collage on alberta

a meeting of the creative minds

Monday night several of the DIY Lounge teachers came together for a meeting at the Alberta Street store. 

DIY Lounge, creatress Jen Neitzel---(3rd from left, back row) lead a thoughtful discussion in regards to art and crafty classes.  Several lightbulbs went off and networking ensued!

It's always so great to get a group like this together.  We discussed feedback we've received from students---class requests and such, and tossed ideas back and forth.

Any feedback you'd like to share on classes????  Perhaps what you'd like to see in the upcoming months??? Feel free to e-mail jen ---jen@diylounge.com

The fabulously talented and creative group pictured above are:

Front row L to R:  Christine Claringbold, Jennifer Wells, Lorna Nakell, Bridget Benton (aka the crafty bee), Torie Nguyen.

Back Row L to R:  Peter Vaughan Shaver, dawn Sorem, Jen Neitzel, Ivy Ross, Diane Gilleland, Nicole Cipriano, Scott Sutton.

bring on the heat---new stuff in stock too!

Summer is officially here---and my boys are celebrating it in grand style!

Temperatures are slated to soar into the 90's this weekend---woohoo---hope it hangs in there for the 4th!

We have received some new products lately that I haven't given their fair share of shout out time---and since I finally remembered to bring a camera to the store----here goes!

new multi-cultural snow people kits from artgirlzzzzz

too cute!

gorgeous crocheted flowers to embellish anything you choose...

I see them on a winter hat or maybe a felted bag???

new art stamps by Ken Brown

whip its???

love the big head people....

....and the rutabega family!...

words cannot express...

the guy with the coffee cup makes me laugh...

and I often feel like the guy in the middle...

new arty kits for kids...

cannot seem to keep this one in stock....

new mod podge in shimmer.....

silver and gold...

and...

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK!!!!

new papers---perfect for making your own recipe boxes---all cooking themes...

...or maybe for invites to your bbq/dinner party???

I especially like this one...

more new stamps---darling swirly birds!

tweet  tweet

new...

professional quality screen printing inks by jacquard...

highly pigmented, lightfast, in a huge array of colors and metallics!!!!

great for all surfaces!

summer solstice

Happy Summer!

It's official---summer starts today!!!

Here's to flip flops, shorts and popcicles!

Enjoy!

alberta street collage is having a sale!!!

It's summer clearance time at the Alberta Street collage store!!!

We are sifting through the inventory and slashing prices in hopes of clearing out a little room for some hot new products scheduled to hit in the upcoming weeks.

Sale items are 50%-75% off and decorative papers are 8 for a buck!!!

Come on down and check the sale goodies out----these are garage sale prices!!!!

1639 ne alberta street---mon-fri 10-8pm   sat & sun 10-6pm  503.249.2190

a-muse-a-palooza is coming---save the date!

 OK you rubber stamp fans---we have a great event coming for you.

We were selected to be the store in Portland to participate in the fun and fantabulous A-muse-a-palooza event in July!

If that sounds like Greek to you---let me explain.

Each year A-muse (a Seattle-based stamp company) has an unveiling of a new stamp line.  This year they picked us to be the Portland store to host this smashing event!

The stamps have already arrived and we are holding them in a super-top-secret location so noone can sneak a peek before the unveiling begins on July 7th at 9am the new Woodstock collage store!!!

A-muse takes this event very seriously---this is their premier event of the year!

So, accordingly they have dished up a load of fun activities to correspond with the unveiling!

We will be hosting 5 separate classes/free make-and-takes in connection with this event---

Also, everyday of the event we will be raffling off fun door prizes, so come back everyday for your chance to win and to be entered in our grand prize drawing which will be held at the end of the event!

all of this A-muse stamp goodness is taking place at the new Woodstock Boulevard collage store.

Beginning with....

