Boxed Stationary Set Class

Everyone loves a handmade card, so why not keep a variety of them on hand for any occasion with this fabulous boxed stationary set? Box includes a space to hold 8 note cards, 8 envelopes and stamps. 

The original instructions were found via Pinterest on the Club Scrap Creates blog. The only adjustment I made was making the box 6" tall instead of the 6.25" it calls for. It still holds a pack of standard sized card envelopes but this way you can get two sets out of one sheet of 12x12 cardstock.

This project uses papers from Teresa Collins' Life Emporium line, with hints of Save The Date and Daily Stories mixed in. The decorative flower embellishment is made from layers of patterned paper, torn book pages, a paper doily and burlap. The note cards use a variety of fun card decorating techniques.

We'll be teaching this class on Sunday, February 15th at 2:00pm at the NOCO Crop Stop in Windsor, Colorado. The class fee is $15 and you can register here. Email info@shopcapture.com for more information.

Tips & Techniques: Prima Resist Canvas

We have a new item in the store that'll add some really COOL flair to your next project! They're Resist Canvas embellishments from Prima, and we have them in two styles! I used them on the (now sold out) Limited Edition Album last month, and took pics along the way so you all could see just how cool these things are.

 They are little pieces of canvas with designs embossed on them, and when you spray them with Glimmer Mist or Smooch Spritz, the embossed design stays light while the rest of the canvas soaks up the color! Here's a little before & after shot of a small selection of the pack I opened.

And here's how you do it:
Fist, choose the embellishment you want and grab your spray. Spray enough on your piece to completely cover it, or choose two or three colors and make sure that between the three the piece has been fully covered.

Gently wipe off any excess spray and blot your piece with a rag or paper towel. Continue with the next color if using more than one color.

Next, you can distress it even more with some distress ink. Here I used Tim Holtz Distress ink in Walnut Stain, and dabbed it around the edges with the ink applicator (either the foam or felt ones should work!)

And voila! Your piece is complete! Here is a close up of the before & after:

 And another close up of some different styles:

Each piece is unique with a different pattern embossed on the front, and each pack contains 31 pieces. You just need a strong adhesive (I used Glue Dots) to attach them to your project. That's it!

For more information about this product, contact us at:
970-484-0595
info@shopcapture.com

Happy scrapping!

-Jess

Tips & Techniques: Paper Flowers

Hello crafters!

Today I'm going to share some wonderful videos with you from one of my favorite craft blogs, Little Birdie Secrets!

These are flower video tutorials and I have used them many times in the past on some of our classes and kits, but not everyone knows how to make them. So check these out and hopefully you'll learn something new!

This is one we use a LOT at Capture. It's called a "spiral paper rose". Works great on solid & patterned paper, as well as old book paper or music sheets. If you're using a stiff paper such as cardstock, you'll want to mist it with water before you start rolling it up and forming the "petals". Enjoy!

 

This one is called a "box top" flower, and looks great with double sided paper!



Hope you learned something new, or at least discovered how fun the Little Birdie Secrets blog is! :)

Happy Scrapping!

-Jess

Tips & Techniques: Glimmer Mist

As promised on our Facebook Fan Page, today I will show you the mystery embellishment I used to make Easter grass on our upcoming Easter Pages (Saturday, March 17th from 1-3pm).

Here's what the pages look like:



(To register for the class or have a kit saved or shipped to you, click here.)

I wanted something that looked like Easter grass for the basket, but I didn't want to use the plastic Easter grass on my pages. So I grabbed some "Basket, Box & Bag Shred" in white and some Glimmer Mist in Key Lime and got to work!



After putting down a tablecloth to protect my work surface, I took a small handful of the shred and sprayed it generously with the Glimmer Mist. (I had to use a handful since I needed to make enough for all the kits, but for just one project you'll only need a few strands.)  I flipped it over and sprayed the other side, then sort of "tossed" it around like you would a salad to make sure it got nice and mixed in. You might even spray it a couple more times just to make sure it's mostly green, but again I was working in a larger batch.



I spread it out to let it dry before putting it on my page. To adhere it, I put a couple strips of Tacky Tape down (glue dots would work as well! Anything that's super sticky!) and smooshed it into the tape. Then I used foam squares to adhere my eggs and basket.



