Paris Ladies Post

I created this card using 4 different stamp sets by Crafty Secrets: Journal, Sew Special, French Mail, and Cherubs.

I started by stamping the row of ladies in Timber Brown Stazon ink and watercoloring the entire paper with Creamy Caramel ink. Then I stamped the remaining images in various inks, scraped and inked the HECK out of the edges using various Ranger Distress Inks.

The layer of pink paper below is also by Crafty Secrets, from the Pastel paper pad. It's also lovingly inked with Ranger Distress Inks.

The ribbon, my favorite part, was a gift from my friend Vivian.

Hope you have a beautiful day!
-Anna.

Puppy Dog Layout

A few weeks ago, Annette and Carolyn challenged me to create a 12x12 scrapbook page. While some of you will think nothing of creating a 12x12 layout, for me this was a BIG deal. This was my first 12x12 layout, EVER! I'm primarily a card maker and churn out an altered item now and then. But scrapbook pages, especially 12x12 pages, were uncharted territory for me, until now. (So, don't snicker too loudly when you see my page!)

I used new paper and rub-ons by SEI to create this page. I like the double-sided papers -- they're a bit heavier, and give the page more substance.

I pulled out the ol' sewing machine for this layout as well. The pups in the photo are my own Miss Daisy and Mister Farley. They really are the BEST of friends.

You can see this layout in the shop, along with many others created by fellow design team members!

Retro Wine Tote

I wanted to make a wine tote using the Anna Griffin holiday line of papers and rub-ons, and this is what I came up with. I love the retro look of the papers, and wanted to feature the large design of the paper, but accent it with some of the smaller patterned papers in the line. I used a white glue to adhere the paper to the chipboard container. It worked well to hold the paper in place. I used a sanding file to trim the paper and give it a bit of a worn look. I used some bright pink May Arts ric rac that seemed perfect for an extra added embellishment.

I found that the rub-ons that coordinate with this paper line are DELISH! They adhered to my project perfectly!! The colors really pop! This will be a great way to package a gift during the holidays. Oooh, can't WAIT!

Check out this wine tote in the shop for a closer look!

Flocked SEI!!

Hi friends! Hope you've all had a great weekend - I know I have! I was able to catch up on a few projects I've had in mind.

Yesterday I stopped in the shop to drop off some store display projects with Annette and I picked up a couple sheets of the new flocked SEI paper. Oh my GOSH, is this stuff fun! The darker areas on this paper are the flocked parts -- when you rub your fingers over it you can feel that it's fuzzy.

I thought this paper would be PERFECT for a cute little box or bag - something special. Then I remembered that my friend Leigh made a super cute little tote template. I asked her permission to make her tote just for a store display, to show just how CUTE these papers are for 3D projects. I ended up altering her template a bit, but it's close enough to call it a "Leigh Tote".

There are lots of tote templates available online; if you need one you'll find lots of samples here. PaperCrafts magazine had one in the spring of last year -- I found it here. Super cute, and so easy!!

I also made a card using other papers in the flocked SEI line. I really like the graphic quality of the paper. Very 1960's ... they say everything that's old is new again. We see that true in papercrafts as well. I think it's great...but oh my, I think I can do without reliving the era of parachute pants and 80's hair.

Altered Halloween Paint Can

Here's another project I have to share with you! You'll want to check out the new K&Company Halloween paper & embellishments Carolyn ordered for the store!

OH MY GOSH, CUTE!

The bright colors and cute characters are so perfect for a whimsical Halloween! I wanted to alter a clear paint can and these papers just screamed to me for the project.

It takes a bit more than 12 inches in length to go around small paint can so make sure you're prepared with plenty of paper. I found that double-sided red sticky tape works great to adhere the paper to the plastic bucket. AND it also holds ribbon in place perfectly!

I know the idea of altering paint cans has been around for a while, but this is the first time I've done one -- and now, I just want to do more! I have so many ideas for packaging up the gifts I send to my girlfriends during the holidays! If you've never altered a paint can (clear or regular), don't wait any longer! I know you'll have fun with this project!

You can see my Trick-or-Treat can on display at The Crafty Scrapper!
-Anna.

My 2 Dogs: Altered Album

Last week Carolyn put me to work on a Maya Road Arrow Album. I decided to make it a book about my two dogs, Mister Farley and Miss Daisy. They really are best friends -- inseparable! They go everywhere together... even the vet's office!

I used Hideaway Cafe patterned paper by Cosmo Cricket for the cover and all of the pages, and matted all of the photos with black cardstock. I used a couple of stamps by Stampin' Up, and by A Muse Art Stamps. Each page has unique embellishments (charms, buttons, eyelets, etc) but using the patterned paper series throughout the album really pulled the project together.

You can see the entire album at The Crafty Scrapper, and here in my personal gallery. Enjoy!! =) -Anna.

Design Team Kick-Off Party

Anna Wight demonstrated her awesome stamping abilities. Thanks, Anna! You rock!

The Dove's Nest catered our delicious dinner...YUMMY! Betty, Joanna, and Sherri dig in.

Wednesday evening was our official Crafty Scrapper Design Team kick-off! Our purpose is to showcase the Crafty Scrapper products and make scrappin' fun and easy for everyone! After dinner and a short discussion of upcoming events, Anna wowed us with her stamping technique demo. Then we all played around with her ideas and picked her brain for all her tricks of the trade. Afterall, the more we know, the better we scrap! The better we scrap, the more we can inspire! Thanks to all who came!

Hello, hello! I'm Anna Wight!

I'm so excited to be a new member of The Crafty Scrapper Design Team! I've lived in Texas for a year, and The Crafty Scrapper has been a wonderful haven for me since I moved to Texas. I'm a stamper at heart, but also have a great time making altered items such as journals and frames.

My style can change every day of the week! Some days my projects are whimsical and fun, and some days I do clean, uncluttered designs...and yet other days I'm all vintage! Regardless of the style, all of my projects are made from the heart and I pay very close attention to detail.

I have an art degree from an Oregon university and put my creative energy to work daily through rubber stamping, paper crafting, illustration, and photography. I'm proud to be an artist for Whipper Snapper Designs, and am truly honored to serve on several design teams for rubber stamp and paper crafting companies. Every day is a creative adventure!

A big thanks to the gals at The Crafty Scrapper for welcoming me to the design team! I look forward to all the fun! You can see more of my work (there's lots of it to see), and catch the occasional glimpse of my life on a small Texas farm at http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com

Here We Are

Yes, here we are. The design team for the Crafty Scrapper. This is a blog that the team will use to post ideas, techniques, challenges, swaps and anything else they can think of to excite the imagination. We plan to have FUN!

We hope that this will serve as a place to come when you are out of ideas, feeling less than creative, not sure what to do with a certain paper you got, etc. We also hope it will be a place you come when you are excited, have a gazillion ideas and want to see what others are doing. Please leave comments so we know what helps and what doesn't. With the changes in the team and now an individual blog just for the team---who knows what they'll come up with! The blog link will stay the same, but other details may change by the next time you visit.

Over the next week or so, each person on the team will introduce themselves and show a picture of a recent piece of work that they have completed. Once each has given a glimpse into themselves, we will start posting other ideas, projects, layouts and techniques!