class update
Those who are attending Jessy’s classes this weekend, please note photo requirements.
Don’t forget your adhesives and precision scissors.
Layout with A Twist: (2 PCS)
1 pc of potrait 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
1 pc of potrait 2 1/4″ x 3.5″
The photos are approx of the mentioned sizes. Photos can be slightly bigger and trimmed if needed.
Adore Mini Album:
7 photos of what you adore the most. ( bring more if you want)
Each photo no bigger than 3″x3.5″ (mixture of potrait & landscape). You can print smaller in size too.
See you this weekend!
cindy lee’s crafty tips
Gift Box Tutorial
Having trouble finding the right gift box for a special occasion? Well, trouble no more. Learn how to make this simple box to hold a special gift for an extra special person in your life. You may change the size and dimension according to your own.
To get started, you’ll need:
i) Cardstock (trim to size based on the diagram)
ii) Bone folder
iii) Tape Runner (or glue if preferred)
Using a bone folder score 1 ½ inch on each side (in this case I used Martha Stewart’s bone folder for a crisper and more pronounced score lines).
Pre-fold all score lines and make four cuts on each piece. This is how it should look like.
Fold in the tabs and apply adhesive to each tab as shown.
The completed box lid and base.
Embellish as desired and here is my finished box.
For a twist of fun, I filled the inside of the box with some pretty embellishments (you may have realized that I’m obsessed with pink by now…lol)
You’ve seen it all, now it’s your turn to make one today! Remember, the possibilities are endless. With just a bit of creativity, you will create one of a kind gift box that your friend and family will cherish forever. Happy creating!
Journaling 3- my wish for you
Have you heard of the Rascal Flatts song titled, ‘My wish for you’? It’s a song from a father to a child…” may your dreams stay big/ your worries stay small” etc etc. This week’s journaling idea kind of stemmed from that song. This title/ theme will work for a layout about your child, sibling (younger or older, it really doesn’t matter), a friend, or anyone really. It could even work as part of a wedding layout for someone dear.
This journaling prompt is rather versatile and can consist of anything and everything positive that you’re wishing for the person you’re scrapping for or about. You can also start the journaling with some background story like, “do you know that I’ve always thought of you as my favourite person in the whole world? Now that you’re embarking on a whole new journey, my wish for you is that you will find what you’ve been searching for all along…”
If you begin with your journaling idea first and decide on your title and theme, you can work it into your design.
Some title ideas for a project like this might be;
1) my wish for you
2) did/do you know
3) you are so…
For today’s layout example, I wanted to make it more fun by making it a hidden journaling piece. Especially since your wishes for someone might be rather personal and mushy, a good way to make it a little private would be to write it on a separate piece of paper then tucking it into an envelope. (This is also a nifty tip for those who aren’t too proud of their handwriting). As for related design elements, since my layout was about my baby sister who’s not such a baby anymore I used a few butterflies to symbolize metamorphosis, or the process of change. To make it extra challenging, I only used scraps of patterned paper and forbade myself from cutting up a new piece of patterned paper=p. That’s my way of working my way through my scrap stash.
The “wishes” can be in a list format if you like and can encompass different aspects of life to accommodate all kinds of well wishes, e.g finding purpose, love, joy, may your dreams come true (but in more specific terms), etc.
These are again just some ideas to get your journaling thoughts whirring. Journal away and feel free to leave comments about which aspect of journaling you might want to know more about, or just to share your journaling experiences. Happy journaling!
i-mei=)
Two new workshops in August | Jessy Christopher
Book now!!! Please note change of time for the friday class.
Seasoned scrapbook designer and instructor Jessy Christopher is heading north all the way from KL at the end of August to spread her love of the craft and share with us her techniques and scrapping style. Sign up NOW for the two brand new workshops she’ll be conducting right here at smidapaper studio. Limited spaces available so don’t wait until it’s too late!
Layout with a Twist
If you’re looking for something different & one of a kind, this project is it! Learn the power of layers by incorporating transparencies in your paper creations. Spend two hours creating a gorgeous multi-photo 12″x12″ layout, BUT remember it comes with an interesting twist. You would never have thought that a layout could be this FUN!! Come and learn useful techniques using paint, fabric, dies, stamping and inks. Want to know what the twist is? Join in the fun now & the twist will be revealed!
Date: Friday, 27 Aug, 2pm
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: RM80
Bring: Cutterbee/precision scissors, Adhesives (glue tape/liquid type, foam dots or Zots, strong liquid glue) Needle & embroidery thread (cross stitch needle), Tweezer
Adore Mini Album
In life, we all have things that we adore. People, places, food, hobbies, shopping, etc! In this class you will spend 3 hours creating a unique chipboard mini album that will feature the things that you adore in your life. You’ll learn how to play with October Afternoon’s latest papers, punches, flowers, ribbons, explore the usage of stamps & many more! This class will teach you how to think outside of the box, experiment with layers and show you how to make the most out of ALL your supplies. You will walk away with a one of a kind album full of new techniques and ideas to use in your future mini album endeavors.
