I want to wish everyone all of the peace and love of Christmas.  May you be blessed today and everyday through out the year.

Peace,
Delo
 

CHA, Here I come!! Woot, woot!!

Well, as of today I am registered, have hotel reservations, plane tickets and my conference schedule. I am  really getting excited about going to CHA in Anaheim, CA in Jan. I didn't get drawn for any of the Ranger or Sizzix workshops but I did get a Hero Arts workshop, so I am very happy about that.  The other workshop I am excited about is one with Laura Denison creating an organizer/calendar using Graphic 45 papers. Actually I am excited about all of the workshops and seminars I will be taking at CHA. I think I have signed up for a total of 16 workshops and seminars.

These are the images we will be coloring in Dec.  I will also post the list of Copics needed to color the images. The images are both Mo Manning, one is "I even love the box".

He is colored with Copics. Skin-E00, E11, R20; PJs-B26, B23, Y08, Y04; box-E31, E34, E35; hat- R29, R27, R24, C00, C1; bow G08, G05, G29; wrapping paper-C00, C1, R27; tag-C00, C1, YG63 and a Garnet Spica pen for Baby. And 0.
The other is "Talva Winter Fairy".

Copics for Talva are:
E000, E00, R20, E29, E31, E33, C00, C1 V0000, V000, R0000, R000, B0000, B000, BV0000 and 0.

These will be the only Copic classes for Dec. since we will be going to Austin for the birth of our new granddaughter. Her due date is the 25th but her Mother says she will be here on the 17th, so I have not scheduled classes for those two weeks.

I hope everyone has a great day!
See ya soon.
Hugs,
Delo

Happy Veteran's Day!

I just want to send a "Thank You" out to all of the present, past and future veterans and the families who support them. Thank you for allowing me the freedoms many have died for that are ensured by the military of the United States of America.

I hope everyone has a great week and thank a veteran.
Hugs,
Delo

Distress storage

I posted these on my personal blog but decided to post here also.  I have been making some storage towers for my Distress Ink pads, DI refills and Distress Stains. I lifted the idea for the DI pads from a lady in Australia. This is the link to her blog http://ozegran.blogspot.com/2012/09/distress-ink-storage-unit-finished.html . I did this because I was having to pick up several ink pads (or maybe all 48) before I found the one I wanted and this has completely eliminated that.

After I finished this for my DI ink pads, I realized I have been doing the same thing with all 48 DI refill bottles. Plus they were in a big storage box and fell over everytime I touched the box. So I decided to create a storage tower for the refills. I used the same basic idea as the one for the pads but because the bottles needed to be tipped back to stay in the tower it was more complicated but not difficult to complete. And here is the finished tower.

Now I have all of the Distress Stains also, so I decided just by making the boxes a little larger I could make a tower to hold them also. And here it is.

All of these have been covered with TH "Lost and Found" paper. I really am pleased with the way they have turned out.
This is a picture of all three together.

I would be willing to teach a class on creating these if anyone is interested. Please come by the store or give me a call 575-706-3447.

Have a great rest of the weekend.
Hugs,
Delo

Nov. images

I just want to do a quick post with some of the images we will be coloring in Nov. The image for Thur. 11\08 @ 5:30 and Fri. 11/19 @ 1:00 is a Magnolia image "Tilda Hanging Ornament".

The image for Thur. 11/15 @ 5:30 and Fri. 11/16 @ 1:00 is a Mo Manning image "The Christmas Holly Fairy"

I don't have the list of markers needed for each image. If you are interested in taking either or both classes come by the store or give me a call at 575-706-3447.

I hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend.
Hugs,
Delo

Sept. already!

I keep saying it is not going to be as long in between posts as it has been but so far I haven't made it.

I will be posting pictures of the images we will be coloring in the Copic classes in October as soon as possible. The October calendar will be published this week.

I am making some changes to classes. I have had a very poor response to the card and technique classes I have been scheduling so I am going to concentrate on Copic classes. Beginning in Oct. I will be scheduling 3 different Copic classes per month but still have it on Mon. daytime and Thurs. evenings for a total of 6 classes.  I will try to keep the images current for the season or holidays but will be adding in some specific classes such as hair, skin, etc. If you have something you need to work on, please let me know and I will try to schedule something in.

I know that I have some interested in making albums and I will get classes scheduled for that very soon. This will be a start to finish album and will be a series of classes held weekly. I will speak to the ones who have shown an interest and see what papers everyone is interested in. If you have wanted to take an album class please let me know.

I have tried to keep the cost of my classes low, but unfortunately, the first of Oct. I am going to have to raise the costs of classes to $20 per class.

I hope everyone has a great week.

Hugs,
Delo

Some Sept. classes

I am posting pictures of some of the Sept. classes. If you are interested in taking any of the classes please sign up early.  I am only taking 5 persons per class.

