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Learn one of the hottest trends in scrapbooking!

How to scrapbook on canvas.

If you’re one of those people that keep on top of what’s new in paper crafting I’m sure you’ve heard the term “scrapbook your walls”. This just means taking your scrapbook pages out of the album and displaying them on the wall. One of the coolest ways to display scrapbook pages on the wall is by creating them on canvas rather than cardstock or paper. While this may sound tricky, it's surprisingly quick and easy. To make it even easier, I'd like to take you through the process, step-by-step, in my new Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class

The Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class will take you through the process of creating a scrapbook canvas step by step. You’ll go from how to choose a canvas to putting it all together. As an online class you’ll be taken to a private webpage where you’ll find two high definition videos and a printable Quick Reference Sheet listing all of the supplies as well as the measurements and a full color photo of the project.

In addition to learning one of the hottest trends in scrapbooking you’ll also learn two bonus techniques along the way. These are techniques you’ll surely want to add to your own projects down the road.

1. Stenciling with inks.
2. How to make three dimensional cardstock roses.

 

To gain INSTANT access to the Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class for only $12.95 click the Buy Now button below.

Once your payment is processed you will immediately be taken to the private webpage. You can watch the videos immediately or bookmark the page to view any time in the future.

 

If you aren't familar with online classes please check out the FAQ below.

Online Class FAQ

What is an online class?

Taking an online class is just like taking a regular class, but rather than traveling to a specific location at a specific time you attend class virtually. 

What should I expect?

Each online class will consist of one large project or a few smaller projects that go together. You will learn how to make each project through a series of video tutorials. Once you sign up/pay for a class you will immediately be taken to a web page where you can watch the videos right away.

Do online classes include tools and supplies?

No. Online classes are instruction only. You will need to use your own tools and supplies to make the projects.

Click the link below to purchase the Roses of Love Scrapbook Canvas Online Class for only $12.95.

Top 10 Posts of 2010

As 2010 comes to a close I thought it was the perfect time to look back at the projects I've shared with you through out the past year.

I will be sharing two projects each day this week and then on Saturday, January 1st, 2011 I will be announcing several exciting new products and classes. Along with this announcement will be a contest so be sure to stop by.

Without further adeui here are the first two of my top 10 of 2010. To learn more about each project click the title below the photo to be taken directly to the blog post.

Masculine Masking

Distressed Circle Scrapbook Layout

 

Come back tomorrow for two more projects.

 

 

Thrifty Thursday: Baby's Firsts Mini Scrapbook Album

What is Thrifty Thursday?

With the economy still on the rebound we all need to get as much bang for our buck as possible. So each Thursday I'll show you inexpensive ways to use your paper crafting supplies.

Today's Project

Every mother has the best of intentions when it comes to scrapbooking their new baby. But then reality sets in and time flies. This mini album is a quick, cute and simple way for any new mom to record their baby's firsts and would make a terrific gift in itself or to add to a pack of diapers.

I picked up the mini photo album at Walmart for $1. Then I made a decorative insert for the front and cut a coordinating piece of Pretty in Pink Cardstock for the back cover. On the inside I wanted the new mom to have a place to write a little about each of baby's firsts and a place for a photo. For this I cut a 4" x 6" piece of Pretty in Pink Cardstock and then printed the words for each topic and punched them out with the new XL Decorative Label Punch (Holiday Mini page 25). This punch is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

This album is small enough to leave out on the coffee table, side table or to tuck in a purse or diaper bag. This would also be a great brag book for grandma. Instead of titling it "Baby's Firsts" you could change it to "Baby Jack".

Here is the list of firsts I came up with.

• Coming Home
• First Bath
• First Outfit
• First Food
• First Word
• First Smile
• First Tooth
• Rolling Over
• Sitting Up
• Crawling
• Standing
• First Steps
• First Haircut
• First Easter
• First Halloween
• First Thanksgiving
• First Christmas
• First Birthday

How thrifty is this project?

