Typeset Mini Album "School Days"

Yet another mini-album inspired the really cool mini albums created by the Fabulously Artsy, Tresa Black.  I've never used all the elements she teachers in her mini-album tutorials.   It takes me forever to finish a project, so I just work at it until it isn't fun anymore and then I quit.

I LOVE this Typeset paper from Close To My Heart.  The "Stickers" that go with the set are canvas - makes the album rich with texture.  I've already made about twenty cards with this paper and I'm still not tired of it.

Happy Crafting!

Baby Mini-Album

Here's my most recent baby girl album.  Pretty similar to the last one I did, which follows Tresa Black's tutorial on Fabulously Artsy.  Another opportunity to use up bits of leftover materials and make a gift for a new parent.

I tried to include tags and pockets for journaling and stuffing little mementos.

 

I used the CTMH My Creations 3-Ring binder album.  It is retired, however, I bought about 20 of them from the CTMH clearance sale.  Twenty.  What was I thinking?


Happy Crafting!

Bliss Wedding Album

 Of course,  once the CTMH 3-ring binder mini-album  retired and the last album sold, my love for it grew into obsession.  Tresa Black is to blame. Had I never seen her tutorials transforming ordinary albums into the EXTRAORDINARY, I wouldn't have rescued mine from the cupboard where they got stashed right after purchase.  Why did I only buy two???

This project was quick - less than 3 hours total time.  Using all of her amazing ideas would have taken longer, but my attention span only stretched to three hours. So I applied a couple of her Fabulously Artsy suggestions, liberally plopped stickers throughout, and sprinkled in lots of love, and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

I used the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge,
Bliss Paper pack and Stickease
and lots of ribbon, glitter, glue and stuff.  If you want more details, email me and I'll be specific.

I'm off to beg fellow CTMH consultants to sell me their unused binders.

Happy Crafting!

More Layout Options for Typeset Workshop

Here are some more layout options for the August 26th workshop.  These pages used the Typeset Workshop on the Go  and the Typeset Complements Canvas shapes.    Workshops are a wonderful way to preserve your memories, enjoy some fun and creative people, and leave the mess in the studio!

To join us for a workshop and make your own layouts or cards, contact me: tlkaiser-1@msn.com, or phone me 509 863 2020. I can help you select the product you need to create the projects you want.  To shop online go here:  http://paperescape.myctmh.com/

To find out more about earning rewards through clubs, go here:  
http://paperescape.blogspot.com/p/hostess-clubs.html       


Happy Crafting!

Here are the 4 pages available to make for the August 26th workshop:

 

There are so many changes in the new Close To My Heart idea book.  First there is the weight of the card stock.  It's heavy - perfect for all the three-projects  on the new CTMH Cricut cartridge.  Second - it's two-sided.  Each side has it's own beautiful and unique design.  And third - it's cheaper - only $9.95 per packet.  The packet sizes are perfect for making some layouts and a few projects without a bunch left over.  I think the new size and price is going to be perfect for most crafters and scrapbookers.


 Here are the optional projects for August's project:

 

Note: optional projects  require additional products.  To make projects identical to the ones above, you can add:

1 – Dark Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack (X5912)

1 – Wooden Designer Buttons (Z1387)

If you're in the Spokane area, send me an email to sign up for the workshop or join a hostess club.  Or go to my website and order your products when they go live on Aug. 1st.

Happy Crafting!

 

August Creative Club

 August's Creative Club will be held on Saturday, August 20th at 1:00.  The cost is $10, or free with a $25 order.  As always, this is a no commitment club.  You're welcome to join us and there is no obligation to purchase beyond the cost of the workshop for that month.  Creative club is an ideal opportunity to feed your paper crafting urge, learn some fun techniques and leave the mess at the studio!

You do not need to live in the Spokane area to participate.  Kits with pre-cut, and pre-stamped images will be mailed to you upon request. (Additional $2.50 shipping fee will be charged.)

