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Chateau Grenzer: Visit from Kristen Robinson

Okay, this was a seriously great weekend.  I got to spend a whole weekend with my dear friend Kristen Robinson and all my fabulous artsy buddies.  The girls had two totally dynamite classes, and to say I'm impressed with their finished pieces, would be a huge understatement. Kristen introduced the girls to her lovely line, Rue Romantique & ICED Enamels...and the pairing was something else!  The custom color combinations they made with the ICED Enamels were sooo beautiful.  They added elements from their personal stashes, including vintage bits, rhinestones, skull & butterfly findings...so many great combos.

The crown and tiara theme was epic, and we had a blast sipping peachy ice tea, eating strawberry frosted cupcakes and generally enjoying the fact that we were some seriously crafty divas!  I could gab for days about how much fun we had, but I'll just share my pics with you...let you see for yourself.

BTW, if you missed Kristen on this Spring visit, have no fear, she will be back in December!! Yup Yup!

Yolie, Shawn & Debby Anderson of Romancing the Bling

Zsoka & Kristen Robinson

We had a visit from Lorri Scott

Debra, Darci & Cindy

Rue Romantique & ICED Enamels

Rue Romantique & ICED Enamels

Rue Romantique

What's New

It's been a pretty crazy last couple of months.  No complaints though, everything has been pretty awesome.  There are plenty of those days, when I'm one tuckered out Momma, but really that's my only complaint.  I've posted a few of the most exciting bits in my life on FB, but I'll chat about them here too.  In no order of sequence, my first is the Spellbinder & Media Mixage box I received.  So, as many of you know, Susan Lenart Kazmer hooked up with Spellbinders to do a designer line, which is called Media Mixage, now available at Jo-Ann's Fabric Stores!!!!  It's seriously cool paper, metal blanks, embossing metal texture plates, cool bezels in some seriously cool styles, dies to go with allllll the bezels.  That last part I find particularly cool.  The die takes all the measuring and craziness out of "fitting" your paper inside the bezel snuggly. And you don't have to have their machine (though it is PRETTY cool) to use it...just in case you're wondering if your Cuttlebug, Sizzix or Tim Holtz machines work, yup they surrre do.  You just need to figure out the right shimming for it.  It really is pure genius!  The box I got, I think, is the full line.  Some seriously generous loot, so my bigggggg heart felt thank you goes out to Spellbinders!  I'll make some fun and hopefully inspirational pieces to inspire new and current customers.

And let's not forget about the rockin new ICED Enamels & Rue Romantique lines NEW at ICE Resin!  I got a new box from ICE Resin with all the above bits in it too.  It feels like Christmas in the Spring.  I was inspired from the get, so I got to creating right away.  You'll have to keep a look out for these new beauties on the ICE Resin Facebook page and blog.  If you're not on FB, you can totally follow the blog too! and If you're not "friends" yet...definitely do become friends.  The free tutorials, inspirational postings and giveaways are a must!

I have two classes coming up at Scrapbook Island very soon...just around the corner now.  And I'm just about done making kits for all of them.  There are still spots in each if you wanna sign up.  I also have a new class that I proposed teaching, which includes the ICED Enamels, Media Mixage Blanks, ICE Resin, Spellbinder's Artisan X-Plorer machine & corresponding Dies!  So hope I get to add that to the teaching roster. The only way to enroll is to call in, so here is the 411...

Phone: 408-978-8900

Store Hours

Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00 Friday 10:00 -9:00 Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Sunday 11:00 - 5:00

This past weekend, we had a great workshop here at Chateau Grenzer.  The class was Torched & Forged workshop and the girls created some seriously great bezels.  I plan to teach this again, as many of you didn't get a chance to take the class with the Easter holiday weekend and all.  So, if you're interested, the new date is May 12th from 12-4, and enrollment is open.

Here are some pics from this weekend. Hope to see you all soon in class, for Craftapalooza or just to say howdy! xoxo

New Workshops at Scrapbook Island

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be teaching a couple of ICE Resin ® workshops on April 13^th at Scrapbook Island.  The workshops are 2hrs each, and we’ll break for lunch for a bit and get back to creating some lovely resin pieces. Even more exciting news, I’ll be using the Rue Romantique line in my “ A Splash of Color” class, and the new Art Mechanique line in the “Crystal Clear” class! The rosary chain and sweet bezels are perfection with the customized resin colors…you’ll be hooked for sure! Sign up for the workshops by contacting Scrapbook Island at 408-978-8900. I so hope you can join me for some truly delectable play time!

