Garden Party Starts Today

 You can join in on the fun with the Artist Class gang!  Our classes start today.  

Click here go to the Artist Class blog.  Click here to sign up & don't forget to use your coupon code
"creativerants" for $10 off registration.

I'm one of the "extras" classes during the month.  For those taking the class, you can download the picture above for use in my project.  (Please note, the photo is for personal use only).

 Lookie what I found over on Anthropologie

Artist Class ~ Garden Party

Celebrate Spring with Artist Class Garden Party

Save $10 with the code "creativerants" at checkout

Come join us for the next session of Artists Class.  Look at the beautiful projects we'll be making.  I'm excited for this one by Tina Jenson.  I'm thinking of all the cute places I can put these flowers.

The ever creative hostess Mary Green says:

Did you know that April is National Garden Month? It's a great time to celebrate Springtime, Gardens, and the return of sunshine with the newest 4 week Artist Class session.
This Garden Party session is filled with great Artists, charming projects and loads of extras - plenty of them designed to entice you into a springtime garden-fresh mood. Shake off the grey and throw open the windows, this is your time to push aside any lingering gloom...and bring your creativity to life.

The price of a session of Artist Class is normally $59.00, but Garden Party is just $49.00 - $10.00 off the original price. Then, with an Artist's discount code you'll save $10.00 more.

You'll pay just $39.00 in all!

Come get in the mood for Spring!

Come Join In

Happy February & ♥Valentines♥ Day!!  Artists Class has just begun.  The first project is Danielle Muller's beautiful Valentine Door Hanging.  Aren't her examples just beautiful!  There is still time if you wanna join in on the fun. The blog is open for 3 months.

Go here & don't forget to use code kateveeme for $10 off registration.

I Can Hardly Stand the Creative Juju...

Get a load of all this creative goodness!!! I'm so excited to be teaching again for this new session of Artist Class. You Need to go take a look at the link. The projects are just gorgeous! I can't wait for class to start.

What is Artist Class?
Here's it is in the words of our hostess Mary Green:

Artist Class is an online collection of
12 project tutorials and 12 artists and contributors.
Artist Class is held over 4 weeks on a private blog; registration allows you access.

The project tutorials are presented as blog posts, one every other day, over 4 weeks. You'll also receive bonus images, templates and tips and tricks - something every day! The blog is open a full three months to allow plenty of time to begin and finish projects.

ARTIST CLASS is $59

but my blog readers get a

$10 Discount by using discount code kateveeme

Registration is here.

There are some seriously cute projects screaming to be Valentine's Day gifties. The nice thing about this class is that all the projects may be downloaded for future reference. Here's the list of talented & creative artists for the class:

Danielle Muller www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com

Dawn Edmonson http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/

Hope Wallace Karney http://besottment.typepad.com/

Karen Watson www.thegraphicsfairy.com

Lesley Venable www.flatwoodsfolkart.typepad.com

Martha Kohley http://vintagetrifles.blogspot.com/

Michele Witchell http://www.lifeonthisgoodday.blogspot.com/

Nerissa Alford http://www.creativerantsfromnerissa.blogspot.com

Rosemary Garcia http://www.etsy.com/shop/PinsAndNeedlesToo

Tina Jensen http://tinybear-dk.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you in Class!

Coming Soon...

A New session of Artists Class! There is special pricing until Jan 9th - that's today so hurry over to register. Classes start Feb 1st & run through the end of the month.
Mary Green sets up the month long on-line class for us. Go take a peek at her blog & say hi. She has lots of inspiration & clip art for use in your projects.

I'm excited to be an instructor again. Here's my tutorial Chunky Funky Bracelets made from "bead soup". It's great for leftovers & beads you buy by the piece. It's a fun way to experiment by mixing different components in one piece. You'll get some design instruction & basic jewelry techniques in this class. I'm always trying to find ways to use components in different ways or add unexpected details. This bracelet is a great way to try both.

That beautiful canvas collage above is by Dawn Edmonson. Those of you that joined us the first time will remember she was also an artist during the first Artist Class. This project will have digital downloads so you can personalize it a little or a lot. This would make a sweet project for Valentines day!

Handmade Holidays

How are you coming along with your Handmade Holidays pledge? Me, I'm plugging along. I'm making things for family & for my upcoming Christmas Bazaar.

I went on a bit of an earring rampage :)

Do you want to make some quick holiday gifts? Mary has made individual tutorials from the Artists Class available. You can buy a couple or still join in on the entire class (the blog is open until February - so don't sweat a time crunch). Take a look at all the tutorials here.

Keeping Busy

New in the Shop

Where has this month gone? It's been a bit crazy in the house with 2 sick kids. I've been going stir crazy at home. What's a girl to do?

I'm enjoy playing with Photoshop again! There have been some issues with the cart over on my Lollishop, so I've started moving listings into my Etsy shop. Once everything is moved you'll be able to shop from either store. I'm having a slow go of it, so take a look at my flickr photos & lollishop. I can add something to etsy if you'd like to purchase. I decided to update my etsy shop, so I made my own banner & avatar. You'll recognize the avatar - I don't think I'll ever get rid of that cutie!!

That's the new blog header up there, too! What's up with me & all this aqua?

Artist Class is also in full swing! My Stamped Key Tutorial was the project for today. It's not too late to join us - we've just started. The blog will be open until February so you can work at your own pace. Take a peek here for more info - I have a discount code there!

New Vintage Pretties to Play With

Look at this pretty set of Blue Vintage goodness I just got in the mail. I've already made something because I couldn't wait! I took the round faceted turquoise earring & turned it into a ring.

If you're interested in learning, join me & 10 other artists for Artist Class. My blog readers get $10 off registration with the code kateveeme. Take a look at the post below for all the info. Mary has been working hard getting ready. It's a stellar line up of artists & projects!

Join Me For Artists Class

I 'm so darn excited about this announcement. I'm going to be one of the teachers for Mary Green's Artist Class. She had an idea to have classes with different types of media. Surprise, I'm doing jewelry. I love Mary's idea! There will be 12 Projects with postings every day. This means lots of mini projects, tips, & downloads. The classes will be on a password protected blog. You have access to the blog from now until Oct 24. Go take a peek!

EDITED: The blog has now been password protected. Go here for info.

According to Mary "Artist Class is an online project classroom with a variety of projects and a variety of artists. It will take place over 4 weeks, on a member-only blog. Daily posts include instructions for one dozen individual projects plus additional, bonus downloads, tips, and techniques." Doesn't that sound like fun? Why don't you join us! I'll be sharing 2 different project

Register HERE with the code kateveeme & receive$10 off the class!

Project 1: Have you ever wanted to use some junk jewelry or transform a special family piece? I'll teach you how to make a fabulous blingy ring – just in time for the holidays for parties or to make as gifts.

Project 2: Turn these

into… Stamped Pendants

Blank Key Kits are now available in here!

Some of my favorite blog friends are participating artists:

Beth Leintz

Karen Watson

Karla Nathan

Tia Storm

Special thanks to Tia for encouraging me to submit some of my work for consideration as a project!