Due to many of us having obligations in connection with
Hurricane Preparedness, I will not be able to host the World Cardmaking Day
Crop tomorrow at Michaels. L
While the hope is this storm will turn away, and/or
dissipate greatly due to the dry air mass moving in from the West, everyone is urged
to stay informed regarding Tropical Storm Karen, and to heed the recommendations
of local authorities.
Here are some links to local and national news websites, as
well as the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service, so you can stay up-to-date.
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
WWL TV
WDSU
Fox8 Live
ABC
CBS
NBC
Stay safe, everyone!
Dee
Friday, October 4, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
World Cardmaking Day Crop THIS Saturday!
Hope you have your totes packed and ready, because THIS Saturday -- Saturday, October 5th, is World Cardmaking Day! (Always the FIRST Saturday in October.)
From my understanding, it originated from being the day that most crafters would start working on their holiday cards and projects, and because it was so universal, it became World Cardmaking Day. Now, papercrafters everywhere take this day to celebrate their passion for handmade greeting cards, get together to crop, socialize, party, play games, and even win contests and prizes.
I will be hosting the World Cardmaking Day Crop at Michaels (8851 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie) between 3pm and 9pm. We have lots of fun planned, and the fee is only FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) to participate!
In addition to crafting some holiday cards, there will be goodie bags, refreshments, games, and make-and-takes for each paying participant. A Cricut Expression will be there for shared use, along with a decent selection of cartridges.
Seating is limited, so please call/text me to reserve your seat and goodie bag. At that time, I will give you more information on what you'll need to bring, and what you won't need to lug along with you.
Whether you choose to spend this day with us or with other friends, I'm certain you'll have a great time working with the craft that brings us all such joy!
Call / Text (504) 812-2261, or E-mail Dee@Scrappersaurus.com.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
From my understanding, it originated from being the day that most crafters would start working on their holiday cards and projects, and because it was so universal, it became World Cardmaking Day. Now, papercrafters everywhere take this day to celebrate their passion for handmade greeting cards, get together to crop, socialize, party, play games, and even win contests and prizes.
I will be hosting the World Cardmaking Day Crop at Michaels (8851 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie) between 3pm and 9pm. We have lots of fun planned, and the fee is only FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) to participate!
In addition to crafting some holiday cards, there will be goodie bags, refreshments, games, and make-and-takes for each paying participant. A Cricut Expression will be there for shared use, along with a decent selection of cartridges.
Seating is limited, so please call/text me to reserve your seat and goodie bag. At that time, I will give you more information on what you'll need to bring, and what you won't need to lug along with you.
Whether you choose to spend this day with us or with other friends, I'm certain you'll have a great time working with the craft that brings us all such joy!
Call / Text (504) 812-2261, or E-mail Dee@Scrappersaurus.com.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Friday, September 6, 2013
$5.00 Crop, THIS Saturday (TOMORROW)!!!
Bonjour, mes amis! Buenos dias, amigos! Hello, y'all!
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 7, 2013 I will be hosting a $5.00 Crop; I certainly hope you can join us.
TIME: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (you may come later, or leave earlier, if you choose)
PLACE: Scrap-IN Classroom at Michaels Craft Store
8851 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003
RESERVE and PAY FOR YOUR SEAT ONLINE, now:
https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=9952&zipCode=70062
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR CROP USE:
Y'all come pass a good time with us, cher!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 7, 2013 I will be hosting a $5.00 Crop; I certainly hope you can join us.
TIME: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (you may come later, or leave earlier, if you choose)
PLACE: Scrap-IN Classroom at Michaels Craft Store
8851 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70003
RESERVE and PAY FOR YOUR SEAT ONLINE, now:
https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=9952&zipCode=70062
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
- Discount Coupon (valid day of Crop)
- Printed Calendar of FREE Demos and Classes
- Sneak Peek at upcoming Class creations
- Input for ideal days/times to hold truly convenient Classes
- Space to work on Craft Projects while socializing, making new friends, and sharing ideas
- Free Coffee/Tea, Iced Tea
- Also, if you have previously cropped with me, you know there is always something EXTRA; why should this Crop be any different?! Come join us, to find out!
- Several restaurants/fast-food places available nearby for snacks/dinner
- Starbucks Coffee across the street (Veterans)
- Café du Monde and French Press Coffeehouse close by, on Williams
- Two ATM machines available at Chase bank, on West side of strip mall
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR CROP USE:
- Cricut Expression*
- Cuttlebug / BigShot*
- Rubber Stamps*
- Paper Trimmer
- Decorative Edge Scissors
Y'all come pass a good time with us, cher!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Collector? Hoarder? Hilarious!
Hello, y'all!
I came across this video and just have to share it!
I am not usually one to pass things on to others, regardless of how cute they seem... In-boxes are already brimming with stuff nobody really wants to sit and read through, or watch.
Until now.
I promise, it is worth the time you spend watching the entire thing!
