Holiday Magic Release

The Holiday Magic Kit is one of our most beautiful to date, and we are sure you will agree that the Design Team did an amazing job with it! All of our subscriptions have been filled and we have a few kits left over. Email us today to order before they are gone!  customerservice@scrapthat.ca

Ivan Camdicz

Karen Wilson

Tara Orr

Vicky Alberto

Janis Medina-Maghinay

Holiday Magic Main Kit Contents

6 IOD Night Divine Papers

1 IOD Gold Music Notes Foil Paper

Bazzill Basics Forest Green Cardstock

Bazzill Basics AMM Barkley Cardstock

Bazzill Basics Birchtone Dark Cardstock

Daisy D’s Timeless Holidays Papers

1 Sheet IOD Night Divine Elements 

1 IOD Night Divine Die Cut Pack

1 Bo Bunny Cranberry Rose Trim

1 Prima Gala  Holiday Poinsettia

1 Prima Winter Branches, Grapes

1 Handmade Green Organza Flower - ETSY 

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1 Ranger Stickles Holly

4 Prima Snowdrop Holiday Celebration Flowers

4 Bazzill Flower Pot Flowers - Red Carpet

3 Making Memories Mini Gold Brads

Length of Green Tara Lace

4 Pieces May Road Chipboard 

Tips for the "Winter's Walk in Paris" Kit by Tara Orr

Hi Ladies!! This month the November kit features some pretty amazing papers - and pretty neato products.  Rather than focus on one particular tip I thought I'd take a few of my projects and offer tips on each one....

Ready?

Sorry, this photo is huge!!

1. Ok, I've had several comments about the 'stamped' edges of this layout... SUPER easy.  I have a really small circle punch from Stampin' Up.  All I did was go around the entire border and punched half of the circle. Upon completing I inked around the tips and it honestly does look like a die cut page.  Quick and simple.

2. Altering your fantastic paper is a little intimidating. You don't want to 'wreck' it (I actually did!)  Anyhow, I found that if you mist the paper, it gives a little more of a solid looking colour.  Mind you, I used 'brown' mist so it might look a little less severe if using lighter colours? I found that I prefered the 'inked' look much more.  I used distress inks rather than alcohol inks as I found they blend a little softer.  Start at the outside rim of your page and blend inwards using a circular motion with your blending tool.  If you concentrate more on a particular area it will result in a darker shade.  In addition, if you want to introduce a different colour (as I did) simply use the same technique as above. I actually used the yellow catseye inkpad directly on my page (and when mixed with the blue resulted in a gorgeous green) as I found the ink blender soaked up too much of the ink for this type (for the distress inks like Tim Holtz they seemed fine)? 

3. Faux stitching.  I'm sure you've all tried?  I LOVE the look of stitching on pages.  I even went out and bought an inexpensive machine so that I could try this technique and I've yet to set it up.... too much of a hassle.  But, you can easily achieve a similar look with a journal pen (I prefer white stitching to darker, but both look fantastic - I've used both on my page above) and a paper piercer.  Simply go around with your paper piercer in whichever shape you would like to 'stitch'.  I normally just do around the borders of my projects or photos but you can do anything from a flourish, title, etc.  It may make it easier to draw in lightly with a pencil beforehand.  After you have poked all your holes, connect the dots with your journal pen and c'est tout!

4. If you find that your alphas are too punchy... ink them darker or paint them!

5. Add dimension to your projects!  I made simple fan flowers (as seen in previous cork tutorial) and used as a base for my hot air balloon tag.  It adds a unique dimension to the card that an otherwise card would lack.

More dimension is seen here where I've simply rolled the edges of my papers.  This is also a fantastic tip for revealing the reverse side of gorgeous double sided patterns of paper.

6. If you feel your project is missing something - add another layer!  I love adding  tons of 'stuff' to my projects.

  

7. Be resourceful/thrifty.  I loved the worn look of these papers by My Mind's Eye.  So much so that I kept the headers on each paper!  I simply inked around the edges and it almost looks like a die cut shape!  I added some twine (cheap) to complete the rustic feel of the page. With your bling flourishes, don't be affraid to alter them.  Cut them in half so you have 2!  I TOTALLY hacked this bling - so that it would fit on my card primarily, but I also wanted to use it on each side.

