05/02 Mixed Media Canvas with Jennier Starr

Mixed Media Canvas  (3 hours  $45)

Friday, May 2nd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

(every canvas will be unique…this is just one example!)

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!

 **Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more specific is listed at the end of each class description

Please bring to class (in addition to the above):

• Gesso
• Collage glue such as Gel Medium, Mod Podge or Ranger's Multi-Medium.
• Scor-tape or Fabri-tac.
• A container for water
• 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 5 x 7" or larger.

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.

Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

We hope you can join us! We are super excited to have Jennifer here on the Coast!! Save your spot now! Click on the Buy Now Button below!!

05/02 Life is Beautiful Gate Book Class with Jennifer Starr

Life is Beautiful Gate Book  $38 (3 hours)

9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Friday, May 2nd.

In this class you will learn some creative mixed media techniques to help make your projects as beautiful as your life!  We’ll be working with die cut elements from Tim Holtz, Distress Inks (including the limited edition colors), Gesso, Crafter’s Workshop  Templates from the fabulous Dyan Reavely and NEW Colorations Mists from Art Antholoy…plus many more fun things will be incorporated throughout the book.  This is an 8x9” chipboard gate book with flipping and folding interactive pages inside…SO much fun!!  Focus will be on inky techniques and book construction.

**Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more specific is listed at the end of each class description

**Please bring to class (In addition to the above): 

• scoring tool for folds, a
• heat gun if you have one,
• strong adhesive such as Glossy Accents or Scor-tape,
• scissors,
• roll of paper towels

**Please NOTE:  title is not included so you will be able to make it any theme you want.

 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.

Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. 

Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

We are so excited to have her with us to teach these amazing classes... we hope you can join us!!! Click on the Buy Now button to save your spot!

05/01 Stencil Boot Camp with Jen Starr

STENCIL BOOT CAMP (3 hours $45) 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, May 1st.

Stencils play a big part in so many mixed media projects and the creative 
possibilities are endless! In this workshop we will explore some of those 
possibilities using a variety of techniques and mediums from Viva Décor, Ranger 
and Art Anthology…so not only will you learn how to get the best use out of 
your stencils, but a LOT of product knowledge as well! We will go beyond the 
basics and create with some of my favorite and more advanced stencil techniques. 
We will be working in 6x6 format with instructions for each technique on the 
backs of each page to create a collection to reference. 

**Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more specific is listed at the end of each class description.

Please bring to class (In addition to the above):

• Variety of paint brushes
• Palette knife
• Roll of paper towels
• Container for water

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.

Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. 

Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

We are so excited to have her with us to teach these amazing classes... we hope you can join us!!! Click on the Buy Now Button and sign up to save your spot!

05/01 Paint Boot Camp - Theory & Exploration With Jen Starr

PAINT BOOT CAMP - THEORY & EXPLORATION (3 hours $45) 9:00 am to Noon, Thursday May 1st.
This workshop will give you the “basic training” needed to translate a variety of 
paint theory and technique in to ANY project. Whether you are a Scrapbooker, 
card maker, art journaler, etc you will leave with the confidence to incorporate 
paints in to anything you do! We will tackle basic color theory, truly 
understanding the color wheel and how it works, proper blending to create crisp 
colors, a variety of basic and unique application techniques, incorporating 
mediums and textures…and how it all works together in “Mixed Media”. This 
class will give you the knowledge to use paints to their full and beautiful 
potential! We will be working in 6x6 format with instructions for each technique 
on the backs of each page to create a collection to reference. 

**Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more 

specific is listed at the end of each class description

**PLEASE BRING TO CLASS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE): 

• Variety of paint brushes
• A palette knife
• Container for water
• Baby wipes.

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.

 Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. 

 Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

Join now, click below and reserve your spot! 

05/01 Colorful Effects Boot Camp – TECHNIQUES TO “DYE” FOR!!

COLORFUL EFFECTS BOOT CAMP – TECHNIQUES TO “DYE” FOR!! 

