Tangie's Blog

Two New LIVE Workshops in January & Boutique This Week!

I'll spare you the "wow, it's been too long since I've blogged, I've been really busy..." speech (even if it is SO true) and just get right on the exciting news! I'm doing two new workhops in January!The first one is for people who have NEVER art journaled and want to know what it is, and how to get started!

The second one is a follow up to the first or for people who already know what art journaling is (beginners to advance) and just want to learn some new things, hang out me & other fellow journalers and eat some dang good catering ;)!

Also I'll be taking all of Dave and I's handmade journals to a local boutique this week! We have been working around the clock! I'll also have some one of a kind collages, prints and ephemera packs too! Don't miss it!

Miss you dad!

I couldn't let the day pass by without sharing a few of my thoughts about my dad. I miss him SO MUCH, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish I could talk to him and ask for his advice, and tell him about everything I'm doing--and all my dreams for the future. He was truly an amazing person, the world has been a tad dimmer since his light left it. If he was here today, I would make sure to take the time to tell him how much I loved him and give him a great big hug! Tell him thanks for the way he raised us girls, and how much I admire all the good things he did. Luckily for me (and our family) we had no regrets when my dad died, those kinds of things never went unsaid, we KNEW our dad loved us, and he KNEW we loved him. He was my hero. I live with that great blessing, knowing that there was nothing left undone. I still remember the last time I saw him--talking real estate in the Thatcher RE/MAX office--doing his THANG! I walked out the back door of the office to go home that day feeling happy and grateful I had the privelage to work with my dad. Fifty-eight was much too young for so great a person to leave us, so Dad...where ever you are...I miss YOU and I LOVE YOU! Thank you! Hugs and kisses from your biggest fan!

I do know one thing with all my heart....the going from this world will be a little easier knowing you are on the other side waiting for me.

 

 

Art Unraveled 2011 in a Few Words!

Wow! We just got back from Art Unraveled yesterday and it sure was amazing! I wish we could have stayed until Tuesday---but maybe next year ;)! We took some very incredible classes, I was so impressed with most of them! I met some new and wonderful friends and just had an all around great time. Dave loved his classes too, and I'm SO excited to see what he creates with his new mad skills!

I took:

• Visual Ammunition for the Art Addict with Davide Modler & Eric Scott
• Dooles Unleashed with Traci Bautista (with my sister, mom and friend Cami)
• Altered Imagery with Karen Michel (with my mom!)
• With one Pallette with Pam Carriker
• Everything about Pens with Kelly Kilmer (with my mom and Samantha!)

Dave took:

• Strange Angels with Michael deMeng
• Window Sampler by Daniel Essig
• Through the Looking Glass with Michael deMeng
• Closure Sampler by Daniel Essig
• Tree Book by Daniel Essig

The on Saturday they have the most OUTSTANDING, AMAZING shopping you've ever seen! If you've never been you must go next year! (You can go to the shopping day without attending the rest of of the retreat, but really you should do both ;))

Here is just a quickie snapshot of the class projects we came home with...you never finish in class so now we have all this stuff to work on ;) maybe we'll have a family night based around them so we can get them done!

I came home with 4 started journals and 3 started altered imagery paintings!

You can look through the "looking glass" on this box Dave made and it's lit from the inside with flickering led candles and their is a scene in there! It's SO COOL! I'm going to have him make me some Halloween ones!

Here is a different view of his "strange angel" (it's not finished yet!) it goes on a really cool faux painted wood board that is still packed so I didn't get a picture of it!

And a little tidbit of the shopping we did! It's a good thing I took our budget in cash---that way we knew we were done when it was gone--I could have spent a thousand bucks if I had had it!!!!  LOL

I need to find Samantha's journal too, when she gets home today I'll have her get it for me so I can take some pictures of the cute little journal she made in our pens class. I LOVE to see her art journaling it makes my heart go all a pitter!

xoxox ~tangie

I'm teaching a workshop this fall! Now Registering! :)

If you have any questions please email me!
My studio is in my home, only 12 spots will be sold including to local friends and family--so it will sell out fast.
Workshop fee is non-refundable* but is transferable upon written request!
(*If for some reason the workshop has to be rescheduled because of acts of God or war, or if  I have to cancel the workshop a new date will be scheduled or full refund will be given to you)

Delusions of Grandeur

Some art journal pages I finished last night.

You can see full credits in my gallery {here}.

My Fifteen Minutes of Fame...

I can't believe I haven't blogged about this before, but it really truly is a goal of mine to start blogging more (why, is it so hard?). I was recently featured in Somerset Digital Magazine! Wow! It was such an honor and a privilege....and to top it off I honestly and truly think this has been the best edition of Somerset Digital Studios yet! Stampington sure knows how to put on a class act. The cover is DIVINELY gorgeous.

