Meet the first Speedy Scrappers Design Team !

We are really excited today! We would like to introduce you to the new Speedy Scrappers Design Team. Today we are introducing you to the out of town gals who will be sharing their projects for you here on the blog!!

Here is our team:

Allie Gower

Allie Gower is a card maker, jewelry designer, and avid paper crafter. She is a graduate of Ranger University, and holds Copic certification along with being an accredited Spectrum Noir colorist. She moved to Minnesota a few years ago for a change in scenery and loves life surrounded by lakes, rivers and tons of trees. In addition to teaching and designing, Allie is a regular contributor to Die Cut Crazy Magazine. She lives in the Twin Cities in Minnesota with her daughter and two kitties. She can be contacted via her blog, My Card Party.

Ange Weisbeck

 Hello! I'm Angela, but my friends and family call me Ange (Anj). First let me just say how excited I am to be a part of this new team! I am so happy to be joining Speedy Scrappers and can't wait to start creating!!
  I am married with 4 kids and have always loved crafting, but nothing stuck with me quite like scrapbooking has. I just love putting great photos on a page and remembering the fun story behind them while I work. Recently I've started making more cards and I love doing projects, but at heart I'll always be a layout girl.
  Besides scrapping, I love photography, softball and volleyball. I have to be honest, I'd probably drop my layout in a heartbeat to go play a game of softball, but I'd have someone take some pictures for me to scrap later! lol You can see what I'm up to on my blog. Scrapping Compulsion  :)Ange

Joan Liddle

My name is Joan Liddle. I live in northeastern Ohio with my husband and our dog, a chihuahua named Chiquita. Our daughter got married last June and I retired in July, after teaching for 35 years.
I love to scrapbook, make cards, do mixed media pieces, ATC's, art journals and make tags!! I also love using rubber stamps & stencils. My newest obsessions are using a Gelli plate to make prints, doing Project Life and Smashbooking.

I have been papercrafting for about 10 years, have been on many design teams & also have been published quite a few times.

I am excited to be a member of the Speedy Scrappers design team!! You can find Joan on her blog HERE. 

Jennifer Taylor

Hi , i am jennifer taylor aka jen t.  or jentmomof3 in the social media world. i am a sahm to my 3 kids,girls age 3 and 11 and boy age 20 months and husband of 14 yrs. i am a avid papercrafter . I love making scrapbook layouts,cards, and home decor using all types of mediums.  I am also super excited to be a part of the speedy scrappers design team and look forward to creating and sharing with you all. Find Jennifer on her Blog HERE. 

The gals can't wait to start sharing their creations with you! Look for their first projects starting in the next month!! 

Celebrating 1000 Likes on Facebook with a Giveaway!

If you are on Facebook, and are familiar with Speedy Scrappers, then you probably already follow us on Facebook. If so, you probably saw our celebratory post about hitting 1,000 likes! 

We are super excited about hitting 1,000 fans and wanted to give back, so we have this prize pack to giveaway... 

If you want the chance to win this, please come over to our Facebook Page and leave a comment on the original post!! Sharing is not required but really appreciated, as is liking the page! Winner will be randomly chosen on Wednesday! 

Thanks again for all of your support!!! 

Scrapbook Page of the Month - February Layout

Feb 22nd - 11AM with Bridget

The Speedy Scrappers Crew will teach you how to create a 2 page scrapbooking layout in our Scrapbook Page of the Month class. The cost for this class is $10.
Please bring your adhesive, paper cutter, scissors and work mat if you have one.
Call (618)-526-8500 or stop in to reserve your spot. See you soon!! 

Art is Theraputic - Join us in Class

Do you ever just need to get away for some time on your own to create? What about time to just use art as a therapy for your stresses and in the process learn something new? 

If you answered yes, then our new Art Therapy Classes are something you might enjoy! 

Here is a bit about them:

Join us for "Art Therapy" cost is $35. This is a time where you can unwind and learn a great technique. We will teach a technique based on our example. We will provide all the materials. You decide if you want to make your art piece like ours or if you want explore and create your own unique piece. You are welcome to bring in snacks and drinks. 

