An Accordion card

Hola! Happy Wednesday everyone! I'm surviving my weekdays at work and just can't wait for the weekend. Don't we all? Lol! Time flies so fast that I only realize it yesterday that it is my turn to post!

I just call it an accordion card. It's actually made from a single 12x12 inches patterned paper of which I have cut it into half. I have scored on 3 interval of equal spaces on both and overlap both ends of each to create the length.
It's a fun way to give as a gift to your friends or loved ones and its pretty easy to display since it's able to stand on its own too. If you wish to keep it away, you can also fold and secure it with the ribbon lace, which is tucked around the back of the card. Quite simple, yes?

Materials used:
Patterned paper: Webster's Pages (DT kit)
Adage tickets: Tim Holtz Ideology
Game spinners: Tim Holts Ideology
Tissue tape: Tim Holtz Ideology & American Craft ( dear lizzy )
Lace: available at Papier
Altered paper clip: from my DT kit
Decorative stickers: from DT kit
Naked pockets: 7 Gypsies
Flowers: Kaisercraft
Brad: Making Memories ( DT kit )
Eyelets: We R Memory Keepers
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Ranger
Glad that I'm able to utilize much from my DT kit.
All of the brands above is available at Papier.
Come to the store and start shopping for your crafting needs!
Till then! Ciao!
-Nida-

Deco ( Book Box ) - Memory

I fell in love with Kaisercraft's papers the moment I set my eyes on them. They are just perfect for the project I had in mind. Rustic vintage is the style ..So.. the design process began..I started with designing a simple shadow box with a "book cover". Can you tell.. I am still struggling of how best to name this project lol.

 Ta da! This is what the inside looks like. There is endless possibilities of what you can hide/keep inside this "book".

Like what you see? This project is intended for a workshop. In class, you will be learn to make this box from scratch, fear not, as I will guide you step-by-step. We will also learn how to make accessories like pendants and a bit of beading. Learn about chip board cutting,fussy cut, stamping, distressing and layering.Owh.. not forgetting the cute photo dice at the bottom shelf..I'll teach you how to make that too. Bring a cuppa and lets have some fun! Do contact the store for class schedule and fees. Remember to keep calm and craft on :))

Live & Love Layout By AK

Another manic monday? Oh yes! Both of my kids is in school this year and i'm sure you could imagine the chaos of getting a 9 and 4 yrs old ready! Two hands is definitely not enough to handle the rush! I'm getting the hang of it and keep on wishing my maid would be here soon. Yes hopefully soon! 

Today i'd like to share a layout that i did this morning! lol. The first week of school is taking a toll on me so i've actually couldn't find time to scrap till the very last minute. Nevertheless i hope it turns out okay! hahaha. 

A bit of scrappy info, the pattern papers is from Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante Collection and the layers is doilies, papers with stamps image is from a shop called material, 7G Metal Gear embellishment, Prima flower, the title is from Webster Pages Journalling Card and here's the fun part. Can u spot the butterfly image tissue tape? It's my current fav's from Tim Holtz. and the awesome color of distress ink? That one is from Tim Holtz Autumn 2011 Seasonal Series! Gorgeous colors! The two fav's that i mention above is available at Papier!!! Yes..hurry peeps!

I've got to run now, gonna fetch my lil munchkin from kindy, she was really reluctant to go to school this morning! sigh..another mommy's duty calling. See you ladies around! :)))

xoxo,

Amelia

FabScraps Teapot Mini Album

Happy New Year 2012!!

I was given my first DT Kit two (2)  weeks ago and decided to use it for a mini album project. My first project this month for Papier is a Teapot Mini Album by FabScraps, which I bought from Papier a couple of months back. I have chosen two (2) colors from Martha Stewart Crafts (Antique Silk & Summer Haze) to paint the background of the mini album and layered with Rock Candy Crackle Paint to create the crackle effect on the surface.

Mini Album Cover - with Webster's Pages Bloomers - Pink Kiss

Tag from Lost & Found  > Rosy > Remember

I have added flowers from Prima Flowers, die cut shapes from Madame Boutique Collection by Kaisercraft , ribbons and fancy brads from my DT kit.



Making a Mini Album is fun,and there’s a great feeling of satisfaction when it is completed. So waste no time and start doing one for yourself….enjoy!!

Material List:

FabScraps Die Cut Grey Chipboard Album Teapot   

Webster's Pages Bloomers - Kiss Pink

Webster's Pages Designer Trim - Country Estate

Webster's Pages Crafting Push Pins

Martha Stewart Craft (Paint) - Antique Silk & Summer Haze

Martha Stewart Embossed Butterflies & Gem Stickers

Martha Stewart Puncher - Monarch Butterfly

Prima - Flowers

Lost & Found Tag > Rosy > Remember

Kaisercraft Die Cut - Modame Boutique Collection

Hero Arts - Various collection of stamps from Hero Arts

Tim Holtz - Rock Candy Crackle Paint

Daiso - Ribbons / Fancy Brads

Cheers,

- Inaz -

                                                                                   

Live Free - a scrapbook layout

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday and it's my turn to post a simple crafting project and hopefully it will be an inspiration to all of you out there. Its a scrapbook layout and this time, I want to show how you can effectively make use of the 'wrong-side' of the patterned paper. Never knew why they called it the 'wrong-side' when there's no right or wrong in crafting; or is there?! Lol!

