Due to financial cut backs, I hadn't been able to go to any actual scrapbook stores. My favorite being Scattered Pictures in Portland, Oregon, I recently found that Nancy was closing her store. I was crushed, because just when I thought I could get back to going, I didnt have a "homebase".
So what to do? I started calling stores and found that only a few were still open, A Joy Forever in Clackamas, Oregon is where I was going to be headed. I have been wanting to get Bo Bunny's Barefoot and Bliss Collection, so I called, and they had it.
Yesterday I had a couple of hours to myself and headed over, its about 15 miles, but with heavy traffic, it takes a while. Anyhow, I arrived, walked in, and found my new "homebase".
They literally have everything that I wanted... I am in love, so for those of you that are in the Portland are, please stop by and see them. Paper galore, and not just the standard supplies, but they have almost all designers, and how its organized is perfect, by theme!!!!
I got my Barefoot and Bliss, and have been trying to work on a few beach layouts...
*note*... I have a injured tendon in my hand, and my hand is in a cast until Monday, but the pain is no more since having it stabilized... thank you Providence!!!
anyhow, if you have time, check our A Joy Forever, you will love it!!
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Scrapbook Websites
I have a new love.. Technique Tuesday.. I am looking forward to meeting them at the up coming Scrapbook convention in Portland, Oregon. I will be posting photos. Have no fear!!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Convention Galore...
If you are new to scrapbooking, paper altering, rubberstamping, or any other new hobby that has to do with paper, try and find a convention. Meaning a scrapbook convention, or rubber stamp convention. They offer great deals, classes, and hundreds sometimes thousands of other artists you can mingle with while shopping. I finally got to go this year to the Scrapbook convention and I didnt spend a lot of money this year LOL but had so much fun watching everyone else have fun.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Tips, Tricks and Techniques...
I hope to keep this apart of my daily blogging.. something new to pass on, if you have something to share, please feel free to leave a comment.
Sanding Paper
Right now, the Coredinations paper that I recently bought is helping me expanding my horizons.. I want to try new things, but since I like things my way, somethings I get frustrated and tear layouts apart when others think they are just wonderful. But taking sandpaper to the Coredinations paper is something that I have so far been enjoying. I try not to try it to much because I don't want all my layouts to look the same, so for me, I try it for several different albums.
Pre Makes
I premake as much as I can when making cards. I have a box of card stock all pre-folded for cards, organized by color. A recipe box full of vellum phrases i.e. Happy Birthday, Hello, Friendship, etc. So that if have a last minute card to make and I'm in a hurry, all I have to do is pick out the color of the card, a matte, stamp an image, color the edges, and use vellum tape for the vellum phrase.
Invitation size Envelopes
You can buy invitation sized envelopes at any discount/stationary/paper/scrapbook store, they are perfect for cards that are 4.5"x 5.5".
Basics
Make a basic supply list of items you use a lot, such as, vellum tape, glue sticks, any other adhesivies, and put it in your purse, so when you are at the craft store, you have it, so if its on sale, you can stock up. I didn't do this once, and actually had no adhesive, I was caught with my pants down and it was not fun at all. I ended up using school glue for cards, until I could get to the store..
Sanding Paper
Right now, the Coredinations paper that I recently bought is helping me expanding my horizons.. I want to try new things, but since I like things my way, somethings I get frustrated and tear layouts apart when others think they are just wonderful. But taking sandpaper to the Coredinations paper is something that I have so far been enjoying. I try not to try it to much because I don't want all my layouts to look the same, so for me, I try it for several different albums.
Pre Makes
I premake as much as I can when making cards. I have a box of card stock all pre-folded for cards, organized by color. A recipe box full of vellum phrases i.e. Happy Birthday, Hello, Friendship, etc. So that if have a last minute card to make and I'm in a hurry, all I have to do is pick out the color of the card, a matte, stamp an image, color the edges, and use vellum tape for the vellum phrase.
Invitation size Envelopes
You can buy invitation sized envelopes at any discount/stationary/paper/scrapbook store, they are perfect for cards that are 4.5"x 5.5".
Basics
Make a basic supply list of items you use a lot, such as, vellum tape, glue sticks, any other adhesivies, and put it in your purse, so when you are at the craft store, you have it, so if its on sale, you can stock up. I didn't do this once, and actually had no adhesive, I was caught with my pants down and it was not fun at all. I ended up using school glue for cards, until I could get to the store..
Paper, Paper, Paper...
I am in love with Paper! Patterned Paper, Solid Colored Cardstock, and my newest find, Coredinations. You can tear the paper, sand it, crumple it, and have an opposing color come thru. I found and bought ever since color they had at Joann Fabrics when paper was 6 for .96, I just couldnt help myself.
How I store my paper is my own, I know exactly where everything is, but my storage options are just that, mine, and someone else might have a better way, but it might not work for me, it works for them.
I have slabs of paper in a large three draw tote that sits under my desk, and solid 8x11 in a large magazine holder rainbowtized LOL, my 12x12 solid paper is in its own large paper holder that oddly I found at the grocery store, and no website that I could by more. Paper that I buy at the stores in singles or at conventions go in another file folder that holds 500 sheets and it sits between my feet next to the computer tower, I have it all organized by color.. its there when I need it, and as much as I love it, I dont mind leafing thru it.
How I store my paper is my own, I know exactly where everything is, but my storage options are just that, mine, and someone else might have a better way, but it might not work for me, it works for them.
I have slabs of paper in a large three draw tote that sits under my desk, and solid 8x11 in a large magazine holder rainbowtized LOL, my 12x12 solid paper is in its own large paper holder that oddly I found at the grocery store, and no website that I could by more. Paper that I buy at the stores in singles or at conventions go in another file folder that holds 500 sheets and it sits between my feet next to the computer tower, I have it all organized by color.. its there when I need it, and as much as I love it, I dont mind leafing thru it.
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