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April 23, 2009
April 16, 2009
April 11, 2009
Easter Chalklates
Happy Easter Weekend to you! What happens when you mix chocolates and chalkboard paint together?
They begin to multiply!
LOL, not so humorous ok, ...but I am spreading some creativity this Easter with gift baskets full of possibilities. A little chocolate and chalk paint, something fun & good should come from that!
Enjoy the Holiday.
April 08, 2009
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April 07, 2009
April 01, 2009
Chalk paint is a designer's choice
It was a pretty busy March, so much so that there was little blogging time. Oh well, that is what happens when your s t r e t c h e d. I will make a better effort this month to keep the latest coming...
Check it out... what one of the designers I work with Zusette has created in her display suites.
Zusette used Tilano Captain Brown Chalkboard Paint to create the perfect back drop to the meals of the day! It simply helps to set the mood. Simple and effective.
Captain Brown even works as the perfect back drop to a doggy stencil for this boys room feature wall.
March 17, 2009
Chalk Paint and Beyond
Where does the time go... here it is March 16th already...and I have not made a post since March 5.
Busy in the creative industry I work in can take me away from the day-to-day.
Blogging is one of them, I have the intent to make an entry and the idea of what I would like to share, but the crazy pace of decorative artist life in this wacky economy is just that - wacky. There seems to be less time? A recession? Does it not mean we should have more time available?
Back the business, had last minute call for a display suite last week and I had Tilano Chalkboard paints to the rescue again. Luckily, this designer was open the same design as the last. Therefore I was able to use Confetti White with a warm silver metallic glaze to pull the project together pronto and to a completion.
Here's where it started and finished.
As I mentioned before, I'm pleasantly surprised at the strength of the Chalkpaints from Tilano, they stick very well to just about anything, they dry fast and you can use left overs from craft projects on real projects for home decorating.
Take it beyond the expected...
March 05, 2009
February 27, 2009
ChalkBoard Paint is for more than Chalkboards...
Paint and decorate just about anything!
Tilano Chalkboard Paint, Modern Masters Metallic Paints
Spring is around the corner, so time think about updating around the house and save money, give something old...new life!
February 25, 2009
Photo Transfers on Marmorino Plaster?
Ever wonder what a photo transfer would look like if you were to place it on to real Marmorino Lime Plaster?
Propably not, that's ok, since it's my job to think "what would it look like if....". Thus I try transferring photos on a variety of surfaces.
This is one I have never tried?
Lime Plaster - I'm going to give it a try and see what happens.
Lime Plaster is an organic product I use for a variety of wall finishes, counter tops and mantles for my interior decorating biz here in Vancouver - Distinct Interiors. Since I have a bunch of left over material from recent jobs I'm going to try out some transfer on the Lime Plaster.
I love working with organic materials and much like wood, Lime Plaster has a wonderful tactile presence to it. As you build your layers of plaster, the limestone in the product begins to come to life, with incredible results as the plaster dries and turns back into stone.
February 18, 2009
February 17, 2009
Inspire a Chalkboard of Ideas
Writing your thoughts to share creativity and inspiration help others with the ideas that may be circulating within themselves. There is always another idea just around the corner, sometimes it just takes chance coincidence - timing is everything.
This chalkboard wall inspired me today, I was at a designers office for a meeting and the design team uses the wall to express brainstorming thoughts, it's a team effort.
'Just get it out there, you never know where it will take you.'
February 13, 2009
Valentines Slate Coasters
On Time Valentines - Wow!
Yes I made the coasters just in time, a day early. Pretty good for husband that usually enjoys the pressure of the last minute gifting.
I was making some videos today that I will post later next week, one was on how-to use our themed templates and the other two where for chalkpaints and how-to transfer onto chalkpaint. Confused?
Why would you transfer onto Chalkpaints? Doesn't make sense... it will, stay tuned.
If you haven't made your gifts for V-Day, get busy!
February 11, 2009
Good Morning America
Valentines Gift Ideas - Tilano Coaster
Well it's almost a year ago, but the season and sentiment remains the same. Tilano Marble Coaster Kit was one of the featured product with Diane Sawyer and Cameron Mathison, "personalized" was theme for this segment. Cameron actually made the coasters on display, pictures of his children "really easy to do". Heck he is a guy and he gets it! cool.
