Part 2 Day 1 A Cut Above On Line Card Classes

Teachers:
Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

Today's Lesson is an introduction to the Silhouette Cameo.
(a bit late.... almost  4 days.)
Here is my creation  :D

Supplies:
Silhouette Cameo SD
A Paper Hut Download for flower and background
Close to my Heart ornate brad
Close to my Heart ink Brown Bag and Honey.

Hello and Good Morning-
I have some great news to share today.
A local Art emag is coming to the glass studio today to do a type of photo essay of my studio-! It has been killing not to clean up for them. HOWEVER- I am staying strong and realizing that this is where the beauty of a studio is. The wonders of art and  it's mysteries live in that bit of chaos and undiscovered clutter.
I will share the images as soon as I have them.
Happy Friday Darlings.
Sarinda

Here is an image I took of the studio.

Online Card Classes Day 7 A Cut Above

Teachers:
Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

Hello....
It has been a few days since I posted... I am trying to get caught up on our lessons... Shhh don't tell the instructors I am behind in class.  he he ;D

Day 7 is all about Dry Embossing using other types of materials to create your own embossing folders. SO SO cool.
I have not been able to try  making my own folder as of yet... but it is on my list.

Here is what I did try. I really love The Crafter's Workshop 6"x6" templates or stencils. This one is by Balzer Designs and is called Peacock Feathers. AND IT WORKED... and well. I like the look of it. Understated if you will.

 

Supplies:
Pattern Paper: LilyBeeDesigns Buttercup 6"x6" pad
Bling: Prima Say It In Crystals
Stencil: The Crafter's Workshop Balzer Designs Mini Peacock Feathers
Misc: Cardstock, Ribbon

I have some fun things that I can share with you soon... So stay close.
Enjoy your Brilliance.
Sarinda

A Cut Above Day 6 Online Card Classes.....

Good Morning... I have to say that it is so nice to have morning coffee with with the Online Card Class Ladies. :D This class is A Cut Above

Today in Day 6:
Embossing Diffusers, Embossing Diffusers and Texture Fades-!!!! By Sizzix.

I love Love these diffusers. All of a sudden a light went on and all the possibilities. I would love to get my crafty hands on those and put them in my bag of tricks. That sounds kind of witchy with a sly cackling giggle.

My card is of simplicity for today... (still need to be out in the glass studio) However- I guarantee that you will see more of this lesson in my work to come.

Warmly-
Sarinda

Supplies:
Embossing folders: Quickutz line and dots, Cuttlebug dots
Paper: Quickutz Letterpress Paper A2 size flat (did dry embossing with this)
Quote: Hero Arts
Label: Silhouette Cameo SD
Bling: Prima Say It In Crystals
Ink: Close To My Heart Juniper

Happy Birthday....

This card was stamped then colored with color pencils and glossy accents was added to the top of the color pencil.

Looking forward to another day in the glass studio tomorrow as well the next On Line Card Class- A Cut Above.

Have a wonderful evening.
Sarinda

A Cut Above online card class... Bonus Day

BONUS DAY: Using Negative Space (+ Storage Tips) 

Teachers:

Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

They are teaching techniques for using your dies (Part 1) and Silhouette machines (Part 2).
Day 6 Bonus....

Happy Saturday to you....

It is nice and sunny here so I am going out to play. Cheers.

Sarinda 

A Cut Above On Line Card Classes Day 5.....

Teachers:
Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

They are teaching techniques for using your dies (Part 1) and Silhouette machines (Part 2).
Day 5....

Today's was based on using nontraditional media... such as cork, wood, felt and fabric. YEAH for texture.

I used fabric, felt and wood.

Other materials:

Basic Grey 6x6 paper pad in Basics white

Bazzill Basics paper in Turquoise Mist

Tim Holtz Distress embossing powder in antique linen

Tim Holtz Distress ink in Frayed Burlap

Enjoy your weekend.
Sarinda

A Cut Above Online Card Class....Day 4

Day 4....
Shaped Cards

Teachers:
Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

They are teaching techniques for using your dies (Part 1) and Silhouette machines (Part 2).

Here is my take on Day 4 A Cut Above card class.
I have been into Moths lately and so this was perfect to mix it. I think I like the fuzziness of them. :D

A Cut Above Online Card Class....Day 3

Day 3....
Shaped Cards

Teachers:
Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

They are teaching techniques for using your dies (Part 1) and Silhouette machines (Part 2).

Ok so here is my master plan....
I am busting out some of the homework from some of the 5 classes I am enrolled in....
Play Time. NEXT UP-! will be Watercolor and Lettering. YEAH.

I know that I am so very lucky to be able to create for a living and I am so grateful for my flexibility. HOWEVER- Classes like these make me not want to leave the painting/craft studio. When I should be in the Glass studio... Sigh with a HUGE smile.

I love everything about this quote from Tim Holtz stamps: the words and the font.
"Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering."





































