Something Splendid is Irresistible

Participating in Creative University Online this weekend really got me into 'creative mode' and I finally finished a card using a paint "resist" technique that Nona Davenport shared at the CTMH Convention this summer.  

The large flower image from the Something Splendid (August SOTM) was embossed using clear powder onto a piece of patterned paper from the You Rock kit, and then white paint was brushed over the top.  The embossed image 'resisted' the paint so that the patterned paper is visible through the flower petals.  One of my favorite stamp sets available in the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book is Unity, and includes the small frame and cute sentiment used on the card. 


I wanted to add just a bit of shimmer to the edges of the Goldrush cardstock, so I used some of the Glitz Glimmer Gel and applied it with a small paintbrush to the very edges of the cardstock.  In real life, there is a nice little sparkle to the edge, but it is difficult to see in the scanned image.   Another interesting detail is the flower patterned paper on the right side of the card.  You may recognize it from the Sweet Home kit, but the paper is actually a tan color.  Since I wanted a Goldrush color to the pattern, I simply used the ink pad to apply some Goldrush ink directly to the patterned paper.

Pinwheel Cards from Creative University Online

These cards were created yesterday during my class for Creative University Online. If you joined us on ustream - THANK YOU!  It was fun to see so many people watching the live stream and participating in the chat room. And you can still watch the class, it was recorded and can be viewed on the Fabulously Artsy ustream channel.  When you go to the channel, there are two videos for the Pinwheel Technique, a Part 1 and a Part 2.  Evidently, when I tapped the back of a brad with a hammer, that caused the recording to malfunction a bit.  Sorry about that!  

Using beautiful papers from the new Magnifique kit, along with new colors Pacifica and Lagoon, this card took only 20 minutes to create.  The matching envelope is stamped using cute little peacock feathers from the Circle of Love stamp set.  There is a matching 'liner' inside the card of white cardstock stamped with the peacock feathers just like the envelope.  Stamping the inside of cards and coordinating the envelope are a nice 'finishing touch' for hand-stamped cards.

Since we had plenty of time remaining for the scheduled class, I was able to use papers from the new Olivia kit and quickly create another card.  As you can see, this is the same card design just using different papers.  During the class, I could not decide on a sentiment to include on the front.  After looking at the card, I have decided that the paper is pretty enough as it is and there is no reason to cover it up. Actually there is not any stamping on the card at all, but I will probably include a sentiment on the inside. 

This pinwheel technique was included in the August/September 2010 issue of Technique Junkies newsletter. It is a great resource for different techniques, and I have been a subscriber for several years. As a subscriber, you have online access to step-by-step picture tutorials for all of the techniques. Most of the techniques are much more complicated than this easy pinwheel.

As requested by the chat room participants, the cutting dimensions for the pinwheel are:

• 2 pieces of cardstock, each 2 - 5/8" square
• 4 pieces of 1st patterned paper, each 1 - 1/4" square
• 4 pieces of 2nd patterned paper, each 1 - 1/4"square

Boo to You! (New Product Blog Hop)

Welcome to our Close To My Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 50 fabulous CTMH Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book by giving you a 'Sneak Peek' of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book as of September 1st.

If you have come here from LaJeania's 'Scrap 'Til You Drop!' blog, you are on the right path! It is simple to 'blog hop' - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one.

This 5"x7" card was made using fun, bright colors in the new Hooligans paper, The Boo Crew stamp set, and all eight inks from the newly-introduced colors in the Summer palette - Gypsy, Pacifica, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Lagoon, Pear, Sky, and Smoothie.  Another great new product is the Opaques, which are the shiny black embellishments.  These 'pearl' style flat-back gems are self-adhesive and are available in three color versions - Licorice (black, grey, light grey), Mocha (brown, tan, light tan), and Pearl (cream).  Each package contains 108 gems in 4 sizes, and the price is only $2.95. 

Now "Hop" on over to Traci's 'Creativetraci' blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great ideas for using the new products available from Close To My Heart!

If you get lost on the Blog Hop or find links that aren't working, there is a complete list of participating blogs on Erin's 'Tazzygirl2000' blog.

CU-OL is Cool

In preparation for Saturday's Creative University - Online, I created a video telling you a little bit about what to expect.  If you cannot view the embedded video, please visit Sheila's Stamping Stuff channel on Ustream and watch the CU-OL Teaser.  Just a warning, there will be an advertisement with some loud music when you first start watching the video.  It only lasts about 10 seconds and is how Ustream keeps their site free for their users.       

Hope you'll be able to join us Saturday for nine hours of creative classes starting at noon Eastern, 11 Central, 10 Mountain, 9 Pacific time.   There will be a new teacher and new project at the beginning of every hour.  Watch for me at 5 o'clock Central time (6 Eastern, 4 Mountain, 3 Pacific).  All classes will be broadcast on the Fabulously Artsy Ustream channel. 

Wordless Wednesday (Staircase at CTMH Convention)

Creative University - Online

Mark your calendars, it's less than a week away! The first Creative University - ONLINE!

Nine hours of free classes, presented by Close to My Heart consultants to kick off the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book and Catalog.  The "Fabulously Artsy" Tresa Black has assembled a top-notch team of co-hosts for this event, with a variety of demonstrations to showcase new products from Close to My Heart.

9am-6pm pacific

10am-7pm mountain

11am-8pm central

12pm-9pm eastern

Classes begin on the hour

You can join in at any time throughout the day. Classes will be continuous for the nine hours, with teachers and projects changing at the beginning of each hour. 

Teachers:

Tresa Black

Bobie Glassette

Denise Anderson-Turley

Haley Dyer

Aaron Brown

Sheila Bennett (that's me!)

Christine David

The event is on Tresa's Fabulously Artsy ustream channel. Sign up (it's free!) to chat live with teachers and other viewers.  Ustream account is not necessary to view the classes, but if you'd like to chat, you need to sign up.

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