February 08, 2009
February 06, 2009
an idea, Chalkboard Paint and Van Gogh...
What do they have in common?
I was surprised today when I delivered another shipment of Chalkboard Paint to Van Gogh Art School. Kathy the founder, had wasted no time in getting children classes going.
This was a grade one glass making Valentines Mirrors, using red and pink paint! Perfect. Now that is a good idea for Oh la la Red and Sweet Sixteen Pink, combine the two and your right in fashion for February. You could use a stencil right on top of the Chalkpaint or right with chalk - you decide your the artist.
February 03, 2009
Chalk Paint is in the Studio!
No, this is not my Super Bowl pose, but it is the kick off to a first!
At least to my knowledge.
Tilano Coloured Chalk Board paint is in a studio, Van Gogh Art School in conjunction with Benjamin Moore located in Richmond BC.
Kathy is the founder for Van Bogh Art School and she is has taken on all ten colours of the Tilano Chalk Board paint for her art classes. Best part, kids are going to be involved in some of the classes - this should be a wealth of creative outcomes. Really looking forward to this class!
Reminder! Tilano Chalk Board paints are:
Water Based
Eco Friendly
Very LOW VOC
Dry to touch in 15 to 20 minutes
Great for kids rooms walls, art projects and crafts
January 30, 2009
Look who's coming for dinner
I was searching through some pictures... and came across a photo shoot we did a while back. It reminded me that you can have some fun with transfers you create. The idea came from a Martha Stewart segment or a show like that, where she would put a picture under a glass as a marker for the dinning guest setting.
Of course the marble coasters work well as custom coasters, but the glass tiles have something a little more special when it comes to looking a contemporary. I always find people tend to gravitate to them and pick them, they are distinctly different.
January 27, 2009
A Reminder to the Ladies & Gents
Since I am reminding myself... I thought I should remind you that Valentines is coming up! Perhaps this is a good hint if you are going to make something for 'that someone special' - get started.
Last minute gifts are great, but ones that have taken time and effort, speak forever. The Ornamento Glass Magnet kit is a perfect for this day.
January 25, 2009
Beautiful Pictures
At Night
Vancouver in the fog
In morning
Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park sea wall
Lions Gate Bridge
The pictures were sent to me from a friend in a chain email, unfortunately there was no name for the photographer. Well done anyway!
January 21, 2009
7 million dollar view
A s l o w boat to work
For the past week I have had a crew working down on a 7 million dollar penthouse, touching up some decorative paint work and repainting the home, in preparation of this 5000 sqf pad to hit the market. Yes 7 million, imagine what it would go for in a good economy!
Taking a aqua bus certainly beats traffic congestion and is rather relaxing I might add.
The funny thing, we have never been able to see the view since the whether in Vancouver for the past week plus has been foggy! But, today behold... there is a view 30 stores and up, ....it's sunny on top!
I would love to show pictures of the interior especially since it is a full 360 degree view, for 7 million you get the whole floor, your neighbour is mother nature, ocean/sky/mountains and copious amounts of fresh air. But, out of respect for the client, you have to settle for the pictures of the view since that's really what you would be buying.
If your ever in Vancouver, visit Ganville Island and the Market it's a great spot with shopping, arts and fine arts, great market food/restaurants plus entertainment. Much like Pike Place Market in Seattle.
January 19, 2009
Image Transfer Tiles and Boxes
Love Surfing!
I was looking around the web today for info on Tilano, since I am currently updating my new website for Distinct Interiors, my interior decorating business (nice plug, eh) and what did I find? I found a nice little piece on photo transfers using the Tilano Image Process, how cool is that!
Check it out, the article was posted on the CityLine TV website, written by Meriel Bradley, titled 'Save cherished family memories with these gift boxes and tiles.'
January 15, 2009
Transfers on to plates?
"What better way to preserve your Child’s art work."
That's what Tamara Dobler said... and did!
" Attached are the pictures of the plates that I was telling you about. This is where the idea came from. I love my plates. I have to give kudos to your staff for their EXCELLENT customer service!!! The were so helpful. I am your number one fan!!!! Look- through the transfer, it lost no details. I see every line my child drew. It looks as if they took crayon right to the plate- but will last me forever!"
