Sept 2011 classes plus fun

No crafty again, sorry... but I wanted to share a fun link and give class information for September 2011.

Crop night  Sept 9. 4:00-8:45

Martha Stewart Glitter class Sept 14  6:30-8:30

Martha Stewart punch around class Sept 21.  6:30-8:30

Scrapbook basics condensed classes 28 & Oct 5. 6:00-8:45 {notice longer class time}

The site is called Poladroid Project.

I love the look of Poladroids, this can be so fun! the download is a bit old but works with PC as a easy drag and drop. How fun is that! I am a MAC user so I will be using the iPhone app.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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I haven't crafted in a few days...

Hank and I have been doing stuff, like going shopping, reading, spending time with friends....
You know stuff. :D

I do have something to share though. Last week I framed some picture I had taken of my niece. I gave them to her/parents as her birthday gift.

I matted the pictures with some cute K&co paper I had used for a mobile I made her.

You can see the mobile here : love{bird}

These pictures and all the picture on my blog are taken by me and UN-Edited.

Unless otherwise stated.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. The Slice, Making Memories. 

Paper: Wild Saffron, K & Co.

Stamps:  none

Embellishments: Frames, Dollar store

Ink: None

Florida Scrapbook

The kids are at camp this week so... I've been scrapbooking!

I used the Scrappy Sunday July sketched for these double pages.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. The Slice, Making Memories. 

Paper: Kraft, Rose, SU! DP Junebug, Basic Grey.

Stamps:  none

Embellishments: Stickers,Rub-ons, Buttons, Basic Grey. Doily, Dollar store

Ink: None

Birthday-UnBirthday

Lots of Birthday celebrating around here!

Last week was my niece's birthday with this card and these cupcakes .

 

My niece is the adorable blonde!!

On the weekend we celebrated my Daughter's un-birthday with a mad tea party!

We reserved the cafe at our church for the party is is very cool. The walls are all red black and grey. Perfect for the Red Queen perhaps!?!

 

Pizza spirals, Cucumber bagel appetizers , pink & orange chocolate cookie and tarts. {close up}
 

Mis-matched tea cups and saucers set out on the long row of tables !
 

Guests working in the Mad Hatter's hat shop decorating hats. {I made those hats!}
  

The bubbles and the Cheshire cat pinata.{made by my sis-in-law}
 

I made black and white cupcakes that said: Eat me!!!

Happy Un-Birthday Sweety!   Her real birthday is in July.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Card Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success,scalloped edge punch, SU!.

Paper: vanilla , SU! Vintage yellow, core'dinations

Stamps:  Letter stamp from CTMH. For the Love of Dots, sets by Practicing Creativity Designs

Embellishments: teal ribbon

Colors: Rainbow ink Kaleido-color.

Mabel's Labels: review with personal pictures.

I LOVE these so Much I am adding a sample pack to my Blog candy giveaway!

My first impression:

The first time I was introduced to Mabel's Labels I was amazed. "This is such a great idea" I thought.  As some of you know Hank and I have four{4} kids. We were constantly sending things out the door with the kids and hoping they will come back. The concept of labels that are waterproof, dishwasher, microwave and laundry safe seemed like a dream. I own a label maker and love it to pieces but Mabel's labels had so much more to offer in quality.

Creating:

Creating or "customizing" the Mabel's Labels is very easy. Each step of the creating is marked by a tab for easy navigation. During each step of the customizing process a "preview" is available for you to see how your Mabel's Labels will look. The colors in the preview are accurate to the actual product too! I love the colors teal and raspberry. The tabs allow you to navigate back to make quick adjustment to the Mabel's Labels while you customize. I chose to order the skinny minis and I created them in 3 minutes.

Ordering:

Ordering the Mabel's Labels is completed after you create the labels. When you are happy with your created labels you select the "Finish" tab where again you will see a clear accurate preview of your choices before you add to cart. If you don't like what you ceated just go back to the "Name" tab.  Mabel's Labels has many payment option and has great shipping rates. The bottom line in the order form is clear and shows a detailed description of the labels you orders. I received a e-mail confirming my order and re-stating contact information. I liked that a lot!

Product:

Mabel's Labels are Amazing! I have used the skinny-minis on clothing and washed them many times. These labels are not advertised as laundry safe but I and still pleased with the clear lettering and stickiness. I recently ordered a set for my scrap-booking supplies. I attend at lest 4 crops or retreats a year. Every year I lose a tool or ink pad. The Household Lables are the real icing on the cake over at Mable's Labels. The "Crafter's Pack" and the "Cord Control" are dreamy. I also have the "Allergy Alert" they say my child mane and the allergy concerns. I love this for when I take her to a drop-in or play group. No worried the care-giver will forget the Mabel's labels will remind them.

Overall:

These are a great thing. Mabel's labels clearly marking all you important items. You are free to wash dry and heat any thing that has Mabel's labels on it without a care in the world. I have had many  positive comment on the Mabel's labels I have used. A teacher thanked me because" I always know your daughters items" and a friend said "I always know what stuff you kids left behind before the get upset". If my kids will take Mabel's labels to High school I will stick it to them.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Easter card and Fax Lightbox tutorial.

This card is for the a few challenges:

 Embellish Magazine color and border Challenge,

Etsy Challenge #7

  Pile it on Lucky me Challenge

Cute card thursday Challenge 101 - Ribbon-Tastic!

Clearly iStamp Hip to be square

  Taylored Expressions sketch #102.

I want to show you how I took this picture without a Lightbox.

As I mentioned I am focusing on photograph right now. {Shaz's Project 365}

{Don't worry I will still have cards and crafts} I have tried a few ways of making a lightbox but the all seem expensive or flimsy for a house with 4 kids. To get this type of picture I use some house hold items. A chair with armrests a big window and a white curtain.

Here you can see what I used: a toddler chair, a whit linen curtain and a sliding door.

Since I use the sun as my source of light timing is important. I like to take my picture between noon and 4 o'clock. I have turned the yard light on to help but it does not do much. I drape the curtain over the chair to create the "box". I tend to tuck the curtain in the seat of the chair so I can stand my cards.

When I set my card in place  I get really close to the box. I also use a close up feature on my camera to help it focus on the cards. When the image is focused I just click. It looks great every time. I love the detail and the contrast it gives having the white light around the cards.

Let me know if the tutorial was helpful.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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