1:00 to 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 1st(3 hours $45) 
In this truly MIXED MEDIA workshop we will journey through the world of 
water based dye inks…sprays, stains, ink pads, etc. Exploring much further than 
just the basic techniques, the focus will be on MIXING your mediums with other 
products to create some beautiful effects that will translate in to all of your 
projects whether you are a card maker, scrapbooker, art journaler or dabble in 
everything! We will be working in 6x6 format with instructions for each 
technique on the backs of each page to create a collection to reference. 

**Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending 
Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more 
specific is listed at the end of each class description*

Please bring (in addition to the above) these supplies:

• Variety of paint brushes
• Roll of paper towels
• Container for water
• Palette knife

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.

Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. 

Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

We are so excited to have her with us to teach these amazing classes... we hope you can join us!!!

New Class w/Jen Starr on National Scrapbook Day!

PAINT, CRACKLE, STENCIL…CREATE!!

(2 hours - $40)

Join Jen Starr on Saturday, May 3rd 11:00 am and make this beautiful masterpiece!! We are so excited to have her for her "Boot Camp Classes" on the May 1st, then a full day of classes on the 2nd too, and now we get her on Saturday too!!  You better hurry and get signed up, this one will fill fast!!

You will create a painted, crackling, stenciled, highly textured masterpiece on this 8x12 canvas incorporating a variety of techniques and products from Viva Décor and the brand new Jumbo floral die from Tim Holtz for the Canvas flower. We will focus on mixing media such as Ferro, Inka Gold, and Crackle to achieve layers of beautiful depth that just glow.

**Please bring to class: Paintable adhesive such as Gel Medium or Ranger’s Multi Medium, variety of paint brushes and a container for water, palette knife, heat gun if you have one.

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.

Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

We hope you can join us! We are super excited to have Jennifer here on the Coast!! Save your spot now! Click on the Buy Now Button below!!

Jen Starr's Classes Start Tomorrow!!

Okay girls/guys... time to get signed up if you plan on taking advantage of Jen Starr's amazing classes.  She arrives today and Mixed Media Boot Camp starts in the morning!!  You can still sign up, just click on which class you are interested in.  Click on the Buy Now button, or swing by the shop and see Cami.

Thursday, May 1st, Mixed Media Boot Camps

• Paint Boot Camp: Theory and Exploration 9am-Noon $45.00
• Colorful Effects Boot Camp: Techniques to "Dye" for $45.00
• Stencil Boot Camp: 5:30 to 8:30 $45.00

*** Sign up for all three Boot Camps and take Jen's Saturday class for 30.00 instead of $40.00!

Friday, May 2nd Project Classes all Day!

• Life is Beautiful Gate Fold Book Class: 9-Noon $38.00
• Canvas Butterfly Pennant Class: 1-5pm $45.00
• Mixed Media Canvas: 6-8 pm $45.00 (bring a photo).

Saturday, May 3rd (National Scrapbooking Day!)

• Paint, Crackle, Stencil, CREATE! Gorgeous Canvas Class! 11:00-2:00. $40.00 (unless you are taking all three Boot Camp classes).

Make sure and check the supply list for each class, and if you need supplies, remember you get a class discount! Come and join us... this is going to be SO much fun!!  Let's get our Craft On!!!  ;)

05/02 Canvas Butterfly Pennant with Jennifer Starr

Canvas Butterfly Pennant  (3-4 hours  $45)

Friday, May 2nd from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

In this Creative workshop you will explore stunning mixed media techniques to create effects that sparkle and shimmer while you make a one of a kind 1x3 ft butterfly themed pennant for your wall!  You will be working with mists and my line of Dimensional Crystal paints from Art Anthology plus a variety of goodies from Viva Décor to add details.  Your finished project will be so full of dimension and texture that the butterflies will seem to come to life!

**Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more specific is listed at the end of each class description

Please bring to class (In addition to the above):

• A Paintable adhesive (gel medium, Ranger's Multi Medium, or Mod Podge.
• A container for water and a variety of paint brushes
• A palette knife, if you have one; Scissors for detailed cutting and or/X-acto Knife and cutting matt.
• 1/2 inch Scor-tape
• Roll of paper towels and/or baby wipes

***  You may also want to bring a shirt or box or something to contain your project to bring home in case your butterflies need additional drying time.  

 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.

 Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

 Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. 

 Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.