New at Graphic 45 - Summer 2010 CHA

Today is my big release day!!
What's coming to the Art House Studio.... well....
Stay tuned all week for my official peeks. Some of the product has already arrived and I will let you know as the rest does on our Website and will also post it on the "Available at the Studio" Page.
This is Aimee.. She works with Graphic 45 AND if you know me, you know how much I love this company!! Currently at the studio we have the Halloween in Wonderland Papers shown in this video (We also have On the Boardwalk, A Proper Gentleman, and Romantique Collection Packs and selected papers). The 8x8 Christmas Past Collection Pack and the entire Steampunk Debutant Line will be in the studio soon. Also coming to the studio... the envelope albums in their "staples" line. Yummoooooooo....
Thanks for taking us through the booth, Aimee!! Enjoy everyone.

It's Here!

The new issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker - and it looks Spook-tacular! .."Batty" even! :) Can't wait to get reading!

When the Summer Issue hit the stands, I posted that everyone who purchased a copy of that issue from me would be entered into a draw for a FREE ISSUE of the Fall Magazine. Well... I put everyones name in a hat and drew....

LORI J!!

Congratulations Lori. I'll be emailing you in a moment to let you know you won. I have your issue here in the studio waiting for you to pick up. ENJOY!!

The Nottawasaga Retreat Registration is OPEN

Yes, it's that time again -- and I'm so excited!
Our 7th annual Nottawasaga Resort Weekend Retreat will be held on Feb 25 - 27, 2011. Registration is now open for the event. The Theme? Asian -- lets just say it will be "Zensational"! *smile*

This retreat is the perfect getaway for scrappers and cardmakers - paper crafters of all kinds. Hope you can join us!

Details are Here ... but please feel free to contact Karen (that's me) at the studio for more information. Save $25 off the posted price if you register before November 25th.

Can you help?

I created this on Friday in the studio. I fell in love with this woman's image when I saw it on the GraphicsFairy blog. She looked so feminine, perhaps even a little vulnerable -- anyway, I just had to use the image in a piece and this is what I came up with.

BUT

It's not done. I would like to add some words, a word or a saying to the top right of this piece (under the fleur de lies) but I'm not sure what I'd like it to say. Can you help?

The working idea at right now is to add the words: "Embrace the Beauty Within" but I'm open to suggestions. Hope you like.

On another note -- I did get a chance to pop into my family reunion last night after the canvas class. It was wonderful to see the family and meet new members I really only know through Facebook. Fabulous! My dad's cousin came right over to tell me that she bid and won on my canvas (pictured below in an earlier post). That's fabulous, Janis - I hope you enjoy it!

Cheers all... hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!

I'm so proud!! AND inspired!

I was privileged to instruct a wonderfully creative group of ladies in the studio today -- the subject .... textured canvases!! WOW!! Stunning work ladies!!

Each canvas was as unique as the woman creating it.

I showed them all how to use Light Molding Paste to create the initial texture on our canvas, stamp in it, etch in it... then ... the BIG thing -- blending paints right on the canvas!! YAY Way to go girls. I know that took guts. You did a great job!!

From there we used some of Claudine Hellmuth's Matte Medium to adhere the papers chosen for the canvas. And when I say papers... I mean paperS! Scrapbook paper, napkins (decorated and someone even used their McDonalds napkin too), tissue paper, dress patterns, paper bags - you name it, it was used. How FANTASTIC!!

The girls used some Golden Bead Gel to add some additional texture to their pieces. It goes on white but will dry clear... PLEASE send me final pics ladies. Love to see them cause their stunning!

Proof's in the puddin.....

Thanks for a GREAT day ladies!! You're very inspiring!!

The Art House & Unity...

Well, I have a real hard time keeping secrets -- or so it seems. hehe

The fans on my Facebook Fan Page found out I got a shipment in the studio today. OMG. I'm so excited! And can't wait to play!

I WAS going to keep my CHA purchases quiet until the big REVEAL but... oh well, you can hear one... right? ;)

New to the Studio is UNITY STAMPS!

I got a selection of fun Itty Bitty Stamps. These are cling mounted red rubber stamps at a great price. I brought in 10 different Itty Bitty Stamps to start including these:

And I also got in some SUPER Donna Downey Stamps too!

These are Super Sized Stamps (Sizes as marked). They are wood slide mounted (thinner wood mount) and simply delectable. I have projects roaming around my brain at a dizzying speed. Just check them out!!!

And I also brought in a couple of Donna's New Stamp Sets too. These are also Cling Mounted Red Rubber Stamps. Yummy

Check out what Donna did with the She Set!! You can find this and other Donna Creations on her blog . You should check it out. I know you'll be inspired :)

Okay... that's it!!
Can't spill the beans again. Don't worry, lots to come!! Ekkk! So exciting!!

August Cards

Well, yes, they are a little tardy in being announced BUT good things are worth the wait? right? *smile*

These are the 4 cards that will be available to take in the studio this month. Let me know if and when you 'd like to come in to create them and I'll start up a class time. You are welcome to come in any time we're open as long as another class, crop or workshop isn't happening at the time. Have a group who would like to come in to the studio after hours... we can do that too. Just ask.

Cards are $20 -- Create all or your selection of them ... and make multiple cards! You are welcome to create as many cards as you'd like in the 2.5 hour workshop.

Looking forward to seeing you.
Call 519 954 6620 to register or email