Happy Hump Day, everyone! It's time for a project, or four, to get you all fired up. With the weekend coming up quickly (and it's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada), I hope I can inspire you to grab an hour or two for yourself to whip up something crafty.
Catherine asked me several months ago if I would be able to teach for her at two upcoming events here in Ontario. Given the fact that I am a teacher by profession and the fact that Catherine is one of the sweetest people I have ever known, I just couldn't say, "No." The first event is ScrapFest in Oshawa, ON, on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. While I won't be teaching a class, I will be instructing several make and takes on Saturday. (see below for free ticket giveaway!)
The second event is the CreativFestival in Toronto, ON. I will be teaching a class on Saturday, October 23, called "Endless Paper Possibilites". The class includes a double page layout ("You are Cute"...see below), several cards ("Countdown to Christmas"...see below) and a bookmark ("Who Loves You"...see below) that we will be making from the scraps. The layout is based on a sketch by Becky Fleck from her new book PageMaps 2! (LOVE THIS BOOK!). There are very limited spots left in this class and for the $10 kit fee you will be receiving WAY more than $10 worth of product....trust me! I will also be instructing a make and take on Saturday, October 23 during the Scrapbook & Cards Today "Paper Playground" sessions (Butterfly Bookmark and Card...see below). We would love to see you come out to these events and have some fun with us!
A special thank you to Core'dinations, Jillibean Soup and Fiskars for providing us with supplies for both of these events.
So, without further adieu, here are some of my projects to get your creative juices flowing:
"You are Cute"
Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock (Jillibean Soup Collection, Essentials), Jillibean Soup patterned paper, kraft paper, cardstock stickers and twine, Fiskars "Everywhere Punch", Quickutz letter dies, Sizzix film strip die, Font: Mason, other: sewing machine, thread, layering tape, sandpaper. This layout is based on a sketch by Becky Fleck from PageMaps 2.
"Countdown to Christmas"
Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock (Jillibean Soup Collection, Essentials), Jillibean Soup printed kraft paper, kraft paper, cardstock stickers and twine, Hot Off the Press bird template, Stampin' Up! leaf punch, Queen & Co. bling, We R' Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, other: layering tape, sandpaper.
"Butterfly Bookmark and Card"
Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock (Stacy Julian Collection, WhiteWash, Vintage and Essentials), EK Success flower, scalloped circle and circle punches, Marvy butterfly punch, other: layering tape, sandpaper.
"Who Loves You Sliding Bookmark"
Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock (Chocolate Box, Essentials), Jillibean Soup patterned paper, kraft paper, and cardstock stickers, Fiskars "Everywhere Punch", Sizzix embossing folder, Stampin' Up! owl punch, Hero Arts stamp, October Afternoon stamp, other: ink.
In order to create the peek-a-boo window on the sliding bookmark above I used the new "Everywhere Punch" by Fiskars. It's an awesome tool which allows you to put circles, scalloped circles, squares and scalloped squares anywhere on a project. For a step-by-step instructional video, please watch this YouTube video.
Are you looking to attend either of these events? We have 2 VIP passes for ScrapFest (held in Oshawa, Ontario) and 10 one day passes for the Creativ Festival (held in Toronto, Ontario)! If you would like to have VIP treatment at ScrapFest, send us an email by Thursday, October 7th at 6:00 pm. saying "I want to go to ScrapFest!" and we will draw two winners on Friday! If you would like to attend the Creativ Festival, send us an email by Thursday, October 14th at 6:00 pm. saying "I want to go to Creativ Festival!" You can send your emails to ideas@scrapbookandcards.com.
Have a wonderful day!
~ Sarah
Super cute projects!
Posted by: Erin Bassett | October 06, 2010 at 08:50 AM
Thanks for posting this Sarah! Already have my pass for ScrapFest and hope to take in a few SCT make'n takes. Loved these in the Spring! And now thanks to your post, I just registered for your class at CreativFestival. Love your work and looking forward to creating that adorable LO!
Posted by: Cassandra aka Scrap Savvy | October 06, 2010 at 10:20 AM
These projects are fabulous! I sure wish I was in the area! Thank you for sharing them here! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | October 06, 2010 at 03:37 PM
Great projects Sarah!!!
Posted by: Juliana | October 06, 2010 at 10:24 PM
these are so AWESOME, Sarah!
Posted by: ellen s | October 21, 2010 at 07:26 AM