Sketch-y Friday

Hi there!

I am just popping in to let you know that we do not have a sketch for you this week.  Seeing as today is the last day in the month, there would be no time to complete the sketch, so we opted not to have one.

Please check back next Friday for the first Sketch Challenge for September.

Thanks fro visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Inspiration on Thursday

Hi there!

I have some super fun inspiration for you today!  Elaine has recently scrapped an older photo of her and her husband (when they were teens and dating) and a recent photo taken when they renewed their wedding vows this past spring.  It is super fun to see the two layout side by side.

I think you will agree with me that both layouts are wonderful even though they are very different.

The fun water themed LYB papers and large multi font title really make a statement and draw the eye through the layout.

 More LYB papers but this time they have a more homey and pretty feeling to them  A beautiful cluster of embellies finishes this layout off nicely.

Why don't you try to scrap photos of the same person (s)  from two different  times.  How different will your layouts be?  Leave us a comment with your blog address (or other link) if you do... we will be sure to stop by and leave you some love.  Also, don't forget you can email anything you wish to share, to me here, to have them shown off on our Thursday blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Tutorial Wednesday - Die Storage

Hi there!

I have another quick and easy tip for you today.  In the next few weeks I will be back with more detailed tutorials, however, I am keeping it simple for now as we are busy, busy enjoying the last week of summer.

Once the kiddies return to school I will be giving my house a thorough clean and organizing - being away for a chunk of the summer has wreaked havoc on it, especially my craft room!   Grabbing things for projects to take away with us and then tossing them back in when we return - repeatedly - as we turn around and leave again, means it is a mess.

I thought I'd share my die storage with you today.  I wanted something ...

-simple, so they would get put away again
-cheap, because I would rather spend my money on papers and embellies
-portable, so I could quickly grab what I want to take to crops and our trailer

... this seems to work nicely and fall into all three categories.

 I picked up these photo magnets at our local dollar store.

 I sliced off the seal at one end only.

 then added an extra piece of cardboard to the back for stability.  A cereal box works well.

 Then simply stick the dies onto the magnetic side.

They all fit nicely into this dollar store fabric basket.

I keep a few extra photo magnets on hand just in case I buy more dies!  Oh, who am I kidding - of course I buy more dies!

Anyway, when I go to a crop, retreat or to our trailer I just grab the ones I want (or the whole basket) and I am set!

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

August Colour Challenge and Sketch Challenge Winners

Hi there!

I am just popping in quickly to share the winners of the Color Challenge and the Sketch Challenge for August.  I will be back shortly with your weekly tutorial.

Colour Challenge Winner

I used Random Integer to draw the winner.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

5

Timestamp: 2012-08-28 04:22:33 UTC

Which means the winner is Sandy R!

 Sketch Challenge Winner

This draw is a little trickier as you are required to play along with at least 2 sketches in order to qualify, therefore, I cannot use Random Integer to draw a winner.  So I put all the qualifying participant's names into a pot and drew for a winner.

Cheryl O.  congratulations!

Winners please email ScrapMuch? here, to find out how to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone for playing along, I hope you all will join us again next month!

Laura

xoxo

New In Store

Hello there!

We have recently received a plethora of new product at the store.  If you were one of the luck ones to attend our last crop you have already seen this, but for those of you that didn't here is a sneak peek.

From Echo Park....

There is more to come, too!

And from My Mind's Eye.....

Indie Chic comes in several colours with a wide array of fun embellies to choose from.

The Sweetest Thing also comes in four colours schemes and has very 'now' embellies.  MME as always has amazing quality of paper.

For our card maker friends, we  have stocked many 6 x 6 paper pads... something for every occasion , like these......

 As well as the pads that coordinate with the about collections!


Again, there is more MME on the way!

If you would like us to put together an order for you, or you would like more information you can contact us by phone or email....

Phone 1-905-730-2673
Email scrapmuch@rogers.com

Thanks for visiting!  I will let you know when we get more new goodies for the store!

