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.5 Beacon Adhesives!

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
Here I am with the amazing Mark Wilson of Creative Distribution who came all the way from England to CHA for the Beacon Booth.
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Everyone in this group is truly amazing from their products to themselves, Mike, Karen, Hala, the whole team is just wonderful. Their customer service and pride in their products goes beyond normal limits, anytime I have a question I get a solution fast.

I recently tried a few new products and love working with Quick Grip, Zip Dry, Kids Choice and Decoupage Gloss Sealer, which I use to seal in my glitter. For a complete guide on Beacon Glue's visit their link: http://www.beaconadhesives.com/tips.html and download their free glue/tips guide. Also here is a quick link to their adhesive selection: http://www.beaconadhesives.com/cchart.html

Just when I think I know every product by heart that Beacon Adhesives has, I get hit with another amazing one! I'm really loving the Decoupage Gloss Sealer, which I used to seal in my glitter and will be using more of this in my glitter projects, keeps the glitter from coming off your project, a must have for glitter-istas!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Don't forget about their amazing glitter-it product which is used in partnership with glitter to make these amazing glittered glass bulbs:
And their Zip Dry and Fabri-Tac which I also love:Here is the glue-ologist himself and Hala, loving the fabri-tac, lol.

For more information and to download a glue guide, visit Beacon Adhesives:
http://beaconadhesives.com/

Circus Cupie Scrapbook Layout!


A scrapbook layout I made using scrapbook papers from my line, Lisa Kettell Designs:

Sweet Shoppe Carnival:
Queen of Pink

Sweet Shoppe Carnival:
Pink Candy Crowns

Along with my doll parts embellishments:
Full length flat back cupie, pink hair
Flat back carnival cupie head, pink hair
Flat back lion master cupie head

Vintage fairy image from my collage cd:
Fairytale Follies

Other materials/supplies used:
Crepe paper rosettes I made using my pleat and fold technique, chipboard lettering, red rick rac, trims, felt, colorbok and K& Company pieces, glitter, zip dry, kids choice glue, fabri-tac from Beacon Adhesives, along with other bits and pieces.

The images and paper were attached together using zip dry, the felt pieces using fabric tac and the heavier items using kids choice glue.

I hope you enjoyed my layout and create your own 3d scrapwork of art using my products and products from other fabulous companies!
Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Miss Spellbinder's Ballet, Two Projects and a Giveaway!

Once again I created another project using my new scrapbook paper, these two projects involve 2 sheets from the collection, Wizard Ballet and Midnight Optometry.

The Wizard Ballet sheet is mirrored, allowing for the artist to get several projects from the one sheet such as an atc, a tag, an assemblage base or small paper doll, as accents for a scrapbook layout and more. This sheet comes in 2 tones: Glow and Plain tone, and as one full sheet.

I created two projects from that one sheet and still have paper left from it to create more. Its already illustrated allowing you to add to it, alter it, create a whole atc series from it (making atc swapping easier, etc).


The first project is an assemblage made using:
-Wizard Ballet Scrapbook Paper
-Midnight Optometry Scrapbook Paper
-Sizzix Big Shots Machine/ Sizzix Box Die Cut
-German glass silver glitter, chunky cut
-Fine glitter, Art Glitter
-Black seam binding
-Cream crepe paper
-Fabri-tac, Beacon Adhesives

The second project is an atc trio:
-Wizard Ballet Scrapbook Paper
-German glass silver glitter, chunky cut
-Fine glitter, Art Glitter
-Black seam binding
-Cream crepe paper
-Fabri-tac, Beacon Adhesives


The Giveaway: One Miss Spellbinder Magic Ballet ATC and Scrapbook Blanks!


I will be giving away a Miss Spellbinder ATC and 2 Spellbinder cuts from the paper, so that you can make 2 atc's for yourself using my paper!

Leave a comment here, telling me your favorite storybook or fairytale, that's it! I will pick the winner on 12/31/10

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Dragonfly Princess Workshop
Come One, Come All to the Dragonfly Princess Workshop Ball! When: January 9, 2011
Time: 11:30-3:30pm Where: Piddlestixs: 12 Morris Farm Road, Lafayette, NJ 07848 Phone: 973-300-5432 Register: http://www.artoperanj.com/category_26/January-Piddlestixs-Workshops.htm Cost: $45

Come join us at Piddlestixs to create a one of a kind doll, transform her/him into a dragonfly princess, fairy princess, wizard fairy, etc.,

Create a Dragon Fly Princess/Queen Doll. Learn light doll molding and construction, some assemblage and doll techniques.

Each doll will be pre-molded and formed for the students.

Students will use, clay pieces, tulle, fabric, millinery and more.

Meet Cherrie Sundaestone:

Dragonfly Ballerina Queen:

Sugar Cherry Mermaid Queen:

Examples from other students who took this workshop:

The basic primary materials I used:
clay, fabrics, tulle, molding compound, glitter, fabric tac, quick grip (for jewels/embellishments), thread, needle, paints, all will be provided at the workshop! However, if there are any jewels, trims, tidbits you want to use, bring them with you!

Hope to see you on January 9, 2011. Seats are limited!
Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Little Miss Muffett, Sat On Her Tuffett!

Meet Miss Muffett, my new doll in the Up-Cycled Sock Doll series!

Here is a vintage inspired storybook doll I made using 4 pairs of children's socks, vintage doll clothes, additional doll clothes I made and aged w/coffee and tea mix, fabric scraps, crinoline, DMC Tapestry yarn, DMC embroidery floss, twine, Fabri-Tac, Paper, ribbon, trims and more.

I had a similar original which was in bad shape, So I re-made using new socks, removed the clothes, added more and my touch to it, now here she is: Miss Muffett! Currently Miss Muffett has a few friends being created for her: Sugar Plum Fairy, Lady Savannah, Princess Clementine and Queen of Hearts!

If you want to make your very own Miss Muffett Doll, I will be offering this class at Piddlestixs, on February 5, 2011 in Lafayette, NJ, to sign up visit: www.artoperanj.com Seats are limited!

If you would like a kit from the workshop or a custom doll, please contact me at:
lisakettell@yahoo.com


If requesting a custom doll for Christmas, I can take orders up until Dec.10, to insure its created and finished for the Holiday. If not please allow 3 weeks for creation and delivery!

Have a magic filled and storybook day!
XO
Lisa!