April 2015 CROP.ARTY: Watercolor Distress Mini Album with Angeline Choo

watercolor distress mini album 

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10-page 7 x 7.5 inches mini album

Talented DT, Angeline Choo (Scrappy Scrappy) is hosting another Crop.Arty at Scrap-n-Crop.com this 12th April 2015 from 2pm - 5pm

Without doubt, you will bring home a beautiful 7" x 7.5" watercolor distress mini album consisting of 10 pages with addition pockets and flip pages for your notes or photos.

It's sweet colour wash effect is simply stunning, refreshing and bright, making it a very beautiful album to preserve precious memories in them.

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In this class, you will dabble with the ever interesting Distress Inks by Tim Holtz and learn different ways of using Distress Inks to create different watercolor effects.

In addition, you'll try your hand at script writing or brush calligraphy - the latest trend in scrapbooking!

And if you always wanted to test out the brand new and extremely HOT!!! Prima Color Bloom sprays, well, here's your opportunity!!!

So common now, click on this link HERE and register yourself for Angeline Choo (Scrappy Scrappy) Crop.Arty at Scrap-n-Crop.com this 12th April 2015 (Sunday) from 2pm to 5pm.

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Guaranteed to be an afternoon of fun and great ideas from Angeline Choo (Scrappy Scrappy), you get to wow your friends and family with your completed album that is unique and outstandingly beautiful.

Click HERE to join us now!

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All materials will be provided - simply bring yourself plus some basic stationery supplies.

This Crop.Arty is suitable for both the beginner and intermediate scrapper.

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Websters Pages Color Crush Personal Planners and Craftmate Folios in Scrap-n-Crop.com

the wait is finally over!

Websters Pages Color Crush Personal Planners 

have finally arrived in Scrap-n-Crop.com today - thanks Mr. DHL!!!

So, Val will be pre-occupied tomorrow sorting out the pre-orders shipment, but that doesn't stop you from dropping by Scrap-n-Crop.com online store to buy your very own Websters Pages' Color Crush Personal Planner HERE 

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yes, we have EVERY COLOUR of

Webster's Pages Colour Crush Personal Planners

and if you are looking for a stylish matchy-matchy organizer to hold all the necessary accesories you need to spruce up your planners (e.g. washi tape, scissors, pens, embellishments, stamps etc.), check out Websters Pages Craftmate Folio!

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Heidi Swapp Memory Planners in Scrap-n-Crop.com

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For those that have been asking and wondering why isn't Scrap-n-Crop.com into planners, Filofax ... yall' know, that sort of stuff, well, we are!

First off we had a rough patchy start with all the shipping delays (global too!) with Websters Pages ... oh yes! thank you for all those lovely people who stood by us and their pre-orders ... what can I say? You're truly amazing.

But now that that is water under the bridge, we are glad to announce the arrivals of Heidi Swapp Memory Planners in Scrap-n-Crop.com

In Heidi's words:

if you haven’t noticed, Memory Planning is a “thing”! well, ok – so I call it “Memory Planning” because recording, planning and documenting in a planner is actually a very powerful and FUN way to keep memories! It’s actually kinda like memory multi-tasking because you are doing what you would do anyway: write down the stuff you have going on… (planning) along with stuff you need to do and remember… but also adding in some pretty embellishments and photos! It’s the perfect way to CAPTURE your EVERYDAY!

Click HERE to get Heidi Swapp's Memory Planner from Scrap-n-Crop.com

Stay tuned as we gear up April with fun stuff for all the planner lovers out there!

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HOT PRODUCTS!!! Montana Cans RESTOCKED ALL COLORS in Scrap-n-Crop.com

Scrap-n-Crop.com has RESTOCKED ALL THE COLOURS ... either visit us every Wednesday from 10 am to 2pm at our Scrap.Abode (warehouse) or from 3pm to 5pm on our OpenDays (weekends - dates published at the top of this blog) 

... or make your Montana Cans order online HERE

SHOCK colors

For some consumers "less is more". So to avoid being overwhelmed the Montana GOLD Shock range was developed as a mini Montana GOLD assortment with the only the most high covering colors within these color scales chosen. This system became so popular that it also extended to some of the water based Montana  ACRYLIC ink markers and refills making possible to use strong opaque colors in more mediums.  

