Prima Mixed Media Canvas Album

Good morning!

As I type this, I'm taking in a beautiful view of the Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon. My husband and I are in town for Easter and then heading to Portland tomorrow to see my side of the family. It is absolutely GORGEOUS today and finally feeling like spring. :)

Well, I have another Mad Scrapper class project to share. I'm teaching this class on April 11th and if you were there for my Prima album class last year, you'll be quite familiar with how to decorate this one. :)

This chunky little mini album that I made using one of Prima's mixed media canvas albums, Engraver paper line, chipboard pieces, and flowers. These canvas albums are amazing and feature a fun resist pattern on the front and back. I chose this particular album because it seemed to fit the Engraver line quite perfectly.

Engraver is perfect for masculine projects. It's a rich, monochromatic line with strong black, brown, and tan hues. :) Most of my students love color in their projects, so it was a blessing in disguise when we found out Prima was out of the Engraver Mini Rose Stems. We ended up getting them in a different line that included the pretty pink and turquoise colors you see above! Here's a couple more sneak peeks:

Thanks for looking! And wherever you are, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. If you celebrate Easter, I hope you have a beautiful Resurrection Day and a great time with your loved ones. 

P.S. - If you find yourself with an excess amount of Cadbury bunny eggs, I know someone who can help relieve you. ;)

--------------CLASS INFO----------------

Date:      Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Time:     6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place:     The Mad Scrapper
               1590 NW Gilman Boulevard
                   Issaquah, WA 98027 (just 15 minutes east of Seattle)
Call:       425-427-8871

Bring: Your basic tool kit, Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, and Black Soot Distress Ink, Glimmer Mist in Roll Top Desk, craft mat. If you don't have Roll Top Desk, a light brownish red, gold, or rose-colored mist can work, too!

**Can't come but you'd like a kit? Click here to pre-order a kit online. If you don't see the kit yet or if you have questions, feel free to call The Mad Scrapper directly at 425-427-8871. Thank you!

Prima Card & Photo Tray class 10/18

Hi there! 

Here is my latest project, a card and photo organizer tray. I "built" the tray from basic chipboard and decorated it with Prima's beautiful "Rondelle" line. 

With the holidays right around the corner, I thought it was imperative to have a very practical project. Not like mini albums aren't practical ... but with the amount of Christmas, Hanukah, and other winter holiday cards to give, I figured we'd need something to help us stay organized during the holiday craze. :) 

In the tray, there are 12 file cards that you can allocate towards the 12 months of the year! Or, you can reserve 7 of them for the days of the week, and make the other 5 for other things. :) It is totally up to you! The best part is, my file tray is big enough to store 5" x 7" cards with their larger envelopes ... and ... the files themselves are big enough to put a slightly cropped 4" x 6" photo on each side! 

I just love Prima ... oh, the gorgeous flowers and embellies ... they make me so happy!!

Mad Scrapper students and out-of-state customers, if you'd like to order a kit, just call the ladies at 425-427-8871. I'm not sure if we have enough room in class, but you're welcome to call and find out! 

Date: Thursday, October 18th from 6:00 - 9:00

Approximate cost: $48 - $50

What to bring: Your basic toolkit (scissors, paper cutter, black ink, adhesive, ruler, etc.)

What you get: Everything you see in the photos: the full Prima "Rondelle" paper line, full packages of flowers, butterflies, velvet trinkets, and stickers, chipboard, instructions, and full color photos.

Thanks for looking dear friends ~ have a wonderful weekend!

Prima Mixed Media Canvas Album Class 8/30 & Job Posting

Happy Monday, everyone!

Wherever you are, I hope you are having beautiful weather! Here in the lovely Pacific Northwest, we are finally enjoying some gorgeous summer weather ... warm (okay, hot) temperatures, clear skies, and neighborhood festivals ... it is all so lovely! I wish summer was year-round, but then, I'd have to switch places with one of you. Anyone want to do an exchange program?? :)

Well, the sunny weather is part of the inspiration behind my upcoming class for The Mad Scrapper. That, and I have been pining for a Prima class ... I just love their flowers, paper lines, and embellies! With that said, here are some photos for the project I'll be teaching on Thursday, August 30th. In my class, everyone gets one of Prima's fabulous canvas resist mixed media albums ... we'll ink and mist it up, then add some of Prima's lovely paper and embellishments from their colorful new Zephyr line.

I was pleasantly surprised at the size of these canvas album covers ... they're 7 3/4" wide x 9 3/4" tall, so they are pretty spacious. :)

**Class Details**

Date: Thursday, August 30th from 6:00 - 8:00
Where: The Mad Scrapper, Issaquah, WA
Cost: Approximately $45 right now
To sign up/order a kit: 425-427-8871

What to bring: Paper trimmer, ruler, detail scissors for fussy cutting, adhesive, ink pads (turquoise, lime green, orange, black), Glimmer Mist or Smooch Spritz if you have any (blues and greens), pop dots.

If you can, I would bring a heat tool and a craft mat so you don't have to share those. :)

**Calling all crafty Washington ladies looking for work!**

The Mad Scrapper is hiring! If you love scrapbooking and/or papercrafting in general, and you happen to live in the greater Seattle area, please call The Mad Scrapper at 425-427-8871 to inquire about their current openings. The ladies are looking for people to teach as well as to ring up lovely customer's transactions. There are definite benefits to working at The Mad Scrapper - so if you're looking for work, it's a crafty lady's dream job!