Let's meet the New Scrapadabadoo Design Team Members

Lots going on in our little corner of the world! If you follow us on Facebook you have heard that we now have a fabulous new Design Team...and I must say we scored the cream of the crop. We could not be happier with the submissions we received and we had a difficult time deciding on a core group. Several of the other entries are so wonderful  that  we want to find a way to  use all the talent that came our way...so keep watching for projects from them too.
Most of you know and love many of our DT members and you have seen some of the projects they have posted...and we know you will love the new gals to...
We'd like to introduce you to the new Scrapadabadoo Design Team;

 

Wendy Kats

Spijkenisse, The Netherlands

 

www.PaperDutchess.com

 

 

I am mom to my son Steven

I used to enjoy quilting and knitting until I discovered paper crafting about 2 years ago.

Since then that has been the focus of my crafting. My style would be described as vintage with a side of shabby chic.

Construction is my passion and more often I will reach for metal embellishments before any flowers.

Paper crafting takes most all of my free time and sleep is impossible when I have an idea pop into my head.

Heather Bickhoff

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

 

I am a retired Teacher Aid

I am married and mother to two adult sons.

My addiction to paper crafting started with card making in the early 90's and branched out to scrapbooking in 2000 when I began to journal  and scrap my family history branching out to all areas of crafting.

I find crafting and creating to be very relaxing and therapeutic . Getting lost in a project give me great pleasure and it's a wonderful way to relieve stress.

Jani Lewis

 Friendswood Texas
www.papercompulsions.blogspot.com



Retired Elementary School Teacher

Married and mom to a terrific son who is in college

We have the honor of serving 3 very spoiled kitties.

Crafting has always been my passion. I enjoy card making, scrapbooking,  constructing and digital file cutting.

I try to decorate my little corner of the world..one piece of paper at a time
 

Jenny Potter

Newcastle, NSW, Australia
www.ozegran.blogspot.com 

Married mom to 3 beautiful adult daughters and grandma to 4 gorgeous grand kids.

I have been crafting most of my life...but avidly online since 2009. I love to construct projects and build storage solutions for my supplies. I also enjoy mixed media arts and I have just recently been bitten by the "card making bug"

 

Ashleigh Hepinstall

Sandpoint, Idaho
www.scrapsbuttonsnbows.blogspot.com 

 I am married step mother to Ana and Conner and also mommy to my 2 four legged fur babies. I started crafting about 3 years ago making my first anything which was a 12x12 album for my niece Alexis. Since then i was hooked and crafting  became a positive outlet for me in which i can create keepsakes  to store my most precious memories 

 

                                                             Margaret Ann Moffat
                                                                Glasgow, Scotland

http://heavenlymam.blogspot.co.uk



 

I have been crafting most of my life and i must say I never met a craft I didn't like.
I enjoy papers and cardstock, fabric, embroidery, needle lace, and beads.
I also love Gilders Paste and gilding flakes. I am the self proclaimed "Gilding Queen".
Lately I have been drawn to stickpins, flowers and lace. I would describe my style as "shabby chic".

Zandra Cudney
Garden State, New Jersey

www.scrapstobeautybyzandra.blogspot.com
Married mom to my wonderful daughter who recently graduated college.
I've been scrapbooking since 2005 and consider myself an innovative artist with the ability to visualize and use products beyond their conventional use. My passion is mini albums but I love all aspects of crafting fro paper to mixed media. I love to teach and inspire others to think outside the scrapbook

Patti Sylvia

Winter Garden , Fla
 

http://snapnscrap.blogspot.com



I am married to my husband Rick for 33 years. I have a daughter Stefanie and 2 beautiful grandsons, Maddox 8 and Cash who is quickly approaching the "terrible twos". And last but not least is my 13 year old Daschund , Tyson.

I work full time in accounting for the citrus industry and long for my creative corner after a full day of spreadsheets.
I began scrapbooking in 2008 after returning from a family vacation to the Grand Canyon with hundreds of photos. I vowed they would not wind up in a box.
Most days you can find me in my happy scrappy corner letting my creativity flow or snooping thru YouTube UStream or blogs searching for inspiration.

 

 

Debi Schnabel

Oroville, Ca
http://dzzydeb.blogspot.com

 

I am married and Mom to three wonderful young adults
I have been papercrafting for about 5 years and enjoy every aspect of it. Lately I have been stepping out into mixed media and really enjoy it. I consider my self still in the learning process...but definitely improving

 



Gwen Casteel
Westfield, In
http://www.craftyladydesigns.com/
   Married mother of one and grandmother to Walker and Avery.

Semi retired Real Estate Broker and working currently as Certified Real Estate Appraiser.
I started my art venture in oil painting and took lessons in pastels and charcoal.
I have been paper crafting for the past ten years starting with greeting cards and branching out to altered items, mini books,banners, canvases and custom orders.
I have taught classes previously and made You Tube videos and would like to do more

Kim Russell
Minnesota


Retired Flight Attendant (25yrs) originally from New York.
Mom to a grown daughter who is recently married and lives in Bristol,UK.
I have been papercrafting most of my life ... since making paper clothes for my Barbies.
My other hobbies include gardening, sewing, fishing, skiing, traveling and motorcycle riding
on dirt, track or cross country tours.

