CeeCee's Creations

new workshop -- the technique club -- nouvel atelier

As most of my blog readers know Gen and I thought 20 different techniques to my team, the Glitter Sisters. Since the class was such a success --and fun to give-- we decided to offer it as a series of workshop to our customers.

Comme plusieurs d'entre-vous le savez déjà, Gen et moi avons eu le plaisir de montrer 20 différentes techniques d'estampage à plusieurs filles de mon équipe, les Glitter Sisters. Cette classe fut un tel succès que nous avons décidé de l'offrir à nos clientes.

So, starting in January, I will be hosting a technique club each 3rd Friday night of the month and this for 6 months. The classes will run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at my Studio (Dollard-des-Ormeaux) where each student will be putting together a gorgeous fully-decorated homemade album (courtesy of Gen's design) make 20 technique samples and 10 coordinating cards or projects, accompanied by class notes and supplies list. 

Donc, ces cours se donneront à raison de 6 sessions mensuelles chaque dernier vendredi du mois, de janvier  à juin. Chaque session aura lieu de 7:00 à 10:00 p.m. à mon Studio (Dollard-des-Ormeaux) où nous développerons 20 techniques et 10 cartes ou projets utilisant certaines techniques, le tout accompagné de notes de cours et liste de fournitures.

Here's a look at the album cover:

Voici la couverture de l'album que vous confectionnerez:

 

And a sample of the technique pages:

Un échantillon des pages de technique:

 

The cost of this club is 30$ per session and you have to subscribe to all 6 sessions. The cost includes all supplies to make and decorate the album, plastic page protectors, cards and projects, class notes and supplies list (adhesives not included). There are only 6 spots available so reserve as soon as possible by emailing me here. I will advise when the session is full.

Le coût de chaque session est 30$ et vous devez vous inscrire pour les 6 sessions. Le coût inclus toutes les fournitures pour confectionner et décorer l'album, les pages protectrices en plastique, les cartes et les projets, les notes de cours et listes de fournitures (les adhésifs ne sont pas inclus). Il n'y a que 6 places de disponibles alors réservez le plus tôt possible en m'envoyant un couriel ici. J'aviserai lorsque la session sera complète.

I'm really excited about this workshop since we had so much fun giving it! And if you've noticed, the album says "Techniques, vol. 1"... you can read between the lines :-) There was quite a bit of demand for a 2nd Session with 20 brand new techniques! Stay tuned!

Je suis vraiment emballée de vous présenter ces ateliers puisque nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à les donner! Et comme vous avez pu le remarquer, le titre indique "Techniques, vol. 1"... lisez entre les lignes :-) Nous avons eu une bonne demande pour une 2e session.

Bon dimanche à tous!

CeeCee

hello!

Oooh, I love black. 

Last night, Gen & I got together with 10 of my Glitter Sisters to play with 20 different techniques and we had a blast. We've fumbled through some, laughed through some and cooed over baby Sara. All in all, an amazing night!

Here's a card I made to highlight the Blackboard Technique.

To achieve this look, you first need to stamp your image with Whisper White or Very Vanilla Craft inks and then chalk over it with the Stampin' Pastels. I love the effect. And though the picture doesn't show it perfectly the trellis band over the scallop edge is clear embossed as well as the sentiment (both from Pendant Park stamp set). The tree is from Thoughts & Prayers and the taffeta ribbon and cardstock are both Mellow Moss.

I'll be back tomorrow with a Technique Club announcement.

'till then, take good care! CeeCee

reconnaissance

Reconnaissance... it means to be thankful. I certainly am thankful for all the friends I have and who support me and listen when I need to vent or when I panic, without judging me (merci, Gen :-))

Here's a little card I made for the Glitter Sisters Technique Workshop tomorrow night. We won't actually make the card but rather a complete technique book. I just wanted to have a few example ready to show the girls. And to give me a break from all the Christmas cards and projects I've been making. I mean I love Christmas, but I got my limits.

 

This cute little turtle was stamped on Whisper White CS with Jet Black StazOn ink from the Very Thankful stamp set which happens to be part of the Ronald McDonald House Charities program. Everytime Stampin' Up! sells one of those stamp sets, 2$ goes to the charity. Ask me how you can contribute by emailing me or calling me.

The image is colored in with Taken With Teal, Old Olive and Real Red Classic inks and a Blender Pen, highlighted with the Uni-ball White Gel Pen. Then I cut it out using the Circle Scissor Plus (at 2"). I also cut out an extra circle, slightly bigger in Taken With Teal. The ribbons are actually one and the same: one piece of the 5/8" White Satin and another one died with a mix of rubbing alcohol and drops of Taken With Teal Craft Ink from the re-inker bottle. Love it! Dries in no time and you can have any color you want. Very exciting.

Hope your Friday brings you hope of a great weekend. Love Fridays! CeeCee

ribbon ornament #3

Hi everyone. I hope you're having a fantastic Thursday. Here's my last ribbon ornament I made with the pearls in the Pretties Kit and some ribbon.

 

It reminds me of those ribbon candies we get at Christmas time. Since the ribbon is very soft, I used a scalloped circle punched out of Brushed Silver CS to solidify the bottom. The whole thing is mounted on a piece of Silver Elastic Cord and I've used my Crop-a-Dile to punch holes in the ribbon. I was able to go through all the layers at once! What did we do before they invented the Crop-a-Dile?! It's such a fantastic tool.

Well, that's it for my ornaments. I'm going back to my cardstock and inks for something different for tomorrow. In the meantime, keep warm and snuggle with a loved one.

CeeCee

ribbon ornament #2

Happy Wednesday everyone!

This is my 2nd ribbon ornament of this series. I'm rather enjoying myself with these. You can be pretty creative with the Pretties Kit and some leftover pieces of ribbon.

 

I used the hat pin as a base and 2" strips of the Old Olive 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain and a cream satin ribbon (non SU). I cut the ends of the ribbon in a fancy manner and spaced them up with pearls. Here's a view from the top:

 

I have a lot of little pieces of ribbon that I can't seem to get rid of. So this craft is perfect to use those up. And I love making a dent in my scrap stash.

I hope you enjoy and I'll be back tomorrow with my last ornament.

Take care, CeeCee!