Scrap That! February Blog Hop!

Are You Ready to Get Your Hop On?

Join us for the Scrap That! “February” Blog Hop.

We will have 8 AMAZING blogs for you to visit.  Each blog will have some beautiful eye candy, in the form of some AMAZING projects from our design team using the newly released "Secret Garden" Kit! 

We also have some fabulous prizes to give away!  Keep reading and you will find out how you can become eligible to win! 

First of all, you will need to visit all the blogs :) There will be a randomly drawn comment winner from each blog.  That means 8 winners will receive a package of Prima goodness just for leaving some love and becoming a follower of each of the blogs!

Next, while you are hopping you will want to be looking for the “special” word on each blog.  Once you have visited all the blogs and collected all the special words, they will create a sentence. 

Once you’ve done that, you’ll need to swing by our facebook page, and become a friend, and then head over to our social community and become a member.  Once you’ve completed these tasks, email the sentence to friends@scrapthat.ca 

All correct entries received will be entered into a draw for the GRAND PRIZE, a "SECRET GARDEN" paper crafting kit valued at $45!  

(Don't forget you must be a blog follower, a facebook friend, and a community member in order to qualify.)

Is your head swimming yet with the mention of these fabulous prizes?? 

The hop will take place from 10 am EST 26th until midnight on Feb 27th, so get your hop on, and get over to www.scrapthatchat.blogspot.com!!!

The Results Are In!

We recently asked our lovely followers, members and subscribers to choose their favorite project from the Design Team creations using the "Love Notes" kit, to leave a comment on the Scrap That! blog, and then post about it on their own blogs.

It was so fun for us to visit all the member blogs and get to know our members better and look at some of their work!

We put all the names of people who left comments in a hat and randomly picked a name.  (a very scientific process).

And the winner is ROBIN SHAKOOR!

Robin will receive the prize of a Scrap That! March Kit.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the DT work and post to their blogs.  You will all have an opportunity to play along next month with the chance to win one of our gorgeous April Kits!

March Kit Sneak Peek!

Hello Lovely Followers!

It is that time again!  Seriously where has February gone?

We are happy to present the March Kit Sneak Peek!  We need  your help in choosing a name for this delightful kit.

Leave a comment on this post, and whoever submits the winning title for this kit will receive a little something in the mail from Scrap That!

Meet Our New Guest Designers!

It was a VERY tough decision to make.  We had so many wonderful applications from our Guest Designer call.  We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to send in an application.  Whenever we put out a call, it is so humbling to see all the beautiful projects that are sent in!

Alas, there were only three spots available, and without further ado - let us present the three designers that were chosen along with a sample of their work.  Be sure and stop by their blogs so you can get to know them better, and leave them some love!

My name is Melissa Vettorel.  I have been married for 8 years and have 4 wonderful children.  Kevin is 13, Troy is 10, Kyle is 9, and Alexis is 4.  Yes, 3 rambunctious boys and a little princess, they are my true inspiration. My husbands in the Air Force so we move around every few years. We've been to Illinois, Guam, and now we've started a new adventure in Alaska.  Alaska is gorgeous and I love it.  Where else are you going to get such beautiful snow pictures? I was introduced to scrapbooking in 2007 by a friend and I haven't stopped since.  My hobby has long since turned into a crazy obsession, I'm sure my husband would agree.  Along with scrapbooking I love photography.  I never realized my true passion for it until I started scrapbooking.   

I am so excited to be a Guest Designer for Scrap That! and I'm honored to be working with such a talented Design Team.   

Melissa Vettorel

Hi Everyone! My name is Tina Rutledge. We have recently moved to the sunny state of Florida. I'm from Chicago, IL. and have lived there all my life, so I'm a city girl at heart. I have been married for 14 years to my wonderful and loving husband and we have 5 children. As a stay at home Mom, they definitely keep me busy, but are my inspiration. There are many things that inspire me and bring out my creativity. That is why I love scrapping! It allows me to challenge myself, bringing out the true expressions of my creative mind, in paper form. I also enjoy the positive energy it evokes.

