Whim & Fancy Designs

Pink Everywhere….

2012-01-31T06:04:00.001-08:00

Less than 2 weeks away from the “Pretty in Pink” Valentine Makery!

My house is in transition and is looking beyond lovey to just blissfully pink!!! And I L*OV*E it!!!

I thought I would give a little visual teaser as far as what’s transpiring over at the Chateau de Rouge (my house) !!

For those that didn’t get to register for this event, remember to Save the Date for

Spring High Tea , April 21st, 2012.

There is a little more time to put this on your calendar! This Tea will certainly be one of thee most fabulous Tea’s ever!

I look forward to seeing everyone February 10th with Pink on!!!

XOXO,Ann-Denise

Save The Date!!!

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Please save the date for this fancy & most whimsical event!

Information soon to follow!

XOXOXOX,

Ann-Denise

So Much Love At Paper Crown!

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St. Valentine Cone

Artist Ann-Denise

Saturday January 28th

12 noon ~ 2:30ishpm

At Paper Crown in OKC!

Cost $45 pp

This little lovely is so precious you can stuff with your

favorite chocolates, or sweet little cookies. I guarantee whomever

you give this St. Valentine cone too they will be so delighted.

It measures at appox. 8 inches and is decorated with red velvet and embellished

sundries of sorts. All supplies included as well a pattern for future use.

All you will need is a good pair of scissors and

your trusty glue gun and anything personal you may want to include.

As an added surprise I will also teach you to make tinsel bows to keep

tucked away in your cone when not in use!

Please join me in making this vintage style lovely…..

Call Cindy To book your seat

today!!

Paper Crown

9303 N. Pennsylvania Pl.

Oklahoma City, OK 73120

(405) 848-2389

XOXOXOX

Registration Is Now Closed!!!

2012-01-17T06:41:00.001-08:00

Just a little yoo hoo to let y’all know that I have a 0 seats lefts for the Valentine Pretty In Pink Makery,

Saturday, February 11th!

Just scroll on down below for all the info!

I will be closing Registration as soon as last seat is gone!

Cutting. glittering, pasting, and pink everywhere…I am feeling the love aren’t you!!!

Registration button is down at the next post!

xoxox

Pretty In Pink Registration 2012 Closed

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Thank you for all those that have registered for this event!
We are filled and registration is now closed!
See You February 11th, 2012!

Pretty In Pink ~ A Valentine Makery

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It’s A Pretty In Pink

Valentine Makery

February 11th, 2012!

Hosted by none other than Me!

Registration and all the pink details will go up Monday morning!

I just can’t wait!

It’s going to be a day to remember and so much Pink love to share

with the most delightful Guest Artist

Sandra Feazel

A Mini Maker Market with Special Guest

Junker Val!!

A Fabulous luncheon, handmade décor and Valentine XOXO’s

for all!

This event is limited seating so be sure to get your seats while they’re red hot!!!

Check back here Monday morning for registration and see the projects and all the Pink goodness happening at my house February 11th, 2012!

xoxoxoxo

P’arty Place Make N’ Mingle

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“Le Pom Pom Snowgirl”

Make N’ Mingle

Saturday December 3rd

6pm

$40

Bring a friend, sister, or Mom!

You don’t need experience!

Bring your favorite Libation!

Enjoy an evening of inspiration!

Gratis Appetizers!

What are you waiting for…Sign up now!

Pay the evening of Make N’ Mingle!

Hop on over to P’Arty Place and book your

seat now!

See You Then!

Glitter Market I’m a comin’

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Glitter Market

Sat. Nov. 19th

10-5

Paper Crown

9303 N. Pennsylvania Pl.

Oklahoma City, OK 73120

(405) 848-2389

I am so excited about Glitter Market this year…I will be bringing tons and tons of crepe paper…so many new creations to sell!!

I will also be teaching during Market! It will be a 2 hour workshop so that way you can get your Glitter Market on and still have time to take a little ole’ Whim & Fancy Design Workshop! If you are interested in learning about Crepe Spun Cotton Ornaments…make sure you give Cindy a call at Paper Crown and she will hook you up!

See Y’all November 19th in

OKC!!!

XOXO, Ann-Denise

I’ve Missed you!

2011-11-03T07:31:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone…I have missed you all so much!! I have taken a path less traveled and it has been an amazing journey so far!

I have opened up my own Creative Arts Studio ~ P’Arty Place in Roanoke Texas! So for those of you who live in the DFW Area…now there’s a place close enough for you to come and create! I promise lots of glitter and crepe paper, Of course!

I lost track of my blog because of obvious reasons but I am getting back on track once again and I had to return back to my old stomping grounds of bloglandia!!!

If you are a frequent reader of Whim & Fancy, I will have another Blog for my shop and that is under construction but I do have a website for it just click on link below and it’ll take you right to it! Still trying to work out a good flow with it but It’s coming along!

P’Arty Place

Short notice but This weekend we are having our second Make N’ Mingle and afternoon workshop for all you crepe paper lovers out there!. It’s a great workshop and fits the upcoming holidays!!

All you have to do to register is send me a message and I’ll put your name down and see you Saturday!

P’Arty Place is Located inside The Plaid Peacock. It’s filled with boutiques and there is even a margarita and Bellini's machine!What a better way to fill your Saturdays!!

The address is

206 N. Oak Street Roanoke

Texas 76262

Just stick it in your handy dandy GPS and you’ll be there in no time!

Look here’s even a map for your convenience!

Here they are…..Please feel free to come and look over the studio anytime would love to meet you all in person!!!

November 5th

Saturday Morning

10am – 12pm

$25

Bring your sewing machine if you have one!

Just leave me a message if you want to attend!

November 5th

Saturday Night Make N’ Mingle

6pm –8pm

$35

BYOB~ Cost includes artisan cheeses, baguettes, fruits, and a sweet delectable. Glassware & linen provided. All workshop supplies and tools included in cost.

I’ll be sure to keep y’all updated on this blog and as soon as I have my shop blog up and running, I’ll let you know!!!

So good to be back!!

Hope to see some of you on Saturday….just send me message, super easy!!

XO,Ann-Denise

Wicked Tea Information

2011-09-28T18:59:00.001-07:00

Wicked Tea a Paper Cowgirl Event

Will be hosted at

P’Arty Place

Located in the Plaid Peacock

206 N. Oak St.

Roanoke, TX 76131

Saturday, October 15, 2011

9am-5pm

214-551-2508

There is shopping, great restaurants, an adorable coffee shop, antique shops and also a link below for those of you that might just want to spend the night and travel back home the following morning!

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/TX/Roanoke-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-Roanoke-Inn---Suites/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=44588

After Tea for those of you who would love to hang around we will be having dinner at one of Roanoke’s fabulous Restaurants, The dining capital of North Texas and shopping at the Plaid Peacock and other specialty shops till you’re all plumed tuckered out!

Come dressed in your autumnal best and let’s have a wicked good time!

Can’t wait to see everyone!!!

xoxox!AD

P’Arty Place

2011-09-22T05:50:00.001-07:00

Well dreams do come true and I am certainly following mine!

I heard a rap tap tap at the door, I answered it and it was opportunity!

October 1st , I will be opening doors to my own creative arts and special events studio in Roanoke,Texas!

The Studio is named

P’arty Place

~Where Celebration & Creativity meet~

woo hoo!!!

Below is my logo…Do you love it!

The studio will cater to children’s P’Arties as in Party & art with artful edibles and décor to boot! P’Arty Place will also host make and mingles, celebrations of all sorts and creative art workshops instructed by some the finest art instructors in the state of Texas!

This October P’Arty Place will host Paper Cowgirl’s Wicked Tea and I am so excited about that! Just to let y’all know there will be a separate blog for P’Arty Place and I hope you put it on your favorite’s to keep up to date on all the happenings this upcoming holiday season!

We should be up and running October 1st so if you live in the area please come come by and schedule you next P’Arty or sign up for a fantastic workshop!

Have a great day Y’all & Let’s P’Arty!!

