In Friday's post I shared an inside peek into Lisa Kettell's eye candy filled book
Altered Art Circus!
Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages
Well the excitement continues!
Lisa is coming to Los Angeles.
Artistic Affaire L'Automne Sept. 18-19, 2009
What is better then spending the onset of Autumn,
then at an Art Workshop Soiree, filled with amazing teachers, students,
ambiance and decor, yummy treats, goodie bags, a vendor faire and over
the top wonderful Host.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this does exist, on Sept 18, 2009 the festivities begin, Kim
Caldwell Presents: Artistic Affaire L'Automne, in Los Angeles, California, the site
to sign up is: http://www.artisticblissdesigns.com/item_24/Artistic-Affaire-LAutomne.htm
Seating
is limited and there are seats available! If you live in the Los
Angeles Area or are flying into to LAX, then drop on by the event, Lisa is
one of the teachers, along with Ruth Rae and Julie Haymaker.
"The Workshop info from Kim's Site:
Please
join us as we commence the festivities and traditions of Autumn with
three incredible artists, Julie Haymaker, Lisa Kettell and Ruth Rae.
These inspirational women will spend an entire day and evening of
crafting with us as we journey through their artistic projects full of
inventive techniques and creativity. This lovely Affaire also launches
our first Friday Evening Market Soiree featuring artists and vendors
from near and far. We hope you can join us for this wonderful weekend
together!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Artistic Affaire Market Soiree
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Artistic Affaire L'Automne
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $285.00
Your registration to this event includes:
~
Admission to our elegant Artistic Affaire Market Soiree on Friday,
September 18th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM featuring over 10 artisans and
vendors.
~ Exclusive book signings with Lisa Kettell, Altered Art Circus and Ruth Rae, A Charming Exchange.
~ Three classes taught by nationally known artists, Julie Haymaker, Lisa Kettell and Ruth Rae.
~ Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner the day of the event.
~ Reception at The Vintage Emporium in Long Beach on Sunday, September 20th from Noon – 2:00 PM.
~ Creative art exchanges, goodie bags, give-a-ways and more. . .
Seats are limited so act fast and come join us! Registration payments and fees for this event are pre-paid and non-refundable."
Here is a preview of the project that Lisa is teaching: Dragonfly Ballerina Queen
And now onto Crafty Blogger Links:
The Impatient Crafter
Make a super cute pair of flip flops with your
kid or teen for your end of summer vacation! Madge shares the 411 in
this post for I Love to Create
The Crochet Dude
Drew is giving away all his latest designs that
are included in his new line of patterns that just launched nationwide!
To enter you just leave a comment on his blog!
The Artful Crafter
Eileen blogs about learning photography - one frame at a time.
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Earrings made with something old, something new and a how-to from the new book- Simply Gemstones by Nancy Alden
Naughty Secretary Club
Jen dishes up a recipe for making a pin cushion out of vintage tin.
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi has an imaginary friend named Jim...from 100 years ago!
Cross Stitch at About.com
Help Connie decide a caption for her free Bat Cross Stitch pattern.
CraftyPod
SisterDiane interviews a top Etsy seller who decided to downsize her business.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy has a bag full of fun crafting ideas for the crafter with a birthday.
Cathie Filian
Join Cathie Filian on HSN August 17th where she
will be showcasing the new formulas of Mod Podge, Chalkboard Paint and
Texture Paint.
Alexa Westerfield a.k.a. Swelldesigner
Alexa shares 3 great photography tips for taking better photos of your crafts. You don't even have to have an expensive camera!
Aileen's Musings
Aileen is offering a book giveaway! See how
many ways you can get your name entered in her drawing to win a Ties
That Bind Collaboration of Love book...
About Family Crafts
Hurry on over and submit your photos and ideas!
Sherri is now accepting Halloween submissions. Share your costumes,
haunted house ideas, more and browse through the photos everyone else
has submitted.
Drum roll please!..
And in a final bit of Crafty News instead of asking you all, my devoted readers and lovers of the almighty craft, the tables are turning....
You can ask me anything you want, craft related, the meaning of life, (which I suppose to me is the same thing) or anything you want. I would love to get a fun discussion going here.
And as a thanks for leaving a question, you will be entered to win one of these free books:
AND
3 lucky winners will also win a Wrights SideWinder
Quickly and easily fill bobbins without having to re-thread your machine
Uses two AA batteries (not included)
Accommodates most standard bobbins
This is such a cool little tool!
And want to increase your odds of winning and know of a great recycled craft project, blog, Etsy Designer or Website? It can be your own or someone else's. Pop on over to Recycled Crafts at CraftGossip.com and click on "Suggest a Link" (specify "Recycled Crafts" ) and you will be entered to win a free book and Bobbin Winder there too!
