Chalkboard Thought Bubbles-In Stock

The original thought bubble chalkboards are back in stock and ready for your purchasing pleasure here at Red Velvet Art! As seen in The Knot magazine, these chalkboards are the perfect photo booth prop for weddings and parties and a humorous message board for any room in your house.

Check back Wednesday for your chance at one of the RVA best sellers!

xoxo,
Rachel

Red Velvet Summer Camp (full details)

Hooray! I'm happy to announce my next upcoming online class... Red Velvet Summer Camp! I'll be co-teaching this class with the wonderful Miss Elsie Flannigan along with special guest projects from Leigh-Ann, Holly and Emma!

*Registration will begin Wednesday, May 26th at 12 pm (noon) CST.

What is 'Red Velvet Summer Camp'?

Red Velvet Summer Camp is a 6 week online class encouraging a crafty, handmade lifestyle. This course is filled with projects to keep your summer inspired and fun-filled. We will share 30 Do-It-Yourself projects and have three live chats with students! The cherry-on-top is merit badge project to celebrate the end of Summer Camp! It's sure to be lots of fun. NOTE: This class is appropriate for all ages & family friendly, but projects are primarily set up for an adult skill level. :)

Summer Camp Project List:

10 Button Based Embroidery Patterns, Summer Floral Hair Clip, 'Hello' Woven Floor Mat, Summer Log Art Journal, Leather Feather Earrings, 3 Upcycled Tank Tops, Pup Tent (as seen in promo photos), Doily Plastic Bag Holder, Loom DIY (make your own loom), Swiss Cross Pillow, Ready-To-Use Recipe Box, Beaded Chandelier, Canvas Cloud Bath Mat, Mod Tote Bag, 3 D.I.Y. Bracelets (using three techniques), Pretty Windchime, Beach Blanket, Hanging Lanterns, Rockabilly Head Wrap with Summer Lovin' Embroidery Patterns, Happy Thoughts Wreath, Plush Animal Greeting Card Set, Fresh Fruit Apron Makeover, Simply Charming Necklace and Key Chain, Somebody Loves me Pillow Case Set, Tea Party Decor D.I.Y. (learn to throw the perfect little tea party!), Plush Scout Animal (with patterns), Forest Friends Shadow Box, Photo Fridge Magnets, Mini Party Garland, Scout's Honor Merit Badge Project (make pillows or wearable pieces with downloadable badge designs by Elsie & Rachel!)

Class Details

*Red Velvet Summer Camp is a 6 week online class that begins June 14th.

*Supplies: Class Supplies are posted in advance on the private blog. Most supplies are inexpensive craft store items and items you may already own. We work hard to keep the supply list super affordable with lots of options.

*Class includes Bi-Weekly chats with the teachers (both text and video chats are included).

*Private Blog access will be sent to you within 24 hours of payment. The blog includes supply lists and a fun welcome post for pre-class preparation & a chance to meet fellow students.

*Our class is set up on an open ended time frame so that students can follow at their own pace. There are no deadlines or pressure and the private blog stays posted for one full year after class completion for students to reference!

Registration

*Class Fee $60 USD

*Payments accepted via paypal and the red velvet site (reminder: registration begins next Wednesday at 12PM (noon) CST).

*If you have questions, please e-mail racheldenbow(at)gmail(dot)com.

Wow... I think that's everything! We're all super excited about this class. I hope you can join us. Happy Saturday.

xoxo,

Rachel

RVA Summer Camp Sneak Peek

On my honor I promise you will make pretty things. Details to follow this afternoon.

xoxo,
Rachel

Pardon My Absence

It's been a busy week around here as the RVA team prepares for our next online craft class, Red Velvet Summer Camp! I've been making stuff while it rains and photographing stuff when the sun is out. Can't wait to show you! Details soon...

xoxo,
Rachel

Class Starts Monday!

Full details here.

xoxo,
Rachel

Tell Your Story : Class Registration Here

Tell Your Story is a six week online art journal class. Elsie and Rachel will share a personal art journal page with a challenge or fun technique each day (7 days a week, for all 6 weeks!). In addition to the Daily pages we will share tips and tricks for creating six unique art journal books that are sure to inspire!

