live . craft . learn

thursday loves

making a new bag with vintage materials in honor of spring. another shot here.

finishing our first frameworks layout and having it be my most favorite layout i've ever made.

first rose blossom in the garden.

frameworks : online class

this is just a snippet of the next online class i'm going to teach starting on march 17th called frameworks. the basis for the class is layering; how i do it, where i start, how i decide on what to use, etc. but that is just the framework for the class because it will be so much more than that. i'll show you the three techniques i love using when i create right now as well as some of my favorite tips and tricks for making those piles look like more than a scattering of old junk.

so... 4 layouts. 2 off the page projects. fabric. paint. embossing powders. lots of vintage embellies. a couple of giveaways. and me! all over a two week period. you can sign up by using the paypal widget up there on the right hand side of the page. password protected blog opens on march 15th the same day you'll receive your password information.

i hope you'll join me!
xoxo

hey nor cal girls!!

i'm teaching a class at picture me perfect in fremont, california on february 16th from 3-5pm. the class is all about the random little moments that sometimes get lost during your daily routine. your favorite coffee from starbucks; the way your schedule changes slightly or majorly from day to day; the random family moments you would probably forget in 5 years.

i'll teach you how to make a canvas cover with simple hand stitching techniques as well as distressing with embossing powder and ink, stenciling with acrylic paint and creating your own journaling blocks with vintage materials and class kit scraps.

the class kits includes lots of vintage papers and bits as well yummy october afternoon, hambly, tinkering ink, american crafts and jenni bowlin. you can purchase the class online here {just click "kerry's class" on the 16th} or call the store directly {510.744.9583} for more information.

in other news project 2 is up for the soldering 101 class and i've really been enjoying the process as well as my students. it's been really nice to be able to experiment with some new ideas with soldering and i'm thinking of starting to put together monthly project kits. they'll include all the supplies needed to complete a project {except a basic soldering kit} as well as detailed directions which i think is very important.

i've also decided that next months class is going to be free. i think it's time i give something back to all of you who have been such wonderful friends and supporters this past year as i came into my own with this craft. i'm thinking a layering class but tell me what you are interested, i want this to be fun for you! and that includes all you lurkers! come on... say hi! i promise i won't decoupage you in paper and glue.... yet.

now i'm out of here. mike just got home and he's taking me out on the town. burgers, ice cream & movie. the prefect date night in my opinion.

happy friday!

soldering 101 : sneak peek

this sweet little button charm is our first project. and although it isn't hard, it is a great starting point to learn some basic techniques.and off of this we will build our other three projects which are amazing. so if you've been on the fence about joining, maybe this has given you a little push. registration will be open until the 14th. after that it will be a closed class until my february class preview {a collage class using fabric, gel mediums and paper scraps} goes up on the 28th.

happy monday!
xoxo

it's up! it's up!!

for those of you who have been waiting the private blog for my online class soldering 101 is now live and open {the first project will be posted next monday, jan 7th}. if you are still interested in joining you can use that paypal payment button in the upper right hand corner of this page and i'll send you the link, password and supply list once payment has been received and processed. for those of you who have already paid i'll be sending out the password and link within a few minutes. if you don't receive it by this evening send me an email and i'll double check your info.

i'm SO excited about this. i have four amazing projects planned, with the sneak peeks coming later tomorrow! i'm really passionate about incorporating more soldered work into my art this year and hope you'll join me!

happy new year!

vintage crafting kits

i've been going through my vintage crafting bits and i pulled together a few mini kits full of these wonderful vintage elements and listed them this morning on etsy. please note there is a limited supply and once they're gone, they're gone.

 

also, i'm still taking signups for my online soldering 101 class in january. if you have ever wanted to learn how to solder with an iron {and make some fun projects while you learn} make sure you check out the original post and then email me privately so i can add you to the roster. it will be 4 weeks, for $20 and i'll be sending out the supply list on december 27th {my mama's birthday!}. class starts january 7th!

and sarah just shared this with me and i just had to add it... SO fabulous!!

xo

:: soldering 101 ::

i'm thinking about teaching a 4 week basic course in january on how to use a soldering iron {class would be $20}. includes 4 projects with one released each week {and, not just charms... you'll be doing other projects as well} but you will need to purchse all of your soldering materials including an iron {a detailed list will be provided before class starts so you have plenty of time to gather all of it} and i haven't decided if i'll kit the projects for purchase or not, tell me what you'd prefer. if you're interested please email me at ( kerry [at!] k8tykat [dot!!] com ) so i can gauge the interest.