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


Step 1: Order products.

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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


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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

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Spellbound Workshop

Spellbound Cricut® Workshop



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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1040 Workshops on the Go™ Spellbound Cricut® Kit (includes):
Spellbound Paper Packet (exclusive)
My Acrylix® Spellbound Cricut® Workshop (C-size)
Sunset Baker’s Twine (10 yards)
Foundry Pin Clips (Z1612)
Jump Rings (6 rings)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$32.95
Retail Value:
$36.79
You Pay:
$32.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection
$99.00
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2163 White Daisy Exclusive Inks® Pad
$6.95
Z1204 Bone Folder
$4.95
Z679 Liquid Glass
$6.95
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
Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
$8.50
Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95