tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41021094789293066042024-03-18T22:40:01.650-06:00That's What She SaidMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-72841852511484801992014-09-09T09:26:00.001-06:002014-09-09T09:26:04.563-06:00I've Moved<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE59t2kdfe_w7N_hrTt-HgfLsC6aAvssBq7Hph61WTaMHGGzWhabVFa3YC7qvr3UPa7NgaZubHe8ncyleyfmyPxjrgKWupGJ2Vs6uklgQaCYSG5ocm_2ugy3niyvDPc5WwXcps66-GwQw/s640/blogger-image--1910651309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE59t2kdfe_w7N_hrTt-HgfLsC6aAvssBq7Hph61WTaMHGGzWhabVFa3YC7qvr3UPa7NgaZubHe8ncyleyfmyPxjrgKWupGJ2Vs6uklgQaCYSG5ocm_2ugy3niyvDPc5WwXcps66-GwQw/s640/blogger-image--1910651309.jpg"></a></div>After 8 incredible years here, it's now moving day. Thanks to the amazing Lori Linford Designs, I have a sparkly new home at www.MeganHoeppner.com <div><br></div><div>Here, you'll find all of my bidnaz in one location, including:</div><div><br></div><div>* My Blog</div><div>* DIY Tutorials</div><div>* My Bio</div><div>* My Class Info</div><div>* My TV Segments</div><div>* My Online Shop</div><div>* and more!</div><div><br></div><div>I'm both scared and thrilled. Hope you'll come by for a visit and add me to your readers. Many, many thanks to Blogger and YOU for all of the support over the years! Leaving is definitely bittersweet. </div><div><br></div><div>I raise my glass for a final Blogger Cheers! </div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-86109729748555320312014-07-10T12:58:00.000-06:002014-07-10T12:58:02.285-06:00Studio 5 and an Album GiveawayToday on Studio 5, I shared several album systems. Everything from the traditional, 12x12 approach to scrapbooking to clever gift displays. <div>
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Want to win an album assortment, including a few of the ones featured on today's show? Simply leave me a comment between now and Monday, July 14 for your chance to win. Thanks for tuning in. I'd love to know what your favorite type of scrapbook album is. :)</div>
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Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-11214546902343120632014-06-30T11:58:00.001-06:002014-07-01T06:54:25.375-06:00The Instax Share Printer, Studio 5, AND a CreativeLive Camera GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's start things off with my June <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">Studio 5</a> segment—one I've been looking forward to for months and months! It's all about the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/nw35wkv" target="_blank">Instax Share</a>. (<i><b>Note:</b> This is an affiliate link, which means I get a small percentage of your purchase—a promotional fee, of sorts—if you purchase from here. If you're going to buy and opt to use this link, I'd sure appreciate it. BUT, no pressure if you have another awesome Instax resource. Of course, I do require that you share any and all Instax secrets with me—like our own special club or something. Deal? Deal!</i>) ;)<br />
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On today's show, I'm going to tell you all about how the printer works, as well as share a few crafty things you can do with the images it creates. To watch from the fancy internets, simply click <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">here</a> at 1:00 pm (mountain) and then click "Watch now," (or something to that effect—it should appear in red).<br />
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If you're a local yokel like me, you can watch in old-school fashion by turning the dial (okay, perhaps not that old-school, but ya never know) to channel 5 at 1:00. Thanks for your interest!<br />
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<b>Simple Summer Album</b><br />
My first and perhaps my favorite project being shared on today's show is my summer mini album.<br />
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I'll have more details on this album in a guest post I'm doing with Simple Stories soon. In the meantime, here are the products I used, including the awesome washi pen I mention on Studio 5.<br />
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1. Thin Washi Tape: <a href="http://happiescrappie.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Happie Scrappie</a>.<br />
2. Good Day Sunshine collection <a href="http://tinyurl.com/qcdpkqo" target="_blank">by Simple Stories</a>.<br />
3. My <a href="http://tinyurl.com/nw35wkv" target="_blank">Instax Share printer</a> and this ADORABLE, handmade <a href="http://happiescrappie.bigcartel.com/product/instagram-inspired-crochet-pouch-for-instax-share-printer" target="_blank">printer cozy by Happie Scrappie</a>.<br />
4. Pens. The black one is the one that will write on washi tape without smudging. <a href="http://happiescrappie.bigcartel.com/product/pen-write-on-washi-tapes" target="_blank">It's from Happie Scrappie</a>. The pink one is a must whenever I visit NYC. It's from a fantastic shop there called Muji.<br />
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And here's a little look at a few pages contained in my book. I'll share the full reveal with you soon.<br />
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<b>Tree of Life Center Piece</b><br />
Cory celebrated his birthday last week, so I quickly put together a little display of his beautiful life using nothing more than an ornament tree, basic shipping tags, a little tape (from Target's One Spot—formerly known as the Dollar Spot), Sharpies, and my Instax Share.<br />
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The idea: To pick and choose a few images from throughout the birthday boy or girl's life, print them, and adhere them to basic shipping tags, which are a perfect size for the Instax prints.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I feel so blessed to have spent so much of my life with this man. He's a gift from God, and I wake up every day, thankful that I get to spend the rest of my life with him.</td></tr>
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On the back, write the year the photo was taken and a little note about the highlights and signifigance of that year.<br />
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Bonus Idea: Once your celebration is over, gather the images together and you've instantly got yourself a cool mini album that you can enjoy and your children will LOVE years from now.<br />
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<b>Cupcake Picks</b><br />
Hosting a baby shower, wedding shower, birthday party, grad party, family reunion, or other festive shindig? Make your party favor one to remember by attaching an Instax Share print to a toothpick for a personalized party favor.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Photo:</i> FujiFilm; Thank-you <i>Tag:</i> Inspiration Ave.; <i>Bow and Heart Roller Stamp:</i> Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper; <i>Mini Clothespin:</i> Close to My Heart. </span></div>
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<b>Guest Book Business</b><br />
This is one story that writes itself, thanks to the Instax. Whether you have a camera or this printer at your celebration, it's the perfect way to create a completely personalized guest book. This is from Maggie's first birthday party. I snapped two shots of each guest —one for them to take home as a party favor and one for Maggie — and asked them to place Maggie's photo in this book, along with a little note for her to read when she's older. I just LOVE this book and plan on doing them for every celebration in our future that involves a guest list.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies</b>—<i>Photos:</i> FujiFilm; <i>Brag Book:</i> Fancy Pants Designs; <i>Washi Tape: </i>MT.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Special Thanks to...</span><br />
<i><a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">Studio 5</a>, for the fun assignment! And thanks FujiFilm for the BRILLIANT printer!</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Introducing: My CreativeLive Class Countdown Giveaway!</span><br />
Tomorrow marks the first day of July, which means it's less than a month until I'm teaching on CreativeLive. Can I get an <i>Eeeeeeeep! </i>?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Win this InstaxMini Camera AND two film cartridges (20 prints). See details below for info on how to enter.</td></tr>
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To celebrate, I'm going to host a series of giveaways between now and then. Some happening right here on the weblog. Others on my Instagram feed. And all will be happy and worth checking out! I thought I'd start things off with a bang today by giving away an<b> Instax Mini Camera! </b><br />
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Like the Share printer, this camera creates the same tiny prints (about the size of a credit card) instantly. I have this camera. I LOVE this camera! And I'm confident you'll love it too!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How to Enter</span><br />
This is a two-step process:<br />
<b>1. Visit my class course page and click the blue "<a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/app-archive-social-media-scrapbooking-megan-hoeppner" target="_blank">RSVP for this free live class</a>" button. </b><br />
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(Note: If you've already enrolled, you can skip this step.)<br />
(Note: RSVP-ing is free and doesn't mean you have to attend. I realize life happens. It just means they'll send you a reminder when it's almost showtime. Though, I hope you'll tune in. Your support always means the world to me, and I'm pretty nervous about this one. *chewing nails*)<br />
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<b>2. Leave me a comment. </b> Can be anything — "hello"s are always nice! — but I'm particularly interested in what it is you would like to learn in a class about scrapbooking using your social media activity (Facebook, Instagram, and/or Pinterest). So if you have any thoughts on the subject, please share. Thanks!<br />
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You have until <b>July 20</b> to enter.<br />
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Thank you, friends, for checking out my blog today. More than that, thanks for expressing interest in my various creative endeavors (TV, teaching, etc.). As much as I adore crafting, being able to share my work with YOU makes things that much more enjoyable. I'm glad you're here!<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-85216352470817590132014-06-28T20:14:00.000-06:002014-06-28T23:22:53.423-06:00A Rit Dye 4th of July: DIY Patio Lights, Poms & Tags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RFroB1o-ru2BX98HbHahjhRHq-aEW12PZ_13SRYeXzTL7oELCnn6fqhupNUQdGISV0jKvlnlduHYjD-spcnEIm_6bOekE6IFN5qv1XpRi8-Lkj_ULjSjiTa4JfOl7-dQxp3ynRh02CA/s1600/Photo+Jun+28,+10+50+00+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RFroB1o-ru2BX98HbHahjhRHq-aEW12PZ_13SRYeXzTL7oELCnn6fqhupNUQdGISV0jKvlnlduHYjD-spcnEIm_6bOekE6IFN5qv1XpRi8-Lkj_ULjSjiTa4JfOl7-dQxp3ynRh02CA/s1600/Photo+Jun+28,+10+50+00+PM.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"></div><i>Red, White & Blue Balls</i>—This was the original title I wrote in the bar above. Oh. Wait just a moment. That may not be the best way to go with a title. Don't want it coming up in the wrong search engine results. I have to admit, writing a post about dying my balls reminded me that my sense of humor is stuck at that of an adolescent boy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awe, yes. An oldie but a goodie. </td></tr>
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I assure you I'll do my best to act my age from this point on, as I think you're going to enjoy this money-saving approach to outdoor (or indoor) 4th of July holiday/summer lighting.<br />
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<b>Project Sponsor</b>: <a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/" target="_blank">Rit Dye</a>. <i>Thanks, Rit! I so enjoyed taking this dip with you!</i><br />
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This project was inspired by this blog post, which I happened upon via <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/meganhoeppner/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, where <a href="http://maythisjourney.blogspot.com/2013/11/christmas-light-upgrade.html" target="_blank">This Journey</a> created faux patio bulb lights using ping pong balls. Later, I was at Crate & Barrel, where I fell in love with this <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/special-features/red-white-and-blue-entertaining/patriotic-string-lights/s111569" target="_blank">set of lights</a>.<br />
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I put two and two together, and, voila, I had an idea. I'll dye my balls in red and blue to create my own custom set at a less than half the cost of the beautiful C&B set. Intrigued? Here's how you can...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do It To It!</b></span><br />
Beyond basic household supplies, all you need for this little project are:<br />
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* Rit Liquid Dye, 8 oz: <a href="http://store.ritstudio.com/liquid-dyes/liquid-dye-8-oz-royal-blue/?utm_source=Core_RoyalBlueLiquid&utm_campaign=ShopNow" target="_blank">Royal Blue </a> (or Navy, for a deeper blue)<br />
* Rit Liquid Dye, 8 oz: <a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/color-library/core-colors/" target="_blank">Scarlet Red</a> (or Cherry)<br />
* Ping Pong Balls (Actual ping pong balls, not the generic version lacking texture [more on that soon].)<br />
* White Strand of Holiday Lights<br />
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Optional Extras<br />
* White Yarn<br />
* Large, White Shipping Tags<br />
* Roll of Extra Wide Washi Tape (I used a Fat Roll by <a href="http://www.hazelandruby.com/" target="_blank">Hazel & Ruby</a> and a <a href="http://www.fancypantsdesigns.com/stationery/chalk_products" target="_blank">chalk roll by Fancy Pants Designs</a>)<br />
* <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E01KAO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001E01KAO&linkCode=as2&tag=megahoep-20&linkId=K3LFJUPYHWZ2PC7X">Clover Extra Small Pom Pom Maker</a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=megahoep-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001E01KAO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Step 1</span><br />
Following instructions on dye bottle, prepare your dye in a large pot on the stovetop. Ideal temp: 140-degrees.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Step 2</span><br />
Place balls in dye for 30 min (or more, depending on desired saturation).<br />
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<b>Tip:</b> The balls will float, which simply won't do. To keep them fully submerged, I placed a colander over them and used long-handled tongs to push them below the surface. Six balls seem to stay put. Seven caused too much resistance and pushed everything above the dye's surface.<br />
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<b>Note:</b> I dyed one package of red balls and one package of blue. It wasn't enough for my particular strand of lights. Count the number of lights on your strand to determine how many you'll need to dye in each color. Don't forget to factor in the white, un-dyed balls if you plan on including white in the mix.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Step 3</span><br />
