Christmas cards with Charming Words

When it comes to Christmas, I just love the traditional colours! The Home for Christmas 6x6" paper pad is perfect for making lots of Christmas cards. 

It goes really well with a rustic look:

And it also suits the red-and-green colour scheme: 

Team it up with some Charming Words (find them all here) and any simple card will get the wow factor!

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Here I used:

♥ silver merry Christmas charming word 

♥ silver glitter ribbon 

♥ poinsettia

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The red stamen stems aren't just a great tongue twister, they're delightful as a wreath too! 

Simply twist one branch into a double circle, tie with some twine and cover with a fussy cut poinsettia from the paper pad. A few extra white stamen will help it not to look so flat. And a little 2015 charm is so "now".

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If you like it a little more frilly, try cutting out a circle as a bauble...

 ...and decorate it with:

♥ 3 Christmas tree charms

♥ silver merry Christmas charming word

♥ star flower

♥ tiny rose 

♥ pink stamens 

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Like it more traditional? Try using some of the red gloss paper from the pad and rub a baby wipe over the corners. It will take some of the colour off and show the glossy design all the better. 

Then decorate with a green merry Christmas charming word:

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Do you like to make your own embellishments? Why not take a golden bauble mini pick and whip up a sparkly bauble:

It's super easy and quick and the golden rhinestone chain is included too! Finish it off with a pretty organza ribbon bow (tie two layers into a bow for extra volume!)

Then add some more star flowers. 

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A strip of Christmas felt ribbon always makes a pretty border. The kraft and white combo goes well with a little black, if you like it a tiny bit more non-traditional.

I used:

♥ black & silver celebrate charming word

♥ black metal textured stars (among my all-time faves)

♥ red twine 

So, as you can see, the Home For Christmas paper is super versatile and you can make lots and lots of cards from just the one 6x6" pad, some cardstock and some pretty embellies from my2angels.

Happy cardmaking!

Geli

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Something fishy

In next week's class we're using a few mixed media to create a soft, watery effect with a fish mask! It will turn out very shimmery, with a golden glow.

You don't need to stick to an orange colour scheme, we will just match it to your photos. For instance, this layout would look great in greens and blues with a touch of gold.

Now, before you panic and rush off to Asia to take photos of koi fish, there are a few other themes you might want to consider: beach, lake side, cruise, fishing, nature, pet fish and of course, anything Japanese or Asian.

You can also add more decorations like charms. I have intentionally kept it fairly plain, so we can concentrate on the technique and also use up some busy paper.

Class times are like always:

Tue 10am, Thur 6pm, Fri 9:30am

at Scrapulous, 60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park

Cost: $20

a lightbulb moment

It's time we scrapped the boys again and this time it's a kit class! This layout was designed by Janet, but I have adapted it a little to suit our papers. 

You will receive everything you need and more - enough for a second layout (just add another background). Not only is there is a cool wire light bulb...

...but also 20 patterned 6x6" papers in your kit to choose from, so you can adjust the colours a little, depending on what suits your photo. The same goes for the tags and borders, there are plenty of choices. And while I have used a beach theme here and there, you don't have to.

  All you will need to bring is 1 photo (4x6", either direction). You can also use 2 small photos instead.The cost of this class will be $26, which includes your kit.

Class times will be as usual:

Tue 10am

Thur 6pm

Fri 9:30am

at Scrapulous, 60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park

Pretty layouts with Ma Cherie

Kaisercraft has brought out a new and very pretty collection called Ma Cherie. I am using it in my classes next week. This one will be at TJ's Scrappin' With Style:

I couldn't resist fussy cutting some of that paper.

We will add some gold glimmer and stamping too:

Meet me at TJ's Scrappin' With Style

21 Mayes Ave, Logan Central

Mon (26/10) 9:30am

Cost: $25 incl all materials

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And at Scrapulous, you will try out a variety of techniques and mediums -- 

-- shimmer paint, glitter paste, rainbow ink, a vintage sticker, playing card, zipper pull and butterflies all feature on this pretty page. 

We're using this butterfly paper from the collection and you can change the colour scheme slightly, as long as the butterflies still match:

We will stamp some feathers and...

...and make a sweet embellishment with a vintage sticker (designs will vary):

a zipper pull adds a bit of quirkiness.

Want to join me? Come along to Scrapulous, 

60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park

Tuesday (27/10) 10am, Thu (29/10) 6pm, Fri (30/10) 9:30am

Cost is $20

One for the boys and one for the girls

Next week I'm teaching a boy layout at TJ's on Monday and a girl layout at Scrapulous on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Which one will you do? 

