Wizard Wimbatte Flies The Globe

"Set sail on an adventure around the world with Wizard Wimbatte while she brings you on the journey of a lifetime. Stop off for tea and magic studies hour at the Tower of London, then rest over at Big Ben before your next stop at the Eiffel Tower. Whirl on over to Tivoli Gardens for two magic filled days and the Enchanted Swan Soiree. Uncover the hidden tunnels beneath the Grand Tulip Patch leading you to the secret world known as Pixie-Topia. At the end of Pixie-Topia you will set sail on Luna Rillowby's Flying Vessel over the Fjord on your way to a Trollian event where you'll enjoy delicious treats, spirits and festival fun. The party isn't over yet, Wizard Wimbatte has you off to Luzerne in Switzerland for a Magic Studies Workshop while enjoying a variety of fondu and chocolate elixirs. Bavaria is calling you to the annual Bavaria Wizardry Fair, you could even compete is some magical competitions if you think you can actually win while competing against the worlds top wizards. Whether you win or lose friends in Romania are waiting for you to attend the Spells and Mayhem at Dracula's Castle where you will learn Gypsy Magic, How to protect yourself from Vampires, and spells thought to be forgotten. Are you tired yet? Enjoying the journey? You still have to visit Russia, Tibet, Japan, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Shamans in South Africa, Australia, and Tasmania with a final voyage to New Zealand and New Guinea. Hope you packed enough clothes and supplies for the trip, if not, Wizard Wimbatte will help you gather some essential supplies. I can't wait till the journey is over and see all the artifacts and items you collected throughout your trip".....  

The Project 
Wizard Wimbatte Flies the Globe, Altered Assemblage piece created using products in my line: The XL Cupie Head in Aqua part of the Cupie-ology line, the Small Globe base in my line, and various other goodies, also available as a kit!

The Kit Includes
-Small globe base
-XL Cupie doll head, aqua color hair
-1/2 crescent moon
-swizzle wand stick
-Pre-made paper cone wizard hat
-White paper wire
-Glitter stars
-Crepe paper
-Embellishments, ribbon, little foil medallion
-Complete Project Instructions

The globe measures 5 1/2 inches tall.
The XL cupie head, flat back measures around 3 inches by 3 inches

If you don't buy the kit, the project instructions are available in the latest Piddlestixs Vol. 6 Magazine, on sale tonight at Lulu.com

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into Wizard Wimbatte's flying adventure, stay tuned for the artifacts project from the adventure!

xoxo
Lisa

In House Workshops Schedule at: Piddlestixs, Purveyors of Curiosity!
Located at: 12 Morris Farm Road, Lafayette, NJ 07848

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Mid July Workshop Schedule
-Saturday July 24: Steampunk and Time Workshop 10:30-4:30pm
Instructor, Joan Kettell $75, kit fee $15

-Sunday July 25: Storybook Friends Workshop 11:30-5pm
Instructor, Lisa Kettell $35, kit fee $10

-Monday July 26: Fairyland ATC Trio Workshop 12pm-3pm
Instructor, Lisa Kettell $25 kit fee $5

-Tuesday July 27: Storybook Friends Workshop 11:30-5pm
Instructor, Lisa Kettell $35, kit fee $10

-Thursday July 29: Beading Journal Extravaganza Workshop Series
6pm-9pm on going til August 29. Instructor, Lisa Kettell
2 part class for a total of 6 hours, plus 10 hour studio time for a total of 14 working hours, $135, $25 kit fee.

-Friday July 30: Queen for the day Workshops All Day 10:30-8:30pm
-Regal Septor Workshop 1, 10:30-1:30pm, $40, Kit Fee, $10
-Royal Vintage Chic Banner Workshop 2, 2:00-5:00pm, $40, Kit Fee $10
-Enchanted Tiara Workshop 3, 5:30-8:30pm, $50, Kit Fee, $10

Special purchase all 3 Queen for a day Workshops:
-Pay one kit fee for all 2 classes for $20
-Save additional $5.00 off the 3 classes.

