12/3/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Here we go, December is upon us,

holy cow Batman!

Today we will be working with a new die I received

 from Sizzix called Regal Stand Up.

Just had to squeeze one more autumn card, just not ready for winter!

 

Please bring your basic class kit

including

bone folder

ballpoint glue pen

tweezers

brown edger

brown ink 

(I used gathered twigs, medium brown)

  blending tool

That should do it!

I'm working on our annual holiday meal for 12/17

We will also celebrate Prissy's birthday on 12/17

Stay warm and see you on Thursday!

Susan *Ü*

Catalog of the Month at Scraps Galore~ November 2015

Saturday November 28 at 10;30 am we will be exploring and creating

 with StencilGirl Stencils.

http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/

We will be using a variety of mediums to create multiple pieces.

These can be mounted on a card back or incorporated in an art journal.

You can also jot notes on the back of each and keep them as technique cards.

Here are the three basic techniques we will be learning.

Stendoodling

Color Bursts & Stencils

This is a two for one method!

Layer and color building with sprays and acrylic paints.

Then of course I kept going, here's some other items.

If you are interested in taking this class please call Scraps Galore today,

seats will be limited. 

There will not be kits due to the hands on nature of this class.

Elizabeth will discount all Stencil Girl product in the store or special ordered,

from 11/28-12/28.

Any questions please feel free to email me.

Susan *Ü*

11/19/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Today's card is using an unmounted stamp 

I bought at the convention last year.

I believe it is from Stampland.

Metallics are HOT right now.

There are machines to apply metallic foil as well as other methods.

Today I went back to basics with gold embossing powder.

I used an Anna Griffin embossing folder that

Elizabeth special ordered for me quite some time ago.

The name of the folder is Empire Arch.

I still felt I needed some more glitz

and started digging through my supplies for the perfect medium.

WaLa!

Viva Inka Gold Metallic Rub.

(I had it in 4 colors, teehee)

I think they make a lovely set as a holiday gift.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

stamping foam

scissor

gold edger

That should do it!

Enjoy your week & stay warm.

Susan *Ü*

Q&E cards @ Scraps Galore 11/21/2015

Saturday November 21 at 11am will be the last Quick & Easy for this year.

Come make 10 all occasion cards to add to your stash.

Here's what we will be making

 

 

Did anyone notice that we both used the same paper line?

Call Scraps Galore today to reserve your seat or kit!

Have a good one, Susan *Ü*

Card Sets with Jean & Susan November 2015

Here's another set of cards either

 keep them for yourself or give them as a gift. 

You will love them.

Jean has come up with another cutting template.

This one uses three 4"x 12" strips.

We both used Authentique papers and the same cutting guide,

yet they look so different!

The cost of this class is $20

you will receive all ten cards cut and ready to assemble 

packaged in a clear mailing envelope

You will also receive the cutting guide and a picture of each card.

The holidays are coming!

Elizabeth has discounted all Authentique Paper in the store at 15% off.

On the day of this class if you have attended or purchased a kit, 

you will receive 30% all in stock paper.

I love Authentique Paper, heavy weight and textured!

Call Scraps Galore today to reserve your seat or kit!

Saturday November 14 at 10:30 am

Thanks, Susan*Ü*

11/12/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

I was reading a post from Jennifer McGuire using the 

Hero Arts color layering stamps in a monochromatic color scheme

 rather than 3 colors. She also added white.

Here's her blog post

http://heroarts.com/blog/a-bit-of-kindess-a-free-download/

So this is what I came up with

I used a white colored pencil to highlight some of the areas on this one.

Same card but I added white gel pen to this one

 

 This is done with the other stamp in the set and the Hero Arts Ombre ink pad 

so two people can be stamping at the same time!

That's it, no ink blending today, aren't you glad!

Please bring your basic class kit 

including

stamping foam

scissors

white edger

white pencil or

gel pen 

(Scraps Galore has these for sale)

Have a wonderful week and see you on Thursday!

Susan *Ü*

11/5/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Hello all and welcome to November!

Well I'm still on my ink blending kick.

I recently came across two birch tree stamps 

that I bought at the convention from StampScapes.

Well StampScapes was not at the convention last year,

so these have been sitting around uninked for quite some time.

On the first sample I used

blueprint sketch

ripe persimmons

squeezed lemonade

On the second sample I used

faded jeans

wilted violet

 

On the third

blueprint sketch

wilted violet

 

I may also do another with reds and yellows!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

black or gold edger

your favorite sky colors distress inks

and matching blenders.

That should do it!

Enjoy your day and see you on Thursday.

Susan *Ü*

BTW this month we will be celebrating Ginny Hill's birthday,

as soon as I know what date she will be in class is the day we will celebrate.

Thanks.

10/29/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Last class for October, unbelievable!

Since autumn is in the air I thought I would follow suit!

We will be inking a strip of paper and then die cutting the leaves with 

Tim's Autumn Gatherings die.

I also pulled out a Penny Black set of words,

I will bring all three so you have the choice of sentiments.

Please bring your basic class kit 

including

ballpoint glue pen

tweezers

gold edger

I used the following distress inks,

you can bring whichever autumn colors you own and blenders.

gathered twigs

fossilized amber

rusty hinge

aged mahogany

seedless preserves

That should do it!

Remind me to talk about November birthdays.

Enjoy your day!

Susan *Ü*

10/22/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

Sorry I'm behind this week, 

still recovering from two huge classes last weekend.

But they both were a blast and I loved every minute.

On to this weeks card, 

I decided to use an Impression Obsession Stamp,

by the way they are this months featured catalog.

All IO purchases of on hand stock and special orders will receive a discount!

So sample #1 went into the trash.

Sample #2 is a little blah.

But loving the wilted violet color.

Elizabeth is ordering more, so if you want one let her know.

Sample #3 loving it!

 Sample #4

Swooning, this is my color!

The next one I may try combing the two colors.

Please bring your basic class kit

including

black or gold edger

your favorite distress ink 

blending tool

That should do it.

Enjoy your day and see you on Thursday.

Susan *Ü*

Catalog of the Month at Scraps Galore~ October 2015

Here we go, hot off the craft table!

This Saturday 10/24 at 10:30 am

we will explore and play with

 Impression Obsession stamps and dies.

http://www.iostamps.com/

We will be making our own backgrounds

(three different ways) with distress inks.

Discounts on in store purchases or special orders

 will be given from 10/24 - 11/30.

Call Scraps Galore 858 1080 today to reserve your spot.

Kits will not be available.

Please bring your basic class kit including

non stick craft mat

spray bottle with water

ballpoint glue pen

tweezers

paint brush/water brush

black and gold edgers

If you do not have any of the above supplies,

I have ones that can be shared.

Thanks! Susan *Ü*

10/15/2015 Thursday's at Scraps Galore

As the temperatures cool down I'm ready for an Indian summer!

This card was made with a Dare 2B Artzy set called feathers.

I used one of the Hero Arts Ombe ink pads.

The color shift is subtle but I love the warmth it brings.

Gold is so popular right now I thought it would be the perfect finishing touch!

Please bring your basic class kit

including

stamping mat/pad

gold edger

That should do it!

Enjoy this wonderful weather,

Susan *Ü*