March Classes–Preview

Time is a flying by! Class registration will begin Wednesday February 13th at 10:00 am (Utah time).

One of the things I love about our teachers at Scrapbook USA is that their classes teach techniques, tips and tricks that you can use on other projects after the class is over. You go home with a great finished product PLUS skills you can use on future projects! Some really great classes are in the works for March. Here is a preview of what is on the schedule:

Bright, Bold and Colorful Layouts with Becky

 

Creating Home Décor….Scrapbooking on Canvas with Becky

 

Cards with Joan

Adorable Envelope Album with S.E.I.

Designer Scrapbook Pages with S.E.I.

Puppy Love with MME

Hello! It's Heather here, with another fun Valentine's Project with the totally awesome 'Lucky in Love' collection from My Mind's Eye. I am once again highlighting a 'different' type of love than the romantic love you usually see with Valentine's Day projects. This is great for those of us who don't currently have a romantic relationship, but want to make a fun Valentine's project, or utilize all of the adorable Valentine's product out there. And Lucky in Love is no exception- I just adore the themes in this collection- especially the hot air balloons! Without further adieu- here is my layout:

This is me and my big boy Cash.  He's a big sweetheart, and he is going to be my valentine this year. I used my Cricut Elegant Edges cart to cut out the big white center mat with the cute heart cut-out, as well as the photo frame. I then layered some fun stickers, and created a title with thickers. Here are some details:

I am a really big fan of utilizing the little border strips that many manufacturers add to the edge of their 12x12 sheets that show a preview of the pattern on the reverse side. They make great border accents, and I feel like I am getting more out of my product.

Arrows are very popular right now, and with this being a Valentine's page, I felt it necessary to add some :)

There's my project- I hope you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for stopping by, and be sure to visit My Mind's Eye to pick up some of their amazing product for yourself!

More from CHA

Each booth at CHA has had some really fun ideas. Everything from layouts to cards to altered projects. I have not been disappointed at all, in fact I am feeling really inspired! Many of the ideas have been absolutely beautiful yet totally doable and often times really simple. Better yet I am leaving with many projects that I could start and finish in a short amount of time and really LOVE the end result.  Simple yet charming is one of the themes I have really taken away from my time here at CHA. Here are a few more of my favorite finds:

My Mind's Eye - I will take the layout and the cutie in the photo as well!

Being that I have 4 princesses at my house I can think of dozens of photos that would fit into this layout perfectly! I like it as a wall hanging as well. (My Mind's Eye)

My Mind's Eye - I am in love with this collection and the colors!

My Mind's Eye

As I would expect Doodlebug has some really fun new collections.
Teacher Appreciation is coming up at our school in a few weeks and I will absolutely need to
play around with this collection for a teacher gift.

Doodlebug

My Mind's Eye

Look What I am Finding at CHA + DCWV Giveaway!

Many of our favorite Scrapbook and crafting vendors are in Anaheim right now for CHA (Craft and Hobby Association Convention). They are each showcasing their latest collections that will be hitting store shelves over the next few months.  I have had SO much fun visiting many of them over the past few days and getting a first peek at the fun product that we have to look forward to!

I have also had the opportunity to meet some of the newest companies in the scrapbook industry. I have left each of them with an invitation to come on out to Salt Lake City this March where they will find the greatest scrappers in the country!

Wall Hanging in Silhouette's booth

The first thing I noticed when I walked into the show was the colors - WOW- like a breath of fresh air! There is a nice mix of pastels and brights. All of the booths just made me think of sunshine! 

I LOVE this simple wall hanging. SO cute - Silhouette

I want to make one of these for my daughter's room ASAP! (Silhouette)

Fun flowers for a spring party (Lily Bee Design)

Lilly Bee Design

I was really impressed by many of the booths. Fancy Pants didn't disappoint either. I love their new paper collections as well as all the ideas I found in their booth.

LOVE the black mixed right into  the pastels. (Fancy Pants)

Wish I had a little boy that I could make these boats for :(. (Fancy Pants)

LOVE this card idea for Father's Day. (Fancy Pants)

Fancy Pants. I want this hanging in my house when I get back!

SO many fun things to see at CHA this year! I am just getting started! I have more photos and re-caps coming up this week! I hope you are enjoying these ideas as much as I am!  

DCWV is giving away 13 of their newest paper stacks (before they can even be purchased in the stores) to 3 lucky winners!

CLICK and enter for your chance!

Cricut Craft Room?

Anybody used the Cricut Craft Room? If so, what are your thoughts? Easy to use? Convenient? 

I want to hear your thoughts! I know online cuts have been one of the things we have all been waiting for!

I am doing a little house "reshuffling" project right now that hopefully will be done in the next 24 hours or so and then I am hoping to play around with some really CUTE Valentine's cuts that are currently available.

Before I get started, let me know your experiences, thoughts and opinions on this Cricut addition. Also, check out these Valentine's cuts, they are currently only $1.99 in the Cricut Craft Room!

January Monthly Challenge - Get those Layouts Done!

Hey Ange here today, to bring you this month's totally awesome sketch challenge. Check it out!

 This is the perfect sketch to help you get all those awesome holiday photos you just took scrapped! Shawn, of Nuts About Sketches, was kind enough to share this sketch with us for this challenge. Thanks Shawn! Her sketches are so easy to follow and create from. I just love using them and she has tons more on her blog Nuts About Sketches. Don't forget to go check them out!

There is no wrong way to use this sketch. So grab some paper and go! Here is my example:

I used the DCWV Crafty Christmas stack to put together this festive layout of my kids opening presents Christmas morning. I didn't have a 5x7 photo that I wanted to use on this page so I improvised by using two 4x6 photos that I actually cropped a little, since the one on the left was a horizontal picture, to fit into the 5x7 space provided. I didn't feel the need to add a lot of journaling to this layout, so I left the journaling spot blank, but you could always add some embellishment there or whatever makes you happy. That's what it's all about right?

So have fun and don't forget to come back and upload the link to your layout or e-mail a photo to info@scrapbookusaexpo.com by January 31st. I would love to come see it and leave a comment + one lucky (randomly drawn) participant will win 2 early bird tickets to The Original Scrapbook USA coming up March 22-23! :) Ange

Supplies:

DCWV - pp, cs

Nuts About Sketches - sketch

american crafts - thickers, cb snowflakes

ranger - stickles

sei - ink

downtowntape - red tape w/ star burst 
stash - tapes, stickers

Submitted by Angie M

Submitted by Michelle C
 "All products were from Doodlebug Design, except for the marker. That was American crafts. Can’t wait for the expo this March. My daughter and I go together every time."

Submitted by Armywifeof3

Submitted by Tomi Ann

Submitted by Carla

Submitted by Amelia

Bring on 2013 + Monthly Challenge Winner!

I hope everyone had a safe, fun and memorable Christmas and Holiday break! I know that I did! I took a break from my computer, cleaning, laundry and other daily tasks and enjoyed lot's of movies, activities, game nights and fun with my family! Lot's of fun but as of today some of the kiddo's are back to school (minus the sickies) and it is time to get down to business!

Our December Monthly Challenge didn't get a huge response but I am figuring that is because you are all like me, the cards get made but only in time to get them sent out (and that is ok!). Thanks to all those who participated! A free regular admission to our spring show will be going to out to each of our participants!

Thanks so much Chelsie for sending in this darling photo! Super cute card!

Super cute Birthday card, Sarah! Thanks for sharing!

Fun card Angie! I am loving this DCWV stack!

After a random drawing, Chelsie is the winner of a MME product pack! Congratulations Chelsie!!