The Daily Scrapper

Mixed Media Event!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:58:00 +0000

Come join us for this special mixed media event! No painting experience necessary! Play around with decoupage, stamps, paint, and more while creating gorgeous decorative items! Sign up here or by calling (937) 652-3338.

Hope to see you there!

Waterfall Card Class

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:00 +0000

Hi all! It's a beautiful, already hot day here in Ohio. phew...

We've got a great class lined up next month! Alexandra is offering her Waterfall Cards on June 9!

These cards are absolutely stunning and the photos definitely do not do them justice!!

Pull the attached ribbon and they open to reveal greetings or sentiments!

You can sign up for the class online here: Waterfall Cards Class

Can't attend the class? Kits are available for this class and will begin shipping June 13. Kits come with materials and instructions to make the two cards shown above. Purchase your kit here: Waterfall Cards Kit

Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Happy Scrappin'!

Free project....

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:35:00 +0000

Design Team member Joy made these fabulous cards using the Prima Songbird collection.

We just LOVE the colors in this line and all the inky fabulousness Joy did to the cards!! Free instructions are available in store for this project....

Happy Scrappin'!!

Easter Layout

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:09:00 +0000

We just love the new Bo Bunny Ambrosia line! (okay, we admit it, we love every Bo Bunny line) Check out this stunning Easter Layout Joy did below!

Instructions for this layout are available for free here at the Scrapbook Outlet. Stop by and pick them up!

Happy Scrappin!

A little Design Team inspiration....

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:53:00 +0000

We just LOVE this new altered plaque that Sherrie did using Jillibean Soup papers and stickers. Check out before and after shots below!

Before

After

How cool is this? A little bit of paper, glue, some rusty stars, and a wood plaque makes a wonderful tabletop display!

Happy Scrappin!

A Boy's Life Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Check out these gorgeous cards that Design Team Member Sherrie made using Echo Park's "A Boys' Life" collection. I just love the little pinwheels!! We've included instructions below the picture so you can complete these projects at home!

Supplies Used:

Echo Park – A Boy’s Life Collection 12x12 Patterned Paper

My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found – Portobello Road “Boy” Stamps

Ranger Stickles – Waterfall

Distress Inks – Faded Jeans, Black Soot, Rusty Hinge, and Scattered Straw

EK Success Notebook Punch

Black Pen

White, Yellow, Blue, Orange Cardstock

Pop Dots

Card #1:

-Cut out piece of the Rambunctious paper 4” x 5” and attach to card.

-Cut out piece of orange cardstock 2 ¼” x 5” and attach to card. (I did mine slightly lower than center)

-Cut out piece of Suave paper 2” x 5”.

-Take cut out piece of Suave paper and use the EK Success Notebook Punch along one edge.

-Attach Suave paper to card on top of orange cardstock.

-Take the large flourish stamp from the Portobello Road “Boy” stamp set and using Black Soot Distress Ink, stamp onto a piece of white cardstock.

-Cut out stamped image 2 ¾”L x 2 ½”H. Distress the edges of the cardstock and ink with Black Soot ink.

-Apply large pop dots to corners of white cardstock and attach to card in center towards the top.

-Take your Waterfall Stickles and apply to dots on flourish image.

-I then took the Waterfall Stickles and made dots along the upper edge of the Suave paper.

**Be sure to set this aside somewhere where you won’t bump it so the Stickles have plenty of time to dry!!

Card #2:

-Cut apart card at fold.

-Take one of the card pieces that you just cut apart and trim ¼” off the top and ¼” off one side.

-Take the trimmed piece and stamp the large frame oval flourish onto the center using black soot distress ink.

-After the ink dries, leaving about a ¼” edge around stamp, cut out the image.

-Center cutout onto other half of card that was not trimmed down and adhere.

-Taking scrap pieces of the patterned paper, attach them to the trimmed down piece of card that had the oval cut out of it. Be sure to trim the patterned pieces down so they do not overlap or hang over into the oval cut out.

