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Floral Simply Scrappin' Tutorial

I held another Speedy Scrappin' class Saturday where the gals made 16 pages in 2 -3 hours! 

I decided to make two different groups of pages so I used two Simply Scrappin' kits.  We used one complete kit to make the 16 back-to-back pages.  All I added were a few extra pieces of coordinating card stock for photo mats and titles. 

Unfortunately the new catalog coming out in a few weeks does not include many scrapbooking items and no more Simply Scrappin' kits!!!  I am not sure what I'll use for my Speedy Scrappin' classes now!  So I suggest you get them while you can as they're on the retired list and only available while supplies last! 

Here are a few of the page layouts:

The above layout is from the Afternoon Daydream SS kit and the one below is from the Razzleberry Splash kit.  You can see both kits below. 

Here's the Afternoon Daydream kit - check it out here.  They're just $21.95 which is an incredible deal for all you get. In each kit are 6 pages of double-sided designer series paper, eight 12" sheets of solid card stock and three 12" sheets of adhesive die-cut stickers!

Next is the Razzleberry Splash Simply Scrappin' kit.  See it here. 

I have made a tutorial for these 16 pages for those who want to make them but cannot be here.  It includes photos with measurements, supplies list and directions too. 

You will need to either use die-cut letters for your titles, alphabet stamps or purchased letter stickers to make titles like I did. 

*****Go here to get this tutorial.

And if you want to see many more projects I've created using these awesome Simply Scrappin' kits click here. 

*****I am so very sad they are discontinuing this product! 

Prom SB Layout

Here is the other layout we made at April's scrapbook club & class.

My son Isaac and his girlfriend are on the left and the other couples including two of his good friends are on the right.  The boys had a good time at their senior Prom.  Where have the years gone! He's my third and last child at home.....

Wasn't I lucky the girls dresses coordinated?  That sure made my decision on colors easy!

I sure love this layout!!.  It would work for any event.  I used many colors of our Designer Series Paper stacks in 4" wide strips, cutting pennant shapes at the bottom.  Heads up - these patterned paper stacks are on the discontinued list!

Besides the 12" White card stock for the base pages and Black for the photo mats I used the Top Note die, Typeset Alphabet Bigz dies and rhinestones.  That's it!  This is my kind of scrapbooking - fast and fabulous!   

Flower Fair Album Tutorial!

Remember this?

My class was last Saturday and the gals loved making their pages!  Some of their comments were:

• If only all scrapbooking was this easy.
• This is the way to scrapbook! 
• I love this book! 

Using the Flower Fair Simply Scrappin' bundle from the Spring Catalog they made thirty 8 X 8" pages ready to add photos to.  All in about 2 hours. 

Everything needed to complete this album is in the kit with the exception of a few extra White 8 X 8" sheets, 5 extra page protectors and white photo mats. I had everything cut out for them using the templates I designed. 

If you'd like to make your own album I now have the tutorial ready to go.  Click here to go to my Shop to see it.  It's just $7.50!!!

 

Happy Times Layout

Here's what we are making today at Scrapbook Class.

My inspiration was a sketch I found online.  Do you love sketches too?  They are a great starting point for scrapbooking or card making.

I used the Summer Smooches designer series paper pack as my starting point for colors.  Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry and Island Indigo.

Supplies:

• Stamps - Feel Goods, Morning Post Alphabet, Perfectly Penned
• Ink - Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry marker
• Card stock - Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Summer Smooches dsp
• Accessories - 2 1/2" circle, Large Oval, scalloped oval punches, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, In Color polka dot brads, piercing tool and mat, Hearts framelits, SAB buttons

Vacation Scrapbook Layout

Here is one of the layouts we made at March's Scrapbook Class:

I love these eye catching colors!  Cherry Cobbler, Midnight Muse, More Mustard, Always Artichoke on Sahara Sand base pages. 