Ann-Denise

I heard…………

2011-08-31T10:21:00.001-07:00

Saturday, October 15th, 2011
9:00am -5:00pm
Ft. Worth, Texas
www.papercowgirlwickedtea.blogspot.com

Back to Basics…..

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Hello All!
Well it’s been a while since I last creped…yes creped!
Have you missed my mad creations…maybe…. maybe not but I decided to get back into my true calling…yes crepe paper! I’ve been back at the sewing machine and hand creping away…Take a look, maybe you’ll find a ruffle or two you can use or a rosette to display amongst your fanciful artful creations.
I’ve listed them all on my Etsy site for your pleasure… I know a few of my faithful customers have had their way and will be just delighted when their packages arrive!!!
Onward and Happy Creping!!

Thanks for stopping by
and Happy September!!!

Halloween Rattle Workshop

2011-08-23T13:58:00.001-07:00

Halloween Witchie Poo Rattle

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

This Original Witchie Poo Halloween rattle is the quintessential Halloween favor. It’s reminiscent of the rattles from Germany back in the early 1900’s. This workshop will show you how to work with paper clay and all the accoutrements that you see here!

She measures at approx. 22 inches high and is detailed to the very hairs on her mole! Her dress attire is fashioned of crepe paper and she makes the best rattle noise, good enough to scare all those spooky spirits away this Halloween season!

Paper Crown-Oklahoma City
9303 N. Pennsylvania Pl.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Saturday October 1, 2011

Class time 10:00 am – 5:30ish

Class Cost $90

All materials included

Give Cindy A call to register for this workshop!

(405) 848-2389

Wicked Tea Registration is up and Running!!!

2011-08-15T06:57:00.001-07:00

Okay Gurls…Time to register for Wicked Tea 2011

This is great event to see old friend and make news ones so don’t be scared and just sign up!!!

“The Bewitching Hour”

Click on Link or picture above and it will take you right to the site!!!

Thanks Ladies and We look forward to seeing Y’all in October!!!

xoxo,AD

Return to Paper Crown….

2011-08-10T09:26:00.001-07:00

Holiday is over and it’s time to get back to Crafting!!!

I’ll be heading over to OKC..I L*O*V*E that neck of the woods and teaching a very mixed multi-textural pin cushion workshop!

This class was slotted to be taught in AZ this summer but life got in the way! I will make it out to AZ hopefully this fall!

You will love this Pin Cushion…It’s yummy and the materials used are readily available and so easy to work with! The techniques are multi-useful for other projects and encompass a whole lot ah ha moments!!

I hope you will join me at Paper Crown in OKC ~ All the info is below ……just Give Cindy A call and let her know you want to sign up!

Mayfair Pin Cushion Workshop

Artist & Designer

Ann-Denise Anderson

Saturday, August 20

11:00 – 2:00

Paper Crown

Oklahoma City,OK

9303 N Pennsylvania Pl

Oklahoma City, OK 73120-1518

(405) 848-2389

Call Cindy To reserve your spot

Today!

Cost $75

All Supplies included…of course!

A Bewitching hour soon approaches

2011-07-27T15:06:00.001-07:00

Yes ladies…it’s time to start preparing for

the infamous Wicked Tea.

Details are being put together as I type and

there will only be a limited amount of seats

so be sure to follow the Paper Cowgirl blog

so you won’t miss your opportunity to sign up!!

Looking forward to A Bewitching good time!!

Tea For Two

2011-06-25T00:03:00.001-07:00

HI!

I’m looking my dolly, have you seen her?

You see, we are on our way to Miss V’s Mad Tea Party…

There she is………………

Well I guess there’s only one way to get there….
There’s no place like home………….

I don’t see anyone else…..maybe we are the first ones here….

Looks like it’s just me and my dollie…………..

I wonder where everyone’s at????

I’m getting a little hungry and a good cup of Tea would be yummy right now……

Maybe , I’ll sit a spell, I don’t think anyone is using this cup…..tee hee

I hope someone comes by soon…
I’m sooo sooo lonely….do you think someone will want to take me and my dollie home and keep us company forever and ever?
Maybe even share a cupcake or a donut or two or three…squeee!!!

Well I have had a lovely time with my dollie and Thanks you to our Hostess Miss V…She is the bestest in the whole wide world. I feel a wee bit tired and I think I want to go home now…….wherever that may be…..With you possibly!
Too WIN This Girlie
Just leave a sweet comment and on July 1st she will have a new home to go too, maybe yours!!
*****************
Mad Tea Gurlie and her dollie were all hand sculpted. They are fully jointed and my original creations.
Thank you again to Vanessa Valencia of
A Fanciful Twist for hosting such a
wonderful Mad Tea event…Always it was
divine and please join in on the Raffle…
I always love a good giveaway!!!
xoxo,Ann-Denise

4th of July Paper Medallion Tutorial is Ready!!

2011-06-22T10:19:00.001-07:00

Whim & Fancy Designs™
Presents……..
4 th Of July
Paper Star Medallion©2011
A 30 page step by step tutorial on how to
create a Paper Star Medallion

$25
E-junkie will send you a link and it is an immediate download!
Quick & Easy!
This tutorial is F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S!!!
Imagine all the possibilities and you still have plenty of time to make these beauties for 4th of July!!

Designed and Created by Ann-Denise Anderson
Happy 4th of July Everyone and enjoy
making these Paper Star Medallions in
the comfort of your own home and at your
leisure!!!

Paper Cowgirl Part 3

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Well ladies this is it..the last of the pics…

I hope Y’all enjoyed them

and hopefully this will have prompted you

to want to come to

Paper Cowgirl 2012!

Thanks again to all the instructors and students because without you none of this would ever be possible!!

Paper Cowgirl Part 3

Also The winner Of the Paper Dress raffle was

Jean Callah!!!

She actually met Karla Nathan and Beth Leintz at Smitten in McKinney, Texas and because of them she decide to take a stroll over to our neck of the woods and come to our vendor fair! So the rest is history!!

Congratulations Jean!!

This dress took me three days to construct. It has over three – four hundred coffee filters ( I lost track), some recycled, tea and coffee stained, paper tissue, butcher paper, crepe paper all sewn and some pieces glued. The neck work is of paper clay, hand molded and antiqued. there was no pattern for this dress…..it just came straight from my own crazy mind!

xoxox,Ann-Denise

Paper Cowgirl 2011 Part 2

2011-06-15T08:59:00.001-07:00

Okay Y’all so I had more

pictures than I originally

thought so……

Yes there will be a part Three!!

Yee haw!!!

Enjoy y’all!!

xoxo,Ann-Denise

All Caged Up

Workshop

Paper Cowgirl 2011

left to right: Sherryl Hofener, Melissa Hines, Jana Martin, Cathi Bruhn, Dina Kellogg, Betti Zucker, Marie Jenkins, Instructor-Ann-Denise Anderson, Laura Crudup, & Susan Jose

Paper Cowgirl 2011 part 1

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Here’s a quick little somethin’somethin’ for all to view….I took lots of pictures so I had to do a part 1 and part 2 will come tomorrow…Paper Cowgirl was a blast this year…I was so happy to see all of my old friends and to make new ones! My students were awesome…you will be able to see their projects tomorrow and the instructors were fabulous….Can’t wait for next year…you will be falling out of your seats when you find out what we have planned!!! Yee Haw!!!
Happy Trails to you!!
xoxo.AD

Paper Cowgirl 2011 Part 1

We’re a coming….

2011-06-06T21:02:00.001-07:00

It’s almost time for Paper Cowgirl 2011!

Ohhh and I can’t wait for all the hoop la to begin….All the gurls are gearing up for a fun filled three days of friends, art projects, spectacular instructors, bling, glitter, & terrific food! I love being a part of Paper Cowgirl…It truly is a part of me!

I have been working diligently on a project for all my PC gurlies and I can’t reveal the piece but I will show you a few pics to wet your whistles ….you’ll have to imagine what the entire piece looks like!!

I will take pics at the event and of courses post them for you!

For all those that will be attending can’t wait to see you and for those that can’t or haven’t just had a chance …Hope to see you at this year’s Wicked Tea in October…Details to follow on that one later!!!

XOXO,AD

It’s a Mad Tea Party…Join in!!