-Apply large pot dots to the corners of the trimmed down piece of card and center it onto the other piece of card and adhere.

Card #3:

-Cut three pieces of patterned paper, two will be 4 ½”L x 1 3/8”W and one will be 4 7/8”L x 1 3/8”W.

-At one end of all three pieces of patterned paper cut out a triangle shape.

-Take a black pen and draw stitch marks around the edge of all three pieces of patterned paper.

-Randomly attach all three pieces of patterned paper to your card, in whatever order you like.

-Cut a strip of the Rambunctious paper 1”H x 6”L.

-Determine where on card you want to attach strip of Rambunctious paper and apply a strip of super strength adhesive across area. I used the red sticky tape.

-Attach strip of Rambunctious paper to one edge of card, leaving a small amount hanging over the edge, and every inch you will pleat the strip. Continue this pleating across the card. You should end up with five pleats.

Card #4:

-Cut three strips of cardstock, one each of yellow, blue, and orange, 1 3/8”H x 5”L and attach in any order to the card.

-To make the pinwheels:

-Take three different pieces of the patterned paper and cut a 2” x 2” square out of them all.

-At each corner cut in 7/8” towards the center.

-Apply super sticky adhesive to the center of each 2” x 2” square. I used the red sticky tape.

-Take one point and fold in to the center, pressing it down firmly onto the adhesive.

-Go to the next side of the square and take that point and fold it to the center, pressing it down firmly onto the adhesive.

-You will continue this for the other two sides of the square. Repeat these steps on the other two 2” x 2” squares.

-Pick one of the small stamps from the Portobello Road “Boy” set and using Faded Jeans, Rusty Hinge, and Scattered Straw Distress Inks (matched the solid cardstock I used on the background) stamp the image once in all three colors onto white cardstock.

-Cut out the stamped image and attach a small pop dot to the back and apply to the center of the pinwheel to cover the folded in points.

-Cut 3 strips of white cardstock to make sticks/stems for the pinwheels and attach to card.

-Take the airplane stamp from the Portobello Road “Boy” set and using Black Soot Distress Ink, stamp the image onto the card.

Happy Scrappin!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:05:00 +0000

A sign....

My creative mojo has been really flowing lately....Not sure if it is my sudden lack of ability to sleep or what, but I guess it's not such a bad thing. I've got all my classes done from now through June....LOL

Been messing around with Distress Stains a lot lately...Really love how they work on wood....It's nice to be able to get a great background color on the wood without having to break out the acrylic paints....And the best thing: it takes one coat....no sanding or sealing of the wood necessary!

Here is my latest result of dabbling with Distress Stains:

This wooden sign was based with Walnut Stain Distress Stain. I used the Fanciful Flight die to make the butterfly. The butterfly's top layer was made with grungepaper and the bottom layer was cut from a manilla tag. The bottom layer was inked with Distress Inks in various colors and assembled with the top layer. Then I filled in all of the 'wing spaces' with Rock Candy Distress Stickles. This gives the wings an almost transparent effect.

I really love the new Word Bands from Tim Holtz Idea-ology line. This Word Band was rubbed with Pearl Paint Dabbers to make the letters stand out. The Word Band was adhered to the sign using Matte Medium and hemp twine. This twine has been my go-to embellishment lately. I love it because it matches just about anything. I love this twine so much that I decided to order it in black last week... LOL

Look for a class coming in May featuring the Distress Stains. We have a few colors available at the store at the moment, but more will be trickling in in the next couple of months. Stay tuned to the newsletter in the next few weeks for more class announcements.

Don't forget it's Double Punch week this week at the store. Spend $10 and get two punches on your Scrap Saver card! Woohoo!!

Happy Inking!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Lindsey here again and my creative mojo has been flowing this week! Wow!!

I'm having a lot of fun making these wooden tags....This one is based with Fired Brick and Wild Honey Distress Stains and allowed to dry. Then, using the Wallpaper stamp from Tim Holtz CMS126, I embossed the background with gold WOW! embossing powder.

