Up Comming classes

Update on Solder Classes....

Sweet or Sinister Necklace at the Crafty Scrapper.. or Call: 972-923-3151.....Coming up soon, like in less than 2 weeks!!! Friday, Sept. 18th..Also on Saturday the 19th we have a 101 class scheduled at 5pm and a Bracelet Class at 11 am...

I've had alot of requests for a Saturday beginners class..so here is your chance~

3 rings class will be held on Sept. 26th:

And! I have a class at Smitten in Mc Kinney.... Scheduled for Thursday, Sept 17th.

A beginners solder class:

Hope to see you there!!!

Have a great "Short week"!

later,t

Fall Paper Cowgirl Classes

I'm excited to tell you!

In a day or so we will open up registration for Fall Paper Cowgirl.

We have invited 3 new teachers for All day event at one set price

(lunch is included).

We will be again in Waxahachie at the Crafty Scrapper for this day of Sewing, cutting, glittering and bee's-a-waxing..

So hope to see you there!!!

oh, I forgot to tell you.

We are limited to class size and there is only room for 20 at this event.

Also it's all three classes, no pick and choose at this great set price.

Happy Weekend!

teedubya

We are having more fun than the law will allow!

Wish you were here!!!

This is a couple of shots of my Solder Class that was held this am. After that I was busy..we didn't even get class shots..I hate that..we all had a good time..Right now the afternoon classes are going on. Tonight is Vendor night!!

Got to meet Ann-Deniese. She's such a sweetie!!!! Love her!!!

Look at this crepe paper goodness! A giant cone filled with goodies!! Thank you!!!

More photos later and if not here, on the Paper Cowgirl Blog!

Wish you were here!!!

A little Late~

But better late than never, right???!!!

The winner on the domino post is : Diane, another Texas gal!! Thanks for the comments ya'll it was great fun to see who wanted a chance at this little thing..

Thanks for Coming to see me here!

Class in Waxahachie went very well, those gals are soldering up a storm!! We did the round charms, where you float the solder across the backside. They did it like there was nuttin' to it..I was so proud of them!! yea!!! Thanks for coming to my class ya'll !

Since I was there soooo late in the day, I took advantage of it and spent the night with my good fren Cindy..The next day we went 'teeking' at a store in Mansfield..there were some super awesome booths there..and here are a few of my finds :

Don't you love the hair and the peter pan collars on the girls??? I smell a retro themed collage in the works...don't you???

And look at these old wooden Chess pieces!!!!!!!!Cee scoffed at me for picking them up, but....after I rattled off a few ideas that popped into my head, she decided she would 'buy' few from me..

And then we forgot to get some out for her when we got back to her house...lol...

I had to have those tins for some reason..and that brass cow tag, I've been wanting one, what better than Lucky Number Seven???

This was a surprise in the mail the other day:

My friend Linda in MI, found this cool box and knew I had to have it! She's such a sweetie, to think of me like that.. not only was it an very cool box, she filled it up too!

Is that not cool or what??? THANK YOU Linda for all the wonderful goodies!!! ThANK YOU Cee for the sleep over and the fun we had!!

See ya'll tomorrow!!

hugs,t

One for All and ALL for Paper CowGIrLS!

Starting Next week, All the Teachers of Paper Cowgirl are going to

have a give-away on thier blogs!!

Charlotte is at: www.charlattecreations.com

Mendy is at: http://www.mendytexas.blogspot.com/

Jan is at: http://www.polkadotbarn.blogspot.com/

Ann Denise is at: http://www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com/

Cindy is at: http://yappingcatstudio.typepad.com

Joanna is going to be at: http://papercowgirl.blogspot.com

Dale is at: http: http://dalemclain.blogspot.com/

I'll be right here at my favorite place.

We will all be drawing for our prizes on April 10th.

So, Cowgirls, Saddle up your favorite pony and ride the Cowgirl Trail....

You never know what you might find!

see you there~

tina

On the Road!!

Meeting up today with my GurlFrens! Cindy and Sherri...

Then tomorrow the Class at The Crafty Scrapper

in Waxahachie!

Ya'll have a good weekend!!

teedubya

Packing up

A little here, a little there..stuff it in a sack, grab this, grab that...that's what I've been up to this last couple of days..

Going to Waxahachie this weekend to teach at the Crafty Scrapper. Teach a microscope slide soldered charm class. We are going to do similar to this:

I have images of pin up cowgirls, glamorous ladies and some vintage corset ads, and even some of my vintage images for the students to choose from...I've made up some cool little class packets, gathered supplies and solder irons..so hopefully we'll have a fun 3 hours on Saturday!

