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How about some fun?!

So as we promised...we've got some left over make and take kits to give away from CHA.  In case you forgot or didn't know to begin with, we made really cute little message boards.  The make and take was a lot of fun, I had a blast hanging out with Robyn and CHA was a bit slow as expected, but fun.  I love meeting everyone and just hanging out playing with product. 

Anyway, we have a few kits left over and I love to share....

To be entered just leave me a post to let me know what your favorite new product from us is.  To see what's new just click this link; "WHAT'S NEW AT PAPER HOUSE".  Thanks for playing along and good luck!  I'll pick five random winners to receive the kits.

Check out some of the fun people we met at CHA....and just look at what they did with their kits, I love that everyone does their own thing, really making it their's, that is so cool and that is what scrapbooking is all about!  Love it!! 

Make and Take Instructions

1.  Start with the water color paper, fold in half and then trim. Tear off about a third of the bottom.  Glue to top of message board, centering.  (See sample photo for placement)

2.  Trim a piece of the orange script paper and glue over the water color paper. 

3.  Trim little pieces from the green paper to create a "notebook". Punch a hole in the center of the "notebook" and then put a thumbtack threw hole and adhere to wood frame of message board.

4.  Add the border from the cardstock sticker to the bottom of the wood frame.

5.  Adhere diecuts and thumbtacks.  Use ribbon for accents. 

6.  To complete the message board add rub-ons to the notebook top page and directly on the paper and cork if desired.

* We also used some Fiber Scraps Tintz on the wood.  The walnut ink daubers work great for staining the wooden frame, and for inking the edges of the papers. 

CHA Vouchers

Hello!  Just a quick post to let those of you who emailed us about the CHA vouchers know that I just sent out the first batch.  If you did not receive it please email us at paperhouseblog@gmail.com to let us know you did not receive it.  If you bring this voucher with you to CHA and stop by our booth you will receive a cool prize pack.  If you don't know what the heck I'm talking about and want to get in on the fun just check out the post below....hope to see you in Chicago!!!

Paper House and Digital Scrapbooking

I've been wanting to share this with you all for some time now.  As many of you know digital scrapbooking has really started to take off.  What most of us "paper scrappers" like is that even if we don't do the digi thing...we can still enjoy all it has to offer.  What I'm talking about is Hybrid Scrapbooking.  Half paper/half digi - you know...use that pc for something on the page.  I want to share a very simple way to use Paper House products digitally.  Of course you can scan the products and use them that way...add a little drop shadow on those diecuts and you are good to go;-)  But...check out this project;

Here is the paper that I used to create this project;

Basically all I did was scanned in the paper, resized, added some personalized text and changed the color.  Possibilities are really endless as you can image.   I used Photoshop to do all the edited.  If you have any questions about specific details please just let me know...and if you do create something hybrid, we would love to see it!!

Happy Digi Scrapping!

CHA Goodies!

Okay ...to start off my CHA post extravagansa I decided to play a little game of sorts.  At Paper House we love to share!  If you are going to CHA and would like a surprise from us here's all you have to do;

1.  Email me and let me know you are going (email me at paperhouseblog@gmail.com)
2.  I will send you back a return email with a little "voucher" of sorts.
3.  Bring this little ticket with you to our booth in Chicago and I will give you some fun, special "blog goodies".

I promise, you will love your "prize"!!

Check back soon for some sneak peeks and new project ideas!

CHA TIME!

Wow, did this summer come quick or what!?  My kids get out of school next Tuesday and then it's on....we are so excited about having some down time!

Paper House doesn't have any down time in the summer but that's just how we like it!  We are currently working on the new CHA product and I can't wait to share it with you all! 

Check out the cute make and take we'll be doing and of course, please stop by and say hello if you can.  I'll be hanging out with the amazingly talented, full of personality and super sweet Robyn Weatherspoon.  We'll be at booth number 2009....hope to see you in Chicago!

Impressions "To Do" Message Center

Instructions:

1.  Start with the water color paper, fold in half and then trim.  Tear off about a third of the bottom.  Glue to top of message board, centering.  (See sample photo for placement)

2.  Trim a piece of the orange script paper and glue over the water color paper. 

3.  Trim little pieces from the green paper to create a "notebook".  Punch a hole in the center of the "notebook" and then put a thumbtack threw hole and adhere to wood frame of message board.

