Design Tip: Border Punch Uses

Hey ladies!!! Here's a quick design tip for you guys as several ways to use your border punches, which are my absolute fave addiction.
They add such great effects and dimension depending on how you use them!
Tip 1: Use to create your own die shaped background paper.


Tip 2: Mat a shape with it. Punch 12 inch long strips of paper with a border punch, cut apart between the design and adhere to the back of your shape. Note: Being careful to overlap each piece a bit so it looks neater and blended well.
Tip 3: Punch a long strip and crinkle it up and adhere anywhere to your page. This creates a great dimension. Especially for a layout placed in a shadown box! Awesome!!

K thats all for now ladies.
Back to Vacation Mode til the 8th--Coeur' D Alene, Idaho!! Gorgeousness!

Scrap That! Double Page Trio Class

We are pleased to announce the "Scrap That! Double-Page Trio Class"

This JAM PACKED  class will be at The Scrap Yard in Calgary on Sunday, June 26th from 1-4 p.m. 

There are ONLY 10 spots available for this class.

You will be creating THREE  12x12 Double-Page layouts with our "Don't Stop The Carnival kit featuring the the My Mind's Eye Union Square collection! 

This kit is LOADED with 10 papers and the colors and patterns bring to mind the bygone era of the Big Top.  With a palette of black, tan and red, bold stripes, touches of glitter and old worn newsprint you'll imagine yourself enjoying an afternoon at the Carnival.  

Three 3.5x3.5 photos

One 5x7 horizontal photo

One 5x7 vertical photo

Seven or Eight 2x2 photos

Two 4x6 vertical photos

Two 3.5x3.5 photos

One 3.5x7 vertical photo

You don't have to use the word "Paris", you can adapt this to anything you like.

If you don't have photos ready for the class, come and create the layouts and add your photos later.  There are only 10 spots available so sign up early.  Just click on this Scrap That! link and sign up. All you need to bring is your basic tool kit, some brown distress ink and an edge distresser. 

The Scrap Yard is located at 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE Calgary (403) 271-2225.  If you have any questions please email Valery Klassen at sun7designs@shaw.ca.

Card Tutorial..."Afternoon Tea" June Kit

Hello everyone,

My name is Robin Shakoor and I am honored to be the guest designer for June.  Today, I will be sharing my card tutorial with you made using the June main kit.

 

Create the card base.  Trim card stock to 5 3/4 x 10, then fold in half using a bone folder.

Trim 6 strips to 1 1/2 x 4 1/2.  (3 strips from blue patterned paper, 3 strips from light green patterned paper)

Punch edges of each strip using scalloped edge punch of your choice.  Here I used Threading Waters by Fiskars.

Starting at the bottom of the card base, layer your punched strips.

Here is what your card base will look like once you have finished layering your strips.

Cut image from patterned paper and trim.

Glue cut image on brown cardstock and trim so you have a thin mat.  This will make your image stand out on the card base.

Place your matted image on your card base as shown.

Cut dog images from patterned paper.  For those of you new to fussy cutting, this is an easy image to cut for first timers.  You can use either scissors or a kraft knife.

Ink edges of your cut image.  Adhere your image to the card using foam squares.

Apply stickles to the crown and punched holes.  Set aside to dry. 

Thanks for joining me today.  I hope you give this card a try.

Robin

Dusty Attic!

Hello Fanatics!

Oh my goodness I had the pure pleasure this past weekend to sort through piles and piles of GLORIOUS Dusty Attic pieces from our latest pre-order. (or scrap crack as I like to call DA!)

There are some really fabulous NEW pieces on the Dusty Attic website - so off you go to take a look!

Email your wish list to us at: friends@scrapthat.ca and we will get back to you with pricing.


Pre-Order Closes this Friday, June 17th




Seriously! Who can resist these amazing frame sets?


Art Deco Frame Set DA0545

Mistra Hoolihan added the fabulous COGS to the Art Deco Frame - what an awesome result!



Baroque Frame Set (Circle) DA0545


Just LOOK at this elegant Baroque Frame on this Layout by Maiko Kosugi

Remember....

Email your wish list to us at: friends@scrapthat.ca and we will get back to you with pricing.

Pre-Order Closes this Friday, June 17th

June Reveal Blog Hop

Welcome to the Scrap That! June Reveal Blog Hop!
First stop on your “hop” is this blog, so if you are here you are in the right place!

We have SEVEN AMAZING blogs for you to visit today, each with a some beautiful projects
that were created using the Scrap That! June Kit "Afternoon Tea".

First of all, you will need to visit all SEVEN blogs in order to qualify for a prize :)

**When you visit each blog be sure you leave a comment and become a follower (if you aren't already)
so we know you have joined in. **

Once youʼve done that, youʼll need to swing by our * facebook page, and LIKE us, and
then head over to our *social community and become a MEMBER.

All qualifying entries will be entered into a draw for the GRAND PRIZE, a Scrap That!
Paper Crafting Kit!

Once again, TO QUALIFY:

1) VISIT EVERY BLOG ON THE HOP, LEAVE A COMMENT AND
BECOME A FOLLOWER
2) GO TO SCRAP THAT! FACEBOOK PAGE AND BECOME A FRIEND
3) GO TO THE SCRAP THAT! SOCIAL COMMUNITY AND BECOME A
MEMBER

Now head on over to Ivana's blog to get started on all the hopping fun!

June Kit Sneak Peek!

 

Hope to see you here, June 3rd at 10 am MST as we kick off our monhtly blog hop! Hop along with us as we show off the talented DT's creations with this month's kit, and give you some awesome chances to win! The hop starts here, so be sure to join in!

 

You have until June 5th to play along, so mark it down in your calendars - You won't want to miss this!

