Fun Autumn Project

This was one of our projects at our Fall Workshop Weekend for Scrap Yard Chicks.

It is a cute little book of graduated pages using a super fun paper line by Lily Bee Designs.

Enjoy!

Come Scrapbook with Me!

Saturday September 25th
Noon- until as late or early as you want- yes thats right- midnight, one am, two am, whatever!
King County Library Service Center
960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, 98027
Here is a link if you need directions http://www.kcls.org/servicecenter/

Bring your scrapbooking projects, favorite cds to listen to, something to drink, good snack to share and come have a good time!

Spread the word and invite your friends!

The Start of Something New . . .

Fall always feels like a time for beginnings, my niece started college this year, my nephew started high school this year, and it is time for me to start something new too!

If you loved my monthly layout classes and you loved my project classes then don't despair. I am working on a plan to start a monthly subscription service for a New 2 Page Layout and a New Papercrafting Project EVERY WEEK! I also want to add in some online videos (okay I really don't know how to do this but my 14 year old nephew tells me it is easy peasy), and other cool stuff. So how fun will this be?

You will have the option to either just subscribe to the handouts or to buy the project and page kits. This way you can either create with brand new stuff, or use product from your stash (come on we all know what paper hoarders we all are!). Okay, so I totally realize that many of you have PILES of partially finished projects, or even worse kits that have never been opened. So in the interest of promoting healthy scrapbooking habits, I am going to start hosting some free workshop evenings - or maybe afternoons to assemble the new page kits and project kits and even to add some photos.

All of this is still in the planning stages, but my goal is to get this all going later this week. Yesterday I picked out some super cute new Cosmo Cricket paper for my first weekly paper project (hint- grandparents day is just around the corner) and a cute layout. The vintage vibe of their new Togetherness line is just perfect for a Grandparent's brag book.

I welcome any and all comments, suggestions, questions, guidance, etc. even potential names for my new venture- is weeklypaperprojects.com too lame?

Cheers!
Kerry

Layouts from my July and August Classes

Here are some layouts from my July and August Classes. I almost always do 2 page layouts, I just have too many photos for just 1 page. For more photos of my projects you can also visit my gallery on 2 Peas in a Bucket. Click here.

Enjoy!

Kerry

Big Changes for me too

Hey
Well this was a tough decision week for me, but I am not going to be teaching at The Mad Scrapper in Issaquah any longer. I don't really like discussing personal stuff, so the details don't really matter. I still really love the store and the owners but it just won't continue to be a fit for me. I am sad, Tuesday night was my last class there. I have taught in the store since 2003, when I came back from my first CKU and had just made my very first mini album.

So, now more time for Scrap Yard Chicks, spending time with my parents, my mom is supposed to be coming home from rehab next week (the kind for a broken hip- not like Lindsey Lohan), helping out John with his real estate biz, etc.

I am going to continue to post projects on my blog, I have a new subscription idea that I am going to pursue for weekly paper projects- kind of like the Thursday Free For All classes that I did at The Mad Scrapper. Stay tuned!

Changes for Scrap Yard Chicks

Ooh that sounds very ominous doesn't it? Maybe because I have been looking at too much cool Halloween paper lately.
Well, as we all know our world is always a changing, and we have a change here at Scrap Yard Chicks too. Some of you might already know, but our good friend and fellow Chick Kathy is no longer working with us. We wish her well with her future endeavors and will miss her fun personality at our events.
So that just leaves two original Chicks left, Darcie and Kerry. It is funny since we have known each other the longest, we figure we have been scrapbooking together for 10+ years. We met scrapbooking at our friend Serena's library crop in Issaquah. Wow, there has certainly been lots of scrapbooking and photographs along the way.
What does this change mean for our upcoming events and classes? Its all good for our customers. We will be bringing in some outside teachers to develop projects and teach classes at our upcoming events- be on the look out for the samples for our Fall Workshop Weekend very soon. Darcie and I have been talking to a few different ladies- we are lucky to have so many talented paper crafters in our area. It is really inspiring to see some of the amazing work that people have put together. So our customers get a wider range of project styles, but with the same Scrap Yard Chicks attention to every detail, TONS of new products, and all of the extra touches that set us apart.
If you have any questions about the changes at Scrap Yard Chicks, or have an amazing paper crafter that you would like to introduce us to- please send us an email at mailto:scrapyardchicks@hotmail.com or to mailto:kerryannbarker@hotmail.com.