2011-05-26T06:08:00.001-07:00

It’s that time again

Gurls to get

super creative and

think way

outside the box……

You know Miss

Vanessa’s Tea

Parties…

They Are

FABU!!!!!

All you have to do

to join in is go

to her blog… leave

her message you

will be attending

and link up, post

her button and

you are in like

Flynn!!

Can’t wait!!!!

xoxo,Ann-Denise

Coming Home….

2011-05-03T10:18:00.001-07:00

For those of you who don’t know, I am originally from Arizona, the great Sun State! I am currently slotted to teach at Mystic Paper in Mesa, AZ this July!

I am so excited to see Arizona again…It’s been a while!

Please if you are in the area I hope to see you, come meet me , take the class, I guarantee you will love the project and have a lovely time!!!

XOXO,Ann-Denise

Mystic Paper

Mesa, AZ

10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Saturday, July 9th

Vintage Mayfair & Bohemian

Pin

Cushion workshop

Everyone needs a place to stick their dress pins, pin their favorite bauble. Dressmakers are not the only ones who need a pin cushion, altered artists, moms on the go, savvy business women.

In this workshop there are many techniques to be learned and applied to future projects and if not for the techniques then to create one of the most fabulous pin cushion you will ever make!

She measures at 11 ½ inches high, 4 ½ inches wide. The embellishments range from chenille, seam binding, crepe paper, vintage millinery, luscious fabrics and the list goes on and on.

Students can choose which pincushion style~ Vintage Mayfair or Bohemian Rhapsody.

All supplies will be provided for you!

Cost $75

Crepe Paper 101 Workshop

2011-05-02T05:51:00.001-07:00

In this workshop you will learn all sorts of tricks of the trade and all the special techniques associated with crepe paper such as sewing the perfect ruffle, staining and dyeing. I will reveal many of my personal crepe paper secrets for you to use on your own personal creations!

All crepe paper will be provided. If student has a sewing machine please bring to workshop, otherwise machines will be available. Student is responsible for scissors and glue gun

Class cost is $50
Saturday, May 14
1st session 11:00 ~ 12:30
2 nd session 1:00 ~ 2:30

There will be 2 workshops , so if you can’t make one there will be another later in the day!

Workshops will be at

Paper Crown

9303 N Pennsylvania Pl
Oklahoma City, OK 73120-1518
(405) 848-2389

Call Cindy and she will sign you up and bring a friend!!!

This is a workshop that you won’t want to miss!

See you on May 14th!!

Break The Silence!!

2011-04-19T09:48:00.001-07:00

Petticoats On The Prairie Partnered with Gateway Family Services who service local counties are gearing up for their second annual silent auction
“Break The Silence”
at Black Locust Farms in Ira, Texas
April 28~29
Hope she fetches a handsome purse…!
She was a delight to make and a great cause to create for!
Her name is Elizabeth Kate from Black Locust Farms
Dressed to the Nines and here to
“Break The Silence”
Hope Y’all can make it in a couple of weeks to this fine event and always remember…give to your local charity…You CAN make a difference in someone else’s life!

xoxox,Ann-Denise

Paper Cowgirl Easter Tutorial

2011-04-06T18:31:00.001-07:00

Here is an awesome FREE
Easter
Tutorial , created by me
for you to enjoy and create till
your heart overfloweth with
bunny love! It takes about 1/2
hour and supplies that you
already have on hand!
I included the Easter Rabbit
Scrap for you~Gratis~ and
the
instructions are on the video! I
did it especially for all the
Paper Cowgirls out there but
then I figured I should share
a good thing! Right!!
So here you go and I hope you
make tons of these bunnies
and give them to all your loved
ones…It will definitely put a
huge smile on their faces and
the children will L*O*V*E
them!
Enjoy!!!

xoxo,Ann-Denise

Create with Love!

Right Click & Save… Print on 8 1/2 x 11!

P.S. You can get Chenille stems at Hobby Lobby and they are 50% this week!!!

Petticoats on the Prairie Spring Show

2011-04-05T12:44:00.001-07:00

This is the official Petticoats on the Prairie
Flyer!
All things great will happen here!
Below are a few pics of my Make N’ Takes
that I will
do for 2 days straight, April 29th & April
30th!
Just Pop Ira, Texas into your GPS, grab your
daughter or girlfriend and head on out to
Black Locust farms!!!
You don’t want to miss this Fab Event!!

Vintage Easter Bucket Tutorial

2011-03-29T12:13:00.001-07:00

Many of you asked for this tutorial and here it is!
It’s Ready Folks!!
This tutorial will show you how to make this vintage style Easter bucket and show you a technique that will used for many years to come!! It is beautifully done, with photos, list of needed supplies and materials, and detailed step by step instructions to do at your leisure!
I know my students from my last workshop at Paper Crown in Oklahoma City really enjoyed it and I hope you will enjoy just as much if not more!!

$40

Victorian Rabbit Scrap

Please remember to add both
items!
You will immediately
receive tutorial and rabbit
scrap through E~junkie!
Thank you for your purchase!
XOXO,Ann-Denise

Let’s do the Bunny Hop…

2011-03-21T09:25:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone…….
Okay folks I tried making
this
workshop into a video and I
can’t seem to get it just right
so I decided to post the
pictures instead…FAb
No Matter What!!!! WHAHAHA!!
They are all so beautiful and
the Ladies did such a
magnificent job!!!
The class was terrific, we had
such a FAB time together!
See for yourself!!

Thanks Again OK Gurls!!!
You all Rock and so did your Buckets!!!
Loved them!!
XOXO, Ann-Denise

West Texas Here I Come!

2011-03-16T20:25:00.001-07:00

Great News!!!

I was asked to teach at a wonderful event

in West Texas this coming April!!!

Yippee!!!

I will have more details on my classes

soon but

Petticoats on The Prairie

looks to be a

FABULOUS Event!

Mark your Calendars

for April 29th ~ 30th!

Ira , Texas

Black Locust Farm

West Texas here I come!!!!

Yee Haw!!

Easter Bunny Coming to Town

2011-03-11T05:40:00.001-08:00

This little Easter bucket will be taught at Paper Crown in Oklahoma City next Saturday!! The Class has reached capacity but I will offer a tutorials/ kits to those of you that couldn’t get on the list!

Please call the store and let Cindy know to put you down for one!!

405-848-2389

I love this bucket…. it is the epitome of Easter and all good things it brings. The technique is fun and reacquaints you with products that were used in your childhood years!

Can’t wait to see all the Oklahoma gurls next weekend and have a terrific spring break!

XOXO, Ann-Denise

Bunny Girl Paper Clay Workshop

2011-03-08T10:15:00.001-08:00

This past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting a group of three spectacular women from Ft. Worth, TX. They traveled all the way to Waxahachie, TX to take a paper clay workshop with little ole’ me.
Well…we had a blast! We were nothing short of conversation, laughter and a whole lot of sculpting! These women were magnificent and quick learners! I hope you enjoy the video and Susan, Laura a.k.a Lori, and Cassandra, I am so excited to see Y’all again at Paper Cowgirl if not sooner!!!
It was a true pleasure ladies!
xoxo

Someone is having a BIG giveaway!!!

2011-03-04T08:15:00.001-08:00

One of my most sweetest friends is having a superb giveaway…go to her blog and check it out!!!
You will love it!!!

Click on the pic above…easy peasy!
xoxox

Paper Cowgirl Registration Begins!!!!

2011-02-23T06:56:00.001-08:00

Registration starts at 9:00am today!!!
Yee Haw!!!
Click on the pic above and it will take you where you need to be!
Hurry and sign up, classes are limited to 20 students each!!!
Here’s a sample pic of my class!!!

So many great instructors, classes and so many friends to make…. so what are you waiting for….Paper Cowgirl is waiting for you!!!!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

2011-02-14T05:54:00.001-08:00

Wishing Everyone Lots of Love,

Kisses

and Hugs!

Here’s a little Valentine Just for

For You!

Feel Free to Copy it and use it in

the most

creative cowgirl way!

