Art Venture Canada, Cornwall ON

Great news! For all you scrapbookers that were asking, Prima has opened the event for those who are interested in coming just for the day. You have the option to come Saturday or Sunday of both!  Make sure to register soon :)  Email denny@primamarketinginc.com to make payment and save your spot!  I so hope to see lots of you there :)

Art Venture Canada

Have you seen all the details on Art Venture Canada being hosted right here in our little city of Cornwall!

NavCan will  be a perfect spot for this - one price equals all you will need to have fun for the weekend.
6 amazing classes by 3 fabulous teachers, all your meals, accommodations, goodie bag and make and takes and a crop room for when class is done!!

There is a facebook page telling you what it is all about and there is a link to register, plus sneak peaks!
Aren't you curious - want to check out more click
 https://www.facebook.com/events/455495224559018/?fref=ts      or
https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1287233

OH I couldn't resist here is a peak of one of Cari Fennell's classes

BLACK FRIDAY SALE AND SHOP LOCAL SALE

SALE SALE SALE!!!

Well this is a first for Auntie Em's!!  Well, not the first  time for a SALE but first time getting caught up in all this Black Friday madness!! Kind of excited about this - I'm gonna fill the tables in the work area full, full, full of products - which will be 35% off but if you pay cash and read this and make sure to say "hey I want the real deal!"  I'll take another 5% off!!!  There are going to be lots and lots of really cool goodies - Christmas stamps, Christmas embellishments and Christmas paper - just to mention a few things.  Great Christmas Shopping Deals - for you or for someone on your list!

This SALE will be Fri. Nov. 29th 10am to 7pm and Sat. Nov. 30th 10am to 4pm. 

As the media has been telling me that Saturday is Shop Local Day - so I have another deal on top of the SALE - As all of you who know me - know I'm kind of active at my Church and this Sunday we have our annual Christmas Tea (1:30-4pm - you are all invited) which is our major fundraiser for the year! Well guess what I have raffle tickets to sell - the odds are good and the prizes are very good!  You could win $500 or 2nd prize is a Stained Glass Nativity Set - so if you buy 3 tickets for $5 - as a thank you for your support I will give you a gift!  

CARI FENNELL OF PRIMA MARKETING WEEKEND CLASSES - OCT. 25TH & 26TH, 2013

CLASSES ARE READY! 
Just call the store to sign up asap 613-938-4888. Sorry for the delay - great to be busy but not fun when you don't have enough time to do it all!! If you can't make the class but would love a kit make sure to get your name on the reserve list as only so many kits will be made and Cari Fennell will be sure to include all the directions! Please note that payment is due on registration. Hope you can make it!!

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25^TH @ 6PM

Holiday Jubilee Cards and Tags

Tis’ the season for holiday cards and tags-Prima style! These cards and tags have creative features such as pockets for gift cards, die cut flaps and other fun elements. Plus, we will be making a bonus ornament project too. Join me for a festive night of creating and get a jump start on the upcoming holidays.

You will need your basic tool kit. The class kit is loaded with tons of products. The class cost is $50+HST.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26^TH @ 9AM

Creative Canvas Layout

Canvas can be the perfect backdrop for any layout and it is especially wonderful for adding art mediums! In this class, we will spray, dab, stencil and layer to create a one of a kind layout that is sure to make your photo shine! There will be countless techniques and ideas shared throughout the class using a variety of art mediums.

Be sure to bring an apron or old shirt. You will need your basic tool kit. The class kit is loaded with tons of products. The class cost is $55+HST.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26^TH @ 1:30PM

Optimist Layout Class:

Let’s create a couple of fabulous layouts using the new Optimist collection by Prima. This trendy collection features paper and embellishments that have a chalkboard look, perfect for color or black and white photos. And we will jazz up our layouts with lots of texture using burlap, felt flowers and wood icons. And when we put it all together, the pages will pop with dimension and color, perfect for showcasing special photos.

You will need your basic tool kit. The class kit is loaded with tons of products. The class cost is $55+HST.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26^TH @ 6PM

POPPY ALBUM

This beautiful canvas album is perfect for altering and customizing! We will enhance the art on the front cover and add extra special touches to the inside pages. This 8x8 album is great for photos or art journaling. Each page can be uniquely designed with a mixture of art mediums and embellishments that are sure to make this album amazing!

Be sure to bring an apron or old shirt. You will need your basic tool kit. The class kit is loaded with tons of products. The class cost is $85+HST.

