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The First of Three CHA Winter Workshops Announced!

Ok, first of all, I know that you may be a little taken aback.  Candy is NOT doing vintage, you ask? That is right, I am revealing a little known secret! I have loved Bella Blvd since the first CHA I went to.  They were one of my top 3 and I think most of you know who the other two are! lol

So here is the official announcement:

I have been working hard on upcoming CHA Winter Workshops!   The first one I have to share is our Basically Bare, Bella Blvd and GlueArts sponsored workshop, along with co-sponsor May Arts!

 

 

This will be a fun class that includes the CHA Launch of the baby version of the "Timeless Tabs" album, appropriately called "Tiny Tabs" from Basically Bare.

Registration is not yet open, so keep an eye out on the CHA Website to be one of the 50 spots in this class!  And keep an eye out for the other two workshops, they are coming!!!  I am working these fingers to the bone, here!!!

Houston, Texas here we come....Collins Group Trade Show!

October 14-17th, 2011. Collins Group Trade Show

Store Owners: Come on out to the Collins Group Fall Workshop in Houston next month.  I will be doing a fun workshop using Basically Bare's mixed media album and embellishments along with the "Magic of Oz" collection from Graphic 45, May Arts, The Rubber Cafe, Ranger and Glue Arts.

We will be helping dorothy follow the yellow brick road....and get her home with this fun mixed media album, sunshine and clouds embellishments along with hot air balloon and heart locket from Basically Bare.  

This is an exclusive workshop built for craft store owners for use as classes.  We look forward to meeting those that are attending.  We have special "goodie" bags for our attendees.

Living The Altered Life,

Candy 

The Australian Tour and a tidbit of news to share...

The Australian Tour was such a great experience, the stores and students were all wonderful and I hope to stay in touch with a lot of you.  I am just now getting over my jet lag after 14 WORKSHOPS, 9 STORES in 16 DAYS!  I felt a bit like a rock star on a concert tour.  Sherry Mendoza of Your Creative Journey was a phenomenal organizer this event and I am very thankful for her hospitality!

I will share more photos as soon as I can.  Meanwhile, here are a few projects that I worked on just before I left so they got out in the mail before I headed out.

 Peddlers Den was holding a "No Place Like Home" fun gathering and needed something for the party.  I was happy to oblige, using Graphic45's  "Magic of Oz" papers and new alterable box.

Blumenthal Lansing needed some projects for an upcoming Michael's Craft Store Convention:

 

All the jewelry items inside were made with blumenthal buttons as well.




Plus I have some other fun news!

I just got my copy of the special edition by Creating Keepsakes of "Budget-Friendly Scrapbooking" with a fun layout using a food label.  You have to see this one!

I can't keep my eyes open any longer, hope you all are doing well and thank you for stopping by!

Candy 

 

Australian Tour- Tickets are Booked! Be sure to sign up!

I will be traveling to beautiful Australia in August bringing two exclusive workshops to local stores using the new "Funky Findings" mixed media album by Basically Bare with Graphic45's "Steampunk Debutante" and "The Magic of Oz" paper collections to create two different dimensional albums.

This wonderful event is all handled by the lovely Sherry Mendoza of Your Creative Journey.  Be sure to check to see if your local Aussie store is offering these workshops by keeping an eye out on this facebook page: CLICK HERE!

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"No Place Like Home" Mixed Media Album

The first workshop is "No Place Like Home" a mixed media album that is perfect to document a family holiday or tradition.  We will be using Graphic45's brand new "Magic of Oz" paper collection along with products from Basically Bare, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, May Arts, Ranger, Imaginarium Designs, The Rubber Cafe and Flourish with a Bling!  This kit is to die for, it is jam packed with lots of wonderful elements that we will be layering throughout this book!

We will be going on a mixed media journey doing lots of layering, distressing and inking!

"Treasured Memories...The Past" Mixed Media Album Workshop

It is no secret that I love "Steampunk" and heritage inspired projects and our Treasured Memories...The Past is the perfect album for this.  Using the new "Funky Findings" mixed media album from Basically Bare!

We will be using Graphic45's  "Steampunk Debutante" paper collection along with products from Basically Bare, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, May Arts, Ranger, Imaginarium Designs, The Rubber Cafe, Flourish with a Bling and Vintage Street Market!  We will do some serious layering and inking in true steampunk style.