Thanks! Happy Scrapping!

Project I taught last night

Here are some photos of a project I taught last night at The Mad Scrapper.

Really simple book made of 12 x 9 Manila Envelopes. I bound them with the Cinch. The paper is Jillibean Soup. Love it.

There is one envelope for each month of the school year to stash papers, art projects, ticket stubs, newsletters, report cards, etc.

On The Beach Book for Thursday's Class

Here is the project for my class this Thursday at http://www.madscrapper.com/

It is using the Graphic 45 On The Boardwalk collection, lots of great embellishments including crepe paper, beads, charms, buttons, flowers, tags.

The book is 8x8 chipboard.

If you are coming to class bring your favorite brown ink and LOTS of pop up foam dots. I used a whole package on this book.

New Project for Thursday's Class

at The Mad Scrapper in Issaquah. Call the store if you want to sign up. The Thursday classes are free, you pay for your supplies and can buy the directions if you want.

The Album is made with the red, white and blue We R Memory Keepers collection Old Glory. The pages are 6x8 and 6x6 and I used two different bindings, tied pages and an old favorite, folded paper strips with wet adhesive.

31 Days of Halloween Calendar

This is for a class at The Mad Scrapper on Thursday.

I just love Halloween and especially this paper line by My Minds Eye-Boo to You. So fun. Here are some photos from this project,

it is really large-built on a piece of foamcore 20x30.

I used the COOLEST google eyes, they are on springs. They look so adorable on Frankie!

Another New Project for our Scrap Yard Chicks Weekend

This is one of our mini class projects (Make and Takes) for Sunday afternoon. It is a Coin Envelope Mini Album. One of my talented partners Kathy created this little beauty. The envelopes are custom die cut and then she used Pink Paislee's Amber Road collection.

Each envelope has a tag inside to journal about the things we are grateful for. It is so beautiful, photos don't do this project justice.

Our First Scrap Yard Chicks Project is Online!

Our First Project for our Scrap Yard Chicks Fall Weekend Workshop is online!
It is one of my classes, a cute 6x6 recipe Book. It is a Maya Road sheer binder and Shabby Green Door paper, rubons and other cute embellishments. I just love this line of paper, it reminds me of my Betty Crocker Cookbook that was my mom's from the 40's.


We will be making pockets and pages for recipe storage.
We are also including a set of stamps to make your own custom recipe cards. Those Shabby Green Door rub ons are so great on the sheer binder tabs-they go on like butter!

Here is the scoop on the weekend. This is just one of 7 projects that we are making, the other photos will be coming online soon.

Scrap Yard Chicks Fall Workshop Weekend
Saturday October 17th-Sunday October 18th
We are so excited for our first event, we have so many wonderful things planned for you during this weekend, we are going to make this an AMAZING weekend with great projects, lots of product, prizes, fun, good food and more.

Location: Holiday Inn Issaquah Washington
Cost: $250.00
Saturday October 17th 8:30 am– Sunday October 18th 6 pm

What is included?
· All 7 classes-We will complete 4 large projects, One 12 x 12 Album Class (ten 12 x 12 pages), and 2 smaller ‘Make and Take’ Projects. Each class is packed in a kit complete with everything except adhesive. Click here for more information about our class line up and here for some sneak previews of our projects.
· Class handbook with step by step color instructions for each project including the smaller Make and Take projects.
· Table top Organizer
· Fantastic Goodie bags on Saturday and Sunday
· Lunch on Saturday
· Snacks
· Lunch on Sunday
· And lots more fun and treats!!!!