Do you remember my Paper Mojo blog?

Well, that name didn't set well with a paper company by the same name, so, I had to change my blog name since I was the 'little guy'...That blog I had over 150 entrys on, this one is getting close to 200! I see that and it amazes me..I'm not one to write in a journal or diary, but I don't seem to mind writing my thoughts where everyone and GOD can see it...I wonder why that is?

Paper Cowgirl sign ups are going strong! We have one class close to being sold out!! We are humbled and amazed at the response! Thank you all for choosing to come to our gathering of artists! What are the rest of you waiting on????come join our fun, Vendor night is a hoot...

Happy Tuesday!

t

Paper Cowgirl Sign ups have begun!

It's off to a good start, despite some glitches and a few mis- spellings..lol..I'm not a speller and you know what?? Spell check don't catch them all...and when you ain't a good speller, you think it's all ok, you've used your spell check~ until some smartypants points out your boo-boos..oh well, poop happens.. and the more you stomp on it the worse it stinks..

Really, We are having a good turn out. Class space is limited and we do have 2 classes filling fast! So if you are THINKING about it, better decide soon..for that class maybe full sooner than you think.

Saturday, I'm trippin' down to the Crafty Scrapper for my first of 2 classes, this month! We are making microscope slide charms. Getting the soldering basics and what nots...so come see us if your near and want to learn somethin' new! We'd be glad to have ya..Just give Sherri a hollar there at TCS . Speaking of solder, my glass houses for my swap went out today!! Yea! I have received one so far, I'll have to show you one day..it's wonderful, I mean, Sally Jean worthy wonderful...

Hope your Monday's been good!

mine's been B-u-S-Y...

later,t

busy week!

Workin' on this Cowgirl Stuff takes up alot of your time, so excuse me if you don't see me around for a few days~

Go check out Paper Cowgirl and see what the fuss is all about...

If you can't be good, be good at being bad...
t

Quickie, no fun and Friends

Here are two of the gals, that are in the soldered house swap with me...neither wanted their faces showing..they are no fun..about taking pictures, anyway..

We had a quickie lesson on glass cutting and soldering while I was in their neck of the woods..I keep reminding them it's all due March 31st..

These are what I gave them, when we all got together.. Sherri's in the one on the left and Cindy's on the right..and I'm not telling you what snarky saying was on the back...

While I was there, we set up a soldering class for me to teach at the Crafty Scrapper, so if you in the area, come and solder up some charms with us!!

Have a Blessed day!!

t

Sweet Treats

And who said they had to be fattening??

This yummy goodness is brought to you from a recent shopping trip..

Vintage Seam binding, old buttons, rick rack, and buttons,and belt buckles from a shop in Ducanville, Texas..add some old pearl chain from a recent Etsy purchase from Canada and you have a well rounded plate...

We made our mix while we were doing all this shopping...Snarky remarks, jabs and jibs..laughs and fun all mixed well with some ideas thrown in..what better treats than that?

Starbucks? Maybe??

This Red White and Blue cover was on the cups on Tuesday..

Then a Chai with a snazzy orange cover was had the next day for a treat..

So, enjoy your treats, whether they be food or not and if you had fun, then that's just icing on the proverbial cake!

Don't forget to share the word about our Paper Cowgirl Altered Art retreat in June!

later,t

Paper Cowgirl Dates are Set!!

Mark you calenders for June 26th - 28th at the Hampton Inn in Waxahachie Texas!!!

Registration begins March 1st over at the Paper Cowgirl Blog.

Have a great Weekend!!

tina

Never did tell ya about

How my teaching gig went..

I had a bit of a freak out right before sitting up..But with Cindy there she calmed me down, handed my can of clothes pins to me and sent me in... I looked at those things for hours before and never even moved them, but when the time came I couldn't find the freaking things!!!!

So, started class by handing out our class kits: yep, they were in a coffee to go cups..Everyone loved it..passed out the 'lost' clothes pins, Popsicle sticks and instructions..All seemed well..explained what we were using and that the crystals were called: Onion Skins, because they are THIN..so be CAREFUL...We had at least 4 busted ones..from over zealous burnishing..but that's OK..live and learn..I had packed replacements just in case...lol..

Everyone seemed to understand my hand outs, that's a good thing.. I gave everyone 6 images to choose from and several sayings all printed out and ready to use..

