Sketch-y Friday

Hi all!

On this very last day in May, we are launching the first sketch for June!    As always the first sketch is a double......

Here is Elaine's gorgeous inspiration piece......

Now it's your turn!  Play along and share it with us!

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 Wednesday July 3rd at midnight to participate in any of June'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. )

Also, we are launching something new!  Would you like to be one of our sketch layout designers?  Each month we are going to offer one lucky participant the opportunity to create the reveal sample for one of our sketches!  So if you are interested in being considered, play along with at least two sketches and while you are linking up your creations add "GDT" after your name.  The only stipulation is that you must have a blog.

Now getting creating!   And thanks for visiting!


Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Inspiration on Thursday,

Hi there!

Here is your weekly dose of inspiration, I know you look forward to this as much as I like to share it with you.

This week we are featuring cards.  Here a few sample created by Elaine......

 It is never too early to start creating a few Christmas Cards!

And this card was created by Elaine's crafty daughter, Zoe!

 Thank you for sharing Zoe!

We would really love to see what you are creating, too. Leave us a comment with your blog address (or other link) ... we will be sure to stop by and leave you some love.  Also, don't forget you can email me here with anything you wish to share, We would love to share them with our visitors on our Thursday Inspiration blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Your friends at ScrapMuch?

Inky Embossing Tutorial

Hi there!

It's Wednesday and that means I am back with another tutorial.  This week I have something simple but very effective.

You will need an embossing folder, a water-based ink pad in any colour and some plain white cardstock.

 Rub the ink pad all over the inside front of the embossing folder.

 Now add your cardstock and run this through your Cuttlebug as you normally would.

 This is what you get, isn't it pretty and unique!  You can create custom embossed papers for just about any project!

Clean up is easy too, just wipe the embossing folder with a baby wipe.  I like that a lot, I am all for easy clean up!

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

April Kit Club Challenge Winner and some Inspiration

Hello all!

I am popping in to share the name of the winner for our April Kit Club Challenge.  If you recall we challenged you to add 2 or more photos to your layout.  I used Random.Org to generate a winner.....

Here are your random numbers:

1 

Timestamp: 2013-05-28 01:48:57 UTC

 ... which means Laura Shaver is our winner, congrats Laura!  You can grab the 'I won at ScrapMuch?' blinkie form the sidebar for your blog and watch for a prize in your next kit!

We also want to remind you that you have until June 3rd to link up with May's Kit Club Sketch, so get creating!

And last but not least, we have a few more creations to share with you from the May Kit.....

Eileen has managed to round off her kit creations with a collection of cards!

How are you doing with you kits?  Are you having fun and using up all of your goodies!  Feel free to share your creations with us, by leaving a comment with a link to your blog or online gallery.  Thanks for visiting today!

Laura
xoxo

 

Sketch-y Friday and Colour Challenge Winners for May adn a Guest Designer, too!

Hello there! 

Please excuse me for being a little later this morning with this post, but entries were coming in last night right up to the last minute so instead of staying up to write up this post I decided to leave it to do this morning with my 'quiet coffee', after the kiddies go to school!

First up, let's draw for May's Colour Challenge Winner as that is easy, since I can use Random.org to pick for me.......

 Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

8 

Timestamp: 2013-05-27 13:19:02 UTC

Which means.....

 8. Lori A 

is our winner!  Congratulations Lori, go ahead and grab your "I won at ScrapMuch?" blinkie from the sidebar!  And email us here to claim your prize!  Thanks to everyone that played along.  We hope you join us again for June's  Colour Challenge, which will be released Monday June 3rd!


Now, for the Sketch-y Friday Winner for May,  choosing this winner is a little trickier, as our entrants have to play along with at least 2 sketches to be entered into the draw for the prize.  To determine a winner, I need to check out all the participants and make a list of all of the scrapper's that played at least twice.  Then I have to draw a name from a hat, as random integer cannot help me with this one.


So after doing all of that.....