Date: Saturday, 28 Aug, 2pm
Duration: 3 hours
Fee: RM100
Bring: Cutterbee/precision Scissors, adhesives (glue tape/liquid type, foam dots or zots), trimmer/cutter (if you have your own)
All other materials are provided. Please email smidapaper@mac.com or text 0124211201 to book your space. Booking is only confirmed with payment.
cindy lee’s crafty tips
Ribbon Storage 101
I love to organized and most of all I love ribbon. I always buy my ribbon in yards and storing them can be challenging to say the least. Then I discovered an inexpensive but fun way to organize my favorite supplies using cardstock scraps. I will be sharing this useful tip with you hoping that it will help you get organized.
What you need:
i) Bone folder
ii) Scraps of cardstock
iii) Flat head pin (available at any sewing store)
iv) Ribbon
v) Tape runner
First, fold the cardstock into half using a bone folder.
Then, apply tape runner on the cardstock edge just a tad to hold the ribbon down.
Start spooling the ribbon as shown
Continue spooling until you have completed the entire length of the ribbon and secure the end with a flat head pin.
You may organize your ribbon by color and store them in jars so that you don’t have to go digging through your stash to find the right piece. Give it a try and happy creating!
New card making class with Cindy Lee
Celebrate! Make three beautiful cards in 3 hours. This time the theme is ‘Occasions”
Let Cindy guide you through different ways with stamping in this fun & informative class.
Saturday 21st August , 1.30 pm at smidapaper studio.
Fees: RM 55
Bring: glue runner, foam dots, zots or glue dots.
All other materials provided.
E mail www.smidapaper.com or text +6012 4211201 to book your seat.
Limited spaces. Please book early. Seats are confirmed with payment only.
1 Fabulous page workshop | New series with Sheila
In 1 hour create One Fabulous Page! OOOOH, fancy! No saving or stinging on this layout! You will learn layering techniques and work with chipboard & glimmer mist and all the delights of MME’s So Sophie range. This is the first in a series.
Date: Saturday, 14 Aug, 2pm
Fee: RM 35.
Bring your own adhesives, (tape runner, glue dots, foam squares), precision scissors and at least 3 close up 4×6 photos. All other materials provided.
Text 012 4211201 or email smidapaper@mac.com to reserve your seat . Booking is only confirmed with payment.
cindy lee’s crafty tips
Product Feature – American Craft Foam Tabs
Do you love adding dimension to your projects too? If you said yes, then the new “This to That Foam Tabs” by American Crafts is a must-have adhesive for you. It’s fuss-free and an easy way to add fabulous details to your projects.
To create 3D effects on my card, I used a single layer of foam tabs on the stamped butterflies and placed it directly on the card. You can stack two foam tabs for even more dimension. It holds pretty strong and once pressed down firmly, you wouldn’t be able to remove them from your project.
Don’t be afraid to add a few foam tabs here and there to add an extra “pop” to your projects. Have fun creating!
Journaling: letting the true story out 2
Journaling Idea 2- Halfway Through
In the last installment of this column, I talked about doing layouts based on a “”then and now” journaling format. Today’s idea is sort of like a “then, now and what’s to come” variation. A while ago we did a class called halfway through and it’s a great way to collate events and pictures from several events during a year, half a year or whatever time frame that’s passed that you want to catch up on scrapping.
Unlike the previous “then and now” idea however, this one isn’t so much about comparing but documenting highlights of a particular time frame and visualizing a bit of the near future. In this example, I did a two page layout where the 1st page contains highlights of the first half of the year that have already taken place and the 2nd page contains events to look forward to in the remainder of the year and even a note to self. We’re used to writing down resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year but here we can take stock of the year at a midpoint and regroup or realign our aims for the rest of the year. You can use this same format to scrap about a particular year, a stint abroad, a milestone year in a child’s life and whatever else you feel might work.
If you begin with your journaling idea first and decide on your title and theme, you can work it into your design. Some title ideas for a project like this might be;
1) Halfway through
2) What’s to come
3) In the middle of…
After deciding on your title, your journaling would then include extended captions of the photos of the events and highlights of the first half. You can have fun with embellishments to complement the event you’re writing about like if you’re writing about a trip that’s going to happen you could include a little aeroplane chipboard piece.
Prompters to begin with…
1) 2010. The year began with…
2) Time flies. It’s already august yet I feel like I’ve just stepped into 2010…
3) The first few months were a whirlwind of …
While for the 2nd page you could make it a list of things to remind yourself or to look forward to. While this seems like something you’d write in a diary or notebook, it’s fun to incorporate it into your scrapbooking to capture the essence of your life at that particular point in time.
More prompters for 2nd page…
1) Note to self…
2) Things to note for the rest of the year…
3) What I’m looking forward to…
These are again just some ideas to get your journaling engines purring. Journal away and feel free to leave comments about which aspect of journaling you might want to know more about, or just to share your journaling experiences.
Happy journaling!
i-mei=)
Card Express with Cindy Lee | 7 aug
Another installment of Cindy Lee’s new cardmaking series. 1 hour , 1 fabulous card!! You surely have time for this. After an intro to basic cardmaking, Cindy will show you how to create a brand new card design with new stamping tricks.
Saturday 7 aug, 2pm at smidapaper studio.
Fee: RM 20
Bring: glue runner, sticky foam squares & zots (not provided)
All other materials are provided.
Please e mail smidapaper@mac.com or text 0124211201 to book your space.
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