Inner Circle Journal Online Class

It's coming! As soon as I get back from Italy. What's that? I didn't tell you about Italy? I'll tell you soon. In the meantime, here is a YouTube video describing the Inner Circle Journal online class with a little sneak peek of what's to come.

I forgot to mention the gesso (or white paint) and the gel medium on the vid but it's all listed in the supply list. This is going to be an excellent class, one that I've wanted to teach for awhile now. The online versions means that it will be a more organic style of teaching: more playing around and experimentation, more creative ideas and more response to you, my students.

The full description and supply list is here. I hope you'll join me.

neat-o crafty links, website updates, workshops

Dear Readers, Thank you for all of your lovely comments and emails. It means a lot to me. I'm all caught up with emails at this point, so if you have not received a reply from me, Please! send again. I kinda think a couple of emails were accidentally deleted during the recent crazies. ohforheaven'ssake

I've just finished a website update, which includes descriptions of all of the workshops I'll be teaching at Journalfest and Art Is this October. I re-opened my Etsy shop today as well. (go me)

Are you are looking for something crafty to do this weekend? I've been building a list for a while. It'll be added to the Tutorials tab (below the banner). 

Washi tape twisty ties, From Zakka Life. You know how much I love that Washi tape.
Japanese Paper Dolls, from Kimono Reincarnate
Simple Paper Lanterns

Thinking ahead for cold weather, here is a pair of super simple mittens for non-knitters to make

and speaking of cold weather, these lovely Handstitched Ornaments made with scraps and a bit of embroidery would be a nice gift. Speaking of ornamentation, why not decorate your shoes, from Craftzine.

I made a bracelet using this tutorial from Mairuru. I can't say enough great things about her, her blog and her Etsy Shop.
I love this whimsical Hedgehog Pincushion, Craftzine again - a great resource.
And finally, The Chicken Pincushion

Enjoy.

Rescue Book Workshop @ Historic Rittenhousetown

It was such a pleasure to teach a workshop at this lovely historic landmark in Philadelphia last Saturday. Did you know that the very first paper mill in North America was right here on the Wissahickon? The class was held in the barn on the premises. Since this whole area is a part of the Fairmount Park system, there are hiking trails and it is full of trees and coolness. Despite the heat, we were all pretty comfortable.

My nine students were delightful, creative and brought their personal artistry to the materials available. Many techniques were covered and embraced. And the books? Well see for yourself:

Spring Workshops

How about celebrating Spring with an art journaling workshop in my newly redecorated studio! Now doesn't that sound like fun? I'm so looking forward to having students here again.  I have the line-up right here at the top of the page. Blogger has a new (to me) feature to add "static" pages to your blog. Super cool right?

I'm still participating in the March Challenge over at Ning. It has been a real de-stressor. If I have 4 minutes, that's what I got.

If I have an hour, that is very nice too.