Color Me Happy by Guest Designer Andrea Ancich

Hi there Craft Warehouse blog readers, Andrea Ancich here. I have the wonderful privilege of being a guest designer this month. It was so fun to serve and create last year during my term on the design team.  What I love about Craft Warehouse is the fun new products they get in. I get to bring you some fun projects using the NEW Color Me Happy line from Glitz Design. I first saw this line at CHA this winter when i went. I was instantly drawn to the fun colors, washi tape and embellishments. 

This card was super quick and easy to make.I used a card taht was 8.5x5.5 folded in half. Attached some patterned paper at the bottom. I cut one of the die-cut cards down to fit at the top of the card. I then used the wood washi tape to cover the seam. I pop dotted the hello and added the simple arrows. Viola! a cute easy card!

I had fun with this last layout. It is an 11 x 8.5. Next time you're stuck, try a different size layout to get the mojo flowin'!

I altered a little $1 clipboard.... 

I started out with all of these goodies...

I made some marks with my pencil on where I needed to cut so the paper would fit around the top of the clipboard.

After cutting the paper, I used a liquid adhesive and adhered it to the clipboard.

 I then covered the back of the clipboard.

I used some clear adhesive to attached this hello piece. I also used an adhesive eraser to get rid of the extra glue that was hanging out.

Then I added some washi tape. To get the effect that I want with my washi, I usually double or triple up the layers to get a bolder more concentrated colors.

I added some more embellishments....

And this is the finished project.....

Thanks for looking!

Andrea

Guest Designer Andrea Ancich

Welcome back Craft Warehouse Scrapbooking Design Team Alumni, Andrea Ancich, as this month's Guest Designer! We love Andrea's fun personality that definitely comes out in her scrapbooking! She loves to put bold patterns along with some of her favorite embellishments - like washi tape!

How long have you been crafting?

I started crafting when I was freshman/sophomore in high school when my mom taught me how to sew. I’ve been scrapbooking since 1996 when my high school boys basketball team made it to the state tournament. I then  attended a home scrapbooking party. I loved being able to put all my pictures down and add stickers, etc. But that was NOT enough for me. I soon found craft stores and was hooked. And have been ever since. I still create projects with fabric and paper; sometimes incorporating both together.

What inspires you to be creative?

I get inspiration from absolutely everywhere. I love looking at my pictures, scrapbooking/creative magazines, getting new product (always a favorite), Facebook, and of course, Pinterest.

I have an inspiration book so that when I lose my mojo, I can flip open the book and find inspiration from there. It has pictures of layouts, cards or sewn projects that I like because of the colors, the details, or flat out just the idea itself: lifting it straight up. I always am sure to give credit though if I post it on my blog or any social media location as to wear I got the inspiration.

What Craft Warehouse products do you love to use?

I love that Craft Warehouse gets in the latest and greatest for scrapbooking stuff. I don’t have to buy online I can head there and know they are going to have fun stuff to play with. Their fabric section is to die for as well. Love me some Moda fabric! Since I live where a Craft Warehouse isn’t super close, I make sure to have a stop at Craft Warehouse so I can shop shop shop when I’m traveling.

How can you encourage others reading this column?

Everyone once in a while (as I stated earlier), it’s hard for me to get my mojo flying. This column is a great place to find motivation, or mojo to get your creative juices flowing. If you haven’t tried scraplifting someone or picking details off their layout or project that you like to make a page or project, go ahead and give it a try!

Check out Andrea on her blog, Just Me Today and at her challenge blog The Bossy Scrapper where she helps inspire your next scrapbooking layout!

Clover Flower Headband

Happy National Quilt Day! All weekend long we will be inspiring our quilters with projects, dates of special Make and Takes, and in store demos!

Saturday, March 16th from 11-1pm, we have a free Clover Flower Make and Take! Join us as we show you really how easy this is! Then, you can go home and use your flower to create a cute headband!

To print this free fabric headband pattern, drag the image to your desktop and print at 8.5"x11". 

 

To see a list of all our in store make and takes for National Quilt Day, visit our website here.  

National Quilt Day Giveaway

Happy National Quilt Day! All weekend long we will be inspiring our quilters with projects, dates of special Make and Takes, and in store demos! 

This giveaway is now closed. The winner picked via Random.org is 

LeahMarch 16, 2013 at 10:13 AM

What an awesome giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win! :D

  
This giveaway is for our quilters! There are six prizes that will go to one lucky winner!

We have a quilt pattern by Empty Bobbin called "Bleachers" in three sizes; a four sized "Pow Wow" quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew; Quilts from The House of Tula Pink with 20 fabric projects to make; Make It Modern Quilts 5 designs by Ann D. Hansen for Leisure Arts; Jelly Roll Dreams 12 new designs for jelly roll quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott; and A Passion for Precuts 7 designs by Pam McMahon.

That is a prize package valued at over $100!

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One winner will be picked via Random.org on March 18th, 2013!

*We ship in the US only thank you.

To see a list of all our in store make and takes for National Quilt Day, visit our website here. 

Baby Rag Quilt

Happy National Quilt Day! All week long we will be inspiring our quilters with projects, dates of special Make and Takes, and in store demos! 

We love this quick and easy Baby Rag Quilt tutorial, by Creations by Kara, perfect for the beginner quilter and quick project for those that are experienced!

 

* 3-Piece Rotary Cutting Set NOW $35! Everything you need to begin quilting: mat, ruler and rotary cutter. Reg. $54.99 

Carrot Table Runner

 

Happy National Quilt Day! All week long we will be inspiring our quilters with projects, dates of special Make and Takes, and in store demos! 

 

Get ready for Easter with this fun Carrot Table Runner via Better Homes and Gardens. 

* Bolted Batik Cotton Fabric $7per yard. One-of-a-kind hand-painted prints and solids. 44", 100% cotton. Selection varies by store. Reg. up to $11.99 per yard. Sale prices good until March 17th, 2013.

Jelly Roll Tote

 
Happy National Quilt Day! All week long we will be inspiring our quilters with projects, dates of special Make and Takes, and in store demos!

 

We love this Jelly Roll Tote by All People Quilt! You can find the pattern on their website along with a supply list!

 

* Jelly Rolls & Bali Pops Pre-cut Fabric on sale $30 each. Each pre-cut package contains 38-40 assorted pre-cut stripes 2 1/2" wide by 44" long. Makes for quick and easy quilts and totes. Selection varies by store. Sale is good until March 17th, 2013.