NEW VIDEO: What Does Desdichaedo Mean?

I have a new layout and video to share with you today!

This one features papers from Park Bench collection by Fancy Pants Designs:

 

There was a challenge kicking around YouTube to explain the meaning behind your YouTube user id. Since that's a question I get asked from time to time, I decided to create a layout explaining some of the meaning behind it.

I wanted to play with layering circles on this layout - I love the movement it gives!

This sticker from My Mind's Eye was the perfect accent for this layout. Not only I am explaining the story behind my name, but the origins of the name are in a novel. Love the extra meaning it gives. Plus that yellow looks gorgeous over that blue doily.

I used Nestabilities to cut these circles from the papers in the collection.

I used circles throughout this layout to soften all the hard edges from the layers of patterned paper. This piece was my favorite - I love the black over the gold glitter (Martha Stewart).

That blue button is covering up a tear in the paper - opportunities for embellishment are everywhere!

I used a roller date stamp to add a date to this label from Jillibean Soup. I didn't actually have one that went back to 1982, but with some creative masking, I was able to make this one work just fine.

I love the layers of stickers here - just the right touch!

My title was a combination of Mini Market stickers by October Afternoon and DIY Thickers by American Crafts. Using all Thickers for such a long title would have been too much, but the combination of stickers keeps it from being overwhelming.

I used the Martha Stewart glitter to make my Thickers sparkle!

I filmed this layout coming together for my YouTube channel. You can watch the video below, or click this link to watch it over on YouTube: What Does Desdichaedo Mean?

  

 

Today's Thursday, so we have USTREAM starting at 2:00 PM Eastern USA time and again at 9:00 PM Eastern USA time. Join me on my USTREAM channel for fun chatting and lots of scrapbooking!

 

Kathryn :D

May Layout Week on USTREAM!

 

 

Thank you for participating in May Layout Week on my USTREAM channel yesterday! Chat was so much fun yesterday and we got two beautiful layouts created.

 

 

The first layout used the Bo Bunny Snow Play collection. This was the fifth installment in a series of classes that started in January showing how you can use seasonal papers all year in non-seasonal ways.

 



I customized the paper with inks and embossing folders so it matched my photos perfectly!

 

 

To see how this layout was made, click here for the USTREAM recording: May Layout, Bo Bunny Version.

 

 

The second layout used the Pink Paislee Hope Chest collection. Each month we do two layouts - one with the seasonal paper and the other with a paper that is not themed.

 

I used the WRMK Envelope Punch Board to make these envelopes.

 

 

To see how this layout was made, click here for the USTREAM recording: Part One and Part Two.

 

Thanks so much for joining me! Our next Layout Week will be on Thursday, June 6, 2013!

 

Kathryn :D

NSD 2013 Prize Winners! :D

 

 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend full of scrapping, chatting and fun!

 

Just a quick post today to give you the list of prize winner's from Saturday's show. If you see your name below, please contact us with the address you'd like your prize shipped to.

 

 

Tammy Ozuna

Judy Skaggs

Gloria Flowers

Sheila Randall

Joanne Hunt

Elaine Butler

Yvonne Smith

June-Marie Body

Lori Ellingson

Nancy Lornenz

Amanda Hendrickson

Cheri Goldsmith

Rosanne Padelford

Linda Sutton

Lisa Malterud

Jamie White

June Lanum

 

 

If you sent us your address during or after the National Scrapbook Day broadcast, then you don't need to send it again!

 

Thanks so much to each and everyone one of you who contributed to making NSD 2013 such a fun time. A special thanks to our generous sponsors:

 

 

Annette Alexander (purplegirl)

Hero Arts

Jim, the Gentleman Crafter

and

Scrapadabadoo

 

 

Have a GREAT week!

 

Kathryn :D

National Scrapbook Day Prize Sign-Ups

 

 

Today is National Scrapbook Day! Hip! Hip! Hooray!

In honor of our favorite national holiday, I will be giving away lots and lots of prizes during my special USTREAM class (starting at 3:00 PM Eastern USA). Prizes have been donated by Jim, the Gentleman Crafter; Barrie and Carol of Scrapadabadoo; and Annette Alexander one of our USTREAM friends!


I'm going to be drawing some numbers during this afternoon's USTREAM show for all of these fabulous prizes.

 

 

To participate, you'll need to register for a number using the linking system below.

