Lytle Scrapper

Scrap-Mart: Faber-Castell Gelatos Mini Series

Gelatos... no, not ice cream... although, it was definitely a warm one today! I could have used a nice, cold Italian treat while I made this lovely card using the Faber-Castell Gelatos available over at Scrap-Mart. Over the next couple weeks, I'll show you a few different techniques on how to use these versatile, creamy, and vibrant pigment sticks. For example, on this card I used the metallic gelatos and some water to make a misting solution. Then, I stamped and distressed with the color gelatos. Finally, I dyed some white seam binding using a mixture of gelatos and some water.

Supplies:
Faber-Castell Metallic Gelatos: Metallic Mint
Faber-Castel Color Gelatos - Red Set: Guava, Bubble Gum, Red Cherry
Faber-Castell Color Gelatos - Neutrals Set: Butterscotch, Chocolate
Faber-Castell Color Gelatos - Blue/Green Set: Light Green
Faber-Castell Essentials Tools Set
Impression Obession Cover-A-Card Stamp - Scratches
Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals Dies - Set 1
My Mind's Eye 6x6 Pad - Lost & Found Two - Rosy
Faber-Castell Artist PITT Pen - May Green, Dark Sepia
Impression Obsession Full Bloom Hollyhocks Stamp
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Coffee
White Seam Binding
Heavy Water Color Paper
Brown Cardstock

And for you those of you in my monthly Mixed Media Journal Class, we will be playing with these beauties (and more) at our next class meeting, The Art Store Part II, on Sunday, June 3rd from 2-6 PM.

Mixed Media Journal Class: The Art Store - Part I

Join me this Sunday, April 29th at Scrapbook Daisies from 2-5pm for the next installment of my Mixed Media Technique Journal Series. This month, I wanted to focus on all the lovely supplies that can be found at your local art supply store. I quickly realized as I started to design this month's pages that there was no way I could cover everything I wanted to in just one 3-hr session and still give you all time to play... so I present to you The Art Store - Part I.

This month we will take a closer look at the most common art store supplies that have now made the way into the scrapbooker's tool kit such as gesso, gel mediums, modeling paste, india ink... What are they? How are they used? How can I apply it to my scrapbooking? Learn how to create texture with modeling paste, create image transfers with gel medium, and paint with gesso. You will leave feeling like an artist!

Supplies List:
Just like last month, I will provide everything you need in class for you to experiment and play, including the lovely treaure chest. I want to give you the opportunity to learn how to use the medium class before you decide to invest in it. So, please don't ever feel that you have to go out and buy something you are not sure you want to invest in yet. However, you already own the items on this month's list it would be helpful if you bring them to class so you don't have to wait to share items:

• Non-Stick Craft Mat
• Heat Gun
• Apron
• Art Rag
• Baby Wipes
• Baby Powder
• Spray Bottle with Water
• Small Empty Spray Bottle or Mini-Mister
• Paint Brushes: 1" Flat, Size 10 or 12 Round, 1/2 Filbert
• Palette Knife
• Bone Folder
• Gesso
• Light Modeling Paste
• Heavy Gel Medium Matte
• Regular Gel Medium Matte
• Your Favorite India Ink Color(s)
• Faber Castell PITT Pen - journaling tips in black or dark sepia
• Your Favorite RUBBER stamp(s) - bold images work best
• Your Favorite Acrylic Paint Color(s) - artist quality, soft, fluid, or heavy bodied
• Your Favorite Stencils or Everyday Texture Items (Sponge, Bubble Wrap)

Join me next month on Sunday, May 27th for The Art Store - Part II as we take a closer look at Faber Castell Pitt Pens, Gelatos, Water Colors, and Pan Pastels.

Scrap-Mart: More Fun with Wool Felt

Hello from Big Bear Lake! I'm scrapping away at Apples Bed & Breakfast this weekend celebrating my friend Linda's 60th birthday. Linda gave each of us a totally rocking goodie bag with a 5x7 canvas and this fun lytle rustic tins and she laid out some burlap and wool felt and I brought out all my Spellbinders dies to share with group. So here's fun and quick lytle project for you using Spellbinders dies and Lindy's Stamp Gang mists from Scrap-Mart.

