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Echo Park Chritsmas Layout class.

Hi there everyone!

Just a quick note about the class on Dec. 14th. I have 8 spots left at the Scrapbook Studio. If you want to make lot's of layouts regarding Christmas or winter theme, come join us. You will make lot's IN class and have lot's of material leftover to make more layouts or cards, whatever you like. In class we will do a double page and 2 single pages. Each student's kit includes the Echo Park collection kit as well as Epoxy Brads. AWESOME~

The layouts are in store if you would like to see them. Here's some sneak peeks.

Should be fun!!!! see you there!

Leica

 

Crop & Create Winnipeg

The time is so close to start registering for the event in Winnipeg. Woohoo! I can't wait. Such a great time I am going to have with old friends and can't wait to make new ones.  Like I've mentioned before, each event in each city is tailored towards the actual city. We are doing our best to make each one unique, special and fun! 

If you are in the Toronto Greater area, you can still register for the Markham event in January here.

But let's discuss Winnipeg! We have a few new teachers travelling in for this one, and I am sooooo pumped!

Here's the details:

Crop & Create - Winnipeg (click for more details)

We are excited to invite 150 of our closest friends to join us in Winnipeg  for two days of inspiration, education and pure fun! Come crop and create with some of the best teachers in paper crafting. Join Becky Fleck from PageMaps, experts Vicki Boutin, Kelly Goree, Kathy Thompson and join special guest Caroline Lau from Maya Road for fabulous  classes that are full of tips, tricks and techniques for every level. With 24 hours of cropping time, a chocoholic feast, great prizes, special make n’ takes and so much more, this exclusive event promises to be a weekend all about creating with our closest friends…YOU...and one that is not to be missed!  Oh wait, did we mention there will be a marketplace with 6 great stores too?  And did we mention that the Marketplace will be open to the public?  Yes, Crop & Create Winnipeg is going to be a very special Crop & Create event!  We can’t wait to see you there.

March 23-24, 2012

Delta Hotel, Winnipeg
Registration opens December 5th!

Early Bird rate is only $139! 

Our two new teachers are:

Caroline Lau- Owner of Maya Road

This is so cool to have Caroline Lau join us in Winnipeg. She worked with us at Scrapfest in the Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine booth. The lineups to meet her and take her make 'n takes were HUGE! She completely went out of all her demos, and I can vouch for it, they ROCKED!!!! I made myself 3 new luggage tags, a few rockin zipper pins, sadly I missed out on a few others. Lord knows I tried to slip in and quickly make all her demos, but man our booth was SWAMPED! Like never a minute to slip away. So a weekend with Caroline was fun!!! I LOVED looking at her beautiful mini albums! Maya Road ROCKS!!!

Check out the Maya Road blog: (psst, right now is a MASSIVE WAREHOUSE SALE you might want in on. Just sayin')

 

Kathy Thompson- writer for Scrapbook & Cards Today

How exciting is this? Like Canada's rockstar of photography instruction. I think the most sought after photographer known for her distinct eye in detail when taking a photo and timeless style, but then also being able to create show-stopping clean graphic design layouts. It was no wonder that a few years ago American Crafts snapped her up that fast. Now YOU can follow her as well in her regular article “Photography for Today’s Scrapbooker”  in Scrapbook & Cards Today! I can't wait to meet her in person, I have admired her for a very long time!!!!! 

Want to follow her  blog? Here's the link...prepare to be inspired!!!!!

 

 

And the rest of the fabulous educator team (these girls are with us for quite a few shows! Rock on!)

Becky Fleck: owner & designer of Page Maps, Editor of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine

 

Becky is the master of creating scrapbook & card sketches that are realistic, offering both simple and detailed sketches also offering them in all different ways; double page, single, multi-photo, single photos. They simply are the greatest guide for scrapbookers. Her classes are awesome helping inspire you to interpret sketches in ways that are easy to understand. I LOVED the layouts she taught in Saskatoon, and at Scrapfest. Yummy! I can't wait to see the new layouts she came up with for Winnipeg. Speaking of which, have you seen how Sheri Reguly was inspired by Becky? If you haven't check out THIS post, I think you will be pleasantly inspired to try this sketch, I know I am. (actually I'm almost done it, teehee, hard to stop when you are excited to create!)

where to find Becky: Page Maps blog

Kelly Goree- designer for Basic Grey & regular contributor/writer for Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine

Southern charm is the best way to describe her. Her classes a full of such great tips and ideas. She has a very classic style, and the subtle little tips she teaches add such punch to a layout.

