Scrapfest Kitchener 2016

The countdown is on to one of the most fun scrapbooking and paper events of the year. Be sure to get your tickets early as you don't want to miss any of the fun.

My Grandma's Teacups along with Cathy Dafoe are putting together a group to attend. For more information email mygrandmasteacups@gmail.com

Groups are great but free is better! Scrapfest owner Lisa Sales-Furtney is giving us passes to the event to share with all our wonderful readers. Enter to win 2 Vip passes to Scrapfest Kitchener.

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SCRAPFEST IN KITCHENER'S MARKETPLACE PASS INFORMATION

We have four different Marketplace passes available for purchase:

VIP Marketplace Pass  $20+HST
This is a two day event pass that allows you to join in our special Friday night VIP Marketplace and then come back and shop all day on Saturday. You also receive the VIP "scrap" bag which is filled with product from our sponsors. These tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. VIP Passes sell out quickly so be ready to register on Tuesday, February 9th at 8pm.
ScrapFest Crop  $97.50+HST
The price of the Crop includes: your VIP pass ($20 value) to the ScrapFest Marketplace (both Friday and Saturday), over 24 hours of cropping time, a "crop" bag filled with product from our sponsors, scheduled contests, giveaways, and more!! The theme for the Crop is "Super Heroes"! The theme for the Layout contest is "Who's Your Hero?"
Friday Marketplace Pass  $15+HST 
The pass allows you entrance to the ScrapFest Marketplace on Friday, April 8th, 2016. A "scrap" bag is included. It does not include entrance to the Marketplace on Saturday, April 9th.
Saturday Marketplace Pass  $10+HST (in advance) or $12 (cash at the door)
This allows you to shop in the ScrapFest Marketplace on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 from 9am - 5pm. It may be purchased in advance or at the door. You do not receive any type of goodie bag with this pass.
As well, you can purchase educational classes at an additional cost. A Marketplace pass is not included in the cost of any class and you must have a pass to enter the Marketplace.

ScrapFest Marketplace Hours:

The hours for the Marketplace are:

• Friday, April 8th: 3:00pm-10:00pm (Crop participants only)


• Friday, April 8th: 4:00pm-10:00pm (VIP and Friday Marketplace participants)


• Saturday, April 9th: 9:00am-5:00pm (Open to the General Public)

Thinking of You Card featuring Gecko Galz Ephemera

Yesterday my work table was covered in half finished projects that I just could not muster the mojo to work on. I decided instead to do the logical thing and push them all of to the side and start something new ;) 

My little guys program coordinator (she is amazing) had a funeral to attend yesterday so I decided to make a simple card to leave on her desk. Well, that was at 10:00, at 11:45 as I was rushing to get out the door for my appointment I realized I had overdone it just a bit.

Showers and combed hair are totally overrated anyway. I did take time to brush my teeth.

This is the card I created:

Materials: 

12x12 heavy cardstock (I used Bazzil)
(2 )12x12 design paper ( I used a design from the  Kaisercraft "Little Toot" collection)
White cardstock
Vintage Image (I used this image from the Gecko Galz spring release available in April)
Ribbon
Flowers
Leaves
Crystal Gems (mine are from the Dollarama)
Stamps (Close to My Heart S1601 Beloved Bouquet. D1584 Big Hug Occasions, D1476 Card Chatter-Sympathy Occasions)
Ink (Close To My Heart Indian Corn Blue)
Metal Charms
Teal Pearls
Multipurpose Glue (I used the Craft Medley Premium Craft Glue)
6x6 Envelope (For looks only, the flowers make it too puffy to put in, if you want to mail it use flat flowers)
2 Paperclips

How To:

