But first, here's the sketch used to create this layout. It's posted right now at Your Scrapbook Stash, and it was created by the lovely Erica.
~Alyssa~
P.S.- Miss Art's opens tomorrow- EEEEK! So excited!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The New Spring Fashions
Well, my friends, I am here to tell you that the newest spring fashions have come to Indiana. lol! last summer was Milena's first season in soccer, and she was given a net and a set of cones by her grandparents. Her brother, 3 year old Elijah, had a different idea of what those cones should be used for!
But first, here's the sketch used to create this layout. It's posted right now at Your Scrapbook Stash, and it was created by the lovely Erica.
I flipped it to create this layout using Webster's Pages gorgeous and oh-so-easy-to-use collection, "Spring Market."
While enjoying your crafty time this weekend, make sure to consider this sketch for some cool inspiration. And, for all your weekend shopping, coupon code APRIL20 will get you 20% savings at Your Scrapbook Stash (SMASH BOOKS are almost in- pre-order yours now!)
~Alyssa~
P.S.- Miss Art's opens tomorrow- EEEEK! So excited!
But first, here's the sketch used to create this layout. It's posted right now at Your Scrapbook Stash, and it was created by the lovely Erica.
~Alyssa~
P.S.- Miss Art's opens tomorrow- EEEEK! So excited!
Friday, April 29, 2011
201 Teacher Sneaks!
Today is the very last giveaway for our Miss Art's Papercrafting School blog tour. While it's sad to see the giveaways end, it's an exciting day, because the fun is just beginning. Miss Art's will open it's virtual doors on Sunday, and class will be in session for the very first time!
I've been sharing sneak peeks with you throughout the month of our 101 classes, and today I am thrilled to be sharing with you the incredible 201 lineup of teachers that we have coming to Miss Art's to share their talents with you.
In case you're just joining us and learning about Miss Art's for the first time, here's a quick breakdown of what the 101 and 201 designations mean. 101 subscriptions are $10 per month, and include 3 classes. 101 classes are a bit smaller then 201 classes, and cover a wide array of subjects, from how-to's for specific projects to classes about using specific products and tools, to technique classes. 201 subscriptions are $5, and while you only get one class, it's a whopper of a class, from a world-class teacher. 201 classes walk you through 1 or more projects, and you learn EVERYTHING you need to know about EVERY technique that goes into those projects. These classes are detailed, in depth, and utterly inspiring and they all have a coordinating kit available for purchase!
Ok, on to the teacher lineup:
May: Stacy Cohen
June: Alyssa (me!) and Heidi Kelley (yep, we're co-teaching, it's going to be a crazy ride!)
July: Lydell Quin
August: Julie Winks
September: Jamie Dougherty
October: Another amazing teacher I can't name yet (heehee, just had to throw that in there!)
Are you READY? I can't wait! To be entered to win the last subscription up for grabs, leave me a comment and tell me which level you are most interested in- 101 or 201. If you win, you'll get both levels FREE for the month of May!
See you Sunday at Miss Art's!
~Alyssa~
P.S. There will be 2 chances to win on the Miss Art's blog on Sunday! (Check out the School News tab!)
I've been sharing sneak peeks with you throughout the month of our 101 classes, and today I am thrilled to be sharing with you the incredible 201 lineup of teachers that we have coming to Miss Art's to share their talents with you.
In case you're just joining us and learning about Miss Art's for the first time, here's a quick breakdown of what the 101 and 201 designations mean. 101 subscriptions are $10 per month, and include 3 classes. 101 classes are a bit smaller then 201 classes, and cover a wide array of subjects, from how-to's for specific projects to classes about using specific products and tools, to technique classes. 201 subscriptions are $5, and while you only get one class, it's a whopper of a class, from a world-class teacher. 201 classes walk you through 1 or more projects, and you learn EVERYTHING you need to know about EVERY technique that goes into those projects. These classes are detailed, in depth, and utterly inspiring and they all have a coordinating kit available for purchase!