Nice work Tamara, that is one of the more creative uses you can do with kids art - great keepsakes!
January 08, 2009
Jan 8th and the 1st blog of the New Year
Well I hope you are in the swing of things as another year of new beginnings is upon us.
This time year is always a busy one here in the world of Tilano. It's Trade Show time, here is where we are and going to be.
- Atlanta Jan 6 to the 14th – Southeast Marketing
- Dallas Jan 14 to 20th– Bartke and Associtates
- LA Jan 13 to 19th – CMA or California Marketing Associates
- NY 25 to 29th – American Trading
Here is what our booth has looked like at the shows, we use tons of Confetti White Chalk Paint to create our back ground walls...
Even Martha shops the Gift Shows, very exciting she brings such a crowd with her!
We have a variety of booths at the shows... here what we look like most of the time 10' x 10' or 10' x 20'. Set up is always a crazy experience, so much planning and anxiety... but once you are set up it is time to sell! That's the fun party meeting retailers from all over the country.
December 31, 2008
A Happy New Year
C h e e r s !
From my family to yours, may 2009 be filled with plenty of creativity and fantastic memories for the road ahead of you!
All the Best,
Randy
December 28, 2008
It's cold old outside...
Cool your pictures with the touch of glass!
Happy Holidays... and I hope you are having some quality family moments during this special time of the year. This year I decided to try something different, I took some family photos and transferred the pictures on glass blocks 4" x 4", 1" thick. It makes for a really 'cool' effect, since there is so much depth to the pictures once you put them behind a deep glass block.
You can transfer on to any glass surface you choose and if your looking for a easy contemporary look I suggest the Tilano Glass Tiles.
December 22, 2008
Round two of Winter
We had a reprieve from the snow fall and we begin to see...
Sometimes Vancouver just delivers picture perfect days and today had it's moments. This is the view from one of my clients home I was working at, too pretty.
Of course I did have to dig my car out this morning, as long as I don't have to do that every morning the novelty is fun. Plus dealing with the roads makes for interesting commuting.
December 21, 2008
1st Day of Winter
It's official Dec 21, WINTER is here!
Living on the west coast of Canada and having snow for Christmas is not that common despite the reputation for Canada ('the Great White North'), it is usually rain for this time of year.
But no one is complaining, at least not yet!
It was a beautiful day in Vancouver with snow falling all day long and still this evening. Looking at the weather reports it appears to be that way for much of northern half of North America.
Enjoy, get out and play! The festive season is upon us.
It really is starting to 'feel a lot like Christmas'.
December 18, 2008
What does Olympic Gold, Silver and Tilano have in common?
Plenty of Passion
I recently finished working on the home of Olympic Champion Cammi Granato and her husband Ray Ferrero. They have been clients of my interior decorating business for several years. While I was working on the walls in the home with Marmorino plaster I thought about a creative recipe using the left over material, a photo transfer, a little grunge board from Tim Holtz and some colour glass tile samples I had kicking around.
Easy as 1,2,3
I asked Cammi to provide me with three photos of the Family and I would make an orginal/contemporary fresco tile. The best part, since I created the interior feel of the home I was able to pull those elements into the tile to create the trilogy. In the days to follow, I will share the process to creating these contemporary fresco tiles.
December 16, 2008
How about Baby, baby....Gift Ideas?
Things are looking up for transferring your baby photos this season!
Here is a quick gift fix for the last minute gift ideas, it's the Tilano Baby Marble Magnet Kit.
It's very much like the coaster kit from Tilano, but even smaller. These marble tiles are 2" x 2" square and come with powerful earth magnets for attaching on the back so you can place them on the fridge for all to enjoy!
December 13, 2008
How do you make a Davinci Tile?
Question: Do I have time still to make a Tilano Davinci Tile before Christmas?
Answers:
Of course there is still time to make a very thought filled gift. I have been receiving some calls about the how-to make our kits (which
always happens at this time of the year, "...got to get it done!"),
therefore I thought I should re post some of the videos to help you
out.
I know I can't speak to everyone and answer the questions
that arise along the way, but watching a video before you start your
kit,... it should help with some of the questions.
December 11, 2008
They are open ready for your Christmas shopping.
Burgoo is open for you...
Thank You!
