Happenings at A Place in Time on August 23rd 2013

Aloha Everyone,

Does it seem like the days are getting shorter? I know they are and they are definitely getting hotter also. Have you ever heard the phrase "Dog Days of Summer" ?  Being as old as I am I have. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, my dad would always refer to the hot sultry days in August as the "dog days of summer" and no air conditioning meant it was hard to fall asleep at night. Do you know where the phrase comes from?
Like with most things it goes back to Roman times ( they had no a/c either) and the brightest star in the sky during the hot sultry months was the Dog Star. Hence the phrase. Knowledge should make you feel cooler at night.

Priscilla's class on coloring with the Copic pens was enjoyed by all. I walked into the class area a couple of times and everyone was so very quiet. They were intent on blending and pushing colors. I looked over their shoulders and images were fantastic. Everyone was doing very well. People will be surprised at the future cards that they make.

Classmates

Green Eyes and beautifully blended red hair

Green Hair anyone

As I mentioned in my last Blog, Fran's class on August 31st is sold out. Once I get all of the samples I will Blog the photos. The cards that the students will be making include wood embellishments that we make with our laser. You may not be able to take the class, but we will be offering the embellishments for anyone that wants them.

Priscilla has set a date for her Mini Album class. I have the sample if you want to stop by and look at it. Priscilla has done an outstanding job designing and laying out the various pages. There are numerous pockets or hidden compartments that can mount photos or have a special message. Binding the Album is very easy. Just use your Cinch machine. If you don't have one, ask Priscilla or give me a call. We can acquire it for you. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 8th - 9:00am - 5:00pm. Yes, it's an all day class so bring your "brown bag" for lunch. There are a couple of places near by that you can get something to eat also. The supplies that you'll need to bring - I'll tell you in my next Blog. It looks to me that all you'll need is a Basic Tool Kit. The cost is $47.00. The following are photos of a few of the pages that make up the album - The actual album is much better looking than my photos.

FRONT COVER

Beautiful Asian Lady

We have been very busy in the Laser den. Electrical labels for solar companies and electricians, wood name tags, and glassware. We may have the opportunity to engrave 700+ surfboards for the 200th Navy Ball. I never know what will be coming in for us to do. Everything comes to an end. Art Hiu, my compatriot in the Laser Den has decided to retire at the end of August. He has been a good friend and a vital part of our success. I hope he brings his models over to work on in the classroom area. Priscilla and I can not thank Art enough for his help over the last 8 years. Whatever came up, Art was always there to help.

If your thinking of having solar panels installed and want a recommendation please give me a call. Priscilla and I are very pleased having made the decision to install a photvoltaic system 4 months ago.


That's all for now. Have a great weekend.

Bill
A Place in Time
1079 Liku Street
Kailua,  HI  96734
1-808-261-2882
wotsearch@hotmail.com

Greetings from A Place in Time on August 15, 2013

Aloha Everyone,

It's a fine day at the Laser Den today. I thought you might like to see one of the cards that Fran will be showing her class how to make Saturday, August 31st. The class is full, but it still may give you an idea for a future project of your own. The embellishments we made with the laser and if you have questions regarding them you can give me a call.

Fran's  Card

Wood Embellishments

There is still a couple of spots left for Priscilla's class this Saturday (Aug. 17th). Take a look at my previous Blog for the details. You will bring color to your projects.

Priscilla is also putting together the finishing touches on a mini album that she will be teaching soon. Wow, I looked at the prototype last night and it's amazing. The color, the hidden pockets, the paper, the embellishments - it's beautiful. I will take some pictures and put it into my next blog along with the details of when, cost, time, etc.

That's all for now....Have a super day,

Bill
A Place in Time
1079 Liku Street
Kailua,  HI 96734
1-808-261-2882
wotsearch@hotmail.com

Happenings at A Place in Time on August 6th 2013

Aloha Everyone,

Wow, I didn't realize it had been that long since my last Blog entry. Time goes by quickly when your busy. And we have been very busy in the Laser Den. July was our best month ever and that includes all the previous years we were operating out of the Old Craig's Bakery. We feel very blessed indeed. It's bitter sweet because we miss the people and the excitement at the old place. Occasionally, we still get phone calls from people wondering where we moved to. Oh! did you hear? I drove by the old place the other day and there was a new sign in the window. It looks like the Kailua Lions Club is going to be moving into the store.

Classes:

First up:  The following is the info Priscilla wrote about her Copic Pen class on August 17th.

                "Summer fun is just about over and school has begun, so let's play and color. I will be having a repeat Copic coloring skin and hair class on August 17th. Class starts at 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

                Class Title: Let's Face It, Coloring can get Hairy
                Date:  Saturday, August 17th, 2013
                Fee:   $ 20.00\

                I have a limited amount of pens (one color each) and encourage you to bring your pens (clearly marked with your name). It is best to have 3 pens of the same color family separated by 2 or 3 digits in numbers, ie.: B03, B05, B08. Although we are doing only skin and hair, it is the technique on how to apply color and if all you have are greens or G's, then you will have green people. It could be interesting.....