CLASSIC colors

Back in the days before manufacturers created high opacity spray paint for the specific use of graffiti art or Urban art, there were a few "classic" colors that were the preference of many street based artists. Normally chosen for their opacity or color impact, the Montana GOLD line has adopted a special place within the color range for these historical colors.

PROCESS colors

Inspired by the CMY color properties used in the printing industry, the CMY colors are powerful colors bound to draw attention to what ever they are applied on.

FLUORESCENT colors 

Famous for being able to glow under UV light. This is no exception with the Montana GOLD Fluorescent range. For best results we recommend fluorescent colors to be applied to pre-primed, dry white surfaces (e.g. Shock White i.e.). This will increase luminosity and improve coverage. Applying Montana GOLD clear coats will offer greater UV protection however may hinder the fluorescent effect slightly. In general fluorescent colors are less lightfast and not resistant to the elements. They are not abrasion proof like other Montana GOLD color shades.

CHROME EFFECT colors

Chrome effects are achieved by having the metallic pigment particles located on the surface of the object you are spraying. This is achieved by the lacquer remaining "open" so that light can shine and reflect off these particles. However this results in chrome effect cans being less weather resistant and not abrasion proof. Finger marks may occur if handling chrome effect sprayed items. Applying Montana GOLD clear coats make the paint appear less shiny and prevent it from reflecting light as efficiently as prior to the clear coat application. 

TRANSPARENT Black & White

Achieve greater depth and tonal variation with the use of Montana GOLD Transparent Black. Apply thinly for perfect shadows and rendering or creating complex gradient shifts by applying multiple layers. This transparent shades allow users to enhance their artwork layer by layer while controlling the opacity through the paint application. Use Transparent White to create highlights or to give the effect of light exposed areas (milky glass effect)

Not game enough to spray?

Here are some acrylic based markers that allows you to write on any surface!

Click HERE to buy Montana Acrylic Markers - empty markers are also available for you to refill with colours of your choice.

For tips and techniques on how to refill your Montana Empty Markers with acrylic, click on this blog link.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT!!!! FW Artist Ink - a great addition to our increasing numbers of calligraphers and brush scriptwriters out there

With the increasing interest in calligraphy and brush script in scrapbooking and with the planners community, we thought we should highlight that the FW Artists Ink is a great product to try out!

The colours are irresistible ... yes all 38 colours with high degree of lighfastness* to ensure your precious creations does not fade.

It's also an acrylic-based, pigmented, water-resistant ink which means in plain English it can be applied on any surface permanently.

If that's not wow enough, the inks can be substantially (that's a lot) diluted to achieve the most subtle of tones providing you with characteristics of watercolor.

Since they dry to a water-resistant film, you can add layers over them and achieve the results you want (i.e. no blending of layer of colours)

FW Artists Inks work well with airbrushes, dip pens, technical pens, and brushes. 

(Note – * Fluorescent colors are not lightfast.)

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Click HERE to buy Daler Rowney Acrylic Inks in Scrap-n-Crop.com now!

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Check out Scrap-n-Crop.com's FINE ART section on our website HERE

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Zutter Bow It All Version 2 in Scrap-n-Crop.com

Photo from Bow-It-All Blog

For those of you who have to make lots of bows, you know how the the various scrapbooking tools sold in Scrap-n-Crop.com have been a saviour!

Just yesterday, Namizam Muda (@miezcraft) showcased some dainty bows made with My Favourite Things dies on his instagram.

Well, if you are interested in making an almost perfect double bow every time, the Zutter Bow It All Version 2 will just do that.

Photo from Bow-It-All Blog

Check out the video below where Stacy will show you how to create a Double Layered Basic Perfect Bow using either the Original Bow-it-All or the Bow-it-All V2.0. 

Doubled layered Bows used to be very tedious and time consuming well not anymore!

 Now you can create them all in one using the Bow-it-All and a few simple steps. 

