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Another Class To Look Forward To!

Hello Clear Scraps friends, 

As you know 2014 will be an exciting year full of new designs, new workshops and classes!

We wanted to share just one more of the amazing designs you will be seeing in the Clear Scraps classroom this year.

This beautiful "It's Spectacular" is created with the new 8X8 Misty Mixable album and is just one of 4 new classes we will be offering in 2014. 

Be sure to check our page often for the latest classes and locations, as we book we will add them to the calendar along with a link for you to sign up. 

2014 CLASSES

Can't wait to see you in 2014!!

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Tea Time Mini album

Hi there. Elena is here to share with you a Tea Time Mini Album I made using new released Tea Pot Album

  I embellishned the cover with papers and a page from Mini Teacup Album

  I used some funny photos of my kids  while we were having tea with waffles.

I added some stamping with Staz On and colored some parts of the page with Shimmerz paints.

  I used some of Maja Design papers as they are so perfect for the Tea Time photos

 

 

  I am sure you enjoy your winter evenings with you family, so it's a good way to keep those warm memories in such album

 

Memories Word Frame ~ a tutorial.

Hi everyone!!!  I love the new Word Frames by Clear Scraps. I thought I would share with you how I created mine.  Maybe it will give you some ideas on creating one  for yourself. 

I love the vintage look, so I started with that idea in mind.

1. To start you will need old dictionary pages and Fast Finish Decoupage by Beacon.

2. Tear the dictionary pages into meduim size pieces.

3. Adhere the torn page pieces to the back (chipboard) of the Word Frame.

4. When you have the back fully covered, just let it dry.

5. When the back is dry, take a file and go around the edges to take off any extra paper. This is when I shaded around the frame with brown ink.

6.  Attach the acrylic Word Frame to the chipboard frame back with small clips (to keep the acrylic in place) or cloths pins will work.

7.The frame is now ready to paint the letters. This is a picture of the paint and brush I used. A flat, sponge type brush made it so easy!

8. The acrylic Word Frame still has the plastic film on, so if you get some of the paint on the acrylic front, don't worry!

9. When the letters are painted and  dry,  pull off the plastic film (that protects the acrylic) on the front and back of the Word Frame.

I then embellished the Word Frame.  I used  3-IN-1 by Beacon to adhere most of the embellishments.

I loved creating this peice!!!

Thanks for stopping by~

ConnieM

Guest Design Michelle Wofford

 

Hello, Michelle Wofford here and I'm excited to be a guest designer for the Clear Scraps Blog.  Today I would like to share with you a tutorial on to make a pocket card using the Belgrave Card from Clear Scraps

 

 

To make the pocket card you will need the large base piece and one of the smaller front pieces.  Remove the protective film from one side of the acrylic.  Trim a piece of patterned paper to the size of the base or adhere paper to base and trim excess with a craft knife. 

 

 

Note:  I used paper from a 6 x 6 pad. the base is a little longer than 6" so there is a small gap at the base.  For this card it won't be visible, but if it bothers you add a piece of coordinating paper to the base.   Remove protective film from one side of the smaller piece and adhere paper, trim excess with a craft knife.

 

 

Once your paper is trimmed flip the small piece over.  With the protective film on, line up the sides with a ruler (or I used my score board) and mark 3 spots on both sides at 1/2", 1 1/4" and 2", leaving a gap from the sides between 1/8" and 1/4".  Repeat on larger piece or just use the smaller piece as a guide for punching the base.

 

 

Use a crop-a-dile to punch the holes in both pieces.

 

 

Once the holes are made, remove the film on the back side of the acrylic.  place a bit of adhesive on the bottom of the small acrylic piece and adhere to the base being careful to line up the holes.  Secure the sides of the pocket by lacing ribbon up the sides. 

 

 

Trim a piece of coordinating paper to slide inside the pocket that is 2 3/4" x 4 1/2".  Add embellishments.  The heart shape was created by die cutting a sheet of Clear Scraps acrylic and then embossing it using an embossing folder. 

 

 

Add a little bling as a finishing touch. 

 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, I certainly enjoyed creating for you.  Thank you to Clear Scraps for the opportunity to design for them. 

 

Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Scraps On The Road!

Have you always wanted to take a Clear Scraps class? 

2014 is the year for you! We offer several classes and workshops from the Beginner classes full of tips and ideas, to a more intermediate class using alcohol inks and stamping on acrylic! Everything you need to know Susan Frase will help you learn!

BRAND NEW designs for 2014- it's going to be an amazing year. 

The next class is in Grapevine, Texas and is the perfect way to enjoy your crafty day at the Scrapbook Expo. You can find classes as we schedule them on our blog right here: NEW CLASSES - always updating!

Taught by owner- Susan Frase

Basic 101 is perfect for the beginner

12x12 Destinantion

Made with Love, turn an acrylic album into a great recipe box

Family, learn to work with alcohol ink and other mediums on acrylic

 

February

21st & 22nd

Grapevine, TX

www.scrapbookexpo.com

 

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and the  Butterfly Mixers I heating it with embossing powder and it started to melt I thought oh no... but then it was easy to manipulate and I could bend the wings into shape.  Worked out perfectly!!

