Scrapbook Basics!

Hi everyone - I hope you have a wonderful New Years Eve and New years Day tomorrow. As you scrapbook the end of the year...keep some of the ideas below in mind to make your scrapbook interesting!

New Scrapbook Techniques:

Marking the Times PageWhen documenting the era of your pictures, there are several scrapbooking techniques that can be used besides photos. It can be fun to document interesting facts, such as prices, incomes, fads, popular movies, songs, news items, sports headlines and your favorite things. Ticket stubs, box lids and labels, receipts and bills could also be mounted on this type of page.


Article taken from Life Tips Idea Launch

Wednesday's Inspiration Challenge...

Try this on for some "Inspiration" ! Try this when you get time to play - take a color, an item, an image, or a shape....and create, create, create!
Have fun - Kendra

BIG SHOT INFORMATION...

What can I cut in my Big Shot Machine???

• Thick corkboard


• Thick chipboard


• Colered magnet


• Ruffle board


• Paper wood


• Balsa wood (3/32")


• Bass wood (1/16")


• Metal Mesh


• Aluminum (.016)


• Tin (.008)


• Adhesive and non-adhesive mat board


• Drawer liner


• Shelf liner


• Vinyl


• Static cling vinyl


• Shrink film


• Find sandpaper


• Clear acetate (20 mil)


• Vellum


• Card stock


• Patterned paper


• Flocked paper


• Contact paper


• Textured paper


• Metallic paper


• Linen paper


• Suede paper


• Embossed metallic paper


• Basketball embossed paper


• Faux alligator textured paper


• Self-adhesive glitter paper


• Fabric


• Canvas


• Iron-on fabric


• Soft plush fabric


• Burlap


• Velvet


• Corduroy


• Lace


• Heavy weight denim


• Terry cloth


• Funky fur


• Thin leather


• Quilt batting


• Warm & natural batting


• Fusible fleece


• Self-adhesive craft metal


• Self-adhesive cork


• Self-adhesive foam


• Self-adhesive magnet


• Self-adhesive felt


• Adhesive and non- adhesive rubber


• Pop up sponge


• Poly foam


• 100% pure beeswax (cut with parchment paper on top and bottom of beeswax)

So...How does the Big Shot machine work?

1. How does the Big Shot work?

Using steel-ruled and chemically-etched dies, the Big Shot cuts out images by passing card stock and other materials through rollers that utilize pressure to cut through the materials. With just a couple turns of the handle, you'll be able to cut through a wide variety of materials. The Big Shot also comes with special cutting pads and a cuttingplatform that not only make the Big Shot safer and easier to use, but also lengthen the life of the product.

2. What are the different types of dies that you can use with the Big Shot?

Currently, the Big Shot utilizes two different types of dies; Steel Rule & Chemically-Etched.

Steel Rule: When you think of steel rule dies, think of cookie cutters - they work on the same principle. Steel rule dies are made by embedding an elongated razor blade into a hard wood base and then covering that blade with foam for safety. When the die is passed through the Big Shot, the foam is compressed and the blade punches through the material being cut. Because steel rule dies use a blade, you can cut more types of material as well as multiple layers of that material. Additionally, the cutting blades can also be designed with scoring blades to create fold lines.

Chemically Etched: Unlike steel rule dies, chemically etched dies can cut intricate designs. To create these dies, elaborate designs are etched into the metal using chemicals to burn away the unwated metal. While these dies can create more intricate designs, they cannot cut as many types of materials, nor can they cut multiple layers of material.

3. I have dies from other companies...can I use them with the Big Shot?

Yes, you can. The Big Shot is the most vesatile die-cutting machine on the market today. Using the multi-purpose platform (comes with the machine), you can use dies, embossing plates, and other products from a wide variety of sources.

4. I've heard that you can run multiple sheets of card stock through the Big Shot at the same time. How may can I run through at once?

Using the steel rule dies, you can run multiple sheets of card stock through the Big Shot. The number of sheets depends on the die being used. Simple shape dies - dies that do not have perforation or scoring or that are more detailed may not produce the exact cuts when cutting multiples. You'll want to experiment and see how many sheets you are comfortable passing through the Big Shot at once to get the desired effect. Chemically etched dies should only be used to cut one sheet at a time.

5. Why would you want to purchase the Big Shot Machine?

You will LOVE the Big SHot machinebecause...

• You can use the Big Shot to create projects quickly and easily. You will be able to cut out intricate designs, plus you can create multiple cut outs at the same time.