Remove balls from dye and immediately place them in a cold-water rinse and set aside to dry.<br />
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<b>Note: </b>Use a bowl you don't mind possibly dying. I used an inexpensive plastic bowl for my rinse. So glad I did, as it has a line of red dye around it now that doesn't seem to want to come off.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Step 4</span><br />
Puncture balls with craft knife or sharp paper piercer (proceed with extreme caution) to create opening in ball.<br />
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<b>Tip: </b>To keep your lighting consistent, always puncture hole along ball's seem.<br />
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<b>Tip: </b>Place the ball on something stable when puncturing (vs holding it in your hand) to help avoid injury. Yeah. Learned this one the hard way. #ouch<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Step 5</span><br />
Position balls over lights in desired color pattern. Since I didn't dye enough colors, I placed a white ball over every other light—red, white, blue, white, repeat<br />
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Tip: Keep a paintbrush (or something long and thin with a rounded tip) handy so you can push out any areas that may cave in as you're trying to insert the lights.<br />
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Ta da! String lights!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learn from my Mistakes</span><br />
This was definitely a trial and error experience for me. Here are a couple of the what-not-to-dos:<br />
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1. Stick to the recommended 140-degree dye temp. I accidentally let my dye get hotter than this and my blue balls exploded. Eeep! THAT was a wild ride.<br />
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<b>Tip:</b> Use a food thermometer to gauge the dye temp.<br />
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2. Thought I'd save some money and dye the Dollar Store variety of "table tennis balls." Not a good idea. Their surface was smooth. Too smooth. And the dye would not adhere. Instead, I spent a whopping $1 more per package, bought the real deal, and it worked like a charm.<br />
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MESSYBALLS<br />
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3. If you opt to do do Bonus Idea #1 below, use washi tape with an extra strong hold. Otherwise, the tape will come right off in the dye, which means no more mask.<br />
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4. Pay attention when the box of dye says to cover your work area, wear old clothing, and sport plastic or rubber gloves. This dye, while SO fun and easy to use, can get messy. Let's just say I now have a new pair of tie-dyed (minus the tie) pajama pants. Eep!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bonus Idea #1</span></b><br />
I thought it would be fun to create patterns on my lights, so I tried these little trick:<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Step 1</span><br />
Adhere washi tape to wax or freezer paper and punch star shapes. This creates star stickers/masks.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Step 2</span><br />
Adhere stars to ball, rubbing thoroughly to ensure tape is secure, and dye balls.<br />
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<b>Outcome</b><br />
It's subtle, and not as clean as I would have hoped. But it looks better when it's dark and the lights are fully lit.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bonus Idea #2</b></span><br />
Create matching yarn for a more homespun look. Save money by investing in a single roll of white yarn, and simply dip and dye that yarn while you're waiting for your ball dye to set.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Step 1</span><br />
Place yarn in dye for 2-5 minutes; follow dying steps above (cool rinse and dry) to finish.<br />
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</span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Step 2</span><br />
Gather three strands of yarn (one red, one white, and one blue) that are each 6"-12" longer than the length of your twinkle lights. Wrap yarn around light cording for added patriotic pizazz.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bonus Idea #3</span></b><br />
Inspired by fireworks, I wanted to create pom bundles to dangle from my lights. To do this, I simply followed the directions on my Clover Extra Small Pom Pom Maker.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bonus Idea #4</span></b><br />
Dip dye basic shipping tags to add to the light garland festivities. I did a few combinations.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, time for a blue bath. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cory and I agree that my tags look a little more French-fancy than USA-awesome.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washi tape masks worked wonderfully on my tags. I little leakage, but I have a solution for that below.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little glitter glue to disguise the dye bleed and add some sparkle. </td></tr>
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Cheers and happy July 4th, friends!<br />
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Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-2558872023544469422014-06-23T09:48:00.000-06:002014-06-23T12:12:48.586-06:00Yo! It's Maggie's Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, friends! (channeling my best <a href="http://yogabbagabba.com/v15/" target="_blank">DJ Lance Rock</a>) And welcome to this rainbow par-tay!<br />
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I know it sounds generic to say I can't believe my baby girl is two, but that's the reality. Where did the time go? It seems only yesterday I snapped this shot of my beautiful 9-month-old.<br />
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This shot was taken a year later, this past St. Patrick's Day.<br />
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As these shots probably suggest, I'm a big fan of the rainbow look. And my Mags ADORES<a href="http://yogabbagabba.com/v15/" target="_blank"> Yo Gabba Gabba</a>, or "Gabba Show," as she's known to call it, so a rainbow-themed birthday party seemed the obvious option.<br />
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Without much time or $, I had to do what I could with my resources. Not a huge shindig, but enough that I think she had a great time, which was of the utmost importance to me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Gifts</span><br />
Festivities included Yo Gabba Gabba-inspired gift wrap. I simply bought a rainbow tissue pack and set to creating the Gabba friends.<br />
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The eyes are made from white cardstock and a Sharpie marker. The black on the the lashes and such were created using electrical tape (so easy!). The arms were made using that awesome "fingertrap" ribbon. Do you know the stuff I mean? It's stretchy and awesome. I got mine from The Container Store, Hobby Lobby, and Michael's.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the Rainbow</span><br />
I wanted to make a balloon rainbow and found the easiest approach to take was to tie balloons directly to two pool noodles. I didn't tie them off first. I simply blew them up and wrapped them around the noodle to tie them off, which allowed me just enough stretch to fit. When I tied them off and then tried to wrap them around the noodle, they wouldn't reach.<br />
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Once hung, the rainbow arch made a nice photo backdrop for our event.<br />
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For fun, I used cool glow-in-the-dark balloons, which I highly recommend. Unfortunately, I didn't think to snap any pics of my balloons after dark. D'oh! But I assure you they're fun.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yum!</span><br />
The cake was easy enough. I just picked up an ice cream cake at the store and added some small Yo Gabba Gabba toys to the top that I had purchased to give Maggie for her birthday anyway. This just gave them an extra special role.<br />
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Mom added a healthy component, creating rainbow fruit and veggie trays. Thanks, Mom!<br />
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And what would a Gabba celebration be without some Dazzleberry Lemonade? Sadly, I didn't have time to add my YGG labels, but the beverage was still tasty, and the rainbow pitcher from Target was just right for the occasion.<br />
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I made the wreath from vellum provided by <a href="http://www.doodlebug.ws/" target="_blank">Doodlebug Design</a>, patterned paper from <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a>, and gems from <a href="http://glitzdesign.net/index.php?route=information/sales" target="_blank">Glitz Design</a>. Love the way it turned out! Simply fold the pinwheels and pin them to a foam wreath. It's a, ahem, breeze. ;)<br />
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Mom, Pop and I put the tassel garland together, which we made from tissue paper. It's an easy enough project, but it is a bit time consuming. Just FYI.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank You!</span><br />
Speaking of Mom and Pop, none of this happiness would have happened without them. They both opened their home for the event and helped with the decorating/decorations and food. Maggie is so blessed to have such giving grandparents!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a Hit with the Two-Year-Old Market</span><br />
All in all, I'd say our rainbow extravaganza was a success. A bright and shining way to welcome age two.<br />
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P.S. Speaking of rainbow bidnaz, I'm talking the trend of rainbows over on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog today. I invite you to take make this <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2014/06/monday-with-megan-rainbow-wishes.html" target="_blank">rainbow connection.</a> :)Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-2421343391752073012014-05-31T11:31:00.000-06:002014-06-01T20:15:50.763-06:00Studio Audience Members Wanted (and a cool giveaway!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Feeling a bit like <a href="http://www.ellentv.com/" target="_blank">Ellen</a> today. Okay, perhaps that's a bit extreme, but I am seeking live studio audience members. Isn't that fun? And I will be giving away free and awesome things to my audience. Sounds kind of Ellen-esc, don't ya think? <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Who</span>:</b> You & me, of course! And some special guest appearances by some of my friends in the scrapbooking industry. (More on that fun in a future post!)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What</span>:</b> <i><a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/app-archive-social-media-scrapbooking-megan-hoeppner?utm_source=Instructor&utm_medium=Hoeppner&utm_campaign=HoeppnerAASMSB" target="_blank">From App to Archive: Social Media Scrapbooking</a></i></div>
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We're going to take our awesome social media moments and turn them into memorable memory-keeping projects we can enjoy long after the internets is dead and gone. Okay, so perhaps the WWW isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but I do want to help you get your amazing stories off your computers/phones and into a more tangible place. And we'll learn many new tricks and tips along the way. Whether you're an avid Instagrammer, a FB fanatic, a Pinterest playa, or you simply dabble in one or all of these sites, you'll find tidbits to apply to your memory keeping. Even if you've never crossed the social-media threshold, you'll get something out of this class and just may find the courage/interest to make that leap (Mom, I'm talking to you here!). ;) </div>
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Interested in joining me in the studio audience? If you live in the San Francisco area (or feel up to a little road trip), I'd love for you to apply. You'll find information on doing so <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16shAR_jHGQrrfxworaw4ZHiTEt2-4Em_RCgZ-xvDM4Y/viewform" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Speaking of giveaways, thanks to all who entered my <a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2014/05/todays-day-big-years-in-making-day.html" target="_blank">posie bracelet giveaway</a>. Your kind words made me feel so good. I would reach of them to my husband with a smile. You always know how to say just the right things! I'm delighted to announce the winner of that giveaway! Congratulations....</div>
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*deep breath* I've been thinking about this day for years. At least five. Asking myself if I should or shouldn't do it. Asking myself if I have what it takes to do it. It's scary, ya know? Putting yourself out there. Hoping others like what they see.<br />
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Because, really, that's what making things is all about—it's putting an extension of yourself out for the world to receive. All you can do is hope they like what they see and try not to take it personally if they don't. <i>The insecurities of a creative? Very likely!</i><br />
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But if you know me, you know I lack a bit in the confidence department. I don't understand it. I'm sure I never will. I'm surrounded by tremendous love and support. I've been offered incredible opportunities. I've worked extremely hard and seen the result of that work come in unforgettable experiences and relationships.<br />
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Something people do every day. But it's difficult because the idea has been in my brain forever and I've been afraid of it. Afraid I won't succeed. Afraid making it official will somehow take the joy out of it or add too much pressure. Well, to all of that, I'm finally ready to say...<br />
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What's the best that can happen? People like what they see and place orders. I make a little extra income off this venture while continuing to love the art of the craft. While finding joy being able to make some money as I get to be home with my beautiful daughter. Does it get better? Okay, maybe if some awesome little shop called up and placed an order for their store. That could absolutely add to the excitement. But I'll be tickled with a few orders. It's more than I had at this time yesterday, after all. And it comes from me facing a fear and conquering it. And that's pretty cool!<br />
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From there, I made a set for a friend, and LOVED seeing a little something I made become an important part her family's life. (Thanks, sweet <a href="http://brandyanddave.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brandy</a>, for allowing me to share your photo.)<br />
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And somehow I started getting requests here and there, which made me happier than a Muppet on Sesame Street. Thank you to all who've ordered. So very much!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Posie Story</span><br />
