Faerie Enchantment: Ranger Ink

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Below is a list of my top 25 favorite products and manufacturers at this years Winter CHA 2012 show in Anaheim, CA. Today I will showcase no: 7-12 on my list, next showcase is no.8

Ranger Ink!

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Day 1! The Girls!"
Ranger always seems to put a smile on my face even their staff of amazing woman who I call my dearest friends, they add to the magic of each product that is produced. This year I fell completely head over heels for their newest product: Vintaj Patina Paints which are patina paints that were developed w/Vintaj, my other fave group.

These paints are released by Ranger which are Vintaj Patina's and Vintaj Glaze which is actually a metal sealer and patina extender, it can be used over paints, inks, etc, imagine the possibilities, in addition I always enjoy Claudine's products and The distressed inks from Tim.

To learn more about the new patina paints, glaze, etc., visit the following links:
http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_vintaj_glaze.htm
http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_vintaj_patinas.htm
http://www.rangerink.com/

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Below is a list of my top 25 favorite products and manufacturers at this years Winter CHA 2012 show in Anaheim, CA. Today I will showcase no: 3-6 on my list, I'm now showcasing no.4 Vintaj!

1.Ruby Rock-It www.rubyrock-it.com
2.Graphic 45 www.g45papers.com
3.Hemptique www.hemptique.net
4.Vintaj www.vintaj.com
5.Beacon Adhesives www.beaconadhesives.com
6.Scrap Perfect www.scraperfect.com
7.Plaid www.plaidonline.com
8.Ranger www.rangerink.com
9.Ellison/Sizzix www.ellison.com
10.Colorbox/Clearsnap/Donna Salazar www.clearsnapinc.com
11.Basic Grey www.basicgrey.com
12.Kaiser Craft www.kaisercraft.net
13.EK Success:Martha Stewart and French General www.eksuccessbrands.com
14.Glitter Dust www.thermoweb.comhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
15.October Afternoon www.octoberafternoon.com
16.Offray Ribbon-Sports Line
17.Best Creations www.bestcreation.us
18.Zutter www.zutterproducts.com
19.Walter Kunze Dresden's www.walterkunze.com
20.Globe Craft Memories www.globecraftmemories.com
After I left the fabulous Hemptique booth I walked right into Vintaj, one of my fave charm and findings companies to date! From the beginning I have been a loyal Vintaj fan, following their products and newest innovations with one of my new fave items released by Ranger which are Vintaj Patina's and Vintaj Glaze which is a metal sealer and patina extender, it can be used over paints, inks, etc. these products are going to be one of the items we work with in our next Tiara Chronicles Meeting this coming month! Here is a sneak peak into some of their how-to books, which I will also carry in the store!

I had the pleasure of meeting Doug, Wendy and Joanna who are even more amazing then their product.

Wendy, Doug and Me:

Are you hooked yet on Vintaj? Another fun product is a sizzix machine made exclusively for Vintaj, how cool is that?

Stay tuned for photo's of projects we make using Vintaj and Ranger Products in our next Tiara Chronicles Meeting! To purchase or for information on Vintaj, visit their site:
www.vintaj.com

Hope this inspired you to start creating some vintage and steampunk style works!
Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Dr.Wambatt's Faerie Collector!

Here is another project using my steampunk faerie paper, the faerie tile paper. These are steampunk faeries turned into a pocket book and faerie box called:
Dr.Wambatt's Faerie Collector!

The one sheet of paper can yield a few projects. I made the steampunk faerie banner, 3 faerie wands and this projects using one sheet of this scrapbook paper!

This project doubles as an accordian folded book, and a box theater! For directions on how to make an atc sized accordian folded book, pick up a copy of my book: Altered Art Circus for directions on how to make it!

Here are some photos of the project!

Here it is closed with the faeries tucked into it, complete with their wands:

This photo shows how I closed it, using 2 metal brads and dmc metallic thread:

This shows the book opened:

The book itself is made from my Apothecary Potion Paper, Aqua grunge luggage paper and left overs from my steampunk faerie paper. The top sections of the book are pockets, which the faeries and their wands slide into.

These are the Faeries and Their Wands:

The Book turned into a Faerie Box/Theatre:

I used Zip Dry to glue the papers together to make the book, I sanded down the edges of the folds and inked/distressed w/Lipstick Ink-Distress Inks-Ranger Ink.

I used Art Glitter on two of the faerie and Antique Silver glitter from Martha Stewart on the other faerie!

Now here is another project you can make using the faeries: Faerie Wands!

For this project just glue a wooden dowel to the back of the faeries.