               Supplies needed: Pen or pencil, Copic Sketch color markers E000, E00, E01, E11, E13, if you want Blondish hair bring Y's, Brownish hair bring E's, Black hair higher number W's and #100 Black. If you have only (1) number in the color, lets see if we can make it work with some color layering.

Coloring skin and hair seems to be challenging for most people, including me! This is what the class will concentrate on entirely. I have experimented with different color just because I (you can). All you are going to do is color, color, color! There is no cutting, no pasting, no assembly, just coloring and writing down what you are doing - bring something to write on.

              There is limited seating ( 8 students ). Call Bill at 808-261-2882 to register."

                                               Priscilla Teska


Fran will be having a class on Saturday, August 31. Like all of her classes, this one is sold out. If there are any cancellations I will keep you informed. As soon as I get samples I will post them on the Blog. This class will have a Hawaiian theme. Fran and I are collaborating on wood cutouts that will be used as embellishments. You will color the wood to give it your individual flavor. We will also be packaging the wood embellishments in case you want them for future projects. I will let you know the list of materials you will need to bring as soon as Fran lets me know. The class will be from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Last up, I wanted to share with you a couple of cards Priscilla recently made. With the number of kids, grand children, and close friends we have, Priscilla is kept very busy. I marvel at her talent and how the cards are unique and different. It gives her a great deal of joy making them. It's like giving a part of herself to the person receiving the card. You card makers know what I mean.

Happy  Birthday

Hau'oli La Hanau  -  using our wave stencil

That's all for now. I hope you all are having a great summer. If your in the area, stop by the Lazer Den and say "Hi".

Bill
A Place in Time
1079 Liku Street
Kailua,  HI  96734
1-808-261-2882
wotsearch@hotmail.com

Happenings at A Place in Time on June 13th, 2013

Good Afternoon Everyone,

This week we have family from San Francisco and the grandchildren from Lana'i visiting for a week. It's been a lot of fun and we all found ourselves at the beach on Saturday. I've been to the beach more in the last 7 months (since we downsized the store) than in the 7 years we operated out of the old Craig's Bakery. Life is so very good and I see the blessings every day.

Fran's class is next week - Saturday, June 22nd (1:30 - 3:30pm). The class is almost full with one seat remaining due to a cancellation. If your interested in taking the class, please give me a call. The empty seat wont be there long. The cost is $23.00. Fran stopped by the Laser Den yesterday and dropped off her sample. As you know, the name of the class is Christmas in June. You will be making a beautiful gift box that contains Christmas cards and gift tags. It's all tied together with a Christmas bow and there is a pen included that complements everything. It will be a nice gift for someone special. The supplies you will need to bring is as follows: Paper trimmer, Scoring tool/bone folder, Scissors, Adhesive of your choice, Crop-a-Dile, Foam tape (3 dimensional tape), 3 daubers or sponge for ink application, a piercing tool, A Place in Time Christmas Tree Stencil (#PL557), Stickles: Gold, Patina, and Christmas Red, Tim Holtz distress Ink in Black Soot or other black ink pad, SU Primrose Petals Ink pad ( or similar colored ink pad), VersaColor Bamboo ink pad (or similar colored ink pad). That's all. Swing by the Den if your want to see the sample.

Fran's Christmas in June

Fran's class in May was a full house

I thought I would show you a tag Priscilla recently made. Perhaps it will give you a few creative ideas

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Priscilla's gift card

Also, we're working on a couple of new stencils - a Gecko and a Sand Dollar. I'll post them on the blog once they are ready for production.

That's all for now.... I'll see you tomorrow,

Bill
A Place in Time
1079 Liku Street
Kailua, HI  96734
1-808-261-2882
wotsearch@hotmail.com
ptcraftshop.com

Happenings at A place in Time on May 13,2013

Good Morning Everyone,

As promised, Fran dropped off her sample of what you will be doing in her Prima Fairy Bell Minin Album class on Saturday, May 25th. The challenge for me was to capture the beauty of her creation with the camera. The photos I have for you do not truly show the creativity that Fran has put into this album. There are flip pages, pockets, hidden pull out cards, and a creative way that the album folds and unfolds. When you see the actual sample, the first thing that will happen is a smile of wonder will cross your face. If you have the time, please come by the Lazer Den to see for yourself. As of this writing, the class is almost full, with one seat remaining. The following is a list those items you will need to bring to the class...it's a long one.... paper trimmer, scissors, scoring tool (aka bone folder), Scor-Pal or equal; Crop-a-dile, Tacky Liquid Glue or very strong 1/4" tape, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain optional, Sponge applicator or similar for the ink, Glossy Accents, Crystal Stickles, ruler, pencil or pen, Border punch of your choice (Fran used Fiskars Scallop in the sample), tweezers and a wire cutter. I told you it was a long list....The cost of the class is $28.00.