I am so looking forward to your questions and recycled crafty links!
Oh and spread the word!
Twitter, Facebook, and it sounds funny to say, email (oh so old fashion now) about it!
My favorite craft blog is my own: http://kniterdone.blogspot.com. I've also started an art therapy blog: http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com
Posted by: alex | August 10, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Shoot! I posted the wrong comment here. My question is: what kind of stone is the best for carving with a dremel? The rocks in my yard are too hard.
Posted by: alex | August 10, 2009 at 01:26 PM
My question is -- have you used the Sidewinder yourself? Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Anya | August 10, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Have you ever made jewelry where you used 20 gauge wire and wrapped it around the gem and used the wire to make a the thing that holds it on a necklace? I want to.
Thank you, you for the chance to when. It would be great if I did.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | August 10, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Have you ever made cookie cutters by hand out of strips of copper? Is there a handy way for making several cutters (same design) without using machinery?
Posted by: Give LDS Gifts | August 10, 2009 at 04:15 PM
What is your crafting motivation?
Posted by: Melissa | August 10, 2009 at 05:15 PM
My question is about finding or making time to craft/be artistic. Do you schedule in a daily, or weekly time to work on your projects or just take the time when it becomes available? Or both?
Posted by: Suella | August 10, 2009 at 06:30 PM
I have been trying to find acid-free stickers or rub-on with inspiring words and also in Chinese characters. Anyone knows where I can find these ?
Posted by: Ellen Lai | August 10, 2009 at 06:43 PM
How do you get all the crafts done? I find myself with not enough time to try all the beautiful things I see on the craft blogs.
Posted by: Megan | August 10, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I find that I can only find my craft supplies when they are in a mess all over my table - when I clean up and put them all away, I can't find anything. Do you have any suggestions for organization that still keeps one's supplies handy?
Posted by: Juliet A | August 10, 2009 at 08:15 PM
HI !! My question is this.. What does your muse look like? This questions come up a lot lately in my life.. I was wondering how you see your muse and what gets your muses creativeness flowing.. ??
Posted by: Kristal Tarkenton | August 10, 2009 at 08:22 PM
How would you teach someone who took welding, electronics and shop classes how to sew?!
Also, any good ideas for bottle caps?
Posted by: Kris | August 10, 2009 at 08:36 PM
my question is, what do you do or how do you handle Craft blocks , ya know sorta like writers block, you wanna craft but when you get to your table, nothing happens.
Posted by: KC | August 10, 2009 at 08:36 PM
My question is what was your favorite piece of art you have ever done?
Thanks a lot!
Posted by: Eliane | August 11, 2009 at 05:05 AM
Hello, my question is 'How do you go about making a rag knotted rug from your old cast-off clothing?' and I have another question. This is one about wire guage There seems to be all sorts of guages available, but what do you look for when you want something sturdy that is not made from nickel or rodium and will turn nicely and stay put - and last.
Max
Posted by: Maxine Kollar | August 11, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Thank you so much for such a wonderful shout out! You have a fabulous gift with words and made me want to go to the September event! Thanks again. . .
Hugs, Kim
Posted by: Kim | August 11, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Do you have a favorite book (or two) that provides both inspiration and good step-by-step directions for mixed media projects?
(Many of us do not have local access to a bookstore or craft shop with a large selection of books to browse before buying. It is difficult to get a feel for a book using only the few excerpts on a website. It is always useful to hear about books that others find helpful.)
Posted by: julie m | August 11, 2009 at 09:02 AM
What was the first craft that you learned and how(if you can remember) did that progress into all of the different ones that you do?
Posted by: Anne | August 11, 2009 at 09:57 AM
What time of day are you most creative? Thanks for the contest.
Posted by: Teresa Novak | August 11, 2009 at 10:24 AM
What is the meaning of Life?
Posted by: KC | August 11, 2009 at 10:36 AM
I'm not going to stop at only one question...
Do you ever sleep!?
Have you ever stayed up thru the nite to finish a project?
How many projects do you have going at any one time?
Posted by: mary | August 11, 2009 at 12:56 PM
How do you keep your crafting space cleared off? No matter how many times I move everything off my desk, within minutes of starting a project I am left with only a square foot of usable space!
Posted by: wendy m | August 11, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Do you find yourself expressing your spirituality through your art, and if so, how?
Posted by: Tamara | August 11, 2009 at 05:20 PM
What is the best inspirational book that you have come across? Is it new or old? Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Alison Liebman | August 11, 2009 at 05:27 PM
My question: What is the most crafty projects you've had going at once?
Posted by: Jennifer | August 11, 2009 at 07:22 PM