ScrapbookDeals4U August kit sneaks

Hey there girls I'm back again :) And this time with a fun sneak peek from the Scrapbook Deals 4 U August kit. I got to play with 72 & Sunny from We R Memory Keepers. And this kit will NOT disappoint. Here is my sneak







The full reveal happens the first of August and the first of the month challenges are happening the same time :)
See you on the first!!

Technique & product

Hi ladies, I apologize for being MIA. It's been crazy around here with finishing CHA projects, getting the reveals ready for the August SD4U kit, and projects for a technique class I am teaching at Scrappers Boutique.

I have talk to many of you and I get asked the same questions by most. How do you do that, and how did you put those patterns together? So every month I want to share one technique with you, & a set of products that coordinate. And I would like for you to give these techniques and product mixing a shot. And if you do I would love it if you emailed me (tajwhite25@yahoo.com) your work to drool over. I'd love to feature your awesomeness on the blog. If you have any questions, please email me or leave a comment and I will be sure to get back to you.

So here we go...


This is a pattern paper mixture of My Little Shoebox, & Girls Paperie. The colors shared in these two collections are the pink & green, and the hint of brown in the girls paperie line. So that said these two lines marry very well.


the technique her I want you to focus on is the punch work. I used the Martha Steward fan punch and cut it up to place on separate ends of the layout.

So go and start punching!!



BTW, you don't have to use the product I have shown in the photo that is to assist those ladies that want to mix and match and may already have these products, or intend to purchase them. Happy Scrapping!! I can't wait to see your lovely work!!

Shimmerz is like music...

Hi there ladies, I have two fun layouts to share with you today. First, this is my youngest daughter Bailey. I love the way her laughter sounds, and the joy it brings to my heart. She is full of life so I wanted this layout to be the same. What better way to bring a layout alive than with Shimmerz.







here I used Pixie Dust Blingz as a topping on my roses.



The Ranger Ink music note mask coupled with Sunset Strip Vibez created a fun background.


On this layout I splattered the yellow polka dot background with Shimmerz Spritz Licorice
this simple technique has a large impact on the feel of this layout.


As you can see it doesn't matter if you use our Shimmerz on most of your project or in a small way it makes a large impact. Happy Scrapping ladies!!

Shimmerz CHA Summer 2010 Releases

Are you ready? I said, are you ready? Good. Because we have some gorgeous new colors just aching to be seen.
Wait for it, wait for it......
OK NOW! Introducing the Shimmerz Summer Collection:




Aren't they beautiful? Our two new Shimmerz Vibez colors are Fiery Fiesta (shown left) and Pop Art Pink (shown right). Fiery Fiesta is a beautiful light colored orange (I would liken it to orange sherbert but daker) with a light gold shimmer and Pop Art Pink is this great cotton candy pink with a HUGE gold shimmer to it. We have never had a color like Pop Art Pink before!


Our 3 beautiful new Pearlz colors are (from top to bottom) Blue By You, Peas-B-Mine and Luscious Lilac. You will be impressed with their density and coverage. They are more thick, luscious and creamy then ever before. Plus these colors play sooo well together!

These fabulous colors will be available for purchase on our website on Tuesday, July 27th. Be on the look out for a special online CHA promotion next week as well. Plus, if you are attending CHA stop on by our booth. We are partnering up with Glitz Designs in booth #839!

ScrapbookDeals4U August Kit Reveal

Ok this is going to be the perfect month to get all of those awesome summer pics scrapped. All three kits this month are perfect in everyway. And here they are...

~Kit1-Sweet Summertime


~Kit2-72 & Sunny


~Kit3-Heat Wave

Get yours day!! Here

Shimmery Shiny Buttons

I promised a tutorial, and you've got one :)
Enjoy, please leave some love and let me know what you think!!!

I have a simple fun way to make your own buttons using any of your Shimmerz products. I love the bare elements line by Creative Imaginations. These are called pointes. They are adhesive backed and ready to be altered.

For this project I am using Shimmerz Pearlz "Carrot Top", and Blingz "Pixie Dust", a paint brush (small), a 1/8th inch punch, and a fine tip black pen.

You need to decided which color you want your buttons to be. Simply peel the pointe off the back of the clear sheet, use your paint brush and apply a generous amount of paint to the adhesive back.




Allow it to completely dry. It will take about 20 minutes or less.



Now you can do this two ways. If you desire more bling you can add your Blingz to the adhesive side first, then come behind it with the Pearlz once it drys. I did it both ways. Also keep in mind you can adhere a patterned paper behind your button once your Shimmerz drys for an even different look.



this is the button with the Blingz "Pixie Dust" applied first.
And once it dried I applied the Shimmerz Pearlz "Carrot Top" to the back. So basically you can reverse the steps of paint application for different levels of shine.