FRONT COVER

Interior flip page and hidden pocket with a surprise pull out card

Interior page

The Album unfolds in multiple directions

I tell people that I never know from day to day what we might find ourselves engraving. Did you know that we can engrave rocks? Polished river rocks ... that is. You can find them at the local nursery's and they come in 5 pound bags. They are polished and the engraving will be be white. I think it makes a perfect surprise gift. People can use them in the garden, a fish tank, or just as a paper weight on a person's desk.
I'm sure that you can come up with other uses. I think they're  kind of cool.

Engraved  Rocks

That's all for now... I'll see you tomorrow

Bill

A Place in Time

1079 Liku Street

Kailua,  HI  96734

1-808-261-2882

wotsearch@hotmail.com

ptcraftshop.com

Happenings at A Place in Time on M ay 3, 2013

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It's May and you can feel the heat beginning to crank up. We find ourselves turning the air conditioning on in the Laser Den a bit earlier now - especially when the trade winds have disappeared. Recently, we had solar panels installed on the roof and it's nice to see the electric meter turning backward (even with the A/C running). That decision actually led to a recent laser job we just completed. Electrical inspectors require that all the equipment be clearly labeled. We submitted a bid and the next thing we knew we were making approximately 750 labels of various sizes. It was a nice job and we are looking forward to their next Purchase Order. If there is anyone who is thinking about having a solar panel system installed, please give me a call. I can give you a great recommendation.

For those of you that have been by the Laser Den recently or attended a class, you probably have seen our new stencils. "Clockworks" uses the popular gears motif and gives you a lot of flexibility when making a card. You can use any of the stenciling techniques - I would use black embossing paste and mica powders, but I'd want to try the air brush also.

Clock  Works

A second stencil we designed was the "Footprints". It's intended to be used as a subtle background on your project, but as with most stencils, you can use a single foot print if you want. It's a great stencil and on the "cute meter" it rates very high. Fran is anxious to use them both in an upcoming class she will be teaching.

Footprints

Speaking of Fran, her class on April 27th had to be cancelled because of illness. She's feeling better now and the April 27th class has been rescheduled for Saturday May 25th. It will be a Mini-Album and Fran says I should have the sample by this Monday (May 6th). As soon as I do, I'll put it in my next Blog. Seven people are signed up already and there are a few seats left. If you interested please give me a call. The cost is $28.00.

Fran is also scheduling classes for June and July. On Saturday (June 22nd), Fran will be having a class she has titled " Christmas in June". Two people have signed up. Details will be forthcoming. On July 27th, Fran will have another of her popular card classes using Prima's "A Nature Garden" collection. Give me a call if your interested in either class. When I see Fran on Monday I'll ask her for additional information. Times? Costs? etc .... You know ..."nothing but the facts"

That's all for now and I'll see you tomorrow,

Bill
A Place in Time
1079 Liku Street
Kailua, HI  96734
1-808-261-2882
wotsearch@hotmail.com

Happenings at A Place in Time on April 3, 2013

Good Morning Everyone,

Yesterday was a perfect day in Kailua. The weather was cool and crisp in the morning and the the warmth in the afternoon made it a perfect beach day. The only trouble was I didn't have time to go to the beach. Oh well.. the beach is always there.

I wanted to update the last Blog. The cost for Priscilla's class on April 14th ( "Let's Face It, Coloring Can Get Hairy") is $20.00. You can save $10.00 on the cost of the class if you opt to buy any of the Copic Pen Sets that we have in stock. Two of the pen sets are specifically for coloring people. We also have one left of Copic's 25th Anniversary Set. The class is almost full - there is one seat remaining. Give me a call if you are interested.

Something new that is the process of being designed is our new website. Since the closing of our larger store, almost everything on the old website has changed. This is going to be exciting time for us. We are fortunate to know someone that designs websites for a living and I'm like a child at Christmas time waiting to see what he will create. One new thing that you find on the new website: People will be able to purchase our stencils and templates on line. We will also be able to let more people become aware of our laser engraving service. My goal is to grow the business until the demand requires that we purchase a second laser machine and are forced to expand out of my Laser Den. Then Priscilla can take over the Laser Den and she can once again have a nice place to craft.
We all can dream can't we!

That's all for now..... See you tomorrow

Bill
A Place in Time
1079 Liku Street
Kailua,  HI   96734
1-808-261-2882
wotsearch@hotmail.com
ptcraftshop.com