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Click HERE to view the schedule of events for The Spawn of True Scrap!
FYI: Today is the last day to register and be included in our massive drawing for goodies.
Here's a peek at some of the goodies up for grabs:
*Please note* that you can register clear up to October 20th but you won't be included in the big drawing. You WILL however, get the FREE bonus class from me if you register through my affiliate link HERE.
For some reason boy birthday cards are some of the hardest ones for me to make. Maybe it's because I tend to gravitate more towards girly flowery cards or maybe up until lately my stash of boy-themed product and stamps was sorely lacking. Well, not any longer! I have slowly but surely been building up my boy-related product stash and mostly that's been due to Papertrey Ink!
Several months ago, PTI had a month where they focused on the boys and men in our life with their stamp release and now I have been creating masculine cards easily!
Two of my nephews celebrated birthdays earlier this month and my 1 year old nephew got THIS card that I created for Lawn Fawn a few months back and my 10 year old nephew got this card:
For the background I stamped a piece of Hero Arts Azure layering paper with the Graph Background Design Block Stamp using Stampin' Up Pacific Point Ink. Then I stamped the frame from PTI Framed Stamp Set using Memories Black Ink. Then I added some grunge using PTI's Grunge Me Stamp Set and Colorbox Frost White Ink. I love the way the frost white ink looks on the bright blue background.
To give the video game controller stamped image (PTI Boy Basics Game On) a little more dimension, I stamped the image three times: once in SU Real Red, once in SU Daffodil Delight and once in SU Pacific Point Ink. Using a small circle punch, I punched out parts of the design and layered them on one of the video game controller stamped images.
I die cut the Mat Stack 3 die from kraft cardstock and stamped it with a coordinating stamp using Frost White Ink. I stamped the video game controller on the card using Memories Black Ink and adhered the die cut to the card as shown.
I die cut the Ad Sense die from Rustic White cardstock and stamped the coordinating stamp with SU Real Red Ink and the greeting with SU Soft Suede Ink, then adhered this layer to the card.
Finally I finished by cutting out the video game controller, adding gems and adhering it to the card.
A little stamping on the inside of the card is the perfect finishing touch!
SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):
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Just thought I'd pop in today and share a little sneaky peeky of October's Scrapbook Stamping class at Two Peas in a Bucket:
I will be back on the first with all the details, a new how to video and links to October's fabulous guest designer layouts!
Click HERE to view the schedule of events for The Spawn of True Scrap!
FYI: The last day to register and be included in our massive drawing for goodies is this Friday, 9/30.
Here's a peek at some of the goodies up for grabs:
*Please note* that you can register clear up to October 20th but you won't be included in the big drawing. You WILL however, get the FREE bonus class from me if you register through my affiliate link HERE.
I thought I'd pop in here this evening with some answers to several frequently asked questions I've been getting. :)
Q: Can you give me the name of the adhesive you are using and a link of where I can purchase it? It's the perfect size.
A: Here are the adhesives that I am currently using and loving:
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Q: However, I noticed that bazzil cardstock does not cut well. I think you have mentioned AC paper. Where do you get your AC paper?
A: I have found that overall AC cardstock consistantly cuts the best. I used to get it from 2Peas and haven't bought any in awhile and now I don't see it anymore! I did a search and it looks like scrapbook.com is selling it. It does come in paper packs, not individual sheets.
(I'm getting questions about the deadline for registering for The Spawn of True Scrap & for the bonus class offer from me. See details HERE.)
Q: How long will this offer stay up?
A: You can register for The Spawn of True Scrap until the day the event starts (October 20). I will offer the bonus class clear up until that time as well so if you are still on the fence or are needing to wait to sign up until a little closer to the event. No worries. I will honor all attendees who sign up through my link HERE.
*Please note: You can sign up for True Scrap until October 20th, however, the deadline for the drawing is 9/30, and the deadline to attend the pre-event virtual crop is the Monday before.*
Q: I am actually going to be [out of town, etc.] during this event. Is it strictly a "live event", or can I do the videos/exercises the following weekend?
A: It is not strictly a "live" event. You will miss any online live chats but the videos/classes will be available for as long as you want and those are the heart & soul of the event. The live chats with the instructors are just a fun bonus. In Lain's wording: "eternal access to class recordings and chat transcripts". Yay!
September was all about sharing projects pertaining to happiness on Kerri's Blog and of course showing that happiness through the use of Kerri's kits and designs!
And for my happy project, I'm sharing a travel-themed layout. Traveling makes me (and my family) very happy!