The links will automatically close at 3:30 PM Eastern USA time, so don't delay and READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

 

You won't have time to re-register.

 

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

1. Click the blue "Add your link" button below.

 

2. Leave the URL field BLANK.

 

3. Enter your FIRST name AND LAST name in the "Name" field.

 

Be sure to enter BOTH your FIRST AND LAST names.
Please DO NOT enter anything other than your first name and last name.

 

4. Enter your EMAIL ADDRESS and ONLY your email address in the "Email" field.

 

Please DOUBLE CHECK your email address is spelled correctly.

Your e-mail is how I will contact you if your number is drawn.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

 

URL: BLANK

 

Name: Jane Doe

 

Email: janedoe123@hotmail.com


Thanks for stopping by & I hope to see you this afternoon!

~Kathryn :D

Happy Scrapbook Day!

 

 

Today is National Scrapbook Day! Hip! Hip! Hooray!

In honor of our favorite national holiday, I will be doing a special USTREAM class starting at 3:00 PM Eastern USA time to teach my new Garden Lattice Box technique. Join me on my USTREAM channel for fun, prizes and lots and lots of scrapbooking!


For today's project, we'll be making this beautiful garden box with attached lattice from chipboard and cardstock. Decorated with the Pink Paislee Hope Chest collection, and holding anything you want, this rustic garden box will make an awesome home decor piece.

The rustic, distressed finish of the project takes more time to achieve than we will have during class on National Scrapbook Day. Because of this, and because of the holiday, I have made a special BONUS VIDEO to go along with the project's manual.

Those who purchase the manual will also get access to private videos where I build and decorate the Garden Lattice Box from the ground up. You'll also get a bonus video of me decorating the album that goes inside my box. These videos are completely exclusive to manual owners - they will not be shown anywhere else online.

 

Here's a first look at the finished Garden Lattice Box:

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

7*  sheets of 12”x12” white woodgrain textured cardstock

5* sheets of 12”x12” medium to heavy weight chipboard

1 sheet of 12”x12” colored cardstock in a color which compliments the finish of your woodgrain paper (mine is mostly green, so I used a green cardstock)

Pink Paislee "Hope Chest" collection

*these are the EXACT number you need for the project, get an extra if you want to have a spare on hand for cutting issues - not that I would know anything about those! ;D

 

Tools:

Strong adhesive, such as Scor-tape or Scotch Quickdry (liquid glue is best)

Pencil + Eraser

Ruler (a clear, centering ruler is best)

bone folder / paper creaser

Score board

Craft knife

Paper trimmer
Scissors

 

Other: 

Ink or Paint to distress the woodgrain for a rustic look, if desired

(I used Tea Dye Distress Ink, Peeled Paint Distress Stain, and Pea Shoot and Sycamore Bark Martha Stewart Satin Paint)

Flowers, leaves and vines to decorate the box and lattice

Other embellishments to decorate as desired

 

The 40+ page manual with bonus videos costs $24.95 and includes TONS of color photos illustrating the steps needed to complete the album, as well as examples of decorated pages.

Manuals are available now on my website. The manual + a link to the Garden Lattic Box instructional video will be sent to you via email within 24 hours of purchase. The special bonus video of the album decoration will be made available on Monday, May 6, 2013.

 

To purchase your Garden Lattice Box instruction manual, please visit my shop: Kathryn's Shop.

Thanks for stopping by & I hope to see you this afternoon!

~Kathryn :D

No USTREAM Today - See You on NSD!

 

 

This Saturday, May 4, 2013 is National Scrapbook Day! In honor of our favorite national holiday, I will be doing a special USTREAM class at 3:00 PM Eastern USA time to teach my new Garden Lattice Box technique.

Since I have been working VERY HARD to make a beautiful project for you (with a manual AND bonus videos), I need to take today off from USTREAM to rest up for Saturday. I appreciate you guys being so supportive and understanding and encouraging me to take a day off!

I am really out of practice with this working hard business. :D

For our project, we'll be making a beautiful garden box with attached lattice from chipboard and cardstock. Decorated with the Pink Paislee Hope Chest collection, and holding anything you want, this rustic garden box will make an awesome home decor piece.

The rustic, distressed finish of the project takes more time to achieve than we will have during class on National Scrapbook Day. Because of this, and because of the holiday, I have made a special BONUS VIDEO to go along with the project's manual.

