Hi Everyone!  Sherri here and I would LOVE for you to join me at my next class on Friday, June 28th at 6:30pm at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!
You will be making a 1 page INTERACTIVE Layout using the Very Colorful BoBunny "SURPRISE!" paper line and co-coordinating accessories!


Here is a SNEAK PEEK! - The sample is in the store!

This page was inspired by Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's June Sketch Challenge, and I decided to  "kick it up a few notches" by adding a large "secret pocket" where you can add 3 Large Tags - for journaling or additional photos photos (up to 6 more!)  It will be PERFECT for your special Birthday Photos -either from the past, or for celebrations yet to come!  You will LOVE this technique and will use it again and again for those special photos of your precious memories -whatever the subject!  Photo sizes:  (3) 3"x4"  (up to 6) 4 x 6". 

Students need to bring the following supplies: Basic Tool Kit - including  12x12 Trimmer, Liquid Adhesive, Small Sharp Scissors, 3D Foam Dots, *FOAM TAPE - Available at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo.  Your Teacher will have one of each of the following items for students to share, but you are welcome to work at your own pace by bring your own, or purchase from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo - Ranger Distress STAIN - Peacock Feathers and Ripe Persimmon.

HI DOODLE DOO'ERS!

I hope you can join me at my next class 
Scrap-a-Doodle Doo
37C Swan Street
Ramsey, NJ
201 818 7060

Students need to bring the following to Class: RULER, 12x12 paper trimmer, Small Sharp Scissors, Bone Folder,  3D Foam and/or ZOT Dots, Permanent Tape Runner and Liquid adhesive. *Teacher will have one of each of the following to share: Ranger Distress Stain -RIPE PERSIMMON,  and PEACOCK FEATHERS, Orange Stickles.

Since I have been unable to get this layout to "The Doo," for you to see in person - (I'm sure you are all as busy as I am getting ready for Thanksgiving!) - I thought I would post the FULL 2 pages here - so you can see exactly what we will be making!

CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ENLARGE ;-)

Suggested ADD ONS/Tools  *Your Teacher will have the following to share- but please bring your own if you'd like to work at your own pace : Ranger Forest Moss Distress Stain, RED and GREEN Ranger Alcohol Inks, along with applicator, foam pad and thinning solution, Red and Gold Stickles.

 

  CALL the STORE (201) 818-7060 to reserve your seat – or book it on line, following the links below. SEATING IS LIMITED and on a FIRST COME BASIS – You DON’T want to miss out! SUCH CREATIVE FUN is in store!

“Donna Downey is a bestselling author, instructor and all-around creative force as a mixed-media artist. From working as a popular columnist for Simple Scrapbooks magazine, to traveling the world inspiring women to push the boundaries of their own creativity, to developing her first mixed-media scrapbooking line with Prima in the Spring of ‘09, Donna is consistently on the leading edge of taking creative risks the push the creative envelope and empowering others to do the same with their art.”


Donna teaches ALL OVER THE WORLD, and this is her ONLY NY/NJ area appearance through April of 2013!!

ALL CLASSES will be held at the beautiful Crown Plaza Hotel, Suffern, NY ... Just 5 miles from the Scrap-a-Doodle-Doo store. HERE ARE THE DETAILS: (click on the titles to reserve your seat on line through THE DOO's website!!)

Friday Dec 14th Vintage Chic Mini Album Workshop 3:30pm-7:30pm

Donna describes this class in the following manner ... "Create a 6" x 9" cardboard mini album. This album is the perfect blend of shabby & chic with each cardboard page has been delicately edged in distressed inka-inka gold and dressed in a frayed swatch of soft muslin. The album is layered in burlaps; canvas; silk flowers; frames; a timepiece and my favorite part ... a pair of soft feathery angel’s wings. The tone on tone color palette gives this book a truly romantic feel."