4.  Add the border from the cardstock sticker to the bottom of the wood frame.

5.  Adhere diecuts and thumbtacks.  Use ribbon for accents. 

6.  To complete the message board add rub-ons to the notebook top page and directly on the paper and cork if desired.

* We also used some Fiber Scraps Tintz on the wood.  The walnut ink daubers work great for staining the wooden frame, and for inking the edges of the papers. 

Check this out!

Crafter’s Home is getting underway with their first major group promotional event – a Scrapbooking Cruise Getaway.  They will be following this up in July with a Disney Family Vacation – and the fun will just keep coming!   

You don't want to miss out on this! 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Sorry So Quiet! On with the FUN!!!

Okay first things first...I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to post lately, I was so sick for a while and then just so behind with stuff that the blog took a back seat.  I'm fine now though and to "celebrate" I'm going to give the RAK to all who posted on the RAK post!  Sabrina S, Bunny and Christine, send me those addresses ladies and I'll get out your awesome RAK packages!  You can email them to me at Lamram4@yahoo.com. 

Now, second, I have a little question for you; what theme would you like to see Paper House cover next?  Keep in mind this can be anything really, a geographical location, a sport, an event, anything...sky is the limit!  We take all of your feedback very seriously so please, let us know what you want. 

Coming soon...new projects and F U N!!!  Be sure to check back!!

New Blog RAK! Lots of Product to Win!!

This is so exciting!  We have some kits to share with you!  The first RAK is a mini album kit, summer themed.  You may have already seen the cute little album posted, it's got lots of fun product like chipboard, transparencies, papers and cardstock stickers.  If you would like to be entered in the RAK drawing just drop us a note (by posting on this blog entry) and let us know what your favorite part of summer is.  For me it's just the fact that the kids have no school and we can sit back and just relax!  No rushing here and there (well....not as much rushing here and there I should say). 

Here's the album again in case you missed it.  The kit comes with everything you need to create this and then some.  I'll keep this RAK open until the end of the week then I'll post a winner on Friday.   Good luck!!

(to see the complete album please check HERE and just scroll down)

 

Susan Gilman Spring Show -Retailers Check Here!

The Susan Gilman Spring show in MA was a great time.  We had a blast in our classes, celebrated a special birthday and made lots of new friends.  I hope that you all had as much fun as we did!

As promised, here are the instructions for the two classes and for the make and take clipboard we did at the make and take frenzy.  If you have any questions please just let me know!

Altered Impressions Clipboards - GREAT class idea!

Supplies:

2 Pieces of Impressions Paper

1 Transparency Border

1 Transparency Slide Mount

1 Sheet of Twill Fabric Stickers

1 Clipboard

Adhesive

Fiber Scraps Tintz

Instructions:

1.  Using a template or the actual clipboard, trace one piece from each sheet of paper in the kit.  If you do not use a template you will have to measure the top of the paper and trim a rectangle type shape so you can slide the paper up under the clip on the clipboard. 

2.  Once you have the papers cut out, tear the darker paper down the center and on a slant.  (See sample).  Once you have both papers adhered, use sandpaper to “clean up” the edges.  Use the Fiber Scraps Tintz Ink along the edges of the paper/clipboard to complete the look.

3.  Apply Mod Podge adhesive over entire clipboard (including under the clip) and adhere the lighter piece of paper you have cut out.

4.  Use adhesive of choice (you can use the Mod Podge or a glue stick) and apply to the torn piece of paper and then adhere to the clipboard over the paper you just glued down.

5.  Cut out a transparency border and use Mod Podge to adhere to clipboard.

6.  Cut the transparency slide mount frame in half to create photo corners or “brackets”, put aside until you adhere your twill.

7.  Cut out the twill and ink the edges and “highlight” random words if desired using the Fiber Scraps Tintz.  Cut the twill in the shape of a tag if desired.  You may also cut the tag into three pieces for a fun random look.  Add twill words to the clipboard and cut out the swirl accents if desired and adhere to clipboard.  (See sample for placement)

8.  Adhere the transparency slide mounts over twill, using Mod Podge or a Glue Stick.

9.  Cut and ink left over strips of the twill and fold over the clipboard handle to create a “ribbon” look, or just tie a couple pieces of ribbon to finish it up.

