Glossy cardstock

Trace Geworsky

I just wanted to share a layout with you, that I made using glossy cardstock, and a clear resist pad.
I stamped my butterfly image onto the glossp paper using the clear resist pad(I stamped it all over the paper)
Then I took the Zing! embossing powder(American Crafts) and randomly sprinkled some over a few of the stamped images.
I didnt use my heat tool to heat emboss it, because I wanted to use the embossing powder more for the raw, glitter look.

Gaffer tape

Trace Geworsky
I wanted to share with you 2, super quick ideas for using gaffer tape on your cards.
Card #1 "Hi"
I cut out the word "hi" from tape and positioned it as the flower centre.
I also used 2 strips as patterned paper, and adhered stars along the strips.
Card #2 "Sweet"
I adhered a strip of gaffer tape along the bottom of the card, layering a patterned paper strip along the top of it.

Don't want to count it!

We are starting this week with the following sales:

Kits Buy 1 get 1 free
Prima 40% off
American Craft Cloth post bound albums 30% off
Sale paper 10 sheets for $5.00
All rubons 30% off

5 minute mini layout

Trace Geworsky

One of the things I really like about the mini Teresa Collins bind it all papers, is that if You want to make a mini layout that takes less then 5 minutes to create, then these are perfect for that!!
I layered one sheet on the printed sheet to use as a photo mat, trimming the excess from the edge.
i used one jumbo wallet picture, added fake "stitching" around the sides.
I limited the embellishments to one prima flower, some alphas, and one sentence for the journaling.

New CHA!!!

Well it is that time of year again and the new CHA product is rolling in!!!!
New Sassafras Lass, Fancy Pants, Prima, Cosmo Cricket, Jenni Bowlin. Gorgeous product!
You must not miss out. Come check it out instore and online!

A challenge for mementos

This week, I challenge you to use non-scrapbooking mementos to accent your layouts. The two layouts above are from a family vacation to Florida. The top layout features the hole-in-one free game token that our son won, along with the score card from our game. The bottom layout features bording passes and the airline logo from the envelope that held our boarding passes.

The slice

by Trace Geworsky



I wanted to show you how versatile the slice design cards really are.
On the layout "Bloom where you are planted" I used the fa la la design card(which is a Christmas themed one) because I liked the tree designs on there, and wanted to prove to myself that those trees could be used for projects other then Christmas projects.
I cut out two, 2'' trees from patterned paper, sanded the edges, and messily outlines around them.
For the title I cut the letters 1 1/2'' and then outlined the letters using stickles.
I also took a thin white piece of paper from My son's paper stash and rolled it through my cuttlebug (using the swiss dots embossing folder)

Journalling Pages

Art is an extension of my thoughts and being. I'm trying to provide as many possible outlets for my creativity as possible. I've been playing with visual journalling as an extension to scrapbooking and part of the process for me is to create background pages. These ones were created with various toys including Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Mini Misters with Reinkers and Perfect Pearls, Paint Dabbers, bubble wrap, rub-ons and more. The journal itself is a 4x6 Accordian Moleskine that I am slowly altering.

xo Jen

Cuttlebug cards

I had some fun this weekend experimenting with my new cuttlebug dies, and created a few cards to add to my stash! All cards are from a pack of Bazzill cards and envelopes from Rhubarb Roots.

The top left card (pink) was created using a butterly die, which is embossed with swirls. I added two Cherie Art rubons trailing the butterfly. The butterfly is adhered with foam adhesive to dive the card more dimension. I used a Fiskars punch along the bottom edge of the card.

The top right card (blue) was created using the dots embossing folder for the background of the card. I added two strips of Basic Grey paper before embossing. The butterfly is embossed with dots as well, and rubbed with chalk ink.

The bottom left card features an embossed pattern, which I accented using chalks.

The bottom right card has a distressed diamond pattern embossed, a piece of Basic Grey paper, and an embossed baby buggy stamp at the centre.

simple card

This week, I wanted to show you how you can use very minimal supplies to make a cute, little card.
I used a piece of patterned paper, a strip of Gaffer tap, and one shape-o-rama(Prima)
I folded the paper to make the card base, handcut 3 colourful flowers, and added a pop dot to each for added dimension, added the sheer photo corner above the gaffer tape, and using a hi-lighter, I coloured in the H and the I to spell Hi(without having to use any alphas)

Acrylic!