First Saturday Class - 12/15/12 - "The Big 40" Workshop 9am - 2pm

The first class on Saturday is a 5-hour workshop entitled "The Big 40"! Donna describes this class as a "6 x 8" art journal - Building Mixed-Media backgrounds ... WARNING: THIS WORKSHOP MAY LEAD TO INSOMNIA CAUSED BY IDEA OVERLOAD. Since I am now 40, I thought what better way to celebrate this new decade than by sharing my favorite top 40 tips, tricks and techniques for building better art journals and mixed-media backgrounds. Like all great things, building a strong foundation or base for your ideas is important and mixed-media and art journaling are no different. This workshop is going to put all these ideas at your fingertips as you create your own personal reference book for mixed media backgrounds and techniques and fill the pages of your NEW art journal. Each student will receive and work in one of my newly released art journals. The journal's heavyweight pages are perfect for layering; paints; inks; collages; PanPastels; paper, etc. I plan to do all that and more in this workshop! We will build over 40 techniques and pages worth of ideas using several different wet and dry mediums filling one incredible idea book that will surely get your mind spinning with ideas!"

Second Saturday Class 12/15/12 – “Poppy Collage Class” 3pm to 6pm

This will be the second class on Saturday and is a 3-hour workshop. Donna describes this class in the following manner: "A 6" x 18" mixed-media canvas designed to guide you through the multi-layered building of creating an original mixed-media canvas measuring 6" x 18" using mixed media tags; modeling paste; gesso; decorative tapes; fabric and paper elements. Each layer will lead you closer to creating a textural and beautiful piece of artwork celebrating strength and beauty. By keeping our color palette simple, using lots of dimensional elements and several simple techniques for applying texture you will tap into that inner artist and watch your blank canvas transform into an amazing collage."

Sunday December 16th - "Inspiration Journal Workshop" 9am - 2pm

This will be the last class for the weekend and is a 5-hour workshop. Donna describes this class in the following manner: "If you have taken your first steps into art journaling / creating a visual diary and/or are looking to take your pages to the next level, this is the workshop for you! Learn more about building layers using mediums; stencils; india inks; acrylic paints; watercolors; papers; tapes and more. Art is about pushing the boundaries and making a statement. This workshop is designed to empower you to listen to your creative instincts and will teach how to layer color, texture and channel your artistic personality into your journal pages. You will also learn tips and techniques about freehand drawing, adding details, as well as composition and balance.

Once you have registered for any of the above classes, you will be sent a list of required class supplies.

Again – Please call the store (201)818-7060 or register ON LINE as soon as possible, as SEATING IS LIMITED! I hope you can join me at this weekend of CREATIVE FUN!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Hi everyone!

I hope your summer is going well, and that you can join me at my next class at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo.

It is scheduled for Friday, August 17th, at 6:30pm to @ 8:30pm
Cost is $20.00 per person.

We will be making a MIXED MEDIA 1 page Layout with lots of layers and STUFF!  Techniques will include, Water Edge Distressing, Chalking, Layering, and will include Little Yellow Bicycle's beautiful Paradise Collection, along with Feathers, Lace, Buttons, Flowers, corrugated cardboard heart, a butterfly and more!

KITS ARE VERY LIMITED - so call the store 201 818 7060, or email them at customerservice@scrap-a-doodledoo.com  to reserve your seat.




TOOLS NEEDED - PLEASE BRING TO CLASS: 12x12 trimmer, Tape runner, Liquid Adhesive (ie: Fabritac, Zip Dry) Scissors, 3D Foam Dots or Zots.
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

This class will incorporate all sorts of fun techniques including altering embellishments, using gesso and acrylic paints, alcohol inland, distress techniques, and LOTS of mod podge action! All items will be prepared in advance so the class will only take up two and a half hours of your precious crafting time and you will leave with a complete and gorgeous project!

So call the Doo today to reserve your spot and i look forward to seeing you there!!

Hi Everyone,


Anna here again this week from StampAnna Designs.  


Today I am going to share a sneak peek of an upcoming class.  


