Some "kumihimo" makin'

It's here!  The latest issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

In this issue, my article is all about things you can create by upcycling old tshirts!  Perfect for Earth Day, don't you think? *smile*   With tshirt I rag quilted a layout, made a cover to a mini album, created a scarf and ...drumroll please...  designed a necklace featuring a Kumihimo Braid.  This is what the following video is all about -- how to create the Kumihimo Braid.

Kumihimo means braid in Japanese.  In the video, I will be showing you the classic 8 strand braiding technique using old tshirt.  You can adapt this to use any fibre, yarn, hemp, ribbon, etc etc etc....    This one is going to eventually showcase a mixed media pendent (you'll have to stay tuned for that in a future post *smile*)  Enjoy the video!!   And don't forget to pick up your copy of the magazine next time you're at the studio!

Have a creative day!

Canadian Scrapbooker Winter 2011 - Feature Video

I am thrilled to say that the Winter Issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker has shipped and stores and subscribers will be receiving their issues shortly.

I hope you enjoy my first ever article with them - A Scrapbooker's Gift!

I won't say to much more about the article yet ... at least until I have it in my hot little hands -- BUT I will say that every issue will also include a link to a special project video based on the technique that I share in the magazine. I think that's pretty cool.

This is the first video. SO, grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy. We'll be taking the "Create your own Styrofoam Stamp" technique (that is stepped out in the magazine) a little farther for you ladies and gents who are interested in mixing media. In this video I will show you how to stamp with your styrofoam stamp on muslin and then embellish it with needle felting and free-form stitching to create a fabulous applique image to place on a custom fabric book cover. Phew! That's a lot but I think you'll like!

Without further ado.... "Quiet on the set....... ACTION!"

*NOTE*

The Jean Fabric used in this project is one of my father's old denim shirts!

Products used in this video:

Styrofoam Plate - you can get free at your Grocer's

Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints

Jacquard Dye-na-Flow

Clover Felting Pen Tool, Mat and Rake

Wool Roving

Muslin

Batting (Quilt, Cotton or Fleece)

Image Transfer with TAP Paper

Okay .. by popular demand -- here is a little video of me using TAP (Transfer Artist Paper) to transfer an image of my Nana to a canvas banner as we did in last night's Technique of the Month class. Enjoy!

Playing with Dye-na-Flow (pt1)

Just playing in the studio today because I was REALLY feeling the need to create something.

I recently got in some of Jaquard's Dye-na-Flow (liquid colour) to sell here in the studio because I LOVED playing with it at this year's Inspired event and I NEEDED (sound familiar) to get it! *wink*

Check back to see the progress.......

Remember This? (Video) *Updated*

These were some of the backgrounds that the girls in the Technique of the Month Club created this month. We had so much fun inking and spraying!!

Well, I mentioned in one of my comments in the earlier post that I would make a video on how I do this. So..... here it is.

Grab a coffee (it's 10 mins) and enjoy!!! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Oh... and FYI -- Here is the background paper that I made in the Video!! :)

and here is a card that I created using it.....

Can you see the possibilities?

****** Since I posted this*********
I am very honoured that Jaime at Crafter's Workshop liked my video and POSTED IT on their Company Website! THANK YOU JAIME! You honour me!

Catalina Island.....

Sooooo pretty!

I loved walking around Catalina Island. It's what I imagine a small Mediterranean village to be like - especially with all the artful fired clay adornments on every building, bench and walkway -- check this out!

Some fabulous art pieces too - and quaint little boutiques and galleries. I even spoke to an artist that is bringing back the stone tile art that adorns the village. Meet Robin:

Gotta love meeting creative people. Art is everyone. Inspiration is everywhere.

Now go - create art!

Claudine Hellmuth and Prima Online

Did you see Claudine on the Live Show (brought to us by Prima) last night? What a treat!
If you missed it, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy.

After a couple of technical difficulties... the show starts around the 3 minute mark.