 

6. Mary P 

 is our winner!  Congratulations Mary! Thank you for linking up your beautiful creations with us.  Email us here to claim your prize.  And grab your "I won at ScrapMuch?" blinkie from the sidebar!  Thank you to everyone that played along, don`t forget to pop back Friday for our newest sketch!

Now onto our newest and really exciting category, I think, we are inviting one entrant each month to be a Guest Designer!  This is super fun for us as we get to provide our readers with more inspiration with a variety of styles, and each month one of you gets a little perk and some free advertising for your blog!  So without further delay, our very first Guest Designer will be....

Corinna!   Corinna has been playing along with us for quite a while now and links up lovely designs, like this one......

Corinna please email me here to get all of the information you will need to be our June 14th Guest Designer.  We had several talented ladies apply to be a Guest Designer and I really hope you keep playing as we would love to have each and everyone of you join us as a GD over the next several months!

Thanks again to all of our participants, keep joining us and linking up as we love seeing what you create!  And thanks for popping in today!


Your friends at ScrapMuch?!

 

 

Sketch-y Friday,

Hello there!

Happy Friday, we have a fun new sketch for you to play with this week.....

And here is a sample that Anita created for you....

Now it's your turn!  Play along and share it with us!

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 Sunday May 26th at midnight to participate in any of May'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. )

Also, we are launching something new!  Would you like to be one of our sketch layout designers?  Each month we are going to offer one lucky participant the opportunity to create the reveal sample for one of our sketches!  So if you are interested in being considered, play along with at least two sketches and while you are linking up your creations add "GDT" after your name.  The only stipulation is that you must have a blog.

Now get creating!   And thanks for visiting!
Your friends at ScrapMuch?

Inspiration on Thursday

there!

Here is your weekly dose of inspiration, I know you look forward to this as much as I like to share it with you.

This precious layout comes from Scrappy friend and customer, Sheri.  Thank you for sharing this with us we love everything about it!

We would really love to see what you are creating, too. Leave us a comment with your blog address (or other link) ... we will be sure to stop by and leave you some love.  Also, don't forget you can email me here with anything you wish to share, We would love to share them with our visitors on our Thursday Inspiration blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Your friends at ScrapMuch?

Colouring Bling Tutorial

Hi there!

It's Wednesday and that means I have a new tutorial to share with you today.  This one is fun and easy!  All you need is some clear bling (singles, strips or flourishes it all works just fine) and some permanent markers - any kind will do!

 Simply colour / scribble all over your bling in the colour of your choice, while it is still on the clear plastic packaging.

 Most markers will give you great colour in one application with still maintaining the translucent quality of the bling .... so pretty isn't it and I never have purple bling on hand!

 

But some markers like this silver one is opaque and gives an almost burnished silver look, leaving it not so blingy.  I love that too - great for distressed boys pages!

See fun and easy!  Gotta love that!
Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo

Happy Day Class & Mom and Me Kit

Hello all!

Just popping in quick to let  you know we are offering a class at our upcoming crop.  As always, you do not need to attend the crop to join us for the class, just let us know when you register!

ScrapMuch? Class ~ Happy Day

Join Us!!! Join us for this super sweet double page layout class. This layout incorporates several different techniques including stitching, washi tape and misting. Spaces are limited so contact us at scrapmuch@rogers.com or 905-730-2673 to reserve your spot now!! Make a day of it and join us for our all day crop. Only $25 and includes lunch! We would love for you to join us!! May 25 2013, 2pm. Salvation Army Church ~ West Brant 33 Diana Ave, Brantford, ON Basic tool kit required. Our Price: $12.25 + hst   Also, we have a new Layout & Card Kit available for purchase ...  Mom & Me Layout and Card Kit $12.75 Thanks for visiting! Your ScrapMuch? friends!

Kit Club Tuesday - a winner, some inspiration and a reminder!

Hi there!

We have a few things going on here today!  First of all, we would like to announce the winner of the RAK for April's Kit Club Sketch challenge.  We used Random Integer to help us choose a winner....

