* stampverb staggers in, following the mob -- where AM I??
<deb> that movie just let out here they come
<BlackCats> hi, everyone
<Judy> hi, Monica!
<BlackCats> hi, judy
<BlackCats> hi, everyone
<BlackCats> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<deb> wow how cute
<BlackCats> ty
<Dusty> Clever idea.
<BlackCats> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<deb> roflol
<deb> no outfit is complete without cat hairs
<BlackCats> lol
<deb> fits me to a T
<deb> sheesh
<deb> I keep roller thingies everywhere
<deb> I even keep a small one in my purse
<deb> I love this book
<deb> it's sooo clever and cute
<BlackCats> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<BlackCats> TY
<BlackCats> WE READY NOW?
<deb> yep
<deb> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<Judy> great stamps - who makes them?
<BlackCats> STUBBY STAMPERS, JUST JHONE AND EVOLVING IMAGES
<deb> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<Judy> ty
<BlackCats> SUPPLIES
<BlackCats> 6 paperboard coasters (I got mine from Red Lobster)
<BlackCats> gesso
<BlackCats> Pearl Violet Lumiere
<BlackCats> white cardstock
<BlackCats> Brilliance Pearlescent Yellow
<BlackCats> Brilliance Lightning Black
<BlackCats> sparkly embossing powder (I used Embossing Arts Iridescent Peacock)
<deb> we are just getting started stthmom
<BlackCats> YEAH! IT WORKED, LOL
<BlackCats> LET ME KNOW IF I GET TO GOING TOO FAST
<deb> ok
<BlackCats> Marvy 2-3/4" round punch
<BlackCats> painter tape
<BlackCats> glue dots
<BlackCats> double sided tape
<BlackCats> pencil
<BlackCats> ribbons
<BlackCats> eyelet setter, eyelets
<BlackCats> deckle scissors
<BlackCats> Lemon Chiffon Radient Pearls
<BlackCats> Xyron or adhesive
<BlackCats> Stamps used are from Stubby Stampers, Just Jhone and Evolving Images
<BlackCats> READY?
<deb> ready
<stthmom> ready
<BlackCats> Primer your coasters with gesso. If you are using a dark color as your base coat you could omit this step;
<BlackCats> however, the white gesso makes the color pop. Sponge on Lumiere on both sides of all coasters. Set
<BlackCats> eyelets in two of the coasters.
<Scout> wonder if they have any coasters at the dollar store?
<BlackCats> I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM FOR SALE ANYWHERE.
<LindaR> these are that absorbant cardboard, like at restaurants right?
<Judy> Outback has square ones
<BlackCats> I GRAB THE COASTERS WHEN I GO OUT TO EAT. THESE ARE FROM RED LOBSTER.
<deb> me too monica : )
* deb has a square on in front of me
<BlackCats> I PICKED UP A PILE <g> AT CHILI'S LAST WEEK AND ALSO GOT SOME NEAT SHAPED ONES AT OLIVE GARDEN
<deb> errr square one
<deb> I use them at work too
<neldamc76> Hint: Lightweight watercolor paper should work to make coasters!
<BlackCats> THE RL ONES HAVE DARK PRINTING AND MARKINGS ON THEM SO I USED TWO COATS OF GESSO TO COVER IT
<BlackCats> Punch out 11 circles from white cardstock. Rub edges over yellow inkpad. Let dry. Stamp images and
<BlackCats> emboss.
<BlackCats> SORRY. FORGOT TO DO INSTRUCTION IN CAPS.
<BlackCats> IS IT OK/
<deb> sure
<stampngrl> size of white circles?
<BlackCats> AND THEN THERE'S THE CATS HELP
<BlackCats> 2 3/4"
<deb> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<stampngrl> ty
<deb> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<BlackCats> YOU COULD DO THIS WITH ANY KIND OF PAPER BUT I FOUND WHITE CS WORKED BEST FOR THESE COLORS
<BlackCats> Stamp "Cats" on scrap cs and emboss. Cut around work with deckle scissors. Rub with Lemon Chiffon
<BlackCats> Radiant Pearls.
<BlackCats> LAY A PIECE OF PAINTERS TAPE ON YOUR WORK SURFACE AS A GUIDELINE.
<BlackCats> ROLL GLUE DOTS AND PUT ONE ON THE BACK OF EACH COASTER.
<BlackCats> USE A PENCIL AS A SPACER AND LAY OUT ALL 6 COASTERS ALONG YOUR GUIDELINE.
<BlackCats> THE FIRST BOOK I MADE USING THESE COASTERS I JUST EYEBALLED EVERYTHING.
