SnC's CROP.ARTY: Card Making #1

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Remember Rachel Clarke? Final top 3 participants of Scrap-n-Crop.com Project Scrapaway; then one of Scrap-n-Crop.com two Kit Club Guuurls.
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Well, for the newbie's to Scrap-n-Crop.com Rachel is known to really stretch her supplies and creativity to bring us many, many, many finished projects with very, very little.
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For this month's Scrap-n-Crop.com { open } Crop.arty Rachel has kindly volunteered to show us how she does it with rubber/clear stamps, some patterned paper and card stock utilising various stamping techniques, as well as some other simple but stunning techniques that will make your handmade cards scream W-O-W!!!
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Be sure to check out Scrap-n-Crop.com
Card Making #1 - Stretch your Supplies + Creativity
this 24th October 2009!


Satisfaction guaranteed! you'll be bringing home: (1) a stack of handmade cards, (2) a smile on your face {if not twitching cheek muscles from laughing too much}, (3) confidence to make stunning handmade cards that you'll want to show off, and (4) know-how on making very affordable handmade cards.

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Card Making #1 - Stretch your Supplies + Creativity

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All materials provided. Just bring your infectious laughter and sense of adventure.

Details of classes will be provided only to registered participants.

This open Crop.arty is limited to 10 pax only.

Date
24th October 2009

Time
2 - 5 pm

Location
Scrap-n-Crop.com's Scrap.Abode

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RM 50

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* RM50 includes the kit, instructions and hands-on tutorial on how to create a complete project plus light refreshments.

In addition, all participants will get :
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FREE flow of related embellishments @ the Crop.station

FREE use of tools, punches, paint et cetera @ the Crop.station

FREE sneak peek of new arrivals
(be the first few to get items not available in any other store yet)

FREE flow of fun, laughter and ideas...

Discounts off selected items in our Scrap.Abode

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REGISTRATIONS can be made via our Scrap-n-Crop.com online store.

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QUERIES can be made by emailing valerie.gan@gmail.com

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Check out other online Celebrity Classes as well.

Somethings are just too SPOOKY

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This Raya break I decided to decorate the Scrap.Abode up - infusing some Halloween festivity into it.

Not that I am not a fan or supporter of Malaysian culture and festivity - with Raya and Deepavali around the same time, I am by nature drawn to Goth; hence my fixation with the colour black, my love affair with Tim Holtz, attraction to wings and crowns ... ok, I just got the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach recalling Mayan's incredulous words and tone: "you bought 100 sets of Maya Road wings?!?" ... followed by my sister's "What?!!!!!" 'Wings? What do we do with 100 SETS of wings?"

Anyway, that was also a long, long time ago ... so, drop it. :)
Let's focus on recent s-p-o-o-k-y and the reason for this blog entry.
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I had two lovely ladies over recently and my 2 years (nearly) 3 months old daughter said "Check this out", pointing to the plastic funnel tray just as the ladies were leaving the store.
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"Check this out"?!? Gosh! This naturally got me spinning down the 'I am a bad mother' route for exposing her in the store too much. But wait a minute. First, I can't say we spend too much time in the store. After all the Scrap.Abode is only open through invitation. Secondly, I never say 'check this out' ...errr... those who knows me in person will agree that 'check this out' is a bit too glamorous and upper class for simple Val to say!

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The second s-p-o-o-k-y encounter this Raya break was:
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We found a box of Halloween themed items amongst the many unopened 'junk-to-sort-out' pile. You know, the kind where you tell yourself you would go through when you are free-er ... but never since watching the DVD is considered work and so is taking a nap.

OK. So far nothing spooky about this... well, not until you are told that I swear I never bought any of those stuff and it really isn't my kindda thing/style. But what the heck, it makes great Scrap.Abode decor and was useful for some of Scrap-n-Crop.com's One-of-a-Kind Kit.

While rummaging through the box, I got inspired to make the mini album featured in Scrapbook Trends 2009 Idea Book - Mini Album which brings me to ...

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Whaddya know... I have everything needed to make that Spooky Fun album!

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O.K. Sorry. That wasn't really spooky ... but still?!? {one must never let this on to my hubby}.

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So, ladies, I will let you know how my mini album that turns out ... oh but darn! first I need to copy last year's Halloween party photos into a CD and get it printed at the shop. I really must get a photo printer. I must. It's an essential 'tool' for scrap booking wouldn't you say?

