What she loves about winter:
Kristy's take on the layout inspiration:
Love them mate!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Challenging!
I have had a great email from Kristy to let me know that she is thoroughly enjoying the weekend creative challenges. She has kindly allowed me to post two of her fantastic pages from the last challenges. Thanks Kristy!
What she loves about winter:
Kristy's take on the layout inspiration:
Love them mate!
What she loves about winter:
Kristy's take on the layout inspiration:
Love them mate!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ammendment
The order of classes has been altered slightly because I am unable to be here for class on the 16th of June.
Classes will now be:
2nd June: Using Fabric
9th June: Alcohol Inks (only one week after the fabrics class).
30th June: three hours of power (three weeks after the Inks class).
To satisfy your need for a scrap get-together, we will be having another product night and a crop night thrown in (dates to be advised).
I hope this has not inconvenienced anyone.
Classes will now be:
2nd June: Using Fabric
9th June: Alcohol Inks (only one week after the fabrics class).
30th June: three hours of power (three weeks after the Inks class).
To satisfy your need for a scrap get-together, we will be having another product night and a crop night thrown in (dates to be advised).
I hope this has not inconvenienced anyone.
Using Fabric
Tuesday the 2nd of June 2009
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts
This class will focus on using fabric on your layouts. The fabric is used in a naive, unfinished way to create a distressed and rustic look to your page.
For the sewers and patchworkers out there, the fabric strips can be neatened and our embelishment made into a little aplique if desired!
Supplies needed:
One photo, 9cm square, or 4".
One sheet of patterned paper for an outer mat.
One piece of cardstock or low patterned paper for an inner mat.
One piece of grid patterned paper, low patterned paper or cardstock for a background.
Alphabet for a title.
Four large photo corners (chipboard, paper etc - I have altered some chipboard ones).
One long strip of paper lace or patterned paper to scallop.
One strip of fabric approximately 4 - 5cm wide and 60cm long.
Scraps of fabric for a handmade embelishment.
Fast drying wet glue.
Tracing paper, greaseproof paper or baking paper to make a pattern.
Sandpaper.
Foam tape or dimensionals/dots.
Gel pen for journaling.
Date sticker or stamp and ink.
Embroidery thread for stitching.
Small assortment of brads/buttons.
35cm length of ribbon if you do not want to stitch on your fabric strip.
Supplied in class:
Glimmer mist.
Crackle paint.
Patterns for an embelishment.
Sewing machine and thread.
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts
This class will focus on using fabric on your layouts. The fabric is used in a naive, unfinished way to create a distressed and rustic look to your page.
For the sewers and patchworkers out there, the fabric strips can be neatened and our embelishment made into a little aplique if desired!
Supplies needed:
One photo, 9cm square, or 4".
One sheet of patterned paper for an outer mat.
One piece of cardstock or low patterned paper for an inner mat.
One piece of grid patterned paper, low patterned paper or cardstock for a background.
Alphabet for a title.
Four large photo corners (chipboard, paper etc - I have altered some chipboard ones).
One long strip of paper lace or patterned paper to scallop.
One strip of fabric approximately 4 - 5cm wide and 60cm long.
Scraps of fabric for a handmade embelishment.
Fast drying wet glue.
Tracing paper, greaseproof paper or baking paper to make a pattern.
Sandpaper.
Foam tape or dimensionals/dots.
Gel pen for journaling.
Date sticker or stamp and ink.
Embroidery thread for stitching.
Small assortment of brads/buttons.
35cm length of ribbon if you do not want to stitch on your fabric strip.
Supplied in class:
Glimmer mist.
Crackle paint.
Patterns for an embelishment.
Sewing machine and thread.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Weekend Inspiration Challenges
Come along to the crop night this Friday night for some fun and inspiration to get you scrapping up a storm!
Friday the 22nd of May 2009
6.30pm (shadow box tutorial is at 7.30pm) till midnight.
Complete the most challenges during the crop to be in the running for a small prize.
Challenge One:
Use the sketch below by Becky Fleck to create a double page or two single page layouts (the photo sizes stated are incorrect for a double page 12" x 12" layout) about any topic. You could also use this sketch to make two 12" x 6" layouts (this challenge is counted as two layouts to be in the running for a little prize).
Challenge Two:
Use the layout below (source unknown) as inspiration for a layout. You may take the colour scheme, the composition or a single element from the layout as inspiration to create a layout that is uniquely yours.
Challenge Three:
Use strips of patterned paper on a cardstock background to make a layout. Here's the challenge: none of the pieces of patterned paper or cardstock can be full sheets - all must be scraps (even the background, but it can be one single colour)!
Challenge Four: everyday inspiration
Winter is looming and many of us are dreading its onset. Make a layout that showcases EITHER what you LOVE or what you HATE about winter.
Challenge Five:
Create a layout and use stamps to create its title. You can use rubber, acrylic, foam or stamps you have made yourself from bubble wrap or some other household item. Think outside the square (ie, the stamps don't have to be letter stamps)!
If you are playing along at home, I would love to see some of the layouts that you create using the challenges. Just bring them into the shop or email me a pic.