I simply adore Kelly and have had a blast working with her a few times, great giggles, fun times! My favourite part about Kelly is how she gives you such a peak into her own life through her teaching and her blog. She is an amazing football mom, who can take FANTASTIC photos, **envy**, if you don't believe me, check out the fabulous NEW 2012 Calendar that is the perfect gift for yourself or the scrapbooker in your life.  She is one of the designers in it. 

Kelly's blog

 

Vicki Boutin: designs for many industry manufacturers & now Author!

Vicki is one heck of an awesome girl!!!!! I have taken many of her classes, and am lucky to call her a dear friend. Her classes always offer so many details. You will learn a CRAZY amount of stuff, seriously. My house is filled with her home decor classes, and I am constantly getting compliments on them. 

Her layouts too will give you such an insight to what her book will be like. Can't wait till it comes out!!!!!  I really like how her layouts always have a great flow to them. 

 

her blog:

 

Kimber Mc Gray-4 time Best Selling Author & fabby designer over at Jillibean Soup

 

I got to know Kimber more in Saskatoon and boy did she have us laughing!!!! This girl is funny, totally crack me up! (However, she did help pull a practical joke on me, so need some good ideas to return the favour. lol)

Anyways, everyone knows I don't always feel that card making comes naturally to me. I tell you this though, it DOES come natural to her! Her cards are like little miniature works of art that **almost** dance for you. seriously. They move, they pop, they slide they spin. They ROCK!  I LOVE that you walk away with so many realistic ideas and ones that are totally created with practicality in mind; great costs and time spent on them. 

her blog

In Winnipeg we are offering  something a little different. We have a big marketplace, with many vendors in their own ballroom. We are so excited that stores from all over Manitoba will be joining us. This room will be for our crop attendees as well anyone who would like to come and shop the best of Manitoba in one room! Yes we are bringing them to YOU! Cool. come and go as you like, we hope you find something you like.

 

***** Just a tip, if you are even thinking of taking a class, don't hesitate signing up. I was hoping to get a kit from the last crop & create classes and they were all sold out!!!!!

Now that was a long post,so sorry. I just couldn't wait to share, I am PUMPED!!!!!

 

Update on Forrest Television (lol)

Again, our household has a few more changes, Jim starts a new work contract this week for the new BHP mine. Serious work till March. We are STOKED! Of course sad that he is working out of town again, HOWEVER, it is only 1 hr away and we can always zip out to see him. Plus it has benefits. Finding him housing proved to be a little tiresome, however, it did work out. He is boarding at a sweet elderly ladies house who apparently has some good dry humour, she had Jim giggling quite a bit, and of course I had myself a good laugh when she told him her rules. No fornicating or using her stove or he's out. Apparently she had bad experiences with both scenarios with previous houseguests. I told Jim I think we could abstain. lol. Never thought I would hear that line ever again in my life, especially not being married almost 12 years. lol.

**On another note, we went out to the farm to finish the doorway for the igloo...wait for it...the glue gun wouldn't work! EI YI YI!!! Another one apparently bites the dust. It was so warm too. darn! But we did get one row done.

Check back later this week for my Angry Birds invites, they are cute! Sorry I just didn't get them uploaded today, just a huge checklist to complete before Jim leaves again.

On another note, I have some classes coming up at the Scrapbook Studio (343-0550) in the next few weeks. Phone the store if you are interested.

Tomorrow's class is all about Tattered Angels. We are going to glimmer mist lot's of different surfaces, learn misting techniques, and make some new flowers I've never taught before. EXCITING! Pretty hands-on, don't wear your best clothes. This class is NOT an advanced class, it is consumer friendly meaning you get out of it what you put in it. I will teach the proper ways to spray, give tips, it will be constant handson techniques, bringing in masks, creating backgrounds. I am there to answer any questions you may have. If you want to step it up and try out some things, please do, I want it fun and can't wait to see what we create! You will also walk away with 2 full size bottles to keep practising and creating at home. SUHWEET!