<BlackCats> IT TURNED OUT OK BUT WHEN IT WAS FOLDED IT WAS A BIT OFF.
<BlackCats> THIS METHOD MAKES FOR A TRUER BOOK WHEN FOLDED.
<Dusty> Good tip BC. Thanks.
<BlackCats> CUT A PIECE OF DOUBLE SIDED TAPE TO LENTH OF YOUR SPACED COASTERS, MINUS THE SIZE OF THE EYELET.
<BlackCats> LAY ON COASTERS. MAKE SURE YOUR LINE IS RELATIVELY STRAIGHT BEFORE BURNISHING TAPE ONTO COASTERS.
<BlackCats> REMOVE COVER ON TAPE. CUT RIBBON TO LENGTH.
<BlackCats> Y'ALL KNOW HOW TO MAKE TAILS ON YOUR RIBBON?
<Judy> y
<BlackCats> LAY RIBBON ON TAPE, AGAIN CAREFULLY ALIGNING THE RIBBON BEFORE BURNISHING ON TAPE.
<BlackCats> TURN THE WHOLE THING OVER (MAKING SURE THE GLUE DOTS STAY ON TABLE) AND REPEAT WITH TAPE AND RIBBON ON THE OTHER SIDE
<BlackCats> AGAIN CAREFULLY ALIGNING YOUR RIBBON WITH THE RIBBON ON THE OTHER SIDE.
<BlackCats> THE GLUE DOTS KEEPS THE COASTERS FROM WIGGLING ON YOU WHILE YOU'RE TRYING TO LINE EVERYTHING UP
<BlackCats> QUESTIONS?
<phyl> ah good one with the glue dots
<Judy> no - very clear
<BlackCats> BE SURE TO ROLL THE GLUE DOTS UP FIRST SO THEY DON'T STICK TO THE COASTER TOO MUCH
<stampverb> .are these ribbons from Debbie?
<BlackCats> YES, I ASKED HER TO GET ME UP A MIXTURE OF PURPLE. LOVE THE CHOICES SHE SENT ME. QUICK SERVICE TOO.
<stampverb> nice choice
<BlackCats> HMM, ALMOST DONE HERE.
<BlackCats> ANY QUESTIONS?
<phyl> I got lost somewhere
<stampverb> no, very clear directions and pix!
<phyl> we are gluing the ribbon to the yellow
<phyl> circles?
<BlackCats> NO, TO THE PURPLE COASTERS
<phyl> ah ok now i see
<phyl> ok thanks
<BlackCats> THE CIRCLES ARE THE FINAL STEP, BUT THEY ARE ALREADY PREPARED
<BlackCats> WHEN I WORK ON SOMETHING I GET ALL THE PIECES READY BEFORE I START ASSEMBLING THEM
<phyl> very astute
<Judy> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<BlackCats> LOL, GUESS THAT'S HOW MOST WOULD DO IT THOUGH
<cak> not necessarily!
<BlackCats> I RAN THE 'CATS' FOR THE COVER AND ALL OF THE PREPARED CIRCLES THROUGH A XYRON
<BlackCats> BUT ANY ADHESIVE WOULD WORK FOR THIS, JUST NOT TOO WET
<BlackCats> ATTACH CIRCLES TO THE ASSEMBLED COASTERS, FRONT AND BACK
<Judy> the Xyron didn't get adhesive on the front of the circles?
<BlackCats> NO, JUST THE BACK SIDE
<Judy> mine always gets small bits on the front
<Judy> right at edges
<BlackCats> RUB AROUND THE EDGES BEFORE YOU TAKE THEM OFF THE BACKING.
<JoyceSBS> Is there a URL?
<BlackCats> I USE A 500 WHICH DOESN'T HAVE THE FILM COVER
<Judy> ahh - that might work
<Judy> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3779316&uid=1026244
<JoyceSBS> Thanks a lot
<BlackCats> BUT IT STILL WORKS TO JUST RUB THE EDGES
<Judy> ty, Monica
<BlackCats> WITH THE XYRONS WITH THE FILM COVER, GO AROUND THE EDGE OF YOUR IMAGE WITH A DRY EMBOSSER OR DEAD PEN AFTER YOU HAVE RUN IT THROUGH
<stampverb> whose stamp is on page 3?
<BlackCats> THE XYRON. THEN PULL FILM BACK.
<Judy> will try that!
<BlackCats> THE I LOVE STAMP & MINI CAT?
<holly> I think that's a stubby stamp verb
<BlackCats> THE I LOVE IS FROM EVO AND THE MINI CAT IS FROM STUBBY
<holly> boy that verby is in and out!