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Hugs, Val

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Online Celeb Class: Product Pizzazz 201

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.PRODUCT PIZZAZZ 201 with Doris Sander

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Sept 28 – Oct 22
8 lessons posted on Mondays and Thursdays over 4 weeks

Are you ready to add the “wow” factor to your layouts? Surprisingly, it’s the smallest details that can have the biggest impact on your designs. In Product Pizzazz 201 we’ll be polishing our layouts, taking them from fine to fabulous. You'll get your scrapbooking to the next level by using tiny embellishments, basic tools, and simple techniques.
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Each lesson will include:

• Innovative ideas for incorporating those extra bits of embellishment on your layouts
• Tips for using basic tools and techniques to add structure and sparkle to your pages
• Ways to make journaling both easier and more inspiring
• And the Use It Now! Challenges to get you out of the classroom and into the creativity zone

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8 lessons cover:

• icons 2/covering chipboard/quotes
• stamps/embossing/hidden journaling
• frames, photo corners, parenthesis/outlining/handwriting
• punches/paper piecing/lines
• borders/border punches, deco scissors/lists
• layering/flowers/conversations
• tags, tabs/glitter/chunking
• beads, pins, sequins/sequin stitching/stream of consciousness

Join me this fall as we dig into our stash and Get It Scrapped!

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Her lessons are chock full of information. I have read each one several times and find something new every time. -Andi I wouldn't hesitate to take another of Doris' classes. She has a fun, fresh approach that is accessible to both new and seasoned scrappers alike; there isn't a class where I haven't learned something new, or been inspired to scrap. -Keitha Doris has an amazing balance between the logical "left brain" and the creative "right brain"... both in her layouts and her teaching! She is able to take an analytical, almost scientific approach to the design of a page, and team it up with wonderfully playful embellishing to create layouts that work on many levels. And her class setup and challenges are both structured and FUN! -Nikki After I read one of Doris' lessons, my head swirls with ideas! Her design lessons remind me of good principles to apply while I work; her ideas and examples inspire me to be more creative and to add just a few more touches that will complete my layout and give it something special. I can't wait to take her next class! - Candace I love that Doris provides a fresh approach not only to design, but to the use of scrapping materials. The beauty of the pages are not the items on them, but the memories captured. -Alex I used to be a random scrapper and never thought about my design elements and their placement. Doris' class has taught me how to purposefully arrange these elements to be more than eye candy--to create a framework that upholds and honors my photos, journaling, and the reality of why I scrap... the memories! -Amy

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To REGISTER for this class via Scrap-n-Crop.com, please CLICK HERE
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Holiday Scrap.pening News: HALLOWEEN

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A quick sneak peek of what's happening in Scrap-n-Crop.com ... in preparation for Halloween's Day

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Basically lots and lots of fun (if you minus out crawling into dark, cobwebs infested store rooms and dusting off layers of dust). We'll have Creepy-Hollow, Kitsch and Cutesy themed items to suit just about any style you prefer.

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Gosh! I seriously can't wait to reveal the stuff soon to be listed in Scrap-n-Crop.com from October 1st onwards! And on a personal front - costumes and party!!!

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oh, since I am on a psychological sugar high now! craving costumes and candy, check this rare and fine find my (little) sister got - a Blurb book. I know, I know. I, myself, was going "Blurp?" when she enthused "see my Blurb book!"
heh heh, I am definitely getting closer to the dinosaur age I tell ya!
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In 10/31, Matthew Kirscht features 74 Halloween illustrations. He’s got mad skills. Some of his work has that quintessential creepy/cute vintage look, while others channel a bit of Tim Burton’s frenetic, macabre humor.
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oh well, we may not have the talented Matthew Kirscht volunteering with Scrap-n-Crop.com but we will still be having some awesome vintage finds for Halloween in store.
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OK ladies, I'm gonna get myself a sugar and caffeine fix now.

Chat more,
Val
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COMING SOON - A Loadful of Ribbons & SnC's Brand #178

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Just in time for yuletide...if you are into ribbons for gift wrapping or card making or even tree decorating, coming soon will be boxes and boxes of American Crafts ribbons and ...
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{drum rolls please ...} Brand No. 178 in Scrap-n-Crop.com!

