Mah First Class Man!

Sup! So I have been working on altering dominoes for a few months now and have come to really love them as a medium. Its hard to believe how much stuff you can fit on a 1" x 2" space. I brought some of the dominoes I had been working on into my LSS (Local Scrapbook Store), Scraps Of Love and they suggested I teach a class. "Really? Me? Am I good enough? Hooray! Can I do it? They Love them! I'm scared!" These were just some of the thoughts that flew through my head in the first few nano seconds. I decided to teach the class ultimately which was this past Saturday. I had a great time. 

Here is the email notice that went out:

Let's Play Dominos

Back to topThis is the first class for Mari! She will be sharing with you the fun of creating Domino Art. You will be playing with Alcohol inks, Glossy Accents, paper, rub ons and more. In class you will create three dominoes that can be used as a magnet, keychain and bookmark. Join the fun on June 22nd, 10:30am-1:30pm, $30 







I wanted to stay away from just pendants to highlight the versatility of the domino. I opted instead to make a magnet, a keychain and a bookmark.

Up first is the magnet. I used a piece of Graphic 45's paper line Secret Garden and glued it to the domino. I then painted the sides and back of the domino with a Krylon silver-leaf pen and wrapped the sides with gold May Arts ribbon. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the domino, inserted an eye screw and attached that cute Websters pages charm. I used a Prima flower to top the domino, the paper underneath has a rose so they went perfectly together and then of course put some bling in one corner. The top of the domino was covered with Glossy Accents. A Basic Grey magnet was glued to the back. 

Next up is the key chain  I wanted to go with a more grunge, manly man feel. The domino was alcohol inked using Ranger's Tuscan Garden combination (red pepper, mushroom & oregano) and then topped with Tim Holtz rub ons. After that various Tim Holtz and Prima products were used to get the manly look. I again drilled holes in either end of the domino and inserted eye screws the coin  was attached to one end and the key chain fastener on the other. Here is a close up of the top of the domino.

Up close you can see all the detail. The writing you see is the rub on. Of course, the domino was again topped with a generous coat of Glossy Accents. 

Lastly we have the bookmark. I think, in terms of color, this was my favorite. The domino was alcohol inked in Ranger's Nature Walk combo (Butterscotch, Wild Plum & Stream). Stampendous stickers were placed on top and then Glossy Accents applied. I found some tiny dominoes so the same treatment was given to the mini domino as well. A hole was drilled in the end of a domino, an eye screw inserted and red velvet ribbon in ribbon clamps attached to it. Here is a close up:

I really wanted to minimize any embellishments on top as I wanted the beautiful colors of the inks to stand out. 

So my class was wonderful and the ladies who took the class were amazing.I had so much fun and learned tons from them as well. 

If altered dominoes have piqued your interest I have a couple of sites for you to check out. 

The Enchanted Gallery
This lady knows her stuff when it comes to not only dominoes but all sorts of things. Lots of tutorials about all sorts of things. Without her site I would not know nearly as much as I do. Her store is the bomb too.

Artfully Amusing
OMG do I have a craft crush on her. Her dominoes and domino books are stunning, just stunning, not to mention all the other amazing stuff she does. Check her blog out you will not be disappointed. 

Oh! One last thing. You may have noticed my photos today were much better than in posts past. I got this:

I LOVE it!!!!!!!! Awesome, wonderful, groovy, is all I have to say. Go check out their site. Well worth the money. 
Modahaus Steady Stands

Well, there ya have it!