Supplies:

• Spellbinders Scrap-Mart Exclusive Labels 1 Die Set
• Spellbinders Grand Peony Creations Die Set
• Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One Die
• Spellbinders Labels Fourteen Die Set
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Cotton Candy Pink Starbursts Mist
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Burnt Umber Moon Shadow Mist
• Wool Felt
• Burlap
• Crochet Trim
• White Seam Binding
• Flower Button & Pearl
• Rustic Tin

I adhered everything down with a strong wet adhesive like Helmar's 450 Quick Dry or Beacon's Fabri-Tac. I put the burlap and crochet trim down first. Next, I layed the Scrap-Mart Exclusive Label down. Then I assembled and adhered my flowers. After that I embellished with the Labels Fourteen, a handmade felt leaf, a flower button, and a pearl. Finally, I dyed some white seam binding with the Lindy's Stamp Gang mists and tied them to the handle of the tin.

So there you have it. I'll be back next week to show you what I did with that 5x7 canvas Linda gave us and all the fun mixed media items from Scrap-Mart. Also, check back on Monday when I share some exciting news... can you take a guess? Some of you might have already seen the news in print! Wink!

 

Scrap-Mart: Spellbinders Dies & Wool Felt

DId you know you can cut felt with the Spellbinders Dies? Yep, you sure can! As long as you are using quality wool felt, which can be found usually on the bolt at your local fabric store. The synthetic craft felt that you would find in the kids craft section of your local craft store does not cut as well. So make sure you get the wool felt. Here's a fun card I made for Scrap-Mart using the Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One Die. I rolled them up and added some pearls and secured everything with a strong wet glue. Then I made a simple leaf by cutting some felt into a tringle and running a gathering stitch along one side and gathering it.

Supplies:

• Basic Grey Plumeria 6x6 Pad
• Spellbinders Labels Fourteen Die Set
• Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One Die
• Darice Polka Dots Embossing Folder
• October Afternoon Mini-Market Letters
• Vintage Crochet Trim
• Wool Felt
• Tulle
• Pearls

Imagine all the possibilities you have now with your Spellbinders Dies and wool felt! Happy Friday the 13th and have fun playing with felt this weekend!

Scrap-Mart: Mixed Media Layout

I wanted to share with you all a layout I made using some of the mixed media supplies available over at Scrap-Mart.

Supplies:

• Ranger Dylusions Ink Sprays - London Blue, Vibrant Turquoise, Fresh Lime
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Spray - Mystic Malachite
• Ranger Studio Creative Mediums - Gesso
• The Crafter's Workshop Stencils
• Spellbinders Grand Peony Creations Die Set
• Spellninders Carnation Creations Die Set
• Viva Decor Pearl Pen - Bronze
• Tim Holtz Attic Treaures Stamp Set - Script Background
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black
• October Mini-Market Letters
• Watercolor Paper
• Kraft Cardstock
• Buttons
• Doily

Be sure to hop on over the the Scrap-Mart Facebook Page to see what our other deisng tema members have in store for you.

Lytle Scrapper Retreat 2012

It’s that time of the year again! Are you ready for a weekend of mixed media and scrappy goodness that will “rock your world”? Join me for the 4th Annual Lytle Scrapper Weekend Retreat. This 3-day and 2-night retreat will be held the weekend of August 17th-19th in beautiful, sunny San Diego, CA.

This year, we are headed to the beautiful Handlery Hotel & Resort, located in the heart of Mission Valley… just minutes away from Mission Bay, Sea World, The San Diego Zoo, Fashion Valley Mall, and of course, Paper Tales!

Newly renovated in 2010, the Handlery is a family-owned hotel that offers two on-site restaurants complete with live entertainment, poolside dining, a heated pool & spa, fitness center, and more.

Each guest suite is furnished with two double beds, 37” flat screen TV, mini refrigerator, complimentary coffee & tea, and more.

