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Greetings!
Well this year is just flying by at record speed......or does that just mean I'm getting old? LOL I have been working on all new samples for my booth at the Home & Garden Show this month, creating new classes, Blogging and trying to stay in touch with you in some form of communication......Whew - that's a lot of communicating!
Make sure to sign-up and subscribe to my blog @ www.studiojrenee.com - I just finished the first of many contest that will be promoted on the blog site and I'm also sponsoring another contest this month - more free stencils!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Studio or stop by and say "hello" at the Home Show this month.
Blessings,
Jenn |
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Faux Effects Products Becoming the West Coast Largest Distributor
 As promised - I'm keeping my shelves stocked and should have everything in stock when you place your orders. I'm so delighted to discover that most orders are being received in ONE day on ground service. That makes for very happy customers.........! Email your orders to Jennifer@artisticpaintingstudio.com or call me @ 559-449-7711. |
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New Class Schedule Unleash the Artist in You........
I have really enjoyed this last month and taking the time to create some wonderful new finishes, that are quick and productive......and also very beautiful! All my classes have been updated with new samples/techniques to keep them fresh. I have also added some fun painting classes to my schedule.....BYOB: Wine & Art and BYOB: Wine & Pot - these classes are short fun painting classes in were you will receive instruction on either painting a fun canvas or a flower pot. Time to relax and get the creative juices flowing - grab some friends, a bottle of your favorite beverage, some snacks and get painting! Check out the complete class schedule with dates, times and description - visit the web site @ www.artisticpaintingstudio.com Looking forward to seeing you soon in one of these fun classes. |
March Stencil Sale - don't miss out! Monthly Specials......  Every month I try and offer some kind of special on stencils, supplies and tools. Again, this month of March - I will not let you down........you will have the opportunity to save BIG on all stencil purchases, paints and supplies that are featured on my web sites. Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase of all items. Many thanks for your continued support, your business is very much appreciated! |
Fresno Home & Garden Show - March 4th, 5th & 6th This is a wonderful show to attend for anyone - there are so many vendors showing everything and anything you could imagine! I will have a booth in the Commerce Building - booth #103. Lot's of wonderful new finishes will be on display along with some of the great Laser Engraving that Ron has been creating. Come by and see what's new and exciting in decorative painting. I will also be doing ongoing demos' on Saturday and Sunday - showing a little LusterStone, Glazing and foils........ Also, please feel free to stop by the Studio and pick up complimentary VIP tickets to get in FREE! |
Stencil Give-away Share the Love of Stenciling
This was such a fun way to "spread the Love" of stenciling. I want to thank each and everyone that participated in spreading the word. Stenciling is such a wonderful art form that can be accomplished by anyone with just a little instruction. It's such a great thing to discover the artist that lives within you and be creative! I had three winners in the first contest and the lucky winners are: Sarah Hines Ruth Mowry Heather Sanders All three winners will receive a stencil of their choice - up to a $40 value!!! Make sure to subscribe to my blog @ www.studiojrenee.com and maybe you will be one of the next lucky winners......nothing like something FREE! |
Fauxology Another wonderful blog site
I have teamed up with Fauxology this month to sponsor another great contest. I will be giving away $150 worth of FREE stencils to the Grand Prize winner and four others will win a stencil or a class. Make sure to go the the web site of www.fauxology.com to read all about the contest and how to enter. Regina Garay is an amazing writer and I have personally enjoyed following her blog for a long time......she has been one of my main inspirations! She has even encouraged me over the years to pick up my own blog and get going again......I really appreciate her support and encouragement! I would encourage you to check out her blog and subscribe - it's much better than mine......but, I'm working on that!!! LOL Best of luck to everyone - make sure to get your pictures together and enter!!! |
| Finish of the Month Adding beauty to any surface
 LusterStone - Custom finish This is a wonderful finish creating multi-layers of LusterStone and then adding a beautiful stencil with LusterStone. Supplies: - LusterStone - TintBase and Cocoa Chocolate
- FauxCreme Colors: Turquoise and UltrMarine Blue
- Japanese Trowel
- Artistic Painting Stencil - APS1007 Valencia Floral Border
Instructions: - The wall surface area needs to be a smooth finish - if not, use TexturFil to create a smooth wall surface.
- Custom tint the TintBase LusterStone with FauxCreme Colors - Turquois and UltrMarine Blue - create the darkest value you want, which in this case was still pretty light - then for each layer, I kept adding tintbase to lighten it a shade....making three different shades of the same color.
- Trowel on the first layer of Custom tinted LusterStone - apply 100% coverage creating slight movement to for interest.
- Use second color (tinted slightly lighter using tintbase) - apply 75-80% coverage in a random skip trowel technique, creating beautiful movement and interest.
- Use third color (tinted slightly lighter than 2nd color using tintbase) - apply 100% coverage, pull tight to create a beautiful "luster".
- Allow to dry
- Using the Valencia Floral stencil - pre-register the wall so that you can stencil everyother repeat and stencil with the Cocoa Chocolate LusterStone. Allow repeats to dry and fill in the missing repeats.
Have fun creating custom colors and matching your room decor. For more detailed instruction in these products - please check my class schedule for hands on instruction. |
Project of the Month Creating something fun 
Painted Butterfly Tray Here is a fun project to create and can be a useful item to have around the house. I have one full of all the junk you would normal find in a "junk" drawer. Supplies: - Stencils: SG183 Ashley's Tea Party - SG129 Zebra Print - SG736 Checked Butterfly
- Wooden Tray - 14" x 12" x 2"
- 4 - 1-3/4" wooden ball knobs
- 2 Drawer Pulls
- Varnish - AquaGard
- AquaBond - Off-White
- Stencil brushes and Artist Brushes
- E6000 Glue
Instruction: - Apply base coat colors - Light Buttermilk and Santa Red
- Stencil the different designs using colors of your choice and referring to the photos for placement
- Use an Embossing tool to create the raised dots on the ball knobs and around the top edge.
- Varnish the tray and ball knobs and then glue them onto the bottom using the E6000 glue.
- Attached drawer pulls after everything has dried.
Enjoy many hours of being creative and have fun! For these designs or to view the entire collection - here is the direct link to the web site www.stencilledgarden.com |
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Thank you for your continued support and business,
Sincerely,
Jennifer R Ferguson
Artistic Painting Studio & Stencilled Garden
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