COPIC CLASSES THIS SATURDAY - AUGUST 31st

Saturday, Aug. 31st - Copic Classes with Lorena! 

Intro to Copic Class  Are you curious about Copic markers and what makes them different than all the other markers that you already have in your stash?  Believe me, they are very different.  They are very blendable, and goof-proof. I would love to show you how to use these markers and show you that you too can be an expert at Copic colouring in under two hours! My Copic basics class is packed with techniques and includes 6 markers to get you started.  I provide you with a reference sheet with all the techniques and tips you learned in the class so that you can practice on your own at home. Details: Where - Auntie Em's Scrapbooking - 109 Eleventh Street, Cornwall When - August 31st, Saturday at noon What to bring - pen/pencil for note taking and paper if you wish, but not necessary Cost - $65 + HST The colours included in the class are as follows: BG10 YR24 R29 R39 YG93 YG95 Contact Auntie Em's Scrapbooking 613-938-4888, to reserve your spot for the  class.

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Copic Sepia Technique Class Join Lorena on Saturday, August 31st at 2:15pm for a Copic Techniques class featuring "Sepia" colouring using the E40's series of markers. Enjoy the look of sepia coloured images by using your copic markers. This unique approach is easier than it looks, you will be impressed with your results. You will have 5 images to colour and practice. As always you will receive a techniques instruction sheet for your notes. Please contact the store to reserve your seat in the class and your markers, today! Class cost is $20 (markers not included) plus HST. Colours required: E40 Brick White E41 Pearl White E42 Sand White E43 Dull Ivory E44 Clay E47 Dark Brown E49 Dark Bark I will also be running a Copic BASICS class the same date, if you are interested in learning the basics contact Auntie Em's Scrapbooking to reserve your spot!

Triangles...

I love using different shapes on my layouts. For those who know me, you'll notice I'm a little circle obsessed...but I can play with all shapes with the best of them. Here I'm showing you what I've done with the dearly beloved three point shape:

1.  Using it in your design...

Using the triangle in your design will always, and I mean always, be pleasing to the eye. Try it...bunch everything in a triangular shape on your layouts and you'll be happy with how it all works together. When I'm stumped for a page design I almost always revert back to this design style.

2.  Creating arrows...

I'm a huge fan of arrows right now. I like to point arrows at the focal point in my layouts...arrows are just cool. I love finding different ways to use my scraps so in this layout I cut out little triangles out of my scraps and used them in a straight line pointing to that ugly face on the page. I'm directing your eye to the main focus that is telling the story.

3.  Using arrows where you think arrows exist...

I used triangles (again with scraps) as the rays of sunshine. You could also use them to create the roof of a house, a star, grass, mountains, bows, skirts, anywhere you think arrows exist.

 I love creating my own embellishments with paper. It saves money on pre-made embellishments, it adds interesting elements, and you can control the size of the embellishment to work with what you have.

Stay tuned for the interesting..........square!!...lol

Crop and Create Cornwall!!!

SO EXCITED!!  I can't believe Crop and Create is going to come to little old Cornwall!! Ladies and gentlemen this is a good thing!!  Please make ever effort to support this event - we want more good things to come to Cornwall we must support them! :)

CIRCLE SEPTEMBER 27th - 29th, 2013 ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!

For all the details visit Crop and Create's website.  Click here http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/crop-and-create-cornwall-2013

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Then

Now that the month of December has started, it's only fitting that your Auntie Em's design team use Christmas-themed paper and embellishments for this month's challenge.

The collection used this month is Holly Jolly Christmas by Echo Park. It's from a few seasons ago but that just goes to show how you can find a use for past collections, even if you've past it many times in the store. Plus, it's Echo Park and how could that be bad? (It's no secret - I love Echo Park!)

Following the 2012 PageMaps calendar sketch for December, I decided to use one larger picture for this layout.

This picture brings back so many fantastic memories for me - and isn't that what scrapbooking is all about?! It was taken Christmas morning 2008 of my husband Matt holding our exactly 2-month old son Samuel. I just happened to be snapping a few pictures of papa and Sam when I saw it...Sam's first smile! Seriously. I managed to get a picture of Sam's first smile! How lucky was that??! It was such a special day to begin with but this made it even more special - my kid smiled for the first time. As any parent will tell you, this is an amazing moment that you'll never forget. Such a big moment obviously deserves it's own scrapbooking page!