Scrap the weekend away in the spacious Garden Ballroom which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the beautifully landscaped Terrace Garden. Three small steps (or a ramp) separate this bi-level room which will allow for a separate area for our tool bar, classes, and demos.

Check-in at 10am on Friday and check-out at 5pm on Sunday. That’s 55 hours of cropping time! You will also receive an exclusive Lytle Scrapper class not taught any where else. Oh and all those awesome goodies and prizes… the Lytle Scrapper way! We also have a couple of amazing teachers lined up for great additional add-on classes and some amazing sponsors that we secured at CHA. Here's a sample of one of my  exclusive classes from a previous year...

The cost will be the same as last year at $379 per person based on double occupancy, which includes 2-nights hotel stay, 4 meals, parking, gratuity & taxes, and everything else mentioned above. Single occupancy rates are also available should you wish to bring your family with you.  Want to come early or stay late? Additional nights are also available. Just $125 due at the time of registration holds your spot and payment plans are available. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than June 15th. Save $10 if you pay in full at the time of registration. Registration is on a first come first served basis, based on receipt of payment. I accept cash, checks, and now credit cards too! Whoo-hoo, no more Paypal! Once you have registered, additional information and directions to the retreat will be emailed to you. If you need to cancel for any reason, please be advised that a refund cannot be given unless a replacement is found for you, either by you or me. So if you are interested in registering for this event, please call me at (714) 504-9604 or email me at ly@lytlescrapper.com. I have so many fun things trapped inside my lytle head and I am looking forward to sharing more with you soon. I hope you all can join me for another fabulous year. See you all in San Diego!

Scrap-Mart: Lindy's Stamp Gang Demo & Tutorial

Have I got a treat for you! Today I am sharing a step-by-step tutorial of my demo that I did for the Scrap-Mart booth at the Scrapbook Expo using the new Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists, The Crafter's Workshop Stencils, and Spellbinders Dies.

Before we get started, let me tell you a lytle bit about Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists and their different formulations. There are three different formulations: Starburst Mists, Moon Shadow Mists, and Glitz Spritz. Starburst Mists have a highly pigmented dye ink base with colored mica. Moon Shadow Mists have a walnut ink base with colored mica. And Glitz Spritz have a clear base and only contains colored mica.

Ok, ok. So you're probably thinking, "What's so great about these sprays? I have a whole drawer full of other sprays I have been collecting."  First of all, the colors are so rich and vibrant and the shimmer is two-toned, making it super sparkly. Secondly, the colors blend very nicely, yet they hold their own color and do not bleed and become muddy, as you will see in my tutorial. Third, you can shake these puppies as much as you want and they won't clog. I spent two full days in the booth demo-ing with these lytle guys and not a single one clogged. And lastly, the cost can't be beat! They retail for about $4.50 a bottle, but at Scrap-Mart you can pick them up here for $3.99!

Another thing you should know about these sprays is that they come in a powder form that will need to be mixed with water the first time you use it. Simply fill the bottle half way with hot water, stir with a stick, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. The formula contains a binder in it that needs to be completely dissolved. After the 10 minutes, fill the rest of the bottle with hot water, shake it up, and you're ready to spray. Once they are mixed, they are good to go until you run out. 

So let's get on with this tutorial, will ya!

Supplies: Non-Stick Craft Mat, #5 Shipping Tags, Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays and Moon Shadow Sprays, Heat Gun, The Crafter's Workshop Stencils, Tim Holtz French Ledger Stamp, Black Archival Ink Pad, Vintage Photo Distress Ink Pad, Ink Blending Tool with Foam, Heavy Mulberry Paper, Spellbinders Grand Peony Creations Die Set, Your Favorite Die Cutting Machine, Mini White Paper Roses, Scissors, Imaginisce Petal Roller, Empty Brad Packaging, Helmar's 450 Quick Dry, White Seam Binding.

Step 1: Randomly spray the shipping tag with Cotton Candy Pink, Passionate Plum, and Love at First Sight Lavendar Starburst Mists and dry with a heat gun.

Step 2: Place a Crafter's Workshop stencil over the tag and spray with Bucket o' Blood Red Moon Shadow mist. Remove the stencil and dry the tag with a heat gun.

