Flutter Sexy Can

The colors of Elisabeth's Sexy Can and
the fact that there is a butterfly on
the side of the can makes my heart Flutter!
Elisabeth used the Bo Bunny "Flutter Butter"
line for this beautiful can.

I LOVE how she did the belt line using
the green paper and a border punch.
It add so much depth to the layering.

Here’s how most decorative punches work:
(Visit this link for more information and photos!)
•Start with a strip of paper.
Place it in your punch. Punch once.
•Slide the strip down the punch,
placing it on top of the guide mark.
Many of today’s decorative border
punches have guide marks printed on
them, showing you exactly where to
set your paper when you punch.
Punch again.
•Slide the paper again. Place it
again over the guide mark. Punch yet
again. Repeat this step until your
border is long enough for your project.

Elengant & Bright Sexy Can

Bea's can is seriously beautiful!
The bright & big flower makes the can.



Bea got to learn how to use Rub-ons
for the first time with this project
and the result is beautiful!

A few tips when working with rub-ons:
1. Always separate the image you want by
cutting it away from the others in the
package. This will help make sure you don't
over lap and use images you don't want.
2. Most packages of rub-ons come with a
burnishing tool, usually just a Popsicle
stick. The Popsicle stick will work but
may cause damages to your project, such
as tearing, scratching or denting. Using
a bone folder or tool made just for rub-ons
like the Basic Grey Rub-on Tool will help
make sure your images is transferred with
clear and smooth results.
3. Not all rub-ons are manufactured the same.
You may have to press harder on some rub-ons
than others. Always store your rub-on in a
cool dry place. Leaving your rub-ons in a hot
car for instance can result in rub-ons that no
longer work as well.
4. The easiest place to use the rub-ons is on
a flat surface like card stock, patterned paper
or photographs. After you have mastered rub-ons
for flat surfaces you can move on to the next
level which would be using rub-on transfers on
material, ribbon, twill, glass, metal and mesh.


Happy Scrappin'!

Parade of Sexy Cans!

During the next week, each
"Sexy Can" created during class
this past week will be posted with a
short bio and more detailed photos.
Tips and more will also be posted with
each can so be sure to check back each day!

What makes a "Sexy Can" sexy?
When covering a can, a 12x12 sheet of paper does not meet in the back leaving about an inch and a half gap. So to cover the back without adding
more paper we've added eyelets and ribbon/hemp to create a corset. Super Sexy, huh?

Here's a sneak peek:

These wonderful ladies have been
a great support system with this
venture and I greatly appreciate
each and every one of them.
The best thing is we all support
and enjoy each other's company.
Thank you, Ladies!

Scheduled Premier Dates:
10/4: Bea "Elegant & Bright"
10/5: Elisabeth "Flutter"
10/6: Jennifer "Splish Splash"
10/7: Dolores "Hoot Hoot"
10/8: Dolores "Destinations"
10/9: Colleen "Spooky"

SYTYCS #5

This past two weeks we were
asked to use a bingo card.
Team Nikki was required to use one of
the four corners to create a 12x12 LO.
I chose a corner with 4 pattern papers,
2 wallet sized photos,Stitching,
& hand written journaling.

I just have a few more photos I'd like
to scrap from our recent trip to Carr
Canyon so this was a perfect opportunity.



I've been wanting to try the
layered borders technique for a
while as well as the banner idea!
I Used my wonderful EK Border punches
and my one Martha Stewart punch to create
the pattern paper Kraft back ground.
For the Banner I used my Cricut and Gypsy.

Craftastic Challenge #18 (10/1-10-31)

*****ATTENTION!*****
I am no longer able to send packages
to international countries.
Participants must be in the US.

Are you ready for challenges?
Here's the details:

Below you'll find 4 challenges.
2 LO Challenges, 1 Card Challenge and 1 Altered Item Challenge.
You are not being asked to do all challenges, though.
For each Challenge you submit to me your name will be
entered into a "raffle" for the monthly RAK.
So if you do one challenge you will be entered once, do 4
then you'll be entered 4 times.
This is just a way to Challenge you and give you the chance
to try new techniques.
If you have suggestions on RAKs or Challenges let me know
and I'll be more than happy to try to incorporate them.

Layout Sketch
For this one just follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
This Sketch is brought to you by the talented Becky Fleck of www.Pagemaps.com.


Layout Shopping List
Use at least 3 of the following items in a LO.
~ 1 5x7 Size Photo
~ 3+ Brads
~ Stripes
~ Color Purple
~ 2+ Ribbons
~ Journal Tag
~ Stickles
~ Pearls
~ Heat Embossing
~ Paper Clip
~ 3 types of Patter Paper
~ Handmade Embellishment

(If you combine LO Challenges 1 & 2 your name will be entered an extra time, so instead of 2 chance to win the RAK it'll be 3.)

Card Sketch
Follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
This Sketch is brought to you by the talented Becky Fleck of www.Pagemaps.com.

Outta the Box
Scrapbooking is expensive, but so much fun!
Your challenge this months is find a container
in your home and alter it to be a coin bank!
You can use this for any type of savings,
but one way is everytime you complete
a project place $1 in the bank.
This will help pay for future projects or layouts!

Submitting your work is easy,
either post a comment here with the
link or email me a photo @ craftasticlife@hotmail.com.
Just make sure to put in the Subject Line
"Craftastic Challenge #18"
and the Title(s) of your project(s).
Multiple entries for a challenge are welcomed!
Challenge ends October 31, 2010.

*****ATTENTION!*****
I am no longer able to send packages
to international countries.
Participants must be in the US.

Now for goodies!!
I'll be adding a mini
album to all RAKs when there are more
than 10 entries for the Challenge.
Here is the Prize:



Have fun ladies and I can't
wait to see what you create!!