  We will have custom lettering that will go on the front that says "Treasured Memories" for the actual workshop.  I do not have them yet to show on the sample.  Please notate.

I cannot wait to meet all you wonderful crafters in Australia and very excited to share and inspire each of you!

Living The Altered Life,

Candy

CHA Class Sneak Peek and May Arts Love!

First of all, I am very excited about CHA in Rosemont, Illinois.  My class sold out quickly and I cant wait to share this project with all my students.  

We will be using a fun and funky mixed media album and embellishments from Basically Bare smothered in Graphic45's "Le Cirque" paper and Staple embellishments all held together with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3Ltm adhesive products! Then add some custom alphas all the way from Australia from Imaginarium Designs, luxurious ribbon from May Arts, fun tape from Vintage Street Market and wild buttons from Blumenthal Lansing and guess what you get?

 
Well all I can show you is a little sneaky poo, sorry, all the build up and all I got for you is this.  Hang tight though there will be more! I am so grateful to the wonderful companies that help to make classes like these possible at CHA.  Please be sure to support them whenever you can!

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May Arts Design Team is Announced....

I think I saw my name on there...I did! I did!   I am so thrilled to be working with May Arts as they have always been a great support to me and I look forward to making some rockin' projects to inspire you!  

I had dreams of spools of ribbon dancing through my head last night.  It was hard to sleep because this ribbon is so fabulous! 

Thats it for now, but lots more to come soon!  Thank you so much for stopping by.

Candy

A Winner and some class photos to share!

First of all, we have a winner for the Free Copy of "Creative Spaces" that features my space along with some other fabulous designers in the industry and chock full of great storage ideas for your area whether it is a small corner of your dining room or a large studio.

 

Drum roll please................
Cathy B. of Il said...

The fact that I have my own space is terrific. It may be a little messy and not that well organized but I love every inch of that room - that fact that I can leave whatever I am working on out on the table and that no one will bother with it. A space that i can "get lost" in...Love it!!

Cathy email me at netcandy@gmail.com with your address so I can forward it to Creating Keepsakes and they will send it right out to you!
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And now for some photos of my classes from last weekend.  I cannot tell you how wonderful my students were it was a true pleasure to teach at Papertrix in Nashville, Indiana and I cant wait to go back there soon!  If you have the latest issues of Cardmaker or Rubber Stamp Madness they were featured in both publication.  It truly is a special store!

Here are the ladies and my man crafter, Russell from our Steampunk mini album class.  Thank you so much for sharing the afternoon with me!

 
Then there are "My Creative Circus" gals.  A big hug to Carol for sharing your story with me about your grandfather working at Ringling Bros. many years ago.  I cannot wait to see your finished album, so please hurry!

I will be putting together an album of my visit to the beautiful Nashville, Indiana area shortly to share more class photos and fun!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:  Graphic45, Basically Bare, The Rubber Cafe, Imaginarium Designs and May Arts!  This is possible because of our sponsors that really worked hard to make sure we got all the supplies that we needed!

Thank you for stopping by,

Candy 
 

 

 

Steampunk Goes Basically Bare at Papertrix in Nashville, Indiana!

I had the pleasure of teaching at Papertrix this past weekend and wanted to share our top secret class project with you using the new Krafty Keepsakes album by Basically Bare.  I will share more photos as soon as I get back home as I am currently in the airport.  So hang tight, but here is a sneak peek meanwhile:

 
 
This class was sponsored by Basically Bare, Graphic45, May Arts, Imaginarium Designs, Scrapbook Adhesives and we used my stamps from The Rubber Cafe.  Thank you so much for all the fantastic product, this class was a hit and they learned so many new techniques!

Steampunk album was on Friday, and on Saturday we did a 4.5 hour workshop using the new Graphic45 Le' Cirque paper collection and the new Timeless Tabs album by Basically Bare.  This was such a fun class to do:

 
 
 Cindy and Wayne from Papertrix, Nashville, Indiana.  Thank you for being such gracious hosts, I had a fantastic time! Can't wait to come back soon!

Class photos to come!

Upcoming Classes, Updates, a winner and another prize giveaway!!!

One of the best parts of working in this industry is teaching.  I dont get to do it quite as often as I would like to due to the fact that I own a brick and mortar shipping store that turns 11 years old and often takes up 6 days  of my week.  This in addition to several other ventures that I am a part of.