I have found myself using more and more acrylic. I love the versatility. I love that you can chose to keep it as is and not lose objects under that particular embellishment. I had an idea of basing a wall hanging from a large scallop frame from the Fancy Pants Transparent die cuts. I painted the frame pink on it's backside, white on the front and then proceeded to add a grungy feel by using different textures for adding other paint colours over the white paint. I used cardboard, bubble, wrap and a paint brush. I painted a piece of styrofoam black and covered it in mod podge to use as the base. I added a clear star also from the Fancy pants transparent die cuts pack which was perfect for hanging a Making Memories love notes metal charm (just attached the jump ring around one side of the star). Other supplies Basic Grey micro chip alphabet letters, Heidi Swapp Center of Attention alphabet letters, MM ribbons, Tim Holtz grungeboard.

Prima's shapes-o-rama

Trace Geworsky

Prima's shapes-o-rama are so cool to work with.
You trim them out, and you can doodle on them, paint on them, use alcohol inks on them, use stickles on them, etc.
I cut a piece of patterend paper 6x6, hand cut a design from Making Memories paper, adhered a shapes-o-rama with a picture and minimal journaling, and then added some stickles and little bit of doodling.

Shape O Ramas Product Challenge

Prima Shape O Rama's are on sale for 20% off for the next 2 weeks. We challenge you to create a layout or project with them and submit for a chance to win a $15 prize pack! Looking forward to see what you create. Watch our March newsletter for ideas from our design team.

Mini Canvas

I've become completely obsessed with alternate arts and journalling this past week. The evolution and experimentation has been a really fast process and I can't wait to slow down and see where it all takes me.

I created this cute little 2x3 mini-"canvas" to play with a new technique using melted beeswax. After gessoing the canvas I added a couple of Basic Grey rub-ons and some American Crafts TradeMarks rub-0ns and I sprayed it with Tattered Angels glimmer mist. I then layered the piece with gesso and Tim Holtz Tattered Rose crackle paint. I accented I then brushed on beeswax - melting and scraping it off as I went. A final polish gave it some lustre.I hope you can play and take some risks this week. Let me know what you did!

xo, Jen

Visual Triangles

Do you ever wonder where you should place the embellishments and other design elements on your layout? Imagining a triangle that connects elements is a great way to ensure that you have a balanced and visually appealing layout. In this layout, I've created a triangle of black embellishments, with the title, the photo tab and the damask flocked sticker forming a triangle. I created a triange of red elements with the journaling block, the quote sticker, and a little heart sticker layered over the photo tab (layout created using February Kit contents).

Chalk

There are so many ways to use chalk!! The possibilities are simply endless. I had fun one afternoon and here are some things i came up with.

I used chalk on this basic grey scalloped chipboard circle and heart which really gives a soft velvety finish.

I used versamark to stamp a butterfly image on this Jenni Bowlin chipboard butterfly. I then rubbed pink chalk on the stamped versamark. After that I restampled the same image in black ink overtop for detail. I defined the edges of the butterfly with black and pink chalk. I wanted to change the color of one of the white felt butterflies, so I chalked it to give a pink hue. I also rubbed chalked around the border of white scallopped paper to define the edge for a smoky feel.















I used my paper piercer to make a butterfly trail and chalked over top to make it stand out.













On this layout i didn't use patterened paper! I created my own background with chalk. The layout has a picture of my son drawing chalk on his face, so i wanted to use chalk somehow on the layout. I dipped a sponge dauber in versamark and made a polkadot pattern and then chalked over with a green chalk. I used the same technique for the swirl and the word "fun".















These are only a couple of the things you could do with chalk. I have only "chalked" the surface. haha. Some other ideas could be using chalk to change the color of a letter sticker to customize your layout or using chalk to customize the color your your flowers, the possibilities are endless! Try it and see how fun it is.

