A NEW YEAR, A NEW POST AND SOME EXCITING NEWS FOR THE TOWN SCRAPPER!!!

Happy BELATED New Year!

I hope this post finds everyone well and looking forward to a brand new year. 

This year brings many exciting changes for the great store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER, (for which I am a design team member) and its terrific owner, PHEBE.  Phebe will soon be announcing the grand opening of her ON-LINE STORE!!  Please stayed tuned for all the details....

Phebe partnered with VICTORIA CASE in 2010, introducing a beautiful line of stamps exclusive to THE TOWN SCRAPPER.  Be sure to take a peek at available images, HERE. 

To celebrate the success of the aforementioned exclusive stamp line, we've decided to showcase our favourite VICTORIA CASE/TOWNSCRAPPER images from the past year.  Here is a look at my fav...

Remember to click HERE to catch a glimpse of my fellow design team members' wonderful creations featuring THEIR 2010 favourites!! 

Tricia

A little late...

My apologies, this post is a little late as this past weekend was a busy one for us.  The card you'll find below features The Town Scrapper's exclusive Victoria Case image, Snowfriends.  We are encouraging you to create a design without the use of embellishments for this week's CHALLENGE.  Are you in?  I must admit, I did find this request rather difficult.  As you'll soon see, I added a little teeny bit of  Polar White FLOWER SOFT to my card.  Would this addition be considered an embellishment??  If it is, please forgive me, this one was a real toughy for me. :)

How about our past Scrapette Zoe's, fabulous MAKE IT CRAFTY sketch!?

Now, if you can keep a secret,  here's what I would have done IF embellishments would have been permitted.  Shhhhhhh ;)



Can't wait to see what you create!!

Tricia



LATEST TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!

Good Morning Fellow Bloggers! 

Time to usher-in a new TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!!  For this week's CHALLENGE, we'd love you to share your DISTRESSED projects.  The TOWN SCRAPPER GALS aka THE SCRAPETTES have created some awe-inspiring CHALLENGE pieces...take a peek, HERE.

Here's a couple of pics of my distressed submission.  The card features the oh-so-sweet chef, "MADE WITH LOVE LOLA."  Lola was printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured with Prisma pencils and odourless mineral spirits.

Don't forget, one lucky CHALLENGE participant will be randomly chosen to receive a special gift.  This week Phebe, owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER, will be giving away "LOLA LOVES ALL CREATURES", a Victoria Case Town Scrapper exclusive stamp.

Have a wonderful weekend and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Tricia

Happy Friday!!!

Yay, it's Friday folks, the weekend's almost here!  It's time for another TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE and an opportunity to receive the super cute "BIG DREAMS EVAN" stamp.

Thank yous go out to all the wonderful STITCH CHALLENGE participants!  You never cease to amaze us with your extraordinary talent!!  Miria is the lucky randomly chosen winner of the Hockey Evan and Hockey Sophie stamp set.  Congratulations Miria and happy stamping!

This week's challenge is a SHAPE CHALLENGE!  We'd like to see your NON-RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE shaped projects.  Not too tough a request, with all those crafty, creative minds out there! :) 

Here's a look at my heart shaped creation.  This card features Victoria Case's TOWN SCRAPPER exclusive stamp "BEARY SWEET".  She's such a cutie! 

Check out my fellow SCRAPETTES' inspirational creations and all the SHAPE CHALLENGE details, HERE. 

How about a look at the stamp to be awarded to one lucky randomly chosen challenge participants?!

  "BIG DREAMS EVAN"

Happy weekend and happy craftin'!

Tricia

HELLOOOOO!!!!

Hi All! 

It's great to be back after a much enjoyed hiatus!  I'm feeling rested and as aptly stated by Scrapette DANIELLE, "READY TO ROCK AND ROLL!"  My two older boys are in school this year and I'm hoping little Matthew and I will be able to enjoy some serious crafting time! :)  So without any further ado, here's my contribution to this week's CHALLENGE inspiration, featuring Victoria Case's Rock Star Zeke...