Mini Photo Album                 $1.00

4-12x12 Cardstock              $2.20

2- 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock       $  .58

Total Cost                           $3.78

Supplies

Stamps: Baby Tee's Jumbo Wheel

Inks: Basic Black, Basic Gray, So Saffrom and Pretty in Pink

Paper: Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Cardstock

Other: Blender Pen, Sizzix Big Shot with Scallop Circle #2 Die and Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Circle Scissors, 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, Two Way Glue Pen, Sticky Strip and Dazzling Diamonds

 

Holiday Star Book Class

  

The Star Book has always been one of my favorite mini scrapbook albums. It is so impressive and looks so complicated. Everyone will think you're a paper crafting genius . . . and no one but us needs to know otherwise.   Just imagine the ooh's and ahh's you'll hear when people come visit for the holidays or when someone special unwraps this little work of art.

This little book measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when closed. It has seven double pages making it perfect to showcase your favorite Christmas photos from years past or get ahead of the game and have your album ready and waiting for your precious 2010 holiday memories.

Oh, another idea just came to me! This would be the perfect place to record your family holiday traditions.  Things like leaving cookies and milk for Santa, special ornaments and decorations or holiday food. I know it wouldn't be Christmas here without waffle cookies and a train around our Christmas tree.

I already have plans to make these for several gifts too!

The Holiday Star Book features the new Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper found in the Holiday Mini on page 18. This paper has the very popular vintage feel and what makes it even better is that Stampin' Up! has taken all the guess work out of putting things together. The Deck the Halls DSP is made to match existing Stampin' Up! cardstock, embellishments and now FABRIC!!! Talk about taking it to the next level. I couldn't resist. Not only will you learn how to make the fantastic Star Book you'll also learn how to make a fabric cover and I'll show you several ways to make this book even better.

This class will fill fast and seating is limited so be sure to sign up quickly.

Class Info

When: Thursday, October 28th at 7 pm

Where: My house in Leander, TX

Cost: $35

RSVP by October 14th (use the PayPal link or mail your check)

If you prefer you can RSVP by mailing your check for $35 to Chris Twing 2702 Tumbling River Dr. Leander, TX 78641. Checks must be received by the RSVP date listed above.

Not local? Too busy?

Even if you don't live in the area or just can't make it to class you too can join me for class, virtually.

Click the link below to receive a complete class kit plus DVD video tutorial. Class kit will include all papers, precut, seam binding, Sizzix Adhesive Sheet, chipboard cover and fabric. It will not include stamps, inks or stamped images. You can stamp the cover with stamps you have on hand or purchase separately the stamps used in the sample (Grateful Greetings with Basic Black Classic Ink and Tags Til Christmas with Cherry Cobber Classic Ink.) You'll also need a Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive.

Virtual class members will pay the same low price of only $35 plus $5.10 for priority shipping. Payment is due no later than October 14th. I will be ordering all the supplies, preparing kits and shipping them immediately so you should have your kit in about three weeks.

More Sale-a-bration Extravaganza Photos

I thought yall might enjoy seeing a few more photos from our Sale-a-bration Extravaganza Event. It was great fun. This is the second year we've held this event and we're sure to do it again next year!

 

One of my favorite customers, Alice with my mom, Belinda

This card was created by fellow demonstrator, Melissa Smith and features the 2 Step Bird Punch. A very versatile tool!

Another Scallop Square Rag Purse done by fellow demonstrator Carol Bardin.

Wonderful layouts done by fellow demonstrator Lisa Besler. She created these using My Digital Studio.

 

Make Over Monday: Simple Birthday Scrapbook

I love themed scrapbooks for different occasions. "Why?" you ask. I really enjoy pulling them out for everyone to see at each occasion. I have good intentions of making one for all of the major holidays but the only one I've started is my sons birthday book.