Awe, my posies. A few unfortunate souls have heard me agonize over these more times than I care to admit. Do I put them out there or don't I? What if people steal my idea? Yeah, back in 2007 (ish), this nonsense kept me from doing anything with my bracelets.<br />
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Finally, I slowly came out of my shell and starting offering them here and there. They were selling, which made me feel great! But then I had a baby and had to put the bracelets on hold. Each bracelet takes about four hours to make, and there simply wasn't time to do them.<br />
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Fast forward a year or so, when a very sweet person I know asked me to make one for a special charity event she was involved with. I created this design, which I posted to my FB and Instagram accounts.<br />
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The response was overwhelmingly positive. From this picture alone, I received ten orders. Ten! How exciting! So I posted a few more on my social media channels, which resulted in more orders. Again, thank you. It's not enough, but it needs to be said. I sure appreciate your warm reception. And I hope those of you who ordered bracelets are loving them as much as I have loved making them for you!<br />
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It was the combination of these experiences coupled with the constant love and support of family and friends that finally gave me the courage to take this step today. Now I actually have bracelets online, in a shop, waiting for new homes. Awesome!<br />
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No more letting that nasty fear interfere. (Should really be spelled enter-fear, don't ya think?)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to Celebrate</span><br />
In celebration of today, I meant to announce on Studio 5 today that I'd be giving away a bracelet here on my blog, but I was so nervous about announcing this debut (and television rarely makes me nervous anymore) that it all ended up being a bit of a blur. I know I gave cute Brooke Walker, the show's awesome host, a BYU-blue bracelet, but I'm honestly not sure if I ever even mentioned the fact that I'm offering a giveaway. D'oh! (The joys of live(ish) TV.) So, whether I said it on the tele or not, I'm saying it here...<br />
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<b>I'm giving away a bracelet of your choice!</b><br />
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Either your choice of any bracelet already in my shop, or I'm totally happy to do something custom for you. To enter, simply leave me a little note here (including your e-mail, please) between now and <b>Monday, May 26</b>, and I'll randomly select a winner.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Gratitude</span><br />
Thank you, friends, for making this an extra special announcement for me. I love that I can share (over share?) the thoughts in my head without hesitation. I've always been one to wear my heart on my sleeve, so this TMI announcement today likely comes as little surprise to most of you, but it still means the world to me that you're so receptive and kind with your words. Your responses to my previous Posies post were so, SO helpful. I definitely feel supported. And I value each of you for leaving those words so much. (Someday I'll figure out how to reply to your comments via email to thank you personally. Until then, please know that I read each note received and love doing so.)<br />
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Okay, I best be off. I have a business to run. Eep! Feels great saying that! I sure appreciate your being here to celebrate with me today. More than that, I appreciate your being here with me every step of the way leading up to this point. Sincerely and completely.<br />
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P.S. I have a shop! Eeeep! :)<br />
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I've gone mad, I tell ya! [said in my best mad-scientist voice] Okay, perhaps I haven't completely lost it, but I am pretty coo-coo for color. Especially the various trends on the crafting scene that incorporate painting. So when the awesome loves at <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/" target="_blank">Whisker Graphics</a> asked me to select a few products to work with here on the ole blog, I was instantly drawn to these <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Large_Colored_Tags/179/c92" target="_blank">gorgeous tags</a>!<br />
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They were just the right size for putting my new Instax Share Printer to work on a layout. Here's how my page began:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do It To It: The Photos</span><br />
Knowing I wanted to document a few photos I snapped of Mags in front of a cool rainbow wall downtown, I added those pics to my photo's camera roll and printed them to my <a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/" target="_blank">Instax Share Printer</a> using the free Instax app. I'll have to go into this in more detail in another post. But I can tell you this printer rocks my socks!<br />
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The Polaroid-style film fits perfectly on the large tags, and my prints were ready in minutes!<br />
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For the background, I grabbed my Watercolor Wonder Crayons from <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/home/" target="_blank">Stampin' Up!</a> and set to work on creating my own colorful cardstock, using the colors of the tags as my inspiration.<br />
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First, I colored four columns—no fancy business here, just some shloppy scribbles will do.<br />
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Once things were dry, I trimmed the 12x12 down to 11x11 (approximately) and matted it to heavy-weight gold cardstock, using my sewing machine. The reason being, the paper curls a bit when you watercolor, and anchoring it to heavy-weight cardstock keeps it flat and secure.<br />
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Next, I applied a bit of spray ink to the page for a splattered effect. I did my best to stick with the monochromatic-ness of it all, but the ink tends to wander. I'll be honest, I'm not in love with this detail and would probably change it if it were a simple fix, but I'm not about to start the page over now when I only sort of dislike. KWIM?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do It To It: The Title</span><br />
Inspired by the first line in John Mayer's song, "Daughters," I reached for my spray ink again to write "I know a girl." Like this idea, but the yellow tone-on-tone proves a bit tricky to read. Especially in the photo. It's not so bad here at home.<br />
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For "She puts the color," I used a large white shipping tag from Whisker Graphics.<br />
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I actually wrote "color" with my Watercolor Wonder Crayons and used a water brush to blend the letters—a very cool way to create a watercolored brush script. You should try. Just go easy on the water and don't be afraid to apply more crayon color as needed.<br />
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I completed the line—"inside of my world"—by adding Studio Calico stickers to the tags holding my stickers.<br />
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Is the song stuck in your head now? It's been in mine for days. If not, let's see if I can help you out. ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do It To It: The Journaling</span><br />
Wanting to tell the full story of my lovely rainbow-wall I find in downtown Salt Lake City, I knew I'd need ample page space, but I didn't want to disrupt the simplicity of the design, so I incorporated hidden journaling beneath the tags.<br />
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It's an easy approach. Simply score the tops of the tags and stitch above the score line using a sewing machine to adhere them to your background.<br />
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Now the tags work as flaps!<br />
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And I selected pens that matched the colors of my columns to keep the monochromatic feel going. (Except for the yellow. Learned from my title that yellow-on-yellow isn't ideal, so I went with a tan Sharpie.)<br />
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There you have it. This page was a fun afternoon art project, and I love the way the Whisker Graphic Tags work to both mat my photos and house my journaling. Thanks for that, WG!<br />
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Whew! That looks like more work than it is. Promise. I just like to really break things down for sake of explanation. I actually completed this page in under an hour, which is a massive record for me. I hope you'll give it a try. Or at least aspects of it. Especially those pretty Whisker Graphics tags. Thanks for sending them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Birthday Card Quickie</span><br />
I could seriously play with Whisker Graphics goodies all day. (If only time were more accommodating), so I put together one more little project. This time, using these amazing <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Polka_Dot_Little_Bitty_Bags_/230/c68" target="_blank">bitty treat bags</a>.<br />
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It's a little flip, interactive birthday card. It's for a sweet two-year-old, so I wanted to make it colorful and fun. Enter: doodling!<br />
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For her name on the front, I simply used the <a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2014/02/brush-script-my-attempt.html" target="_blank">brush-script approach</a> I've so enjoyed these days. For the inside pages, I turned to my awesome Sharpie assortment. Gotta love da Sharpies!<br />
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Creating the pages is as easy as stacking the bitty bags evenly on top of one another and sewing along the left (closed) edge. I used a zigzag stitch for extra reinforcement.<br />
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I had the idea of tucking a Whisker Graphics tag (large) into each pocket but found I didn't need to after doodling on each bag front, so I saved that surprise for the last pocket, where I placed a little love note.<br />
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I'm definitely going to take this card approach again soon, as I can see it being an awesome gift-card holder, money holder, etc. And it was so super easy and fun to make. What a treat!<br />
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Thank YOU for stopping in today! And thanks to <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/" target="_blank">Whisker Graphics</a> for inviting me to be part of their May fun. Between my Mother's Day card and these projects, I've thoroughly enjoyed myself. Your goodies rule!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quick Follow-up Question:</span> I'm currently preparing an interactive card class (so fun!). Tell me, would you make a card out of treat bags like this (<a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2014/05/10-life-lessons-la-scmom-and-cardgift.html" target="_blank">and this</a>)? Your feedback on my last post was SO helpful (thank you!) that I thought I'd seek it here as well. Many thanks!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-48582902524645867502014-05-17T18:47:00.001-06:002014-05-17T18:47:45.260-06:00My Posie Project (advice appreciated!)One of my favorite parts of buying a special handmade treat is they way it's often packaged--soaked in some serious TLC. <div><br></div><div>So, with this TLC appeal in mind, I wanted to try a new form of thank-you tag for my posie orders. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9zEw-vXfD7KIQ2k07aqkebSoAD0oWXkx4RXbQ-3Gmk9EbatiwhVQi-mYAbXY4_dI5lbcJAirOu5hRKp7cn5daaVbN81Lh6fPMIE_-KN7LDGVhWHQNzpokkac2uAfG6gCUrm1B_00NJY/s640/blogger-image--1923204695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9zEw-vXfD7KIQ2k07aqkebSoAD0oWXkx4RXbQ-3Gmk9EbatiwhVQi-mYAbXY4_dI5lbcJAirOu5hRKp7cn5daaVbN81Lh6fPMIE_-KN7LDGVhWHQNzpokkac2uAfG6gCUrm1B_00NJY/s640/blogger-image--1923204695.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here's what I came up with. A pleated ruffle sewn using matching fabric. (Sorry it doesn't show so well here.)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8leRAHrfVfeK0B7tmEYgDiMhHcQYfB29wMQg2Y8IKng9o15gIMIegSx3PPIX6LXk2RQV7bsXDd5N4PSv8c7sWMJ_GXpp9iHHO6ZF0qWa_KmGDQa3IGZVhQhkeBdYjrkhyphenhyphen2FxLOUiVGxE/s640/blogger-image--289246051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8leRAHrfVfeK0B7tmEYgDiMhHcQYfB29wMQg2Y8IKng9o15gIMIegSx3PPIX6LXk2RQV7bsXDd5N4PSv8c7sWMJ_GXpp9iHHO6ZF0qWa_KmGDQa3IGZVhQhkeBdYjrkhyphenhyphen2FxLOUiVGxE/s640/blogger-image--289246051.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I'd love your feedback. If it were you receiving such a surprise, would you rather it be something you could use, like the "baby" gift tags I include with my onesie orders?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgI9DhJTy-etUlQKSuzmSQD-xmJJaPYjsDnqOpqW6V_qSAKHjUnjUBfSmYuCxS4IWpqsyeq_eEPYx03gqsCXcc2P4nEM19F-g2FYsIsRD8MvzF98liA1pdOBol_j4TfPJiVtCCWj-7lE/s640/blogger-image-2068748800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgI9DhJTy-etUlQKSuzmSQD-xmJJaPYjsDnqOpqW6V_qSAKHjUnjUBfSmYuCxS4IWpqsyeq_eEPYx03gqsCXcc2P4nEM19F-g2FYsIsRD8MvzF98liA1pdOBol_j4TfPJiVtCCWj-7lE/s640/blogger-image-2068748800.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Or would you prefer the tag offer a message of thanks for your order? </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwCNfAJbT5fbeo_o3XOrOPdP2i9DPpX_Iox4_kfgvmJdlIkPKJLCS-Nek65Y5hf17sN4O6lLBfpcC652FUkO9jUHROD_021ldYZ2AphZLM-y7H9G8xsot95V-LugaXYwqKz-w6BR2gVk/s640/blogger-image-657944933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwCNfAJbT5fbeo_o3XOrOPdP2i9DPpX_Iox4_kfgvmJdlIkPKJLCS-Nek65Y5hf17sN4O6lLBfpcC652FUkO9jUHROD_021ldYZ2AphZLM-y7H9G8xsot95V-LugaXYwqKz-w6BR2gVk/s640/blogger-image-657944933.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I have quite a crush on handwritten notes, so I think I'd prefer a message. But I also realize people like finding value in their purchases, which makes me think they'd prefer a blank, pretty tag. </div><div><br></div><div>I'd love your thoughts on the subject if you have a min. Thanks, in advance, for any guidance you can offer. This handmade-business bidnaz is tough, to say the least, and I hope to eventually find that secret sauce. With your help, I'm confident I can do it! </div><div><br></div><div>Cheers! </div></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-28349125046762552302014-05-09T18:58:00.002-06:002014-05-09T19:09:39.375-06:0010 Life Lessons a la Schmom (and a card/gift-card holder) with Whisker Graphics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Today, I'm sharing a few of the many amazing things I’ve learned from mom over the years, in a little something I like to call. . . </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I knew I wanted to put some sequins on this awesome Whisker Graphics kraft bag, but I didn’t know the specific variety to use. Time to put a few options down in front of me and see what speaks to me. You know, try a few things on for size. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I’ve only recently learned to love my own handwriting. Getting away from pencil-drawn first drafts and letter stickers is scary in crafting, but it can be so liberating. And fun! So dip that paint brush in some acrylic paint and see what happens.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I thought it might look cute to add polka dots to the center of my heart using my paintbrush handle. Alas, I passed that critical point of no return and added to many dots. taking the look from cute to poop. Start over? Nah. I simply painted over the dots and got my project back on track.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I was excited to use some of my pretty glass glitter on this card for mom, but after I had it down (and even semi-dry), I didn’t love the look of the yellow gold when paired with the gold color of my sequins. No worries or need to start over. (No way, man!) Instead, I simply used tweezers to scrape that gold off and replace it with turquoise. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Yes, this is more than just a pretty face. Stickles works as both glitter and glue, meaning it would hold my sequins in place. Bonus, a little Stickle magic also seeped through the centers of each sequin, creating a glittered center.</span></div>