Here is my feature article, it's four pages! Still can't believe it!

and to top it all off this is the magazine I chose to put a full color page ad if for the Art Journal Caravan (the fact that they were in the same magazine was totally a coincidence)

I hope you have a great rest of the weekend, I'm off to work on my art journal today. I FINALLY managed to get the studio put back together after the trip to Las Vegas, and I can't wait to go play in there!

xoxo

 

I really got a good chuckle out of this...

Comic Sans...almost as bad as Papyrus. *chuckle chuckle*

In my own little world...

Journaling away...

Today was quiet for the most part, poor Samantha is really sick and so I stayed home from church with her, we had everyone over for Sunday dinner later in the afternoon--played in the backyard for a little while, what  a blessing to not only have such a yard but that the weather has been so nice. I hope you all had a great Sunday as well.

Our hearts and prayers, as I'm sure yours are too, are with the families in Japan and all over the world who are suffering from war and natural disaster.

 

A Renaissance of Wonder

My newest art journal page ;) so glad I had some time to scrap yesterday! We went and saw Rango with all the kids (my nieces, nephew, Sam & her BFF) then we took the kids home and went and saw Limitless and went to CPK! It was a fun day with the family!

 

The Painting on the Wall.

A few weeks back I got a crazy bug to do a hugeamondous-largeness painting for my entry way. It's just about the craziest mixed-media project I've ever tried to accomplish, but I had a BLAST doing it and just allowed myself to enjoy the process and not worry about the result, which I think true art should be like. It's no Picasso but hey, Picasso doesn't live here.

Epic Fail...Again.

Okay so on a complete whim my sister Molly and my mom and I went to the movies last night at 10 PM! We went to see Red Riding Hood (we weren't going to, but we overheard some people talking about how fantastic it was). Ummmm Catherine Hardwick has got to be the all around worst director of all time. LOL I give the movie 1 star out 5 which is a real shame because it was a really cool idea! Seriously, it was hilariously terrible! I think she was trying to make sure she could show everyone that she could do a "werewolf" movie...the only thing she proved was that she couldn't.....thank heaven's Summit found new a director for the Twiglight saga after she completely missed the mark on Twiglight.

Art Journal Pages & Seattle Trip Mob

Just catching up on Art Journal pages :). Been working on my class for Las Vegas, homeschooling with Sam, And...a trip to Seattle with my mom and sisters to take a class from Teesha Moore at the {Artfest Annex}. I don't have many pictures from it, EEK! I need to get some from my sister, but on the night before our class we walked out of our restraunt with an angry mob heading towards us! It was insane! My family thought I was a coward when I took off to the safety of our hotel in short order ;), these pictures are from our hotel room window!

Here's a great picture of my mom and sisters while we were waiting for the "underground" bus to take us to Pike's Market!

Some journal pages.....................

Art Classes & Art Journal Pages

Staying Busy around here, Sam has started taking art classes! I'm so excited for her, an amazing lady comes over to our house once a week for a few hours and is going to do all kinds of fun projects with her! Last week they started an inspirational sketch book, to keep ideas and plan out projects, Sam is already in heaven. Her next lesson is tonight and I can't wait to see what they do!

Dave is busy making handmade books, come to think of it I can't believe I haven't mentioned it here or shown any pictures, I'll have to rectify that situation immediately eh???

I'm keeping busy with the Art Journal Caravan this year! It is a lot more time intense with the new format, but I do LOVE it and I'm enjoying every moment of my "job"--I've even been able to keep up with my own journal pages...so far! :D

You can see the credits {here}.

Digiscrapapoolza is coming up fast! :D

The organizers of Digiscrapapalooza have let me know that this is the ONE and ONLY chance for this event! They will not be hosting this on a yearly basis! So this is our chance to do Vegas digital art style! (For those of you who don't particularly like the night life and the typical Vegas scene I'm RIGHT THERE WITH YA, we'll be keeping ourselves busy with our ART and staying in. Like to dance and party? There will be another group of  ladies going out! Your choice!}

Check out this MUST SEE digital, interactive brochure!  http://digiscrapapalooza.com/brochure/
it has all the details you need!

 I'll be teaching a 4 hour Art Journaling class before Digiscrapoolza starts on Friday (we're going to make a hands on journal and I'll share some tips on how to art journal digitally as well!)! I'll also be teaching a class as the Guest Speaker on Saturday during the conference.
This is going to be an event you won't want to miss!

Some important things you need to know before registering:

1. This class size is extremely limited.

2. The registration fee is non-refundable as we anticipate a sell out, and we'll be holding a spot for you. Also, you will receive your $25 gift card within 24 hours of registering for the class.

