It's nearly HALLOWEEN

QUEEN FOR A DAY - Copyright Susie Jefferson

Well, September's nearly gone, and already our local shops are gearing up for Christmas - frightening or what!

So I though I'd better change the Blade Rubber blog background to a Halloween one rather quickly! Before we know it, it'll be Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving for the USA - and then a very fast segue into the full Christmas Season.

Wouldn't you know it - I couldn't find any Autumn-y cards in my stash, so here's a grunge one instead. At least the colours are right!

This card was made using an A4 sheet of brown card, top edge torn then rubbed with gilt cream. The top layer is another piece of brown card, also torn and treated in the same way, layered up with separate little tags partially stamped, mounted over the images underneath as a sort of decoupage (a giant sized tag with strips of sheet music collaged on top).

Hope it gives a little inspiration!

MORE CLASS DETAILS ARE UP!

I've finally got the new Autumn schedule up, so hope you'll go and see.

We have full day classes on Sundays to cover subjects that need more depth (Tim Holtz's Configuration Boxes, soldered jewellery, bookbinding) plus lots of NEW classes on Saturdays.

You'll need to book early....

FREYJA - NEW CLASS DETAILS

Latest class news! 
Here are the full details of Freyja's class on 17th September AND a new upcoming (free) online class!

FREYJA'S "ANCIENT ARTIFACTS" CLASS

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ANCIENT ARTIFACTS

Ancient Greece, Egypt, cave paintings,Roman relics. Mysterious earth colours and natural textures.

Don’t panic, not all is dark and gloomy: think of Medieval stained glass and old paintings tempered by time and atmosphere.

Creating the ‘feel’ of times past gives us an excuse to use extra layers of texture, colour and strong effects to re-create our ancestor’s way of life, all great techniques for creative crafting that can be easily adapted for unique modern designs as well as ancient.

This class will not just concentrate on one period of history or location but will make a range of backgrounds and additions using standard craft materials plus a few surprising re-cycled bits and pieces to create aged effects as a basis for a wide range of themes.

Perfecton is not called for, just a free spirit and ‘Getting down and dirty’ with an exciting mixture of art supplies and a little junk.

Plenty of samples will provide inspiraton and there will be an informative worksheet to take home.

Opional - Bring any ‘bits’ you think might be useful.

Extras - ( Using Faux Metal Modern and ATC samples)

1.Examples of a ‘modern’ card using the faux metal technique.

2.Four ATC’s using transparency over lays and scraps of stamping with left over pieces of textured backgrounds.

For more details and to book the class go here.

NEW!  UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS

Freyja is also giving us a FREE online tutorial - coming soon, so watch this space!

Freyja says:

Pre notice of Transparency Blog Class

I am often asked about the transparencies which I use in class. Definitely an ‘acetate freak’ because of my love of the ‘ see through’ effect and mysterious blend of colours and textures that are so easy to achieve I am happy to share my discoveries.

Blade Rubber Class time only allows only a brief explanation and no time for details.

To provide that info and explain in more detail the ways of making and getting your hands on lovely transparencies I am preparing a special class that should be on this blog by the end of September. Just in time to try out a few ideas for Christmas – and beyond of course.

Samples will be shown for ideas and inspiration.

Of course you all have computers – a printer and if possible a scanner also needed - so part of the work will involve using them to generate your own work. However there will be plenty of simple stuff as well as slightly more advanced. If I can do it – anyone can!

A chance to learn something new to advance your art work and put you in control; a great feeling.

Well, hats off to Freyja I say! Don't know about you....I can't wait to see this new tutorial.