Simon Says Stamp Blog!: 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

How to Get Out of a Crafting Slump with Marah Johnson!

Do you ever look at your cache of craft supplies and want to use everything at once but you can't decide what to do with them all so you just don't make anything? Maybe you feel like you use the same ten products all the time and you want something fresh and different? Marah Johnson has shared some of her creative genius with us to help get out of that crafting rut!

A few fabulous things about this technique:

-You can use it with cards, scrapbooks, art journals, configurations, boxes, canvas, and you can surely adapt for fabrics!

-Your paper projects will not end up floppy - personally, I love a card or scrapbook page that has some weight to it! Because this technique involves layering, you end up with a thicker end product!

-You don't need a ton of supplies to make this technique happen. Try gesso for some tooth and texture, glues & adhesives, an old book or your favorite papers to give it a patchwork feel, scissors, a sewing machine or some We R Memory Keepers goodies, and maybe a paper distresser and you've got your base!

-It's a great way to recycle!

-Depending on your reasons for crafting - to celebrate (a birthday, Valentine's Day, other holidays), to document milestones, or just because you like to make something you can hold and look through - you can adapt the shapes and papers to fit the theme! Marah uses a lot of hearts which...not to be puny...I love, but you could also use stars, or die cut shapes with Spellbinders or Sizzix.

Thank you to Marah Johnson for giving us permission to share this superb technique!!

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Happy Crafting!

-Sarah

Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Clean & Simple Card Making Class Giveaway!

Happy Friday bloggers, how would you like to join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, and special guest teacher Julie Ebersole for Clean & Simple Card Making?! In this class they aim to take the mystery out of creating a minimalist card that looks “complete,” and wow you with numerous tips and techniques for clean and simple cards! This upbeat and inspirational class will include nine fabulous guest artists, discounts to their favorite retailers, giveaways and a few surprises along the way! Clean and Simple Card Making will feature over 25 new card ideas and over 15 instructional videos. What better way to start the new year than with a wealth of new ideas to add to your card making arsenal and simplify your creations!

Class is January 9-23, 2012, but class materials (videos, pdfs, etc.) will be accessible for a lifetime. Click HERE for an introduction video and more info!

***BONUS!! Jennifer is giving away a spot in the class!

For a chance to win, just leave a comment on this blog post and join our following. We will pick a winner on Tuesday, January 3rd! Good luck!

Steph

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Hero Arts & Sizzix Stamp and Emboss

Hi all! Kristina here. :)

For today's video, I thought I'd try out a Hero Arts and Sizzix Stamp and Emboss combo. This is the Stripes and Frame set. I also used the Newspaper Owl stamp and Need a Friend stamp.

Anyhow, enjoy! There is also a mini tutorial on using the Stamp-a-ma-jig stamp positioner in the video as well.

Watch video below | Watch at YouTube