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If you know me, you know I'm a <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/" target="_blank">Paper Source</a> fanatic. Before we were finally lucky enough to get a store here in Utah, I made a point of visiting the Bellevue, WA and Chicago, IL shops on a semi-regular basis. So when my awesome <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">Studio5</a> producer, Stephanie, suggested I contact them to see if they wanted to be involved with my Graduation-card segment, I was delighted.<br />
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This would be like being asked to give Oprah a call for the normal person. *gulp*<br />
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But I put on my brave shirt and reached out. To my complete delight, they were not only on board to provide cards from their store for my segment, but they also offered to send me additional products to work with when creating my handmade projects. Whaaaa?!<br />
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Livin' the dream, my friends. Livin' the dream!<br />
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So, it is with happiness that I share that collaboration with you today on Studio 5 at 1:00 PM mst. You can either tune in to channel five if you're in UT, or you can watch it <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">stream on their website</a> at the same time (1:00 PM mst). I'm immediately following the first commercial break. :)<br />
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The results of that segment? Well, I have five handmade cards to share, as well as links to some pretty awesome store-bought options. Let's do it to it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feeling Zen</span><br />
I'm in love with <a href="http://www.zentangle.com/" target="_blank">zentangling</a>! Have been ever since i was first introduced to it around four years ago. So when I spotted <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Carpe-Diem-Graduation-Card/3901_002_2-2/4661007888.html" target="_blank">this smiling card at Paper Source</a>, I decided to carpe my own diem and do a little doodling of my own!<br />
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This is the result. A 2014 money holder with a little zentangle flava.<br />
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To create this card, I simply traced the awesome number stencils from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Number-Stencil-Set/2710_009/449564.html" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop</a> onto vellum using a <a href="https://search.paper-source.com/index/_/N-/Ntt-vellum%20writer" target="_blank">Vellum Writer by Zig</a>. I then added my doodles using the same pen. They're not perfect. Nor should they be. That's part of the Zen-charm.<br />
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If you look closely, I sprinkled grad-related words throughout—Shine on, celebrate, innovate, You've got this, soar, dream big, etc.<br />
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As promised on my Studio 5 segment, here are a few links to different zentangle tutorials:<br />
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* <a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b3/36/76/b3367600f7768bdd00c38292fbb686df.jpg" target="_blank">Pattern A</a><br />
* <a href="http://enthusiasticartist.blogspot.ca/2013/10/creznt-new-tangle.html" target="_blank">Pattern B</a><br />
* <a href="http://tanglesforpeoplewhodoodle.blogspot.com/p/zentangle-designs.html" target="_blank">Pattern C</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to Fly</span><br />
Inspired by this Dr. Seuss classic, <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Oh-The-Places-Youll-Go-Graduation-Card/3901_002_2-2/569307.html" target="_blank">available at Paper Source</a>...<br />
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I created my own up, up & away version, using a circle punch and the <a href="https://search.paper-source.com/index/_/N-/Ntt-lucky%20charm%20dear%20lizzy" target="_blank">Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm</a> pack of patterned paper.<br />
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For the balloon, I simply punched three circles of the same size.<br />
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And stitched them together down the center, which also adhered them to the card front (a paper from the Lucky Charm pack).<br />
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For the balloon's basket, I simply snipped a bitty muslin bag in half and stitched the top half to the card. It works perfectly for holding a small iTunes gift card. Sweet!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cap-tastic</span><br />
Inspired by the traditional graduation getup, I turned a 6x6 card on its side to create a paper cap.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2014 = Your Time to Shine</span><br />
It's your year, grads! All of that reading, writing and arithmetic has paid off. So you can finally put those old flashcards to new use—make a grad tag, complete with a gift card holder!<br />
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BTW, I did a quick Etsy.com search and found some flashcards like mine <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/62072883/half-a-dozen-vintage-3x9-flash-cards?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=flash+cards&ga_ship_to=US&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+flash+cards&ga_original_query=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">here</a>. You're welcome. ;)<br />
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To create the taped numbers, I simply pleated my gold washi (from Paper Source) and then added some stitching for reinforcement.<br />
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I wanted the flashcard to act as a tag, so I added a hole and little reinforcer sticker.<br />
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I then added a second tag (also from Paper Source) to both hide the backside of my stitching (gotta hide that messy backside) ;) and also provide a place to write a note to the grad.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2-0-1-4</span><br />
Back to those fab <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Number-Stencil-Set/2710_009/449564.html" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop number stencils</a>. This time, I used my VersaMark pen to trace the numbers on patterned paper. I then sprinkled them with embossing powder and set to heat embossing. A bitty tassel and Stickle-adorned cap completed this little number.<br />
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Okay, you can officially turn those tassels...on your hats. ;) The card-making class of '14 is complete. Thanks for attending! I hope you were inspired by my ideas. If you find you need to purchase your cards this year, you'll find a brilliant Paper Source assortment <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/new/graduation-greeting-cards.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Congrats, 2014! This is your time to shine. Live it up!<br />
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<br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-70271276872716137122014-05-03T10:59:00.001-06:002014-05-03T10:59:11.251-06:00The Heart of My Art (and a NSD giveaway!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello and welcome! If you've made your way here today, I'm willing to guess you're either a member of my family or a scrapbooker? Safe bet? I hope you're here seeking Nat'l Scrapbooking Day (NSD) info, as I have some brilliant celebratory business for you.<br />
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<b>Today's Happy Happenings!</b><br />
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1. <a href="https://www.bigpictureclasses.com/national-scrapbook-day-10k.php" target="_blank">Big Picture Classes</a> National Scrapbook Day 10K event is happening now. As a member of their 10K Team, I know I can't wait to add a layout or two to the Instagrams. Will you? Still on the fence? Well, there are prizes involved, and this is Insta-history in the works, friends. Need I say more?<br />
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2. Scrapbook & Cards Today: Nope, it's not Monday, but it is NSD, so I'm delighted to be paying <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2014/05/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-art-with-meganand-official-kick-off-to-nsd.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook & Cards Today an extra visit</a> this week, sharing this layout and giving away some awesome delights. More on the layout in a moment!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Heart of My Art</i> by Megan Hoeppner. <b>Supplies:</b> Cardstock: American Crafts; Textured paint (Glimmerz): Shimmerz; Heart stencil: Heidi Swapp; Pigment sticks (Gelatos): Faber-Castell; Washi tape: Hazel & Ruby and Paper Source; Glassine bag: SRM Stickers; Stickers: Fancy Pants Designs; Spray ink: Studio Calico; Shipping tag: Office Max; Baker's twine: Whisker Graphics; Pens (Gold Sharpie; White Gelly Roll): Newell Rubbermaid and Sakura of America; Photo: Fuji Film (INSTAX Mini); Other: Gold thread. </td></tr>
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3.<b> Giveaway! </b>Yes, it wouldn't be a holiday without a scrapbooking prize, so I'm offering a mystery box full of scrapbooking goodies to one lucky commenter on this here post. Simply leave your comment between now and Tuesday, May 6, including your email address, for a chance to win. Excellent!<br />
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Okay, back to my The Heart of My Art layout. This was a first for me—going super mixed media with a page. But it's about art, so I wanted to give it a go. if the idea interests you, here are a few of the steps I took, broken down:<br />
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1. I used the <a href="http://www.heidiswapp.com/sections/stencils-2/" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp heart stencil</a> that I recently purchased while at the Portland Creating Keepsakes Convention as a background.<br />
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I paired it with this amazing jar of <a href="http://www.shimmerzpaints.com/dazzlerz--texturez" target="_blank">Spun Sugar (white) Dazzlerz by Shimmerz</a> to create a cool, textured, almost watermark effect across the back of my page. Dazzlerz are gorgeous, smooth, paints that have a heavier texture than a basic paint. They are M-A-Zing!<br />
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2. Inspired by this cute dress (<a href="http://www.target.com/p/cherokee-infant-toddler-girls-short-sleeve-empire-dress-w-tulle-skirt/-/A-15341563#prodSlot=medium_1_37" target="_blank">from Target)</a> I bought Maggie for my Aunt's surprise party last month...<br />
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I wanted to create a similar watercolor/heart look, so I started by drawing a heart on the now dry heart background using my beloved white <a href="http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Gel" target="_blank">Gelly Roll by Sakura</a>.<br />
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Then I drew strips of color down the heart, with more color towards the top of the heart, using my Faber-Castell Gelatos—another awesome product!<br />
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3. Using a paintbrush and some water, I blended the Gelato color columns down the length of my heart, adding more Gelato where I felt it needed it.<br />
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4. Keeping with the paintbrush business, I then wrote the word "art" on an <a href="http://www.srmpress.com/" target="_blank">SRM Stickers </a>glassine bag, using my spray ink, just as I did in <a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2014/02/brush-script-my-attempt.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a>. This is something I'll definitely be doing again. Loved the look on the glassine!<br />
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5. Back to the layout, I added a strip of some of my fav washi, the <a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2014/02/brush-script-my-attempt.html" target="_blank">Fat Roll by Hazel & Ruby</a>, to the side of the page, layering over some misted book paper, which I tore from a book. I then added another strip of gold washi in a slightly thinner size.<br />
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<b>Secret revealed: </b>See that bit of black peeking out from behind the book paper? Yeah, that's an area of brush script that didn't go so well. No need to start over, however. No way! I just improvised and this book-paper/washi grouping was born.<br />
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6. Once the glassine bag was dry, I positioned it to the layout, making sure to only place my adhesive down the center, backside of the bag so it wouldn't show. I then added a strip of my new "handmade with love" washi tape <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Handmade-With-Love-Washi-Tape/2905_018/472306.html" target="_blank">from Paper Source</a>. Gosh, I love this tape!<br />
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7. Time to sew! I added some machine stitching using my fav gold metallic thread, following my white Gelly Roll lines of the heart. I purposefully went outside of those lines a bit to keep it less linear. And I purposefully stitched over a bit of the bag and book-paper row to make the elements feel more connected on the page.<br />
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9. For the word "The" in my title, I simply wrote using a metallic gold Sharpie. It took a few coats to make it really show up well.<br />
