We are truly honoured to be a part of the Live Different Banners of Hope Campaign spear headed by our very own angel – Allison Orthner. Take a minute and watch this great video explaining the campaign AND Katharina Doyle will show you some fun ways to decorate canvas using some of our favourite products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOxwxVgOTYs Here is a closer look at Katharina’s banner It came together beautifully using this Glass effects die from Spellbinders along with the Grand Calibur This fun Wild At Heart collection of patterned paper from FabScraps And our favourite blending pens EVER from Chameleon Pens Visit our website to get your banner today! Lets build an Art Room in Haiti TOGETHER! Happy Scrapping
When to stop and when not to? by Christy Riopel January always makes me a little introspective and I tend to scrapbook more interpersonal stuff this time of year. I created this layout about dealing with the old(er) girl in the mirror these days. SUPPLIES: FabScraps pattened paper and chipboard, Aladine Izink inks distributed by Clearsnap, May Arts ribbon, Impression Obsession stamps, ColorBox Surfacez ink by Clearsnap, Spellbinders dies and Grand Calibur die cutting machine, Dymo Label Maker, Ranger Industries gel pen, Beacon Adhesives. It ended up being an exploration in not just one hard question ( when did I get this old?) but in another unrelated question I often face….. When do I stop? When is enough on a layout? Here is a picture of what It looked like when I first thought it was done. Not that I was unhappy with it but I just felt it needed more.…
It is that exciting time of the year when the biggest crafting tradeshow takes place in Anaheim, California, and Canadian Scrapbooker joins in the fun to share with you all the wonderful new releases and products from our favourite manufacturers. The first booth we will show you today is Spellbinders. “Shaping a Beautiful Life” is the guiding statement of this company that is much more than than the die cut system it is well-known for. Entering this booth is nothing short of magical. Displays are just gorgeous… It seems as if you are transported back in time to an age of vintage glory and antique wonders. One new collection is called “Laced with Love” There are many new intricate 3D dies… Many projects and cards on display were so beautiful and inspirational! These cut out vintage book frames were stunning! At the other end of the booth is…
Cathie Allan is back teaching a fabulous technique using 1 stamp, 1 stamp pad and The Cathie Allan Position-it! SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Magenta stamps, Clearsnap ink, stylus and white foam tips, Spellbinders die and Grand Calibur die cut machine, May Arts Ribbon, Cathie Allan Position-it, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Watch how Cathie creates those gorgeous flowers on both the above layout and card Want to see more of Cathie’s GREAT techniques? Be sure to pick up your copy of the Canadian Scrapbooker Basics Volume 6 – MORE STAMPING! CLICK HERE to order yours today! Happy Stamping everyone!!!