Ok, on to the teacher lineup:
May: Stacy Cohen
June: Alyssa (me!) and Heidi Kelley (yep, we're co-teaching, it's going to be a crazy ride!)
July: Lydell Quin
August: Julie Winks
September: Jamie Dougherty
October: Another amazing teacher I can't name yet (heehee, just had to throw that in there!)
Are you READY? I can't wait! To be entered to win the last subscription up for grabs, leave me a comment and tell me which level you are most interested in- 101 or 201. If you win, you'll get both levels FREE for the month of May!
See you Sunday at Miss Art's!
~Alyssa~
P.S. There will be 2 chances to win on the Miss Art's blog on Sunday! (Check out the School News tab!)
Monday, April 25, 2011
A winner!
The winner of my subscription giveaway from Friday is...
Molly!
Congrats, Molly! Send me you full name, email, and preferred username at missartspapercrafting@gmail.com and I'll get you set up. :)
~Alyssa~
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Just 8 More Days!
Eight more days until Miss Art's opens it's virtual doors! There is SO MUCH going on behind the scenes, getting the website, the store, and the teacher line-up all ready to go. Next Friday when I post we'll be doing all the last minute details and finishing touches.
Today I thought it would be fun to show you a few sneak peeks of what you can expect to find in the Miss Art's store.
So, how will the Miss Art's Store be different from every other store? I'm so glad you asked! The Miss Art's store will feature our exclusive kits, and a variety of scrapbook supplies. But unlike every other shop, our specialtiy is bringing you hard to find items. So, when there's something you can't find (or at least not cheaply), check us out! We will have a great selection of very affordable D-rings, White Signo Uniball Pens, stacks of Bazzill cardstock (think .25 cents per sheet!) and even a few unexpected items (burlap, anyone?).
And there's more. We will also be stocking and maintaining a section of the shop that is only for vintage, or vintage-inspired one-of-a-kind items, as well as handmade items made by our teachers just for you! We'll be showing you how to use the items in your craft spaces, and then selling them to you at a fraction of what you would pay somewhere else. Here are just a few sneaks of the type of items I am talking about:
Barrel Case (Markers not included):
Vintage Button Assortments:
Retro Brunch Bag (fits Thickers!)
Vintage Glassware:
Early 1900's postcards:
And there's one more thing: you will NEVER pay full (MSRP) price for your supplies at Miss Art's Papercrafting School. Guaranteed.
Nervous about trying something new? Most new students have a few first day jitters so we want to give you the chance to get to know us better. Each business day (Monday-Friday) in the month of April we will be giving away one free monthly all access Extra Credit subscription to a lucky winner who leaves a comment on the staff member of the day’s post and posts our count down blinkie in their sidebar!
Today I thought it would be fun to show you a few sneak peeks of what you can expect to find in the Miss Art's store.
So, how will the Miss Art's Store be different from every other store? I'm so glad you asked! The Miss Art's store will feature our exclusive kits, and a variety of scrapbook supplies. But unlike every other shop, our specialtiy is bringing you hard to find items. So, when there's something you can't find (or at least not cheaply), check us out! We will have a great selection of very affordable D-rings, White Signo Uniball Pens, stacks of Bazzill cardstock (think .25 cents per sheet!) and even a few unexpected items (burlap, anyone?).
And there's more. We will also be stocking and maintaining a section of the shop that is only for vintage, or vintage-inspired one-of-a-kind items, as well as handmade items made by our teachers just for you! We'll be showing you how to use the items in your craft spaces, and then selling them to you at a fraction of what you would pay somewhere else. Here are just a few sneaks of the type of items I am talking about:
Barrel Case (Markers not included):
And there's one more thing: you will NEVER pay full (MSRP) price for your supplies at Miss Art's Papercrafting School. Guaranteed.