XOXO,

Ann-Denise

Paper Clay Workshop at The Crafty Scrapper

2011-02-11T22:00:00.001-08:00

Easter Bunny Girlie
Paper Clay Workshop
Artist Ann-Denise Anderson
Whim & Fancy Designs Original™
Cost $90
Kit Included
A Crafty Scrapper Exclusive
Saturday, March 5^th 2011
10:00-4ish
This is a fully jointed paper clay bunny girlie and is too cute for words…
You will definitely want to make her and give her as an heirloom piece to your daughter, granddaughter, niece or just keep her for little ole you!
Imagine her stuffed in a basket with French chocolates and crocheted doilies!
In this workshop you will learn paper sculpting and aging techniques. Also how to joint a figure and the appropriate tools necessary to do so. We will also paint and fashion her entire dress from scratch. She stands at appox. 8” tall when completed.
No prior sculpting skills necessary.
Skill Level Medium
Student is responsible for the following:
Wire Cutters
Round Nose Pliers
Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Any Personal embellishments you may want to add to your Bunny Girl’s dress!
Give The Crafty Scrapper a Call to save your spot!

Paper Cowgirl 2011

2011-02-09T08:55:00.001-08:00

Yup it’s that time again!
Time to
saddle up and get ready for
Paper Cowgirl 2011!
What ’s Paper Cowgirl you ask?
Paper Cowgirl is a creativity retreat
held every June in Waxahachie,
Texas. Classes range from altered art
to painting, jewelry making to
scrapbook-oriented projects and
more. And our vendor craft show is
one that you don't want to miss.
It's still the talk of this town!

Please feel free to take this button and pass the word!!!
Click on to the button and it will take you the Paper Cowgirl site and show you the list of this years PC instructors!
They are awesome and the classes rock!

I’ll be there too!!!
Yee Haw!!!

paper Crown’s Be Thine Class 2011

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This past Saturday I traveled to Paper Crown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! Can I just how much I love that place…for those of you that live in that area and have not had a chance to visit Paper Crown…..Well let me tell you… it’s a must and for those passing through you need to stop in and tell them Ann-Denise sent you!! Hope you like the pictures and my students were fabulous as usual!!!
Enjoy and feel the love!!!

Me and my assistant, Kendall preping for my class…she’s such a help…I love her!!!

Some yummy goodies in there!!

Some honeycomb love!

Baubles………….

Embellishments…..

More millinery…….

Here is Renee…..she is so awesome…Thank you Renee for my valentines, I love them!!!

The class, creating away!!!

That’s Jana Martin and she is from Arlington, Texas…she traveled all the way up to OK with me….She wasn’t going to be able to make the class at The Crafty Scrapper next week in Waxahachie TX., so she hopped a ride and I have to say, she was so much fun and Thank you Jana for traveling far and beyond to take my class…you humble me.

I love their intensity……….

These ladies were a true inspiration and I so much enjoyed their enthusiasm!

A Work of Art!

I feel the love!!!

And of course, you can not have a class with out Crepe….Right!

My Be Thine Valentine
Class!
Thank you ladies so much for taking the workshop and hope to see you soon!

This picture above, I had to post…Nancy who is a regular in my workshops, completed her Paper Crown Girlie and I just had to show everyone what a beautiful girlie she created!!
Nancy, she is Magnificent!!!
Great Job!!!
***Also for those of you who
would like to take this work
shop and couldn’t catch me
at Paper Crown, I will be at
The Crafty Scrapper this
coming Saturday, February 5!
It’s a great workshop and I
would love to have you so
come on down and sign up!!!

Valentine Workshop

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Valentine Workshop

Thanks you to all those that have been so patient with me this holiday season. With a family of seven most of us are bound to catch it and I think the flu bug has finally left our home and everyone is all smiles again!
So onto bigger and better things!
How about a Valentine workshop, I’ll be teaching this project in Waxahachie and in Oklahoma, so you’ll be able to catch me on one side or the other!!
Here are the details hope to see you soon!

Be Thine Valentine Workshop
Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Wedding cake toppers are the inspiration for this divine project. I admire the vintage feel and look of old toppers. The love that was once felt between two people on the day of their union is mirrored by the tiny little figures embracing one another upon the ruffled tulle and vintage millinery. How wonderful it would be to replicate this symbol of love and fashion a Valentine topper made of distressed tulle and vintage baubles. Imagine placing this amongst your Valentine Vignette!
Upon completion it stands appox 9 inches tall. All materials are included. Students are responsible for scissors, floral pliers, hot glue gun, and any personal embellishments.
This workshop is not to be missed Valentine!

Paper Crown
Saturday, January 29, 2011
12:00~2:30
Cost $65
*Kit Included*
Skill Level ~ Easy

OR

The Crafty Scrapper
Saturday, February 5, 2011
12:00~2:30
Cost $65
*Kit Included*
Skill Level ~ Easy

Also I was made aware that during my flu induced coma I never announced the winner of the Sugar plum Girlie and my one thousands apologies!!!!
The winner is…
Jennifer of CRuz’s Chronicles, this blog is so sweet and an inspiration to us all, please stop for a visit!
Congrats Jennifer!

On The Sixth Day of Christmas…

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On The Sixth Day

Of Christmas My

True Love gave

to me……

“A Sugar Plum

Fairy Giveaway”

and now I am giving it to

YOU!!

A Whim & Fancy Design

Original

SugraPlum Fairy

Paper Clay Doll!

Now who doesn’t love a giveaway!

Just leave me a sweet little Christmas wish and contact info and I’ll do a raffle sometime tomorrow and some lucky gurlie will

have a cute little gurlie of her own!

She is so sweet, totally hand sculpted & painted , ledger paper crown covered in crushed glass and gold tinsel. Fully jointed. Her cute vintage jewels and a vintage pink tutu that will make you melt!

I’m so excited about his giveaway and hope you are too!

Merry Christmas & Good Luck!

On the Fifth Day Of Christmas….

2010-12-17T11:39:00.001-08:00

On the Fifth Day

Of Christmas My

True Love Gave to

me……………………

A Magical Top Hat

This Post I was saving for something special and this is it……

This Year I sent to Silver Bella

A Magical Top Hat with A Pair Of magical Scissors!

Now the recipient of this Hat and Scissors would take on a magical abilities to be able to create whatever their heart desired.

This hat was created from scratch from a free hand pattern and chipboard.

Yes the entire Hat is constructed of chipboard and glittered to perfection. I sewed a Sash, aged it and then covered it with beautiful vintage found items and tucked away so carefully, a pair of white gold glittered vintage scissors!

Now I know some of you are wondering, what does this have to do with Christmas? Well I’m getting to that part…..

And the recipient of this year’s Silver Bella Raffle was…

Jill Grass Of Petit

Retreat

And this is what she has done with it!

Please visit Jill’s Blog

Petit Retreat and oggle

over how fabulous her tree

looks and Thanks so much

Jill for including my

creation in your home

this holiday season.

I am so glad you

displayed it the way you

did!

It looks Fabulous!!!

Jill may you and yours

have a very Merry

Christmas!!

On the Fourth Day of Christmas….

2010-12-16T11:25:00.001-08:00

On the Fourth day of

Christmas my true

love gave to me…..

A die cutting machine

and with this machine

I made twenty little

craft kits for Bella’s

Kindergarten Holiday

Party!

I actually got it for my birthday but this machine has come in so handy, I give it a shoutout whenever I can!!

Go Cricut!!!

It takes a little getting use to but when you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless!

I purchased the Winter Woodland Cartridge and , it has the cutest images! So what could be easier when my daughter told me she needed something for her Holiday Class Party!!

A Craft Kit!!!

Now you’re talking

my language!!

So I began to cut twenty top

hats….

Twenty scarfs…..

Twenty Snowmen…..

Assembled the goods….

Included a 8 x 11 1/2

chipboard , so the kids had a

craft mat for glue messes….

Still assembling …….

And Still assembling…….

This is what Mr. Brrrr looks

like when all put together…..

Too Cute, Right!!!

