July Bind It All Specials!!!

Hey y'all!

Check out the specials going on at Zutter this month!!!!!!

SummerTime

Is always the time for our family, to drag out the grill and BBQ. It's also a time for hiking and picnics.

I recently participated in a SummerTime Recipe Swap at The Shaker Box message board. The swappers created a one sided 6x6 page with a favorite summer recipe. I was really excited about all the new recipes I got and I wanted to add more. So I created pages on the back side of my swaps. Then I assembled it all in an album I could display in the kitchen. I used the new Zutter Display It All to hold my album and make it easy to use.




Here are the instructions to make this!
Recipe Album with Display It All
I have a lot of recipes stuffed into this one drawer in my kitchen. Some are in books, some have been cut out of magazines, some a scribbled on notepaper or note cards. The one thing they have in common is that they are completely and totally disorganized. So when the Display It All was introduced I decided it was time to orgnize myrecipe mess and display it beautifully (and proudly) on my counter.
Gather your materials. You will need the following items to complete this project.
Tools:
Trimmer
Zutter Bind It All
AccuCut Grande Mark
AccuCut 11 ½ inch Ribbon Die: R1045G
Scor It: Scor Pal
Supplies:
1 Set Zutter 8x8 Chipboard Covers
1 package Zutter 6x6 inner pages: black
1 inch Owire: black
Teresa Collins Haute Cuisine Patterned Papers
Bazzill black card stock
7 Gypsies Yummy Stickers
Prima Flowers
Autumn Leaves Stamps
Staz On Ink: Black
Ranger Distress Ink: Walnut Stain, Scattered Straw
Ranger Distress Stickles: Walnut Stain, Scattered Straw
Ranger Liquid Pearls: Red
Rusty Pickle Buttons
Before starting, remember: Measure twice, cut once.
Cut 8x8 chipboard covers to 6 ½ x 7 ½. Cover with patterned paper and cut out with AccuCut die on bottom edge.
On one side of my 6x6 inner pages I added 6x6 recipes I had from a message board recipe swap. On the other: cut recipe cards from patterned paper. Attach to black card stock and leave ½ inch edge on each side. Score at the recipe card edge and fold. Glue to form a pocket. Attach to page and embellish.
With BIA punch and bind 10 holes witgh 1 inch vblack Owire. Embellish front cover with paper cut outs, distress ink, liquid pearls and flowers. Decorate Owire with ribbon to complete.

Product News!

Prima is releasing sneek peeks of new products everyday on their blog here! Check in often so you don't miss anything!!!

And, Tattered Angels has introduced a new look for Glimmer Mist! Remember: It's the same great product with a fabulous new look! See!?

There's a contest over on the Tattered Angels Blog! Hop on over and enter to win new Glimmer Mist colors before they are in the stores!!

Happy Fourth of July

Even with all the problems our country faces currently, she's still a GREAT NATION. Thank you to all our troops, here and around the world, who help to protect freedom for all. May God Bless you and your families this 4th of July.

Sadie Has a New Blog Home!

The new Purple Cows Blog is up and running!! Yay! Our own Tanisha Long has a wonderful Cosmo Cricket based Fourth of July project featured. It's fab!

And.....we're having a contest. Check out the blog, create YOUR version of Tanisha's project, then:

When you are finished, send the following to: vennita@purplecows.net

1.One jpeg of your completed project

2.Your full name, email, and shipping address

3.How you heard about our blog, and what you thoughy about this project/sheet (in the body of the email only please)

4.Do it by 11:59 pm Sunday, July 5th

One random email will be chosen and sent a fabulous Purple Cows Product prize just for participating! So what do you have to lose? NOTHING! What do you have to gain? A great centerpiece, AND a great prize!

Happy Fourth of July, hooray for our new blog and Good Luck to all who enter our contest@!!!!!

Some Cards!

I was scrapping yesterday with some of the Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday line and I thought,"you know, this would be great for cards." I'm in a card swap at Paper Popsicles and I made these for a couple of the ladies. I hope they'll like them!!!

Another Cosmo Cricket Project!

Well here's a view of a book I did last year that is published in the Zutter Bind It All Around The World Idea Book that came out at CHA in January! You can get more pictures and full instructions on this album in the book!

And.....yes, I'm trying for a spot on the Cosmo Cricket Design Team. Me and about a million other people, including many ladies I know and work with already. So, Good Luck to everyone!

I (heart) Cosmo Cricket

To me, Cosmo Cricket is one of those few manufacturers whose products are classic and timeless. Whether it's a paper collection released two years ago or yesterday, I enjoy scrapping with it. In fact, I admit, to hoarding those collections....

Here are a few projects I've done with CC ....both old and new.