Here are your random numbers:

1

Timestamp: 2013-05-21

Congratulations Kerry, your prize will be included in your next kit!  Please feel free to also grab our winners badge from our left hand side bar.

Next up, we have some more incredible inspiration to share with you, that was created with the May kit.

Eileen really went to town with her May kit, showcase many of it's great elements as well as her photos in a very creative manner.

Don't forget you have until June 3rd to play along with May's Kit Club Sketch!

How are you doing with you kits?  Are you having fun and using up all of your goodies!

Thanks for visiting!
Your Friends at ScrapMuch? 

May 25th Crop

Hello there!

Just a reminder that we are hosting a second day crop this month and we sure hope you will join us.

Here are all of the details....

Saturday May 25th

from 9am-5pm.  

Cost is $25+ tax

Bring your scrappy stuff and have a great day scrapbooking with friends.  
Our store will be set up on site.  

Lunch, snack, and beverage included. 

Email us at scrapmuch@rogers.com to reserve your space!

And just to make it extra appealing.....

 

Receive 25% off your entire purchase.* Saturday May 25th, 2013, 9:00am-5:00pm

  

The Crop will be held at the Salvation Army Church in West Brant, Located at 33 Diana Ave, Brantford ON 

*Valid on in-store merchandise only. Some exceptions apply.

Thanks for visiting!

Your friends at ScrapMuch?

Sketch-y Friday

Hello there!

Happy Friday, we have a fun new sketch for you to play with this week.....

And here is a sample that I created for you....

Now it's your turn!  Play along and share it with us!

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 Sunday May 26th at midnight to participate in any of May'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. )

Also, we are launching something new!  Would you like to be one of our sketch layout designers?  Each month we are going to offer one lucky participant the opportunity to create the reveal sample for one of our sketches!  So if you are interested in being considered, play along with at least two sketches and while you are linking up your creations add "GDT" after your name.  The only stipulation is that you must have a blog.

Now get creating!   And thanks for visiting!
Your friends at ScrapMuch?

Inspiration on Thursday

Hi there!

Here is your weekly dose of inspiration, I know you look forward to this as much as I like to share it with you.

We have two fun-filled layouts created by Elaine to share with you!  Notice all of the gorgeous stitching on both layouts!

We would really love to see what you are creating, too. Leave us a comment with your blog address (or other link) ... we will be sure to stop by and leave you some love.  Also, don't forget you can email me here with anything you wish to share, We would love to share them with our visitors on our Thursday Inspiration blog posts.

Thanks for visiting!
Your friends at ScrapMuch?

Origami Dress Tutorial

Hi there!

I have a bit of a different tutorial for you today.  I have been meaning to try some Origami folding for a while now so I got busy creating this little dress to initiate myself into this fun art form.  It would look darling on a card, but I chose to create a little altered item with my finished fold.

Let's get started creating.....

Using a square piece of patterned paper (mine measure 6 x 6 (but you would want it smaller for a card).  With the back of the paper facing up, fold the paper in half and then in quarters (lengthwise) making sure your creases are nice and burnished.

This is what the front would look like.

Now fold so that the two outer creases are lined up with the middle crease..

So you end up wit this.

Flip your paper over....

...and fold the front over the back so the you are creating a  fold just shy of the half-way point.

Now fold back towards the front again creating about a 1/4 inch fold.

Here is a side shot to help you get a visual.

Turn your paper front side up with the shorter section at the top.

Spread out the bottom folds, creating two new diagonal folds.  Making a 'skirt' shape.

Flip your paper over to the back again.

Pull down the centre section. And score to create a 'v' neck line.

This is what the front will now look like.

Flipping back over, create angled folds on both sides.  Starting at the 'waist' and working up and then starting at the 'waist' again and working down.

To create this.

Fold your newly created upper folds out again at about 1/4 inch to create little 'capped sleeves'.

This is what the front will now looked like.

                            

 Next, I dolled it up a little bit with some ribbon around the waist.  And then created my altered item.

Thanks for visiting!
Laura
xoxo