Next, using tissue tape and a cardstock circular base, I created a rosette. Then, I used some Adornments from the Ideaology charm pack. To make them match my background, I colored them with gold alcohol ink. I adhered the wings and crown to the rosette using a strong adhesive such as Studio Matte Medium or Glossy Accents. A Fractured Doll was adhered on top of the wings and crown. Once the embellishments were set, I inserted a memo pin and distressed Adage ticket (inked with Peeled Paint) behind the rosette and adhered the entire circle to the tag. I finished off the tag with some green lace and a crystal bauble.

Want to learn more about Distress Stains? Look for a class or two being offered in a couple of months! In the meantime, happy scrappin'!! :)

WOW! Embossing Powders

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Design Team member Sherrie alerted us to this new embossing powder company. WOW! is established across the pond in jolly ol' England, but they made their US debut at winter CHA! We've received our shipment and all we can say is WOW! We've got 30 stunning colors available to choose from. Earthtones and brights, pastels and glitters, these colors are to die for! And the best thing: they are only $2.99!! How cool is that!?! This allows you to try multiple colors and not have to shell out lots of cash!!

Look for a class in the next month using these powders...Sherrie's got a GORGEOUS frame using all kinds of cool embossing techniques and there will also be a wall hanging coming up in April....

Speaking of Sherrie, check out some stunning tags she made using the WOW! powders....

Happy Scrappin!!

Just messin' around in the scrap room...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Hiya! Lindsey here and I've been busy playing with embossing powders, Distress Stains, Tim Holtz Ideology products and stamps.

Distress Stains are one of my new favorite inky goodies. I love how it not only works on paper, but it also does wonders on wood!! :) So now you can alter wood ornaments, tags, and other decorative items easily. And the best thing is that you have 37 colors to choose from, including an awesome white AND don't forget that there are also Distress Inks, Stickles, and markers that match!

These tags are found in the back of the store and are very good for gifts, magnets, ornaments, or even bookmarks. The first tag is based with Weathered Wood and Bundled Sage Distress Stain and allowed to dry. Then, using the Wood stamp from stamp set CMS126, I embossed the image onto the tag using brown embossing powder.

Taking pieces of the foliage, I embossed them with various embossing powders (white, purple, green, and orange) and allowed them to cool. The green powder was Metalline Green from WOW! and is one of my new favorite embossing powders. Using an ornate plate and an adage tag, I assembled the title and adhered it to the tag using Matte Medium. Then, I adhered the foliage to the tag with the Matte Medium.

This tag was finished off using softer twine, which is one of my new favorite, go-to embellishments. I love this stuff!! :)

Stay tuned to the blog for another sample later in the week!! :)

Coming soon....

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000

DISTRESS MARKERS!!

Markers come in 36 different colors that match the current Distress line and a White Picket Fence color. These markers have many of the qualities that the Distress Inks do. They react with water to allow for blending and shading. Use them to color directly on stamps . With dual tips, you can color and journal with one marker!

How cool is this!! So excited to play around with these once I get my paws on them!! And I would expect some classes involving them later in the year.....Just check out these gorgeous colors!

Also, look for expanded Tim Holtz embellies to come within the next month, with some of the new releases from CHA!!
So many cool exciting things are on their way to the Scrapbook Outlet!!

Happy Scrappin!

Glossy, Glossy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:59:00 +0000

One of my most favorite, go-to items is Glossy Accents..Glossy Accents are made by the ink-gods at Ranger. Glossy Accents are labeled as a 'clear, dimensional embellishment'. I first discovered Glossy Accents a few years ago, when I was doing a bath-themed layout of my puppy. I wanted to use some Sticko bubbles on the layout and, after placing the stickers on the paper, I decided I needed the bubbles to really stand out. A friend pointed me in the direction of Glossy Accents. I applied them over the bubble stickers, let them dry, and was absolutely amazed at the results. I had clear, glossy, dimensional bubbles!! How cool is that?!

