MAY CLASSES

Positively Pretty Prima & Heidi

May 7 ,6:30 pm-9 pm

Instructor: Sherry

$40: Includes Heidi Swapp Frame & Prima Stamp ($25 Value)

10 spots  3 spots

In this class you will learn how to turn a simple wood frame into a piece of art! You will be using embossing powders, the new Tim Holtz distress paints, Heidi Swapp color shine sprays and much more! You will also get to make a beautiful fabric flower for attach to your frame! You will also have the option to have a cute frame that you can place the perfect photo in!! (Hint hint: you and your mom! Mother's Day is coming!) for more info or to book yourself into this class call the Inked Stamper at

(780) 458-2422. And feel free to pop into the shop to see the full project!

Supply List

-paper trimmer

-scissors(small for fussy cutting)

-ruler

-Matte Multi Medium(Claudine Hellmuth) (or other favorite we adhesive. Matte as its easier to work on)

-paint brush(for Multi Medium)

-thin black pen for detailing

-white pen (Gelly Roll pen)

-favorite brown distress ink

-Archival Black stamp pad

-brown Tim Holts distress pens (if you have them bring them! If not I will have mine!)

The Art of Collage 

Saturday May 11, 2-4:30

$30 (View full project in shop only)

Instructor Dawn

10 spots 4 spots

In this wickedly fun class you are going to be learning the Art of Collage...it's not just glue to paper folks, there is a technique to this to not make it look "tacky"! You will also be making the fabulous "steam-punk girl" with Grunge board, shinny paper, and Alcohol Inks! You will get messy in this class folks...lets face it, if it's taught by me, that is a guarantee! So aprons if possible, and don't get your nails done till after! LOL!

This project is  on a 12x12 canvas board; meaning it is flat, no edge to the canvas. So technically I'm sure you could shove it in an album if you wanted too; but it looks fabulous on on an easel or just propped on a shelf. 

Supply List

4x4 Sepia picture (you HAVE to bring one to class)

Scissors, MATTE Multi Medium ( I use Claudine Hellmuth) with Brush (WIDE), Crackle Accents, Distress Paints in Weathered Wood, Vintage Photo and Walnut: Distress Ink Blending Tool with Vintage Photo and Walnut ink pads: White SHARPIE (Gelly roll will not work); Background Stamps (I used fonts and circles); Cobalt Blue Archival Ink pad

Stepped picture of my Journal Page

 Hi All
I promised I'd post the finished page that I started to demo in my first youtube video.  If you have not seen the video yet; please click HERE to watch it.  I show a quick technique using Tim Holt's new Distress Paints!
After putting the base of Distress paint on, I started the background at work by using the 12x12 Grunge Poppy stencil by Prima (Donna Downey) with the bright pink Panpastels: LOVE how it turned out,  I smeared it a bit cause it was too perfect for me. Next I used a Dylusions stencil and Mustard Distress Paint. Then I got busy...and didn't touch it for a few days.  Well I meant to bring my paint box home, but I forgot it at work, but I still wanted to finish it today, so I made due with what little paints I had. I'm happy how she turned out...especially with limited colors! I made due.
Hope you like

My first demo video

Hi Everyone
Well I've been posting a lot of tags on facebook that I"ve made with the Tim Holtz Distress Paints.  Just like all his other products, I LOVE these too! They are amazing! Please feel free to pop into the shop one day and ask me how for a free demo...I LOVE any chance to play!  I also made a quick 3 min youtube video showing you how to use them in a Dylusions Art Journal. I picked a softer colour pallet then the tags I've been demoing and I was very happy how it turned out.  I'm hoping to finish the page off this weekend and post the final result under the video.
For some reason I can't post the video on here..it just won't pull it up, so here is the link to it: just click
http://youtu.be/0IailNnr1VU

Aprils Dylusion Art Journal Mixed Media Class

April's Dylusions Mixed Media Journal Class

Tuesday April 30: 6:30-9

$40 (Includes $30 of supplies)

Instructor Dawn

Limited to 10 people and this class fills up quick so don't wait

*All Skill levels welcome**

To say I am excited about this class, it a HUGE understatement! I LOVE how this journal spread turned out and I can't wait to see what YOU make with the techniques! In this class you will be learning how to use the amazing Gelatos by Faber Castell and also Water Soluble Oil Pastels! Your class kit will include your own 24 pack of Portfolio Oil Pastels ($14.50) and the NEW 4 Retro Pack of Gelatos ($14.50) .

