Scrappy Links

Chip Art by Melody Ross

It's so good to see Melody Ross back in the scrapworld again.  The former head of Chatterbox has created a new line of products for GCD Studios.  It's called Chip Art and the combination of tools and chipboard allow you to make very unique, artsy looking projects.  This will take your scrapping to a whole new level.

Here's some photos from her booth at the CHA show.

My Chip Art photos did not turn out due to operator error (me).  To see actual Chip Art projects, check out Jenny Doh's blog.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen
 
 

Twisted Papers

Twisted Papers is a company that offers vintage graphic images.  They are available online and by CD.  It's the perfect touch for your vintage-looking projects or for putting a cool twist on your modern works of art.

Just by signing up for their free newsletter (scroll to the bottom of their home page to sign up), you can get four free images for January.  Just look at how great they are!

These would look great on a Valentine's card or layout don't you think?  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen

Paper Phenomenon

Kathy Orta has a blog called Paper Phenomenon and with good reason.  She does the most amazing projects with paper.  And she even has video instructions to boot!  Check out her blog for instructions on how to make these amazing projects of hers:

 
Even something for Valentine's day:

 
Kathy also has other video tutorials with cut files for only $5.   You'll really have to check out her site to look at everything.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen 

365 Projects

While Chirstmas is just a week away, a new year is only two weeks away.  After the hustle and the bustle of the holidays, what New Year's resolutions will you be making?  On message boards across the internet, scrappers and photographers are starting to get ready for their 365 projects for 2010.

What is a 365 project?  It's where you make a commitment to take a picture everyday, no matter what, for a whole year, usually starting January 1st.  Scrappers take it a step further and document/journal something everyday as well to go along with their pictures.

This is a great project to prep during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.  Even if you are not ready to make the commitment, you can check out these sites to get ideas.

Start with Photojojo to get a basic idea on how the project works. 

Becky Higgins offers a kit for the newbie 365-er.  Her site also has tips on how to do your project (daily/weekly/monthly).

Flickr has a group called 366-1 where you can upload your image everyday, or just look and see what others are uploading.

Two Peas in a Bucket has a daily thread on their message board devoted to people who are working on 365 projects. 

Get inspired, get your camera and get ready to be a better photographer by the end of 2010.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen

Creative Imaginations

With so many boutique brands of scrapbooking supplies out there, we sometimes forget about the brands that have been around a long time.  Their longevity is due to consistantly offering lots of quality products.  I think Creative Imaginations would fall into that catagory.  They have lots of beautiful papers as well as products for creating altered projects and mini albums.  Here's some inspiration from the Creative Imaginations blog for beautiful and simple Christmas layouts:

This one here is my personal favorite 

I know I'm going to scraplift this last layout.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen   

Fancy Pants

The blog for Fancy Pants Designs is full of holiday and scrappin' goodness.  If you're in the mood to scrap, get inspiration from these great designs:

Click on the links to get instructions on how to make a super cute frame as well as a Christmas tree pillow.  It's a fun site to look at.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen 

 

Kits 2 Remember

Talented scrapper Jessica Guthrie is the owner of an awesome kit club called Kits 2 Remember.  She offers kits to make acrylic minis as well as supplies for acrylic and metal albums.  Here is the latest kit she is offering:

And here is a kit I purchased and made myself:

 
Check her site for many more kit offerings.  Her kits come with instructions, paper, acrylic pages, ribbon and embellies.  If you need help, you can visit her site for insturctions on how to punch acrylic pages, color pictures of completed projects and more.  If you want to see her kits in person, check her site for dates and shows.  I purchased my first kit from her at the Scrapbook Expo.  While it helps to have a Bind-it-All, her albums can be assembled with rings and a Crop-o-dile.  Imagine making these unique minis for holiday gifts (or for yourself).  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen

  

Upcoming Scrapbook Events for 2010

As we are rapidly approaching 2010, it's not too early to start thinking about what events to go to get the latest and greatest scrapping supplies along with the newest scrapping techniques.  Here are a few shows you will want to check out (and maybe pencil in on your calendar).

Scrapbook Expo has just posted on their site the dates and locations for their 2010 Scrapbook Expos.  I have personally attended several and are great one-stop shopping experiences.  They also have classes and themed crops.  At one class I learned how to paper-bind chipboard into books (very cool).

CHA Craft SuperShow will be held for the first time on the West coast January 22-23.

Great Lakes Mega Meet is May 7-9 if you want to get together with 8,000+ of your closest friends to scrap and shop!

Cocoa Daisy Destinations Mykonos is September 19-25 for you scrappers who are tired of scrapping in North America and would love to visit Greece and take awesome classes with Ali Edwards and Jenni Bowlin.

And finally, if you're tired of scrapping on land...how about on a boat?  Cruise New England with Tim Holtz  September 30 - October 9.  All supplies are provided for you (no need to try and get your supplies on a plane).  I've taken classes with Tim and he is excellent at providing you with a complete kit to make fantastic creations.

What destinations will you visit?  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen

December Daily by Ali Edwards

Everybody talks about how the holiday season is rushed and how it goes by too fast to enjoy.  Ali Edwards came up with this great idea to keep a scrapbook/journal of the 25 days of Christmas to keep a record of all events, big or small.  She posted it on her blog last year.  This year she's gearing up to do it again and she's getting all of us ready to do it as well.  It is well worth stopping by her blog to check it out.

The method to her maddness?  Make the book BEFORE the holidays start!  All you should be putting in the book everyday is your pictures, some journaling and maybe an embellishment or two.

Ali breaks it down like this:

Step One:  gather your materials

Step Two:  construct

To look at the one Ali completed and posted on her blog last year, click here.

Be sure to check her blog on Monday where she'll reveal her 2009 version.   I'm looking forward to it.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen

Anna Griffin

I love Anna Griffin.  Here papers are beautiful.  And now, for the first time, Anna is offering a holiday kit club.  You too can get a head start on your holiday paper crafting.  You can make this

 

and much more from this kit.

 

For more ideas on what you can do with this kit, visit her project gallery.  Enjoy!

Teri Hansen