Convertible Album-in-a-Box Online Class + Instruction Manual!

Hi, everyone!

This Saturday is National Scrapbook Day! In honor of our favorite national holiday, I will be doing a special USTREAM class to teach the convertible album in a box technique.

There were many requests both locally, and online for me to teach this class, so here it is! In this class, you'll learn to create a unique box from scratch. This seemingly simple box transforms when the lid is removed into a gorgeous paper bag album. The class will be offered online Saturday, May 5th starting at 3:00 PM Eastern USA time on my USTREAM channel.

Holding 24 4"x6" photos easily (with room for even more), this box is made entirely from paper and chipboard. During the class, we will build and cover the box, as well as create the album binding system.

Here is a picture of the original class project:




As a special treat for this very requested class and for National Scrapbook Day, I have actually written up an instruction manual that includes a supply list and all the measurements and directions you will need to complete this project beautifully. This 28 page manual costs $12.49 and includes 38 color photos illustrating the steps needed to complete the album, as well as 24 color photos with examples of decorated pages and tags.

Within 24 hours of purchasing the manual, you will be sent an email with a PDF of the manual. If you have not received an email with a PDF and it has been more than 24 hours since you received confirmation from PayPal that your payment was made, please contact me.

To purchase your (very special limited edition National Scrapbook Day only) convertible album-in-a-box instruction manual, please click the PayPal button below:

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

~Kathryn :D

Kaiser Craft "Sweet Nothings" Album in a Box

Hi, everyone!

I just wanted to quickly post and let you know that I will be teaching three classes at Scrapbooks Plus in Chantilly, VA this month!

The first class will be on Saturday, April 28th from noon to 2:00 p.m. In this class, you'll learn to create a hardbound gift holder from scratch. Designed to hold tea bags, this little book could hold anything from gift cards to chocolate squares. It makes a perfect Mother's Day or Teacher Appreciation gift. Using the My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart" papers, this book tells the recipient how grateful you are to have them in your life.

Here is a picture of the class project:




Class supplies: Centering Ruler, Quick drying liquid glue (Scotch Quickdry), strong double-sided adhesive (Scor-tape or Red tape), Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Craft Knife, Scissors, Corner Rounder, Martha Stewart Score Board (if you don't have one, one will be available to share).


The second and third classes are both for the Kaiser Craft "Sweet Nothings" album-in-a-box. There were many requests to do this class again, so here it is ~ back by popular demand! In this class, you'll learn to create a unique box from scratch. This seemingly simple box transforms when the lid is removed into a gorgeous paper bag album. The class will be offered on Sunday, April 29th from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Monday, April 30th from noon to 6:00 p.m.

The class is now offered in two versions: Kaiser Craft "Sweet Nothings" and "Choose Your Own Paper." In the original class, the Kaiser Craft "Sweet Nothings" paper collection frames your precious photos with dreamy vintage images, and is perfect for a Mother's Day gift. In the Choose Your Own Paper version, you'll pick up a supply list from the store and pick your own papers for the class.

Holding 24 4"x6" photos easily, this box is made entirely from paper and chipboard. During the class, we will build and cover the box, as well as create the album binding system and decorate the pages. No beginners, please.

Here is a picture of the class project:




Class supplies: Centering Ruler, Quick drying liquid glue (Scotch Quickdry), strong double-sided adhesive (Scor-tape or Red tape), dimensional adhesive (pop dots, foam tape), tape runner (ATG, Tombow), Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Craft Knife, Scissors, Corner Rounder, Purple Corner Chomper (if you don't have one, one will be available to share), Martha Stewart Score Board (if you don't have one, one will be available to share), Martha Stewart Photo Corner Punch (if you don't have one, one will be available to share).

If you're interested in signing up for any of these classes, please contact Scrapbooks Plus at (703) 263-9503.

Also today is Thursday, so please join me during my regularly scheduled USTREAM shows at 2:00 PM Eastern USA time and 9:00 PM Eastern USA time. This week we'll be continuing on with the front door album. I hope you'll be able to join us!

See ya!

~Kathryn :D

SOLD OUT: Mystery Boxes are Here Again!

Hi, everyone!