August Workshop Schedule
-Wednesday August 4: Steampunk and Time Workshop 10:30-4:30pm
Instructor, Joan Kettell $75, kit fee $15

-Thursday August 5: Dragonfly Princess Workshop 10:30-5:30pm
Instructor, Lisa Kettell $65, kit fee $10

-Friday August 6: Queen for the day Workshops All Day 10:30-8:30pm
-Regal Septor Workshop 1, 10:30-1:30pm, $40, Kit Fee, $10
-Royal Vintage Chic Banner Workshop 2, 2:00-5:00pm, $40, Kit Fee $10
-Enchanted Tiara Workshop 3, 5:30-8:30pm, $50, Kit Fee, $10

Special purchase all 3 Queen for a day Workshops:
-Pay one kit fee for all 2 classes for $20
-Save additional $5.00 off the 3 classes.

-Saturday August 7: Steampunk and Time Workshop 10:30-4:30pm
Instructor, Joan Kettell $75, kit fee $15

-Sunday August 8: Rhinestones and Vintage Charm Bracelet Workshop 10:30-4:30pm, Instructor, Joan Kettell $60, kit fee $15

September Workshop Schedule (coming soon)

Please Note:

-More workshops will be added to the August and September Schedule!

-There are also open workshops everyday at Piddlestixs in the section we call the:
The Piddlestixs Art Bar and Circle. Walk ins welcome.

-Stay tuned for fee demo days and nights, free make and takes, additional workshops from other instructors, special events, trunk shows, theme days and book signings.

Hours of operation:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10-6pm

Thursday 10-9pm
Friday 10-9pm

Saturday and Sunday 10-6pm

Hours subject to change, private parties, events and planned workshops might see earlier or later hours depending on ladies night, and night classes.

An Edgar Spooktacular Mail Surprise!


When witches go riding,and black cats are seen,the moon laughs and whispers,‘tis near Halloween.-Spooky Unknown

I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. ~Henry David Thoreau

Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.- - - Shakespeare "Macbeth"

This Magical adventure begins this past May, when I met Kimberlee Edgar at ZNE in Pleasanton, CA, at the vendor fair and I have to see, I was instantly drawn to her booth, filled with so many wonderful and vintage curiosities, like walking into an old apothecary and treasure shop from the late 1800s early 1900s, pure feast for the eyes. Well you know I couldn't leave w/o buying some goodies, waiting for the right project to use them in....It's at events, its online on blogs, forums, and groups that you truly meet extraordinary people and build fabulous friendships, sharing your likes and desires w/like minded people who inspire you to create a world of artful magic. Through these serendipity encounters, you find people who truly go out of their way to make you smile and shine through their blogging about your wares or latest events, email greetings, comments, swaps and gifts, that's right gifts, which is the biggest surprise of all, receiving un-expected treasures in the mail and that is just what Kimberlee has done, she surprised me w/ a huge box filled w/Spooktacular treasures in true Edgar and Edgar style, right down to the package labeling.
Opening up this box was like opening up a Pandora's Box of magic, in which I found the cutest seer-sucker black/white striped tissue paper which wrapped scrumptious candy treats, Edgar and Edgar labeled coins and a vintage doll w/handmade wares created from Kimberlee herself, she is beautiful and I absolutely adore her, and she is currently sitting on my desk sprinkling magic and joy. Isn't she adorable?

Thank You Kimberlee for making my Halloween Season that much more spectacular and magical.
Hugs! XO, Lisa!

Edgar and Edgar is Kimberlee's business, you can find her etsy store here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5302862 or visit her magical blog at:

http://edgarandedgar.typepad.com/my_weblog/

One visit and you might never leave her enchanting world.....

Artistic Affaire L'Automne, Los Angeles, CA, Part Two!

"As imagination bodies forth
The forms of things unknown, the poet’s pen
Turns them to shapes, and gives to airy nothing
A local habitation and a name!"
--Theseus, Act V, scene i, Midsummer Nights Dream

