2 Great Classes Available

Oh Happy Day! Banner - Join Andi and create this canvas banner that be used for many occassions - birthdays, spring, just because, valentines... if you can think of a reason to be happy, you can think of an occassion to use this banner! The canvas pennant are handmade by Andi, you'll be using the Authentique Splendid paper collection, you'll learn how to make yo-yos, we'll be use crochetted doilies and glass glitter, ribbons and pearls!

Teacher – Andi   Cost $28.00

Saturday, September 10^th   11:00am – 1:00pm

Travelogue - Let's go on a journey with the new line of papers by Amy Tangerine for American Crafts! We'll create a custom book filled with found items like doilies and notecards as well as over 20 pages to fill with memories of your favorite vacations, places, and adventures.  Kit includes a full set of layered, embellished Amy Tangerine stickers, a full set of Authentique alpha stickers, and loads of buttons and unique goodies Jennifer's classes have become known for. 

Please bring: Bind It All if you have one, scissors, paper trimmer, 3D Foam Squares (3L Scrapbook Adhesives Brand), Strong Liquid glue or hot glue gun, black pen, glue dots, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan (optional).

Teacher – Jennifer Priest   Cost $38.00

Sunday, September 11^th     1:00pm – 4:00pm

Our last DT project for August!

Yay!  Today is our final DT reveal for August and I'm so happy to share Michelle's project!

Michelle made this great bottle neck tag - I love that it doesn't just lay flat, the fact that it's squared really gives it a nice, clean, stand-out look!  This is a great hostess gift - if you were giving something like this as a teacher gift or as a hostess gift, you could substitute a picture of your child or family in place of the wording.

Michelle used the Doodle Bug paper line, along with twine, Stickles and plenty of pop-up dots to make this bottle neck card stand out!

Great job, Michelle!  We'll see everyone in a few weeks for the September projects!  If you've been looking for layout inspiration, you'll be very happy!

Remember, we're taking submissions for our Winter DT term, so please apply!  We love to see new talent!  Even if you've applied before, please apply again!  Check out our post, here, to get more details on the DT Open Call!
 

More Design Team Projects

Hello!

Happy Monday!  Hopefully everyone had a great weekend, keeping cool in this heat wave!  We have 2 more days of DT projects and then we'll be creating and working on September's projects!  Let's take a look at Debbie's last card, which has another great, handmade embellishment on it!

Yo Yo Card Tutorial


For this card I used two tools to make my embellishments, I used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette die to make the accordion flower. This flower can also be done with a scorer by cutting a strip of paper approximately 1" - 2" depending on the size that you want, then edging it with a scalloped edge and scoring at the peaks and valleys of your scallop. This is a fun flower to use on cards and layouts.

I also used my epiphany round to make the 3 buttons across the top of the card. This is such a fun tool to use because you can make a fun button from the paper that you are using so everything matches really well. You can find these Epiphany tools in the store and they are fun to use on lots of different projects.

Thanks, Debbie!  Please stop into the store to see this sample up close!  And you can also check out Becky's step by step tutorial from July for the yo-yo flower here!

See you back tomorrow for our last project with Michelle!
Andi

Page's Design Team Call

· Are you fun? Are you innovative?

· Do you love paper crafting? Or all crafting?

· Are you blog savvy? If not, are you a quick learner?

· Do you like free product and sneak peaks of upcoming product and trends?

· Do you LOVE Pages from the Heart?


Seeking:

We are looking for individuals to represent Pages from the Heart! We are looking for people who are open to support our blog and support events and projects at the store.


The Jist:

You will be expected to create assigned projects each month to be posted on our blog and turn in samples to the store for display. Projects can range from Layout samples, to cards to 3-D projects!  These samples will need to have easy to read instructions  or descriptions that we can include in our blog posts; tips and tricks are also appreciated! We’re looking for ways for people to stay inspired to use the supplies that they have and the new supplies offered at Pages. In return for your projects, you will earn store credit from Pages.


The Deal:

· The term will be for 6 months starting October 7th with your 1st projects due November 1st.

· Applicants must be 18+ years old.

· Open to everyone but must be willing to attend occasional meetings or webinars, and special events at Pages from the Heart.