Nervous about trying something new? Most new students have a few first day jitters so we want to give you the chance to get to know us better. Each business day (Monday-Friday) in the month of April we will be giving away one free monthly all access Extra Credit subscription to a lucky winner who leaves a comment on the staff member of the day’s post and posts our count down blinkie in their sidebar!
You can get the countdown blinkie HERE. It will appear at the very top of your screen. I will pick a winenr from all comments on Monday!
Miss Art’s Papercrafting School Blog Celebration Schedule
Monday: Bethany Kartchner
Tuesday: Heidi Kelley
Wednesday: CarrieAnne Deloach
Thursday: Stacy Cohen
Friday: Me!
Monday: Bethany Kartchner
Tuesday: Heidi Kelley
Wednesday: CarrieAnne Deloach
Thursday: Stacy Cohen
Friday: Me!
Miss Art's Papercrafting School will open on May 1st! In the meantime, join us on our Facebook page for giveaways and more fun sneaks!
Please leave me a comment and tell me what you think about our plans for the store. I will draw a winner on Monday for the Subscription!
More teacher sneak peeks next week! There are some big names you'll be excited to hear. :)
~Alyssa~
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Today's the Day!
At 10pm EST tonight, I will be here:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-about-me-chat-with-bethany-kartchner
I hope you will be too! We'll be watching Bethany make this project:
And we get to ask all our questions, too!
All you have to do is follow the link to the U-Stream page:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-about-me-chat-with-bethany-kartchner
Log in to U-Stream to chat with us and you may even win this (thanks to Bethany for the giveaway!):
This is a co-sponsored chat between Stash to Treasure, and the soon-to-open Miss Art's Papercrafting School.
See you there!
~Alyssa~
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-about-me-chat-with-bethany-kartchner
I hope you will be too! We'll be watching Bethany make this project:
All you have to do is follow the link to the U-Stream page:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-about-me-chat-with-bethany-kartchner
Log in to U-Stream to chat with us and you may even win this (thanks to Bethany for the giveaway!):
This is a co-sponsored chat between Stash to Treasure, and the soon-to-open Miss Art's Papercrafting School.
See you there!
~Alyssa~
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
More About Baby "K"
I seem to be on a Baby K kick lately. I think it's because he's just too cute, and my brother keeps me well-supplied with cuteness in the form of photos. :)
I created these layouts over the weekend using Basic Grey Curio, Echo Park For the Record, and a little of Crate Paper's Portrait, all from the store at Your Scrapbook Stash.
This first one is Baby K and my daughter, back at Christmas time:
And another first haircut photo. Yes, I used this in my mini-book "Haircut Story," but I couldn't resist using it on a layout as well.
Thanks for coming by! More Miss Art's sneaks coming on Friday!
~Alyssa~
I created these layouts over the weekend using Basic Grey Curio, Echo Park For the Record, and a little of Crate Paper's Portrait, all from the store at Your Scrapbook Stash.
This first one is Baby K and my daughter, back at Christmas time:
~Alyssa~
Monday, April 18, 2011
Blog Tour Winner
My winner for this week's Miss Art's Papercrafting School Blog Tour is...
Bente!
Congrats, Bente!
Email me at missartspapercrafting.com with your full name, email, and preferred username and I'll get you set up! :)
Bente!
Congrats, Bente!
Email me at missartspapercrafting.com with your full name, email, and preferred username and I'll get you set up! :)
Friday, April 15, 2011
Miss Art's Class previews!
Today on the Miss Art's Blog Tour, I have something special to share. It's the101 level preview for Miss Art's Papercrafting School. Here's the description of how our 101 enrollment level works:
$10 101 Subscription Miss Art's 101 classes are posted every 10 days, and are designed for the crafter who loves having a constant flow of new ideas, fun tips, and techniques. These classes are video based, and range in length from 2-6 videos. As a 101 student, you will have access to live online chats with some of your favorite designers and teachers, as well as personal email responses every time you have a question.