I loved how every one's was so different but yet the same..it was great..We had one burn..after being told which end was the hot end..but some ice on it and she was good to go.. I did redo a few of the globs of solder on some of them and put on a bunch of jump rings..that's the toughest part of the whole thing.. Fixed some mistakes and answered some questions..but that's what class is for..to learn what not to do and how to fix it if you do mess something up..right??

And BOOM, times over, every one's cleaning up...and I think I inspired some to do some soldering of charms on their own! Now that makes me happy, to give inspiration to others!!

Hope you enjoyed it if you were in my class..Hope to see you there next year if all goes well!!

Thanks again for the support and kind words!!

Have a great weekend!

t

I'm home...

And tired and my head is full of great memories~

Cindy and I say that Paper Cowgirl was a success! We hope that all of you that attended did too..

We started the day with Dale..this gal is a little fire cracker! Her head was ready to explode by the time time day was over..full of ideas, fun and it was great to meet her and be in her company. Her good friend Lori came with her and she was a pleasure too! Thanks Dale swapping with me and buying some of my goodies on vendor night!!!

We had lunch break after her class...

Then hit the afternoon with Jan her class had everyone making banners and getting glitter all over!! I have to say Jan is one of a kind..we had great laughs and good times..Thanks Jan for being there and that great roller skate piece I got from you at Vendor night!! Big hugs!

Next class of the day was from Joanna, but Brook taught it..Brook is a pleasure to have as a teacher! Our Altered Bingo card was a fun class..(that is the only one I was able to sit down and do) Thanks Brook for being there and keep all those rowdy cowgirls in line!!! It was great!

Then it was Ms. Sharon's turn! She brought her art and knowledge as only Sharon can! We drooled on 4 large canvases of Sisters and then began on class..All the gals in the class did a great job of painting a face in Sharon's magical style!! They walked away from that class knowing that they CAN paint, and Paint a FACE which to me knowledge is power!! Way to go Ladies!! Thanks Sharon for giving us a piece of your knowledge and friendship!! Big Hugs to YOU!!! I'm so glad I stopped that day in Marlin to visit with you..this would have never happened!!!

After a bit of a break it was MY turn to teach...I was a bit nervous and couldn't find some of my things..but Cindy calmed me down and sent me in.. We did our soldering class in about 2 hours and had only one injury~ even after I showed them which end was the hot end of the soldering iron~Most everyone turned out with a lovely pendant and no burn digits and several told me they were going to go try this at home...that is what a teacher loves to hear, that you have inspired someone enough to go out and do it again!!!

Thanks all you gals for being in my class!!

Thanks to the Crafty Scrapper shop in Waxahachie for being our host!

Thanks all you gals for helping Cindy and I make this work!!

Tomorrow is my Bday, so there will be a give away and my 1 year blog Bday was on Saturday~ so come back and see what I have planned~

hugs,t

on the road today..

Off to Waxahachie! I'll try to post some pre-Cowgirl fun for you tomorrow, it may be late..so peek back..

2 MoRe DaYs

WOOhOO...2 more days!! I can't believe it's finally here..Cindy and I have been working hard for this, we so want it to go well and everyone have fun. We want to have fun~

Today, I'm packing the car up! Have all the vendor night goodies ready, have my class supplies ready for my class, my supplies for the classes I'm taking are ready to go..

Vendor night is Friday night at 700 Water Street in Waxahachie Texas if your near and want to drop by, we'd love to see ya there..

I checked my old blog out the other night and my Blogversery is on the 27th! I have to have a give away~ but with all this going on..I can't decide what to give..stay tuned..

Have a Happy Wednesday!
t

Road trip Report

I rolled into Cindy's Driveway about 9:30 yesterday morning...and the fun began! We yacked and yacked and yacked...who'd thunk it??

We got in the car and headed to town...Cindy took me by all the places we are going to be doing Paper Cowgirl. We went by the Cottage (below) to look it over for vendor night. We are having 8 for vendor night to set up in this CUTE little place, so if ya'll are in the area, come by and see us Friday Sept 26th for all the super cute handmade goodies and snacky foods with a cowgirl twist!




We had lunch at Panera's, which we both love, and headed back home to work on the mail out packets:

They are going to be super cute. Will be mailed out September 12th, so be on the look out for yours really soon if you are joining us! Plans were also being made for next year's retreat!

We had some help from her fur baby:

Being all nosey in my bag of tricks...

It was a fun day, we got some stuff done, and we got alot of talking in!!

This weekend we are headed North. So I'll see you in about a week!

have a great weekend!

tina