...they pull me back in!" Isn't that they famous Pacino line from one of the god father movies? Or something like that. Not that I've ever seen the movie, but I hear it's pretty good. LOL.
And I use that line tongue in cheek. Sorta. You see, I prefer to remain in the background at Paper Cowgirl. You know, making sure point A gets to B, that lunches arrive, that we have paper cups. Even washing dishes. But yet, somehow, someway, looks like I will be front and center teaching, as we get ready to bring you Paper Cowgirl 2. Yep. I tried to get out of it. And yet, I got pulled back in.
But to quote another, "the lady does protest too much". Because really, I'm looking forward to it. And in my class, well, we are going to explore one of my constant passions. Books. Specifically, an altered art journal book. How to create one. We are going to take an old book and turn it into an altered art journal. Fun huh? I thought so.
While this is NOT AN EXACT PAGE, but a sample of what we will be doing in class. Click on photo to see it larger.
This is a page out of an old Reader's Digest Condensed book. I've altered one of the pages using different mediums and techniques. We will use paint, rub-ons, images, ephemera, stamps and yes, my hand-writing. Everyone always asks if that is my own hand-writing or a stamp. Nope, it's mine. And I hope to be able to teach you how to do that as well as how to create a page similar to this one.
So set your alarm clock and get ready. Registration begins Saturday midnight on 3/1.
Yeehaw! We look forward to seeing you there. And we promise, no horse heads in your hotel bed. Ewwwwww.
i know you all are going to have a lot of fun...i love how you do your journals!!!
Posted by: Lori | February 27, 2009 at 01:51 PM
the journal is beautiful, i wish i could go! that would mean i have to get on a plane :( hope all is well!
Posted by: susan | February 27, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Cindy,
That altered page is fantastic! Wish I could join you but not this time...too many other obligations. Some day dear friend.
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Posted by: Lynne Laura | February 27, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Very cute page. It is a GOOD THING that you are teaching!
Posted by: sherri.field@sbcglobal.net | February 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Cindy!
Readers Digest never looked so good!
Hope it's a great class, and for now, participating for me will have to be via the www.
Posted by: cathy | February 28, 2009 at 05:02 AM
Ok cannot fly to where you are -- the economy being what it is -and besides - I am chicken to fly now So that being said -- would you be able to offer a class packet and instructions for us who can'T come -- I do so love this !!!kathy - ga -jorgramm@bellsouth.net
Posted by: kathy lowry | February 28, 2009 at 10:28 AM
You'll be a great teacher- and you really should see The Godfather- I can't even tell you how many times I've watched it and I still love- one of the best movies ever.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | February 28, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Your class will be just wonderful! Love your work!! Can't wait to finally meet you at Paper Cowgirl! :)mendy
Posted by: Mendy | February 28, 2009 at 08:01 PM
YOur hand writing SHOULD be a stamp!!
Posted by: karla nathan | March 08, 2009 at 09:46 AM
LOL! Thanks Karla! :D
-yap cat
Posted by: Cindy | March 08, 2009 at 02:09 PM