350

Last summer when Jeane and I were in California visiting our favorite Californian, Kelly Kilmer, we swung by Zinnia, one of her favorite funky stores. They were preparing for a show that is now in the works. The plan then that has now become a reality is that 350 works of art would be hung in their new gallery, anonymously, and set for sale as such to raise money for a great cause for planet Earth. Kelly, Jeane, and I are all particpating along with lots of others artists of all ages and walks of life, many of them famous in their own right. You can go here to see more about Zinnia's new place which is better than ever and has a gallery. There is even a slideshow of the beginning of all these works being put up in the gallery. How cool is that? I wish I could be there in person on the big day coming up this week, but I will not. Kelly is going to keep us posted about all that she experiences with it. Thanks, Kelly!

Sew Somerset Preview!!! Take 2

Well, being the gifted blogger that I am, I made a mistake in the link of my last posting, so let's just try that again. Here we go. I should have it correct in the last and this post now. Sometimes I amaze myself.

Last week, I got an email asking if any final edits were needed on my upcoming feature article in Sew Somerset magazine. Got that done, and today another email came. This time it was an advertisement for the next issue. And my Birds of a Feather book covers are in the ad. If you want a sneak peek, go here: http://www.stampington.com/html/sew_somerset_winter10.html

Sew Somerset Preview!!!

Last week, I got an email asking if any final edits were needed on my upcoming feature article in Sew Somerset magazine. Got that done, and today another email came. This time it was an advertisement for the next issue. And my Birds of a Feather book covers are in the ad. If you want a sneak peek, go here: http://www.stampington.com/html/sew_somerset_winter10.html

Once Is Never Enough!

October 17th is almost here and that means it is almost time for the Halloween book class at Frenzy Stamper. It isn't too late to sign up. The more the merrier!
But due to popular demand, we're gonna "play it again" at Studio 23 on October 25th. If you can't make it to Frenzy, and you want to play or have any questions, email me.
janeeileen@hotmail.com
If you are coming to my studio, you can bring your lunch and drink, and we'll stick it in the frig, or you can order in or run out for a quick bite. The class begins at 10 and ends when we are done, probably around 4 or 5 pm.

Skull Aprons At Last

About 100 years ago, I got a big batch of skull denim and told myself I'd make some aprons, among other things with the fabric. Well last night, it finally happened. The results are in my etsy shop. I have just enough left to make two tote bags, and then it will all be gone but the scraps. I used the rest for my Halloween fabric book class coming up. I hope someone has as much fun wearing them as I did making them!

Tricks, Treats, Toil & Trouble

These are pictures of the pages participants will be making in the Tricks, Treats, Toil & Trouble Halloween book class at Frenzy Stamper coming up on Oct. 17th. There are still some spots left if anyone wants to join us. One pocket of the book will be saved for trick-or-treating in class. Each participant will bring tricks or treats (think plastic spiders, candies, recipes for concoctions, an ATC, etc.) to trade. Almost all of the supplies are included in the class fee, including the Tibetian Silver charms which I am pretty darn excited about. There will be extra pockets to store any additional Halloween goodies you would like to add later. Above are some pictures to give you an idea of the pages. If you want to sign up, go to Debbie's website for more info. It is going to be a great time!
If you can't make it on the 17th at Frenzy, we're gonna play it again at Studio 23 on the 25th. Leave a comment if you want to join us in the studio!

What's up?

Insert huge sigh of relief here. My proposals to teach for Art Unraveled, 2010 have been emailed. It's a nice step up to apply for something this big, but if I am selected, I know I can handle it. Teaching at Jeane's house, at smaller local venues, and in my home studio, Studio 23 have prepared me, not to mention all the practice with those kiddos.

And speaking of teaching in my home studio, which I haven't taught in for profit for a while, that big adventure begins again tomorrow. Five ladies are coming over to do classes they couldn't get to when they have been offered before, and we're gonna squeeze in some lunch, and have some great times playing and creating. Four of them will be working on a book, part of which is shown in the photos with this posting. There are other pages besides the ones shown. Penney will be off in her own proverbial corner doing her own thing with a leftover kit from a different project that she missed while in her Virginia home this summer, while I actually teach the other class. She's coming early so she'll be off and running before the next doorbell rings. I can't wait to see them all!

If anyone wants to make a Halloween book, please go to the Frenzy Stamper website for a sneak preview of just a little of the upcoming Halloween book. There are even better surprises on other pages. The graveyard pages are my favorite. Anyway, when was the last time you went trick-or treating? You remember how fun that was, right? That will be a little part of the class. Go to the website for more details, then come join us and make an amazing book!