First of all, thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful comments you left for me here, on YouTube and on the Graphic 45 blog about the Graphic 45 Iron Scrappers challenge! You are all so sweet and I am so glad you enjoyed our challenge as much as we did. Laura and I had so much fun, and we'd like to thank Graphic 45 for sponsoring us, as well as all of you for checking us out and leaving such nice comments.

In other news, I did some decluttering in the scrap rooms yesterday and created three mystery boxes packed full of stuff! These Mystery Boxes are USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate boxes FULL of papers & other goodies. The boxes are STUFFED and are sold by the pound.

Mystery Boxes #1 and #2:
These two boxes both weigh over nine pounds and are almost identical. They contain lots of paper, some beautiful cardstock that is fantastic for card making and using with your border punches (it scores and punches beautifully). There is paper from Graphic 45, K & Company, DCWV, Basic Grey and more! There are also some nice, big chipboard albums (ones we haven't used on the show yet, so no duplicates), some brand-new, full-size Colorbox Fluid Chalk ink pads in my three very favorite colors and a few other surprises!

I've decided to sell these two boxes for $89.95, which is less than $10.00 a pound. Shipping will be via the USPS Priority Mail Flat rate service and is $11.35 in the USA, $32.95 in Mexico/Canada and $47.95 in all other countries. There are only two boxes at this weight, so don't hesitate if you're interested!

Shipping

Box + USA Shipping $101.30 USD Box + Canada/Mexico Shipping $122.90 USD Box + International Shipping $137.90 USD

Mystery Box #3:
This box weight over seven pounds and has lots of cool goodies. There is lots of paper, including some Bo Bunny, Graphic 45, Pink Paislee and more! There is also an album kit included in the box, with a large chipboard album already covered in paper + coordinating embellishments! It's an awesome box!

I've decided to sell this box for $69.95, which is less than $10.00 a pound. Shipping will be via the USPS Priority Mail Flat rate service and is $11.35 in the USA, $32.95 in Mexico/Canada and $47.95 in all other countries. There is only one box at this weight, so don't hesitate if you're interested!

Box + Shipping

Box + USA Shipping $81.30 USD Box + Canada/Mexico Shipping $102.90 USD Box + International Shipping $117.90 USD

Thanks so much for stopping by! We'll probably be continuing on with our decluttering during the next week or two, so there may be more mystery boxes on the horizon!

~Kathryn :D

NEW VIDEO: Graphic 45's Iron Scrappers!

Hi, everyone!

During CHA, Laura Denison of Following the Paper Trail and I discussed the idea of doing a scrapbook challenge. The idea was for us each to create from the same list of ingredients, similar to the television show Iron Chef. Graphic 45 heard about the idea and offered to provide the "ingredients" in the form of a box of supplies.

Well, Laura and I have been working hard to make some wonderful projects for you, and today the results of all our hard work are available for you to enjoy over on the Graphic 45 blog. Pictures and video of my two projects are below, but be sure to also stop by the Graphic 45 blog and Laura's blog for more visual treats & a chance to win some cool products!

For my first project, I used the 5"x8" Kraftboard Altered Art Box w/ Album to create an album in a box. I decorated this box with the "Olde Curiosity Shoppe" papers and embellishments. I really enjoyed the whimsical images and bright colors of this collection. It's perfect for creating a box of treasures!












For my second project, I used the "Curtain Call" paper collection. I decided to make a set of three hardbound photo albums from scratch using these warm and neutral pages. The three books fit neatly into a chipboard sleeve, creating a boxed set of albums to display on a shelf. They look so polished sitting there!










To show the original box of ingredients, as well as for a more detailed look at the projects, I uploaded a video over on my YouTube channel. You can watch it below, or follow this link to watch on YouTube: Graphic 45 Scrap Off Video.



An instruction manual is now available for this "Boxed Set" album technique here: http://www.kathrynscraps.com/#!shop/c1nqyKathryn's Shop.

I hope you enjoyed these projects. Be sure to check out Laura's projects at Following the Paper Trail and Graphic 45's blog to see what else was created with these awesome products! There's also a chance to win some prizes, so be sure to leave some love. ;D

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week!

~Kathryn :D