I am grateful for the time that I do have to teach and want to be sure that all the information is available in case you are close by one of these locations as I would love to not only meet you, but teach you!

APRIL
Ranger University Tinton Falls, New Jersey
April 29-May 1, 2011    Ranger Certification
No teaching.....I get to be a student!

MAY
Papertrix   Nashville, Indiana
May 13, 2011 
Meet and Greet for 2 hours prior to workshop.  
2 Hour Workshop- "Dress It Up" Steampunk inspired policy envelope album   

May 14, 2011
4 Hour Workshop- "My Creative Circus" a complete mixed media album using Graphic45's "Le Cirque" paper collection.

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Krop, Paper, Scissors   Grants Pass, Oregon
May 21, 2011   3-7pm   Dream Journal Workshop

Sugar n' Spice Paper Company   Central Point, Oregon
May 21, 2011   9-1pm Dream Journal Workshop

JULY

CHA- Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show   Rosemont, Illinois
July 19-21, 2011   Mixed Media Album "My Creative Circus" with Graphic45.  Charee Filimoehala of Graphic45 will be assisting me for this class.

SPONSORS: Graphic45 and May Arts

AUGUST

Your Creative Journey   Australia/New Zealand
August 20-September 4
A teaching tour of Australia with a variety of stores.  We will be teaching two seperate classes, more information will be posted as available.

UPDATES, WINNERS & MORE PRIZES
We will be launching my new mixed media album and some great bare embellishments the first of May, so keep an eye out.  Just wanted to tease you!!

Winner of Prima Goody Package:  MAXINE HODGES! 
Maxine, be sure to email me your mailing address so I can get this lovely package to you!

And a new Prize Giveaway:
Just comment here on this post and you could win a prize package that includes products from the following sponsors:  Imaginarium Designs (Australia), Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L(tm), Vintage Street Market and Graphic45!  

Thank you so much for stopping by,

Candy

Upcoming Class...My Dream Journal with Graphic45

Good morning,

I wanted to remind you of upcoming classses, just in case you did not have it on your calendar yet!  We have a few spots open for My Dream Journal at Sugar n' Spice in Central Point, Oregon and registration is open for Krop, Paper, Scissors in Grants Pass, Oregon.

We will make this three dimensional journal that explores the dreams and goals that you have for the next year, we will document these thoughts with notes, envelopes and pictures...and my favorite part is creating a bucket list!  Lets explore our dreams together in this class!

 

 
 

This big beautiful custom designed tabbed *album features Graphic 45's "Once Upon A Springtime" paper collection, die cuts from Imaginarium Designs and fun textiles including acrylic, canvas, cork, burlap and corrugated cardboard and so much more.   This 3.5+ hour workshop allows us to complete the album, and play with fun materials and techniques. 

Sugar and Spice Paper Company   April 23, 2011   3-7pm  541-665-7131
Krop, Paper, Scissors  May 21, 2011  3-7pm  541-476-9300

Keep an eye out for my mixed media canvas covered album class in Indiana at Papertrix in May 2011, I will have pictures soon, just waiting for the albums to arrive!  Very excited!

*This album was personally created for these classes and not manufactured.

 

"My Dream Journal" WORKSHOP is now scheduled!

It is that time...WORKSHOP TIME!  Introducing "My Dream Journal" inspired by a dear friend to help document your dreams, goals and in creating a bucket list for yourself.  This 3+ hour workshop will be filled with plenty of creative play and fun techniques.

In this workshop we will build a 8.5" x 11" mixed media album using a tab folder album design that sports corrugated cardboard and acrylic, then we will be playing with some fun textiles; canvas, cork and burlap to make flowers, corsets and so much more!

 
We will be using Graphic 45's "Once Upon A Springtime" paper collection,  stamps by Candy Rosenberg from The Rubber Cafe,  spray mists, album and textiles custom designed for the class, die cuts from Imaginarium Designs, Ranger products and so much more!

 

I am looking forward to introducing this workshop at the following locations and dates:

Sugar n' Spice Paper Company   Central Point, Oregon April 23th  3-7pm

Krop, Paper, Scissors.  Grants Pass, Oregon    TBA

Papertrix  in Nashville, Indiana in May

Your Creative Journey in AUSTRALIA in August/September!


Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you in my workshop! 

Candy