I layered several patterned papers and matted the picture with the chevron pattern. I first used the Big Shot to emboss the paper with a snowflake pattern. To add some sparkle, I used Glimmer Glam in Chandelier. I also added a piece of brown trim to the bottom. Lastly, I distressed the edges of my picture and wrapped it with twine. My bow wasn't as perfect as I would have liked so I added a white brad.

The collection was accompanied by chipboard stickers and I used to the pendant in the top left of the page.

Journalling is always an important part of the scrapbooking process for me. I used the Big Shot to create my own journalling box.

Now that my husband and I are expecting our second child, I realize how fast time with Sam has gone by. It seems like yesterday that I was celebrating my first Christmas as a parent. Preserving memories through scrapbooking allows me to look back and remember these good times that fly by so quickly.

Happy scrappin'! I hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas/holidays filled with family, friends, love and good food.

~Sarah



That 70s Show

I really like Echo Park!  This month we use the Life is Good collection.  This pattern fit really well with the 70s feel of the picture that I've been wanting to scrap for some time.  I actually followed this month's PageMaps pretty closely.  I did however forget to leave room for my title...

This month's challenge was distressing, a technique I rarely use, but worked well for this month's layout.  I used Versa Color in brown around the circles and around my photo mat (but I forgot to put in on my vertical pattern band and should have put some on the light coloured flowers).

I added the large flowers, simply because I could!  I have a hard time using flowers on layouts that feature my son.  I know I can, people do it all the time and I like it, but it never looks right when I do it.  Perhaps that should be a future personal challenge for me... (not likely!!)

I love your laugh



I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love Echo Park! I think their themes work really well with the type of scrapbooking that I do. This month the design team used the Life is Good collection. Usually, I have trouble using pinks when creating layouts featuring my little guy Sam. Not with this collection!

 

 

The November sketch of the PageMaps calendar was right up my alley. I use vertical bands all the time. That being said, the technique this month, aka distressing, is not my typical first choice. But I'm game to step out of my comfort zone from time to time!

 

The first distressing technique I used was Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in clear. I used the crackle paint on the small squares and the vertical band.

 

 

Before putting the crackle paint on the vertical band, I used the flower chipboard pieces and sand paper to distress the paper. I also distressed the edges of the paper by using an edge distresser and using Distress Ink in Worn Lipstick.

 

 

The last distressing technique I used was to distress the edges of my photos by using a file.

 

 

In other non-distressing techniques: I spray the chipboard flowers and created my own small flowers using paper and a punch.

 



 

 

I said at the beginning of this blog post that I love Echo Park. Well, I love my kid and his laugh even more (obviously!). I took these pictures of Sam laughing in our backyard on a beautiful spring day. Now that the weather has taken a turn for the chilly, it's nice to be reminded how wonderful spring is and that it will be back...eventually!


Happy scrappin'!

Life is Good - Your Design Team's November Sketch Challenge

The cool weather is now upon us, so it's a great time to get some crafting done! This month, your Auntie Em's design team used the Life is Good collection by Echo Park and our layouts feature distressing techniques.

Lorena's take:

Nancy's take:

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For the distressing I pulled out a few pages from a notebook that had a nice little bicycle image in the corner. I crinkled it and sprayed some glimmer mist on it and worked it in to give the paper an antique feel I did this twice wetting the paper as well to make it really wrinkled and blow dried it. Layered 2 of those and voila my page was complete.

Sarah's take:

I used clear Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint on all the pattern papers. I distressed the brown vertical band by using the chipboard flowers and sand paper and by distressing the edges. I also distressed the edges of my photos by using a file.

Stephanie's take:

I used brown VersaMark ink on my pattern circles and photo mat, and used a photo from Instagram that had a distressed grainy look to it.  


You too can submit your PageMaps calendar November layout for a chance to win a prize from Auntie Em's Scrapbooking. All you need to do is create a layout based on the sketch using distressing techniques with product purchased from Auntie Em's.  So, bring your layout into the store!

It's Not Halloween

I would never pretend like I'm 'on time' in my scrapbooking. But really, I'm not that far behind (that being said, I estimate that I probably have like 60 layouts to do to 'catch up' - totally doable!)

However, I did complete a summer scrapbooking challenge in June, July and August in which I finished 61 pages. 4 of those pages are my little guy Sam's 2011 Halloween. So when I saw the paper the design team was getting for the October layout, the Whoo-ligans collections by Bo Bunny,  

my heart sank just a little bit. What on earth was I going to use for pictures?!

