Tracey's Layered Embossed Butterfly Tutorial

Hi everyone. I'm here today to share a tutorial on how I made the layered, embossed butterfly I created with the October Kit. 

The stamp in the kit is gorgeous, but didn't quite fit with the photos I was planning to scrap, so I thought I'd use the butterfly on the stamp to create a sweet little embellishment for one of my pages. Here's how I created it:

1. Gather Supplies

Embossing Powder - Copper and Gold
Kit Stamp
Kit Ink Pad
One larger or two small paper scraps from kit (only one small scrap pictured)
Scissors - my favorite fussy cutting scissor are any of the EK Success Scissors.

2. Ink up the butterfly portion of the stamp. If you have embossing ink in your stash, it will give a more crisp image, but the Prima ink pad worked just fine.

 

3. I mixed two colors of embossing powder together - copper and gold. You can use any color or combination of colors that work with your page, or if you want your ink color to shine through, you can use clear embossing powder. The prima ink dries quickly, so have your embossing powder open and ready to pour onto the stamped image immediately. If you are working with embossing ink or other slow drying ink you will have more time to work with.  Don't worry if you have complete coverage with the powder - that will add to the charm of your butterfly. You will need to stamp and emboss two images from the butterfly portion of the stamp.

4. Heat emboss ~ while the powder is still hot and melted, quickly add another layer of embossing power, tap off any excess and heat again. You can do this several times to build up the embossed image. I used three layers of embossing powder on these butterflies. 

5. Fussy cut around the embossed butterflies using sharp scissors or craft knife. 

6. Trim off the antennae from one of the butterflies. Take the one with the best embossed image and bend the wings forward and curl the wings with your fingers. I find that a small paintbrush can be helpful to curl the wings. Using super sticky tape or glue of your choice, adhere the bodies of the two butterflies together. Here is the finished embellishment:

 

Here's my layout using the

Layered Embossed Butterfly:

These butterflies are super easy to make.

I hope you'll give them a try!

Cracked Glass Charm Tutorial by Patti Hamil, our October GDT

I'm so glad to be back with you again today to share a tutorial for the Cracked Glass Look Charm I created with the ScrapThat! October Kit. 

Cracked Glass Look Charm

 

1. First of all, gather all of your supplies. Also a couple of pieces of copy paper or scrap paper of some sort. Here are the supplies that I used.

Piece of chipboard

Stamp of choice

Embossing Powder (I used WOW Clear Ultra High)

Embossing Ink

Black ink (I used StazOn)

Off white paint & foam brush

Markers of choice (I used Zig)

 

2. Paint section of chipboard large enough for your stamp to fit on. Stamp with black ink and let dry completely.

3. Using markers of your choice, color in your stamped image.

4. Cut down to size you want. Next, you’re going to use 3-4 layers of embossing powder. I used 4 on this one.

5. Once thoroughly dry and cool, take the piece and with your fingers lightly start bending until the powder “cracks”, don’t bend hard enough to break all the way through, just bend in tiny sections until you get the look that you want. It doesn't show well in the photo, but it gives an old cracked glass look!!! It’s really neat on heritage pages!!!

I hope you've enjoyed my tutorial and will give it a try! 

ScrapThat! Kit October Creations by Amarilys Doria

Amarilys here today sharing with you the projects that I made with the October Kit "Tip Toe Through Fall".

My first layout is based on my sketch for ScrapThat! October Kit.

We also have our October Sketch Challenge Posted HERE.
Everyone is welcome to participate, all entries due by October 15th.

I titled this layout "Ring Bearer"

I used the Main Kit only for this layout. The bling swirl and large flower are from my stash. The pictures are of my brother-in-law, the ring bearer at my wedding, as he was walking down the aisle. I handmade the butterflies, leaves and title to match the rest of my wedding album.

Here are some close ups of this layout:

My second layout I titled "Flower Girl"and it's another wedding layout


I used the Main Kit and The Embellishment Add On for this layout. The bling swirl, white flowers and doily are from my stash. This layout is also based on the ScrapThat! October sketch but with a few modifications to make it unique but at the same time match the ring bearer's page since they go together in the album. Again, I handmade the butterflies, leaves and title to match the rest of my wedding album.

