The fine folks at scrapbook.com made this really great video demonstrating the set up and use of the Paper Gator.
One thing they didn’t mention is how easy it is to cut - the blade is REALLY sharp and there’s lot’s of leverage in the handle, so really… YOU ONLY NEED TWO FINGERS! Check it out! You’ll be amazed!
I would like to introduce Tina. Tina is one of our talented design team members. She has designed some super simple and fun ornaments you can make with your children.
She says: “This Holiday season I am in a ornament swap. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to use the Around the Block Glitter and Flocking kits! They are so simple to use and so fun for the whole family! My elementary school boys made one for each of their teachers as well!!”
Here is what you do…
Supplies
Around the Block Flocking and glittering kit
Misc. Ribbon
Glass or plastic ornaments for your tree
Instructions
1. You simply choose a pattern or word from the rub on glue sheets. They are placed on see through plastic so it makes placement so easy.
2. Center on the glass ornament, rub down, and peel off plastic backing.
3. Then pour your glitter over the glue word and gently press the glitter or flocking into the glue.
4. Blow off excess glitter glitter and add ribbon.
Simply, rub on, pour glitter and blow! How fantastic is that? You should see my nieces bike helmet!! Soo cute!
A very talented Scrapbook & Paper Crafts designer and a member of ATB’s Design Team, Vanessa Colant, brings a fun and funky style to the Block! Vanessa has created a gorgeous Christmas Gift Bag and Christmas Card using ATB products. We invite you to try these ideas this holiday season.
Here’s a bit more about Vanessa…
Hi everybody, my name is Vanessa but everybody calls me Nessa or Ness. I’m a 27 year old Belgian girl. Do you know where Belgium is? it’s in Europe and it’s a very little and rainy country. We really need some sun here….
My mother tongue is, of course, French but I’ll do my best to write you in my best English. I live with my man and our 2 little boys (30 months and 7 months). I don’t work, I’m a stay at home mum so I have a lot of time for my passion: scrapbooking!!!!! Scrapbooking is a great part of my life!! I need it in my everyday life, to escape from my very speedy mummy life…I love to create !!!! As Jennifer says it, I’m a bubbly and cheerful girl, so I think she’s right…????? What do you think ?
Gift Bag Project
Instructions:
1. Cover bag, or create your own bag and cover with ATB Patterned Papers (Ornaments and Ho Ho Ho)
2. Paint Sassy Swirls Chipboard Letters green.
3. Attach Chipboard Letters, Ultimate tag kit tag and paper sentiments with adhesive.
4. Draw on doodles with permanent black marker.
Christmas Card Project
Instructions:
1. Cut a card back out of ATB Patterned Paper (Snow Storm) 5″ x 5″. Draw a black frame around edge of card with a permanent black marker.
2. Cut out sentiments from ATB Patterned Paper (Christmas Magic & Merry Christmas). Cut out bracket shape, circle and scalloped border (Snow Storm). Outline sentiments & shapes with a black permanent marker.
3. Attach sentiments & shapes with adhesive.
4. Cut out star and attach Christmas Epoxy Tag to star. Attach Star to corner of card with the Paper Tagger.
5. Attach a strip of green ATB Paper & Fabric Ribbon Tapes to bottom of card. Adhere “LOVE” sentiment to top of Ribbon Tape.
Have you seen our NEW Idea Book?
Remember that exciting feeling you get when you come across a great craft idea in a book or magazine and you can’t wait to try it? Well prepare to get excited again with our new 200 Fresh Ideas book. Dig out those supplies you have in the drawers and join us for fun-filled hours of creativity. This book takes you beyond basic layouts into all sorts of wonderful craft projects perfect for gift giving and memory preserving.
Look for a copy in your favorite local scrapbook store. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did creating it!
Scrappy loves scrapbooking, paper crafts and blogging (…and squeeky toys). You’re invited to participate in a March ATB contest featuring your favorite furry friend.
Scrappy’s rules:
1. Design an original project (that hasn’t been published before) like a card, layout, altered item or mini book using at ATB Pet themed products. The focus of the design should feature an ATB product.
2. Upload your project in our ATB Gallery. In the comments box/supply list area of your post, mark “Scrappy’s March Challenge”
3. Scrappy will pick his favorite project.
4. Contest ends March 31.
5. Watch to see if you’re a winner on our blog.
A talented winner will receive:
Questions? Email Scrappy: scrappy@aroundtheblockproducts.com
GOOD LUCK! (Bark Bark!!)
Hi Everyone!
We are thrilled at ATB to be the proud owners of a new Baby Block Blog - and we’re glad you’re joining us. We’ll post happenin’s at the Block here so you are in on the latest and greatest…so to start out…
Does anyone around here like PURPLE???
Do you know that you can order a Lavender colored Paper Tagger at QVC? We did a special run for them for National Scrapbooking Day! Spread the word and tell your friends they can order one at www.qvc.com. We just ordered one and it showed up today!
Here’s the info if you want to get yours:
QVC Item Number F02270
1,274-piece Paper Tagger Gun with Embellishments
Retail Value $40.00
QVC Price $21.75
Shipping and Handling $3.97
Save! Buy two or more and save on S & H.
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