NEW ARRIVALS!!! Stampers' Sampler Spring 2013 in SnC

The much-anticipated results of our Dress Template Challenge are in, and we think you’ll agree with us that they do not disappoint! 

From eye-catching embellishments to perfectly paired color palettes, each dress is sure to inspire you to rethink this simple shape. 

Articles in this Spring ’13 edition run the gamut, from cards showcasing a flawless antiquing technique, to a circus-themed collection that is awe-inspiring, and even a stylish and chic set of table place cards that you’ll want to duplicate for your next special gathering. 

We’re also excited to announce that following a short hiatus, our Themeless section is back and better than ever! This issue is jam-packed with creative inspiration for you to try.

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sneak peek of what's inside

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Click HERE to get your copy now.

Don't forget to check the wide range of Stampington & Co publications available in Scrap-n-Crop.com too!

SnC May 2013 Crop.Arty with Dr. Soo Ling Koh-Howard

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If you're into mini albums, this May 2013 Crop.Arty at Scrap-n-Crop.com is for you!

Formerly an Associate Professor at a university, Dr. Soo Ling was actively involved in promoting craftwork among youths in Subang Jaya and Kuala Lumpur for 10 years prior to to moving to Ireland where she resides with her family.

Her passion continues despite leaving our shores as she continues to conduct craft workshops for adults in County Clare. Specialising in paper craft, acrylics and needle craft, Dr. Soo Ling writes - out from Ireland - for the New Straits Times, where she has a fortnightly column. 

As she'll be in town this May, Dr. Soo Ling will be conducting a Crop.Arty at Scrap-n-Crop.com on 11th May 2013 between 2 pm to 5 pm.

She will be guiding us through a 16-page mini album; an art form she simply loves as:

"Mini albums make fantastic scrapbooking gifts for friends or family that they'll love and treasure always. You can showcase only the best photos of any major event and the pages have lots of pockets, tags, pull-outs, doors and little hidden treasures. Making your own mini album gives you such a sense of accomplishment. You can easily complete one in an afternoon or a weekend."

As for the creation she'll be sharing, here what Dr. Soo Ling has to say:

"When people speak of opposites, it is usually in terms of black and white. Black, and its opposite white represent polarities.

Black is cloaked in mystery. It symbolizes protection, power and elegance. Its dramatic presence denotes strength and authority. A black Mercedes, a black suit and a little black dress all evoke strong emotions.

White on the other hand is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and safety. It is considered to be the colour of perfection. Remember the days of the black and white photography and films?

Though different, these two colours co-exist in perfect harmony."

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ON Dr. Soo Ling Koh-Howard

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Craft Blog:

http://kreatifhands.blogspot.ie/  

New Straits Times Published articles: 

 http://soo-livinglifeasitis.blogspot.ie

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Date

11th MAY 2013

(SATURDAY)

Time 
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Cost

RM 80

Class Level
Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Scrapbookers, Paper Crafters and Wedding planners

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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.

QUERIES can be made by emailing admin@scrap-n-crop.com

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SnC ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2013 SnC Celeb ART RETREAT with Iris Babao-Uy Photos!

Heya! Here's the much awaited photos … of our recent Celeb ART RETREAT with Iris Babao-Uy.

More photos are available on Scrap-n-Crop.com's Facebook Page

{click on the camera icon on the top right hand panel of the blog to link there}

{ !!! note however, we are having some difficulty in uploading them last night - 28th April 2013 - so give it some time ya!}

We'll also be emailing participants their group photos and any lovely photos of themselves crafting away.

So, without further ado …

DAY 1 - 20th April 2013 - Canvas Album + Bonus Watercolour Layout

Day 1: Group Photo - looking fresh despite a grueling day!

Day 1: Iris Babao-Uy demonstrating both the canvas album with the application of many different mediums, pigments, paint, pastels, gelatos (sounded yummy after some time!), masks, mica … etc. and watercolour layout with the finish products done by one of the 17 participants.

DAY 2 - 21st April 2013 - Canvas Art (am)

DAY 2 - 21st April 2013 - Art Journal (pm)

Day 2: Group Photo - it's seriously amazing that we could fit everyone in the photo frame!

Despite the complaints that we should take Group Photos at the beginning of the day, hey ladies, you all look awesome and glowing!

 

Day 2: Canvas Art - Iris Babao-Uy giving everyone a Golden Artist Medium 101 lesson!, demonstrating the Canvas Art steps and promoting the sponsored Golden Artist Kit by Golden especially for attendees only.

 Day 2: Art Journal - Iris Babao-Uy demonstrates and shares short-cuts to misting and stenciling the Art Journal and close-up of the textured surface created on chipboard with Golden Artist Medium.