Those who purchase the manual will also get access to private videos where I build and decorate the Garden Lattice Box from the ground up. You'll also get a bonus video of me decorating the album that goes inside my box. These videos are completely exclusive to manual owners - they will not be shown anywhere else online.

 

Here's a first look at the finished Garden Lattice Box:

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

7*  sheets of 12”x12” white woodgrain textured cardstock

5* sheets of 12”x12” medium to heavy weight chipboard

1 sheet of 12”x12” colored cardstock in a color which compliments the finish of your woodgrain paper (mine is mostly green, so I used a green cardstock)

Pink Paislee "Hope Chest" collection

*these are the EXACT number you need for the project, get an extra if you want to have a spare on hand for cutting issues - not that I would know anything about those! ;D

 

Tools:

Strong adhesive, such as Scor-tape or Scotch Quickdry (liquid glue is best)

Pencil + Eraser

Ruler (a clear, centering ruler is best)

bone folder / paper creaser

Score board

Craft knife

Paper trimmer
Scissors

 

Other: 

Ink or Paint to distress the woodgrain for a rustic look, if desired

(I used Tea Dye Distress Ink, Peeled Paint Distress Stain, and Pea Shoot and Sycamore Bark Martha Stewart Satin Paint)

Flowers, leaves and vines to decorate the box and lattice

Other embellishments to decorate as desired

 

The 40+ page manual with bonus videos costs $24.95 and includes TONS of color photos illustrating the steps needed to complete the album, as well as examples of decorated pages.

Manuals are available for PRE-ORDER on my website. The manual and videos will be released before the show on National Scrapbook Day. An email will be sent to you with a PDF of the manual and link to the videos.

 

To pre-order your Garden Lattice Box instruction manual, please visit my shop: Kathryn's Shop.

Thanks for stopping by & I hope to see you on National Scrapbook Day!

~Kathryn :D

National Scrapbook Day 2013 Supply List!

 

 

This Saturday, May 4, 2013 is National Scrapbook Day! In honor of our favorite national holiday, I will be doing a special USTREAM class to teach my new Garden Lattice Box technique.

For our project, we'll be making a beautiful garden box with attached lattice from chipboard and cardstock. Decorated with the Pink Paislee Hope Chest collection, and holding anything you want, this rustic garden box will make an awesome home decor piece.

The rustic, distressed finish of the project takes more time to achieve than we will have during class on National Scrapbook Day. Because of this, and because of the holiday, I have made a special BONUS VIDEO to go along with the project's manual.

Those who purchase the manual will also get access to private videos where I build and decorate the Garden Lattice Box from the ground up. You'll also get a bonus video of me decorating the album that goes inside my box. These videos are completely exclusive to manual owners - they will not be shown anywhere else online.

 

Here's a first look at the finished Garden Lattice Box:

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

7*  sheets of 12”x12” white woodgrain textured cardstock

5* sheets of 12”x12” medium to heavy weight chipboard

1 sheet of 12”x12” colored cardstock in a color which compliments the finish of your woodgrain paper (mine is mostly green, so I used a green cardstock)

Pink Paislee "Hope Chest" collection

*these are the EXACT number you need for the project, get an extra if you want to have a spare on hand for cutting issues - not that I would know anything about those! ;D

 

Tools:

Strong adhesive, such as Scor-tape or Scotch Quickdry (liquid glue is best)

Pencil + Eraser

Ruler (a clear, centering ruler is best)

bone folder / paper creaser

Score board

Craft knife

Paper trimmer
Scissors

 

Other: 

Ink or Paint to distress the woodgrain for a rustic look, if desired

(I used Tea Dye Distress Ink, Peeled Paint Distress Stain, and Pea Shoot and Sycamore Bark Martha Stewart Satin Paint)

Flowers, leaves and vines to decorate the box and lattice

Other embellishments to decorate as desired

 

The 40+ page manual with bonus videos costs $24.95 and includes TONS of color photos illustrating the steps needed to complete the album, as well as examples of decorated pages.

Manuals are available for PRE-ORDER on my website. The manual and videos will be released before the show on National Scrapbook Day. An email will be sent to you with a PDF of the manual and link to the videos.

 

To pre-order your Garden Lattice Box instruction manual, please visit my shop: Kathryn's Shop.