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10. Wanting to enhance the "art" effect a bit more, I added some spray-ink splatter by removing the nozzles of my Mister Huey's and lightly tapping on them while holding them over the coordinating color column in the heart.<br />
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11. I added the words "of my" at the top of my tag using tiny stickers from <a href="http://www.fancypantsdesigns.com/#" target="_blank">Fancy Pants Designs</a>. typed my journaling on a 2"x4" shipping tag, using my typewriter. I like the way the black letters slightly show through the glassine bag, both acting as a subtle print (to complement the book paper) and indicating there's a story in waiting without putting too much of my words out in the open. This was a personal story to tell, and I didn't want too much of it revealed on the surface.<br />
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12. The HEART of my ART, when it comes right down to it, is preserving our stories from my Maggie and her future sibling(s), so I simply added an old Instax Mini photo taken of me while pregnant with Mags to complete the page.<br />
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For more on the significance and story behind this page, I hope you'll check out my post today on the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2014/05/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-art-with-meganand-official-kick-off-to-nsd.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine blog</a>. And don't forget to upload the fun you create today on Instagram with the hashtag #NSD10k (or in the <a href="https://www.bigpictureclasses.com/national-scrapbook-day-10k.php" target="_blank">BPC gallery</a>). Both the magazine and BPC are offering pretty sweet prizes today, so there's even some added incentive in there for ya! :)<br />
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Oh, and don't forget the ol' goodie box o' delights being offered here. Hope you'll enter.<br />
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Happy NSD, friends! Thanks a bunch for making my blog a small part of your celebration today!<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-52404201061809042942014-04-28T10:53:00.001-06:002014-04-28T16:19:33.696-06:00Today, I scrapbook.If you've ever created for a living, you know two things to be very true.<br />
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1. You're remarkably blessed to earn money by doing a hobby you love. I mean, how many get to say that playing with paper helps pay their bills? It really is a dream opportunity.<br />
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2. Creativity on demand can be. . . well, demanding. There's no magical switch to hit while on a deadline, and sometimes those ideas simply don't want to come. For some, myself included, this can suck the fun out of crafting. Take it from being a hobby to be enjoyed o a task that needs accomplished. This isn't always the case, but it has been known to happen. Just like if you work in a Snow Shack. You don't necessarily want to come home and eat snow cones for fun . . . actually, as a former Shack employee, I realize this isn't the best analogy, but you get where I'm going.<br />
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This brings me to my point. Finally. I haven't scrapbooked for myself since losing my job back in Sept. My crafty heart is still healing, and I just haven't had the desire to touch my scrapbooking supplies. This doesn't mean I haven't. I've created several layouts for various assignments I've been blessed to receive (per aforementioned item #1), but I haven't sat down just to let my scrappy juices flow . . . until now.<br />
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On Saturday, my Facebook update was simple. "Today, I scrapbook."<br />
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These three little words received over 100 likes. It's almost as if you felt their significance without my having to elaborate on what an accomplishment this was. Thank you for getting it.<br />
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And now, I have projects I've created that bring me joy. And I created them simply because I felt motivated to do so. Isn't that something? It sounds silly, perhaps, but it's something special to me.<br />
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So, today, I scrapbook!<br />
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And with Nat'l Scrapbooking Day this Saturday, the timing is perfect. I'm participating in Big Picture Classes' big <a href="https://www.bigpictureclasses.com/national-scrapbook-day-10k.php" target="_blank">Nat'l Scrapbook Day10K</a> event this week, which means I'll be posting some of my pages to my Instagram account as part of a group effort to get 10,000 layouts uploaded. Isn't that great? More on that soon. In the meantime, my baby girl is spending the day with her grandparents and I have a date with my craft room. Simply because I want to be there.<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-85515938889692100512014-04-17T13:11:00.001-06:002014-04-17T13:17:26.645-06:00Out-of-the-basket Easter GivingTired of the same ol' basket business? When it comes to Easter giving, why not switch things up with a few beyond-the-basket ideas? I'm a bit of an egghead, so I had much fun putting together these special surprises, which I'll be sharing today on Studio 5 (1:00 PM on Utah's channel 5).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Tisket, A Tasket; It's an Easter Hat-sket</span><br />
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I love my man, but he can be difficult to buy for. With that in mind, I decided to opt out of the traditional bunny basket and fill a hat with treats for him instead. Loved taking this approach, as it helped guide my entire buying experience from the "basket" inward.<br />
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<b>Possible Gifts for Him</b><br />
* T-shirt<br />
* Boxers<br />
* Fun socks<br />
* Watch<br />
* Wallet<br />
* Candy (of course!)<br />
* Gift Card<br />
* Belt<br />
* Beef Jerky<br />
* Bottle of Soda (one of those pretty glass bottles is always nice)<br />
* Whoopie Cushion (what guy can resist a good gas joke?)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How Does Your Garden Grow Box</span><br />
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For the gardner in your life, look at replacing traditional Easter treats with a basket of bloomin' goodness. I got this adorable crate at Maison Boutique in Sugarhouse. It's heavy-duty and perfect for containing some budding basket ideas. Plus, it has an adorable chalkboard front, just right for personalizing!<br />
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<b>Possible Garden Gifts to Include:</b><br />
* Seeds<br />
* Watering Can<br />
* Gloves<br />
* Shovel<br />
* Herb Picks<br />
* Garden Friend (like my bunny above, purchased at Target)<br />
* Solar Lights<br />
* Patio Lights<br />
* Water Ball (the glass globe above, also purchased at Target)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Staw-Baby-Shortcake</span><br />
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The tiny tots don't need much. Heck, my Mags would be happy with an empty Easter egg at this age. Thus, I decided to go small and fill a little berry basket with a few sweets for her. The berry basket is from a local shop called Zurchers *love*, and you can get a big stack of them for around $4. Perfect if you're hosting an Easter gathering a want a little something for each guest!<br />
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<b>Possible Tot Treats to Include (for ages 6-24 months, approximately)</b><br />
* Stuffed Friend (rabbit shown above from Target)<br />
* Jumbo Crayons<br />
* Bubbles<br />
* Rattle<br />
* Small Pack of Candy (Don't need a sugar rush, but a little sweet treat is nice.)<br />
* Cars<br />
* Bouncy Ball<br />
* Sidewalk Chalk<br />
* Play Dough<br />
* Cute Socks<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teen-y Basket</span><br />
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Okay, so this is a basket, but it's bitty, so it's a bit atypical in that sense, right? I picked it up at Jo-Ann for a single buckaroo. That's right; $1! Knowing the teens in my life, I knew I wouldn't need much to make 'em happy. They like to do their own buying, so I simply opted for this teeny, teen-y basket, which is just right for containing a gift card (or cold, hard cash) and some candy.<br />
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<b>Do It To It</b><br />
Here's how I transformed the basket into a completely unique treat holder.<br />
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1. Apply coat of Mod Podge (or other decoupage).<br />
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2. Press tissue paper into Mod Pod, smoothing out any air bubbles. Note: I used the AWESOME tissue from <a href="http://www.hazelandruby.com/" target="_blank">Hazel & Ruby</a>, which was so easy to work with for this type of craft!<br />
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3. Once Mod Podge is dry, position stencils on basket. I spelled "L-O-V-E" using the <a href="http://www.hazelandruby.com/" target="_blank">Hazel & Ruby</a> stencils, which are... yes, AWESOME! ;)<br />
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4. Apply a thin coat of white paint over basket.<br />
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5. Remove stencils and wipe clean with a wet wipe; apply a top coat of glitter Mod Podge (or regular, if you'd like) to seal.<br />
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6. Add washi tape to handle and basket rim to complete. Note: You may want to add top coat of Mod Podge after you've added tape. I used the lovely <a href="http://www.hazelandruby.com/" target="_blank">Hazel & Ruby</a> tape on my basket. Oh, why yes, it IS awesome. How'd ya know?<br />
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This may seem like a bunch of steps, but this process actually comes together quickly. Hope you'll give it a try. It's fun to get those fingers dirty once in a while, and your basket recipient will L-O-V-E it.<br />
Note: This is also a great way to customize baskets with names.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the River and Through the Woods Suitcase</span><br />
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Don't forget the Grands. Wanting to show my parents how much their love and support always means, I put a little extra energy into making their "basket." It's actually a little paper suitcase I picked up on clearance at Target. I then used the amazing stencils and tissue paper from Hazel & Ruby to completely customize the outside, following the same basic techniques outlined above for my Teen-y Treat.<br />
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<b>Possible Goods for the Grands Include: </b><br />
* A Picture of Your Little Bunny (a must! they'll love this most of all! my pic was taken by the talented <a href="http://mistylanephotography.smugmug.com/" target="_blank">Misty Lane Photography</a>.)<br />
* Their Fav Treats (For Meemaw, it's a small pack of Milano cookies; for Granddad, it's a good ol' bag of GORP [aka trail mix])<br />
* A Game or Activity They Can Enjoy with Your Children (bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.)<br />
* Hand Towel or Other Holiday Linen<br />
* Drawings by Your Kiddo(s)<br />
* Tickets to a Movie or Play<br />
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Are you one who likes to keep things simple when it comes to Easter giving? No worries at all. In fact, I fully support scaling the holidays back a bit overall. So, if candy is your preferred approach, why not bag it in a way that is both adorable and fun to make? Inspired by <a href="http://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/2014/03/easter-craft-idea-burlap-bunnies.html" target="_blank">this well written tutorial</a> (and super duper cuteness), I decided to make some felt buns.<br />
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* Or you can fill them with beans, as the tutorial suggests, and they act as a decor piece instead. AKA A Beanie Baby!<br />
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I shared this Studio 5 teaser on my last blog post, so you'll find more info on it there.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meh... What's Up, Doc?</span><br />
Well, I have a few things coming up, which I'll tease briefly on Studio 5. Here is more info on those happy happenings:<br />
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Excited would be an understatement. I've over-the-moon about this opportunity to teach with <a href="http://www.creativelive.com/" target="_blank">CreativeLIVE</a>. My class is this July, and I'll have more info to come soon. In the meantime, you can check out the deets here. Oh, and guess what! It's $free.99! Yup! If you watch it live, you can stream it for free online, just like watching a TV show. Or you can pay a reasonable $49 for two full days of jam-packed instruction. Either way, it's a screamin' deal! :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Beehive Bazaar</span><br />
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This is for the locals. I'm thrilled to be participating for the first time ever at the popular <a href="http://beehivebazaar.com/" target="_blank">Beehive Bazaar</a> next month (May 8-10)! Hope you'll come on down and see what I have to offer. You're sure to find plenty of gifts for Mother's Day at this sweet shopping spot, including my floral rosette bracelets. Want a bracelet but aren't in town or can't attend the bazaar? No problem! Simply shoot me an email at m2e2g @ aol.com (no spaces), and I'll get you taken care of!<br />
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Whew! Lots happenin' in this neck of the woods. Hope the I've inspired you to get your egghead on and do Easter a little differently this year.<br />
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I'm wishing you and yours many blessings this special weekend. All of the hoopla aside, it's a time to celebrate rebirth and fresh starts. Here's hoping you start off on the right foot (unless the left is more your speed).<br />
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Warmth and love!<br />
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P.S. Check back tomorrow for more info on my second Studio 5 segment that aired today, which is all about brush script. I'll link you to some awesome free downloads and share a few shopping secrets I hope you'll love.<br />
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You might say I have a crush on this Easter goodie. Nope. It's not Rainblow Eggs, but I share almost as much love for these, which is odd, considering they're not even edible.<br />
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It's <a href="http://evolutionofsmooth.com/blueberry-acai-smooth-sphere-lip-balm.html" target="_blank">EOS lip balm</a>! Betcha thought E.O.S. stood for Evolution of Smooth (or you didn't know what it stood for, like me). Nah. Not here. Now it stands for Easter O' Style!<br />
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Available in many flavors and colors, these little lip eggs look so pretty filling up a paper carton. Surprise your best friend, coworkers, or other special gal. Or give that special guy a less-than-subtle hint. *wink wink* </div>