Thought I would give the kits

a personalized look with the

teacher’s name and now her

Craft kit will rock all the

other

Kindergarten classes…

Hope Bella and her classmates

enjoy their kit and the school

of thought for this post was,

craft kits make

excellent stocking stuffers,

Church craft kits, Holiday

Bazaar events, Day care Fun

kits and

the list could go on and

on…

So take out the Cricut and use

it!!!

Happy Crafting and kit

making!!!!

P.S. I apologize for my photo quality, taking pictures at midnight is a bit dangerous!!

On the Third Day Of Christmas…..

2010-12-15T11:55:00.001-08:00

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me……

A Betty

Crocker box

and a bag of

sugar!!!

So I made mini gingerbread bundts and spun sugar bowls and here’s how!!!

Want a Show but short on $cash……you don’t need to take a trip down to you local specialty shop or bakery, just do it yourself…It’s easy!! Remember if you don’t have special bake ware a simple cupcake pan will do just fine!

Improvise folks!

Just a few ingredients, a little time and you have a spectacular dessert for you holiday table and your guest will definitely ohh and ahh over!!!

Wash hands and bake your cakes according to box directions and I used a Nordic ware small bundt cake pan. If you have a special gingerbread recipe by all means use it and once your cakes are ready let them cool down and set aside.

Now it’s time to start the magic!

You will need a candy thermometer for this and I like to use my copper pot when make any type of candy.

The Basic Syrup Recipe

3-1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of DISTILLED water (less impurities )
1-1/3 cup of light corn syrup
Â½ teaspoon of Cream of Tartar

Mix sugar and water and bring to a boil.

Then add corn syrup and cream of tartar, these two ingredients are needed to keep the spun sugar from discoloration. Once the mixture gets to 305 degrees hard candy stage, submerge you pot into a ice bath in a bigger pot to stop the cooking process.

Using a heat proof, greased bowl use the tines of your fork or a small whisk and dip into mixture and scattered all over bowl. Be sure to cover your work area with parchment or wax paper because the spun sugar is a bit messy.

Here’s the trick…

Do not let it totally get hard on the bowl or you may have a difficult time removing it (unless you have had a lot of practice and experience with spun sugar), so when it seems almost dry but still pliable remove it and form it to your liking!

A few tips…add some food coloring like red or green to your sugar mixture, that would be a great WOW effect and the kids would go bonkers over it!!

If you also let the mixture cool way down, you can also form some great designs to place coming out of your cakes or other sweets!

***Be sure your hands are clean…someone might want to eat your gorgeous masterpiece!

Voila’!!!

Place your mini bundt atop you sugar spun bowl, I used a Carmel glaze and some holly, place on pretty glass wear and you have a dessert your guests will talk about for holidays to come! It’s that spun sugar , it always does the trick!!

Go on give it a try and

Happy Baking and Candy

making!!!!

I also wanted to share a very cool blog site called

The Blog Guide Book

and you can find some of the most neatest things on this site such as classes, how to’s, linky parties and the list goes on and on, please stop by and take a look for yourselves!

ON the 2nd Day of Christmas

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On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me …..
A Bella….
She has strawberry blonde hair, brown eyes, a beautiful smile and a personality to match!
This project is a great way to gift tag your gifts and your children would be elated to see themselves plastered all over their gifts, even the adults would love it. Use tulle, ribbon, jute, seam binding, well the list could go and on but, It’s easy as pie and for all the little boys out there attach the ribbon to his neck area just like a bow tie! It will definitely bring some laughter Christmas Morning!
Happy Tagging and See you tomorrow!

I just B & W my photos on my photo program and use the text option to address the gift then used some Kraft edger's for the edge of the photo

Punch holes on head, neck area, clothing area, etc..

Use the unexpected like twine or jute but I happen to love tulle and so does Bella!

So easy and fast to create that extra special embellishment for your gifts

You may want to adhere with a dab of hot glue onto gift just in case

They will always remember how special you made them feel!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

My Twelve Days of Christmas

2010-12-13T12:16:00.001-08:00

Welcome to My Twelve Days of Christmas!
Throughout the next twelve days of my blog posts you will find home decor, recipes, fun crafts and Very Merry Blog Giveaway and hopefully in all of that goodness a little inspiration to have your own special Twelve Days of Christmas!

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me
A Decorated Home
(well I Decorated it but he did buy it for me)

Santa is watching you……Have you been Naughty or Nice!!!!!!!!!!

This beautiful goose , I bought from a vendor at the Glitter Market at Paper Crown in Oklahoma City! She sits and waits for the arrival of all our Christmas cards……..hint…hint!

My collection of reindeer…I have ton’s more but I could only get a few to cooperate!!!

I love to dress up my Chandeliers!!
If you got some floral wire and greenery and a sturdy step ladder, what are you waiting for!!

This guys is part of my nutcracker set-up.. …He’s up high on the Armoire or else Bella will want to dance the night away with him!!

Just a different view…more light!

Caroler’s singing on the Foyer….Fa lala lala!

My White Tree with my prized Mercury Glass ornaments and all my bottle brush trees as she sits so perfectly on the mantle…She spins too but that’s another post! P.S. I paid 5 bucks for that mantle!!!WHAHAHAHA!

The greeting party as you enter our home.

And Yes, even the chandelier in the Kitchen gets all spruced up!!

Those drums you see up above on top of the kitchen cabinets and great to serve Christmas cookies in…I use them for open house on Christmas Eve…those were a Garden Ridge find……They lacked in inventory this year……next year Garden Ridge!!!

I love these bottle brush candy canes…now those are my favorite find this Holiday season!!! Jo-Ann’s!!

My holiday room , it was my studio as some of you know and have seen, eeggghh! LOL

Just little details like .50 cent birds make a whole lot of difference!

mmmm…….I love bling bling!!!

Lots of bling bling…….

Same Chandelier, just another view!

More Mercury glass with a picture of my Grandmother Lucinda, it’s more like a shrine for her ( I remember her and my grandfather teaching us the true meaning of Christmas~ Family) and then I will fill with white candles in the candle holders and all about to celebrate
Christmas Eve known as "Nochebuena" (the Good Night). It is a time for family members to gather together to rejoice and feast around the Nativity scenes that are present in nearly every home. The Christmas Eve gaiety is interrupted at midnight by the ringing of bells calling the families to "La Misa Del Gallo" (Rooster's Mass).
Christmas dinner is often eaten late at night, but before midnight on Christmas Eve so that families may attend mass. It is a family feast, and often highlighted with "Pavo Trufado de Navidad" (Christmas turkey with truffles; truffles are a mushroom-like delicacy found underground). After the meal, family members gather around the Christmas tree and sing Christmas carols. The celebrations usually go on very late, one old Spanish verse says...
"Esta noche es Noche-Buena, Y no es noche de dormir"
(Tonight is the goodnight,and it is not meant for sleeping.)

Santa came by bike this year!!! He promised me my Audi next year…yah right, Santa!!WHAHAHA

Now this is my children’s Tree…I do not touch this tree, I am NOT ALLOWED to touch this tree, this is totally my children and I think they did a superb job!!

I hope you enjoyed this first entry and please continue to come by and visit the rest of My Twelve Days of Christmas!

Fabulousness

2010-12-12T20:25:00.001-08:00

Here are the latest pictures of my last two classes and that will do it for the remainder of 2010. Next year I hope to bring some new and innovative projects to the table and hope to see all my past students and new students at future workshops!

Nutcracker Suite

Paper Medallion Class

in Waxahachie two weekends ago

The Paper Medallion Workshop was fabulous and I really enjoyed meeting all the girls and they created some very spectacular pieces!

Paper Clay Girlie Workshop

in Oklahoma This past

weekend

All of my students created pieces that were very similar to themselves and it is true what they say, we create are own image of ourselves, Well except Renee’s, hers was the Snowman but cute just like Renee nonetheless!

Bravo to you girlies for diving into a new medium and creating such beautiful pieces!

Vintage Cone Class

2010-12-07T08:12:00.001-08:00

Okay Let’s play Catch up~ I have been a bit behind with Holidays and all but I did promise to post these workshop pictures of my Vintage Cone Class at the Paper Crown in Oklahoma City!

These ladies did a superb job and created the most beautiful vintage cones I ever did see!