The base of my layout is kraft cardstock spritzed with my favorite, favorite Studio Calico Mister Huey Ink, Calico White. In fact, I am addicted to all of the Studio Calico Mists and just got my order of all the new colors!
New Studio Calico Mist Colors at Two Peas:
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New Studio Calico Mist Colors at Simon Says Stamp:
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For a great idea on creating swatches with your mists, check out Kristina Werner's Blog Post HERE. I have a little idea on something similar I want to create. Hoping to get to that maybe the week after next! I will share just as soon as I have it finished!
List of all the KBD die cuts/templates used on my layout:
The sign post was inspired by the "Beach" sticker from October Afternoon. I thought it would be cute hanging from a sign. I loved using the sign post so much on THIS card that I thought I'd try it out on a layout!
SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):
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To view this layout on Kerri's site, click HERE.
***Update on The Spawn of True Scrap and my Bonus Class: Confessions of a "B" Side Scrapper***
If you registered [through my affiliate link] prior to yesterday when I announced the bonus class, you are still eligible for my bonus class! Just send me a copy of your paid receipt to nicholmagouirk@gmail.com and I will add you to the list for the class.
Here's the info on the bonus class:
I am offering an additional private class for anyone who signs up through THIS affiliate link called:
CONFESSIONS OF A "B" SIDED SCRAPPER
What exactly is a "B" side scrapper, you ask? Well, a "B" side scrapbooker is someone who almost always uses the "backside" of a 2-sided sheet of patterned paper. The "B" side is almost always a more understated, tone-on-tone or smaller design/pattern that the "A" side. This class will show you all the benefits of using the "B" side of your patterned papers plus give you lots of ideas on implementing them into not only your layouts but your card-making and other paper crafting crafts as well.
This bonus class will be available in early November after The Spawn of True Scrap Event is over and will include:
Email me a copy of your receipt after you sign up via THIS affiliate link to nicholmagouirk@gmail.com and I will add your name to the list for my class. This is just my small way of saying "thank you". Please note you MUST use THIS LINK to sign up.
For those of you who already emailed me, thank you!
I wanted to let my blog readers, Twitter and Facebook followers know about an exclusive bonus offer I have for anyone who signs up for The Spawn of True Scrap through my blog.
I am offering an additional private class for anyone who signs up through THIS affiliate link called:
CONFESSIONS OF A "B" SIDED SCRAPPER
What exactly is a "B" side scrapper, you ask? Well, a "B" side scrapbooker is someone who almost always uses the "backside" of a 2-sided sheet of patterned paper. The "B" side is almost always a more understated, tone-on-tone or smaller design/pattern that the "A" side. This class will show you all the benefits of using the "B" side of your patterned papers plus give you lots of ideas on implementing them into not only your layouts but your card-making and other paper crafting crafts as well.
This bonus class will be available in early November after The Spawn of True Scrap Event is over and will include:
Email me a copy of your receipt after you sign up via THIS affiliate link to nicholmagouirk@gmail.com and I will add your name to the list for my class. This is just my small way of saying "thank you". Please note you MUST use THIS LINK to sign up.
I did a podcast interview with Lain Ehmann earlier this week where we discussed stamping and scrapbooking. Click HERE to listen.
Don't forget:
Stay tuned for sneak peeks for both The Spawn of True Scrap and Confessions of a "B" Side Scrapbooker coming soon!
This week's From Start to Finish layout is die cut heavy. Almost every element on my page was created using a design from the Silhouette Online Store (see images/list below).
I wanted to create a page with 4 quadrants and instead of the standard 6x6 or 5x5, etc. I decided to use a 2-frame die cut, cut twice and overlapped to create the quadrant design.
Instead of placing all my elements behind the frames, I cut the large square scallope and die cut background and layered them on top of the frame opening.
I purposefully sized my largest photo somewhat smaller than the opening, leaving a white border around the photo for a matted effect.
I computer printed some journaling on a My Mind's Eye label for my subtitle and added stamping on the die cut "tabs" to reinforce the theme of my page.
Close up of journaling and die cut layering.
Silhouette Shapes Used:
sentiment_stacks-lucky_me_C00112_27205
flower_4petal_square_1225
flower_4petal_1222
square_scallop_MED_1201
3_frames_C00775_20509
bookmark_three_C00826_19547
HOW TO
SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):
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To view this layout at 2Peas, click HERE.
To view the entire From Start to Finish series, click HERE.
I wanted to let my From Start to Finish followers know that this week's layout + video are my last. I have resigned my position as a Garden Girl at 2Peas. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Garden Girl these last three years and I appreciate all the support the community has given me and my projects there. I will, however, be bringing you the final 3 Scrapbook Stamping Class Lessons for 2011 and have some amazing guest designers lined up for these final classes! Be sure to check the Garden at 2Peas on the first of the month for October's Scrapbook Stamping Class!