Here's a few sneaks for the other classes:

Mistletoe Ball: December 4th 1pm

HO! HO! HO!-  An Echo Park Christmas class- In this class we will make 4 layouts. One double page, and 2 single pages. I will also give you the sketch of both single pages in case you want to turn those into double pages... BONUS! PLus, can I share a secret? Everyone in this class is getting the entire Echo Park Collection pack and matching epoxy brad set (and they are GORGEOUS). Limited numbers though!!! So check and see if there is room.

Plus I am sooooo excited about my upcoming classes in the New Year. The Monthly Art Journal one has me REALLY tickled! But you know me, I'm never happy unless I'm creating art, so you will continue seeing layouts, and altered stuff from me.

Well, must go, so many things to keep checking off my list for today!

 

 

 

Snow Day, voting, pottery barn

First off, showed a few of my fave Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products over on their blog today. Stop by and check out the layout if you would like, features a new Authentique line.

How was everyone's weekend? Ours was GREAT! No traveling, only one sport game, and I am glad too. I wasn't feeling really up to par.  I adore that Jim is back home, he let me sleep in both Sat & Sun am and woke me up for breakfast both days and boy was it nice. Burning the candle at both ends was starting to take it's toll on me. I do feel a little refreshed. Of course until today hits and then the greuling schedule is back on. LOL. I think for kicks I am going to take a pic of my calendar for this month, and show you.  If someone says theirs looks the same I will feel FANTASTIC knowing I am not alone.

Today I only have 2 Tae Kwon Do practices, 1 soccer game, 1 board meeting and 1 scrapbook class teaching meeting.  (oh did I mention those take place too between 5:30-9pm) Toss in there a day where I have the usual running around, a few work phone calls, groceries,a nd picking up photos. Not as bad as a Tuesday, but almost...

Thank God I voted in the advance polls, not sure where I would've fit it in today! Did YOU vote? I hope so. Can't have an opinion unless you vote. I find my stance of politics is this, each politician is out there and going to suit someone's needs and wants. My wish list of wants probably isn't what the next person's looks like, I have no desire to influence anyone nor do I enjoy arguing with anyone. It's kind of like religion, I believe in it, I want to follow a path, I want to be guided, not lied to, but sometimes you have to believe in things you can't always see and hope for the ultimate outcome. In the same aspect, I will not be the one telling you which religiong is right or wrong. Use your heart and head to guide you.

I love the first day of snow, don't you? Especially when it isn't really cold. LOVE LOVE LOVE! We had fun playing in it for the afternoon!

Yes, we eat snow here.

Have I ever shared this layout before? I forget. lol. It's been so long since I blogged, I can't even find my blog schedule.

 I spent a little while uploading photos to Black's. 10 cent 6x8's, uh hello!  but the best part of my day was giggling at facebook. Are you a leader, follower or lemming? fun times just surfing...

but in one quick click of the finger on facebook, and you all of a sudden are on Pottery Barn site. thank you Catherine for introducing me to this fabulous store. It gives me nice eye candy to look at. I was smitten today with the bedding section. little things can please a person in the day.

or this. yummm.

 

seriously, I must get off the computer, get off the computer. is it working yet? lol

 

JoAnn's chains

I recently was asked to be a part of a cool gig this past week. It was to create signage for the chain store JoAnn's that would be in every store. That is AWESOME! 

I was given a few guidelines:

Everything had to be Core'dinations, NO patterned paper, simple, minimal embellishments, no sanding, no distressing,no inking, nothing "extra".

Was it possible? The last few years I wasn't really true to my style, I conformed to meet the needs of the assignments or product given. Because not one, NONE, zilch of my fave, fave fave layouts were ever published I realized that I had to change my style to be liked by others if I wanted to be published. So now lately I've been trying to re-evaluate what is my style???? Do I know it at all? Or do I need to figure out what kind of style I want.I had only submitted 1 project  for publication since March, and I had even forgotten about it till today. I guess Spellbinder's had mentioned to my Editor today how much they liked my card. So I simply will wait on pins & needles to see it in print. It  felt great to have that little skip in my stomach again. Reminded me of about 7 years ago when I was a part of a Baby Book. 

The timing of this assignment was actually soooo appropriate because I have been changing my life for the better. Improve improve improve. To create something with the very basic of tools took me back to the beginning of my scrapbooking. Where there wasn't an abundance of product, embellishments, paper, etc. So I was excited to accept the challenge, but then immediately nervous to see if I actually could create something I'd be happy with.

