Check out these fabulous layouts and cards created by Melanie Jarocki using the products included in our February 2011 Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  Melanie used the technique showcased in Cindy Stevens's Sticker Tutorial Tuesday on some of her titles.  This little trick really makes those titles pop!  Click here to view our Sticker Tutorial Tuesday blog post.  Melanie, all of your projects are absolutely beautiful.  Great job!

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Check out these fabulous projects created by Kristin Kingrey using the products included in our February 2011 Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  I love how she used the Studio Calico Fabrip to create a flowers and to add a pleated border to her "Goobie Do" and "That Face" layouts.  Great job Kristin! 

This pleated border was created with the Studio Calico Fabrip self adhesive fabric strip.















This flower was created with the Studio Calico Fabrip self adhesive fabric strip.

Can I just say how much I love our February Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s)?  Well, they are FABULOUS!!!  Deana does a great job showcasing all of the wonderful products included in these  kit(s) with these beautiful projects.  Awesome work Deana!

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CARDS




Great card idea using the packaging from the corrugated shapes included in our February Add-On Kit!

As promised - here is a photo of our make & take project for our Confessions of a Shopaholic movie theme for the Northwest Paper Chase Shop Hop.  Also, when you stop in, have your photo taken with our shopping bag props.  They are the perfect accessory for your store photo. 

Hope to see you soon.  (ps - we are closed on Sunday, but will open on Monday morning at 10:30am.

See you soon!

Have you ever put a sticker onto your layout and decided that the placement, angle or overall appearance is completely WRONG?  Then, when you carefully try to remove it, you damage your whole project in the process.   I have made this mistake so MANY times.  There is nothing more frustrating than ruining a layout after putting all that time and effort into it.

I have an awesome little trick that has taken away all of my sticker anxiety!  Check it out.

• Adhere your sticker onto a coordinating piece of cardstock, then cut around the edge of the sticker creating a mat.  This takes a little more time, but the effect is worth it.
• Matting your sticker on cardstock, will allow you to reposition it until you find that PERFECT spot where you want to glue it down.

Here are some other things to try.

• If you use a contrasting color cardstock/paper to mat your sticker, it will make the embellishment stand out and keep it from getting lost in the background.

•  If you mat your sticker on paper or cardstock, you can easily turn it into a dimensional embellishment by adding some foam adhesive to the back.  Having the cardstock on the back will keep the sticker from from partially collapsing and sticking to the background.

• Try matting alphabet stickers to cardstock.  This will allow you to find the perfect position for your title or caption without ruining your project.  Try having your title or caption overlap your photo.

I hope that you will give these little techniques a try.  I think that you will find that matting your stickers will allow you so much more freedom when using stickers to embellish your layouts, cards and other projects.

Do you have a favorite sticker technique?  If you do, leave a comment on this post.  I am always looking for new ways to use my stickers on my projects.  If you would like to share a project you created using one of these techniques, post a link to it in your comment.

Happy Scrapping!

It is time to register for our Spring Getaway Retreat.  You definitely won't want to miss it!  The Hotel Sierra is the perfect location for our event.  Luxurious accommodations right in the heart of Redmond.  Only a 5 minute walk from Redmond Towne Center just in case you need to get out and stretch out your legs.   Register soon!  (425)396-1277

DETAILS.

WHEN:  Check-In Friday, May 13th, 2011 at 10am

               Check-Out Sunday, May 15th, 2011 at 5pm

COST:  $340/person

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 2 nights luxury lodging (double occupancy) (single occupancy add $145)
• 3 full days scrapping on your very own 6 foot table (plenty of room to spread out)
• Breakfast Saturday & Sunday mornings
• Dinner Friday and Saturday evenings
• The hotel has a fabulous heated indoor pool and hot tub
• Free Wireless Internet in your room and in our meeting space.

ACTIVITIES:

• Unlimited uninterrupted scrapbooking for 3 days & 2 nights.
• Challenges, contests and drawings each day (winners receive free products).
• Evening Chick Flicks (movies your husband or significant other refuses to watch).

REQUIREMENTS:

• A $200 deposit is due upon registration to secure your spot.  The balance is due in full by April 15th. 
• If you plan to room alone - you must register for a single occupancy room at the time of registration.  NO substitutions will be made at check-in.
• Each guest will be required to supply their own cutting mat to protect the table.  If you don't own one - you can purchase one at a discount for $16.00 (18"x24")

SHOPPING:

• Be organized and shop any time during the week before our retreat and receive 10% your entire purchase.
• If you don't have time to shop ahead of time - no worries -  we will have a great selection of products available for purchase at the retreat.

This is a great opportunity to get away from the responsibilities of everyday life and do something for yourself.  What a perfect idea for a mother's day gift!!!  This is going to be a fabulous event that you definitely won't want to miss, so make sure to contact us to register soon.  (We only have room for 32 guests).

Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions.  You can reach me at the store at 425-396-1277  or via email  kimberly@hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com )  I hope to hear from you soon.

Kimberly Hutchison

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