On Sept. 4 @ 11:00 am and Sept. 6 @ 5:30 pm I will be teaching a class using the Grog (caveman) image on a card. We will be making a card in this class.

Copics needed for class:

E00, E11, E31, E35, E37, E43, E44, E47, Y23, YR24, YR31, W00, 0

Other items needed: paper trimmer, scissors, adhesives (tape, pop dots) score board, pencil, eraser, ruler, bone folder, Distress ink in brown, ink blending tool with foam or foam for inking edges. 

 

I will be teaching Grog in Caveman blue at a later date.

 

On Sept. 7 @ 5:30 pm and Sept. 14 @ 1:30 pm I will be teaching the Uggabugga (cavegirl) class.  We will only be coloring the image in these classes, no card, for this class you will need to have the following Copic markers E00, E11, E25, E29, E31, B28, B29, B32, 0.

 

 

If you are interested in any of the above classes please sign up soon, they are all nearly full.

 

Hugs,

Delo

 

 

Change in schedule

I have had to postpone the "Time Out" class scheduled for Fri. 8/10 until I can get the Copics in for the class. I will reschedule that for later this month. I will be holding a Hydrangea card class on Fri. instead. 

I have the "Grog" image colored, this is for the Sept. Copic class and am working on getting "Gossmere" colored for the Oct. Copic class.

The Swing card classes are set for next week, Mon., 8/13 at 11:00 am and Thurs., 8/16 at 5:30 pm.

Then on Mon. 8/20 at 11:00 am and Thurs. 8/23 at 5:30 pm, are the paper flowers technique classes. We will be making sunflowers.

Hope everyone has a great day!!
Hugs,
Delo

Copic classes for August

This is the card for the August 6 & 9 Copic classes, we will be doing hydrangeas.

The list of supplies you need to bring are:
Scissors, paper trimmer, bone folder, score board, adhesives (tape and liquid), pop dots, ruler, pencil, eraser, embellishments if you want something different than the sample.

Copic markers you will need for the class:
Y35 Maize,  BV00 Mauve Shadow, T3 Toner #3, YG 03 Yellow Green, BV11 Soft Violet, G03 Meadow Green, G05 Emerald Green, G07 Nile Green, V20 Wisteria, BG 53 Ice Mint, BG57 Jasper, 0 Colorless Blender. 

I will have the markers if you need to buy them.

I will also be having a Copic class on Aug. 10 (Fri.) at 5:30.  It will be a S.W.A.L.K. stamp "Time Out".  This will only be coloring the image not a completed card class.  You will receive extra images to take home to practice on.

The Copics needed for this class will be:

E00 Skin White, E11 Barely Beige or Barley Beige, E13 Light Suntan, Y08 Acid Yellow, Y11 Pale Yellow, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, BG10 Cool Shadow, R81 Rose Pink, C1 Cool Gray #1, C3 Cool Gray #3, C5 Cool gray #5 and 0 Colorless Blender. 

If you are interested in these classes, please come by and sign up or let me know so I will have enough markers for everyone to purchase for the classes.

I am limiting the size of my classes to a maximum of 6 students, this gives me time to do more individualize instruction.  So if you are interested in either of these Copic classes or the card or technique classes, please come by and sign up early.

Have a great day!!

Hugs,

Delo

August calendar

I sent out the August calendar with a schedule of classes.  I had to make some changes due to my husband and I having doctor appointments in Lubbock on two separate days. I also have some extra Copic classes scheduled and will post pictures and dates sometime today when I get to the store.

I am working on getting greeting cards made to take to the Carlsbad Downtown Farmer's Market on Saturday. I am going to try to be there on Sat. through the season. I will be selling greeting cards and my mini albums.

I hope everyone has a great rest of the week and a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Delo

Changes to the July calendar

I have made some changes to the July calendar.  I will now have the card and technique classes on Mondays during the day as well as on Thursdays in the evening.  So if you can't get to the evening class I hope the daytime class will work for you.  Most daytime classes will be held at 11:00 am.

If you have any questions, please feel free to drop by or give me a call.  If you would like to receive the store calendar monthly, please come by, send me an email or call with your email address. I will try to have the calendar sent out around the middle of each month.

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.
Hugs,
Delo

Happy Monday!!

Gosh, I didn't realize it has been as long since my last post. My first Copic class is full on Thursday, July 12.  Woohoo!!  I am very excited about teaching this.  I received my shipment of Copic markers so I have plenty for everyone for the class. I will be teaching this same class on Mon., July 9 at 11:00 am if anyone is interested in a day class.

On Thur., July 19 at 5:30 pm, I will be teaching a card class.  It will be the "Magic Message Card".  Please sign up early so I will have enough kits for everyone. These pictures are of the sample I made. We will be using different papers and cardstock.

The cost of the class is $15 and I will provide the card base, patterned paper, white cardstock, stamps and ink.  You will need to bring paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive (tape runner, ATG will work best), ruler, pencil, score board (if you have one), any embellishments you would like on your card.

