Technique Tuesday {02.01.2011}

I cannot believe it's already February! January has flown by!
I'm at home with a sick chickie today, my Ally-Bug has been under the weather, but I still wanted to share a Technique with you.
For this week- let's talk SKETCHES!
I am a HUUUUUGE fan of Sketches! If you are every in a rut or can't get your mojo flowing- sketches are the perfect answer for you!
Many times, I won't follow them exactly, but they give me the jump start that I need to get my page rollin'.
Their are so many resources out their to help you find the perfect sketch! Here are just a few links that I wanted to share:
PageMaps
Got Sketch?
Pencil Lines
Every year in January, Scrap-Friendzy hosts a SKETCH-A-THON where over 30 sketches are posted! You can check it out here:
Scrap-Friendzy
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can have sketches right at your fingertips with Sketches2Scrapbook's new apps! Search for them in the app store or click the link below for more info:
Sketches2Scrapbook
I also create my own sketches sometimes, so here is one I've recently come up with:

I used this sketch to create the page we've been using for Technique Tuesday all month:

And here's an example page that my Mama created based on this sketch:

So for this Technique Tuesday special, create a page using my sketch above and bring it into the store any day in February, and I'll give you 40% off any one item!! I can't wait to see how this sketch inspires you!
Get To Scrappin'!!
~Amy

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Technique Tuesday {01.25.2011}

For this week's technique, we are going to play with

Tattered Angle's Glimmer Mist!

{WARNING:THIS PRODUCT CAN BE VERY ADDICTING!!!}

One of the things I love so much about Glimmer Mist, is it's versatility. It can truly take your projects from drab to WOW! You can use it on paper, flowers, chipboard, grunge board, you name it! Use a little bit to make a subtle change or use the heck out of it to totally change the color of an embellishment!

The possibilities are endless!

Today, I will be demonstrating how to add a design to your paper by misting.

First step- choose your pattern!

With Glimmer Mist, you can use a stencil like the Tattered Angel's Glimmer Screens that we carry in the store, any chipboard shapes, or even cut cardstock from a die to create your own "mask". This is what I chose to do for the top part of my design. I cut my cardstock using Tim Holtz- Alterations

"Elegant Flourish" Die {By the way, we have a huge selection of Tim's new dies in the store! {wink!wink!}

Simply lay your design piece on your page wherever you choose and mist {don't forget to protect your area!! I BELIEVE in the Splat Mat!!}lol

Here is my result:

For the bottom part of my design, I chose to use a Glimmer Screen:

Here is the result:

Now it's time to build your page!

I added Prima swirls and flowers over my Glimmer Mist design.

If you look closely, you can even see that I misted my flowers, as well!

And here is my finished page! Yep! Same page that we used for last week's Technique Tuesday! I love piling on the goodies and techniques on my page- I'm a "more is more" kinda girl!lol

This Week's Technique Tuesday Sale:

 Glimmer Mist {regularly $6.99} $5.25

Technique Tuesday {01.19.11}

Happy Technique Tuesday Scrappers! Today I want to share a really cool technique with you! If you love all things vintage & shabby chic like me, then you will want to try this technique on lots of your projects!
Today's Technique is all about distressing. Turning a new embellishment into something that looks old and worn.
These are the products I will be using for this technique and all of them will be 25% in the store off all week!

-Crackle Accents
-Tim Holtz Ink Applicator
-Applicator Felt (refills)
-Colorbox Fluid Chalks & Inks











To begin this technique, you will need any "title", tag or paper embellishment of your choice. {I used a "sisters" title from MME Lost & Found- Madison Avenue line.}

Begin by applying a thick, even coat of Crackle Accents to your embellishment. {The thicker your coat, the deeper the cracks you will get}

Next, allow the Crackle Accents to dry COMPLETELY. {To speed up the process, you can use your heat tool if you'd like.}

Take your Ink Applicator and dab a generous amount of ink on to the felt. Rub the ink in to the crackles that have formed and then using the clean side of your felt, wipe off the excess ink. This is the result you'll get:



Here's how I used my title on a page:

Don't forget to stop by the store this week and take advantage of 25% of this week's Technique Tuesday products!! Have a blessed week!

~Amy

November Kit Going Fast!!

We have only 4 November Kits still up for grabs!! This kit is packed full of adorable Fall elements that will be perfect for all of those Thanksgiving pics you took last week!

KIT INCLUDES:
Paper:
Imaginisce "Apple Cider" line- 1 of each Double-sided sheet:
    -Changing Leaves
    -So Grateful
    -Fall In Love
    -Cinnamon Sticks
    -Apple Crisp
    -Autumn Splendor
Bella Blvd "One Fall Day" line- 1 of each Double-sided sheet:
    -Cute Cuts
    -Borders N' Blocks
JilliBean Soup-
    - "A Hint Of Gossip" Printed Kraft CS (1 sheet)
Bazzill CS- 1 of each sheet:
    -Orange
    -Aqua
    -Buttercup
Creative Imaginations "Lime Diecut" (1 sheet)
Embellishments:
Jillibean Soup- Corrugated Kraft Alphas
Cosmo Cricket- Tiny Type Alphas- Brown
Burlap
Raffia
May Arts- Jute (1 yd)
Misc Fibers
Misc Buttons
Maya Road- Vintage Crochet Trim (1 yd)
Maya Road Medallion Flowers (1- Rust 1- Brown)
Quicklets- Leaf Eyelets

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Holiday Open House

Just a quick note to remind y'all our Holiday Open House is tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Come join our version of Black Friday and get your holiday mood set with creative inspiration, delicious treats, awesome door prizes, new products and lots of Christmas lines to choose from this year. Sign up for our newsletter and coupon for more details. Email k-thornton@windstream.net

Fun Ideas From MME!!!

We offer everything you need to create these fun projects using the My Mind's Eye "Lost and Found" lines. Watch the video for a dose of inspiration!