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Friday, September 30, 2011

Trinket Box CLASS


When: Thursday, October 13th, 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA
408-978-8900

In this class we will make a trinket box in the photos below.  The box measures 6 x 6 x 2.  I will also teach you how to make your images look dimensional without using pop-up dots!








Please bring following supplies to the class:
- your favorite dry and liquid adhesive
- foam tape (pop up dots)
- Scor-Tape (or other strong double sided tape)
- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
- Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool
- Mat for blending
- Viva Liquid Pearls in Gold 
Please also bring Copic Markers for your personal use:
E000, E01, E11, E13, E17, E18
R11, R20
E50, E51, E53, E55, E57
YR16, YR18, YR20
Y32, Y35, Y38
C00, C1, C3, C5, C7 

*Please keep in mind that this is a PROJECT CLASS and not a Copic Class.  I will help you if you need help, but I will not be able to teach to color during the Card Class.


Please stop by or call Scrapbook Island at 408-978-8900 to sign up for this Trinket Box CLASS.  Don't delay, sitting is limited!!



Hugs!!


Thursday, September 29, 2011

COPIC Coloring Class - ADVANCED

When: Saturday 8th, 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA
 
In this class you will learn - coloring folds and pleats, 
high contrast coloring, layering/mixing colors and MORE.  
Previous Copic coloring experience is REQUIRED.  

Please bring Copic Markers for your personal use in the class.  There is no list of markers for you at this time, but I will post the colors that I am using a little later in a week.

To see some samples of my coloring please scroll down to the post below.  

Please call Cranberry Hill Mercantile at 408-736-9151 to sign up.  Call soon, sitting is limited.

Hugs!!
:) Irina


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Halloween Marci and Luka CARD CLASS!!!

Do you remember these three Halloween cards that I posted in the last few weeks?  Well.. Now is your chance to make them in this awesome CARD CLASS!!

When: Thursday, October 6th, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA



Please bring following supplies to the class:
- your favorite dry and liquid adhesive
- foam tape (pop up dots)
- Scor-Tape
- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
- Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool
- Mat for blending
If you decide to color images during the class, please also bring Copic Markers for your personal use.  *Please keep in mind that this is a CARD CLASS and not a Copic Class.  I will help you if you need help, but I will not be able to teach to color during the Card Class.

These are the colors that I used to color images for these cards:
 E000, E00, E02, E08, E09, E11, E19, E35, E39
E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49
E50, E51, E53, E55, E57
YR12, YR14, YR16, YR21, YR24
YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97
T1, T3, T5, T7
V12, V15, V17
R20
BV08
V01

Please call Cranberry Hill Mercantile at 408-736-9151 to sign up for this CARD CLASS.  Don't delay, sitting is limited!!

Hugs!!
:) Irina

Monday, September 26, 2011

Halloween Trinket box Set


I have a new project to share with you today.  This is a Halloween Trinket Box and an enclosure card set.  The box measures 5 1/2x 5 1/2".  

This project is for my upcoming CLASS at Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA.

This class is scheduled for:
Thursday, October 20th
5 pm to 7:30 pm

Please bring following supplies to the class: 
- Dry and Liquid Adhesives
- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
- Ink Blending Tool
- Ink Blending Mat
- Double sided tape
- Viva Pearl Pen in Gold

$30, 12 participants max

Please call Cranberry Hill Mercantile at 408-736-9151 to sign up for the class.




Hugs!!
:) Irina

Friday, September 23, 2011

Skeleton Luka BOO!


BOO!!  Nope Luka, you are too CUTE to scare anyone!!  Hehehe ;-)

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop this coming Sunday!!  To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".


I sponged clouds using the cloud border from my Buccaneer Card that I made yesterday as a template.  See the texture on the tree?  I didn't do anything special, it is just the texture of the chipboard showing after I added distressed inks to the die cut.  I also distressed May Arts green ribbon by rubbing Vintage Photo ink pad directly onto the ribbon - photos don't do it the justice, it is so shimmery and gorgeous in real life!!   

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Skeleton Luka by La-La Land Crafts, Sentiment by Hero Arts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock
Tools: Scor-Pal, TH Tree and Bat dies, Spellbinders Circle (moon), Martha Stewart Fence and Grass Punches
 
Other: Distress Inks in Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain and Black Soot

Copic Markers:
Skin - E00, E01, E53, E02
Hair -E35, E39, E47
Hat, Shoes and Outfit - T1, T3, T5, T7
Vest - V15, V17, BV08 (now looking at it,  I should've used YG's to make it green)
Sack - E41, E42, E43

Hugs!!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Buccaneer Halloween

Halloween cards.. Really??  Since my October Workshop is scheduled a day before Halloween there will no be more time for me to make Halloween cards/projects.  So I am trying to get my Halloween fix in :-)

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.


This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

This card measures 4 1/2" x 6".

This card is a bit on the simpler side since we already have some complicated and very time consuming projects to work on.  And, with only a few days left, I still have to come up with more projects!!  .. I had to take two days off, wasn't feeling well.  Bad timing for me to get sick..  Oh well, it will all work out, I know I can do it!!  :-)

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Buccaneer Marci by La-La Land Crafts, Sentiment by Hero Arts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock
Tools: Scor-Pal, Silhouette SD (cloud banner), Martha Stewart Fence and Grass Punches


Other: Gold Stickles, Viva Pearl Pen in Gold

Copic Markers:
Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Hair -YR21, YR24, E08, E19, E09
Outfit - E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, T1, T3
Sack - E41, E42, E43

Hugs!!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Angel Marci


Well, I didn't really mean to but I just have to give you another sneak peek ;-)  Meet Angel Marci!!  Angel Marci is one of the stamps in our upcoming release, available mid October.

