Create a Smash Page

Welcome to our blog video series called Back 2 Basics!

Let's face it, we are busy. We don't always have two hours to spend on a layout or project. Back 2 Basics will help teach those that either want to learn how to scrapbook or want quick and fast tips to help you get your project done in 30 minutes or less! Each video in the series will be less than 5 minutes long; which gives us more time to create and less time in front of the computer!

Today we have a Smash Book page to share with you! If you are new to Smash books or want to know what they are, check out this thread on our forum with the video on what it is to even more inspiration!

 
Here is the supply shopping list. Feel free to drag this to your desktop and print it off for your shopping trip to Craft Warehouse.

1. Find photos or magazine clippings to add to your page. There are no rules to Smashing... find anything you want to record to put in place of the magazine clipping I used.

2. Cut your paper 3" x 9" inches and tuck it under the magazine clipping (or photos).

3. Make tags or journaling cards from dies. I used Spellbinders' Labels Four and paper from the Smash pads. Layer them in the bottom right hand corner and add a paper clip. Then glue on a mini envelope from Studio Calico on the top tag.

4. Use Spellbinder's Blossom die by Samantha Walker and glue it down behind the tags, making sure it peeks out  from the top. You can use all these journaling spots to write notes on.

5. Cut out your paper to look like Polaroids and use foam squares to add lift.

6. Place the "Take Note" badge on the corner of one of the Polaroids.

7. Add Smash tape. Cut the end of the red Smash tape to make it look like a flag.

8. Use a "Make It" Smash tag to add to the top Polaroid.

9. Glue a Smash clip to the top of the page. This makes sure it doesn't fall off while traveling with your book.

10. Color your Studio Calico Wooden Veneers with a American Crafts Slick Writer pen. This pen will make coloring these shapes fast and easy! Use a paper piercer to hold the shape still while you color. The pen also will not smear on your pages. Glue them down on your page. I like to keep them in odd numbers.

11. Glue a bracket down from American Crafts' Thickers alphabet stickers. Also, collect the periods from the package and glue them randomly around the star veneers.

Watch the video tutorial below! Enlarge and click on high definition to watch it in the quality it was shot in.

Back 2 Basics Video Series : Scrapbooking 101 with Authentique Paper Company

Welcome to our blog video series called Back 2 Basics!

Let's face it, we are busy. We don't always have two hours to spend on a layout or project. Back 2 Basics will help teach those that either want to learn how to scrapbook or want quick and fast tips to help you get your project done in 30 minutes or less! Each video in the series will be less than 5 minutes long; which gives us more time to create and less time in front of the computer!

Supply List -

Click on the shopping list photo and print from your browser.

Enlarge and watch it in high definition for even more detail!

1. Cut a green strip about 3"x8 1/2".

2. Cut ivory strip about 3"x4" and tuck under photo.

 3. Add border sticker. Glue photo and add another border sticker.

4. Punch photo with square punch. Glue onto cardstock to mat square photo.

5. Cut Smash tape and add to page.

6. Cut a ticket stick in half and add it to the page. Add another sticker over the raw edge.

7. Add another border sticker. Cut an 3/4 inch of stripes from paper. Cut and glue to page above and below photo.

8. Glue small photo down.

9. Punch 3 scallops from one piece of paper. Punch 3 circles from another piece of paper. Glue the scallops and use foam squares for the circles.

10. Make 3 doily punches by punching first with doily punch from cardstock. Then, punch them out with a circle punch. Use foam squares to 2 of them add them to page. Glue 1 down to the page.

11. Cut 3 flowers out of the doily. Glue them over top of the showing foam squares.

12. Cut and add ribbon.

13. Use a paper piercer with foam mat and add 3 large brads and 6 small silver ones.

14. Put foam squares behind title sticker and add any other stickers you would like to the page.

15. Add journaling and you're done!

Back 2 Basics Video Series - Card Tutorial

Welcome to our blog video series called Back 2 Basics!

Let's face it, we are busy. We don't always have two hours to spend on a layout or project. Back 2 Basics will help teach those that either want to learn how to scrapbook or want quick and fast tips to help you get your project done in 30 minutes or less! Each video in the series will be less than 5 minutes long; which gives us more time to create and less time in front of the computer!

Today we have a card created with Echo Park This and That paper and stickers!

 Here are the supplies to create this card:

Pattern Paper and Stickers by Echo Park "This and That" line

My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart" Stamp Set

Tim Holtz Ribbon & Distress Ink

Versafine Black Ink

Premade Card
Adhesive
Foam Squares & Trimmer


In the video you don't see me add the "doily paper" but, I thought the card needed a little something extra! I just cut a little piece for the top and bottom. ;)

Watch the short video to see how to make this simple but elegant card!

Back 2 Basics Series - Handmade Party Decorations

 Welcome to our new blog video series called Back 2 Basics!

Let's face it, we are busy. We don't always have two hours to spend on a layout or project. Back 2 Basics will help teach those that either want to learn how to scrapbook or want quick and fast tips to help you get your project done in 30 minutes or less! Each video in the series will be less than 5 minutes long; which gives us more time to create and less time in front of the computer!

Did you know Craft Warehouse now carries Cake Pop supplies?! Making homemade decorations are not only economical but fun! It gives your party that special touch.

The supplies needed to create this bunting cake topper are

Pattern Paper & Stickers from Echo Park  This and That- Graceful Line

Liquid Adhesive

Popsicle Sticks

The supplies needed for this party decoration are


Pattern Paper & Stickers from Echo Park  This and That - Graceful line

Banner Punch by Fiskars

Sew Easy Floss by We R Memory Keepers

Liquid Adhesive

Popsicle Sticks


Watch the 3 minute video cake topper tutorial to learn how to make your own.





The possibilities are endless! You can use different paper to make themes for boys, spring,  retreats, parties, or other events! Make sure that you check out the other cake pop supplies at your local Craft Warehouse including pans and kits! You will find out that making homemade party decorations are easy and loads of fun!

Scrapbooking 30 Minutes or Less Video Tutorial

Welcome to our new blog video series called Back 2 Basics!

Let's face it, we are busy. We don't always have two hours to spend on a layout or project. Back 2 Basics will help teach those that either want to learn how to scrapbook or want quick and fast tips to help you get your project done in 30 minutes or less! Each video in the series will be less than 5 minutes long; which gives us more time to create and less time in front of the computer!

Our first tutorial is this under 30 minute page by Design Team Member, Jennifer Evans. Can you believe this page was made with only 8 items?

Supply List:

Cardstock and Alphabet Stickers by American Crafts
 
2 pieces of Pattern Paper by My Mind's Eye
 
Trimmer by Fiskars
 
Scallop Punch by Marvy Uchida

Scissors

Foam Squares
 
Adhesive Runner






Watch the under three minute video on how to create this simple page, step by step.

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