Halloween Calendar

So- if you have been searching our site looking for the magnetic Halloween calendar you probably realized it is not there for sale yet.

Big snag. Our wholesale supplier is out of stock on the paper mache stand up piece- yes you know the foundation of the whole project! She estimates they will have them back in stock around the end of Oct. Hmmm, that doesn't work so well.

We located and ordered some from a retail site but we don't want to post anything for sale until we actually have them in our hands- should be Thursday.
We will have them this weekend at our Community Crop at the library in Issaquah, or to ship out on Friday. We don't want to break the library's rules and so we can't sell anything at the crop this weekend but can make arrangements to purchase and pick up kits from us offsite.

Thanks!
Kerry and Darcie
The Scrap Yard Chicks

Boarding Pass Travel Book for our Fall Workshop Weekend

Hi Chicks

Here is a sneak preview of another project for our Fall Workshop Weekend at http://www.scrapyardchicks.com/. This album was designed and created by the super talented Darcie and features the October Afternoon collection Boarding Pass.

This project is all made from scratch including the canvas suitcase cover and the accordion binding.

Darcie also used airmail envelopes, red white and blue bakers twine and so many fun folding and binding techniques.

To sign up for our October Workshop Weekend, visit our site at ScrapYardChicks.com.

Visit us tomorrow for another sneak preview!

This is what our Subscribers are working on this week

Hi Chicks

Here are a few photos of the project that we sent out to our Project A Week Subscribers this week.

It is a 10 month organizer and mini album- the sample is done for school but you could also re-interpret this to be for Vacation, Countdown to Baby, Wedding Planner, Household Organizer, etc.

Our subscribers get full color step by step instructions as well as online resources to purchase all of the supplies and a special rate if the project also comes in a kit form. Some of our projects also have accompanying instructional videos.

For more info about our subscriptions, visit the Subscribers Page on our site.

New Kit- 31 Days of Halloween Magnetic Calendar

Hi Spooky Halloween Chicks!
Okay I know it is still September but for this project you want to get started- so we are getting our "Spooky On" a little early.
It is another of our fantastic magnetic countdown calendars- this time with a bit of a twist.

The "calendar" is a stand up paper mache piece- it is 3 panels joined with hinges.

We added sheet metal behind the paper and each of the calendar pieces has a button magnet on the back so Voila! a new kind of magnetic calendar. The indivual panels are about 8 x 11 1/2.

We also decorated the backside with patterned paper and die cut large BOO letters from glittered cardstock.

The best part about this kit is that we did all of the hard work for you! You just need to do the assembly work- everything is die cut and ready to go.

This kit is available for pre-order on our website starting tomorrow (Click HERE for our Kit Shop) and will start shipping out via Priority Mail on Monday Sept 19th.

We included LOTS of fun dimensional embellishments and many custom created pieces and die cuts.

Sorry- I have been a very bag blogger this summer

Hi Chicks

Happy School Year!

Sorry, I have been an uber bad blogger this summer- but I promise to get back on track.

Its funny how school starting feels like a new year even though it has been MANY years since I was actually starting school in September. So Happy School Year to everyone.

We have some great project previews coming for our October Workshop and a really fantstic Halloween Magnetic Calendar coming later today. I am just putting the finishing touches on it. Even my mom (who can be slightly critical) said she thought it was pretty great. Okay here are a few sneak peeks of it:

-Kerry

What are we working on for October 22nd & 23rd Workshop Weekend

Hi Chicks - We have so much great stuff in the works for our Fall Workshop Weekend, October 22nd and 23rd.
Darcie and I have been pouring over all of the new merchandise from CHA to pick out the latest and greatest- here is what we have so far:

New Format Recipe Book featuring Crate Paper's Farmhouse Collection

Suitcase Travel Book- we will be constructing from scratch- featuring October Afternoon's Boarding Pass

Brand New 7 Gypsies Printer Tray- we love this larger format with spots for 5x7 and 4x6 photos, we will be using the new Bo Bunny Et Cetera line and a bunch of 7 Gypsies embellishments. (The printer trays pictured are samples made by the 7 Gypsies designers.)

Our Guest Instructor Adrienne is working on a mini with 2 choices- Family or Christmas- featuring the new company Authentique's Journey and Wonder

Mini project featuring Echo Park Paper Company's For the Record

Mini Project- Calendar on a stand- we haven't picked the supplies for this one yet.

3 choices for our 12 x 12 Layout class- Basic Grey's Out of Print, Basic Grey's Oxford and Disney Pages. We are also offering a new option to create a 12 month calendar with your pages with 2 bonus layouts.

Whew- can you tell we have been busy? Check back for photos of our finished projects over the next few weeks.

Be Merry Mini Album Kit is now available

Happy August- its the perfect time to think about Christmas- right?

Well, it might not be snowing, but it is a great time to get a jump start on Christmas projects.

This fun mini has pages of acrylic, chipboard, patterned paper and cardstock, all die cut for you so you don't have to do any tracing or cutting.

The paper collection is by October Afternoon and the kit also features their stickers and die cut pieces as well as fun ribbon and trim by May Arts.

Visit our KIT SHOP to purchase this brand new kit.