• You can use SU! Dies as well as other well known other companies dies.


• You will save time and energy on every project.


• The possibiliuties are limitless.


• You can cut over 50 types of material with the Big Shot.

Call me to order yours today...or if you'd like to try it out first, let's get together and and I'll show you just how easy it is!

Tuesday's Tool, Technique, or Tutorial...

This year on my Christmas cards I did something a little different. I used the Petals A Plenty Textured Embossing Folder with my Big Shot to create the patterned paper on Naturals Card Stock. I then cut a triangle out of some chipboard to create a sponging template (I used the negative cut out of the tree). I then sponged my Old Olive Ink and then went back with a q-tip with real red ink for the flowers. The punch I used is the new Scallop Trim Border Punch Avaiable in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog (Jan. 5th) and you can get it for FREE by placing a $50.00 order.

Monday's Project Idea...

WARNING - SNEAK PEEK! This Beeniw hat uses the new Real Red Corduroy Buttons available in the new occassions mini catalog beginning Jan. 5th.

This hat uses buttons & ribbon available in the current catalog.

WARNING - SNEAK PEEK! This hat uses some of the DSP "Sending Love", "Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Flowers", and the "Scallop Trim Border Punch"...all in the Occassions Mini Catalog or the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. Products available Jan 5th!

Just a quick project idea for you today! Don't you just LOVE these beenie hats??? I do! I found the idea on SU! Demonstrator, Dayanna Donng's site. She is from Surrey, British Columbia and you can view her site HERE. You will want to take a quick peek...because these beenies are actually gift card holders and I forgot to take pictures of mine open...but Diyanna has pictures on her blog. Thanks for stopping by today.

HAPPY CREATING!

Kendra

Sunday Share...

Here is a sneak peek at the new Occassions Mini Catalog. All products available Jan. 5th. If you'd like to receive a FREE copy of this mini catalog...contact me @ skjj4richardson@msn.com

You will not want to miss seeing what SU! has come up with this time - My list just keeps growing and growing. Does yours??? If it does, now is the perfect time to hold a workshop for your family and friends and earn FREE goodies, a hostess only stamp set and also a FREE Sale-A-Bration item beginning Jan 5th with a $300.00 workshop. So contact me today and reserve your date during Sale-A-Bration!

Saturday Sketches...

Try this sketch when you get time to play and create!
Sketch provided by Clean & Simple Stamping

Friday's Spotlight...

Friday's Spotlight: My December Club Demonstration & Make & Takes

So below are the items I demonstrated in our December club meetings...I hope they inspire you!

Our technique card & Project for the Card & Project Club this month was; GHOSTING.

All club members had this at there places when they arrived for they're December gift from me. The front has a pocket so that you can slip some cash or a gift card in it and then hang it on your tree or tie it onto a package!

(Designer paper used was from last year)

This was our On-Time Drawing prize...a gift box made using the Big Shot.

(Designer paper used is from last year)

This cute gift card holder
is super easy and quick to make using the Big Shot!

I also shared how to Heat Emboss on candles. These make really nice decorations and gifts, and are super EASY to do.!


This page was demonstrated to the Scrapbook Club members.

This page was demonstrated to the Scrapbook members.


These are what the Card & Project Club members made as they're Make & Takes. (2) Christmas Tags using the Big Shot machine and Dies.

(Some products used on these items are from the SU! Clearance Rack.)


This was the Make & Take Page for the Scrapbook Club members this month. They each got a turn to use the Big Shot to create their project.

Scrapbook Basics!

Scrapbooking Templates -
Scrapbooking templates can be used for many tasks. There are several types of templates available. Templates can be used for lettering, tags, envelopes; scrapbooking die cut designs, etc.

Here are some different types of templates you can use for your scrapbooking pages:

Lettering Templates - These templates can assist in creating many different lettering designs and fonts. You can trace the letters onto your page "header" or cut out each letter separately to place in the desired area of your page.
Envelope Templates - These templates can help you create many different sizes of envelopes. You can use small envelopes for decoration on your scrapbook pages. You can create custom envelopes to fit different sizes of cards that you make from your scrapbooking supplies. Envelopes can be used for many things. Envelope templates come in a variety of sizes.
Die Cut Templates - This type of template is usually a picture or image of some sort. Some popular templates include, flowers, hearts, shapes, and many types of silhouettes. Die cut templates are used to add character to your scrapbook pages. These template are also used for paper piercing and other techniques.

