Starburst Scrapbooking Workshop

STARBURST TECHNIQUE 

FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH at 5:30pm

(If you are unable to attend on this day but would like to take part in the lesson, please contact me for an alternate day and time.

I schedule Saturday or Sunday classes when there is an interest. 

At this lesson you will create a layout using the Starburst technique. Your focal picture will be shown to advantage in the centre of this unique display.

I have used a 5" x 7" photo for the attached layout, but the Starburst can also be made to fit a 4" x 6" photograph.

You may place two or more small Starbursts on the same page.

Several other designs using this technique will be on display.

Cost of class $15.00, with a light dinner included.

Please RSVP.

Materials Needed:

• one or more photographs
• paper to coordinate with  your photos (used 4 colours in the attached sample)
• brads (optional) (I used 8 brads)
• adhesive
• paper trimmer
• embellishments to accent your page
• Custom Cutting System Jumbo Circle template (I have one to share)
• Custom Cutting System Circle Patterns (I have a set to share)
• cutting mat (I have one to share)
• scissors

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"Fun & Fab" National Scrapbooking Day 2011 Celebration!

You're Invited to a "Fun & Fabulous" National Scrapbooking Day 2011 Celebration!

When: Saturday, May 7, 2011

Time: 9:00 - 4:00

Where: Peterborough Lion's Centre, 347 Burnham Street, Peterborough, Ontario 

Registration Options: $40 on or before April 16, $45 after April 16

Do you need time to get your scrapbook projects done without constant interruptions? Are you looking for a place to celebrate National Scrapbook Day? Want to spend a day with others who share your passion for scrapbooking? Join Mary Croxson of Creative Memories for a full day of Scrapbooking! Traditional, Digital, and Beginner Scrapbookers Welcome.

Registration Includes:

• Crop Space -  and 7 Hours of uninterrupted scrapbooking time
• A Goodie Bag - including exclusive National Scrapbooking Day Digital & Traditional Products, "Spring" theme double-tip pen, die-cuts & more!
• Food - snacks, beverages and catered lunch (if you've been to one of our crops you know we feed you well!)
• Ideas - Get ideas from breakout sessions and demonstrations (traditional and digital), from fellow "paper artists" and the Inspiration Table!
• Prizes - Door prizes throughout the event
• Mary's Creative Memories Store! - Get what you need as you work. No worries about running out of something, I will have cardstock, tape runner refills, kits, etc.
• Inspiration Table - a display of materials with ideas to "scraplift" or spark your creativity 
• Tool Table - Cricut Expression with Cartridges, Cuttlebug Embossing System, Punches, and Templates
• Personal Assistance - As your Consultant, I am here to assist and motivate you, share ideas and celebrate your success!

Guest Special: Save $5 off registration for each New Scrapper you refer that joins us at an event. First time Scrappers only.

Optional Package Upgrade: $14.00 (a $19.40 value) Upgrade your registration option for $14 and you'll also receive: 12x12 Fabulous National Scrapbooking Day Sticker Sheet, Fine Tip Journalling Pen and a Tape Runner Refill.

My website: http://mycmsite.com/sites/marycroxson

Please Register no later than April 20 in order for your product choices to arrive in time for the event.

Here is the Registration Form:

Traditional Tuesday Scrapbooking Project Idea

Traditional Tuesday Project Idea - March 22, 2011

How to create layout:
Use White Cardstock as the base.
Using the Jumbo Wavy Square Pattern (outside of template) and the Red Blade, cut a wavy square from the yellow pattern paper.  Adhere to the center of the White Cardstock.
Using the Jumbo Circle Pattern (inside of template) and the Red Blade, cut a circle from the purple stripe paper.  Adhere to the center of the yellow wavy square.
Cut two 8" strips of the Fabulous Paper Ribbon, (yellow and gray).  Adhere the gray strip on top the center of the yellow strip.  Adhere the layered strips 2-1/2" from the top of the circle.  Use an All-Purpose Scissors to trim off the excess, following the curve of the circle.
Apply the "Fabulous" Title Sticker to White Cardstock.  Cut around the word.  Use Foam Squares to adhere across the ribbon.
Adhere (2) 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" photos, as shown.
Adhere seven Paper Flowers randomly on the layout, using Foam Squares.
Computer journal, print on White Cardstock using AL Uncle Charles Font.  Cut in strips and adhere above the photos with the date below the photos.

Create Project Using:
White Cardstock
Fabulous Tone-on-Tone Paper
Fabulous Paper Ribbon
Fabulous Title Stickers
Simply Beautiful Paper Flowers
CCS Jumbo Wavy Square
CCS Jumbo Circle Pattern
Foam Squares
All-Purpose Scissors

Project Designed by:
Sarah Klemish

Pennant Banner Scrapbooking Workshop - Peterborough, Ontario

Come to my Pennant Banner Scrapbooking Workshop and see the hottest trend in scrapbooking!

Friday, March 11th at 5:30pm

or Saturday, March 12th 1:00-3:00pm

Mary's Scrappin' Studio, Peterborough

At this workshop several different kinds of pennant banners will be demonstrated.

One sample layout is attached.

Additional layouts using other types of pennants will be on display at the workshops.

Each participant will receive templates for a variety of different sized pennants.

Materials needed for the workshop:

• any number of photographs
• paper and cardstock to compliment your photos
• adhesive
• paper trimmer
• scoring blade for trimmer or bone folder
• embroidery floss, hemp twine, string or other fibre to hang banner (optional)
• brads or embellishments (optional)
• scissors

Please let me know if you would like to attend one of these workshops.

Cost for the Friday workshop is $15.00 (refreshments included).

Cost for the Saturday workshop is $10.00.