Card Class - Create FIVE Fun and Simple Cards within a couple of hours

Baby Card - Boy

Supplies:

1 Sheet of 8.5x11 White Cardstock

½ Yard of Sheer White Ribbon

Pop Dots – 4 Each

Paper House Supplies:

P-0292 Blue Baby Toes Paper – 1 Each

RUB-0016 – Silver Baby Rub-ons

DCCB-0003E – Baby Boy Chipboard

Ranger Supplies:

Weathered Wood Distress Ink

Instructions:

1. Measure      white cardstock to 7inches by 4 inches, trim and fold in half.
2. Trim      “Baby Toes” paper so that the image is in the left hand corner of the      card, adhere to white cardstock.
3. Use      corner punch to round bottom corners of card.
4. Ink      very lightly if desired (edges only).
5. Use      pop dots to adhere the chipboard piece.
6. Adhere      the chipboard swirls so they are “under” the chipboard “sweet baby feet”      accent.
7. Add      random rub-ons to front of card.
8. Tie      sheer white ribbon around top of card, adding extra “knots”.

Love Always Card

Supplies:

Wide “Cream” Ribbon  – ½ Yard Each

1 Sheet of 8.5x11 White Cardstock

Paper House Supplies:

RUBON-0007 – Thinking of You – Black Rubons – 1 Each

SB350ROL – Mixed Impressions Stickers – 1Each

P0114E – Basket of Apples Paper – 1 Each

P0141E –

Siena

Script Paper – 1 Each

Misc. Tools Needed:

Scissors

Paper Trimmer

Instructions:

1. Begin      by folding the white cardstock in half and trimming off approximately 2      inches from the bottom giving you a 6 ½ inch card. (Save the scraps for later.)
2. Trim      the patterned paper so the wine bottle will sit to the right edge of the      card (see sample for placement). Fold the patterned paper in half and use a glue stick to adhere to      the white cardstock.
3. Trim a      1 ¾ inch wide by 6 ½ inch long piece of the orange script paper and adhere      using a glue stick to the fold part of your card.
4. Using the      white cardstock scraps, rub-on the words “love always” and then cut each      letter out, adhere to card.
5. Using      the white cardstock scraps, adhere the smaller “Basket of Apples” sticker      on to white paper and tear the edges, adhere to card above the “love      always”
6. To      complete the card, tie the ribbon around the card near the fold so the “Siena      Script” paper still shows. You can      add a dab of adhesive to secure ribbon if desired.

Birthday Card

Supplies:

White Cardstock – 1 8.5x11 Sheet Each

Green Ribbon – 1 Yard Each

Pop Dots – 2 Each

Paper House Supplies:

P-032E – Happy Birthday Paper – 1 Each

STCX-0087E – Birthday Cardstock Stickers – 1 Each

ST-2011 – Oxeye Daisy Sticker – 2 Each

Ranger Supplies:

Black Distress Ink

Instructions:

1. To      begin trim a piece of white cardstock to that it is 6 inches by 11 inches.
2. Trim      the “Happy Birthday” paper cutting out the “Happy” for your card.
3. Tri      fold both papers so that the “Happy” ends up on the “flap”. See sample for placement.
4. Ink      both papers if desired. Use a glue      stick to adhere the “Happy” paper to the white cardstock.

Thinking of You Card

Supplies:

1 Sheet of 8.5x11 White Cardstock

3 Gems

Paper House Supplies:

P-0124E Chrysanthemums

Pierre

August Renoir – 1 Each

DCM-0212E – Monarch Butterfly Mini Diecut – 1 Each

P-0194E – Green Script Paper – 1 Each

RBN-0006E- Golden Rod Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon – ½ Yard Each (they only need the gold ribbon, about half a yard each)

Ranger Product:

Ranger Tea Stain Distress Ink

Instructions:

1. Fold a      piece of white cardstock in half and trim off about half an inch so the      card measures 8 inches wide. Tear      the bottom of the card off (both edges) and ink.
2. Trim      the “Green Script” paper to 8 ¾ inches wide.
3. Trim a      large triangle from the “Chrysanthemums Pierre      August Renoir” (so the top measure just about 8 ½ inches      wide).
4. Fold      the “Green Script” paper in half and adhere the large triangle to the top      (see sample for placement).
5. Tie      the ribbon around the two pieces of paper and then adhere them to the      white cardstock. Trim off the edges      and use scraps to add another “knot” to ribbon on the left side.
6. Apply      “thinking of you” rub-on to ribbon and paper. (You may want to add just a touch of      adhesive under the knots to hold your ribbon in place.)
7. To      complete the card, adhere the butterfly mini diecut applying adhesive only      to the center of the butterfly. “Fold/lift” the wings up and then add three gems to the center.

