Class Length: 4 Hours    Skill: All Levels

“Time Flies” is about my youngest daughter Ansley preparing for high school. You can alter the theme of your album to showcase your family, summer highlights or special moments; it is all up to you. I designed it with many themes in mind. This kit includes a complete alphabet package so there are more then enough letters for you to create your own title. I want this to be an album that incorporates your style and theme so please feel free to change around the paper designs provided. I’m here to give you some helpful hints, tips and ideas. Don’t get me wrong I have included step-by-step instructions along with color photos in each kit, just don’t want you to feel as though you are locked into my design. Let your creativity fly. To me there is nothing better than getting a little creative jump start.

For those who do not care to use glitter or rhinestones, please feel free to opt out as I understand not everyone loves bling. Your finished album will be perfect either way as I created this album with non-blingers in mind. But please keep the supplies provided to possibly try at a later date. You never know… you just might end up liking a little bling here and there.

My niece Madelyn started kindergarten this week so I thought I would make her a little name tag for her backpack. I used the same Faux Mosaic Technique for this project as I did for the Tag shown Monday. The only difference is I cut unique pieces of patterned paper (Webster’s Pages seriously love every single product) using scissors instead of a punch. This way you get the effect of broken glass or china.

The photo on the back of Madelyn’s tag is of her puppy Zeus. They both miss each other quite a bit while she is away at school.

To recreate this tag you will need Webster’s Pages patterned papers, Tera Leigh’s Faux Mosaic Kit, 1 page from a Maya Road Butterfly Coaster, Maya Road Jonathan Alphabet Rubons, approx 15  small Rhinestones and enough White Seam Binding to tie a bow.

This issue is full of inspiration. Each and every page has some fabulous eye candy. And to think most likely at least one if not more of the scrappers featured will be a MMM ‘09. It is so exciting. I must admit though I am so glad I am on this end of it this time…. I was so nervous last year.

Inside there is an article titled “Scrapper or Artist?” where this layout is featured. I believe I am both a scrapper with a little bit of artist that comes out. I like to capture the moment with photos and journaling but then have to add all the stuff to give it more personality and a better feel for what it is I am trying to document.

I really like how this layout of my grandparents turned out and feel the little vintage rhinestone button placed in the center of the flower is the icing on the cake. It is so nice to see that little sparkle of a surprise inside.

So which are you a Scrapper, Artist or Both?

I have had this angel for YEARS… actually for so long I cannot even remember not having her. This little beauty has rested on top of an old clock looking as though she was watching over the family. Well today I walked past her as I have for at least a thousand times and BAM… I thought man she would look so cute in my scraproom watching over all my wonderful vintage rhinestone finds… so now she sits on a shelf in my scraproom and she makes me pretty happy. I attached some of my favorite vintage rhinestone buttons to her skirt using straight pins. The buttons run all the way down the front of her skirt and look so pretty when the light hits them. Now I just look up, pick what I want and replace the one used with another button… no more digging in a box. I think the little bird resting on some mother of pearl buttons looks as though she is telling a few of our family secrets.

**Update** Alan has added all my kits to the shopping cart. Thanks for your patience. I really had no idea I would have this type of response regarding my class kits.

Below are the kits I have to offer. When you click on the name of each kit it will take you to the shopping cart. Each kit has step by step instructions and color photos which will be available for download. The prices seen are discounted prices and FYI, once these kits are sold out… they are gone!

