*UPDATE: WINNER IS BARBARA STARADUMSKY! CONGRATS BARBARA*
I’m taking a break from creating content for my all new Big Picture class today to visit here at Pink Paislee and share a brand new layout (and some creative tips!) I am also here to give away a spot in my new Big Picture class. Be sure to read the bottom of this blog post to find out how you can earn a chance to win!
For this layout I played with some of my favorites from the Snow Day and Mistables lines. The background was created by folding and curling two pieces of (Snow Day) paper over a background of mistables paper that I used color wash on in the exposed area. I just LOVE how I can customize the Mistables Papers to suit my needs! For a little added texture and hold, I stitched the papers together.
The Mistables Chipboard Alphabet that I used for my title are one of my new favorite things – I’ve used three packages of them in my scrapbooking projects already! For this look, I colored the letters with a light color, then edged them with a darker ink, added distress stickles, and finally coated them with glossy accents so that they have a shiny clear finish. The photo above show the letters in their various stages.
Here you can see the finished look – aren’t they fun?
With my two (4×6) photos, some Snow Day die cuts, bitty block stickers, and a bit of journaling the rest of my layout came together quickly. I just love the customized details that Mistables lets me give to my projects – and how this bit of winter fashion quickly came together into a page that’s definitely one of my recent favorites.
I’m including this title letter technique in a video in week #4 of my new Big Picture class The Curious Scrapbooker’s Field Guide: 12 weeks of techniques and creative play. In this class I do plenty of scrapbook layouts as well as hop off the page – and with more than 50 videos over twelve weeks (not to mention new handouts and multiple projects each week) it is going to be an action packed craft-fest! I can hardly wait.
Class starts on February 9th, and you can find all of the registration information (and a video) on the information page HERE
BUT…….If you’d like to win a spot in class, just leave a comment here and a winner will be drawn on January 5th, 2012.
Thanks to Pink Paislee for having me, and for making products that have me crafting happy!
Instructor May Flaum is a lifelong crafter who has taught many classes both in stores and online here at Big Picture. She has authored two books, worked with many top manufacturers, managed a scrapbook store and so much more – all the better to lead her to teaching this class. Drawing from her experience and sharing in an approachable way, she will break down all kinds of products that you may already own – and some that you’ll wish to have. Her outlook when it comes to life and crafting is focusing on having fun, and avoiding rules that prevent said fun. With her love of experimenting and years of expertise in scrapbooking and paper craft arts in general, this class will guide students through all kinds of wonderful techniques and showcase multiple all-new projects each week.
Would love to take the class from May! Love her and Pink Paislee! Great match!
What a cute layout! Thanks for the chance, May!
Haven’t taken a Big Picture class in a while – thanks for the chance to win!
Love May and her blog she has the best ideas! Thanks for the chance to win!
I could use some new and interesting technigues in my bag of tricks!
Happy New Year!
What a great chance to win a place in your class.
Loving the layout too, with great Pink Paislee products.
Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
wow! I love this layout and I’m challenged to alter my pre-made embellishments more often, too!
Who wouldn’t want a chance at a free class? Lovely layout! *smile*
@scrapcollectr
Thanks for the chance to win- that would be a perfect start in the New Year!
May such a great way to start the new year off with classes and learning new techniques. Mucho gracias for sharing your talent with all of us.
ava
What a great idea! I’d love to win a spot. Where I live, there is not an abundance of places for classes and to learn new techniques. Hence, I must take the initiative and discover techniques, tips, etc. on my own. This class would provide me with an opportunity for creative growth and discover something that I can share with the 4-H members/children that I teach scrapbooking to!
Would LOVE to win this !!
Thanks for the chance
Adorable layout! Thank you for the opp with the class!
Would love a chance for a spot in that class! Such a cute layout! LOve seeing what you did with the alphabets!
Your layout is so pretty, May!
Wow. I would love to win a seat for the class. Thanks for a chance .
Sounds like a fantastic class. Thanks so much for the chance to win a spot in it
Wow, this is one class I’d love to take! Thanks so much for the chance!
This class sounds amazing!! Thanks for the chance to win a spot.
- April W
Great ideas and fantastic giveaway!
I’d love to win a spot in class! Thanks for sharing your cool technique on those letters.
Great layout & I love the technique you used on the alphas!!!
Would love to win an opportunity to learn new tecniques. Love mistable products.
One of my resolutions this year is to create more and use what I have on hand…this shouldn’t be much of a problem! I would love to win the class to help me reach my goals.
Love your layout!!! I would love to win a spot in your class… Thanks for the opportunity ;D
This class sounds amazing! Would love to be able to take it and learn some new techniques!
Fun fun letters May! Would love a chance to win a spot in your new class
Thanks!
I love May’s style-she is such a free spirit.I would love a spot in her class-I need to loosen up my creativity.
Congrats on “Sweetness” being one of Moxie Fab’s top 10 collections of the year.I think I could be on TV with my hoard.
I’ve already signed up. So looking forward to class starting.
Looks like a fun class to take!