<BlackCats> THIS BOOK COULD HAVE A MANY OR AS FEW "PAGES" AS YOU LIKE
<BlackCats> BUT IT WORKS BEST WITH EVEN NUMBERS
<BlackCats> ALSO, YOU COULD USE A HEART SHAPED PUNCH INSTEAD OF A CIRCLE.
<BlackCats> THAT'S WHAT I'M USING ON ANOTHER ONE OF THESE THAT I'M WORKING ON
<phyl> oh that would be neat
<Judy> or a square punch with the square coasters
<BlackCats> YES! WHERE DID YOU FIND THE SQUARE COASTERS?
<stubby> bc, this is so clever, can i go out somewhere fun to eat, grab all the coasters on the table, and send it to you to make a book for me?
<Judy> Outback
<holly> I got square coasters from Outback too
<Judy> Steak house chain
<BlackCats> LOL, STUBBY
<BlackCats> TY, HOLLY
<BlackCats> I'M A VEGAN BUT MAYBE I SHOULD GO THERE FOR A SALAD
<Judy> they have good salads
<holly> or a bloomin onion!
<CindyC> you all are making me hungry again
<Jambalaya> wanna crawfish cindy?
<BlackCats> MY DH COULDN'T BELIEVE ME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CHILI'S ONE NIGHT WHEN THEY WERE CLOSING AND GRABBED ALL THE COASTERS
<Judy> and really great crab cakes now
<BlackCats> STACKED ON THE TABLES
<CindyC> thbbbt jam
<Judy> lol
<BlackCats> WAITRESS SAID IT WAS OK
<CindyC> no but a praying lean would work... lol
<BlackCats> OH, NOW I DO EAT CRABCAKES WHEN I CAN FIND THEM
<BlackCats> HMM, GUESS WHERE I'M GOING FOR LUNCH TOMORROW?
<Judy> these were really good!
<BlackCats> GOOD TO KNOW. TY.
<stubby> don't even try to explain to her what yu are gonna do with them if she is not a crafter, ti is like trying to tell the hardware man why you need that tape that is woven for patching up sheetrock
<stubby> they just don't get it
<neldamc76> BC: Ever try Chesepeake Bay Crab Cakes from QVC? Best I've ever eaten anywhere in the USA!
<BlackCats> I JUST TELL THEM IT'S FOR A CRAFT PROJECT
<BlackCats> NO, NEVER HAVE WATCHED QVC. I CAN SPEND MONEY FAST ENOUGH AS IT IS.
* Judy knew there was a reason she kept taking all those coasters!
<holly> Well, thanks for a great class and a cute idea bc. I need to go get a shower and head to bed
<stubby> tell them it is for your nex formal sit down dinner
<holly> I'll see ya'll tomorrow
<BlackCats> ME TOO. THEN I SAW AN ARTICLE ON MINI-BOOKS AND THE LIGHTBULB CLICKED ON
<CindyC> yay for blackcats!!!!!!
<BlackCats> NITE, HOLLY
<stthmom> Thank you, this was so great!!!!
<stubby> such a good class BC, thanks for using our stamps and making them look so good
<BlackCats> THE LAST STEP IS TO CUT LENGTHS OF SEVERAL RIBBONS AND THREAD THEM THROUGH THE EYELETS
<BlackCats> TY, STUBBY
<BlackCats> GLAD YOU LIKED IT, STTHMOM
<phyl> What a super great idea
<BlackCats> TY
<stampngrl> ty blackcats! very neat idea! took notes :)
<Judy> thanks for class and the great ideas, Monica!
<BlackCats> I HAVE SOME NEAT IDEAS FOR THE ODDLY SHAPED COASTERS I GOT FROM OLIVE GARDEN
<phyl> i am hitting the casinos tomorrow and check out the bars
<BlackCats> TY, STAMPNGRL & JUDY
<Judy> how oddly are they shaped?
<cak> You'll have to teach that one too BC
<stampngrl> share!
<BlackCats> THE OG COASTERS HAVE TIRAMISU CAKE AND A TIRAMISU DRINK ON THEM
<BlackCats> THEY HAVE STRAIGHT EDGED AND ROUNDED TOPS
<Judy> sounds neat!
<BlackCats> I'M THINKING OF DOING A COFFEE THEMED BOOK WITH THOSE
<deb> clever
<BlackCats> LEAVING THE IMAGES TO SHOW A BIT
<Judy> yeah - you could stamp on coffee filters
<BlackCats> MAYBE USING JUMP RINGS FOR THE BINDING
<BlackCats> HEY, GOOD IDEA, JUDY
<neldamc76> Thanks for great technique. Gotta go! Bye!