I hope that some of these tips will prove useful to you when you're designing your next page or project!  Happy Scrapping! ~TARA~

Holiday Magic

Crisp white mornings, a cozy fire, twinkling lights, the smell of pine and fresh baking.  Surrounded by family and friends, the holidays are a magical time of celebration.  We are so pleased to present our "Holiday Magic" kit featuring the Night Divine paper collection by IOD.  With rich, romantic colors, and floral elements, this collection transcends the holidays and can be used for themes such as, heritage, romance/wedding and Winter!   Please be sure and check back with us on the 26th for the full reveal - and order your kit before they are all gone!  Email:customerservice@scrapthat.ca

Welcome to our Beautiful Blog!

Hello Lovely Followers!

We hope you like our new blog "look" as much as we do!

Take a look at this amazing LO over at Pink Paislee using the Parisian Anthology papers.

You will find the entire Parisian Anthology paper collection, along with beautifully coordinated embellishments in our "Winter's Walk in Paris" kit.  Also included is the support of our design team. If you have any questions, need advice or have questions on that new tip or technique you've been meaning to try, they are your go-to girls!

These resist papers are so versatile and the possibilities are endless! They feel like cardstock so you can use them for any type of crafting project. So why not give our November kit a try?

Don't forget .....if you sign up for a 6 month subscription between now and December 31st you will receive a FREE Scrap That! embellishment add-on!

Weekend Getaway

We have teamed up with Get Scrappin' to host an amazing weekend getaway in April of 2011.  

Your admission will include two nights accommodation, a welcome reception, meals, a free class, fantastic gift bag, on-site spa services and much, much more!

Check back soon for all the info ~ it's going to be amazing!

November "Winter's Walk in Paris" Kit

We have been seriously delinquent bloggers lately! But we are back! Some of you may have already stopped by our gallery to see the design team work using our November collection.

 

Embellishment Add-On Kit

 

Main Kit

"A Winter's Walk in Paris" Collection features the amazing Parisian Anthology papers from Pink Paislee.  These resist papers are so incredibly versatile and feel like cardstock so you can use them for any type of crafting project. Special ink resist designs on the front and a coordinating pattern on the back allow you the freedom to stretch your creativity! Coordinating papers from My Mind’s Eye Lost and Found Portobello Road compliment perfectly.  This month’s technique item is ink!  Create your own specialized paper color by blending ink onto your page with the included ink sweeper and Cat’s Eye Inks. This kit includes some gorgeous Prima bling and blooms as well as beautiful alphas from American Crafts.

Here are just a few of the terrific creations from the Scrap That! Design Team:

"Beach Day" by Tara Orr

"I Turn to You" by Ivana Camdicz

"Pretty Darling" by Vicky Alberto

"We Three" by Lori Brown

"Girly Girl" by Karen Wilson

Be sure and stop by their blogs to see other projects and closeups!  

We have opened up 12 more subscriptions this month - so you'll never miss a kit again. Subscribe for 6 months and receive one FREE embellishment add-on kit! Email: sales@scrapthat.ca

Halloween in Wonderland October Mini Album Kit!

It is with GREAT pleasure that we can finally present to you, the October Mini Album Kit from Scrap That! - Halloween in Wonderland.

With its famous vintage flaire and bold & bright colours, Graphic 45's Halloween in Wonderland papers were the perfect fit for this month's album kit. I am so excited that I had the opportunity to work with this gorgeous line and this wonderful mini album.

The endless fussy cutting possibilities and inspiring patterns in these papers make designing your pages effortless when combined with the beautiful and unique embellishments included in the kit.













If you would like to order this Mini Album Kit, which includes step by step instructions, head on over to the Scrap That! Store or email: sales@scrapthat.ca  (kits are limited)

Enjoy the weekend!!

Please Welcome a New Design Team Member!

Scrap That! is thrilled to welcome Ivana Camdzic to our Design Team.  A fellow Canadian, Ivana is from Saskatoon, Sakatchewan (say that 10 times really fast!)   

Ivana has a unique style and tremendous passion to bring to the team and we are so pleased to welcome her!  Be sure and stop by her blog: http://papergirlcrafts.blogspot.com

Hello fellow scrappers! My name is Ivana, and I am scrapbook FANATIC! I have been scrapping since I can remember picking up my first pair of scissors. It was not until 2004 that I started an interest in modern-day scrapbooking in an attempt to find a more creative way to preserve my memories. I fell in love with this art form the moment that I realized I could combine all of my passions (photography, sketching, painting, sewing, etc…) into one fabulous creation!

Shortly after I started scrapbooking, I was offered a position at our local scrapbook store. I worked there part-time while going to university. The workload of school got to be over-bearing and I had to say goodbye to my scrappy job. I think that was the most important thing that could have happened to me during my schooling. I realized just how much scrapbooking really meant to me. So, I obtained my business degree, with a major in accounting, and decided that for now, I would put that on hold, to follow my creative aspirations. 