The "Bloom" album kit...with a twist:



A 12x12 layout:


A Maya Road House album kit:






An 11x14 canvas:


Like I said.....timeless........And, yes, I (heart) Cosmo Cricket!

E A D Designs Blog Hop

Good morning all! Sorry I'm late posting this morning....had a scared six year old that wouldn't sleep last night! But here I am, finally!

It's that time again! We get to share our projects with you (and each other!)using E A D Designs wonderful products. New designs are being added all the time (I can't keep up...I want them all!)so if you don't follow the EAD Designs blog ...you should!!

Here's my project! A clock!! I used an EAD vinyl clock, cardboard and lots of Prima goodies and paint to complete it.

Look for this project to be taught as a class later this year!

Now....Hop over and check out the other creations today too! and check the EAD Designs Blog .....you never know what might be going on!!

Amy
Danielle
Susan
Valerie


And introducing our Guest Designer...Jenn at Double N Designs .

I'm traveling!

to Longview, Texas July 10th and 11th for classes at Scrapbook N Such!! 2147 Gilmer Road, Suite 100, Longview. (903)297-9555. I hope you can join me! Here's a look at the classes I'll be teaching:

Friday Evening:

“Teacher” Wall Hanging: $33.50. Two hour class.
Often some of the most influential persons in a child's life are his teachers. Be it elementary school, day care, Sunday school or college...they make an important imprint. What better way to honor that special person in your child's life than with a hand made gift. We'll use clipboard, fun papers and embellishments from Prima, the Bind It All and Glimmer Mist to create a beautiful gift that will be cherished for a long, long time. A complete set of Prima Alphabet Chipboard is included so class participants may customize the wall hanging. Call or stop by the store for exact time and class availability: Scrapbook N Such, 2147 Gilmer Road, Suite 100, Longview, Texas 75604, 903-297-9555.

Saturday Morning:

"Cherish" 12x12 layout: $18.00. Two hour class.
Combine shabby chic with vintage romance in this one of a kind layout featuring card board! This is sure to be a project you cherish for years to come. We'll use a variety of techniques to create a 12x12 layout using Prima's Artful Cardboard, Cutie Catchers, Flirty Card stock, Essentials Flowers, Alphablends and crystals. Call or stop by the store for exact time and class availability: Scrapbook N Such, 2147 Gilmer Road, Suite 100, Longview, Texas 75604, 903-297-9555.

Saturday Afternoon:

"Love" Cardboard Mini Album: $33.00. Two hour class.
Use the Bind It All to combine shabby chic with vintage romance in this one of a kind mini album featuring card board! Fun and unique! We'll make a mini album using Prima's Artful Cardboard, Cutie Catchers, Flirty Card stock and Flocked paper, Essentials and Artistry Flowers, Alphablends and crystals. Call or stop by the store for exact time and class availability: Scrapbook N Such, 2147 Gilmer Road, Suite 100, Longview, Texas 75604, 903-297-9555.

Saturday Evening:

"O So Sweet" 12x12 Layout: $30.00. Two hour class.
“Different” seems to be all the rage in scrapbooking today. Uniqueness abounds in this class. We'll combine stunning embellishments, color, design, texture and detail to create an eye popping layout. Even better, we'll use MULTIPLE photos! Come explore the beautiful world of Prima florals, flocked transparencies and paper. Call or stop by the store for exact time and class availability: Scrapbook N Such, 2147 Gilmer Road, Suite 100, Longview, Texas 75604, 903-297-9555.

Now for something TOTALLY different....

I still remember that phrase from my Monty Python's Fly Circle days (guess I'm dating myself here)....anyway, they always cracked me up...still do. But, I digress.

For me, artistically, something totally different means pushing my limits or doing something I don't usually do. I've done both recently, and I'm excited about that.

First, I recently participated in an Altered Angel Swap with my friends from Altered Art Junkies . This was a SEWING swap....well, I don't sew. Let me rephrase that, I can sew I just don't do it much and it's outside my comfort zone. So I was excited and intimidated to participate in this swap. But, I am happy to say...I think my little angel came out fine (and, she's making someone else happy, so I've accomplished my goal!) Here's her picture:



Secondly, I never scrap ME. It's just not something I do. Mostly, because, I'm not in many pictures. I'm the one behind the camera. Well I was recently asked to scrap about myself.....why is for another post. But, this layout I created represents only the SECOND layout I've ever done picturing and covering just me. Again, an accomplishment I'm proud of....so I thought I would share.



And finally, I don't say this often, but I really feel it: I'd like to thank everyone that stops by occasionally and those who follow my blog regularly. Your comments and support are very much appreciated!!!

New Challenge is Up!

on the Bind It All Blog!!. Check it out!