1. Create a card base using the heavy cardstock (5 3/4 x 11 1/2)
2. Fold the base into a gatefold by scoring at 3 1/8 and 8 7/8 on the long side.
3. Crease all the edges using a bone folder for a crisp professional look
4. (Cut two of these pieces one for the front and one for the inside) Create the front mat using a 5 1/2 square and then a 5 square of the reverse side. Adhere the lighter patterned 5" square to the 5 1/2" square ensuring that it is centered nicely.
5. Cut the **1** of the matted squares in half and adhere on half to each side of the gatefold base's front
6. Using your vintage image, create another mat that will complement the size and shape of your image. Be sure to repeat the matting pattern you used for the front of the card. 
7. Place the matted image on the left panel of your gatefold. Move the image around until you are satisfied with its location. You want it to be as far to the right as you can, while leaving an inch on the left side and not going outside the mat on the right side.
8. Adhere only the portion that is on the left side panel.
9. Open the card and create mats for the inside of the card. You can now adhere the mat you prieviously created to the centre space of the inside.
10. Cut a 5 1/2 x 3 piece and then a 5 x 2 3/4" piece of the reverse pattern.
11. Adhere this to the inside right panel.
12. The final mat for the inside will be more challenging as you need to match it up with the overhanging piece with your vintage image on it. I cut a strip of patterned paper 5 1/2 x 8 7/8 and adhered it to the left side panel. I then used my scissors to trim away the excess paper, being sure to match the matting size on the other panels. 
    
13. Using white cardstock I created panels for all three inside sections and one to hide on the outside of the right panel under the vintage image. 
    
14. Using stamps I created a background type paper with the desired sentiment and inked it all with a piece of sea sponge.
15. Now for the fun part, add your crystals, beads, charms and flowers to create the look you like.
    
16. I added a paper clip between the base and mat on the left inside panel so I could attach a hand written note. This way the card can be easily regifted to the next person needing a pick me up.
    
17. The second paper clip I used to attach the envelope to the back of the card. Why? I am not sure, but it felt unfinished without the envelope.

Great job! I am sure the recipient of your card will cherish it.

If you like my card please share it, tweet it, instagram or pin it!

March Feature Day On Gecko Galz Blog- plus a free digi stamp

You are going to love the digital stamp that Gecko Galz gave for me to share this month. First off, welcome digital stamp collectors from the Gecko Galz blog. Make yourself at home, we love having visitors.

Secondly, how cute is this guy?

What will you be doing with your adorable digi this month?

I made a cute mixed media canvas. The roses are hand made from white cardstock and Tattered Angels glimmer mist.....and water....lots of water.... Then I covered them in UTEE and took my heat gun to them. The lace and trim are Value Village finds and all the beautiful background images are from Gecko Galz. Its hard to see in the pictures but the canvas is very distressed and has lots of texture that was created using Finnabair stamps and Faber Castel Gel Medium. I am having so much fun playing with that stuff. The little bits of floral fill are from that same stem I bought at Dollarama a few weeks ago. Best buy ever.

Easter Decoration using Gecko galz Ephemera

Do not be surprised if you see this adorable little guy on several projects this month. I think he is just the cutest little bunny ever. No offence to the other bunny I am working with for my March Feature project. I seem to never tire of colouring this sweetie. 

How to:

I printed the image from Gecko Galz on regular white cardstock then coloured it with my Spectrum Noir markers. You will remember that you have to be careful when colouring inkjet images with alcohol markers (for my technique see the post about my art journal found here).

I cut the Christmas wreath using my Cricut and then covered it with leaves and flowers from the Flower Shoppe Cartridge. I cut the leaves out in green bazzil cardstock and then added shading using my distress inks and Spectrum Noir markers. 

The ribbon was lighter than I would have liked but I am giving up buying craft supplies during Lent. My husband wishes Lent would last all year long.

The adhesive backed "pearls" were a Dollarama buy. They come attached by glue in long strings which is handy when you are making flourishes etc. By the time I had separated them I had to use a bottle of glue as they were no longer adhesive backed. My studio table was sufficiently covered in the adhesive though. 

Finally,  I added a bit of green glitter glue and a hand written sentiment. Nothing feels finished until it has a bit of glitter!