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If you've enjoyed it so much …

or 

if you're kicking yourself for missing the 2013 SnC CELEB ART RETREAT …

good news is Scrap-n-Crop.com is bringing in a Mixed Media artist from Europe 

(details to be revealed in the next few days!)

Be sure to tune into this blog … and psst… hop over to Scrap-n-Crop.com's Facebook page to play the guessing game (of who the European Mixed Media artist is) and stand a chance to win a voucher.

Scrap-n-Crop.com's Everlasting Gift for Mother's Day … the gift of endless ideas

Running out of ideas to give mom a gift that will be lasting, memorable and affordable?

Check out the various hobby and craft publications available in Scrap-n-Crop.com HERE

Kill Your Monday Blues with Hils Hints: Stamping 101 - Colouring In

In the last blog post, we looked at colouring stamp images with Copic pens, and explained what made those particular pens so special.  I must admit, they are my favorite colouring medium, simply because they are quick and give great results.

But there are of course many other ways you can colour in your stamped images, so I thought I’d share a few of them today.

Before you stamp your image, give some thought to which ink you should be using – different inks suit different mediums.  Because I am working with water-based inks here, and using water as well, I am using Ranger Archival Ink.  This gives a clear image, but most importantly it is waterproof, so the image will not bleed with any of the below techniques.

Scrap-n-Crop.com sell a wide range of pens, and all of these can be used for colouring in. Perhaps the most popular at the moment are the Ranger distress markers, partly because they match the rest of the distress palette, and partly because they react so well with water to give different effects.

In the first two photos, I have used the same colours for both images - Spiced Marmalade and Wild Honey for the flower centre, and Tumbled Glass, Broken China and Dusty Concorde for the petals.

The markers give quite a dark shade of colour, and it can be worth testing them on a piece of scrap paper first, especially if you are more used to using the colours from the ink pads.

In the first photo, I coloured the image, and then used a watercolour brush to go over it. (You could also use a normal paintbrush with water.) In the second, I coloured it in the same way, but then sprayed it generously with water. For both of these methods, the water enables the inks to blend more.  The first way gives more control over your finish, the second gives very little control at all, but that's part of the fun!

In the third photo, I have used distress inks again, but this time I have swiped an ink pad onto my crafting mat, and picked up the colour with my watercolour brush, then brushed it onto the image, again enabling the ink to blend.  You can see that, although I have used exactly the same colours, the effect is much lighter.

Finally, in the fourth photo I wanted to show you what effect watercolour pencils give. You can buy these in most stationery shops, but a lot of people don't realise that you can use them with water. I chose colours that were similar to the distress inks I used for the other flowers. I simply coloured in with the pencils, then went over the image with my watercolour brush. You’ll be surprised at the difference a little water can make when using these pencils!

Of course, you don't have to stick to inks and pencils when colouring - you can use pretty much anything. Sprays, such as the ones from Dyan Reaveley, can be sprayed onto a craft mat and picked up with a brush, and of course you can also use all different kinds of paints.

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HINTS!!! {hot tips}

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If you plan to use water as part of your colouring technique, you will get a better result if you use watercolour paper. It absorbs the water well, making it much easier to blend colours while avoiding unwanted puddles of water.

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Webster's Pages Vintage Charms in SnC

If you're looking for embellishments to spice up your art work and need some vintage touch, drop by Scrap-n-Crop.com. A whole shipment of vintage charms from Webster's Pages have just arrived and let's say, they are just simply irresistible!

Be sure to check out other accompanying embellishments as well to truly bring out the artist in you.

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Webster's Pages and Allison Kreft Colour & Composition Collection in SnC

Oh yes! Here's yet another stunning collaboration between Allison Kreft and Webster's Pages -

the Colour & Composition Collection

I've been waiting for this for ages now … and finally it's here at Scrap-n-Crop.com!

Needless to say, I've helped myself to it - what's the point really of having a scrapbooking store otherwise? - but relax, there's still some to share!

Don't miss  Webster's Pages Colour & Composition Collection

Buy them NOW at Scrap-n-Crop.com

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Bazzill Heritage Collection in SnC

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NEW! Beautifully document your family’s genealogy or just add a vintage touch to any paper project. It’s easy to incorporate your family’s facts and photos into a handwritten, 12×12, four-generation personal family history album. The patterned papers that coordinate with this collection will quickly become staples for all your favorite paper projects.

Bazzill Heritage Collection is now available in Scrap-n-Crop.com

Click HERE to buy now

For some inspiration ...

and those who wants the hassle of matching taken away from them!

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NEW ARRIVALS!!! Webster's Pages Best Friends in SnC

 Webster's Pages Best Friends Collection is a beautiful collection full of vibrant colours, sophistication and a dash of whimsical - so very Webster's Pages in short!

Check out the collection below to know exactly what I mean!

Buy your Webster's Pages Best Friends Collection from Scrap-n-Crop.com HERE

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