Come on! Take a break. Sit back, be prepared to laugh yourself silly, and click the link below to watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3D77sMmwd8&feature=youtu.be
Don't you love it?! Can you relate? I know *I* can! LOL
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
I came across this video and just have to share it!
I am not usually one to pass things on to others, regardless of how cute they seem... In-boxes are already brimming with stuff nobody really wants to sit and read through, or watch.
Until now.
I promise, it is worth the time you spend watching the entire thing!
Come on! Take a break. Sit back, be prepared to laugh yourself silly, and click the link below to watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3D77sMmwd8&feature=youtu.be
Don't you love it?! Can you relate? I know *I* can! LOL
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Traveling Workshops - to be held at Your Home or Business!
In the coming days, I will be posting a number of different Workshops on the website to choose from, in which I will come to your home or place of business -- along with all the tools and materials necessary -- to conduct the Workshop.
If you don't see one that fits your needs, a Workshop can be designed specific to your request, usually at no extra charge.
Holiday Greeting Card Workshops are already being scheduled, teaching Basic Stamping and Coloring Techniques. More Advanced Techniques can be used for those already familiar with stamping and coloring. Or, you can simply use the time as a General Greeting Card Workshop & Crop with your friends, family, and co-workers, and I will be there to assist everyone, answering questions about products and demonstrating requested techniques.
When the Workshop is booked, you will choose the image(s) to be used, and a card will be designed specifically for you. Each Workshop will have its own unique card design, so the same rubber stamp images can be used in more than one group's Workshop.
Shown below is a sample Bayou-Themed Christmas Card, but as it will be your private Workshop, it can be any type of card: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, Day of the Dead, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.
Call me at (504) 812-2261 for more info, and to make your reservation!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
If you don't see one that fits your needs, a Workshop can be designed specific to your request, usually at no extra charge.
Holiday Greeting Card Workshops are already being scheduled, teaching Basic Stamping and Coloring Techniques. More Advanced Techniques can be used for those already familiar with stamping and coloring. Or, you can simply use the time as a General Greeting Card Workshop & Crop with your friends, family, and co-workers, and I will be there to assist everyone, answering questions about products and demonstrating requested techniques.
When the Workshop is booked, you will choose the image(s) to be used, and a card will be designed specifically for you. Each Workshop will have its own unique card design, so the same rubber stamp images can be used in more than one group's Workshop.
Shown below is a sample Bayou-Themed Christmas Card, but as it will be your private Workshop, it can be any type of card: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, Day of the Dead, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.
Call me at (504) 812-2261 for more info, and to make your reservation!
Also, watch for Special Deals, only available here, on the Scrappersaurus Blog!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
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| Scrappersaurus' Winter Pelican Christmas Card |
Monday, July 1, 2013
Silver Linings, Rub-Ons, and Un-Du Adhesive Remover
I'm working on custom albums right now, and want to share my mishap and the knowledge gained from it.
The other day, I was quite distraught to find that the beautiful flourish rub-on I was adding to my layout came out spotty. Absolutely nothing seemed to work to get the full image to release. Then, I thought I was going to have to re-create the entire layout when the adhesive eraser did not work at all in removing the parts of the rub-on that did transfer.
There I was, racking my brain trying to figure out if there was anything else I could use, when I saw my bottle of Un-Du Adhesive Remover on the desk. After thoroughly re-reading the label, I was convinced it was worth trying; after all, it couldn't possibly make it any worse!
Guess what? It worked!
Here's what I did, and what I learned:
I used the tip of a foam cosmetic wedge (not one cotton swab was to be found!) to apply Un-Du to a piece of rub-on that needed to be removed. Then I rubbed the (dry) back of the wedge (in one direction) over the same area, and a little bit of it came up!
Taking my time, I was able to salvage the entire layout by wetting the rub-on with Un-Du, then using a dry corner of the wedge to tease it up from the paper. As pieces of the rub-on came off, I wiped them from the wedge so the ink wouldn't smear while I tried to remove the next piece of rub-on.
Also, as I worked on it, I realized I didn't have to keep applying the Un-Du to the wedge, because it didn't evaporate out of the foam like it does out of cotton swabs. Which meant I was able to use far less Un-Du than usual. As I needed to reapply the Un-Du to the rub-on, I just pressed down the tip of the wedge where I had initially applied the Un-Du, until the rub-on was wet. It worked so well, it was almost eerie!
They say every cloud has a silver lining. Mine had three! 1.) The layout was saved; 2.) I learned how to remove rub-ons using Un-Du; and 3.) I learned that, in some applications, a foam cosmetic wedge works better with Un-Du than cotton swabs, because it prevents the solution from evaporating too quickly.
Plus, I was thrilled to have discovered a new use for my dear Un-Du -- as well as a new way to apply it! (Yes, it takes so little to make me happy...)
So, that's my sharing, and my Tip of the Day! LOL
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
The other day, I was quite distraught to find that the beautiful flourish rub-on I was adding to my layout came out spotty. Absolutely nothing seemed to work to get the full image to release. Then, I thought I was going to have to re-create the entire layout when the adhesive eraser did not work at all in removing the parts of the rub-on that did transfer.