3. A separate registration fee, and reservations at the Riveria hotel in Las Vegas are required. Digisiscrapapalooza  is being hosted by ScrapOrchard.com you can find all the information {here}. (I'll also post the information at the end of this post). *UPDATE* YOU CAN GET $20 OFF THE REGISTRATION FEE OF DIGISCRAPAPOOLZA BY USING COUPON CODE TanB_20OFF

4. We will be able to do a lot of things together at the conference, including Friday night opening, eating lunches together etc....

5. Please contact me with any questions you may have {tangie at scrapbookgraphics dot com}.

6. I will communicate with you through your PayPal address, PLEASE check your email within 24 hours of registering for important registration information. Also, make sure you let me know if your email address changes or you will not receive important updates about the class in the future!

7. On a final personal note, I want you to know that I made every effort to keep the class fee as low as possible, this fee simply covers my costs for the catered lunch/room, supplies for the journals, shipping, etc. I hope that with the advance notice many of you will be able to come!

Ready to Register for the Workshop?

 Check out using paypal or any major credit card.

More Information on Digiscrap*apalooza hosted by ScrapOrchard.com

Registration is $155 with the coupon code: TanB_20OFF

 

HOTEL INFORMATION
To book your room at the Riviera Hotel & Casino you can use this webform which will automatically reserve your room at that conference rate -or- you can call the Room Reservation Line and  request the convention group rate for SCRAP ORCHARD.  The numbers to call are 1-800-634-6753 in the Continental U.S. or Direct at 702-794-9412.

The deadline to book a room at the discounted convention rate is March 10, 2011.  After that date, the rooms will be booked at the regular room rates and are subject to availability.

MONACO is an elegant tower with twenty-three floors featuring our “Signature series” nine hundred and seventy-three rooms and six suites. Created with the business traveler in mind these rooms are located in close proximity to the Riviera Convention Center.

The Riviera Hotel & Casino is offering our convention attendees a Signature Room at the rate of $69/night (plus tax) based on single or double occupancy.  The Resort Amenity Fee has been waived for our convention attendees and includes:

• Free access to the Achilles Fitness Center
• Free incoming faxes
• Free local and 800 calls from your room
• Free nightly entertainment in the Le Bistro Lounge
• Half off 1^st beverage at the Le Bistro Bar
• Half off ticket price at the Riviera Comedy club
• and more...

Art Journaling the Days away......

The Caravan is going strong again this year, so strong at times it seems I forget my personal little place here on the net (my blog). I do love my life so much and I feel so blessed I should share more of those thoughts. Life here is filled with the every day that makes life amazing, I love that Sam is home with me everyday, reading her life away in every book she can find, learning algerbra, writing stories, chatting with her cousin Madi. I'm in the studio living and working in a way that supports our family yet seems like playing every day! Dave is content at his job, he goes happily every morning to support us and I couldn't ask for better. We absolutely LOVE OUR HOUSE too and are so blessed to live here. Sure there have been some not so good times the last year, but life requires balance in all things, and so we can't expect there not to be--as I'm sure there will be in the future...We're just enjoying the ride! Happy 2011!

Tis the Season to be Busy!

It's been a wonderful, BUSY time around the Baxter household! Instead of trying to get all fancy with pictures and editing them and TRYING to make them look half way decent and all of that I decided it would be better to just sit down and actually blog!

Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year was really small just us and the DeCrows but we had a DELICIOUS dinner and Samantha did a beautiful job setting the table!

she even drew a picture for the girls welcoming them to dinner

Little P & M got a head start on dinner--lucky girlies!

Samantha had her 2nd ever piano recital. They did it at a local Seniors home here in Mesa, she played The Entertainer and Silver Bells. Because she memorized both her songs (not a requirement but we challenged her to, she got a new outfit for the occasion from head to toes)

 
Sometime this month, making our famous popcorn to take to the neighbors! There is a LOT of wax paper covering the counters! Fresh popped popcorn, chocolate, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate covered pretzels....Mmmmmmmmm!

 

Then one of my bestest friends in the whole wide world graduated from college! She has been dedicated and I ADMIRE her perseverance! I had a party for her at my home the night of her graduation to celebrate. (I only have the before pictures--I hope someone got pictures during with actual PEOPLE in them lol) I guess this will double as "Christmas decor at my House this year" too!

 Somewhere in there we celebrated my mom's 60th birthday too!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

 That's all the time for catching up I have today! I sure would like to get back here with more pictures of the house all decorated for Christmas--we haven't decorated this much in YEARS and it has been so delightful!

Oh and how could I forget? Happy 3rd birthday Merrill!