We are thrilled to be carrying Stamping Bella stamps and Copic markers!
Stamping Bella offers the cutest designs, the best quality, competative pricing and we guarantee that they will be one of the most popular items in our store. We are so excited to be exclusive suppliers to the scrapbook friends in our area. Be sure to stop in and check out all the cute designs!
Joanne and Karan took a road trip this week to participate in the Copic certification course and are now certified experts on these wonderful markers. For now, we are carrying the top 144 colours with plans to expand the line further after Christmas. We will be selling the Sketch markers for only $7.99 each.
Make a list of all the colours you need and come and visit today!
I tried a new flower making technique a couple of weeks ago that I really liked so I thought I would share it with you in this simple tutorial.
Begin by taking a 1-1/2 x 12-inch strip of pattern paper.
Then use a scallop border punch along one long edge. You could also use scallop scissors or a trimmer that will give you a scalloped edge.
Turn your strip over and apply double-sided adhesive along the entire length of the paper.
Then, working on the right side, fold your paper every 1/4 - 1/2 inch and work it into a round shape. The adhesive will hold it in place as you go. You will have to experiment a bit with how much to 'round' it as you go, but you will want to finish with the ends meeting and overlapping slightly. You now have your flower! It is as simple as that.
Now all you have to do is add a button, brad or other embellishment to the center and you have a gorgeous flower for your next scrapbook page or card.
I used this technique to create flowers for a recent layout I did and I love how they match the look and feel of the page.
I hope you give this simple technique a try - it's fun and easy!
October Key Tag Days are this weekend! We hope that you visit the store and join in some spooky fun!
Join us this Friday and Saturday, October 30th & 31st, and receive this delightful set of Halloween die-cuts FREE! Purchase $25 of products (before taxes) and show us your Two Scrapbook Friends Pink Key Tag and you will receive the die-cuts for FREE! In addition to this, you will receive a 15% discount on all your Halloween product purchases.
Be sure to stop in this weekend and take advantage of these amazing deals. If your not a key tag holder yet, you can purchase one for only $1 and join in on the savings.
We also have a fabulous Halloween keepsake Make It & Take It project on Saturday, October 31st. It is perfect to showcase your favourite Halloween memories. You will work with the very popular Jenni Bowlin bingo cards, Cuttlebug embossing folders and Co-ordinations cardstock!
Simply drop in between 11am - 2pm......you don't need to bring anything. Our young scrapbook friends are welcome as well, but in order to keep things running smoothly they need to be assisted by an adult.
Stop in on Saturday, October 31st and for only $4 you will leave with this wonderful project!
Looking for an easy way to collect all those little scraps that seem to pile up while scrapping? Try the pop-up “Scrap Can”! Only 7 inches high, these little guys fold down to a mere ½” in height making it perfect to stow away in a scrap bag to take to a crop or to have next to you while you are scrapbooking at home. You will be amazed how many scraps you can put in this little gem!
This is one of the cutest lines we saw at CHA! It is the transportation line from TPC. Lots of primary colour, double sided papers, ribbon, stickers and more!
Good morning friends! This week our kit is all about Halloween. Karan has designed the perfect layout for all your ghosts and goblins. It is sure to be a popular one.
We haven't made it to Halloween yet and already my thoughts are turning to the next big holiday........... Christmas. I've come up with a little project that will put your holiday cards out of the way and on display.
Supplies you'll need:
~Various raw chipboard shapes, anything will do: squares, circles,trees, snowflakes. I've used Fancy Pants. Depending on size, 3-5 shapes will work and you will need one smaller chipboard piece to anchor the bottom. ~Glossy accents, ink, stickles, glitter pen, glimmer mist,paint etc ~Holiday papers (I've used Fancy Pants Christmas Magic), rubons and embellishments ~coordinating wide shear ribbon
To assemble: ~Cover shapes in papers and embellishments.
~Use a cropodile to punch a hole top and bottom of each chipboard shape (on the small anchor piece punch a hole only on the top) ~Use a metal embellishment on the back of the anchor piece to weigh down the bottom
~Make a loop in your ribbon at the top and thread through holes leaving some ribbon exposed between each chipboard shape
TIP: tape the end of your ribbon so it looks like a shoelace, it will make it much easier to thread through the small holes
~Tie ribbon off at the top of the anchor piece of chipboard
Hang anywhere and use paperclips on the inside of your cards to attach to the ribbon
Halloween is fast approaching and we have a special project you won't want to miss. I was cruising around and was inspired by something that I saw on Jennifer McGuire's blog and I adapted it for Halloween.
