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Are you ready for a Card Sketch Challenge?

Ready for some creative fun? It's time for another challenge. Create a card using the basic layout in the sketch shown. Share a picture in the comments below.

Remember, you have until 11:59pm Sunday to share a picture!!!

Here's a FREE Printable

In the spirit of our fun, Virtual Crop, we've created a FREE PRINTABLE for you.

We'd love for you to print it out and create something with it. You could use it on cards, scrapbook pages, journal pages, artist trading cards .  . . and more!  The dashed lines are cutting guidelines.

Just RIGHT CLICK on it to download it and print any size you'd like. 

 

We look forward to seeing your creations!!!

 

Let's ZOOM at 2pm!

Hello everyone!

We're going to have our FIRST Video Conference at 2pm today via ZOOM.

If you pre-registered for the Virtual Crop, you should have received an email this morning with the instructions for the Video Call. If you didn't receive it, please email Sondra at sondra@scrappersedge.net and she'll send that information to you.

Our ZOOM gathering today is designed to answer questions and tell you about a couple surprises! 

Tomorrow's ZOOM gathering will involve a FUN GAME!

Happy Crafting!

What do you like to SNACK on?

Let's talk about snacks!  Who doesn't love snacks????

According to a survey conducted by Punchbowl.com, 70% of consumers admitted to having eaten an entire bag of party snack food in one sitting, while 50 % of people snack in bed, and more than 25% of people snack while walking the aisles of a grocery store. Even more surprisingly, 17% of consumers admitted to having eaten party snacks while in the bathroom!. Did you catch that . . . the bathroom!

Well, we want to know . . . what's your FAVORITE SNACK when you're CRAFTING?????  You'll get one entry DRAWING if you answer the question and a BONUS entry if you actually post a picture of the snack!

 

We look forward to reading your responses!!!

Virtual Crop Challenge #1

It's time for the FUN to begin!!!!  Here's the first challenge for our first-ever Virtual Crop in honor of National Scrapbook Day.

Are you ready for a little TIC-TAC-TOE?

Create something with three things from the grid either across, down or diagonally. Post a picture in the comments below.

 

Even though the challenges will be posted periodically throughout the weekend, you have until 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2020, to enter (COMMENT) for ALL challenges.

Happy Crafting!

We're gearing up for our Virtual National Scrapbook Weekend

We're excited to be hosting our FIRST VIRTUAL CROP, May 1-3, 2020. Here are the details:

• The National Scrapbook Day VIRTUAL CROP is being hosted by Scrapper’s Edge on it’s BLOG with Facebook and Instagram reminders. 
  NOTE: We encourage you to go to the BLOG and COMMENT on a post about the Virtual Crop BEFORE the weekend starts to ensure you know how to do so. We will have a limited ability to assist with technical questions during the event.
  
  
• The event will start May 1, 2020 at 8am and end May 3, 2020 at 11:59pm.
  
  
  
• To be eligible for prizes, a participant must pre-register for FREE at https://www.scrappersedge.net/module/class.htm?classId=370914
  
  
• There will be NEW BLOG POSTS for each challenge. Participants should post pictures or applicable responses in the appropriate BLOG POST as a COMMENT.
  
  
• Participants can participate in as many or as few of the challenges as they’d like.
  
  
• Participants will receive ONE ENTRY into the prize DRAWINGS for each COMMENT. Participants should only enter (comment) once per challenge unless otherwise specified. Note: there may be periodic BONUS ENTRIES so check out the instructions.
  
  
• Even though the challenges will be posted periodically throughout the weekend, you have until 11:59pm on May 3, 2020 to enter (comment) for ALL challenges.
  
  
• WINNERS will be announced on or before Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Winners can pick up their prizes at Scrapper’s Edge or arrange (at participant’s expense) for Scrapper’s Edge to ship the prize(s).

To COMMENT on a BLOG POST, go the bottom of the post and select COMMENT:

NEXT, Comment.  (After clicking in the COMMENT BOX, it pulls up more options including the option to post a picture.) You can log in with Facebook, Twitter, Google or Disqus in order to comment.

We hope you'll be one of our Virtual Crafting Buddies!!! Don't forget to register on our website: https://www.scrappersedge.net/module/class.htm?classId=370914

 

And, the MOST IMPORTANT TIP . . . have fun!

We're hosting a VIRTUAL Crafting Weekend

We're living during strange, challenging times right now. Due to COVID-19, we're living with many new recommendations and restrictions. Events, such as the National Scrapbook Day Crop we host annually the first weekend of May, cannot be held. This year would have marked our 16th National Scrapbook Day Crop! 

Are we bummed? Yes!  Are we going to make the best of it? Yes!

We're going to host our first-ever Virtual Crop next weekend . . . May 1 - May 3, 2020.

Join us for an entire weekend of creative fun as we celebrate National Scrapbook Day . . . at home!

All weekend long we will be hosting challenges, games, drawings, and more.

SIGN UP FOR FREE so you'll get email announcements as we finalize the plans. We will host this event on our Blog with special announcements on Facebook and Instagram directing you to the FUN! 

Go to our website to REGISTER:  https://www.scrappersedge.net/module/class.htm?classId=370914

In order to be eligible to WIN PRIZES, you'll need to REGISTER IN ADVANCE by going to the link above.

 

We hope you'll be one of our Virtual Crafting Buddies!!!

