RE: ATC SWAP

Dear Scrappers:


To get the ball rolling on Spring, Lane and I are hosting an ATC swap.  How the swap will be run depends on how many of you reply to lar8183@gmail.com by 2/20/11.

In case you don't know, ATC stands for Artist's Trading Cards.  They are the same size as a baseball card and fit well on the front of an A2 sized card.  For each card you swap, you will get one in return.  I'll send all the instructions when I see how many people wish to participate.  I love the ATC's because they are so small that you can use a some itty bitty bits of your pretties and scraps.  On the back of the ATC, you will print your name, web info, contact info (email or cell phone)  -  just the necessary info to reach you.  For our first swap, I was thinking of a simple theme of SPRING!  Easter, Mother's Day, gardening, whatever. 

Completion date for the swap will be 3/16, but I would like to have all your mailing info by 2/20 so I can make labels.  Of course, if you don't want to wait for the mail, you can pick up your swaps at my house anytime after 3/16.  You do not have to be a scrapping manic to participate!  A little knitted or crocheted flower and a few swipes of the marker/watercolor crayon, whatever will make a much appreciated ATC.

Just send me a note or call me at 774-2666 or Lane at 774-5263 by the 20th.  This will be fun and we will all get some new cards for spring.

later, swr 

RE: Valentine's Day is coming soon!

Hello, Scrappers:

Let's see how well this works.  I took a picture of a card I made on the camera phone, emailed it to myself, downloaded it, and now I am going to try to upload it here.  I'm trying to go mobile with the blogging in hopes of keeping up, but...we'll see how well that works!

more later, swr

Good Stuff

Joy's Life Cricut Embossing Video

Hey, Scrappers:

Wow!  I am impressed.  Go on over to Joy's Life and check out her video about how to emboss with your Cricut blade turned upside down.  She demo's it with paper and metal.  It is amazing.

Don't forget the meeting tonight -- we are still on as far as I can tell and the weather report doesn't look like we will have to postpone again.


Looking forward to it!  swr

Chinese Take Out Boxes

Here are some pics of the Chinese TO boxes we did last year.  There was some discussion on the svgcuts.com forum about a set of the boxes to cut from our own paper.   I like that idea SO MUCH.  As cute as those boxes were last year, they were really hard to cover.  I think Peggy will testify to that!  ;)  Anyway, here are the pics:

Cute envelope tutorial

Sometimes, I didn't actually cut out an envelope when I was making the card, and sometimes I am too lazy to dig out my envelope templates, and other times I just don't have an envelope in my stash that I can make work.  Check out this great tutorial for a cute envelope that doesn't require any special gadgets except a pencil and a ruler -- unless you want to bling it up!  

envelope tutorial

Thanks to Emily at Studio Calico!

later, swr

Anyone interested?

Scrap Crop Fundraiser- Feb. 5th, 2011
Love to scrapbook?  Join us for an all-day crop as we benefit the booster club to provide college scholarships for deserving students.  Each scrapbooker will have their own area to spread out and create, plus fabulous meals and giveaways to enjoy.  Come solo or bring a friend (or two or three!).
When: Saturday, Feb.5 from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Where: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Community Room (located on East 3rd Avenue) from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
Price: $40
Each participant will receive

·         A spacious, comfortable workspace and easy parking!

·         3 meals

·         A scrapbook goodie bag worth over $100!!!

·         Opportunity to win additional Door Prizes!

This event is limited to 50 paid participants, so hurry as spaces are filling fast!

If paying by cash or check please contact Stephanie Barr at: stephanie.denise.barr@gmail.com to reserve your place and confirm payment.

http://wkfcbc.com/news/index.php

I think Lane and I are attending.  I know Studio Calico is donating a lot of stuff to this cause.  They are really generous with their challenges/contests/etc.  If you want a ride, call me or Lane.

later, swr