Zummer Zchool Starts Now!

Course Length: 4 Weeks Begins: June 28 (you can enroll up to 2 weeks after the start date) Cost: $25 Enroll Here    Once you master this class, you will wonder why you waited so long! This course will cover the very basics of using the Bind-it-All for punching and binding custom mini books.  This information-rich, project-packed course will cover: 1.  Overview of the Bind-it-All 2. Punching Basics 3. Binding with Confidence 4.  Mini Delights 5. Everyday Albums BONUS! Binding Above & Beyond  More Info and to Enroll     Course Length: 4 Weeks Begins: July 12  Cost: $25  Enroll Here  Are you ready to get your punching and binding mojo cookin'?This course is for the experienced (or BIA 101 graduate) who wants to crank out FOUR awesome projects using the Bind-it-All and a bevy of other Zutter tools and products.You will be given the creative freedom to theme your projects as you wish, but will be provided the tools, skills and inspiration to create personalized masterpieces.  Project from Course  More Info and to Enroll

Franny's Handmade Mini Books

During the last week of school, Franny gets to host a little craft table for something they call "Scholar Dollar Day."  This is where the students get to spend the "bucks" they've earned all year (for good behavior and homework) on stuff their fellow students sell.  Some kids sell cookies or snacks or other yummies.  Last fall, Franny sold a bunch of little Bind-it-All books we had in the scrap room - random samples and such, and she made a killing.  This time, she wanted to create a bunch of her own - and this is how we did it!

For projects like this, scrap cardboard -in this case, shipping boxes - works great.

We started by using scrap cardboard (shipping boxes) that we trimmed on the Zutter Kutter.  You can made a bunch of 3X4" pieces from one package - it's amazing how many!  Then we trimmed white paper for the inside pages of each book - one sheet of 12X12 makes 12 3X4" pages.  We also trimmed scraps of patterned paper for the covers.  The Dreamkuts is indeed the dream machine for this task!

3X4 is the perfect quick size for kid projects.

In addition to the cardboard, we used random pieces of acrylic and plastic that we found in the scrap room.  It really is something to go digging around for materials and finding things that can be quickly turned into covers.  Franny got a little assembly line going - gluing the papers to the covers, me helping her punch; she is a real binding pro - has to be to be the daughter of a Zutter Zister!  Once we got all the little books bound, she lined them up and set to adding her favorite embellishments.  Usually, flowers were the top pick, but I also had so many leftover sticker sheets, that she made good use of all sorts of stickers and such.  I love projects like this that uses up the leftover materials!!

Punch, place pages and covers in order, thread the owire, and bind.  Voila!

The embellishment assembly line.

She ended up making out quite well at this year's sale again.  Her friend sold flower decorated pens, so between the two of them, they had a nice marketing plan - notebooks and pens!  She's excited about all the "Scholar Dollars" she earned.  Too bad she can't spend those dollars anywhere but at school!  LOL!

Ready for the sale!

Bind-It-All 101 Starting Tomorrow

Starting this week, join Founding Zutter Zister Nan Paturzo to learn your Bind-It-All inside and out!! NEW SESSION BEGINS April 24, 2012 Session! 4 weeks - $25 Updated Curriculum Enroll Here   Once you master this class you will wonder why you waited so long! This course will cover the very basics of using the Bind-it-All for punching and binding custom mini books. This information-rich, project-packed, four week course will cover: Overview of the Bind-it-All : Includes review of settings, tools, maintenance, and accessories. Punching Basics: Includes creating your own Bind-it-All Punching & Binding Guide and tips for punching centered and even holes. Binding with Confidence: Covers the use of the Owire Sizing Templates and how to bind perfect "o-shaped" owire spines. Mini Delights : Create two custom bound mini albums - one 3X4 mini and one 4X4 mini, utilizing easy techniques you can repeat again with any theme. Everyday Albums : Take your custom binding up a size or two with a 6X6 and 8X8 album. Explore different punching styles for a truly unique project! Bonus! Binding Above & Beyond: Explore how to use your Bind-it-All using every day, around-the-house materials. In this lesson we will review other punching materials and expand from the basic to the uber creative! Take these project starters and take off with creative ideas and executions of your own! Once you master this course, you will feel confident in taking on any custom binding project.

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Online Classes from Zome of our Zisters