Family Banner/Mini Album ($40)

1 – Maya Road Triangle Banner
1 – Maya Road Philadelphia - Uppercase
1 ½ Yards Maya Road Scallop Ric Rac (Chocolate Brown)
1 Yard Maya Road Velvet Ric Rac (Cream)
1 Yard Vintage Seam Binding
1 Yard Tulle (Light Blue)
1 – Dream Street Enchanted – Once Upon A Time
1 – Dream Street Enchanted – Wish Upon A Star
1 – Dream Street Enchanted – Story Time
1 – Dream Street Enchanted - Happily Ever After
1 – Cream Felt
2 – Large Vintage Cabochons (Cream)
8 – 12” Strips of Crepe Paper
1 – Embroidery Floss #543
Pom Pom Trim (white)
Additional Supplies needed to Complete this kit:
Ranger Distress Crackle Paint and Ink (Brushed Corduroy), Ranger Stickles (Platinum, Diamond), ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan)

Stories Told by Me ($45)

Maya Road 4” Binder Book
3 - Maya Road Scrolls II (my choice)
4 – Maya Road Velvet Sparkle Blossoms
1 – Maya Road Buttons (Grass) (complete tin)
1 – Maya Road Buttons (Rain) (Complete tin)
1 – Maya Road Rubons (Border Scrolls) (complete sheet)
1 – Maya Road Rubon (Scrolls) (complete sheet)
1 – Maya Road Rubon Alphabet (Jonathan) (complete sheet)
1 Yd. Maya Road Cream Velvet Ric Rac
1 – Daisy D’s Cool Me Down 8 x 8 Pad
1 Yd. Vintage Seam Binding
1 – Vintage Cabochon Cream Pearl
1 – Strip of 10 Heidi Swapp Rhinestones
1 – Large Office Tag
2 – Small Office Tags
Vintage Glass Glitter
Additional Supplies Needed to Complete this Kit:
Ranger Acrylic Paint Dabber (Snow Cap, Silver), ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan)

Time Flies ($40)

Maya Road 6” Circle Coaster Album
Maya Road Butterflies and Bugs (3 of each design, butterflies, snails, dragon fly, lady bug)
Maya Road Noah Chipboard Alphabet (complete tin)
1 Yard Maya Road Inspiration Flowers Ribbon
1 Yard Maya Road Inspiration Fireworks Ribbon
1 Yard Maya Road Inspiration Sunburst Ribbon
1 Yard Maya Road Sheer Butterfly Ribbon
Scenic Route Providence Line
• Cottage Street, Franklin Street, Greene Street, Mathewson Street, Richmond Street, Scrap Strip
1 – Metal Office Tag
8 – Self Adhesive Rhinestones
1 – Strip of 4 Heidi Swapp Self Adhesive Rhinestones
1 Yard – White Vintage Seam Binding
Additional Supplies Needed to Complete this Kit:
Ranger Stickles (Copper, Diamond, Icicles), Making Memories Acrylic Paint (Lemon), ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan)

Two Sisters/Happiness is you! ($40)

Two Sisters: Supplies:
Maya Road – Jonathan Chipboard Letters (complete tin)
October Afternoon Country Fair
• Ferris Wheel
• Blue Ribbon Quilt
• Prize Pig
• Petting Zoo
5 – Rhinestones
Happiness is you! Supplies:
Maya Road Noah Chipboard Alphabet (complete tin)
Maya Road Velvet Blossoms – Air (complete tin)
Maya Road Buttons - Earth (complete tin)
Dream Street – Art Nouveau
• Inspiration
• Avant Garde
• Aesthetic
• Ornamental
• Muse
Embroidery Floss #841 (full skein)
Rhinestones (2) Large (5) Small
Additional Supplies Needed to Complete this Kit:
Ranger Stickles (Diamond), ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan), Black & White Pens, Fiskars Cloud Scissors, Pop Dots

Our Home (Cost $25)

Maya Road Foundation Chipboard (3 of each shape)
Maya Road Rubons – Music (full sheet)
Maya Road Rubons – Jonathan (full sheet)
Maya Road Buttons – Flowers (Full tin)
Dream Street:
• Hugs-n-Kisses (Sweetheart)
• {Miss}fit (Sassy)
• {Miss}fit (Cheeky)
• {Miss}fit (Feisty)
Embroidery Floss #543
1 – Vintage Cabochon Cream Pearl
Additional Supplies Needed to Complete this Kit:
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan), Fiskars Cloud & Pinking Scissors, Black Pen