This is from my first DT kit for January and I love every bit of it. The moment I saw the paper, I knew that I must use the 'wrong-side' cos' I have just the right photo to go with it! The edge of the paper was distressed with Ranger paper distresser and later applied with a distress ink to get that burnt look. The bottom of the paper was also distressed with Ranger's distress ink - evergreen bough.

I have used a corrugated foam paper and placed the photo on it. For the final touch to the layout, I have added in the leather string and created a 'lassoed' end just right on the horse's head. I had fun doing this! Just let your imaginations run wild! Yeeeehaaa...!

Ok, better stop before I get too much carried away! Lol! Below are few close-ups of the layout.
Most of the items here are available at Papier and even if it's no longer in store, you can still place your order and we'll try to get it for you. You can just walk right in and talk to our store manager!

Come by again to our blog tomorrow for more inspiration! Ciao!

Materials used for this layout:
Main pp: Webster's Pages - Western Romance collection
Paper die-cuts: October Afternoon
Other pp's: Kaisercraft & Glitz Design
Facets and Pen Nibs: Tim Holtz Ideology
Twine: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist
Distress ink: Ranger - Evergreen Bough
Chipboard stickers: Prima
Flowers and ticket ephemera: from Maya Road Shadow Box Kit
Lace: available at Papier
Paper distresser: Ranger
... And of course..my own stapler (lol!)

Thanks for reading and looking! Come back for more inspirations from our designer team!
And don't forget to get your crafting supplies at Papier!

Happy Crafting!

- Nida-

Winner Dec Sketch Challenge

The time has come to announce the winner for Dec Sketch Challenge. Worth mentioning here is the fabulous entry from everyone who submitted their layout through email and blog link. It was such a difficult task to select only one winner as we love each and every single layout's! Thank you ladies for participating.

Without further delay the winner is....

CHRIS LIM

Congratulations!!! Kindly contact the store for prize collection. 

xoxo,

Amelia. 

Cards - Live It Up Trio

My DT kit this month is bright and zesty! I would like to start my DT project this year with a series of fun and fresh cards..no distressing at all. Just clean and simple. Can you tell..it's one of my "to do " style this year :o

Materials List

                                         Papers by Melissa Frances - Betty Ann

                                                         Websters Pages - Your Life Beautiful and Western Romance

                                                         Echo Park - Bees Knees

                                         Chipboard embellishments by Green World Products Trading

                                         Embossed Stickers by K & Company

                                         Flowers by Prima Marketing

                                                         

Upon completing these cards...I'm not so sure whether they are my favs lol. Happy Crafting :))

Altered Dusty Attic 12x12 Shadow Box

Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope 2012 will bring more inspirations to you. For my first posting this year i've got a special project to share. I've been given a task to alter this Dusty Attic shadow box a while back. I've waited too long actually and give way to other projects. Finally i decided to mark my first post in 2012 with this special project.

Papers is from Prima collection and i add in Prima flowers, Dusty Attic laser cut chipboard and plenty of my own stash. The layout features pictures of Papier staff back in 2011. You can view this box at the store. Kindly check back here soon as we'll be announcing Dec Sketch Winner! 

xoxo, 

Amelia

Best of Christmas Promo

Here's the best of Christmas & more for Jan 2012!

From now till Jan 15th, enjoy 20% off AC Thickers & all Christmas items.  PCM & PECM get additional 10%.  Yes, all Thickers and Christmas items including stamps & more.  Here's your chance to grab the best of Christmas & the all time favourite thickers whilst stocks lasts.

Happy 2012 & for the anxious lil tots  (& mommies) going to school this week, have a great start and a happy week ahead!

Macy :o)

HAPPY TWO ZERO ONE TWO!

                                                                   2012
Happy Happy New Year to all!

Its 2012!!! This year I decided to stay away from resolutions as somehow they never work for me, or they always end up forgotten (err, for me anyway), so instead I tell myself I will set goals, simple, easy to achieve goals, and take baby steps each day to achieve these.  It could be daily goals, weekly goals, or monthly goals etc and then I can look back by end of 2012 and happily say that I HAVE done it!! 

Well, here's my first goal for 2012, more crafting!!  Haha! Really!  I absolutely would love to be able to have more pages added to my scrapbook albums and OTP collections.  So for a start, I will get organised, plan and then ACTION!  So, hopefully in the coming months, I will also be able to post more of my creations, and join in the crowdlar...

At Papier, we would like to welcome our new DT team, with Liza, Syafinaz & Aznida to be led by our RD, Amelia (AK).  With some fresh new faces, & fresh new ideas, we're hoping it will keep you inspired.  We also have many exciting events lined up for 2012, whether on the blog, in the classrooms or in our studios, so do stay tuned and keep abreast with our postings. 

And to all of you out there, I'm wishing you all the very BEST of health, wealth, joy AND

                     Keep the mojos high & inspirations alive!

                                          Here's to another creative & happy year... TWO ZERO ONE TWO

Create, Enjoy & Be Free

Macy :)