There's quite a bit of heat embossing here using Versamark and clear embossing powder - the Midnight Muse strips were wheeled with a Versamark ink cartridge (homemade) and the Alhambra jumbo wheel.  The swirl from Everything Eleanor is also clear embossed.

The title is done with the Broadsheet Alphabet.  They're stamped with MIdnight Muse ink, punched out with a 1 1/4" circle punch and layered with 1 3/8" Cherry Cobbler punched circles.

The journalling tag on the left is cut out with the Two Tags Bigz die, then inserted in the More Mustard pocket. The large ribbon-like rick-rack in Cherry was cut out with my favorite Bigz XL die - Tasteful Trim.

Flower Fair Album Class

I made 30 scrapbook pages in just a few hours a few weeks ago! 

How?  Using the Flower Fair Simply Scrappin kit on page 31 of the Spring catalog!

I had requests so I'm offering a class on Saturday, April 20th so you can make these pages too. 

They're 8 X 8" in size.  You can get the kit separately or in a bundle that includes both the Simply Scrappin' kit and the 8 X 8" album. I purchased the Bundle so I also had the Designer Printed Ring Album to put my pages in.  I love this scrapbook!  It has a smooth, wipe off surface that I prefer.  

I had fun putting these pages together; they're so bright and colorful!  They'd be perfect for vacation photos, for a family event or especially a little girl.  Can you imagine how special she would feel to have her own album to add her photos to? 

Above you'll see a few of the pages I made.  I added 5 sheets of White card stock not included in the kit and 5 extra 8 X 8" page protectors to get the 30 back to back pages.  That's it.  Everything else is from the kit!  It includes card stock, patterned papers, card stock stickers, buttons and 2 colors of Taffeta ribbons. 

If you'd like to take this class you'll need to pre-order your own kit and have it here by April 15th for me to cut out and prep your pages for you. **Order by April 8th!!  If you cannot make it to class I will still cut it out for you for you to do at home.

Cost is $15 for the class if you purchase the kit from me.   

• #129302 - Simply Scrappin' kit $15.95
• #129303 - 8 X 8" album it's $14.95
• #131103 - Flower Fair Bundle $25.95 - 15 % off!! 

I'm sorry but this pre-cut kit is not available to long distance customers due to shipping difficulties (the album size not compatible in a $5.50 Priority box).  However if you order the Simply Scrappin' kit or Bundle from me online I will send you the pdf instructions free.  It will include photos and measurements so you can easily make your own 30 pages!

**The directions are not available without the purchase of a kit, but I may offer them at a later time. 

Curvy Scrappin' Layout

This is one of the layouts we made at Club this month:

I used an unusual color combination of Bashful Blue, Rich Razzleberry, Black and Tangerine Tango. 

My son Isaac is a drummer in Jazz, Drumline and regular Band.  These are some of his performing photos.  He likes orange so I had to bring some of that color in here. 

See the awesome curves on the large pieces of card stock?  I used our new Borders & Scoring plate to achieve these 'Top Note' like curves!  I scored it making sure I had the card stock centered on the curves and then cut on or after the scored edge.  If you want the raised or indented scored line to show, just cut near it instead of through it.  Easy!

 

Bandstand Accordian File Album

 Here is the newest version of my Accordian File album. 

I used the Bandstand Simply Scrappin' kit to make it.  Such a fun bunch of colors, patterned paper and adhesive die-cuts.  Colors and patterns can make a project fabulous. 

This is a project I've been doing for years.  It's a 6 X 6" album created by me. You can purchase it on my Stampin' Shop here.  Just scroll down until you find the Accordian File Album.  Click on that to read about the project.  It's just $5.00.

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We are now moved in to our old/new 'previously flooded' house now.  Moving is hard work!!  We are unpacked but not quite settled in fully.  There are still have so many boxes to find a place for, pictures to hang etc.  But my studio is almost ready!  I have Bunco this Friday night and a downline meeting Saturday so I've got lots to do!  Can't wait to share pictures with you!   

