HSN! Hello Beautiful!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Labels: Faber-Castell
Juiced 1:30 AM
Monday, September 26, 2011
Labels: Scrap Gal
Juiced 9:12 PM
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!)
( Everything on this layout is from Scrap Gal!)
Labels: ScrapGal
Juiced 1:30 AM
The heart of Scrapbooking
Friday, September 23, 2011
Hey friends,
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!
--------------------------------------------------------------------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!
Labels: Clear Scraps, teaching classes
Juiced 8:54 AM
making cards
Monday, September 19, 2011
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!
Labels: Design Memory Craft, Faber-Castell
Juiced 1:30 AM
Working with fabric tapes!
Friday, September 16, 2011
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
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 -
If you haven't checked out these tapes, you should -
they have almost every color you can think of!
Happy crafting!
Labels: Clear Scraps, love my tapes
Juiced 1:30 AM
Craft blog Hop!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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
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 Times: Workshops from 9-5 each day, broken into two sessions.
SPONSORS:
WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO CRAFT?
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
American Crafts Design Team and Product Designer
Hambly Screen Prints Design Team
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
Copic Certified Designer
Founder and President, Scrapbooking from the Inside Out
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
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/
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!
Labels: SFTIO
Juiced 2:38 PM
Reminisce
Monday, September 12, 2011
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.
Labels: remember
Juiced 1:30 AM
Lately...
Friday, September 9, 2011
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
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
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
*****
"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!
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
Waxahachie TX 75165
972-923-3151
Labels: teaching classes
Juiced 1:30 AM
Technique challenges...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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..
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!
Got a great paper but the color isn't what you want?
Change it!
Labels: Scrap Gal
Juiced 1:30 AM
Dancing with Ta Da!
Friday, September 2, 2011
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 ...
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.
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?
Labels: love my tapes, Ta Da Creative Studios
Juiced 1:30 AM