Showing posts with label Mixed Media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mixed Media. Show all posts

Monday, 10 July 2017

SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIALS - PRIMA

Happy Monday!
We had a great time with our Make N Takes last week with the awesome Jillibean Soup Shape Shakers - thanks for coming out and joining in the fun!

This week, we are doing a fun watercolour card using Prima's beautiful Christine Adolf stamps and Finnabair's gorgeous Art Alchemy paints. 


Make N Takes only cost $1 and run on Mondays from 10-4 and Thursdays from 4-8 - come on out and join us!
As an added bonus
ENJOY 30% OFF ALL PRIMA PRODUCTS 
JULY 10-16 
BOTH IN STORE AND ONLINE!

SHOP NOW


Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Class Feature: Mixed Media Layout

     Want to create a beautiful piece of art AND learn about/use different mediums?  Join us for our Mixed Media Layout Class Wednesday October 12th at 1pm! Play with a ton of products and learn how to create gorgeous texture on you layouts - you'll be so pleased you'll want to frame it with one of our gorgeous wood frames too!

Give us a call or register online
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Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Have You Heard Yet?!?! It's True . . . FINNABAIR Is Coming!!!!

We are thrilled to announce that 

FINNABAIR IS RETURNING TO SCRAP ADDICTS!!


July 2 &3 - She will be teaching 4 FABULOUS classes....we can't wait!

To guarantee your spot, a $25 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT PER CLASS must be paid, with the balance due by June 10th. Call the store now to register!


SATURDAY JULY 2 - 9am - 1 pm
VERDIGRIS - $165

A fabric based collage with eye-catching finish!



Do you want to create really artsy, dimensional and grungy collage, but you think you don’t have “suitable supplies?” That is not a problem! The most important thing in creative process is using imagination. We are surrounded by inspiring objects, which we can use for creating art of different kinds. Try to look around – and you’ll find real treasures in your own house! 
During this workshop I will guide you to create your own mixed-media canvas, starting with building layers using fabric and Art Extravagance Sculpture Medium. We will make composition including my favourite set of embellishments and a found object and next colour it all to get pretty, verdigris and patina inspired effect. We will focus on such mediums from my line as White Heavy Gesso, Heavy body Gel, Soft Gel and more. I will demonstrate possibilities of mixing different Art Ingredients such as Mica Powders, Fine Glitter and Art stones to get the expected results. We will build our projects step-by-step and and you will see that presented techniques are very versatile and be easily used on many other projects. I'll share my experience with you and try to give you plenty of information about tools and products used.
Teacher will supply all the paints, mediums needed to finish the project (excluding the found object). This class is suitable both for advanced and beginning students.

SATURDAY JULY 2 - 2pm - 6 pm
OVER EMOTIONAL - $165

Mixed-media Collage on double canvas. Great chance to get friendly with gels, gesso, sprays, pencils and a touch of stamping.

For me collage is one of the most natural ways of communicating my moods, thoughts and emotions – maybe that's why I keep using my own face for most of my projects. I love the process of creating the “costume” and “scenery” for the actors in my small collage theater – and I want you to try it too! “Overemotional” is a canvas project wit more air and negative space yet rich in details and layers. You will be able to try combining such material as fabric, lace, flowers with metal and plastic objects and grungy findings of all kinds to create textured, rich composition as well as trying techniques based on heavy gel, gesso, sprays and stamping – all this to create one, unique project. I'll help you to create balanced composition and getting the best effects sharing my experience and creating new full project with you step-by-step. You will be able to choose colors reflecting your taste and personality and experiment with stamping, coloring and using pencils and watercolor pencils for the finishing touches. “Overemotional is 4 hours of pure creative fun with your fingers dirty in gesso, inks and paints – you can't miss it!
All the elements, paints and mediums are provided – this project is suitable both for advanced and beginning students.


SUNDAY JULY 3 - 9AM - 1PM
BOOK OF RUST - $140

Amazing altered book cover with really a fantastic rust effect.

It is all about the inspiring power of rust! If you like worn-out, salvage look and would like to try exciting and effective techniques – this is a class for you! This finish is perfect for any vintage, steampunk or grunge inspired projects and will give you a chance to achieve more heavy, masculine look on any kind of project. Bring your own book for a complete mixed-media makeover which will change it into real, old and rusty treasure.
Together we will apply a selection of techniques based on Art Basics, Art Extravagance and Art Ingredients art mediums which will transform your plain book cover - we will try Crackle and Rust Effect Pastes, Mica Powders, Art Alchemy Acrylic Paints and more! I will share my experience, demonstrate steps and techniques and give you advise to make sure you will get the best effects but there will be space for experiments and a lot of fun!