Take a look for yourself!!

This was a fantastic workshop and I enjoyed the company and watching

these wonderful women create such glorious pieces of art!

I will also be posting

“The Twelve Days of Crafting and Cooking”,

so be on the look out for these scrumptious posts…They will be begin on December 12th and continue up until December 24th!

It is my gift to all my devoted blog readers , may you find a little piece of inspiration in all the little crafty ideas!

MUAH!

Paper Crown Holiday Glitter Market

2010-11-14T11:09:00.001-08:00

This Saturday, November 20, 2010 Paper Crown will be hosting it’s second Annual Holiday Glitter Market!

Where~

Paper Crown

9303 N. Pennsylvania Pl.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Time~10am~5pm

Phone~
(405) 848-2389

Some of Oklahoma’s most talented artist will be selling their loveliest creations and classes will be happening in the Paper Crown Studio. It will be a day full of glitter and creating!

I too will be there selling crepe paper confections and teaching the magnificent Vintage French cone class!

If you are thinking of signing up, please do, there a few seats left!!!

Hope to see you there!

Paper Clay Gurlie

2010-11-12T08:38:00.001-08:00

Paper Clay Workshop

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Paper Crown - Oklahoma City

Saturday, December 11, 2010

11:00 ~ 4:30

$85

**Kit & Supplies Included**

Paper clay, forms, textiles, embellishments, paints, sculpting tools, & hardware
In this workshop you will be learning the art of paper clay, sculpting and molding techniques. The Paper Crown Gurlie is inspired by The Paper Crown Store and her owner Cindy Winters. I felt inspired to create a little gurlie, all made up of paper and vintage embellishments!
She measure at 10” tall, fully jointed and is all hand sculpted, painted, antiqued, clothed from her crushed glass paper crown to the tips of her ruffled socks and bow tied Mary Jane's.
Students are responsible for the following:
Glue gun, any adhesives, scissors, bling that you may want to use on your gurlie, apron, & comfortable clothing due to the length of class.
This will be a class you definitely won’t want to miss!

I must to pay tribute to a really spectacular person as well as a very talented artist Jenny Hernandez of Polka Dot Pixie, it is because of her that I fell in love with this particular medium but Crepe Paper still takes 1st place in my heart!!! Go by her blog you will see why Paper Clay and The Polka Dot Pixie is so fabulous!!!

A Workshop At The Crafty Scrapper

2010-11-08T11:21:00.001-08:00

Nutcracker Suite Christmas

Paper Medallions Workshop

The Crafty Scrapper

Saturday

December 04, 2010

10:30am

$65

The Crafty Scrapper
308 South College
Waxahachie, Texas 75165

Carolyn, Owner
carolyn@thecraftyscrapper.com

Please call to reserve your seat

Phone: 972-923-3151

These little paper delicacies are so gorgeous to the eye and spontaneous to the touch, you will want to make dozens of these to display throughout your home! They even make the most scrumptious door ornaments, hostess gifts or dinner place settings when created down to size!
During this project you will be learning some paper manipulation techniques and how to inspire you to use bits and pieces of broken glass. Tattering and smoldering tulles & lace. Who would have ever thought old sheets of print were so beautiful. Let's add some elegance and beauty to a most decadent Christmas Holiday!

**This medallion measures at appox. 13”+inches

Hope to see Y’all

in Waxahachie on

December 4th!

Paper Crown here I come!

2010-11-04T08:54:00.001-07:00

Vintage French Paper Cone Workshop

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Paper Crown

Oklahoma City, OK

Saturday, November 20, 2010

12:00~4:00ish

Cost $65

Paper Crown
9303 N. Pennsylvania Pl.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(405) 848-2389

Just in time for the holidays…These extra large textile cones measure at 24 inches tall and have a large enough opening to stuff all you Christmas treats into! I think these French inspired Christmas cones would be spectacular hanging off your stairwell banister or over you fireplace, even on your front door!

We will fashion these cones from beginning to end with millinery, baubles, ribbons, distressed fabrics and so much more!

Learn the art of Textile Decoupage and making your own jeweled pins!

So won’t you please join me in a day of inspiration, creation,and friendship!

Please call Cindy Winters, Owner of Paper Crown to reserve your spot.

(405) 848-2389

Seating is limited.

See y’all soon!

Halloween Open House Al Fresco

2010-11-01T11:23:00.001-07:00

Every year we do an open house for Halloween, however this year we decided to do open house al fresco! It was FABULOUS, the open air, temperature, ambiance and the cleanup was so much easier! My children and I decorated 100 cupcakes, popcorn bags and candied apples! Well let’s just say it was all gone in a bat of an eye. I also did make and takes with the neighborhood kids. I had them do chenille cats and pumpkins! All carfters in the making…definitely!!!

Everyone had a blast, trick or treating, getting their fortune told by The Great Zultan of course and I most of all had thee best time watching my children and everyone else’s giggle with delight as they got to make and eat in the open night’s air!!

Farewell October, It was memorable and such a delight, see you next year!

A Wicked Video Part Deux

2010-10-21T07:00:00.001-07:00

Here is a little clip taken of the Wicked Tea in a Little Pink Cottage in Waxahachie Texas.

Enjoy!

Wicked Tea 2010

Paper Cowgirl's Wicked Tea~Something Wicked This Way Comes…Part 1

2010-10-19T07:56:00.001-07:00

I always say a picture is worth a thousand words but at this Year’s Paper Cowgirl’s Wicked Tea the words spillith over. I can not even begin to formulate sentences on the amount of enthusiasm and graciousness of all our attendees!
I have so many more pictures and a video to show but I will post those in the next couple of days. I hope you enjoy the pictures and if you attended so glad and thankful you were a part of this Wicked Tea and if you weren’t able to come, well let me tell you, next year’s Tea is definitely a not to miss!!
WHAHAHAHHAHAAHH!

Paper Crown ~ Paper Medallion Workshop

2010-09-26T15:44:00.001-07:00

I took a little trip to Oklahoma City to to teach a Workshop to a group of fabulous women this past Saturday! We had the best time, creating, chatting, and eating scrumptious chocolate fudge peanut butter cupcakes! During this journey I met some beautiful souls and was so inspired to be surrounded by their eagerness to learn and see them create the most loveliest works of art! I took so many pictures, so I thought a little movie was in order!
I also must Thank Cindy Winters for being so gracious and kind tome and my assistant. Y’all know her, Kendall my 11 year old daughter who loves to take part in my workshops whenever possible. Cindy You were so kind and we Thank you from the bottom of our BIG Texas Hearts!!
Thank you to all my students…Your Paper Medallions came out Superb!
Hope to See Y’all again real soon!!

Bella’s Crafty Birthday

2010-09-21T07:13:00.001-07:00

Every year I love to throw my children birthday parties they will remember into their older years. I like to keep them handmade and with a very charming simplicity to them!
This year for Bella’s 6th Birthday we did a craft workshop for her and all her little girlie friends! Well to say the least they all had a crafty blast! They glued, glitterd and feathered their lovely paper crowns and they the went on to piece together their magnificent paper dolls from a kit I pre-assembled for them!
They turned out Fabulous!!
See for yourselves!!

Happy 6th Birthday Dr. Belzer!
We Love you!!!!!

Paper Crown in Oklahoma City

2010-09-08T06:46:00.001-07:00

Paper Crown
9303 N. Pennsylvania Pl.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(405) 848-2389

Cindy Winters, owner and paper arts purveyor of Paper Crown, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma invited little ole me to come and teach some classes!
Can I just say, she is one of thee nicest women! I’ll be teaching Saturday, September 25th, 2010 .
12:00~2:00
Cost $60
It will be a class you won’t want to miss! We’ll laugh, glitter, crepe and have the most wonderful time. Please come and sit a spell at the Paper Crown!
Below are some pictures of the project we will be creating!

A spookarific way to get ready for Halloween!
As seen in Somerset Holidays & Celebrations my ©Sheet Music Medallions

So Mark your calendars and see Y’all soon!

