Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Layout Tuesday: Father & Son

Hello paper crafters! Nicole, here, with a new layout on this Tuesday afternoon. A few weeks ago during Memorial Day weekend, you could have found me in the Wisconsin Northwoods enjoying the outdoors with my extended family. This also means lots of photos to scrap! I took a look around the new collections at Creations Galore and did a happy dance when I stumbled upon the Trail Mix collection from BoBunny. It's a soft vintage outdoor line that has the perfect palette for a weekend at the cabin, a picnic in the backyard, or a nature hike up the mountain. 


Look at those good lookin' boys. That's my dad working hard and my brother with the catch of the day.  The colors of the collection blend perfectly with the photos. 


I've used a combination of flat, paper stickers and three dimensional stickers for the layout. I love layering all of the different sticker embellishments BoBunny has to offer to create clusters around the page. I often back the sticker with a piece of scratch paper and add dimension with foam risers or by turning up the edges with my finger. 


For added movement and some extra masculinity, I distressed the edges of the photo mat. Each BoBunny sticker sheet comes with a set of alpha stickers. I used those to easily create a title as well as hide the year in an embellishment cluster.


Thanks for stopping by today's blog post. Stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin to take a look at the full Trail Mix Collection! Not local? Don't worry! We're adding the new collection to our online store this afternoon. Stop by soon to pick up the gorgeous papers and embellishments! Remember, there's always FREE shipping for orders over $50! 

Monday, June 10, 2013

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday, Paper Crafters! It's a new week, and we're offering three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try!

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours--The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033 or visit us here.

This week's cards will be available Monday, June 10th through Saturday, June 15th.


Card One: Just Bee-cause


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Stamps by Judith, Inky Antics. Inks: Copic Markers, Memento (Tuxedo Black), ZIG Writer (Black).


Card Two: Never Too Late


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamp: Tim Holtz. Inks: StazOn (Jet Black), Studio Calico Mister Huey's (Clay, Dewey). Wood Veneer: Studio Calico (Potty People). Tools: Tim Holtz (Paper Distresser), Martha Stewart (Butterfly Punch).


Card Three: The One That Got Away


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Stamps by Judith. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. 

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Featured Product: Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits Blending Kit

We're in love with the Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits Blending Kit by Inky Antics! It's absolutely the best blending medium for colored pencils. 

Gamsol is a brand of artist-grade odorless mineral spirits, which they've packaged into a convenient, sponge-top dabber bottle. This "magical" liquid results in a pretty, almost watercolor-like look since it essentially melts the pencil lines and erases their grainy appearance. 

Simply color in your stamped image with colored pencils, and apply Gamsol using the blending stumps. Please note: This technique is used for regular colored pencils, not watercolor pencils. We suggest Prismacolor Pencils. It's so easy to learn and really makes a huge impact in your artwork! 

Click here to download a free step-by-step technique sheet, or watch the video tutorial below:


Purchase your kit in our online store today! The kit includes:
  • 2 oz. bottle Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
  • Blending stumps in sizes #2 and #4
  • Full-color instructions
  • Sandpaper Pad