Thursday, February 27, 2014

Today's Classes Are All About Sketches!



With the early conclusion of the "Sew Much Love" heart album, we're spending the last weeks of February in the classroom on member requests. This week is all about sketches!

We'll be taking one sketch and using it on at least one 12"x12" layout, pocket page protector layout and card front. I'll be sharing some tips and tricks I use to stretch one sketch to work for more than one project.


 

Sketches

There's a lot of different sketches available for both scrapbookers and cardmakers. Here are five that I enjoy working with:

PageMaps

Creative Scrappers

Once Upon a Sketch

Sketchabilities

and

Inspired Blueprints

All of these sites offer sketches as well as have sketch interpretations from talented design team members to inspire you if you need a jumping off point.
 
 
 

Supplies

Today I'll be using papers and embellishments from Bo Bunny's Modern Miss collection.

Get this cool collection here: http://goo.gl/vsNk6Z
 


I also have some wonderful new goodies from Doodlebug that may make an appearance or two. Just because they're new and I really want to play with them. I'm sure you guys understand. ;)

 
 
 

February/March Classroom Schedule

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Stretch Your Sketch, Part 1
How to use one sketch for multiple layouts.
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Stretch Your Sketch, Part 2
Using layout sketches for smaller canvases like cards and Project Life.
 

 Thursday, March 6, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Locker Room Album
School Memories Version, Part 1
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Locker Room Album
School Memories Version, Part 2

 
 Thursday, March 13, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Locker Room Album
School Memories Version, Part 3
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Locker Room Album
School Memories Version, Part 4


Thursday, March 20, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Locker Room Album
School Memories Version, Part 5
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Locker Room Album
School Memories Version, Part 6

 
Thursday, March 27, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
TBD / Viewer Request
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
TBD / Viewer Request
 

 

Kathryn's Classroom

I broadcast eight live paper crafting classes a month from my online classroom at www.kathrynscraps.com!
 
Classroom membership includes commercial-free live broadcasting, high quality videos and access to my video archives.
 

 

See You Later!

Kathryn :D
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Mixed Media Classes: Gelatos 101 and 102



With the early conclusion of the "Sew Much Love" heart album, we'll be spending the next two weeks in the classroom on some member requests. This week we'll be covering the Faber-Castell Gelatos from A to Z, and I'll be showing you lots of different ways to use these versatile mediums alone and with a variety of other mediums and tools.

These classes will be a lot like Stamping 101 and Die Cutting 101, where we will start with the basics and get to more advanced techniques as we go!


 

Gelatos

When I asked a few months back what mixed media tutorials and classes you most wanted to see this year, one of the most common requests was for a class on the Faber Castell Gelatos.
 
Gelatos are creamy, water soluble sticks infused with color. The color glides easily onto papers and can then be dissolved with water to create watercolor effects or left to dry for vibrant color.
 
 
 
 
  I have developed two classes using the Gelatos in a several different ways, and with a wide variety of tools and mediums so you can see just how versatile these products are.
 
 
 

Supplies

Gelatos come in two sizes and 36 colors. There are 28 regular colors and two "designer series" sets of four colors each.
 
The two sizes are the original sticks and the new Double Scoop Gelatos which are over twice the size of the originals and come in the 18 most popular colors. These are a great choice if you really love your Gelatos and use them a lot.
 
 

Gelatos Gift Set: http://goo.gl/Bgi6KI

 
 
Double Scoop Set: http://goo.gl/JENcP5
 

You can step up your application of Gelatos with some simple tools. We'll go over the different ways to apply Gelatos - from your finger tips to a stippling brush.
Gelatos Tool Set: http://goo.gl/pyRkxh
 
 
Since Gelatos are pigment and water soluble, they can be used with a variety of artist mediums - including those most commonly used for acrylic paints. We'll be enhancing our Gelatos with Gesso, Gel Medium and Glaze.
Artist Medium Sampler Pack: http://goo.gl/hSL2Sx


As a special bonus, I'll show you how to get a GREAT application of modeling paste every time!


Using the right knife makes a huge difference with Modeling Paste.
The one on the left is great for applying paste: http://amzn.to/1gXi8l6


 Gelatos are water soluble, so a water brush can come in very handy for painting and blending. You can also use paintbrushes with water - just make sure you keep one clean water bowl and one dirty
Deluxe Water Brush: http://goo.gl/VsZkXs
 
 
We'll use misted water to blend, create backgrounds and make drip affects with our Gelatos!
Ranger Mini Mister (3 Pack): http://goo.gl/IiXtY1
 
 
Gelatos work beautifully with stencils - in more than one way. Stencils add great texture to your projects - whether using modeling paste, Gelatos, mist or other mediums.
Kaisercraft 12"x12" Chevron Template: http://goo.gl/sSH5W2


You'll also need some papers and other mediums to play with. I'll be talking about using Gelatos on a variety of canvases, including cardstock (white, black and kraft), watercolor paper, untreated canvas, book pages and more!

I can't wait until Thursday - this class is going to be so fun!
 
