2/08/2010

When Creativity Knocks

Have you checked out
lately?

They were filming at the 
Super Show and CHA Winter Show in 
Anaheim, CA recently:

Here is some of what you can see on their 
web site:

CCC_TV
The first installment of a game show 
created by When Creativity Knocks

2/07/2010

Transformation....thinking GREEN!

By day I am the Director of Operations for the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria MN
We are in the process of doing major updates throughout the mall.
New furniture was on the list but along with the furniture would come 
the need for new trash cans and planters, 
 in looking at the trash cans and planters we had
the only thing wrong with them was they were
out of date...always thinking GREEN
I felt I could transform them with with the help of
Earth Safe Finishes.

 

Here is what the trash cans looked like


We sprayed them with 2 coats of
Black Perfect Paint.

 

We added Translucent Shimmers in shades of
Copper, Gold Sparkle, Gold Pearl and Pearl
to the sides and then 2 coats of Marine Varnish.

I ordered 2 gallons of the Black Perfect Paint
and Marine Varnish...
amazingly good paint really does make a difference!
We were able to do 2 coats of paint and varnish
on 9 large trash cans and 9 18" - 20" plantersa 
and 3 mall directories
using less than 1 1/2 gallons...

I ordered a gallon of each of the Translucent Shimmers

 

and as the picture above shows used just
ounces of each color...proving again
good paints and finishes go along way!

In a couple days I will post pictures 
of the trash cans and planters
with the new furniture!

2/05/2010

Tiffany Windsor of Inpired at Home


Another highlight of the CHA Winter Show
was finally meeting
Tiffany Windsor in person.

Tiffany came by the Makin's Clay booth
where I was doing demos 
and we able to get this picture.

Tiffany is the host of 
on Sunday Evenings 6pm Central Time
a wonderful show
filled with creativity and inpiration
be sure to check it out.

Tiffany is also the host of
The Season Premiere episode will be
March 1, 2010 -LIVE on Facebook.
Check it out for live creative ideas! 

for other wonderful events such as the 
Wednesday night, Facebook Fan Page,
archived episodes and more!

2/04/2010

Aleene Jackson of Aleene's Tacky Glue

 

at the CHA Super Show last week and
All I can say is it was a great show...

I was fortunate enough to be able
to help out at the event.
Manufacturers were so generous with their products and
gave away wonderful prizes to the attendees,
it was a fun time for everyone!

The highlight of my night came when
I got to meet Aleene Jackson 
the first lady of CRAFTS and 

My dear friend Lisa Rojas had her camera and took this picture.
For once I don't even think I took that bad of a picture....


2/03/2010

CHA Super Show and Carol Duvall


Between teaching workshops at the CHA Super Show
I was able to chat with Carol Duvall 
and get this picture of the two of us, 
Thanks to my dear friend 
Denise Clason who had her camera with her!

1/31/2010

Eileen Hull and her NEW ScoreBoard Dies

While at CHA Winter Show 
I was able to get a picture of my dear friend Eileen Hull with the 
NEW ScoreBoard Dies she created for Sizzix  
 
 
So be watching for another
Sizzix Blog Hop 
Featuring the NEW ScoreBoards
Coming SOON!


Earth Safe Finishes

Earth Safe Finishes

 Do you ever think about the ART products you use? This is what was on the Earth Safe Finishes site a few days ago and I though I would share it with all of you:

The Green Scene

There is a lot of responsibility that comes with being Green.  At Earth Safe Finishes we don't take it lightly.  It is not something that is superficial naming because it happens to be in vogue or because it promises at sometime in the far future to be financially successful.  All of us at Earth Safe Finishes are involved because we are passionate about our Earth, our health and helping others living on this planet who have had health problems because of all the toxins in our environment.  We are also deeply and strongly committed to the future of our children and grandchildren and everything we can do to ensure them a healthier climate, we will do.  How much does it count in the whole scheme of things?  It doesn't matter, it is what we can do and we pass it on to all of you...it is what you can do.  We are proud of living in the United States and proud that our products are made in the United States.  Because of our passion with art and creativity we have created the best, easiest, safest and most fun line of products made.  Because we are price conscience we made sure the products are reasonably priced and produce value.
The following list are areas that concern us and that we address when making Earth Safe Finishes product line:
Pollution
Environment
Odor
Toxicity
Sensitivities
Pets
Children
Integrity
Research
Longevity
Creativity
Carbon Printing
Ask questions about products you are thinking of purchasing.  Make all companies responsible for what they make.  Buy US made goods.  Give work to Americans



1/20/2010

Sizzix ScoreBoard Blog Hop - Small Box

Hard to believe this is the last Sizzix Blog Hop,
we have done each of Eileen's Hull
Scoreboard Dies over the past couple months...
and in just a couple days is CHA where
there will be some new Scoreboards released...
I will get pictures and post her for you!



Above is the Small Box I did for this hop...

Follow the hop with the links below:

Eileen Hull
Debra Quartermain
Fabrizio
Bonnie



1/13/2010

Makin's CHA Workshop

If you are attending the CHA Winter Show next week be sure and check out the workshop that I am co-teaching with Sue Kelsey, the picture above is a Mini Book created by Sue Kelsey using Makin's Air Dry Polymer Clay for the workshop.

Makin's Clay® Mini Book & Frame

W0504 - WORKSHOP
Sunday, January 24, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room: 212B
Difficulty: Beginner


In this class you will make two great projects; 1) A Mini Clay Book and 2) Embellish a Frame using Makin's Clay®, the No Bake Polymer Clay®, Makin's Brand® Texture Sheets, Molds and Ultimate Clay Extruder®. This class is ideal for crafters, designers, and artists interested in working with and learning more about Makin's Clay®, the No Bake Polymer Clay®.



1/06/2010

Sizzix ScoreBoard Blog Hop - Memo Holder




Here is another wonderful Blog Hop using
the wonderful Scoreboard Dies created by my friend
Eileen Hull for Sizzix.

Pictured above is the Scoreboard Memo Holder
which I made into a little purse.
I took the Scoreboard painted it with 
to give it beautiful shimmer and color.
Added some sparkle with



Used Mulberry Paper for the sides and ribbon for a handle.



Above is a picture of it open, it is just the right size
for your drivers licence and some cash!

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