Hydrangea Hippo: June 2010

6/30/2010

0 Silhouette 102 Starts July 6

Join me at My Creative Classroom starting July 6 for Silhouette 102! We'll take your Silhouette machine way beyond the basics as we create pages such as these:

To sign up, just visit My Creative Classroom, select the Diecutting Machines classes and choose Silhouette 102! See you online ;)

Happy Cutting!!!

6/29/2010

0 Doodley Scallops

Doodling and Scalloped Borders are nothing new to scrapbooking and they are extra cute when used together! Here's an easy to way to make doodled scalloped borders using only a pen and ruler.

1. Lay the ruler parallel to the element you want the border next to.

2. Draw a line along the length of the element (a photo mat in this case) using the ruler to keep the line straight.

3. Remove the ruler and place it on the other side of the line.

4. Using the pen, draw bumps along the line, bumping into the ruler as you go along. You can draw these slower to make more even scallops or fast for more whimsical scallops.

Here's how it looks on the layout:

Happy Doodling!

6/28/2010

0 Something Sparkly

Can't wait to work with these:

But that will have to wait a little since I am having a crop tomorrow night!! It's nearly full so f you are thinking of coming, PLEASE let me know so I can save you a spot! See you then. Friday night, 5pm--??. $10. Light dinner, lots of crop space, and a goodie ;) Email me hydrangeahippo@yahoo.com for all the info.

Happy Scrapping!

6/27/2010

2 Oldies but Goodies

Someone on scrapbook.com asked about altered canvases a couple of days ago and I realized I had never uploaded these past class samples to my gallery! I wonder what other sample pics are creeping around on my computer for me to find and finally upload?!

Just for fun, here are two canvas classes I taught in early 2008 at Scrapbook Blvd, a store that used to be in Victorville, CA (now closed).

This is a Tilano Fresco Canvas Kit I taught as a class. The photo is from Cheryl McAdam ;) I used crackle paint from Tim Holtz, HUGE Fancy Pants stamps, and lots of diecut flowers.

This was called "Three's a Charm". I got the mini canvases at Blick Art Supplies (and from my friend PJ). Just a little ink and paint, glue some paper on and accents and there's a fun little home decor item!

Hope you're inspired to create something wonderful today.

Happy Summer!

6/26/2010

0 Camping Class TOMORROW 2-5PM

Join me for my last Camping class of the year!! We'll make this fun little book, using Bo Bunny's new camping line and the Bind It All!! Please note CLASS TIME is 2-5pm.

Here's the details:

Happy Camper

Mini Book Class

Light up the campfire and break out the S'mores as we create a playful mini book all about the outdoors. Scouting, family trips, or even beach camping, it applies to this fabulous book featuring Bo Bunny's "Roughin' It" collection, Zutter cardboard, and the Zutter Bind It All.

Please bring: Foam Paint Brush, Chalk Cateye in Chesnut Roan and Warm Green, Bind It All if you have one.

June 27, 2010. 2-5pm

Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway CA

See you there!!

6/25/2010

3 10 Supplies Challenge Prizes!!

Let's excuse Inspiration Friday in honor of giving out PRIZES!! Remember in January when I started the "10 Supplies Challenge" here on my little old blog? Well, I finally compiled all the entries from the 5 months of challenges and I have winners to announce!!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS:

AndreaFriebus said...: I use three chipboard embellishments at the bottom of my layout. I HAD to have those little animals and have rarely used them.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t120/benzbelly/three.jpg

TFL,
Andrea; February 6, 2010 12:55 PM

You just won a $100 gift cert to my Hydrangea Hippo etsy shop!!!

But wait, there's more!

BrennenB said...: I posted my alpha challenge entry to the TES forum here http://everydayscrapper.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=130411&p=3&topicID=35740503 Crossing my fingers to win the VERY generous prize you're offering. Maybe I should cross everything else I can think of too. :); May 7, 2010 9:06 AM

Won the HUGE pack of Alphas I am giving away for Challenge #9 - to use your alphas!!

(2 packs of Prima Alphas (one even has BLING!), 1 Crate Paper Alpha Twist, 1 Bo Bunny Press Alpha Beads Sheet, 1 American Crafts Felt Thickers, 1 American Crafts Vinyl Thickers, 1 American Crafts Fabric Thickers, 1 American Crafts Pearl Thickers, 1 American Crafts Glitter Thickers, 1 American Crafts Puffy Letter Stickers, and 1 TLC Monograms Stickers)

But wait, there's even more!

For everyone else who participated in any of the challenges I am sending you a pack of stick pins or a two color pack of Baker's Twine from my etsy shop!!

Captain Scrappy said...

I managed to do a challenge posted! LOL
Not sure how to link w/Mr Linky...

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/paleojenn1/P1170408.jpg

May 18, 2010 1:26 AM

Jan said...

Hi Jennifer :)
Here's my project..it's a Girl Friend Pocket Card.

http://papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/2010/05/girlfriends-pocket-card-and-framed-gift.html

May 18, 2010 1:26 PM

BrennenB said...

I posted my alpha challenge entry to the TES forum here http://everydayscrapper.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=130411&p=3&topicID=35740503 Crossing my fingers to win the VERY generous prize you're offering. Maybe I should cross everything else I can think of too. :)

May 7, 2010 9:06 AM

Cyndy said...

I blogged about my pages today thanks to your challenge but I can't seem to find Mr. Blinky so here is the address: http://cyndy-loveofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/03/busy-day-at-table.html thanks for these challenges! Glad I finally got some time to play along!

March 21, 2010 6:55 PM

Movalgal said...