Laura
xoxo

Sketch-y Friday

Hello blog friends!

I am glad you checked in today!  At our last crop we gave away a lot of door prizes to anyone that answered our quiz questions correctly!  One of the questions referenced this blog ... so you know, you best keep checking in... you just never know when you will be quizzed next!

Anyway. on with the show....  it's Friday, so that means I get to share a fresh new sketch with you! 

And the good news is that Eileen is back with another fabulous take on this sketch to inspire the 'Fancy Pants' off of you.... lol!  Okay I know bad scrappy humour!

Fabulous use of embellies and alpha stickers, Eileen.  She really does have a flair for that!

Now this is our last sketch for August, so why don't you play along, you may even win a prize!

Here is a run down of the rules.  We are offering a little prize to one lucky scrapper that participates in at least 2 of this month's 4 sketches.  Just link up your creations at the bottom of each Sketch-y Friday post, all qualifying scrappers will be entered into a random draw for a prize.  Only one entry per sketch please.  You have until Tuesday August 28th  at midnight to participate in any of August's sketch challenges, each linkup tool will remain open until that date!  But remember, you must play along with 2 different sketches for a chance to win!  (International participants may be required to pay some shipping fees. ) Who knows, maybe we will run this challenge month after month if you love it and keep playing along!

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Inspiration on Thursday

Hi there!


Elaine has been busy scrapping lovely pictures of her beautiful new baby girl.  Just to inspire us... okay maybe not, but she is kind enough to share with us so that we can be inspired!  And she shows us a few tips too!

 Great colour combination for a neutral photo.  These bold colours aren't just for older girls.

 Using a themed paper collection to reinforce the happenings in your photo,.  This collection with it's sweet little houses, is great for new home layouts, or moving day.... but also for bringing HOME baby!

Use a large scale embellie to draw the eye throughout the entire layout.  And do a girl layout without a lot of pink!

Thanks for sharing Elaine, definitely and inspirational week!

What are you creating?  Don't forget you can email them to me here, to have them shown off on our Thursday blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Tutorial Wednesday - Sharpen those punches

Hi there!

I have just a really quick tutorial for you today.

Are you a punch lover?  Do you notice your punches getting dull... making it harder to punch through papers, thinner ones especially?  Well there is a quick fix for that.

(sorry for the harsh shadows.... it was really super sunny in the craft room today)

 pull out the tin foil

 punch through it a few times with your dull punches

now they will punch crisply through your papers again... even the tin ones!

Thanks for joining me today!
Laura
xoxo

Scrappink Crop for the Cure

Hello there!

I have some exciting news to share with you!  Tickets for our annual ScrapPink Crop for the Cure are available now!!  This event is near and dear to most all of us.  Let's work and play together to raise funds to help find  a cure!

Here are the details on this year's event:

Annual ScrapPink Fundraiser Crop 

September 29th from 8am-6pm

at THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH

Brantford, ON

$45 +HST

*includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and cold beverages, loot, prizes.  

We will also be selling raffle tickets and have many wonderful items for sale at our onsite store SCRAPMUCH?!!

You can find more details on our 'Upcoming Crops' page here.

Last year you helped us raise $1500.00 towards a cure for Breast Cancer, we are hoping you will help us do it all over again this year.

Spaces must be reserved on line by visiting our online store here

or via email here.

We hope to see you there!
Laura
xoxo

Fall Retreat!

Hello blog friends!

We know that a few of you were disappointed that our retreat has sold out so quickly.... well you are in luck!  We have managed to secure a few more spaces, so if you are unhappy about missing out the first time around... don't delay - book today!

Here are some important details......

 November 2 to 4th, 2012

Our Fall Retreat is being held at the Elmhurst Inn Resort and Spa.  This beautiful Inn is located only 40 minutes from Brantford in the town of Ingersoll.  Surrounded with acres of beautiful scenery, the Inn itself has elegant decor, freshly redecorated guest rooms and baths, complete with 2 queen beds and a warm atmosphere.   All rooms include complimentary access to the guest lounge, games room, fitness room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room so bring your bathing suit! 

