 Music, as Longfellow says, is the universal language of mankind, and I have to say I agree. Music can build a bridge between cultures despite language barriers, help you wind down after a crazy day at work, make you feel like you are 16 again when an “oldie” comes on the radio, and so much more. Music is a huge part of a lot of people’s lives, so it makes sense that music often finds its way into our other creative ventures, such as scrapbooking, card making, holiday crafts, mixed media canvases and more. Next Wednesday, crafters will be trading Artist Trading Cards with a Music theme here at P&P (click here for more information, we would love for you to join us!). With an awesome theme like Music I am sure the ATCs created will be gorgeous and as unique as the maker. Here’s some great inspiration if you haven’t started on yours yet. Get inspired to create cards with a musical theme. Or perhaps, you want to scrapbook a musical event. Another great, creative idea is to make a musical inspired mixed media canvas. Check out these fun projects for inspiration. Have you tried paper quilling before? These musical themed quilled projects are absolutely eye-catching. Celebrate His word in your bible journaling and get inspired by these musical pages. Add some “music” to your decor at home (or classroom if you are a teacher) with these ideas. And lastly, just some really cool imagery I came across while pulling this blog together – music and inspiration are truly everywhere! We hope you enjoyed this blog post as much as you enjoy turning up a favorite song!
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If you follow Palette & Paper on Instagram and/or Facebook you saw that the new Tim Holtz’s Distress Oxide Ink Pads are in stock!
So, what is a Distress Oxide? How does it differ from Tim’s other distress products? Distress Oxide Ink Pads are a water-reactive dye and pigment fusion. They create an oxidized effect when sprayed with water. They come in 12 colors including Tim’s gorgeous colors of “Worn Lipstick”, “Cracked Pistachio”, “Vintage Photo” and more. 
Since they have pigment in them they work well on darker paper also. Check out the various colors on white, kraft and black paper. 
When it comes to stamping, Distress Oxides work better for stamping giving an opaquer look vs. Distress Inks that tend to be “blotchy” when stamping.
You can check out Tim demoing the Distress Oxide Ink Pads while at Creativation here: Want to be inspired on how to use the new Distress Oxide Ink Pads? Check these projects out:
You need all 12 colors, rights? Be sure to tag us on Instagram and/or Facebook if you share what you have created with Distress Oxide Inks!
If you’ve been checking out the upcoming events here at Palette & Paper, you may have noticed Artist Trading Cards or ATCs listed a couple of times. What is an ATC you may be asking . . . it is a miniature piece of “art” that is traded around the world. Anything goes when it comes to ATCs, with the only official rule being that it needs to measure 2.5” x 3.5”.  Source: Cutoutandkeep.net The ATC movement started in 1997, by Swiss artist, M. Vanci Stirnemann. Stirnemann created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit. On the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception. With that, the ATC movement took off and has spread around the world. Swaps continue to take place today in person and online. Stirnemann has been quoted as saying, “To me, the trade is the thing”.  Source: Carousel of fun ATCs, provided by Cindy Kelle The awesome thing about ATCs is that all skill-levels and mediums are welcome. Your ATC isn’t going to look like an ATC made by someone else because it is an original piece of art created by YOU! ATC Events Coming to P&P:Wednesday, August 24 - ATC Demo with Cindy (during Open Studio) Cindy will have four ATC designs, each featuring a different technique, for you to make. No need to bring anything, but please register so we can be prepared with materials. Click here to let us know you are coming. Saturday, August 27 – Introduction to ATCs with Cindy During this time you will have the opportunity to make five ATCs featuring different techniques (and different from Wednesday evening's demo), make a small a box to decorate and carry your ATCs in, and receive a handout with instructions. Starting September 7th and on the first Wednesday of each month Palette & Paper will host a monthly ATC swap. It will be held 6-7 pm during Open Studio. Make your creations and bring them to trade with others. You will have an amazing ATC collection in no time! Saturday, October 15 – Fabric Artist Trading Card with Sara That’s right, not all ATCs have to be paper! Join Sara as she shows you simple, beginning stitches to make a beautiful Halloween themed fabric ATC. To read more about these events and register, please visit our event pages. Are you getting excited about ATCs? Come in the Shoppe and check out these awesome Prickley Pear stamps we have in stock. They are the exact size of an ATC and a great way to inspire a background or theme. They are priced at $8, but don't forget the secret code word to receive a discount through August 27, 2016 on your purchase (hint: read your newsletter!)  Also, be sure to check out our ATC Pinterest Board with lots of inspiration to help kick-start those creative wheels and a handy diagram showing how to get 16 ATC bases from ONE piece of 12x12” cardstock!  See you soon at one of our ATC events or in the Shoppe stocking up on ATC supplies!Originally emailed via the newsletter distribution list on 2/25/16.  Weekend Crop Friday, February 26 beginning at Noon through Saturday, February 27 until 9pm $30 Saturday Only Option $25 We are expanding our usual All Day Saturday Crop to include Friday! Starting at Noon on Friday you can get a jump start on your workspace set up and productivity. Pizza supper on Friday with the regular delicious lunch on Saturday, page layout kits and prizes! This is open to any paper crafter, knitter etc...not just for scrapbookers!   Originally emailed via the newsletter distribution list on 2/18/16.   Workshop with Jill Metz Valentine's Day 2016 may be past us but it's never too late to "Follow Your Heart". Join mixed media artist, Jill Metz for a special time of creating and reflecting on the possibilities your life holds. Register directly with Jill at m.jillmetz@comcast.net  Planners 101 with Kimberly Saturday, February 20 10-Noon $15 Come join Kimberly for a two-hour workshop going over functional and creative uses for planners. During the first hour of this workshop we will review the functional side of planning. Kimberly will share different types and sizes of planners (with lots of samples to see), discuss styles of monthly/weekly/daily page layouts, overall layout and sections of a planner, sources of planner inspiration and tools and tricks to get you organized in 2016. Additionally, we will review how planners can be used for creative memory keeping. During the second half of the class we will get creative with our planners. We will create a laminated dashboard for you to use in your planner (or future planner) with a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” theme. The dashboard can be customized to work in a variety of planners. If you have attended a Planners 101 class previously, you are invited to join us for the creative portion of the workshop at a reduced workshop rate of only $8! You do not have to have a planner to attend this class, but if you have one please bring it. Other items to bring include (but not mandatory as the instructor will have supplies to share): scissors, paper trimmer, tape runner/dry adhesive, and corner rounder.   Weekend Crop
Friday, February 25 Noon- Saturday 9pm; 2-4pm $30 Saturday Only Option $25 We are expanding our usual All Day Saturday Crop to include Friday! Starting at Noon on Friday you can get a jump start on your workspace set up and productivity. Pizza supper on Friday with the regular delicious lunch on Saturday, page layout kits and prizes! This is open to any paper crafter, knitter etc...not just for scrapbookers! |
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