New Class At Stamp Asylum

This is what you will make in my new solder class. Flowers have been so popular lately I decided to incorporate some solder pieces in the centers of these flowers instead of buttons or rhinestones. To take the class you already need to know how to solder because I will not be teaching that part of the class. I will be concentrating on teaching the flowers. Call the store to sign up 972 596-1224

I will be teaching a beginner solder class next quarter so watch the Stamp Asylum blog or email for a date on that. I will also list it here on my blog.

BLOOMING SOLDER cost is $55.00
Think soft beautiful organza flowers with artwork behind glass for centers. These flowers look great on a jackets, purse, Spring hat or box. You will make two flowers and solder the pieces for the middle. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER SOLDER CLASS. Bring to class a solder iron with a small screwdriver type tip, bone folder or phid, scissors and glue stick. Everything else is provided.

New Soldered Charms

I posted new charms in my ETSY store http://www.donnagoss.etsy.com/ tonight. I also added them to the rack at Stamp Asylum. So if your interested and local you can go by the store to purchase them. There are quote ones (long and skinny), definitions, digital art dolls and initials.

They have a beaded dangle hanging from the top of them but not in this photo. I added it later.

I especially love the art doll ones. I used porcelain doll heads and stamps to complete the dolls. They are done digitally and made fairies and queens out of them. Found some great glittered card stock that a friend told me about. It really makes the definitions and quotes sparkle.

Fun Hanging Mobile Class I Took

Really cool class I took at Stamp Asylum today. It was taught by Joni Russell from Artful Illusions. http://www.mrsolearysart.com/oleary.html It is made from these little wire hangers that look vintage but of course are reproductions. Cool never the less.This is a close-up of one of the tags. I covered the clock on the stamped image with a plastic watch face. I added loose watch parts inside it so they move around under the plastic.
The tags are all stamped then ribbons and collage fodder is added. Some is glued directly to the tag and others are popped up with pop dots.
Love the hands on this one holding one of the stamped images. Gotta have that stamp!

Metal rimmed tags are stamped and hang below the tags. Joni did other classes at the store this weekend too. Hopefully she can come back in October to teach again. Watch the Stamp Asylum blog for more details http://stampasylum.blogspot.com/

Valentine Art at Stamp Asylum

These ornaments would be the perfect gift for that special person in your life. Pick one with their initial and they can display it all year long.

Come by the store to purchase one. Stamp Asylum 2001 Coit Road STE 165, Plano, TX 75075, 972 596-1224
Fill a glass vase with branches then string pom pom ribbon through the branches. Die cut hearts from a hymnal and sprinkle German glass glitter on the edges of each one. Hang them from the branches for a sweet and simple decoration.

This idea would be great for other holidays. Just change the colors and theme to suit the occasion.

My Class Schedule at Stamp Asylum

Here is my teaching schedule at the store till the end of the year.

Saturday August 22nd from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Saturday September 26th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Solder 101
In this class we will explore the basics of solder for those who have never attempted it. You will assemble collages for pins, pendants and a necklace. Once you learn this technique, you can make ornaments, wall art, and boxes. Your imagination will run wild with other gift ideas. Bring to class scissors, glue stick, small vice, bone folder, solder iron with 1/8” screwdriver type tip, safety glasses and jewelry pliers. ($65)

Glass House without lights onGlass House with lights on

Saturday September 5th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Little Glass House

This the sweetest solder project we have done yet! In this class you will create artwork using paint and inks, copied images, computer generated words, rubber stamps and charcoal pencil. Sandwich the artwork between glass then solder the house together. Polished to perfection and illuminate using battery operated tea lights. You will have a whimsical showpiece! THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER SOLDERING CLASS. YOU NEED TO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO SOLDER. Bring to class a good solder iron with a small tip ( ¼” – ½” screwdriver type tip), safety glasses, glue stick, detail scissors, Walnut Stain Distress pad, old thick towel, small vise, phid or bone folder, tweezers, pencil and three metal bench blocks or something heavy enough (very important) to hold the glass in position for soldering the house together. ($95)

Saturday October 17th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Twist on Cards

If you love to make cards then this class is for you! You will make six different cards that can be used for any occasion. You may learn a new technique or find a long lost one you forgot about. All supplies provided. ($55)

Saturday November 14th from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Whimsical Christmas Cards

Need a head start on your Christmas cards this season? Or you can’t think of an idea to even get you started? Then this class is for you! You will make six different cards incorporating various techniques and some of the new stamp designs and papers. Come and enjoy some holiday music and treats with your friends in this festive class. All supplies provided. ($55)