Scrapping Christmas

Here are the layouts we made this month at my Scrapbook Class. 

I should have posted this before the class!  But working on the house and moving has thrown me off of my game for sure.   

This is a fun layout to make.  Using our family photos with the Ornament Keepsakes dies is too cool!  The tree is 6" wide at the base and 12" tall.  You can get three trees from one 12 X 12" Olive card stock.

Supplies:

• Card stock - real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Candlelight Christmas dsp (retired), Silver and Red Glimmer card stock 
• Other - Merry Minis punch pack, Ornament Keepsakes framelit dies, Big Shot, Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine, Typeset Alphabet Bigz dies

Here's the other layout we made:

I got the ideas for these pages online, but I cannot remember from where...  Darn memory!

Supplies:

• Card stock - Real Red, White, Black and Wild Wasabi plus Snow Festival dsp (retired)
• Sizzix - Stocking Bigz die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, retired Stocking Accents Original die (candy cane and holly leaves)
• Other - 1" circle punch and 1/8" hand held punch for black buttons

Merry Moments Speedy Scrappin' is here!

It's done!  The tutorial for the Merry Moments Speedy Scrappin' is ready to go!

It's 16 pages of gorgeous Christmas layouts using the Simply Scrappin' Merry Moments kit in the Holiday Catalog.  It's available on page 9 of the US catalog. 

I put together 16 pages, most are double layouts, using this kit and just a few extra products like coordinating card stock for photo mats, die-cut alphabets, ribbon and Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details.  Otherwise almost everything is in the Simply Scrappin' kit.

It literally will take you about 4 hours to get all of these pages done. Just think of how many Christmas photos you could get scrapped with 16 pages ready to go!  Or if you're like me you may want to make two - one for your photos and one for all of those beautiful photo cards you get from your family and friends.  I love getting them at Christmas! 

What does this tutorial include?

• Step-by-step instructions in pdf format
  
• Photos of each finished page
• Measurements
• Sketches
• Supply list
  

Right now and through November 28th this tutorial is FREE!  Yes it's free with a $50 order through me.  Whether it's online or e-mailed to me I will send you the tutorial free the same day you place your order via e-mail.

*****On December 1st it will be available at my Flowerbug's Shop for $7.50 where I have the rest of my tutorials.

And there's more!  You can choose from any of my tutorials at my shop (link above) with your $50 order.  And it gets even better - it your order is $75 or more choose two tutorials.  $100 - choose three! Do not order through my store after you place your order; just e-mail me with which ones you want. 

Remember that the Online Extravaganza is going on at the same time, so you'll get terrific value for your money!

With discounts up to 50 percent and 24-hour-only doorbusters, you won't want to miss it! 

Amazing Online Extravaganza Sale!!!!

Monday starts the fabulous Online Extravaganza sale.  It's better than ever with 24 hour door busters and lots & lots of items from 20-50% off regular price.

Check out this flyer to see all three pages of items on sale.

Online Extravaganza 2012 

Don't wait!  And remember that if your order totals $150 or more you get free hostess benefits of at least $25 free!  If you've been wanting to place an order this is the time to do it. 

You can either order from my online store or contact me to place the order for you.  I will need a debit or credit card to do that however. lagreff@gmail.com

The sale is from Monday, November 19th - Wednesday, November 28th. 

Get a Bonus!  If you order $50 or more from me during this time you can choose one of my many online tutorials free! 

I am especially excited about my two new Speedy Scrappin' tutorials I'll have ready in the next few days.

My Merry Moments Speedy Scrappin' - get 16 pages done in just a few hours!

Pinwheel Parade Speedy Scrappin' for another quick 16 pages! 

Both of these use our Simply Scrappin' kits and just a few other pieces of card stock for photo mats.  Watch for more info on them in the next few days!

See the other tutorials here on my shop.

