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Featured Projects and Techniques
 

This quarter's theme is:

Altered Art

Designer's Choice Project

This quarter's Team Theme Project is:

Altered CDs and Records

Our Featured Guest Artist

Lea Cioci

Have you felt intimidated with art collages merely by not knowing where to begin or how to make them come together for a pleasing effect? Lea Cioci is our special guest artist this edition and profiles the magical world of Distressed Ink Collage. Lea simplifies the collage process from start to finish and melts any fears that have kept you from trying this gratifying art form. You will learn to work with the most effective products without the caustic odors, too! For more information or other impressive project ideas, consult Lea's new resource book: "Creative Art Concepts for Papercrafts."

Product Reviews From

the Studio of

Susan Caplan

Have you been hearing a lot of hot gossip lately about the Scor-Pal? Susan is teaching tips and techniques for using this scoring tool over at her studio. Find out what the product rating is and why this is a must-have tool for your crafting needs!

Join Susan Caplan in her studio as she whips up a delicious Cupcake Matchbook Card using her new Scor-Pal tool.

Have you been wondering exactly what the Scor-it tool can do for you? Susan is demonstrating this unique product and explains why it’s a necessity for accomplishing professional art work. View the product rating, too!

You saw Susan's Product Review of the Scor-it Tool. Now join Susan in her studio to create this cute  3-D Diorama Card using this hot new tool.

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Designer's Choice Projects

Altered Art

Bea Rosenleaf welcomes you into her studio to play with Alcohol Inks and Altered Tin. Her class guarantees a gratifying time while creating a tin to hold all those hand made card for special occasions. In addition, you will sharpen your skills by practicing the Polished Stone technique using the Alcohol Inks.

Are you suffering from a creative block or in need of some fresh inspiration? Journey over and spend some time with Beki Ward for instant rejuvenation. She combines a captivating blend of an Altered Bottle & photos in this Photo Bouquet presentation. Place this project on your "to do" list now and share your creation in our Gallery!

Classy and sassy define this traditional southwestern Altered Frame by Elizabeth Lee. For a twist, the design is attached directly to the outside of the frame and glass. YES! Paste offers a permanent solution that will keep design elements from coming lose.

Creating purses can be a beginner’s project as JoAnne Hoffman demonstrates with this sensational Cigar Box Purse. You will be tempted to make several to coordinate with various fashions!


 

Jennifer Willis has skillfully captured a radiant fairy and has her bottled up for display in this Altered Fairy Jar. It's a project that will make a glamorous accent to any room or tabletop.

Jennifer Willis is playing with Encaustic Wax, which can produce a mariad of dazzling color formations, scenaries, & unlimited techniques. There is a dainty fairy surprise in this project that is just precious. Check out Altered Canvas with Encaustic Wax.

Karen Gibson literally woos us with her innovative Altered Clipboard: Photo Frame!  It could be ac-complished to coordinate with any picture theme, room décor, or personal favorites.

Peggie’s Wilkins transforms a Plain Jane canvas purse into a striking work of art you will be proud to tote around anywhere! Explore Peggie’s tutorial on the Altered Art Purse.

Penny Yoder takes you an a gaming experience altering a box into something novel: Dad's Game Box. Father's Day is not far off, and this item would make a meaningful gift to any man on your list.

Stephanie Loomis offers a light-hearted scheme with this Altered Mouse Pad. Quite possibly, your co-workers or friends will want you to make them one when they see this!

Design Team Assigned Projects

Altered CDs and Records

This is Becky Chabot’s first gig here on Rubber Road Adventures, and she definitely starts out with a smashing creation full of mastery. This CD Case Mini Book was geared to make any young person its proud owner while connecting to the sign of the times.

It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to express your love to those cherished ones in your life. When at a loss for words or to brighten someone’s day, Bea Rosenleaf has the perfect solution. Let this Altered CD: Love Wall Hanging project send a lingering message of your personal sentiments!

 

Bea Rosenleaf has worked up a timely presentation in this Altered LP Record: Clock Project. You will be working with Fabric Sheets for Scrapbooking and Crafts and recycling an old vinyl LP Record. So gather your supplies and head over to Bea’s studio for a trashy treasures good time making a special project that’s fast & fab-o!

