Wednesday

Heritage Scrapbook Workshop: Vintage Travel

Vintage Travel Heritage 8-page Workshop


Cost: $30.00 + S&H and tax
When: during any Open Workshop.


To purchase supplies or sign up for workshop, contact me: tlkaiser-1@msn.com or
call 509 863 2020


To see available workshop days: http://paperescape.myctmh.com/
"Open Workshops" are offered on a couple of Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons each month. When you purchase your workshop materials from me, you can come to any of the open workshop days and complete your project in the studio. If you don't finish in one session, you can return until you're finished.













Tuesday

Majestic Blue




I had a very short but relaxing visit with my son in Eugene this summer. We spent a day driving along the coast. With no particular agenda, we just drove until something caught our interest. It drizzled all day, so we spent more time in the car than walking along the beach. His football and college schedule doesn't leave much time for days like that and I'm very glad he could spend it with me. I look at these pictures and it is quite clear: my little boy is all grown up!

The Majestic Paper packet from CTMH is perfect for beach pictures.

Happy Crafting!

Moon Doggie 8-Page Workshop






Moon Doggie 8-page Workshop


Cost: $30.00 + S&H and tax


When: during any Open Workshop.


To purchase supplies or sign up for workshop, contact me: tlkaiser-1@msn.com or
call 509 863 2020


To see available workshop days: http://paperescape.myctmh.com


"Open Workshops" are offered on a couple of Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons each month. When you purchase your workshop materials from me, you can come to any of the open workshop days and complete your project in the studio. If you don't finish in one session, you can return until you're finished.








Monday

Emporium 8 Page Workshop




The Emporium 8-page Workshop
Cost: $30.00 + S&H and tax
When: during any Open Workshop.


To purchase supplies or sign up for workshop, contact me: tlkaiser-1@msn.com or
call 509 863 2020


To see available workshop days: http://paperescape.myctmh.com/


"Open Workshops" are offered on a couple of Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons each month. When you purchase your workshop materials from me, you can come to any of the open workshop days and complete your project in the studio. If you don't finish in one session, you can return until you're finished.










Sunday

Back Country Eight Page Workshop


The Back Country 8 page Workshop

Cost: $30.00 + S&H and tax
When: during any Open Workshop.
To purchase supplies or sign up for workshop, contact me: tlkaiser-1@msn.com or
call 509 863 2020
To see available workshop days: http://paperescape.myctmh.com/

"Open Workshops" are offered on a couple of Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons each month. When you purchase your workshop materials from me, you can come to any of the open workshop days and complete your project in the studio. If you don't finish in one session, you can return until you're finished.








Saturday

Scrapbook in a Day: How does it work?


First of all, it isn't really just one day. However, the recipes and cutting diagrams do make it possible to create beautiful pages quickly. I generally spend about 4 hours cutting and assembling the 18 basic pages. At the workshop, you will receive the cutting diagrams to create the 18 pages. The next open workshop, or at home, you can add journaling, a few embellishments, and pictures to finish each page to your unique taste.



I offer "Open Workshops" on a couple of Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons each month. When you purchase your workshop materials from me, you can come to any of the open workshop days and complete your project in the studio. If you don't finish in one session, you can return until you're finished.


Here is an example of a basic layout (remember, there are 18 different pages):




This is a completed page using embellishments:


As this page commemorated a particularly special moment, I added a number of elements to make it special. The library card journaling, the title were all more time consuming; however, I enjoy adding details. You can use any of my cutting tools and the Cricut when you're working in the studio.

This page was much simpler and took about 15 minutes to complete.

This page was also quite simple. Coordinating cardstock highlighted the colors of the prom and made the dress "pop."




The 18 page workshop includes the Paper Packet, Stickease, 16 sheets white cardstock for bases, 4 sheets of color cardstock and matching ribbon (call or email me to select color) and cutting guides. During the open workshop, you can use the studio tools (Cricut etc.) to complete your pages. Cost: $50.00

I've had people ask if they can select a different paper pack for the workshop and the answer is yes. This scrapbooking system will work with any of Close To My Heart paper packs. However, the samples that I have available are made with Silhouette. For more information, go to my website: http://paperescape.myctmh.com/ click on calendar to see Open Workshop days.




