I got tons of emails asking HOW can I get rid of my precious stamps...
Listen guys...it's just wood and images...Many I have duplicates of....talk about compulsive....I've had some of them for 20+ years. I have thousands. I'm into other things...I graduated!
Yes...of course I'm keeping some..I'm not entirely nuts !
But, in the meantime...I have put together a few $50 boxes. Just email me and we'll do the Pay Pal thingie.
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and it's really a no-brainer
- Unfinished frame or mirror
- Brush on a layer of beeswax from The Melting Pot
- Fuse it with your Ranger Heat Gun (or any heat tool)
- Repeat wax/fuse 4-5 more times.
- when the last layer is still warmish press some cookie cutters into it. Also consider using other mark making tools.
- Get out that stash of alcohol inks
- Drip them into the markings
- Gently wipe them away. Each time you drop a color into another color you remove some of the first color and get some exciting patterns.
you can wipe away all excess color and just leave the markings with color or go totally ungapatchka like I did and color everything.
so, for this and other faaaaaahbulous ideas you need to spend a bit of money and get a new DVD.
when I say that THIS will blow your mind away you have to trust me.
Just the whole idea of rolling up paper thats been waxed and doing a 3D shadowbox collage with them had my mouth hanging open. You want inspiration...this is inspiration PLUS. Beginner or really advanced...will make NO difference....it's got stuff for everybody. 155 minutes of joy !
and, anyone looking for the wax medium they use (and I use too) it comes from Clairvoyant Encaustics...she makes the best, best, best.
************Tomorrow marks the Lensters and my 47th Anniversary...we're almost vintage !!!
yes, married to the same person for all these many lovely years. We plan to do dinner at the restaurant I went to this summer with 'the girls' when we stayed at the beach. They had fabulous food and guess what...it's NOT SUSHI !!!
feel free to send lots of good wishes...we'll take 'um !
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Posted by: christian louboutin boots | February 27, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Your mirror is stunning. What talent! Congratulations on your anniversary. Blessings.
Posted by: Beth Norman | September 25, 2010 at 12:04 PM
UNGAPATCHKA!!!! Woohoo... my mother used to say that wonderful Yiddish word. How I miss hearing her say it. Another wonderful word she used was mishigas... best spelling I can come up with. Now, I am your age and only know a few phrases because my parents wouldn't teach us Yiddish. That way they could talk a about us in front of us... LOL!!! Thanks for that very sweet walk down memory lane!!!
Posted by: Willow | September 17, 2010 at 01:03 PM
I only made it to Year 33. Had we remain married (and alive), 2010 would have marked our 43rd anniversary...
but YOU TWO are HAPPY, and THAT is why you lasted so long!! Congrats!!
(now go find that b/w album you spoke of so you can thrill us all!
Posted by: Lee | September 17, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Congratulations on your upcoming 47th Anniversary! Quite a milestone! The love light still burns in both of your eyes...life truly is wonderful, isn't it? I love your idea your post about beeswax, cookie cutters and alcohol inks. That looks like alot of fun...gonna have to try it! I wasnt' sure if alcohol inks would take to beeswax. Guess I know now! Thanks & have a lovely Anniversary!
Posted by: Candy Colwell | September 16, 2010 at 03:26 PM
Fabulous Suze and a million congratulations on your anniversary, its lovely to know that you are as in love with each other as you were all those years ago May you both continue to share your love for many, many more years xxxx
Posted by: Hilda Gale | September 16, 2010 at 03:17 PM
mazel tov from california!
my hub and i were married 47 yrs in august--and i looked pretty much like you back in those days! what happens to us! ;>)) i think we all wanted to look like jackie kennedy!
have a great day and a great dinner-
marilyn goodman
Posted by: marilyn goodman | September 16, 2010 at 02:26 AM
Mazel Tov on a life together with many more happy years ahead. Have a wonderful celebration and trip!
Posted by: Renee S. | September 15, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Happy Anniversary. I really enjoy your blog. Would love to see a picture of you and the Lenster on your wedding day!
Posted by: Donna McEwen | September 15, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Have a happy anniversary with your sweetie! 47 years is something to celebrate these days. Congratulations to the both of you.
Posted by: Cyndi Szalma | September 15, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Congratulations on 47 years! Wow! That's fantastic by any measure! Cheers to another 47, at least!
Posted by: Amy Patterson | September 15, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Have a wonderful celebration! My husband and I will be married 41 years this November. It takes true love, patience and a good sense of humor to stay committed, but certainly worth it. Too bad there isn't more people out there like us.
Posted by: Nanette Clark | September 15, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Huge congrats on the 47th! :)
Wish I could have a box of your stamps but I'm in the U.K. so it's a no goer :(
All the best and have a great meal
xoxo Sioux
Posted by: Artyjen | September 15, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Mazel tov and all the most wonderful joy and love that life can offer such a fabulous couple: Suze and Lenster. May your next 47 years be filled with even more blessings and success and your life will be over flowing with love from all around you in both your personal, business, from your family and friends.
We give you are blessings from up in Idaho and send our love to you always.
You are in are hearts forever.
Lots of love,
Russell and Stan
PS: I just spent a fortune ordering the encaustic CD and the beeswax--but I know it will be worth it.
Posted by: Russell White | September 15, 2010 at 04:21 AM
Happy Anniversary. Have a wonderful day celebrating :)
Posted by: steph Martin | September 15, 2010 at 02:46 AM
Happy Anniversary!! How is it that on the eve of your own anniversary, you are giving US gifts, as in the gorgeous mirror tute?! You are truly amazing and inspiring!!
Posted by: Sarah | September 15, 2010 at 01:20 AM
Happy, happy Anniversary Suze and Lenny !
You are an inspiration.
Lots of love X X X
Posted by: Cathy Daulman | September 14, 2010 at 11:55 PM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SUZE AND LENNY!!! WOW!! 47 years, that is so wonderful! Enjoy your dinner out!! and may you have lots more happy years making memories!! We celebrate our wedding anniversary the 16th, but only 10 for us!!!
Posted by: Tobey S. | September 14, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Wow! Beeswax and AI's?! I would have never thought of that...but it looks spectacular, and thanks for the tip on the DVD, looks like it's going on the Christmas wish list.
Happy Anniversary to you and Lenny, hope you have a lovely day, and many more to come!
Posted by: Lori | September 14, 2010 at 10:11 PM
I wish you everything you and the Lenster would wish yourselves along with the Happiest of Anniversaries - all the best
Kathyk
Posted by: Kathyk | September 14, 2010 at 07:19 PM
Congrats to you and the Lenster...47 is a bunch but you two seem to have fun all the time. Here's to many more!
Posted by: Diane O. | September 14, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Ohhh, the frame is beautiful ~~ I love the texture and colors. If it's not a mirror, it'd be a great frame for your 47th anniversary picture, for such a colorful, happy couple! Congratulations on all those years together ~~ what an awesome accomplishment! Wishing you at least 47 more great, happy years together ... and much prosperity and happiness in each of those future years together. You're awesome, Suze!
Posted by: Jeanne Nelson | September 14, 2010 at 06:54 PM
Love to you both! xoxo
Posted by: Janine | September 14, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Happy Anniversary Sweetie! Tell the Lenster he has a following too!! And, BTW - the whole wax thing - OMG. I am dying here. Alcohol Ink dying that is!!! GOTTA try that one next weekend! Can't wait to see you!!!! Suppose we would be lucky enough to have Daniella in town this time too??
Posted by: Tanya | September 14, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Happy Anniversary congratulations on 47 years
Posted by: Roselyn Baldwin | September 14, 2010 at 05:21 PM