A Painterlady's View

Out with the old...

I have a few left-over kits that I am selling to make room for my NEW STUFF!!! All the kits come with step by step instructions and if something is unclear, you can always e-mail me for clarification.

This kit is a My Mind's Eye "Layout Sketch" class.

You have enough product to make a minimum of 3 layouts. I added in some extras to the original kit, just to make it more special-er. The price of this kit is $30 plus shipping. When you purchase the kit, send  me your address and I'll calculate the shipping for you and send you a separate request for the shipping amount. Shipping can be anywhere from $5 to $30 depending on where you want the package shipped to. Most U.S. locations are around $10. I only have 3 of these kits so if you want one... you better hurry. You can see what is included in this kit in the photo below (click on the photo to see a larger version). The product alone is worth just under $30.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have 2 versions of this next kit. This was a Master Class that I taught at Prima but I have doubled the product so you can make 2 layouts. The price of this kit is $30 plus shipping. When you purchase the kit, send  me your address and I'll calculate the shipping for you and send you a separate request for the shipping amount. Shipping can be anywhere from $5 to $30 depending on where you want the package shipped to. Most U.S. locations are around $10. I only have 5 of these kits so if you want one... you better hurry.

 

The only difference between the two kits is the color of the striped paper. One kit has yellow and the other has blue. You get two 12x12 pieces of currugated cardboard, two 12x12 Prima paintable papers, a set of Prima chipboard alphas, one Prima 12x12 flocked leaf paper, one 12x12 double sided Prima Youth paper, 2 12x12 double sided Prima papers (yellow or blue stripe depending on the kit you purchase), 2 large deluxe white Prima flowers, 4 small deluxe white Prima flowers, 2 self adhesive die cut Prima Voila strips, 2 extra large Prima Say it in Crystal Swirls. The product alone equals just under $30.

Yellow

  Blue

 

 

 

You can purchase any of these kits by clicking HERE.

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~D~

My new Calendar

I have made a new calendar and I just had to share! It only uses one of my new papers from the Winter Wishes line (it's like I spy... where is the new paper... lol), calendar pages from Pinecone Press, a couple Prima flowers, some denim (of course) and the rest is all Zutter. I just love their tools and products. They are such high quality so your projects can last FOREVER! Well... maybe not through a nuclear blast but definitely much sturdier than other products that I've used... lol.

Here is the cover... I sewed on some of C&T's vinyl to cover the embellies so that it can withstand any abuse that I give it. The flowers are from Prima... cuz nobody makes flowers better than they do! The denim is from an old pair of jeans (see photos of my scrap studio to see my crates filled with denim... lol). There will be a few ribbon collections included with my new line... but what I used it isn't much of a sneak peek... sorry.

 

I get so excited when I see my new logo! I've seen the proofs of the papers with the logos on it too!!!

 

The dictionary flower is a new Zutterized version. It was time to do an update on my flowers. I'll show a step by step with photos next week.

 

This is a close up of the Zutter Cover All. It has a "bamboo" finish so it looks like a vintage book. You can even give it a little bit of a faux leather look by adding some Ranger Distress inks (I used Frayed Burlap).

 

This is a photo of the Zutter rivets. I used the Pound it all to make the hole and set the rivets. I was very impressed with the fact that the tool was able to make it through the chiboard Cover All (which is VERY THICK) PLUS 2 layers of denim! I'll show some step out photos next week on this tool. My fingernails are covered in blue dye right now... and I didn't want to scare anyone!

 

These are the tabs. I just used a tab punch on some vintage books that I have and added some Dymo labels (another of my fave tools) for each month.

 

This is the monthly calendar page from Pinecone Press. I designed a weekly page for them... I'm not sure if it will be used but even if it isn't... I LOVE the way the weekly page turned out so I'm using it for my personal calendar no matter what. I'll show you the weekly page as soon as I get the okie dokie from Pinecone Press.

 

That is all for now. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~D~

Classes & Stuff

Hi everyone,

I'm teaching a couple classes on Saturday, July 11th at Pages From the Heart in Monrovia. The first is my FAVE (my card buffet class) which is just an excuse for us to play and for me to show some fun techniques... it is VERY freestyle but if this is uncomfortable for you, I can show you how to make some cards step by step.

 

The photo below are the cards that the peeps at Pages made the last time I visited... it was a blast.

 The 2nd class is one of the layouts I had in the Girlfriends book:

 

You can contact the store to sign up:  626-358-5334

I am also joining in with some girlfriends for a two day event at The Red Bee in Tustin, CA in August. The event is called Santa's Summer Splendor and we will all be doing Christmasy type projects. The dates are Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th. I will be teaching a Christmas Card Buffet plus a card box with MY NEW LINE!!!  I get to give you a sneak peek for the class AND it is a sneak peek for my Winter Wishes line too!

 

 

You can call the store to get more information: 714-838-1200

Something else that is kinda fun... Today is "Weigh in Wednesday" over on the Girlfriend's Blog.  Come and join us while we try to get healthy together!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~D~

More Sneak Peeks

Here are some more pictures... I can't wait to show everyone both of my paper lines and all the fun (non-matchy-matchy) stuff that goes with them! I'm working playing like mad getting a bunch of projects made... I'm just giddy!!!

 

 

All the pictures I've shown so far are from my Vintage Nostalgia line. I'll start showing stuff from my Winter Wishes line next!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs ~D~

Ready for some Sneak Peeks?

