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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I LOVE these words...

IN STOCK & SHIPPING...
NOW!

seriously makes me HAPPY...

I'm excited and very thankful for the SUPER FAST shipping
 from the fine folks at
STAMPERS ANONYMOUS...
THANKS ALL for your hard work!

I got several emails yesterday...
letting me know that new products have arrived...

Amy from the Scrapbooking Studio (2 locations in Illinois) got her confirmation & will have ALL the new products in tomorrow!

ePaperie has them IN STOCK & ONLINE now...

I'm expecting to hear from Simon Says any moment...

I thought I'd share some random CHA photos...

here's an art journal page, using this favorite stamp & saying...
and several stencils...
including this cute new bird...
I like that stencils allow you to flip it over
 & get the mirror image orientation...

and the new hearts stencil...


here's another art journal page...
with the new polka dotty stencil background...

I love to emboss the flower stamp
then use the distress markers & detail water brush to color it...
the flower makes a great card too,
 for just about any occasion...


next is the cover of the new 
I didn't use the frame on the front...

LOVE the new art parts words...
great fun for mixed media & cards too...
totally LOVE how the 

you can also see how the veins in the leaves are etched right into the art part...

the new Blossom Bucket embellies 
will arrive in just 4 short weeks!
I'm counting the days!
make that MINUTES!


this is the inside of the back cover of the new art journal...

same polka dotty stencil as above,
 but this time I inked the heart stencil, 
then used a mister with water,
 to lift the distress color & create a bleached effect...

the fringe flower is cut from CFArt which I covered with a vintage dictionary page...
the new art parts pen makes a cool border...

did you spot the stamped 490 in the left corner?
that was unplanned & just a fluke...




next up...distress stains...
I demoed these at CHA...
and I *think* I hear lots of distress stain dabbers being opened & poured into misters...

try it with one...

you will LOVE the distress stains in a spray form...
I have NO DOUBT...

you can see them used here...



was our Blossom Bucket make & take 
& she was a huge hit!

it was fun for me to see that some people didn't make her exactly like my sample...
but jazzed her up with more rhinestones...
some gals put the small art parts flower in her hair...

THANKS to...
Ted & Michelle for donating the Betty art parts...
THANKS to...
Tim and Ranger for donating the distress markers, distress stains, awesome archival, Glossy Accents & multi medium needed to assemble Betty...
THANKS to...
 Cindy for supplying the cute glasses & the mini lips...


here's a fun sample using my new embossing paste...
it creates AMAZING texture...
and gives us so many options...

spread it on a background...
then stencil & stamp over it when dry...

or use the paste with a stencil...
it's so much fun...

I especially LOVE the black paste for my main focal point...
and it's great for borders too...

the leaves were done thru the new leaves stencil with white paste, then inked with peeled paint distress stain & the detail water brush...



here's the link to a CHA demo that Ranger just posted...
this shows the embossing paste used several different ways with SPRAY distress & Perfect Pearls...


May Flaum took some great photos 
and has a CHA blog post about studio 490...


THANKS MAY!

I've had several questions about tim's new distress paints, so I thought I'd share why I LOVE them...

they seriously are unlike any paint I've ever used...
the colors are BEAUTIFUL and they dry to an awesome 
matte finish...

MATTE...

perfect MATTE...

sort of like the old milk paint...

the paints react just like distress inks when wet,
 but are 100% waterproof & permanent when dry...

they are very thin...
and can be opaque if used full strength ...
or they can be made semi opaque by adding some water...

there are no fillers in the paint...
so, once dry, you do not feel them on the surface...
pure...
MAGIC...

you can stamp with them & get AMAZING detail...
that's REALLY cool too!

the dabbers will not dry out or get hard & crunchy...

you can use them over ribbon & fabric
 & unlike other paints...
the ribbon & fabric remain soft, 
NOT crunchy & stiff like with normal paint...


they work on every surface that I have tried them on...

think

art parts
Clearly for Art
metal
plastic
glass
fabric
ribbon

you can use them over embossing paste
or mix some in the paste to create custom colors...

you can finger paint with them, and you'll see that they do not stain your hands...

and your fingers can easily be cleaned with water...

DEAR tim & Ranger...
bring on the other 24!
I'll be waiting...

I'll have some fun blog post coming soon using the paints...

NOW...
back to my embossing paste giveaway...

we'll be shipping out embossing paste to...

Blogger Shannon said...
I have been wanting to get some of the paste to try and I just haven't been able to yet. I'd love a chance to try it out. Sounds like CHA was great, glad you had a good time.
January 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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CONGRATS Shannon...
please shoot me an email with your shipping info...

that's it for me...

back to packing up everything in this house...
boohoo...

no time today to...

make art...
wendy
ps...still more pastes to share! 
want some?



45 comments:

Arts by Sara said...

I am loving those new embossing pastes! I can't wait to get my hands on them! You rock!!! I am new to your blog, but I will be stalking it on a regular basis!!! Have a wonderful day!!!

Helen said...

Oh, so many possibilities with the paste - it looks fabulous with that leaf stencil, so I have to put that on the list too!!

I've just watched that video and it was great fun, can't wait to try out the techniques. Thanks as always Wendy.

Dorothy said...

Amazing blog post! So much to take in and yes...I want some paste!
Congrats to Shannon!

Lori said...

Ooo...love the samples! And I think I'll be placing an order today...SO very glad to see everything is shipping...YEAH!!!

julie case said...

Thank you so much for the pastes I won from you before CHA! I've been doing a LOT of playing and am so excited with all the new inspiration! Can't wait for all the new products!

