Altered Arts Workshop, Kept Creations

On the last Sunday of each month, the Altered Arts Workshop meets at Kept Creations, Whitman , MA. We pick a different object to "alter" each month. To date, we have altered cigar boxes, whiskey bottles, paint brushes and many other items. The fee for each session is $10., covers the item and gives each artist access to the classroom tools and supplies. Participation every month is not mandatory, but-fair warning- this is very addicting! Stop by the store to see some of the amazingly creative items our workshop participants have made. If you love mixed media, enjoy crafting in a social setting, or perhaps might like a little something to kick start your creative juices, this is the workshop for you.

Viva Decor paints, Art Anthology mists- Kept Creations, Whitman MA

CHA Summer is over...

The Craft and Hobby Association has ended. Today was the last day and a few more orders were placed.  We are expecting some fabulous new stencils in house soon!  Not only did I get some of Tim Holtz new stencils. 

But I ordered some if the new Crafters workshop stencils:

Catherine's stencils are due in soon too!

Stencils are all I ordered. Check out some other highlights of the show...

Prima Paintables

Tim Holtz fabric

New Distress Markers could be in as early as tomorrow!  New stickles colors too!  

Don't forget to stop in and play the roulette wheel!  You could win up to 36% off your order!  

Patrick and I are here until late Saturday night, home Sunday morning. We've been soaking in the sites and enjoying some of our free time. 

See you soon!

Come Spin the Wheel and WIN!

Kim's away in Las Vegas and you know what that means??? 
When the boss is away, we all get to play!

Why should Kim and Patrick have all the fun this week?  June and Nicole are taking over and we've found our own roulette wheel to play with!

Come on in and play!  Stop in anytime Wednesday, July 24th through Saturday, July 27th and take a spin on our wheel!

Spin the wheel and wherever the ball lands will be the percentage discount off your purchase!!

No frequent Buyer cards will be punched during this promotion and sale excludes online purchases as well as classes.

Don't forget to check out our blog to see what Kim's up to in Vegas!

First day of buying at the show!

Today was the first day I got to see all the goodies at CHA summer. Patrick and I walked the entire floor and soaked it all in. We'll be back tomorrow but here's a few pictures of some fabulous things we saw!  

Catherine's new collection of stamps and stencils. Yes these will be coming in!

Graphic 45. Always a favorite!  Three new lines shipping in August!

Dontcha just love ribbons!  May Arts..  

Pop up dies. These are seriously cool!

Enjoy some eye candy. This should be in house soon!  Altered art ladies, you're gonna LOOOOOVVVVEEEE it!

Cutesy Christmas line. This is one of only a few Christmas lines we are getting in. 

Look at this gorgeous (and huge!) quilled piece at the die cuts with a view booth. Seriously, do you think we can challenge Maria??

More tomorrow, off to dinner and a show now. Penn and Teller tonight!

Day one of Create n Connect

Today has been a meeting day. Not much excitement except I've been learning lots of behind the scene type things!  

Patrick and I have been out and about the town. We stopped to see the treasure island outdoor show. 

We had a macaroon at the Venetian!

And even caught the Mystere Circque du Soliel show. Amazing!

Tomorrow the Craft an Hobby Show starts. Be sure to check out twitter, Facebook or here for updates!

Come explore those Viva Products with Jen Starr!

Jen Starr is coming to Kept Creations with 4 fabulous classes!

August 3rd and August 4th, 2013!

Jen Starr is a Mixed Media Artist with a fine art background who has been in the Craft Industry as a Designer and Instructor for over 10 years.  She is the Senior Educator for Viva Décor USA, the Creative Director for Art Anthology and is a fully Certified and Ranger Recognized Instructor (with 5 certifications from Ranger).   There are many companies and products that inspire Jen and she is an endorsed educator or has worked closely with many of them such as Ranger, Ten Second Studio, Viva Décor, Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels, Stampers Anonymous, Faber Castell, Basic Grey and Prima, just to name a few..  Jen has designed several signature product lines and currently has a signature line of paints called Dimensional Crystals as well as a range of Colorations mists with Art Anthology.  Her projects have been featured in many publications in the US and Europe including the “Ink Essentials” book.

She'll be here on Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th for 4 technique-rich classes!  Sign up today for one or all!  Check them out below and click on the links to find out more about each class.

Viva Diva Techniques - Saturday, August 3rd from 11AM - 2PM

 You will discover techniques and textures galore with this Viva décor workshop! Join certified instructor, Jen Starr as she guides you through a wealth of information and layers of dazzling color using Viva’s most popular products including 3D Stamp Paint, Ferro, Inka Gold, Crackle, Glitter Pens, Pearl Pens, Glass Effects Gel, and the brand new Maya Gold paints! You will receive instructions for each technique which we will attach to the backs of our finished tags to create a reference guide full of techniques to use in all of your future projects.
**please bring to class – paint brushes and a container for water; palette knife or scraping tool; a roll of paper towels and/or baby wipes; and a heat gun if you have one.

Memory Art Journaling - Saturday, August 3rd from 2-5PM

If you are a scrapbooker at heart but are interested in mixed media and art journaling then this is the perfect workshop to get your creativity started! We will construct the base of your art journal in class and focus on techniques using a variety of mediums from Art Anthology, Viva Décor and Ranger to create some stunning backgrounds and effects while we work in your own photos.
To keep those creative juices flowing I will also be offering future on-line classes throughout the year to continue this theme and build your book further with additional techniques and pages!
**Please bring to class a paintable adhesive such as gel medium or Mod Podge, a variety of photos (color or black and white) that can be easily cut out around the figures…precutting these before class will speed up the process. Craft knife and cutting matt or detailed scissors, variety of paint brushes and a palette knife if you have one.

Mixed Media Canvas - Sunday, August 4th from 11AM - 1PM

Photo coming soon! 

 Working on a 12x12 stretched canvas you will create a mixed media masterpiece full of color and texture with a variety of surfaces! You will learn fun and unique ways to use a variety of mists and paints from Art Anthology and beautiful
mediums from Viva Decor to create gorgeous dimensional effects that will bring your art and photo to life! No previous painting experience is needed!
**Please bring to class: Gesso; collage glue such as Gel medium, Mod Podge or Ranger’s Multi-Medium; red tape or Fabri-tac for use on fabric/lace; a container for water; a few paint brushes including a 1” flat or larger; One larger photo (black and white looks great!) that the main image can easily be cut out. I usually recommend 5x7” or larger.

Artful Anthology Flip Book - Sunday, August 4th from 2-5PM

This is a fun and creative mixed media 8×8 chipboard mini-book that is sure to get your mojo going! It has a unique trifold design with interactive flipping pages that give each section a gate book effect…and additional fun flipping elements inside! You will be working with Art Anthology Colorations mists, sparkling Sorbet paints plus my own line of Dimensional Crystals to create gorgeous backgrounds and dimensional effects!
**Please bring to class – paintable adhesive such as gel medium or mod podge; container for water and a variety of paintbrushes including a 1” flat brush and detail brush; roll of paper towel; paper trimmer and heat gun if you have one.