Step 3: Stamp the tag with Tim Holtz French Ledger stamp and Black Archival Ink.

Step 4: Distress the edges of the tag using Vintage Photo Distress Ink and an ink blending tool with foam.

Step 5: Using the Spellbinders Grand Peony Creations die set and your favorite die-cutting machine, cut out the three smallest flowers in the set using heavy mulberry paper. I found my paper at my local art supply store. You will also need to gather one small white paper rose.

Step 6: Spray all the mulberry flowers and the small rose with Amaryllis Burgundy Starburst Mist and dry with a heat gun.

Step 7: Trim the wire off of the paper rose. Flip the mulberry flowers over and curl all the petals up as shown using the Imaginsce Petal Roller. (You could also use a paper piercer). 

Step 8: Place the mulberry flowers right side up on an empty brad packaging (or a foamy mouse pad) and using the ball tip of the stylus, roll over the center of each flower in a circular motion and watch as the petals start to curl up.

Step 9: Layer and glue all the flowers together with Helmar's 450 Quick Dry (or your favorite strong wet adhesive).

Step 10: Lightly spray the flower with blank Moon Shadow mist and dry with a heat gun. (This makes the flower look a lytle distressed, as if you took the time to ink all the edges).

Step 11: Adhere the flower to the tag using Helmar's 450 Quick Dry.

Step 12: Gather two 12" pieces of white seam binding. Spray the seam binding with Amaryllis Burgundy Starburst Mist and accent with Bucket o' Blood Red Moon Shadow Mist and dry with a heat gun.

Step 13: Feed one piece of the seam binding through the top of the tag and tie a bow. Then feed the second piece through the tag and tie another bow over the first one to create a double bow. Adjust and fluff the bows as desired, and trim the tails of the bows as needed.

Here is another color combination for you...

Here I used Grab a Guy Gold, Tainted Love Teal, and My Mojito Green Starburst Mists for the tag;  Yellow Rose of Texas Starburst Mist for the flower; and Tibetan Poppy Teal for the seam binding; and Bucaneer Bay Blue Moon Shadow Mist for all "moon shadow accenting".

Hop on over to the Scrap-Mart Facebook Page and sign-up to receive your monthly 40% off coupon! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Tune in next week for an awesome mixed media scrapbook page! 

Monthly Mixed Media Technique Journal Updates

I've received a few emails today with questions about this class series, so I thought I would answer them here as well. Right now, I am launching this series at Scrapbook Daisies in Long Beach. However, I am looking into launching this at couple of other stores later this year. So all the info listed below will be for Scrapbook Daisies only.

Dates & Times:
Classes will be held from 2-5pm on the last Sunday of each month beginning this Sunday, March 25th. The classes will tentatively run through September. So here are the dates: April 29th, May 27th, June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th. 

Questions:
- Do I have to "subscribe" to the whole program? No, there is no obligation to attend all the classes. Pick and choose any class you'd like. However, the journal is only included in the first session. After that you can choose to add on the first session as a make up class... which leads me to the next question...
- What if I can't make it to a class that I want to take? I can arrange for a make up day during the week (typically a Wednesday) or you can add that class when it comes around again in the next series.
- What if I have a friend who wants to sign up later in the series but missed the first couple of classes? Each month's registration is open to everyone. So you or your friend can join at any time. You would start that month and pick up the classes you've missed that next time the series comes around again. 

Cost:
This first month's cost will be $40 which includes your journal. Each subsequent month will range from $25-27 depending on the supplies needed for that month's topic.