Thanks K for emailing a great pic of your double page that you created last time - it looked fantastic! Thanks for joining in!
Hope to see you at the crop!
Friday the 22nd of May 2009
6.30pm (shadow box tutorial is at 7.30pm) till midnight.
Complete the most challenges during the crop to be in the running for a small prize.
Challenge One:
Use the sketch below by Becky Fleck to create a double page or two single page layouts (the photo sizes stated are incorrect for a double page 12" x 12" layout) about any topic. You could also use this sketch to make two 12" x 6" layouts (this challenge is counted as two layouts to be in the running for a little prize).
Challenge Two:
Use the layout below (source unknown) as inspiration for a layout. You may take the colour scheme, the composition or a single element from the layout as inspiration to create a layout that is uniquely yours.
Challenge Three:
Use strips of patterned paper on a cardstock background to make a layout. Here's the challenge: none of the pieces of patterned paper or cardstock can be full sheets - all must be scraps (even the background, but it can be one single colour)!
Challenge Four: everyday inspiration
Winter is looming and many of us are dreading its onset. Make a layout that showcases EITHER what you LOVE or what you HATE about winter.
Challenge Five:
Create a layout and use stamps to create its title. You can use rubber, acrylic, foam or stamps you have made yourself from bubble wrap or some other household item. Think outside the square (ie, the stamps don't have to be letter stamps)!
If you are playing along at home, I would love to see some of the layouts that you create using the challenges. Just bring them into the shop or email me a pic.
Thanks K for emailing a great pic of your double page that you created last time - it looked fantastic! Thanks for joining in!
Hope to see you at the crop!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Weekend Creative
There will be an extra special crop night on this friday night!
Shadow Box Make and Take
Friday the 22nd of May
6.30pm opening, for a 7.30pm make and take class
$20 for a full kit with extra chipboard included to take home!
OR come for the crop night only (no make and take kit): $10
Renaye has some fantastic new shadow box frames (6" square) in store and a cool make and take has been designed around them.
All you will need to complete the frame has been bundled into a kit so that you have just the right amount of paper and chipboard to make this lovely frame. All the products needed to alter the embelishments for the frame will be made available on the night for class use also, so you will not need to outlay another cent once you have purchased your kit!
An example of the shadow box can be viewed in store. It includes a "scene" for a photo of a loved one or friend to sit in.
Please book in and pay at the store prior to friday night as there are only 5 kits remaining!
Supplies to bring:
One photo, preferrably black and white, of a person or people, that you can cut out. The ideal photo would be a full body shot of approximately 3"-4" high.
Wet glue.
Scissors.
White gel pen if you have one.
Foam tape or dimensionals if you have it.
Weekend Creative challenges will be posted on thursday.
Please feel free to come and crop with us if you are not interrested in the shadow box frame. We would love your company! (please remember to book in and pay though).
Can't wait to see you there for a fun crop night!
Shadow Box Make and Take
Friday the 22nd of May
6.30pm opening, for a 7.30pm make and take class
$20 for a full kit with extra chipboard included to take home!
OR come for the crop night only (no make and take kit): $10
Renaye has some fantastic new shadow box frames (6" square) in store and a cool make and take has been designed around them.
All you will need to complete the frame has been bundled into a kit so that you have just the right amount of paper and chipboard to make this lovely frame. All the products needed to alter the embelishments for the frame will be made available on the night for class use also, so you will not need to outlay another cent once you have purchased your kit!
An example of the shadow box can be viewed in store. It includes a "scene" for a photo of a loved one or friend to sit in.
Please book in and pay at the store prior to friday night as there are only 5 kits remaining!
Supplies to bring:
One photo, preferrably black and white, of a person or people, that you can cut out. The ideal photo would be a full body shot of approximately 3"-4" high.
Wet glue.
Scissors.
White gel pen if you have one.
Foam tape or dimensionals if you have it.
Weekend Creative challenges will be posted on thursday.
Please feel free to come and crop with us if you are not interrested in the shadow box frame. We would love your company! (please remember to book in and pay though).
Can't wait to see you there for a fun crop night!
Transparency Update
I have sourced some inkjet printable transparency sheets for our layout tonight. If you would like to use this product on your layout (to add computer printed journaling) they will be available at the shop from today for $1.70 each. A demonstration of how to use them will be given in class tonight.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Transparency Sheets
I have been searching for inkjet printable transparency sheets and have had no luck. They are not a commonly stocked item and are expensive to buy in, so I have decided to modify the layout and include hand journaling straight onto the layout. On the night, you will only need a gel pen for your journaling, rather than the printout of your journaling. I hope this has not inconvenienced anyone.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Weekend Inspiration
Are you hanging out for the weekend? It is time for our weekend challenges again!
Challenge One: sketch it
Use this double page sketch to create a double or two single page layouts.
Challenge Two: Journaling prompt
Use this journaling prompt from Designer Digitals as a starting point for a layout.
Challenge Three: sketch it
Use this sketch to create a layout.
Challenge Four: colour challenge
Using the colour scheme of white, grey and yellow, create a layout or card.
Challenge Five: everyday inspiration
Use a piece of clothing belonging to someone in your house hold as inspiration for a layout.
