Workshops on the Go™

Scrapbooking Workshop: Topstitch

Imagine: Understudy™

Getting Started

If you’ve attended the scrapbooking workshop hosted by Rhonda, you’ll already have the necessary products required to create the featured layout. If you haven’t attended the workshop and would like to create the artwork shown here, contact Rhonda to order the supplies.

Materials Needed

1. Stamp My Acrylix^® Love Struck
2. X7120B Topstitch Level 2 Paper Packet
3. Z1276 Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection
4. Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts
5. Z1104 Clear Sparkles
6. Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment

Required Tools

1. E1013 My Acrylix^® Field Trip Alphabet
2. Z2102 Baby Pink Exclusive Inks^® Pad
3. Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks^® Pad
4. Z2126 Heavenly Blue Exclusive Inks^® Pad
5. Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit

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Helpful Hints

To create the featured layout, follow the helpful hints outlined below and the assembly instructions found in our how-to book Imagine™. If you did not attend the workshop and do not have the featured stamp set, use an alternate stamp set or talk with your Consultant about how to purchase this exclusive stamp set. Your Consultant can offer you additional help with this and other great projects and show you our full line of high quality scrapbooking and cardmaking products.

• Use diagrams on page 110 of Imagine: Understudy™ to cut papers. Cut one 2" × 4" Colonial White cardstock for all stamped pieces. Use Heavenly Blue cardstock for bases.
• Scissor distress edges of Colonial White cardstock pieces.
• Swipe edges of B&T Duos^® papers with coordinating ink.
• Sponge surface of five Dimensional Elements hearts.
• When stamping images, use double stamping technique: Stamp image once, re-ink image in same color, and then stamp image directly over first stamped image, making sure to line up stitch marks.
• Assemble layout according to instructions on page 111.
• Use piercing tool to create “x” marks, as desired; thread Chocolate embroidery floss through holes, creating a cross-stitch pattern.
• Use piercing tool to create design on four of the five Dimensional Elements hearts.
• Embellish as desired. (Tip: When layering Dimensional Elements, place a small portion of the negative space from the packaging under the top Dimensional Element to stabilize the cluster.)

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Great Pages using Cherish & Imagine

These pages were created by Jeri Jo using YOU ROCK paper kit.

Contact Rhonda to purchase these great books.....

Wishes™ by Jeanette Lynton

Card-making inspiration for single cards or many cards made all at once! Wishes delivers a collection of all new tips, artwork, plus card patterns in a variety of sizes and shapes, including circles! Also features standalone workshops designed to help you create many cards made from a single pattern and cutting guide in a very short time. Envelope template CD included.

Originals™ by Jeanette Lynton

Create beautiful handmade cards with confidence! Includes nearly 100 patterns with exact dimensions, fold placement guides, blueprints, step-by-step instructions, and gorgeous artwork!

Imagine™ by Jeanette Lynton

Fifty fun 12" × 12" two-page scrapbooking layouts, complete cutting diagrams, assembly instructions, full-color artwork, and tips from Jeanette fill this wonderful hardbound book. It will take your layouts to a whole new level!

Cherish™ by Jeanette Lynton

This extraordinary collection of 50 12" × 12" two-page scrapbooking layouts comes complete with dimensions, diagrams, assembly instructions, and colorful artwork to inspire you. Filled with art tips and techniques, you'll always have fresh ideas for unique pages.

APRIL CROP SOLD OUT!!!!

Okay, Ladies...the April CROP is sold out...booked solid...no more seats.....BUT THE GOOD NEWS... May is right around the corner, so make sure to register early with Rhonda to save your spot.  It's always a good time, with great food, and even better friends.

May CROP Details... register Today!!!

Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:00 AM

This is my monthly crop at the Holiday Inn Express in Harrington, DE. It is from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and the cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. The price includes a continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a make & take. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat today!

ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT for APRIL CROP!!!!

Just a quick note to remind you that there are only two seats available for the April Crop Event.  If you haven't already reserved your seat, please contact Rhonda immediately to get yours today.  Also, if you haven't paid, make sure to make arrangements with her to get the advanced pricing.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Less than a week left to get the Stamp of the Month!!!!

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March's Stamp of the Month is:
A Little Everything (Set of 26)
Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1 1/2" (Y1001), 1" × 6 1/2" (Y1005), 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

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Post from Jeannette Lynton....

Spring Has Sprung!

