FREYJA'S PENCIL & PASTEL MASTERCLASS

Metallic aqua pencils

Here are some fabulous pix of Freyja's upcoming class on Saturday 28th May.

Pastels

 Who would have thought you could get such wonderful soft effects - and so subtle, too... very elegant!

Using the humble Wax crayon

Two little rabbits - two different effects - both with wax crayons!

It's all about PERFECTING your pastel and crayon techniques - which you just can't achieve with any other medium! Here's where to book.

TAKE NOTE! POST-IT NOTES PROJECT

Here's a great project for you - a Post-it notes holder - quick and surprisingly easy, by Chris McMillan.

Post it note holder

The holder:

• Create the holder by cutting charcoal card to 20cm x 9.5cm. 
• Score along the long edge at 9.5cm and 10.5cm and fold.
• Stamp woodcut ladies (Blade Rubber BR004S) twice with stone gray Staz-On ink. 
• Colour one image with a selection of Marvy Le Plume marker pens. 
• Trim image along border lines and mount on charcoal card. 
• Layer on mauve card with foam pads and attach to cover of holder.

 Inside:

• Stamp French script ( Hero Arts La Lettre) on top of the post it pad and attach to base. 
• Cut out the three ladies from the second stamped image and glue inside the front cover.

You might have seen this in Craft Stamper's March 2011 issue - but I've managed to get my hands on it to take some really nice closeup photos, so this is your chance to see exactly how Chris did it.

I think this is a great idea as a present to yourself, or a great gift for anyone who works in an office - with a holder like this, you'll never lose them!

CRAFT STAMPER - JUNE 2011

Craft Stamper June 2011

I just got my copy of Craft Stamper June 2011 - and delighted to say I'm in it! Page 72 in case anyone is asking... My journal spread is at the bottom left. 

Photographs copyright Craft Stamper magazine - projects copyright of the artists

Here's how I did it - the project is in Web Extras in Craft Stamper's online section (scroll right down to the bottom).

Copyright Craft Stamper & Susie Jefferson

This time I did take more photographs (thank you, New Camera).

Closeup of the cabinet card tucked into the pocket - copyright Susie Jefferson

Closeup of the journal spread without the card tucked into the pocket - copyright Susie Jefferson

This was fun to do - hope you like it.

All stamps are by Blade Rubber Stamps.

CRAFT STAMPER - MAY 2011

Photograph copyright Craft Stamper magazine - project copyright me

I've got a project in the Craft Stamper May 2011 magazine - and I got the front cover, too!

Copyright Craft Stamper magazine

OK, to be fair, you'd need your glasses on to see it, so I've helpfully highlighted it (there's no end to my modesty, lol lol lol) but I thought you'd like to see it in all its glory.

I wish I'd had the new camera then, as I don't have any photos myself - but when I get it back from the magazine, I promise to photograph it properly with some closeups for you.

CLASS UPDATE - CHRIS McMILLAN - MARVELLOUS MARKERS

Copyright Chris McMillan

Here's the latest update for Chris McMillan's fabulous new Markers Masterclass:

There are just a few places left for the afternoon session (2pm - 4pm) so make sure you don't miss it! If you want to know what to do with your markers, Pro Markers, watercolour techniques with marker pens etc, now's your chance!

As always, contact Blade Rubber Stamps shop to book/pay/further details.