Here are some close ups of this layout:






For my last layout, I titled it "Family" and it's a picture of my mom, brother and I earlier this year on my mom's birthday.


For my last layout, I used the Main Kit and The Embellishment Add On as well. I handmade my own butterflies and leaves for this layout. HERE's a tutorial on how to alter the orange flowers in this month's EAO. This layout is based on the Prima September BAP sketch. I rotated the sketch 90 degrees to better fit my picture.


Here are some close ups of this layout:







You can find the October Kit "Tip Toe Through Fall" on the ScrapThat! Kit Page. This kit is full of amazing products including gorgeous ribbon, flowers by IAMROSES, Wild Orchid Crafts, Prima and Petaloo, Prima wood embellishments and trinkets, Kaisercraft wood flowers, alphabet set, and pearls, and much much more!

Thanks for stopping! I hope that you are inspired to make something with this amazing kit! If you want to see more of my creations, please stop by my blog today!

Altered flower tutorial by Amarilys

Amarilys here and today I want to share with you a quick tip to alter any store bought flowers to match your layout.

I love the orange Petaloo blooms that are included in this month's Embellishment Add-On but I wanted a coordinating color to go with them and neutralize their bright color so I pulled out my Maya Road Mist (Espresso Brown).

Here's a step by step of what I did.

Supplies:

• Orange flower from the EAO
• Maya Road Mist (Espresso Brown)
• Kaisercraft Brown Pearls from October Main Kit
• Embossing Tool (optional)

Step 1. Pull apart the largest orange flower. It has 5 layers.


Step 2. Mist only three of the blooms, leaving the sheer layers the original color (orange).


Step 3. Let air dry or use your embossing tool to speed the process.


Step 4. Build your flowers back up. I decided to make two flowers out of the five layers to make it last longer. For the second flower, I used three brown pearls (included in the Main Kit) as the flower center.

Here's my finished layout:

I ended pulling apart another flower and misting that one too. It's such an easy and simple way to change the color of your blooms to match your layout.

Thanks for stopping! I hope that you are inspired to make something with this amazing kit! If you want to see more of my creations, please stop by my blog.

Introducing our Talented October Guest Designer ~ Patti Hamil

ScrapThat! is honored to have the FABULOUSLY TALENTED designer
 PATTI HAMIL

join us this month as our

 Featured Guest Designer

I have been scrapbooking for about 15 years now. It’s my creative outlet, and I enjoy it tremendously. I have made many lasting friends while creating keepsakes for family members to come. 

I have had the honor of being published, had my work published in various publications and catalogs, had work featured on television and served on design teams. I am currently on several design teams, one of which is Anna Griffin. I create layouts for use on HSN and QVC UK and other social media. I have taught classes at Creative Keepsakes Conventions and my local scrapbook store and have been lucky enough to meet some of my scrap idols by attending CHA for several years. 

My usual subjects of my creative endeavors are usually our children, who are now grown. I also have been know to scrap our 4 legged children, even they run when they see the camera come out! 

If you want to take a peek at some of my work, please stop by my blog for a visit – I’d love to have you.

I am honored to be a guest designer for ScrapThat!, and have really enjoyed creating with the beautiful October Kit.

Welcome to the Scrap That! October “Bella Rosa Kit” Reveal Blog Hop!

(How’s that for a mouthful!)

First stop on your “hop” is this blog, so if you are here you are in the right place!  We have EIGHT BEAUTIFUL  blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Scrap That! October “Bella Rosa” Kit featuring the Prima Romantique collection of papers.   So sit back, relax, take your time and enjoy!
 
We have THREE prizes up for grabs:

• A Dusty Attic Prize Pack - generously provided by Jennifer Hedger owner of DA
• A Scrap That! Paper Crafting Kit
• A Scrap That! Store Gift Certificate 

Read on to learn how you can win!