Thanks for stopping by & I hope to see you on National Scrapbook Day!

~Kathryn :D

 

 

P.S. Depending on how things go this week with me meeting deadlines, we may have either a shorter class on Thursday or no class at all. I've been having some back problems due to the long hours of working on the projects, manual, videos, etc., and I want to make sure I will be in awesome for all the fun on Saturday! If I do need to shorten/cancel Thursday's shows, I will post it here. Thanks so much for your patience and understanding!

BACK IN STOCK: Wood Veneer

 

 

 

 

Hi, everyone!

 

Just a quick post to let you know the wood veneer is back in stock in my shop!

 

This wood veneer is completely flexible. You can emboss it, ink it, stamp it, spray it, paint it & even cut it with steel rule dies like the Sizzix Bigz.

 

Wood veneer is available in three species of wood and is sold in 5 1/4"x7 7/8" sheets in packs of five sheets.

 

To visit my shop, please click here: Kathryn's Shop.

 

Thank you for your pateince!

Pop Culture Challenge WINNERS!

Happy Monday!

 

 I have the winners of the Pop Culture Challenge for you!

 

Before I announce the winners, I want to thank everyone who participated. All of your layouts and stories were AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. :D

 

YouTube Winner, USA:
Tammy with TJ's Kids

 

 

YouTube Winner, International:
Angie Chiazzese
 

 

 

Blog Winner, USA:
Zandra Cudney

 

Zandra captured the current mustache trend!

 

Blog Winner, International:
Dorothee Buhr

 

Dorothee scrapped about Game of Thrones with stencils she made herself!

 

Aren't these projects wonderful!?
 

A HUGE thank you to these four ladies, and to everyone who shared their delightful projects with us.

 

The USA winners will get their choice of either the Crate Paper "DIY Shop" collection pack or the Webster's Pages "Composition and Color" collection pack.

 

Crate Paper's DIY Shop

 

Allison Kreft's Composition and Color for Webster's Pages

 

 

The International winners will get their choice of either of the two above collections, or any item from CHA Winter 2013 valued at up to $20.00 US.

 

 

All four winners should contact me with the address where they would like their prize shipped, and which prize they would like, before 9:00 PM Eastern USA time on Friday, April 19, 2013 or they will forfeit the prize.

 

You can contact me through my website here: Contact Kathryn.

 

I loved seeing all your creativity - have a GREAT week!

 

Kathryn :D

NEW VIDEO: You'll Find Me Here, 12"x12"

I have a new layout and video to share with you today!

This one features papers from the Dear Lizzy "Neapolitan" collection by American Crafts:

 

This layout took my outside my normal comfort zone, but it's good to stretch the old creative muscles every once in a while. I actually had to let this one sit for a few days after I finished it to see if I actually even liked it. At first I didn't know if I didn't like it because it was bad, or if I didn't like it because it was a different style than I was used to. In the end, I decided I liked it after all!

 



Calgon, take me away!

 

 The collection pad came with a sheet of printed "die cuts" that I cut out with scissors. I layered them here with some brads from the collection, some stamping from My Favorite Things and a file tab punched from the DCWV Glitzy paper. I love all the different textures - fabric, glitter, shimmer.

 

My Favorite Things "Behind the Camera Sentiments" Stamp Set

 

 

I layered three ribbons together here to ground the photo collage. All three ribbons are from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy "Neapolitan" collection. I like that they have different finishes and shapes. It makes the layering more interesting. I added this die cut from My Favorite Things on top with foam dots and it makes a beautiful subtitle!

My Favorite Things Die-Namics "Story Starters" Dies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used misting and splatter from Heidi Swapp's Color Shine (Mustard) to keep the eye moving around the page. Mixing these brads from the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan collection in among the splatter drops adds interest to this diagonal line and the round elements help to break up any harsh angles on the page. The jar was cut from the collection papers and makes a great embellishment.

Add some sparkle with shimmer sprays to brighten up a plain cardstock background!

 

 

I filmed this layout coming together for my YouTube channel. You can watch the video below, or click this link to watch it over on YouTube: You'll Find Me Here.

    

 

Remember, there's still time to enter the Pop Culture Challenge for a chance to win some great prizes! Click here for more details: Pop Culture Challenge.

 

Thanks for watching and enjoy the last hours of your weekend!

 

Kathryn :D