Upcoming Class

Trace Geworsky

3x3 kids & teens friends photo accordion album
Thursday, March 26, 2009
6-8 pm
Join me in creating a personalized mini school photo album for storing pictures and information about your friends.
Please bring 6-12 wallet sized picture, adhesive, a journaling pen, a trimmer and scissors.
Cost is $12.00 register now at Rhubarb Roots to avoid missing this fun class.

More Sales

CHA product is on its way! So we need to make room. We have removed alot of product from our pegboard and are working on pricing it. It will be permanently reduced by 40% (it includes some stamp sets so be sure to come early because stock is limited). Most of our patterned paper is also on sale for 40% off. Time to clear our sale table so take an additional 50% off our already rockbottom prices. See you soon.

I just opened a box of stamps from a supplier brand new to us! They are rubber mounted stamps for use with your acrylic blocks. I especially love the stamps designed by the talented
Kim Hughes! Here are just 3 of the 30 that just arrived (we will be working on getting these priced and out on the shelves ASAP):

New Tag

I created this tag to play with lots of different stuff. I started by distressing the edges of the tag. I covered the 7 Gypsies tag with Black Paint Dabber. I then stamped on my image and embossed it with black embossing powder. I stroked Shell Pink Dabber over top of the whole tag with varying strokes and once it was dry I wiped it off revealing the embossed stamp again. That's the cool thing about the paint dabbers is that they don't stick to embossing powder! I sanded away some of the paint and then sprayed the whole tag with Tattered Angels Glimmer mist. I covered the Heidi Swapp chipboard crown in Lipstick Distress Powder and wrapped some wire around it. I finished it off with some Black Diamond Stickles. I attached and hammered a Making Memories eyelet for the corner and finished it off with Tim Holtz ball and chain. I had some cool feather trim that I liked to add more texture so I attached it to the back with double sided tape.
Have a great week!
Jen

Door Hanging

I have had this piece of styrafoam in my scraproom for a long time. I had been wanting to use it for a while. So i made a sign for my daughters room. I painted the edges with Making Memories Chocolate Paint. Hot glued a piece of Pink Paislees paper onto the front. Embellished the sign with Provo Crafts flocked chipboard letters, magic mesh, Scenic Route Chipboard circle, Tim Holtz Grungeboard crown covered in pink flock and rain dots, Rose Moka mini letters, a misc button and Heidi Swapps pink chipboard heart. I used 2 small nails to attached the ribbon to the styrafoam and hot glued 2 Tim Holtz fasteners to hide the nail heads. Now off to make one for my son! :)

40th Birthday Album

I created this 8x8 Maya Road album as a birthday gift. It's a hybrid album, heavy on the digi layouts. Various elements used include Grungeboard, Tim Holtz lon fasteners, Basic Grey papers, Basic Grey Fibres, Distress Ink, Paint Dabbers, Distress Embossing Powder, Bo-bunny stamps, Tim Holtz Philosophy Tag and some other assorted goodies in my stash.

Stickles

Trace Geworsky

Being a fan of any products that allow me to get my hands a little dirty, I am a huge fan of stickles(although generally, stickles are totally mess free)
Stickles are really easy to work with.
You gently squeeze the bottle, and work it over the desired area.
you can use stickles on letters, chipboard, to add bling to a project, for doodling, etc.
On this card, I used Stickles to outline the windows on the house rubon, as well as the sun and cloud rubons.
stickles: Ranger
rubons: little yellow bicycle
all available at RR.

Bind It All Class

Thursday, March 5 - (6:30 – 8:30)

Favourite Things Bind it all canvas mini album class – Join us in creating a canvas covered mini album about your favourites bound with our bind-it-all system. Please bring your trimmer, white journaling pen, black journaling pen, adhesive, glue dots and 10 pictures of your favourite things (I created mine to be 5 inches tall and between 3 or 4 inches wide). I also included a page about my favourite people in my life. I needed to use more than 1 picture so I resized one main picture at the above dimensions and 6 more 1 inch x 1 inch.

Cost $25.00(non-members) $23.00 (members).