As it turned out, I enjoyed myself immensely. It was Freeing. I created a handful of samples and THREE were picked up!!!!!! I was elated. I was hoping for one. So once I see the signage I will share with you.

Here were my entries:

I actually think I will toss a challenge out there. DO you think you can figure out which 3 were picked up? I will send out some Fabulous Adhesive prizes. Maybe even Core, if I can find a full pack that I haven't touched!(my fave thing about this assignment was I could use photos I love, they didn't have to be new & unseen. SUHWEET! )

1.Sweet Sarah

(supplies: Core'dination cardstock, Prima flowers, May Arts ribbon, Recollections alphabet, American Crafts Thickers, Bo Bunny brad, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner, Fiskars border punch)

2. our kids

(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L  EZ Runner)

3. she stole our hearts the minute she was born

(supplies: Core'dinationscardstock, Americna Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Fiskars heart punches- 3 sizes & border punch, scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)

4. grade one

(supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner)

5.Riley: 7 yrs old

(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fiskars scallop square punch, Chatterbox buttons, the Twinery twine, American Crafts Thickers & slick Writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

6.Taylor

(supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, EK Success punches-border,flowers, Fiskar circle punch, American Crafts thickers, Sakura gel pen, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

7. Beckett (this one just photographed sooo dark, sorry! It is actually grey and navy.

(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Remarks stickers & slick writer, Scrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

8. Moves Like Jager

(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fancy Pants buttons, Ranger Stickles, EK Success border punch, Maya Road die cuts, American Crafts Thickers, Sakura gel pen, Fiskars border punch, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

9.You three make our life ...Colourful

(Core'dinations cardstock, Pink Paislee alph stickers, Fiskars circle punches- 3 sizes, sCrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

10. 9 months old

 

Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, Fiskars border punch & heart punches, American Crafts Thickers & Slick Writer, Scrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

11. day in the park

(supplies: Core' dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Thickers, EK Success border punch & flower punch, Fiskars border punch, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)

simple. a refreshing change. although I had fun, I still love how you can spice up a layout with pp. HOWEVER,  Core'dinations cardstock was a fun challenge to use without distressing. lol

Nothing like a good challenge!

 

 

how about one more day of

my project 100 layouts.?

But First...

Tomorrow I will be sending out email blasts about Crop & Create Saskatoon. I definitely don't want to miss you, so if you would love to get our email, just email  scrap-mommy@hotmail.com and put Crop & Create Saskatoon in the subject heading. We open registration this Friday at noon. I will have a link on this site as well as on www.scrapbookandcards.com. I will also give some info on the classes and manufacturers tomorrow. They are really unbelievable, a class for all types of scrapbookers and cardmakers.  So stay tuned, I would really hate for anyone to miss out on a class, we are offering them for a crazy deal.

Okay, back onto the pics...

Now, while I was at my garage sale. I decided I absolutely couldn't part with this paper pack. I was only selling it for $2, and it contained multiple sheets of SEI dill blossom papers, ribbon, chipboard, etc. AND because it was one of my absolute favourite papers ever, I kept every scrap no matter the size. Well, I realized I just couldn't part with it. I LOVED it!!!!

So while at my sale, whenever I wasn't hugely busy I would scrap. I made 4 layouts out of this kit and I think I can make another 2-3. I was ecstatic. Colourblocking at its finest. Quick, simple and fun. So I made each child a layout of one of the first photo shoots I attempt in the fall when Ireland was only a little babe. AND I made all the layouts and put the pics in 2 weeks later!!!I had no idea what pics would work, so that was even a nice bonus.

This one I barely made any cuts. It was all scraps. The only part I couldn't get to line up was towards the top left. So I put a chipboard journaling strip in vertically. It worked.

This one I knew I didn't want to cut up the background cause it is pink. (Little miss loves pink!)

This one I originally planned for it to go the other direction with vertical photos. But I really liked these pics on them so I turned it sideways. the flowers on the background now go sideways, but it doesn't even bother me enough to think twice about it. I LOVE making PREMADE layouts.

of course, once I scrapped those pics that many times, I wanted one for myself. So I put them on this Moravian paper. fun.