1---The Unveiling ---Monday July 7th  9am-11am.  Coupled with the unveiling is a super-fun FREE make-and-take project with every A-muse purchase for the first 2 hours!  Click here for more info and to register: http://www.diylounge.com/classlist.php?id=260

2---Class # 1---Winter Wonderland Cards---Wednesday July 9th 6:30-8pm---Join A-muse enthusiast, Dawn Sorem, as she teaches this fun-filled card-making class with a winter theme! Click here for more info and to register: http://www.diylounge.com/classlist.php?id=267

3---Class # 2---Christmas in July---Thursday July 10th 10:30-12pm---Dawn's at it again in this fantabulous Christmas themed card-making class.  Get a jump on your Christmas card ideas with these fresh new ideas! Click here for more info and to register: http://www.diylounge.com/classlist.php?id=266

4---Class #3---Winter Themed Cards---Saturday July 12th 12:30-2pm---If you have already taken the other two A-Muse classes offered this week, don’t worry this class will have all new cards to make! We will be making three A Muse winter/Christmas themed cards. Come join in the fun!  Click here for more info and to register:  http://www.diylounge.com/classlist.php?id=265

5---FREE Make-and-Take #2---plus Grand prize Drawing---Sunday July 13th 3-5pm---we will be offering a FREE make-and -ake with every A-muse purchase from 3-5pm and not only will we be raffling off fun door prizes, but we will also have our Grand Prize Drawing! Click here for more info and to register: http://www.diylounge.com/classlist.php?id=264

REMEMBER---all the above events are taking place at our brand spankin' new Woodstock Boulevard Store located at:  4429 SE Woodstock Boulevard  503.777.2189

We're very excited about these upcoming events!

We hope to see you there!

new felt kits and charms from artgirlz!!!

fun new felt kits and charms from artgirlz hit both the Alberta Street and Woodstock boulevard collage locations this week... 

love that witchy poo!!!

felted fairy kits too!!!

big, brightly colored felt beads were in the order too!

Come on in and check out the fun new stuff!

new products to shout about!

The newest and coolest products from Golden Acrylics are in at both collage locations...

 

Mix More Media!!!

Paint, print, photography, digital, handmade or reproduced…

These seemingly divergent media are merging as artists are experimenting with bringing these traditions together in extremely rich and interesting ways.

As these experiments in innovation and creativity expand, the versatility of acrylics is at the forefront. To assist artists in this arena, GOLDEN introduces three Digital Grounds and two UV protective Gel Topcoats.

These products literally free digital images from the confines of prepared, commercial print media. The virtual brushstrokes of programs such as Photoshop® can finally take on weight and enter the rich material world of acrylic gels, mediums and colors.

hop to it!

Today is art hop on alberta street.

This event is scheduled from 11am-6pm.

Several of our teachers will be set up on 17th and Alberta vending their personal creations and offering info on the classes they teach.

If you're in the neighborhood drop in for some ceative fun!

come hell or high water

Hello!

Thanks to all the creative folks who showed up to collage the counter and say hi on Tuesday night---that was a lot of fun and the counter looks great!

We will be opening our new woodstock location on Monday May 19th.

Our hours of operation for both stores are monday -friday 10am-8pm  sat & sun 10-6pm.

Our fabulous Woodstock Grand Opening Celebration will be Saturday May 31st---

Classes will begin at the Woodstock location in July

my honey heart

When I was 3-4 years old I professed to my parents that I had 3 "honey hearts" in my life---Glen Campbell, Donny Osmond, and Tom Jones---a product of my TV watchin' youth!

My first cat---an orange tabby who looked like Morris---was named Tiger Tom Jones.

My mother shared my love for Tom Jones as well---she had all his albums---remember vinyl???  She used to play his music and semi-dance around the house while humming along.

---and so it is with great pleasure that I have purchased us tickets to go and see him on May 29th at the Schnitz.  This is her Mother's Day gift from me---I feel a little guilty because it's a lot for me too---oh well, we'll have a blast and get to hang out all night together!

Can't wait to see you Tom!