 
 

February Classroom Schedule

Thursday, February 20, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Gelatos 101
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Gelatos 102

 
Thursday, February 27, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Stretch Your Sketch, Part 1
How to use one sketch for multiple layouts.
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Stretch Your Sketch, Part 2
Using layout sketches for smaller canvases like cards and Project Life.
 

 

Kathryn's Classroom

I broadcast eight live paper crafting classes a month from my online classroom at www.kathrynscraps.com!
 
Classroom membership includes commercial-free live broadcasting, high quality videos and access to my video archives.
 

 

See You Tomorrow!

Kathryn :D
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

NEW VIDEO: "Made With Love" Recipe Album

 
 
Hiya! I have another new video for you today! This one is a long one, so maybe grab a cup of coffee (or an adult juice box if you're reading this after 5:00 o'clock) and settle in for almost an hour of crafty goodness.



Adult Juice Boxes available at Target Stores.


 

Made With Love

Over the weekend, I was super productive. In addition to printing photos and getting some scrapbooking done, I finished constructing, filming and editing the video for the Simple Stories "Homespun" Recipe Album class videos.
 
 
This 6"x8" SN@P! Album from Simple Stories is a great size for either a very useable recipe album (it holds 4"x6" recipe cards super well) or it's perfect to use for a family album.
 
This album is a GREAT size at 6"x8"!
 

 The recipe theme can be tweaked to be a "Recipe for Love" or a "Recipe for a Happy Family" or anything else along those lines. Then you can add photos and mini layouts to the page protectors and use the included recipe cards for journaling.

Look how awesome and full this album is!
 
 
Not only are all the supplies I used on this album (minus adhesive, tools and ink) included in this kit, but you also get printed color instructions and video for making adorable layouts like the one below.
 
I just love this bright, colorful collection!
 
 
 

What's In The Kit

This kit includes everything you need to complete the project (aside from tools, ink and adhesive) for just $39.95! That includes the full color instructions, as well as all the supplies.
 
 
That's a lot of stuff for less than $40.00! Plus you get to have a relaxing evening assembling it and enjoying this brand new product.


Click HERE to get your "Made With Love" Recipe Album kit.
 
 

Watch it Come Together

I filmed a video of this layout coming together, which you can watch below or click here to watch on my YouTube channel: Made With Love.
 
 
 
Thanks so much for watching & have a GREAT week!
 
Kathryn :D

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Monday, February 17, 2014

NEW VIDEO: I Heart My Super Geek!

 
 
Happy Presidents' Day! I hope you all have something really fun planned for the holiday. It's always nice to have an extra day off from work. :)




Over the weekend, I printed some more photos and got to enjoy a little bit of play time with my new Bo Bunny "Modern Miss" collection. After editing the Simple Stories "Homespun" Recipe Class videos all day Saturday, it was nice to unwind with some crafty time.
 

 

I Heart My Super Geek

I used Bo Bunny's Modern Miss collection to scrap this photo of Mr. Lifeguard wearing one of his new favorite geek shirts. This one is a Dr. Who shirt and he got mad compliments on it from the staff at Knott's Berry Farm. Maybe they have Dr. Who staff get-togethers at Knott's?
 

I used Bo Bunny's Modern Miss collection on this layout: http://goo.gl/vsNk6Z


I found this awesome twine from Hemptique that comes several thicknesses on one card. I love that is had a nice, thick twine that really filled the holes on these chipboard buttons.

Hemptique Twine: http://goo.gl/5n19Xg


Paper clips are always the perfect touch for a school or office themed embellishments. I added Tim Holtz Idea-ology mini paper clips to the corner of this Bo Bunny 6"x6" card.

The heart garland on this card was the inspiration for the page's major embellishment.


I layered a chipboard star of a pair of chipboard glasses - both from the 12"x12" Modern Miss chipboard sheet. The star fits in with the "Super Geek" idea and the glasses are just adorable. The fact that we were at an amusement park is reinforced by the ticket stub.

Love the geeky glasses layered over the admission ticket and viewmaster!


The title is one of my favorite parts of this layout. I love how substituting the hearts for the word love gives it an excited, fun look!

Plenty of Hearts Stamp + Die Set at Simon Says Stamp: http://goo.gl/BkQxfY

 
 

Watch it Come Together

I filmed a video of this layout coming together, which you can watch below or click here to watch on my YouTube channel: I Heart My Super Geek.
 

 
 
Thanks so much for watching & have a GREAT week!
 
Kathryn :D
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Saturday, February 15, 2014

NEW VIDEO: "Sew Much Love" Heart Album

 
 
Hiya! I hope you all wonderful Valentine's Day yesterday and are setline in for a relaxing and restful weekend. I am going to be crafting all weekend - working on the recordings for the "All Star" version of the "Locker Room" kit, as well as the "Homespun" Recipe Album videos.
 
 
 

So Much Love

I used three collections to create the "So Much Love" Chipboard Heart Album: Bo Bunny's "Pincushion", Pebbles's "From Me To You" and Teresa Collins's "You Are My Happy." There's room for over thirty 3.5"x5" photos, which is a really good size.