SUNDAY JULY 3 - 2PM - 6PM
RUSTY RELIC - $140

Carve a frame inside a book and create a beautiful heavily antiqued composition.


We will focus on carving a frame inside of the book and creating beautiful, heavily antiqued composition using Modeling Paste, Rust Pastes, Art Alchemy Paints and more – it will be a perfect add on to your cover and a chance to create unique piece which will be great gift or your own personal treasure.
I will provide a full set of art mediums and embellishments to finish the project – excluding the hard-cover book. This class is suitable both for advanced and beginning students.

Don't wait - sign up today and don't miss out!

Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Mixed Media Layout Class

Have you been into the store lately to see this beautiful mixed media layout by Bree?


The soft colours and incredible layers are stunning! 
 Pick your favourite Spring photo (or summer, fall, or winter!) and register today to take this class and create your own stunning mixed media masterpiece!

Mixed Media layout class

Thursday April 21st.

6:30 to 9:30 pm

$38


Monday, 4 April 2016

Product Feature: Bella Blvd "She Blooms" and "Let's Go!"

So today Bella Blvd began introducing their new design team, and when I saw the first two designers and their layouts, I just knew I had to do a Bella Blvd product feature today!

The first is from the beautiful "She Blooms" collection.  


I just LOVE how Missy Whidden created a mixed media layout, so creative and colourful!

Missy Whidden for Bella Blvd



The second new designer used the "Let's Go!" collection pack - sure to be a big seller with Spring Break vacations over and summer in the near future!


[ Seriously?!  Those taxi cabs!! Love!]


Leanne Allinson for Bella Blvd


Love Leanne's layers on this layout!  Those gorgeous bows and enamel hearts are also in store now!



Friday, 4 March 2016

Classes coming up next week . . .

Coming up next week . . .

Join us for some creative fun classes!  Call or come in today to register!

POCKET LETTER CLASS
THURSDAY MARCH 10
6:30 PM
$35


Join Bree and create a super cute new Pocket Letter and matching Flip Book with pretty new Simple Stories !
TEENS AND TWEENS
ART JOURNALING
SATURDAY MARCH 12
11 - 2
$35

 
Join Kassandra in playing with Prima's new beautiful paints, modeling paste, stencils, water colour pencil crayons, gel medium, glazing fluid and Tim Holtz brush pens. The only supplies needed are paint brushes and an art journal!
BEGINNER COPICS
SATURDAY MARCH 12
2-5 PM
$35


Come see what the fuss is all about - Copics are the hottest thing on the market for cardmakers! Learn what paper, ink and techniques will get you colouring like a pro and go home with 2 completed cards.
PAINT PARTY
SATURDAY MARCH 12
7 PM
$45


Join us for our SUPER FUN PAINT PARTY!!!  Absolutely zero drawing experience needed!!
Each participant will create their very own canvas - all supplies are provided!  And ...to make it even more fun, wine and appetizers will be served!
LOL!!  Couldn't resist that one!  

ART JOURNALING
SUNDAY MARCH 13 @ 1PM
OR
TUESDAY MARCH 15TH @ 6:30 PM
$23.50**
Join us for one of our most popular classes - art journaling!  Can't draw?  NO PROBLEM!!
  Just a desire to play and have fun!!  Students are welcome to create in their Art Journals or on a canvas.

Never been to one of our classes?  No problem!!  We welcome all new faces!  Never too late to join us in the creative fun!

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

NEW TIM HOLTZ - IDEAOLOGY AND INSPIRATION


NEW TIM HOLTZ - IDEAOLOGY 

Lots of gorgeous new goodies - metal embellishments, findings, fasteners, paper, storage and so much more!!.









Tim Holtz and his designers never disappoint!  This year's CHA booth was incredible, filled with all things rustic, eclectic, and vintage- their signature attention to details creating timeless perfection! As you take it all in you just cannot help but be inspired by the creative use of all the new Ideo-ology products, or the old ones!