Templates can assist you in making perfect designs for your scrapbooking layouts.

Article taken from Life Tips Idea Launch

Wednesday's Inspiration Challenge...

Try this on for some "Inspiration"! Try this when you get time to play - take a color, an item, an image, or a shape....and create, create, create!
Have fun - Kendra

Tuesday's Tool, Technique, or Tutorial...

Today it's a TOOL!

Do you enjoy Heat Embossing??? Well if you do, you will want to know about our Powder Pal trays. Below is the SU! information for you...

#102197 Powder Pal Trays $19.95

Our powder pal set was specifically designed to make returning embossing powders, glitter, & micro beads back to their containers neat & easy!

The built -in funnel gives you greater control. No more folded up papers trying to pour it back into the containers and making a mess! You'll wonder how you ever got along without it.

• Set includes (2) trays.
• Large tray is 10" x 14" x 1".
• Small tray is 6" x 8" x 1".
• Both sizes have a 1'2" funnel opening.
• Perfect for embossing powders, glitter, and beads.
• Comes with a brush for easy clean up.

Monday's Project Idea...

This was made from by one of my downline members...Traci F. Wouldn't these make super cute place setting name tags for the table instead of regular place cards this year. You will need miniture Kit Kat bars and some paper scraps. The small square, word window, small and large tag Punches were also used.

Sunday Share...

Sorry I'm late with this post today! I realized that we hadn't transfered any of our picture files or watermark files from our old computer to our new one yet. It took some time to do...but got it done finally! So today's Sunday share is this beautiful card made by Lisa L. who is a member of my Card & Project Club. She brought it to share with us at our Thursday meeting...and I wanted to share it with you. I was happy to see that she took an idea from the club and expanded on it.

I just love that!!! Thanks so much for sharing Lisa.

Saturday Sketches...

Try this sketch when you get time to play and create!
Sketch provided by Clean & Simple Stamping

Friday's Spotlight...

A couple of weeks ago I attended an Ornament Exchange Party at my friend Raylene's home. Each person brought (8) ornaments. While guests munched on delightful refreshments...Raylene and her mom bagged up ornaments. Each bag contained (8) different ornaments. Then each of the guests drew a number and that was the order we picked the bag we wanted. Then the swapping could begin if you wished.

This is a great way to add ornaments to your tree and rotate them each year, and to visit and relax with friends! Above you will see the gift that was in each bag that Raylene had made for us. An "Assembly Required Snowman". A cute bottle, some rock salt, some eyes, a carrot nose, twigs, and some material for a scarf. If you live in Arizona or somewhere else warm...you will get our snowman humor! She handmade the tags by stamping the words Genuine, Assembly, & Required. She hand drew each of the snowman and the word "snowman".

Here's another snowman idea for you - I have always remembered a gift we received while living in Utah several years ago when our children were very young (3 & 1). Some friends brought us a box all wrapped up with hand stamped wrapping paper and darling homemade stamped snowman tag. Inside the box was everything we needed to decorate a snowman other than the snow. We had so much fun with our two little ones playing in the snow and building a Jake's first snowman together!

Just a few ideas for some fun this season that you might be able to pass on to your friends, co-workers, or for your family to create memories together.

KENDRA

Scrapbook Basics!

Scrapbooking Techniques:
Mosaic borders are a great scrapbooking technique, not only to add interest to a page, but as a way to use up scraps of paper. Cut your scraps into equal size squares. One quarter of an inch squares are a good size. I cut mine into inch squares using a trimmer and then cut each into quarters with scissors. Sort the squares by color and store in zip-lock bags. When placing squares onto the page, there are a few scrapbooking techniques to keep in mind. Mount them on contrasting card stock to give the effect of mortar. For adhesion, you can use a continuous piece of photo tape (if the squares are close together). Otherwise a piece of tape runner on the back of each square works well. An inexpensive scrapbooking technique to enhance a page is to create a frame for a photo, border the page or follow a line across a double page spread to connect the two together.

Article taken from Life Tips Idea Launch

Wednesday's Inspiration Challenge...

Try this on for some "Inspiration"! Try this when you get time to play - take a color, an item, an image, or a shape....and create, create, create!
Have fun - Kendra

Tuesday's Tool, Technique, or Tutorial...

