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True Scrap 3 Scrapbook Stamping 2 & Diary of a Scrapaholic Classes | NOW AVAILABLE for INDIVIDUAL purchase!

It's HERE!!!!

If you have been anxiously awaiting the individual classes from True Scrap 3 you are in luck!

If you weren't able to take part in TS3 you can now purchase each class individually to create your own custom event! Purchase only the classes you want. Get immediate access to over 20 hours of video instruction. Watch from the comfort of your own home! And at $12.95 $9.99 each for a limited time, these are a STEAL!!! Click the banner below (or the one in the sidebar) to pick and choose classes from your favorite instructors.

The $9.99 is a special release price good through July 7, 2012. On July 8, these classes will return to the regular price of $12.95 each (still a fantastic bargain!)

Here's some additional info about my class, Scrapbook Stamping 2, plus sneak peeks of the 10 (yes, TEN!) layouts exclusive to this class:

This class features all new stamped layouts and ideas for including all things stamping and inking to your layouts. In fact the video is over 40 minutes long and features 8 of the 10 all brand new stamped layouts/ideas shown in the class. The other 2 layouts are shown in detail (as will all of the layouts) in the accompanying class PDF handout. All supplies, instructions and photos of the layouts will be in handout form for easy reference!

Here are a few of the techniques you will learn in this class:

• using markers to color your stamps before stamping to get a multi-colored stamped look
• stamping on canvas
• using multiple embossing powders on stamped layouts
• combining stamped embellishments with textures (i.e. felt, ribbons, fabric, etc.)
• using mists & masks
• direct to paper techniques with inks
• and so much more!

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FYI: The Diary of a Scrapaholic Class is available..... NOW. :) 

Click the banner above or in the left sidebar to purchase this class through Paypal. 

With this class, you will receive a pdf handout, zip file of Kerri Bradford's kit for this class and a link to watch the video on youtube.

Because this is a class not affiliated with True Scrap and will be coming from me personally, (and I have to be at home at my computer to send it manually) please allow 24-48 hours for delivery to your email account (it's usually much sooner!).

In case you are wondering what this is:

Diary of a Scrapaholic was a bonus class for TS3 event participants who registered for TS3 through my links and which will now be available as an individual purchase.

Here's the run-down on this class:

I am a scrapaholic. I love paper. I love product. I love recording my memories with paper and glue.

Join me for a class featuring my favorite ideas for recording life's memories.

Some of the ideas included in this class: tips & tricks for scraplifting yourself, working from a sketch, keeping a list of layouts you want to create, creating multiple photo layouts, making journaling a priority, how to re-do older layouts and so much more! 

Included in this class:

• 30-45 minute instructional class video
• PDF handout with photos and supply list of all projects
• EXCLUSIVE Kerri Bradford Digital Kit (with digital & die cut desings. Check out the sneak peek below!) In fact, I used components from this kit on both a layout and a card in my class!

 

Hooray for the Weekend (Links, SSS Giveaway Winner & more!)

Lots of this & that to share with you today!

First, I have received numerous emails and replies wanting to know what the white woodgrain paper is from THIS blog post & layout:

It is from Studio Calico and you can get it HERE. It is fabulous. I also updated the supply list on the original blog post to include this link as well.

Next, there are tons of new products in stock at 2Peas, plus tons of July 4th themed products and more. Check them out below:

(lots of the new October Afternoon Cakewalk, Crate Paper Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue made their way into my shopping cart! ha!)

    

    

 

GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!!

Congratulations to:

Theresa said...

Beautiful card, Nichol! GREAT colors!! I tell ya, these dies are FANTASTIC!!

ReplyJune 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM

She's the lucky recipient of this new die by SSS + Memory Box!

Missed the Blog Hop? You can check out all the amazing cards featuring the new exclusive SSS dies starting HERE. For my card featuring one of the words from the above die set, click HERE.

And here is a look at all the new dies:

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Here's links to some of my favorite new things at SSS:

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• Simon Says Stamp now has the June 2012 Studio AE stamp set by Ali Edwards in stock! This is my new favorite of hers. You can see how I used stamps from the set on layouts HERE and HERE.
• If you missed or didn't want to purchase the entire SSS Card Kit but still wanted the stamps, you can now purchase the exclusive stamp sets individually!
• The canvas resist butterflies by Prima (from THIS layout) are one of my newest favorite things! Seriously so fun to add color to with mists!
• I picked up the new stencil Movers & Shakers Dies by Tim Holtz to use with his tag dies (and many other things, I'm sure!). Wouldn't these be fun to make advent tags during the Christmas season?!!!! I love that with steel rule dies you can cut through a multitude of mediums with little to no effort!
• I also picked up the small Dresden Sizzix die to use on a future sewing project! I love dies and I love sewing! This is a match made in heaven! I will be sure to share when I get around to using it. ;)

Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

KBS | Outside Here & Now layout

Sometimes a layout idea just takes shape and comes together without a whole lot of thought effort on my part. Today's layout featuring Kerri Bradford Studio die cut shapes is one of those types of layouts. Even though it took awhile to actually put together, the actual design time was seriously quick! 

