Win a "Your Story" book binding system!!!

Just a quick post to let you know about a really great give away happening on Create and Craft, a brand new blog!  It looks like this will be a great blog for anyone with a Cricut who either has the Sure Cuts a Lot or is trying to decide if they want the program.  Either way, the give away is for a "Your Story package" a book binding system that is really awesome.  Stop by the link above to enter.

Cupcake Wrappers (Again???)

I was just looking through some of the blogs I follow and I found this posting using cupcake wrappers.  I just had to share because it takes our idea to a new dimension!  I can't wait to pull out the leftover wrappers and get started!  Have fun and if you make anything, be sure to leave a comment telling us where to see your creation(s).

http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2011/02/who-knew-cupcake-liners-could-be-so-fun.html

Colored Core Cardstock

I know we played with white core paper many times and I always love the effects of embossing and sanding, along with so many other ways to use this kind of paper.  Most of you have probably seen the paper that came out a couple of years ago called "Core 'dinations".  It was one color on one side and another for the core and other side.  Like dark pink on light (almost white) pink.  It works the same way, allowing different colors to come through when you tear or sand it.  

So how many of you have seen the new Core 'dinations coming out next week at CHA?  They have 6 new lines coming out and they are pretty cool.  I know already I am going to love this new line of paper.  But the main reason for my post is to give your their website.  There are 8 or 10 very short videos with ideas on how to play with their paper.  If you have time, watch them all because you might pick up a new idea or two.  Have fun!

http://www.coredinations.com/index.php/about/

Add a Button to Your Bow

Here's a fun idea, add a button to the center of your bow

for added dimension.

Check out this quick video from Gina K Designs for more detail.

Onion Envelope

I've been planning to post a couple of things this past week and time keeps getting away.  But the good news is I've been making great headway getting my house back in order.

Scrapbook and Cards Today has a pretty nice blog with some really great project ideas.  Today, I found this one called an "Onion Envelope".  The name is because this fun card, mini scrapbook, has so many layers and I can't wait to try it.  Here is the link to Scrapbook and Cards Today where you can find detailed instructions.  Have fun and post a comment if you give this a try and let me know where to see a picture of your finished card.

On another note, I've been playing a little bit too.  Here is a card I made using an odd assortment of supplies.  The picture isn't great; it distorts the color a bit, but Billie (my dog) had so much fun holding this card up for the picture, I didn't have the heart to take another one.  It's a bit hard to tell, but I tilted the entire front of the card so more of the base black would show, then I used a copper metallic rub to distress the edges of the black cardstock.

New Video and Blog

Good Morning! While rummaging around at the Fiskateers message board, I came across this video, and that lead me to this blog. Both are worth a look. The video is the same notebook we just made, but in a smaller version and she used the magnets for her closure, that I tried to find. They are made by Basic Gray. Her website is full of fun ideas, so take a minute to have a look.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Check this out!

You've all heard me talk about the Fiskateers and how much I enjoy the people I've gotten to know there. One of my friends, Deborah, has a really fun blog and she asked me to be a guest designer. So, if you're curious to know a little more, stop by If It's Groovy and take a look at Deborah's blog. Her art is always full of fun and color and I know you will enjoy your visit.

Our Last Class / 12-21-2010

For our last class, we will create these fun notebooks from file folders. They make great organizers for your shopping, or dress them up for a hostess gift!

12-07-2010

Check out this background technique. It is so simple, it's almost embarrassing to call it a class. But don't hesitate to join us because I'll be sharing the folds, scores and tricks to making this fun "French Door" card too!

Create Your Own Matchbox Giftbox!

I stumbled across this cute advent calendar this morning and thought I'd pass it along. It's the perfect time of year to create a few of these matchboxes for gifts and trinkets. Visit the blog eWillow.com and scroll down the page a little. You'll see links for the templates and instructions. No problem creating these boxes without the diecut, so go for it!

Check Out This Video

Since we only have one more month of classes, I thought I would go ahead and start posting some of the ideas I have found that we won't be doing in class. As I promised, I will post links, ideas, and samples here, but I cannot promise a schedule.

I know many of you do not spend much time on your computers, so now and then I may throw in a tip or simple instruction to help you learn. If you choose to "follow" this blog, you will be emailed a note whenever I post something new. You can also post comments and questions to the blog itself and I will answer as often as possible. The great thing about a blog is that anyone reading the blog can also offer ideas and answer questions. So let's get going.

I have learned so much from a variety of blogs and websites. One of my top 10 is Jennifer McQuire's blog. If you're like me and you love the added shimmer of Perfect Pearls and Pearl X, you'll want to watch this video she made for Two Peas In A Bucket web site. Jennifer is all about ink and she demonstrates several ideas for using those lucious powders. Click here to watch the video.

11-02-2010 Snow Globes

Another fun card for Christmas. Snow Globes!!!

11-02-2010 Stencils

This week we will explore the many, many ways to use a stencil. Be sure to check your email for the items you need to bring.

10/19/2010 Rubbing Alcohol!

This week we will play with ink and alcohol. That's right, rubbing alcohol, to create fun and colorful backgrounds.

10/05/2010 It's Time for Halloween!

We'll be using a couple of different techniques to create fun and spooky cards for Halloween. Be sure to read your email for the details.

09-21-10

These adorable dimensional cards can be as much fun to receive as the present! Come give it a try!

09-07-2010 It's been too long since we last played with our alcohol inks, and that's just what we will do this Tuesday, Sept. 7th. There is a list of supplies you will need so be sure to read the email.

Want a chance to win lots of paper and maybe a really cute stamp? Visit the site below and help "A thousand sheets of paper blog" celebrate!

http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/08/1000-sheets-for-thousand-sheets.html

Aug 17, 2010