Join us for a fabulous Fall getaway weekend where you can enjoy 24-hour cropping, our on-site store, fantastic goodie bags, full buffet meals, and deluxe accommodations.  Once again, we are holding our retreat in the Grand Ball Room, which has a bright and airy feel, with large windows.  Your scrapbook vacation will begin Friday November 2nd at 5pm and end Sunday November 4th at 5pm! 48 hours of scrappy time. All meals, snacks and beverage are included and are catered by the Elmhurst. Alcohol is available for an additional fee.

he cost of the retreat is $325. +HST, all inclusive.   Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.  To help you budget for this fantastic weekend, we are breaking down the cost into 3 payments.  A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot, the second payment of $134. is due August 27th and the final payment of $133. is due by September 24th.

You can see more details and pictures here. 

Now to avoid being disappointed again, book your spot before you miss out! 

To reserve your spot, please contact us by calling (905)730-2673 or email: scrapmuch@rogers.com   or visit our webstore.

Hoping to see you there!

Laura

xoxo

Sketch-y Friday

Hello all!

It's Friday and that means we have a new sketch for you!  Eileen is still swamped at work, so this week yours truly created a sample layout for you.  don't worry Eileen will be back on schedule next week.... I know how much you love her layouts and how she inspires us all!

Here is the sketch.....

And this is my take on it.....

Why don't you play along, you may even win a prize!

Here is a run down of the rules.  We are offering a little prize to one lucky scrapper that participates in at least 2 of this month's 4 sketches.  Just link up your creations at the bottom of each Sketch-y Friday post, all qualifying scrappers will be entered into a random draw for a prize.  Only one entry per sketch please.  You have until Tuesday August 28th  at midnight to participate in any of August's sketch challenges, each linkup tool will remain open until that date!  But remember, you must play along with 2 different sketches for a chance to win!  (International participants may be required to pay some shipping fees. ) Who knows, maybe we will run this challenge month after month if you love it and keep playing along!

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Inspiration on Thursday

Hello there blog friends!

We have some great inspiration for you today!  Elaine and her daughter, Zoe, have been very busy crafting, again!

 Such a pretty feminine page with a unique photo.  We all love those little feet ;)

6 year old Zoe creates another lovely page with her baby sister as her inspiration.  Keep crafting Zoe, you are a real natural!

What are you creating?  Don't forget you can email them to me here, to have them shown off on our Thursday blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Tutorial Wednesday

Hi there!

I have a fun little tutorial for you today.  This would make a great party favour or something to pop into your purse or diaper bag if you have lots of running around to do or appointments to go to.

 I started out by opening a Word Document onto my computer and cutting and pasting some freebie digital stamps and coloring pages onto the blank Word page, resizing them to fit into about 1/4 of the page, as I went along.

You can find free digital stamps here and free coloring pages here.  Both sites update often.

 I cut all of the images down to 4" x 5.25".  Then I stacked the coluring sheets up onto a piece of cardstock, scored at 5.5" and 11", just below the 5.5" score mark, so that the sheets are nestled between the 2 score lines.

 Now pierce along the top of your colouring pages, right through the cardstock below.

 And start stitching.  Any embroiery floss like thread will do.

 Now go back the other way.

 Now fold the cardstock along the score lines.  You should end up with something that resembles this.

 Sort of like a match book.

 Run some ribbon around the bottom of your booklets.  I stapled mine on, I will be hiding the staples in the next step.

 A little bottom.

 And then decorate the front.... just like a card.... you can even personalize it.

And that's it... minute to create, easy to mass produce!

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Kaiser Craft Journal Class

Hello all!

We have a great class to offer you.....

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29TH at 7:00pm

65 GAYDON WAY, BRANTFORD

$30 +HST

7 SPOTS AVAILABLE.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Designed by the Scrapping Actuary, Eileen Mead, this Kaiser Craft Journal is an amazing project. Lined paper through out for note keeping, added photo pages, and beautifully decorated with Fancy pants Designs "Summers End". A must have!

