Playing with Punches - Tutorial with Danie

Hi there!

Our DT member Danie  is sharing a fun tip with you today, she is encouraging you to look at your punches a little differently to get more bang for your buck!

She started with this punch from EK Success:

Which creates this shape:

Danie has created a short video to show you how she utilized both the positive and negative cuts from her punched pieces:



Here is a still shot of the cork pieces that Danie cut from her sheet of cork:

Instructions:

Step 1:   Simply hold your scrapbooking foam cork and punch out corner cuts (minimum of 2 times - but depending on how many you require) - I wanted 2

Step 2:  Remove the centers / leftovers from the punched out cork.  I used my fingernails but you could snip them using scissors.

Step 3:  Design your card /Place them on your card

Step 4:  Embellish your card / or layout 

And a couple of close ups of her Christmas card using both the negative and positive punched pieces:

Thanks for sharing Danie!  You can visiting Danie's blog for more inspiring projects. And thank you all for visiting!
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Kit Club Tuesday - December Edition

Hi friends!

We have an incredible kit this month, we know our 'clubbers' will love it!

And this is our premium add on package.....

We also want to share a page with you today, Eileen has outdone herself with this kit.

We just adore these colours and patterns and this background page, really takes a lot of the guess work out of it for you!

Thanks for visiting!  Be sure to share what you create with your kit!
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Happy Holidays, January Crops and Spring Retreats!

Hi friends!

 

The ScrapMuch? team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for an amazing 2014!  We are so lucky to be able to share our passion with so many special people who inspire us! 

We wish you all the best this holiday season and we look forward to creating with you in 2015!!

We also want to take this opportunity  to let you know about a couple of upcoming crops and our Spring Retreat dates, in case you haven't heard yet.

Mark us in your calendar!!   When: Saturday January 10th 2015, 8:00am-5:00pm Where: Salvation Army Church, 33 Diana Ave., Brantford, ON Cost of the crop is ONLY $25+hst and includes lunch, cold beverages and a gift for all attendees! Bring your supplies and get ready for a night of scrappy fun. Register Here

AND

When:	Saturday January 24th, 2015, 8:00am-5:00pm
Where:	Salvation Army Church 33 Diana Ave, Brantford

Cost of the crop is ONLY $25+hst and includes snack, lunch, refreshments and a small gift for all attendees!

Bring your supplies and get ready for a day of scrappy fun. 

Register Here

Our Spring 2015 Retreat dates have been revealed! That's right!!  We're already thinking about spring and our retreat dates have been announced!!  If you are looking for a relaxing weekend away, with luxurious accommodations, amazing meals all while enjoying your love of scrapbooking, then our scrapbooking retreats are for you!!

We have two weekend retreats available.  

March 6th-8th 2015 (in the Grand Ballroom)

&  

March 27th-29th 2015 (in the Carriage House)  

Our scrapbooking retreats are held at the luxurious Elm Hurst Inn and Spa in Ingersoll, ON.  The cost for the weekend includes 2 nights accommodation, all meals and 24 hour access to the scrapbooking space.  The weekend begins on Friday at noon and ends Sunday at 4:00pm.  We offer several classes throughout the weekend for an additional fee.  Our store will be onsite.  

If you wish to extend your pampering to include spa services, there is a 15% discount for our attendees.  

Register Here

Spaces are limited, and are already filling up.  Registration and deposit required to secure your space. For more information, contact us at scrapmuch@rogers.com.

Thanks for visiting and we will see you soon, but be sure to keep checking in all month long as we have all of our usual goodness going on here!

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Tinsel & Company with Laura

Hi there!

Laura here with some projects to share with you today, I was given some goodies from Teresa Collins' Tinsel & Company line, I just love the mix of reds and golds, just like my Christmas tree at home!

Santa's Girls

I started  out with this page, I do not often scrapbook our pets and perhaps I should do it more - knowing our sweet Mollie will not be with us this holiday season made me want to document this memory all the more.

 Yes the chipboard elements and sequins are a must!

Trimming the Tree

I loved this gold paper with foil dots and wanted to feature it on my page.  The chipboard ornaments were so pretty and I enjoyed created a shaker ornament to add to them.

Christmas Washi tapes and gold dotted paper just scream the holiday season to me!

Believe

Another puppy page, as you can see, wrapping up those memories, finally.
I pulled out some of the greys in the collection for this page to help make my little guy pop - seeing as he is all dressed in grey.  I also used a bit of paint and mist on the background on this layout.

 I always like finding fun ways to use the cut apart 3 x 4 cards, they showcase nicely on this page.

Then I created this card....

... which features another shaker ornament and an array of Washi tape.

And this ornament using a Maya Road tin pie plate that I had in my stash.

... it also features a shaker element and some great chipboard.

So glad you visited today!  I hope you are feeling inspired and festive!
Laura
xo

Christmas Wishlist

Hi friends!

Do you need a little help with your Christmas shopping?  Are you struggling with gift ideas?  Do you have a scrapbooker in your life?  Are you a scrapbooker that would like a few scrappy goodies under the tree just for you?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, we can help!

We have come up with a list of some scrappy must haves to share with you, and we even have a printable wishlist for you to fill in and leave in an obvious spot for your loved ones to "find"!  We have updated our online store to make sure you have a super easy shopping experience, too!

You can click on each of the images below to be taken to the location in our online store for each item.

First let's think about the basics, you will always need them and they make great stocking stuffers.

We love the Bazzill Marathon Runner, it has great stickability and is extra long.

Of course, you will want to stock up on refills, you will have lots of holiday photos to scrap, after all!

A Silhouette mat or two will get put to great use when you are scrapbooking your winter memories.

We love Westcott's self healing mat for protecting table surfaces and helping us line up our pages.

We just can't say enough about Zip Dry. it works like hot glue without the burns!  Great for altered items, cards and adhering heavy embellishments on to layouts.

Let's not forget about some pretty stuff!

This sheer ribbon bundle is just perfect for cardmakers.

And baker's twine is a must have item for scrappers of all styles, just look at those colours.

Speaking of colour, why not get colourful with some gorgeous water colour paints and try out some of our techniques!

Not only is this a useful tool, but the tiny staples are a great embellishment.  And you know it is always a favourite question for our "Stand up if you have games", he he he!

Now, let's talk storage.

Not only does the Scrap Ma Bob stash your trash but it holds your drink safely away from your creations, protecting them from spills.

This pretty tote is perfect for carting your tools, adhesives and basics from home, to crops , retreats and scrappy friends' houses.

This collapsible storage system holds 12 x 12 paper just perfectly and folds flat when not in use.

Don't forget about storing all of your completed pages.  Refills for your 3 ring binder albums are a must.


And if these aren't just the perfect items for your wish list or for your scrappy loved one, how about a ScrapMuch? gift certificate?

We have created a little printable wishlist for you!

click on the image to enlarge and print

The countdown has started, we hope all your holiday shopping is as easy as this!  Don't forget if you are local you can request a pick up option, just leave us a comment on your order.

Thanks for visiting!

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