Some Published Work and A Little Visit to Stampington & Company

2010-08-28T16:22:00.001-07:00

Somerset Holidays & Celebrations is out and it has some terrific projects with real substance for everyone! And the big news is that I have two fabulous articles in the magazine on Plaster of Paris Easter Buckets and Music Sheet Valentine Medallions! These two projects are out of this world and can be interchanged for other holidays and celebrations! Just click on the colored link above and take a look at the preview for yourself! I know you’ll be rushing out to buy your copy today!

Wondering where this is… well it’s the reception area of Stampington and Company in Laguna Niguel, CA! This summer I took a little trip out west and decided to pop on over for a visit!

The beautiful Somerset Editors & Craft Divas, Christine and Jennifer!

Me & Jennifer, Editor of Somerset Holidays & Celebrations!
Don’t mind my Cali sunburn and unkempt hairdo…it was humid out there!!!!!

Someone in there is hard at work……..

All this artwork is waiting to be shipped back home…..

ohhhh….neat and tidy copy room

Thank you so much much Jennifer for an awesome visit, I enjoyed our crafty conversation and the magazine looks hot! I know everyone will love it!

More Classes….

2010-08-27T09:22:00.001-07:00

Halloween Crepe Spun Stars

Offering two different Dates

Instructor Ann-Denise Anderson
Halloween Crepe Spun Stars
Saturday, September 1, 2010
11:00 ~1:00
OR
Saturday, October 2, 2010
11:00~1:00
Cost $60
All Supplies Included
Please bring glue gun
Time to get ready for the bewitching holiday and dust off your brooms! In this class I will teach the use of old papers and new. You will make a set of four spun stars, paper folding techniques and crepe paper embellishments and how to create these elaborate crepe spun stars! They make wonderful favors and holiday decor!

Call Karen and make your reservation today!

(972) 529-6994

A Wicked Tea Registration is now Open!!

2010-08-09T09:25:00.001-07:00

Hurry up Y’all….Paper Cowgirl’s Wicked Tea is now open!

I know there are only 20 spots of Tea (hehe) available, so make sure you hurry on over the registration site and register today! It will take place in a pretty little cottage nestled in the quaint town of Waxahachie , Texas. What a better place to celebrate the harvest season! There will be a beautiful breakfast setting and a gourmet lunch, tons of goodies and so much more!

Hope you’ll come!

Here are some pics of my project that I will be teaching at the Wicked Tea!

This Black Cat Halloween rattle is the quintessential Halloween favor. It’s reminiscent of the rattles from Germany back in the early 1900’s. This project twill show you how to work with paper clay and all the embellishments that you see here!

I look forward to seeing you at the this Spookiful event!

XOXOX

A Wicked Tea..Hosted by Paper Cowgirl

2010-07-20T11:52:00.001-07:00

EEEKK…Sounds divine!

Stay tuned more info to follow!!!!!

4th Of July Tutorial

2010-06-15T11:26:00.001-07:00

This 18 page tutorial is FABULOUS!

It’s filled with wonderful instruction and color photos to guide you through the process and technique of Cockade ribbon making. Imagine all the possibilities and all the uses of theses ribbons. Attach them to home decor, dinner settings and gifts. Also use different ribbons and textiles and you will definitely be making cockade ribbons all summer long !

To purchase tutorial just click on button below and e-junkie will email your tutorial to your email account! It’s that quick and easy! No waiting around, it’s yours instantly!

Thank you for your purchase and have a Fabulous 4th of July!

Cost $20

Published in……Simply Handmade!

2010-06-03T08:59:00.001-07:00

I have the wonderful privilege of being published in this great Northridge publication Simply Handmade June/July 2010 Issue. It’s available online, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. I’m sure there are many scrapbooking boutiques that offer it as well! Lots of great craft ideas for yourself and your children this summer! Check out my tutorial in the kid’s crafts section, you’ll love it and so will your kids!

Also be on the lookout for my 4th of July Tutorials!!!

Paper Cowgirl Registration Coming to a Close

2010-05-16T09:22:00.001-07:00

Paper Cowgirl Registration is coming to a close!

So if you haven’t signed up, what are you waiting for! Go to the Paper Cowgirl site and you’ll be able to see the classes that are available, I have a few spots left for My Traditional Sole Class. A muslin and millinery rendition of Victorian Era fashion boots! Also there are many spectacular events such as the meet n’greet, group dinner and don’t forget the yummy vendor fair!

So get a move on, go and register and see you soon!

Gratis Tutorial ~ Anthropomorphic Horsey

2010-04-22T06:52:00.001-07:00

This is free tutorial for all to enjoy and a sweet Thank you for those who stop by and read the blog every now and then and also for those who are ever so loyal and have purchased my tutorials!

This Whim & Fancy Original online tutorial is an inspired piece of anthropomorphic animals and I found a horse to be the most suitable creature for this tutorial. Feel free to interchange the crepe paper and chenille colors and embellishments. It will surely add your own style if you do!

Just imagine a whole line of these~The Dancing Horseys!

Supply List

1. Chenille Stems (Hobby Lobby, Michaels)

2. Crepe Paper Sheets (Hobby Lobby, Blumchen’s)

3. Seam Binding

4. Feathers

5. Buttons, rhinestones, baubles of sorts

6. Thread & Needle

7. Scissors

8. Millinery Cutters for Chenille stems

9. Glue gun & sticks

10. Victorian Scrap Horsey Head from my private collection (head can be found at bottom of the tutorial, just right click and save, print out from your printer!)

Step 1.

Begin Intertwining the two chenille stems together by pinching the two at the top to secure them.

Continue to twist and pinch ends together at end. I am using two different colors so you are able to see the contrast and it also looked very whimsical. There are many colors to choose from !

Step 2.

Take the twisted chenille and bend in half, this is the bottom torso of the horsey.

Step 3.

Next, take two pieces of chenille and cut them in half with your millinery cutters. Do not use your good pair of scissors , they will damage the blades.

Twist the two pieces together just as you did with the longer pieces. Bend in half, theses are the horsey’s arms.

Step 4.

The next step is to make the tail. Use a small piece of chenile, the same size as the arms and bend in half then take another small piece and do the same.

Placing a small dot of hot glue in the center of the folded stem , take the second folded chenille and adhere it to the middle of the open chenille as shown. You should have a piece that looks just like a horse’s tail. Make adjustments and fluff it up if need be!

Step 5.

Place a dab of hot glue at the tip of the longer bent chenille stem and adhere the arms to the top as shown.

This is what your pieces should look like once completed.

Step 6.

Cut the scrap and if you have a gold leaf pen, outline the edge of the horse’s head for an fine finished look. Add a feather and rhinestones for the headpiece or whatever tickles your fancy!

Step 7.

Now to make a collar. From your crepe paper sheet cut about a 1 inch piece In width straight across and scallop the bottom or use some pinking shears for a fanciful edge.

Step 8.

Next with your thread and needle, sew a running stitch across a 6 inch piece cut from the piece shown above. **If you make it longer it will bunch more for a more playful look!

Step 9.

Attach your collar with a smidge of glue and adhere to neck of chenille, as shown. Then attach the horsey head to the top of collar and add some seam binding and a button for a polished look!

Step 10.

The skirt is made from crepe just as the collar was made. Attach this piece to the waist area with hot glue and go around at least twice to give a full look to the skirt.

Take a piece of seam binding and wrap around top of crepe skirt and bow tie in the back. Add some baubles for a bit of whimsy!

Step 11.

Attach the tail with a good amount of hot glue right behind the bow you made with the seam binding.

This is what it should look like from the back!

Voila! You’re done! You now have a Dancing Anthropomorphic Horsey!

Have Fun!

Ann-Denise

I’mmm back!

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Whew…feels like I’ve been gone for a long time! All sorts of goodness going on! I have a few photos to share from Art Opera. It’s takes a little time to touch up the photos…hehe, everyone deserves a little touch up! Also I have to thank all of you who have purchased my tutorials, I have a freebie for you! If you visit the Paper Cowgirl Blog, there’s a cute little tut waiting for you! I appreciate all your business and loyalty! Enjoy…okay okay onto some photos and don’t forget the free TUT!

Just Click on the pic below and it will take you to the free Tutorial!