We will open on May 1st with 3 101 Level classes already posted. So, without further ado, here they are:
"Embellished White Space" with teacher Amanda Jones.
Go to Amanda's Blog to see her preview video and class description!
"Love Grows Here" with teacher Sarah Eclavea.
Go to Sarah's blog to see her preview video and class description!
"Chip Chatter" with Alyssa McGrew- that's me!
Here's my class description:
In 4 easy to follow videos, Alyssa will help you to master ten techniques for turning raw chipboard into customized embellishments. By learning how a number of art mediums work independently and in combination on chipboard, you’ll understand how to recreate a variety of unique and fun effects. Vow to never be bored again! Class available May 1, 2011.
You can get the countdown blinkie HERE. It will appear at the very top of your screen. I will pick a winenr from all comments on Monday!
$10 101 Subscription Miss Art's 101 classes are posted every 10 days, and are designed for the crafter who loves having a constant flow of new ideas, fun tips, and techniques. These classes are video based, and range in length from 2-6 videos. As a 101 student, you will have access to live online chats with some of your favorite designers and teachers, as well as personal email responses every time you have a question.
We will open on May 1st with 3 101 Level classes already posted. So, without further ado, here they are:
"Embellished White Space" with teacher Amanda Jones.
"Love Grows Here" with teacher Sarah Eclavea.
"Chip Chatter" with Alyssa McGrew- that's me!
Are you ChipBORED? Stumped on how to use this kraft colored crafting basic in new and interesting ways? Are your projects coasting on last year’s or last decade’s means for molding this inexpensive medium? “Chip Chatter,” taught by Alyssa McGrew, is a 101 level class at Miss Art’s Papercrafting School designed to help you go overboard with new and exciting techniques for your raw chipboard stash.
In 4 easy to follow videos, Alyssa will help you to master ten techniques for turning raw chipboard into customized embellishments. By learning how a number of art mediums work independently and in combination on chipboard, you’ll understand how to recreate a variety of unique and fun effects. Vow to never be bored again! Class available May 1, 2011.
And here is my preview video:
And, as a bonus, one more preview. This class will be available on 5/10/11.
"Touchable Texture with Kathleen Glossop:
Nervous about trying something new? Most new students have a few first day jitters so we want to give you the chance to get to know us better. Each business day (Monday-Friday) in the month of April we will be giving away one free monthly all access Extra Credit subscription to a lucky winner who leaves a comment on the staff member of the day’s post and posts our count down blinkie in their sidebar!
You can get the countdown blinkie HERE. It will appear at the very top of your screen. I will pick a winenr from all comments on Monday!
Miss Art’s Papercrafting School Blog Celebration Schedule
Monday: Bethany Kartchner
Tuesday: Heidi Kelley
Wednesday: CarrieAnne Deloach
Thursday: Stacy Cohen
Friday: Me!
Monday: Bethany Kartchner
Tuesday: Heidi Kelley
Wednesday: CarrieAnne Deloach
Thursday: Stacy Cohen
Friday: Me!
Miss Art's Papercrafting School will open on May 1st! In the meantime, join us on our Facebook page for giveaways and more fun sneaks!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
It's Go Time!
This month for my DT projects for Your Scrapbook Stash, I requested some new Webster's Pages. I was delighted to receive Ladies and Gents and Spring Market, and I immediately created this layout of my adorable nephew, "Baby K."
Spring Market is so fresh and bright that it works perfectly with those outdoor spring photos. My brother took this adorable shot of Baby K out for one of his first stroller rides of the season. He looks ready to roll, doesn't he?
Spring Market and all the other new Webster's Collections are available at Your Scrapbook Stash! Coupon Code APRIL20 will save you 20% this month. Happy shopping!