Here are the photos of the finished project. There's also a video with a flip through of the entire book at the end of this post.
 












 
 

 New Video

I filmed a video of this album, so you could see how all the pages move and function. You can watch it below or click here to watch on my YouTube channel: "Sew Much Love" Video.
 
 

 

Album and Kits 

This album is available for a limited time as a kit and a chipboard album. Get yours before they goes back into the vault!
 
 
 
 
Well, I'd better get cracking! I have a lot to accomplish this weekend.
 
What are you working on this weekend?
 
Kathryn :D
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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Today's Class: Finishing the Heart Album!



As of typing this blog post, we still have power and Internet and class is a go. If that changes, I will use my phone to post updates on Facebook and Twitter.
 
 
 
 
Today's class will be the conclusion of the "Sew Much Love" Heart Album. I have really enjoyed working on this project with you guys - it's been a blast!
 
 
 

Sew Much Love

I am in love with how this album is turning out! The colors are so fresh - love the coral and green together. I'm also loving how it works for both a love themed album for your sweetheart or as a family album or as an album to showcase your craft projects.

Here's the front cover - so cozy!

This album is available as a kit and as a raw chipboard album, for those who are interested.

Click HERE for the kit.

Click HERE for the raw chipboard album.

Can you believe we're almost done with this project already? We have been making incredible progress this year, you guys! I love that we're just zipping right along.

Since we are making such good progress on our projects, I've decided to adjust the February Classroom Schedule a little bit to add in some more play time.

 
 

February Classroom Schedule

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Sew Much Love Album, Part 5
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Sew Much Love Album, Part 6
 
 
Thursday, February 20, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
Gelatos 101
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
Gelatos 102

When I asked people what tutorials and classes they wanted to see this year, one of the most requested things was a class on techniques for using the Faber Castell Gelatos. I have developed two classes using the Gelatos in a variety of ways, and with a variety of tools and mediums so you can see just how versatile these products are.

Click HERE for more information on Faber-Castell's Gelatos, Tools and Mediums.

 
Thursday, February 27, 2014:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern USA
TBD
 
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern USA
TBD
 

 

Kathryn's Classroom

I broadcast eight live paper crafting classes a month from my online classroom at www.kathrynscraps.com!
 
Classroom membership includes commercial-free live broadcasting, high quality videos and access to my video archives.
 

 

Thank You!

Kathryn :D
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Monday, February 10, 2014

NEW VIDEO: Silly Hat Club, 12"x12" Layout

 
 
Happy Monday! I hope you all had nice, restful weekends! I was really happy to get some new supplies to play with on Friday and so I spent the evening catching up on my Hulu shows and making a new layout and video.
 
 
 

Silly Hat Club

I used Bo Bunny's Modern Miss collection to scrap this photo of my sister and Mr. Lifeguard wearing silly squid hats at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. We spent some time there after CHA to relax before we got back on the plane and headed home.
 
I used Bo Bunny's Modern Miss collection on this layout: http://goo.gl/vsNk6Z
 
 
I added black cardstock to the back of a sticker from the collection to create my own custom layered die cut. I love how it also acts as a sub title for the layout. I definitely caught them being silly!
 
Some Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Sweet Cherry adds a playful burst of color to this layout.
 
 
I covered some wooden charms from Cosmo Cricket with their adhesive glitter sheets to make these very sparkly star embellishments. They look awesome mixed with some chipboard hearts from the collection.
 
Cosmo Cricket Wood Stars: http://goo.gl/hkZqE1
Cosmo Cricket Glitter Sheets: http://goo.gl/ppSWUf
 
 
These Thickers from American Crafts in the LAX font (color: powder) as the finishing touch to the layout. The color melds beautifully with this collection and the sparkle fits right in.
 
I used a smaller letter sticker to add my sub title so I wouldn't have to find a place for all those Thickers.
 
 
 

New Video

I filmed a video of this layout coming together, which you can watch below or click here to watch on my YouTube channel: Silly Hat Club.
 

 
 
Thanks so much for watching & have a GREAT week!
 
Kathryn :D
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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Scrappy Bowl 2014 Kicks Off at 6:30 p.m.!

 
 
The 2014 Super Bowl is kicking off tonight at 6:30 PM Eastern USA time, and so is our Third annual Scrappy Bowl Party! Since I am not into the whole football thing, I will be hosting a little Superbowl party in my new classroom. The two shows will run during the Superbowl.
 
 
 

Scrappybowl

Scrappy Bowl, Part 1:
6:30 p.m. Eastern USA - Half Time (8:15 p.m.)
 
Scrappy Bowl, Part 2:
8:45 p.m. to End of Game (10:30) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Challenges & Prizes

We'll have live scrapping, chatting and prize giveaways during the game. I have a whole Valentine's Day/Love theme planned for the evening with cards, layouts and treat holders. There will also be challenges with prizes posted over on my Kathryn's Scrappers Facebook group.
 
 
 
 
If you've been less than impressed with the Super Bowl commercials lately, or you just couldn't care less which team in tight pants beats the other team in tight pants, come join us for some scrapping instead!

See you tonight!
Kathryn
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