Scrapbookretreat
So recently we learn of this thing where people go away for the weekend with
no kids, no cooking, and all they do is crafting.
It was ah-mazing!
I only have one
question: “Where have you been all my life?!”
This retreat was in Flagstaff, AZ, and was just full of friendly, talented, wonderful ladies that have been doing this for several years. How come
I never knew about this? I'm telling you...this was the most FUN,
RELAXING, and REWARDING weekend I've had in a looooong time. (sorry honey
- it totally beats out baseball practice and housekeeping in 100+ degree weather!) Oh yah...I took that picture from the front door of the cabins craft room. Say it with me: "aaaahhhhhh"!
Among other craftabulous things, I made 3 separate layouts using the new paper pack BRUSHED. I was amazed at how many layouts I could get out of one paper packet! I spent $9.95 on the paper packet, and had tons of scraps leftover (which I will be making cards and other little Cricut goodies later!) I did add a few pieces of pear and pixie from my scrap pile from another project because I wanted different colors...but there certainly was MORE than enough paper to use from this paper packet in it's place if I wanted to.
Layout#1
Layout #1 uses:
Paper: Brushed paper packet
X7190C
Inks: Whisper
Z2172 and Pixie
Z2644 - both for shading with the
daubers
Cricut images:
Artbooking - Cherish (pg 46), and flowers (pg 48)
3-D Foam tape
Paper piercing tool for folding the flower petals.
Layout#2
Layout #2 uses:
Paper: Brushed paper packet
X7190C
Stamps:
Your own Kind of Wonderful D1627
Inks: Whisper
Z2172 for shading with
daubers and WARM GREY7 ShinHan marker
Z2468 for
inside the flowers.
Cricut Images:
Art Philosophy - Frame (pg 26), Flowers (pg 50), and leaves (pg 43)
Clear Sparkles assortment
Z1752
Scallop Border Punch
Z1851
Layout#3
Layout #3 uses:
Paper: Brushed paper packet
X7190C
Stamps:
Marquee Uppercase E1029, and
Your own Kind of Wonderful D1627
Inks: Archival Black
44751, and ShinHan markers Tender Pink
Z2464 and Golden Yellow
Z2452
Cricut Images:
Artiste - Bows (pg 55)
Clear Sparkles assortment
Z1752
Yes. I used a few different products. But that's because I have them in my craft arsenal. (Hey! don't judge...I've been collecting for a looooong time!) If you want to recreate all 3 of these layouts and are trying to do it on the cheap or are just starting out, here's what you can't do without:
Paper: Brushed paper packet
X7190C $ 9.95
Stamps:
Your own Kind of Wonderful D1627 $17.95
Inks: Whisper
Z2172 $ 5.95
Clear Sparkles assortment
Z1752 $ 2.95
I'll do the math for you...it's only $37.00! Here's the benefits to these specific items:
- You will have a lot of paper scraps of substantial size leftover (gift tags, bag toppers, endless scrapbooking embellishments, cards, teacher gifts, dress up some jars or candlesticks, etc.)
- The stamp set is versatile for other projects like cards, home dec. items, and scrapbooking
- The ink will last you forever (not really, but close!)and is versatile for use on almost all projects because it's a shade of black
- The clear sparkles include 108 pieces...so yah...those babies will go far!
Make any purchase over $25 through my website and I'll send you a thank you gift! (make sure your mailing address and email are entered correctly when you place your order.)
So what are you waiting for? Get crafting!