Tina Marie Rutledge

My name is Robin Shakoor and paper crafting is my passion!  I live in Virginia with my husband, daughter, one spoiled puppy and three birds.  I am a Human Resources Manager by day and crafter by night.  I have been an avid paper crafting enthusiast since February, 2008.  While I enjoy all design styles, I would have to say that elegant, romantic and vintage are my favorites.   I enjoy incorporating a blend of these three styles into my projects, creating a visual experience for my readers.  I believe that crafting is a shared experience for both me and those who view my work.  Just knowing that I am teaching others through tips, tricks and tutorials on my blog brings me joy.  I like to encourage others to step out and try new things.  I believe that crafting is a personal journey and the roads we take along the way are different and special.

Robin Shakoor

Each of these talented ladies will design for a two month term between April and September 2011, starting with Tina.

 At the end of the term we will have a contest and let our members and subscribers vote on which of the three Guest Designers will remain for the rest of 2011!

So keep track of your favorite projects because it will be up to you to determine who stays with the Scrap That!DT.

Scrap That! is featured on the GLITZ BLOG!

Scrap That! is so happy to be featured on the Glitz Blog for our lovely and lavish "Love Notes" Kit!!

Stop by their blog and check us out! Leave a note on the post to let the Glitz Girls know Scrap That! sent you:)

The Scrap That! Kit features the entire Love Nest paper collection from Glitz as well as their awesome "What Nots" and "Paper Layers".  The Scrap That! creative team had a ball with this kit and it has been one of our most popular ones to date!

Calling All Lovely Followers, Members, FB Friends and Subscribers

This contest is open to anyone, and the best part is - it's EASY to enter!

All you have to do is:

1)  Choose your favorite Design Team project from the "Love Notes" kit.  

2)  Write a post about it and post it on your blog

3)  Include a link to the Scrap That! Blog.

4)  Leave a comment in this thread with your blog address.

That's it!  Easy Peasy right?

You could be chosen to win a Scrap That! April Kit!!  You will definitely NOT want to miss out on this kit!

A $45 retail value.  

We will be blog patrolling so we can get to know our members better, and we'll announce the winner on

February 20th!  

Tara Orr Named One of Top 7 Designers In the World!

Our very own Tara just shared some wonderful news with us!!

A few months ago, a book editor approached her and asked if she would be interested in contributing to a Scrapbooking e-book.

Of course she accepted!!  The book, Scrapideas, features 7 of the top scrapbookers from around the world and it has just been launched now.

The article features a single layout with detailed steps and explanations of how she goes about creating the layout - a sampling of what you would find in the actual ebook itself.

If you'd like to take a peek at this bonus ebook, click HERE

If you like what you see in the free sample and would like to buy a full copy of the eBook you can click HERE or visit her BLOG for more info!

BaiscGrey Page of the Month Club is Back!!

BasicGrey's Page of the Month is back and better for a third year in 2011!!

Scrap That! Is pleased to announce that registration for the 2011 Page of the month Program is now open.

This popular kit program is back with all the benefits, plus a few tiny changes that we think you are going to love!

The Page of the Month program is a year long program where members receive all of the beautiful BasicGrey products to make a double page layout plus extra each month and will run from March 2011 through February 2012.

Featured in each kit are the hottest and latest BG collections paired with classic embellishments, theme suggestions, and step-by-step color instructions with photos.

At the end of the program you will be able to purchase your choice of 12 x 12 album at a special price offered only to Page of the Month participants.

There are a limited number of spaces available. The cost of the program is $21.99 per month for 12 months. This is a year long commitment.

Deadline for Registration is Monday, February 14th. Email: customer service@scrapthat.ca to register today!

~February Water Mark Ink Tutorial~

Okay, so I loooove playing with ink of all colours...you can do so much with it! Stamp, blend, emboss...The possibilities are endless! But what ever in the world do you do with an ultra-slow-drying CLEAR Water Mark Ink???

It's actually just as fun as any other type of ink and possibly even more so! So I'm going to go through a quick technique you can achieve with your February Scrap That! water mark ink!

