31 Layers and Layers of Just Plain Scary

So much fun it will be scary, that is. These are some sneak peeks of the Halloween book I will be teaching October 23rd at Frenzy Stamper from 10-5, with a break for lunch. There will be 31 sheets all put together, each with its own layers to make a Halloween book. Think tarot cards, transparencies, pockets, Braille paper, premade pieces of my new quilted papers, screen, gutter guard, lace, silk, other misc. papers, ribbons, clips, brads, metal washers, smashed bottle caps, collage sheets, all kinds of paint, doodads, whatnots, and MORE that all add up to fun, fun, fun, and yes, more fun.You can use it for photos, memories, journaling, spells, tricks, chants, recipes, treats, whatever, you get the idea, right?  There will only be 13 spots in class, and when they are full, that's all she wrote, as they say.
You can call Debbie at the store 480.946.0007,  or go in to sign up.
The required supply list is
fabric scissors,
2 small sponge brushes,
and heavy duty adhesive such as  Perfect Paper Adhesive,  Crafter's Pick: The Ultimate, or E6000. A small container will be plenty.
I will bringing everything else which will be included in the class price of $45.
Optional: 
hole punch for pages, either one hole or 2 hole
sewing machine You can bring your own sewing machine with bobbins and needles, or use one of three that I will be taking for student use, but you might have to wait for a turn with 13 people in class. Bring empty bobbins if you want to use some of my Halloween color threads.
Leave me a comment if you have any questions. I'm so looking forward to it!

AU Shopping Extravaganza

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth at Art Unraveled for the Shopping Extravaganza! Jeane and I had a blast meeting and talking to everyone. We consider the day a HUGE success and are already talking about next time.  My studio is ecstatic about having more room to breathe. Your nod of approval for my art really means a lot, and I am happy everything that was sold has a new home. I plan to restock my etsy shop as time allows, and Jeane and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible again.

AU 2010

I just wanted to take a minute, and from the bottom of my heart, shout out a ginormous THANK YOU to all my students yesterday in the Sew Scrappy Journal and Fused Clutch classes at Art Unraveled. You were all so amazing, and your work gorgeous, each piece different, yet so beautiful. The attendees of Meet the Artist were told that they would learn so much from not only their teachers but one another, and this was definitely the case for me. People were sharing ideas and thinking outside the box with colors, techniques, design, and on and on and on. Several students told me they had not made anything in weeks, months, even a year, in one case, and they were so appreciative of getting to a space where they could they could "take their artist out to play," as I call it.  I was touched by that.
Thanks also, to my daughter Jeane my class helper, that shared her expertise in the first class and helped by offering her expertise along the way. I really couldn't ask for better help.

Sewing on Paper

I've been sewing a lot on paper lately. In early June, I sent off a submission to Sew Somerset and once again crossed my fingers. I was sewing on all kinds of different papers and objects made of paper. Paper to fabric, paper to paper, paper to all sorts of things. That is all I can tell you besides a clue that gives away just a little part of it below. I took photos, but I am saving them until later to publish here, because I got a little email today that in part read as follows, and I want to keep the rest a surprise:

Hello,

Congratulations! The following submission has been selected to be featured as a technique-based article in Sew Somerset which will hit newsstands December 1, 2010:
Cards, Notebooks & Idea folder

In some cases, we may need to move an article to ensure that there is enough room to show artwork at its best, or possibly even reconsider an article for a future issue. If your article is moved, you will be notified.

Best regards,

Beth Livesay
Stampington & Company
Managing Editor

I will have a few of my sewing on paper projects for sale at the Art Unraveled Shopping Extravaganza right around the corner. I am just about done with everything I need to do to be able to teach my classes and sell journals, fabrics, sewn paper projects, charms, and a variety of other things, as well attend a few classes.
Working on submission ideas, deadlines and getting ready for Art Unraveled have pretty much taken all of my studio time this summer, but I have a friend flying in from MA a few days early, and together we are gonna play the rest of my summer away until AU and the regular day job kick in. I'm looking forward to this little art break.
 

Play it again!

Sometimes once is just not enough. And sometimes neither is twice or three times, so due to popular demand, we're gonna play it again. This week I was asked to do the Double Double class again at Frenzy Stamper, so that's what we're gonna do. You can see the pictures and description here:
http://janeeileen.blogspot.com/2010/03/double-double.html
The class will be on Saturday, November 6 from 10-5 with an hour for lunch. All you need to bring is your sewing machine with bobbins and machine needles, scissors, and thread. I bring the rest. It's that simple, and all you need to be able to do is sew in an almost straight line. I give bonus points for crooked! Come play with us!
If you do not own a sewing machine, I have some loaners, just email me for more info.
janeeileen@hotmail.com

Get Your Free Digital Magazine!

Earlier this week, I posted information about the digital magazine in which my work for the Sew Somerset Sew Scrappy journal from June 2009 is found:  Facebook 7500 Celebration Issue. I have since located a link where you should be able to go download your own free copy! Sorry I didn't have this information before. Stampington just published it this week to celebrate getting 7500 fans on Facebook. I admit I don't go on Facebook every day like I used to, so I had no idea this was coming until I got the scoop from one of my followers.

http://www.stampington.com/htmal/facebook_7500_party.html

Some of my favorite mixed media artists are in this publication. Enjoy!

Well, Thanks, Caitlin!

I opened my email this afternoon to find the following message from Stampington. Needless to say, "pretty happy" doesn't really begin to cover it. If you are one of the 7500 who can get your hands on this digital edition, my work is on pages 12-17. I am honored to have been chosen to be among the other 21 artists whose work fills the 75 pages of this publication! The featured pages of my work are the ones that went with the magazine which had my Sew Scrappy Journal on the cover, which is also one of the classes I will be teaching at Art Unraveled in August. So, well, thanks Caitlin and Stampington. You made a good day even sweeter!

Dear Jane Eileen,

Congratulations!  Your artwork that was previously featured in the Summer 2009 issue of Sew Somerset has been chosen to be included in our Facebook 7,500 Celebration Issue! We have offered this free digital magazine to all of our Facebook members who helped us reach our goal of 7,500 fans.  

We are proud to share your art and be able to link other artists to your website!  We hope you enjoy this special issue!

Sincerely,

Caitlin Hawekotte

Marketing Assistant

Stampington & Company