New Class Layout!

This is a picture of the layout we'll be doing at my next scrapbook class on Friday, June 27th. Now I know you're wondering where all the bling is - don't worry! I know the pages above don't have any embellishments or stamping, but I promise that the ones you create will! I don't have all the supplies yet to put together the pages we'll actually be making, so this is just an IDEA of what the layout will look like. We will also be using slightly different colors: Real Red, More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise and Wild Wasabi. We'll also be using the East Coast Prep Designer Series paper, and doing some fun stuff with a couple of star punches. I wanted to do a 4th of July theme, but I was struggling with my colors a bit, and I wanted something a little more summery. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with what I came up with - and I think it will work for those July 4th pictures!

The class is Friday, June 27th at 6pm. Cost is $12 a person, and is limited to 10. Please let me know by Wednesday, June 25th if you'll be able to make it so that I can have enough supplies ready. This class is a quick one and should take no more than an hour or so!

BTW, I got the inspiration for this layout from Stacey King. You can check out more of her scrapbook layouts and creations here!

6x6 Scrappin'

This is a springy/summery scrapbook page I created for one of my stamp clubs this month. Every month, in addition to a card or other project, we create a 6x6 page. The goal is at the end of the year everyone will have a nice album to keep or give away as a gift! Some of the months are themed, others are more generic. This one features my daughter Hayley when she was just two years old. I remember the day just like it was yesterday! Chris, Hayley and I decided to take a walk through the nearby Santa Rosa Plateau. We were a little unsure of how Hayley would handle the long walk. She had so much fun running along the trail and exploring nature. Near the end of the walk she ditched her shoes and ran around barefoot. It was a wonderful day! However, I noticed that I got the year wrong in my journaling - it should read 1998!

I try to teach a new technique every month. On this one I demonstrated how to use the SU corner rounder to make a nice scalloped edge, and how to make "faux eyelets" using a paper piercer and a white gel pen. Click here for a quick and easy tutorial by Beate Johns on how to make a scalloped border using the SU corner rounder. You can also check out more of her cool tutorials and artwork on her awesome blog!

To make the eyelets, you simply pierce a hole in the paper using a paper piercer and the SU Mat Pack (makes it SO much easier!), then go over the hole with the white gel pen. Voila - instant "eyelets"!

Supplies used: Doodle This stamp set, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red and Vanilla cardstock, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive inks, Flower Fusion felt flowers, white gel pen, grosgrain ribbon, and rhinestone brad (non SU).

Recipe Box Class

This is the recipe box we made at my class last night. I cased the design from Kristina - check out her blog at kwernerdesignblog.com! I used the Fall Flowers paper on this one, and since the paper is double sided, everyone got creative with the patterns they used. We also created four embellished index cards for the inside. This was a relatively easy project to put together, and everyones boxes turned out so nice! Someone came up with the idea to use these as coupon boxes instead, which is great because these tins are the perfect size for coupons! I'm giving mine to my mom for Mothers Day. I plan on doing a similar class in the future, except I'll be using the larger lunch box tins instead to accommodate cards.

Supplies used: Fall Flowers DSP, Simple Serif mini alphabet, Really Rust and Old Olive cardstock, scallop, 1" circle and corner rounder punches, metal edge tag, Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon, Old Olive Stampin' Write marker, dimensionals and sticky strip, Maya Road Coffee Break tin (purchased online from California Paper Goods).

You MUST see this!

I was surfin' around on the web, looking for ideas for a scrap space, and I came across the holy grail of all scrappin' spaces - Connie's scrappin' shed!

You can see the inside of this awesomely wonderful, amazing scrap space by clicking HERE. I've seen some really nice scrap spaces out there, but this one is by far the most drool worthy! Connie's fantastic husband built this scrappin' shed for her, and even some of the furniture inside. That is pure love, people. I can only hope to someday have a similar little piece of heaven in my backyard. When I mentioned it to my husband, he replied that I should be happy I'm getting grass and a dog run.  A girl can dream, right?

You can check out Connie's blog HERE.

Two New Classes for May!

I know I have been promising classes for a while now, and I've been so busy with life (and somewhat lazy) that I've been putting it on the back burner. Well ladies, I've finally got my act together and I am happy to announce that I have two classes scheduled for May! I am really excited about these two projects, and I just KNOW you're going to LOVE them!

The first class project is a recipe box tin. This would make a unique and special gift for Mothers Day! I am still working on my sample and will post it as soon as I have it ready. To give you an idea until then, the box will be very similar to the one show above created by Kristina Werner. I'm a huge fan of her work and her recipe box inspired me to do this class! Check out her blog at kwernerdesignblog.com.

This class will be held on Friday, May 9th at 6pm at my home in French Valley. The class is $25, and will include the tin and all materials. We will also be making index cards for the inside of the box. This class is limited to 10, so RSVP soon to reserve your spot. Pre-payment of the class fee is required. Please visit my Stampin' Up! website HERE for more details!

My second class will be held on Friday, May 30 at 6pm. This is the Tart & Tangy Class! Sweeten up someone's life with this fun, fresh set of 10 thank you cards packaged in a custom-designed box. Makes a perfect gift for a friend, a loved one, or just for yourself! Here is what we will be making:

This class is $25, and will include all supplies to make the box plus 10 cards and envelopes. Also, if you think this is as cute and adorable as I do and would like to create more cards and/or scrapbook pages at home, I will be offering 20% off the Tart & Tangy stamp set and Summer Picnic Designer Series paper used in this project! That's right - MY discount. This offer is available to class participants only. Does it get any better than that?? I don't think so. :) This class is limited 10, so again, RSVP soon to reserve your spot!

If you are not local or you are unable to make either of these classes, I can offer a class kit-to-go. You will receive all supplies and instructions needed to create the projects above. Please add $4.95 to the class price for shipping. Contact me for more details!

Wild for Wasabi

I finally took advantage of the Wild for Wasabi promotion (check out that special HERE). I have to admit, I wasn't too crazy about this color at first, but it's grown on me and I find myself using it quite often! It's one of my favorite-est greens (almost more than my beloved Old Olive). It's also more versatile than its cousins, Garden Green and Glorious Green. My personal feeling is that Stampin' Up! should take a nation wide vote and do away with some of the dated, more unpopular colors (Blush Blossom, anyone?) and replace them with some of these fabulous, more loveable In Colors, but that is a rant for another day.

Anyhoo, I got this mini-book idea from the Wild for Wasabi project sheet (see above link for details). The instructions for putting it together were a little vague, but I improvised and this is how it turned out. The inside pages are blank and ready to be embellished. This cute little bugger is going to my stamp club hostess this month. I hope she likes green!

Supplies used: Wonderful Words stamp set, Wild Wasabi pre-cut, pre-scored cardstock, ink and stitched ribbon, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White, scallop and circle punches, Crop-a-dile, Stickles.

Easy Berry Bliss Projects

I'm a big fan of pink and brown together, so I'm just lovin' the Berry Bliss paper! Here are two recent projects I've created. Both were really quick and easy! The shower favors were for a friend's baby shower. The stamped image is embossed, but it doesn't really show in the picture. I cut 1" x 3" strips of Berry Bliss paper and wrapped them around Hershey Nuggets. The mini-book I made for one of my stamp club hostesses. I left the outside tag and inside pages blank so she can customize it. I bought the mini-books from a local scrap store that was going out of business, but it's basically just a 4x4 mini chipboard book. Hope you like!

Products used: Riveting stamp set (on shower favor), Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper, Scallop and Circle Punches, Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White cardstock, grosgrain ribbon, Stickles, cellophane bags, Hershey Nuggets, mini-chipboard book.