Lucky for me, I came across pictures of Sam with his Green Lantern glasses that he got as part of a McDonald's Happy Meal a few months ago and a crown from one of his board games. For some reason, Sam LOVES those glasses.



I based my layout on the October sketch of the PageMaps 2012 calendar. I quite like this sketch because it allowed me to use a border punch, one of my favourite scrapbooking tools. I also created dimension by using foam squares and orange ribbon on a border piece.



I created my pocket by using a scrap piece of red paper and added faux-stitching. I cut a slightly small piece of white cardstock and used Black Soot Distress Ink around the edges. I used this piece as my journalling box.



Finally, I added a frame sticker from the collection but I used foam squares to add dimension.

This layout turned out a lot better than I thought it would. I'm pretty happy with this one! Come check it out in person at Auntie Em's and complete your own layout based on the October sketch to potentially win a prize!


Happy scrappin'!

Captain America

This was a hard for me this month.  My biggest challenge was that I had no Halloween photos.  I begged my son to let me take photos of him, and still, it ended up costing me $10.  And after all that, I realized that the outfit really didn't match the paper.  

This month we needed to created a pocket.  I kept it very simple, I used my mat for my pocket.  I just used my two-way tape all around, except where I inserted my journaling.  We also had to use stickers, I only used one, but I added Glossy Accents, and thread.  I also added a little punch to the pattern paper with Stickles. 

Your October Page Maps sketch challenge

Look what your Auntie Em's design team has put together with the Bo Bunny Whoo-ligans collection!  Based on the October sketch from the Pagemaps calendar.  Your challenge is to create a POCKET!

Lets see how each DT member has integrated a pocket into their layout.

Lorena's Take(s):

Stephanie's Take:
I struggled with my layout this month.  I wasn't thinking outside the box, I had a hard time figuring out how to use the stickers, how to create a pocket and I had no Halloween pictures. 

Sarah's Take:

I had already scrapbooked all my Halloween pictures from last year so I decided to use pictures of my little guy dressing up as Green Latern. I made a pocket with faux-stitching and used it to hide my journalling.

Nancy's Take:

I guess the October layout challenge inspired me more then usual and I was able to create a double page spread. Our challenge was to make a pocket. I actually started out by printing the burger pic of gaby and cutting it out. I was playing with the cutout and making her peek a boo out of the pocket and that's where the title came from.


You can play along for a chance to win a FANTASTIC prize from Auntie Em's Scrapbooking, all you need to do is create a layout based on the sketch utilizing a pocket with product purchased from Auntie Em's.  Simply bring your layout into the store for viewing.

You will NOT be disappointed with the prize that is available to be won!

FALL INTO SAVINGS SALE - SEPT. 21st and 22nd

Laura just said that I have fallen on my head!!!  I said "Nope! Just want to make it worth their trip!" So come on down I promise it will be worth your while! Here's a list of the Sale Items on the store side;  
All Pattern Paper             50% OFF
Christmas Stamps           50% OFF
All Other Stamps             30% OFF
Basic Grey & BoBunny Embellishments       40% OFF
Prima                                30% OFF
Scrapbook Trends Magazines                        40% OFF
Smooch Spritz                  Buy 1 Get One FREE
Beads                                50% OFF

Now for the Classroom side - Everything is 40-50% OFF - lots and lots and lots to choose from. Every table is full!(canvases, bags, rubons, shelf, brads, stickers, etc...)

Trust me - You don't want to miss this SALE!!! 

Just in case I get my computer at home to work later I'll post pictures of the tables on our facebook page!  Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/auntieemsscrapbookingbeading

It Happens

I love PageMaps! Ever since my friend Natalie introduced me to the site, I've used their sketches as inspiration for my layouts. I really like the layouts from the 2012 PageMaps calendar...except for September's. Yeah, I'm saying it out loud: I did not like the September sketch. But I marched forward anyway and created this layout:

The collection used to create this layout is Hello Fall! by Little Yellow Bicycle, aka my favourite scrapbooking company. I used a die cut available with the collection and cut 2 more circles and placed them on the page slightly overlapped. I added the orange transparency on the right side of the page. Transparency pieces are usually available with every LYB collections. I love them because they aren't your typical embellishment.

I cropped my pictures and sanded the edges with a file.  I also create a journalling piece by using a piece of chipboard and covering it with yellow cardstock. The cardstock was a bit too yellow so I used Old Paper Distress Ink to tone it down. I added a piece of brown rickrack ribbon and some buttons.