I have to give some props to the Burgoo Bistro team since they were so kind to give to me, yesterday. They provided me with a bunch of gift cards for lunches, which I can now pass along the goodwill as 'thank you's' to my clients. Thank you Justin for the very kind gesture. ( see the movie here, p.s. look for my 12'x12" fresco tiles in the back ground, cool that they made the cut! )
I completed the 3rd restaurant on Main Street back in June and there has been no looking back, hour plus line ups!
Okay, yes I love my walls, I rub and rub and rub. The end result is a beautiful rustic Tadelakt wall that I create specifically for Burgoo. The wall finish reflects the mantra of the interior and food - warm and comfortable or as one of the owners Justin puts it "comfort food".
Stop by the new location on Main Street or the other two locatons in Vancouver while out doing your festive shopping this season and warm up to a bowl of fondue.
December 10, 2008
Marble Coaster Transfer Kit
Questions?
Answers: I have been receiving some calls about the how-to make our kits (which always happens at this time of the year, "...got to get it done!"), therefore I thought I should re post some of the videos to help you out.
I know I can't speak to everyone and answer the questions that arise along the way, but watching a video before you start your kit,... it should help with some of the questions.
December 09, 2008
Check it out!
Canadian Scrapbooker just did a feature on Tilano in this months issue.
It always amazes me with the creativity from the scrapbooking community. Scrapbookers take Tilano out of the box and make super use of their talents to transfer photos for a variety of uses.
Check out the pages below, they are just a couple from the 5 page feature. Pick one up the next time your out to see all the creations.
December 06, 2008
Got a tree?
If You Do
Then here is one of the easiest ornaments you can create. Make your own family picture glass 2"x2" Tilano ornaments. My wife and I were opening up some boxes of decorations for the house and I came across this ornament we received as a gift from the Cerjacks, last year.
Funny, how others make or create something for you and it turns out to be what you had done the year before.
Since I gave the ornaments to my family 2 years ago. They make for a great little time capsule, reminding you of just how fast the year goes by!
Just transfer your image onto the back of the 2"x2" glass and your done. Piece of cake!
They look terrific next to the lights.
December 04, 2008
Christmas countdown how-to
Stockings that can't WAIT!
Here is a super easy interactive Christmas tile.
Use one of the Tilano Chalk Blox and paint it with Tilano Chalkboard paint Oh La La Red , which just so happens to be just the right shade.
1.
Pick out some Christmas decals or stencils to help create the message. In this case, I used the QuicKutz Silhouette cutter to make my peel and stick stencils.
2. Again I use some Tilano Chalkpaint to accent the stencil, I used Confetti White this time.
3. Peel off the stencil and your ready to mount the hooks for the stockings.
4. I had some hooks left over from a previous project, thus I gave them new life with mounting onto the tile and your done!
5. Start the countdown with the kids and prep those stockings, because it's time to share in the anticipation!
December 02, 2008
The Count Down is On
That's right 24!
Plus it is just about how long it took me to make this interactive 'stocking holder' count down, 24 minutes.
I will show what I used in the next posting.
December 01, 2008
Creativity Knows No Age
Transfering onto a colour
I had great phone call yesterday from a Marguerite Brown, a customer in California asking about her idea, "What happens if I were to transfer onto a coloured back ground?" I told Marguerite, the image would take on the colour of the background making for an artist look, since the image would not be on a traditional white backing. Marguerite said "...that is what she was hoping for" and that "...she loved the transfers she had created for her daughter earlier this year."
The best part is that Marguerite is 91 years young! She told me she was making a gift for her son this time, who is 71. Therefore I had to ask her age. WOW, 91 and being creative. See it is never to late to making something great!
November 22, 2008
Mom's Birthday
Why not something different?
On the weekend my wife and I were cleaning out one of the rooms where we have stored the "not necessary" items in our home. A nice little discovery of old family photos, this is my Mom and I back in the 60's, you do the math ;)
Davinci Tile Kit
It is my Mom's birthday this week, therefore I thought lets make something she doesn't have? A little Davinci creativity is all that is needed. Here are some random shots of the process of transferring the image onto the Davinci Tile. The photos below represent some of the steps in making this fun project: just the highlights. If you're interested, click on this video link and that will take you to step-by-step video on how to make one of these old world wall tiles 8"x6".