This week's KICKIN' CHALLENGE requires your interpretaion of the following RECIPE:

• 1 CARDSTOCK COLOUR
• 2 PATTERNED PAPERS
• 3 TYPES OF EMBELLISHMENTS
• 1 STAMPED IMAGE
• 2 RIBBONS

We're looking forward to feasting our eyes on your scrumptious creations!!  To CELEBRATE our return from our summer hiatus, Victoria Case's BAKED WITH LOVE LOLA (as pictured in Scrapette DAWN'S creation below) will be randomly awarded to a lucky challenge participant!  Just imagine all the delicious designs one could whip-up with Lola's help in the craftin' kitchen!!

Check out the YUMMY CONCOCTIONS created by the AMAZING TOWN SCRAPPER SCRAPETTES, HERE!

Wishing everyone happy crafting....Tricia 

A BRAND NEW TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!

We've made it to another Friday and another TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!  I'd first like to congratulate our last challenge winner, LINDA.  Linda was randomly chosen to receive Kraftin' Kimmie's Lilith stamp.  A BIG thank you goes out to all of our wonderfully talented participants.

This week, in celebration of Canada Day (July 1st), we are requesting red and white projects.  Happy 143rd birthday CANADA!  Up for grabs this week, we have another FAB Kraftin' Kimmie....Emilia!  Will you be our LUCKY winner?  Why not join the fun?  For all the RED and WHITE CHALLENGE details and for some phenomenal inspiration from the Scrapettes, click HERE.

This week I decided to create a card that would be suitable to thank the special teacher in your child's life.  My card features studious Lela, a Victoria Case, Town Scrapper exclusive stamp.  This card is based on Paper Craft Planet Sketch Challenge Sk012310.

Card Details:

• stamps-Lela is Victoria Case for The Townscrapper, sentiment is Amy R Stamps (CC Designs)

Lela was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black, stamped on Neenah and coloured with Prisma Pencils and OMS.  Diamond Glaze was used on her glasses.  The sentiment was stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black.

• patterned design paper-October Afternoon
• flowers-Prima
• brads(flower centres)-We R Memory Keepers
• die-cut-Spellbinders' Nesties Small Ovals
• ribbon-stash of unknowns

****All supplies (except ribbon) obtained from fantastic Phebe, THE TOWN SCRAPPER.****

Have a warm, sunny and funtastic weekend!

Tricia

NEW SUPER SKETCH CHALLENGE AT THE TOWNSCRAPPER!

Good Morning!

It's another beautiful morning here, in Southern Ontario!  We've been spoiled this week in terms of weather.  Has summer arrived?  Hope you've been enjoying some wonderful weather, in your neck-of-the-woods.

Today, I'm excited to share the latest TownScrapper Challenge with you.  This week our stupendous Scrapette Maria has created a sensational sketch to assist in getting those creative juices flowing!  Why not play along? 

This week one lucky challenge participant (chosen at random) will receive the adorable Victoria Case, TownScrapper exclusive duo Zeke and Lola.  Click HERE for all the CHALLENGE DETAILS.

I decided to work with "The Wedding Couple" this week...thought they made a sweet wedding anniversary image.

Card Details:

• stamps-The Wedding Couple created by Victoria Case for The TownScrapper, sentiment is My Favorite Things

The couple was printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured with Prisma pencil crayons and odourless mineral spirits.  The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

• patterned design paper-October Afternoon
• flowers-Prima
• flower centres-We R Memory Keepers brads
• charm-unknown obtained from Phebe, TheTownScrapper
• ribbon-unknown

****MOST OF THE FAB SUPPLIES USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS CARD WERE OBTAINED FROM THETOWNSCRAPPER!****

One last note, the TOWNSCRAPPER DESIGN TEAM CALL is now closed.  Thank you to the MANY applicants!!  Please stayed tuned to meet our new members....CAN'T WAIT!!

Tricia

New SKETCH Challenge at The TownScrapper!

Good Evening ALL!

It's been busy this weekend, in our home, with family and friends helping us celebrate our little one's Baptism.  We always have a wonderful time at get-togethers and this occasion was no exception.  Can't wait until our next family gathering in July!