Then I went through the box of old classes and found this one from years ago. I am always wondering if I will like my classes years down the road. And you know what, I haven't been minding digging through them. Again this is only page 1. I didn't have enough pics for another page, so I just used one.

well off to get my CORE on. www.coredinations.com that is.  My first deadline is June 6th and I just had a nice 35 pound box of cardstock delivered to me to be played with. Stay tuned, they will be revealed soon...

 

more of my Get 'er done project 100

Not much to say today. Thinking about putting a dent into some of my design team work this weekend. I was just asked to join a new one yesterday and I have never represented or taught with their product so it will be very exciting to have fun with that. I will let you know who it is once I receive my product to play with. :))

Until then, here's a few more that I made the other day. This one was a class that I took from Bazzill.  hmm, I just added the pics and the buds title. Otherwise the layout is how I did in the class. I'm not excited about this at all , but I think it is because I am sooooo used to always using patterned paper WITH cardstock. Rarely do I do a 100% cardstock layout.

supplies:Bazzill, cardstock & flowers. brads unknown, Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, stickles. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Jillibean pp. American Crafts thickers, Making Memories rub ons. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner & foam squares

This layout I taught probably 4-5 years ago? It is only page 1 of 2. These are the Cooper's Christmas photos one year, so I LOVED pairing the colours because the red totally pops!

supplies: Rose Moka pp, stickers. Bazzill cardstock, magic mesh, fancy pants rub ons. Magenta mesh paper

Another quick quick layout. I really love contrasting black & white with colour fun.

supplies: Luxe pp & jotters,  American Craft's thicker shapes & Memory writers, Prism

This one was one of those layouts I create because I totally dig the paper and want to use it but have no pics picked out yet, or with me. I really like how this one turned out.

supplies: Bo Bunny pp & rub ons, American Crafts thickers, Fiskars punch, Kaisercraft rhinestones & pearls, Bazzill

See you tomorrow for Inspiration Sunday. Who is going to inspire me this week? hmmm...

Friday friday friday!

I think this is my favourite day of the week. Always a wind down to a busy schedule and looking forward to do whatever you want days. NICE!

So I spent 4 hours going through emails and purging them. weight off shoulders!!!! And I found these. I forgot about them, immediately sending them to Black's lol. I need to scrap them.

2 sweet and innocent girls. :))

and then...

Love this chickie!!!! we did these 2 months ago. The ladies in my class thought this was hilarious. So of course, you know I did more poses like this with other peeps too. I only wish they'd email me them. I would love a mini album of crazyness. :))

Everyone needs to laugh.

Don't forget to slide by Scrapbook & Cards Today and get in on all the draws for FREE stuff. Lot's of chances to win. suhweet!

How about a few more layouts for my project 100.

This picture breaks my heart. Ireland gets SOOOO many mosquito bites. We spray her, we have the candles,nothing works. Now she says Bad buggy at her bites. :(

supplies: Kaisercraft pp, pearls. Magic Mesh.American Crafts thickers.Bazzill. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

supplies: Basic Grey pp & brads, Bazzill cardstock, Prima felt, MAking Memories rub ons.

Well I tried to make this one work. I really don't dig this pale pastel tone on tone. lesson learned.

supplies: Luxe pp, ribbons. American crafts thickers. scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Bazzill stamp unknown. Clearsnap embossing powder

Totally had fun with this simple girly layout. Love these boots my mom had bought her. She wore them till she got her feet stuck in them. then she was sad.so we HAVE to document these.

supplies: Kaisercraft pp, pearls. Bazzill cardstock, Clearsnap ink. American Crafts thickers.

Our little nephew. 

supplies: Rose Moka pp, stickers. Magic Mesh.

off to go to sleep. 3:14 am yikes! 7:30 is going come quick. 

project 100- making a dent in the challenge-2page layouts.

The next few days are going to be filled with layouts, layouts, layouts, cause I've been busy!

As I've mentioned before I have committed to this crazy 100 project challenge. Well you never know when it's going to hit you to create.  I had quite a few assignments this past weekend so once the stuff was broken out, it was easy. 

Saga continuing...I decided to put a huge dent in the laundry since Jim is now working out of town. I had all the piles ready, clothes hung on hangers, just needed to put away.Then I was waiting for SHAW Cable (another awful story) and ran downstairs to put my salon towels away. Being the ultimate multi-tasker (or possibly procrastinator in this case, not sure how to look at it) I decided that everytime I dropped a load of laundry in a room I would spend 5 min tidying that room.  Seemed like a good idea since short bursts of cleaning are easier than logged in for a long time. But downstairs I found a box I haven't looked in for awhile. It was full of about 150-200 layouts. They were ones to put away in albums, ones that I had been an attendee for a class, and actual classes I taught or just ones I premake all the time cause I want to use the new paper. Gold mine.

