MaryJo McGraw: This week at Spokane Art TOO in the Valley

Our new club has its second meeting this week and we are trying out Altered Books! Bring along a book to play in. see the sidebar for the Info # to call and come join us its free!

ONGOING CLASSES in the Coeur d'Alene /Spokane Area

First Tues of each month Stamp Club in the Valley
This month we will be working on Altered Books come and join us its free! Just bring an old book. Even if you just want to create cards these techniques can be applied to many surfaces don't miss out on FREE FUN!
4:30pm at SAS too on Sprague call 509-892-0352 for more info.

SUPER NEW NEW NEW NEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CARDMAKERS MONTHLY $20 supplies provided!
SECOND TUES of the month at CREATIVE ELEMENT in CDA

Dec 8 Iridescent Influence White on white cards for special ocassions
Jan 12 Round Robin Valentines with Linda Nelson
Feb 9 Glitterama Window cards using tons of glitter and acetate. MJ
March 9 Paper Quilt Cards miniature works of paper art and fibers
April 13 Upcycled Elegance using paper towels to create gorgeous collage papers

SECOND Wed of each month at Spokane Art Supply DT $10
STUDIO PLAY( mixed media fun) $10 learn a new mixed media technique to apply to any ART ARSENAL 5:30pm-7:30pm
Nov 11th Matte Medium
DEC 9 CREATE A SNOWY COLLAGE for only $10
Jan 13 Pastels & chalks from the cheap to the best whats the difference?????

3rd Wed of each month Spokane Stampers Spokane Art Supply DT Join us for a night of , cardmaking, stamping and altered art ideas, Fat BOOK exchange.... Its Free! 5:30pm-7:30pm check out our blog
www.spokanestampers.blogspot.com

Nov 18th Diamond Glaze
Dec to be announced Holiday Party Surprise
Jan 20 collage cards
Feb 17 Altered books & visual Journals
March 17 Small Canvas (under5x5)
April 21 Paper Beads
May 19 ArtPages (to use over &over)
www.spokanestampers.blogspot.com

4th Fridays at Spokane Art TOO CARDMAKERS MONTHLY in the Valley each month a different card is taught. Everything included for only $20 call for details 509-892-0352

Nov 20th Quickie Christmas 6 fast Holiday Cards.
DEC off for the holiday
Jan 22 Collage Cards bring your tiniest scraps
Feb 26 Stained Glass glitter GLUE NEW!!!!!!!
March 26 Paper Towel Technique returns!
April 23 Iris Folding
May 28 Colored Pencil techniques

Diamond Glaze tips

* To avoid bubbles in DG hold the bottle upsidedown for at least 30
seconds.
*Seal your favorite techniques like Paper Mosaic, Stained glass.or
paper applique to keep the cut papers from lifting.
* Attach embellishments like raffia, plastic, beads ,metal or plastic
mesh, Mizuhiki cord, charms, glass, shells, ribbon,wood, buttons or
basically anything that you can attach with white or hot glues
* Use DG to create a dimensional look on any image printed or stamped
on paper. Apply directly from the bottle for height or use a small
paint brush and layer.
*DG will make colors appear deeper especially watercolored and markers
*DG can be mixed with many other craft products and art supplies like watercolor paints, dyes, glitters, Pearl Ex, any type of acrylic paints or mediums and any dry pigments.
* DG makes a nice clear thin glaze for a variety of products including cooked poly clays, water color, paper beads,shrink plastic, metal and embossed papers.
* Create your own glazes by mixing DG with dye reinker and Pearl Ex. This mix looks great on acetate
and other plastics and even on embossed papers
*DG makes fabulous Crytallina papers. Lay a small piece of tissue paper on a craft sheet. Mix DG with a small amount of dye reinker or acrylic paint. To this mix sprinkle and mix in Pearl Ex. Paint this mixture on the tissue add a bit of glitter or more Pearl EX. Let dry then peel off the craft sheet. the paper is see through but very tough, great for collage.
*DG is great for decopauge simply glue down the pieces with DG then apply two coats of DG over the top.
* DG can be used as a resin substitute in jewelry pieces or bottle caps. Add a photo copy or sticker to the bottom of a bezel or bottle cap. Fill with DG wait 24 hours. Dg will be clear for depth up to 1/4 inch.
*Create cool recycled plastics using DG over alcohol inks. Try this, cut a shape out of thick or heavy blister packaging. Apply alcohol inks to the plastic to change the color. Once dry apply a layer of DG or drizzle it wildly over the piece to create texture. Punch a small hole and attach it to a card with a brad or eyelet.
*Dress up old Christmas ornaments by dipping them in DG then rolling in glitter, glass beads or ROXs. Clear Roxs mixed with glitter and clear glass beads looks like snow.
*The new super thin applicator top is great for writing with DG then apply glitter or beads.

MaryJo McGraw

Sunday, October 4, 2009

This week at Spokane Art TOO in the Valley

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