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Phew! There seems to be a tummy bug making the rounds and I was unlucky enough to get it this week. All is better now though.
I'm busy packing up for my classes tomorrow - can't wait! So this is just a quick post to tell you all that I have a MUCH more interesting post up on the Aussie Scrapbooking blog. Check it out here. Lots of links to some cool projects that might just be the weekend inspiration you've been looking for.
Back soon!
I'm a little bit more organised this month and actually have my sneak peeks ready to go! Here's a peek at March's Sketch By Sketch class (double page spread this time).
Once again, I'll be offering this class on a Thursday and Saturday in March (same class both times).
The second class I'll be teaching in March is Heritage Scrapbook Style. I like to run a heritage class every now and then because there are always so many new products coming out! This class is all about exploring the latest ways to create beautiful, timeless layouts with your heritage photos. I'll have a few examples to share.
I've added more information on my sidebar to the left or else check out the Blossie's website for more information.
Have a great day!
Do you like the new look?
In true procrastinating style, instead of doing some of the work I have to do I've just spent a couple of hours fiddling with my blog colours and such . . .
I've kind of been zapped of all energy lately. That explains the lack of interesting posts. But I've got me some berocca so hopefully I'll have back my b-b-bounce very soon because I've got a little girl party to plan!
I've finally completed a non-class layout to share on my blog!
(excuse the dodgy photo, my light source is on a bit of a lean!)
This BIG print (8" x 10") was printed AT HOME using my new printer! Love it!
I actually used my own handwriting to journal on this one. I've been wanting to write directly on a photo for a while and I finally remembered to do it and I like the effect.
That's usually my inspiration for layouts - a technique or product that I want to try. There's no shame in doing a layout purely because you wanted to use that new packet of flowers!
I saw this idea on someone's blog and thought it was a fantastic idea . . . a tray to sort buttons!
You guys all know that I store my buttons in small IKEA jars and I tip them out when I need to dig through them. So instead of just tipping them onto my work desk where they can go everywhere, I now tip them onto this small tray so they're 'contained' and it's easier to tip them back into the jar! So simple!
I found this small tray at (you guessed it) The Reject Shop for $2. Bargain. A vintage tray would be kind of cool though!
In other blogworthy news, I've got me one of these babies:
A Canon Pixma MP620. It has been so long since I've had a working colour printer. I have a couple of projects in the works using my printer so stay tuned!
I'm just a little bit excited. I received my contributor copy of this magazine earlier in the week which has another of my layouts published in it.
And lo and behold, Annette discovered my work ON THE COVER (ok, the inside of the cover) in a Bumblebee Crafts ad!
Thanks for letting me share . . .
Well, better late than never! Here are sneak peeks for my February classes at Blossie's.
First up will be February's 'Sketch By Sketch' class. This month we're creating two single pages and as a side note, for one of the layouts I've listed seven 3" x 4" photos but you know what? Don't stress about having the exact photos. We can adapt to suit any photos so just bring along photos that you want to fit on a single page and we'll work it out.
Also, I'm running this class twice this month - once on a Saturday and once on a Thursday and it's the same class both times. Just trying to fit more people in as I had quite a few on the waiting list in January.
The second class is called 'Photos I Love' and is a double page that can fit up to 12 photos on it. You don't have to bring 12 photos but I would say a quantity of between 6 -12 photos will work best. It will also be best if the photos could be trimmed so they all end up the same size.
The challenge with this layout is combining photos from different times, different events and all with different colours in them and making them 'work' together on a layout.
Some page ideas:
A year in review (photo per month)
How I've changed (photos of yourself or someone else over time)
Photos of an event
Random photos that you love (that's what my layout is!)
Photos of a collection you might have
Photos of a circle of friends
You get the idea.
See the Blossie's website or check my sidebar for more information and give the girls a call if you want to book in. If you have any questions, leave me a comment and I'll comment back an answer!
PS: How good is it to have all the good TV shows back on! That's why my blog has been a little quiet . . . more scrappin' but less bloggin' while I watch TV!
This is a hard one. It depends on how many you have, how often you transport them to crops etc and what room you have. Here's what I do:
I hang my alphabets on one end of my Expedit shelves where I've attached several 3M hooks (the sticky ones that don't wreck paint).
All my alphabets are stored on silver rings, organised by colour. I like doing mix'n'match titles and this way of organising makes it so easy to do. Simply pull down the colour you're working with and see what words you can make!
Stickers, hanging rub ons, chipboard, felt, thickers - they're all stored this way.
If there's no hole to thread onto the ring, I punch one.
My glitter chipboard alphabets are kept in snaplock bags with a hole punched in (to try and contain the glitter).
I also have two rings for multi-coloured letter sets - one light colours,one dark colours.
I have a small piece of ribbon in the corresponding colour tied onto the rings to make it easy to spot the colour I need.
You'll notice at the top I have two hooks with a whole bunch of bags on them. This is how I store my little 'bits and pieces' alphabets, one baggie for each letter. In these you'll find alphabet beads, fabric letters, metal letters, clear acetate letters etc.
One day I might like a Clip It Up for my alphabets. But for now, this system works for me - especially when packing for crops. I simply grab the colours I 'm working with to take with me.
I love alphabets.
