I've had a few projects under wraps until they were published or taught so now I can share. I have just been down to the Scrapamia retreat at Southampton to teach a new class. I wanted to make a shadowbox but couldn't find anything deep enough or cheap enough for class kits so I made one from scratch using cardstock boxes. Claire and Margaret put together some great embellishments so that everyone had different kits. The whole weekend was a success with a great atmosphere, everyone was so friendly and relaxed. It was their first retreat and I'm sure it wont be the last.
I'll be teaching a similar class at Pickleberry in daytime and evening workshops using mostly Time Holtz and Ranger products with lots of techniques included.
Claire sent me a Prima canvas apron to decorate and for a moment I considered sewing fabric onto it but the thought of the constant battle I have with my sewing machine stopped that plan. Instead I decided to use paints and inks using some techniques I learned from Dina Wakley, with a little hand stitching and some stamping. I was quite pleased with the result, it was nearly how I imagined it would look. I didn't get to wear it during my classes as I gave it for a raffle prize.
I made a couple of layouts for a sketch challenge for Scrapbook Trends, obviously a kiss of death as the magazines weren't printed for whatever reason but never mind, it's another couple for my album.
Luckily the sunshine I missed by teaching is still here so I'm off to the outdoor pool for a few hours to catch some rays, read my book and may even exercise a little. I love going there on school days when it's quiet, when school is out I'll go to the beach instead but the sea is still a little too cold for swimming at the moment.
Wow these are all great. I especially like the blue peter shadow box (and no toliet rolls in site - or are there?)
Posted by: Debbie S | May 24, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Love the finished apron, glad it worked in the end.
Posted by: Rosemary | May 24, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Yummmmmmmmmm LOVE those boxes!!Lucky raffel winner too :D
Posted by: Sue | May 24, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Hello stranger - nice to see you back here! Love love love that apron - its awesome!! Don't say who won it as I might have to go round and steal it?? Fabby LO's too Jane, love the scooter one and gorgeous photos of Warwick xx
Posted by: sarah grant | May 24, 2010 at 06:11 PM
Love your shadow boxes Jane. Wish I lived closer to Pickleberry and I might be able to join the class.
Love, love, love that apron its utterly fab.
Suzy x
Posted by: Susan Watson | May 24, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Jane, lovely to meet you at Scrap a Mia - I didn't get a chance to see that lovely apron close up so I'm glad you took some piccies of it. I think there is a market for you there!!! It's gorgeous! Loved your class at Scrap A Mia. Sharon XX
Posted by: Sharon Peters | May 25, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Jane, thanks for saving that shadow box for us at Scrap-a-mia and for the insight on how you put it all together. Really enjoyed your class and meeting you.
** Kate **
Posted by: KateT | May 25, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Loving the bird cages and the techniques looks really good.
Posted by: kerry | May 26, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Wonderful creations Jane xx
Hugs
Sandra x
Posted by: Sandra Dry | May 26, 2010 at 01:56 PM
You have such a gift. That apron is beyond anything I would have ever thought you could do with an apron. I can't imagine it turning out any better if you had sewn it with a machine.
Posted by: Kristin Townsend | June 22, 2010 at 07:02 PM