I introduce you to the : 

The 2 feathers / or leaves were lots of fun to make too - they were made with the reverse side of the ZOO DOT paper.  They were then accented with Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze in Indian Summer and Sea Kelp.



Hi Doodle Doer's!

Sherri Caramico here - I am one of the Design Team Members and Educators at my FAVORITE Local Scrapbook Store (LSS) Scrap-a-Doodle Doo in Ramsey, NJ.

Thanks for stopping by! Please FOLLOW this blog and feel free to share/recommend it to your Scrappy Friends - as THE DOO TEAM has great plans to share lots of FUN ideas and techniques with you in the future!

For my first post - I'd LOVE to share a FUN project with you.
 
I taught this "Lots 'O Layers" Class at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's CANDYLAND Weekend Crop event, on January 27, 28 & 29.  This event was well attended by 90+ Scrappy Croppers, and all of them had (as always)  a FABULOUS TIME!

The class sold out with 12 Lovely and Talented Ladies attending! They were all so pleased with their finished layout, and I am happy they enjoyed the class, and learning a new technique!

Since not everyone got into the class - I will be teaching a similar one at the store in the very near future! Watch this Blog and Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's Facebook Page for a Date and Time!

Until then - I'll share the photos of the layout that we created at the Candyland Weekend.

I used a piece of "YAM" Bazzill cardstock for the base - I really love how it picked up and made the light orange color in the frame stand out.

The other papers are from the beautiful Webster's Pages Lady's and Gent's line - "Groomed Traveler" and "Pretty Up" I just LOVE the Blue and Green combo in these papers!

The blue frame originally had an outside measurement of 12"x12" but just look at what a little water, and folding ( or smushing) can do!  It transforms it into a smaller frame that allows the beautiful green paper to edge the layout so nicely!

Here is a close up of some of the detail.

The plain paper Prima Flower was "inked" with Ranger Distress Stain in Shabby Shutters.

In this close up, you can see the dimension you can achieve with this water distressing technique.  I hope this inspired you to get out your Mini Mister, spray some paper with water and smush away!   I'd love to have you join me in my upcoming class for a hands on lesson in Water Distressing! Again, watch this blog and Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's facebook page for more details! Thanks for stopping by!   Please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question, if you have any, about this technique - I'd be happy to reply! ((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Hello fellow scrappers!


I am PLEASED and EXCITED to ANNOUNCE my next Class at SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO !


Please JOIN me on Sunday, August 28th at 11am - 1:30pm,


to create a beautiful 5 1/5" x 6 1/2" ~ 12 Page total, VINTAGE MINI CHIPBOARD Album.


*** This mini album kit was such a hit at the CKC Valley Forge Event, we decided to "kick it up a notch" and add some distressed chipboard elements, and a TIM HOLTZ "Tattered Florals" vintage flower too ~ and offer it as a CLASS at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo! ***



The SAMPLE is IN THE STORE NOW - but HERE is a SNEAK PEAK of the cover:

In this class, you will learn, how to cover chipboard, how to distress chipboard elements, to look like metal, using RANGER Distress Embossing Powder, and RANGER Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint, how to make a beautiful vintage 3-D paper flower, how to mix and match patterned papers. It features tan, navy and maroon patterned papers from the Mollie & Mac Collection, along with ribbon, lace, Toile, vintage book pages, and pearly buttons.


Cost: $30.00 - Class Kits will be available after the class - if you are not able to make the date.

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Students please to bring the following to class:


Ranger Distress Stain in VINTAGE PHOTO or Brown -for edge distressing, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive, or FABRITAC adhesive (for adhering Ribbon & buttons, and paper) Exacto Knife and Self Healing MAT, Tweezers, Sanding tool, 12x12 paper trimmer, basic tool kit.


I will have the following tools/items to share, but please BRING your own if you have them - CROP-a-Dile or hole punch, RANGER TEA DYE Distress Embossing powder, RANGER Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint.