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Of course, I'm all for adding a personalized touch, so I put some paper on the lid and added a washi-tape bow by pleating the tape. The gold rub-ons are by <a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/default.aspx?PageID=252&CategoryID=650&ProductID=8067&SPG=2&ItemID=9725&RootCatCode=03000" target="_blank">Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper,</a> and they're some of my favs. They even worked ON washi!<br />
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The cute carton? Why, it's from <a href="http://shopsweetlulu.com/" target="_blank">Shop Sweet Lulu</a>, an adorable online store. No time to order? No worries. Just slice a regular carton in half. Or, if you're feeling egg-stra generous, give someone 12 balms. I assure you they will not be disappointed to have a lifetime collection. </div>
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I'm sharing this and many more out-of-the-basket Easter giving ideas this Thursday on Studio 5. If you're local (UT), tune in to channel 5 at 1. Or you can watch it stream online at 1:00 MST <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">right here</a>! Hope you'll hop on over. </div>
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Shake things up this Easter with a sequin-filled, semi see-through, Eggarland! It's fun to make and will add color to your world!<br />
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I decided to make one a few weeks ago, after my friends at <a href="http://www.doodlebug.ws/" target="_blank">Doodlebug</a> surprised me with this package of divine vellum and sparkling sequins. (I have the kindest friends!) Upon opening it, I immediately knew I wanted to incorporate it into my home decor, and the Eggarland hatched!<br />
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4. Cut out around egg.<br />
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5. You should now have two sets of mirror-image eggs (when placed back to back).<br />
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6. Sew around majority of egg pair (again, when it's placed back to back) using sewing machine or by hand stitching.<br />
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7. Fill egg with sequins.<br />
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8. Sew remainder of egg closed.<br />
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9. Cut around sewn egg using pinking sheers.<br />
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10. Spell "Easter" on six of your eggs using sequins to create letters. Stitch around letter to secure and then stitch egg to mirror image (back to back) without filling it with sequins.<br />
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11. String your Eggarland up in front of a door or window where it will catch the light.<br />
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Shake, shake, shake! Easter is in the air!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-63084115593387611142014-03-31T09:53:00.000-06:002014-03-31T09:53:31.157-06:00Shot Through the Heart: An easy arrow technique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought a little Jon Bon might put some get-up-and-go into your Monday morning. Sing it with me now!<br />
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"Shot through the heart, and you're to blame..."<br />
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Okay, okay, the real reason we're talking Mr. Jovi is because I'm talking arrows today on the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine (SCT) blog</a>.<br />
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Arrows are a big trend in crafting at the moment. And, when you read the SCT post, you'll see they're also a trend in all walks of life (fashion, home decor, art, etc.).<br />
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So, getting in on the arrow action, I thought I'd share a little layout I created for my Geek of Technique <a href="http://www.ckscrapbookevents.com/" target="_blank">CKU</a> class last year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned paper: Webster's Pages; Washi tape: Queen & Co. and Webster's Pages; Micro beads and letter stickers: American Crafts; Paper straw: Queen & Co.; Dots: BasicGrey; Spray Ink: Tattered Angels; Heart punch: Fiskars; Sewing machine: Brother; Staple: Advantus; Pen: Sakura; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. </td></tr>
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<b>Here's how I made the beaded heart that shoots through the heart on this page.</b><br />
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Flatten 2" of straw on both ends.<br />
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Apply tape that has been cut to a point to one end of straw, wrapping around front and back of straw. Layer second, thinner strip of tape to first strip (front side of straw only). Cut dovetail in outside end of straw and finish "feather" but cutting fringe into tape.<br />
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Sandwich opposite end of straw between two foam hearts, making sure the heart's point is facing out. Remove adhesive backing from one side of heart only, and dip in micro beads until fully covered. Note: Really push the beads into the adhesive.<br />
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Cut patterned paper at an angle.<br />
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Spray mist a heart onto white cardstock using a heart mask. I used the inside of a large heart doily to create my mask.<br />
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Position your straw arrow parallel to the angled paper you cut (which should now be adhered to the upper left corner of the heart page), and mark where heart meets straw, approximately 1" above heart. Cut and adhere heart to page. Repeat at the feather end. Finish by cutting a small piece of straw (approx 1") and adhering it to the heart's center. Fill heart in with photos.<br />
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Finish by adding pleated washi tape around heart and sewing over tape and straw pieces using sewing machine. (Sewing optional.)<br />
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And there you have it—a DIY heart accent! (Sorry about the blur.)<br />
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I adore the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-hearts-white-mix-1" target="_blank">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam hearts</a>! And they also come in spots of clear glue for a flat heart. *swoon!*<br />
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And, of course, my heart wouldn't have been complete without the lovely POP micro beads from <a href="https://www.americancrafts.com/default.aspx?PageID=69&CategoryID=369&ProductID=2658&RootCatCode=01000" target="_blank">American Crafts</a> and the cute paper straws from <a href="http://www.queenandcompany.com/stylish-stix-cotton-candy-1pk/" target="_blank">Queen & Co.</a><br />
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Now, point your creative arrow in the direction of the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2014/03/monday-with-megan-arrow-attraction.html" target="_blank">SCT blog</a> for many more arrow ideas. Thanks so much for making a point of stopping by here today!<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-48072859332417386152014-03-15T15:29:00.001-06:002014-03-15T16:04:00.019-06:00Lucky You: Tracing-paper St. Patrick's Day surprises<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember my <a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2013/10/tracing-paper-stamps-happy-little-haunts.html" target="_blank">tracing paper ghosts</a>? Yeah, I kind of have a thing for tracing paper right now and have been using it on many things, including this lucky number.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It's a rainbow-filled clover!</span><br />
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And it's a quick way to spread a little St. Patrick's Day love this week. Here's how it's done.<br />
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1. Sketch (or print) a clover shape that's at least 5" wide at the widest point. Clovers were more challenging to sketch at this scale than I was prepared for. Took a bit of practice, but I finally came up with my template. You may want to save yourself the trouble and just do a quick "clover template" search on Pinterest or something.<br />
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2. Layer two pieces of tracing paper, each slightly larger than your clover, over your clover and trace with a permanent pen or marker. I used a green Sharpie.<br />
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3. Go over your traced lines with a thicker marker. I opted for a Faber-Castell Pitt Pen (love these!), because of its nice brush tip.<br />
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4. Turn your sheets of tracing paper over (you should still have two sheets stacked together) and trace the back of the clover.<br />
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5. Write "Lucky You" on one clover.<br />
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6. Cut your clovers out.<br />
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This will leave you with two mirror images. Don't worry if they aren't exact matches.They'll puff up a bit anyway when you fill 'em with candy.<br />
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7. Stitch the your two clovers together, front to back, leaving a small opening where you can slide Skittles inside. Then stitch the rest of the clover closed for a vibrant bit o' luck.<br />
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Bonus! Try these awesome Mint M&Ms instead, which are green and tasty.<br />
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8. Leave your little bit of luck where someone special will find it. Surprise! <br />
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Like the look of a filled clover? Me too! So I decided to fill another one with sequins for a card.<br />
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1. You only need one clover for this one. Partially stitch it to your card base.<br />
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2. Squeeze your card a bit, creating an opening between the card and the clover, and fill the clover with sequins. I opted for shades of green, gold and orange.<br />
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4. Add a little sparkle to complement the softness of the tracing paper. I went with these bright gold stars from Studio Calico. I then added a few strips of washi tape down the side.<br />
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5. For the inside of the card, I added a small treat bag, which I will fill with a gift card to express gratitude to my parents for all they do to help us with Maggie.<br />
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Feeling lucky? Or maybe you're feeling blessed. St. Patrick's Day is a great time to express gratitude you're feeling. Hope you enjoy this idea for sending a little Luck O' the Irish to someone you care about.<br />
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You don't need a red riding hood to enjoy the woodland critters on the scene right now. These nesting friends are new from Target. I picked them up in the Easter section of the store.<br />
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I must admit, I was stuck (or "ducks," as Maggie says) at first when thinking about what to make with these cute critters. I was thinking Christmas and Thanksgiving with the sweet deer and squirrely-whirlies. But I soon discovered these cuties can be used year-round.<br />
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Here are a few of the ideas I put together for today's <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/" target="_blank">Studio 5</a> segment. (Watch <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=61&sid=29023258" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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<b>Baby Designs</b><br />
This look screams beautiful baby. From nursery designs to welcome-baby cards to lovely "little one" scrapbook pages, these furry friends are just right for the wee ones.<br />
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I created this embroidery hoop display for my own little fox. This is her Halloween costume.<br />
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It was a bit masculine, so I made a fabric-strip tutu for it. I simply tore a bunch of fabric strips in various shades of orange and cream.<br />
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To finish the costume up, I created a bitty matching tutu from the scraps for Mags' foxy friend.<br />
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Inspired by the song, What Does a Fox Say?, I then painted this wood talk bubble from the adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sayhelloshop?page=1" target="_blank">Say Hello Shop</a> (*lovesomuch!*) with chalkboard paint...<br />
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...and added all of the words she was saying at that time (16 months).<br />
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With the costume, the foxy friend, and the talk bubble in place, we took this cute pic, which I knew I wanted to display somewhere in our home.<br />
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When I saw the sweetest line even, Hello World, by <a href="http://www.allisonkreft.com/allisonkreftabad/" target="_blank">Allison Kreft</a> for <a href="http://www.websterspages.com/hello-world/scrapbooking/hello-world" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a>, I knew it was a match made in heaven for my picture. (See the complete line of paper and embellishments <a href="http://www.websterspages.com/hello-world/scrapbooking/hello-world" target="_blank">here</a>—you won't want to miss it.) :)<br />
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Plus, Allison also created the most delightful fabric, available through Spoonflower.com, which perfectly complements the line. See it and the rest of her sweet designs <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/allisonkreftdesigns" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I couldn't get enough of the Hello World line, so I also framed some of the paper to add to Maggie's room. It was time to switch out a few of the framed papes in there anyway, and this one makes me so happy.<br />
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<b>Lovely Looks</b><br />
One of my fav stamps of all time, <a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/products/woodgrain-backdrops" target="_blank">Woodgrain Backdrops by Lawn Fawn</a>, made a perfect love note for my handsome hubs.<br />
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I wanted to do something whimsical for the leaves of this love-filled tree, so I decided to stitch sequins. This striking green group from <a href="http://www.hazelandruby.com/" target="_blank">Hazel & Ruby</a> was included in that leaf laying. Aren't these shades beautiful?<br />
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This card idea would make a nice anniversary, birthday, or everyday love greeting when you want to show that special someone how much you care. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">M + C TLA</span><br />