Next you will take your dry buttons and eye ball where you want your buttons holes



then punch your button holes



and voila you have a gorgeous custom button to match your projects.



And her is my project using these buttons

this is a close up using the Pixie Dust Blingz first, followed by the Carrot Top Pearlz.


here is a close up using the Carrot Top Pearls first, followed by the Pixie Dust Blingz





I hope you are inspired to go and customize something for your project using your Shimmerz.
Happy Scrapping!!!

My LittleShoebox at CHA - & SD4U Challenge reveal

There is still time to reserve your spot today at CHA and learn from the best :) Here's the info...

Monday, July 26, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Room: 11

Difficulty: Intermediate

Supplies: It is always a good idea to bring your basic kit: Trimmer, scissors, wet adhesive, bone folder, cropodile

We look forward to spending a few hours with you to work on a wonderful album for your store, and to give you good ideas for classes! We are so excited to be sharing all of our new products with you, and you will be spoiled as always, and hope you like our products as much as we had fun designing this class for you!

Instructors: Pattie Beltra, Erin Yamabe

Sponsors: My Little Shoebox

Ticket Information
Members: $25, Non-members: $50 on-site


And here is the reveal for the SD4U Ad challenge. Stop by our forum to see the details on how to play along.

ScrapbookDeals4U forum link

SD4U July Kit Reveal & Challenge sneak

Ok, for you ladies that aren't familiar with SD4U there is a lot that goes on over there. A lot in a good way. I mean first of the month challenges, and mid month challenges. And so many other great, and fun things to participate in and get your mojo going.

Each month there are three different kits available for your scrappy pleasure. I had the opportunity this month to work with GCD's "Homespun Collection". There is still time to get your kits and come play along.





Here is what I did with the kit..

"Express yourself"







"lovely" this is my niece, my oldest sisters gorgeous daughter. She also has a terribly handsome son.









Next, "Made with Love" card



to learn how to make the pretty fabric flower on this card. Please visit Scrapbookdeals4U website in our classes and tutorial section of the forum. Hope to see you there

And last but not least "flippin great courage"





I have a tutorial, and challenge I am hosting at SD4U. I would love to see you ladies over there. Here is the sneak of the layout I did for the challenge. Comb play with us :)



Be sure to check back soon I have some fun awaiting :)
Happy Scrapping ladies

Breaking the CHA barrier

Shimmerz has some EXCITING, AMAZING, JUMPING FOR JOY, kind of news... We have broken out and are going to be at the Chicago CHA show that runs from July 27-29th! This is the first time that Shimmerz has represented itself at CHA and we are doing it just like we do everything else.
Just a LITTLE bit differently.




We are thrilled to announce that we will be joining forces with the FABULOUS girls at Glitz Designs and will be sharing booth # 839 with them!
Glitz and Shimmerz are perfect product partners and we have some great make and takes using both products and some fun Shimmerz techniques.


Not only that but we will have a special CHA release as well. So be on the look out for our newest Shimmerz colors coming soon and perhaps a special sale as well...Who doesn't love a great promotion?


So if you are headed to CHA at the end of the month, make sure to highlight booth #839 (in pink highlighter, of course!) and check us out! We will be there with bells on!

And here they are...

these are the final reveals from the new releases from My Little Shoebox

Harmony



Simple Life


Summer Breeze


aren't they adorable! Can't you just see all the scrappy fun you can have with these! Boy oh boy I can't wait!!

Toot Toot!!!

Hey there ladies, It has been days since I've blogged. I sure did miss you all. I have been running like a mad women. I am getting adjusted to some new roles and responsibilites. I am totally excited about it all, it just has to become a part of my day to day task. You know how it goes.

I have been waiting for months to share this fun and exciting news. I received an email about 4 months ago requesting 4 of my projects for publication in Scrapbook Trends Magazine. And after months of patiently waiting here goes...

This is the Stamping Idea Book
This layout was created using the Teresa Collins Pearls by Shimmerz Paints



This layout is of Madison also created using Shimmerz Pearls











Here is a Sneak Peek of a tutorial I will be doing on a cool way to use your Shimmerz. So be sure to check back and check the Shimmerz blog for many more cool ways to use your Shimmerz





Thanks ladies for visiting. Hope to chat with you again soon. Have a scrappy weekend!

Exciting News: Scrapbook Deals 4 U

I am thrilled to announce I will be joining the Scrapbook Deals 4 U Kit club Design Team.

If you aren't familiar with the site as yet and have not had the pleasure of having one of these beautiful kits. Here is what's in store for you this month. So come on and join us ladies in tons of fun. Challenges, contest, tutorials, and much more.








and here are the new ladies

Michelle Unruh
Taj White
Tanya Desmond
Seppa Gubler
Ly T Le


They join returning team members Misty, Kris, and Jen!