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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!!!

Have You Seen This? And This?

First a funny story:

I recently purchased the current and one past issue of Scrap & Stamp magazine.  I sat down with them both starting with the past issue first, perused it for a bit then put it down.  I picked up the current issue and was thumbing through it, now keep in mind that I read magazines from the back to the front, when I got to the 2nd & 3rd pages I noticed something. I was shocked and nearly cried, I had forgotten about the card and did not know it was coming out in September.  I must have looked like a dork!

       
(September issue & online ad for the upcoming Just Steampunk issue)

On the bottom of the left page was an ad for an upcoming issue called, "Just Steampunk" by Scrap & Stamp magazine and my "Steampunk Card" using my "Vintage Treasures" stamp collection from The Rubber Cafe was used as part of the ad.

Here is the full card view that was used in the magazine:

Take a look of the card up close, notice that the patterns on the card are all made from the stamps.  Supplies used:  American Crafts Cardstock, Vintage Treasures from The Rubber Cafe, Spellbinders Grand Labels Eleven, Copic Markers, Ranger Ink and Dimensional Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (tm) foam squares, MyStix.

SNEAK PEEK OF NEW STAMP SETS...........

I also wanted to share a sneak peek of a piece from two of my new stamp sets at The Rubber Cafe!  I just adore windows, especially old vintage windows, so I stole one window and the shutter set and then used one of my new background stamps and wala! A CARD!

All my Australia students will get to see and use some of these new stamps during my tour from August 13-28th in Sydney and Victoria.  Check out the itinerary!

That's it for now, I still have tons to do before I head to Australia...gotta go start packing RIGHT NOW!

Living The Altered Life,

Candy 

CHA Recap...Projects, People and Basically Bare

Sorry for the delay in sharing the FEW photos that I took at CHA.  You just get so busy that you forget to take the camera out, however, I did catch a few photos that highlight projects that I created for booths, some people I got to hang with and our rockin' Basically Bare booth!

Let's get started....

First of all, we decided to make a 7ft corrugated cardboard dress form, dubbed "Basically Betty" that matched the Basically Bare dress form embellishment and covered it in papers and foil from Vintage Street Market.  VSM has paper that is 48" x 24" and was a life saver in this case.  This is the blank version and then me covering it in layers of VSM papers in our hotel room.  The completed dress form is the photos of the booth.

 

 

The front of the finished booth.  The few photos we took of setting up were quite blurry.

 

Here are views all the way around the booth:

A shot of the NEW ARRIVAL prototypes.

And Miss Jamie handling the miniature "Dorothy" dress forms using Graphic45, Magic of Oz papers, Craftworks Cards Candi's and Scrapbook Adhesives.  Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and to Jamie for taking the time to help out!



A few visitors came by the booth:

Angel, co-owner of Basically Bare with Tiare, Kim and Melissa from The Rubber Cafe.  Melissa stopped by so I can see the new stamps that I designed.  How exciting is that?  

Then we headed over to the Spellbinders booth to check out Melissa doing her awesome Make n' Take using her awesome glue and new stamps!!

Look at this hot mama!  She is a rockin' teacher!

Ok, now for the projects that were featured at the show.  I did a mixed media canvas for Scrapbook Adhesives using photo corners to make the flowers and other adhesives to make the different effects.  Sorry I did not get any close up photos! Arrggh.  I used an awesome alpha from Imaginarium Designs for the words:  Create. Inspire. Teach.

Then there is the Westcott Designer Display where we were shipped an assortment of cool duct tape, velcro and scissors in which we could use an additional three products to create whatever we wanted.  Hmmm....wonder what I was going to do.  
I used May Arts ribbon for the lace of the corset, the back has a velcro fastener, the entire corset is made from duck tape with a scissor holder built in.  I also used small gears from Imaginarium Designs and large heavy duty gears from Basically Bare.

There were 20 designers that were included in this display, here is a shot of the case I was in.  Check out the other cool projects that were made.

Last but certainly not least, the Dorothy Mannequin at the Graphic45 booth with her little ruby slippers.  She was quite a bit of work but I love how she turned out!  She also has the "No Place Like Home" album that I will be teaching in Australia in just a week and a half.

Here are some more detailed photos that I took before I left:

 

 and I got to see Teresa, she has been working out like a mad fiend and it shows.  
You are beautiful, darling!

Well, that is it.  I got a chance to talk to some great people, make new friends and spend time with old friends.  What a fantastic show, cant wait to share some of the awesome opportunities that came about for me.  Life is good, thank you for sharing!

Living the Altered Life,

Candy 

Passports in Hand....check. Product Ordered...check. Australian Tour...check!

Got our passports today for my Australia Tour!  Yay...now I can relax and get ready. 

So first let me tell you how excited I am to be going to Australia to teach two fun mixed media workshops using Basically Bare's "Funky Findings" album, Graphic45's new paper collection, "The Magic of Oz" and "Steampunk Debutante" along with adhesive from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (tm), May Arts Ribbon, The Rubber Cafe, Imaginarium Designs chipboard, bling from Flourish with a Bling and more from Ranger!

Thank you to all the Aussies that have been messaging me, looking forward to meeting everyone and hanging out with Sherry Mendoza, who is responsible for bringing me over there.  Thank you Sherry! Hugs!

Visit YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY for more information.

 

Living the altered life,
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!

iPod Application-Sketches2Scrapbook and Sketches2Cards.

I got an email today from Anam Stubbington, a dear friend and the creator of the wonderful Sketches2Scrapbook iPod Application.  She shared the screenshots of my layout and card from a second release. 