 

 

"Crystal Clear"

The tricks & techniques to creating fearless resin projects

Instructor: Lexi Grenzer

($50)

April 13, 2013 (11-1pm)

We will discuss the ins and outs of mixing ICE Resin®, how to create resin paper, how to seal photos/cardstock/lace/decorative paper, embellish a bezel with rhinestones/vintage buttons/charms/ and anything else that suits your fancy.  Each student will have the opportunity to create a necklace *similar to the class example, and a second bezel will be offered to further your creative bliss with this truly remarkable product.  In addition to designing your pendants, I will work with you on basic jewelry assemblage, which covers basic wire wrapping.  If you’ve been scared to mix resin in the past, fear no more, I’ll help you leave feeling confident about incorporating resin projects into your scrapbooking, mixed media art work and wardrobe.  This is the perfect class for beginning artists and does not require any experience creating jewelry.  It’s also important to note that you do not have to wear your pendants.  These can be attached to journals, cards, scrapbooking pages…you name it!

 

 

"A Splash of Color”

The art of creating custom resin color

Instructor: Lexi Grenzer

($50)

April 13, 2013 (230-430pm)

 For many already using ICE Resin ®, you’re continuously looking for that next way to use or incorporate it into your art work.  As mixed media artists we have so many amazing options available to us.  So when a new technique becomes available using many of the already existing supplies in our crafty tool boxes, it only adds to the thrill of it all.  We will be doing just that with a Splash of Color.  Each of you will create custom resin colors and discuss ways we can further embellish these deliciously colorful pendants.  This class is open to beginners and advanced resin artist. It’s also important to note that you do not have to wear your pendants.  These can be attached to journals, cards, scrapbooking pages…you name it!

 

 

 

 

Kristen Robinson's April Workshops

The oh so fabulous Kristen Robinson is coming back!!!!  She'll be here this April, and she's sharing all new classes including her new line, Rue Romantique.  For those of you who have met and taken classes with Kristen, you know she has the most fantastic designs, style, techniques & the biggest heart ever to share with all!  I'm so very excited to announce she will be teaching for two days, and the classes will be just fantastic.  But don't take my word for it, check them out here & now.  Also very important to note, these classes fill up in about 24 to 48 hours, so it's always best to book your spot straight away.  Follow each of the PayPal links below the class examples to enroll today.  So look forward to seeing you all!

Oh My Heart Be True – Bracelet Cuffs

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 6-9pm

$65 Kit Included

Cuff bracelets are once again the rage on every Fashion Red Carpet! Kristen’s new line

Rue Romantique contains not only perfect bezels that lend themselves to cutting edge

designs while remaining classic and romantic. Join Kristen as she walks you through the

process of shaping and forming flat bezels into divine works of art.

Please bring round nose pliers, wire cutters and flat nose pliers.

Kit Includes – 3 Rue Romantique Bezels, Rhinestone Strand, Rosary Chain, Crystals,

Beads, ribbon, clasp and wire

Hearts Desire

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12-5pm

$105 Kit Included

ICED Enamels have truly taken not only the jewelry world but also the art world by

storm. Whether you desire to use the rich silver, bronze or ivory or perhaps your style

takes you more towards the luscious bright colors such as chartreuse, turquoise and a

deep raspberry your pieces will be full of depth and beauty. A wee bit of tattered mica

adds an additional layer to the rich nature of these delectable bezels.

In class we will alter an array of Rue Romantique with layers of enamels as well as sheet

metal, which we will then be cut into various shapes that will be used as charms. Ribbon,

rhinestones and handcrafted links come together to create a magical piece.

Please bring round nose pliers, wire cutters and flat nose pliers.

Kit Includes – 4 Rue Romantique bezels, ICED Enamels, Sheet Metal, Wire, Charms,

Rosary Chain, Beads and Rhinestones

Joanna Pierotti visits June 2013

Hello my lovelies!  Are you ready to get your creative wheels rolling?! Cuz Joanna Pierotti is coming to Chateau Grenzer for a little weekend workshop.  And she has some pretty delicious tricks to share with you.  I know her pieces speak for themselves, so if you wanna hold your spot, the payment buttons are located to the right of my blog.  If you're wondering, there are just 12 seats for each of these fun filled workshops. For a full class bio, supply list, material fees etc, please email me, and I'll get those right over to you.  Can't wait!!!!

 

Joanna Pierotti: Embossed Case

In this workshop we will create a special little embossed case measuring 3” x 4” that opens up to a little work of art.  Using a soldering iron, we will create a pattern of your choice on the cover.  You will have a few choices on how to patina and age the solder to your style using a few different methods.  Inside the book, embellish it using various materials and wax expressing your little treasures.

(No soldering experience necessary)

Joanna Pierotti: Nature Expressed

We will create a beautiful wall hanging using plaster and encaustic wax, embellished with watercolor paints and oil pastels.  Enhance your piece in your own style with the extra elements you bring with you.  You will have a choice of special printed images to use in your piece.  No previous experience necessary.

Vintage Paper Wreath Heart Workshop

So excited to introduce my first Valentine workshop for the year! I know I know, Christmas is barely passed, and it seems a quick addition to the calendar. But you know us crafty gals, we need to stay ahead of the curve. Join me at A Work of Heart on January 31st and make one of these lovelies for yourself.

http://www.aworkofheart.com/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=12949
Ciao' Bellas!!