<stubby> sounds like you already have this book made
<BlackCats> THE CHILI'S COASTERS
<stubby> nite nelda, see you soon
<BlackCats> BYE, NELDA
<BlackCats> IN MY HEAD, STUBBY
<deb> thanks monica - great class
<BlackCats> TY, DEB
<deb> nite y'all
<Dusty> Are Chilli's coasters odd too?
<stubby> that's what i meant
<BlackCats> THE CHILD COASTERS ARE ORANGE ON ONE SIDE AND YELLOW ON THE OTHER
<BlackCats> I'M THINKING OF DOING SOMETHING WITH FLOWERS WITH THOSE
<BlackCats> AND EDGING THE CIRCLES IN GREEN
<BlackCats> CHILI'S
<Dusty> Sounds like good color combos.
<stampngrl> gonna have to go out to eat more and check all these out
<Judy> that sounds great! Think I need some of those
<BlackCats> LOL
<BlackCats> IT'S AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN FIND TO WORK ON IF YOU LOOK AT THINGS SIDEWAYS
<phyl> lol bc
<Dusty> Too true!
<BlackCats> ANY QUESTIONS/
<BlackCats> ?
<Jambalaya> did ya make me one?
<stthmom> No, you were really clear
<cak> Thank you BlackCats--I love this little book and you explained it so well
<phyl> very clear class
<BlackCats> I'LL PUT YOU ON THE LIST, JAMBA
<Dusty> I followed you fine.
<BlackCats> TY
<purplrose> i can't wait to go out top eat
<stthmom> me too
<BlackCats> THERE'S ONE MORE PAGE I DIDN'T GET POSTED
<Dusty> Thanks for doing this class. Very clever ideas.
<CindyC> ahem
<BlackCats> IT'S THE PAGE I STAMPED STUBBY'S "uNIQUELY HANSTAMPED FOR YOU"
<CindyC> ahem ahem
<CindyC> grin
<phyl> will the page be in the log?
<BlackCats> AND SIGNED MY NAME ON
<BlackCats> I'LL GET IT UP LATER TONIGHT, COMPUTER WILLING
<Jambalaya> monica, send the scan to cak so she can add it in to the log
<BlackCats> OK, WILL DO
<BlackCats> SORRY I DIDN'T GET IT UP IN TIME
<cak> thank you!
<CindyC> i love how she is getting the pics in the logs now
<cak> you tried--sometimes computer's just don't cooperate
<Jambalaya> ya that is soooo cool
<Jambalaya> let's hear it for cak!!
<stubby> it looks great.
<BlackCats> WELL, I FOUND OUT THAT THE REASON MY UPLOADS WERE BEING ABORTED WAS MY FIREWALL
<stubby> yaaaaaaay, cak
<BlackCats> HAD TO TURN IT OFF TO GET THEM UPLOADED
* cak blushes
<stthmom> good night all, thanks again, this was great
<Judy> hip hip horray for cak!
<stthmom> bye
<cak> yikes--talk about feeling unsafe
<BlackCats> WHAT'S YOUR ADDY, CAK?
<stubby> nite
<cak> cak@dm.net
<Jambalaya> NEXT CLASS IS IN #rubberclassroom
<BlackCats> TELL ME ABOUT IT! I'LL BE SO HAPPY TO TURN IT BACK ON!
<stubby> folks i have to give it up too, sorry i can't stick around
<Amy> thanks for the class--bye
<BlackCats> NITE, STUBBY
<phyl> nite stubby
<stubby> enjoyed the evening so much
<Judy> jam - what is next class
<Jambalaya> sweet dreams andy
<BlackCats> THANKS, AMY
<Dusty> Gotta go. Thanks again.
<BlackCats> THANKS, DUSTY
<Jambalaya> NEXT CLASS IS IN #rubberclassroom
<BlackCats> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
<phyl> this was a fun thing to learn
<phyl> i have to make a tag wallet for a swap
<BlackCats> TY
<phyl> may make a wallet out of this idea
<Jambalaya> NEXT CLASS IS IN #rubberclassroom
<BlackCats> OH, THAT WOULD BE GOOD. CAN YOU POST A SCAN OF IT SOME THURSDAY FOR SHOW AND TELL?
<phyl> if it turns out shure
<phyl> thanks again Monica have to go and feed the furballs
<BlackCats> YW, PHYL. YEAH, THEY'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR A SNACK.
<phyl> lol night