Crafter's Corner: Happenings at A Place in Time on January 19, 2012

Good Evening Everyone,

Some mornings are better than others. This morning, as an example, falls into the outstanding category. I was sitting at the front desk when I noticed the sun was peeking through the side windows and casting an amber glow to the scenery outside. It was the kind of glow that you only see when special lighting effects are used on TV or movies ( ie: Hawaii 5-0 ). I grabbed my camera with the intent of trying to capture this moment in time. Plus, there was a tree that was casting an interesting shadow on an adjacent building. I walked outside and found the air had a feel of clean, cool, and crispness to it. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. It was a truly beautiful morning.

Cora came into the store yesterday (Wednesday) to show me the final design of her holiday card. Over the past several weeks she had been in the store trying to find the perfect combination of papers to use. The result is a beautiful card that reflects the pride that she has in her family. Cora has four daughters and they are truly amazing girls. As you look at the photos, try and imagine the amount of patience that it must have taken to wait for that "perfect" wave in taking the picture. The card consists of two different photos, yet similar in subject matter. The photos are layered with the front photo adhered to a sheet of clear plastic. This allows the colors to flow effortlessly from the card front to the interior. I especially like the way Cora used the effect of torn paper on the card front. It reflects the water theme of the card. Great job Cora. Thank you for allowing me to share your card in our Blog.

Card Front

Card Inside

Next up is a Heart Box that Art designed using the Ecal software from Sizzix. It would make the perfect gift for Valentine's Day. You can't see it in the photo, but the red paper is layered on the underside of the box top. This gives it an embossed look. Art also tells me that we can take any of our (A Place in Time) stencils and convert them to another file format so that they can be cut out using the Eclips machine. The Eclips is an amazing tool. Hmmmmmm... So many possibilities. Art is our "go to guy" in so many things in the store.

Art's "Heart Box"

Interior of Box - you can fill mine with chocolate fudge

Speaking of the Eclips machine: Don't forget Priscilla is offering her "Get Acquainted with the Eclips Machine" session on Saturday, January 28th (2-4pm). It's free and you have to bring your Eclips machine with you. Give me a call if your interested and for the things you will need to bring (paper, tools, cartridge, etc.). Sign up for the class is required and it is limited to five people. I believe, as of this writing, there is space available for two more people.

Priscilla, in her spare time, has been working on a design for a Shaker Box. Everybody loves shaker boxes as they seem magical with the moving elements. Priscilla has taken the "Grand Snow Globe" diecut from Memory Box and combined it with the design flexibility of the Eclips machine to make this beautiful card. The globe becomes the "window" in which all of the mini hearts, glitter, and small glass beads dance to your delight. The Shaker Box is designed as a card and it's not until you open the card do you realize the surprise that's hidden inside. Priscilla will be offering it as a class so stay tuned for the date and time.

Priscilla's "Shaker Box" card front

Interior and the surprise

Lastly, butterflies are always a favorite of island crafters. Perhaps it's because they add a delicate touch to any card or scrapbook page. Recently, I took our "Field of Hearts" stencil and combined it with Memory Box's "Moonlight" and "Kaleidoscope" butterflies to make a valentine card. The butterfly diecuts are designed to "marry" with each other to give your project a sense of depth. The card is very easy to make and you can produce several in a short period of time. If your new to Memory Box diecuts, come in to the store and give you a hands on demo.