ATC Spinner pt 8

Join us every week as we explore the world of ATCs.

From top to bottom:

- "Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle" Michelangelo; Renaissance Art Stamps rubber stamp, Brilliance Dewdrop stamping ink, Copic Sketch markers

- "Why is 'abbreviation' such a long word?" Making Memories book plate, Lumiere paint


- "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn" Lewis Grizzard; 7 Gypsies printed ATC, Tim Holtz Distress Inks

- "A little child born yesterday, a thing on mother's milk and kisses fed" Homer; patterned paper scrap, ? rub-on, tiny clothespin

A Note From Laura

Hey Ellen,

I just thought you'd wanna check out my latest creation using the alcohol inks I bought and played with this summer!! Thanks for everything. I learned so much and had so much fun working at Momento. Stay in touch!

Always,

Laura

Handy Dandy Mini-Book

I had so many photos from Daniel's Blues Clues-themed 3rd birthday party that I decided to make a min-album rather than have a slew of pages in my chronological album - and I knew right away it had to be a Handy Dandy notebook.

I used the Zutter Clipboards for my covers (note to self, cut the holes before adding several layers of cardstock) and covered chipboard for the interior pages. I downloaded a Blues Clues coloring page of the Thinking Chair, printed it on red cardstock and cut it out for my cover. A red Zutter Bind-It-All coil and some stickers I'd been saving since 1999 completed my project.

ATC Spinner pt 7

Join us every week as we explore the world of ATCs.

From top to bottom:

- Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image, KI Lace Paper

- 7 Gypsies ATC tab, 7 Gypsies numbered clip

- "A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." George Bernard Shaw; Renaissance Art Stamps rubber stamp, Brilliance Dewdrop stamping ink, Art Institute Glitter, Krylon Copper Leafing Pen


- Creative Imaginations paper, Luxe Designs Rub-on

- “In art as in love, instinct is enough.” Anatole France; Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection stamp, Brilliance Dewdrop stamping ink, Copic Sketch markers

There Was Cake!

Our Birthday Retreat was great! Liz and Rose got a head start on the festivities by moving in first thing Friday morning with a boatload of supplies. Dumbledore, of course, had to investigate the plethora of totes. Watch out Rose, he's got an eye on your pens!

Here's a note we got from Liz afterwards:

Ellen-just wanted to say thanks for a great crop, and awesome birthday gift! The food was great, as well as the snacks to keep us going. Had a great weekend- Tell Maggie thanks, she is so much fun! Liz

PS Thanks Daniel for helping to carry our bags in!

Altered Book Club

Mother and daughter team Gretchen and Bethanie Highsmith tackle week one of our altered book club, removing excess pages and creating a niche. It's not too late to join us and create your own work of art. Click here for more info.

ATC Spinner pt 6

Join us every week as we explore the world of ATCs.

From top to bottom:

- 7 Gypsies printed ATC, Hambly transparency, Tim Holtz Distress Inks

- "It's only possible to live happily ever after on a day to day basis" Margaret Bonnano; 7 Gypsies printed ATC


- "We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person" Somerset Maugham;
7 Gypsies printed ATC, Lumiere paint (poured on a non-stick craft sheet, partially dried and scraped up with the edges of the card.)

- "Can miles truly separate you from friends ... IF you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?" Richard Bach; 7 Gypsies printed ATC, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Ranger Puffs white embossing powder

- "Creastivity requires the courage to let go of uncertainties" Erich Fromm; October Afternoon patterned paper, Rhonna Farrer rub-ons, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image

Funny Blog!

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

OMG, it's so funny! I especially love the bad grammar cakes.

ATC Spinner pt 5

Join us every week as we explore the world of ATCs.

From top to bottom:

- October Afternoon patterned paper, Hambly transparency, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image

- 7 Gypsies ATC tab, 7 Gypsies numbered clip

- "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you" A. A. Milne; Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks, EK Success adhesive tiles

- Hambly transparency

- "If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?" Renaissance Art Stamps rubber stamp, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Creative Impressions felt flowers and leaves

What Inspires Us

Daiana stopped by to share this gift, made for her by her good friend Bridget Kendall as a going away present when Bridget left the school where they worked together.

Bridget snuck around gathering goodbye messages from Daiana's co-workers and students, and assembled this recipe box scrapbook. Each card has a photograph with a message from that person on the back.

What a simple project to make and what a thoughtful way to say goodbye!

Where Else But Momento?

On any given day, you can walk into our Creative Studio and see people happily at work on their projects. For the last week or so, siblings Patty and Dave Metzger have been working on a display board for their parents' 50th anniversary party.

Creative "Momentor" Maggie helped them pick out papers and embellishments, and lay out their board. They used some of the tools available in the Studio, cutting letters with one of our many Sizzix alphabets, and using a corner punch to make decorative mats for their photos. With the help of our Epson Scrapbook Central we were able to scan and repair a wonderful photo of their parents dressed for a formal event - we love the poufy dress Mom! We had fun watching them create the board and a guest book for the party, and even feel like we know the family now.

A friendly face is always on hand to help you with your projects, so stop by the Creative Studio anytime!