Viva La France

Here is my new Design Team challenge for Ice Resin Viva La France I say.

My First new stamp Range

Hey Everyone,
here is a picture of my new stamp range I have loved this stamp for many years ,the old company who produced it shut down years ago,and with the help of Janine Davis I could use this with a huge thanks to Phyllis and Donna. My good friend Kari McKnight Holbrook made my dream come true and above is the finished plate.Im still in the states so if you would like it sent to you while I'm in the states please let me know Postage and the stamp is $18.00 in the USA only.In Australia I will have to check postage rates when I get home.Please pre order. Just email me or comment here.
It is a half plate with 4 different sizes The plate is 8 inches by 5.5 inches half a A4 for all you Aussie.Im really thrilled with this. A thank you as well to John and Josh for there amazing helping in the Making of the plate it is a polymer plate  made to a very high standard.
Im  in the states till next thursday so order fast as postage will be alot more expensive when I go home.
Jen xxx

Ornaments

Here is my new piece for Ice Resin I love these amazing new bezels that Susan Lenart Kazmer has developed with the wonderful people at Spellbinders .I know I used bling but Im so in love with this new amazing range.

Art for Art Sake

I added a old key hole and some very cute Brass mini letters for the Art word.

Love this corset clips from Ice resin these are the bronze ones,I then added an antique crystal.

 Visit the ice resin shop to find these awesome bezels and corset clips and of course Ice Resin.

Riveting Video

 Hi Everyone Here is my latest video on on Learning to Rivet .The link below will taking you to the ice resin site
Have a good week
Jen

http://iceresin.com/icequeen/2013/03/an-absolutely-riveting-video-by-jen-crossley/

Lights Camera Action

I'm making some pieces to sell for when I go away.I forgot what it is like to make pieces out of found objects.Years ago I would just go ahead and start making and get to a point when I would think Oh Buggar I should of done this to make that connect.After I did a Class with Keith lo bue maybe 6 years ago now I remember what he taught me to plan more ,Okay Im a slow learner but I must say I'm enjoying the thinking process as well.
For those of you that know my work know I usually put a number 8 hidden some where in my work,to keep my mothers memory alive in my work.See below the little holes that where I have it hidden.

Cold connections don't you love it, I love making things look like they mold together like this Kodak tag I added using rivets.

The finished piece its very simple but I love that look less is more.

Here is a opportunity

Create, shop, dine, wander and explore in this magical, inspirational week-long retreat in the charming village of Durfort. In the breathtakingly beautiful south of France, you will create innovative, soul refreshing art while exploring techniques and materials in a supportive, encouraging and productive environment – with a generous dose of inspiration from native son Toulouse Lautrec! Think color , movement and excitement, gentle waking life and vivid dreams -- we'll explore ways to capture this in our own active stories! Investigate ways to take your art further than ever before! Nurturing pushes, innovative techniques, inspirational tips, instruction and free play will release your inner muse to fearless creativity levels yet explored.

You will create several on the go journals, and fancy faux metal and leather journals, all waiting to be adorned with the perfect flea market charm or treasure! We’ll cast molds of even more treasures, multiplying our stash! You will be successful with watercolor and acrylic painting even if you’ve never painted before; you’ll be relaxing and sketching even if you’ve never sketched before! Kari will share photography tips from her award winning photography career so that you can capture perfect images to use in your art for years to come! The laughter, friendship, support, instruction and fun create the magic for memories and art of a lifetime! (Even a bit of jewelry magic inspired by our flea market treasures might surprise everyone!)

Just a few places we'll visit: the newly renovated Toulouse Lautrec Museum in Albi to draw inspiration from Lautrec's world. We’ll see the world famous patterned French gardens and Palais de la Berbie. When we're not energetically creating, there will be leisurely excursions exploring the glorious local colors and flavors in area flea markets, the En Calcat monastery (and its renowned art and bookstore), and the famous Saturday market of Revel, where visitors and locals both find amazing treasures. There is even the possibility of a personalized French cooking class or two! Once there we will have a multitude of seasonal events to explore!

All excursions are optional; this is a week to pamper yourself and invigorate your muse. You might wish to stay focused, read, catch up on emails, visit darling local shops, enjoy the terrace with a cool drink, relax, work on a personal piece in the studio, explore the local waterfalls on your own or, if luxury of luxuries, take a nap during the sunny French afternoons.

We have the pleasure of enjoying fine, fresh, local food prepared by our own personal chef, Nese. We'll meet for a delicious and sustaining breakfast. Lunch, which is served on the terrace, will nourish us for the afternoon's adventures. Candlelight, wine, and chef Nese's dinner, accompanied by laughter, memories and creative discussions will add to our delightful time in Durfort.

The Workshop

Art Instruction every morning, an optional field trip most afternoons, including flea markets, museums, galleries, open air photo walks, leisurely strolls and enjoying village shops.

The studio will be open for your pleasure any time your muse calls day or night.

Dinners will be an event unto their own each evening with lively unscripted discussions and reflections of the magic we’ve seen unfold that day.

Optional winding down art exercises will be held in the evenings for those who still have energies to spend, or want to capture the magic of the day.

The Accommodations

La Cascade's charming bedrooms are double occupancy (two beds) with three shared full bathrooms. The beautiful new art studio is on the third floor and available to you, whenever your muse strikes. Living room, dining room, and a large outside terrace that goes down to the river are part of La Cascade. Our own personal chef will provide delicious and healthy meals. The workshop price includes most meals.

The Price

Workshop price of $2000 includes (*early bird discount available!)

● Seven nights of lodging at La Cascade- double occupancy

●Many afternoon field trips

●All breakfasts, and almost all lunches and dinners

●Workshop instruction and many lovely supplies

● Marvelously rich goodie bags, including a collector’s edition of stamps and stencils, specifically designed for attendees of Kari’s workshop

Registration

● $500 deposit will hold your space

●Final Payment due by April 20, 2013

●Early Bird discount of 225$ if paid in full by April 1, 2013

●Registration limited for the utmost personal attention from the instructor (only a couple spots left)

●Participants will be mailed a registration packet with detailed information, itinerary and all sorts of fun preparation inspirations
To Reserve your place fill out the form below and mail your check, payable to me, to this address: OR Contact me for information about the paypal option!

• Contact Kari at karimcknightholbrook@yahoo.com with any questions.
Visit Gwen Gibson's website for more information about La Cascade

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Here is  a close up of a piece I have just finished.A mini vial with watch pieces inside.

A mother or pearl buckle and a tin photo of a young girl with a small piece of mica.

Here is the finished Pendant I made it from a old key plate.

I am what I am

I am what I am this is another piece I have done for the Ice Resin DT 2013

I used a piece I had off a old camera,and a small watch vial, I think this describes me to a T I am what I am what you see is what you get !

I met a strange lady, she made me nervous

 

 Here's my preview video for my classes in Kansas City, MO, in 2013 (turn your sound on and up!).