Free Online Whimsical Gift Bag Class with Susan Weckesser October 30th

In this class, we’ll be making a whimsical gift bag using Susan’s little snowman stamp that she created for her Christmas Love Campaign.  This is a free online class for Charity Wings Art Center members and as a member, you’re eligible to win the class giveaway!

If you don’t have a Charity Wings Art Center membership yet, you can get one for as little as $10 a month!   You get a free monthly online class, free monthly digital download, and more!

Materials needed:
10" by 12" of raw canvas
Distress ink markers
One of a Kind Winter. Susan K. Weckesser Inc. Unity Stamp
Heidi Swapp Color Shine Tropicana Teal and Primrose
Artistic ribbon Pink Paislee
Color box Inx Clearsnap
Embossing powder American Crafts
2 way glue pen Kuretake
Art glitter Art Glitter Institute
450 Quick Dry Adhesive Helmar
Other: Ribbon
Sewing machine

Log in here for Susan’s class on Wed. Oct. 30th at 6 pm Pacific (7 Mountain, 8 Central, 9 Eastern)

#CharityWings Art Center 2014 Calendar #Art4Charity

4"x6" Desktop 2014 Calendar on sale now!

Members: 1 for $15, 2 for $25, 5 for $50

Non-Members: 1 for $20, 2 for 35, 5 for $75

Become a Member today to save and support our programs for just $10 a month!

Donna Salazar                Patti Ballard                      Dyan Reavely                 Chris Cozen

Nancye Williams                     Jodi Ohl                  Rachelle Panagarry          Magaly Ohika

     Diane Duda                         Melody Ross                          Danita Art                       Jamie Dougherty

For the first time ever Charity Wings is offering a beautiful calendar featuring original artwork created just for us by some of the amazing artists that support our mission to be an inspiring place for people of all ages to Gather, Give Back and Create; as well as to partner with other charities to give free classes to those who can benefit from the Hope, Happiness, and Healing that art can provide!

Purchase your calendars here.

Get your Charity Wings Art Center Membership here.

FREE Online Class with Donna Salazar: Artsy Cards

We have another great FREE online class for Charity Wings Art Center members coming up on Wednesday Sept. 25th at 6 pm Pacific.    Your teacher will be the amazing queen of girlie grunge, Donna Salazar, and she’ll be teaching you how to make these super cute cards!

Here are the supplies you need if you want to craft along with Donna:

Papery stuff

12x12 Cardstock - Bazzill Acid Wash cardstock used

Chipboard letters - Fun & Funky Chipboard Alphas used

3-7 different Pattern Cardstock - Fun & Funky and Natural Beauty used

3L Scrapbook Adhesives

Crafty Power Tape

Dodz - Medium & 3D used

EZ Dots Repositional

Inky stuff - Clearsnap/Colorbox

Mix'd Media Inx - Denim, Indigo & Truffle used

Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder - Jasmine used

Smooch Spritz - Sea Breeze

Color Blender

Tools

Paper trimmer

Misting bottle with water

Heat gun

Score tool - Score-it-All used

Distress tool - Distrezz-it-All used

Die Sets - Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms & Grand Peony Creations (optional - A2 Scallop Borders One)

Dymo Labeler & black tape

Miscellaneous

Denim hem, Denim belt loop, Denim bow, Denim die cut flowers - from BlueGeneBaby Etsy shop

Ruffle lace

If you don’t have a Charity Wings Art Center membership yet, you can get one for as little as $10 a month!   You get a free monthly online class, free monthly digital download, and more!

Log in here for Donna’s class on Wed. Sept. 25th at 6 pm Pacific (7 Mountain, 8 Central, 9 Eastern)

Cre8time Live at the Emmy Awards Hosted By Elena Lai Etcheverry of Charity Wings

That’s right our very own Elena will be your host for Cre8time Live, an online streaming event direct from the CHA Connected Gift Lounge at the 65th Emmy Awards.  She’ll be interviewing craft manufacturers, celebrities, and guests throughout the day and we’ll be bringing this FREE event to you LIVE on Saturday, Sept 21st from 11 am to 4 pm Pacific time.   Join us for all the fun and celebrity spotting!  Oh and did I forget to mention the FREE prizes??? Yessiree, if you are present on the LIVE stream with us, you’ll be eligible to win some of the very same swag bags being given out to the celebrities in the CHA Connected Gift Lounge! 

The  fabulous CHA Connected Gift Lounge Sponsors include:

    

Keep up on all the CHA at the Emmys action by following the official hashtags of the event: #CHASwag and #CraftingtheEmmys on Twitter.  And of course, be sure to join us for Cre8time Live from the Emmys by logging in here at show time!

Ruth Rae’s Forever Yours Class

Ruth even made herself an outfit to match the project we were making in class.  The pictures don’t even do it justice – it is truly a work of art!

We had so much fun at the Ruth Rae class at the Charity Wings Art Center over the weekend.  She is so talented and such an amazing teacher!  The attendees walked away with some fantastic new information, tips, and techniques. 

Even our class kits were pretty – like little gifts waiting for each of us to open!

 

Ruth is a very patient and skilled instructor.  She finds ways of making her projects easy and accessible for others.

Here is Ruth sharing her techniques for dyeing fabrics and trims.

   

Check out Ruth’s blog for more inspiration and ideas!

Duct Tape Craft Roundup

We all know how fun and versatile duct tape is for crafting.  After all, we’re creating wings covered with duct tape feathers!  Well, here’s a little inspiration that might give you a few new ideas on what to make with it:

Duct Tape Flower Pens from Seven Sisters

 The Classic Duct Tape Wallet from Crafty Nest

Duct Tape Beads from Crafty Soccer Mom

Waterproof Beach Bag from Spoonful

And, once you finish making some duct tape feathers for our world’s largest wings duct tape party, you can make some on a smaller scale to wear as Duct Tape Feather Earrings from Tip Junkie.

You still have time to mail us your duct tape feathers!  If you live in the San Diego area, please join us on Labor Day for our super fun Duct Tape party.  Along with making duct tape feathers for our wings, we’ll also have these adorable Make n Takes:

Funky Duct Tape School Supplies

Pencil Toppers

· Make note taking exciting!

· Add color to school supplies!

· Switch between fun styles for each class!

· Match patterns and colors to your folders!

· Great for party favors too!

Pencil Case

· Show off designs you create yourself!

· Create a variety of style from rebellious to glam to girly!

· Make great gifts for family and friends

· Perfect for holding school supplies and lunch money!

Folders

· Mix-n-match crazy fun patterns to create a custom look!

· Make different ones for each subject!

· Trade with friends!

COME JOIN IN THE FUN – ALL THE DETAILS ARE OVER HERE!