Nichol
One more thing to check out today:
I did a podcast interview with the fabulous Lain Ehmann yesterday! You can check it out HERE and HERE. (And please be advised that I feel like a lame goofball being interviewed, however, Lain is super awesome and we talk about my class for True Scrap which is FUN! It's not long, check it out if you have some time.) :)
To register for The Spawn of True Scrap, click the banner below:
I am so thrilled to be sharing a terrifyingly sweet card with you for Simon Says Stamp's Stamptember Terrifying Tuesday feature.
My card features mixing stamps from a couple of manufacturers, layering background stamps, coloring in an image with Copic markers and adding texture to a die cut with a background stamp.
Card How To:
HOW TO
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Click HERE to view this card on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
Be sure to check out all the great video tutorials during Simon Says Stamp's Stamptember Event!
If you love stamping, there is still time to register for Ella Publishing's Boot Camp. My first of three videos went live today. Here's a little sneaky peeky of all the stamping you will see in my projects/videos:
All of the projects are new and have never been showed anywhere else!
Click the banner below to register for Boot Camp:
I'm sharing a card I created for Lawnscaping's Challenge #18, using newsprint or text stamping on your project.
I die cut several flowers from text patterned paper (Stampin' Up) and added color to each flower with Studio Calico Mister Huey Mist Inks. Once dry I layered the flowers and secured them with a Doodlebug button in the center.
I also created a text background by adding color with a Mister Huey Ink and then embossing a design over top with white embossing powder so that only part of the text background is visible.
I used three die cut flowers misted with Studio Calico's Sunshine, Lemonade and Pony Mister Huey Inks. Then I spritzed on some Tsukineko Copper Shimmer Spritz on top for some subtle shimmer and shine.
The leaves (Lawn Fawn's Blissful Botanicals) were stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with white powder. Then I "colored in" the leaves using a paintbrush and Studio Calico Pony, Sunshine, Lemonade, Clover and Schoolhouse Mister Huey Inks. Once dry, I cut around the leaves and assembled the autumn floral arrangement on the stamped and die cut mat stack (Papertrey Ink).
The stamped greeting (Lawn Fawn's Many Thanks) was stamped in white on the die cut mat stack.
To create the subtle text background, I trimmed the text paper to size, spritzed it with Pony Mister Huey Ink and Copper Tsukineko Ink. Once dry (I sped this up with a heat gun), I stamped a background stamp over the text paper using Versamark and heat set it with white embossing powder.
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To participate in this Lawnscaping challenge, click HERE.
The sponsor for this challenge is Lawn Fawn.
The winner will receive a stamp set of their choice.
Challenge runs from now thru Sept. 30th.
Also, just a reminder that Ella Publishing Boot Camp 2011 is underway. You can still sign up all week long, though, and join us for lots and lots of fun!
Click one of the banners to sign up now.
Don't forget to use the coupon code GIJANE by midnight TONIGHT MST to save $2 off the price of Boot Camp!
Kerri Bradford is celebrating her birthday week on her website this week and the design team is sharing projects to celebrate and today it was my turn to share a project with Kerri's ah-mazing designs!
When I saw Kerri's sneak peek a couple of weeks ago for the new This & That: Autumn Kit I had that "light bulb" or "ah-ha" moment where I knew immediately what I wanted to create with the kit. I had these photos from summer 2010 where my kids picked and sold sweet corn that their Grandpa grew for them. I knew I wanted to create a "scene" with the componenets of the kit (plus a few additional designs thrown in from other kits. see links in the supplies.), die cut the pieces from cardstock and customize the designs with background stamps.
List of all the KBD die cuts/templates used on my layout:
I used background stamps from Hero Arts and Papertrey Ink to customize my die cut pieces. I also die cut solid black cardstock designs of each of the die cuts to give the scene a "shadow" that gives it more depthe & dimension.
The clouds are all stamps by Studio Calico and/or Hero Arts and punched with the coordinating Fiskars Cloud Punches.
I love being able to create my own custom titles by combining designs from more than one kit. "Grown Here" would have been a cute title on it's own but by adding "Good Eats" to it, it tells more of a story, makes a bigger impact and takes it up to that next level. When it's possible "hook" your die cuts together like I did with the corn and the loop in the letter "d" on "good". This helps the designs all work and flow together.
Close up of journaling. I split it up above and below the photo collage for a more interesting presentation.
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Check out all the fun projects being shared on Kerri's blog this week (and last):
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