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Sunday Sketch

This week, we invited SC member Leanne (username leannemw) to share her take on one of our sketches. She couldn't resist seeing the ability to use both, and we're excited to share them with you!

First up is our card sketch, based on a card from Lisa Spangler:

Our scrapbook sketch this week is from Kinsey Wilson's gallery:

Jennifer couldn't resist the scrapbook sketch...look at how awesome these colors look against her white background!!

Supply list:  Roundabout main scrapbook kit; shop items include the shipping tag, twine, & the Noah alphabet stamp set

I guess you could say I was really excited about being asked to make something for the Sunday Sketch because I didn't waste any time getting right to work.  I followed the layout sketch for this page about the month of June.  This was kind of a just for fun page documenting all things I love about this time of year.  I loved the idea of using strips of patterned paper to divide the page into sections.  I cut several strips of the different papers from Roundabout and just moved them around until I like the order.  I basically flipped the sketch upside down because I liked the photo on the top half and the title on the bottom.  I then took the raindrop acetate shapes and altered them to look more like flower petals.  I wanted to tint them with color so I lightly sanded them so they would accept some Mr Huey's mist better.  I carefully used my heat tool to dry them and held the heat on them just long enough so they would slightly curl. 

 

Then, she decided to use the card sketch to help her finish a problem that had her stumped!

Supply list:  Roundabout scrapbook & card kit;  Mr Huey's First Kiss and This Is Me class stamp set

I took the This Is Me class a couple months back and needed a title page for my book that I'm still in the process of completing.  I thought the card sketch would be perfect for that.  I really liked the cascading elements down the right side and followed that idea almost exactly.  I changed it up just a bit with the misting but following the sketch made it quick and easy to get this page done! 

Leanne's use of color against neutral backgrounds allows for versatility, as well as giving her photo the spotlight! We love what she came up with, and hope you do as well. If you'd like to see more of her work, check her SC gallery...thank you for sharing these with us, Leanne! :)

Now it's your turn! Make a project with using one of this week's sketches as a starting point, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by June 24th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

 

 

 

Atlantic is here

Set sail with Atlantic! Our mid-release has hit the Studio Calico shelves a bit earlier than expected and you can find everything but the wood handled stamps in the store NOW! If you want one stop shopping, check out the Atlantic bundle - you can pick up most of the line with one "add to cart" click. 

Once you're doing shopping (we'll wait!), we have some inspiration for you. We've fallen even more in love with Atlantic after seeing our Creative Team work with it, and we think you will too!

Nicole Samuels used the sequins underneath a diecut word for an eye catching title - isn't the effect brilliant?

Atlantic's soft colors work beautifully on this sweet page from Kelly Noel - we love how she used one of the fabric bows as a flag!

Lisa Truesdell started with the Rockport paper as a background, and then pulled together lots of different star embellishments (stickers, glittered chipboard & veneer) to finish off her carefree vacation layout.

Gillian Nelson combined the Atlantic printed vellum with patterned paper waves into an awesome custom accent. Check out how she added her title with the Rockabye Thickers right along the ways - it adds so much energy to her layout! 

Our gold foil kraft paper lets Jen Jockisch's photo shine on her gorgeous layered layout. She pulled the pinks and yellows from the line for a perfectly sunkissed page, and the tiny navy anchors punched with our new mini punch accent it so well.

Kinsey Wilson knew Atlantic would be a perfect way to capture a roadtrip. The cork circles make perfect accents for a Project Life spread - they add so much texture with but fit perfectly in the pockets. Using a collection to complete a PL week is a great way to add a lot of details like Kinsey has here - while still keeping your spread looking cohesive

Lisa Spanger went to work and created three gorgeous cards using Atlantic - the stamp sets from our upcoming Planetarium Card Kit release were perfect for adding sentiments.

Now that you've seen Atlantic in action, what's your favorite piece?? We'd love to hear!!

wholesale spotlight

Here's a peek at how our Creative Team has been using our Here+There, Snippets and Sundrifter lines :

Marcy Penner - Piggyback : 

Lisa Spangler - Hello : 

Celeste Vermeend - Love You More :

Susan Weinroth - Be Happy :

roller stamp tutorial

Howdy! It's Lisa Spangler here today, and I have a quick little video to share some tips and tricks for using the stamp roller that came in this month's card kit add-on, Americano! Love this stamp so much. First I share how to get it inky, then how you can free-style it, and finally how to get a straight edge.

 

Here's a closer look at the card so that you can see it better :

(supplies: stamp roller, stamp, papers, twine, enamel dots: Studio Calico Americano card kit add-on; inks: Hero Arts Navy and Pale Tomato)

Thanks so much! Now what are you waiting for? Go get those stamps rollin'!

Lisa Spangler

you've got mail sneaks

You've Got Mail! Join Lisa Spangler and her talented contributors for a month of cardmaking tips, techniques and inspiration. Lisa has been teaching and sharing her love of cardmaking for years, and we're thrilled to have her enthusiasm in the Calico Classroom. She's joined by a cardmaking dream team of contributors - Jennifer McGuire, Maile Belles, Shari Carroll, Teri Anderson, Robyn Werlich, Kelly Rasmussen, Dawn McVey, Tami Hartley, Kandis Smith, Julie Ebersole, Dani Flanders & Betsy Veldman. Whether you're ready to try making your first card or a frequent crafter of handmade greetings, You've Got Mail will give you tips and tricks that you can turn to over and over. Here are a few sneaks from the class projects - to see more, click here.







While supplies last, students will receive a 4x6in clear stamp set - the stamps will ship free to you, no matter where you are.



Students will also receive printable accents and labels from Hello Forever, a digital brush set of the class stamps, and window card, tag and accent cuts from Kinsey Wilson. These will be available in the classroom on March 1st.




For a complete syllabus and to register for You've Got Mail, visit the classroom page at Studio Calico. Registration for You've Got Mail closes on 2.28 and class begins on 3.1.2013. See you in the classroom!