HSN! Hello Beautiful!

How cool is this today (yesterday by the time this is posted) I had a bunch of stuff on HSN I did for Faber-Castell! I used gelatos and the Brenda Pinnick stamps. Now I didn't get to see the show myself but on the website I did catch this layout on the video! Heres the link  - it's the last shot! SO fun! I will be showing those other items soon!
 

http://crafts-sewing.hsn.com/sizzix-brenda-pinnick-textured-impressions-embossing-folders-10-pack_p-6550881_xp.aspx?webm_id=0&web_id=6550881&ocm=hpr

Ballet Shoes

Well lots gong on with the Barakats, baby girl is

thouroughly enjoying  her ballet lessons!

So here is the first ballet layout ( I am sure of many!) with her shoes!

I hope you are scrapping those everyday moments!
( Everything on this layout is from Scrap Gal!)

The heart of Scrapbooking

Hey friends,

Seriously I am not a total slacker OK that sounded lame but I am having a hard time this week friends! Where did the week go? It is already Friday! I feel like the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland!


I am running from one thing to the next but I don't feel as speedy as he looks - I am dragging!
Hopefully I am not coming down with something and I will be able to catch up soon - I have been sleeping a lot, going to bed way early which is totally NOT my nature. ( I am talking 9:30 PM and if you know me I am a night owl and still function! But not this week.) And even with all this sleep I seem to be functioning in a fog. So forgive me as I ramble on...but enough about me.

I am super excited about a project I am working on - a  series of classes that are my heart, I would love to hear what you think:

“The heart of scrapbooking” by Rita Barakat

Do you find it difficult to know what to write about on your pages? Have you noticed that more and more people are not including journaling on their pages? I love scrapbooking and artsy techniques but my passion is in the story on the page, the heart of scrapbooking! Join me as we get back to the heart of scrapbooking! You have something to say! Together we will explore different ways to think about your photos. We will create pages that share not only your beautiful photos but your heart as well!

Here are some samples to give you an idea:

Each class will include a sketch and technique but our main focus will be the journaling – yes you will have homework! When you sign up for the class you will be given a handout, this will give you the theme for the class, journaling prompts and ideas. You will come to class with your journal completed and pictures to go with the theme. When you get to class we will have a kit prepared for you to put your 12x12 page together! You will share (as much as you feel comfortable) about your journaling and photos.  Feel free to interpret the theme as you like, this is your page! Our main focus is to get you thinking of different ways to approach your journaling!

*This will be an ongoing class, you may sign up for as many as you wish and can join us anytime!

I will be teaching this at the Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie, TX starting next month!

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This has been on my heart for a very long time because more and more I see beautiful pages with no journaling on them. It makes me sad that the story is getting lost - we wont be around forever and how many of inherited a box full of pictures with no details? Wouldn't you like to know their stories? So I a going back to my roots - getting back to the journaling and hopefully others will want to join me on this journey. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this topic!
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On a totally different note I want to tell you about
a contest over at Clear Scraps!
we are talking big big big prizes girls!!!!Check it out!

making cards

Need a quick card? How about a gift? A set of cards?

These cards are so easy to make!

Simply emboss your card with an embossing machine and folder then lightly color the entire page. After you have your base color go back over some of the areas with a little more pressure.

You could even mix and match some of the colors!

Add a ribbon and sentiment and there you have it!

Artistic, original and easy peasy!

You can do this!

For variations try with Gelatos or Aquarelles and spritz a little water!

This time I used...

Happy crafting!

Working with fabric tapes!

I am having so much fun with Love my Tapes -

this is fabric ribbon with the adhesive already on the back!

This one is called Chloe polka dots

and it matches Ta Da's papers Goody Two Shoes collection perfectly!
The album is from Clear Scraps.

Crinkling up your ribbon makes a great accent and

because there is already adhesive on the back it makes it super easy to do!
If you haven't checked out these tapes, you should -

they have almost every color you can think of! 

Happy crafting!

Craft blog Hop!

Welcome to the CRAFT: Creating Reflective Art for Transformation Blog Hop! This event is brought to you by our team at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, the premier source for inspiration to explore your inner world. Six talented and well-known instructors will be leading creative and meaningful workshops using our generous sponsors’ latest and greatest products at this intimate, boutique event right on the beach in beautiful Santa Monica, CA, November 11-13, 2011. You’ll spend a magical weekend focused on embracing who you truly are and gaining the skills, techniques and tools to use our craft to understand yourself more deeply on an ongoing basis.

 Are you just beginning at this blog? Make sure you begin at the SFTIO blog so you don't miss all sneaky peeks and your chance to win one of six kits! If you get lost, a list of all the stops on the hop is at the end of this post.