The official start of spring arrived last Saturday, and I’m noting the occasion with a sweet spring surprise, rich in pretty pinks! Today, I’m working in Baby Pink, Hollyhock, Desert Sand, and Garden Green, a lush and classic combination ideal for baby cards, spring layouts, and anything Easter. All three of the cards I’ve included today use patterns from Wishes, and I love the way the “bird’s nest” turned out—they’re just small strips of cardstock, distressed with sandpaper and scrunched down for a great look (yet another reason I love our white-core cardstock!).

I also love the way my paper lilies turned out, which can make spring the thing anytime you want. These look great aside my framed Easter scripture, but a bunch would also look fabulous in a vase as a table decoration or as a thoughtful gift. With just a little ingenuity and some florist’s tape, you too can create these lovely lilies.

I will post detailed instructions tomorrow—stay tuned.

Posted by Jeanette Lynton at 4:04 PM 9 comments

Layouts

If missed a layout by the group that you want to share, please email it to me at ataraila@comcast.net I would love to post it to the group.  I know I didn't get around to everyone and wish that I had!

More layouts from the weekend crop....

SOOOOOOOO Tired from the weekend, but in a good way!!!

Here are some layouts created by the group... everyone is so creative!!!  I will post more late in the day.

More pics from the weekend

Cheryl demonstrating a technique to the group.

Sharing ideas....

The Baltimore crew having a blast!!!!

Let's get together paper pack by Tess

Creations on the weekend so far.....

Everyone is doing a wonderful job.... every page is absolutely gorgeous.

WEEKEND CROP HAS BEGUN!!!!

Setting up!!!

Rhonda has her coffee...ready for the day!!!

Jeri...all the way from OHIO!!!

I will post layouts from the group later in the day.... can't wait to see the creations.

Workshops on the Go™

Scrapbooking Workshop: Caboodle (Spring 2010 Idea Book)

Cherish: Designer's Eye™

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Getting Started

If you’ve attended any scrapbooking workshop hosted by Rhonda, you’ll already have the necessary products required to create the featured layout. If you haven’t attended the workshop and would like to create the artwork shown here, contact Rhonda to order the supplies.

Materials Needed

Item #	Product	Price
Stamp	My Acrylix® This Way	$13.95
X7121B	Caboodle Level 2 Paper Packet	$12.95
Z1125	Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Sweet Leaf Collection	$7.95
Z1223	Dimensional Elements Booksmart	$4.95
Z1271	Tiny Tabs	$3.95

Required Tools

Item #	Product	Price
E1015	My Acrylix® Cocktail Alphabet	$34.95
Z2117	Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z2164	Sorbet Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z2153	Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z2169	Vanilla Cream Exclusive Inks® Pad	$6.95
Z697	Sponge	$1.25

 

Helpful Hints

To create the featured layout, follow the helpful hints outlined below and the assembly instructions found in our how-to book Cherish™. If you did not attend the workshop and do not have the featured stamp set, use an alternate stamp set or talk with Rhonda about how to purchase this exclusive stamp set. Rhonda can offer you additional help with this and other great projects and show you the full line of high quality scrapbooking and cardmaking products.

• Use diagrams on page 70 of Cherish: Designer's Eye™ to cut papers, excluding title and journaling pieces. When cutting piece G, cut a 5" × 3" piece. Cut 4" × 4" Vanilla Cream cardstock for all stamped accents, 1 1/2" × 9 1/2" Vanilla Cream cardstock for title, and 1" × 2 1/4" for additional journaling.
• When sponging Vanilla Cream ink on surface of Dimensional Elements, allow ink to dry completely before stamping.
• When stamping around edges of pieces C and J, place a row of stamps on one block, creating a collage.
• Sponge edges of bases, title, and journaling with Crystal Blue ink.
• Cut the short ends from two scallop frames, creating four short scallop pieces. Sponge surface with Sorbet ink.
• Assemble layout according to instructions on page 71.

Fish Tales by Jeri Jo...

Beyond Scrapbooking....

Stamping for a New Season!

Jeanette Lynton's “Think Spring” wreath uses leaves pulled from the “Flourished Blessings” stamp set, D1379, which is a favorite autumn set. By dressing up stamp images in a season-specific color combination—today’s features New England Ivy, Sweet Leaf, Goldrush, and Chocolate—she has reinvented images once intended for an entirely different purpose/season.

A tribute to Mom

Rhonda's Layout

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