TUTORIAL TODAY: 6 - Pointed Star

Here are instructions for a 6-pointed star:
1. Score 6 inch x 6 inch, double-sided designer paper, at 1 inch intervals. Accordion fold along the score lines.
2. Using a pencil, make a small mark at the 3 inch point (center) of the folded paper. Staple on the mark.
3. With the folded edges away from you, mark 1 inch on either side of the folded paper. Cut from this mark on the bottom edge to the top corner. Repeat on the other side.
4. Put sticky strip on each side to hold sides together for a star-shape. Punch a hole in one of the points and add a ribbon or cord for hanging.

5. You can accesorize your star with other punches as seen in this picture. I made these last year and used the Scallop Circle Punch, the "retired - snowflake punch", the 1/2" Circle Punch, and an Old Olive Brad. Make the stars your own by adding unique embellishments!

Monday's Project Idea...

(You can click on the picture to enlarge it)

PROJECT IDEA: How about using your bigshot to make a festive holiday banner!

Sunday Share...

SUNDAY SHARE: We had small group for our Stamp-A-Stack class a week ago Friday. They made four of (8) different cards and by the nights end...they had completed 32 Cards and envelopes! (L-R) Dawn, Andrea, and Annette.

Below are pictures of the (8) cards. I hope they inspire your creativity.

HAPPY STAMPING,

KENDRA

Saturday Sketches...

Try this sketch when you get time to play and create!
Sketch provided by Clean & Simple Stamping

This is my take on this sketch. Play around...use the sketch in a different way, or take one or two things from it and create your work of art!
HAVE FUN - KENDRA

12 Days of Holiday Sales...

Are there some Sizzix dies or accessories that you know you, a friend, or family member might want? Here's your chance! There are special deals from now until shortly before Christmas on Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies and other accessories for your Sizzix Big Shot and also select Decor Elements.
In order to receive these items by Christmas, you must have your orders & payment in by December 15th.
These orders can be placed online HERE (hit "Shop Now" button in upper right hand corner of page) or you can email me at skjj4richardson@msn.com or just call me on the phone - (520) 744-2537.

For more information on this terrific opportunity...click HERE! Below you will see pictures of all the items being offered discounted!

Friday's Spotlight...

For today's spotlight...I thought I'd share our pictures from our Southwest Demonstrator Meeting. It was this past Tuesday night at Karen Reids home. She had her place all decorated so beautifully and had set the tables with her Christmas China. It was wonderful to be with friends and fellow demonstrators, and we added two new one's to our group! Mary Fish and Katie Labadie both moved here to Tucson...so we were glad they could come. We also do a gift exchange and I included pictures of the swapped gifts - some really GREAT GIFT IDEAS for you!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS - KENDRA

Karen's Table settings for our group dinner and gift exchange.

A beautiful basket of candles,evergreens, fresh pomigranites, and cranberries.

Her fireplace all lit up and decorated.

A beautifully decorated tree and her primative Santa collection on top of her pie safe.

Traci Faust talking with T.

After dinner we cleared the tables and food and relaxed in Karens living room for the gift exchange. (L-R) Amanda Harbison, T Huggins, Sue Smedley.

(L-R) Cathy & Mark Gray, Mary Fish, Katie Labadie.

(L-R) Elena Rock, Barbara Phillips, Sue Brown.

Karen Reid.

This was the exchange gift Sue Brown made - a Big Shot Rag Purse.

Elena Rock made this cute glass jar using vinayl and her Big Shot.

Mary Fish made this adorable box and I was the lucky recipiant! Inside was an embossilit die.

Sue Smedley made this adorable picture frame with hand stamped art. She even was able to get the frame on sale at a big box craft store!

Mark Gray made this cute basket and filled it with candy and this cute 2010 desk calendar.

Barbara Phillips made a lapel pin using her Big Shot and fabric.

T Huggins made this very cute lattern. It is lit by a battery operated candle and she stamped several pieces of vellum for different looks thru out the year.

Karen Reid made this gorgeous ornament out of 3x3 pieces of paper. She spent hours creating it and it's just beautiful - this picture does not do it justice!

Amanda Harbison created this "Believe" framed artwork using the ornament punch, stamps, and embossing powder.

Cathy Gray made this bulletin board filled with lot's of cute items.

Traci Faust made this cute see thru box full of Christmas tags!

Katie Labadie made a desk set (not everything pictured), but I did take pictures of the boxed card set, paper clip, and note pad!


My gift was an altered tin lunchbox from a big box craft store full of Valentine's & Love notes.