This card is an A2 size card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) it will fit in an invitation envelope.

I will be closed on Wed., July 4th. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!!

I will also be closed on Sat., July 7.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Hugs, Delo

First class supply list

The first Copic class at Behind the Turquoise Door will be on Monday, July 9 at 11:00 am , I will also teach the same class on Thurs., July 12 at 5:30 pm.  

 

You will need the 8 Copic markers listed here for the class:

YG63 Pea Green, E47 Dark Brown,  RV95 Baby Blossoms, Y35 Maize

E23 Hazelnut, N5 Neutral Gray No. 5,  E43 Dull Ivory, 0 Colorless Blender

I will provide the stamped image, the base for the card, the sentiment and the ribbon (it may be different than what is pictured).

You will need to bring scissors, pop dots, adhesive (ATG or tape), inks if you want to distress the card.

Please sign up early so I can get the markers you need ordered. I will need at least 2 weeks to order markers to be certain they will arrive before the class. I require one-half of the price down to order.

Markers are $6.25 each and the cost of the class will be $10.00

For each marker bought at Behind the Turquoise Door, you will receive a $0.75 credit for the cost of the class.

If you have any questions, please give me a call at 575-706-3447 or come by Behind the Turquoise Door at 121 S. Canal Ste. B.

Hugs,

Delo

My first week!

Today I finished the first week at my new store, Behind the Turquoise Door.  It was a great week and I am looking forward to many, many more weeks of doing this.  I completed four cards this week and have a new album started, I hope to finish this album next week. 

I have set my first Copic coloring class for Mon., July 9 during the day (I haven't decided the time yet),  I will repeat this class on Thur., July 12 at 5:30 pm if there is enough interest in having an evening class.  The image on the card will be very easy to complete and does not take many markers.

If you are interested in learning to use Copic markers or card making come by Behind the Turquoise Door at 121 S. Canal Ste. B (between 10 am and 6 pm) or call 575-706-3447 to sign-up, or just drop by and see the cards for upcoming card classes.

Hope everyone has a safe Father's Day and to all Dads, Happy Father's Day!!

Hugs,
Delo

The door!

It's getting closer and closer!!  I wanted to post a picture of my new front door.  I am opening Monday 6/11(wow that's tomorrow).  I will be a work in progress for a while, I am still waiting on my printer, some of my back ordered merchandise and I am working on getting everything organized (is that ever done?).  But I am super excited!!

If you are looking for me on Canal St.  I am in Suite B of the Oakley Financial bldg. I have the turquoise door in a very brown bldg. I am facing Kymera's physicians offices.

I am also listed on the Copic website http://dealer.copicmarker.com/stores so if you can only get here on the web check out this link.

So if you are looking for Copic Sketch markers or anything related to Copics or scrapbooking, come by and check me out.  If I don't have what you need, chances are I can get it.

Hugs,
Delo

Happy Friday!

I just wanted to post a quick note.  I hope to open Behind the Turquoise Door on Monday 6/11.  I have the door painted, my sign will be finished today, my chairs finally arrived, most of my shipments are in (some things are on back order), I am still waiting on my printer and cash box, I still need to get some of my personal things moved and I have to wait until I find out if I have jury duty or not on Monday. All in all I am very pleased with how things are shaping up.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Delo

Getting closer and closer!

Today I am at my building painting the door. What color you ask? Turquoise of course!! Things are finally coming together and getting done. I am still waiting on the chairs I ordered so everyone will have a place to sit, I hope they come in this week. I have got several accounts set up with some distributors for paper, adhesives, stamps, ink, cardstock and all of the other things you need for making cards and albums. The backordered items from Imagination International (Copic) will be here Thurs. so my stock of Copics and accessories will be complete. I am not sure when I will get all of the other items but I will open up even if I do not have all of those, since I am primarily a Copic store. I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend. LET THE SUMMER BEGIN!! Hugs, Delo

I have an address!!! WoooHoooo!!!!

Well, I finally found and leased a space for my new business.  I signed the papers today.  I will be located at 121 S. Canal Ste.B, Carlsbad, NM.  I will begin moving sometime this weekend and then the end of next week (I have a family funeral to attend and family will be here starting Tues.).  I will receive the remaining items from Imagination International (Copic) the end of this month.  I hope to be up and running by the end of the second full week of June.  I am really excited about this opportunity to share my love of Copics with my hometown and my friends online.
Everyone have a blessed day!!
Hugs,
Delo

Welcome!!

Welcome to my new blog for my new store!  I am in the process of setting up a new store, Behind the Turquoise Door.  I will be selling Copic Sketch Markers and the accessories to use with them.  I will also be teaching classes in the use of Copic Markers for the papercrafting world.  I hope to have my store ready to open by mid-May. 

If anyone is interested in taking classes or  purchasing Copic Sketch Markers, please contact me by posting a message.

Hugs,

Delo