The "Dapper" wall:




And more of what Tim called a "nostalgic time capsule":



Easy to see why this booth is always a favourite (if not THE favourite!) at CHA each year!  Isn't it incredible?  Check out a few of the projects up close:


All images from Tim Holtz' BLOG.

Come on in to the store today and check out our HUGE supply of all things Tim (a.k.a. Cori-Lyn's boyfriend!).

 

Monday, 8 February 2016

What's Up, February?!

It may be the shortest month of the year, but February is still packed with great classes!  Check out what is still available to take this month then call or come in to register!

WATERCOLOUR CARD CLASS
WITH KELLY KLAPTSTEIN
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH
6:30 PM
$37



Join Kelly and learn just how easy watercolouring can be!  Take home 5 gorgeous cards and the itch to do more and more!
ART JOURNAL CLASS
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16TH
6:30-9:30
OR
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27th
1-4


Join us as we get a little messy in our art journals! Students are welcome to work on canvases if they chose.  Absolutely no drawing experience is needed...just a willingness to get messy!
PLANNER GATHERING
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19TH
7-9 PM
NO COST - PLEASE PRE-REGISTER


Join up with the Edmonton Planner ladies and see what the hottest craze is all about!
SCRAP A PACK
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20TH
10 - 5
$45 - INCLUDES $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE


Join Ivy and create 5 double layouts or 10 single layouts in one class!!  Gift certificate included with class fee so that you can select the paper you want to work with!
TEENS AND TWEENS
ART JOURNALING CLASS
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST
12 - 3
$35 

 
We are thrilled to welcome our new instructor Kassandra!
Join Kassandra and get a little messy in your art journal!
Geared for kids and adults aged 9 and up (exceptions may be made)
ALL  supplies will be provided except for paintbrushes and journals.

Monday, 16 November 2015

Still a ton of fun coming up in November!

November's calendar has been a full one so far, and there is still much more to come!  Check out what events are still happening this month and be sure to join in on some (or all!) of it!

ART JOURNAL CLASS
TUESDAY, NOV.17TH
6:30PM
OR
SUNDAY, NOV.29TH
1PM
$23.50
Join Cori-Lyn as we play with many different mediums and create 2 unique Art journal pages.  Absolutely no drawing is required!
This month we are playing with Distress Paints.



ZENTANGLE CLASS
WEDNESDAY, NOV.18TH
6:30PM
$25
Join Beth and learn the fun and relaxing art of Zentangling!  Beth will run this on the third Wednesday of every month - don't miss out!



ADVANCED COPICS
TUESDAY, NOV.24TH
6:30PM
$35
If you have taken a beginner class with Cori-Lyn, come on out and join our advanced class!
This class runs the 4th Tuesday of every month.  




PORTFOLIO MINI ALBUM
WEDNESDAY, NOV.25TH
6:30PM
$55 (INCLUDES A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE)

Join Ivy and create your very own Portfolio Mini Album!
You can choose your own paper - create a one of a kind album that holds a ton of photos!
$55 fee includes a $20 gift certificate for you to choose the paper you want to decorate your album with.



ATC CLASS
THURSDAY, NOV.26TH
6:30PM
$15

Join Bree and create 3 super cute Artist Trading Cards and learn a ton of techniques!  Each participant will create 3 cards - one for trading, one for keeping, and one for our Trading Board in the store!




So much creative fun going on!
Enjoy!

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Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Stencil Me This, Stencil Me That! Stencil Girl Products In the Shop!

Three cheers for more stencils in the store!!  Check out these awesome Stencil Girl products just in:

























Come on in and check them out, or shop online anytime!  As vast as our stencil collection is, there are even more ideas out there on how to use them!  Here are a few that caught my eye while browsing Pinterest . . .

One of my favourite techniques, dabbing inks onto the stencil, misting with water, then pressing the paper onto the stencil, transferring the ink onto the paper.  Gives such a beautiful effect!  Go on, you know you want to try it now . . . I'll be here when you get back ;-)



Here is a beautiful card that jumped out at me.  Love this look and want to try it!



Think off the page too, so many home decor ideas to use your stencils for too!  



A little out there for my personal taste, but stunning none the less - stencil your stairs!




Lastly, I stumbled upon this post and had to check it out.  This witty DIYer walks you thru stenciling your walls and what she does in her laundry room is just fabulous!!



Happy Stencilling!!  
And don't be shy, comment with a link to your latest or greatest stenciling project, we'd love to see!