Easy and Fun Christmas Cards

 

Need to make Christmas cards but don't want them to look all the same? Don't want to spend time designing multiple cards? Last night we hosted a Christmas Card Workshop and would like to share how simple AND FUN it can be to make multiple cards at a time using the same layout but switching the patterned papers and colors of the elements.

Here's a sample of the cards we made:

While the basic layout is the same, these are the things we changed:

• Patterned Paper
• Rubber Stamp
• Sentiment Color (we heat embossed but you could simply stamp with ink)
• Punched Cardstock Colors

Here are the measurements:

• Card Base:  8½”x5½” folded in half
• Patterned Paper:  4”x5” cut in diagonal using one side for top of card and other side for bottom of card
• Circle for Sentiment:  3¼”
• Circle for Mat:  3¾”

And, now, for the basic steps:

• Fold Card base in half.
• Cut patterned paper diagonally and mount on card as shown.
• Punch branches out of cardstock. (6 for each card)
• Heat emboss sentiment on white circled cardstock.
• Mount sentiment onto circle mat.
• Adhere/layer branches and sentiment as shown.

The products featured in this workshop include:

• Pink & Fresh “Holiday Vibes” 6"x6" paper pad
• White Linen Cardstock (for card bases)
• EK Success Branch Punch
• Avery Elle “Comfort & Joy” stamp set
• Circle dies (If you don't have a die cutting system, a circle cutter will work!)
• Embossing Powders
• Embossing Ink Pad or Versamark Pad
• Tidy Tray
• Heat Gun

I've included links to our website for products we have in stock currently! Just click on the colored words above.

Sure, these are Christmas cards but the same basic layout could easily be adapted to other occasions. With this basic layout it is easy to create your own assembly line so you can get your cards done quick and efficiently. And, best of all, this is a wonderful way to use patterned paper scraps.

Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season filled with many memories!

 

--Sondra

 

 

Preserving 2018 Memories!

Let's face it . . . another year just passed and most of us probably didn't do a very good job preserving our memories. Whether you scrapbook, put pictures in albums or have some other method it's often hard to find the time. I personally have vowed to do a much better job in 2018! When thinking about what would work for me I developed this idea of having a calendar page that I can record each month's highlights along with matching pages to add photographs and journaling. Sure, this isn't a unique idea; others have done it. But, since I decided to do it for myself why not create a workshop?!?!?!?

Each month we're going to get together and complete four pages - two for each month. Each kit will include extra papers so more pages can be added that match.

Here's the samples for our first workshop:

These pages feature Doodlebug papers and embellishments and I plan to continue to use Doodlebug products throughout the year.

Here's some helpful tips to get you motivated to document your year:

¨ Keep a small notebook or paper pad with you in your purse or bag so you can jot down the things you definitely don’t want to forget like event highlights and quotes.

¨ Gather a stash of supplies to use on your calendar pages. In addition to themed stickers and embellishments, also look at embellishments designed for planners. Keep these items and your favorite pens together so they’re convenient to use and take to workshops.

¨ Set aside time to scrapbook. If you use a planner, actually schedule it! This will give you something to look forward to and will help you remember the activities you wish to document. Whether you establish a scrapbooking routine that is daily, weekly or monthly, the important thing is to set aside the time!

¨ In addition to featuring the fun events (parties, trips, etc.) also include everyday activities such as doctor’s visits, playing games at home, curling up with a good book, snuggling with the dog, cooking, home improvement projects, etc.

¨ Don’t forget to journal! At minimum, include the basics . . . the who, what, where and when! If you want to include more information, just think of what you would say to a person sitting next to you if you were showing them your pictures and WRITE THAT!

If you live locally and are interested in our classes, visit https://www.scrappersedge.net/content/Classes for more information.

Happy Crafting!

            --Sondra

Coloring Metal with Copics

Copic markers are not available in metallic colors. However, it’s easy and fun to layer and blend colors to create the appearance of various types of metal.

Before starting, determine what type of metal you want to color. Metal surfaces vary and will require different blending techniques based on their look (shiny, worn, etc.) as well as the shape of the object. Samples of metals and colors used are shown at the bottom of this post.

For a simple shape, like the bucket used in the examples shown, follow these basic steps:

1. Pick 3 to 4 colors that represent the type of metal look you wish to achieve. Identify the light source. In these examples, the light is hitting like a vertical strip in the center of the buckets.
2. Color the bucket with the LIGHTEST color. You may want to leave some white background where the highlighted area is but it’s not necessary.
3. With the color that is slightly darker than your lightest, color vertically leaving the center light. Repeat with the next 1 or 2 darker colors, but not coloring as far in the center. In other words, you want the edges to be darker and the center to be the lightest.
4. The result from the above steps will make your bucket look striped and not well blended. To help make your colors blend AND to help make the bucket look rounded, start coloring again with your lightest color but go from each side towards the center with strokes that are more of a curved horizontal flicking motion. Repeat with each color (lightest to darkest) and make your strokes smaller as the colors get darker.

If you are going for an AGED or OLD look, there may be other colors that you’ll want to add with small vertical or horizontal strokes that will help achieve that look. For example, for an Aged Copper look, the addition of YG95 helps with the worn/patina look. Similarly, for an Old Brass appearance, adding small areas of G21 and YR23 help achieve an old worn textured look.

For best results, work fast because the blending effects will work better when the area is wet. 

Remember to experiment and have fun!