In most of our Art Therapy sessions you will walk away with a canvas piece, journal page or even a mini album. Class will run three hours, maybe longer, if all are having fun! 

Light snacks and drinks will be provided during class, but you are also welcome to bring your own. 

Space IS limited, and you will receive a FULL table to yourself, so reserve a spot today by calling (618) 526-8500

Class dates are as follows: 

January 31st February 8th
7pm till 10pm 1pm till 4pm

February 28th March 14th
7pm till 10pm 7pm till 10pm

March 29th April 11th
1pm till 4pm 7pm till 10pm

April 19th
7pm till 10pm

If you join us, you will be learning techniques so that you will be able to incorporate into your work such as these: 

• stenciling techniques
• modeling paste techniques
• mist techniques
• collage work
• layering
• using found objects
• creating backgrounds
• using watercolors
• texture techniques and ideas

And these are just a small portion of the things you will learn! 

We can't wait to see you in class!! 

Below I've included some examples with techniques you will learn! 

 Stamping using paints and watercolor crayons

Stenciling and splatter

Alcohol inks

Creating a 3D element out of household items for your mixed media

Background techniques

More background techniques on tags... 

Don't forget, Speedy Scrappers is still having a Design Team call! We are looking for local as well as out of town DT members! Click HERE for details! 

New Stencils Just In!

Have you stopped in the store recently? If you haven't you definitely should! We just got some new stencils in that we didn't have before from Studio Calico, and also some that we ran out of a while back! We are so excited to have them back in just in time for our upcoming Art Journal Club!! 

Check them out... 

Also, be sure to head over to our Facebook page and like us if you haven't already. We are going to be celebrating 1,000 likes very soon with a prize! You will want to be a part of the celebration! 

Art Journal Club at Speedy Scrappers

If you haven't noticed, we have some brand new classes and crops coming up at the store! We are excited to share them with you! There are so many exciting things coming up, we can hardly contain ourselves! 

The first one is our Art Journal Club. How it works is that the club is a 3 month club. With your 3 month membership of $50 you will receive access to an online classroom (private) of art journal lessons. You will also have the opportunity to attend the recording of the class as a sit down class in the store as a part of joining. So even after you take the class in the store, you can re-watch it again on your own time! There will be an additional $5 material charge for in store class participants if you need to use our supplies. You will receive a list of supplies in advance of what we will be using. 

In addition to all of this, you will receive a 20% discount on all supplies used in each class! 

Call 618-526-8500 or stop in the store to reserve your spot. 

Even if you sign up after our first class on February 9th, you will still have access to all of the class videos from the beginning and as they are released. 

Our first class will be on February 9th with myself, Emily. We will be creating a simple Art Journal Page using Distress Paint, Acrylic Paints, stencils and a white pen. 

You can find a lot of stencils available in the Speedy Scrappers Store, including the majority used here! I will provide a detailed list of exact stencils and products for Art Journal Club members. I can't wait to see you in class on the 9th!! 

Speedy Scrappers Design Team Call!!!

310 Bargraves Rd

Troy, IL 62294

(618) 526-8500

speedyscrappersdt@gmail.com

Speedy Scrappers is a brick and mortar scrapooking and mixed media store located in Troy, IL, near the St. Louis metro area. We carry a large selection of scrapbook, mixed media and altered art supplies that is growing weekly. Since we are expanding our online presence, we are having a Design Team Call and we want you!

Do you like to scrapbook? Do you like mixed media or altered arts? Then this is the call for you. We are looking for 5 team members. 3 members must be local to the Troy, IL or St. Louis, MO area so that they can pick up their DT packages and drop off their examples each month. ( You will receive all of your projects when the store is finished, or we can sell them for you if you request!) Our other 2 members do not have to live in the area. We will ship to them.

How to Apply:

Please email us at speedyscrappersdt@gmail.com with the following information (please copy and paste into an email): 

1. Your name, address, phone number and email
2. Link to your blog and/or online gallery.
3. Links to any online social media sites you are a part of (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
4. Please send us 4-5 recent examples of your best work. Close ups are encouraged!
5. Tell us about you! What do you consider your specialty? Scrapbooking? Cards? Mixed media?
6. Tell us about the CRAFTY you…Link to your scrapbook resume if you have one? 
7. Why do you want to be a part of the Speedy Scrappers team and what will you bring to the table for it?

