Prairie Art Stamps

This class is inspired from an article in the Jan/Feb 2011 Cloth, Paper Scissors magazine. The article is by Heidi Sekovski and Karin Winter and is called 'Folder Journal - Making Art From Office Supplies . Terri thinks this little book is the perfect size and format to encourage non-journalers to give journaling a try. We'll collage file folders and stitch them up to make pockets to hold our journal tags. Only, 7, after all, it's just a week.

Shimmery and shiney with lots of textured mozaics of color. This technique is suitable for all sorts of surfaces but we'll use mylar to cover a wooden braclet and a notebook. Various supplies including alcohol inks and embossing folders will be used. Bring your basic kit.

Sue Eldred is coming back! Sue is a long time friend of Prairie Art Stamps and will be in town with a project that's not too shabby! Make a shabby ruffled flower using only two punches! You'll be amazed at how easy it is do. The projects will feature paper from Little Yellow Bicycles's Swoon collection and will include the flower and a mini album and a card. Supply list: double stick tape runner, scissors, piercing tool, mini mister and an ink applicator.

This class is the one most asked for by students. It is a 10" tall Standing Curio that has a very vintage look. We use wire, eyelets, buttons, a bottle, silk flowers, and other ephemera to make an heirloom-looking piece. The heart, lock, and key tie it together to make a fun memory of you or your loved ones. You can bring your own B/W pictures (1 7/8" x 1 3/8") on copy paper to class and learn to make them look like old photo booth shots, or use the ones in the kit that has over 40 pieces in it. I've added embossed metal to the sides as a new twist that really makes it stand out. Standing Curio Class Student Supply List: Black Acrylic Craft Paint (will have some to share, too) You have to paint the inside & outside of the Curio and wooden blocks Light Grit Sanding Block or Emery Board White glue or Paper Glue Tea Dye Distress Ink and Blending Tool Vintage Photo distress Ink (Optional) Crop-a-Dile or 1/8" hole punch and eyelet setter (I'll have mine to share) You need to set 8 eyelets Old scissors or Tim's Tonic Scissors to cut thin wire (optional) Strong metal glue. We will be gluing METAL. I use Crafter's Pick the Ultimate. A little goes a LONG way and works. Or Matte Multi-Medium. Whatever works for you. Pencil 1 sheet of paper towel Permanent black pen chisel tip eq. Sharpie. It makes life easier.