Enjoy and have Fun with your Zutter Bow-it-All!

Click HERE to buy the Zutter Bow-it-All V2.0 from Scrap-n-Crop.com

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NEW ARRIVALS!!! PRima Art Glass Glitter and Mica Powder in Scrap-n-Crop.com

We announced the arrivals of Prima Art Glass Glitter and Art Beads in Scrap-n-Crop.com a while back in January 2015 and the Glass Glitter with the Mica Flakes were just a hit!

Well, the good news is, we have restocked and here's more for you to enjoy!

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click on the link to buy Ranger 

Art Glass Glitter and Beads

and Mica Powder 

from Scrap-n-Crop.com

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Check out these projects lifted from Prima Marketing blog to inspire you ...

Prima Products: 962654 Art Ingredients-Glass Beads,  962623 Art Ingredients-Micro Beads-Grass, 962340 Elementals Stencil -Ripped Fishnet, 961411 Art Basics-Modeling Paste, 573898 Color Bloom Spray Mist- Cobalt, 961046 Finnabair-Mechanicals-Leaves, 572358 Prima Resins

Prima Products: 962005- Finnabair cling stamps- don't forget to fly, 962340- Finnabair Elementals stencil- ripped fishnet, 961442- Finnabair Art Basics Heavy gesso-white, 961497- Finnabair Art Extravaganza texture paste graphite, 961428- Finnabair Art Basics Soft matte gel, 961558- Finnabair Art Extravaganza texture paste gold crackle, 961381- Finnabair Art Basics 3D gloss gel,961657- Finnabair Art Ingredients glass glitter gold rush, 962579- Finnabair Art Ingredients micro beads copper, 962661- Finnabair Art Ingredients glass beads ruby, 961718- Finnabair Art Ingredients glass beads plum, 962708- Finnabair Art Ingredients glass glitter pitch black, 961190- Finnabair Elementals resist canvas strips, 961183- Finnabair Elementals resist canvas strips, 960643- Finnabair Elementals resist canvas 12x12 sheet, 573911- Color Bloom -gilded, 573935- Color Bloom -tangerine, 573805- Color Bloom -gold foil,573799- Color Bloom -vintage coal, 564100- Resist Canvas alphabet

Looking for wonderful in-depth tutorials? Finnabair publishes Art Recipes, with step-by-steps, almost every week on her blog! 

You can click here to see this gorgeous project in action!

NEW ARRIVALS!!! Dina Wakely Heavy Body Acrylic Paints and Mediums available in Scrap-n-Crop.com

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Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paints are artist quality opaque paints available in 13 bold colors plus 3 metallics. 

Richly pigmented, these paints feature a thick buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes, peaks and tool marks and can be easily smoothed. 

The paints blend well with other Media colors, creating an endless palette. 

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Dina Wakley Media Gesso 

An artist quality primer, ideal for preparing all types of surfaces. 

Media Gesso provides a subtle texture for paint and mediums to grab and ensure smooth application. This opaque, quick-drying Gesso in White and Black remains flexible after drying. 

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Dina Wakley’s Gel Medium 

A soft gel with a matte finish. 

Gel Medium is ideal for extending acrylic paints and can be used to dilute paint without breaking down the pigments. 

Dina Wakley’s Gel Medium can be used as a heavy duty adhesive, perfect for adhering collage and mixed-media ephemera. Other applications include resist techniques, glazing and can be used as a sealant. 

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Dina Wakley Media Glaze Medium

A fluid, multi-functional medium that can be used to extend the open time of Media Heavy Body Paints, thin out paint and increase paint transparency. 

Use Glaze Medium to create layers of paint as well as add a glaze effect to mixed media projects.

KEY FEATURES/TECHNIQUES

Paint extender: 

Use for extending the open time of Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paint.

Paint transparency: 

Use with Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paint to increase paint transparency.

Glaze:

Use on top of mixed media projects to create a glaze effect.

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Click HERE to buy 

Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints 

Dina Wakley Gesso

and other fine art, mixed media products 

by other manufacturers from Scrap-n-Crop.com 

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