Our classes will be held at the beautiful and brand new Annenberg Beach House, right on the sand off Pacific Coast Highway (also known as HWY 1). The space we'll be in is an intimate room, the Terrace Lounge, with floor to ceiling windows...every seat in our venue has a view of the ocean. Right outside the door is a lovely seating area with a fountain where we'll be enjoying our lunch breaks.

The building is home to a rotating multimedia art collection that evokes the ocean and features local artists. Soaring ceilings, a tool area, snack corner and a fireplace complete the picture...a perfect location for a crisp November day! With an average high of 70 and a low of 54, wherever you're from, the weather will delight you! And our afternoon classes will end just in time for a bonus activity and watching the sunset over the Pacific. Heaven!

CRAFT:

Three full days of crafting, creativity and camaraderie for only $450

(three consecutive monthly payments of $150 each.)

Spots are still available for this unique, pampering and heart-expanding getaway.

Register now at the event blog HERE.  

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 6 emotion-focused, technique-teaching personal workshops ~ All CRAFTers participate in every class. No need to choose ~ they're ALL yours in

CRAFT’s ocean-view, beautifully styled, creative space

• 4 special Art & Soul experiences

• Scrumptious breakfasts & lunches from Hollywood hot spot Urth Caffe

~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Sweets, treats & beverages all day long

• Transportation from The Ambrose to and from the Annenberg Beach House for all workshops and activities via the CRAFTy Cab

• Oodles of workshop supplies

(you’ll just need to bring your basic tool kit – checklist to be provided later)

• A fabulous welcome gift, a CRAFTy tote filled with goodies,

valuable giveaways and fun prizes!

*Lots more details on girls’ night out dinners, airport transportation, location, hotel and event venue and more are available HERE.

For questions, comments and special requests, please email event coordinator Paige Ramos at craftbeachretreat@gmail.com

 The Dates: November 11-13, 2011

The Times: Workshops from 9-5 each day, broken into two sessions.

SPONSORS:

WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO CRAFT?

  What really sets CRAFT apart is unique mission of Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, kit club, inspiration source and online community. Thousands of participants all over the world have used SFTIO’s resources to explore their deepest emotions. They’ve lifted themselves and each other exploring Freedom, Gratitude, Anticipation and Wonder. They’ve faced their inner doubts and fears delving into Regret, Yearning, Loss and Vulnerability.

The Waiting Game-Rita Barakat

SFTIO’s trademarked and industry-exclusive approach to artistic motivation is the heart and soul of what makes them unique. Their monthly inspiration page with hand-selected music, stock photography, quotations and deep journaling prompts elevates scrapbooking to an expressive art form where members are guided to truly explore their inner worlds. Click here for links to past Inspiration Pages to see more.

SFTIO raises the bar even more by providing challenges using the prompts that add a design twist, teaching members to use ‘visual journaling’ – powerful symbolism – to combine right and left brain expression. The result? Meaningful, rich, pages and projects that reflect all of who you are, Inside and Out.

CRAFT workshops will incorporate a variety of tested, proven multimedia inspiration tools combined with the special talents and techniques of a stellar teaching staff, supported by Art Therapist Rita Coufal, PhD and Artist/Therapist Joy Mauldin.

Growth is a journey…not a destination. And it’s a most personal one…only you know what you need out of this experience. In the intimate, supportive setting SFTIO has created for you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice being more and more yourself. Their take on scrapbooking and creativity isn’t about a quick fix, or a set of ‘positive thinking’ reminders. It’s about a deeper approach, telling your truth – pretty or not, looking at both sides of the coin, and leaving the weekend together with the creative skills and tools to be more fully expressed in your life.

THE INSTRUCTORS:

While you’ll be learning amazing techniques, styles, tips and techniques in every workshop, these are not cookie-cutter sessions – you’ll be challenged to dig deep, learn about yourself and tailor your project to reflect who you are and who you want to be.

 Amy Tan
American Crafts Design Team and Product Designer

Hambly Screen Prints Design Team

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011
Lily Bee Design Team
Jillibean Soup Design Team

Copy/Creative Editor for Northridge Publishing

American Crafts Blog Hostess/Design Team

Creating Keepsakes Dream Team 2011

Prima Design Team

Mixed Media Designer
Copic Certified Designer

Founder and President, Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

REGISTER NOW.