It wasn't until later, after taking a class off of Tim Holtz himself, that I discovered that Glossy Accents also makes a wonderful adhesive. It is uber-strong and works on heavier elements like plastics and metals. It works great as a glue on paper as well! And with it's precision tip, you can also write rather easily with it. Glossy Accents are definitely a must-have for your scrappy tool box!

Looking to get some Glossy Accents? Here's a couple of tips:

If the tip gets clogged, take a very fine gauged stick pin and slowly stick it in the tip, making sure not to force it.
If you use Glossy Accents as a glue and need it to set quick, here's a tip to quick set the item. For example, say you glued a paper flower onto a tag at a crop and needed to go home....It's not dry yet? As long as you are not using the Glossy Accents as an embellishment, but as a glue, you can sit on the project for a minute or so..(yes, I said sit). The heat from your body will quick set the project enabling you to move it or pack it up. Cool tip huh? (This tip is from a Tim Holtz class..)

Happy Scrappin'

Design Team Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:25:00 +0000

Design Team member Joy made this stunning altered tray using the Little Yellow Bicycle's Winter Twig line, blue Kaiser pearls, ribbon, and some glitter cardstock. Joy got the template for the snowflake from an online image and hand cut the shape out of the white glitter cardstock. Then, using the Iris folding technique, she layered the Winter Twig papers behind the snowflake, producing a STUNNING pattern. After embellishing with ribbon, she adhered the paper creation to a tin candle plate. To finish, pearls were added to the points of the snowflake. What a great addition to any shelf or table during the winter!!

Stop back by next week for more projects from the Design Team....Stay warm!!

Spirelli Cards with Alexandra

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:41:00 +0000

Alexandra is teaching Spirelli cards on January 28th from 12:30-2:30pm for $25. In this class, you will make 5 gorgeous cards using Spirelli technique and because the pictures do not do these cards justice, we've decided to make a quick video showing how fabulous these cards truly are!!

You can now sign up for any class at the Scrapbook Outlet online at http://www.cdwood.com/Classes-s/611.htm If you can't make the class, no worries! Kits, with supplies and instructions, are available for purchase and can be picked up the Monday after the class is held.

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Happy New Year scrappers!

This year, we are making a resolution to make the time to blog! Last year, we were crazy busy and forgot about the poor little blog <sadface>. This year, we are going to post more samples, classes, and tips on this blog. And we might even have a contest (or two), so make sure you stay tuned to this blog for updates!

We've got a couple of awesome classes scheduled this month. First off, we have Jen's Cricut Seminar... If you received a Cricut from Santa, or just want to know more about the machine, then Jen's class is for you!

Learn everything there is to know about the Cricut with our expert Jen! Learn the basics, create a 2-page layout, 2 cards, glass etching on a mug, vinyl, markers and stamps! Bring Basic Tool Kit and your Cricut to class with you and a notepad to take notes. If you have the "When it's Cold Outside" cartridge, bring it along, but if not, you can borrow the store rental. Glass mug for etching, and all supplies are included! Saturday, January 21, 10-3pm, $40

And next, we have our cardmaking guru, Alexandra, teaching the wonderful art of Spirelli. If you have never heard of Spirelli, then prepared to be amazed! You get such fabulous results using this technique.

Learn to create these five stunningly beautiful cards: two hearts, two medallions and an oval, with Alexandra Kimball. Dies used in class are available to order. Bring Basic Tool Kit to class with you as well as foam tape, scotch tape, glue for crystals, and sharp scissors. Saturday, January 28, 12:30-2:30pm, $25.

If you are interested in signing up for these classes, you can register online at: Class Registration

Happy New Year and Happy Scrappin'!!

Snowfall Plaque

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Design Team member Rachella just turned in her project for this month and boy is it fabulous! This wood make such a great gift and not just for Christmas....It's great to display all throughout the winter! Instructions and supplies appear below....

Medallion Christmas Tree by Alexandra

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:25:00 +0000

Alexandra whipped this gorgeous tree up last week and shared the instructions with us! This would make a great last minute gift or table decoration!