There I was, racking my brain trying to figure out if there was anything else I could use, when I saw my bottle of Un-Du Adhesive Remover on the desk. After thoroughly re-reading the label, I was convinced it was worth trying; after all, it couldn't possibly make it any worse!
Guess what? It worked!
Here's what I did, and what I learned:
I used the tip of a foam cosmetic wedge (not one cotton swab was to be found!) to apply Un-Du to a piece of rub-on that needed to be removed. Then I rubbed the (dry) back of the wedge (in one direction) over the same area, and a little bit of it came up!
Taking my time, I was able to salvage the entire layout by wetting the rub-on with Un-Du, then using a dry corner of the wedge to tease it up from the paper. As pieces of the rub-on came off, I wiped them from the wedge so the ink wouldn't smear while I tried to remove the next piece of rub-on.
Also, as I worked on it, I realized I didn't have to keep applying the Un-Du to the wedge, because it didn't evaporate out of the foam like it does out of cotton swabs. Which meant I was able to use far less Un-Du than usual. As I needed to reapply the Un-Du to the rub-on, I just pressed down the tip of the wedge where I had initially applied the Un-Du, until the rub-on was wet. It worked so well, it was almost eerie!
They say every cloud has a silver lining. Mine had three! 1.) The layout was saved; 2.) I learned how to remove rub-ons using Un-Du; and 3.) I learned that, in some applications, a foam cosmetic wedge works better with Un-Du than cotton swabs, because it prevents the solution from evaporating too quickly.
Plus, I was thrilled to have discovered a new use for my dear Un-Du -- as well as a new way to apply it! (Yes, it takes so little to make me happy...)
So, that's my sharing, and my Tip of the Day! LOL
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Friday, May 3, 2013
National Scrapbook Day - Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Hello, y'all!
Hope everyone has been having fun at Jazz Fest, and I know a lot of you are definitely looking forward to Cinco de Mayo on Sunday! LOL
SATURDAY, MAY 4th is NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY, and I'm hoping to see a lot of you at the Michaels on Veterans Blvd. in Metairie.
I will be doing TWO FREE DEMOS of new products at Michaels, starting at 1pm Saturday. We will also be having our monthly CROP from 3pm to 9pm, for only $5.00!!!
Those of you who attend the Crop will receive a FREE 16"x16" CANVAS, just for attending! And, that is in addition to goody bags and door prizes! Wow!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Hope everyone has been having fun at Jazz Fest, and I know a lot of you are definitely looking forward to Cinco de Mayo on Sunday! LOL
SATURDAY, MAY 4th is NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY, and I'm hoping to see a lot of you at the Michaels on Veterans Blvd. in Metairie.
I will be doing TWO FREE DEMOS of new products at Michaels, starting at 1pm Saturday. We will also be having our monthly CROP from 3pm to 9pm, for only $5.00!!!
Those of you who attend the Crop will receive a FREE 16"x16" CANVAS, just for attending! And, that is in addition to goody bags and door prizes! Wow!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
NEW Classes, Demos, & Crops!!!
Hello!
I've got some fabulous news I'd like to share:
I am now a Certified Paper-ED Instructor for Michaels, and we’re currently scheduling CLASSES, CROPS, AND FREE DEMOS at the Michaels store on Veterans Blvd. (next to Academy). Here’s the phone number, hours, and exact address:
8851 Veterans Memorial Blvd
METAIRIE, LA 70003-5278
(504) 464-9884
Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 7:00pm
I am thrilled to once again be able to teach crafting, and to have the opportunity to visit with all of you!
I've got some fabulous news I'd like to share:
I am now a Certified Paper-ED Instructor for Michaels, and we’re currently scheduling CLASSES, CROPS, AND FREE DEMOS at the Michaels store on Veterans Blvd. (next to Academy). Here’s the phone number, hours, and exact address:
8851 Veterans Memorial Blvd
METAIRIE, LA 70003-5278
(504) 464-9884
Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 7:00pm
I am thrilled to once again be able to teach crafting, and to have the opportunity to visit with all of you!
Here is a link to the Michaels website, so you can check out
what they have going on right now: http://www.michaels.com/Exciting-Classes/classes,default,pg.html#papered
Also, although it hasn’t been released yet, Michaels.com
will soon be allowing sign-up and payment for Classes online; so keep an eye on
it -- you WON'T want to miss out! The
date we’ve been given is May 7th.
Here is a list of the Classes:
Wednesday, May 8,
2013 - Scrapbooking 101
Wednesday, May 15, 2013- Stamping Gear
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Cricut Test Drive
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - Card Tricks
Wednesday, June 5,
2013 - Project ME
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - Scrapbooking 101
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - Stamping Gear
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - Cricut Test Drive
Wednesday, July 3,
2013 - Project ME
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - Cricut Test Drive
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - Stamping Gear
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - Scrapbooking 101
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Card Tricks
I am SO
looking forward to seeing you all again!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
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