Hi jen
Here is my try at this challange.
Check it out here http://movalgal.blogspot.com/2010/03/cruisin-pch.html.

Thanks for the challange and Have a great Monday!!!

March 22, 2010 10:15 AM

KateB said...

J~thanks for the challenge! I have too many supplies that beg to be used and I had forgotten about rubons!!

http://kateblue.blogspot.com/2010/02/jennifer-priest-is-helping-me.html

KB

February 15, 2010 11:29 PM

If you're a winner listed above, please send me your mailing address at hydrangeahippo@yahoo.com so I can send your goodies to you. Please respond by July 1, 2010. Thanks so much for playing along! And keep an eye out for my next 5 month challenge, coming up later this Summer ;)

6/24/2010

0 Pink Pineapple Blog Hop Winners!!

Remember the super fun Blog Hop I did last month with Pink Pineapple and some other awesome crafters? Well, the winners were announced and my post here never showed up!! :(

So without further ado:

Wow...what a response!! We had 75 ladies qualify for a chance (or chances if they completed additional "tasks") to win prizes from the "Blog Hop!"

Here is a little video clip of Coleby, (my cute little side-kick), and I, (Krystie), announcing the winners!! Thanks to Teri for making Coleby and I look "presentable" on video.... instead of the goof-balls we really are!

The first video announces the winners for Pink Pineapple Scrapbooks two great prizes!!

The second and third videos announce the winners for ALL the "Blog Hop" give-aways.

Hope you had a fun time checkin out our videos!!

The "real stream" on our flip video is much clearer and a MUCH better picture....maybe my "tech-ie" Teri can figure out how to doctor it up a bit!!

WINNERS ARE:

Pink Pineapple Scrapbooks - Shirt - Miranda Montiel

Pink Pineapple Scrapbooks - Scrapbooking Kit - Susan

Susi Blu - Souffle Pens - Nelly Lutte

Stephanie Ackerman's - Hand-made Canvas Bag- Miranda Montiel

Scrapbooks Royalty - Scrapbooking Kit- Jacquie Chinnery

Jennifer Priest - "Home Is Where the Heart Is" kit- Becky

Jennifer Priest- Embellie pack - Kat Baker

Corina Nielsen - 50% Off Photo Session + one 11x14 print - Danielle Pachuto

Congrat's to all the winners....and a SPECIAL THANKS to all those who helped make this blog hop super fun!!

I need BECKY to please contact me so I can mail your goodies to you!!!! I already got Kat's info and her yummy embellies are off in the mail. Hope to hear from you soon BECKY!! Just email me at hydrangeahippo@yahoo.com.

Thanks for hopping!

6/23/2010

0 Places I Am Working On

Around my house ;) Here's where I sit on the computer doing blog posts, Facebooking, emailing, and doing my online classes. I love my Michelle Maule print and hope to get some more soon. One day those files won't sit back there behind my monitor ... one day we'll finally be 100% settled here!

And here I set up my fave half round table from Bombay Imports. I am sad they went out of business but Xaver and I got some good deals and are really happy with the stuff we got while they were open here. The table is in a wide part of my hallway at the entrance of my bedroom. I really want to fill the shelves with fun stuff but no ideas yet--do you have an idea?!?

I am slowly framing and hanging some awesome pics Shawn Bumgarner of Gypsy Isle Photography took of my family in 2008 and putting them up over the table. LOVE these pics!

I am hoping to get to work on these projects more over the summer. Are you working on something? Please share a link!!

Happy Scrapping!

6/22/2010

0 Project 12x12 TONIGHT

...at Collective Journey in Redlands, CA!! Just call 909-793-2200 to sign up.

Here's a little sneak peek at the "secret" page for this class!!

6/21/2010

0 Become An Expert "Stampbooker" & Get A Special Stamping Bonus!

Just for attendees of Project 12x12 Stamping this Wednesday at The Red Bee in Tustin I've got a little surprise!!!

We're using the Distrezz-It-All and PILES of stamps to create this fabulous Christmas themed layout full of stamping techniques, tips, and tricks that will make you an expert "stampbooker". And if you get done early, you can create another 2 pager for a total of EIGHT pages in one night!!

Here are the other pages we'll create in the class:

Just call The Red Bee at 714-838-1200 to sign up by Wednesday morning. See you there with inky fingers!

Happy Scrapping!

6/20/2010

0 New Hippo Goodies!

Check it all out in my etsy shop, Hydrangea Hippo.

Happy Shopping!

6/19/2010

1 A Few More

So much done last weekend, so much old stuff used up--I gotta share it all!! So here's a few more layouts I created last weekend.

I started this page a few months back -- this weekend I added the journaling, some mesh circles leftover form a class I taught, tickets and flower from Reflections classes, and some punched green labels.

This whole layout is scraps!! Love it ;) I just kind of played around-always fun to try something a little different every once in a while.

I actually did this layout for my Silhouette 102 class at My Creative Classroom. This weekend I added the pics, completed the title, and added the bicycle chipboard sticker and other small stickers in the corner.

A layout created with leftovers from Reflections plus a really old K& Co (I think) journal spot I've had forever!

Katie's science fair project page, using up more oldies! I have had this green May Arts ribbon forever and the strawberries are from a swap I did in 2005 or so for Quickutz Shapes. Alot of this is made from scraps!

Hope you enjoyed a few more of my layouts ;) Also, I wanted to share that yesterday I got the awesome news that I made the Epiphany Crafts Design Team--woohoo! So excited to be able to work with these innovative new tools! I can't wait to show you all the fun stuff they can do ;)

Happy Creating!!