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Feeling festive early {and thus the spirit of GIVING} ...
ALL these ribbons will be at REDUCED prices!!!
so, yes, you can go Ribbon-Rama ... just like me! Yoo hooooo!!!

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If that's not "yoo hoooooo!!!" enough, we'll be listing more fabric/ribbon related stuff as well - so stay tune for more news in this blog space and oh yes! register yourself for Scrap-n-Crop.com newsletter (the new face lift-ed one of course!) to get hold of ALL Scrap-n-Crop.com discount codes.

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In the meantime, enjoy Brand No. 178 in Scrap-n-Crop.com - May Arts by clicking HERE to start purchasing.
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THURSDAY THRILLS: SnC's Scrapbook Trends Christmas Offer

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Let's celebrate Christmas early and jump straight into gifts...
{ahhh... I just knew that would delight you!}

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We have got not 1 but 2 Great OFFERS for you!
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Offer #1

Just for this Thursday (24th September 2009) only Scrap-n-Crop.com is offering FREE SHIPPING (if your basket confirms both the magazines) if you purchase the HOLIDAYS magazine and pre-order the CHRISTMAS CARDS special issue.

Get BOTH magazines HERE!

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Offer #2

Alternatively, get a FREE COPY of HOLIDAYS or CHRISTMAS CARDS if you spend
> RM500 on Christmas related merchandise in Scrap-n-Crop.com!!!

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HURRY! Both offers are while STOCK LASTS!!! Get your discount codes in our newsletters!

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Unity Stamp CHA Release @ SnC

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LOVE UNITY STAMP but:
Not sure about unmounted rubber stamps?
Not good at cutting the rubber and mounting them on Ezy Mount? (but for Unity its all done for you, just pop them out)
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Fret not!

UNITY STAMP has release new wood mounted stamps ... yup! That's the newest with the CHA release, not to mention a whole new look of fresh BACKGOUNDS stamps ... which even I could not resist! :)
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As for those {ahem} over-achievers who have been asking about new Christmas theme items ... well, there you go! UNITY STAMP red rubber kits is now available in Scrap-n-Crop.com.

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red rubber kits?

Well, they are basically unmounted (translates to affordable and easy storage) pre-cut (no scissors precision needed!) deeply etched rubber stamps that's pleasing to both the eyes and pockets.

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Check them out now in Scrap-n-Crop.com - UNITY STAMP's official distributor.

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For all of UNITY STAMP designs, click HERE.

Fancy Pants Kraft Kuts CHA Release in SnC

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Good things are meant to be shared ... so, the saying goes.
I am definitely happy to share Fancy Pants {Kraft Kuts} :: This Girl :: CHA Release ...

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Some inspiration by Fancy Pants talented DTs:

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Copyrights - Brenda Hurd - My Princess
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Copyrights - Greta Hammond - Hi
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Copyrights - Greta Hammond -Break Some Hearts
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Fancy Pants {Kraft Kuts} :: That Boy :: CHA Release ...

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.Copyrights - Amy Peterman - Playin' in the Sand

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Copyrights - Kay Rogers - On the Go

.Copyrights - Staci Taylor - 1st Wheels

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Check out

Fancy Pants {Kraft Kuts} :: This Girl :: + Fancy Pants {Kraft Kuts} :: That Boy ::
CHA Release in Scrap-n-Crop.com now by clicking HERE.
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Golden Paints and Mixed Medium Supplies

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Yup. Golden Medium look seriously boring in the context of the colourful world of scrapbooking... but when I looked at the colour swatch catalogue and read about it, I knew these babies had potential - despite not understanding half the description, since I was not an arts student and know next to nothing about mixed-medium. :)

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Thank goodness for my self-profess shopaholic inclinations, I persisted and bought the range of Golden Acrylic Glazes ...err... the shelving unit was nice, the bottles are huge - definitely value for money and how can I discriminate against some colours??? And hence, this is what I ended up with ...

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plus jars and jars of Golden Mediums that my little sister thinks its too boring to be photographed! {gaahhhHHH}

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Well, if you think all this is beyond you - the Mixed Medium jargons and techniques - well, it is not! Trust me ... even, I, Valerie - the not creative one and not artistic one can do it. Heck! Even Becks at 2 years 2 months did it!