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday February 12, 2014 at 11:59PM CST

We are sorry, but at this time, we are not accepting International applicants.

Design Team Requirements:

1. All designers are required to make 3-4 projects using the Design Team packages provided each month. Our 3 local designers must drop off their examples by their specific dates. (a DT calendar will be provided)
2. Our 2 out of town designers will post to the Store Blog on their specific posting dates. General explanations of products used from the store as well as general instructions should be in the blog posts. (We will post local designers work to the store blog.)
3. Photos of projects must be clear and taken in good lighting. We understand you are not professional photographers, but quality photos can be easily achieved.
4. If you don't mind sharing your work, DT members are encouraged to post their work on other social media sites and galleries.
5. Participate in our private Design Team Facebook Group.

Design Team Benefits:

Every month design team members will be provided with a design team pack chosen by the store owner. All design team members will receive 20% at Speedy Scrappers during their term. (Out of town designers can contact the store and use their discount as well. Products purchased will ship with their design team packs free!) Local designers also have the opportunity to teach in the store, allowing them to earn money! In addition, local designers, and out of town designers, if they ever visit our area, can attend all of our in store crops free during their term!

Design Team term will run until August 31^st, 2014.

Questions? Email us at: speedyscrappersdt@gmail.com

Wings Sneak peek

Wings Sneak peek

I decided to give you a sneak peak at a piece that I'm working on for a canvas.  I used the 2 of the wings from Genuinely Jane Studios Angel Wing album. They album can be found here to purchase http://www.genuinelyjanestudios.com/newsite/cubecart/index.php?_a=product&product_id=44 or if you live local, stop by Speedy Scrappers to get an album.

I added modeling paste to give my two wings texture. 

After it dried, I painted them with black, white and a shimmer.

I can't wait to get them added to my canvas. 
Thanks so much for stopping by.

Christmas Canvas

Christmas Canvas

This canvas is inspired from a pin I saw on Pintrest.  Here is the link http://www.pinterest.com/pin/99853316708586167/

My canvas is made using rolled up book pages, acrylic paints, modeling paste, Dylusions sprays,  My Mind's Eye scrapbooking papers for the gifts at the bottom and jewels on the tree.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Shine Bright

Shine Bright Canvas

Supplies used:

> 8x10 canvas

> sheet music

> Mod Podge

> assorted paint brushes

> Gelatos

> assorted acrylic paints 

> Julie Nutting Mixed Media Doll Stamp by Prima

> Dylan Reaveley Quintessential Quotes stamps by Ranger

> Dylan Reaveley Acrylic Journal Block 

> Dylan Reaveley Dylusions Spray Cherry Pie

> extra heavy paper

> old sewing patterns

The first step was to place the music paper onto the canvas.  I did this using Mod Podge. After that dried, I added my acrylic paints.  I did a wash.  (Mixed the paint with a little water). 

The next step was to add the doodling on the edge.  I used Dyan Reaveley Acrylic Journal Block to make the edge with a black marker.  I then filled in boxes and dotted with paint.

On a sheet of extra heavy paper I drew the circle for the sun and the rays.  I also used an acrylic paint wash to color these as well.  The sun and the rays were adhered with Mod Podge. 

The words were stamped next on to the above background.  The background was made using a piece of an old sewing pattern adhered with Mod Podge to one of the extra heavy sheets of paper.  It was then sprayed with Cherry Pie Dylusions spray and the words stamped onto it. The quote was then cut apart and adhered to the canvas. 

One of the last pieces was using the Julie Nutting Mixed Media Doll Stamp. I stamped her on one of the extra sheets of heavy paper with black ink and the cut her out.  I used Faber Castell Gelatos to color her in. These work great for this because once they dry, they no longer react with water. I used an old sewing pattern to make the bottom of the dress with a little touch of glimmer paint. She was the adhered to the canvas. 

When all put together, this is how it turned out. 

Thanks for stoping by.