Scrapper's Edge

Distress to Impress

Ever since going to Ranger University in New Jersey, I've loved using the distress techniques I learned from Tim Holtz.  He is so creative and innovative.  Plus, he's so darn entertaining to listen to!

Two of our fantastic customers who live two hours away asked that I do a workshop on a Saturday so they can attend.  So, just for Karen and Darla (and everyone else who wants to attend) I am offering a "Distress to Impress" Workshop on Saturday, November 6th from 9am-1pm. 

Join us to learn TWELVE Distress techniques that I learned directly from the Distress King, Tim Holtz!  The Ranger Distress product line will be featured (Inks, Embossing Powders, Perfect Pearls, Paints, Stickles & more).  You will get a booklet containing detailed step-by-step instructions and get to practice the techniques on tags.  Please bring any Ranger Distress products you have, a heat gun, a tidy tray and any of your favorite stamps.

 
Call to sign up:  707-445-9686.

Monogram Card Sets make great gifts!

One of the things I enjoy creating the most is cards.  My friends and famlily love receiving my handmade treasures.  And, handmade card sets make fabulous gifts.  After giving a set to my best friend, Carol, she shared a terrific idea -- she keeps them in her car's glove compartment so whenever she's caught by surprise and needs a quick card, she has one handy.  What a great idea!

On November 8th, I'll be teaching a class where we'll create a set of SIX monogram cards using JustRite stamps.  JustRite stamps have interchangeable borders, centers and fonts which allow you tons of design options.  Either make this card set for yourself or for a very special gift!  Class fee includes all materials, envelopes, and even a clear plastic box to store the card set.  Along with your basic kit, please bring a white gel pen and adhesive foam dots. 

If you have't used the JustRite stamps yet, this class is for you.  If you need a set of cards for yourself or to give as a gift, this class is definitely for you!  All skill levels encouraged to attend.

Call 707-445-9686 to sign up!

 

Ghosts & Goblins and other Halloween Fun!

Halloween is such a fun time of year.  The costumes.  The parties.  The candy.  The tricks.  The treats. 

I had alot of fun creating Halloween tags this year.  I used alot of Ranger products -- Disterss Inks, Distress Stickles, Distress Paint -- as well as Tim Holtz embellishments, grungeboqard, dies, and stamps.  It's fun to gather my favorite products on my craft  table and play, which is exactly what I did.  These tags are great to add to cards, on goody bags, to decorate a little bare tree.  The creative possibilities are endless.

What fun stuff are you creating this Holiday Season?

 

Cardmaking with Copics!

As I've shared in my Copic Classes before, I didn't want to like Copic markers.  I had customers request that we carry them and I resisted and resisted until the requests were simply too overwhelming to resist any longer.  So, we started stocking them about a year ago and then I attended Copic Certification class in January.  I was instantly hooked in the first 30 minutes of class!

Alcohol-based Copic Markers are the best markers for coloring and blending.  Period.   I don't know why I resisted them at first.  I was probably afraid I'd develop another addiction -- and I did!  They're absolutely fabulous.  The inks blend so well and don't "tear up" papers like other markers do. 

While I've taught various beginning and advanced Copic Classes this year, I'm very excited for my next class.  Not only will we be using common blending techniques, but also doing airbrushing! 

Join us if you can to make three fabuolous fall-themed cards!  Wednesday, October 27th, 5:30-7:30pm.  To sign up, call 707-445--9686 or visit our website for more information:  http://www.scrappersedge.net/Classes.html

 

 

Cricut & Gypsy News!!! Get 6 free cartridges.

Buy and register a Gypsy by Cricut by October 31 and receive 6 free cartridges downloaded to your Gypsy – including the exclusive, all-new “Smiley Cards” cartridge (and don’t forget about Gypsy Wanderings and Gypsy font cartridges that come pre-loaded on the machine). It’s a $419 value!

Free cartridges include:
--Smiley Cards (new and exclusive to this promotion)
--Tags, Bags, Boxes and More (not available in retail)
--Christmas (not available in retail)
--Blackletter (not available in retail)
--Printing Press (not available in retail)
--Indie Art (not available in retail)

All current Gypsy owners included! Simply register your Gypsy by October 31, 2010 and get access to all downloads. Register at www.cricut.com/gypsy .

Downloads will be available through a special update to your Gypsy starting November 1st.

New Gypsy cartridge downloads are easy! Just connect your Gypsy to your computer and you’ll automatically be prompted how to start. In just a few steps, you’ll be able to download all six cartridges containing thousands of images! And with Gypsy, you’ll have all the cartridge artwork and keypad overlays on your Gypsy screen, so there’s no actual cartridge, handbook, or packaging.

You only have a few weeks. Don’t miss out!!

This is for new AND current Gypsy Owners!

And, best of all, we have TWO Gypsies left on S-A-L-E. (Call us at 707-445-9686 to reserve your Gypsy!)