November 20, 2008
LIFE is about pictures
Google just keeps on being Google. Now you are able to search for just about any photo ever published by LIFE magazine. They have created an online photo gallery with millions of pictures that have gone unviewed for decades.
"Once you are in the archive, you'll also notice that you can access a rich full-size, full-screen version of each image simply by clicking on the picture itself in the landing page. If you decide you really like one of these images, high-quality framed prints can be purchased from LIFE at the click of a button. Think of the holiday gift possibilities! It doesn't get much easier than that."Google software engineer Paco Galanes wrote on Google's blog.
November 18, 2008
Eco Haus - Seattle
Thinking Green?
Well, it is what you do when you are in Seattle and I was for the day.
It is a buzz word these days and a reality at Eco Haus in Seattle. One of the nicest green building supplies store I have been in. Wait a minute, it is the nicest. Unfortunately their website does not reflect the store, but they are working on it.
The presentation in the store is very well done, with a terrific and knowledgeable staff.
Did you know the driving consumer in this market are women between the ages of 50 to 60 - interesting!
American Clay
I met with Lars Hanson a fellow decorative artist, Lars teaches classes and provides great product knowledge on American Clay - a green product, of course. Lars, keep up the good work!
I am looking forward to playing with some of the product to see what a transfer looks like on it.
You'll be the first to know what the result is!
November 14, 2008
Coaster Creative
Thinking 'outside' of the box and where the heart is...
Thanks so much to Tricia Ribble for sending in your photo. Truly a unique way of using the coasters to make a stylish contemporary sign, perfect for the season and pretty much every season.
Tricia was smart to transfer on letters to the marble(very resourceful), then make a wooden frame to house them. A little decorative arrangement of dried flowers and there you have it!
November 12, 2008
Before & After a la Fresco Mosaic - Part III
Before
Hey I'm on a roll! Another Jones fresco tile install for their home (one of clients), it is Part III to what I consider, every room has potential for some type of creative transfer. Here above the mantle in the living room, I used the Tilano Fresco 8"x8" tiles ( a total of ten) to make a large mosaic - simply took a random pick of their family photos and made a fun mix, why not!
After
November 08, 2008
Before & After a la Fresco Baby
The Before
Here is what I made for the Jones home (one of clients), it is Part II to what I consider, every room has potential for some type of creative transfer. In this case I used the Tilano Fresco 8"x8" tiles to make a larger mosaic of their baby girl Anna Belle. I like the way it turn out!
The After
November 05, 2008
Before & After
Something old is new
Do you have old photos just hanging around? Why not do something with them. That's what I love to see - something different. Take a photo from yesteryear and turn it into something for this year! Transfer it and share it. Let's see what ya got. Email me your creation and I will share it with our Tilano community.
PS - the photos above were transferred onto marble 4"x4" and 8"x8"
November 02, 2008
Potential - Part II
... the after
Yesterday I spoke to the potential that every wall, everywhere - has the potential for a creative accent.
Thus here are six Fresco tiles I made for the Jones Family stair case wall. I used pictures of their little boy and girl when they where toddlers to make transfers for the Fresco tiles.
...the before
November 01, 2008
Potential
Every Wall - Everywhere
Do you see the potential for a creative accent to a wall otherwise know just as - well, a wall?
Tomorrow I will show you what six Fresco Tiles could look like if you were to transfer on to them.
October 30, 2008
Diamonds are forever
Well, geometric diamonds are forever, especially when they are made of Tadelakt plaster on your walls.
Here is what I have been working on this week from 9 to 5, and continuing from my post on Oct 24. I have almost finished my lime plaster wall creation. As with most creative projects the outcome is different from the original design with the designer. Mostly due to the age of the home, it was built in 1910, therefore as time has moved, so have the walls - what joy when you are trying to layout a diamond grid point-to-point!
Laying on my top coat over my diamond grid relief stencil, every diamond had to have it's own custom measurement. Excellent!
Once the plaster dried out (over night) I came back to glaze in the accent glaze with olive oil.
Of course you don't have to place plaster on walls alone, why not try a journal? Much like these three I found on Granville street today. Plaster, diamond grids and a journal - brilliant! Funny how when you start a creative journey there are many coincidences.
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