Another fun way to use Glimmer Mist is called the Resist technique. Basically you put ink or Glimmer Mist over an embossed image, so that the embossed part stays white (or whatever color it was originally) and the ink sticks to everything else.

Here I used some white embossed Easter egg paper:



I sprayed it first with a pink mist (S.W.A.K. to be exact)...




...and then immediately wiped off the excess with a paper towel:



I repeated those same two steps with Key Lime and Daffodil:




This was the end result:



It reminded me of dying Easter eggs. :) It also looks like tie-dye!

You can get the same effect by stamping an image in Versamark ink and embossing it with clear embossing powder. Then just ink or spray over the embossed image and wipe off the excess.

That's it! Hope you have fun playing with some Glimmer Mist! Just a warning, you will get a bit dirty, but it's worth it! :)

Happy Scrapping!

-Jess

Tips & Techniques: Making mini banners with a square punch

It's been too long since I've blogged any tips or techniques, so this week I wanted to show you one I've been using a lot of lately!

My new favorite little accent on a card or page are mini banners. There are various forms of them out there now, from flag banners (probably the most popular one) to rectangular banners, to shaped banners, like the new butterfly paper garland we just got from American Crafts! Too cute!!


But the one I seem to go to a lot is the rectangular one with a notch cut out of it, and I'm going to show you an easy way to make them! You can use them in groups or by themselves. They look great turned sideways with a fun sentiment stamped across them on a card, or as a background for a title on a page. I used them in a group across the front of this Spring card for this weekend's Spring/Easter Card Class.



There are two ways to make them. You can do it with fine tip scissors, or a square punch. Almost any size square punch will work, as long as you get it even, but we will get into that further down this post. ;) Here I used a 3/4" punch.



To make them with fine tip scissors, cut a straight line diagonally from one corner to the middle. I usually just eyeball the center but if you want to get super fancy you could measure it and mark it with a pencil. I'm not so good at measuring and don't like to fuss with it, so I just eyeball it. :)



You'll repeat the same thing on the other side.



And there you have your little banner. Do this on the the opposite edge of a longer rectangle for a nice horizontal banner for your titles/sentiments! This one was made using "Blush Dotted" paper from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 2 collection.



A quicker, easier method is with the square punch. You'll want to turn your punch upside down so you can see what you're doing.



Place the bottom edge of your paper halfway into the square, making sure to line up the edges so the point of the square is in the middle of your paper (as pictured below).



Then just punch it and voila! A mini banner. :) This one was made using "Heart Song" from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Collection.



Both methods are pretty simple and fun, and they make a great  addition to your layouts. Leave them straight and crisp like a flag, or wrinkle them up and distress them for a more textured look.

You can use them on more than just pages and cards....think "party decor" and use them as labels! How cute would they look wrapped around toothpicks and stuck into hors d'oeuvres or cupcakes?!

Just make sure you are careful with your punches. They can take a toll on your fingers when you do too many! This is what happens when you punch 60+ mini banners....yikes!



I hope you learned something new and got a little bit of inspiration for your craft projects! We would love to see your creations using this technique, or something similar! You can post a link to your own pic in the comment section, or post it directly to our Facebook Fan Page!

Happy Scrapping!
-Jess

Top 10 Gifts for $10 or Less!

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and this year Capture has the gifts you need for a crafty loved one!

In this post we'll highlight the Top 10 gift items for $10 or less! Great for stocking stuffers or to add on to one of our quick & easy kits! Get your shopping list ready as you check out these wonderful items, and remember, we can ship these!


#1: Tools and Adhesives
$3.00-$10.00

These are the paper crafting basics, and every crafter needs them to complete their projects! Now is the perfect time to stock up on your "can't live without them" tools and adhesives, or try new ones you haven't tried before! 







#2: Embellishments 
$3.00-$9.00

If you're looking for a way to take your project to the next level, look no further than these adorable embellishments! Brads, wood cut accents and pins are a great way to add that "WOW" factor to your crafts!