Basic supplies for both projects:
-Aqua grunge luggage paper from Lisa Kettell Collection
-Steampunk faerie tile paper from Lisa Kettell Collection
-Apothecary potion paper from Lisa Kettell Collection
-Zip dry, quick grip, kids choice glues, Beacon Adhesives
-Glitter
-DMC metallic thread
-Floral wire, white
-Clay Stars from Lisa Kettell Collection
-Wooden Dowel
-Lipstick Ink, Distress Inks Tim Holtz, Ranger Ink
-Metal Brads
-Scissors

Saturday, February 06, 2010

CHA 2010, Highlights, Day 1!

Hello All,
Many of you are aware that I flew out to Anaheim, California for the Craft and Hobby Association referred to as "CHA", for book signings, make/takes and more!

The magic began right from the start as I walked through the doors of the beautiful convention center, although slightly cloudy and chilly, once the doors opened the warmth of art surrounded me, and the magic of Carmi Cimicata too. I was so excited Carmi and I finally met, she is a true inspiration, everything she touches is beautiful and when you meet her you'll see why, Carmi is a true soul and an amazing artist, go check out her wonderful blog at:
http://carmicimicata.blogspot.com/

We started at Plaid's Booth and met with the amazing Laura Kelly whose artwork graces many Plaid products and others, along with Amy Anderson, these girls rock. Amy chatted with us for awhile, while Laura drew us our own personalized illustrations in a few minutes, I will cherish it for ever. My Mom loved hers so much that she has already framed it and placed on her wall. I'm re-doing the studio, so once ready, I'll frame mine and jazz up my walls there too.
Visit Plaid at: http://www.plaidonline.com/
Plaid Kids Crafts: http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/
Amy's Blog: http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com/

Then we whisked on over to Carol Duvall and Mary Oneil, Carol was signing some book, while Mary and I chatted away about everything from art to other fun stuff. Kelly, Carol's producer was on hand as well, she is amazing too, this group of woman just blow you away with their talent, warmth and the magic they have.

To learn how you can discuss a fave episode, your fave Carol projects and guest stars, or just share your support to bring Carol back on the air contact Carol and Kelly via e-mail to: icraftwithcarol@yahoo.com

On the way over to visit the girls at Craft-Critique, Mom and I ran over to visit Dee Gruening, both her and her husband are so nice. Dee like Carol is an icon in our industry.

After the fun here, we went on by Craft-Critique to have some more fun with girls. Each of them are amazing, I love what they do and what Craft-Critique stands for, visit their site at:
http://www.craftcritique.com/
http://www.crafttestdummies.com/
You will be happy you did. They have lots of great things happening such as Crafty Con 2010 held Oct. 21-23, 2010 in Chicago, IL visit the main site for crafty con at: http://craftycon.com/ Hope to see you there... More posts on this exciting event to come.

After our party fun some of us headed over to visit Aleene aka Aleene's Tacky Glue, she was signing small bottles of her glue, so you knew we had to get some, so Sarah, Donna, Mom and Me, walked on over to get our glue signed, so glad we did, Aleene has got to be one of the nicest woman, and a legend like Carol Duvall in our industry. After our session with Aleene, I departed to head on over to the Tiffany Windsor's Pajama Party Live where I was helping out, I was assigned to my new extended families booth: Beacon Adhesives, and we all live in NJ, how great is that. At the Pajama Party I met Helen from Blumenthal Buttons, and finally Julianna Hudgins and I get to meet outside of online, lol, another NJ girl, these woman are amazing.

http://www.juliannaproductions.com/blog/
http://www.blumenthallansing.com/
I also met up with my friends: Shea and Debbi, who were also helping out at the party:

At Beacon we rocked the party with a cool covered book make and take using my favorite zip and dry glue, this stuff is wrinkle free and won't indent your paper projects, I love it, this saves me from rolling down my paper with a rolling pin or brayer, or stacking books on top, love that instant gratification and you will too.

This project was one of my favorites, the papers, the flowers, everything I love all in one piece. Here are some highlights of the project and the make/take at the Pajama Party.

Mike Assile, Hala Assile are who I worked with at the table, later on I would meet the AMAZING Karen, who I just adore. These three people have become my extended family and I adore them all,, and you will too.

Then to make the night even better my other family: Debby, Jackie and Patti came by to visit with Mom and Me:

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Afterwards we all headed for much needed dinner and some time to relax, until the next day begins. Stay tuned for some more Beacon highlights from CHA and projects as well. Did I mention they sponsored the glue for my make and take? That post coming soon.

P.S. My Fave photos of the night, LOL: