well, the fun is over, all that is left is putting away all the gear i lugged to the crop!
the good news is that i was pretty productive, getting bunches of layouts, several cards and a project for the ClearSnap Blog AND my layout for my may photoFULL class DONE!
here’s some pics of the other layouts i did. since i keep albums for both boys, most of the layouts that have both kids were duplicated!
the mothers’s day layouts are for the photoFULL class, come to class and find out where 14 photos are hidden!
i am wrapping up all the prep for my 2 classes at CKC Houston…
thanks to lori and tinka for their help in getting things ready! i’ve got all the class kits bagged up, all the supplies are lined up {well almost}, and i’m trying to finish all the last minute little details.
i’ve had months to get ready – and it seems like it has TAKEN months to get ready, but it’s finally almost here! we leave thursday morning for houston; we’ll stop and shop along the way. then friday morning – bright and early – i’ll have my first class!
there were a lot of great classes offered and i couldn’t resist signing up for a few, and tinka, laura and i also signed up for the friday nite CKC crop so we could get a little scrapp’n in.
registration has closed, but you can still sign up for classes and crops once you get to CKC, so you might want to check out what’s offered. my friend charlotte always takes the QUICK QUOTES classes and says they are always great! she likes the SEI classes too, and i’ve enjoyed the one’s of theirs that i have taken.
the classes i’ll be teaching are:
PHOTOFULL LAYOUTS:
in this class you’ll get to make 2 – 2 page layout. each has a different technique to get MORE photos on your pages. the techniques are easy to learn and to do, so you’ll be able to incorporate them into your own layouts as well.
the “LIFE IS GOOD” MINI ALBUM is my other class…
you’ll get 3 sets of stickers and 1 set of cardstock stickers, a $13.00 value, to use to complete your mini book. this book features papers and embellishments from Reminisce’s Unwritten line. the colors are vintage-bright, and will compliment the photos you use in your book.
i hope to see some of you in houston; i’m looking forward to it!
that’s charlotte’s kiddos – lulu and tony in the photos! thanks charlotte!
and this layout features the new Starlight collection by Pink Paislee…
sorry the photos aren’t better – i usually like to bring the layouts home and scan them so they look NICE and BRIGHT. but since it was so close to the 4th already, i didn’t want to take them down to do that! if you like either of these layouts, SCRAPBOOK 911 has BOTH collections in stock. {and PSST! they are having a BIG sale on july 3rd, so you can get 30% off all the papers and supplies you need to make them!}
i found out this week that i WILL be teaching at CKC SAN MARCOS…
i’m teaching the same classes at CKC san marcos that i will be teaching at CKC houston. so if you were interested in my classes but couldn’t make it to houston, you’ll get a second chance at them in san marcos.
in my photofull layout class, you’ll make 2 – 2 page layouts that will EACH hold 12 photos – or more! you’ll have to take the class to find out where and how the rest of the photos are “hidden”…
my other class will be a mini album class – “life is good” mini album, we’ll use the UNWRITTEN line by REMINISCE to embellish this mini book i designed using file folders…
sign ups started today, so go to the ckc site for all the info, you can see the class info HERE.
i did this sample layout for SCRAPBOOK 911 using the new MAX & WHISKERS and BASICS lines by Basic Grey…
we only have a guinea pig, no dogs or cats – but i really LOVED the colors in this line! i bought most of them – that didn’t have dog or cat designs – because the colors were great. having 2 boys, it’s sometimes hard to find papers with “boy colors”.
i’m also a HUGE fan of the new Basics line. i am a sucker for office supplies, so i had to have it ALL!
i love cutting little bits out of printed papers and collaging them, and these lines are perfect to do that with. i added some of the cute Bloomer trim in the bottom right of the layout – they look like pretty roses – when they don’t get smashed on a scanner!
i think these papers and embellishments would be beautiful for heritage pages or even sweet pics of your favorite little girl. there are lots of ways to mix and match the double sided papers.
i did use the distress stickles in rock candy on some of the flowers, butterflies and accents, but it doesn’t really show up in the photos.
most of the details don’t show up real well in the layout view either, so here are a few close-ups…
i cut out this motif from a printed paper, and also cut out the border and butterfly that accent it. i used the border as kind of a “signpost” to place all the tiny stickers on – i LOVE those!
this close-up shows the rose panel piece complete with “chandelier” that i cut out and slid under the diecut paper. the cut out “completes” a similar design on the die cut paper and makes it look like the roses came under the border.
here, another piece of that rose paper repeats and echoes the pattern again. and the peach roses from the bloomers trim are in the bottom corner – but they were SQUISHED when i scanned the page. I also cut along the scroll design in order to slip the photo mat ends behind it.
and here, you can see where i cut along the scroll pattern so that i could slip the edge of the diecut paper behind it. i also cut out the roses in the corner and added them on 3D dots.
this super cute line has 3 characters you are SURE to recognize! The papers are all double sided and the BIG stickers are FUN! here’s a sample layout i did for SCRAPBOOK 911 — {yes, they still have SOME of these papers in stock – but they are going fast!}
all the supplies are by Reminisce except for the cardstock and ribbon.
the other new line is called THE WILD…
this fun line would be great to use for zoo outings with your kiddos. i love the bright aqua, yellow and orange mixed with the earthy browns and greens!
you can see project samples from the design team using both of these lines on the Reminisce blog.
AND — the deadline for the REAL SPORTS CONTEST has been extended to National Scrapbook Day – so you still have time to get in on the $$$ prizes!
here’s a link to the REMINISCE BLOG so you can check out all the samples and contest info.
REMINISCE recently asked the design team members to come up with some layouts using the REAL SPORTS line…
here’s a few i did…
the first 3 layouts are 6 X 6 and the last one is 12 X 12 {thanks sandee for the football pic!}.
if you have an athletic child or a sports minded hubbie, you should check out this line for any sports-themed layouts. they have papers and great embellishments for lots of different sports, and the colors really set off the colors in your photos.
i’ll be doing a free make and take at SCRAPBOOK COTTAGE on sunday, april 18 from 1:00 to 3:00. we’ll be making the journaling pocket for this layout…
you’ll also get complete directions and a supply list for the items you will need to complete the 2 page layout. but, you can also use your journaling pocket on a layout of your own, or even as a card.
then, on thursday, april 29, from 6:00 to 8:30, i’ll be teaching a mini book class – “life is good”…
the base of the album is made from file folders, deorated with papers from REMINISCE’sUNWRITTEN line. you’ll alsoreceive $13.00 worth of stickers to complete your project!1 set EACH of the new layered chipboard stickers, mini alphabet stickers, quote stickers and tag stickers. the album has space for lots of photos as well as little pockets you can tuck your journaled cards in. you can add photos and memories of the things {or people!} that are good in your life! this mini book would also make a womderful gift! {mother’s day is coming up}
please call SCRAPBOOK COTTAGE to sign up for this class if you are interested.
this month, CLEARSNAP is featuring one of my projects as “the project of the month” on their website.
the project is called “smile, it’s spring” and it is a 8 X 8 layout featuring a photo of laura e’s daughter, maddie {thanks laura!}.
the layout is simple, but features several different techniques using the new SMOOCH SPRITZES. if you have been wondering what to do with these terrific spray inks, you might want to check out the project over at Clearsnap. complete directions and a product list are included.
