Archive for January, 2010
Monday, January 25th, 2010
BEST BUTTERFLY - UNDER AGE 15
AMBROSE HOLCOMB - age 10
BEST BUTTERFLY OVER AGE 15
CATHY FRANK - (we just recently featured Cathy on the blog)
BEST MIXED MEDIA JEWELRY
SHERRY MCGILVRAY
BEST MIXED MEDIA ALTERED ART
LINDA HESS
And last...but certainly not least....
BEST OF SHOW goes to TERIE PAULEY
Congratulations to all our winners! You will be contacted about receiving your beautiful
glass-etched award and check for $100!!! YEAH!!!!
Still have not had a chance to take many pictures - which I know is a big disappointment to you...but I will have photos of the butterflies - all the entries soon.
Thank you to everyone who participated! They really were amazing and I really loved seeing how each and every one of you used your talents to interpret the butterflies...
guess that will be something to look forward to huh?
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Well.....I didnt do so good on the picture taking today....I really was too busy! The day just flew by.
Jen WOWed everyone with colourizing pellets - (sorry no pic...bad me!) showing how to use alcohol inks, die cut and emboss with pellets..a real hit!
Jana continued her fracture and fusion series - always popular!
And I continued the pellet series with colourizing and using molds - again...no pic!! I need more arms!
Before the show though I was able to sneak over to the ETI booth - makers of Envirotex, the clear resin that we use to make Friendly Plastic look like glass - and snap a couple of pictures they had using Friendly Plastic and Envirotex! Great Job Designers!
These ink pens were designed by
Mylene Hillam - well known to the blog...great job Mylene!
Tomorrow we will have the reception which I am priveleged to emcee and the winners will be announced! Congratulations to all our participants!!!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
The Wall Street Journal posted a Q&A interview, plus a video interview, with Dow Chemical Co. CEO Andrew Liveris today. Among other things, he talks about recent efforts to work more closely with customers. "Dow has historically been of a...
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Set up days at CHA are hectic for everyone. There's forklifts and carts and pallettes and stuff to trip over - all over the place. It just amazes me to no end that this place will magically be transformed from a heaping pit of stuff everywhere to an elegant showroom of craft supplies, showcasing the talents of amazing designers in the industry and it's all done.....overnight!
Today when we walk in - we will see a transformation and loads of attendees eager to see the next best thing. Really - we think the next best thing is Friendly Plastic don't you?
Thought you might like a little preview into the booth.
Below is the background graphic featuring last years butterfly entries.
And this display features some of this years entries......I'll be showcasing all up close and personal soon!
Now....in a little booth just off the corner of the AMACO booth is a ribbon distributor...and I couldnt help but think of Liz welch when I saw this fabric made up of selsor pressed together...it just speaks "ooze"..... Liz - you would be in ribbon heaven!
Ideas are goin thru our heads when Jana finds this blingy ribbon.....Hmmm...wonder if they give samples????
So Jana, Jen and I are ready to go!! We just have one person missing and that's our dear FP friend Liz Welch. We wish she were here, that would make this whole experience complete! If you do come to the show, visit booth 2409 and you can view new images of Liz's work on a slide show at my table.......
Stay tuned - tomorrow will be highlights of day 1
Monday I'll announce the winners - and YES! I do know who they are! But...Im not tellin' but I will say that I'm very excited to be one of the presentors!
Tuesday is more highlights and happenings and Wednesday we walk the show to discover new product. So lots to stay tuned for!....now...on with the show!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Whew!.....It's been a looonnngg day! Glad to be getting all settled in for the show!
This is the time of year that we designers crave.....seeing what's new...and what old products we can turn into new trendy ones. Loads and Loads of inspiration will just make your head spin wild and outta control!
I'll be blogging about the show each day! And try to let you know what's the buzz....
Remember to visit us at Amaco's booth 2409 as we will be demonstrating your favorite techniques such as Fracture & Fusion and Marbling along with a host of other's we've discovered over the past few months.
Monday is our Designer Challenge Reception at 11AM - we'd love to have you join us! Winners will be announced on the blog Monday....
Wednesday look forward to the "what's new report " as that will be the only time I have to actually scope the show out!..
So lots to do...better turn in...tomorrows another busy day!!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Jeff Ritter, who works in the Pittsburgh headquarters of Lanxess Corp., is using his expertise in procurement to head up coordination efforts for Deep Springs International, a Grove City, Pa.-based non-profit that helps Haitians obtain safe drinking water. Jeff is...
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Melani is a fairly "new" discovery. We showcase alot of necklaces, pendants and pins on the blog, but not many earrings. I love these earrings because they dangle and flow...but also because they are simply stated. Friendly Plastic earrings are light and easy to wear!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Ring Container Technologies Inc. has made a big committment to supporting engeering education: a $300,000 gift to establish the Ring Companies Professorship Fund at the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis. The donation is one of largest...
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Congratulations to SMC Ltd., a medical device contract manufacturer, for winning the 2009 business of the year award from the Hudson, Wis.-based St. Croix Economic Development Corp. The company was recognized for having cutting-edge technology, and for its commitment to...
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
I've never heard of Milly Zantow before, but according to the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wis., the 86-year-old was a pioneer of post-consumer plastics recycling in the United States. In a story posted Jan. 17, and a related video,...
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