I went back to work for, design for, and teach classes at our local scrapbook store and I have now been there for almost a full year.  In the first little while, I taught a couple of classes to get the feel of teaching, and before long I was fully in love with the idea! So, I now teach an advance scrapbooking class every month to a bunch of wonderful, and incredibly talented gals! In addition to teaching and working, I create layouts for our other classes and I also create layouts for the store to display.

I find that I go in an out of phases of what I enjoy making...I sometimes create layouts, sometimes I switch it up and make cards, and then other times I choose to alter items. Whichever I may do, I generally stick to the same style. I love the shabby chic, romantic, and delicate look. You will often see me using soft colours and a LOT of texture! My favourite products are things I can make my own. I love using white ANYTHING which I can glimmer, glitter or alter. I love pearls, lace, soft and organic shapes, border punches, and my beloved liquid pearls! My style is very feminine, so I tend to use a lot of flowers and usually stay away from very masculine paper or embellishments. I draw my biggest inspirations from pretty paper, beautifully designed spaces and many other art forms like sculptures, fine china, antique packaging, beautifully decorated cakes, and clothing...just to mention a few! 

I have only recently joined the online scrapbooking community and I love every bit of it! I am absolutely in love with the Scrap That! site and the idea of providing a high-quality, beautifully hand-picked and coordinated kits! I am so honoured and SO happy to have this opportunity to be a part of the INCREDIBLY talented Design Team! I look forward to working with the super friendly DT gals, the GORGEOUS kits, and to making wonderful friends along the way! 

October Mini Sneak!!

Scrap That! October Mini Album Sneak Peek

By Tara Orr 

I am soooooo excited to share this album with you all! AAHHH!! Let's just say when I received this mini album kit I was over the moon! ADORE this paper company and the theme was just way too fun!
We will be posting the full album (all 12 pages) on October 15th so be sure to check back. For now, here's a sneak of what's in store.

Scrap That! October Kit Colors Contest!

It is that time again for the monthly contest and the best part is that you can scrap with your stash. Just be sure that the main three colors of your project are the three main colors of the Scrap That! October kit... see details below and good luck!

• This Contest is open to everyone.  All you need to do is:
• Scrap a layout using the three main colors of the monthly Scrap That! Kit
• Post your project to our gallery and your own blog by October 26th.

The winner will receive one of our kits valued at $35!

Fabulous Cork Tutorial!

Hi ladies (and any gents reading this as well!) Tara blogging today with a fantastic tutorial using cork.  Who would have thought that this great medium could be used for scrapping as well!? 

The sheet included in the Scrap That! October Kit is perfectly thin enough to do just about anything you would want to do with a piece of paper.  I had so much fun experimenting with my cork and found the following cool uses:

As a matting behind a photo
Painted and used as a piece of background 'paper'
Stamped and cut out to use as an embellishment
Punched with any of your punches to create flowers, circles, etc
Punched with your border punches to create decorative trim

The possibilities are endless. I decided to take it one step further and see if I could create a 'fan flower' that everyone had been asking about in a few of my previous layouts.  Although a titch brittle when 'bent' the cork can be reinforced with a sheet of cardstock or patterned paper and transformed into a gorgeous fan flower as shown in my tutorial below.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have fun creating your 'cork' blooms!!!

Presenting "Autumn Rain"

Our Fall kit is full of warm fall colors with a splash of vibrant teal.  Ou October kit features the Scribble Scrabble Sweete Shoppe Collection with gorgeous accent papers from Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante.
This month's technique item is cork!  Cork is popping up everywhere and Tara Orr has a wonderful tutorial to share with you on the many uses of cork.

We love to support artisans on ETSY and this month we have included some gorgeous teal bling from ETSY scrapshopaholic.  We have a wonderful tutorial on our blog with step by step instructions on how to make your own bling!

Due to the popularity of our kits we have added 15 more this month, so be sure and sign up for your subscription before they are all gone!   www.scrapthat.ca

"Autumn Rain"

We are so pleased to share this sneak peek of our October Kit "Autumn Rain" with you.  The kits will go on sale September 30th.  We are a few days late this month because we had a really hard time getting all the product in - but finally it's here and the kits are all packed up and ready to ship!

"Autumn Rain" is a beautiful combination of Fall colors with a splash of rich teal thrown in.  Our technique item this month is cork!  Be sure and check our blog for a fantastic tutorial on how you can use cork to create a super cool look.