 

 

~Scrap That! May Design Tip~

Hi y'all! Ivana here today :) with a little tip I use quite often when designing cards and other scrappy projects. I usually like to work 'off the page' or in this matter, off the card :)

I find squares to be a great starting point, and then I like to add interest using shapes, punches and other great elements in fun layers, on and slightly off the project!

Here is an example of a card created with the gorgeous May anniversary Scrap That! kit, using fun shapes to embellish the card. There are several types of shapes I like to use...Some inspired by stamps (like the sentiment oval and tag), some inspired by punches (like the heart punched shape at the top of the card), and others inspired by tracing templates (like the pink piece). Some of the shapes are directly on the card, while others are placed off the card ever so slightly (heart punch) to offset the square shape :)

Next time you create, hope you give shapes a try!

For more inspiration, check out my Scrap That! gallery for more examples of my 'shaped' projects. Hope you have a fabulous day!

*Ivana*

Tutorial for creating a layout....with the "Spring Romance" May Kit

Hi all!  Tina here today to show you a simple demonstration of creating a layout with your May Kit. Going to show the simple steps that I used in creating this page. Lets get started.....

For this layout I just knew what paper I wanted to use. I had 2 pieces of this paper. 1 sheet for my page and the other I cut up.

So I started by a simple distress and inking on the page
Adding lace is one thing I often do. I cut a piece of lace. Pulling gently around all edges of the lace piece. This will give it a slightly distressed look. You could also make rips in it. Giving it some gentle pulls will also make it stretch a bit, and this makes it easier to place all of your items on top of it.
I have next cut a lacey doily from the patterned paper and judged where I would place my photo.
Adding in another small layer under the photo. Now I'm ready to start placing my embellishments around the page.... Dress Form
Vintage Nameplate that will hold my title and flowers...
I wanted the flowers to kinda follow the curve of the doily. I used some leaves from the extra paper to the flowers. Some simple fussy cuts.


Here the Vintage Nameplate was covered simply by cutting a piece from the paper. Adhere the paper to the chipboard with a bit of tacky glue.
It easily fits right back together. For the Dress form and Vintage Nameplate I covered them with some white paint and then used Alcohol Inks. To see the complete tutorial on this have a peek here over at  Dusty Attic

Some close ups of the Chipboard
Have a great time being creative with your GORGEOUS May "Spring Romance" Kit:)
Happy Scrapping ~
Tina xo

How to make a Lily

Vicky blogging here with a new flower tutorial! I am in love with the new Prima Corine flowers... but of course they are hard to find here in Canada and I just needed to see if I could make my own version (for a fraction of the price and with adding an extra petal layer :)

Here is what you will need: 

- 3 flower shapes with 3 pointed petals. I just used my Marvy punch and hand-cut the petal corners off. I must say this is my favorite flower punch because of the versatility and embossed feature. You can cut out a similar shape and trace it.

- Water to mist

- Scrapbook chalk or chalk ink (I prefer scrapbook chalk for this and actually found some at my dollar store!)

- White paint or snow writer, puff paint or glitter - whatever best suits your project style

- A decorative brad or a few pearls or stamens for the center

- A rounded object (like a Sharpie pen or painbrush end)

- A foam mat (like a computer mouse pad)

- Glue of choice

Step 1: Make your template.

Step 2: Cut your 3 flower layers.

Step 3: Water mist the layers and pinch the towards the middle of each petal to create a crease.

Step 4: While still damp press the center into the foam mat to raise the petals. Let dry completely before the next step.

Step 5: Add some chalk or ink to the center and over the crease for definition.

Step 6: Glue your layers and press all together into the mat to form a little space for the centre pearls to fit into.

Step 7: Paint or...

glitter your tips

Step 8: Glue your decorative center and you are ready to add to your project!

I hope you enjoyed today's post!
Vicky

Melissa Frances Scrapbooking Products are timeless and everlasting.  We just fell in love with the new 5th Avenue product line at CHA this winter and decided that we 

wanted to create a very special kit that would be a timeless and everlasting keepsake.

Scrap That! commissioned one of the top designers in the industry, and a Melissa Frances Design Team Member, to create a Limited Edition Mini Album. 

The elegant pastel palette and the lovely graphics give the 5th Avenue collection a decidedly Victorian feel but with a wonderfully romantic, shabby - vintage style.  The papers are special on their own but combined with Melissa Frances Trinkets & Baubles, Mini Envelopes and Tags, Vintage Embellishments, Rub-On Transfers, Die Cuts, 

Stickers, Crepe Paper, and Vintage Seam Binding, the result is nothing short of truly spectacular!

Being a huge admirer of Karola Witczakʼs work, we new she was the perfect designer for our special kit. Her unique style is a perfect fit for this collection. 

Scrap That! is very proud to present this Limited Edition Melissa Frances Mini Album Kit designed by Karola. 

Contents List: 

Envelopes and Tags Book 

5th Avenue 6 X 6 Paper Pad 

5th Avenue Sticker Book 

5th Avenue Diecuts 

2 Mini Envelopes and Tags 

Trinkets & Baubles 

Diamond Chandelier Drops 

“Mom” Expressive Transfer 

Vintage Architectural Molding Appliques 

Crepe Paper - Light Blue, Pale Pink, Cream, Pastel Green 

4 ZVA Pink Transition Mini Roses 

6 ZVA Cream Mini Roses 

Vintage Seam Binding 

Also included in the kit are design suggestions to assist you in creating your own personalized keepsake.

A special bonus included in the kit are step by step instructions on how to create gorgeous delicate crepe paper flowers provided by Melissa Frances!

These kits will not last long so order yours today!

www.scrapthat.ca