 

We will be using the new CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut some fun shapes.   All supplies (except adhesive are provided)

When:  Saturday, August 20th, 1:00 - 3:00

Where:  Spokane Valley (I'll give you directions when you register)

Cost: $10 or free with $25 order

What to bring:  Adhesives (I recommend Tombow or something similar) Adhesives are available for purchase during the workshop.

Optional:  Your favorite coloring mediums (colored pencils, markers, etc.)  Some are provided, but sometimes its fun not having to share :)

To Register, Click the "Buy Now" button.  If you have questions, call or email me tlkaiser-1@msn.com

Happy Crafting!

Workshop Options

Attend Workshop $10.00 Mail Workshop Kit $12.50

She's the Queen of Her Castle

Everything about my oldest sister is overflowing with beautiful, abundant, and uncompromising love.  If people can be divided into givers and takers, she is a giver.  A giver of hospitality, a giver of love, a giver of confidence, a giver of praise and, sometimes, a giver of hope. 


To me, she has always embodied this idea that very ordinary things become special with a little extra care.  A pot of flowers on an old window sill, linens hanging in the sun on a breezy day, a bowl of fresh lemons.  Where ever  she is feels special because she attends to the details of comfort and beauty.  More importantly, she attends to the people in her life - especially her sisters, nieces, and nephews.  Beyond any shadow of a doubt, she has been my most ardent supporter.  From encouraging me to go to college (and helping me through the process) to impressing upon me the idea that I can do anything with a little hard work, she has made my very ordinary life feel special.


I saw a collage similar to this one in an issue of Stampington I saw a couple of years ago.  Unfortunately I don't have the magazine so I can't cite with specificity.  Anyway...  I knew I had to make something similar for my sister when she bought her new home.  I discovered that collage is a tremendously satisfying experience.

 

This was supposed to be a close up, but I'm not sure it looks any closer. I suppose if I want great pictures, I'll have to use something other than my phone.

Happy Crafting!

Baby Boy Paper Bag Album

I've never outgrown my love for paper bag albums.  I think it's the crunchy way they feel in my hands and all the unexpected pockets and tags that keep me lovin' em.  And they are make great gifts for an assortment of occasions.  In keeping with my "use it up" theme, this little album used up the last of a K&Company packet of baby papers and embellishments that I bought a couple of years ago.  Here is the cover and a couple of the inside pages:

Heritage pages

My sweet aunt turned 85 this year. These are some pages made for an album to honor the occasion. The paper is a retired CTMH collection, "Unforgettable." As so often happens, I didn't know that I loved, absolutely loved this paper pack until I started working with it. Now I wish it wasn't retired!

Happy crafting and scrapping!

Vision Board meets Paper Bag Album

I made this for someone very dear to me. There are plenty of pockets and tags for her to write inspirational quotes and affirmations and to place pictures she finds inspirational.

Most of the paper is CTMH "Notebook" - now retired. Most of the stamps are Tim Holtz and the embellishments are left-over bits and pieces.

The roses... I'm totally in love with paper roses.  They're super messy from the Mod Podge and  glitter gets everywhere.  Glitter and glue = fun day.  Experimentation with with various rose-making techniques continues. Here is the tutorial  for these roses. I like pictures better than the YouTube tutorials.  The videos just move too fast for me.

Happy crafting!

Spooky Banner

I've caught the banner bug! But, there's no place to put them.  My mantle is brick and they look too busy against the brick. This one is temporarily pinned on the cabinets in the studio so it would stand out against the white for the photo.

The paper is the new Hooligans by CTMH, the ghosts and Jack-O-lanterns are Sizzix cutouts and everything else is leftovers from past projects. As you can see, I continue with the use-up-the-stash theme.

Michael's has giant containers of Martha Stewart fine glitter. It would have been more wise to purchase the small container. There's enough black glitter left over to tag all the neighborhood fences with glittered greetings.

I suppose that's what happens when paper crafters go wrong - they tag with glitter.

Here: http://www.acherryontop.com/articles/Halloween-Spooky-Banner-7986 for directions to do the banner. Easy. Takes a while, but easy and fun.

Happy crafting!