Details

- A six week online class that is designed for you to go at your own pace. You don't need to be online at a certain time to participate. Busy students can still join us as the class posts are up for a full year!
- A prompt every day for six weeks plus tips on how to make/bind your own journals mixed in.
- Weekly chats including video and live chats in the comments section of our private blog. (this is the only thing that happens live and the hours will change weekly to fit as many schedules as possible)
- Class starts April 26th
- You'll receive a bonus art journal page tutorial to work on as soon as you log onto the private blog to get you started before the 26th!

Registration Details

Class Closed

'Tell Your Story' Online Art Journal Class

with Rachel and Elsie

See you there!
xoxo,
Rachel

Coming Soon!

Tell Your Story from Elsie Flannigan on Vimeo.

I'm so excited about this class. I hope you'll join us! Class spots are available for purchase Wednesday at midnight/Thursday morning.

xoxo,

Rachel

TELL YOUR STORY: Online Art Joural Class [Full Details]

I'm so excited to announce my next upcoming online class! I'll be co-teaching with the wonderful Elsie Flannigan of A Beautiful Mess. Sign ups will begin at 12 am CST next Thursday, April 1!

What is 'Tell Your Story?'

Tell Your Story is a six week online art journal class. Elsie and Rachel will share a personal art journal page with a challenge or fun technique each day (7 days a week, for all 6 weeks!). In addition to the Daily pages we will share tips and tricks for creating six unique art journal books that are sure to inspire!

Meet Your Teachers

"What started as writing notes on pretty magazine pages in high school has since become one of my favorite ways to document those easily forgotten details that make up seasons of life. Art journals have been a safe place to test new ideas, reflect, list random details, and get a little poetic and I'm thrilled to get to share some of my favorite prompts and techniques with this class. "
xoxo, Rachel
"I've loved art journaling for the past 10 years. It's a wonderful 'just for me' hobby that I am looking forward to (finally) sharing with a group of students! Art journaling is my favorite therapy. Most of my journals focus on simple memories, hopes and dreams. There is also plenty of room for vulnerability on these books. Pages that explore doubts and fears have been a part of my personal growth through the years. I'm looking forward to six weeks of fun prompts, personal challenges and getting messy with pretty supplies while learning more about ourselves! Xo, Elsie"

Details

-Tell Your Story is a six week online class that begins on April 26th. You'll enjoy one inspiring post each day with either an art journal page with creative prompt or a book making project.

-Supplies: Computer, Internet, one large blank journal or sketchbook with card stock (heavy) pages. Pens, paint and crafting scraps (all items we use on these journals are items we already have in our own studios).

-We will host a weekly Q&A/Chat with fun topics by both Elsie & Rachel.
-We'll also share tips on finding and storing ephemera.

-Private blog access will be sent within 24 hours of sign up. You'll have a bonus project waiting for you before the class starts & sessions officially begin on April 26th!

-Topic examples (for art journal prompts): Dreams, Secret Plans, Handmade Magic, Conversations Captured, Everyday Joys, Silly Quotes, Happy Lists, The Honest Truth, Three Wishes, Today I..., Memories To Be Made, A Closer Look...

Registration Details

Class Cost: $60 US

-Registration officially begins Thursday April 1 at 12:00 AM CST!

-Payments accepted: Paypal (via our blogs) and the Red Velvet Art website.

-Private blog login info will be sent within 24 hours of payment confirmation.

*If you have any questions, please e-mail racheldenbow (at) gmail (dot) com.

I'm really looking forward to this! I hope you'll join us.

xoxo,
Rachel

p.s. I've received some questions about it already so here's some clarification on a few points. This is an ONLINE class. We post daily and you follow at your own pace. The only time that time differences would matter are during our weekly chats. Those times will change each week to give more than one general time zone a chance to join in. We ARE NOT selling supplies or a kit. I hope that is helpful! If you have other questions feel free to e-mail me: racheldenbow (at) gmail (dot) com.

Springfield Thrifting Is Usually Good Thrifting

The new D.A.V. sponsored thrift store called Red Racks had it's grand opening yesterday and I happened to have a spare hour so I took my chance and ran. Just kidding. I did, however, pull into a parking lot overrun with people from all social classes clamoring to get inside. I had to practice my patience with narrow aisles and distracted shoppers. I get it. Lots to look at.

