Graphic 45 "Bird Song" Fan Album Class 9/29

Good morning!

I wanted to share my latest project for The Mad Scrapper: a 12" x 10" fan album that I made using chipboard and Graphic 45's gorgeous Bird Song paper line!

I also used some of Graphic 45's new metal key staples and Petaloo flowers. They go together so nicely. Since I drew the fan shape, it's a bit imperfect - but have no fear, your kits will either have a smoother-shaped fan or other template for a precise shape. :) 

Mad Scrapper customers, here are the details if you'd like to attend class or order a kit: 

-Date: Saturday, September 29th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

-Cost: Approximately $39/$40

-Location: The Mad Scrapper, 1590 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, WA (U.S.A.) 98045

-Contact: (425) 427-8871

Thanks so much for looking and have a beautiful day!

-Maria

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!

Graphic 45 "A Ladies' Diary" Journal Mini Album Class 8/16

Hi there!

I wanted to share my most recent project, a worn and weathered journal (it can also be used as a mini album) that I made for The Mad Scrapper. I used Graphic 45's lovely "A Ladies' Diary" paper,  chipboard die cuts, and real coffee to make this book!

Thanks so much for looking!

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When:       Thursday, August 16th from 6-8pm

Where:      The Mad Scrapper, Issaquah, WA (U.S.A.)

Call:          425-427-8871 to sign up or order a kit

Steampunk Radio Mini Album Class 7/26

Happy Friday, everyone!

I wanted to share another project that I designed for The Mad Scrapper. It's a makeshift vintage radio made from chipboard. The idea came when I was looking at all my supplies ... they kinda resemble little radio dials to me. Hence, the radio mini!  :) 

That silver flower is actually a recycled pop can that I embossed and applied some alcohol inks to. :) When you untie the orange wire ribbon, the radio unfolds to reveal a mini album. 

And here's a sneak peek at the back: 

If you'd like to come or order a kit, here's all the info: 

Where: The Mad Scrapper (Issaquah, WA - 15 miles east of Seattle)

When: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost: $42

To sign up/order a kit: Call 425-427-8871

What to bring: Paper trimmer, detail scissors for fussy cutting, Walnut Stain, Black Soot, Walnut Stain distress ink, ink blending tool, ruler, paper distresser, paper piercer, cutting mat, craft mat, 1/8 hole punch, alcohol inks (blue and green preferred), pop dots, pen.

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Thanks for looking, ladies! Have a fantastic weekend! I am going on holiday with my husband for our 3 year anniversary, so I won't get to peek at your creations for a little while. But now that I have more things checked off my list, I'll make sure to stop by and say hi when I get back!

XOXO, Maria

Graphic 45 Happy Haunting Class 7/12

**Update as of July 9th** Sadly, my class is full and kits are sold out. So sorry! But please stay tuned for another Graphic 45 class that I'm teaching on July 26th. Thank you!

Hi there!

I wanted to share my latest Mad Scrapper project with you. This is a Graphic 45 kraftboard box that I altered using G45's Happy Haunting line. :) Inside is an accordion-style mini album that folds out to reveal 8 different pages. I've always wanted to play with one of these boxes, so I'm stoked that I get to teach a class with one of them!

On top of the box is a funky 3D flower I made using my scraps. 

Here's what the box looks like when you open it up:

The mini album:

Thanks for looking!

June Classes at The Mad Scrapper

Wow, half a month in, and no posts from me! I think I need to hire an assistant. ;)

I hope all of you are doing wonderfully and enjoying your summer so far! Well, technically summer isn't here until next week ... I hope with the official season change, comes a good 20 degrees of warmer weather. 

With that said, I wanted to share a couple upcoming classes that I'm teaching at The Mad Scrapper! The first class is a 5x7 mini album with matching 6x6 tote. The name of the class is "Little Miss Shabby Chic" and I'll be teaching it on Thursday, June 28th from 6-8. The paper line I used is Bo Bunny's adorable "Little Miss", an adorable and very shabby line that features common girly-girl themes like tea parties, cute Yorkie puppies, and dressing up. I definitely tapped into my girly side on this one, ha! 

If you'd like to come but can't have a schedule conflict, you can always order a kit from the ladies! It is approximately $38 at the moment. I think it's safe to say that we ship internationally now ... we ended up shipping 5 kits from my "Suitcase of Memories" class to Australia! How cool!! (And if you're reading this new Aussie friends, thank you so, so much and I hope you're enjoying your kits!) 

The second class I'm teaching is a really quick technique class on Tuesday June 26th from 6-7pm. If you know me, you know I love flowers as well as making my own to put on all kinds of projects! Well, I am going to start a series of classes centered around creating your own embellishments using things like punches and dies. This class will be the first in its series. :) There is a nominal class fee; I'll post it as soon as I know. If you're local, all you need to bring is your fabulous self. (But if you're particular, like me, you are free to bring your own toolkit and inks.)

Well, dear readers, I have to split unfortunately. I am very behind on visiting your blogs, and for that, I apologize. I do wish you all a wonderful weekend, and for those of you who are thinking about taking either class, I look forward to seeing you here in a couple weeks! 

Hugs,

Maria

Compendium of Curiosities 2: Challenge #7

Hello!

Today, Linda over at Studio L3 announced the latest challenge: Brushless Watercolor!

This cool technique from Tim can be found in his latest book, A Compendium of Curiosities, Volume 2. If you'd like to play along, you could be the lucky winner of a $25 gift certificate from eclectic Paperie. :)

For this challenge, I ended up making two ATCs using Tim's Brushless Watercolor technique.

My second ATC features one of the custom foam stamps I made for the first CC2 challenge. To visit Linda's original blog posting for that challenge, click here. So much fun!

Sorry for my less-than-chatty-self; I'm running off to dinner with family ... I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities Vol. II	Urban Grunge Stamp Set	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China	Ranger Peeled Paint Distress Ink (FJ)	Vintage Photo - Distress ink	Black Soot Distress Ink
Barn Door - Distress Stains	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Weathered Wood	Forest Moss	Broken China - Distress Stains	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Sain - Vintage Photo	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Picket Fence White
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grungepaper	Sewing Room - Alterations Die	Idea-ology Hinge Clips	Foliage - Idea-ology	Perfect Pearls - Heirloom Gold