~Alyssa~
Spring Market and all the other new Webster's Collections are available at Your Scrapbook Stash! Coupon Code APRIL20 will save you 20% this month. Happy shopping!
~Alyssa~
Monday, April 11, 2011
Miss Art's Subscription Winner
Just wanted to pop in and announce the winner of my subscription giveaway on Friday...
September, you are the winner! Email me at missartspapercrafting@gmail.com and I'll send over all the info!
Congrats!
~Alyssa~
September, you are the winner! Email me at missartspapercrafting@gmail.com and I'll send over all the info!
Congrats!
~Alyssa~
Nature's Beauty
I created a project back in September for Faber-Castell's new Design Memory Craft line. It turned out beautifully, and was even on the inside cover of their catalog! Now, it's time to finally share it with you.
You can learn more about how I made this on the Design Memory Craft Blog.
~Alyssa~
P.S. Bethany is today's stop on the Miss Art's Blog Tour. Check it out for another chance to win!
You can learn more about how I made this on the Design Memory Craft Blog.
~Alyssa~
P.S. Bethany is today's stop on the Miss Art's Blog Tour. Check it out for another chance to win!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Miss Art's Sneaks Continued
Wow, what a fabulous first week it has been for our Celebration Blog Tour! Thank you for touring the blogs of the Miss Art's team and teachers. I hope you are learning more about Miss Art's Papercrafting School and getting excited about opening day. Today I have a few more tidbits of info to pass along, and of course, another giveaway.
So, because, we are aware that sometimes everyone has a few first day jitters, so we want to give you the chance to get to know us better. Each business day (Monday-Friday) in the month of April we will be giving away one free monthly all access Extra Credit subscription to a lucky winner who leaves a comment on the staff member of the day’s post and posts our count down blinkie in their sidebar! Just leave a comment here and post the blinkie on your blog before Sunday night at Midnight, EST and I'll draw one lucky winner. You can get the countdown code HERE. It will appear at the very top of your screen. Copy the entire code, and paste it into the "Add HTML" section under "Design" in Blogger.
Miss Art’s Papercrafting School Blog Celebration Schedule for the month of April:
$10 101 Subscription Miss Art's 101 classes are posted every 10 days, and are designed for the crafter who loves having a constant flow of new ideas, fun tips, and techniques. These classes are video based, and range in length from 2-6 videos. As a 101 student, you will have access to live online chats with some of your favorite designers and teachers, as well as personal email responses every time you have a question.
$15 Extra Credit Subscription Miss Art's Extra Credit subscription includes access to all of our classes, at the 101 and 201 levels, providing you with a total of 4 new classes every month. As an Extra Credit student, you will also receive a Library Pass, which will enable you to see classes that have been posted for 90 days and archived in the library
Miss Art’s Papercrafting School Blog Celebration Schedule for the month of April:
Monday: Bethany Kartchner
Tuesday: Heidi Kelley
Wednesday: CarrieAnne Deloach
Tuesday: Heidi Kelley
Wednesday: CarrieAnne Deloach
Thursday: Stacy Cohen
Friday: Alyssa McGrew
Friday: Alyssa McGrew
So, I promised you some teacher sneaks, and I do have some to share with you! These are all teachers coming to our 101 classrooms this summer. (keep watching, we'll be sneaking some name of 201 teachers as well during this blog tour.)
Here's what the 101 and 201 designations mean:
$5 201 Subscription Miss Art's 201 classes are composed of 10-12 videos, and are perfect for the crafter seeking to learn new moderate to advanced skills and detailed techniques. In these monthly classes, our industry-leading teachers bring you 8-12 videos taking you through a detailed project, and teaching you every technique they use along the way. As a 201 student, you will have the unique opportunity to participate in a live online chat and receive personal email responses from the teacher.
$10 101 Subscription Miss Art's 101 classes are posted every 10 days, and are designed for the crafter who loves having a constant flow of new ideas, fun tips, and techniques. These classes are video based, and range in length from 2-6 videos. As a 101 student, you will have access to live online chats with some of your favorite designers and teachers, as well as personal email responses every time you have a question.
