Did a bit of journaling…actually just finished this page that was already started. The text is about how I am learning to say no and stand up for myself (hard to do for us peacemaker types).
I know I've been a bit AWOL…this summer has been busy and I haven't been home much. My studio is calling my name, though…can't wait to get home and play. I've got some awesome ideas running through my head!
Alcohol inks on metal…swoon. Methinks I need a Big Shot and all of Tim Holtz's embossing folders. Right? Right.
The fabulous 4…we were all SO glad we sat next to each other. These women made Ranger U so fun. It was a pleasure to spend 3 days with them!
The tag book (62 tags total) that we made throughout the weekend.
They let me graduate despite my Melting Pot issues…ha. I am now a "Certified Ranger Instructor."
The whole gang.
If you get a chance to go to Ranger U….GO!!!
The sweet gals over at the Lift This blog have lifted my Ellie layout. I loooove the lifts they did…gorgeous work! Go check it out!
I need to write a post about the last couple days of Ranger U…I've been suffering with severe back pain again, so I haven't been doing much except taking copious amounts of Advil and watching CSI reruns.
I have to say, I feel so lucky to be here at Ranger University. I keep pinching myself to remind myself it's real. Ranger selects a diverse group to come…there are owners of scrapping companies, product designers, employees of major craft chains, store owners, major event organizers, and uh…me. lol! It's been a privilege to learn from Suze Weinberg, Claudine Hellmuth, and Tim Holtz. I feel totally and completely inspired…and there's still one more day to go!
Here are a few pics…
Some of the goodies on the table, ready for class.
Everyone getting ready to start the 2nd morning.
Me & Melissa Frances…she is awesome, we are having a blast. She doesn't mock me too much when I make major screw-ups. lol!
Part of the piece from Suze's class yesterday. I didn't take any pics of what we did today…will have to do that tomorrow!
The Tracys….both of these sweet gals are named Tracy, they sit across from me & Melissa F. Tracy on the left owns The Treasure Box Club. Tracy on the right owns a store in Houston (that I'm going to come & teach at, right, Tracy?? :).
Thanks for indulging my sharing…I really do feel so lucky to be here! More later!
You can get Danielle Thompson's "You Are Awesome" digital kit for free….
Check out her post at the linky-link above for all the info.
Geez, I'm way overdue sharing these pages from the JBS kit! Run, do not walk, run and order one of everything.
Thanks for the chance to win….what a great kit!
Congrats, Robin! Thanks for all the comments…so fun. Robin, you just need to email me your address and I will forward it onto JBS so they can send ya your goodies.
I've been using the same silhouette over & over on my last few journal pages. Variations on a theme…
What do ya think, do I need just a few more bottles of ink? LOL!!
ETA: A couple of people asked me what my favorites are. Honestly, I'm an equal-opportunity inker. lol! I love all inks for different reasons.
Tim Holtz Adirondack Color Wash: deep, intense color. Permanent when heat-set. If you don't heat-set them, they do cool things when you paint over them and splash water on them. Fave colors: Wild Plum, Lettuce, Butterscotch.
Maya Mist: Fantastic coverage and colors. Permanent when heat set. Some colors have are matte, some shimmery. Fave colors: Lemon Metallic, Lime, Bubblegum…but really, they are all great. They have a charcoal color that's fun b/c you don't find a good grey/black ink very often.
Glimmer Mist: Shimmery, subtle. Fave colors: Jazz Blue, Tiger Lily (an orangey-red), Sunflower. Tattered Angels has very generously donated ink to me a couple of times when I taught overseas, and I really appreciate that.
SEI Tumble Dye: my newest discovery! Opaque, bright colors with good saturation.
There are other inks on the market I haven't tried (Shimmerz, Smooch Spritz, etc.).