Stop by this Saturday between 11am & 4pm and you will have the opportunity to make one for yourself or you can give it to someone special! You will wrap candy with paper, work with Bo Bunny's double dot cardsock, stamp and more.
This project will take about 15 minutes to make and the cost is only $2.50! Once you have the idea you can make more for family, friends, co-workers etc.....even adapt it for Christmas!
We have received another shipment of these amazing 'beyond the page' projects from Kaisercraft. The first time we received them, we sold out before we could even put them in the store.
Karan has created samples and they are amazing. The projects come bare and you can decorate them with paint, mist, paper, etc. Here is a sample of a decorated version. You can personalize it anyway you like.
The other project that we received is the 'Days til Christmas' countdown. This is such a great idea for counting down the days until Christmas.
The family tree is $14.99 and the Days til Christmas is only $9.99. Be sure to grab one before they disappear!
Joanne and I are back from a wonderful weekend in Horseshoe Valley! The colours are at their peek and we thought it was a perfect time to release this amazing kit designed by Karan. The over-sized leaves and scalloped pattern paper tie everything together.
Be sure to stop in and pick up your kit......while they last!
For my tip/technique this week I thought I'd share a bit about altering foam Thickers.
First, gather your supplies. You will need: Foam Thickers, waxed paper, a background stamp, Versamark, an embossing gun.
Wet your stamp with the Versamark, this will keep it from sticking to the Thickers and ruining your stamp or the Thickers.
Place your desired letters onto waxed paper. This retains their stickiness while allowing you to work away from your finished project. Heat the Thickers until they begin to curl (sorry for the lousy picture but you get the idea). As you can see I practiced on an "x" first.
Immediately press your wet stamp into the letters, pressing firmly for a minute or so. If you do not like the result you can gently heat the letter and stamp it again.
You will notice your altered Thickers is slightly smaller than the original.
Here is the card I made using my altered Thickers and the Pagemap's sketch that TSF posted for the National Card Making Day challenge, along with a close up shot of the letters.
Halloween is fast approaching and our store is full of products to help you craft and preserve the precious memories that this season brings.......trick or treating, pumpkin carving etc.
One of the wonderful lines that we have in stock is the Trick or Treat line from Little Yellow Bicycle! There are double sided papers and lots and lots of embellishments that coordinate perfectly. There are also some cute projects like the Boo Banner and a spooky shaped mini chipboard album.
Here is a little inspiration that I pulled from the internet. Be sure to stop in and check this line out before it disappears.
Going to the pumpkin patch is one of my favourite things about this time of year. My children are 17, 15 and 13 years old, but we still make a trip to pick out our pumpkins and run through the corn maze.
I am also lucky enough that I score a few photos too. Be sure to stop by this week and pick up your kit of the week and plan a trip to the pumpkin patch.
Congratulations to Erin! She is our winner from World Card Making Day! Erin did a total of 5 cards and she has won this amazing Build-A-Card pad that has materials and envelopes to create 48 all occasion cards. You can stop in anytime to pick up your prize!
More new products have hit the shelves at the store! Our shipment from Bazzill has finally made its way out of the boxes.
Here are a couple of images of their new Jewel templates. These are very neat. They allow you to make your paper and then apply jewels to create your own flourishes, letters and icons.
They also came out with an entire line of bling. There are 2 sizes in each package and lots and lots of different colours.
Just the edge cardstock strips are back.....they came out with 2 themed sets. One for Christmas and one for Halloween.
They have a new line of glazed cardstock. This stuff is very cool!
Be sure to stop in and see all the new products. They are sure to disappear quickly!
Blending Technique using Bazzill Glazed Cardstock.
I just love using my blending tool and distress ink. Most of you know how often I use these tools in my classes and on my projects. When Bazzill launched its new glazed cardstock line, I thought what better way to create a quick and easy technique than to use this on your scrapbook projects. I am going to share it here with you today in this video.
Supplies you will Need:
Inkssentials Craft Sheet - these are a wonderful tool for blending. They are indestructible.
Your favourite colour of Distress Ink - if you are like us, you have many colours to choose from. We love them all!
Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool - this is a must have! New Bazzill Glazed Cardstock - this new line comes in many colours! We used the Love Bird design for this demo.
