Under Inspection:Bursts, Scraphappy and Scrapbook Improv

When I tell people I am a member of Scraphappy, they always ask me if it's worth it. My answer is always " Heck YES!" I have been a member for awhile. Most of my decision was based on joining in on the Layout-a-Day challenges that Lain Ehmann offers several times a year. As a member, you get to join in for free. I haven't gotten to participate in a lot of activities with the group this year. I had some family things come up that shifted my priorities a bit.


 I was happy to join in on one of Lain's new Scrapbook Improv sessions recently. The idea behind Scrapbook Improv is that Lain scraps from a kit. She has a little spinner thing with a list of possible prompts. She spins and the arrow points to something she must do while creating the layout. The cool thing is that you can play along as well. You can buy the suggested kit ahead of time or make your own. If you want an idea of the process, there are some recording you can watch at Scrapbook Improv. Or search for Scrapbook Imrpov on Ustream.

Did I follow the prompts during the improv. Umm, no. This was my first time and I didn't have a kit ready. I grabbed some of my JBS Mercantile product and created this layout about how our kitten got his name.

His Name is Momo by Christy Strickler Supplies| Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper, Enamel dots: Crate Paper; Alphas: American Crafts; Button: Basic Grey; Other: Vellum







I do plan to join in next month for Scrapbook Imrpov. I will have a kit ready and hope to follow the prompts this time. I also plan to enjoy more time at the scraphappy website and forum. Perhaps I will see you there!

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Tales of a Craft Class Junkie: UTEE and the Melting Pot

My goal for taking the UTEE class was to learn more about how to use it and to make more use of the melting pot. So far, the class hasn't disappointed. My first project involved my learning to use UTEE and my heat gun. I created several lovely wooden embellishments. I had purchased the wood circles at the local craft store. Wood veneer, also know as Faux bois, is very trendy right now. However, unless I were to order on-line, the shapes seen in scrapbook albums are not readily available to me. The wood aisle at our local craft store had a variety of shapes from letters, frames and circles. At around $1 and up, these make adding faux bois to my layouts more economical for me. I can also customize the shapes which I have done here. I like how the UTEE adds a varnished look and how it brings out the wood grain pattern. Though I will say that the photo just simply does not do these embellishments justice.

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Tales of A Craft Class Junkie: December 2012 Class Scheduled

It's the holiday season. So I know many of you might think I am crazy to take classes, but nonetheless, take classes I did! I am keeping up ok with all of them. I just try to do a little at a time every morning after exercise and before my son wakes up for homeschool. Tuesday is a big class catch up day for me. My son has a day packed with on-line classes. That means another teacher has him for certain segments of the day. Since I am free of homeschool duties, I figure it's a good time for crafty education!

So far, this has been a good replacement for the December Daily. I can give thought to what I want to write about without the pressure of having to do it right then and there or to create a layout. I have a feeling I may be doing this again in 2013!

This class began today. I get it for free as a perk for being a member of Scraphappy. I love Lain's classes. They really help teach you more about yourself and your style of scrapbooking. This class will delve into helping you tell a deeper story. I have listened to the first prompt, but honestly haven't had time to work with it today.

I recently joined the Simple Scrapbooker. Jennifer Wilson helps you delve into your process and stream line how you organize and work. I can really use the whole organizing part. She also has some free printable that are pretty cool!

This class just began about a week ago at the Art Studio. I am enjoying learning a little more about my collection of markers, ink and stains. I am sure you will be seeing lots of inky projects coming to the blog and my creative team assignments soon!

I am about 1/4 of the way through this class. It's another fun one from the Art Studio. Already, I am getting more use from my UTEE. I have made some fun embellishments and have stared concocting my own color mixtures. I may need to invest int Ranger stocks as I will need tons more UTEE!

This should be a wonderful way for me to review what I learned in the Guided Study Critiques offered through Get It Scrapped. The seminar begins on the 5th. Debbie is also giving away free classes each day for the first twelve days of Christmas, as well as deep discounts on other MSD seminars. I have been a member of Masterful Scrapbook Design since it began and I attribute my improving skills to the concepts I have learned MSD.








I will try to share what I can this month. I will confess that my main focus will be spending time with my son and making the holidays extra special for him. I hope you all have a wonderful month and perhaps I will see you in class!

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