I saw this 8" x 8" birthday album in a scrapbooking magazine quite some time ago. It was created by Melanie Louette. The idea fit so well with the Happy B-Day Simply Scrappin' Kit. All I added to the kit was a little cardstock and used my Sizzix Big Shot with the Stampin' Up! Alphabet Simple Numbers to create the number for each year.

Here is a look at three more years of birthdays.

Using a formula or similar layout and a kit with coordinating papers and embeliishments makes the album go together so quickly. You could easily create a birthday book from 1-18 in one day.

My son just turned five last week and I loved having this album to show everyone at his brithday party.

I love this idea so much I plan to offer this album as a class, probably in May.

Stay tuned for more details.

Make Over Monday: Distressed Circle Scrapbook Layout

First I apologize for being MIA for a few days. First I had a sinus and ear infection, okay I can work with that. Then I came down with the flu. The flu won and I had to lay low for a couple days.

I have to say I am totally happy with how this layout came out! Here is where I began. I spotted this layout in the January 2008 issue of Scrapbook Trends Magazine by Angela Maggard. Her layout was done digitally. When I saw the circles my mind immediately went to the Circle Circus stamp set and that is what I planned to use. Then when I actually sat down to make the page I looked over and saw the circle paper from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper pack and the light bulb popped on. This paper was absolutely perfect. I just cut out sections of circles.

As you can see I turned my layout into a two page spread using nine photos. I really wanted the photo of my son falling asleep on the rug to be the last one so I also had to change up the layout to have the hanging photo on the right instead of the left.

I created the background paper by stamping the Sanded stamp onto 12x12 Whisper White several times using Sahara Sand Classic Ink, then inked the edges with a stamping sponge. Have I mentioned the Sanded stamps is one of my all time favorites! It is awesome for adding texture and also great for more masculine looks.

I really liked the look of orange journaling on the original so I kep that on my layout as well. Using a color for you journaling is a great way to add just a little more pop to your project and something I totally had forgotten about.

Another thing I had forgotten about was stamping on patterned paper. The small strip of DSP just below the photos begins as a diagonal strip. Then I rolled Sweet Swirl with Basic Black Classic Ink over it to give it a whole new look.

Here's a closer look at each page.

Supplies Used

Stamps: Sanded and Sweet Swirl Wheel (rolled on the DSP strip below the photos)

Inks: Basic Black and Sahara Sand Classic Ink

Paper: Whisper White and Sweet Pea DSP

Other: Sizzix Big Shot with Button's #5 Sizzlit, Hemp Twine, 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon and a sponge

Remember looking at other's work is a great place to learn new tricks or jog your memory for tricks you'd forgotten. If you're looking for inspiration or a few memory joggers be sure to stay tuned. Later this week I'll be introducing a new product that will get you going.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Scrapbooking

NEW Six Class Series

Does this sound like you?

• I want to create meaningful scrapbooks but just don't know where to begin.
• I feel overwhelmed at the thought of all those pictures?
• I'm so far behind I'll never get caught up.
• I've lost my inspiration.
• I'm not creative.

The exciting new six class series, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Scrapbooking, will take you from thinking about scrapbooking to actually doing it. Perfect for the beginner or if you're a scrapper who has become overwhelmed and lost your inspiration.

You will learn:

• Photo storage and organization
• What tools and supplies to buy
• What to scrapbook (no you don't have to scrap it all)
• How to choose colors, along with layout & design
• Where to get ideas and inspiration
• Create a layout at each class showing you how to use the latest ideas and embellishments

This class series will save you time and money, while removing the feeling of fear and teach you how to preserve your precious memories.

Class will be split into two parts; introduction of ideas and discussion time followed by creative time. You will leave each class with new ideas, inspiration, knowledge of products and a finished page or two.

     Class I: An introduction to scrapbooking. Where? How? and Why? Which tools do you really need?