Join us for 2 special workshops coming up! The first one is the Basic Grey 8x8 2010 Calendar workshop on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30a-2:30p. Registration is required. Cost is $23.99 and you will receive all materials to compete the entire calendar. Basic supplies including a 12-inch trimmer, adhesive (including glue dots), brown ink pad and a black and white pen for detailing are required.
This is a non-instructional workshop. You can work at your own pace. Samples will be available for reference and we will be there to assist you.
Here are images of all 12 pages plus the front cover!
The second workshop is the Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Christmas Card workshop. Join us on Friday, October 16th from 5p-8p. Cost is $20. Registration is required. Includes all materials to create 8 cards, including envelopes.
This is a non-instructional workshop. You can work at your own pace. Samples will be available for reference and we will be there to assist you.
Here are images of all 8 cards!
*Kits may be available for both workshops if materials last.
Preparing for the holidays has already started at Two Scrapbook Friends. We now have a few different kits available for gift giving or home decorating.
Bo Bunny's Christmas Card Holder kit would be a wonderful way to display all your favourite Christmas cards. You will work with their new Tis the Season papers and coordinating materials.
We also have the Karan Foster Desktop Calendar kit. It includes 12 pattern papers and stickers, plus the desktop calendar to create a wonderful keepsake or gift.
Good morning! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. I know it is only Monday, but I am already looking forward to this coming weekend......it is Thanksgiving! This weeks kit is themed around this family holiday.
Karan designed this amazing kit using the new doilies from Basic Grey and the new lace ribbon from Prima. Be sure to stop in and pick up your kit before they are all gone.
Gone are the days where stamps were just mounted on wooden blocks. Heavy shipping costs, consumption of available storage space in our scrap areas and more economical alternatives have turned some ‘stampers’ to using more acrylic/roller stamps for their scrapbooking creations. You can find small acrylic stamps for as low as $1.50 - $3.00 each.
Our October calendar kit is on the shelves and ready to go. If you haven't started your calendar yet, it is not too late. We have all the months in stock.
One of our scrapbook friends shared with us that she uses the calendar pages to start a new month of photos in her album. Before scrapbooking that months photos, she chooses a few and sort of makes a 'title page' for the beginning of the month with her pages following. What a great idea! Calendar kits are only $5.99!
Our design team has been busy creating again........we are so lucky! We also want to welcome Sharon (DrJ) who was one of the finalists in our Scrappers Island contest this past summer.
Here is one of Sharon's layouts
Here is one of Sheby's layouts
Here is one of Laura's layouts
Here is one of Karan's layouts
For all our card makers.......
Here is Shelby's card
Here is Sharon's card
Here is Laura's card
Here are Karan's cards
Our design team kits are now available for this month. For only $19.99 you will receive exactly what our designers received to create the layouts that you see in our layout gallery. There is a boy version and a girl version of this months kit.
Stop in and pick up your kit and visit our gallery for lots of inspiration. They go quick, so don't delay!
It is product challenge time again. Before we show you the new kit, we have chosen our winner for Septembers challenge kit. Congratulations to Donna Norris for creating this beautiful double-page layout! Donna has won a free product challenge kit for October as well as a $10 gift certificate for our store.
Here is this months product challenge kit. In order to enter our challenge contest you can purchase this kit for $3.50 and create a layout, cards or project. The only rule is that you must use a little bit of everything that comes in the kit.....even if it is just a small piece. You can add anything you like from your own stash.
You must upload your creation to our layout gallery under the 'product challenge' section by midnight on October 31st!
The winner of this months challenge will receive a $10 gift certificate to our store as well as the Halloween set of embossing folders from Sizzix.
Fancy Pants is one of our favourites and they have released some amazing new lines. All these products are out in the store and ready to go.
This is the Rough & Tough line. There are 12 double-sided papers, 2 12x12 transparencies, rub-ons, stickers, notebook journals, buttons, ribbons and glitter cuts!
This is Little Sprout....
This is Dancing Girl.....
This is Christmas Magic....
I just put a sneak peek of the images.....you have to see them in person.
I am always in need of a quick birthday card. In A Pinch Designs has supplied us with this amazing birthday card kit.
Bright, bold colours and each card has embossed pieces that add fun texture. I made up the samples for the store in 1/2 hour. Only $12.99. Be sure to come in and check them out.
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~Make a loop in your ribbon at the top and thread through holes leaving some ribbon exposed between each chipboard shape
