Sunday, December 16, 2012

Flirty

Flirty Scrapbooking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1039 Workshops on the Go™ Flirty Workshop Kit (includes):
Flirty Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Flirty Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Sparkles Clear Assortment ($2.95)
Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements ($4.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$33.60
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1022 My Acrylix® Hero Alphabet
$29.95
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z578 Corner Rounder
$7.95
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots®
$7.50
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95


Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Hat Trick
  1. Use diagrams on pages 54 of Magic™  to cut papers.
  2. Trim two Bamboo zip strips as follows: 6" and 9 1/2"
  3. Stamp top portion of Gratitude oval image with Goldrush ink three and a half times on stamp accent. Trim to create border
  4. Stamp branch image with Goldrush ink three times, making stamp cluster in center of C and right side of E
  5. Stamp leaf border image with Cocoa ink centered along journal pocket
  6. Assemble layout according to pattern in Magic on page 55, leaving center and right side of journal pocket free from adhesive for journaling insert
  7. Attach 9 1/2" zip strip along center of B and 6" zip strip along center of F
  8. Attach cut-out stamp border to left of photo on left page
  9. Use Liquid Glass to attach all Dimensional Elements accents and title, as desired
  10. Attach clear sparkles as desired
  11. Add journaling to 2 1/2" × 4 1/2" Colonial White cardstock and insert into journal pocket

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Greeting Cards

  Simply Said™

  Top It Off™

  Lower Layers™

  New Pattern

  Top Band™

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1738 Colonial White Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
$6.95
Z1749 Autumn Lane Assortment
$5.95
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each card has its own stack. For example, if the cutting guide labels a piece “Simply Said™,” place it in the stack for the Simply Said card.
  2. Use diagrams in Wishes™ on pages 17, 50, 57, and 100 to cut papers.
  3. Create the new pattern card as follows:
    • Stamp dandelion image with first and second generation Cocoa ink on D
    • Using corner rounder, create scalloped edge on right side of E
    • Trim right end of 1/2" × 4 1/2" Flirty raspberry B&T paper like a pennant
    • Assemble card according to the new pattern
    • Attach Flirty raspberry pennant to bottom of D
    • Attach zip strip accent and embellishments, as desired
  4. Create the Simply Said™ card as follows:
    • Stamp leaf border image with Cocoa ink on die-cut card flap
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 17, attaching D with 3-D foam tape
    • Attach two flower pins through foam tape under D
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  5. Create the Top It Off™ card as follows:
    • Stamp rose image with Goldrush ink on 2" × 2" Colonial White cardstock; trim
    • Stamp leaf image twice with Goldrush ink on back of 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" green brocade B&T; trim
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 50
    • Attach 1 1/2" × 3 1/4" green brocade B&T to card flap; attach zip strip accent
    • Trim bottom of 3/4" × 1 3/4" Flirty raspberry patterned B&T, 3/4" × 1" Flirty raspberry patterned B&T, 3/4" × 1 1/4" Goldrush cardstock, and 1" × 3/4" green brocade B&T like a pennant and attach directly below C
    • Attach cut-out rose and leaf accents to C using 3-D foam tape
    • Attach two flower pins through foam tape under cut-out rose
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  6. Create the Lower Layers™ card as follows:
    • Stamp “Happiness” sentiment with Cocoa ink on D
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 57
    • Attach one Dimensional Elements large rose using 3-D foam tape
    • Attach two flower pins through foam tape under Dimensional Elements rose
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  7. Create the Top Band™ card as follows:
    • Stamp branch image with first and second generation Goldrush ink on B
    • Using corner rounder, create scalloped edge on left side of 1/2" × 3 1/2" Goldrush cardstock
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 100
    • Attach 1" × 2" Flirty yellow plaid B&T paper to bottom of card flap, trimming along die-cut edge
    • Attach 1" × 2" Goldrush leaves B&T paper directly above Flirty yellow plaid B&T on outside flap of card, trimming along die-cut edge
    • Attach scalloped border to left of C
    • Attach three zip strips and embellishments as desired

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Pear & Partridge, Scrapbook and Ornaments

Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1039 Workshops on the Go™ Pear & Partridge Workshop Kit (includes):
Pear & Partridge Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Pear & Partridge Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.98)
Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons ($4.95)
Sparkles Red, Pink, and Purple Assortment ($2.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$33.78
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1021 My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
$29.95
Z2175 Cashmere Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2116 Cranberry Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2137 Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
$3.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1009 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$7.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95



Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Final Act
  1. Use diagrams on pages 122 of our Magic™ how-to book 
  2. Stamp Christmas tree in Olive ink on 3" × 2" Olive cardstock stamping accent. Trim around edges of stamped image, trimming off the star topper.
  3. Stamp first part of title on C.
  4. Stamp flourish border image in Olive ink, centered on F.
  5. Stamp poinsettia image in Cranberry ink along stamped border, spacing the images about 1 1/2" apart.
  6. Cut 2 1/4" circle from H using template provided in Magic™.
  7. Sponge edges of bases, photos, and all paper pieces with Cashmere ink.
  8. Attach layout pieces and photos, using 3-D foam tape as desired to add dimension.
  9. Stamp remainder of title in Olive ink on base page directly below G.
  10. Stamp bracket shape in Olive ink in upper left portion of right page.
  11. Stamp “I’ll never forget” sentiment in Cranberry ink directly below bracket, masking to stamp on two lines.
  12. Attach glittery rub-ons and red sparkles to both pages.
  13. Attach cut-out Christmas tree accent.
  14. Add journaling, attaching 1/4" × 2" accent strips at top and bottom.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Holiday Ornaments

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1761 Dimensional Elements Ornaments
$4.95
Z1484 Red Glitz™ Glitter Gel
$2.75
Z1751 Baker’s Twine Harvest Assortment
$4.95
  1. Trace ornament bases on corresponding papers; then cut along traced lines and attach papers to ornaments.
    • Alternatively, coordinating shapes for the ornaments can be cut using the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge. Information about shapes and sizes can be found on the packaging of the Dimensional Elements Ornaments.
  2. Sponge remaining surfaces and edges of ornaments 1, 4, 7 and edges of ornament 2 in Olive ink.
  3. Sponge remaining surfaces of ornaments 3 and 5 in Cranberry ink.
  4. Sponge remaining surfaces and edges of ornament 6 in Cashmere ink.

Ornament 1
  1. Stamp snowflake in Cranberry ink in diagonal rows on ornament 1 base Cranberry cardstock.
  2. Trim 1 1/2" of Cranberry baker’s twine; wrap and tie to top layer of ornament 1.
  3. Attach ornament 1 top layer to base using 3-D foam tape. Add red Glitz glitter gel as shown.

Ornament 2
  1. Apply postcard glittery rub-on to ornament 2 top layer and trim out center.
  2. Attach 3 Sparkles to ornament 2 top layer.
  3. Attach photo to inside of ornament 2 layer and trim edges.
  4. Attach ornament 2 layer to ornament 2 base using 3-D foam tape.

Ornament 3
  1. Attach red Sparkles to ornament 3 top layer directly over punch-out circles.
  2. Cover surface with red Glitz glitter gel as shown. Set aside to dry.

Ornament 4
  1. Apply snowflake and flourish rub-ons to ornament 4. Add red Glitz glitter gel as shown.

Ornament 5
  1. Stamp flourish in Cranberry ink on ornament 5 layer. Add red Glitz glitter gel and Sparkles as shown.
  2. Attach ornament 5 layer to ornament 5 base using 3-D foam tape.

Ornament 6
  1. Apply border rub-on to ornament 6 top layer as shown.
  2. Punch circles from ornament 6 layer.
  3. Attach ornament 6 layer to ornament 6 base. Add Sparkles to punched-out holes.

