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Easy Watercolor – Technique Tasters #116

August 27, 2017 No Comments

Have you tried creating a watercolor effect on a scrapbook page or a card lately? For some reason when people say “watercolor” I get all nervous – like only highly trained artists can create a fun watercolor effect. I am also very guilty of purchasing all kinds of fancy things with the word watercolor on them in hopes that they might some day turn me into a watercolor artists! LOL! Okay I just solidified to you all that I am slightly crazy! The Web Show When Kelly Klapstein filmed this webshow with us a few months back I was excited! Easy watercolor effect is only a STAMP away!!! YAHOOO! Pair that up with ink, the Brother ScanNCut and some Tombow Dual Brush pens and voila! You got yourself an EASY, ANYONE can re-create card! I love it. The Supplies The base of the card is Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock. A…

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Making Waves with The Brother ScanNCut and BoBunny Glitter Paste

July 23, 2017 No Comments

It is always a treat to have our very own designer Kelly Klapstein on our web show Technique Tasters #114 – Making Waves and Words with the Brother ScanNCut. On this show, Kelly will walk you through a variety of different techniques she used to create this Bon Voyage card. The techniques include – stamping, drawing and cutting with the Brother ScanNCut, creative lettering AND the addition of BoBunny Glitter Paste – which just happens to be a personal favourite of mine. Thanks Kelly! Kelly put together a variety of different products to create the title, the stamped image and my favourite – the glitter wave at the bottom of the card. Products Used The Brother ScanNCut cut out AND drew a number of elements on this card. You definitely want to check out how the ScanNCut also draws with just about any pen. BoBunny patterned paper along with some fabulous…

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Scanning and Cutting with the Brother ScanNCut 2

July 9, 2017 No Comments

Technique Tasters Web Show #112 – Scanning and Cutting with the Brother ScanNCut 2 On todays show Kelly Klapstein pulls out her Brother ScanNCut 2 electronic cutting machine. This machine does so many incredible things to take your scrapbooking to an entirely different level. Kelly walks you through scanning and cutting while she puts together this super cute card. Products used include… Brother ScanNCut 2Make a Splash collection from BoBunny featuring the super cute penguins Lola & SkippyTombow Irojiten pencil crayons The beautiful Definitely Dahlia stamp from Stampin’ Up! There are so many different elements on this card – from stamping, to scanning, to colouring to cutting with your Brother ScanNCut. After watching this video you will definitely find tons of inspiration for your next project. Watch Kelly as she walks you through each step highlighting the above products . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKbVad5VnZw&t=37s Like what you see? Be sure to check out our…

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Technique Taster’s Web Show #111 – Adding Texture to Cards

June 30, 2017 No Comments

Basic stenciling technique that will take your next card or project to new heights. On our web show today Kelly Klapstein is using stencils, texture paste and paint to do just that! She makes it look so easy! Here is the card Kelly will be creating. Using supplies from Heartfelt Creations – The beautiful Winking Frog collection – that will have you smiling as you turn the pages in this patterned paper pack. Tombow- Dual Brush pens are the perfect choice to add hand lettering or doodles to your project. Art-C – has an entire line of self adhesive stencils along with coordinating stamps. Perfect for adding texture on any of your projects.Watch Kelly as she walks you through each step highlighting the above products . Adding texture to your cards using stencils, texture paint and paste is so fun and the results always have that WOW factor! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdpjeHMfrLc&t=25s Happy Scrapbooking…

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Technique Tasters #110 – A Shadow Box Card that Sparkles

June 18, 2017 No Comments

Kelly Klapstein is on our show today designing this beautiful shadow box card. Kelly designed this card using patterned paper from Heartfelt CreationsArt-C Luxe Paint Tombow Fudenosuk Brush pen Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Crafty Foam Tape Watch as Kelly creates. Happy Scrapbooking everyone! SUBSCRIBE TODAY to our quarterly publication – delivered right to your door!

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Technique Tasters Web Show #109 – Stamping and Colouring with Gel Pens

June 11, 2017 No Comments

Kelly Klapstein is on our show today creating this metallic-like finished fishy card. Kelly put together this card using products from Heartfelt Creations Under The Sea collection Sakura Gelly Rolls Art-C gold metallic paste Susan Weckesser for Clearsnap ColorBox Color Pop Mini ink pads Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z RunnerSo easy to get this great effect. Watch as Kelly creates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muya953jF_c Happy Scrapbooking everyone! SUBSCRIBE TODAY to our quarterly publication – delivered right to your door!

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Technique Tasters – Web Show #101 – Drawing with the Brother ScanNCut2

April 2, 2017 No Comments

On today’s show Kelly Klapstein will demonstrate how to draw with the Brother ScanNCut 2 using some of our favourite products. Here is the card Kelly will be creating Here is a little look at the products Kelly used… Simple Stories – Life In Color Collection Brother ScanNCut2 Tombow Dual Brush pens Grab a coffee and watch this card come together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Qn7aSvqvE Happy Scrapbooking everyone! SUBSCRIBE TODAY to our quarterly publication – delivered right to your door!

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Technique Tasters Web Show #102 – Good Bye Fussing Cutting with the Brother ScanNCut2

January 23, 2017 3 Comments

Kelly Klapstein is our our web show working with the Brother ScanNCut2 – Check out this card she designed. SUPPLIES: Brother ScanNCut2, Bo Bunny patterned paper and brads, Impression Obsession stamps, May Arts ribbon, Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid chalk ink, Tombow Dual Brush pens and adhesives, Bristol paper. Wondering how Kelly used the Brother ScanNCut2 to create this cards? WATCH this show to find out and to see all your favourite products in use – you will love it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWmFzF8h8jA&t=3s Happy Scrapbooking everyone! SUBSCRIBE TODAY to our quarterly publication – delivered right to your door!

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Technique Tasters Web Show #100 – Custom Hand Lettering Die Cuts

December 1, 2016 No Comments

Kelly Klapstein is on our web show playing with the Brother ScanNCut 2. This machine can do a ton of things including creating custom hand lettering die cuts! Here is the card that Kelly created SUPPLIES: Brother ScanNCut , Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers, and die cut, Sakura Gelly Rolls and Koi Coloring Brush Pen, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner and Crafty Foam Tape. Here is a little glimpse at some of the products she used… Simple Stories – Carpe Diem Sakura Gelly Roll pens Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Grab a coffee and watch Kelly put this card together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7UrsfUgP4k Happy Scrapbooking everyone! Subscribe today to Creative Scrapbooker Magazine – DON’T MISS A SINGLE COPY! – CLICK HERE

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#RememberingChristy

October 22, 2016 No Comments

Here is my take on our October Sketch featuring Magenta, Clearsnap, Sakura and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. I was totally inspired by my beautiful friend Christy Riopel, who passed away on August 21. As I created this layout using her techniques and tips and tricks – I found a little bit of healing. Through the tears many many many wonderful memories emerged – thank you Christy for so much. I miss you like crazy. SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Core’dinations ColorCore cardstock, Canson Mixed Media paper, Clearsnap Stephanie Barnard sprays and dye ink, Clearsnap ColorBox stylus and white foam tips, Magenta stamps and stencils, Sakura Expressionist oil pastel black crayon and pen, Imagine Crafts irRESISTible Pico Embellisher, unknown black paint, gesso, chipboard alphabet and tissue paper, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner and 3D Foam Squares. I had lots of fun spraying my Clearsnap Stephanie Barnard sprays to create the…