Good morning! Only 17 more sleeps! 17 more sleeps until ScrapFest in Kitchener, Ontario. ScrapFest is a two-day event (Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, 2011) which features classes, cropping, shopping and more! Part of the “more” are make and takes which many designers, stores and manufacturers provide for Scrapbook & Cards Today. The best part of the make and takes is that they are FREE – an awesome theme of Scrapbook & Cards Today.
Two of the make and takes which I will be providing at both ScrapFest and CreativFestival (Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Toronto, ON), are some springy fridge art and a birthday card. The first make and take includes one butterfly and two birdhouses – your choice of colour. All are magnetic and are useful for displaying spring photos and artwork. You could also hot glue gun them to wreaths or branches and add a touch of spring to your door or decor.
Supplies: Jillibean Soup patterned paper and cardstock stickers, Deco Art paint, Fiskars layering tape, other: magnetic wooden shapes from Len’s Mills Store
Supplies: Jillibean Soup patterned paper, Deco Art paint, Elmer’s magnets, other: wooden houses from Len’s Mills Store
The next make and take is a 6” square card which features the newest Core’dinations Core Impressions cardstock (Basic Grey Whimsy Collection) and Jillibean Soup patterned paper (Blossom Soup). We will also be using the Everywhere Punch by Fiskars to create the circle windows.
Supplies: Core’dinations cardstock and Sand-It Gadget tool, Jillibean Soup patterned paper and kraft paper, Unity Stamp Company stamp, Tsukineko ink, Fiskars Everywhere Punch (circle), paper crimper and layering tape, Stampin’ Up! cupcake punch and label punch, Creative Impressions ribbon, and Xyron Sticker Maker (to adhere ribbon).
On Saturday, April 9, 2011, at ScrapFest, I am also teaching a class from 5:30pm until 7:30pm using the new “It’s the Little Things” collection by Fancy Pants and the new Core’dinations Core Impressions (Fancy Pants) collection. Fortunately/unfortunately, this class is already sold out. While creating this double page layout, based on a sketch from Becky Fleck’s new book Scrapbook PageMaps 2, I discovered a few things about rub-ons:
- Always cut the rub-on and backing sheet that you want to use from the main sheet rather than trying to rub off the item from the main sheet. The backing sheet allows you to move the rub-on around the project without the fear of it accidently attaching to your work.
- Never place a rub-on near a photo without the backing sheet until you know EXACTLY where you want it. Rub-ons will adhere very quickly to photos!
- If the rub-on is light in colour and the photo or patterned paper shows through, adhere the rub-on the cardstock or kraft paper, hand cut and then adhere to the project. To add extra dimension, use foam layering tape underneath.
- If using a “Date” rub-on, stamp the date to a sheet of cardstock or kraft paper first, then add the rub-on next. This way you get the date exactly where you want it.
- When storing unused rub-ons, be sure to place them back in the storage bag with the backing sheet. Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Supplies: Core’dinations cardstock, Sand-It Gadget tool and Dust Buddy, Fancy Pants patterned paper, rub-ons, and cardstock stickers, Cuttlebug/ProvoCraft paper twilling die, Sizzix border die, Stampin’ Up! button embossing die, Xyron Sticker Maker, Fiskars layering tape, Tsukineko ink, Glue Dots, Font: Mason, other: kraft paper, sewing machine, thread and date stamp. This layout is based on a sketch by Becky Fleck from Scrapbook PageMaps 2.
I hope to meet up with you at ScrapFest or CreativFestival in April. If you can’t make it, be sure to drop by my blog (Only in Hollywoodstock) after the events to find out how it all went. It’s going to be a happy and creative spring!
~ Sarah Hodgkinson
Thanks for the tips abour rub-ons! I had some accidents already with rub-ons adhering where I didn't want them!
Posted by: theCook | March 22, 2011 at 08:41 AM
oooooh looks awesome! great ideas!!!!
Posted by: ellen s | March 22, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Simply Stunning! I am loving it all =)
Posted by: ~ApriL~ | March 22, 2011 at 08:53 AM
my biggest grief with rub-ons is the tool used to adhere them. I used, pencils and sticks and still it takes me a long time - what do you use?
Posted by: Brianne Goyette | March 22, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Loving it!!!! Can't wait wow 17 sleeps its coming fast!!!
Posted by: Anne Marie B | March 22, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Thanks for all the tips especially the rub ons. I love using them and your suggestions work.
Posted by: Donna | March 22, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Loving the butterflies and cupcake card the most! Thanks for sharing these!
Posted by: Abby Torres-Soto | March 22, 2011 at 09:54 AM
I can't wait .... 17 more sleeps!! So excited! Thanks for the sneak peak
Posted by: Cynthia | March 22, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Thank you for all the inspiration!!! Have a great day.
Posted by: Bevb | March 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Loving it!!! Can't hardly wait to see you all there!!!
Posted by: danidonner | March 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Looks like alot of fun!! I wish I could be there!!
Posted by: Sharon Peele | March 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Nothing fancy about it...I use my finger nail to transfer rub-ons. My daughter usually ends up stealing the popsicle stick that rub-ons come with.
Posted by: Sarah Hodgkinson | March 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM
I am sorry I am unable to attend Scrapfest, but thanks for the sneak preview!!! Lots of great ideas & tips this morning!!! Thank you!
Posted by: Jude | March 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Thanks for the tips on Rubons. Seems I am rub on "challenged," 3 out of 5 I don't get on their right.
I was wondering if they have an expiry date? Somethings in my "stash" haven't been seen in years and I'm wondering if this affects how well they work?
Thanks so much and have fun at Scrapfest !
Posted by: sharon hack | March 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Just love those cute butterflies-what a clever idea! Also, the birthday card is "sweet". The detail on the cupcake wrappers is perfect. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Kristen Ann | March 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Just like all things in the world...there are good quality rub-ons and rub-ons that require so much friction that you may start a small fire while trying to rub them on. Be sure to store your rub-ons away from heat and sunlight as those will shorten their ability to rub off the sheet.
Posted by: Sarah Hodgkinson | March 22, 2011 at 01:43 PM
I absolutely love these, make'n'takes. I'm so sad Kitchner is a 4 drive from my house! I won't be making SCRAPFEST. Any chance SCRAPFEST might come to Western Canada?
Posted by: MaryK | March 22, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Love your projects!
Posted by: Tona | March 22, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Great projects Sarah! Looking forward to seeing you and the other Scrapbook and cards Today crew at Scrapfest and CreativFestival!:)
Posted by: Cassandra aka Scrap Savvy | March 22, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Sooo excited for Scrapfest....can't wait to see you girls again...
Posted by: Laurie (Wally) | March 23, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Love the projects you have displayed here!
wish I lived close enough to attend "Scrapfest"!
Posted by: Sandi Weaver | March 23, 2011 at 06:19 PM
I will definitely be stopping by at Scrapfest. These make n takes look so cute and love the Core'dinations paper that goes along.
Posted by: Debbie C | March 23, 2011 at 06:58 PM
OHHHH! These are beautiful--great colors!! Love the papers--those butterflies are amazing!
Posted by: Sav O'G | March 26, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Thank you for the tips on how to use rub-ons. My rub-ons always seem to separate before I can finish adhering them. I really like the colors used for all the projects. I always learn something. Thanks
Posted by: Beneta | March 28, 2011 at 03:26 PM
So adorable cards! Your project is so amazing. Glad I found these beautiful post. Thanks for sharing.
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