Getting it Together

Well,
We  have been working very hard on the shoppe for the last week and it is coming along nicely!  There is nothing like shifting and moving everything around to inspire something new!  I think you will like what we have "in store" for you!  The reveal happens on the 23rd of August right before the Vintage Fleamarket on the 26th.  We encourage you to stop in and see all that is shiny and new!

Collage Couture with Julie Nutting

Whimzy was very pleased to have artist Julie Nutting in the house on Saturday! Julie came to teach her "Collage Couture" art tags to a fabulous group of students! As always, Julie was full of hints, tips and techniques! She had a bevy of tools and trinkets with her, and is so very "go with the flow"!

Shading makes quite a difference!

Personal touches are a "must"!  This also helps those that are unfamiliar with using art materials get comfy!

Julie demonstrates how to create hair.

Her students created 2 different tags in the course of 3 hours. I have to say, the best part is watching the group start out with all the same materials, but by the time they are finished each person has put their own mark on the project!

One of the finished tags!

Everyone learned something, had a great time, and made tags and friends along they way!

And we ALWAYS have something delectable to snack on!

Whimzy! offers all kinds of artful classes monthly!  To register for some of your own creative time go to www.VintageWhimzy.com

Class with Cheryl & Rita

Last Saturday Rita Reade & Cheryl Waters came to play @ Whimzy!  Let me tell you. these ladies do not mess around!  The table was beautifully set-up with the most amazing goodies that for the first time my cupcakes did not steal the show!

The project was  a soldered canvas shadowbox.  Lots of fun techniques, ingredients, and GLITTER!

First we gave the upside-down canvas some color and texture.  Next we cut-out and embellished the cute little birds.  As you can see here, the canvas really works well  for the shadowbox.  By this time, my mind is thinking up all kinds of goodies to do up this way!!!

We then cleaned our glass, applied the copperfoil, and soldered away!

Finally, we added all kinds of wonderful trims and things to the outside!  Voila!  Project complete!

 Rita & Jenelle posin' pretty!  These ladies are so fantastic.  They do it all!

 This is  Terry's piece.  Notice the dark frame!

 This is Diane's.  She went a completely different route all together.  The items were those she brought from home!

 This is the floor under Terry!  As you can see, she really enjoys our classes! :)

And here are the cupcakes, just because there is no-better treat than chocolate cupcakes!

Join us for some creative time!  Go to www.VintageWhimzy to see what is up & coming!

Special Saturday Spectacular!

Artist Julie Nutting joined us for a class last Saturday!  Let me tell you this lady is FABULOUS!  We had a full house and so much fun creating her "Collage Couture" canvas piece!  The girls learned so much.  Everyone came out with a truly original piece of work!


Julie now has a book!  I was lucky enough to have a moment to browse through it during class.  It is chock full of her creations as well as instructions.  I had no idea how many of these gorgeous collages she has done!  Each with it's very own feeling.  The colors are marvelous!  The subjects are beautiful!  Julie is amazing!  Click  here  to take a closer look!


Whimzy will be ordering a batch for the store!  Stop in to add this distinctly different artist to your collection!

Coptic Journals with Jenelle Van de Mortel

Saturday I was lucky-ducky to take Jenelle's Journal making class.  I rarely get to play so I was very excited to spend the day being creative with the other students!

Jenelle is very energetic, fun, and artful!  As I am sure you can see by the table setting!

 

Isn't it lovely!

Here I have just applied gesso to the journal covers.

Terry does the "flapper" to help her journal covers dry!

Here I have painted, glazed, and decoupaged the front.  I have also painted, textured and glammed up the back cover.  Jenelle knows so much about some many products!  Many are new to me and will soon be added to my creative arsenal!

Here is the crepe medallion to decorate the front!

Next, we learned the art of sew in the "signature" of pages using the kettle stitch.  Jenelle made this very complicated method very easy!

The stitches form a beautiful chain like stitch along the spine of the book.

Here you can see how spectacular it is all coming out!

And here is it!  Isn't it fabulous!  Glittery, artsy, and oh so fun!

If you would like to learn more about Jenelle and her artful journals click here!

If you would be interested in joining me at Whimzy for a creative learning experience click here!