As many of us were bracing for the end of midsummer and the beginning of Autumn, I was preparing for an Autumn, with a garden of dragonflies, butterflies and fairies, who were waiting to decide on Tutu's, Tiara's and their favorite party best, at 9am, these sweet darlings would begin to come alive in my workshop: Dragonfly Ballerina Queen and Assemblage at Artistic Affaire in Los Angeles.I was the first instructor to teach, and was excited to start. With a large crowd of students, I find it best to go over a brief run down of what to expect in the class, then break the project down into steps. As the first step is revealed, I begin to walk to each table and re-discuss it, then move to the next step, and the next, in a timely fashion, when all the steps are completed I walk around the room giving tips, advice, re-explaining steps and details, making sure everyone is on the same page.Each student is encouraged to create from within, to find themselves in the class, re-discovering hidden ideas and playing around with new ones. Character building is the most rewarding part of a workshop both for the teacher and the student, when you find yourself in a technique or piece, the possibilities are endless. I couldn't tell you who had the prettiest one, because they all were, each doll reflected the individuals style and taste. Some choose to create actual dolls, butterflie and fairies instead of a dragonfly girl, some replaced the dragofly wings w/chenille stems for arms, while others made seaside maidens and unique bug creations.The colors and themes were all different from shabby chic pastels, cupcake pinks and creamy blues to grungy and vintage browns, eggplants, metals to French noire, cream and pink, each one was magnificant, here are photos of some of the finished dolls from the class:Now you see why I can't pick a favorite, they are all beautiful! Each of the girls did an over the top amazing doll and assemblage. After class we photographed all the pretties for their soiree. Then we all settled back in our seats and had a fabulous lunch and refreshments, gearing up for another another class which would be now taught by the next amazing instructor: Julie Haymaker Thomas. Now it would be my time to sit back and relax a bit, take in the excitement, visit the swap girls and have my lunch, all while having a creative and amazing time.

Stay tuned for Part 3 of Artistic Affaire where I finish up the day w/the other classes, swaps (Masquerade and Tim Burton) and the other excitement!

Polly The Pixie Wizard, Wine Glass Doll and Vignette!
I love glass, its just so magical when either left alone, colored or decorated, vignettes really can bring a fantasy world to life to enjoy anywhere, anytime. Glass jars, vases and cake sets can store memories from a trip such as an adventure at the beach complete with sand, shells, and sea glass, then add a tag describing the adventure.

Everything you have in the house can be transformed into a piece of art from A1 Steak Sauce, Heinz 57, Tomato Sauce, Pickle and Olive Jars, Yankee Candle Jars (de-wax the left over wax inside), Canning Jars, Jelly and Jam Jars, Baby Food Jars, Lanterns, Gumball Machines, Clocks, Pocket Watches, Clear Top Plastic Easter Egg Containers, Glass Bulbs, Candy Jars, Wine Glasses, Apothecary Bottles, Glass Soda Bottles, Champaigne and Wine Bottles, Liquor Bottles, Mayonaise Jars, Fish Tank, Glass Animal Displays or Small Green House Displays, Glass Beekers and Science Jars, I could keep going, so many of these items can be given a new life.For this project I used a broken wine glass, which Linda broke during her demonstration Saturday on how to break a wine glass and turn into a captured jar fairy or display. I was so taken by it that I decided to make a doll and vignette out of it, even buying a bunch more wine glasses this week! I call this piece: Polly The Pixie Wizard, Doll and Vignette. The picture above is Polly in her beginning stages, with her freshly molded and paint head on the wine glass.Here is Polly with her finished head assemble with vintage piano paper hat, velvet flowers, trims, charms and pearls.Here is a photo of her body base with the enchanted vignette, a cotton candy carnival queen, created with vintage doll image, lettering, crepe paper, trims, handmade wand, crown, rhinestones, glitters and more.
These two pictures show more of Polly's details and magic.Here is a full view of Polly completely finished!Here is Polly surrounded by her magical carnival chairs, ready for her pixie cabinet.The chairs pictured with Polly are the pieces for the poker chip swap on the faerie zine, My mom and I made the poker chip chairs together using poker chips, my clay parts, pearls, velvet trim, paper wire and more!

Project in brief:
1.The wine glass doll and vignette was made using a wine glass with stem broken off.
2.The wine glass Base is used to build the vignette on, gluing the image to the broken stem and coating with glitters. I recommend using glossy accents by Ranger (Linda's idea), or I love clear caulk or liquid nails to glue items to glass.
3.When satisfied with your glass vignette, glue the base rim to the wine glass rim using one of the glue's I mentioned above, let dry over night, decorate with rhinestone trims, and more.

Polly was also decaupaged w/vintage piano paper, a sepia decaupage medium, painted w/Claudine Hellmuth paints and lots of trims.

For similar glass projects, poker chip projects and images, read my book:
Altered Art Circus! http://www.amazon.com/Altered-Art-Circus-Techniques-Assemblages/dp/1592534872

Have a magical day or how my friend Marlene says it: "Have a honey of a day!"
xo!
Lisa!