For the tree, you will need 5 sheets of paper. Cut the papers to the following sizes and then score at 1/2" increments. After they are scored, cut again into the corresponding widths.

12" x 11-1/2" Cut into 3" widths (x2) and 2-3/4" widths (x2)~~ Total of 4 pieces
12" x 9-1/2" Cut into 2-1/2" widths (x2) and 2-1/4" widths (x2)~~ Total of 4 pieces
12" x 7-1/2" Cut into 2" widths (x2) and 1-3/4" widths (x2)~~ Total of 4 pieces
12" x 5-1/2" Cut into 1-1/2" widths (x2) and 1-1/4"widths (x2)~~ Total of 4 pieces
12" x 3-1/2" Cut into 1" widths (x2) and 3/4" (x2) ~~ Total of 4 pieces

Punch 1-3/4" Circles (x8) and 1" Circles (x2) out of sturdy chipboard. (We suggest coloring the circles to blend with the paper.) Then, fan fold the pieces and adhere ends together, making fan-fold medallions. You should have 10 total medallions when done. Using a strong adhesive (Alexandra used a glue gun), start with a 1-3/4" circle and adhere the largest medallion to it. Then, adhere another 1-3/4" circle on top of the medallion. Repeat this process and as you stack, the medallions should decrease in size. The last 2 circles used between the medallions should be 1" in diameter.

For the top of the tree, diecut 2 stars, adhering them to each other. Decorate the stars with Stickles, metallic markers, or glitter.

For an added decorative touch, use a border punch on the paper strips before folding them. Or try making the tree out of dark green cardstock and using white paint or stickles to create snow on the edges! The possibilities with this project are endless!

Tim Holtz even has a version of this tree on his blog this week. Check out his trick for ornaments here: Tim Holtz Blog. His little ornaments for the rosette tree are too cute!

Happy Scrappin'!

Free Project! Sunshine & Silver Tissue Box Cover

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Sunshine & Silver Tissue Box Cover
by Joy Blevins, Design Team Member at the Scrapbook Outlet

Materials List:

1 tissue box cover
Acrylic paint (Americana "Golden Straw")
1/2" Flat Brush
Paper: Med. Olive green cardstock (2 3/4" x 8" is enough)
Swirl stamp for leaf
Brown and olive green liquid chalks or inks
1 yd. Stretch trim
10 red seed beads
8 golden seed beads
4" silk flower
2-1/2" shimmery flower
1/2" glue dots, tacky glue and glue runner
10 small brads (you can color them with Copics)
"Walk in my Garden" Cricut cartridge
"Plantin' School Book" Cricut cartridge

Instructions:

Paint entire outside of tissue box and let dry completely. (Americana "Golden straw") (Paintbrush)
Top - cut 9-3/4" x 4-/8" rectangle (A) (this allows 1/8" of the box to show)
Holding this rectangle on the top of the box, flip the whole thing over.
Using a pencil, trace the center hole and cut out 1/8" LARGER than the hole you traced.
Long sides (B) cut two 9-5/8" x 2-1/2"
Short sides (C) cut two 5" x 2-1/2"
Chalk or ink all edges in brown, including the inside hole.
Using glue runner (cover fairly completely, especially the edges) or tacky glue. Use a thin layer of this, being sure to glue clear to the edges. Use your bone folder to smooth the paper as you put it on the box, working out the center to avoid bubbles. Glue top (A) and sides (B and C) to the box, leaving about 1/8" of the box showing around all edges.
Using a stiletto or large needle, punch holes in both top comers of all four sides.
Apply a strip of glue on the upper edge of the paper.
Begin placing the stretch lace 3/4" from the left side and wrap around the box, stretching slightly and pressing it into the glue as you go. When you get to the end, cut lace 3/4" longer than needed, fold it under and glue it.
Place a brad through the lace into each hole. Open them on the inside and press them flat with your bone folder.
Using "Walk in my Garden" Cricut cartridge, page 90, create the flower blackout making one flower each in sizes: 3-1/2", 3", 2-1/2", 2", 1-1/2" and 1". Chalk or ink the edges of each flower.
Using something round (I used the ball end of my small hammer, the end of my Cricut spatula and the end of an ink pin), and a 3" or larger square of stiff foam, place each flower upside down on the foam and press the round object on each petal, using a rotating motion.
After you've done each petal, turn it over and do the middle in the same way.
On the top right of the box, using 1/2" glue dots or tacky glue, layer 4" silk flower and the flowers you just made beginning with the largest one, shifting each layer so that you can see the petals on the layer below. Place the 2-1/2" shimmery flower between the layers of flowers.
When you have all the flowers glued down, put some tacky glue in the center of the flower and drop ten red seed beads in a circle.
Using "Plantin School Book" Cricut cartridge, page 76, use the flower to make two flowers each in sizes: 1-1/2" and 1-1/4" and one flower in size 1". Chalk or ink the edges of each flower.
As in step 14, round the flower petals all on the right side and the center of the flower so that they form a cup.
Use tacky glue in the center of the flowers, beginning with the largest one, shifting each layer so that you can see the petals on the layer below. They will form a cupped flower.
When you have all the flowers glued down, put some tacky glue in the center of the flower and drop eight gold seed beads in a circle.
Using "Plantin School Book" Cricut cartridge, page 76, use the shift to make three leaves in size 2-1/2" and two leaves in size 1-1/2".
Using your swirl stamp and the olive green ink, stamp each leaf and then chalk or ink the edges.
As in step 14, round the front side of the leaves and pull the tool toward the point to elongate the circle so it looks like a leaf.
Nestle them into the edge of the large flower and glue them down with tacky glue.
Glue the leaves on using tacky glue or glue runner.
To make the butterfly, use two 1-7/8" x 1" scraps of paper. Use a punch, decorative scissors, or freehand the decorative edge of the wings.
Cut at an angle leaving 7/8" in the middle. Fold up 1/8" of the middle.
Glue these two 1/8" pieces together, one on top of the other. Cut a 1-1/8" x 1/4" tube for the body and a 1/4" circle for the head.
Chalk wings, body and head. Using tacky glue, glue the wings to the box at the middle section only.
Glue the body onto the middle section. Draw two antenna on the box and then glue the head on.

New stuff we just got in :)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:48:00 +0000

New Papers, Limited Edition Tim Holtz Inks and Mailing Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:46:00 +0000

New Products!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +0000

A fun Halloween Project....

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the season, the leaves, the ghouls and goblins, and especially decorating....I love anything that I can make involving Halloween especially that I can make in no time.

Last year, we got some paper mache witch hats in here at the store. Let me tell you....I love paper mache...It's probably one of the most versatile surfaces out there! You can decoupage, paint, spray, spritz, cut, ink, and glue on this stuff and it holds up....really well in fact. It's a blank canvas and it's amazing how two people can start with the same item and have two totally different results....

Jen's is the orange hat. She painted the brim of the hat black and the top orange. Then, taking a spider stamp and black ink, she stamped little spiders all over the top of the hat. Cutting a round circle out of patterned paper, she decoupaged it onto the brim. She then hand cut a witch out of another sheet of patterned paper and 'pop-dotted' it on the hat. Then, Jen finished the hat off with some prima flowers. Pretty cool huh?

The purple hat was painted purple with acrylic paint and then were inked with a black archival ink by Ranger. Then I took a Tim Holtz stamp and stamped a little texture around the brim with the same black ink. This stamp gave the hat an 'aged' look. After stamping was completed, I spritzed the whole hat with gold Perfect Pearls Mist to give it a little shimmer and dried it with a heat embossing gun. (And don't worry...The archival ink won't run or bleed after it is wet.) Then, I took some Prima ribbon and wrapped it around the bottom of the hat. I then glue the same type of Prima flowers from Jen's hat to mine. Finally, I inked a Tim Holtz ticket and stuck it in the hat with a memo pin. Voila!