#3: Stickles, Cat Eye Inks, Glossy Accents and Glimmer Mist 
$2.50-$9.00

Fun and versatile, these colorful items add just the right finishing touch to your project. We use them on just about EVERY class example we create! What a great time to branch out from your usual colors and pick something new and vibrant to try!





#4: Ribbons, Floss and Trim
$4.00-$6.00

Adding a touch of ribbon or trim to your crafts gives them wonderful texture, and can be a good way to attach smaller items such as buttons, charms and tags. These pre-packaged assortments contain a variety of coordinating colors that are great when used together or individually!





#5: Sparkles and Rhinestones 
$2.00-$6.00

What project is complete without a little bling? Make a statement with a big swirl, or add delicate touches of sparkle with individually placed rhinestones.







#6: Tim Holtz Embellishments
$6.00-$10.00

These embellishments and trims are perfect for adding a touch of vintage grunge to your projects!





#7: Mini Stamps
$3.00-$5.00

Great for cardmakers and scrapbookers alike, these mini stamp sets are a perfect accent on your card or page. Stamp them on both solid and patterned papers and layer them for a great paper piecing effect!






#8: Flowers
$4.00-$6.00

These whimsical flowers make an elegant statement, and look great on pages, cards, picture frames or mini albums. You can even glue them to a hair clip and wear them in your hair!





#9: Handmade Hair Accessories
$6.00-$10.00

Perfect for girls of ANY age, these handmade hair accessories from both Capture and Cherry Lime Boutique will really make a statement! Not just for your hair, these pretty flowers can be added to your favorite hats, purses, scarves or sweaters!







#10: Hand Crocheted Cozies from The Crafty Kitty
$8 ea.

Handmade gifts are a great way to let somebody know you care! These cell phone/camera cozies and coffee sleeves can be custom ordered and tailored to your needs. Get one of each and make them a matching set! Come in and see what The Crafty Kitty can make for you!




That wraps up our Top 10 Gifts For $10 Or Less! We hope you found some great items for a special someone (or to add to your own Wish List)! For more information on these and other products, call us at: 970-484-0595, or send an email to: info@shopcapture.com

Happy Scrapping!

-Jess

Weekly Tips & Techniques: Stretching your stickers!

This week's tip is brought to you from the Fancy Pants blog, "Miss Fancy Pants". Here Lisa shows you more ways to use your stickers using the October 31st sticker sheet (available at Capture!) After reading this I can't wait to dig into my sticker stash to see how else they can be used! Hopefully it will inspire you as well!

Happy Scrapping!

-Jess

1 Product, 2 Ways: Oct. 31 Elements Stickers

I’ve been creating with the Element Stickers from the Oct. 31 line this week. I love finding different ways of using the same product. So when I got asked to use the Element Stickers in 2 ways I knew instantly what I was going to do.
I really have used the one product in 2 ways.






First of all I made this LO here.



I’ve used the patterned papers from the October 31 line as my base. I wanted to use the Element Stickers but give them a bit of life. Stickers are great, but can appear flat sometimes. So I’ve stuck these on to black card and then cut around to show a black edge. Some of the stickers I’ve just stuck down using double sided tape and some of them with 3d foam tape. I like seeing the variation of heights. You can see a close up here. The stickers now pop!


 Now I am left with a sticker sheet looking like this.



There are empty spaces where I have used some of the stickers on my first project. It’s the empty spaces that I’m now going to use on my next LO.

I have carefully cut around the used stickers. You can see the outline of where the sticker has been removed. This is where I have cut and this then gives me a new sticker. I’ve lightly placed this sticker onto the LO and then misted over it. The sticker can then be lifted and you are then left with this effect. They make perfect masks for misting.


I used some of the stickers from the ‘off to school’ collection. I separated these banners, stuck them onto white card and cut them out. By punching two holes into each flag I’ve been able to thread some twine through and turn them into a string of bunting. They’ve been stuck down with 3d foam tape.

 
I also used a part on the scalloped edge border sticker to stick on the page and mist over. This gives a great effect. The sticker can still be used. I ended up using it on the bottom of the first LO above. The mist has given it a great shimmery look.
Here is the finished LO.


It really is possible to use the one sheet of Element Stickers in 2 ways : )

-Lisa Saunders