I went to the housewares section first and found this beautiful, vintage, U.S.A. bowl in aqua. I could've walked out a happy woman but then I found the fantastic yellow-green melmac bowl, the trio of tulip cups, the hot pink insulated pitcher, and then...more vintage sheets. The same yellow vintage sheets that I passed up the day before. It was like I needed to take them home with me. Then, I come home late last night and realize all of the quilt kits had sold in the first thirty minutes of the update (THANK YOU!) and figured I could probably send those sheets off in pieces to a few more happy people. Sometime soon. I'll let you know well in advance.


And again, thank you for everyone that purchased a quilt kit or chalkboard. They sold out so quickly! There are so many beautiful pieces from this update so head over if you haven't had a chance.


xoxo,

Rachel

RVA Update Rescheduled

It's going to be a BIG one! Elsie is on her way to attend a wedding in Hawaii and is editing and getting things uploaded to the site like a mad woman. She'll be tweeting about it and posting on her blog the minute it goes live but is giving us an ETA of Thursday afternoon before 7pm CST. It'll be worth the wait! In the meantime, here is a little peek at another one of my pieces for the update.

I stopped by some mom and pop furniture shops on Commercial Street after dropping off the quilt kits at Elsie's house as a little treat for finally getting them finished and found a big trash bag of vintage sheets in one of them. I knew I needed a break when my first reaction was to cringe! Too many recent hours spent bent over a cutting board! If you're in town, they are at Alicia's (I think that's it) just a few blocks East of Grant and Commercial Street. They only take cash, though. The shop two doors down from it where I found my mid-century coffee and end tables had a rough looking dude manning the store and smoking. Who smokes in a furniture store?! I don't want to buy that antique Victorian couch from you now.

Thursday should be my first day to enjoy some down time with the family while Brett is on Spring Break and I am more than ready for a trip to the park barring any more thunderstorms. Tornado season, here we come!

xoxo,
Rachel

Red Velvet Art Update Today!

The Red Velvet Art Update will go live today! Here are a few sneak peeks of a selection of what I'm offering for the Spring Collection.

I'll be offering a limited amount of Vintage Rainbow Quilt Kits. Each kit will contain enough quilt squares for you to mix and match your own rainbow of floral and patterned prints. They each measure about 45" x 45" and come with batting, backing, binding, thread, and instructions for assembling your quilt. Easy enough for the beginner seamstress.

Most quilts feature a one of a kind vintage sheet backing. Patchwork squares shown are representative of the range of colors and prints included in each kit. This truly is the happiest range of colors I've ever worked with!
I've got a few chalkboards in the 10" x 12" size left that will go in this update.

I'll also be sharing these miniature bow clips made from vintage fabric that work for ladies or little girls. EDITED: Check Elsie's blog for the update announcement later today.

xoxo,

Rachel

Chalkboard Thought Bubbles-In Stock

The third batch are now in stock! As featured in TheKnot, my Thought Bubble Chalkboards are great as wedding props, for photo shoots, and even at home. They went fast last time so hurry!

xoxo,
Rachel

EDITED: SOLD OUT. MORE COMING SOON. (thanks to everyone who purchased one today!)

They're Finally Stocked!

As featured in TheKnot.
Get 'em while they're hot.
You'll want to buy a lot.

xoxo,
Rachel

EDITED: SOLD OUT! Second batch coming soon!!!

Pretty Things From RVA

Probably my favorite scrapbook kit from RVA to date. I love the faux Polaroid journaling spots that you can write love notes on, the Fall color scheme, and the card holder pages! All of these elements make me want to do a little art journal mini album RIGHT NOW.

Elsie's also added some pretty crocheted headbands, vintage boyfriend glasses, and the first installment of her 100 paintings project. Read more about it on her blog.

This large painting has been one of my favorites ever since I saw it in her studio during the RVA retreat. It's BIG!

It's rainy and windy here today and the road is completely covered in orange leaves from the tree across the street. It's kind of beautiful!

Today I'm finishing up the afghan, drinking lots of tea to keep this sore throat happy, and staying in my 'soft pants' as long as I want. Our midwife came for her weekly visit yesterday and said everything looks good. Ruby is still in a good position, has a strong heart rate, and has moved down enough to give me some breathing room.

If she happens to be born on Halloween, we'll have two holiday babies. It would really set us up for trouble if we ever have a third. How sad would it be for both of your siblings to have fancy holiday birthdays when yours just fell on a regular old day. I told Brett we'd have to try and time that for a February birth because there are like ten holidays that month. Better chances, right? HA! Believe me, we're not really ready to talk baby #3 yet.

xoxo,
Rachel