Spring Online Classes   with Zutter & My Creative Classroom! Whether you are new to the Bind-it-All, or a seasoned pro, we've got a class for you!    Bind-it-All: Beyond the Book You've either already taken the Bind-it-All 101 course or you're familiar with using the Bind-it-All. In this course, we'll take binding to the next level, creating several projects using the Bind-It-All tool and accessories, like the Round-It-All, OWires, and Cover-Alls. It's not about the basics anymore - we'll learn techniques for addressing challenging binding situations such as binding irregular shaped pages, binding on the edges of a project, binding pages of various sizes, creating projects besides books, tips for fixing mistakes, and more. Lesson One: Binding Pages of Varying Sizes Lesson Two: Binding On the Edge Lesson Three: Creating Projects  Lesson Four: Alternative Binding Options  Enroll Now Class Begins: May 9 4 Weeks - $25 Instructor: Jennifer Priest  NEW SESSION BEGINS April 24, 2012 Session! 4 weeks - $25 Updated Curriculum Enroll Here   Once you master this class you will wonder why you waited so long! This course will cover the very basics of using the Bind-it-All for punching and binding custom mini books. This information-rich, project-packed, four week course will cover: Overview of the Bind-it-All : Includes review of settings, tools, maintenance, and accessories. Punching Basics: Includes creating your own Bind-it-All Punching & Binding Guide and tips for punching centered and even holes. Binding with Confidence: Covers the use of the Owire Sizing Templates and how to bind perfect "o-shaped" owire spines. Mini Delights : Create two custom bound mini albums - one 3X4 mini and one 4X4 mini, utilizing easy techniques you can repeat again with any theme. Everyday Albums : Take your custom binding up a size or two with a 6X6 and 8X8 album. Explore different punching styles for a truly unique project! Bonus! Binding Above & Beyond: Explore how to use your Bind-it-All using every day, around-the-house materials. In this lesson we will review other punching materials and expand from the basic to the uber creative! Take these project starters and take off with creative ideas and executions of your own! Once you master this course, you will feel confident in taking on any custom binding project.

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Ho-Ho-Holiday Album

It’s that time of year when you look at the calendar and say “Wasn’t I going to start making Christmas gifts before now?”  Muhahahaha!  I know, me too.  

 But I got a little bit going this week when I came across these chipboard albums at the $1 spot at the local craft store.  Normally I don't go for the binder ring albums, because I am a Bind-it-All girl, but lately, I’ve been saying “Why not?”!!!  Indeed, why not?

Bought some of these, covered the chipboard with paper and punched and bound these puppies along the bottom, for a forward opening sort of a book.  Super quick, super cute, super unique.  SUPER  DE DOOPER! (homage to Barney, the purple dinosaur!)

 

 

 So don’t shy away from album starters that might not look Bind-it-All compatible to start with.  You can usually make it work.  See Jennifer’s post about the same topic here.

  

Have a great week!

Easy Birthday Cover-All Album

It is really, really, REALLY easy to make a cute album quickly using Zutter Cover-Alls.  The Design Team loves 'em and we swear by 'em.  Why?  Because, along with your Bind-it-All, these little album-starters can make you look like the amazing craft diva that you are, in no time flat! 

Start with a Cover-All, decorate the cover as you wish.  Create your inner pages from cardstock, patterned paper...punch and bind to the plastic inner mounting page.  Then insert the plastic page into the back pocket of the Cover-All.  Voila.  You can customize your inside pages ANY WAY you want. Add little goodies of various sizes and textures to truly make it all your own.

This little album was made for a friend's daughter's birthday.  I like to make these as gifts so the recipients can add their own photos and journaling.  Or, many times, I tell them to give me the photos and I add them in, and let them do the journaling.  Any way you work it, it's an always appreciated and thoughtful gift!

Use a variety of paper patterns for matting and enhancing the pages.  Along with border punches, you can really up the "wow" factor on the pages!

As you are trimming the papers, save the scraps and strips for embellishing.  Add coordinating stickers to make creating go fast and easy!

I like to add folds and flaps to give the pages interest and movement.  Plus, for most recipients who are not scrappy or crafty, they LOVE the interactive elements!

Start with a set of papers that coordinate well together and have fun.  We are lucky that we get a batch of papers from Basic Grey every now and then.  This collection called "Life of the Party" was perfect for this birthday theme.

Original Zutter Cover-Alls are on CLEARANCE at http://www.binditall.com/.  They come in three spine styles, and sizes 3X4, 6X6, 5X7.5 and 8X8.  They can accommodate owire sizes 3/4" and 1", so bulk up with the pages if you want!  50% off until they are gone, and they will be gone for good!

Founding Zutter Zister Nan Paturzo

World's Largest Crop Attempt (for Charity) at CHA Anaheim

World's Largest Crop Attempt

Join us at the Anaheim Convention Center

on Jan 23rd, 2010

to set a world record

and have a ton of fun doing it!

Saturday, January 23rd

Anaheim, CA

10:00am – 6:00pm all day cropping with in and out priviliges.

6:00pm – 11:00pm Cropping, Celebrity Appearances, Demos and Charity Raffle

Zutter Zister Nan Paturzo will be hosting a gathering at the crop, starting at 3pm Saturday.  She will be demo-ing some of the exciting new Zutter tools!  and will have goodies for the first 50 to attend the gathering!

Don’t miss being part of this exciting event!

FEATURING:

* Celebrity Appearances by your favorite Scrapbook stars

* Product give-aways, goodie bags, and door prizes

* Charity Raffle featuring your favorite scrapbook products and handmade items

To benefit:

Come be a part of the fun, bring your friends, and

crop the day away!

Order Online by following these steps..
Step 1: visit www.CraftSuperShow.com

Step 2: click on 'Show Info' then 'Tickets'

Step 3: create [or modify] your order (discount codes are out there! i got one from Tall Mouse, a local chain of craft stores)

Step 4: fill in any 'Registration Questions' as needed

Step 5: find SBR on the Workshop/Event Ticketing page - a bit below middle on my browser window!

Visit Scrapbook Royalty for more info.