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Here's some inspiration and ideas here made from the ...
splash.splosh.splat { open } Crop.arty!

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1. Peeling Paint technique, 2. Colour Wash and Masking technique, 3. Moulding Paste textures technique, 4. Peeling Paper technique
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To grab your own stash of Golden Acrylic Glaze and Golden Mediums find them under Embellishment / Glitter, Paint & Pigments in Scrap-n-Crop.com HERE

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Raya Wishes to SnC's Supporters

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To all our Muslim supporters ...
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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
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Hugs,
Val & all Volunteers of Scrap-n-Crop.com
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New Arrival - American Craft Thickers

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The supply we all MUST have ... American Craft Thickers!

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NEW Shipment of :American Craft Thickers

now available in Scrap-n-Crop.com.
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An all time fast moving supply, make sure you grab your stash NOW by clicking HERE.
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Thursday Thrill This Week

Take 20% OFF all 7GYPSIES goodies today

***Look out for the discount code in your newsletter

Unity Stamp: September STORE Kit now in SnC

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Get your September '09 UNITY STAMP STORE kit NOW at Scrap-n-Crop.com

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Sign up for the Unity Stamp KOTM Club at a DISCOUNTED price of RM 109.90

for a minimum of 6 MONTHS and receive additional stamps for FREE!!!

And if you purchase >RM200 in one single bill from Scrap-n-Crop.com you will enjoy free shipping for Malaysia and >RM500 in one single bill from Scrap-n-Crop.com for free shipping to Singapore!!!

That's more than RM100 in savings for you!
Get your UNITY STAMP Kit Club Membership now by clicking HERE.

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Check out UNITY STAMP designs available via Scrap-n-Crop.com HERE!
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{pssst... stay tune for the latest UNITY STAMP CHA release in a few days time}
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a SLICE of message

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Did you know?

It has its own Facebook page, its own fan site, and endless user groups online. So Making Memories thought it was only time that the Slice also had its very own newsletter. Starting this month, Making Memories will spin off news about the Slice in a once-a-month email blast that will go to its own group of subscribers.

The new Slice newsletter will be filled with messages from Making Memories executive team, delightful projects, plus video links that will detail steps to improve the Slice's performance and expand its potential.

If you are a Slice owner (or hope to be someday), sign up for the new Slice newsletter today. And in the meantime, make sure to visit Making Memories message board at www.WhySlice.com to weigh in on what you'd like to read in future Slice newsletters.

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SnC's September Crop.Arty

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Whoa..hooo! We completed TWO mixed-medium projects during our splash.splosh.splat { open } Crop.arty last 12th September 2009 at Scrap-n-Crop.com - a BIG feat considering we had TWO late comers {deceived by the GPS! lol} and none of the participants had experience in mixed-medium projects.

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As promised, protected by our aprons, we got down dirty and messy ...

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to the greatest delight of Becky, our LAST minute youngest participant who forced her way through ... and errr... did an amazing job! (seriously - I am not saying it coz she's my baby girl!)

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Working with many techniques such as canvas prep with gesso, texture painting with tissue and moulding paste, crackling, antiquing with distress ink, antiquing with acrylic paint, antiquing with alcohol ink, peeling paper, peeling paint, distressing and colour wash and finally putting everything together - collage, our participants had a blast experimenting with all the various jars and bottles of paint, paste, squirts, sprays, glimmer, glitter, liquid etc in the Scrap.Abode.

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And now {drum roll please ....} - THIS IS A PROUD MOMENT - the finished projects by our amazing ladies!!!

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Canvas Collage Art on Accordion Tin Album

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Techniques used:
canvas prep, texture painting 1, crackling, antiquing with distress ink, antiquing with acrylic paint, antiquing with alcohol ink, and finally putting everything together - collage.

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Canvas Book Cover / Art Journal

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Techniques used:
canvas prep, texture painting 2, peeling paper, peeling paint, distressing and colour wash.

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Thanks ladies for such a delightful afternoon!!!
Hope you had as much fun as I did and enjoyed the discovery process...

Hugs,
Val & Penelope

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New Arrivals - Crate Paper

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C-U-T-E-S-Y is definitely the ONE word description for the new Crate Paper collection available at Scrap-n-Crop.com

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BUY them NOW at Scrap-n-Crop.com by CLICKING on this LINK.

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