HAPPENINGS AT A PLACE IN TIME ON JUNE 3, 2014

Aloha Everyone,

I just received the photos from Fran and wanted to share them with everyone. Her class is this coming Saturday (June 8th - 1:30 to 3:30pm). The cards are so cute - I think you will really enjoy making them. There is still space in the class so give me a call if you are interested. The cost is $23.00 and you can find a list of the supplies you will need to bring on Fran's blog - littlepaperstudio.blogspot.com

Fran's card #1

Fran's Card #2

Fran's  Card #3

I continue to be busy at my Lase Den. We have become specialists in taking a companies logo and recreating it in the language of the laser that allows us to engrave it on multiple items and materials. Have you eaten recently at the Uahi Island Grill? They placed a medium sized order for engraved pint glasses that they will be using and selling in their Kailua restaurant.

Put your favorite beverage in the glass and the image really "pops"

I never know what the request will be from day to day. Recently, The Four Seasons on Lana'i requested their logo to be engraved on a Kendama. We are also in the process of making door signs for their housekeeping and engineering departments. And there is always a weekly order for our wood name tags that have a magnet backing.

This is my artistic rendering of the engraved Kendama

Room Signs

Ken, with Tunista Services, has been using our services to engrave Koa Boxes that he uses as gifts. We, who live in Hawaii know how special it is to receive something made out of Koa.

Koa Boxes

My background in architecture is a real blessing when it comes to assisting our clients in they goals they set for themselves. Sometimes I get to use it around the house. Over the past couple of months I have created a little garden of plants and (most recently) a water feature to look out on as I sit in the Laser Den. Sure makes the driveway look pretty.

Not shown are the cranes that add a nice touch to the display

Sometimes the small birds like to visit for a drink

That's all for now. Hopefully I will see you on Saturday for Fran's class. If I can help you with any engraving projects please give me a call.

Have a great week,

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 23 April 2014

Aloha Everyone,

   I received photos from Fran of what people will be making at the class this coming Saturday (Apri 26th - 1:30 to 3:30 pm) and wanted to share them with you. Fran has done an outstanding job and anyone taking the class will be very pleased with what they learn. For details on the class, please visit Fran's Blog - littlepaperstudio.blogspot.com

                               

This is really a beautiful front to a card. You can't wait to open it to see what surprises are inside.

The cards opens and there is a wonder of detail. How in the world did she do it?

And then there is a little message for that one who is special in your life.

You can call me or Fran to sign up for the class. Please check Fran's Blog for the supplies you will need to bring.  See you on Saturday.

We have been very busy in the "Laser Den". If there is anything we can assist you with, please let us know.

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 1-22-14

Aloha Everyone and Happy New year,

It's the first of a new year and Fran is starting her classes after a welcome Christmas break. Her first class will be this Saturday, January 25th 2014. The class is called "Felt Fusion" and is scheduled for 1:30 - 4:00pm. The cost of the class is $25.00. I believe there is still a couple of seats available. The supplies you will need to bring are as follows:

Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Tacky adhesive liquid glue, Tim Holtz distress ink stain and sponge applicator, Piercing tool (opt), Crop-a-dile (opt0, 3d foam tape, one metal spoon, Border punch of your choice (if you have), Decorative corner punch of your choice (if you have).

Fran has a 2nd class set for February 22nd. It will be "Felt Fusion - Mini Album". The cost is $28.00 and time is 1:30 - 4:00 pm. There will be more details, supplies, etc. as they become available.

For your review, I have downloaded photos of the cards she has designed and you will be making this coming Saturday (25th). Fran has done an outstanding job - hope to see you here.

I hope the new year is treating you well. We are very busy in the "Laser Den". Our contacts now range from Florida to British Columbia to Lana'i, The Big Island and of course Oahu. If we can help you with anything you may want engraved please give us a call. Recently we have been doing some creative things with I-pad covers.

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
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