Remembrance Day 2012

The moment of silence has past, but this day is not over.  I will never know what it is to experience military life and all that goes with it, but I do remember worrying and waiting for my brother to come to us safely.  He did, but not without some major emotional scarring.  For many others, they came home in the same shape and for some, not at all.  I can only honour my brother and other military personnel with a card that was designed with him in mind.  Thank you to all those who have served, fought and survived and to those who have served, fought and died as well as to those who have and are currently serving in the military now.

Here is my small effort to say Thank You.



For Brian and his family



Stashbusting Cards

If you are like me, you have stuff....lots and lots of stuff.  I made a determination earlier this year not to add to my stuff.  I haven't added to the extent as in previous years, but cannot say that more stuff hasn't come into my stash.

I realized not long ago that I cannot possibly make everything that I want to nor can I use up everything that I own, but it might be a goal to start using what I have rather than acquiring more.

Consequently, the stashbusting classes were developed.

Here are two examples of what we will be doing on Nov. 11.  Please note the time has been changed from 1 to 3 to 10 to noon.  We will be observing Rememberance Day with a moment of silence.

Both cards were made almost completely from scraps.  The card bases were not scrap.

I also have a picture of the second Advent calendar based on Crafty Laila's idea.  Registration for this class closes on November 4 as cubbies have to be ordered either by the registrant or by me.

This advent cubbie is completely customizable

When registering, please let me know whether you are going to use the Workshop on the Go from the Close to My Heart catalogue or whether you want to customize your cubbie.  If you wish to customize your cubbie, then some extra prep time is needed.

Enjoy this beautiful day

Class schedule @ Train Station

Yahoo!!!  I get to teach again.  I am so excited to announce the new line up of classes to be held at Iron Horse Model Train Park, 820 Railway Gate, Airdrie, AB.  Due to my other job's schedule, I am unable to teach Saturdays.

Upcoming Classes

· All classes are $25.00 per person

· Students must pre-register and prepay for classes.  Class supply list will be provided upon registration via email.

· No refunds will be given, but students can either receive the class kit or find a substitute student.

· Class time is from 1 pm to 3 pm.  If class is full, a 2nd class will be scheduled.

Nov. 4                 Stencil Magic

                                    Using primarily Dreamweaver stencils, you will make gorgeous cards quickly and with very little effort.  Great way to get started on either your Christmas cards to to make cards to give as a gift.

A few samples of what you can make with our NEWEST & easiest glitter technique!!!!!

Nov. 11              Stashbusting Cards

Nov. 18              Advent Calendar

Nov. 25              Christmas Cards

Dec. 2                Stashbusting Cards

Dec. 9                Last Minute Hurry Up Cards

Jan. 13 / 13     To Die For  -  Cricut & Die Cut Cards

Class descriptions & samples will be posted by October 25.

Crafting with Carol

Email:  craftingwithcarol@gmail.com

 

Cricut Artiste cartridge

Made the Advent Cubby from the current Close to My Heart catalogue and was cruising the net and found a site that had an incredibly wonderful variation.  The site is craftylalia.blogspot.com.  I scraplifted and came up with my own version and will probably modify it even more.  Thank you to Laila for her fabulous idea.

Now onto the Cricut Artiste cartridge and some ideas on what to do with it.

Cricut Artiste cartridge & coordinating stamps

Have a wonderful day.  I know I am because I've just learned to insert video onto my blog....I know it's probably not rocket science, but this old crafty lady  -- it can be a challenge when it comes to technology!!!

Smiles and wishes for a great day,

Carol

Cricut Artiste cartridge

I am using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge almost exclusively in my machine, but am looking forward to creating with the newest CTMH cartridge.

Check it out at http://youtu.be/YMCGdIRPMx0.

Cheers,

Carol

Fleurs and more fleurs

As I mentioned, I went to a mixed media workshop a couple of weeks ago. One of the demos was using a nib pen and calligraphy inks.  I absolutely loved the colours of the inks and had to come up with a new to use them as I successfully broke my nib 5 seconds after trying to use.  I didn't come up with a stunning new technique (dribbling ink onto a wet paper towel), but I did come up with some stunning flowers.

Here is a pictorial from dried towel to card.

Used Tim Holtz's Tattered Florals die to cut and glossy accents to glue

Love the colour variegation

As Gene Simmons says "It's good to be me." Off to work, but planning my next creative session making more fleurs.

Alberta skies

For the past two weekends, I have lived the life of Riley.  (Correction, I have lived better than the life of Riley....I have lived the life of Carol.)  I had the incredible opportunity to spend both weekends stamping and arting with some amazing people as my companions.

I am learning about life's lessons and trying to heed them.  The first weekend taught me that being different takes courage.  My art is nowhere near as fancy or embellished as what was shown as samples which meant that my courage is orely tested.  After of weekend of looking at beautiful projects, I learned that I am not in step with the rest of the band.  I am comfortable (finally after many years) with that because I have learned that trying to be the same as everyone else is not my cup of tea and does not make me happy.

The second weekend taught me that I am an ARTIST!!!!  albeit a struggling one, but I no longer feel that I have to apologize for what I create. 

Thank you to all the wonderful people that created, supported and took part in both workshops.  I personally had a great time and enjoyed my weekends.

Now to the skies......Alberta has so much wide open spaces that it is easy to take some spectacular pictures of the sky.  Here are some of the pictures that I took while away.



Early morning in Millet, AB




mid morning in Edmonton, AB

 

sunset in Airdrie, AB

Have a wonderful day.  Until next time.

Carol