 

The technique this month was to create our own title. I followed the instruction in the PageMaps calendar for the month of September. It was an easy technique and worked pretty well. I cheated a bit by using a transparency available with the collection.

I'm going to say something a little controversial: I don't really like my layout. Yeah, I said it. Maybe it was inevitable because I wasn't a fan of the sketch. I usually like everything I create because, as I've said many times, scrapbooking for me is about the memories. Art has very little to do with scrapbooking for me.

I used to be bothered when I created a layout that I wasn't pleased with. I've been guilty of redoing more than a few layouts because I didn't like the end result. Now, I see things a little differently. A while ago, I went to a crop and my friend Andréanne was there. Another friend made a comment that she didn't like her layout. Andréanne's reply: "It happens." I loved her nonchalant response! Really, she was right, it does happen. No big deal. You need to move on.

It was a great scrapbooking lesson to learn!

Happy scrappin'!

 

Prima Marketing & Cari Fennell Weekend!!

Who could wait a whole year to see Cari again?? Not me! So I'm so excited and honoured that she agreed to come again!! As I said before I don't know who I love more Prima products or Cari?? Cari is so fun and loving which makes her an awesome teacher and friend. Don't believe me come and see for yourself!!

Join us Friday, Oct. 19th, Sat. Oct. 20th and/or Sun. Oct. 21st, we have 4 wonderful classes featuring Prima's best products. The classes are filled with tons of techniques and products - even yummy leftovers to take home to create more!!  Are you ready to check them out???

Here we go......

FRIDAY, OCT. 19th @ 6pm

HOLIDAY CARD AND TAG CLASS

Join Cari, to create an array of embellished tags and cards, using Prima’s North Country collection with lush flowers, resist canvas, trim and more! This kit is loaded with a variety of embellishments to play with and each tag and card are individually designed with fabulous techniques. You will have plenty of spare supplies that you will be able to make lots and lots more!

You will need your basic tool kit. The class kit is loaded with tons of products. The class cost is $40+HST. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th @ 9:00am

PRIMA FIREFLY LAYOUT

These layouts will glow with warmth, with playful images that can be used for a variety of themes and photos. We will create a layered effect on our backgrounds, using papers, notecard elements and trim. Plus a little fiber paste to add some adventure.  Then we will embellish with a mixture of flowers that pull all our colors together for a unified look in the designs of the pages. Basic tool kit required. The class cost is $50+HST.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th @ 1:30pm

PRIMA FLOWER POT ALBUM

Let's create an awesome flower pot album using a coffee cup canvas album!  Truly unique as we will be creating our inside pages using paper and notecards. Of course no album is complete without a variety of Prima's gorgeous embellishments, a few unique techniques and voila a one of a kind project!  Basic tool kit required. The class cost for this album is $75+HST.

SUNDAY, OCT. 21st @ 10:30am

CARI'S MIXED MEDIA CLASS

Have you been wanting to learn more about this art journal/mixed media craze? Well come and join us as Cari shares her style and take on things. And we all know Cari's got style!!! The Donna Downey Album is really unique with lots of different page styles to express ourselves on! Come and play with pan pastels, molding paste, gelatos, sprays, stamps and paint, you may want to wear older clothes or bring an apron. Be prepared to get messy and have a blast!

Basic tool kit required. The class cost for this album is $75+HST.

Now, you see why I'm so excited!! Please note that due to logistics I must have some deadlines - As the saying goes a PAID spot is a SAVED spot!! To ensure we are prepared I ask that you please reserve and pay for your spot(s) by Wednesday, September 26th. Speaking of spots if you would like to attend all 4 irresistible classes you may take $15 off.

4 classes for $225+HST - Great deal!!

If you are from out of town and would like a place to stay, I've blocked some rooms at Ramada Inn. Cathy has given us a great deal of $109.99+taxes a night for 2 queen beds, deluxe continental breakfast, free wifi, plus an indoor pool! If you are interested and would like to reserve this rate, please tell them you are with the Auntie Em Scrapbooking party - the reservation number is 1-888-900-5762.  You can check them out at cornwallramada.com.

So I hope you are all as excited as I am!!  Just to help you along with your decision the first 10 people to reserve and pay for the whole weekend package will get their name in a draw to win an awesome Prima prize package!!  613-938-4888 Hope to hear from you soon!!