Saturday Scraps

Check out this totally fun tutorial for a Christmas Tree and Wreath using scrapbooking paper! Courtesy of Pene at Digiridoo Scraps. Click here to see original tutorial.

Christmas Tree and Wreath

Materials Needed:
Styrofoam cone
2 sheets holiday scrapbooking paper
about 260 ball head straight pins
Large star shaped (or other fun shaped) punch

1. Punch out as many stars (or chosen shape) from your paper as you can.
2. Pin the shapes to the styrofoam base, being careful to poke at an angle (down) and not through the narrow bits of the cone.
3. Starting at the top will produce a tree with "leaves" pointing upwards. Starting at the bottom will produce a tree with "leaves" pointing downward.
4. Tuck the edges of the top shape under the surrounding shapes to cover the styrofoam. Use a little hot glue here if neccessary.
5. Trim the bottom shapes so they are flush with the edge, and sit flat.

Finished Tree

Close-up view


For best effect use double sided printed paper or cardstock. For an alternate style, use several different green prints, or try color variations.


Christmas Wreath


If you have some leftover shapes this is a fun project to make.

1. Cut a round "wreath" base from heavy cardstock, cardboard, or whatever stiff material you have.
2. Cover one side with double sided tape and adhere shapes, or use glue dots to adhere each shape.
3. Use hot glue or staple a ribbon loop to the back to hang.
4. OR punch a hole in the top to tie the ribbon through.
5. Repeat step 2 on the backside for a double sided ornament.
6. Accent with glitter for a fun sparkly effect.

We love hearing from you! If you have a fun hybrid project, please share!

Sample Sunday

March is National Craft Month! We're here to help you celebrate and we've got all sorts of fantastic and fun classes going on in March. Sign up for one of these upcoming classes, or stop by the shop and let us tell you what else we've got going on!

Stained-Glass Sun Catcher - $29.

Learn to make a gorgeous sun-catcher like this one, just in time for those sunny spring days!
Sunday, March 8. 10 am - 2 pm.
Taught by Mary.

Glass Mosaic Tile - $19.

Learn the basics of mosaic-making while creating a beautiful tile to take home!
Wednesday, March 11. 11 am - 3 pm.
Taught by Mary.

Mei-Tai Baby Carrier - $29.

Make a fantastic baby-carrier for yourself or for a new parent you know, in a fun atmosphere!
Friday, March 13. 12 - 5 pm.
Taught by Jennifer.

Crop n' Shop - $15

Come spend time with friends, share stories, and reminisce as you scrap your favorite photos. This is not an instructional class.
Friday, March 13. 6-11pm.

Diva Night - $15.

Leave the kids at home, gather some friends, bring some snacks, and come paint some beautiful pottery all night long in our Pottery Bar! This is not an instructional class.
Friday, March 13. 7 - 11 pm.

Introduction to Knitting - $39.

Master the basics of casting-on, the purl stitch, and other knitting skills in a three-session class taught by Angel, our resident knitting expert, consignor, and volunteer!
Fridays, March 13th, 20th, and 27th. 11:30 - 1 pm OR 3:30 - 5 pm.

Beginner Glass Fusing - $39.

Learn the basics of glass fusing while creating a beautiful tile to take home!
Sunday, March 15th. 10 am - 2 pm.
Taught by Mary.

Basket-Weaving - $19.

Learn the steps involved in making a beautiful and unique basket like this one!
Tuesday, March 17th. 9 am - 1 pm.

And don't forget, our pottery bar is open and just waiting for you to come transform this...

... into this!

Saturday Scraps

We're all about love today and we're loving this project! Lizy used one of the new MDF accordian albums from Kaiser Kraft, red acrylic paint, one sheet of gorgeouse filigree paper from the Chatterbox Artsy-licous line, pearl stickers from Mark Richards, and fun ribbons to make this standing "album." Of course some pictures of gorgeous little A (made by Jenny P and J) make this little project just perfect! All supplies available in the store, except the baby of course!