We will also have:
· Prize Drawings throughout the weekend
· Tool Table-complete with Cricut and Cricut Expression-with loads of cartridges, Cropadile, Bind-It-All, Xyron, Punches, Stamps, Paint, etc.
· Shopping-we will have lots of great stuff to buy including some of the latest and greatest tools, our favorite adhesives, ink, extra project supplies, and other Scrap Yard Chick kits.
· Hospitality Room-filled with snacks, drinks and a place to relax if you need to get away
· Free Crop Time to catch up on unfinished projects or to work on something new

I can't wait for our first event, we have been busy planning, shopping and just trying to get all of the details just perfect. We have so much product packed into each of our kits, it is going to be such a lot of fun.

Accordion Card Box

This project is for a class Weds night at The Mad Scrapper in Issaquah. I love this Junebug paper line from Basic Grey. I love anything with great red papers in it.

The file box is entirely handmade, the covers are chipboard, the sides and dividers are made with the Scor Pal and Bazzill cardstock. This is a repeat class, I originally made this project last year.

We have set the date for our first event!

Oh my gosh I am so excited for our first Scrap Yard Chicks Event!
It is Saturday October 17th-Sunday October 18th
at the Holiday Inn in Issaquah.

We are going to make this an AMAZING weekend with great projects (5 classes plus 2 mini classes)-with lots of product included, really terrific goodie bags, a table top organizer (you know how us scrapbookers love new stuff to organize in), prizes and so much more! The best part is we are cherry picking the pieces we like from a variety of paper manufacturers, plus no commercials to buy this or that, no stupid games to waste your time, lots of space to work, extra product available for purchase, time in the evening to catch up or work on something new, a full tool table with a Cricut, stamps, punches, etc. all in a fun and creative atmosphere. We have all been busy combing through new releases plus some older stuff to find the very best products for you.

Cost is $250 which includes all your supplies for classes, plus lunch both days, other snacks, and all of the wonderful other extras I mentioned above. The Holiday Inn is also offering a room rate for anyone who wants to stay over. We'll have more details very very soon.

Hint about some of our projects:
Desktop calendar on a metal album stand with die cut chipboard and paper pages-October Afternoon papers and embellies-so so cute.
Maya Road Chipboard house (this is 3 dimensional) with a mini album inside using Upsy Daisy (this is a newer company from BC that we LOVE their stuff) papers and other cool embellies
Mixed Media Mini Album-you know with chipboard, acrylic, envelopes, tags using the new Making Memories Mistletoe Paper and embellies- or Making Memories Halloween Paper and embellies
Other Mini Album-yet to be determined but I promise FAB- U - LOUS-possibly a recipe book in a Maya Road Sheer Binder with Shabby Green Door (an offshoot of Daisy Bucket) paper line Farmers Market and other cool stuff.
12 x 12 Album Class-you will get an entire pack of Basic Grey Paper (one sheet of each paper from the collection-18 pieces total), stickers, embellishments, die cuts, cardstock, etc. We will be making 10- 12 x 12 coordinating layouts and you get the rest of the product-trust me there is a lot- to make more pages on your own. We will have at least 2 different color/paper line selections for this class
Make and Take Mini Classes- 2 great mini projects, we haven't figured these out but once again F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S.

Remember, these projects are all in the planning stages, so there might be changes along the way, but we promise you will not regret spending your weekend with the Scrap Yard Chicks.

We are finishing our website so we can get it online and start collecting deposits. We will only have 50 spots open for this event, if you want to be on our emailing list go to our blog www.scrapyardchicks.com , scroll down a bit and there is a link to sign up for our email. We will be opening registration to our email list first.

Okay enough for now. John is heading to Canada this weekend for a week of Salmon fishing, I am so excited. I have so many projects I want to get done while he is away, plus making some kits to sell for the Chicks.
Cheers!
Kerry

Summer File Folder Album

This is for a class Thursday night at The Mad Scrapper in Issaquah. It is a book of file folders covered with the new Lemonade line by Basic Grey. Gorgeous paper. So summery. Each page makes a pocket to store all of your summer memorabilia.