The project uses many different layers to build the book. Blackboard pages are layered between fabric ones, acryllic pages, paper pages, etc… a little bit of a lot of things. There are places for photos and journaling… or not, the book can stand alone as a mini work of art!

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There were a few themes that ran rampant throughout the convention floor at CHA Summer. We noticed that Flag Banners were all the rage as was dress forms, and Paris! We saw them everywhere and we saw some amazingly good ideas on how to use these themes to really make a statement. Maya Road loves chipoboard and layers and we were inspired by their creations to create this Make & Take.

Using scallops and accordians, buttons and paper flowers, this collage makes a great decoration for many occasions!

The possibilities are endless with this idea. Use any paper combos to change the theme, any embellishments to further the possibilities. Imagine a Holiday theme and attaching this beautiful ornament to a special gift box. These are so fun to make and is a GREAT way to use up scraps of paper and left over embellishments!

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Our incredibly creative friends, Melanie and Marilyn have done it again… they have a great workshop to bring to Captured Moments. Class size may be limited, but it is an open registration so sign up right away if you are interested!

Here is the info we received from Melanie and Marilyn. Please contact either one of them directly for registrstion or further information.

***Hello Friends,
Here is further information regarding the Altered Curiosity Cabinet Workshop that Melanie and I are conducting.
Where:  Captured Moments Scrapbook Store, Curry Road, Rotterdam, NY
Time:  10:30a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Fee:     $35.00 plus materials fee of: $15.00 (this is a cost-intensive class and that is why we are asking for the materials fee to cover some of the costs including the cabinet itself)

Come join us for a fun and creative day learning Assemblage (3-D Design). Melanie will share her expertise with new techniques and also a very cool process for decorating the top of the cabinet.  There will be lots of trinkets, doo-dads, ephemera and embellishments that will be provided for sharing.  In addition, each student will be provided with a kit for their own use; as well as the cabinet itself.

Students are encouraged to bring with you photos, ephemera, miniatures, favorite charms and any found objects to personalize your project.  Please keep the height to 2 inches or less.  You can choose one or more themes or have your piece be themeless.  Possibilities are endless.

Also; students please bring Gesso, Gel Medium, and a foam brush along with your regular tool kit, scissors, etc.

Make sure you pack a lunch and bring water or your choice of liquid refreshment as this workshop will be a full day.

Note:  all registrations and payment should be received by August 23, 2010.
Registrations are not considered final until we receive payment.

No refunds after August 25th.

You may send your check/money order, payable to Melanie Phillips, at 367 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302 or if you participate in Little Fat Book Club, you can pay Melanie on August 17th at the club meeting.

Any questions or comments, please feel free to email Melanie at Mphillips88@aol.com or Marilyn at Artbeliever@gmail.com

We hope to see you at the workshop!

Best always – Melanie and Marilyn***

Tiffany is amazing… she was inspired by our photo with Tim Holtz to alter a picture frame to display our proud shot in at the store. I wanted everyone to see what she did because it is sooooo “Tim Holtz”!

Tiffany, Tim and Tara in a TH inspired altered frame!

Seeing all the amazing creativity at CHA has inspired us the plan some really neat classes… We will announce all of our fall/winter class line-up at the October 2nd Open House. Hope you can make it!

Tara

As exciting as the entire CHA experience was, Tiffany and I agree that we were blown away by Graphic 45’s presentation. Not only do we love all of their papers, (and now they have some awesome embellishments too) their booth was a step right onto their artwork and into their paper! Inside their booth structure, you felt like  Alice in Wonderland, with the Hallowe’en twist!

This illuminated clock tower rose above the convention floor making it easy for Tiffany and I to return to the booth over and over for another look!

The display was so full of interest and creativity we had to keep coming back, it was a sensory overload on top of a sensory overload from just being at CHA. Read the rest of this entry »

Ok, so each morning we gathered at the main entrance to the convention floor and as it got closer and closer, the excitement built… Besides the Cricut booth being immediately inside the doors, Mr. Tim Holtz was scheduled to demo his new Sizzix Vagabond Machine from 9-10am along with autographing “alterations faded textures embossing folders”… (while supplies last). For the first two days, Tiff and I avoided the mad, stampede and went in the complete opposite direction. We admit, by day 3, we couldn’t help ourselves, we played right into the hype and rushed to the Sizzix booth hoping to get the autographed folders!

He's a cutie for sure, always smiling and happy stop to chat!

By the way, have you seen his new Sizzix Vagabond… really neat. Read the rest of this entry »