$15 Extra Credit Subscription Miss Art's Extra Credit subscription includes access to all of our classes, at the 101 and 201 levels, providing you with a total of 4 new classes every month. As an Extra Credit student, you will also receive a Library Pass, which will enable you to see classes that have been posted for 90 days and archived in the library
Starting next Friday, I'll be showing you some photo and video sneaks of these upcoming classes. In the meantime, I have one more thing to leave you with today. It's a video of a sample Miss Art's 101 class. Want to see a little peek at one type of Miss Art's class? Here you go:
Don't forget to post the countdown and leave me a comment to win a subscription! We're giving away the Extra Credit subscriptions, so that means access to all 6 of the new classes in May. Good luck!
~Alyssa~
P.S. As I write this, we are 7 fans away from giving this away on Facebook! Everyone who likes us will be entered to win a variety of giveaways all month long.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Prima Palette- Spring is here!
It's time for another palette of inspiration from Prima... and boy is this a gorgeous one!
~Alyssa~
Monday, April 4, 2011
More Miss Art's info (and a winner!)
I have projects in the works that I will be showing you this week... but I have been working on a few classes and other top-secret projects, which is why I haven't had many to share recently.
Today, however, I just want to direct you to a few important places.
First, today's stop on the Miss Art's Blog Tour is Bethany Kartchner. Not only is Bethany teaching the current Stash to Treasure class, but we will be moving that class to Miss Art's so that it will continue to be available. It;'s such a cool class we couldn't just let it slip away!
Second, here are a few more teacher sneaks! Look HERE and HERE.
Third, to be entered to win any of our Blog Tour giveaways, click HERE to grab the countdown clock. Then leave a comment on each stop of the Blog Tour to entered to win!
Fourth, we are doing some mega-giveaways on you facebook page. "Like" us to be entered to win this:
Last, but certainly not least... FRIDAY'S WINNER IS... Whispers and Wishes! Congrats! You have won access to Bethany's class at Stash to Treasure AND 1 month all-access to Miss Art's in May. Email me at missartspapercrafting@gmail.com to get set up!
Whew, thanks for hanging with me through all that! Good luck in today's giveaways on Facebook and Bethany's Blog!
~Alyssa~
Today, however, I just want to direct you to a few important places.
First, today's stop on the Miss Art's Blog Tour is Bethany Kartchner. Not only is Bethany teaching the current Stash to Treasure class, but we will be moving that class to Miss Art's so that it will continue to be available. It;'s such a cool class we couldn't just let it slip away!
Second, here are a few more teacher sneaks! Look HERE and HERE.
Third, to be entered to win any of our Blog Tour giveaways, click HERE to grab the countdown clock. Then leave a comment on each stop of the Blog Tour to entered to win!
Fourth, we are doing some mega-giveaways on you facebook page. "Like" us to be entered to win this:
Whew, thanks for hanging with me through all that! Good luck in today's giveaways on Facebook and Bethany's Blog!
~Alyssa~
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Finally!
**The Miss Art's countdown clock and giveaway are below**
Finally a layout about me... although I suppose in recent days there have been 2 or 3, this is the expression of the sentiment I am feeling. It's about time I made it into my albums a little more, so that someday miy children will have part of their mother in their scrapbooks. :)
I made this layout for Prima Marketing using the lovely Madeline Collection.
Finally a layout about me... although I suppose in recent days there have been 2 or 3, this is the expression of the sentiment I am feeling. It's about time I made it into my albums a little more, so that someday miy children will have part of their mother in their scrapbooks. :)
I made this layout for Prima Marketing using the lovely Madeline Collection.
I have added some heartfelt journaling on the back about what I hope that my children remember most about their mom. :)
Thanks for coming by!
~Alyssa~
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