Saturday 5 September 2009

Sneeky Peeks.....

The October issue of Craft Stamper (UK) is in the shops now and this month I have a Paint Effects Masterclass article published. Yay! I had a lot of fun doing this one that's for sure :-)  I included some tips on stamping with paint, masking, splatting (messy but goody!), emboss resist and how to create a faux collaged background. Really, you can't have too much fun with acrylic paints LOL!
And now for a quick lookie at something different. While I was on holiday this year we visited the most lovely town call Pezenas which is packed full of arty shops. I came across a bead shop, a real treasure trove called metissage . Now, I'm not really into beading but I could have spent days in this shop. I managed to restrict myself to beads for just one necklace and made this:
It was good fun to make but surprisingly it didn't actually take me that long. If I got into beading in a big way I think I would spend a small fortune!
Bye for now

9 comments:

  1. My hubby is just going into town with the instruction not to come home without this month's Craft Stamper LOL! Looking forward to your article.
    Love the necklace! Gorgeous colours.
    Lesley x

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  2. Congratulations Kate - and what lovely color!! Do they sell Craft Stamper in the states do you know?

    Love the necklace! Fantastic job!
    Good self-control you had there. lol
    You can spend a fortune and fast!!

    Hugs!

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  3. I picked up my copy yesterday and really enjoyed your article; yummy effects :)
    The necklace is gorgeous, but be careful, beading sneaks in slowly ;)
    And Mary, yes, a friend of mine gets Craft Stamper in the states but she has to travel for it, and I think it's roughly a month behind so I now post it out to her!

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  4. Hi Kate
    Well done on another article published. Your work is fabby so well deserved.
    Mum bought Craft Stamper on Friday for me along with a moleskine journal and a pack of Pitt pens and is arriving with it on Tuesday - that's the good news - the fact that she is coming to live with us permanently might not be!!! We'll just have to wait and see.
    Hugs Sue x

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  5. Love the article Kate, and it's the one I keep going back to for another look. Fab stamps as well (ha ha. Thanks for the pressie by the way - not necessary but I won't say no!

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  6. oh i cant wait to rush down to whsmiths to grab me a copy of craft stamper, love this mag and i cant wait to see your article :) lovely beading too xxx

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  7. Oh those delicious rich colors of yours just intoxicate me every time I see them. Congratulations on the publication! I would love to see the article in person (and learn your tricks) - wonder if I can order it online? I'll check. These are so beautiful!

    Miss Kathryn, I scroll down all the posts I've missed lately and I just shake my head and sigh and sigh at your talent. You amaze me. Lots of gorgeous, gorgeous work. You are such a talent - one of my inspirations.

    Now I have to go back and read cuz I got so excited about the pictures I didn't read everything. Hope all is well with you!

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  8. Love the tags and the necklace is wonderful.

    :)

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  9. loved this article, one of my favourite in the mag. the colours you used were just gorgeous.

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