Scrapbook Club Layout #3

For my Scrapbook Clubbers, here is the first of this month's 2 layouts for our meeting on the 16th. We will be using the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit again.

This layout uses 4-4x6 photos. Two with a horizontal orientation, and two oriented vertically. The borders were inspired by a layout by Ali Edwards. I will post the second layout asap.

January Stamp Club

The details: Monday, January 19, 7:30 pm

The project: Accordion-Folded Medallions


The specs: stamp sets-Always, Little Pieces; ink-various Classic inks for flower centers; paper-various card stock for flower centers, Whisper White; Patterned Paper-My Mind's Eye; accessories- 1/16" & 1/2" circle punches, brads, mini-scallop circle from Birds & Blooms Sizzix, Boho Blossoms punch, wooden skewers


The how-to: Cut 1" x 12" patterned paper strips and score every 1/2". Accordion fold strip and adhere two end together to form a ring. Manipulate this ring carefully and flip paper to form a flower (this takes a bit of practice). Using hot glue, glue front center of flower (this will be covered with center embellishment). Turn the flower over and allow center to open slightly; apply more glue in here. Apply glue in one valley fold and lay skewer in here for stem. To create flower's center, stamp a small circle from Little Pieces or Always sets in a coordinating ink. Cut cardstock with mini-scallop or blossom punch. Lay stamped piece over punched piece and punch 1/16" circle for brad. Affix brad and hot glue this to the flower. Tie green ribbon to the skewer for a "leaf" effect.

Stamp Club meetings are open to all. Members: no fee; non-members: $2, or free with the placement of a $25 order.

My notes: These would be great ornaments (skip the stem) done in festive paper for any holiday. Glue them onto gift packaging, or onto a card front (just can't mail). I'm planning to stick a few stems into a pot filled with chocolates for a teacher Valentine treat. Have fun!

November Stamp Club

The details: Monday, November 24, 7:30 pm

The project: Meander Book

The specs: stamp set-Sweet on You, Big Deal Alpha, Sweet Celebrations; ink-Basic Black, Old Olive, Brocade Blue; markers-Basic Black; paper-Old Olive, Baja Blue; Patterned Paper-My Mind's Eye; accessories- Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8" square punch, 1/16", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punch

The how-to: Score 12"x12" PP at 3", 6", and 9" vertically and horizontally. Fold all scores. On first and last vertical folds cut from top to 9". On middle vertical fold cut from bottom up to 3". Cut out top left and right boxes. Flip paper 90 degrees and begin folding accordion style from the bottom right and ending with the top right. Punch and adhere edges to create pockets. Make covers out of chipboard coasters. Bind with Bind-it-All or rings. For more detailed instructions see Beate's tutorial at Splitcoast.

Stamp Club meetings are open to all. Members: no fee; non-members: $5, or free with the placement of a $25 order. Leave a comment to reserve a spot in The StUdio.

My notes: I totally "heart" this little book! We will be making the shell for this book (covers, pages, and inserts for pockets) at our meeting. You can embellish with photos and accents at home or at an upcoming class (watch for details).

October Stamp Club

The details: Monday, October 20, 8:00 pm

The project: Scallop Circle Folding

The specs: stamp set-none!; ink-Basic Black and Chocolate Chip markers; paper-Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard, Pumkin Pie, Basic Black, DS Patterned Paper; accessories- Scallop Circle punch, Color Spritzer, Word Window punch, 3/4" square punch, 1 3/8" and 1" circle punches

The how-to: Punch scallop circles in three DS patterned papers and follow directions here to fold to make feathers. Assemble turkey as above.

Stamp Club meetings are open to all. Members: no fee; non-members: $2, or free with the placement of a $25 order. Leave a comment to reserve a spot in The StUdio.

September Stamp Club

The details: Monday, September 22, 8:00 pm

The project: Emboss Resist

The specs: stamp set-Pocket Silhouettes, French Script; ink-Versamark, black, Soft Sky, Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Summer Sun, Regal Rose; paper-Kraft, Whisper White, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, accessories-1 3/8 circle punch, scallop circle punch, scallop punch, white and black embossing powder, sponge, ribbon

The how-to: Use Versamark ink to stamp image on cardstock. Spinkle on embossing powder and heat. Sponge ink onto embossed image. Rub image with a tissue to remove excess ink.

Stamp Club meetings are open to all. Members: no fee; non-members: $2, or free with the placement of a $25 order.

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August Stamp Club

The details: Monday, August 25, 7:30

The project: Paper Piecing

The specs: stamp set-Sock Monkey, ink-black; patterned paper-Making Memories; cardstock-Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue; punch-Small Oval; other-gingham ribbon, wiggle eyes

The how-to: Stamp the image as many times as needed on different papers (here, brown paisley, Very Vanilla, and Pretty in Pink). Cut out one stamped image in its entirety to be used as the base (here, brown paisley). Cut out other pieces to accent (here, vanilla and pink). Adhere cut pieces to base piece. Create rest of card to showcase your paper pieced artwork!

Stamp Club meetings are open to all. Members: no fee; non-members: $2, or free with the placement of a $25 order.

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