First of all, you will need to visit all EIGHT blogs and leave a comment on each blog :) **This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs **.  (Please note:  Dusty Attic does not have a blog but just follow the link leave a comment on the forum thread in their community.)  Dusty Attic will choose a comment winner from their forum.
 
If you want to enter to win the Grand Prize of a Scrap That! Paper Crafting Kit, then head over to our COMMUNITY for details on our monthly challenge.  The challenge will run from October 10th to October 24th so you have LOTS of time to post your creations.  You can enter as many times as you like.  You do not need to be a subscriber to participate.  The more entries, the more chances you have to win!
 
Finally, if you post our blinkie on your blog you will be entered to win a Scrap That! Store Gift Certificate - super easy right?  Just post a link to your blog on the Scrap That! Blog so we can come visit :).

Here is the Blog Hop Rotation 

(in alphabetical order) in case you hop off course ;-)

Scrap That!
Dusty Attic
Jeni  O’Connor 

Karen 
Lisa
Robin
Shona
Vicky

(missing from this is photo is the Dusty Attic Sweet Pea Border)

October “Bella Rosa” Contents List:
Prima Romantique Collection of Papers
Creative Imaginations IOD - Provencial - Provencial
Creative Imaginations IOD - Provencial - Bordeaux
Creative Imaginations IOD - Provencial - Jolie
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Chiffon / Leapfrog / Wheat
Prima Romantique Alphas - may be substituted for other Prima Alphas
Prima Blossom Branches - Pistachio
Prima Say it in Crystals Strip
3 Prima Cottage Blossoms - Baby Blue
12 Prima Romantique Avon Roses
6 Prima Athena Flowers - Pink
Ranger Liquid Pearls - Buttercup
Dusty Attic Sweet Pea Border DA0593
4 two inch Cosmo Cricket Glubers
1 Length of Crocheted Lace

Embellishment Add -On Kit Contents
Prima Bengal Blooms - Mauve
Prima Romatnique - Flower Market
Kaiser Craft paper Blooms - Dusty Pink

Robin Shakoor is such a talented Scrapbook Artist, and who knew she was a talented sketch artist as well?  Some people just have it all!  Thank you to Robin for providing this month's gorgeous sketch.

BUT WAIT!  Before you leave we would like to share this wonderful video tutorial from Design Team Member Robin Shakoor.  Robin has created a fantastic video tutorial demonstrating how to use this month's technique item - GLUBERS - from Cosmo Cricket.



 
Next, head over to visit the friendly community at Dusty Attic.  Our main kit this month includes the Dusty Attic Sweet Pea Border Happy Hopping!

"Bella Rosa" Sneak Peek!

We are excited to share with you our sneak peek for this month! Please join us this weekend for our "Bella Rosa" reveal blog hop. We have FOUR terrific prizes up for grabs. This kit is just gorgeous and we have an amazing Guest Designer. The fun all starts on Friday Oct. 7th at 10 am MST.

Dusty Attic Prize Pack

Scrap That! Kit

Scrap That! Store Gift Certificate

Prima Prize Pack

Don’t forget to swing by for your chance to win some YUMMY goodies and get tonnes of inspiration along the way. See you Friday!

Fabulous Cork Tutorial!

Hi ladies (and any gents reading this as well!) Tara blogging today with a fantastic tutorial using cork.  Who would have thought that this great medium could be used for scrapping as well!? 

The sheet included in the Scrap That! October Kit is perfectly thin enough to do just about anything you would want to do with a piece of paper.  I had so much fun experimenting with my cork and found the following cool uses:

As a matting behind a photo
Painted and used as a piece of background 'paper'
Stamped and cut out to use as an embellishment
Punched with any of your punches to create flowers, circles, etc
Punched with your border punches to create decorative trim

The possibilities are endless. I decided to take it one step further and see if I could create a 'fan flower' that everyone had been asking about in a few of my previous layouts.  Although a titch brittle when 'bent' the cork can be reinforced with a sheet of cardstock or patterned paper and transformed into a gorgeous fan flower as shown in my tutorial below.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have fun creating your 'cork' blooms!!!