This week 1) Céline offers four more creative prompts 2) Kristina documents her library of photos based on a collection-themed mood board 3) Glitter Girl takes on the challenge of planning and starting a wedding album 4) Paige shares how she uses a collection pack to easily bring a layout together 5) Lisa uses Project Life journaling cards on a non-PL layout and card 6) Marcy assembles a Project Life page leading up to a vacation
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Designer and Garden Girl Jen Gallacher is back with another workshop! We're so pleased to have her teaching for us again. Not only does Jen have years of experience as a designer, but as a professional in the industry, she also wears the hat of editor, writer, and blogger. This experience, combined with her passion for teaching and the amazing projects she has to share, is why we're so thrilled to bring you Tool School!
Here is a little about the class. Don't miss entering the giveaway!
We all have them: punches, die cut machines, die cut shapes, and even our most basic tools. And while some of these tools get more use than others, some get completely neglected. Garden Girl Jen Gallacher comes to the rescue with this workshop designed to help you use your tools in creative new ways. The "Tool School" workshop includes over 100 creative ideas for using your tools. (Some basic knowledge of how to use a digital die cut machine, a manual die cut machine, and paper punching are required.)
In the following chapters, Jen focuses on teaching new ways to use each type of tool system. Full step-by-step instructions are included for all of the 102 techniques found on the 30 layouts for this workshop. Chapters are divided accordingly:
Chapter 1: Punches
Chapter 2: Die Cutting
Chapter 3: Other Tools
In addition to the 37 page PDF, Jen has incorporated many of the techniques in each chapter video (120 minutes of video!). Learn how to die cut a shape from Washi Tape. Punch and layer two of the same photo. Hand stitch an embossed pattern. Or staple ribbon to your page. There are so many techniques to choose from! Each video also includes a full start-to-finish layout so you can see how Jen approaches designing with tools into her design process.
Samples include 12x12" and 8 1/2" x 11" layouts and feature seasonal celebrations, family outings, and special memories.
Whether you're looking to purchase and use new tools, or whether you're looking to stretch your tool supplies even further, this fun and exciting workshop will give you plenty of ideas to choose from. Lessons can be completed at your own pace. A private message board forum is also available to ask questions of both Jen and to connect with other participants. Join in on the fun!
Cost of Class: $12 | Buy now!
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We're giving away a spot to Jen's class! Just leave a comment below with your Two Peas username letting us know why you'd love to take Tool School. We'll draw a winner a week from today and announce it here on the blog!
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This week: 1) Lilith challenges you to use a grid design, journaling cards, 2 photos and/or pile on the stars. 2) Wilna draws inspiration from her moodboard and puts rub-ons and gesso to work 3) Glitter Girl creates 2 pages from 1 kit 4) Jen plays with washi, paper & letter stickers 5) Jen Gallacher teaches ideas for incorporating clear pieces into your projects 6) Amy Tan mixes manufacturers and gets artsy with her Project Life spread
Also, don't miss the current deals we have going!
25% off Evalicious Stamps - This week only!
Free paper gift with purchase of $10 or more in My Mind's Eye product
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You told us you enjoyed seeing the spotlight on a few lifted projects. Here are some more ways we've seen you take inspiration from the Garden Girls!
Malibustacey puts a spin on Corrie's design and creates a Halloween layout! Love how she used stars instead of hearts and made a dent in her washi tape stash.
Misssharoninez lifts a page Amy Tan teaches in her Mix It Up workshop, getting mileage out of her collection of stamps.
We love how Lairdoglen was motivated to create a color wheel of embellishments herself after seeing our graphics for this month's color focus.
We adore the way di_turner used Lisa's misting technique and applied it to circles. She put her own own color scheme to work too!
Kharkov played along in Wilna's challenge to combine 6x6 paper pads with brads. She's swapped out the squares with a column of circles - beautiful!
Play along with one of this month's class challenges yourself! You could win a $10 gift certificate to Two Peas when you do. Have fun!
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This week 1) Shannon adds to our list of 2013 challenges 2) Elizabeth pulls inspiration from a mood board made up of triangles + techniques 3) Glitter Girl solves another dilemma in Episode 064 "No Photo, No Problem" 4) Nancy shares 3 ways to use a collection kit 5) Laura puts visual triangles to work on a layout and card 6) Lexi shares the assembly of another layout in her Project Life album
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We are so excited to finally share with you Mix It Up with Amy Tan - a new mini workshop! We've been excited about this class ever since last summer when Amy came to visit Two Peas and we brainstormed while playing with Daybooks and washi tape!
Globetrotting fashion and scrapbook designer Amy Tan not only loves to mix up the undertakings of her never-boring career and the scenery through her lens, but her scrapbook pages and projects! In this mini workshop, Amy will teach you how to keep your creativity fresh and exciting by mixing up your supplies, photos and projects. With her eclectic and colorful style, mixer-upper-expert Amy will equip you with:
• 3 Chapters showcasing 25+ layouts
• 30 Mix formulas for your pages and photos
• 25+ minutes of video including tutorials and insights from Amy
• 48 helpful PDF pages that include tips & an in-depth look at each layout & project
• Bonus cut files, a project planner worksheet + more!
Amy's carefree and relaxed
approach to creating is contagious; you'll feel as though you're scrapbooking
right alongside with her in her living room (with her beloved Buster and Bamboo
at your feet!). Create perfectly
embellished layouts you love when you use Amy’s tips for mixing up your
supplies. Give your layouts an
unexpected twist when you vary the photos you capture. (And for students who sign up in the first month, enjoy a coupon for a free 12x12 print from Persnickety Prints!) And finally, prevent creative ruts by
changing up the projects you tackle.
Follow Amy Tan’s lead and get ready to mix it up!
Purchase the class in the next week and you'll be entered to win one of ten prize packs pictured above! Prizes vary slightly, but each includes Amy Tangerine for American Crafts products! Good luck!
What's more, you could win a spot to Amy's class! Just leave a comment below letting us know why you want to take Mix It Up. If win and have already purchased the class, we'll refund your money back!
Cost of Class: $12 | Buy now!
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A quick post today to share a few projects we've smiled over when spotted in the gallery. We love seeing how members were isnpired to create after seeing our project videos!
Dominique creates a page Wilna teaches in her Art class workshop.
Mariaje tries out the ombre painting technique taught by Elizabeth on her page Today is a Fun Day.
And Waisam assembles her own matchbook mini album insert for her Project Life album after seeing Kristina's video tutorial.
Keep entering our class challenges and sharing your creations. (You're entered to win a $10 Two Peas gift certificate when you do!) We love seeing what you create.
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Happy Sunday! Here's a look back at what classes went up this week. 1) Celine creates a textured background 2) Kristina is inspired by bulleyes, arrows & a hot/cool color scheme 3) Glitter Girl solves a mixing & matching dilemma 4) Paige digs into her stash of brads, buttons & bling 5) Lisa uses a camera mask to create both a layout & card 6) Marcy mixes up her photos in this week's Project Life spread
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