TEACHING Tuesday - June 9th

I've only recently been interested in Stickles -- glittery glue. They come in so many colors, but my favorite right now is Cinnamon.

Here's a little tutorial I tried this week. It's all about using Stickles to make a "bling" flourish. I did see someone else have a tutorial done for this, but could not remember where I saw it!

I started with a foam flourish Thicker, a bottle of Stickles and a piece of transparency.

I stuck the flourish on paper and laid the transparency over it. Another option would be to stamp a flourish on a sheet of scrap paper and then the transparency.

Add dots of Stickles. You can put them as close as you like. I think I should have mine a bit "puffier" to look more like bling. Also, two coats would probably work better. Let dry.

Once dried it should look like this. Trim with tiny scissors, getting as close to the "bling" as possible.

Add to your layout/card.

Check this link to an article on Scrapbook.com -- 101 Ways to Use Stickles.

ENJOY!

CHALLENGE Monday June 8th

Hello, everyone!!! We are back with another challenge for you!

This week's challenge is:

SCRAPBOOK ABOUT A FOND MEMORY.

Here are the sisters' layouts

CANDACEDEANNECARLA

SUSAN


Post a direct link to your layout in the comment section. We would love to see what you create with this challenge!

Also, send in your layout to Sisterhood of Scrap before the end of the month. Please make sure you use the link above, or put "june8" in the subject line. This makes it so much easier for us to filter our emails and ensures that we don't miss your submission!

Every challenge done enters your name in a draw for a sponsored prize. Be watching for details coming soon about our June sponsor!

Don't forget to check out our FORUM and join!!! Eventually this blog will only have CHALLENGE MONDAYS, SKETCH SATURDAYS and SISTER SUNDAYS posted.The rest of the daily posts will be posted on the forum. That way, if you don't want to be a part of the Sister forum (but you know you wanna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) , you will still be able to participate and have the same opportunities to win the sponsor prizes monthly. We would LOVE to have you join us and be our "sister"!!! You can never have too many sisters, you know!!!

SISTER Sunday - June 7th

You've seen our new sister -- now let's learn a bit about her :-)

Candace Robichaud

Tell us about your family: I have two kidlets, Tayla (4 years old) & River (2 years old). I was lucky enough to marry my best friend, Ray and have loved & cherished him for over 5 years. We own our own nationwide business, and successfully run it almost all by ourselves. I am in charge of putting together a 32 page monthly publication, and do all the design work myself. It is alot of work and definitley takes away from my scrappin time, but a girl's gotta earn a living I suppose.

Who/What inspired you to start scrapbooking? I would have to say my Son River. When he was 3 months old I saw an album kit at Walmart and thought hey that's kinda cute....I had no idea what I was getting myself into! It's been almost 3 years since I started, and I have been published 5 times in Canadian Scrapbooker, been on 3 design teams, and started my own monthly Scrap group for fun that has grown to almost 40 talented, amazing, couldn't live without them ladies. I am so grateful for Scrapbooking!

Does anyone in your family also scrap? No one, I am the only crazy one that gets giddy with delight at family events if there is cute napkins or wrapping paper I can take home to scrap. lol.

What size do you normally scrap? Usually 12x12 and I totally dig mini albums.

What is your favourite colour scheme? Does rainbow count? I like bright bold colors usually. Hot pink, turquoise, and yellow = happiness.

How many hours a week do you scrap? Not enough. probably around 4-5 hours :( However I try and go to crops every 2 or 3 months, plus have my monthly night with my fabulous ladies!

What is one thing you always find yourself reaching for when creating a layout? My Labeller, Staples, and Thickers.

Describe your scrapping style in just three words. Fun, Un-traditional, and Modern

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You can see Candace's blog here -- Color Me Happy!

....and see her wondeful work in one of her online galleries

SKETCH Saturday June 6th

Here's a card sketch today!......and a card from TAMMY... and WANITA...and one from me.

Have fun!!! Let us know if you try the sketch!!!

I'm heading out the door in a few minutes for a CAR WASH!!! It's a beautiful day here!

Wanna see the May submissions??

Here they are!

Thanks, ladies, for submitting to our challenges :-) Let's pick a winner for the Riff Raff product!

WINNER is................ Trina!!! Congrats :-) Email us with your mailing address and we'll get your prize in the mail.

TEXT Thursday - June 4/09

Advertizing slogans Hall of Fame

Click on the link to find a bunch of great slogans!

These may help to spark some inspirational journalling!

WEB Wednesday - June 3rd

This is seriously the SWEETEST baby photography blog I've seen!
Captured by Carrie
Almost makes me want to have another baby just to get some photos like hers :-)

Have you ever tried finger knitting? Here's a good YouTube video showing how.
Finger Knitting

This is too cool! Check out more videos on the side.
EepyBird's Sticky Note experiment

TEACHING Tuesday June 2nd

This is a very simple technique but is very cute!

Using buttons as stamps

1.Collect up a few buttons that have an edge or a ridge on them.

2. Place a piece of double-sided tape onto an acrylic block.
3.Add a button to the block, ink it up and "stamp" onto your card or your layout.4.Continue adding smaller buttons to the block and stamping them in the middle of the previous image.
5. These can be made into flowers (as in my card) or simply as circle embellishments on a layout, or whatever your imigination desires!

Challenge Monday - June 1/09

Yippeee! I have been waiting for this for what seems like forever. I am so excited to be the sister for this month and hope to inspire and be inspired from all you talented, creative ladies who join us here.

Here is my challenge for this Monday:

Do a layout of 5 favorite things in either yours or your childrens life right now, also incorporate some type of masking, and use the color yellow somewhere on your page.

Here is my take on the challenge...



And here is the fabulous Carla's Layout...



And the amazing Deanne's super sweet take on it....

Added by Susan "Hi Candace, welcome to the Sisterhood! I really LOVE this challenge and will be doing it later this week. I am writing the all day Canadian Registered Nurse Exam on Wednesday, and due to last minute study stuff, was not able to complete this challenge for today. I apologize!"

Post a link to your layout in the comment section. I can't wait to see your top 5 faves! Deadline for this challenge is June 30/09.

Every challenge done enters your name in a draw for the amazing sponsored prize.

Happy Scrappin!