Dick Blick Info  We are thrilled to announce an exciting new benefit for all SDP members. As you know, we have been hunting for new member discounts to help you offset the cost of your membership dues, and we have now finalized a deal with the international online art supplier Dick Blick. Our members can now enjoy a 10% discount off all of their art supplies purchased online including papers, brushes, canvasses, a huge selection of paints, drawing mediums, studio furniture, and much, much more.  To use the discount, simply enter the code EN1202 at the online check-out. The discount is only available online, and cannot be used together with any other offer. Certain exclusions may apply. For more information, to see all of the available products, and to begin using your discount, please go to: http://www.dickblick.com/landing/specialoffer-EN1202. Thank you for your loyalty to SDP. We hope to bring you many new benefits throughout the year. If there is something you would like to see SDP do, please email your suggestions to: matthew@decorativepainters.org. You can find information about this and all all of your member discounts online in the Members’ Only section of DecorativePainters.org.

Jerry’s Artarama Info   Our members have spoken! You asked for it and we listened; we’ve partnered with another of our communities’ favorite art suppliers to provide a discount to all of our members. All members of the Society of Decorative Painters will receive 10 percent off of any order of $99 or more, including sale items and super sale items purchased from jerrysartarama.com. To use the discount, simply enter the code SDP10 at checkout and your price will be adjusted.  Jerry’s Artarama is dedicated to offering the most value to customers by providing new and unique products along with the brands they have known for years—always at the best prices. And Jerry’s is committed to the education and success of any artist at any age by offering assistance and advice from the classroom to the sale of art and services. Jerry’s offers art materials for professional artists, hobbyists, and student artists, discounted up to 70 percent off retail prices, now with an extra 10 percent off, just for being a member of the Society of Decorative Painters.  We will continue to seek out new member benefits and to raise the value of your SDP membership. To suggest a discount or member benefit, please email your ideas to: matthew@decorativepainters.org. You can find information about this and all member discounts in the Members Only section of www.decorativepainters.org.

Happy Painting! SDP Staff

Update for May MTDA meeting:  Cindy will have paints used at Ros’s seminar in case anyone needs paint to finish their pieces.  Please bring paint pots to take your paints home in.

Also, see supply list below for Jean’s Twinkling H20 workshop after our meeting.  Sounds like it’s going to be a fun workshop.

Twinkling H2O’s

MTDA Workshop – MAY 2012 – $8.00

If you purchased H2O’s and don’t know how to use them, if you always wondered what are H2O’s. If you love glitter and sparkles, this is your Workshop. Demos, Make and Takes, Stamping, etc. Lots of take home information plus a 30%off coupon PLAZA

Supply List for Workshop:  ½”-3/4” flat brush,  4/6 round brush,  Paper towels, Water container (Do not use your normal water basin),  White gel Pen,  Black waterproof pen,  Fine Mister,  Ultimate Carnivale kit (contains mister + 12 colors) optional

Available at Plaza after April 1^st.  LIMITED NUMBER OF KITS

Contact me by phone or e-mail for questions

Jean Parker  615-824-9163 or parker3jep@aol.com

I’m not sure how many know but Mary Lou was back in the hospital again this week.   I emailed Pat Hitchcox regarding how she was doing.  She has returned home as of today, Thursday, 4/26.  Here is info I received from Pat Hitchcox.  Prayers needed for Mary Lou and her family.  Let’s send her some more get well wishes.

Hi Melissa, I just got off the phone with Mary Lou’s husband, Ralph, she just now got home. She had a second stent put in the front of her heart yesterday. (Last week in was the back of the heart) She did not get much rest in the hospital, they went in the vein near her groin, and it would not stop bleeding. Ralph said she is exhausted, needs to rest.  She needs prayers, bless her heart. She has been taking care of Ralph so much lately. Please let everyone know, she is home recovering. Please keep in touch, Hugs, Pat

Prayers needed for Mary Lou Gentry.  I’ve been informed that she’s had a mild heart attack and is in Harton Hospital in Tullahoma.  She will be there for a few days since she will possibly need a stent put in.  Please keep Mary Lou and her family in your prayers.

Melissa

Just wanted to update everyone……Mary Lou Gentry got released from the hospital this afternoon.  This is wonderful news.

Wishing you a very speedy recovery Mary Lou.  Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.

Melissa