Materials:
Paper: SEI (from SO long ago) Black Orchid
Spellbinders die
Ink: Close to my Heart in Smoothie
Stamps: Quote and Flower Tim Holtz; Woodgrain: Hero Arts
Markers: Tombow (for watercolor look)
Jewels: Prima say it is crystals

See you soon and thank you for your wonderful comments...
Truly love to read them.
Sarinda

A Cut Above Online Card Class....Day 2

Day 2.....






Teachers:
Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Nichol Magouirk.

They are teaching techniques for using your dies (Part 1) and Silhouette machines (Part 2). I am finding out so many tricks. ;D and so looking forward to Part 2.

Here is my creation of day Two. This card is using Spellbinders dies, My Minds Eye Follow Your heart Paper, Acetate window, Fabric, Sizzix embossing folder, Technique Tuesday Stamps by Ali Edwards, Copic marker E15 and Prima say it in crystals embellishments.





















































Enjoy your DAY....
Sarinda

Sneak Peek...... on FotoBella Fun.

Hello Lovelies,

FotoBella sent me a beautiful kit to work with this last time around for the design team.


FotoBella. BoBunny's Serenity I want it all bundle.

So much came with it. Tons of really nice paper, brads, buttons, charms. two packs of stickers, stamps, jewels, Dimensional Stickers, rub-ons, Layered chipboard, journal tags and more chipboard stickers......

These Lanterns are a sneak peek at one of the six projects I made.

SO SO easy. I used my Silhouette Cameo SD and a lovely file from "Little Hut" I can see a whole party with this theme. I have added inserts for the Battery powered Tea Light can sit in. It would be so easy to add brad or holes and wire to do a hanging lanterns. Lanterns in a tree.... Oh my what a fun party that would be.

Stay tuned more to come.
I will share it all as soon as it is up on FotoBella's Blog.
Warmly-
Sarinda

Commissioned Glass Art Part 2....

Finished work...
GEODII

Top two images are details.












Large work....

Commissioned Glass Art...

I will be in the glass studio for the next few weeks working on some commissions. I thought this would be an opportunity for you to see how the process of Kiln-Formed Glass works.

This sculpture will measure 32" tall x 15" wide x 2.5" off the wall.

This first image is of the cut base glass in a carnelian color, a kind of a reddish brown color. I will also cut clear glass exactly the same shape to be placed on top.









This is also some glass called Frit.... (smaller chunks of glass in different particle size) And some tools to spread out the glass frit.

Mostly clear, amber and a bit of purple.










Detailed image of the unfired piece with the frit inside the kiln to be fired. Notice the particulate size how it gets smaller more powder like.











An above shot of the pre-fired sculpture and frit inside the kiln. The kiln is programed to fire for 10 hours to the maximum temperature of 1480 degrees and will be brought back down and stop at 700 degrees.

At that point it will take another 4 hours or so to come down to room temperature. Then I will epoxy the mounting hardware to the back and deliver it to the gallery on Monday morning.





This is a detailed image of what the work edge will or should look like when it is done.
Obviously in different colors.

Hope you found this interesting.
Cheers to Friday.
Sarinda

Playful Shenanigans

Well, I have been truly playing.... Here are some things I have been working on.
As you know I have been taking a lettering class and well I feel a bit like a fish out of water. The reason is I tend to write in print and in caps.. (yes- I am one of those) Hence, why I made the tag to remind me.... ;D This is an example of me spreading my wings. So to speak.
Cheers.
Sarinda

Stampotiqe Designers Challenge SDC52: Oodles of Doodles

Here is Stampotique New Challenge...

I used Stampotique stamps. I used glossy paper with Distress inks and a Archival Resist background. And of course a hand drawn Doodle boarder.
This is how my hair felt after camping this last weekend. Ha ha.

SDC52: Oodles of Doodles

Kaz is our hostess over at Stampotique Designer's Challenge today and here is what she has challenged us with:

"I can't draw and that's why I love stamping! I'm trying to work on my lettering, but some of the Design Team can do either or both and I am regularly in awe of their talent. I used to be frightened of doing anything freehand, but now I can't stop doodling and if I can do it, anyone can. Whether it's a few dots to highlight or a simple border, right through to drawing an accent on a stamp, I'd like you to do something freehand on your project."

Only creations using Stampotique stamps will be eligible for the prize. Go to the site to join the Challenge.

Enjoy and Happy Creating.
Sarinda

FotoBella Goodies

Hello there...
SO when I arrived home from the desert to this wonderful package was waiting for me from FotoBella. BoBunny's Serenity I want it all bundle.

So much came with it. Tons of really nice paper, brads, buttons, charms. two packs of stickers, stamps, jewels, Dimensional Stickers, rub-ons, Layered chipboard, journal tags and more chipboard stickers......

I just spent the last day making 6 projects and a fun fun tutorial. Just in time for playing outside in our back yards. YEAH. I can see a whole party with this theme. Stay tuned. I will share it all as soon as it is up on FotoBella's Blog.
Cheers-
Sarinda