So one thing led to another, I started reminiscing . Soon the nicely folded laundry became ways to separate the kids layouts for their albums. Well let's just say, I became easily distracted and this is what it looked like...

DISASTER!!!!!! But such a colourful disaster. OMG, seriously can I ever make anything easier for myself? Obviously now laundry wasn't getting done till the layouts are put away, I spent hours putting layouts away in albums, then realized I couldn't do anymore cause I am out of page protectors. So I need to buy more. (which I don't feel I will be breaking the rules as this is a necessity) 

BUT, the stash of premade layouts, class layouts sat there begging me to complete them. I decided no matter what, they are going to be finished, and I will NOT start a new one till they are done. Well some of these layouts are just plain hideous. Uggh. you are going to laugh!!!! So the challenge to recreate them will be a challenge. Usually I donate all my class samples to be auctioned off for charity events. When I teach 99% of the time I never have photos on my samples unless it has been for publication. I want people to be able to picture their photos in the layout, not mine. 

Well 2 nights ago this adventure began, I completed 33 layouts. I have at least that many more to complete. It has been a rush. I will tell you some tricks on how I made this go fast for myself. I LIMITED my choices.

• I only brought up 1 box of photos to select from. 
• 1 box of alphabets (this included Thickers, remarks, rub ons)
• my "to go" kit of embellishments. These all fit in a large size ziplock bag. (Kaisercraft pearls, rhinestones, Prima flowers,  Chatterbox chipboard, Heidi Swapp stuff, rub ons, stickers, a few glimmer mist colours and a bunch of My Stik refills (there is more, but can't quite remember it all). I will admit that I did go to my room for specific things that I really felt the layout needed and knew I could find them within seconds.

Now the guidelines I set for myself are this:

• None of these are for publication or assignment purposes-no need to reinvent the wheel.
• Don't fuss over it.
• spend a few minutes figuring out which photos will work with the layouts, then pick the embellishments. Once this is done, your assembly time is SOOOO fast.
• Enjoy yourself, this is for your kids, for you, no one is judging, they do not have to be super detailed or complex. Instead I had to goal to "get'er done" What good were they sitting in boxes??? May as well be used. 

And I felt that I could use them for Project 100 because I am completing layouts, and that is the goal.

I thought I would show you a few class layouts I completed.

(sorry the crop is so wonky, The pages got a little warped in the box, after a week under the weight of the albums, it should work out nice and flat.)

supplies: My Mind's Eye pp, brads, stickers, die cuts. Bazzill cardstock, Clearsnap Ink, American crafts Memory writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This class was a blast. I taught it 26 times. The first few were the exact same layout, then I got a little bored and started to make changes. I ended up with an entire album of this colour scheme. I have donated almost all of them now, but I did save a few.

supplie:  Kaisercraft pp, pearls, rhinestones, wood flourishes. American Crafts thickers & slick writers, copic markers, Riff Raff Designs, glimmer mist, Bazzill cardstock, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 This class was fun, I LOVED the colours.

supplies: Graphic 45 pp. Fiskars circle punches, Bazzill cardstock, Kaisercraft rhinestones, American Crafts thickers & slick writers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares & Ez runner, Tim Holtz edge distresser

This class was all about white spaces & minimalism. Quick colourblocking and FUN!

supplies: Kaisercraft pp, die cut pp, stamps, ink. Bazzill cardstock, American Crafts Thickers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This one was a bonus layout. If time allows it I always try to surprise the students by doing an extra layout. I LOVE to surprise! Usually my 90-120 min classes are 3 layouts. 1 double page and 1 single. So this one I surprised them with a layout that could turn it into a double page. (Coming up you will see how I did just one side too, because I did teach this class a few times too)

supplies: My Mind's Eye pp, stickers, brads. Bazzill cardstock, Making Memories Slice, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares & Ez runner.  American Crafts thickers. Clearsnap ink.Bo Bunny pp.

Ok, well off to prepare for sports tonight. hope you enjoyed these. I will be back tomorrow with more and a few reminders. 

