Many of you know how important education is to me. I value it so much and it is so important to me that I share as much information with you as possible in regards to how-to's. So it is with GREAT excitement that I can finally share Dave Brethauer's latest achievement with you all!!! Dave is a colleague of mine who is SO very talented - he is the manufacturer of the Memory Box line of cardstock, papers, and rubber stamps. We carry his beautiful (and yes, I mean beautiful) assortment of papers in our online store. We now have in stock his new book Card Design and it is absolutely stunning. The color photography of the projects he has created are in one word - GORGEOUS!
But here is the cool thing - not only is it beautiful, but it is informative. Each card created in this book features a step-by-step set of directions in the back of the book. These directions include a complete supply list, down to the colors he has used. It features stamps from the following manufacturers:
- Lockhart - woohoo
- Hero Arts,
- Impress
- Savvy Stamps,
- Rubber Soul,
- Rubbermoon
- and of course Memory Box Ü
Included in the book he teaches colored-pencil basics of fading and blending of colors. He reviews color schemes, the use of color as pattern and experiments with different textural qualities. He then teaches watercolor basics showcasing watercolor markers, watercolor pencils, watercolor paints from a palette, and water-based inks as a palette.
Then he moves in to one of my all time favorite subjects that I hope to share much more with you in the future when I get someone else to manage my webstore for me so that I can finally get back to what I love - education :D This subject is "DESIGN TECHNIQUES"!!! He reviews composition, pattern and color, texture. He works with chalks, transparent surfaces and sponging.
Another fun little feature is that Dave has autographed each of the copies I currently have in stock and if I ask nicely I hope that he will continue to do so as we sell through these - I'm only guessing here, but when word gets out how inspirational this book is they are going to fly off the shelves! So get your copy now if you would like to color more like Dave. I know that I'm going to read my copy as soon as these Nestability orders all get out.
We are still waiting for that Fed Ex truck, but we have been able to ship some of the orders that do not have the Stars or Petite Scallops. The remainder of all the orders is on that trucks so be assured that if you have placed a preorder they will go out as quickly as we can humanly get them out the door. If you find that an item is not showing in our store right now that will mean that we sold out of that particular grouping, but more are on order and we will do our very best to keep up with the demand. I am also going to work this evening to get the tan mats and the magnetic pads up on the site so that this information will be available. As you can probably guess I have had NO time to experiment with the magnetic pads that arrived late yesterday afternoon. Hopefully I'll be back with more information quickly!!!
Thank you again for your amazing support and patience - you have no idea how much I appreciate each and every one of you who has hung in there with me! Hugs to you all!
I just wanted to add that I really love my book! I know I will be using it for inspiration many times over. :)
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 30, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Awesome! Must get one in my next order. ;)
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 14, 2007 at 05:05 PM
This does seem like a MUST HAVE. Between your information and the cover of the book I will have to purchase it! Thanks for sharing and all that you do.
I received my Tim Holtz Craft Mat today...that was so speedy. Thank you for everything!
Huge hugs and sweet smiles.
Posted by: Juanita | September 13, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Ellen... I ordered my book last night and can't wait to get it, along with the new mats that you just added. I look forward to hearing more on the magnetic one, but I know you are one busy girl for the next few days! I really appreciate you answering my question on SCS about storing my airbrush system. And, thank you for working so hard to bring us all these very cool tools! ...Catherine
Posted by: CatherineH (Kiko) | September 13, 2007 at 08:22 AM
I had been wondering wear to get Dave's new book and, silly me, I should have known you would come through for us- teeheehee! I got my shipment e-mail this evening on my Nestabilities and can't wait! Thank you for taking such good care of us! Your awesome!
Posted by: Beth | September 12, 2007 at 08:27 PM
I love Dave! He will be teaching classes at our LSS at the end of Sept. which I will be in one -- the colored pencil class. I can't wait to meet him and also get his book!
Posted by: Angie DiMeglio | September 12, 2007 at 04:44 PM
I have Dave's other book AND will be taking a pencil and a watercolor class with him on Sept 22nd!!! Too cool for words.
Posted by: Joan B | September 12, 2007 at 04:06 PM
Hooray for FedEx... hope he gets there SOON!!! I know you're as excited as we are! The book looks wonderful, and will order one as soon as the mats are available for ordering too. I wish I were there to help you get all those packages out the door!
Posted by: CatherineH (kiko) | September 12, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Ooh... sounds like a cool book what a beautiful cover.. Can't wait to check it out. Also can't wait for you to get those mats up on the site.. :D
-Ginna (Virginia:)
Posted by: Ginna | September 12, 2007 at 02:40 PM