This week we continue our Mother-Daughter showcase at The TownScrapper with the DYNAMIC FAIRBAIRN DUO.  Check out their fabulous creations HERE!

On Friday, our latest challenge was announced.  We encourage you to share with us your take on this sketch

created by Nikki Fairbairn.  A challenge particpant will be randomly chosen to receive C.C. Design's adorable Bumblebee Hansel. 

Click HERE for all the challenge specifics.

I chose to ink-up darling Lola for my challenge creation this week.

 Card Details:

• stamps-Lola created by Victoria Case exclusively for The TownScrapper, sentiment is My Favorite Things

Lola was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Peerless Watercolour Sheets.  Shine was added to her hair and purse using Judy Kins Diamond Glaze.  Crystal Stickles was placed on Lola's eyelids and toenails for a little sparkle.

• design paper-Cosmo Cricket
• cardstock-Bazzill
• die cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties
• flowers-Prima
• buttons-red and green BoBunny, yellow unknown
• paper ribbon-BasicGrey
• scrapper's floss-Karen Foster
• shoe charm-unknown
• bling-rhinestones by KAISERscrapbook

Phew, that was a list and a half!  Can you believe ALL of these terrific supplies were obtained from PHEBE, THE TOWNSCRAPPER?!  PHEBE is located in Petrolia, ON, CANADA and SHIPS WORLDWIDE! 

Have a super week, hope to post again before Friday!

Tricia

TOWNSCRAPPER BLOG HOP PART 2!!

It's time for PART TWO of The TownScrapper's BLOG HOP!

For Part One, we shared some of our Scrapettes' fabulous creations using Victoria Case stamps EXCLUSIVE to The TownScrapper! We also gave you a GIRLIE challenge, and invited you to play along. TODAY, drop by The TownScrapper blog to see who WON the challenge (and their choice of TWO exclusive Victoria Case stamps), and who was randomly chosen from commenters visiting all the Scrapettes' personal blogs last week...

And now, PART TWO! :) We're going to continue with the GIRLIE CHALLENGE, and we'll wipe the slate clean and give you ANOTHER chance to create something girlie for your chance to win some gorgeous stamps, PLUS we'll be giving away MORE candy to another lucky commenter, AND the following fabulous GRAND PRIZE, these brand new Victoria Case rubber stamps -

Too Cool Max
Sweet Rose
Sophie Birthday
"Whatever", "Call me", and "Happy Birthday" sentiments
Hockey Lola
Hockey Evan
"Go Team Go", "Puckin' Around", and "Shoots... Scores!" sentiments
hockey stick, puck and ice skates

SOOOOOO, be sure to visit all the stops along the hop, check out our Scrapettes' BEAUTIFUL girlie projects, and leave comments on each blog for your chance to win the grand prize. We'll also be including all challenge participants in the draw, so you have MORE chances to win! Even if you created a girlie-themed project for Week One, you may play along during Week Two and increase your odds of winning!

You have until midnight EST this THURSDAY, April 29th to leave your comments and/or link your projects on The TownScrapper Blog. Remember, your projects must be created NEW for this challenge, and you MUST link back to us in order to be eligible for the prizes. Week Two and GRAND PRIZE winners will be announced next Monday, May 3rd.

In addition to the aforementioned prizes to be awarded, I would love to share several of the adorable Victoria Case stamped images, some summer-themed design paper and embellies in a Scrapette surprise package.  All YOU need to do to be eligible to win the package is leave a comment on my blog before the close of the GIRLIE challenge (midnight EST this Thursday, April 29th).

If you can't wait to see if you've won, and would like to buy some of these amazing new stamps for yourself, Phebe can be reached by phone at 519-882-0623 or via email at info@TownScrapper.com. She ships worldwide!

Are you ready to HOP?! Here is the list of Scrapettes for this week - remember to comment on EVERY stop along the way, and you could be one of the big winners!

The TownScrapper

Katie

Kim S

Kylie

Lisa

Phebe

Shelly

Tricia (THAT'S ME)

Zoe

Here's my card for PART 2 of The TownScrapper's Girlie Challenge.  This card features Victoria Case's pretty Sophie Feeding Birds.  This stamp is one of the many beautiful Victoria Case stamps made exclusively for the Town Scrapper!!  The WONDERFUL supplies used in the creation of this card  were obtained from none other than PHEBE, THE TOWNSCRAPPER.

