Mini Class with Rhonna: EXPLORE

Join me as we *explore* different ways to create & get your spark on!  
I've designed & created an exclusive Spark kit that can be used digitally or print out & use in hyrbid crafting!  I'll share what sparks me when I explore new ways to create! and..I'll be sharing some design secrets, how to use the digital brushes & lots of other fab ways to really spark your creativity!


The great thing about our venue, Noah's, is that we have wifi access & it's a totally hi-tech place! So, in order to join in at Spark, you'll need a few things:

1. Bring your laptops (with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed) to play right along with me. This is optional. You don't have to & if you don't have a laptop, don't worry. Just take good notes & go home to explore new *sparky* techniques & skillz! (And, if you don't have PS or PSE, you can always download a 30 day FREE trial to play along!)


2. Note the class supply list here. Be watching your email for the special code from House of 3 that will allow you FREE access to this exclusive Spark kit.  If you haven't received it, please let us know at: Megaslett@gmail.com

Spark share...Uplift...

Hey spark sisters! I just wanted to share some ideas for the class I will be teaching at Spark No.2 
Supply list first of all...
Trimmer
scissors
adhesive
wet glue
small hole punch
8-10 Wallet size photos 
Small lamp shade
That's it! Spark will provide the rest!

So first of all let's talk the lampshade...It will be the base of your project...
think UPLIFT...
The lampshade in the photo is as big as you will want to have to carry if you are on a plane, train or walking...teehee
If you are a "local spark" the sky's the limit...Also, keep in mind where you will want to "HANG" your inspiration piece...so size is up to you...
I used a side table lamp shade. I got it at my local thrift store and it was $4.00. You can get them at walmart, target any home decor store. They are cheap! We are going to strip the fabric off of it and just use it's bones so color won't matter...
But BONES will...
You want a lampshade with Bones!

See all the bones in this one? LOVE...
If you have ANY questions about your lamp shade feel free to e-mail me!
Mromneya@aol.com
Second let's talk wet adhesive...
You DON'T need all of these adhesives...I just wanted to show you a sample of wet adhesives that work...I personally use Glossy Accents and LOVE it...
For Photos...
I am asking you to bring 8-10 WALLET Sized photos...These photos should inspire you, be about you...What do you LOVE? Who do you LOVE? What are your favorite things, people, color, place...All about YOU...
Hole punch...
A traditional hole punch is going to be too big...So look for a smaller one. 
The rest is just easy! 
This is going to be a really unique class to YOU...I am so excited! We are less than a month away...
Sparks are flying...Product is arriving, the food is going to be amazing, classes are getting kitted, your swag bag is getting full and we are spending hours planning and creating handmade decorations to inspire! 
Like I said...Can you feel it?
Sparks are flying...
So excited....
Kiss kiss
margie

Heart Strings

Spark is so close...I can not believe how the time has just flown by and now it is almost time to fly to Utah and teach this class....heart strings. It's a little bit vintage, a little bit sparkly and a lot of techniques packed into one two hour class! We will be stamping and misting and distressing....and well you get the picture. We will be creating a one of a kind masterpiece for you to take home with you.

It is all about what you want to hold close to your heart...what do you cherish? Are you ready to spark it up with me and the other girls.....CAN NOT WAIT!

Janet

37 days....& counting!

Yup! We'll be *sparking* it up in just 37 short days!

We are so excited! Everything is coming together so well & so many little surprises up our sleeves!

We just posted the Schedule. Go check it out so you can see what we'll be doing. & WHO you will be sharing your Spark with....

Like we explained in that schedule, there will be 4 Core classes that will be 2 hours long.

4 Mini Classes that will be 1 hour long. And 8 mini-mini classes that will be rotating every 15 minutes. As we found out at Spark No. 1, we had some people that got *Sparked* by one project more than another person & so they stayed at that *station* longer.  

We get that. 

We know that each of us is *Sparked* by different things & our creativity thrives on things we know & love. But...we also challenge you to spread your wings...explore..be brave & try new things! 

Also, check out our Spark Plugs...our Sponsors! and we are adding new ones everyday!  We couldn't do it without them! Send them a THANK YOU & if you are a company or artist who is still interested in sponsoring Spark, please let us know: Megan Aslett Megaslett@gmail.com

Be sure to spread the word! We have a few spots left & would LOVE to share our Spark with even *more* Spark sisters! 

xoxo, Margie, Rhonna & Liz

Spark news...

Hey Sparks! 

