Four for you today:

  1. Portrait Bug tutorial
  2. Around the Block giveaway!
  3. Toot!
  4. Ranger U., baby!

1. Portrait Bug tutorial

This is, perhaps, one of my absolute most favorite albums ever.

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Supplies: Patterned Paper (Dream Street, Kaiser); Rhinestone Frame (Kaiser); Journaling Cards (Jenni Bowlin Die-Cut Mini Label Papers); Letter Stickers (Jenni Bowlin, Adornit Carolee’s Creations); Pens (Sakura Pigma Micron, Uniball Signo); Rub-ons (Jenni Bowlin); Embroidery Floss (DMC)

I'm going to be teaching this book as a class at Portrait Bug.  Nevertheless, I'm going to teach you how I sewed the binding on this book.  Press play to watch the video.

2. Around the Block Giveaway!

Want to win a Paper Tagger from Around the Block?

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ATB is giving one of these bad boys away to anyone who posts a comment on their blog by Monday, October 13 at noon MST.  If you're not familiar with the Paper Tagger, it's a quick and easy way to attach tags, flowers, or any embellishment you can think of.  If you've ever cut a tag off of a new shirt, you've seen what the Paper Tagger can do.  Check out the ATB blog for some project ideas!

3. Toot!

This has been a very lucky few days.  More good news in my inbox yesterday: I had a layout picked up by Memory Makers Magazine!

4. Ranger U., baby!

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!  Here are some photos from day one…

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In the morning we played with beeswax and UTEE in the Melt Pot with Suze Weinberg.  In the afternoon, Claudine Hellmuth took over and we found ourselves covered in paint!  I learned soooooo much and the day just flew by!  Can't wait to see what today's lessons will bring!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

20 thoughts on “Portrait Bug Week: Day Six

  • WOW, big day for your…love that little book, and it looks like you had a fab time at Ranger U 🙂

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  • WOW, big day for your…love that little book, and it looks like you had a fab time at Ranger U 🙂

    Reply
  • WOW, big day for your…love that little book, and it looks like you had a fab time at Ranger U 🙂

    Reply
  • WOW, big day for your…love that little book, and it looks like you had a fab time at Ranger U 🙂

    Reply
  • Hi Friend… you busy girl you! That book is amazing! I am totally inspired to scrapbook ME when I look at your blog… I promise that I will…
    GREAT pics from Ranger… who’s that smurf with blue hands??? (I can’t believe you posted that one!!!)
    It has been a blast to hang out with you for the past few days!
    See you in the AM!

    Reply
  • Hi Friend… you busy girl you! That book is amazing! I am totally inspired to scrapbook ME when I look at your blog… I promise that I will…
    GREAT pics from Ranger… who’s that smurf with blue hands??? (I can’t believe you posted that one!!!)
    It has been a blast to hang out with you for the past few days!
    See you in the AM!

    Reply
  • Hi Friend… you busy girl you! That book is amazing! I am totally inspired to scrapbook ME when I look at your blog… I promise that I will…
    GREAT pics from Ranger… who’s that smurf with blue hands??? (I can’t believe you posted that one!!!)
    It has been a blast to hang out with you for the past few days!
    See you in the AM!

    Reply
  • Hi Friend… you busy girl you! That book is amazing! I am totally inspired to scrapbook ME when I look at your blog… I promise that I will…
    GREAT pics from Ranger… who’s that smurf with blue hands??? (I can’t believe you posted that one!!!)
    It has been a blast to hang out with you for the past few days!
    See you in the AM!

    Reply

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