Both of these hats took less than an hour to complete and they are also an easy project to do with the kiddos! The hats come in two sizes a 6" and the 12" that was used in the above projects!

Happy Scrappin'

What is a crop?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:15:00 +0000

What is a crop? We get asked this from time to time.

Crop.....definition: a collection or group of persons or things appearing or occurring together. In this case, a fabulous gathering of scrapbookers (and from time to time, cardmakers) who want to join together and complete their projects....

Personally, I find crops refreshing....It's nice to hang out with a wonderful group of women (and sometimes men) that have a common interest. Picture working on a layout and having a case of "scrapper's block". It happens to the newbie and the seasoned scrapper alike. Normally, I would grab a magazine or hop online to see if I can get my creative mojo going again...But, if you are at a crop, you have an advantage....Because no two scrappers scrap alike, you can get all kinds of fresh ideas and techniques in one night. It's no odd occurrence to see scrappers walk around the table and browse the projects, asking questions about techniques and design....What a great way to get rid of a case of scrapper's block!! We've even had crop attendees do mini demos! And another advantage: you are at a scrapbook store. Run out of glue or need a different color of paper? No worries...It's all right there at your fingertips! And the best thing, you even get a little discount at our crops! How cool is that?!

Crops also are a place to get away from daily life for just a bit...a place to take a breather...Come work on scrapbooks, cards, sort pictures and supplies, or just come for the chatting and friendship....In all the crops I have hosted, I have met some wonderful, dear people, who I am honored to consider dear friends...

We always have a blast at the crop. We play games (sometimes silly), eat good food, win prizes, and laugh....It's always an absolute blast!! There's definitely never a dull moment!! :)

For all you ghouls and goblins out there, our annual Halloween Crop is coming up Saturday, October 15 from 3-11pm. It's always a blast to see everyone show up in their favorite costumes. Last year, we had a cow, the wolf from Lil Red Riding Hood, a pair of salt and pepper shakers, and Flo, from Progressive. The year before we had witches, cats, and Bella from Twilight (whom I portrayed, but was mistaken for Howard Stern...LOL. And looking at the picture on the 'Wall of Fame' at the store, I definitely look more like Howard Stern...hehe) We'll have a prize for best costume and of course, prizes for games, good food, and great friends....

So come join us for the Halloween Crop on October 15! Can't make it then? Be sure to keep checking the e-mails for the dates of the next crop!

Happy Scrappin!

Featured project

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:35:00 +0000

Sorry we have been missing the past few months....It's been a crazy (good kind of crazy) summer!! We're going to start posting more inspirational projects on here, like the one by Sherrie below.

We just love this layout done earlier this year by Design Team Member Sherrie. She used Pink Paislee papers, a Prima vine, and one of our fave embellishments: Thickers. The butterfly in the top left hand corner was cut out of some of the left over paper.

For this and more inspiring layouts, be sure to stay tuned to this blog.

Happy scrappin!

Storing Ribbon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:55:00 +0000

Ribbon...easy to store when it's on the spool, but what do you do when you have a yard or so left?

I have a large ribbon bag with probably 100-150 different ribbons in it. The ribbon bag is made of a clear vinyl-like material with holes punched it so the ribbon can be threaded through. The majority of the ribbon stays inside the bag and a little sample is outside for you to see. The best thing about this purse is that it will 'smash' down in to bags. My ribbon bag is always the last thing I pack in my rolling tote, it always goes on top and is always smashed, but the bag holds up well and the ribbon is protected.

But what if you're not a ribbon person or you want to keep the ribbon handy at your work table? I recently bought about 7 different colors of the same ribbon to use on a current project. I wanted it handy, yet organized. At the store here, we carry these craft doll pins. I took each of my ribbons and wrapped them each around their own pins and threw them in a basket on my table. Easy and inexpensive because I bought a dozen of these for less than a dollar!! And when you run out of the ribbon that is on the pin, you can recycle it and use it again!! How cool is that?!?!

Happy Scrappin'!