 

These ladies have created some wonderful projects to give you inspiration and ideas to use some of your favorite papers and embellishments. I know you will have lots of fun with them..

We will begin posting projects this Friday April 11th and I think you will enjoy what they have planned.

Please leave a comment and let these gals know what you'd like to see from them.

 

Have fun,

Barrie & Carol

&

The Scrapadabadoo Design Team

Canvas Inspired Bird House

I loved watching Ashliegh of scrapsbuttonsnbows make her canvas and it has inspired me to finish a birdhouse that has been sitting on my shelf, primed and painted for a very long time. The bird house was one that I had picked up at one of the big box stores. I started out with the roof where I used the Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil  And the Deco Art Modeling Paste..something new for me to try. I enjoyed it and think I will do more …  then added a bit of Lindy's and a bit of Gilders paste...From there it was adding things from my stash and having fun with new things in the store... I just kept going and this is the result !! I now have it on my dining room table with some Easter Eggs. Great decoration and I had so much fun doing things that I had not done before… Guess I need to do the I think I can I think I can more often…

Thanks for looking and hope you find inspiration in nooks and crannies all over the place !!

NEW Petaloo!

Sorry I could not keep my eyes open any longer last nite to put these up...but I promise it was worth the wait. We do have so much fun searching for the absolute best goodies to bring you all. I hope you enjoy it all and if there is something you want and I missed it...please let us know! Sometimes I get overwhelmed looking at so many beautiful things.
Here are some of the new Petaloo items that just landed.

 

 

There are some really nice pinks to use for the Breast Cancer Awareness project that Kathryn is hosting

 

The black is absolutely stunning

 

And lets not forget the natural burlap that is so hot right now!

 

 

See all the colors that came in under "What's New"

 

Also see Carol's new challenge for this week over on Scrapadabadoo Crafts on FaceBook.  You can still submit a card for the previous challenge. There is no end date. So push yourself a little and see what you come up with. I think you will surprise yourself!

 

Have a fabulous weekend. Hope Spring is coming to a town near you ...soon!

 

Hugs to you all,

Barrie & Carol

 

 

 

New Prima & Petaloo

I don't know how Prima does it but they sure do make the prettiest products.

We just got in the Princess, Something Blue, Stationers Desk and three of the Julie Nutting Metal Die and Doll Stamps: Zoe, Halie and Gracie... these are so adorable and fun to make with the sets.
I am sure Zandra will do some fun and inspiring projects with these Doll dies and stamps. We have had a fun time so far with what she has done thus far with just the stamps.
How cute is this...look at the little poodle!!

Adorable boots and pigtails

And a cute mini skirt and a "side pony".

 

 

There are some doll size tags to compliment these cuties.

 

The Prima Papers are so yummi- luscious and just so....Prima!

Something Blue and  Princess are soft and feminine. Besides the 12 x 12,   A4 and 6 x 6 pads they also came out with the ATC pads that have 15 designs in the 3 x 4" size. Great for accents or journal spots

 

 

 Stationer's Desk has deep tones, bold stripes and striking florals. Even if these aren't your colors you will like this collection.

 

Now that I have your attention...I am headed to bed ...heehee...

I will post the beautiful Petaloo flowers that just came in tomorrow. But if you want to see them now you can look in the store under "What's New"

 

Sweet Dreams  Lovely Ladies

Nite,

Barrie & Carol

 

 

 

 

Hey all just a quick blog post to let you know that the Kraft*Tex has landed in the store. If you have not heard of this product we have a video that has been done to show you what it is and how great it is to craft with. We have all three colors in the store and I am sure it will fly out of here faster than the scor tape does !! We also have all of our papers on sale.. buy three qualifying 12x12 pads/packs and receive free shipping US and reduced Shipping International ! Enjoy and we will see you soon !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWlGw5a26ww

Happy Valentine's Day!

I always think of this as the turning point where we start to leave the cold weather behind and look ahead to Spring. I think everyone is sick of this cold and nasty weather.
This also is the time when all the new stuff we ordered from CHA is starting to roll in. We just got in the first wave from Petaloo and the new Bo Bunny has arrived. Next to come in should be Prima.
We have added a new section to the store  "Coming Soon" where we will list all the products that we know have been shipped and are due to arrive within a few days. That way you can get a "sneak peek".

We got in some new dies from Impression Obsession. The little Cupids are delightful and the Heart Flourish is so beautiful and has so many useful parts! I made this card using both the Cupids and pieces from the Heart Flourish.

 

Be sure to check the new Lindy's colors we have coming. I am so addicted!

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hugz,

Barrie & Carol