Until next time,
Happy Crafting!

Monday

Cards, Cards, Cards


Kid Cards
Yes. I've been making cards. These two were made using the Creative Basics Animal Cookies packet. Each Creative Basics packet provides enough coordinating paper and ribbon to make dozens (oodles of dozens) of cards. This is a particularly fun design, perfect for Kid and baby cards, as well as all the "stuff" that's fun to make for kids.

The card on the left uses "It's Your Day," CTMH stamp of the month for August.

The card on the right is stamped with an image from CTMH: Nursery Bash - it's my all purpose "baby" stamp that I use for all things baby.




Masculine Cards
Why don't we ever have enough cards for men? I hypothesize that it has something to do with 3 million flower stamps on the market vs. the 7 non-flower stamps available (okay, I made those numbers up, but you get my point)

The card on the left uses the Simple Pleasures packet and the Alfresco stamp. So often I find that the stamps I use the most are both inexpensive and versatile. Case in point: Alfresco, one of the least expensive stamp sets I own, but I use it, use it, use it. It's a great set for making your own background paper.

The card on the right uses Majestic Blue paper and the New Horizons stamp set. This is another one I've used extensively. It is a sailing stamp and I know exactly zero people who sail; however, the theme of "sailing" transcends the literal meaning of "sailing." For example, we can "sail" through life, "sail through troubled waters" etc. When I coordinated summer school, we used the theme "sail through summer school." In fact, we can probably sail through virtually anything life throws at us, even troublesome multi-decade birthdays, particularly if we are reminded to do so with a lovingly hand-crafted card.




Wedding Cards
The card on the left uses CTMH's Soul Mates stamp set and cardstock. Clean. Simple.

The card on the right also uses Soul Mates, but the paper is Silhouette. I like the warmth - it has a very different personality, despite similarity in design.

I'm off to create workshops for the coming crafting season.

Happy crafting!

Thursday

Paper Museum Curator

That is exactly how I feel sometimes: like the curator of a paper museum. This isn't the position that I've particularly aspired to. Rather, it's the result of appreciating the beauty of paper so much that it never leaves the little bag it came in. My solution is to randomly select a packet and make something, anything out of it. This week, Cosmo Cricket was let out of it's box. I ordered it two years ago from QVC and it's been aging in the corner of my studio for the entire time.


My first project is an 8-inch album with 10 two page layouts suitable for a little girl. My goal was a "shabby chic" look. I'm not sure if I got there, but the journey was fun.


Here are a few of the pages:















Happy Crafting!

Wednesday

Gift Box


CTMH's Silhouette might be my favorite paper pack. It can be formal, but it also lends itself to a vintagy feel; which is what I was after with these cards. The stamp set is CTMH's Joy Forever and the "ribbon" is a Martha punch.

Computer issues have left me feeling crabby, so I needed an easy project to lift my gloomy mood. I always feel like a rock star after I make a box. Once again, it's the God-like feeling I get when paper bends to my will.






I'm losing that omnipotent feeling... time to make another box.

Happy Crafting!
P.S. I finally found the tutorial for the card box. Try one yourself - it's easy and fun!
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Tuesday

Bill Fold Mini - Album

Of course, August is among the most delightful months of the year. And, I adore the long hot days that mark this last month of summer vacation. But, the heat... it's terribly draining. Most of the summer has been passed with a simple routine of eating, swimming, and sunning - similar to how a Labrador retriever might spend vacation, except I also read as I sun myself.

This schedule, coupled with hellishly high temperatures, has left me exhausted. As a result, I've had to add napping under the air conditioner to my already busy day.

I managed to squeeze in a few minutes to craft this billfold mini-album using a fun set of papers called "Zach's Life."



I opened an Etsy store, and this item will be part of the inventory. Check it out - What a remarkable idea to have an online site for crafters to share their products with the world.

Check out the pocket and pull-out journaling tab.

I can't remember if its time to nap under the air conditioner or lay in the sun, but I know I'm late for something.

Enjoy these lovely summer days.

Happy Crafting!