Here’s a list of materials:

1.      Water Mark Ink

2.      Clear Embossing powder

3.      Heating Tool

4.      Stamp

5.      Spray, ink or other colour medium (I TA Mint Chocolate Chip Glimmer Mist)

6.      Paint dabber, Maya Road Envelope (if you want to do the project I did)

Here we go!!!

STEP 1

Using the Adirondack White Paint Dabber, cover your Maya Road envelope

STEP 2

 

Once you have the envelope covered to your desired opacity, you can go ahead and stamp your image of choice using the Water Mark Ink. If you look really closely at the top right hand corner, you will see a 'watermark' impression. The ink will stay wet longer, so that way you can easily apply embossing powder without rushing. I used clear embossing powder as a way to 'set' the white underneath so that when I cover the project with another colour, these stamped and embossed images will resist that medium and remain white!

Apply a strip of paper and lace to the lower portion of the envelope for a decorative touch.

STEP 3

Spray with your choice of coloured mist, or blend in some distress ink. Whatever medium/colour you choose, you will see the colour only sticking to the surface that has not been embossed! Please note, because I painted the envelope first, the glimmer mist will not stick as well as it would to a regular piece of paper or cardstock. Give the mist a couple of seconds once you have sprayed it, and then gently wipe away the mist from the embossed designs. Repeat for a darker look.

FYI (I was going after a more distressed look so I chose to paint my envelope first...And I also think a white or light base works best to highlight the designs...So painting the Maya Road envelope white allowed me to spray with a lighter colour like this teal and still see the embossed design!)

Here's the finished envelope on a card I made!

Hope you have fun using the super awesome February technique medium! It will be included in all of the February Scrap That! Kits, so hurry up and get yours!!!

Many Hugs!!!

Ivana

~Love Notes~

Our dear Lori has been whisked away to CHA this weekend so I am here (Ivana) to keep our blog running smoothly!!! 

I thought I would share a few more layouts from the fabulously talented DT of the gorgeous February Scrap That! Kit! 

This kit was a true pleasure to work with...SO many gorgeous colours and tons of versatile embellies...And I still have sooo many goodies to use up from the kit...Can't wait! 

So without further ado, here are the stunning creations!

Vicky 

Janis

Karen

Lisa

Tara 

Ivana 

For kit details and more information, check out the Scrap That! Site and to see all the fabulous DT creations, visit the Scrap That! community site!!!

Thanks for stopping by tonight and I'll be back soon with a fabulous tutorial using the February kit's technique medium!!! 

Hope you all have a wonderful evening! 

*Ivana*

Presenting "Love Notes"

The Glitz Girls have done it again with a fabulous collection of papers with vivacious colors and some super fun embellishments like “paper layers” and “what-nots.” We have combined the collection with coordinating Fancy Pants Lilac House papers, top quality embellishments from Prima, a resist ink pad, and our signature product - Distress Stickles. Our February collection is an innovative kit full of carefully selected items with an authentic vintage feel. The Love Notes collection includes a custom designed sketch by our own sketch artist LG Belarmino - which you can use to enter our monthly layout contest.  We also offer a paper add-on kit which includes the standard papers, and coordinating cardstock papers from our main kit, as well as a must-have embellishment add-on! We sincerely hope we have succeeded in presenting a kit that will nurture your creativity and inspire you!

Email sales@scrapthat.ca for more information.

February Kit Sneak Peek

Check back for the full reveal on the 26th!

Have you heard?

 Scrap That! Canada's Best Kit Club is looking for 3 Guest Designers to join our team!

Scrap That! kits are unlike any others in Canada. Every month, we create an innovative kit full of carefully selected high-end double sided papers, specialty papers, premium embellishments and specialty items. We also include a collectable signature product, a scrapbook layout sketch and one technique product including instructions and tips on how to use it.

Each candidate will design for a two month term between April and September 2011. At the end of the term we will have a contest and let our members and subscribers vote on which of the three Guest Designers will remain for the rest of 2011!

Each Guest Designer Receives:
1. FREE PRODUCT - Two kits plus the embellishment add-on kit, valued at well over $50 per month
2. FAME & GLORY - Your photo and bio on our blog and our online social community!