And now for a giveaway! SFTIO is giving away FIVE kits to FIVE lucky readers…make sure to leave a comment (before Noon Pacific Time on 9-15) on each blog you visit in the hop to increase your chance of winning. Tell us please, in your comment, what emotion you’d love to explore in your scrapbooking! Winners will be chosen from all blog comment entries and will be announced on 9-16 on the SFTIO blog.

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SFTIO: http://scrapbookingfromtheinsideout.blogspot.com
Stacy Cohen: http://stacycohen.blogspot.com/
Linda Barber: http://milesofpaper.blogspot.com/
Paige Ramos: http://thebumpyride.blogspot.com
Amy Tan: http://amytangerine.blogspot.com/
Paige Evans: http://chrisandpaige.blogspot.com/
Tammy Onderdonk Klass: http://createdreamlive.blogspot.com/
Seven Gypsies: http://www.sevengypsies.blogspot.com/
Ly T. Le: http://www.lytlescrapper.com/
Melissa Elsner: http://theprofoundbrunette.blogspot.com
Jillibean Soup: http://www.jillibeansoup.typepad.com/
Rita Barakat: http://letsembellish.blogspot.com/
Kai Baldwin: http://www.enjoytheridetoday.blogspot.com/
CRAFT Blog: http://craftbeachretreat.blogspot.com/

For your next stop, make sure to check out Kai Baldwins blog.

Good luck and we hope to see you at CRAFT!

Reminisce

 I love fall.

In a new state I will miss the changing of the leaves in Colorado.

I hope that the trees change colors here but that remains to be seen.

Either way I am so thankful for the cooler weather!

Meanwhile just a quick post today

tommorow I will be be participating in a blog hop

with lots of prizes so check back!

I hope you took time to pray for those who lost their loved ones

on 9-11-01. We appreciate and honor those who serve our country.

May God bless you and yours.

Lately...

Are you wondering what I am up to? Well besides the kids going back to school I have been preparing to teach classes!

Here's where you can find me if you are local! 

Shabby Chic Mini Purse Album by Rita Barakat: $45
Thursday, September 15 at 11:00am

If you love beautiful and feminine things you will love this class. An acrylic album filled with pearls, lace, bird cages and glitter. This is a fast-paced class using intricate techniques that you can use on other projects long after this class is complete. Email bmscrappers2011@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.

What to bring: craft mat, adhesive (clear tape runner & Zip Dry), a small fine tip sharp scissors, Tim Holtz inking tool with sponge and felt

at Big Mouth Scrappers

9688 Helms Trail

(Btwn I20& FM 1461)

Forney TX 7526

214-546-9921

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"Happy Day" Acrylic Album $38 ~ teacher Rita Barakat
September 17th and 22nd 10:30am
Come join Rita Barakat as she teaches a mouse shaped acrylic album perfect for all those vacation memories!
This class will be full of fun techniques you can incorporate into your scrapbook pages! You will finish this mini album in one sitting! Bring your scissors, a heat embossing gun, and a mat for your workspace! Be prepared to get your hands dirty!
I will supply several stamps and a variety of rub-ons from my own stash for you to use in class! Call the store to sign up!

308 South College Street
Waxahachie TX 75165
972-923-3151
 

Technique challenges...

 White space...not my usual forte but I did use it for a challenge at Scrap Gal this month!
I am always using different techniques and some times less is more.
Here my son is helping his baby sister ride her new bike and this picture deserves center stage!

You know I could not resist trying a new technique though..

 I started with this pretty paper from American crafs but it didn't really go with my page so I added
a little paint with this paint daubber - I would pounce a section them wipe off some with a paper towel- the paper has a raised finish (the red flowers) that acts as a resist.

I also used a little Distress Stain to make some of the areas a little darker -

I liked the look but I ended up cutting up the paper anyway!

So if you have a great picture - try a little white space.
Got a great paper but the color isn't what you want?
Change it!

Dancing with Ta Da!

      

Hey bloggers! I am sharing a project  here with a fun project

using the Goody Two Shoes collection from Ta Da Creative Studios!

Lately my little girl has turned into a mini ballerina and these papers

are perfect for your tiny dancers!

 

I used the laser cut paper - Tippy Toes as a stencil.
I added iridescent medium on top of the stencil and
lifted to produce these lovely dress images on the page ...

The lace ribbon is  Love my Tapes lace tape, the color is a perfect match!
I also used Prima flowers, tulle, wired pearls, Momenta and American Crafts Alphas.

(The heart shape was a cardboard display form a retail store- they were going to throw it out! My oldest salvaged it! She knew I would use it! What a good girl!)
This will be perfect for baby girls room.

I think she gets it.

She loves her new ballet class, she is practicing all the time!

Do you scrap your hobbies? Or your kids hobbies?