Tutorial Tuesday

We just love Ranger's Collage Glue Stick as an every day glue but check out this video with a cool technique involving stamps and resulting in a fun resist technique!

Altered Art Mixed Media Book

Cheryl Mezzetti from Creative Imaginations is Coming! We are fortunate enough to have Cheryl Mezzetti visiting us as she arrives in Florida Monday, November 5th.  She will be teaching an altered book class that will get you started on turning an old book into an altered work of art.  You will learn fun mixed media techniques and use lots of brand new product we have never had in the store before.  If you have ever wondered about this new scrapbooking trend, art journaling and mixed media, this is the class for you.  Come prepared to get messy and learn lots! Here's a description from Cheryl: Recycling old books and using them as art journals is quickly becoming all the rage!  Join me on November 5th and learn how to transform a discarded book (old, recycled or even new} into a creative work of art.  Learn how to use a variety of mixed media products, such as paint mediums {modeling cream, matte medium, gesso,} stamps, stencils, masks, all forms of Luminarte, gelatos, water color pencils.  We will be adding pockets, vintage trims and one of a kind finds, ephemera, recycled products, and three-dimensional objects!  Your book can encompass a particular theme such as travel, wedding, and heritage or use it as your art journal. Creating altered books is something anyone can do because there are no rules - your only limitation is your own imagination!  Altered Book with Cheryl Mezzetti Monday, November 5th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $45.00 Supply List: -1 Medium-sized book {old book with interesting spine (no blank journals , hard-bound with matte pages, since you will be playing and altering the book} Please have book be approx 5x7...slightly smaller or larger is fine...and have at least 1.25" in thickness or larger. {depending on type size should be about 375 pages but i have also used a thin book too}   -Found objects:  Bring whatever little trickets you have kicking around - i often use old broken jewelry and/or keys, buttons, washers, watch interiors, etc.,etc.  {i will be bringing lots of fun stuff with me} See full supply list on our calendar Call the shop at 813-269-7946 to reserve your spot. Plus she will also be doing a free demo showing you a little of what you can do with Creative Imagainations new products FREE Demo with Cheryl Monday, November 5th 2:00pm - 4:30pm Come in any time for a fun demo with this popular designer.

Monday Make 'n Take October 29th

Monday Make 'n Take  Monday, October 29th Halloween Mini Book Cost: $6.00 Make this 6x8 mini book for all your Halloween photos.  You will make an envelope, pockets, journaling cards, and more to put in your book. Please bring: scissors, adhesive, and pop dots These are limited so feel free to call if you would like one reserved 813-269-7946

Sidewalk Sale

Huge Sidewalk Sale This Saturday! 9:00am - 1:00pm Don't miss this Sidewalk Sale, it will be a big one!  We will have vendors inside, outside, and even in the empty space next door.  Shopping begins at 9:00am for great deals on gently used scrapbook and craft supplies. Vendors:  Set up will be at 8:00am.  Those of you who have an outside space, please be sure to bring your own table.  As parking will be an issue, please unload your items and park in the lot next door if possible. Shoppers:  Shopping will not begin until 9:00am, please allow vendors to set up.  If you are able, please park in the lot next door (entrance is on 41) since parking will be tight. Se you all tomorrow!

Tutorial Tuesday

I am kicking off Tutorial Tuesday with a simple tutorial on charms.  Check the Blog each Tuesday for a new tutorial either with photos, a video, or a demo from a popular designer.  We will show you some of the techniques and products we love to use in the store so be sure to check it out!

Here's a quick tutorial using Kim's technique to paint charms.  This is perfect to use with our BOGO Charm sale this week!

Step 1: Choose a charm and paint with acrylic Paint Dabber in color of choice.

Step 2: Let paint dry

Optional: Use silver or gold metallic paint lightly to accent charm color.

Step 3: Cover charm in embossing ink

Step 4: Sprinkle UTEE over wet embossing ink

Step 5: Heat UTEE on charm until it turns to a shiny covering

Your owl is now a distressed brown with a plastic coating to keep the paint from chipping!

Congratulations Carla!

Thanks to those of you who commented on our Blog!  Congratulations to our winner, Carla chosen by random.org!  Come by the shop to pick up 2 full paper packs from Echo Park and Carta Bella!

Look who stopped by...