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<b>Tick Tock Woodsie Clock</b><br />
You won't see any mice running up this clock. Instead, it's the home of a deer, a squirrel, a bunny, and a fox. All members of the <a href="http://glitzitnow.com/catalog.php" target="_blank">Carpe Diem line from Glitz Design</a>. Love this assortment so much!<br />
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I simply attached the stickers to a slice of wood I purchased at Jo-Ann. Then I added the clock kit. Okay, okay, Cory added it. He's so supportive and quite the clock maker! How awesome is this? The Puffy Stickers stick right to the wood. No extra glue needed. Wow!</div>
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Thanks to my incredibly talented friend, <a href="http://wendysmedley.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Wendy Smedley</a>, for suggesting I make a clock. Lunch is on me. How does, say... o-squirrel-thirty sound?<br />
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<b>Spring Fling</b><br />
Looking for a few spring home decor pieces, I was more than happy to put the amazing Woodland Park collection from <a href="http://www.octoberafternoon.com/" target="_blank">October Afternoon</a> to work. I made a bitty wreath, which I can't wait to add to my mama's Easter basket or some other springtime goodie.<br />
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<b>Antlers Away</b><br />
Wanting to add a bit of the masculine to my mix, I was inspired by the deer-head look that's all over right now.<br />
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To create this sparkly fella, I used <a href="http://www.knowandtellcrafts.com/2012/08/faux-taxidermy-deer-diy.html" target="_blank">this template</a>, which is completely free. Hooray for $free.99! I think I'll make more of these using different styles of paper for different looks.<br />
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Bonus Tip: In case you're curious, the backdrop that the head is mounted to is actually a thick doily that I picked up a local kitchen-supply store. It was just the ticket for keeping the deer upright.<br />
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And I found this mug at <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/" target="_blank">IKEA</a> for next to nothing. I filled it with a little bag of gummie bears for a little pun fun—"Thanks, deer, for bearing with me."<br />
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BTW, isn't the <a href="http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/product/hgl-4601/collection:current" target="_blank">triangle tag</a> amazing? It's chalkboard wood veneer, and it's part of the <a href="http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/highline" target="_blank">BasicGrey Highline collection</a>, which I adore.<br />
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Wow! Loved taking this trip over the river and through the woods. For more on this adventure, watch my Studio 5 television segment <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=61&sid=29023258" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I've also created a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/meganhoeppner/" target="_blank">Pinterest Board</a> just for the occasion, where you can find more wood wonders.<br />
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Being unemployed means cutting costs, and that includes gifts. No worries. I've always felt one of the best ways to express love is through the giving of a handmade gifts. So this Valentine's Day I decided to surprise Cory with a photo display in our previously boring, white hallway.<br />
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[Before we proceed, I need to apologize, as the quality of my step shots isn't ideal. Taking a good picture in a poorly lit hallway is a tough task, to say the least. Please excuse the lackluster lighting. Thanks!]<br />
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I was inspired by an awesome Instagram display on the <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/01/how-i-made-my-instagram-wall.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Mess blog</a>. So cute! And so many awesome tips, like using painter's tape as the adhesive and to achieve even spacing. Brilliant!<br />
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First thing's first—print the Instagrams. Or any 4"x4" prints. I've had many printed and waiting to be used for a while now, thanks to the awesome folks at <a href="http://persnicketyprints.com/" target="_blank">Persnickety Prints</a>. Because I'm a procrastinator, I had to order a few of my remaining prints from the local drugstore so I could pick them up and get them on the wall before Cory got home that night. Procrastinator, I tell ya!<br />
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I've gotta say, Persnickety Prints is the way to go. They quality of those prints compared to the ones printed at my local drugstore is night and day. <br />
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Begin with a clean wall. I used a rag and rubbing alcohol to get a good clean. Something I read on the back of my Command Hooks package once upon a time.<br />
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Next, I added pieces of painter's tape to the corners of the photos and <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/recordit.asp" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye Record It! </a>scrapbooking cards I wanted to use in my design.<br />
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I found the center of my wall and aligned a laser level to help ensure my display was straight. (Though, I could have done a better job here. It's slightly crooked. D'oh!)<br />
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I then attached my center journaling card.<br />
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Next, I added the next cards above and below the center, using strips of painter's tape to evenly space between each card.<br />
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Now that the center of my heart is in place, I can start to add the surrounding photos. Again, I made sure to place painter's tape strips in between each element.<br />
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For the top portion of the heart, I simply placed a photo half way between the two photos on the row beneath.<br />
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But you know I couldn't stop here. Not when I had a pile of fun prints still waiting to be used. So I extended the Instagram fun by adhering the photos along the length of the hall.<br />
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I absolutely adore the personality this adds to our upstairs hallway. And you know who else loves it? Yup, my handsome Valentine. I catch him and his baby girl taking it all in on a regular basis. Looks like my $free.99 Valentine's Day surprise is a hit!<br />
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<b>Insta-Awesome</b><br />
If you're looking for a quick and affordable way (sure beats spending bookoo bucks on a bunch of frames) to dress up a bland area of your home, hanging Instagram prints (or any prints, for that matter) is the way to go, yo. <br />
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I'm always looking for other Instagram display/project ideas. Any suggestions?<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-52108391516803420072014-02-17T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-17T07:00:01.795-07:00Brush Script: My Attempt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you came to brush up on the latest there is to know about the art of creating a brush script, you're probably in the wrong spot. Scratch that—you are in the wrong spot. But if you came to see a novice test her hand at this art of creating a script font using liquid color, I'm happy to welcome you aboard!<br />
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Over on the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook & Cards Today blog</a>, I share a great deal about the up-and-coming trend of brush script. I invite you to take a look for more about products available, trend experts and artists, and even classes being offered on creating this cool look.<br />
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Here, I'm simply going to explore a few self-taught approaches to creating my script using a paintbrush and two different forms of ink: spray and dye. I've always LOVED playing with paint and paper, so this was a fun world to explore.<br />
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Let's start with spray. These are the tools I used:<br />
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First things first—the ink. I simply unscrewed a bottle of my Mister Huey's spray ink and dipped my brush right in. No muss. No fuss.<br />
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I practiced on basic shipping tags, though any paper surface should do. Ideally, I imagine watercolor paper would be the way to go, but I'm not certain about this. And I didn't have any on hand, so the shipping tags would have to do.<br />
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As you can see, it takes some practice to get the hang it. Good thing I have a massive box of shipping tags, eh?<br />
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I thought it would be fun to turn the tags into thank-you tags to go with the handmade goods I occasionally sell, so I set to writing many "thanks!"<br />
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To create the splatter effect, I simply held the nozzle of my Mr. Huey's bottle above the tag and tapped on in . I did this after I wrote "thanks."<br />
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I liked practicing the same word over and over for a few reasons:<br />
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1. I could compare and contrast outcomes as I painted at different angles/different amounts of pressure/different quantities of ink/etc.<br />
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2. I could see how the effect would change with different ink colors.<br />
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3. Like snowflakes, no two pieces of brush script art are going to be identical. It's fun to see how they each get their own splash of personality.<br />
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This hobby is so fun, I even managed to convince Cory to try it with me. He's a good sport!<br />
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I love how everybody's handwriting is going to make their brush script unique!<br />
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Yes, it was a regular family affair.<br />
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Eventually, I spread my wings and tried other surfaces, such as little gift bags.<br />
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Now, all I needed was a little clothespin (Crate Paper) to make a Valentine's Day package for Miss Maggie D.<br />
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From bags, I decided to get real carried away and go multi-color with my strokes. Whaaaaat?!? Yes, it's true!<br />
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To do this, I would suggest starting with the lightest shade and progressing to the darkest to avoid ink cross contamination.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few things I picked up along the way:</span><br />
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1. Drag the brush at the beginning and end of words to enhance the look (like the U on my bag above). It looks more hand-painted this way or something (vs. making a clean cut at a word's end).<br />
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2. If you're using a flat brush, as I was (probably not the ideal choice), hold it on its side for a finer font.<br />
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3. Be careful where you start and stop. The start/stop marks will show. I did my best to complete an entire word before lifting my brush, and then I'd simply go back over areas as needed. NOTE: Don't over go-over. You can quickly add too much color by going back over. I messed up many a tag this way.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Know Before You Go</b></span><br />
As I've said, I'm far from a trained expert on the matter. If you're seeking more formal training (and who could blame you?), I suggest you check out Studio Calico's new <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/classrooms/life-scripted" target="_blank">Life Scripted online class</a>, happening now. It looks like lots of fun, and students have had great things to say about it.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ink Pad Painting</span></b><br />
Back in the day, I worked for Stampin' Up!, where I learned this cool tidbit—If you squeeze your stamp pad when it's closed, a pool of ink will form in the lid.<br />
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Okay, maybe "puddle" is the more accurate word, but it's enough ink that you can dip your paint brush and use it to try a round of scripted painting.<br />
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So I dipped a toe... errr, brush, and tested the dye-ink waters.<br />
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How does this compare to spray ink? Let's pro and con!<br />
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Pro: It's easier to control because your brush is dryer.<br />
Con: It has a less artistic look to it (in my opinion).<br />
Pro: It's more even coverage (if that's the look you seek).<br />
Con: It's harder to see.<br />
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Hmmm... I suppose there's a time and a place for both approaches.<br />
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I then decided to add little hearts to my envelope. Here's how this is done. First, hold your brush at an angle, slanting it on the diagonal, and rub it back in forth on the paper.<br />
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Repeat. This time, going at the opposite diagonal, to complete the heart.<br />
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You don't have to reapply ink to the brush between each heart. If you don't, some will have less saturation and others more, giving the project more depth.<br />
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Will, that's all she wrote. While this is far from the Brush Script-ures, I hope my trial and error process has offered you some insight as you approach your own projects. And I'd love to know which approach— spray ink or ink pad — you like better.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-2183854941850110862014-02-12T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-12T07:00:04.288-07:00The Bow Must Go On: Bow-inspired gift wrapDapper Dan, is that you? Oh, no, it's just the bow show, continuing after the fun had on Monday with Megan my bow tutorials.<br />
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I put a few of those bows to good use on a couple of debonair designs for my handsome Valentine.<br />
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Lookin' fine, Valentine.<br />
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What would my Valentine be without a matching card? Do cards get any easier than this? It's a bow on a piece of paper. Whoa! Mustn't overdo. ;)<br />
