Spotted in the Gallery!

Well this beauty was uloaded by one of our newest members... thanks for sharing this one Char... it's a keeper! Love those fun photos!

Fabulous Friday - Blueprint Challenge

Ooooh we have a fantastic Blueprint Challenge on this Fabulous Friday from the lovely Laura Gilhuly.

Here is her sketch - looks awesome, right???

And here is her interpretation!

I think it is absolutely stunning! And this is a long weekend...what better way than to participate in the Blueprint Challenge!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fabulous Find - Graphic45

Graphic45 has got to be one of my favorite Fabulous Finds! Do you love Graphic45? I love the attention to detail, the stunning images and the quality of the paper itself. My love affair probably started with last year's Christmas line, Christmas Past. Here is my Kaisercraft Advent Calendar using the Christmas Past line. (Psst! Email Sandy for the Kaisercraft Advent Calendar and the paper pad of Christmas Past.)

And this year...yum, yum, yum...look at the Steampunk line. Here are a few layouts I created with the Steampunk line. I was pleasantly surprised to learn how versatile the papers are.

Here is my take on Heritage...

and kids...

and intricate "pretty"

Have I convinced you to look at Graphic45? Well, don't forget all the delicious accessories: the chipboard buttons, chipboard flowers, the envelopes, alphas and die cut stickers.

Let me know what you think, ok? (Don't forget to check out the Graphic45 goodies in the store too!)

We Have A Winner!!!

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! (I've always wanted to say that!) LOL

Seriously we have a winner to the blog challenge for World Cardmaking Day. It is...















dWaye with this card! Congratulations!

Please contact Sandy to claim your prize! Thank you thank you thank you everyone for playing along!

Spotted in the Gallery!

Feeling girly today... this one by Kelly was the perfect choice!

World Cardmaking Day

Happy World Cardmaking Day! This is a fun day of cardmaking all around the world. Traditionally it marks the start of Christmas Card crafting! Have you started your Christmas cards yet?

At Scrap Shotz, we are celebrating World Cardmaking Day with a challenge. My challenge to you is to either link a card that you made today OR to link a favorite card that you have made in the past. When I see your card, I'll add your name for a draw of 2 Copic markers. Yes! Pretty sweet I would say! I'll make the draw on Sunday October 3, 1200 pm MST (midnight).

To inspire you, here are a few cards that I have made recently.

So what are you waiting for??? Get cardmaking!

Fabulous Friday - Anything But Challenge

Good Fabulous Friday Morning Everyone! Today we have a wonderful Anything But challenge from our talented guest designer, Jamie Vanderheyden.

Look at this!!! Gorgeous, I know! Want to know Jamie made it??? Well you are in luck, here are the instructions.

Supplies:
canvas
Mod podge sealer, glue and finish
patterned paper cut into random strips and squares
acrylic paint
embellishments
(optional supplies; ink to distress, Distress crackle paint and Glimmer Glaze)

Instructions:

Brush a coat of Mod Podge onto your canvas

Cover the entire surface with your paper- it’s ok to leave small gaps

Brush another thin coat of Mod Podge over the entire surface of your paper covered canvas. Allow to dry.

At this point I added the crackle painted semi circles to the top right corner. Dry.

Using a brush or even your finger, smear some acrylic paint across the canvas. Then, I like to use a baby wipe or a wet paper towel to take a good portion of it off, this gives it an aged/worn look.

Once dry, you can do additional distressing such as inking the edges, i also added areas of ‘Cowboy’ glimmer glaze from the October kit.

Embellish as you wish. I added the word ‘dream’ with some American Crafts thickers and some punched stars covered in crackle paint and the glimmer glaze.

Jamie's challenge to you is to create an altered canvas! Don't forget to share, ok?