What we ask of you:
- You must have a blog and update it regularly each week including posts about projects you’ve used from the kit, design tips etc. We ask that you also have links to our site on your blog and other sites where allowable.
- 4 projects created with the kit and 90% of each project must contain kit contents. 3 of these projects must be layouts and the third a project of choice (lo, card, altered item).
- Post your 4 kit designs in our gallery as well as to one other large gallery site, either Scrapbook.com or TwoPeasinaBucket.com. Postings on these sites must include *Scrap That! Kit* in the title line.
- Projects must be well photographed, cropped and ready to be uploaded on our site (and your blog) the 26th of each month.
- Weekly message board and gallery participation during the two month term is required. This is quite possibly the most important thing! We have started a great online community and our members are of the utmost importance to us, so this is huge.

This competition is open to the US and Canada only. Please e-mail 3-4 of your best layout creations along with the links to your blog and online galleries to layouts@scrapthat.ca by February 11, 2011.

The Scrap Yard

We recently had the pleasant opportunity to meet Lori Wilson-Bunda who is the owner of a fun and funky retail store called "The Scrap Yard" in South East Calgary.  

The Scrap Yard offers classes and crops, and they also have a fantastic crop studio in the store that members are able to drop in and use 7 days a week.

We are very happy to announce that The Scrap Yard is now carrying Scrap That! kits in their store!  You can stop by and have a wander around the store and see some of the Scrap That! kits at:

#2118, 380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE

Calgary, AB

T2J 7C3

403-271-2225

www.thescrapyardcalgary.com

thescrapyard@telus.net

Hours of Business: 

Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

Diamond Glaze

Scrap That!'s January "Don't Stop the Carnival" Kit includes Judikins Diamond Glaze. Our designer Janis (who totally rocked this kit) shares some tips/tutorials on how she used it on her kit projects.

1) Diamond Glaze on Stamped Image
Diamond Glaze can instantly give additional texture on your paper and embellishments. What I always love to do is to apply it on a stamped image to give it that epoxy sticker-look (looked up the official decription, it is clear glass-like finish!!!!). On my layout "Treasure these Moments" that you can see HERE, I stamped my ticket image on the cardstock included in the kit, cut it out and topped it off with the Diamond Glaze. Since the kit also includes Ranger Stickles in Xmas Red, I used the Stickles to outline my ticket for additional texture.


2) Diamond Glaze + Glitter Powder

Diamond Glaze can also act as an adhesive. I created handmade blooms in the same layout but wanted additional texture so I thought of sprinkling my flowers with glitter powder.

I applied Diamond Glaze on the edges of my petals and then sprinkled, errrr topped (as I think I have dropped too much glitter powder!!! LOL!!!) my flowers with glitter powder.

Just shake off the excess glitter powder and you'll have a handmade bloom with really beautiful grainy and glittery texture!!!!


 3) Diamond Glaze + Pearl Powder + Watermark Stamp Pad on Chipboard

The kit includes a cute mannequin chipboard from Maya Road and I wanted to use it on my layout (you can see my layout "Charming Adorable" HERE). I thought if I can use Diamond Glaze on paper/cardstock, I sure can use it too on chipboard!

Since the mannequin chipboard was raw, I wanted a bit of color on it. Since I'm big on symmetry, I wanted another purple shade to match my flower on my layout. I inked the chipboard with my watermark stamp, dusted pearls over it, and then topped it with Diamond Glaze.


The Diamond Glaze makes my chipboard look more polished!!!

4) Diamond Glaze + Alcohol Ink

Want to have a tinted finish on your embellies? Try mixing alcohol ink with your Diamond Glaze! In a small container, I put a little amount of Diamond Glaze and a drop of Ranger Alcohol Ink (Eggplant shade). Since the Diamond Glaze is water-based, the ink dissolved fast. I topped my flower on my layout "Europe or Bust" which you can see HERE to make the purple shade more prominent.


Hope you like these little tutorial/tips that I shared with you. Have fun playing with Diamond Glaze!!!

janis