Scrapbooking Background Project Layouts

Background Art for Scrapbooking Projects

Has anyone used the Gelli Plate for any mixed media layouts, cards, paper making, tags etc?  It is really fun and easy to take care of.  You can use it over and over on all types of different craft projects.  The ideas are endless.  Here is a tutorial to give you an overview of what wonderful prints you could create. 

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Happy Scrapbooking!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Craft Room Decor

 

TABLE SKIRT

 

 

 

Today I added a nice little addition to my craft room.  My craft table needed a little something to cover up all those loose cords that were plugged into the wall.  So I made a table skirt. 

First I bought a spring rod and fitted it to the length of my table.  I then took some material, and sewed it into a short curtain.  Another simple and inexpensive way to spruce up any room.

Ribbon Organizer for Craft Room

Ribbon Organizer

 

 

 

My craft room has been a work in progress for the past year.  Every month I think or find new things to use for organization.  Especially if I go looking through some of the thrift stores or garage sales.  You can always find things to refurbish. 

 

I can actually thank my husband for this one.  He had some of these rods in the garage that he was trying to figure out what to use them for.  He noticed I had all my craft ribbon in this nice little container.  But I had to search through about 30 of them to actually find what I wanted. 

 

So when I came home one afternoon, I had discovered this nice little rod attached to the side of my scrapbooking/ craft table.  On it was every one of my ribbon rolls and it looked "Scraptabulous"  No more searching through a box full of different color ribbon.  I can easily find which one I need and cut it right off the spool.

So easy!  Just attach two metal clamps to the side of any table.  Add ribbon to any rod you wish to use then slide it into the clamps.

 

 

 

 

 



My Scrapbooking Room

Still working on organizing my "Scraptabulous" work space!  Seems like I keep adding and adding things to put in it.  And always looking for a bargain or something that I can up-cycle.  

Doesn't look like I get much done in here either!  That's what our Scraptabulous Weekend Retreats are for. 

Happy Scrapbooking!

Happy St Patrick's Day

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!