It's Margie...Rhonna, Liz and I are CRAZY busy getting ready for CHA! We all have new product lines coming out, but are always Sparkin! Today I wanted to let you in on a little secret I have been keeping...

Spark #2 is going to be amazing...I know, I have said that...but it is! We have an amazing venue, amazing creative partners, amazing teachers {more to be announced} and now we have an amazing artist who is joining the Spark family...

You know when a friend of a friend introduces you to a friend of a friend? And you meet and instantly there is a connection? Well, this is how I met this Spark Sister...When I called her and told her about the Spark vision she "got it." She was excited and wanted to be a part of Spark...I get so excited when this happens! Spark is a feeling, and when you "get it" you want to share it, pass it along and build off of it...Be part of it...

I can't wait for you to meet Mindy...When she opens her mouth Sparks fly...She works with words and music...She is quirky, she is a mother, she is a wife, she is a story teller...She is going to share her words and her music with us at Spark...

More to come on Mindy...

Check back Monday...

happy Friday Sparks...Have a great weekend...

Create something fabulous!

Kiss kiss

m

a little FYI

Hi there!

Those of you fabulous ladies who participated in the payment plan for Spark--Megan will be emailing you by Saturday to let you know what you need to do next.

Hope everyone has a fun-filled 4th of July!!

xo

liz

Nice to meet you....

well, it will be nice to meet you in September when we all gather for the event. I have to tell you that when these three amazing ladies asked me to teach this year I jumped at the chance. I had heard such wonderful things about the event from last year so I am so so excited to be traveling to Utah to join in the fun this time. But I guess I should back up just a little and introduce myself...I am Janet Hopkins, co-owner of House of 3.

Just a little about myself, I live in Texas with my husband Rick and our four children so there is never a dull moment around here. I love anything vintage and the hunt for finding the vintage treasures is really the best part. We just recently renovated our house when our last daughter was born and I was lucky enough to redo my studio as well so I thought I would give you a little peek into where I create:

I think one of my favorite things in my space is my large island that I work on. It is two ikea dressers with a granite piece on top. Lots of storage and a great work surface that I can spread out on! My other favorites are my clock and my vintage cake pan that I use to store all of my buttons and jewels in so that they will be close to me when I need to rummage through them for that perfect embellishment for my next project.

I hope you enjoyed seeing a little piece of my world....I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones in September!

Janet

Show your face!

I feel like a tiny fish in a big pond here at Spark. I'm pretty sure it was a mistake that I got asked to be a teacher, but let's not tell the Spark girls, ok? Phew.


So. I am Wendy and I am a photographer. My husband and I are a team and we photograph a lot of things. People, mostly. Among our most inspirational subjects are children. I know, I know, it sounds like a Hallmark card, ew. But, really. Kids are walking, talking, occasionally tantrum-throwing examples of how to live life to the fullest. Everything is approached with an all or nothing attitude, and I think we can at times learn a lot from that.

From a photography standpoint, kids are a fascination. The range of facial expressions a kid will show us in a minute or less is pretty much amazing. I, like every other mom, like to take my kids out for little photo sessions for fun, and man, I get some crazy stuff. Take this photo, for example.


Just one second earlier his smile was as wide as Kansas. Here's what I think went down.

Isaac: (smiling, yea, even beaming) Can we play Chutes and Ladders now?
Me: No.
Isaac: FROWN FROWN FROWN.

You see? So anyway, I looked through the files and these were definitely the best, hands down. While at times I may wish that my kids could reign in their crazy emotions, other times I'm glad they remind me that life is about feeling. And once again I'm inspired to go experience life to the fullest. (yes sometimes I throw tantrums too, so what?)

Before I part, I'll give you shutter bugs one little completely-unasked-for piece of advice: Don't hold your trigger finger in the hover position just because that kid of yours is pulling a frown of the most EPIC proportions. Click away and just ROLL with laughter as you go through the images.

xo,
wendy

Mom 2.0: Defining A Movement

I stumbled upon this this morning and it inspires me...Weather you are a mother or not, you have a mother and can appreciate it...Being a mother is on of the most creative things as women we can do...
Happy first day of June...
kiss kiss
m

Happy Happy Birthday to Liz!!!

Today is a Special Day!
On this very day our darling Lizzy was born!
Happy Happy Birthday Spark Sister!
We are so grateful we call you friend...
Here's hoping you are having a wonderful day filled with family, fun and happiness!
We LOVE you!
Rhonna & Margie