· Design Team experience is not a must, but doesn’t hurt either!

· You’ll be supplied monthly (or as needed) with store product. You’ll have to complete your assignments using the products in the time allotted – you’ll get to keep the leftovers AND earn credit to get more goodies! It’s a win-win!

- You will be asked to create tutorials of some of the assignments you create, you will know about tutorials ahead of time.  You will also be required to write a brief "blurb" about each project that you create that can be included with pictures of your project on our blog.

- We post a "Challenge" every month and ask for your help, but it is not mandatory.

· New members will be contacted by October 7th.


How to Apply:

Please send pictures of:

· 1 double page layout or 2 single page layouts

· 2 cards

· 1 3-D project


To ayokleyjessup@gmail.com. Please keep file size small! You will not be judged on your photo skills, but to get a good idea of your work your photo will have to be clear and show good details. All samples must be original to you!!! If you are chosen for the Design Team, your samples will be displayed at Pages for 2 months and then returned to you.

Include a little about yourself, like…

· Name

· When did you start paper crafting?

· Are you on any other Design Teams or do you have any Design Team experience?

· What are your favorite company’s or products? Do you have a passion for Glimmer Mist? Stamps? Paper? What’s your vice?

· Do you have a blog? If so, please send me the link!

· Do you follow any blogs? If so, please let me know some of them!

· Have you even been published? Do you submit your designs?

· What style are you? Do you like clean, simple designs? Are you vintage? Or shabby? Or something totally unique, like vintage with classic lines?

· Anything else that you think is important about yourself. I don’t need your life story, but I would like a good idea of who you are and what drives your paper crafting passion! Crafting is part about expression, but then also about your story and connections to people!

Submissions open till Sept 30th, Midnight!

Ruffled Flower Tutorial! Finally!

Tutorial Thursday!  Yay!  I know that many of you have been waiting for Debbie's Ruffled Flower tutorial and I'm so happy to say that we finally have it for you!  Here you go!


For my handmade embellishment I decided that I wanted to do flower made from pleated/ruffled ribbon, however, I was at a crop and didn't have any ruffled ribbon with me.  I decided that I could make my own.

I took some ribbon and used a needle with some thread and did a running stitch - and then gathered up the ribbon.

I then cut a circle from some Be Creative® Tape Sheets and started on the outside edge of the circle and wound the ribbon around until I reached the center.

I added a drop of glue at the center before pressing down the end of the ribbon to makesure that it took hold.

I hope that you enjoy it and will give it a try and make your own.

Thanks, Debbie!  This is a great tutorial since ribbon and fabric flowers are super hot right now!  Just think, you could use this embellishment on a page or card, or go outside the papercrafting box and create a brooch or hair accessory!

We'll be back tomorrow with the OPEN DESIGN TEAM CALL!!!!!  So excited!
Andi

Wednesday "Wow" with Michelle!

Happy Wednesday!

(NOTE - this post was scheduled for 6:02 this morning but didn't actually post!  Grrr -Sorry for the delay!)

I hope everyone is getting over the middle of the week blues... only a few more days till the weekend!  And then the weekend after that is a L-O-N-G weekend!  I'm hoping to get some serious cutting, gluing and creating in!  Anyways - back to the DT projects!  Let's take a look at Michelle's seriously cute card!

Isn't that flower cute?  And it's pretty easy to make!  Here, take a closer look!

Michelle had Doodlebug paper, which had a birthday feel but I think that her card could be for any occasion!

Thanks, Michelle!

We'll see everyone back here tomorrow for another DT project and Friday I'll be posting the next term DT Call!!!
Andi

Let's welcome back Debbie!

Hello!

Today we're going to share another project that Debbie created!  Debbie was a total over-achiever this month and created more than 1 handmade embellishment - let's take a look!

Debbie had American Craft's "Confetti" line.  I love all of the different layers, and the mint green and orange combo! 

And can you see Debbie's other handmade embellishment?  Yep!  The crocheted flowers!  Aren't they adorable!  I really wish I could crochet when I see cute projects like this!

 

Thanks Debbie!

We'll be back tomorrow with another project from Michelle!
See you then!
Andi