Card Kits Available on eBay

Good Morning Everyone,

Last night I posted two items on eBay for purchase. One is a new card kit using a Mardi Gras mask stamp from Rubbernecker stamps. The other is a six pack of my Steampunk themed rose cards. By clicking on the pictures below, you can see the eBay pages for the two different items.

National Scrapbook Day Giveaway from Canvas Corp

Hey Everyone!

Follow the link below to enter in the National Scrapbook Day Giveaway from Canvas Corp. It's super easy and the possibility of prizes are breathless.

Good luck to everyone that enters.

You can copy and paste the link or click on the poster.

http://canvascorp.com/2012/05/02/national-scrapbook-day-giveaway/

OMG The CK Convention is almost here!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I'm so excited this coming weekend is the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Manchester NH. I have been attending the convention since 2004/2005. However, this will be the first year that my mom will be attending with me! It will be her first CK Convention.

I am getting ready for the convention by weeding out things I'm not using. Which makes space for things I want and new ideas/trends. As I was doing this I realized that for people going to the conventions for the first time, it can be over whelming. So below is a list of tips on going to conventions.

1. Directions-Know where you are going and how to get there.
2. Parking-Conventions are usually in places with parking garages, but not always. Be prepared to pay a fee for parking and possible walk a distance to the event.
3. Register-if it's available register online for the event. This often is at a lower cost than at the door. 
4. Hands free-The less you carry the better. Bring a reusable cloth shopping bag if you are planning to do some shopping. This way multiple purchases can go in the one bag.
5. Dress comfortable-It's not Prom and it's not work. Dress comfortable and be prepared to not only walk but stand for a length of time. Keep the heels at home. 
6. Clean-Clean out supplies your not using or don't want. Donate them to local schools or sell them at flee markets/yard sales
7. Classes-Conventions often offer classes through different vendors
8. Coupons-Events like the CK Convention have coupons available both online and at the door. Registering for the e-mails ensures you get the coupons. Saving money on things you love is good.
9. Budget-Set a limit to what your going to spend. 
10. Plan-Look at the list of vendors and make a list of things you would like to purchase. Know where they are.
11. Have fun!-That's the whole point in the end even if you really wanted those new Distress Markers and didn't get them. Conventions are a great place to meet new people, hang out with old friends and learn new things.

For more information on the 2012 CK Convention in Manchester NH visit the following website or e-mail me using the contact the butterfly tab above: 
http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/events/ckc/manchester/index.html

If you e-mail me I can forward you the insider coupons from CK

2012 Spring Layout #1

Good Evening Everyone!

I'm so excited! Spring is here! I have been working on a number of things around the house so I haven't been paper crafting much  :( However, I was able to put together this simple layout using stamps from Stampin' Up and paper from Die Cuts with a View. I hope you enjoy.

Keep It Simple; A Cat's Life Scrapbook page

Hello Everyone! Here is a quick video creating a simple 12x12 scrapbook page out of a pre-printed piece of card stock from Creative Imaginations and Bazzill paper. I was able to purchase all of my supplies from Stamping Memories in Belmont NH.

Victorian Romance Card

Steampunk Culture-Card #2 A Victorian Romance

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Here in New Hampshire it is sunny and 73 degrees. I can't believe it! So before I enjoy some sunlight I'm posting my newest card creation.

This card measures 4x5.5 inches. I used metallic bronze embossing powder to create the image of the dancers over the stamped music image. I used paper from Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutante collection and a jewelry finding from Jo-Ann's. The finding I chose represents a Claddagh ring. 

The following is quoted from Wikipedia in regards to a Claddagh ring:
"The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). A "Fenian" Claddagh ring, without a crown, was later designed in Dublin. Claddagh rings, with or without the crown (most commonly with a crown), have come to denote pride in Irish heritage, while continuing to be symbols of love or marriage.
Claddagh rings may be used as friendship or relationship rings depending on the intention of wearer and, in the case of a gift, of the giver. The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's relationship status:

1. On the right hand with the heart facing outward, the wearer is single and may be looking for love.
2. On the right hand but turned inwards, the wearer is in a relationship, or their heart has been "captured".
3. On the left hand with the heart facing outward, the wearer is engaged.
4. On the left hand but turned inwards, the wearer is married^."