Ornament 7
  1. Punch circles from ornament 7 top layer.
  2. Attach ornament 7 top layer to base and add purple Sparkles.
  3. Cut six 3" lengths of baker’s twine in desired colors. Tie around tops of ornaments as shown.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Pear & Partridge Cards

Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1043 Workshops on the Go™ Pear & Partridge Workshop Kit (includes):
My Acrylix® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop (C-size)
Pear & Partridge B&T Duos® Papers (2 sheets)
Cardstock (4 sheets, various)
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes (15 each)
Red Glitter Gems (108 gems)
Tan Twill Ribbon (5 yards)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$32.95
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2116 Cranberry Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2137 Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots®
$7.50
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
$3.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50

Sunday, November 4, 2012

La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Workshop

La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1048 Workshops on the Go™ La Belle Vie Workshop Kit (includes):
La Belle Vie Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® La Belle Vie Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.98)
Boutique Assortment ($5.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$30.83
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection
$99.00
E1010 My Acrylix® Chocolate Alphabet Large
$29.95
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2106 Blush Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
3174 Blending Pen
$3.95
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1009 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$7.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95



Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Love Potion
  1. Use diagrams on page 18 of our Magic™ how-to book 
  2. Trim the following zip strips:
    • 2 — 9" “Tirans de Portes” zip strip (B and accent)
  3. Cut one 9" × 1/2" scallop strip and one 3" × 1/2" scallop strip from edges of Cricut®-cut 9" La Belle Vie Mauve cardstock piece.
  4. Trim ends of La Belle Vie Pink cardstock pieces to form pennants.
  5. Stamp bicycle image with Black ink on 2 3/4" × 3" Colonial White stamp accent. Use blending pen to color with Blush and Desert Sand inks. Trim.
  6. Stamp lamppost image with Black ink four times on 6" × 4" Colonial White stamp accent. Use blending pen to color using Desert Sand ink. Trim off lamp top and base to create poles for pennants.
  7. Stamp “Mon Amour” image in Black on Cricut®-cut Desert Sand B&T stamp accent.
  8. Attach piece A to center of Bamboo envelope. Fold envelope, trimming top flap if desired.
  9. Stamp “Find what brings you joy” sentiment with Black ink on envelope.
  10. Sponge all pattern pieces and photos with Desert Sand ink.
  11. Assemble layout according to pattern on page 19 in Magic, using 3-D foam tape as desired on photos and title letters.
  12. Attach 9" zip strip to right page, flush with piece E and photos 2.
  13. Attach 9" × 1/2" La Belle Vie Mauve scallop border to right of zip strip.
  14. Attach 3" × 1/2" la Belle Vie Mauve scallop border on left side of D.
  15. Add journaling to journaling piece and pennants. Attach poles and pennants as desired.
  16. Attach bling gems from the Boutique assortment as desired.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Mini Album

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1791 Dimensional Elements Album Pages
$4.95
Z1745 Sparkles Black Flourishes
$4.95
  1. Use diagrams 
  2. Trim the following zip strips:
    • 3" “So Adorable” from pink zip strip (page 2)
    • 3" “Cherished” from pink zip strip (page 6)
    • 2 3/4" “From the Heart” from pink zip strip (back cover)
    • 3 3/4" from Desert Sand zip strip (page 3)
    • 3 3/4" from pink zip strip (page 5)
  3. Photo sizes
    • 3" × 2 1/4" (page 1)
    • 3" × 2 1/2" (page 2)
    • 1 3/4" × 1 3/4" (page 3)
    • 2 1/4" × 2 1/4" (2) (page 4 & 5)
    • 3" × 2" (page 6)
    • 2 3/4" × 2 3/4" (page 8)
    • 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" (inside back cover)
    • 2 1/2" × 2 3/4" (back cover)
  4. Sponge edges of all Dimensional Elements album pieces with Black ink.
  5. Complete album by sponging, stamping, and accessorizing 
  6. Bind album with black hemp or thread of choice.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Dakota

Dakota Scrapbooking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1039 Workshops on the Go™ Dakota Workshop Kit (includes):
Dakota Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Dakota Workshop ($13.95)
Whisper Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Durable Round Studs ($3.95)
Black Hemp ($2.25)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
Retail Value:
$31.90
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
D1507 My Acrylix® Urban Alphabet
$29.95
Z1204 Barn Red Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2192 Pacifica Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2430 Black Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
$5.95
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
$99.00
Z697 Sponge
$9.95
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1009 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$7.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95



To create the additional projects, follow the helpful hints as outlined. Simply by purchasing a few additional items, you and your guests can create all of the art pieces–both layouts and the bonus project!