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.



This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you onto the list.
This card measures 5 3/4" x 5 3/4".




I cut paper doily in half and placed it on the opposite sides of the card.  Paper roses cut with Silhouette.  Rays were created/scored with my Scor-Pal.  

Note to self, gold Stickles don't photograph well... I wish you could see all the sparkle.

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Angel Marci by La-La Land Crafts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock in Walnut Cream
 
Tools: Scor-Pal, Silhouette SD (roses), Spellbinders Circles and Ribbon Banners, Martha Steward Leaf Punch, EK Success Flower Punches
Other: Paper Doily from Little Yellow Bicycle, Gold Stickles

Copic Markers:
Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Hair - E50, YR20, YR24, E35, E37
Dress and Wings - B000, B00, B01, T1, T3
Gold Trim - Y13, Y15, Y18
Roses - R22, R24, R27
Leafs - YG91, YG93, YG95

Hugs!!

Marci COPIC Card Class!!

When: Sunday, October 2nd, 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA

In this class you will not only make three super cute Marci card in various Easel card styles, but Irina will also teach you how to color our images!!  Learn from the source!!  A lot of different techniques, tons of information and a lot of fun, that's what you will get in this class!!

Mermaid Marci

Genie Marci

Roller Skate Marci
Please bring following supplies to the class:
- your favorite dry and liquid adhesive
- foam tape (pop up dots)
- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo
- Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool
- Mat for blending
and these Copic Markers:
 E000, E00, E11, E33, E50 
E70, E71, E74, E77, E93, E95, E97
R11, R20
RV10, RV11, RV23, RV32, RV34
Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28
YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24, YR31
B000, B00, B01, B02, B05
BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG72
G00, G02

Please call Cranberry Hill Mercantile at 408-736-9151 to sign up for this class.  Don't delay, sitting is limited!!

Hugs!!
:) Irina

Thursday, September 15, 2011

TRUNK SHOWS - this Friday and Saturday!!


We are going back to Southern California for our Trunk Shows!  Come spend some quality time with us at!!  Please call the stores directly to get on the list for our FREE Make-and-Take!!

Custom Impressions in Bellflower
Friday, September 16th, 4 pm to 8 pm
please call the store at 562-925-5927 for more information

Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita
Saturday, September 17th, 9 am to 4 pm
please call the store at 661-298-1112 for more information

We will bring ALL of our Marci and Luka stamps along with Ally, Jesalyn and some animals!!  The NEW ones from our CHA releases too!!  Come make a card, meet both artists of your favorite stamp line and have FUN!! 


See you there!!

HUGS!!


Monday, September 12, 2011

Witchy Wishes

I am posting two days in a row!!  Are you impressed?  LOL ;-)

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you onto the list.
This card measures 6" x 6".

I have been practicing coloring folds and pleats and Witch Marci's dress is just perfect for this technique!! This technique is certainly not one of those things when you would say that it looks easier than it looks, in fact I think in this instance it is actually much harder than it looks and sure takes a lot of time and practice!!

The other new thing for me on this card - paper pleats!!  What fun!!  I should do this more often as it adds so much more texture to the project than a flat border.

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Witch Marci by La-La Land Crafts, Tickets by Tim Holtz
Papers: Black and Craft Cardstock by Bazzill, Pink Paisley DP, Echo Park DP

Tools: Scor-Pal, TH Tree, Spellbinders Circle and Oval Nestabilites, Martha Steward Leaf and Fence Punches, EK Success Flower Punches
Other: Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Viva Pearl Pen

Copic Markers:
Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Base Coat for the rest of the image - E41, E43, 44, E47, E49
Dress - V12, V15, V17, BV08
Pumpkin and Buckles - YR12, YR16, YR14
Hat Band, Green Stripes - YG93, YG95, YG97
Grass - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97
Background - E41, E44, V01

Hugs!!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Ruffles Marci Stationary/Trinket Box


Wow, wow, wow!!  I hadn't made any projects since our last CHA in July!!!  FINALLY here is a NEW one!!  

And I got to play with the NEW Marci stamp too!!  This is Ruffles Marci!!  This stamp is not even released yet, so consider this to be a sneak peek ;-)  

I created a Stationary/Trinket Box to showcase our new Marci.  I created my own template for the box and the lid.  The box is pretty big, it measures 6" x 6" x 2".  Inside dimensions are 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" with a divider.  The way I positioned my divider my box will fit regular size cards and postage stamps, pens, etc. - making it a Stationary Box.  However, this box can be used for pretty much anything if you move divider, make two or even four slots there to create a trinket box.  Or, you can leave one big space and store whatever your heart desires in it!!

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you onto the list.







I've seen other crafters making the images look like 3D without using pop dots but instead shaping the elements on the image.   This is my first time giving an image some dimension this way.  I really, really, really love how my Marci has turned out!!  I took quite a few pictures to show you so hopefully photos do it the justice. 
Oh, and those dots on Marci's hair band - they are not a part of a stamp, I drew them with my Memento Marker.  I thought it was a nice touch :-)

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Ruffles Marci by La-La Land Crafts (available late September), Post Card by Whimsy Stamps, Tickets by Tim Holtz

Papers: Craft Cardstock by Bazzill, Pink Paisley DP
Tools: Scor-Pal, TH Clock, Spellbinders Rose Creation, EK Success Border Punch
Other: Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Crystal Stickles, Viva Pearl Pen

Copic Markers:
Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Hair - YR20, E11, E13, E17, E18
Blouse - Y32, Y35, Y38, YR16, YR18
Skirt and Shoes - C00, C1, C3, C5, C7

Hugs!!

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