OK... here ya go... Just a few pics to whet your appetite.

 

 

 

I really LOVE this new product!!! I'm so excited I can barely contain myself!!! I am gonna start booking classes for this new product ASAP cuz I can't wait to start sharing with everyone!

Today's winner of the free Girlfriends book is:

luvtoscrap1972 has left you a comment:

Donna,
Congrats on getting to work at home! Can't wait to see more sneeky-peeks at your fabulous line!!
Have a great day...off to look at your studio picts.
Happy Scrappin'
Lisa H. in Arkansas

Lisa, send me your mailing address and I'll get your book shipped off to you.

Oh... and I never heard from my last winner... so scroll down and see if it was you and if it is... e-mail your mailing address to donna.salazar@cox.net.

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~D~

A small hint...

Lookie my new blog top!!! This is just a teeny tiny hint at what my new line will look like. Keep coming back regularly for some sneak peeks... and maybe a video... hee hee.

I have to say... working from home RAWKS!!! I feel like I'm playing hookie cuz I get to play with purdy stuff all day... well, except for when I break to pay attention to my family... which EVERY SINGLE ONE of them is home sick right now. At least I've been able to fight it off. It's amazing that I haven't gotten it the way I am always kissing on them... lol.

Our house is going through A LOT of changes. My son is back from Nevada, my best friend and her hubby are moving in and my scrap studio has moved twice in the last 30 days... lol. I've added a photo gallery of my new scrap studio in the sidebar (one pic below). My scrap studio is "the GIRLS room" and our dining room is "the MAN room"... it is where my hubby and my BFF's hubby are setting up their office space and it is my son's temporary bedroom before he enlists in the navy. He is sleeping on a daybed... we dont' have him on the floor or anything... lol. His old room (my scrap studio for less than a month) is where my BFF and her hubby will be sleeping. 

 Another fun new thing... I saw a facebook badge on Deena's blog and I had to get one for me too! (see it on the right?) If you haven't joined Facebook, you really should try it out. I have connected with old friends from high school and have made some new friends too... plus I post a little something on facebook more often than I do here on my blog. If you are on facebook, please send me a friend invite!

The newest winner of one of our Girlfriend's books is... Gloria. Please send me your mailing address and I'll ship this book off to you.

Donna,
Happy 20 year anniversary...WOW thats huge...I am so happy for you ...You are amazing and you guys look great together...Love the page you did too...By the way I love DMB...and this is my favorite song right now....its also on my blog...funny ....Be well ahve a great weekend...Gloria

June 19, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Leave a comment and I'll pick another winner in a day or two. BTW... my last two winners... I'm mailing your books today... sorry for the delay... I've been kinda busy... lol.

Thanks for stopping by! I'm off to create some fun pretty things!

Hugs ~D~

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BUB!!!

Today (June 18th) is my 20th wedding annivesary! Wow... it seems like just yesterday that we were in high school! I made this layout for the Girlfriends book in anticipation of this day and the first song that plays on this blog is my new favorite song for us:

There are 3 pull out tags with pictures from 3 stages in our lives; high school prom, our wedding and a recent photo.

 

This is how I sign all my cards and letters to my hubs.

 

Thanks for being here to help us celebrate!

Leave a comment and you will have another chance to win a book!

Today's winner is.....

www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawkKJx2NcKMSDkkBMfwjtLnk0AOCabOHnnA has left you a comment:

Congrats!!!!!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it and see your creations!!!!

Wishing you much success in your new venture!!!

Send your mailling address to donna.salazar@cox.net.

We have begun posting videos to the girlfriends blog again... check out our new "weigh in Wednesday" post HERE.

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~D~

Spillin' the beans!

Ok... here is the BIG NEWS!!!

Today was my last day at Prima. I had told the owner that I wanted to design my own line and teach for a manufacturer and she had given me her blessing to begin looking a few weeks ago. I found a job doing EXACTLY what I want to do and I get to do it from home!!! I gave my 2 week notice to Prima this morning and they shook my hand and congratulated me! It felt really good... like I was a baby chick leaving the nest... lol.

I will still be doing Prima Studio with Leah (Yes... Prima said they dont' have a problem with it... way cool huh!) so you can still see a monthly video from us. I guess that means that I haven't completely broken ties with Prima which is why I think that everything went so smoothly this morning.

I will begin giving you little details here and there (as I can). We have to keep some of this stuff secret until the show. But... I can show you my logo. It isn't all super fancy but it is ME.

  

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!!!

Hugs ~D~

**EDITED** With all the excitement I forgot to pick a winner! amyvlovestv You are the big winner!!! Please send your mailing address to donna.salazar@cox.net.

If you didn't win... don't worry! Just leave a comment on this post and I'm gonna pick another winner in the next couple days!!!

Another Weeeeeeener!

Hi everyone. Our next winner is....

Aprile's Attic has left you a comment:

Way to go. I'm next I believe. wee doggie
hugs: Aprile

Aprile's Attic... Come on Down... you are the next winner in Free stuff from Donna.

If you didn't win... leave a comment... I'm giving away another one!

And stop by next week for a REALLY BIG announcement.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs ~D~

Winner, Winner... Chicken Dinner!

Drumroll please....

The winner is:

Michelle Salazar!!! (no relation to me... it isn't rigged... lol)

Michelle, Please send me your mailing address to my e-mail: donna.salazar@cox.net.

For those of you who didn't win... post a comment here and I'll draw another winner in a couple days.

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~D~