CLICK HERE to view the recorded video. I will take you to the site

I do have all these products for sale in the studio... very exciting!!
I do ship (for those who are out of town -- over $100 is free shipping, under is exact shipping)

The Products featured in this video (and our prices in CDN dollars)

• 6x12 Canvas Album by Donna Downey - $30
• Ranger Craft Mats - $22.99
• Claudine's Studio Paints (all colours) - $6.99
• Claudine's Studio Matte Multimedium - $7.99 (I have gloss and Slow Dry too)
• Claudine's Studio Paint Brushes - $8.50
• Prima Stencils - Sm - $5.99 (the circle scallop one she uses) ... Large one also available (at the beginning of the tutorial) $9.60
• Ranger Inksentials Blending Tool - $5.99 (re-fill foams 10pk- $5.99)
• Rub It Scrub It - $4.99
• Sticky Back Canvas 5pk (Natural and White) 8.5x11- $13.50 12x12 $15.50
• Claudine's Creative Layers Stamps - Clear $17.99 Complimentary Foam Stamps - $5.99

Just send me an email if you'd like me to send you some of these products.
HAVE FUN!!! You're going to LOVE IT!!

Thanks for the fun tutorial Claudine and Prima!!

How FUN!!!

I was on the Scrolls Work Blog this morning and was thrilled to see that I won their Blog Sketch Challenge for my card using their "Flight of Frank" steampunk stamp! YIPPEE!!!!

I was going to wait until this weekend to post video #2 BUT -- guess what it was of? Video #2 is all about how I created the "Flight of Frank" Card using some Alcohol Ink Techniques -- YES!!! This month's "Technique of the Month". So I thought I would celebrate my good fortune and post this video today. Thank you Scrolls Work Stamps!! Can't wait to receive more fun stamps to play with..... (I had to trim the video for time reasons... film editing, a skill I still need to master! hehe)



I have another order placed with Scrolls Work Stamps and will be re-stocking their Alice in Wonderland Stamps and bringing in some new ones too!! I have all the stamps I used to create this card and more in the studio RIGHT NOW!!! ... just sayin :) hehe

Products Used in the Video:

Scrolls Work Stamps: Flight of Frank, Thingamajig and Mesh

Glossy Cardstock

Blending Tool with Felt and Foam

Alcohol Inks: Aqua, Stonewash and Sunshine Yellow

Alcohol Ink Blending Solution

Archival Ink: Jet Black and Russett

Rusty Hinge Distress Ink

Tim Holtz Ideaology Spinners and Long Fasteners

Grungeboard

Graphic 45 - On the Boardwalk Line and coordinating cardstock

Beacon 3 in 1 Glue and Foam Squares

My First Video....

Now, be kind!! *wink*
January -- this is for you!!! You asked about Perfect Pearls and I haven't been able to do an online tutorial for you yet ... so.... I made Perfect Pearls the first video. Hope you ALL like it!



I just thought I would add what products were used here on this post. I will make sure that this list is on future videos -- practice makes "Perfect" *smile*

Perfect Pearls - Perfect Gold, Perfect Pearl, Perfect Copper, Interference Green
Mini Mister
Perfect Medium (Clear) Stamp Pad
Perfect Brushes
Heart Stamp from Tim Holtz "Urban Chic" Stamp Collection
Black Glossy Cardstock from Ranger.

All of the above products are available to purchase in the studio.
I am open to shipping too.

ENJOY!! Thanks for watching!

Lights, Camera......

Craft!!

Yep, you guessed it! I am gathering materials today for a video shoot tonight!

The Queen of All Things (Sheri) is dropping by the studio later -with video camera in hand - to start filming a Web Series that will feature me doing some product demos and techniques of product that I use in my art and that I have in the studio. I'm so excited!! Wish me luck!!

I have the first few webisodes planned -- but, as always -- I'm open to ideas. What would you like to see? Feel free to leave a comment in this post or email me with your suggestion!!

Now, off to get camera ready! ...might take a while :) LOL