Time to hop on over to our very own crafty and wonderfully talented Scrapette from Down Under, ZOE'S BLOG.....

HAPPY HOPPIN', and HAPPY MONDAY, crafting friends! :D

Tricia

A Puzzle-Themed Town Scrapper Challenge for AUTISM

Good Evening!

It's the end of the work week and that means a new Town Scrapper Challenge.  This week several of the Town Scrapper Scrapettes have each generously offered to donate $1.00 for every Scrapette Challenge project on The Town Scrapper Blog, as well as $1.00 for each of this week's Challenge participants' creations.   The donations will be made to the KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE.

Now on to the not-so-puzzling theme of this week's challenge...  We are encouraging participants to incorporate a puzzle into their projects.  Check out The Town Scrapper Scrapettes' inspirational creations HERE. 

This week I, as did many of my fellow DT members, chose to work with the Autism-themed Town Scrapper exclusive Victoria Case stamp.

Post-It Note Holder Details:

• stamp- Victoria Case's Puzzle Piece, designed and sold exclusively at The Town Scrapper  

The image was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets.  Diamond Glaze was placed on the eyes and "Autism" wording to add some shine.

• paper-cardstock is Bazzill

Have a wonderful weekend!!  Can't wait to see everyone's creations!

Tricia

VICTORIA CASE EXCLUSIVE STAMPS AND NEW CHALLENGE

Hello!

We've made it to Friday and another TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!  This week the challenge focus is the creation of an EASTER themed card.  The Town Scrapper Scrapettes have incorporated Victoria Case's Easter stamps (created exclusively for The Town Scrapper) into their challenge designs this week.  Why not HOP on over to check them out?

My challenge card features Victoria's very bashful Bunny Evan, sweet Chick Sophie, and "Easter Blessings" sentiment.

Card Details:

• stamps-Victoria Case's Easter Evan,Sophie and sentiment designed exclusively for The Town Scrapper

The images were printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured using Prismacolor pencils, Odourless Mineral Spirits and blending stumps.  Diamond Stickles were added to Evan's bunny ear and Sophie's beak and collar.  Glossy shine was given to Evan and Sophie's eyes, leaves, egg and carrot using Judy Kins Diamond Glaze.  The sentiment was inked-up with Dew Drop's Momento Tuxedo Black.

• paper-design paper is BasicGrey's green at heart and cardstock is unknown
• flowers-Prima's Daisy Dreams (Swaney Collection) 
• ribbon-Offray

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Tricia 

VICTORIA CASE JOINS THE TOWN SCRAPPER TEAM!!!

Good Morning ALL!

We, at The Town Scrapper, are delighted to welcome the wonderfully talented illustrator VICTORIA CASE to our team.  Phebe, owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER, says she has always admired Victoria's work and will now be one of the fortunate to have an exclusive line of her images turned into rubber stamps just for The TownScrapper!

Here is the brand new Victoria Case/The Town Scrapper exclusive stamp that I chose to work with for this week's TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE.

What do you think?  Pretty darn cute, isn't he?!  Why not head-on over to THE TOWN SCRAPPER BLOG to check out the other equally adorable images created by the very gifted VICTORIA CASE, and showcased by our wonderful design team!  Click HERE to have a peek.

Card Details:

• stamps-EVAN by VICTORIA CASE, sentiment also VICTORIA CASE (both available exclusively at THE TOWN SCRAPPER) and stitching by Sassafras Lass' Stitched Borders

Evan was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets.  Shine was added to Evan's eyes and shoes using Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze.  The sentiment and stitching were stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

• design paper-imaginisce's Scooter's Vacation's We're Out of Here! (paper airplanes)
• cardstock-Bazzill
• die-cut opening-Spellbinder's Nesties (Deckled Edge Classic Ovals LG)
• embossing-Cuttlebug's Argyle

Happy CRAFTING!

Tricia