Hope you have a great weekend and happy scrapping!
PS, I would love to see your finished projects using any of these challenges so feel free to email me, bring them into the shop, or bring them to class.
Challenge One: sketch it
Use this double page sketch to create a double or two single page layouts.
Challenge Two: Journaling prompt
Use this journaling prompt from Designer Digitals as a starting point for a layout.
Challenge Three: sketch it
Use this sketch to create a layout.
Challenge Four: colour challenge
Using the colour scheme of white, grey and yellow, create a layout or card.
Challenge Five: everyday inspiration
Use a piece of clothing belonging to someone in your house hold as inspiration for a layout.
Hope you have a great weekend and happy scrapping!
PS, I would love to see your finished projects using any of these challenges so feel free to email me, bring them into the shop, or bring them to class.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Button Up!
Tuesday 19th May 2009
7.30pm
Class number two will focus on getting the most out of your stash and also making some everyday items into useful scrapbooking embelishments. This layout is full of great techniques to make your buttons and to include journaling in a fun and fresh way.
I have themed my layout to include some fun facts about my family, titled "4 facts". If you wish to also do this, you will need to print some journaling/facts related each member of your family onto a transparency sheet, leaving adequate room between each block of journaling to cut it out or align it with your photo on the layout.
The layout is in store for you to look at, to dispell any confusion!
Supplies needed:
Four photos approximately 4.5cm x 6cm (portrait orientation). Photos will need to be smaller or in landscape orientation if you are using more photos (ie, more than 4 members of your family), or could be larger if you have less members of your family.
One scrap of cardstock to mat your photos.
One sheet of patterned paper for a background.
Alphabet for a title.
Journaling printed onto a piece of A4 transparency (inkjet printable stuff), or a transparency/permanent marker to hand journal onto your transparency sheet.
Paint to match with your layout, preferably a light neutral eg, cream, white, pink etc.
Favourite ink colour.
Gel pen.
Embroidery thread in two or more colours.
Needle.
Crop-o-dile if you have one.
String, jute or twine if you have it.
Corrugated cardboard if you have it.
Newspaper.
Small eyelets.
One or two buttons (one clear flat one if you have it).
Scraps of patterned paper, cork, chipboard (shapes and plain/raw), felt, fabric, foam.
Foam tape or dimensionals.
Sandpaper.
Glimmer mist or colour wash if you have them.
Wet glue (Tombow mono-multi is my favourite).
Double sided tape.
Glossy Accents or Dimensional Magic if you have it.
Crackle accents if you have it.
FIMO or Sculpey if you have it (not necessary, so don't stress!).
Small templates and punches in squares, circles, stars, flowers if you have them.
Techniques used:
Handmade embelishments, embossing, inking, painting, hand cutting, stamping, journaling, photo matting, distressing, "everyday life journaling, altering pre-made embelishments.
7.30pm
Class number two will focus on getting the most out of your stash and also making some everyday items into useful scrapbooking embelishments. This layout is full of great techniques to make your buttons and to include journaling in a fun and fresh way.
I have themed my layout to include some fun facts about my family, titled "4 facts". If you wish to also do this, you will need to print some journaling/facts related each member of your family onto a transparency sheet, leaving adequate room between each block of journaling to cut it out or align it with your photo on the layout.
The layout is in store for you to look at, to dispell any confusion!
Supplies needed:
Four photos approximately 4.5cm x 6cm (portrait orientation). Photos will need to be smaller or in landscape orientation if you are using more photos (ie, more than 4 members of your family), or could be larger if you have less members of your family.
One scrap of cardstock to mat your photos.
One sheet of patterned paper for a background.
Alphabet for a title.
Journaling printed onto a piece of A4 transparency (inkjet printable stuff), or a transparency/permanent marker to hand journal onto your transparency sheet.
Paint to match with your layout, preferably a light neutral eg, cream, white, pink etc.
Favourite ink colour.
Gel pen.
Embroidery thread in two or more colours.
Needle.
Crop-o-dile if you have one.
String, jute or twine if you have it.
Corrugated cardboard if you have it.
Newspaper.
Small eyelets.
One or two buttons (one clear flat one if you have it).
Scraps of patterned paper, cork, chipboard (shapes and plain/raw), felt, fabric, foam.
Foam tape or dimensionals.
Sandpaper.
Glimmer mist or colour wash if you have them.
Wet glue (Tombow mono-multi is my favourite).
Double sided tape.
Glossy Accents or Dimensional Magic if you have it.
Crackle accents if you have it.
FIMO or Sculpey if you have it (not necessary, so don't stress!).
Small templates and punches in squares, circles, stars, flowers if you have them.
Techniques used:
Handmade embelishments, embossing, inking, painting, hand cutting, stamping, journaling, photo matting, distressing, "everyday life journaling, altering pre-made embelishments.
Crop Cancelled
Our Friday night crop this week is cancelled (Friday the 15th May). Renaye will be away in Perth, so we will skip this one. I will, however, still have the weekend inspiration up on the blog, with challenges to get you creating over the weekend. Challenges will be up on Thursday.
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