 

 
 

 

Tattered Angels step by steps & LOT's of layouts.

Hey guys, don't know if you saw on Monday that I was featured on Scrapbook & Cards Today -Canada's Leading Scrapbook Magazine designer challenge day. It was a blast. Now join me later today over there to see some layouts broken down into steps and more projects. You definitely don't want to forget to leave a comment on the links for a chance to win. (there are 3 chances) I do have a little something surprise for my wicked followers that have left a comment, but you have to check back on Friday for that. At the end of this post I put some oldies on for all the newbies to my blog. Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed this blog featuring Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. don't forget to comment on THIS Tattered Angels Blog post for a chance to win on their site. (tell them I or SCT sent you)

Here's a few teasers... (oh and btw, I forgot to find out what time they scheduled the post for, so our timing may be off. So just keep checking back. oops :))

  

 

Like what you see so far? Well how about a step by step on this blog?

I started with a background that I blended with Turquoise blue & Juneberry. I added a hint of Sweet Pea. Then I placed a Tattered Angels screen along the bottom. I barely used the screen, just to kinda create a bed of flowers. then I stamped 2 flower stems. LOVE the look of this stamp!!!!

Then I used a heidi swapp alphabet mask and sprayed another layer of mist over it. Then I peeled back the layers.

 

go here to see the rest of the layout. (I know I am bad! but I love to be able to show you all the fantastic sites there are out there. :))

Ok, this one I wont be such a tease.  I started creating the background the same way as all the others. This time I misted patina, tattered leather and bahama blue. I have a hint of another blue in their, but for the life of me can't remember which one it is. I paired the mist with Technique Tuesday chip board. no brainer. Their white chipboard absorbs the mist and makes it pop! The chipboard is all Tattered Leather.

I layered the Core'dinations cardstock. (eek...did I share with you I made their DT? I am still in awe and excited. Just need to purchase more sandpaper. :)))

Anyways, I brought in the cream wood grain one to break up all the monotone I had going on. Love layering tones of the same colour, but I o love adding little punches, like the brown. Here is a few close ups.

See the close up of the layered Core'dinations.

I totally LOVE these Maya Road journaling sheers. The Glitz tulle just added that special touch.

Here's a few that I may have shared with you before.

close-up.

So just to recap. come Friday there will be a whole bunch of draws for prizes. In order to win, you just need to comment on the post saying I/SCT sent you. That's how they know who is entered in the draw. Here are the links:

Tattered Angels blog

Tattered Angels Facebook Page

Scrapbook & Cards Today  ( you can post on any of the 3 blog posts that have me or mention of this prize in it (or all 3 to get more entries in:)) My posts this week on their site are  Mon, Wed, & Friday (this is the day that they give away HUGE prize packs EVERY WEEK. SO bookmark this blog to watch. Everyone LOVES free stuff. (especially now that I've joined the 100 project pledge, I know a few peeps that might be wanting some new stuff to play with. lol)

a little Bo Bunny love.

totally LOVE Bo Bunny, so thought I'd interrupt discussing Crop & Create for today to show a layout or two.

Isn't Jade simply stunning. I really liked this layout too.

I had sooooo much fun scrapping my besties family. I can't wait to give these layouts to her. Cute! This one I didn't really want to tape down in case it wrecked the layout so sorry for the poor quality photo. but you can click on it to enlarge.

 

Sooooooo is everyone aware that TOMORROW, Friday May 20th. a Kindersly Transport has been arranged to take donations up to Slave Lake. If you are interested here is the info:

Stonegate Walmart- parking lot @ 3035 Clarence Ave. S -look for a Kindersley Transport Semi  

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 Stuff I was told they need desperately:

(Monetary donations are to be directed to Red Cross)

• toiletries (men, women, kids)
• diapers
• blankets
• sleeping bags
• water & juice boxes
• grad suits/dresses
• bug spray
• lip balm
• sunscreen
• baby furniture
• non-perishable food

Of course anything you can donate will help.  Seriously, take a few minutes to go through your stuff. I know I am blessed and live in abundance. So each of us went to our closets and pulled out anything we don't truly wear anymore. I also went to our linen closet and got bedding, extra blankets and towels. It felt great to create boxes and boxes for these poor souls who are living in an unfortunate limbo. I encourage everyone to try as well.

with huge thanks,

Leica