Thinking Out Loud

Question for you...

POLL: Would you rather make this really cool book in about an hour and it be empty with infinite possibilities OR would you rather have a three hour class and fill it with all kinds of embellishments and be ready to throw pictures in? The binding itself makes for a cool book that I just want to fill with pictures, not embellishments. But I would love your opinion...

Girlfriends Layout Class/Kit

New Class "Girlfriends Layout Class/Kit" 
dates: May 19, June 2, July 28 @ Rockin' Reality Retreats in Temple (email me to sign up) 

I will post details and price this afternoon.

Adventure Folder

New Class "Adventure Folder" $45
dates: May 19, June 2, July 28 @ Rockin' Reality Retreats in Temple (email me to sign up) 

This awesome keepsake would be perfect for documenting any adventure in your life. We will use three different colorants (mist, paint & distress stain) to color the resist folder. 

Kit Includes:
3 Heidi Swapp Color Magic Memory Files (we will only use one in the class)
5 sheets of double sided cardstock, 12x12 My Mind's Eye, Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing Papers (Honey Blue, Be the Best, Ephemera, Be Striped, Wander)
1 Pack of Layered Stickers, Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing 
1 pack of No Limits Destination Pennants, Heidi Swapp
3 - 4"x6" Clear Flip Pockets 
1 - Mister Huey's Color Mists - Water Cooler (1 oz)
1 - Jenni Bowlin Paint Dabber - Lemon Drop (1 oz)
1 - Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Peeled Paint (1 oz)
Ribbon
Cardboard

 

@ Crop-Paper-Scissors

Join me on Saturday, May 12th at Crop-Paper-Scissors for the 
Mixed Media Technique Class - Working with Gesso, Modeling Paste & Acrylic Paint
Go online or call the store for more info - 254.751.7020

Also, at the store... 

National Scrapbooking Weekend - May 4 and 5!
Friday Night Crop:  6 PM - Midnight   $15
Saturday All Day Crop:  10 AM - Midnight   $25

I think I might go! :) 

Using Gesso... tuesday peek

Here are some closer pictures of how I used gesso to make my own unique background paper.

12x12 white cardstock + gesso + bubble wrap

add some spray inks...

I used Mister Huey's Color Mists & October Afternoon SprINKlers.

You too can try this fun technique!

Join me on Saturday, May 12th at Crop-Paper-Scissors for the 
Mixed Media Technique Class - Working with Gesso, Modeling Paste & Acrylic Paint
go online or call the store for more info.

Mixed Media Class coming to Crop-Paper-Scissors

Mixed Media Technique Class - Working with Gesso, Modeling Paste & Acrylic Paint
May 12 - Time TBA at Crop-Paper-Scissors
Description:
Create texture with recycled items for a one-of-a-kind background page. Learn to stamp and deboss with new mediums, giving you a unique work surface. Use your acrylic paints in a whole new way. Pull out supplies that you probably have laying around the house to create beautiful art or to add interest to your scrapbooking layouts. In this class we will create one 12” x 12“ background paper, three tags and a 5” x 7” canvas.

More tissue paper...

Don't forget the Tissue Technique Class. Tomorrow -  Saturday, 10:00am at Crop-Paper-Scissors in Waco! 

I made these fun flowers for a wreath. I'm not really a wreath person, but thought I would give it a try.

Class this Saturday @ Crop-Paper-Scissors

Join me this Saturday at Crop-Paper-Scissors in Waco!

10:00am - 11:30am  •  $20

Call the store to sign up. 254-751-7020

Tissue Paper - it's not just for gift bags anymore. Whether it's 7gypsies Printed Tissue Paper or just plain ol' tissue paper, there are lots of creative ways to use it. We will be using it to cover the background in a layout, make a tag using a "sandwich" method, learn to make ruffles & several flower techniques. Plus, you will leave with a completed 12x12 layout. The picture mat sizes are 3"x5" if you want to bring your photos or add them at a later date. I will also bring various projects that will hopefully inspire you to use tissue paper in a whole new way.  Suggested Supplies:  Liquid glue (such as Glossy Accents), tape runner, scissors, distress ink.

Flower Techniques will will work on...

Here is what I did with the flower techniques...
Tissue paper + glue + glass bottle = vase.

Other tissue paper ideas...

 

 

Hi Retreaters!

If you are coming from Rockin' Reality and looking for class signups, they are over there to the right! I've added a few more pics here. You can email me to sign up at s.boleydesigns@me.com or use the paypal links on the class pages over there --->

Smooch Layout - $15

Tissue Paper Techniques - $15

Mixed Media Techniques - $20

a little friday fun

1. Getting NEW product for some NEW classes! New Crate Paper. New Studio Calico. So Super cute.

2. My new "boots" from Pier One. The plants are called Corkscrew Rush. I can't believe I've never seen these before. They are so quirky and fun!

3. Another little nugget of joy... I will be teaching at Crop-Paper-Scissors next month. So, be looking for that. 

Have a great weekend!