Supplies List:
The supplies list will differ slightly each month depending on what topic or medium is covered that month. I will provide everything you need in class for you to experiment and play. I want to give you the opportunity to learn how to use in class before you decide to invest in it. So, please don't ever feel that you have to go out and buy something you are not sure you want to invest in yet. However, you already own the items on each month's list it would be helpful if you bring them to class so you don't have to wait to share items. With that being said here is the first month's class:

• Non-Stick Craft Mat
• Heat Gun
• Hot Glue Gun
• A Strong Wet Adhesive
• Scissors
• Art Rag
• Apron
• Ink Blending Tool with Foam
• Distress Ink: Vintage Photo
• Fluid Matte Medium or Mod Podge 
• Light Modeling Paste
• Your Favorite Misting Color(s)
• Your Favorite Acrylic Paint Color(s)
• Faber Castell PITT Pens: Journaling Tip: Black
• Faber Castell PITT Pens: Brush Tip: Your Favorite Color(s)
• Non-Foam Paint Brushes: 1/2" and 1" or Larger
• Your Favorite Stencils or Everyday Texture Items (Sponge, Bubble Wrap)
• Your Favorite Findings: Metal, Wood, or Other

I hope that covers everything. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions. Hope to see you Sunday!

New Class Series: Monthly Mixed Media Technique Journal

I'm so excited to share with you a new class series that I have been thinking about doing for quite some time now and I think you will all love it. Introducing my new Monthly Mixed Media Technique Journal...

I'll be kicking off the first month with this new mixed media journal by Prima. We will start by playing with various misting solutions and learn how they react to different surfaces including resist canvas, decorative tape, and heavy mulberry paper. We will also play with some gel medium and modeling paste along with some great stencils and everyday items to add texture and dimension. Then we will finish off the covers by making our own handmade flowers and embellishments and lots of fun findings.

Then we will turn to the inside covers and tip our hats to the sweet and talented Christy Tomlinson. I'll show you how to incorporate Christy's fun artsy way of building a mixed media background while still incorporating your every day scrapbooking. We will play with more gel medium by embedding book text and patterned paper by Basic Grey. We will also play with acrylic paint, india ink, and Faber Castell's Big Brush Pens to add more texture and dimension and we will finish it off with some good-ol'-fashioned doodling.

Then bring your journal back each month and we will continue to add to the inside pages of the journal as we focus on a particular medium and all the different ways to use them. Here are just a few of the topics to come:

Tim Holtz Distress Line - Ink Pads, Reinkers, Stain, Markers
Misting Solutions - Pigment Sprays, Shimmer Sprays, DIY Sprays
The Art Supply Store - Paint, Gel Medium, Modeling Paste, Pastels, India Ink
Alcohol Inks - Ranger Alcohol Ink, Copics 
Flowers & Embellishments - How to Make Your Own 
Stamping & Embossing Techniques 

Choose to use your journal completely as a reference guide and inspiration journal or turn it into an amazing art journal complete with your personal photos for everyone to see. Each month you will receive step-by-step instruction sheets that you can store right inside your journal for a quick refernce guide. 

So join me this Sunday, March 25th from 2-5pm at Scrapbook Daisies in Long Beach for my first installment in this amazing series. Subsequent classes will be held on the last Sunday of every month at the same time. Join the series at any time and take any or all the classes you'd like. If you're intersted in signing up for this technique-filled series, call Tony at (562) 377-0302 to reserve your spot. Act fast! They are only 8 spots left! Hope to see you in class! 

Scrap-Mart: Lifestyle Crafts & Spellbinders

I'm back with a closer peek at one of the cards that I will be teaching in my upcoming Handmade Embellies & Card Class. You too, can learn how to make that lovely zipper flower and those felt leaves. I made this particular card using some amazing dies by Lifestyle Crafts (formerly Quickutz) and a Scrap-Mart exclusive die by Spellbinders. All of which can be purchased at Scrap-Mart.

The first die I used is the Spellbinders Scrap-Mart Exclusive Labels 1 5-pc die set:

The next one is this awesome 16-pc set from Lifestyle Crafts called Tag It:

And the last set I used was an amazing 26-pc set by Lifestyle Crafts called Clip It:

I just love the idea of mixing and matching all the dies in the different sets and they are just the perfect size for cards, ATC's, mini albums, or layouts. And just a lytle food for thought, these dies can be cut on most die-cutting machines out on the market, including the Cuttlebug, Big Shot/Kick, and even my trusty ol' Vagabond! I hope this will inspire you to take out some of your thin magnetic dies and make something fun!