I knew that I wanted to create a 2 page design so that I didn't have to crop these 4x6 prints or squish them all on a 1-page layout. I wanted plenty of room to add create and decorative touches through the layout.

This file folder, doily (cut in half), tag and title were all cut on my Silhouette Cameo using Kerri's shapes.

Stamps, pre-made die cuts and more give this a finished look. A file folder can be a great way to add hidden journaling or even to add an interactive element to a page or you could simply do what I did here and create an accent.

For the title of my page I die cut 2 titles from 2 different kits and layered them one on top of the other for a bigger presence. Studio Calico Mister Huey white mist continues to be one of my favorite looks on die cut kraft cardstock.

I wanted this white strip of cardstock to resemble a tall envelope (to go with the rest of the "office" themed die cuts I had going on here). I used a couple of tabs from Kerri's kits on the top and bottom and machine stitched to give it a finished look. I used part of a frame from another of Kerri's kits to frame up one of my photos right on top of the "envelope" strip. Stamps from the May and June Studio AE stamp sets finish off this part of the page.

I have always, always loved tags on my pages and these tags were all custom sized using Kerri's digital kits and cut out just for my page. I love that with digital dies you can create the shapes any size you need!

I embellished the tags with stamping, misted canvas resist butterflies and buttons.

I tucked lots of sticker borders, tabs and such on this page for lots of depth and dimension.

I think this is one of my favorite pages ever. The colors. The layers. The die cuts. The stamping. Lots of good stuff going on!

Here's a list of all the KBS shapes I used and what kits they came from. Be sure to check out the supply links below for specific kits and products!

Kits Used:

• Life Additons #2 ("Every Picture Tells a Story")
• This & That Family (instant frame)
• This & That Spring (file folder)
• XOXO (doily)
• Label It (tab)
• Holly Jolly (tag)
• December Additions: The Extras (tag)
• Odds & Ends ("Here & Now")
• On the Edge (notebook edge)
• Summer Lovin' ("outside")

By the way, the title "outside" is from Kerri's newest kit, Summer Lovin'. Be sure to check it out now! I love it!

SUPPLIES for Outside Here & Now layout:

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Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Simon Says Stamp New Dies Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop featuring their new exclusive dies!

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I am loving these fabulous new dies manufactured by Memory Box for Simon Says Stamp. Here is a card showcasing one of the handwritten words dies designed by Kristina Werner!

 

To create the background of my card, I stamped the new Hero Arts/Studio Calico background stamp on smooth white cardstock using a SU yellow ink. Then I took SC Mister Huey mists in Lemonade and Sunshine and layered them over the stamped background. I love how it gives a distressed look and more of a patterned paper feel to the piece.

I stamped the pinked edge circle from SSS You Can Do Anything Stamp Set (linked below in supplies) using an orange ink and cut it out with scissors. Then I punched a 1.5" circle from patterned paper and layered it on top. I adhered the circles to the background with foam adhesive for dimension.

I knew that I wanted to use one of Kristina's handwritten word dies with some of her handwritten stamped greetings. I customized the phrase "you are absolutely" from the July 2012 SSS Card Kit by only inking the top part of the greeting (it isn't hard to do, you just have to be patient and take your time inking!). I then die cut my word using the new exclusive die and added another greeting below the die cut.

I finished the card with gemstones, twine and a Tin Pin.

SUPPLIES for Brilliant Card:

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Other Supplies:

• Studio Calico Lemonade Mister Huey

*** GIVEAWAY TIME ***

Please leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win the die I used in my project today (in fact you get all 3 words with this die!).

Leave your comment by Friday, June 22nd 2012, 11:59 a.m. CST. I will choose one winner and email you later that afternoon. :) Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

Now, please hop on over to the next stop on the Simon Says Stamp Dies Blog Hop at Cristina Kowalczyk. If while hopping, you encounter a broken link, you can go back to the beginning for links to everyone who is participating in the hop.

 

A Little Sewing + Stamped & Die Cut Gift Tag (baby gift)

I have currently caught the sewing bug in a big way. I have been collecting fabric and bookmarking patterns and have a "to sew soon" list a mile long!

One reason I am enjoying sewing so much more is that my family gifted me a brand new quilting machine for Mother's Day: the Janome Horizon 7700QCP. I looooove it. 

The first project I sewed on my new machine was a baby gift for a friend: some pretty burp cloths. I always thought when my babies were little that burp cloths are often rather ugly. I know they are only going to be used for spit ups and such but still... I like them to be functional and pretty!

And because I felt like these would be a cuter presentation with a finishing touch, I stamped up this quick tag and tied it to the grouping of burp cloths with some pretty ribbon (I forgot to photograph that part...oops!).

The tag was a leftover die cut tag from another project using a KBS digital die cut kit (cut with my Silhouette) and the stamps and other dies are Papertrey Ink. Ribbon is from Stampin' Up. Supplies for the tag are linked at the bottom of this post.

Now about the sewing....

After searching and searching for just the right pattern and coming up empty, I sort of came up with my own based on a store-bought burp cloth. I used the basic shape as my pattern and added a ruffled trim for a decorative and pretty touch.

I decided to use some pretty flannel from Moda's Bonnie & Camille Modern Vintage collection. Check out the flannels HERE and the whole collection HERE. I thought the flannel was a lovely alternative to a cloth diaper or a towel of some sort. It's more absorbant than regular fabric and super soft against a baby's skin.

I sewed a set of 3 using 2 small floral prints and one larger print and backing each with a coordinating houndstooth pattern. I sandwiched a piece of Warm & White Cotton Batting between the layers and also created my own ruffled trim using some Moda Solid fabric and the Janome Ultimate Ruffler for my machine.

Creating the ruffles might be my favorite thing ever. There was something so extremely satisfying about watching my sewing machine create professional looking ruffles and knowing that I was making them. Pretty cool. And I'm pretty sure you'll be seeing lots of ruffles on upcoming sewing shares. I'm addicted.

 SUPPLIES for gift tag:

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Thanks for stopping by today!

KBS | Hello Sunshine Card

I just had to create a little something when Kerri released her newest kit, Summer Lovin', last week. I love the handwritten style of the die cut summer words!

And I decided to play around with die cuts from several kits, combining many of my favs for this fun, summery card (this was actually my husband's father's day card from me.) ;)

I used these designs from the following kits:

• Summer Lovin' ("hello")
• Life Additions #2 (tabbed card)
• This & That Freedom (banner, sunburst)
• Signed. Sealed. Delivered. (star circle)
• This & That Spring (kite)

I used stamps from Studio Calico/Hero Arts (a couple of the clouds are from an older SC monthly kit and no longer available). I am really loving the newest greeting stamp sets from them... be sure to check out all the latest SC/HA stamps linked below. :)

The die cut sun is one of my very favorite shapes. It's great as an accent or a background. The circle with the star is another go-to of mine and I have used the kite before but it's a super fun one to add dimensional embellishments to like twine and gems! And the banner.... what can I say? I use it all the time. I'm a bit of a banner addict! I love that this one can be resized to fit my stamped greeting. What can be better than that?!!!!

 SUPPLIES for sunshine card:

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Be sure to run over to Kerri's Blog today and download THIS freebie:

And be sure to check out Kerri's latest and greatest die cut kits in the STORE:

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Speaking of BRAND NEW... Two Peas in a Bucket has some fab new collections in stock plus an incredible SALE!

            

 

GIVEAWAY WINNERS

The winner of Simon Says Stamp's July Card Kit is:

Donna S. said...

Great card! Thanks for the chance.

ReplyJune 14, 2012 at 08:37 AM

 

The winner of Two Peas in a Bucket's Divide & Conquer Class is:

Geraldine said...

I think I may have to sign up for this class! Thanks for the chance! My 2Ps username is Cards n Chocs. Ger x.

ReplyJune 16, 2012 at 04:11 PM

I have emailed you both. Congrats and enjoy!

Two Peas in a Bucket | Divide & Conquer Class with Lisa Truesdell @2Psinabucket

Workshop:  Divide & Conquer | Making a Mini Album One Pocket at a Time with Lisa Truesdell

Cost of class: $12 

Description: 

If you have the best intentions with mini albums – but not the best follow through – then it’s time to Divide and Conquer! Garden Girl Lisa Truesdell will walk you through the steps of using divided page protectors to turn a hodge podge of memorabilia and photos into a beautifully finished mini album. We’ll explore putting together a kit to work from, selecting what photos and keepsakes will make the cut, and fun techniques perfect for this style of book. Lisa also has lots of tips on keeping your motivation up & making the process fun until the last embellishment is in place, and will be sharing a peek at additional sample layouts from three other contributors, each working with a different themed album.

This self -paced workshop will let you work at your own speed through the chapters – each chapter is accompanied by a helpful PDF walking you through the process and a 10-minute video sharing a closer look at how Lisa’s album came together.  These videos are technique-based and will explore creating a die-cut cover, working with transparencies to build a two-sided layout, making custom sized page protectors and techniques for working with pockets.

Lisa is using the Simple Stories Documented 6x8 Mix & Match Mini Album available for purchase separately, however, these same principles may be applied to an album of any size using divided page protectors.

The content of this workshop will be available immediately upon purchase. The lessons are available for you to work at your own pace and upon purchase can be accessed in the "Workshops" section under "Classes & Events." A private message board forum is also available to ask questions for Lisa and to connect with other participants. Enjoy! 

 

*** CLASS GIVEAWAY ***

Leave a comment on this blog post by Sunday, June 17th 2012, 11:59 a.m. CST for a chance to win this class!

Please leave your 2P's username with the comment to make it easy for 2P's to give you immediate admission to the class if you're the winner!

If you've already purchased the workshop, 2P's will refund your money or give the spot away to a friend of your choice! 

 

 

 

 

 

Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit | Sending You the Warmest of Thoughts Card + GIVEAWAY

Today, I'm sharing my third card using the Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit.

I created a little bit different card today using a Sizzix Flip-its die.... and I'm addicted! These are awesome and so easy to use!

 This square card features layered patterned papers and die cut pieces along with the ribbon and stamps from the kit.

This is how the card looks on the front:

Then when you open it the circle "flips" to reveal the inside of the card and a space to personalize your card with a greeting right below the stamped sentiment.

 Here's the inside of the card:

A few additional notes of interest:

• I die cut the Flip-it Card from cardstock first. Then I used the 6x6 paper from the kit and die cut one half of the card at a time (because the 6x6 paper is shorter than the full length of the die cut). I cut 4 pieces and then cut 2 of the piece in half to create a 4-quadrant style look.
• I punched a 3" circle to decorate with die cuts and ribbon. I cut a mat for the punched circle using the Coluzzle. Machine stitching was done before adhering the layered circles to the flip part of my card.
• I cut another circle from white cardstock and stamped a greeting from the July kit for the inside of the card.
• I also added additional die cut clouds on the inside for a continuous design.

SUPPLIES (Sending You the Warmest of Thoughts Card):

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If you want to create some fun interactive cards be sure to check out all the Sizzix Flip-its dies:

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Additional card samples created with the July Card Kit:

• You are Absolutely Delightful Card
• Friendship Card by Payton Magouirk
• Greatest Blessing is Your Friendship Card

 

**********************GIVEAWAY**********************

Simon Says Stamp has generously offered me the opportunity to give a July Card Kit away to one lucky recipient!

Please leave a comment on this blog post in the "Comments" section below today's post by Sunday, June 17th 2012, 11:59 a.m. CST for a chance to win this amazing kit!

*Please note* Unfortunately I am only able to consider replies left on the original Typepad post. Any replies via email from subscribers to my blog or replies via Twitter or Facebook will not be considered. Please leave your comment on the actual blog post for a chance to win. Thank you!

Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit | Friendship Card

I've got another card share today showcasing the July Simon Says Stamp Card Kit. Today's card is made up with scraps from the kit. I love creating quick cards like this!

Here's my card:

A few tips about this card:

• To make piecing the die cut hexagons easier, I cut a piece of cardstock the size I want to mount on the card front and cover it with the die cut shapes. I start at the top, lining one hexagon up and move out and down from there. Covering the cardstock allows for perfect placement and I don't have to worry about pulling up any of the pieces and starting over!
• I stamped the greeting right over the die cut pieces on the card front using a nice dark black ink.
• The butterflies were die cut from paper scrap and attached with the Tiny Attacher. Small gemstones cover up the staples and add a bit of glitz and glammer to the card.

SUPPLIES (Friendship Card):

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Additional card samples created with the July Card Kit:

• You are Absolutely Delightful Card
• Friendship Card by Payton Magouirk

*** Favorite New STUDIO CALICO & RANGER products at Simon Says Stamp! ***

These stamps are fabulous! I adore the Studio Calico stamps!!! I can't wait to show you new projects where I've used these. 

And who doesn't love Tim's Seasonal Distress Inks?!!! The summer palette is awesome and a great addition to your Distress Ink collection. :)

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Be sure to check back tomorrow for my third card share using this kit plus I will be giving one away courtesy of Simon Says Stamp! :)