     Class II: How to store and organize your tools and supplies. Then we'll go beyond the basics and discuss which tools and supplies are really worth the investment.

     Class III: Introduction to the library system, what is essential and what you can do without.

     Class IV: How to organize your photos and memorbilia for both scrapping and long term storage.

     Class V: Principles of layout and design. Where to get ideas and inspiration and how to store and organize your ideas.

     Class VI: Wrap up and crop.

All classes for this session will be held at my house in Leander, TX. Dates and times are listed below.

Monday, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st

Saturday, June 19th (Crop)

Cost: Classes are $22 each or prepay for all six classes and receive one FREE.

Click the links below to register. Class is limited to eight participants.

Class I $22

Pay for five classes and get one FREE! $110

Makeover Monday: Butterfly Scrapbook Page

I snapped this shot of my sister-in-law Stephanie and niece Megan last Thanksgiving as I was walking by them. With their blue eyes and red hair this picture works great with the new Sweet Pea DSP. Though I'm not a "butterfly person," for some reason I have fallen in love with both the Beautiful Butterflies Die and the Beautiful Wings Embosslit and you can layer them.

This is the original page I made over.

Create by Jackie Stringham and featured in the September 2009 Issue of Creating Keepsakes Magazine I liked the layout, especially the butterfly, but wasn't crazy about the background paper.

• For my layout I started with a 12x12 piece of Whisper White and then added Taken with Teal Circle Dot background paper from the Sweet Pea DSP.
• The photo is a 5x7 layered onto Chocoalte Chip CS and then onto one of the Pumpkin pages of Sweet Pea DSP.
• Next I stamped the letters to spell out Love using the Wild West Alphabet with Chocolate Chip CRAFT Ink and Clear Embossing Powder. 
• To give you an idea of size the striped piece of SP DSP is 2 x 5 3/8.
• The three larger butterflies were created with the Stampin' Up! exclusive Beautiful Butterflies Die and the smaller Pumpkin one at the top was made with the Beautiful Wings Embosslit.
• I added Stampin' Dimensionals under one side of each butterfly pair to give them some dimension.

I have to say I haven't been doing as much scrapbooking as I'd like to and was worried I wouldn't be able to get back in the swing of things very easily. Seems I worried for nothing because it is all coming back to me. I think it's because I'm so excited to start teachning scrapbooking again.

Be on the lookout for details on my new six class series Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Scrapbooking. It's sure to get you back in the mood to scrapbook too.

 

2010 Scrapbook Club is forming now!

Do any of the following sound familiar?

• I have lots of scrapbooking supplies and just aren't sure what to do with them.
• I'm new to stamping and scrapbooking and just aren't sure what to buy or even what to do with things once I've bought them.
• Even though I'm a seasoned scrapbooker I'm just out of ideas, the creativity is gone.

I hear comments like these from fellow scrapbookers all the time. 

Scrapbook Club is a great way to solve all of these problems and have a great time in the process.

So what is Scrapbook Club?

• A monthly class consisting of either a double page 12” x 12” layout or two single 12” x 12” layouts.

Advantages of joining:

• Learn tons of new ways to use what you already own.
• Try out new tools and products before you purchase them.
• Get hands on help from an experienced scrapbooker.
• Enjoy hostess benefits without having to invite people or clean your house.
• Receive both the 2009-2010 and the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.
• Leave class with completed pages.
• All club members will receive $5 off all For Love of Paper Classes for 2010.

What do I have to do?

• Twelve month commitment.
• Attend monthly class.
• Order a minimum of $20 from the catalog each month, plus a $5 monthly supply fee.
• Provide a snack, drink and paper products on your hostess month.

Scrapbook Club 2010 will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 9pm at my house in Leander.  The first 12 people to return their registration form and $35 fee will fill the slots.

Register in the month of November and save $10

How to register:

• Click here to print the registration form
• Mail the completed registration form back to me along with a check for $25