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!

Nat Noted - April 15/13

I feel very inspired right now. Maybe because it's Spring (even though Ottawa got 15 cm of snow on April 12th). Maybe it's because we're getting more sunshine. Maybe because I'm now using the new products released at CHA Winter 2013.

While perusing the blogosphere, I was drawn to tutorials where I got even more inspiration. These four blog posts have motivated me and make me want to play with my supplies in craft room. I hope you like them too.

1. Angie Gutshall has a tutorial on layering over on Shimelle Laine's blog. I love the look of layering, but it always looks a little complicated. I like how Angie broke it down and showed pictures of the process. Doesn't seem so complicated now, does it?

Photo credit: Angie Gutshall (pretty paper.true stories)

2. Corrie Jones is one of my favourite scrapbookers right now. I love how she made her own background for this layout using tags, badges, paints, mists and Thickers. Pretty cool!

Photo credit: Corrie Jones (You, Me & Crazy)

3. I think it's amazing how Jodi Baune transformed crepe paper into a cool embellishment. Her tutorial makes it look simple too.

Photo credit: Jodi Baune (Dancing in the Rain)

4. Again over at Shimelle Laine's blog, Meghann Andrew posted five ideas for using tags. I love this layout where Meghann used tags to replace patterned paper.

Photo credit: Meghann Andrew (pretty paper.true stories)

I hope you have a week full of inspiration and find time to make beautiful things!


Find more scrap happiness at mamanhall.blogspot.ca or follow me on Twitter @mamanhall.

Nat Noted - March 18/13

March break has just ended and I'm trying to survive returning to the routine. Thankfully that includes scrapbooking!

I found five wonderful ideas online which I hope will inspire you.

1. Virginia Nebel posted a very clever way on Scrapbook & Cards Today on how to store her washi tapes.

Photo credit: Virginia Nebel (Scrapbook & Cards Today)

2. I love this grundgy layout by Natasha Naranjo Aguirre.

Photo credit: Natasha Naranjo Aguirre (A Painterlady's View)

3. It seems mint and coral are the hot colour combo right now. Will you use them in your layouts and cards?

Photo credit: Basic Grey

4. Christy Tomlinson has wonderful new rubons, which she uses for texture in her art journals. I haven't used rubons in ages, but I want to know. I really love her new printed coffee filters.

Photo credit: Christy Tomlinson

5. My Mind's Eye is all about washi tape this week. I love how they transformed pens, journals and this table. Wow!

Photo credit: Shelly Jaquet (My Mind's Eye)

Have a wonderful week!


Find more scrap happiness at mamanhall.blogspot.ca or follow me on Twitter @mamanhall.

Nat Noted -- March 11/13

I'm baaaack!

Christmas, work, family, and life have gotten in the way of blogging. I've missed it! I've really missed scanning my favourite blogs and finding cool things to share with you.

Even though it's been a while, I've tried -- really tried hard -- to keep this list as short as possible. I hope you like it!

1. This castle mini-album by Irene Tan from 7 Dots is gorgeous!


Photo credit: Irene Tan (7 Dots)

2. Basic Grey released the most adorable storage barrels. 


Photo credit: Basic Grey

3. Corrie Jones (You Me & Crazy) is my new favourite designer. She posted on Shimelle Laine's blog five way to use Heidi Swapp's Color Shine sprays. I love all of these techniques, especially the way Corrie draws with mists. It's so cool. This post includes photos of her great layouts and a video tutorial. Check it out! 

Photo credit: Corrie Jones (You Me & Crazy)

4. Juliana Michaels has a great tutorial on how to give doilies a vintage tea dyed look using Distress Stains and a water mister. 

Photo credit: Juliana Michaels (Bo Bunny) 

5. May Flaum has 10 great photography tips for the "craftographer." My favourite: take a minimum of  12 pictures. 

Photo credit: May Flaum

6. Jennifer Pebbles (Studio Pebbles) posted tips for organizing paper. I love the Ikea rolling cart! 

Photo credit: Jennifer Pebbles (Studio Pebbles)


7. Heidi has a great tutorial on My Craft Channel on how to to mix colours using her Color Shine sprays.

I hope you enjoyed this list. I will try my very best to bring you my list every Monday.

Happy crafting!



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Nat Noted - Nov. 19/12

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Unless, you're in the U.S., then you're planning for Thanksgiving!   ;-)

The blogosphere is filled with thankful layouts and cards and banners and place holders, but I did manage to find five projets you will love!!

1. Up first is this stunning bottle cap advent calendar from Maya Road. 

Photo credit: Jen Chesnick (Maya Road)

2. Evgenia Petzer just joined Bo Bunny's design team. I love this card she made using the Love Letters collection. Can't to see what else she creates!

Photo caption: Evgenia Petzer (Bo Bunny)

3. Love this Christmas diorama that Jen Chesnick made using LYB's Once Upon a Christmas collection.

Photo credit: Jen Chesnick (Say Chez)

 4. Lilith Eckles is fast becoming my favourite designer and this layout provides a good distraction from the Thanksgiving and Christmas projects. ;-) That combination of grey and yellow is amazing. I also love the layering on this layout.

Photo credit: Lilith Eckles

5. I love coffee and bought a super cute coffee cup mini-album so I can document my love of java. So you can imagine how excited I was to see this amazing art journal page. So many great ideas here!

Photo credit: Lynn (Scrappy Happy Mom)

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Nat Noted -- Oct. 29/12

I love Fall because of the wonderful colours, warm sweaters and comfort food! The cooler weather also means more time inside to scrapbook all the pictures I took last summer.