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Reflections: Title Topper—Basic™ (Left), Reflections: Title Topper—Cover™ (Right)

  1. Use diagrams on pages 22 and 23 of our Reflections™ how-to book 
  2. With Cricut® Art Philosophy, cut 3 star accents: 2 1/4" Shift (cut 3, p. 40). Stamp with Black ink.
  3. Use bone folder to score back of star accents along center of each point, fold along score line.
  4. With Cricut® Art Philosophy, cut ticket accent: 1 1/2" (p. 25). Stamp with Pacifica ink.
  5. Assemble layout according to pages 22 and 23 of Reflections: Title Topper—Basic™ (left), Title Topper—Cover™ (right), altering photo placement as desired.
  6. Stamp border flourish image twice with Black ink to the side of two photos.
  7. Stamp title and large flourish with inks of choice in lower right portion of left page.
  8. Stamp large flourish with Pacifica ink in lower right portion of right page.
  9. Tie black hemp twice around piece A on left page and around star shape on right page, securing with a bow; attach star accents as desired.
  10. Attach tag accent to left side of photo.
  11. Journal as desired.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Collage Cubes

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1737 My Creations® Collage Cubes
$14.95
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces per each side of the blocks so that each side has its own stack.
  2. With Cricut® Art Philosophy, cut 3 star accents: 2 1/4" Shift (cut 3, p. 40). Stamp with ink color of your choice.
  3. You will need six 4" × 6" photos. Cut each into 1 7/8" × 1 7/8" squares.
  4. For cubes, cut the papers of choice, making sure to cut eighteen 1 7/8" × 1 7/8" squares.
  5. Feel free to add additional paper embellishments as desired.
  6. For cube holder, cut four 7/8" × 6 1/2" Black cardstock strips and four 5 1/4" zips strips.
  7. Use this assembly guide to see how to put it all together.
  8. Stamp and embellish as desired.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Scholastic

Scholastic Scrapbooking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1049 Workshops on the Go™ Scholastic Workshop Kit (includes):
Scholastic Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Scholastic Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes ($3.95)
Durables Square Studs ($3.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$32.60
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1013 My Acrylix® Field Trip Alphabet
$29.95
Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2171 Saddle Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z578 Corner Rounder
$7.95
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50
Y1009 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$7.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95



Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Card Trick
  1. Use diagrams on page 86 of Magic
  2. Sand distress outside edges of Cocoa bases
  3. Use corner rounder to round the following: top right corner of A, bottom right corner of C, top left corner of D, and bottom left corner of F
  4. Stamp “from the library of” image with Outdoor Denim ink on 2" × 2" stamping accent; trim around circle
  5. Stamp the following in Saddle ink: number border on 1/2" × 12" accents and title on four canvas pennants and 1/2" × 1 1/2" title accent
  6. Sponge all papers, photos, and two canvas arrows with Saddle ink
  7. Assemble layout according to pattern in Magic on page 87, attaching the two 1/2" × 12" accents, journal accent, and title accent
  8. Attach cut-out circle accent with 3-D foam tape, canvas shapes, two large antiqued gold studs, and four small antiqued gold studs

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Card Album

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1471 6" × 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
$6.95
Z1788 Chalkboard Shapes
$3.95
Z1767 Chalk Marker
$2.95

Helpful Hints

To create the featured bonus project, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each item has its own stack. 
  2. Cut zip strips as follows:
    • 5 3/4" blue hearts (inside front cover)
    • 2 — 5 7/8" maroon phrases (inside front cover and p. 1)
    • 7" blue hearts (p. 3)
    • 2 1/2" blue hearts (p. 5)
  3. Stamp as desired on remaining Colonial White cardstock with inks of choice
  4. Embellish and add journaling, as desired

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Moonlight

Moonlight Scrapbooking Workshop


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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1051 Workshops on the Go™ Moonlight Workshop Kit (includes):
Moonlight Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Moonlight Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment ($2.95)
Haunted Assortment ($4.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
Retail Value:
$33.60
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1021 My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
$29.95
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2147 Smokey Plum Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
3147 Blending Pen
$3.95
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95



Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Performance

  1. Use diagrams on page 48 of our Magic™ how-to book 
  2. Lightly sponge edges of all papers and zip strips with Black ink.
  3. Stamp small flourish with Goldrush ink on straight edge of E and about 1 1/2" from bottom of J; use Blending Pen to add shadows, if desired.
  4. Assemble layout according to pattern in Magic on page 49, attaching all photos with 3-D foam tape, if desired.
  5. Stamp title in empty Colonial White space between B and C using stamp swiping technique and ink colors of choice.
  6. Stamp fence image with second generation Black ink, masking off owl portion.
  7. Stamp owl portion of fence image with Smokey Plum ink.
  8. Stamp sentiment with second generation Black ink on J.
  9. Fold 4" and 3 1/2" zip strips into faux bows; attach larger bow on left page and smaller bow on right page.
  10. Attach two large, four medium, eight small, two bitty Sparkles, and two epoxy badge buttons.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Halloween Countdown

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1746 My Creations® Block (need 2)
$3.95
Z7681 Dimensional Elements Numbers
$3.25
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces per each side of the blocks so that each side has its own stack.
  2. Cut the remaining papers of choice, as desired, making sure to cut twelve each of the following sizes: 2 3/4" × 2 3/4", 1/2" × 2 3/4", and 1/4" × 2 3/4"; feel free to add additional paper embellishments as desired.
  3. Sponge corners and edges of both blocks and all papers with Black ink.
  4. Sponge surface of Dimensional Elements numbers with ink of choice; it is best to use one color for all. You will need two of numbers 0, 1 and 2 and one each of numbers 3–9.
  5. Stamp as desired.
  6. Embellish, as desired.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Scroll Album Workshop

Scroll Album Workshop


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Album Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1042 Workshops on the Go™ Scroll Album Kit (includes):
My Acrylix® Scroll Album Kit (C-size)
Wooden Spool (exclusive)
Buttons (10, various)
Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon (1 yard)
Printed Canvas Stickers (2 sheets)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$35.95
Retail Value:
$38.80
You Pay:
$35.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z2111 Choclate Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z679 Liquid Glass
$6.95
1512 Bonding Memories® Glue
$6.95
Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots®
$7.50
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95


Step 2: Review the presentation and assembly tips for the workshop.

  • This workshop project is ideal for creating as a group or on your own and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Individual completion times may vary.
  • Create the layout prior to the workshop and determine how you’d like to teach the steps in a workshop setting.
  • Print photos on true photo paper for optimal flexibility.
  • We recommend the following adhesives:
    • Bonding Memories® Glue for photos
    • Liquid Glass for added security for canvas sticker
    • Glue Dots® for buttons
  • Unroll scroll with spool on right; weigh ends down with heavy objects to help the scroll lie flat while creating.
  • Allow scroll to dry completely in flat position before rolling up and securing with bow. Note that some wrinkling of paper and photos is natural when scroll is rolled and unrolled.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar Décor Workshop



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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1044 Workshops on the Go™ Advent Calendar Workshop Kit (includes):
My Acrylix® Advent Calendar Workshop (C-size)
My Creations® Cubby (Z1804)
Cardstock (15 sheets, kit-exclusive colors)
Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)
Dimensional Elements—In Color Frames (2 sheets)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$44.95
 
Retail Value:
$49.75
 
You Pay:
$44.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection
$99.00
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z1204 Bone Folder
$4.95
Z679 Liquid Glass
$6.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
$3.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Clementine

Clementine Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.

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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1039 Workshops on the Go™ Clementine Workshop Kit (includes):
Clementine Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Clementine Workshop Stamp Set ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.80)
Cottage Assortment ($5.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$31.65
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
E1015 My Acrylix® Cocktail Alphabet
$29.95
Z2167 Créme Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2171 Saddle Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z1294 Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
$3.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50
  Spray Bottle with Water  




To create the additional projects, follow the helpful hints as outlined. Simply by purchasing a few additional items, you and your guests can create all of the art pieces–both layouts and the bonus project!

