September is just beginning tomorrow, but why not get started on some Halloween or Fall projects to decorate your home? I'm already thinking of Fall colours. If you have a Halloween or Fall project to share, please email it to us at scrapscene @gmail.com (no space.) Domestifluff shows how to make these adorable Halloween pumpkins, [...]
Lisa Pace shows photos of her storage ideas in her studio in a post here. See one of her photos below showing how she stores her buttons. I just love this idea from Craft, for a small space. It's a portable craft cart which can be wheeled out to be accessed when the mood strikes. [...]
Let's Get Shabby – Challenge & DT Call It's all about music. We would like to see music papers, bars and notes used on your creation in some way The time has come for the Let's Get Shabby’s team to grow! If you are a fan of all things shabby and would love to be a part of our team, then [...]
Paper Crafter's Corner has an article all about what it is like "Behind the Scenes at a Consumer Scrapbook Convention." Wild Olive shows how to make little magnetic bookmarks (at right) in a post here. Pretty paper globes for a party here by Atelier Pompadour. Doing any canning this weekend? How About Orange has some [...]
Adorable drink parasols can be made using pink paper doilies and instructions from Paper Mash here. Leethal shows how they made drawers from cardboard and covered them with pretty fabric prints here. I imagine you could do something the same with decoupage and patterned papers. Learn how to make tassels using a tutorial from Martha [...]
"Mess ," "The Manual of Accidents and Mistakes," is the latest book by popular artist and author Keri Smith. Keri Smith is the creator of "Wreck this Journal." Keri's latest book is great inspiration for art journaling. There are lots of prompts to get you in a creative frame of mind. Use the book as [...]
BlueMoonScrapbooking is super excited to announce our additional design team members: Julie Bonner, Vangie Dowling, Melissa Mann, Rahel Menig, Stephanie Miller, and Christina Thomas. Beginning September 1st you will see all their creations on the BlueMoon Blog for daily inspiration and videos. Studio Calico has announced 4 new members to their Design Team. Congratulations to: Vee Jennings, Kimberly, Kelly, and Jen. Also, [...]
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Bella Blvd / Scrapbook & Cards Today – Giveaways Bella Blvd and Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine have come together for a great week a Designer features and Giveaways. Each day this week Bella Blvd will be featuring a Design Team member from the Canadian magazine side-by-side with a great NEW product giveaway! Learn more [...]
Emily Falconbridge shows peeks of her "Juicy Journal" workshop that she is holding in Perth, Australia with Nicole, of Lebenskuenstler. One photo is shown below and you can see the rest here. The class is being held on August 28th. Vee Jennings' online class, "Style Files," will be ending today. You can see a photo [...]
The newest addition to "The Complete Idiot's Guide" series is "Selling Your Crafts ," by Chris Franchetti Michaels. This book is essential for anyone starting out in the world of a home-based craft business. It will tell you everything from where to sell your crafts to selling wholesale. Also, the important area of determining shipping [...]
Ch{all}enge Masters – Project Scrapbook Contest Ch{all}enge Masters is hosting a new contest! Project Scrapbook, is a contest inspired by Project Runway. Don't worry if you haven't seen the show, all you need to know is that this contest is full of challenges with an extra twist for those brave enough to try. So, let's have a blast! This contest [...]
Look at the pretty paper dress garland on Firefly Hill Style. (Scroll down.) At Cheeky Magpie, you can get a free pattern for a frame to use on your layouts. (See one of Sheila's photos at right.) Babalisme has a free printable paper doll available for download. (See one photo at left.) Make contact paper [...]
Noel Mignon NoelMignon is releasing her September kit today! Take a peek at "Sweet Sue" (pictured). This kit is just perfect for the transition from Summer to Fall. It's all about comfort, home, memories with a touch of vintage. The papers from Basic Grey, My Minds Eye, Sassafras Lass, October Afternoon, Jenni Bowlin, Making Memories [...]
Some inspiring studios and storage solutions! The studio shown below is from a beautiful home tour belonging to All the Luck in the World. See all the photos here. Great idea from RecylArt for storing art supplies. See photo below. Found via Angie Pedersen. Some images of Becky Novacek's art studio can be seen here [...]
