Art Inspired pages with Sharon

Hi again everyone

Sharon here to share with you a couple of pages I have made lately. 

Firstly I wanted to share with you this watercolour page. 

I was inspired to do this page from the quote I found on of of the “quotes and sayings” sheets  “Life is about using the WHOLE BOX of crayons” . As a painter, I can totally relate to this quote….and wanted to use a photograph of some of my paintings I exhibited at my very first solo exhibition earlier in the year.

I began by sprinkling some watercolour powder over the page in three loose striped areas . I spritzed with water and allowed the colours to mix a little. ( Not too much because I did not want mud!!!!) Once dry I applied texture paste through the “turkish design” stencil using texture paste. The colour from the watercolour seeped through to colour the paste over the top of just the watercoloured areas  which is why I did it in this order. 

I then layered up washi tape and a few pieces of painted chippie to create a "mantel piece" for the photo to sit on. A few doodles around the edge of the page and I am calling it “done”.

The second page I want to share with you uses another “art themed” photo. 

(Photo taken at an art class with an internationally acclaimed NZ  painter. 

Minutes after this was taken, I stepped back to look at what I had done, tripped over my easel, sending the easel the painting and all my brushes and paints into a big drain LOL ….needless to say that painting never made the wall, I just regret I did not take a photo of my whoopsie !!)

Again I used the quote for inspiration, edged in in a coloured ink to add a wee pop of colour in an otherwise neutral coloured page.  I also used several chipboard pieces I had gessoed and painted, along with several die cuts to showcase the photograph. 

Thanks for looking.

Sharon 

CLASSES GALORE AND PRESENTING C4!!!!

What? OCTOBER ALREADY!!!! I cannot believe that this year is three quarters of a way through.  I had much pleasure in checking out a Christmas shop in Christchurch last weekend, and it was amazing. I wanted to get my Christmas stuff out and have a play in my new house, as soon as I got home, but when I suggested that, I got 'the look' from the man of the house, so 1st of December it is. The kids have been really excited by the projects in the school holiday program, and we have been very pleased with the response. This will ensure that we run another program, however it will not be till the end of term 1 next year now.    We have been making Christmas projects as fast as we can here in store. We have our new classes and kits listed below, so if you are keen to get in the Christmas spirit, then these are the perfect things to get you going.. Especially our newest SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.....

Here at Imagine If, we work really hard to create new and exciting projects for you so - myself, Aly and Pauline are all so very excited and pleased to announce a new crafting day hosted by us - we believe we have an amazing day planned for you... Check it out! From Jo