Wedding Card

Supplies:

1 Sheet of 8.5x11 White Cardstock

Gems – 6 each

Burgundy Ribbon – ½ yard each

Paper House Supplies:

P-0168E Red Script Paper – 1 Each

P-0140E Charcoal Music Paper – 1 Each

STFT-0017E- Wedding Twill Sticker – 1 Each

Instructions:

1. Trim      white cardstock to 5.5 x 4.5 inches, fold.
2. Trim      “Red Script” paper to 5.5 x 4.5 inches, adhere to front of card.
3. Trim      “Charcoal Music” paper to 4 inches x 3 inches, tear down the “top” and      adhere in the center of card. (See      sample for placement.)
4. Tie      ribbon around the front of card and tie knot to the right side.
5. “Fray”      twill “Side by Side” sticker and adhere to front of card.
6. Add      gems to ribbon.

Mini Summer Album To Go Class

Supplies:

2 Sheets 12x12 Black Textured Cardstock (cut in half)

½ Yard Orange Polka Dot Ribbon

1 Yard Sheer White Ribbon

12 Inches Thin Pink Ribbon

6 Inches Green Ribbon

Mini

Gold   Square

Brads – approx. 10 per person

Punched Arrows

Gems – 3 per person

Eyelets –assorted colors – 15 per person

Ranger Product:

Yellow Stickles Glitter (Ranger)

Black Distress Ink (Ranger)

Paper House Products:

P-0214E Flip Flop Stamp Paper – 2 Sheets Each

P-0213E Cool Water Paper – 2 Sheets Each

Summer Fun Stripes Paper – 2 Sheets Each

TOF-0011E Water Transparency Slide Mounts – 1 Pkg.

DCCB-0013E Package of

Fun

Beach

Chipboard – 1 Pkg.

STRS-0010E

Fun

Beach

Epoxy Stickers – 1 Pkg.

Rub-ons, ½ Swish This, white

DCM-0212E – Monarch Butterfly Mini Diecut

Tools, ect.:

Corner Punch

Sand Paper

Scissors

Crop-a-Dile or Eyelet Setting System

Trimmer

Ruler

Scorer or Bone Folder

Adhesive (Glue Dots, reg. and mini, photo splits and glue stick)

Instructions:

1. To      begin fold the black cardstock in half. Once it is folded measure ½ inch from the fold, mark with a      pen/pencil, score and fold back. Repeat this for all pieces of cardstock on both sides. Use a corner punch to round the outside      edges of the album.
2. Once      your album base is set you can go ahead and design the front cover, we      will put the album together using eyelets and ribbon once we have      completely decorated it (this gives the glitter time to dry while we      continue working). We used the Summer      Fun paper and just cut the words out and then cut the top to mimic      waves. Once you have the paper cut      you can go ahead and adhere it down.
3. Adhere      your transparency slide mount, chipboard arrows and butterfly to the front      cover. When you adhere the butterfly      just glue the center down so the wings can pop up. Add gems to the center of your      butterfly.
4. Adhere      a strip of orange polka dot ribbon down the left side of the album      cover. (See sample for placement.)
5. Use      the glitter to draw a little swirly line from the butterfly. Set the cover design aside to dry and      begin working on the inside of your album.
6. Now      the fun part! Use the chipboard,      epoxy stickers, rub-ons, transparencies and paper to design and embellish      the inside of your album (Paper House also carries many other products      that would match perfectly with the album product in your kit. For details please visit www.paperhouseproductions.com      and check out the “fun beach” product category!

There is no right or wrong way to do this! Use 4x6 photos, round the corners and go to town! See sample for suggested placement of product.

Keep in mind that as you design your album we will discuss many different ways to use and adhere your products. The possibilities are endless.

 

Ever Catch a Leprechaun?

Ah well...us neither, but hey, we sure did try!  Richard's little leprechaun trap sure did get damaged by the little bugger too (so cute!)

My son had to make a leprechaun trap for school this year so we used the awesome Paper House Ireland paper, some glitter and adhesive....pretty cute huh!  (the top of the box says "no gold here" to "trick" the leprechaun)  Oh and he added some of the Impression Cardstock Stickers as "pictures" on the wall, the inside of the box was to look "inviting", not too bad....he also made his own gold coins using gold embossing powder and a circle punch.  The "bed" which is made out of tissues has double sided adhesive all over it so when the little Leprechaun tries to go to sleep he'll stick to the bed...guess he wasn't all that tired though!