Here is the app information:
Its $3.99  - http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-2-scrapbook-winter/id414888326?mt=8
 
The free version is here http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-2-scrapbook-winter-free/id414928326?

Screenshot of layout made from a sketch inside the app using Graphic45!

 


Sketches2Cards Application:

The free version (12 sketches):  http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-4-cards-free/id417036861?mt=8
 
The full version ($4.99 for 104 sketches plus the 12 free ones):  http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-4-cards/id417036374?mt=8#

This was such a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this, thank you Anam! 

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

Some CHA Love...

My daughter, Mariah was so happy to see that the layout I made with her photos was hanging on the wall in the Graphic45 booth at CHA.  She is my rock star and love this layout, "Always walking the tight rope" as that is my girl for sure.  I wanted to share it with those of you that have not got to see it yet. 

 

 
 
 

 

And the entire design team was asked to make records with a sleeve for the booth display that Diane was masterminding.  This was a lot of fun but definetly took some serious thought.  I have a couple actual vintage records so it made a great template!
 
 

 

 
 
 


 


Although I will be stepping down from  Graphic 45 this April, I could not imagine not using the most beautiful paper I have ever seen!  Thank you to the entire Graphic45 company for a wonderful two years!

Living the altered life,
Candy

Some more updates, reveals and teases!

Updates, Reveals and Teases....oh my!

An Update
I have not been able to work on my "SECRET" Graphic45 project as I am still waiting for product to arrive, but it will all be good.  I just keep punching those 300 leaves and inking them.  I will reveal more as soon as I can.

A Reveal!
I am so excited to share these projects with you.  Recently I was asked to participate with a number of other uber talented designers to design "ICONS" for the new Charity Wings website.  These projects will be turned into the buttons that you will use on the site to navigate.  I was in charge of "Royal Sponsors" and "Press."  Two things I know alot about...lol!  Elena says I can share these projects with you and to tell you a bit about the fantastic fundraiser she has been heading up to bring CHA LIVE to those that cant be there!

The first project represents "Royal Sponsors." I started with a special Burger King hat that my husband had to do a little wheeling and dealing for as there were no kids in the vehicle and he needed several of them just in case. (Thank you hubby) I covered, inked and painted the crown, then added some 3D elements cut from the "Once Upon A Springtime" collection from Graphic45.  A few pearls and rhinestones along with one of my fave products, Rangers three dimensional pearls!

 
 
The second project represents "Press" and I could not resist in using an authentic vintage photograph along with the persons real name to make this PRESS PASS.  I used the Steampunk Debutante paper line from Graphic45 along with Core' dinations matching cardstock, Punky Sprouts canvas stem, Imaginarium Designs die cut and 7Gyspies chain and rub on numbers.

 

I am very honored to be asked to be a part of this wonderful organization, love you Princess Elena! Thank you for thinking of me.

Ok, now for the tease...........

I have spent the last four hours hand punching AGAIN.  Only this time it is 5 petal flowers and hand cutting tags and tickets for a make n' take in the Glue Arts booth on Saturday 1-3pm.  I will be joining the Glue Arts team as a guest in their booth and have created a vintage tag using the Le' Romantique paper collection from Graphic45 and mixing it up with my new "Vintage Treasures" rubber stamp collection from The Rubber Cafe.

And here is a tease of the pile of punched images that I was putting in a bag:

 If you look close you will get a glimpse of the "end result"   Hope you will stop by the booth if you are attending CHA.  I would love to meet you!  Be sure to sign up early!

That is it for now, I gotta get some sleep...go to work and then back in the studio tomorrow night!  I will share more with you.

Living the Altered Life,

Candy

 

We take this moment to interrupt your regularly scheduled program...

Hi Everyone,

I have not had much time to work on my big CHA project this weekend so sorry for no updates on that.  I was waiting for some additional product to arrive to be able to move forward.  I am also working on some new stamp sets in between projects, so my plate is pretty full right now.  If you havent seen the current sets be sure to visit The Rubber Cafe and check out the new releases!

Meanwhile, I would like to share some awesome products and a sneak peek for you from Vintage Street Market:

Vintage Street Market will be debuting at CHA Winter in Los Angeles this month.  I am proud to be a part of the design team and to work with Michelle and Allison!  What an absolute treat that is!!  So let me tell you about what they have up their sleeve at the show.  A new product being introduced to the scrapbooking industry, which is something I have been dreaming about for awhile.  BIG SHEETS of paper!!

 
 {considering I collect old board game pieces, this paper really has my mojo going, come by the booth at CHA to see what I made with this and some of their other product coming out!}

Reminiscent of board games from the 1940s and 1950s, Party Games Paper Sheets & Tags are decorative multi-texture paper sheets to enhance gift-wrapping and paper-crafting. Further accent your gifts and projects with the enclosed coordinating die cut tags and embellishments. Package includes two (24×36″) decorative paper sheets, one (24×36″) red foil sheet, one (24×36″) yellow crepe sheet and one diecut sheet of 36 cardstock Tags & Things.

In creating this unique paper concept, our goal at Vintage Street Market is to give you a variety in texture, and imagery. No longer do you have to try to hunt down all of the coordinating papers in a collection, or buy multiples of the same paper because you love it so much-all papers, and embellishments are included in one package! Each Paper Sheet is sized so that you get six 12×12 double sided sheets per each Paper Sheet! And, the package itself, is terrific for storage, or re-purposing!

Plus you can find great vintage ephemera kits for valentine's and travel and so much more to come!  So head on over to the blog for their wonderful and generous giveaways!

Keep an eye out for my CHA Release of Steampunk'd Mixed Medium Album with Punky Sprouts on their blog on Wednesday!

Living the altered life,
Candy