Guess what we're doing!?!?!?!?!?

Halloween Decoration Art Party!

During the Day!

Tuesday the 26th if you want to join in, 10am at the Studio

We will meet at the Studio and move on to Goodwill Outlet to find ourselves pieces to remake with paint, paper, cobwebs & whatever other scariness we can come up with. I'll have the truck and can carry 4 additional persons and haul "stuff".

You are welcome to take your own car to the Everett Goodwill Outlet if you prefer. If you need to come a little later, meet us at the Outlet on Casino Rd, just off Airport Road.

Low key, no participation fee, bring your own lunch and any creepy stuff you want to add to your decorations.

I will set up space outside if you want to spray paint. (you will need to bring your own spray paint) I'll also have the sewing machine set up (for banners or ? and some basic power tools; drill, chop saw, bench grinder.

** You will need to buy your own things at Goodwill Outlet. For those that haven't been there, everything is sold by the pound. My last trip I came out with two giant bags of wooden things and doll heads and it only cost $11 ***

Donations accepted but not required

You can RSVP on the website or meet-up or just plain show up!

Thursday Night Live!

I expect this will be a fun evening!

Join us for Junque Journals
this Thursday 07-15-10 from 6:30 to 9:00pm (or when we're done)


Find your simple supply list and RSVP at the Art Space Meet-up
HERE

Looking for Vintage Photos?

Need old photos for your Art? An Instant Relative photo? Vintage travel photo?

Look at this awesome discovery:

Library of Congress


All of their photos are copyright free.
Have fun!

2 more chances

to take the
"Yard Art - Flower Stakes" workshop.

This Saturday, July 3 at 11am
OR
Sunday, July 11 at 12 noon

Follow this link to sign up: http://blackdoorstudio.ning.com/

$35 workshop & supply fee and All supplies are included, just show up!
I also have a selection or teacups if you want to make your own Mad Hatter's Tea Party for your garden :)

IT'S OFFICIAL !

"HAPPY (crafting) HOUR"

Every Friday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
drop in/drop out



Bring your own supplies, spread out on one of the tables, chat, create, inspire and be inspired by others!

OR

Buy supplies or a kit at the Studio, spread out on one of the tables, chat, create, inspire and be inspired by others!

Black Door Studio
237 Elm St
Everett, WA 98203

This Weekend!

Holiday Open House!

When?
Saturday and Sunday November 28 &29

Where?
237 Elm St Everett, WA 98203

Why should you come?
Beautiful offerings from many Local Artisans, holiday decor, gift items and more.

Shop Local and Shop Handmade this holiday season!

Sneak peek at the Bead Drawers!

Beads!
Vintage, new, semi-precious, glass, metal, some findings. 384 cubbies of them! (And more stashed away.)


Yes, the drawer cubbies are custom made by the "Amazing Handyman-Sign-Carpenter Guy"

We have a little monkeywrench.

A friend in need, my sister-from-another-mother, is making a huge unwanted but necessary cross country move to Richmond. Not our little West Coast Richmond... the far away Richmond. I've been helping (kinda) to pack, offering support, moving lots-o-stuff around and now will be helping drive one of the two giant trucks across country. 3 people, 2 trucks, finding a place to live all in six days.

Now, you may think this is insane but hey, it's how I roll. Hahaha! WHEN I WAS 20! This sister would do it for me so, I'm there.

What this all means is: my progress in the studio is going to come to a dead stop but, Amazing Handy-Sign Cutter-Demo-Contractor Guy is going to add "Finish Carpenter" to his title. He doesn't have to but he says it's better than being home without me. Awwwww. What a keeper he is.

I'll be leaving the 16th and back in action on the 23rd or 24th.

NO, NO, NO! Not the 23rd now. It's been moved to the 26th.

I finally have keys in hand to the new Studio/Store!

There is a ton of work to do.
What I'm going for is "European Flea Market meets Art Space with Odd Supplies".

Think: Recycle, Decor, Art supplies, Workshops.

There are basically 3 rooms.

• The largest room is to be used for the retail space. Here I will be offering antiques, refurbished flea market finds, odd collectible and decor items, creations from local Artisans and supplies. A few "normal" supplies but mostly supplies to inspire new projects that focus on altered art and recycling.

• The adjoining room is a workroom. A place to have workshops and host meetings, a home to art tools, a deep sink, and a giant worktable for projects and refurbishing.

• The third room is a smaller space that will be similar to my personal studio at home. It's a great place for my smaller projects. Also a computer and wrapping area, storage for my etsy store items, a tabletop photo booth, etc. It's also the room with the little kitchenette and the path to the restroom.

• Upstairs is a wonderful unfinished, low ceiling, attic area with shelves lining the wall. A perfect place to store those treasures that have yet to make their debut or that still need to be cleaned up and refurbished. The shelving is also a wonderful spot to store the supplies and "work in progress" items from our workshops.

So far, I've picked colors for paint, ceilings and trim. Chosen window coverings, ordered an awning, designed business cards and started working with the company on an exterior sign. I still have to choose lighting for the retail area and figure out what to do with the floors. I'm hoping that under the carpet is concrete and I can do a light stain and some polishing. My fingers are crossed. I have the "Amazing Handyman & Sign Cutter-Guy" as my helper. Who am I kidding? I'm his helper. kinda.

Time to get busy!