If you missed last months journal class, it's OK, you can jump in on this one, it's different techniques.  All you need is a Dylusions Art Journal!

HOMEWORK: For this months class please have your Journal prepped by applying your masking tape down the middle, gesso both side and the tape too. If you're new, just pop in and ask me how to do this.  You will also need to have a face cut out of a magazine; I used a Lady GaGa from a front cover of Bazaar. If you want the same image I found it on google and your can print it off but it won't be glossy; but ANY face will work!

Supply List: Dylusion Journal; Glue Stick or Multi Medium; Water Cup, Baby Wipes, Paper Towel, White Sharpie (Gelly Roll WON'T work); Small Paint Brush; Prima 12x12 Moroccan Grunge Stencil (must have 1 each, the technique takes about 15 min/person and is done first); Black Archival Ink and stamp blocks.  Suggestion: Bring some of your own background stamps and stencils to use so you don't have to wait for class ones. 

GUEST DESIGNER: Trisha Ladouceur UPDATE NEW CLASS ADDED

April 2 Update: Manly Mini in Class SOLD OUT! 3 TO GO Kits available; I will try to find room to squeeze more tables in the shop to make those last 3 spots IN CLASS.   Trisha is so pleased that the class over sold in just hours that she has opened up ANOTHER CLASS the same day 9am-1pm: Memory Magic. Please see details below. 

Update: Announced 45 min ago and only have 4 spots left! Another UPDATE: It's been less then 3 hours and we have only 1 spot left (which I'm sure will be gone by the time I'm done typing) So we have OPENED UP 2 MORE  in store and 4 MORE TO GO KITS complete with online Power Point Pictures! Here is what Trisha herself has posted on my FB Store Page 

Trisha Green-Ladouceur WOW ladies! I am honoured... THANKS! Be prepared for a fun filled day! And by the looks of it we have nearly a full house! Dawn and I will do all we can to accommodate everyone so even if it fills, we can look at either possibly adding more spots (but we don't want you to be too cramped of course so no promises yet) but kits will be available (there are limited numbers for those too so don't delay! You JUST might hold the record for fasted sell out Might have to give a prize for that.... hmmmmmmmmmmm! What do you think? How about... sell out in class and 6 kits by Friday and I will do a giveaway just for those registered for a class seat or kit? What do you think?

Hi All! 

I am SO excited that world traveling designer Trisha Ladouceur has agreed to teach at my humble little store before she heads off on her Down Under Tour! Your eyes will pop at her amazing project as she expertly walks you though  the step by step technique packed Mini using the latest and greatest products from a plethora of designers: Tim Holtz, Coredinations, Sizzex, Dusty Attic and Vintage to name a few!  Please Click HERE to view Trisha's Scrappy Bio and Call the SHOP to REGISTER for this CLASS ASAP (780) 458-2422 or if the store is closed please FACEBOOK me or email me at theinkedstamper@gmail.com to hold your space (payment required) . Space is LIMITED TO 12 ONLY!!! This class will SELL OUT QUICKLY so please do not wait.  If the date is not good for you, fret not, Register for a TO GO kit will FULL Step by Step instructions!! 

Manly Mini

Saturday April 20, 2-6pm

$75+GST  

Instructor TRISHA Ladouceur

In this 4 hour Class, you will be dazzled and amazed by all the fabulous techniques you will be learning! Trisha is such an amazing instructor that this class is open to ALL skill levels. Be one of the first lucky Canadian's to take this class (at a fabulous price, kit value far exceeds the cost of the class ) before Trisha goes on her Down Under Tour 

"We’ve done frills, we’ve done flowers and now it’s time to add some some masculinity to our projects. Due to popular demand from paper crafters everywhere one of the biggest class requests is for some MANLY projects. This is one class you do not want to miss out on as each page in this project will share various techniques to give many of your future paper crafting projects the masculine touch you so desire. There will be a plethora of various tactile elements incorporated that scream “my guy will love this”! “Manly Mini” is one class you do not want to miss!"