Here are some good times at Art Opera in Red Bank, NJ!

Me & Lisa!

Double Trouble!

The Texas Gurls, Rita, Me & Susan!

I had a little piece of home with me..ahhh

Grace from Pink in the City and ME!

I love Grace can I just tell you!!!

Jersey Girls!

Peggy,Ellen, Regina, Lynn

Janet , your make n’ take was fab!

Sandy displayed her Cockade Proud!

Rita, it’s divine!

I shall post more photos in the week until then go and do the free tutorial and enjoy!

xoxo, Ann-Denise

Tons of Goodies to speak of….

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So much goodness is going on all in one day, I can hardly contain myself! I’ll start out with one goody at a time…………..

Lisa Kettell of Faerie Enchantment unveiled so many wonderful treats that are going into the goody bags for Art Opera 2010 including Sizzix products, Beacon glues, DMC, and also ton’s of tutorials including my very own which you can see above! It’s a Mini Chinny Tutorial including materials and how to instructions! Go to Lisa’s Blog and check it all out! There still maybe a few spots left so hurry!

Yee Haw! Gurls It’s quick draw time! Paper Cowgirl goes live tonight!@ 10:00pm Texas Time!

Just strut on over to Paper Cowgirl Blog and register as fast as you can from what I hear these classes fill fast!

This boot class is going to be a hoot and I sure do look forward to a grand ole’ time with all you gurls and I’ll be sure to bring lots and lots of raffles for you all to win!!

Finally for my last bit of goodness….I’ve been working on another Easter tutorial that I know many of you will love . Egg Crackers and many of you know them as Cascarones! These delightful eggshell confetti filled beauties bring whimsy and a vintage look to anyone’s Easter basket or beautiful placed on a dinner setting.

This 13 page tutorial is filled with instruction and colorful photos to guide you through this Easter creation! Below you will see the add to cart button . It will direct you to a check out process and you will receive a PDF lickity split!

I hope you enjoy this tutorial and have a Happy Easter!

Cost $10

Getting Ready for Art Opera 2010

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Wondering what I’m up too? Getting ready for Art Opera 2010 In Red Bank , NJ! I’ll be teaching four different workshops, so I am meticulously packing and making sure I haven’t forgotten any supplies. I’ll be teaching an Acrylic Libretto Workshop, A Handmade Top Hat Workshop, A Vintage Victoriana Wax Tiara and a Cockade Make & Take! I am so excited! For those of you who will be attending, I look forward to meeting you and For those of you whom I already know I also look forward to seeing you once again! Just a couple of more weeks and we will all be enjoying Lisa Kettell’s fruits of labor! Till then look for my next tutorial and Happy Creping!

Paper Cowgirl 2010

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I have been given the privilege once again to teach at one of thee most finest and reputable Art Retreats in Texas, Paper Cowgirl 2010!

I am beyond words but what I do have to say is that I will be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative women in the state of Texas. Make sure y’all go to the Paper Cowgirl Blog and you will see what I am talking about! “Now what will Ann-Denise be teaching?”, you ask.

Well just a little old shoe class……

more like BOOTS,

Victorian Boots.

Now who wouldn’t want a pair of boots and any ordinary boots either? Just imagine a pair of these hanging from your boudoir or placed upon your credenza in your foyer for holiday. Christmas Boots, Easter boots, Dancing boots, 4th of July Boots, Wedding Boots….by the end of his workshop you will be amazed with your creation, the techniques you learned and all the possibilities that go along with it! I look forward to seeing you at Paper Cowgirl 2010, June 24~27 in Waxahachie, Texas. Most of all I look forward to seeing you in my workshop and do hurry seating is limited to 20 students per class!

Tutelage Has Arrived!

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I have finally completed the first tutorial in the hopes of many more to come! I will keep it here on this blog till I customize another link for it! I hope for those of you that feel so inclined to take on this crepe creation tutorial will share your final outcomes with me as well as your feedback!

Thank you for your patience and Enjoy!

Whim & Fancy Presents…

Easter Chenille Rabbit Tutorial

This tutorial is 24 pages of yummy crepe techniques and dressing these fabulous German Scrap rabbits from head to toe in the fanciest and whimsical crepe paper outfits! Tutorial comes with a complete supply list and step by step colored instructions to complete the girl, boy, and baby rabbit! As an added bonus I have also included a copy of the vintage German Rabbit Scrap from my own personal collection. This tutorial is timeless and will definitely be used over and over again.

Cost $25

To purchase click shopping cart above which will direct you to Paypal site for payment. Once payment is made my E-Tutorial will automatically be sent to you through E-Junkie, a digital download site. It's convenient and fast!

Thank you for your purchase and have fun creating!

Tutelage on it’s way!

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Tell your sisters, tell your friends, tell your next door neighbors!!!!!!

Whim & Fancy Designs will soon be posting Tutorials of all sorts at very reasonable cost!

I’ve decided to share my creping secrets and whimsical projects and make them readily available to you. Tutorials such as Cage Crepe Dolls, Cockade Embellishments and sewing your own fabulous looking crepe paper ruffles! The list goes on and on!

The tutorials will be photo and text ready. I opted-out of the video/you tube delivery because theatrics are just not my speed. I’m sure you understand and besides I love the fact that you will be able to print out the tutorials and have a hard copy in your own two hands.

I hope to have an Easter Tutorial within the next two weeks and a new tutorial every two-three weeks thereafter.

If you would like to be placed on a mailing list please send me an email with your name and email addy and I’ll add you on!

Thanks for stopping by and I am looking forward to Whim & Fancy Designs Tutelage!

A little extra…

Please leave a sweet comment and or email for email listing and I will have a drawing for a free tutorial for the first project I list!

See you all soon!

Paper, Fabric & Clay!

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I‘ve found when I use a combination of different art medias, I come up with the most wonderful creations. It just makes me giggle. These are my new Girlies and they stand almost 33 inches high! Depending on how big I make their hair! They are made of a fabric body and their dress is made of crepe paper and fabric, of course! Their hair is made entirely paper and their face is of clay and hand painted. What possed me to make these beautiful creatures? I wanted softness along with paper but clay was out of need for substance. I love them! What do you think? They are up for grabs on my Etsy site, I do hope they find a good home! Also Lisa Kettell has just shared with me the amazing rates that are being offered this month for Art Opera 2010. Please go to the Art Opera site and take a peek, www.artoperanj.blogspot.com, she is also having some fantastic giveaways! Don’t forget I will also be teaching some fabulous classes, I am so excited and ready for the NJ adventure!

Happy Blogging!

Paper Girlies…….I just love them!

Oh……….. I do love Thee!

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Just wanted to share the paper pretties we would be making at this weekend’s Handmade Valentine’s Workshop at Smitten in McKinney, Texas. They are all handmade from Cockade Ribbon to Cockade paper valentines, embellished with German crushed glass (ooh my fav), vintage pictures, old sheet music, and Bling, Bling, Bling!!! Hope to see y’all there! Let’s spread the love!

Please click on the link above to get all the lovely details!

xox, Ann-Denise

So much love to give!

Hats off to Paper Cowgirl 2010!

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Hooray! Cindy Mayfield Co-Founder of paper Cowgirl has just released the news and Paper Cowgirl 2010 is back on!

Yee Haw Gurlies, saddle up and get you glue guns ready because it’s going to be “The Best Little Art Retreat In Texas”!

I hope to see everyone from last years event as well as some new folks. Let’s make Tee Proud!

Click on the link above or the avatar to get all the grand details!

I’m Smitten Again!

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It time to sign up for Spring classes at Smitten located in McKinney Texas! I will be teaching some very delectable classes and I hope Y’all will come in and sit spell. I’ll be offering a Handmade Valentine class, Elegant Cascarones, and a Paper Mache Easter bucket! Please stop on over at the Smitten Blog to get all the detailed info and I hope to see Y’all there!

Art Opera 2010

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It’s time to start preparing all my class supplies and goodies for Art Opera 2010 taking place in Red Bank, NJ, April 7~11.

Please stop by and experience the magic. Sign up for a class or two www.artoperanj.com!