                                                                                            

Thanks for visiting, we hope to see you at the class!

Laura

xoxo

Upcoming Crop

Hello all, just in case you missed it the first time around, we are hosting a crop on Saturday!   Join Us for our next Crop and Class.

                   SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th, 2012

9am-5pm

33 Diana Ave

at the Salvation Army Church

Brantford, ON

Tickets $30 + HST. Your fantastic day at the crop will include a special gift, lunch, snacks, cold beverages, and 4x4 ft of crop space. Bring your scrappy supplies and create the day away. Our store will be set up on site with many new collections for you to see!

Spaces must be reserved on line by visiting www.shopscrapmuch.ca

or via email at scrapmuch@rogers.com

We will be offering a class for $22.75+HST at 10am, taught by the very talented Laura Whitaker! This gorgeous castle, made of wood, is painted and decorated and makes for a beautiful jewelry box! 6 spots available. First come first served. Please email us at scrapmuch@rogers.com to reserve your space. Not coming to crop? Please join us to shop our great new collections, or to do the class!

                                                                           

Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you on the 18th!

Laura

xoxo

Sketch-y Friday

Hi there and happy Friday!

I have a little treat for you today!  Along with your weekly sketch, we  have a sample, but this week Elaine has offered to create it for us.  (Poor Eileen has been so swamped at her real job, that she isn't getting much scrappy time in - but don't fret she will be back with more of her amazing layouts soon!)

Here is the sketch for this week.....

And here is Elaine's beautiful sample!

I love the music note paper and the sweet cluster of embellies in the upper right corner, but as always Elaine's photos are the icing on the cake!

Why don't you play along, you may even win a prize!

Here is a run down of the rules.  We are offering a little prize to one lucky scrapper that participates in at least 2 of this month's 4 sketches.  Just link up your creations at the bottom of each Sketch-y Friday post, all qualifying scrappers will be entered into a random draw for a prize.  Only one entry per sketch please.  You have until Tuesday August 28th  at midnight to participate in any of August's sketch challenges, each linkup tool will remain open until that date!  But remember, you must play along with 2 different sketches for a chance to win!  (International participants may be required to pay some shipping fees. ) Who knows, maybe we will run this challenge month after month if you love it and keep playing along!

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Inspiration on Thursday

Hello there blog friends!

We have some great inspiration for you today!  Elaine and her daughter, Zoe, have been very busy crafting! 

by Elaine

by Zoe

Thank you Elaine and Zoe for sharing these gorgeous layouts with us.  I  just love everything about them, and I really love that you two enjoy time crafting together... it also makes for great memories - hmmm maybe you could scrap that!

What are you creating?  Don't forget you can email them to me here, to have them shown off on our Thursday blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Tutorial Wednesday - Mr. Huey's journaling lines

Hi there!

I have a fun and easy tip to share with you today!

 As always, start by gathering your supplies.  You will need Mr. Huey's spray mist in the colour of your choice, a scrap piece of paper in the length you would like your journaling lines to be, and some clear plastic food wrap.  Rally you can mist onto a paint palette or whatever you have.  You will see why I like the food wrap below.

 Mist a good puddle of mist onto the food wrap, trying to keep it in a line.

 Now dab your scrap piece of paper into it to saturate the edge.

 Next use this piece of scrap paper just like a stamp to create journaling lines.

 Re-wet the paper for each line and continue on for as many lines as you will need.

 For this demo, I created my lines on another piece of paper that could be trimmed down to create a journaling tag.  You an also stamp your lines right onto your layout.

 This is why I like the food wrap.... simply fold up the extra mist and the scrap paper into the food wrap and toss it into the garbage.... no mess!  I love that!

This is a layout that I used this technique on.  I smudged my first one a little, but I don't mind that look - handmade and all!

Thanks fro visiting!
Laura
xoxo