Punched Flower Class

Join me at Scrap Happy on Saturday the 30th of April from 10am to 1pm for a fun punched flower class using McGill punches, Glimmer Mist, and masking templates. Create a pansy frame mat. Sign up ($25) and pick up your supplies at Scrap Happy today! Be looking for more punched flower classes. Next up is hydrangeas.

ARTrails

I did it! I jurried in for the fourth year to ARTrails. Photos on Saturday for the tour guide. I think I will be at Stillwater Estates again this year. Now I need to make something for the show in September. I did the shoe last year...maybe a framed piece this year?

Grunge Flower Class

Grunge Flower Class March 26th from 10am-1pm. These punched flowers using the McGill floral petals punch were inspired by the Prima packaged flowers. Learn to make your own flowers in the colors you need for your project. Sign up and pick up your supplies at Scrap Happy.

Jane Jenkins Peacock

I found this in one of Jane Jenkins books. I loved her tone on tone but wondered what a bit of color and sparkle would look like. I used holofoil edged and parchment papers, swarovski crystals, and a beautiful background paper. Thanks for your inspiration Jane. I hope I did justice to your design.

Spring cards

Spring cards coming soon to the Porcelain Rose. I love this collection of Jack and Jill papers. I used the holo-foils edged papers to give a bit of sparkle. It is amazing how the paplin pastels and the English papers match.

New quilling group forming

I will be organizing a new quilling group in the Longview/Kelso WA area! We will be meeting at the Porcelain Rose Tea Shop located at 2022 10th Ave Longview WA. We will be served tea starting at noon and winding up about 3pm on the second Saturday of the month starting in April. Bring your project to work on. This is a time of sharing your discoveries and learning new tips and tricks. The cost is the purchase of a pot of tea and a goodie....how sweet is that! You can stop by Scrap Happy located at 1323 Hemlock Longview WA for some great quilling supplies. Don't know how to quill? Stop by and sign up for a class then set aside time on the calendar to join us.

paper retreat

Had a great time at paper retreat! Lots of fun classes. Got to catch up with everyone. The food was unbelievable. I am so tired. I picked up a new EK edge punch (new favorite punches) and some really pretty papers.

skip the pinks and all the sweetness

Here's a valentine to unleash your lovers passion. Lately, I have been working with rich and juicy jewel tones, animal prints, and black. This one is in the last batch of valentines to the tea house this year.

Valentines at the Tea House

Valentines are now available at the Porcelain Rose Tea House. A new assortment every Tueasday till Valentine's Day. Get yours for your someone special.

ArTrails call for artists

It's that time of year again. ArTrails is looking for artists to add to the tour in September. The jury process starts by downloading the application on their website. Check the side panel for the link. I have been in it for three years and I am hoping for a 4th. I hope I will be at the Stillwater estates again this year. Come join the fun! The process is very easy and the committee work is more of a social event.

Paper Retreat

Class sample: Bird Cage
I used the Martha Stewart edger for the bottom band.
I cut the strips from cardstock with the Martha Strewart fringe scissors.

Ornament Exchange

This year was great fun. here is the ornament I made for the exchange.

Paper Retreat Date Set

I will be teaching at the Scrap Happy Paper Retreat starting Friday night February 11 2011 the cost is $45 but includes a couple meals and lots of prizes. Loads of fun classes are offered and don't forget the free make and takes session Saturday night. Sign up now because it always gets booked up quick. for more info check the Scrap Happy link on the side panel.

close up

Here is a close up of the different ornaments we did.

star

Here is the close up of the star. I did the points of the star. Melinda did the middle for both sides. We put it together at the last moment after working on our parts without seeing one another's work. You can see the stars I made and the birds I did in this pic too. 11 birds and 8 stars.

won a ribbon

Mike and I went to the Festival of Trees display this weekend. We saw all the great trees and wreaths but came around to the tree I helped put together to find it had won a ribbon!

Best Craftsmanship

Very pleased.

Festival of Trees

I have partnered with my friend Melinda to put together a tree for the Festival of Trees. Held at the Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound, over thanksgiving weekend, this charity auction benefits Providence Centralia Hospital. Melinda made the origami and I made 3-D quilled birds and some woven stars. We joined our talents to top the tree with a star featuring both paper arts. Check out the link to see the trees and maybe even bid on one.

Classes in November at Scrap Happy

Check Scrap Happy link at the side of the page. A snowflake on Thursday the 11th and a comb angel on Tuesday the 16th. Visit the shop to see class samples. Seating is limited so reserve your seat now.

Christmas inventory at the Tea House

I will have Christmas inventory at the Porcelian Rose starting this weekend! Mostly ornaments for now but check back often for more new treasures for that special someone on your list.

ARTrails Gala Tonight

Check the link to Artrails for time and place. There will be plenty of music, food and art all for your pleasure. Meet the artists and pick up your tour guide then vote on your favorite piece. Looks like it will be a good weekend to jump in the car and take in the tour. Pick your favorite studios and watch artists at work. Many of the items on my blog will be for sale. Hope to see you along the trail.