Supply List: (looks like a lot, but it's mainly Standard Tool kit items)

12" Trimmer (or a conversion chart if your trimmer only has CM)

Scoring blade or Bone folder

Scissors

Distress Ink Pads in the following colours (preferred) Black Soot, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain

Foam Bending Tool with refill pads for Distress Ink Colours

Ranger Crackle Accents

Ranger Archival Ink Pad (Jet Black)

Acrylic Block

Baby Wipes

Paper Towels

craft mat  (* I put down Ranger Craft sheets in the shop on the table, you may want to bring your own hard mat to put under it or stamp pad)

Crop-A-Dile

Black Acrylic Paint and paint brush (Ranger Paint Daubber recommended)

Dk Red Distress Pen (optional)

Tiny Attacher (Stapler)

Circle Punch (approximately 1")

Paper Piercer

Adhesive Assortment (including a TAPE RUNNER, foam squares, glue dots, red line tape, FabriTak (or Helmar version)

Mister bottle

Ranger Gel Medium (Matte preferred)- minimum 1 oz bottle

old hotel card/creditcard/plastic scraper of some sort

Distress Tool (I recommend the Prima Distressing Tool)

“Memory Magic" Taught by Trisha Ladouceur

Saturday April 20, 8am-1pm

$75 for 4 hours, a jammed packed kit full of technique!

**This is a pre-booking: if we get 10 confirmed this class will be booked!**

Trisha is so please that her Manly Mini over sold in just hours at my shop, that she has offered up ANOTHER class the same day! Spend the day with Trisha and The Inked Stamper! Book into 1 class, or both for a full day of TECHNIQUES!

Featuring the gorgeous papers and beautiful embellishments from Pink Paislee in conjunction with Heidi Swapps’ Memory Files, you will create a unique album unlike any other you have ever created. Loaded with interactive components that give you maximum real estate for housing your cherished memories, this project will WOW you with every flip of the page. Try your hand at altering papers and embellishments with Color Shine to create one of a kind items to compliment your project and seeing how you will be inspired to customize various items .

Supply List: Again, it looks long but you'll own 99% of it already! :) What you don't have, you can purchase at the shop. I know I have a lot of out of town guest traveling in, you can call in and get me to shop for you and pay by CC and I will have your supplies waiting for you as the class starts at 8am it's a bit early to shop!

12” TRIMMER

SCORING BLADE OR BONE FOLDER

SCISSORS

ADHESIVE ASSORTMENT INCLUDING TAPER RUNNER, THIN DOUBLE SIDED TAPE (redline/ Super Tape), FABRIC GLUE, GLUE DOTS, FOAM SQUARES

DISTRESS INK PAD COLORS: VINTAGE PHOTO, PEACOCK FEATHERS, OLD PAPER, FRAYED BURLAP ~ I SUGGEST AT LEAST 2 OF THE LISTED COLOURS

ARCHIVAL INK PAD- COFFEE

BACKGROUND STAMP (I USED A TIME HOLZ TEXT PATTERN)

ACRYLIC BLOCK FOR BACKGROUND STAMP IF NEEDED

BABY WIPES

PAPER TOWELS

CRAFT MAT

CRAFT KNIFE WITH NEW BLADE

CUTTING MAT

FOAM BLENDING TOOL (I highly recommend the Ranger one like what Tim Holtz uses)

REFILL FOAM PADS (ONE FOR EACH INK COLOUR)

MINI MISTER (WATER SPRITZER)

SMALLER PAINT BRUSH (FAN SHAPE RECOMMENDED)

BORDER PUNCH

CROP A DILE 

PAPER PIERCER

CRACKLE ACCENTS

BOOK PAGES (old paper back book that you don't mind tearing apart)

White Acrylic Paint (I used the NEW Distress Paint)... if you use regular paint you will also need a paintbrush

Old hotel key card/ credit card, etc