Dina Wakely make-n-take

This was one of the last projects that I did at the show. I just LOVE the technique. I am definitely making a class out of this one!

Fun at Felicity's

On my way back from a conference inTucson, I was fortunate to be able to make a pit stop in El Paso. Felicity graciously allowed us to stay in her guest house which was so cozy and of course had a fully stocked craft room. Felicity's room was organized and decorated with style. Here are some photos of the room and of some card samples that I loved.

Zenspirations Dangles

Took a fun class and learned all about "dangling". Super fun!!

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Pens

I took a class using the cheaper more economical alcohol ink pens. They are similar to COPICs but I had trouble blending them. They don't have brush tips. I do like the step by step instruction sheets though...

Make n Takes from CHA day 2

Today was spent in the main hall looking at all the vendor booths. It was thrilling but somewhat overwhelming too. SO MUCH TO LOOK AT!!! Here are some make-n-takes that I did today...some greater than others.

Calendar photos continued

My blogger ap wouldn't load all the photos from in the post at once...so here are the rest.

Tsukineko Technique Calendar

My last class of the day was right up my alley. As the Fast and Fun technique gal, I was delighted to learn 10 ways to use various Tsukineko inks and Imagine crafts products...Fireworks water based craft spray, VersaMagic chalk pigment ink, Goosebumps texture spray, Sheet metal, colored Stazon, Metallic Stazon, GlazOn, All-Purpose ink, Opalite and more. my wheels are turning, Check out some of the samples I made.

Vintaj Patinas

Now I am not much of a jewelry maker but I was interested in learning how to use the metal Patinas that Vintaj sells. I thought the metal pieces would make great embellies on cards or altered art pieces. The class was packed with techniques. We made 5 pieces of jewelry...I can't wait to break them apart and use the pieces for my card art!

Spellbinder class

This was the first class I took but didn't have my iPad so amounting this late. The big news is that they have come out with a new mini embossing die cut machine called the Artisan Xplorer. it is really compact but still able to do all the tricks that a bigger machine can do.

They have also come out with some large and deeply etched embossing plates. We used both the new machine and the embossing plates to decorate a chipboard book.

Splash Ink!!!!

Just finished taking a class using these new inks...Splash inks. With only four bottles of ink and an easy to follow color chart, you can make over 90 different colors...FABULOUS ! Here are the samples I made and a photo of the creator of Splash ink.