Kaisercraft Projects

Have you noticed the fun products we have from Kaisercraft? If you like to create scrapbooking projects besides just layouts, then you will love these items! We carry a large variety of mini albums and theme books, projects to hang on your wall, and storage options. These wooden products are a great way to put your creativity on display!

1. Start with a wooden base of your choice.
2. Cover it with patterned papers (Mod Podge works great).
3. Embellish to your heart's content.

Here are two project ideas to get you started:


This wall hanging measures approximately 12" wide. Don't be afraid to stamp directly onto your background paper just like you would on a layout. You can add stickers, die cuts, flowers, and ribbons...you choose! You can permanently attach your photos or slip them into photo corners so you can change them out as often as you wish.



Maureen Wilson designed this darling "On the Go" mini album about her son.

To create the windows, sandwich a clear sheet of acetate or transparency between the wooden base and the patterned paper. Maureen postitioned a photo of her son so he looks like he's peering through the car window. So cute!

There's plenty of space on these pages to add large titles, journaling, and photos.

Mini albums, such as these, provide a great space to record those precious little moments others might not necessarily hear about.

Notice how Maureen has clipped her journaling into individual words and reattached them to form the sentences. It's a great twist and adds a playfulness to the book.

Maureen chose to replace the silver binding rings with colored ones to match her project. You could also tie it together with ribbons, a ball chain, or strips of torn fabric.

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These are just a couple of ideas using Kaisercraft's great "Beyond the Page" product line. We have free idea magazine in the store just for you or you could check out their website for a downloadable version.

Vanna's Choice Baby Yarn

In our yarn department, we are carrying Vanna's Choice Baby yarn in the following colors:

• Duckie (yellow)
• Chocolate Cake (brown)
• Pink Poodle
• Mint
• Bluebell
• Angel White
• Little Boy Blue
• Aqua
• Lullaby Pink
• Sweet Pea (green)
• and Lamb (off white)

Vanna's Choice Baby is a very soft, worsted weight (4 ply) yarn made of 100% acrylic.





We carry three kits with this yarn and a free pattern included in them: a blankee, a wee vest, and a granny square afghan. We also have Vanna's new baby pattern book, "Giggles and Grins" which contains 12 cute, very original, new baby patterns.

Blankee

Wee Vest

Granny Square Afghan

Come check it out!

BellaBella

My Mind's Eye has done it again with their beautiful BellaBella line! We recently received these two collections and have fallen in love with them! The soft palettes and vintage designs are reminiscent of old-fashioned wallpaper. But don't let these patterns fool you. They work great for all kinds of layouts whether you are scrapbooking about family, kids, events, or heritage.

Each collection comes with nine coordinating patterned papers and a sheet of pretty die cut embellishments. You can buy them separately or together in a kit.

"Bellezo" is a feminine collection with florals and swirls.

This layout was fast and easy to make since the paper already had most of the accents printed on it.

"French Flea Market" is beautiful with its rich reds and soft blues.

To create the heart on this layout, pop the outside edge off of a Heidi Swapp ghost heart and wrap ribbon around it. Then embellish it with ghost wings and a small metal key. Also, don't forget that we have some 12" x 12" dies that cut great backgrounds for your layouts.

Barnwood Frame Projects

We have a large variety of barn wood frames in stock and lots of ideas you can use them for. Here are just a few projects you could create:

First, choose a barn wood frame.

Then choose some fabric, ribbon, and metal embellishments.

This ribbon board was created by covering a piece of foam or mat board with a thin layer of quilt batting and then fabric. Next, place strips of ribbons across the board and attach brads where the rows intersect. Attach some metal stars across the top and metal star hooks along the bottom.

For this project, cover a piece of mat board with fabric and attach the large star hooks with screws . Cut the prongs off two large brads and glue them over the heads of the screws. Finish with a small barn wood frame.

To complete the ensemble, simply tie a torn strip of matching fabric around a piece of cork board and frame it. Quick and easy!

Scrapbooking Class Thursday Night!

Come Scrap With Us!!!

Don't forget about our scrapbooking classes this Thursday, February 26th, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in our Rexburg store. If you haven't signed up yet, please do so soon to reserve your kit.

Kathy is teaching her "All About Me" class. Her bright and cheery layout features five of her favorite things. The title can easily be changed to accommodate any theme.

Stephanie's heritage class is also very versatile. There's plenty of room for photos and journaling.

We hope to see you there!

Beads

We have received some new shipments of beads in the store just in time for spring! We have a large variety of colors in these beautiful pearls, so start planning your Easter projects now.

We also have new drop crystals in stock. They are perfect for earrings! Don't forget that Mother's Day is approaching and it's never too soon to start making that special gift just for Mom!

We have other sizes and styles available so come check it out!

If you are new to beading, let our experts help you get started.

Start Thinking About March 2nd Saturday

The Second Saturday theme for March is going to require some thinking on your part. What is it that brings you comfort in your life? Is it food, a worn pair of jeans, or a good night's sleep? Let's be specific and examine some of the corners in our minds.

When I think of comfort, I immediately think of a child with a soft warm blanket. So we will be working with fabric and the different techniques that can be used with it on your scrapbooking projects.

So don't forget to mark your calendars for March 14th at 8:00 a.m. and start thinking "Comfort!"