ALL items above, are available at SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO


This is the perfect album to store and share fun family memories - it would make a GREAT gift too!


AND don't forget - we will be making this beautiful VINTAGE Tim Holtz flower too:




AS ALWAYS - SEATING IS LIMITED - so PLEASE CALL THE STORE ASAP - to RESERVE and PAY for your seat, as they are going fast! HOPE to see you there!






STORE INFO:


Scrap-a-Doodle-Doo


37-C Swan Street


Ramsey, New Jersey 07446


www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com


Phone: 201.818.7060






THANKS,


Sherri
http://www.shercara.blogspot.com/  <<--- FOLLOW ME for up to the minute info on my classes at THE DOO!

Come join Ranger Certified instructor, Anna Zuniga, to create a Tim Holtz inspired mirror project. This unique attractive home decor item will make a great gift or will look beautiful displayed in your own home. This class will feature some fabulous techniques using distress embossing powders, crackle paint and vintage paper. To finish off this project we will add some antique’y trinkets to add a dash of rustic’ness to the mix.


A SAMPLE is at the store.

When:  Thursday 5/12/2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: $28.00

Please bring your standard tool kit: a table top mat; a 12" x 12" paper trimmer; scissors; and your favorite adhesive. Fabri-tac and non-stick matt are needed in this class.

NOTE: All of these items are available for sale at Scrap-a-Doodle-Doo. All other supplies will be provided by your instructor.

You may register by stopping by the store or by calling us during business hours at (201) 818-7060  to reserve your space.

Terms and Conditions: Payment is required at the time of sign up which must be made in advance. If you cannot attend your scheduled class, you may pick up your class kit with directions at any time, as all instructors prepare class kits for each person scheduled well in advance.

Hope to see you all there. :)

Hi Friends,

I wanted to send a quick reminder of "Whats Happening at the "Doo" this Week end!  There are only a few spots left in each of the classes so be sure to reserve your spot asap. 

Simply by:

Calling the store:  201-818-7060

or

Registering on the web:  http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/ and look under classes/events.

Take a look below:

Friday Night:
4/15/2011

This is a 2 page spread, birthday theme layout.  The title is "Make a Wish".  There are LOTS of detail in this class.  We are sure to have lots of fun creating it.  Anna will show you a few tips and tricks along the way.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Saturday 4/16/2011
All Day Crop
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Scrap-a-Doodle-Doo will be hosting an All-Day "SPRING FLING" themed Crop on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10 AM to 10 PM. Come enjoy a relaxing day of scrapping and socializing! The event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel located at 180 Route 17 South in Mahwah, NJ 07430.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS


Sunday 4/17/2011
Stamp Camp

OPEN BY STAMPERS' REQUEST: Begin with a class featuring the stamp of the month from Hero Arts and the new Viva Décor Pearl Pens. A sample will be in the store shortly. Spend the rest of your day working on your own projects in our Crop Room. Enjoy savings of 10% off your purchases for the highlighted manufacturer of the month. Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $15.00 per person PLEASE BRING YOUR REGULAR CLASS KIT: TABLETOP MAT; SCISSORS; ADHESIVE; PERSONAL TRIMMER. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE ALL OTHER SUPPLIES.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Hope we get to see you this week end!

Come join our own Adina Medina, to create an fluttery array of Shabby Chic cards featuring the new Gabrielle line from Bo Bunny. Samples will be displayed at the store starting tomorrow, but here's a sneek peek at some of the goodies we'll walk away with at this "10 cards for 20 bucks" event:

April 21, 2011
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot ASAP.


Register online by visiting http://www.scrap-a-doodledoo.com/ under the CROPS and CLASSES category; on the Meetup.com website; by calling the store at (201) 818-7060 or by stopping at Scrap-a-Doodle-Doo. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please bring your standard class kit: a personal mat; scissors; personal trimmer; and favorite adhesive. Each of these items is available for sale at the store. All of the other materials will be provided by your instructor.