Kim said...

Stampers Anonymous equals amazing! They have done quite a job at getting everything shipped...love that I have your new goodies already on our shelves. Now how am I supposed to keep myself from hoarding it all?? :-) XXOO

Patty Williams said...

I watched the video earlier - love watchign you craft!

Love the little journal and all the pages too -- the birdie is adorable- as are all the pages!

slbt17 said...

thanks for sharing!
Love your work!
Sandra ltb

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Fantastic artwork Wendy, wonderful dimensional pieces and wonderful colours. Love them. Please count me in for,trying out your fabulous paste, one can never have enough in my opinion. Tracy x

Wilma said...

o yesss i sure want the paste. awesome artwork wendy, love it.

Redanne said...

Oh yes please! Watched the video and was amazed to see you can stamp into the paste too and remove inks from them too - great techniques to remember.... A x

Vic said...

Love the Betty pins! I would love some Embossing Paste!

betjunroe said...

Love all the amazing new products Wendy and enjoyed the video! Thanks for all the inspiration! Would love to try out the new pastes--they look easy to use. Bette

Anonymous said...

Your video from CHA on the Ranger site is great, the possibilities with the paste are seemingly endless. And these projects are gorgeous.

SusanK said...

Road trip to Bloomington! Whoop whoop! Love the embossing paste and can't wait for new stencils! And I'm sure at least 1 stamp set and art parts will be landing in my basket. Studio 490...take me away so I can play!!!

Athanasia said...

Yesssssssss! we want more!!!!!!! Awesome! :)

Susan C. said...

oooooOOOH...I'm think'n I would really like to try your embossing paste! Thanks for the chance!

Phazereyes said...

I soooo can't wait to get my paws on your embossing pastes! I love your journal, it's beautiful. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

Juel said...

I seriously can't wait to get my hands on some of this paste!

Debby said...

So happy that your new products are shipping so soon and locally too. May have to make a call and have some shipped up North to me! North of Bloomington that is!Want those new colors of paste too. Glad you showed what you did with black and words. Great idea!

Unknown said...

My hearts starts beating fast when I read your posts! lol -- gotta have some of that paste. Thanks for sharing.

sue said...

Would love some paste. Please pick me?

Myrto said...

Oh yeah - I'd love some, please!

Myrto said...

The link of the stains in a spray form doesn't seem to work, and I am dying to check it out!

finnella03 said...

Love, love, love the projects and can't wait to have a play.

Scrapthat said...

Ooo things are starting to roll out! I can't wait! I would love something fantastic to play with to keep me happily occupied! (hint hint :D)
Thanks for a shot at your embossing paste Wendy!

Kathy Eddy said...

oh you know we want it Wendy!

Kari said...

I love the new embossing pastes and can't wait to use them with stencils.

nonnie said...

love the paste used with the leaves stencil and then painted....of course we all want some! love the stencils too! good luck packing!

Stampnms said...

Can't wait to get my hands on your embossing paste it seems to be so different than any others out there. Your paste & the new distress paints are a match made in heaven.

Barbara said...

Yes! Some paste, please! Love the journal because it's so fabulous!!!

JPScraps said...

Love!!!
And...yes, please :-)

Tona said...

Congrats to Shannon!
This time of the year gets so exciting when all of the goodies I've been drooling over begin to ship.

Disco Queen said...

Hi Wendy, I love, love, love your inspirational journal pages & Betty pin. Like many others I am envious of those who were able to go to CHA & attend Tim's amazing distress paint class & try out the new products. So, thank you so much for the chance to win some of your embossing paste to try at home.

Crafting Newbie said...

Hi Wendy, Sorry you didn't get better weather for CHA. Glad it went well though, even if it was exhausting! I would absolutely love to get my hands on some of your embossing pastes, the samples are incredible & I'm hearing great raves about it from those that went to CHA. Take Care, Barbara.

michelle said...

Oh man yes please I would love some. . although I see I can shop now shhh do not tell my honey!

Lovely art and thanks for the all tips today! I would not want to be in your place although think about how much fun it will be in the end!

Unknown said...

I love the video where you demo the embossing paste with the stains. Wish I could get out my toys and play, but I have to work and get ready for a class tonight. boo hoo. Oh well, play time all day tomorrow! Yipeee!

Marilyn C. said...

Your video was outstanding. I've learned so much by just watching. I almost felt like I was at CHA! Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait for my shopping trip to BSS with Sharon. See you soon.

Cher said...

well of course I do...beginning to think it will be my least expensive purchase after all the goodness u and everyone else shared! omg...luv luv luv your release! tyvm

jan metcalf said...

Would love to try the paste! It really adds dimension to your art sample! Thanks for inspiring others!

Kelley said...

Oh, yes please! How kind of you to offer! :) I'd love to try some.

Shine onI Kelley

Larissa Heskett said...

HECK Yeah!! ~!~
I am SO EXCITED!! Can't wait to get my hands on all of the New Products!! THANKS for sharing!! I LOVED your Demo Video on the Embossing Paste that was shared on the Ranger Blog, and looking forward to seeing more INSPIRATON!! CONGRATS to Shannon and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Theresa said...

I AM DYING to get my hands on that paste!!! It looks so FABULOUS!!!! I can't wait to try it!

Anonymous said...

Love the art journal, gorgeous ! Would love to get by hands on some textures paste too ! Sue C x

Unknown said...

I love using the paste with stencils.Can not wait for all the new colors and stencils to come out!!