Jordan Ferney | Oh Happy Day!

Newlywed Map

This morning we're putting the last few things in our suitcase before we jet off to Brazil so I thought this was an appropriate post to take a break on. The people at Project Wedding asked me if I could come up with some projects for the home--stuff for newlyweds to do and this was one of my first ideas. In this project I show how to mount a $12 map to foamcore. Go here to see more photos and directions. I love the idea of keeping track of all your travels or letting your friends mark their travels when they come over and even marking the places you want to travel. It can become such a family tradition. Also, Map Center has the coolest map tacks--some of the flags and tacks you can write dates and names on. {Some of you may remember I've blogged about my friend Michelle's map before.}

Screenprinting Classes

Andy Kane just let me know there are still some spaces open for the June 11th Screenprinting Class at our studio in San Francisco. This class is really amazing, I took it last month. If you've ever been interested in printing your own t-shirts, posters, or fabric then this class is for you. Andy will teach you how to build your own screen printing set up so you can go home and print to your hearts content. This is the last class he'll be teaching for a while before he relocates to Portland. Here is the information and class description:

Date: Class F – Saturday, July 11th
Location: Ferney Art Studio 766 Valencia ST. San Francisco
Hours: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Cost: $125 (includes material fees)
Skill Level: Beginner
TO SIGN UP: Email:jandykane@gmail.com

Have you ever wanted to silkscreen your own designer t-shirts and fabrics? Here’s your chance. Silkscreen is everywhere. Silkscreen printing is one of the most versatile, low-tech, and easy printing methods available. This class covers:

·Image and text design
·Screenmaking & exposure systems
·Press setup & registration
·Printing techniques
·Ink & mesh selection
·Production tips & tricks
·Equipment maintenance
·General troubleshooting
·Extensive Q & A's

This class demonstrates the whole silkscreen process. Participants will leave the class with a complete understanding of the process and be fully prepared to setup a silkscreen studio at his or her kitchen table. Participants will also print on a take-home tote bag and stretch a blank screen to take home and use. TO SIGN UP: Email:jandykane@gmail.com

Brazil Reccomendations

If you have any I'd love your recommendations for: Sao Paulo, Salvador, Foz de Iguacu, and Rio de Janeiro. I'm especially interested in antique shopping and good restaurants and cool neighborhoods to explore. We also would like to go to a small town or Island outside of Rio if you have any ideas.

DIY Iron On Onesies

My new article on the Nesting blog is up. It shows how to make iron on onesies. This project is very easy and is perfect for baby showers.

Pretty Girl with a Flower

By photographer Chris Nicholls via automatism.

ps: I'm trying to finish up some deadlines before my trip to Brazil next week so my posting will probably be spotty.

Artwork

It is embarrassing that we've lived in our apartment for over a year and a half and we only have a couple pieces of art on the wall. For the most part its bare white walls. One of my goals this summer is to find/make/buy art for our apartment.

photo by Photographer Mark Lund

Happy Fathers Day Dad

I miss you.

{I'm #9}

Art Weekend

I'm excited to announce an art weeked that has been in the works for a while. It is especially designed for people from out of town. Classes are cheap and short and sweet. Get more complete information right here.

Classes Offered:

Photography
Tabletop Photography
Photoshop
Photoshop: Digital Workflow for Photographers
Photoshop: Digital Painting
Oil Painting
Letterpress
Illustrator
Illustrator: Making a Pattern
InDesign
Screenprinting
Photography for Kids!
Cartooning for Kids!

Cost:
1 class $45
3-4 classes: $40/class
5-7 classes: $35/class
7+ classes: $30/class
checks and paypal accepted.

Location:
The Ferney Studio, Valencia Street, SF, CA
Photography for Kids! will be held at Alta Plaza Park.
Directions will be emailed once payment is received.

Sign-ups:
Click here to sign up.

Kitchy Vintage Fabric

Everytime I go to the thrift store I collect some of flowery fabric and I've started to amass a decent collection. I still haven't decided what to do with it all but I have some ideas. There is a great tutorial here for making shoe bags. And I love these bridesmaid dresses with matching flowers by Amy Osaba. via Our Labor of Love via Seesaw.

Anna Beckman

These boards by calligrapher Anna Beckman are so inspiring.

via Crafts Dept + Once Wed

Vintage Maps + Globes

New post is up on Project Wedding, this time it's about maps! I love the idea of hanging maps and using them as backdrops for photos. The linens, dishware, and chairs were rented from Abbey Rental. I always use these guys when I do parties. They are big enough to have a huge selection but small enough that they are really personable and helpful. Love them.

ps: that guy in the 4th photo....I've totally tapped that.

Something's Hiding in Here

Something's Hiding in Here consistently produces the coolest stuff.

Red Details

I'm super inspired by the details at Cheree Berry's wedding in Martha Stewart. I love these spraypainted foam balls, the brightly printed favor bags (reminds me of these), and this lollipop stand (instructions to make this right here.)

Ok You Win

I thought my cupcake liner collection was impressive, but of course it does not compare to the stash at Martha Stewart. Check it out here at the Craft blog.

White Flags

By Sophie Cuvelier.

me+italy

Vote for Allison's video me+italy right here. It really is darling.

me plus italy on 12seconds.tv

Purple Picnic

Here is another little idea I did for Project Wedding. I was just trying to show how cheap and easily you can brand a wedding. The designs on the bags were just printed directly on the bags with my desktop printer (put it through the envelope feed). Everything else was just printed on label paper. Go here for more pictures and directions.