ponderings

I've been lifted!

The sweet gals over at the Lift This blog have lifted my Ellie layout. I loooove the lifts they did...gorgeous work! Go check it out!

 

I need to write a post about the last couple days of Ranger U...I've been suffering with severe back pain again, so I haven't been doing much except taking copious amounts of Advil and watching CSI reruns. 
 

I feel so lucky to be here at Ranger University...

I have to say, I feel so lucky to be here at Ranger University. I keep pinching myself to remind myself it's real. Ranger selects a diverse group to come...there are owners of scrapping companies, product designers, employees of major craft chains, store owners, major event organizers, and uh...me. lol! It's been a privilege to learn from Suze Weinberg, Claudine Hellmuth, and Tim Holtz. I feel totally and completely inspired...and there's still one more day to go!

Here are a few pics...

Some of the goodies on the table, ready for class.

 

Everyone getting ready to start the 2nd morning.

 

Me & Melissa Frances...she is awesome, we are having a blast. She doesn't mock me too much when I make major screw-ups. lol!

 

Part of the piece from Suze's class yesterday. I didn't take any pics of what we did today...will have to do that tomorrow! 

The Tracys....both of these sweet gals are named Tracy, they sit across from me & Melissa F. Tracy on the left owns The Treasure Box Club. Tracy on the right owns a store in Houston (that I'm going to come & teach at, right, Tracy?? :).

 

Thanks for indulging my sharing...I really do feel so lucky to be here! More later!

 
 
 

Because "free" is a good 4-letter word...

You can get Danielle Thompson's "You Are Awesome" digital kit for free....

Check out her post at the linky-link above for all the info.

 

Jenni Bowlin goodness...

Geez, I'm way overdue sharing these pages from the JBS kit! Run, do not walk, run and order one of everything.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

And with delay (sorry about that), the winner of the JBS kit is....

Thanks for the chance to win....what a great kit!

Posted by: Robin Orewiler | June 08, 2010 at 05:53 PM

Congrats, Robin! Thanks for all the comments...so fun. Robin, you just need to email me your address and I will forward it onto JBS so they can send ya your goodies.

Variations on a theme...

I've been using the same silhouette over & over on my last few journal pages. Variations on a theme...

 

 

 
 
 

Soooo, do you think I need more?

What do ya think, do I need just a few more bottles of ink? LOL!!

   

 
   

ETA: A couple of people asked me what my favorites are. Honestly, I'm an equal-opportunity inker. lol! I love all inks for different reasons.

Tim Holtz Adirondack Color Wash: deep, intense color. Permanent when heat-set. If you don't heat-set them, they do cool things when you paint over them and splash water on them. Fave colors: Wild Plum, Lettuce, Butterscotch.

Maya Mist: Fantastic coverage and colors. Permanent when heat set. Some colors have are matte, some shimmery. Fave colors: Lemon Metallic, Lime, Bubblegum...but really, they are all great. They have a charcoal color that's fun b/c you don't find a good grey/black ink very often.

Glimmer Mist: Shimmery, subtle. Fave colors: Jazz Blue, Tiger Lily (an orangey-red), Sunflower. Tattered Angels has very generously donated ink to me a couple of times when I taught overseas, and I really appreciate that.

SEI Tumble Dye: my newest discovery! Opaque, bright colors with good saturation. 

There are other inks on the market I haven't tried (Shimmerz, Smooch Spritz, etc.).

Finished the two "in progress" pages...

One came together simply & easily, one is overwrought. That's just how it works out sometimes!

   

 

 

 
 
 
 

Creative Therapy--Who Are Your Favorite Relatives?

This week the Creative Therapy blog asks, "Who are your favorite relatives?" Here's my page:

 

 
 

JBS Dime Store Giveaway!

JBS is introducing a new quarterly kit we are fondly calling the Mercantile "Dime Store" Kit. Each quarter this kit will be packed with classic JBS products at a special price - 25% off of the total retail value! And. . .best of all, it comes with a project idea and basic instructions to get you started. Find this kit in the Limited Edition Kits section at the site. This premier edition is perfect for your upcoming July photos and blends perfectly with the June papercrafting kit. It's a Win! Win!

 

And, speaking of winning...you could WIN one of these kits by posting a comment on this post! Just leave me a comment and I'll draw a winner! Contest ends Thursday, June 10th at 8 p.m. CST. Be sure to visit THIS post on the JBS Inspiration blog for the links to other DT blogs & more chances to win.

Granny's Attic...new Kitschy Digitals

Danielle has an awesome new kit available...Granny's Attic. So fun! There's lots of cool artwork by the DT on Danielle's blog, too. 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Hambly is so versatile...

You all know of my undying adoration of Hambly Screenprints. The papers & transparencies always inspire me! They really lend themselves to painty & inky techniques, and work wonderfully as layered elements.

 

 

 
 
 
But, if you're a simple scrapper, Hambly can be a star for you, too! The papers work just as well in a classic, clean style as they do in a messy, grungy style. Aren't you in love with Hambly, too?

 

 

 
  

Guest for Russian sketch blog...

The sweet girls over at the Russian sketch blog (www.artugolok.ru) asked me to be their guest. I enjoyed working with their sketches! Here's my layout, head on over to the blog & see the wonderful layouts the design team created. Lovely stuff!

 
 

Pages in progress....

Have I mentioned lately that I loooooove spray ink? Le sigh. These pages are in progress...and yes, my workspace is a mess. C'est la vie.

 

Specials on my online art journaling classes through Friday...

After this Friday, June 5th, the price of my online classes is going up. Debbie is running an awesome deal for the classes now through Friday...here's the scoop:

Through June 4, 2010, you may buy ALL 4 classes in a bundle at a 40% discount for $156. After June 4th the bundle will be available for $182.

Through June 4, 2010 you may buy individual classes at a 15% discount for $55/each. After June 4th individual classes will be available for $65/each.

LIMITED TIME OFFER for past art journaling students. Upgrade video for $15/class–new mpeg4 version may be downloaded and saved to your computer.  Only available through June 15.

Looking for a fun scrapping class this summer?

Check out the awesome Celine's "Scrap World Cup" class...lots of scrapping inspiration coming your way!

   

Here's some info from her blog...follow the link above for more info and to sign up:

For 25€, you'll have access to :

 ·      a private blog with workshops posted every Tuesday and Friday with exclusive and brand new layouts made by Céline

·      new color combos twice a week

·      new sketches posted twice a week

·      TWO new techniques posted twice a week

·       inspirationnal posts posted every week

·      my "soccer" and "non-soccer" thoughts and feelings (always in a funny way)

·      what's going on during the World Cup with a different look to it : get to know the countries that participate int he World Cup

·      VIDEO tips and techniques!

·      access to a FLICKR gallery for you to post your beauties

·      TWO live chats where you'll be able to ask your questions

·      full supply lists of products used on my projects