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Secret
  1. Use diagrams on pages 120 of our Magic™ how-to book and this cutting guide to cut papers.
  2. To leather paper: lightly spray A with water, crumple into a ball and flatten out; repeat as desired. Set aside to dry under a heavy, flat surface. When dry, sponge edges and ridges with Saddle ink.
  3. To make stamped accents: Stamp large flower base image with Créme Brulee ink. Stamp large flower image on large base image with Sorbet ink. Stamp medium flower and small flower images with Sorbet ink. Trim images.
  4. To make scalloped accents: Use corner rounder on one side of 6" × 1/2" and 4" × 1/2" accents.
  5. Stamp border image repeatedly on B, E, and F with Saddle ink.
  6. Trim one end of journal piece like a pennant and add journaling, as desired.
  7. Sand distress C and D diagonally left to right, then again right to left creating a crosshatch pattern. Sand distress edges of photos, if desired.
  8. Sponge edges of all papers, bases, cutout accents, and photos with Saddle ink, if desired.
  9. Assemble layout according to Magic: Secret™ pattern on page 121 in our how-to book, rotating left page clockwise 90 degrees and right page counter-clockwise 90 degrees. Replace title with embellishment cluster. Stamp sentiment on C with Saddle ink.
  10. Replace journaling with photo, and add stamped title and embellishment cluster to D.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Mini Album

  New Pattern

  Delightful Dots

  Stay Left

  Sentiment Secured

  Gallery

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
Z1753 Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
$2.95
Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
$7.95
To create the featured bonus project, follow the helpful hints outlined below and the assembly instructions in our Wishes™ how-to book.
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each card has its own stack. For example, if the cutting guide labels a piece “Stay Left™,” place it in the stack for the Stay Left card.
  2. Use diagrams in Wishes™ on pages 53, 55, 78, and 119 and this cutting guide to cut papers.
  3. Cut zip strips with a pennant at the end as follows:
    • “Forever Friends” (New Pattern)
    • “Thanks For Everything” (Stay Left™)
    • “You Make Me Smile” (Delightful Dots™)
  4. For Gallery™ card, lightly spray B with water, crumple into a ball and flatten out; repeat as desired. Set aside to dry under heavy, flat surface. When dry, sponge edges and ridges with Saddle ink.
  5. Sand distress Saddle bases, Cashmere base, and Sorbet pieces left to right; then again right to left creating a crosshatch pattern.
  6. Stamp 8" × 3" Colonial White accent piece as follows:
    • One large flower base with Créme Brulee ink, stamp large flower on top with Sorbet ink
    • One large flower base with second generation Sorbet ink, stamp flower on top with Sorbet ink
    • One medium flower with Saddle ink
    • One medium flower with Créme Brulee ink
    • One small flower with Créme Brulee ink
    • One small flower with Sorbet ink
  7. Trim all flower images.
  8. Sand distress and sponge edges of all papers, bases, and cutout accents with Saddle ink.
  9. Create the New Pattern card as follows:
    • Stamp stitched edge of border image in Saddle ink on left side of A and B.
    • Stamp full border image in Créme Brulee ink across middle of C
    • Attach “Forever Friends” zip strip to C
    • Assemble card according to the new pattern
    • Attach burlap ribbon, Sorbet large base flower, and Créme Brulee small flower accents
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  10. Create the Delightful Dots™ card as follows:
    • Stamp stitched edge of border image in Saddle ink on left side of A
    • Stamp bitty flower image on left side of A with Créme Brulee ink
    • Stamp large flower image in center of B
    • Attach burlap ribbon
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 53
    • Attach “You Make Me Smile” zip strip
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  11. Create the Stay Left™ card as follows:
    • Stamp full border image in Sorbet ink vertically across right side of B
    • Stamp small flower in Créme Brulee ink on D
    • Stamp bitty flower in Sorbet ink on D
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 55
    • Attach burlap ribbon, Saddle medium flower, and “Thanks For Everything” zip strip
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  12. Create the Sentiment Secured™ card as follows:
    • Stamp stitched edge of border image in Saddle ink around entire border of A
    • Stamp bitty flower in Saddle ink on B
    • Stamp “Good Times” sentiment with Saddle ink on C
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 78
    • Attach Créme Brulee medium flower using 3-D foam tape on B
    • Trim two 2 3/4" strips from serged edge of burlap ribbon
    • Attach embellishments as desired
  13. Create the Gallery™ card as follows:
    • Stamp stitched edge of border image in Saddle ink on right side of A
    • Stamp full border image in Saddle ink across top of C
    • Stamp “You’re Super” sentiment with Sorbet ink on bottom right of C
    • Assemble card according to pattern in Wishes on page 11
    • Stack Créme Brulee large base flower, Cottage Assortment accent, and small Sorbet flower; attach to card
    • Attach embellishments as desired