C4 - Cupcakes, Crafting, Chocolate and Christmas!! 10 PROJECTS IN ONE DAY! Saturday 26th November - 9am-6pm - $120 Yes, you read that right! 10 Projects!!!!  This is going to be so much fun, a totally crazy, crazy day where you will be making some amazing things that you can keep or giveaway as presents for Christmas. We are still adding the finishing touches to our plan so we only have one project picture to show you so far but more will be coming soon so keep your eyes out!   You will be making the following:                                                      1. A fun Christmas shaker card 2. A 3d Opening Tag 3. A Christmas "Joy" Bunting 4. A beautiful Butterfly shaped book/album 5. A Mixed Media shabby chic canvas 6. A pretty but grungy hanging heart 7. A beautiful framed 3d floral hot air balloon 8. A men's grungy Journal cover 9. A Christmas star Decoration for your house 10. A Sewing Spool themed project (pictured below)     Everything is supplied, you just need to bring scissors, distress inks, tape and glue.  Morning and afternoon tea and lunch all part of the price.  We only have 30 spaces available, and have designed something for everyone!  Bookings are essential, contact us by email or by phone for bookings and or questions regarding this event.   Email imagineif@xtra.co.nz | Phone  Shop 07 889 7838 Or Jo 0274991485 or Aly 0273274233 _____________________________________________________________________   CHRISTMAS BOOK   $80  OVER TWO WEEKNIGHTS - Tuesday 18th and Tuesday 25th October  6pm - 8pm  Create a magical Christmas book using the new Heartfelt Creations expanding book with lots of pockets, extensions, and plenty of spaces for you to put photos, and or Christmas ideas, Christmas gift and card lists as well as a Christmas menu /grocery list and even our own IMAGINE IF Christmas Cake Recipe for you included!  _________________________________________________________________ A CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR   $80  ($40 per week) HELD OVER TWO NIGHTS - 6pm - 8pm TUES 1st NOVEMBER & TUES 8th NOVEMBER  Create a beautiful Christmas advent Calendar in greens and reds, over two week nights, perfect for your family for this Christmas. Includes 24 little drawers for holding goodies including chocolates or lollies or even small gifts. The theme will be the 12 day's of Christmas and there has been heaps of interest in this class already! (PICTURE COMING SOON!) _________________________________________________________________ THIRD - 9 PAGES CLASS IN ONE DAY  $70 SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER 12 Spaces Only! We have an action packed day creating 9 gorgeous layouts in one day! This class sells out every time and is a favourite by all who attend so don't miss out! NOTE: THIS CLASS IS NEW AND IS DIFFERENT TO THE ABOVE 9 PAGES CLASS ON THE 15th AND THE ONE HELD A FEW WEEKENDS AGO. _________________________________________________________________ CHRISTMAS TRAIN   $55 SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER  9am - 1pm  Create this magical Christmas Train in time to put out on display in your house this year! Includes all the product and pieces shown in the photo, has a caboose and carriage with Santa's Christmas sack overflowing with presents and letters. Make sure you book in quick - sure to sell out! _________________________________________________________________ NEW KIT!!!! VINTAGE TAG ART KIT - RELEASE 3!!! After the sell-out Class at SENZ this year, we released a second kit based on the Tag Art design - but this also sold out !! So we have decided to release a further 3rd and 4th Design! It sure is proving popular!  Design Release 3 is pictured above (VINTAGE THEME) and design 4 (PINKS AND PASTELS THEME) will be coming soon! Keep your eye out for the next Newsletter! To purchase click on the link below:http://www.imagineif.co.nz/product/vintage-wall-tag-art-kit/ _________________________________________________________________ NEW DYLUSION'S  ACRYLIC PAINT!!! Dylusions Blendable Acrylic Paint by Dyan Reaveley Acrylic paint for creative journaling and more! These packs contains one 2oz jar of Dylusions paint. They comes in a variety of colors (we have 18 in store!).  Non-toxic. Acid free. ONLY $8.50 EACH! To purchase click on the link below: http://www.imagineif.co.nz/?s=dylusions+paint&post_type=product _________________________________________________________________ NEW NUVO CRYSTAL DROPS!!! Tonic Studios-Nuvo Crystal Drops. Add 3D beads in various sizes to craft projects for that extra sparkle! This package contains 1oz of crystal drops. We have 9 different colours instore! To purchase click on the link below: http://www.imagineif.co.nz/?s=nuvo&post_type=product _________________________________________________________________ NEW Tim Holtz Distress Mica Spray 1oz!!! Ranger-Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays. These sprays can be used as a finishing spray or layered over inks and paints. Sprays adhere to most non-porous surfaces including paper, canvas, wood and fabric. This package contains three 1oz spray bottles of mica spray in three colors.  To purchase click on the link below: http://www.imagineif.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-distress-mica-spray-1oz/ _________________________________________________________________ INVITATION DESIGN How cool is this? In store we have Aly, who is a qualified Graphic Designer, and we have our own in-house printer, so we can design and produce Invitations for all occasions! From Weddings and Engagements through to Birthdays or even corporate functions and events. Come in and see us or send us an email and we can give you a quote and make your invite dreams come true! Email imagineif@xtra.co.nz or if_creativestudios@yahoo.com Phone the Shop on 07 889 7838 | or Aly on 0273274233 _________________________________________________________________ Well that is it for this week, we look forward to seeing you in store or hearing from you online.  Happy Crafting! Jo, Aly and Pauline