Mixed Media Scrapbooking

Have you ever tried any of the hundreds of mixed media products out there for your layouts?  If so what have you tried? 

It's amazing all the different combinations you could use.  More, less, two or ten.  The skies the limit! 

I have been experimenting with fabric for the last week or two.  This is all new to me, so I'm learning as I go.  Just think, I was so intimidated by glitter when I was just a rookie scrapbooker.  I have learned, that you can't really mess up.  There is no right or wrong.  There is just Creativity!

Next, I have purchased some Gesso to try on my layout.  Maybe with some spritz spray and a few more layers and voila!  Scraptabulous!

Here are a few tutorials I have put together that explain some of the different types of media out there.  It can get a little over whelming, but once you try it a few times, it can be a lot of fun!

by Kelly Foster

by Kelly Foster

Happy Scrapbooking!

Scrapbooking Retreats in Florida

We have so much fun at our Scrapbooking Retreats!  

Some people ask us, What are Scrapbooking Retreats? 

Scrapbook retreats are just big slumber parties for women who love to scrapbook or make crafts with no interruptions.  Groups of girlfriends get together in one spot to laugh, chat and enjoy a little "me" time.  They work on scrapbook albums, creating cards, decorating picture frames and any other specialty craft they enjoy.  The day parties are usually ten to twelve hours of non stop scrapbooking, with the occasional break for a snack.  The weekend retreats are forty-eight hours of non stop scrapbooking with a little bit of sleep in between.  The best part is you can leave your supplies out and just pick up where you left off.  Don't forget the unlimited snacks and drinks and dinner included for Saturday at our Weekend Retreats.  We all know it is hard to get any of our albums completed when we are at home, and it is always more fun when you can experience it with friends. And for the beginners that just want to get started, please come and we will help you every step of the way. 


Some of the things we do at our crops.  Play games, win raffles, door prizes, laugh, eat, talk with friends, loose sleep.  Well the loose sleep part is optional, but usually we crop till the cows come home! 


I have compiled a list of games that you can play at a Scrapbooking Crop. 


1.  Grab bag game:  Everyone gets a bag full of different embellishments.  They then have to use all the embellishments on a layout.  When finished, vote on a winner. 


2.  I'm "Scraptabulous" :  This game whenever someone finishes a layout, card, etc. They yell this out and pass the traveling "S" around.  Whoever is holding the "S" when the timer goes off wins a prize.  (You can use anything as the traveler)


3.  Scrapbook Bingo :  Make a bingo card that has all different types of embellishments, and ideas to use on a layout or card.  Whoever finishes bingo first wins a prize. 


4.  Page Theme Game:  You write down a few page topics ....like a person wearing sunglasses, a trip to the zoo,  someone at the pool, snow day, etc.  Whoever can show you the most pages on each topic wins a prize. 


5.  Tool Time:  Everyone holds up a specific crafting tool.  Draw a tool name out of a bag and whoever is holding that tool up wins a prize.


These are just some of the games that we play at our retreats.  We always have a great time and win lots of great prizes. 

Hope to see you at one of our future crops soon. 

 Happy Scrapbooking!

Coffee Filter Wreath

I have finally finished it!  My coffee filter wreath!  I have been wanting to try this project for awhile.  Of course I got this idea off of Pinterest.  It was done a little differently, but I just changed a few things and made it my own creation.  

First I bought some white small coffee filters, a foam circle (from Michaels) and some straight pins.  You could also use glue instead of straight pins, but I thought I may want to change it up one day.  This way it would be easier to take apart.  

I then scrunched up two to three coffee filters, and placed them tightly together with one of the straight pins.  You can use more or less coffee filters depending on how tight you like them (if you prefer the fluffy look).  

I am going to try this next time using my spritz spray to add a little color to it.  I can't wait to see how it all rolls together.  

Fabric Scrapbooking

Has anyone every tried scrapbooking with fabric?  Well, I have wanted to try it for awhile now and finally created a page this past week.  It was very easy and a lot of fun to incorporate the different embellishments with my cardstock.  Since this was my first time, I started off with just a basic piece of fabric and added a few ribbons, lace, etc.  I actually used my regular photo tape to hold it down.  Then I just added some more borders, tags, frames, etc. 

My next try at using fabric is going to be a little more indepth.  I plan to use more fabric, sew the fabric to the actual page, and go all out with some extra embellishments!  I have a little piece of a jean pocket cut out that I might try to add to the page. 

Can't wait to see how it all rolls together.  Happy Scrapbooking!