If you have any sports enthusiasts within your household, Beki Ward’s CD Soccer Ball will be a popular project to engage in. It offers unlimited options whether used as a layout or wall hanging. A CD is the perfect object to transform into any type of ball. From basketball, tetherball, baseball, or golf, the choice of which ball to use is in your court! Profile one of your favorite star players.

Cindi Bisson brings a clever and camoflaged approach to this Altered CD Cat Frame. No one will ever suspect that this project utilizes a CD for the base.

Cindi Bisson has a brilliant idea for all those junk CDs that stockpile from the mail.  Step into her studio as she reveals how to fashion an Altered CD Border Mat. She, also, introduces the PreverseIt Frame to house this appealing scrapbook creation.
 

It’s always Christmas in Elizabeth Lee’s studio since she finds great pleasure in creating Christmas year round. Christmas ornaments are at the top of her list and are given in sets as gifts. In this project, Altered CDs-Christmas Ornaments, you will notice that CDs make the perfect project surface for ornies. If you’re pressed for time, yet need a classy gift, this project is a snap to complete!

JoAnne Hoffman presents a unique CD Clock that will set the raves howling. Step into JoAnne’s studio as she teaches two methods to achieve this exquisite creation.

Jennifer Willis unveils one method of using up empty CD cases for altering in her rendition of an Altered CD Case Clock. Go on a treasure hunt for trinkets and other finds to adorn the surface of the clock.

Jennifer Willis will certainly spark your interest with this impressive Altered CD: Twirling Memory Hanger. Use your favorite photos or stamp design, two interconnected CDs, and suspend from the rafters. Make several for a hanging focal point that will reap raves of praise! Use different sizes CDs, too!

Do you want to make a handy scrapbook that's manageable, easy, and classy? Karen Gibson introduces an Altered CD Case Scrapbook with professional results. You won't come across as a novice with this little gem!

You will get an exercise in several techniques with Mary Shoebridge's Altered CD: Reverse Collage. You will discover how-to make a reverse collage that can be applied to any clear or glass surface. There is a coffee stain formula for antiquing your paper or card stock choices. You’ll have fun dabbling with both watercolor pencils and a Shimmer Chalk set. What are you waiting for??? Come take a peek!

Whether making jewelry as a gift or for harmonizing trendy accessory items to your wardrobe, you will want to include Nancy Leimer’s stunning CD Necklace. Include a matching earring set to for a perfect ensemble. Nancy provides a successful recipe for jewelry that’s rewarding & elegant.

 

Double your card sending pleasure with an Altered CD Card devised by Peggie Wilkins. She integrates a re-cycled CD into a card that the gleeful recipient can hang for enhancing home or office décor.

Be prepared to get hooked on creating simply elegant Altered CDs with Penny Yoder! For this technique, Penny presents Altered CD Gift Cards. She has samples of Altered CD Greeting Cards, too.

Stephanie Loomis has a charming notion of what to do with old worn out, 45 RPM vinyl records. Cruise over to her studio to witness how this Altered Record is transformed into a picture display that’s a true conversational piece!

And Look at What We Missed Last Edition:

Becky Lemire creates a Framed Heart art piece that looks like it came from Macy's home decor department. The fashion art is placed behind the glass while a ceramic heart adorns the outside of the glass. Adorn a wall or grace any table using a table easel

The Queen of Thrift, Becky Lemire, takes another dollar store find and transforms it into a functional Recipe Book or Card Holder for the kitchen. Her handy husband provided some great tips for working with acrylic frames to make this project a complete success for just a few dollars.

Step into Nancy Leimer's studio for a fun demonstration of a multi-combo background technique using found objects and ink. You will start your own treasure hunt for objects to use in making unique backgrounds.

Peggie Wilkins creates another smashing way to show off those prized photo with an Accordion Photo Display.

We Say Good-bye...
 

...to designers Shauna Brom and Gail Genskay. We will miss these very talented artists.  A great big THANK YOU  for  being a part of Rubber Road Adventures!  We wish much success in all your future endeavors.
 

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