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Okay, so I also added a sentiment. Not wanting to disrupt the bow-tie feel of my card front, I adhered a new <a href="http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a> journaling card to the top of the back of the card.<br />
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So, the gift within this package is less than exciting. <br />
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Tell me something, do you think it's smart to dress the gift to the nines when it will be opened to reveal a... meh? Or do you think it's better to set the stage from the beginning? You know, wrap my ho-hum gift in a plastic grocery sack or something. Jury's out for me. You might say it's a <i>bow tie</i>. >:<<br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4102109478929306604.post-38998254311468744212014-02-10T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-10T15:14:58.384-07:00No Business Like Bow Business: Easy bow techniques<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Just call me a bow-fessional. You know, like a bow profe... Ah, never mind. I’m about bow-punned out after all the fun I had over on the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2014/02/monday-with-meganits-the-bow-show.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook & Cards Today blog</a>. If you had a chance to check out my Monday with Megan post today, you, too, know bows. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I even shared a tutorial for making your own crepe paper bows. They’re fast, easy and oh, bow cute! (Okay, so maybe I have a pun or two left in me. Consider yourself warned.) ;) </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">A dear friend of mine is expecting a baby (two of ‘em, actually), so I thought I’d make my crepe bow into a little gift tag for her shower gift. </span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I simply attached the bow to an <a href="http://www.srmpress.com/" target="_blank">SRM Stickers </a>glassine bag (love these!), using a stapler. But I first layered some sequins from <a href="http://www.teresacollinsdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Teresa Collins Designs</a> and <a href="http://www.hazelandruby.com/" target="_blank">Hazel & Ruby</a> on the center of my bow, giving the stapler one more thing to hold on to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Brand new, delicious paper from <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a>; classic wood buttons from <a href="http://bellablvd.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Bella Blvd</a>.; an awesome heart punch from <a href="http://www3.fiskars.com/" target="_blank">Fiskars</a> (and a small circle punch, not shown); Zots from <a href="http://www.thermowebonline.com/" target="_blank">Therm O Web</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bow ties—just what I needed to make Cory's Valentine's Day gift complete! More on that in another post. I've gone on for long enough today. Thanks for stopping. And remember, there's no business like bow business!</span></div>
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It's Friday! I must be in love. Or maybe it's the feeling that comes from creating these Cupid creations for <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=121&sid=28631657" target="_blank">today's Studio 5 segment</a>. I ADORE Valentine's Day and had such fun putting together a few festive ideas to give to the loved ones in my life.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cupid Creation #1: Fortune Cookie Cuties</span></b><br />
If you've followed my blog for awhile (or <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/meganhoeppner/" target="_blank">my Pinterest page</a>), you've seen my cupcake-liner cookies.<br />
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[Fortune-cookie tutorial <a href="http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/2010/09/cupcake-liner-crafts-part-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>.]<br />
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Wanting to mix things up a bit, I decided to expand upon this idea, creating cookies in various sizes using various materials.<br />
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<b>Bitty Cupcake-liner Cookie</b><br />
These are great if you want to fill a Chinese-food box with several tasty greetings, because they're small. (Probably the closest in size to a real fortune cookie.)<br />
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Basic Cupcake Cookie<br />
You probably have the widest variety of creative options with this size, as there are so many brilliant liner options these days. So sweet!<br />
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<b>Baking-cup Cookie</b><br />
You can either leave these white or decorate the baking cups with stamps, embossing, etc. It's a blank cookie slate!<br />
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<b>Coffee-filter Cookie (love this!)</b><br />
This is my fav of the baked batch. I love how the kraft liners have a natural cookie coloring, and the big size is fun for holding larger treats (Rolos, Kisses, etc.).<br />
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<i>Tip: The trick with making these is to layer a few (3-5) liners first. A single liner is just too flimsy at this size. </i><br />
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<b>Fortunes</b><br />
The real love comes in the fortune. This is how your cookie will whisper its sweet nothings, after all.<br />
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This paper from <a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/default.aspx?PageID=253&CategoryID=494" target="_blank">Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper</a> called my name when it came time to channel the spirits and predict the future. After all, who can be board with a wood-grain fortune?<br />
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I simply inserted a portion of the 12x12 paper in my typewriter and let my future-predicting powers take hold. ;)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cupid Creation #2: Insta-Envelope & Treat Bags</span></b><br />
The gift of photos is sure to make anybody's day. So print those Instagram pics or your traditional 4x6 prints, and send them off to make somebody happy.<br />
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You can use a basic photo envelope, or you can mix things up a bit with a canvas carrier, like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canvas-Corp-Envelope/dp/B0071CTH0E" target="_blank">this envelope</a> from <a href="http://canvascorp.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Corp.</a><br />
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I simply used a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=sharpie+stained+markers&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=18965251047&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2296554782079138666&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_52qm3btw3_b" target="_blank">Sharpie Stained</a> marker to dress the envelope up a bit. And I'll probably put it in a real mailer before sending it off. (Not sure the postman would take this one as is. You know, with a hand-drawn stamp and all.)<br />
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I did the same on a few small canvas bags that I picked up at the party store (<a href="http://www.zurchers.com/" target="_blank">Zurcher's</a>, if you're local).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cupid Creation #3: Shake, Shake, Shake, Señora</span></b><br />
This is one Valentine that knows how to shake it!<br />
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Simply fill a glassine bag, like this one from <a href="http://www.srmpress.com/" target="_blank">SRM Stickers</a>, with a Valentine or photo (or both), toss in some sequins and punched hearts, and seal the deal using your sewing machine.<br />
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The glassine approach is nice, because the sweet face(s) within peeks out, and the shaking action is visible when the sequins and hearts do their thang!</div>
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For this project, I went with the new Studio Calico <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/sequins" target="_blank">sequins</a>, which have a rich, delicious color that shows well through the bag. Less saturated sequins may not work as well. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cupid Creation #4: Soda What?</span></b><br />
On this soda bottle built for two, you can share a sip with your sweetheart.<br />
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Simply attach decorative straws to the bottle using decorative tape.<br />
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If you want to take a note from Cupid's book, turn the straws into arrows using scrapbook paper, a heart punch, and a little decorative tape.<br />
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Offer a word of love by punching a third heart and attaching it where the arrows cross. I used chalkboard paper from <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a> and a white <a href="http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Gel" target="_blank">Gelly Roll pen from Sakura</a> to create this chalk-style look. The <a href="http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Products/Squeeze-Punches/That-s-Amore-Squeeze-Punch-Extra-Large" target="_blank">heart punch</a> I used is from Fiskars.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cupid Creation #5: Toast of the Bubbly </span></b><br />
Don't burst your Valentine's bubble; raise a glass to him/her and tell them how much you care.<br />
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Sure, you can fill a basic champagne flute with gumballs (it is "bubbly," after all), but where's the crafting fun in that? Instead, punch bitty hearts and attach them to a plastic flute, sold where paper cups are found (or in the Valentine's section at Harmons).<br />
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I have a serious crush on the <a href="http://www.cosmocricket.com/glittersheets.aspx" target="_blank">Glitter Sheets from Cosmo Cricket</a>. It's self adhesive, thin enough to punch with ease, and it adds sparkle without glitter going everywhere. Seriously, it's the best of all glitter worlds! The bitty heart punch is from Michaels.<br />
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I wanted to fill this with gum balls, but I couldn't find them in cute colors (a deal breaker for me), so I went with sour balls. The look of bubble gum remains in tact, and the colors feel festive. Just a tip in case you can't find the right gum.<br />
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Tag time. I used a wood veneer heart tag from Freckled Fawn and my trusty white gel pen. <i>Have I told it lately I love it?</i><br />
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That's a whole lotta love. I hope you're feeling the flutters in your stomach as you think about which treat to create for your sweet.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">But wait, there's more!</span></b><br />
I have more projects to share, so I invite you to check back here on Monday for more Cupid Creations. In the meantime, it's almost showtime. Grab some popcorn and tune in to my segment on Studio 5 today at 1 on channel 5. (Or watch it <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=121&sid=28631657" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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Thanks, loves! Your blog visits always make my heart so happy.<br />
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Oh, and if it's the two-tone heart project today's Studio 5 segment, I have a complete tutorial here.<br />
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For arrow-sucker instructions, check out this post.<br />
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Maybe it's true. Maybe we really do need miles and miles of heart. If so, we're in luck, because the heart motif is here in a big way! To see what I mean, check out my "Monday with Megan" post this week on the <i>Scrapbook & Cards Today</i> <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/" target="_blank">magazine blog</a> for an extensive look at how hearts are making their way on the trendy scene.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two-tone Hearts</span><br />
I'm not just talking Valentine's Day sweetheart-hearts either. I'm talking this lovable shape on home decor items and fashion, too. In fact, while shopping this weekend, I came across a heart subtend: two-tone hearts, like the ones on these cutie-pie baby pants by Old Navy...<br />
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And, in a more monochromatic fashion, the hearts on this blouse by Ann Taylor.<br />
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Inspired, I set to work creating my own two-tone heart tidbits.<br />
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1. Gather supplies. I went with double-sided paper (<a href="http://www.diecutswithaview.com/" target="_blank">DCWV</a> Basics Stack), which makes pattern pairing a breeze, and a basic heart-shaped punch by <a href="http://www.mcgillinc.com/shop-by-department/crafts-products/paper-craft-punches/" target="_blank">McGill</a>.<br />
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2. Punch hearts, making sure to punch two hearts per every one heart color your card needs. (Ex. My card calls for four hearts, so I've actually punched eight.)<br />
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3. Cut one piece out from one heart in each of your color duos.<br />
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4. Layer cut heart over full heart of same color and secure in place using adhesive.<br />
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5. Stitch two-tone hearts to card front.<br />
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6. Add a few stickers and a strip of paper, and you're through. Serious as a heart attack!<br />
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Such a fun twist on a basic heart shape. And it's as simple as punching hearts, cutting a piece from one, and layering the cut heart over the matching solid heart. I went with a more monochromatic look, but I can't wait to take a more contrasting approach soon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heart Happy</span><br />
Love how hearts make your projects look? It would make my heart happy if you'd check out my "Monday with Megan" post over on the <i>Scrapbook & Cards Today</i> magazine blog today for an extensive look at how hearts make everything brighter. And be sure to visit me on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/meganhoeppner/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, where I've created a "Hearts" board, containing miles and miles of this lovely little motif.<br />
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Thanks for reading. I hope you're left crushing on the latest heart trend—two-tone hearts!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Megan + Two-tone Hearts = TLA (True Love Always)]</span><br />
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Cheers!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967388448048371496noreply@blogger.com7