ;-)

Have a wonderful Sunday! Hugs, ArtScrampGirl ;-)

 

Don Zimmer's Class

What a great class this Saturday!  Don is an exceptional teacher and I have learned so much from him.  He showed us several techniques in this all day workshop. If you ever have an opportunity to take one of Don's classes, you will be so glad you did!!! Check in with Friends & Company to see when he will be teaching again. I loved designing these cards and hope you enjoy them as well!  Hope you all have a fantastic week.  Can't wait to create more projects with Don's techniques this weekend! I even pulled out my Microfluer today and dried some of my garden flowers in the microwave. So much creating to do...so little time! Hugs, Maria

A Day in Paris...

Been gone for so long!!! I have been up to some new adventures, one of which includes a new healthy diet and 15 pound weight loss in the last 4 weeks!  Will post more info soon.

I hope you have all been enjoying the glorious sunshine. I've been enjoying several weeks of paper crafting and thought I would share a quick visual card tutorial with you. Just some paper, border stamps, clip art, Tsukineko Brillance Cosmic Copper pigment ink pad and some bling!  Ta da!!! Be inspired as you put together these cards for friends and family. Imagine a day in Paris... Click on the link for the clip art file and enjoy! Hugs, Art Scramp Girl ;-)

Download pariscards1.doc

Another Class at Friends With Friends ;-)

Saturday was a hot one in Seattle but we are all cozy and cool in Doris's store, Friends and Company in Seattle, WA.  I loved teaching this class and by the look of all the smiles, so did my students ;-)  Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!  Hugs, Maria

My BEST Day!

Another blessed Mother's Day!  Just a few of my favorite things, time with the love of my life, Jeff, my bouncing bubbly boys James and Scott, good food, time together to laugh and remember old times together, my precious doggies peanut and wesley, a spring garden and presents!!! God has surely blessed my life. I know my dear mother is smilin from heaven above ;-)

May Flowers, Mother's Day and a Happy Birthday!

Hello and Welcome to May!!!  Our theme for May was "April Showers and May Flowers". As you can see from the slide show below, we had great fun as always! 

Our theme for June is "Down By The Sea". Get your creative juices flowing and think SUN!  The beach, sand, flip flops, sea shells, waves, a beautiful sunset....

Well, this is going to be a bonus weekend for me!  First of all, I want to wish you all a Happy Mother's Day!  I am certainly going to be spoiled by my boys this weekend ;-)  It is a bonus weekend for me since my Birthday is on May 12th!  Tee Hee!!!  As you can see, my brother, my sister and my good friend Rick sent me this wonderful bouquet of fresh fruit complete with chocolate covered strawberries!!!   All for me!!!!  Best part about their wonderful gift is that I started Nutri-Systems 4 weeks ago and I am starting to see some results!  Fruit is on the menu and so is chocolate so it is the best birthday gift ever!

Ok.... so I made it easy for my hubby this year...I had Doris set aside a few items from my wish list for my birthday.  All he needs to do is visit Friends and Company and pick them up!  He made the effort to get me what I REALLY want for my birthday and thanks to Doris, it is all ready to go ;-0   Thanks Doris!  I'll give you a sneak peak later this weekend ;-)

So of course, I did have to treat myself for my 48th birthday! It came in the mail just yesterday and I have already unpacked it and can't wait to start decorating it!  As you can see, it is 7 Gypsies ATC rolodex.  It is awesome!  It came complete with stickers, cards, dividers, a pack of colorful papers and some awesome printed cards and clear acetate cards with printed backgrounds!  Love Love Love!!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

A big hug to you all. Enjoy your weekend!!!

Yours truly, Art Scramp Girl - me...Maria ;-)

Another Acrylic Scrapbook Completed!

My brothers Gary and Rick just returned from a trip out to Hawaii with Rick's family for a beautiful wedding!  I went straight to work putting together a scrapbook using acrylic sheets that I cut using the Accu-Cut large tag die. Doris at Friends and Company has a great supply of these acrylic sheets in various sizes, the largest being 12x12. I used the 12x12 sheets. They are inexpensive and make wonderful "see-through" pages for scrapbooking. Enjoy!  Oh, and happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!  Hugs, Maria

Daffodils and Tulips in Washington

Well we did not get much sunshine today but Jeff and I still had a fantastic day. A great way to end the weekend!  Yes, we got to eat some wonderful chocolate silk and keylime pie at the Calico Cupboard in Mount Vernon ;-)  MMMMM ;-) 

Hope you enjoy the slide show of pics below.  Looking forward to a new week and all the adventures in store.  Have a great evening everyone, Hugs, Maria

Playtime Art!

Ahh!!! just returned from taking another fantastic class at Friends and Company!   Don Zimmer is a talented instructor and artist. Today he taught us how to use layers of papers and beeswax to create these one of a kind cards. 

I love this new method! The colors are so vibrant. A great way to use up scraps. If you have a chance to get into one of Don's classes you will not be disappointed! Be sure to check in with Doris at Friends and Company. THANK YOU DON!!! YOU MADE MY DAY;-)

Tomorrow Jeff and I are off to La Conner and Skagit for the Tulip Festival.  I hope the sunshine holds up so I can take some great photos.

Of course, we will be stopping in at the Country Cupboard to have a piece of pie and Pomogranite tea! 

You all enjoy your weekend!  Artfully yours, Maria ;-)

   

Sun & Warmth In Seattle!

Gorgeous day outside yesterday!  Wanted to post a few pics...I love barns and driving in the country.    

Speaking of LOVE...Here is a sneak peak of my new class project for May 17th at Friends and Company.  Butterflies and Flowers Circle Book. There is room for 10 students in this class so if you are interested in signing up, give Doris a call at (206)932-3891.  

Just FYI...My last class on April 20th filled up quickly and all 10 seats are full. If you want to spend 4 hours with me creating this wonderful book, step by step, sign up soon! Can't wait to see you there!

Well, I am off to deliver my sample to Doris. Enjoy your day!!!

Hugs, Art Scramp Girl ;-)