New Classes Added in Simi Valley, CA

I'm SUPER excited to announce that I have added two classes to my schedule for Fall/Winter 2011. I'll be teaching at a private home in Simi Valley, CA. Yes, the classes are open to the public! I've taught there in the past and loved it! (Thank you again, Janet!!)

I'll be teaching TWO classes. You can sign up for one or both (if you're so inclined!)

You may send someone else in your place if you are unable to attend the workshop, or you will receive a kit for the class. You can either pay via paypal (see button below) or send a check or money order.

Once you've signed up for the workshop, you will be sent the address and directions to the workshop location. If you have ANY questions you can email me. I will also give you my cell phone number so you contact me.

Please note, space is extremely limited! I will generate a waiting list, need be. Thanks

Interested in signing up? Questions? Please email Kelly for more info!
EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

The Schedule is:
Sunday, November 6th
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Beautiful Life

Sunday, December 4th
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Expressions

Simi Valley Classes

Beautiful Life Sun Nov 6 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $70.00 Expressions Sun Dec 4 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $70.00 Both Classes Beautiful Life (Nov 6th) Expressions (Dec 4th) $140.00

Sunday, November 6th

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Beautiful Life Journal

What do you get when you combine paper, ribbon, glue and a little special somethin’ something? A soft covered (but extremely durable), quickly stitched and totally made by your own hands journal! You will learn not only how to create your own Beautiful Life Journal but you will discover how to successfully blend color, texture and imagery together onto the pages of your book. You’ll create luscious layers that combine rich, personal imagery with colorful, textured bits of paper ephemera. I’ll dig deep into my bag of tricks for this class, unearthing and sharing what I know to be the key to creating unique, personal journal pages that you will love!

Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue

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Sunday, December 4th

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Expressions

What story will your book hold? Express yourself by creating a hand bound journal covered in luscious handmade paper. Create pages that fold out and hide your secrets or uniquely display your treasures. You will learn how to free your artistic self upon the pages of this book, creating a multitude of rich, colorful pages as you work. You will be learning not only how to make the book from scratch but also how to create a multitude of layered, “paper painted” pages.

Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks

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I hope to see YOU there!

Questions? Please email me at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

More information on my workshops here.

Thanks!!

October 2011 Classes

Here's my list of classes for October 2011. I may add to this list. I'm ALWAYS looking for new teaching venues so if you know of any that may be interested, I'd love to hear. You can email me at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

If you're not near where I'll be teaching, but you're interested in taking a class, I do offer a variety of online classes. You can find out more info on the right side of my main blog.

Thank YOU for your interest!

October

Fri 14^th Zinnia So Pasadena Passionate Declarations 11:30-3:30

Passionate Declarations

What do you get when you combine paper, tape, pens, and more? A completely one of a kind journal made by your own hands! We’ll begin the workshop by constructing a quick but totally cool journal. We’ll then dive right in and begin to learn a plethora of mixed media collage techniques upon the pages of the journal. We’re all about the layers in this class as you learn explore new composition and design techniques as you work on the pages of your new journal. I guarantee that you will love working in this book as much as I did!

Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks

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Sun 16^th Stampin From the Heart L.A. Serenity Pages 12:30-4:30

Serenity Pages

In this workshop you will construct a unique journal. You will “paint” with paper learning composition and design techniques as you create your pages. Learn how to combine a variety of mixed media including paper, tape, transparencies, stickers, stencils and much more.

You will learn tons of new mixed media tips, tricks and techniques as you work hands creating your own Serenity Pages.

Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks

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Fri 21st Stampin From The Heart L.A. La Petite Muse 11:30-3:30

La Petite Muse

With your own hands and in your own style, construct a small, personal journal completely from scratch. You’ll start by choosing your own handmade and decorative paper to use as the cover and as the inside pages! Create your own unique book sewn by your own hands. After constructing the book, you will then learn a multitude of new collage techniques for working on the pages. This was one of my favorite journals to work in and I hope it will become one of yours!

Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks

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Sat 22^nd Zinnia So Pasadena A Beautiful Life 11-3

A Beautiful Life Journal

What do you get when you combine paper, ribbon, glue and a little special somethin’ something? A soft covered (but extremely durable), quickly stitched and totally made by your own hands journal! You will learn not only how to create your own Beautiful Life Journal but you will discover how to successfully blend color, texture and imagery together onto the pages of your book. You’ll create luscious layers that combine rich, personal imagery with colorful, textured bits of paper ephemera. I’ll dig deep into my bag of tricks for this class, unearthing and sharing what I know to be the key to creating unique, personal journal pages that you will love!

Supply list: Scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue

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28-30th Five NEW classes in Oakland, CA Please click here for slideshows, photos, full descriptions and information on how to sign up for the workshops!

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Here's to a GREAT October, my favorite month of the year!

The Decorative tape Post

I've posted where to find tape before, but since it's a frequently asked question, I thought I'd post again!

The sad thing is, this isn't half of what I have-these are old photos. Addiction, anyone?
If you want tape just for you-

Go to ebay, google or etsy. Type in kawaii tape, japanese tape, decorative tape, packing tape, packaging tape, cute tape-everything you can possibly think of to describe tape. LOTS of stuff comes up. Seriously.

Another thing you NEED to know, is that it's not always called TAPE. Some people call tape STICKERS or STICKER. They also say you can cut out what you want. So, sometimes on etsy and other sites you need to search for STICKER as well.

Gingko Papers-decorative tape AND masking tape an online store in L.A.!

Tapeswell is a company whom I LOVE!! They sell retail and wholesale. I LOVE their tape.
Their label tape is awesome too. I used their tape on my journal page here:
http://kellykilmer.blogspot.com/2009/02/home-from-arizona-and-frenzy-stamper.html
Tapeswell has extended a 15% off of your entire purchase (minimum $10) to readers of my blog if you use the coupon code KELLY when ordering.

Frenzy Stamper in Scottsdale, AZ sells Tapeswell, Prima Marketing and MT Masking Tape.

Zinnia in So Pasadena, CA sells Tapeswell and various other brands of tape.

Prima Marketing-search for Tape-I LOVE their tape especially the words, and polka dots

Washimatta-another favorite vendor/source for masking tape!

Pretty Tape-another etsy vendor I love!

From Japan with Love is one of my most favorite vendors/sources

as is RetroNana in Shanghai another one of my favorite vendor/sources

as is NothingElegant in Korea

as is lovepetitzakka in Japan

as is Wendystory in Korea

Some other sites including wholesale sites-

Accoutrements tape (Devil duckie, cowboy, cat, Jesus, Bacon, and a few more) google accoutrements tape-lots of places sell them.

NPW in England is the manufacturer of the zipper, barbed wire, chain, bullet, daisy and some more tape.

Around the Block has COOL tape-I wish they would make the black easier to FIND.

Lace tape in b & w-takes a few weeks though

Redhorseshoe

Azumi and David-fun stuff! Body tape and garment tape!!

checkered color tape

scissors

French co: Shut up, wood tape, python tape,tinsel tape

Dedece-various tapes including road, train, rivet and more. Type in tapes

Babosarang I *wish* I could order from this company

The Tape Depot-custom made tape and more! Not sure about the prices though!! Any site where you have to ask makes me leery!

Fancy That! -rolls available single or double variety packs

10x10-type in tape

In L.A., Soap Plant/wacko sells tape-woo hoo! They are in the store, under the paper racks in little baskets.

Supermarket-has cool rope and chain tape

Flair Designs-they call it 'ribbon style paper trim'

Hambly has stickers that are tape like-I LOVE their products

Making Memories also has stickers that are tape like-very fun!

Rob Ryan tape

The Spoon Sisters

Our Children's Gorilla

Fred Flare

Design within Reach has also sold really cool masking tape in their stores and online from time to time. The company they carry is called mt masking tape. DWR carries three different kinds-the two packs of 10 with different colors and the multi pack of 20 thin tapes. Various online sources for this MT tape are popping up. Etsy has a ton of them in stock as does Arlyna's Closet.

A whole blog on tape!

If you have any other sources on tape, please email me at EGorey99 (at) sbcglobal.net
(take the at out and replace it with @, it's to block spam bots)
or post here in the comments!!!-thanks!~