It is also the season for crazy weather. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the path of Sandy aka The Frankenstorm. Stay safe!

I found some wonderful things online thatI had to share with you.

1. I think I seem to remember that I *may* have said somewhere that I didn't understand why anyone would make and want to give or even want to receive a Hallowe'en card. I take it all back if the Hallowe'en card looks like this. ;-)

Photo credit: Hege Lundquist (Prima)

2. American Crafts just released new products, including these fab scissors. I want this set now please.

3. Debbie Hodge lists 5 reasons to use black and white photos on a layout. I love this Dina Walkley page where the photo was converted to black and white to give it more impact (plus it's a cool layout).

Photo credit: Dina Walkley (Get It Scrapped!)

4. I am really loving the layouts by Lilith Eckles who is on the design team for American Crafts. I find this page very inspiring because Lilith took her inspiration from Pinterest. I also love the ribbon and the sewing and the words on the orange stripe and the pennants and the white space and the sense of movement. Wow.

Photo credi: Lilith Eckles (Lilith's Scrapbooking Venture)

5. Who knew ink splats could be so beautiful?  

Photo credit: Tina Walker (My Mind's Eye)

6. Christy Tomlinson designed some super cool iPhone covers. If you go to Christy's site, you'll see the other producst she's designed and a coupon code. Love Christy!

Photo caption: Christy Tomlinson

7. Noell Hyman from Paperclipping has a great post on how to start Project Life.

Photo credit: Noell Hyman (Paperclipping)

8. Anna Bjorklund from Tattered Angels decorated stones to play "three in a row" (which looks a lot like tic tac toe to me) with doodling and Glimmer Glam. The tutorial on the TA website is very cool. 

Photo credit: Anna Bjorklund (Tattered Angels)

 9. Love the confetti on this card.

Photo credit: Sally Traidman (Hero Arts)



I hope you find time to be inspired and create something wonderful this week.



Nat Noted -- Oct. 22/12



Hallowe'en is just around the corner. I know this from all of the blog posts on Hallowe'en decorations, Hallowe'en cards, Hallowe'en layouts and Hallowe'en inspirations.

Don't get me wrong, I love Hallowe'en. I just don't have time to decorate my house and I have no idea who would want a Hallowe'en card. ;-)

There were a few things I liked online this week and, yes, I did include one Hallowe'en decoration. <sheepish grin>

1. Fancy Pants has the best altered objects. I love this trick or treating bucket .

Photo credit: Jing-Jing Nickel (Miss Fancy Pants)

2. All of Julia Stainton's cards are beautiful, but this one is stunning. I love how she used leftover scraps and embellies. I am totally inspired!

Photo credit: Julia Stainton (Belle Papier)

3. Noell Hyman from Paperclipping has a great post reminding us to organize our scrap space before the holiday chaos. Just as I was thinking where I would find the time, she writes: "Take what time you have left to get organized so your mind will be clear and your space will be ready." I feel like Noell is speaking to me directly! LOL!

4. I love this vintage envelope created by Anna Dabrowska aka Finnabair. She also posted a tutorial on the Sizzix UK blog.



Photo credit: Anna Dabrowska/Finnabair (Sizzix)

5. I need this.

Photo credit: Thienly Azim (mod paperie) 

That's it for this week. See you soon!!

 





Nat Noted -- Oct. 15/12

There wasn't much to do on a rainy weekend so I put the finishing touches on a few layouts I started at Crop & Create Ottawa.

I came out of that event with a ton of ideas in my head. I've been thinking about colours and patterns and scrapbooking in a different way. And it got me excited about scrapbooking.

With all of this creative energy, I was inspired by a ton of different I found online. I hope you like these as I do!

1. Basic Grey just released two new collections Fact and Fiction. I like both of these releases because the papers look like they would work with any other collection both as basics and as accents.

2. The very talented Andrea Budjack created a beautiful shaker gift tag.

Photo credit: Andrea Budjack (Creative Paper Trail)

 3. Donna Downey is travelling through Europe teaching her wonderful techniques to some very lucky scrapbookers/art journallers/artists/creatives. While away, she posted some old favourites for Inspiration Wednesday. This caught my eye because of the purple (to say I love purple is an undertatement). Using strings as flower stems is genius! And oh so beautiful!!

Photo credit: Donna Downey (simply me)

4. Debbie Hodge from Get It Scrapped! has a great post on scrapbooking with the colour blue.

Photo credit: Amanda Jones (Get It Scrapped!)

6. Echo Park and Carta Bella have just released a free eBook called Season's Greetings. You have to create an account to download the book, but it's free. There are ton of great ideas here. Did I mention it was free? ;-)

7. Nicole altered a few tins for her niece's birthday. Her niece wanted cash (which teen doesn't?) and she thought this was a great way to give her the money. I couldn't agree more! These are so awesome they make me wish I was related to Nicole. LOL!

Photo credit: Canadian Nickel Srapn

8. Jess made a mini-album on my favourite subject: coffee. This is brilliant! Note to self: Must make an album dedicated to coffee before Christmas.

Photo credit: Jess (Life on Lee Avenue)

9. This candy dish by Thienly Azim is just too stinkin' cute not to share with you.


Photo credit: Thienly Azim (mod paperie)

10. My Mind's Eye has a ton of ideas for Hallowe'en treat bags.

Photo credit: Monika Wright (My Mind's Eye)

11. I want this phone.

Photo credit: Kaz Hall (This Little Shabby Shed)

Wishing you a week full of good surprises!