 

 

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You Are My Happy: Mixable Cutie Album

Hello Clear Scraps friends! Jennifer here today to show a mini album I created with the new Mixable Cutie Album!  This fun book measures 5.75x7 inches with cascading pages that alternate between chipboard and acrylic! 

 

 

 

I covered the front acrylic page with patterned paper and embellishments. I love how it is smaller so that the rest of the book is visible.

 

A close up of the front cover: I used Teresa Collins Designs' You Are My Happy Collection.  I thought it went perfect with my family photos.

 

On the inside of my front cover, I used a hexagon cut file from my Silhouette for the background.  I then adhered it to the same patterned paper to give it dimension.

For this page, I wanted to leave a portion of the chipboard showing. I accented the edges by using a white paint pen. 

 

On this acrylic page, I only added my photo plus the sticker tab. Using my 6 inch Chicken Wire Mascil and Art Anthology's Dimensional Paint, I added this fun effect to the top right corner.

 

 
 Here is a close up of what I did with my Mascil! I love that you can use them with so many different types of art mediums!

 

The backside of the same page is mirrored with another photo with the paint showing through!

 

Again, I used my white paint pen to line the edges of my chipboard page.

Thank you for stopping by today! Check out the Clear Scraps shop to see this and three more new Mixable Albums! 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, die cuts, stickers, decorative brads, sequins, enamel dots, decorative pin:  Teresa Collins Designs; gold heart pin, date stamp: American Crafts; staples:  Tim Holtz; wooden veneers: Studio Calico; ribbon: Hug Snug;   misc:  thread, Silhouette, metal rings, typewriter

 

 

New Mask Tutorial...XOXO!

I am so excited about the new Masks that Clear Scraps has.  Guiseppa here and I want t to share with you what I did with the XOXO Mask.

Gather your supplies.  I used:

The XOXO Mask

Patterned Paper

Misting Spray (it doesn't matter the brand)

Modeling Paste

A metal spatula

A bowl to mix it in

 

Add the desired amount of modeling paste and mist to your bowl.  The amount is entirely up to you, depending on how much area you want to cover and how light or dark you want it to be.

 

Mix it all together so that there isn't anymore white from the modeling paste.

 

 

Scoop up some on your spatula.

 

Spread over the area of the mask that you want on your patterned paper.  Make sure you get the paste in all the areas of the mask.  Don't worry about the coverage being even.  It gives it a dimensional look.  Peel it off carefully and let it dry before you finish up your project.

 

Look!  How awesome is this?  I love the look.

Here is what my final project looked like.

Go ahead and give this a try.  I found my modeling paste at Michael's, but I am sure any big box crafting store will have it.  Thanks for stopping by and have fun crafting with Clear Scraps.

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 Instructions:

1. Place small feather down on white cardstock and ink with Distress Ink.

2. Remove small feather and place large feather down on cardstock and ink with Distress Ink.

3. Place both feathers down and splatter watered down paint on cardstock. Allow to dry.

4. Ink acrylic feather with alcohol inks and allow to dry. Add a thick coat of Glossy Accents to the acrylic feather. Allow to dry.

5. Embellish layout with acrylic feather, photos, stickers and journaling.

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Book Of Mascils

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Journey Ballon Mini Album..

Hello everyone!!This is Adora your todays  blog host. How's the new year for you so far, hope it's inviting and promising, well it should be right, what else can and should we expect but a life of inviting opportunities and the promising future it has to offer . 

And what a great way to start the year with the brand new Clear Scraps products that I have the privileged to get a first hands on. :) Yes, today I am sharing one of my favorite albums created with the new Acrylic Ballon Album. Shape albums are so much fun.

 

I spray painted the cover in black. Next, embellish the cover  with the Acrylic cloud mixers - to add texture I use dry embossing tool then applied color using Stazon ink pad. For the title of  I used the Expression Small Journey title - painted in white and added color using stazon ink.

 

Next, trace and cut the shape of the pages and adhere onto the acrylic pages.  Then embellish my heart away. My favorite part :), building the pages.

 

Other Supplies: Ki Memories Paper, Stazon Ink Pads, Beacon All Purpose Glue.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy all the projects using the brand new products. Until next time...

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 I used Graphic 45 Bird Song paper for the background.  I love the deep red, black and gold together

 

 

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You can decorate it in whichever way you want. I've add tons of different elements to mine.

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Chipboard Baseball Album With Pinky

Good morning Clear Scraps friends, 

I think one of the most touching items that Clear Scraps released for me this year was this Baseball Album! My son's played baseball all through Elementary school and just stopped last year- but I have so many photos so this was the perfect album!

Usually I love to embellish with all sorts of bling and flowers but for this one- I made it for my son- so I wanted to keep it masculine and a little bit simpler. 

I know there are plenty of moms and grandma's as well as aunts and so on who would love to create one of these Clear Scraps Baseball albums for their little ones.

When my son saw this he was so excited and begged me for it. He is just 11 so I imagine it will be a lifetime memory for him. 

I took an old baseball from our gear bags and cut it up- I soaked the threads in water for 24 hours and then trimmed them out- I added them to the cover. 

I think it adds a great vintage feel and it definitely carries our family memories. 

After all- isn't that what scrapbooking is all about? Preserving those amazing life moments!

I hope you enjoyed my post today- I always enjoy making them. 

Until next time- Keep on creating!

Pinky Hobbs- Clear Scraps Design Team

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