Orlando Scrapbooking Crop

April 5th is our first Orlando Scrapbooking Crop!  Come join our 50's Rock and Crop. 

It will be located at the Hampton Inn Altamonte, FL  Spend an entire day from 9am until 10 pm scrapbooking, winning prizes, playing fun games, raffles etc.  Unlimited snacks and drinks will be provided.  Pre register on our website at www.scraptabulousgetaways.com 

Deadline to register is

March 1st.  

Be My Valentine

Its Valentines Day!   There are so many great gift ideas for that special Valentine in your life.  Check out some of these DIY made gifts.

Courtney from Crafts by Courtney made these adorable, easy-to-create chalkboard frames. With the right photo, they make the perfect gift.

Materials: wooden heart frames (from any craft store), chalkboard spray paint, sandpaper, and white chalk.
1. Spray two coats of the chalkboard paint on the frames, and allow to dry for 24 hours.
2. To give your frames a rustic and aged look, go over them heavily with sandpaper. When done, wipe down your frames with a cloth to remove the paint dust.
3. Go over the frames with a piece of white chalk, rubbing the chalk all over the frame (this sets the chalkboard). Then lightly wipe off all excess chalk with a cloth.
4. For the final touch, add some scrapbook paper for the background or stick in a photo. Then draw on the frame with chalk!

 

 

 

 

Give your favorite cook or foodie kitchen towels that’ll remind them how much you care. Emily from Handmaker of Things shares this tutorial.

Materials craft paint in colors of your choice (towels shown embrace the gold and bright pink trend with a bit of black), letter stencils, stencil pouncer (the one pictured is from a set of 6 or 7 different sizes) or styrofoam headed paintbrush, double-sided tape, plain white kitchen towels made of cotton or linen (not terry cloth or textured; the ones pictured are from a four pack of white flour sack towels from Target, just $3,99), polka dot stencil and painters tape (optional).
1. Wash and dry your towels, then press to make sure they’re nice and flat. Lay out your towel, make sure to put either newspaper, cardboard, or some other protective surface behind it as the paint will likely bleed through.
2. Take your letter stencils and arrange them on your towel as desired. Once they’re where you want them, secure in the corners with double sided tape, so they won’t move as you add your paint. Emily created her heart stencil by folding a piece of heavy paper in half and cutting the shape.
3. Load your stencil pouncer or brush with paint. Dab some of the paint off on a piece of cardboard so you don’t have too much. Begin to dab the pouncer or brush over your stencil. Be careful to not go over the edges, keeping your color inside the letters. Continue to fill in carefully until you have nice solid color. You can also let the first coat dry and add another for more saturated hues.
4. Once paint is dry carefully remove your stencil. Wash again, delicate setting, without other clothes or items, then re-press.
You’re finished! Emily decided to create a complimentary towel with a polka dot pattern on it. To do the same, follow steps one and two. Then load the pouncer with paint and stamped it directly onto the towel to create my polka dot pattern. Polka dots not your thing? How about a fun stripe pattern? Use painters tape to create stripes. Follow all the steps, applying the paint between your tape strips

Decorate a mason jar, fill it with lemon drops, and it’s time to pucker up.

 

 

Scrapbooking Crops

Our next scrapbooking weekend retreat is our Cinco De Scrappo. 
This will be held on May 16-18 from noon Friday until Sunday at 2pm at the Fairfield Inn in Titusville, Florida.  It is an all night Scrapbook party!  Our die hard scrappers can crop till their hearts content, or until they crash on the floor, whichever comes first.  The crop room will be open all night long. We will have some new fun exciting games, new prizes and new door prizes to giveaway.  Spots are filling up very quickly, so get those deposits in early.  

I am also so excited about the bigger cropping tables!  I was in the cropping room yesterday looking over all the arrangements. Check out this space!  So get that deposit down to save your spot! Scraptabulous Getaways

Sold Out!

Our March Crop is now officially Sold Out!  Spots are filling up fast!  We are so thankful to all our new friends who love spending a fun filled Scrapbooking Day with us.  

Next Day crop is April 5th in Orlando/Altamonte Florida.  March 1st is the last day to register.  This will be our first Orlando event!

Our Scrapbooking Weekend Retreat located at the Fairfield Inn in Titusville, Florida will be on May 16-18th.  Spots are filling up fast for this retreat so put that deposit down.  

We are planning all kinds of new FUN Games for the next few crops.  And there will be lots of new prizes and raffles to give away also.  

We look forward to seeing all of you soon.