This is the boy one: 

 We're adding some texture with corrugated paper, hessian, string and chipboard:

 Class time is Oct 19, 9:30am at TJ's Scrappin' With Style

Cost is $25 and includes all materials

At Scrapulous we're doing this little beauty: 

 The idea of the heart made of triangles came from a feature in Scrapbooking Memories.

Janet has sewn up some little mason jars for us to fill with some small goodies:

 And I will show you how to glitter up some plain ribbon!

Class times are: Tue (Oct 20) 10am, Thur (Oct 22) 6pm, Fri (Oct 23) 9:30am

at Scrapulous, 60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park

Baby Hannah - a layout with a touch of gold

Next week you'll be amazed how much you can do with just the basic scrap supplies: 1 cardstock, 4 patterned papers, 3 buttons and some ribbon: 

To make it extra pretty, we're adding some gold leaf to our photo 

and some gold to the butterflies:

We're including a smaller photo with a pretty wood veneer frame (comes in 5 different designs, to be coloured to suit your layout):

The little flower twists open to reveal some journalling:

Class times are:

Tuesday (Oct 6) 10am

Thursday (Oct 8) 6pm

no Friday class this week as I'll be working at the craft expo

at Scrapulous

60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park

Cost: $20

Adventure Awaits & Ascona (with multiple hidden photos)

What's in store for you next week?

On Monday (Sept 21) at TJ's Scrappin' With Style we're doing this cool boyish layout.  This class will be repeated at Scrapulous on Sept 29, Oct 1 & 2.

It has a hidden tag with journalling. During their visit to Rwanda last year Joel's team found out that once a month on a Saturday, everyone - from president to visitor - does a few hours community service. The team pitched in by tidying up a street in Kigali.

Rough granite texture on the clock chipboard... 

...and a few spots of chunky embossing give this layout a nice grungy look. 

Perfect for masculine photos, man stuff, motorbikes & cars too!

Class is on Monday, Sept 21 at 9:30

TJ's Scrappin' With Style

21 Mayes Ave, Logan Central

Cost: $25 incl all materials (bring one 4x6" photo)

And on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Scrapulous it will be all about including lots of hidden photos on your layout! 

(The overall look was inspired by this sketch from Scrap Therapy and I just loved the colour scheme of Beck's sample here)

Open the main photo to reveal a flip-out section:

It can hold 7 more 4x6" photos and 6 smaller photos! 

There are 3 more photos on the back, though not visible here.

All in all, that's 8 regular and 6 half sized photos. Not bad for one layout. Those who don't have that many photos can include tickets, brochure clippings, mementos etc. 

We finish it off with our home-made, heat-embossed branch and some flowers.

Can't wait to do this project with me? Join me in class! If you're new, try it for free. Just bring your own papers.

Tue (22/09) 10am, Thur (24/09) 6pm, Fri (25/09) 9:30am
at Scrapulous, 60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park
Cost: $20 BYO papers & flowers

And here is my Christmas version of the same booklet layout that I will teach at TJ's Scrappin' With Style on Monday, Oct 5:

Fairy Floss

I'm back from Germany and back into scrapbooking! For now, there aren't any new printed photos, but I'm sure you'll see lots of them over the next months.

For next week's class I have prepared a fun layout using Project Life tags and a little bit of stitching.

 (inspired by a layout found on Scrap Stacks here)

This stitching has a cool 3D effect and is very simple to do:

inspired by a layout by Robinzberdz found here)

A few flower clusters round it off, but for a more masculine page, you can replace them with a more "manly" embellishment.

 These little vintage rings were given to me and have been around for a long time. Let's give them a new purpose! You'll have the choice of black or ivory white.

You can choose the theme of your page, make it girly or boyish. 

To join in class, pick out 2 photos and a few simple things you have in your stash and come to Scrapulous! 

You will need:

- 2 photos

- 2 plain background papers

- 1 cardstock to mat your photos

- 1 or 2 cardstocks to die cut leaves (you can use my scraps)

- Project Life cards: 1 at 4x6" and 3 at 3x4"

(I have spare cards you can use)

- contrasting piece of paper (pink on my layout)

- a few large and small flowers

- a piece of ribbon

Class times: 

Tuesday at 10am, Thursday at 6pm, Friday at 9:30am

Cost: $20

Scrapulous, 60 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park