Madison from Echo Park is here on a family vacation and stopped by this weekend to say hi.  He also happened to drop off some giveaways for us to give to some lucky customers.  So, I am doing a Blog Giveaway - comment on this post by midnight on Wednesday, October 17th to win an Echo Park Prize Pack.  All you have to do is make a comment about Echo Park, your favorite line, how much you enjoy his classes when he comes and teaches, etc.  Only one entry per person.

Oh, and they just may be back this coming weekend to stop in and say hi so sign up for the Jen Starr classes (only a few spots left so hurry) and you just may get to hang out with her and see Madison and Keisha, how fun!

Here's the info for the Jen Starr classes, reserve your spot now, you don't want to miss out!  And if you sign up for both classes, we'll buy you lunch!

Scrapbook Store Owner Show

If you have read my last e-mail, checked my Facebook page, or been in the store this week, then you have heard about our fun and amazing weekend learning lots of new stuff with a few of the industry's favorite companies.  We have been so inspired by all that we saw and learned and we hope we can bring that excitement to you.  Look for more Saturday demos and more classes coming soon.  Our classes have gotten really exciting, with most of them filling up and our parking lot always overflowing, we look forward to busy Saturdays filled with teaching learning and having fun.  If you have not taken a class at Scraporium, now is the time!  With so many creative holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to learn new techniques and get inspired!  Check our calendar for exciting classes coming up!

Here are a few photos of what we did this weekend:

Dyan's class using inks, stencils, stamps, gesso, and more.  See sample in store, it's cute!

I finally got my photo taken with Tim Holtz!

Loved Dyan's class, she was so fun!

Denise doing a Pocket watch make 'n take with Tim!

Goofin off with Dyan Reavelaey

Graphic 45 rep was dressed so cute!

We ordered these adorable new stamps from Lawn Fawn, seriously can you even stand the cuteness?!

Inspiration from none other than Tim Holtz!

More photos with Tim

Inspiration from Dyan

Graphic 45 shadow box with their Halloween line

Mara Johnson's Journal

Mara Johnson from Creative Imaginations.  I loved her, she was so talented and knowledgeable!  We talked to her about teaching at the store soon, her classes were so great and I would love for her to come teach all of you, you would love it!

I cannot wait to get this die in from Sizzix!  It makes the cutest thing and you wouldn't believe how simple it is.

My last class of the weekend was with Mara Johnson and we made this mixed media display piece.  It was so fun working with all of Creative Imaginations new paints and other supplies, I cannot wait to get the Silk paints in, they will blow your mind!

We are trying to get more and more designers to come teach in the store, they really know how to use products and teach amazing techniques and projects.  If you haven't already, call to sign up for Jen Starr's class next Saturday and you will see what I mean.  I can't wait to take her class next weekend!

Dylusion Journal

Look what we just got!  After hearing all about how amazing Dyan Reaveley's journals are, I am so excited to have them in the store!  They are so fun to work with, especially with all of her bright and amazing inks!  Come in the store to check them out yourself and watch this video to see what I mean.

No Monday Make 'n Take - Monday, October 8th

Unfortunately, there will be no Monday Make 'n Take on Monday, October 8th.  Check back next Monday for  a new and fun Make 'n Take.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Demo and Make 'n Take Tomorrow

Inky Antics FREE Demo and Make 'n Take! Saturday, October 6th 11:00am - 3:00pm Come in any time for an informative demo and free make 'n take (while supplies last) using these fun and popular stamps and Honeycomb paper! You will be making a cute Christmas card in the make 'n take (bring adhesive) and learning to use the honeycomb paper, plus Ginny will teach you how to use the stamps in other fun and exciting ways. Don't miss this great event at Scraporium! For more details call the shop at 813-269-7946

New at Scraporium

New at Scraporium Tons of new paper in the store including 2 Halloween lines, a Christmas line, and more!  I just love all this paper! Echo Park- Love love love! These paper lines are so pretty, you have to come in to see for yourself.  I can't imagine they will last long so get it while it's here!   We R Memory Keepers Inky Antics - New Christmas Stamps!  Plus we have restocked many of the most popular stamps and Honeycomb paper! Keep a lookout for a free demo on these popular stamps this weekend!  Look for an e-mail this week with details. Character Construction Stamps - Popular stamps restocked and some added