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Starburst Layout Class on May 30th

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

Thursday, May 30th  6:30pm - 8:30pm

1 Page "STARBURST" Layout

Ever wonder how to create a Starburst background with designer papers?  Use Distress Stains and feathers ?  Join me to create a 1-Page Layout  featuring the HOT NEW My Mind's Eye Notable/Collectable by Jen Allyson Collection.  Layout includes LOTS of layers, Sunburst background technique, Circle flower technique, pocket template, Washi Tape, and how to Ink/Edge with Distress Stain.

Cost $25 per person - and MOST items will be pre-cut for you too!


This class was a HIT at the last Scrap-a-Doodle Doo Weekend Crop -so we are bringing it back to THE DOO, so those that missed it can have a chance to learn these fun techniques that you can use again and again on future layouts too!



Call to reserve your cropping seat as space is limited. You may register by stopping by the store or 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, a Kit-to-Go will be waiting for you.
We reserve the right to cancel a class that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements. In the event of a cancellation, we will gladly re-schedule you for another class or refund your fee.
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.



Here is a Sneak Peek -



 

Again, SEATING for this Class is VERY LIMITED -
only 7 Seats or Kits are available!!
PLEASE CALL THE STORE  201-818-7060 to reserve yours ASAP!

THANKS,
((Hugs)) ~ Sherri
 

date Monday, May 20, 2013
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How to Tip ~ "Water Distressing"

Hi Everyone!


Sherri Caramico here again, bringing you some Scrappy Tips from my FAVORITE Scrappy Place ~ Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!


I want to share a cool ( and wet!) technique with you this week ~ EDGE DISTRESSING with WATER


This is a fun way to "cut out" sections, or just to "cut" edges of your paper, giving a textured/tattered look that you can keep white, or add ink to ( either chalk, ink pad, or my newest favorite "must have" Ranger Distress Stains!)


This look works great on grungy projects, as well as for a shabby chic look, and it is even a great way to add or soften lines on a layout that is full of straight edges, and will add a little texture/interest.


Here is what you will need :

  • A piece of scrapbook paper
  • A few Q-tips 
  • Water 
  • Some kind of ink - (chalk, stain, pad - if desired)

First - decide where you want to "tear" you paper.  My best suggestion here would be to follow the pattern or design of the paper.  You can even draw a line with a pencil to help you "stay on track."


After you determine the "Where?" - next is the "How?"


Wet a Q-Tip with water and begin to follow the "line" while pressing and rubbing - no need to be too gentle here - you want that water to soak in and saturate the paper.  Start out small - only about a 3" - 4" section at a time - keep wetting and rubbing.


You will begin to see the paper turn white - as the color/design is rubbed away.  (You do not need to rub right through the paper.)  When you see white - try to poke your finger through and tear gently along the line you've created.  If it does not tear easily - add more water and continue rubbing.  As soon as you have that section torn, move on to the next 3"- 4" and continue until tearing has been complete. 


Here you can see how I am following along the design of the paper to make the line where I will tear.

I wanted to make a "frame" for this layout, so I created my own line above the design. Here you can see how the top layer has been rubbed away, just before I am ready to tear it.

For added interest, after the paper has been torn, you can fold back the wet edge to give it a "framed" look too.

Here you can see the frame that was created with the textured, water distress opening.  The edges were inked with Ranger Distress Stain and really make it "POP" I think - don't you?

Here is the finished layout.






You can also just "open" up the paper and not fold it back too. Here is an example of that -



First I rubbed the Q-Tip around the outline of the Leopard on the COOL BoBunny Zoology Paper,

Then I continued on, to "cut" out the center of the paper, to make a frame.
(TIP - you can then use that center piece to make mats or embellishments
ie: the 2 flowers in the layout below!)

As you can see, I inked the edges of the inside and outside of my Leopard Frame to make it POP off the page -( LOVE that Ranger Distress Stain !!) - this happens to be Spiced Marmalade.  Oh - and I painted the Leopard with Ranger Distress Stain and sprayed him with Studio Calico's Mister Huey's GOLD Color Mist -one of my new FAVORITE FINDS!   I think it makes him look really WILD - don't you!!  ROAR!!




For more more layouts and ideas on this WATER DISTRESSING Technique check out my Blog, For the Love of Paper

Now go on - GET SCRAPPY - and CREATE SOMETHING!!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri 



date Monday, May 14, 2012
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