Scrapbook Class in November

Here are the scrapbook pages we're making next week Thursday:

As you may have noticed I love these colors for fall!  I've made quite a few projects using variations of them.  Adding the Island Indigo to traditional fall colors just makes me happy!  It's not surprising since shades of teal are my very favorite colors.

Supplies:

Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Island Indigo, Cajun Craze and Lucky Limeade card stock and ink, Broadsheet Alphabet set, Orchard Harvest Designer series paper, Autumn Accents Bigz die, Big Shot, woodgrain embossing folder, Perfect Pennant Bigz die, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, Island Indigo bakers twine, mini glue dots

And the other layout is this:

It's a cute birthday layout featuring the Patio Party designer series paper.  All new In Colors here - Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals.This layout is also available locally as a kit to go; just let me know by the 15th. 

This class is Thursday, November 15th and you can arrive anytime between 1 - 5:30 pm to make your pages.  But please RSVP by Monday, November 12th so I can prep your pages for you.

The cost is $7 per double layout or each layout is free with a $25 order; both are free with a $40 order. 

October Scrapbook Class

I love the SB pages this month!  Check them out:

This first layout is for my Scrapbook Club gals but if anyone else wants to come and make this layout they're welcome too.  There's room for 8 photos here!  The adorable stamped images are from the Googly Ghouls stamp set.  Of course we'll add googly eyes too!

This second layout is an option for those who cannot attend but want the 2-page layout.  The International Bazaar designer paper has great patterns and colors.  I'll prep most of it for you in a kit to go. 

Each of these layouts is just $7.00 or free with a $30 order. Class is on October 18th.  You can arrive anytime between 1 and 6:30 pm to make your pages. 

RSVP for one or both of these by October 11th if possible please. 

Scrapbook Class

Here's what we are making at my Scrapbook Class today:

Love these colors and layout!  Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red with Vanilla and Newsprint dsp.  'Remember' is the perfect title for so many things.  I used our new Oval Accent die for the frames on the left page.  The vertical trim is from our Tasteful Trim die - my favorite for trim. The horizontal trim on the large photo mat on the right side is the leftovers from cutting the vertical trim!  The letters were cut using the new Typeset Alphabet Bigz die.

This layout is totally cased from my friend Kay Kalthoff.  She is a genius at creating eye catching scrapbook layouts and tons of other beautiful projects!  Check out her blog here.

I used the Floral District dsp and the coordinating stamp set Betsy's Blossoms.  Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade and So Saffron.  

Can't wait - it starts in a few hours! 

Twist & Turn Album

 I have another fun & unique scrapbook album for you.  I call it a Twist & Turn Album.  Take a look!

This album features the new Comfort Cafe designer series paper along with a few other new products we offer in the new catalog like the Layered Labels stamp set and Apothecary Accent framelit dies.  It's 6 X 6" in size but when you open it up it looks like this:

 I think we all enjoy projects that are interactive and this one certainly is.  When you open it up the pages open and fold out as you turn them. When you close them they lift and fold up.

There is room for over 16 photos in this album; one on each page at least. 

 This one uses the Floral District designer series paper.  A fun combination of Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade(or Old Olive) and So Saffron.  Plus the stamp set Betsy's Blossom and Loving Thoughts. 

If you'd like to make one of these beautiful albums I have a local class scheduled on June 21st at either 3 pm or 6:30 pm.  Cost is $15 pre-paid. RSVP by Monday, June 18th please.   

If you are not local you can get the 6 page written tutorial for just $5 at my tutorial shop - Flowerbug's Stampin' Shop here.

****This tutorial includes step by step directions with photos along with measurements and supplies list, all in pdf format.

***Demonstrators are welcome to use my tutorials in their classes too!  And did you know that my downline get my tutorials for free on my downline blog?  I'd love to have you join the Flowerbugs Team!  Unbelievably, it only takes you a $99 order to join!  Click here for more info.