Thanks for the chance May & Pink Paislee!
Love May’s style! Thanks BPC and PP for the chance to win!
This class sounds like a whole lot of happiness!
I would love to learn how to take better pictures! Thanks for the chance to win!
May’s classes are FANTASTIC !! And this one sounds like it will take the cake. Love learning May’s tips and tricks
Adorable layout!! I love what you did to the letters.
Great layout! thanks so much for sharing!
Would so love to win a class with May!! amazing Layout!!!!!
Amazing technique! Thanks for the chance!
cheryl131091 at yahoo dot com
cute page – what a wonderful giveaway – I’d love to win
I would love to win a spot in the class..it sounds amazing!!
Thanks for the chance to win a spot you always come up with great techniques
I would like to win this class–I couldn’t swing both Stacy and May and had to go with Stacy. Spending time with May and her techniques would be wonderful.
I’d love a chance to win–thanks for the opportunity!
Would love to win a spot in May’s class!! Her classes are great!
Sounds like a great class!
This class sounds packed with cool techniques! I’d love to attend!
I love your creativity and I’d love to win your class!
I would love to have a chance to win this, the class sounds really amazing!
May does such beautiful work! I’d love to have a chance to win.
I love your layout and your classes!
Loveeeeeeeeeee your lo!! ADORABLE photos and loving the paper tearing and how you did the mistable alphas!!! Thanks for the chance to win a spot in your class too!
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I love the mistable paper and mask! Thanks for the chance to win a seat in May’s workshop!
I love your letters. Those Mistables look like fun!
Ang
I am loving those letters-how perfect they are on the layout-beautiful design and such great details.
Thanks for sharing
I LOVE your LO. So fresh and beautiful & the technique on the lettering is simply FABULOUS !!! I love the look you did to the multi-coloured background Mistable & would love to learn that & the girls look so gorgeous in the matching Pink outfits. Ive got a heap of the Pink Paislee Mistables (& their beautiful papers) still sitting here ( had it since it came out,lol ) & the stuff they coordinated with Tattered Angels for to make the mistable Album, also still sitting here. I need ideas on how to use them cause I love those & the technique class would certainly give that. I MOST CERTAINLY would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to WIN your class at BPC. Its something Ive been looking for for ages- A Technique Class & to be learned from YOU, well thats just Awesomerer, lol. Just to learn ALL these techniques will be Fabulous but to make them in a Book/ Tag book to have them to look at when stumped for what to do ( which is always lately ) is going to be AWESOME. I LOVE learning Techniques, & want to learn them ALL, as it gives you opportunitys to make the same things look different & I cant tell you how much this has made me one VERY happy girl, YAAAAYYYYYYY !! The Curious Scrapbooker’s Field Guide: 12 Weeks of Techniques & Creative Play IS, Most Definetly, on the TOP of my list of classes to take. Thanks VERY, VERY, VERY much for the chance to win a spot in your class May. Id REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY “LOVE” to win this class. Many Thanks to you, May & Pink Paislee for the opportunity.
The class will be very inspiring! I am always interested in learning new techniques.
Love May, and Pink Paislee! Would love to win a seat in this class. Thanks for the opportunity.
Looks like an awesome class.
I would love to take this class!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
I love learning new techniques to apply to my projects. Really like the layers you built up on the letters. Would really enjoy collecting my techniques and ideas from you in your class. Thanks for the opportunity May.
This class looks like so much fun!!
I would love to win!!! This seems to be exactly what I need. Thank’s for the chance to win!
I would love to win! May’s classes are always fun and packed iwth great info.
I would love to win a spot in this class. I really need to get back into scrapbooking. I haven’t done any in awhile & I miss it. Just need some fresh, fun ideas to get my mojo back.
That is a gorgeous layout & I love the Mistables range – the letters look fab. Thank you for the chance to win.
Great layout … really like the title!
What a great idea to alter the letters. Nice technique. I have to try that.
And thank your for the chance to win.
Greetings from Germay.
The title looks really fun. I would love to win a spot in your class=)
Have loved my Pink Paislee in 2011 and would love to start 2012 in class with May! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a place.
** Kate **
THANKS SO MUCH for the chance to win a SPOT in your class MAY!! I’d LOVE to win a spot!
Have a FABULOUS WEEK and THANKS for sharing with us today!! =)
Thanks for sharing your amazing title techniques and the opportunity of winning a spot in your new class. I’d love to take the Scrapbookers’ Field Guide class to learn more from you!
Hi May,
This sounds like a beautiful class to be a part of. You do wonderful work.
Have a super Blessed day ~~ Dawn
Oh how awesome it would be to win a spot in this class!
Thank you for the chance
i have been covetting your class from when you first hinted at its existance on your blog, i would so love to win!
Would love a chance to win a seat in your class. Learning new techniques is always so fun. Thanks for the chance.
Wow does this look like fun! Can’t wait to see who gets a spot!
Awesome prize!!! Love the letters you used on the layout! Very cool!
May, your projects are always so much fun and so inspiring! I’d LOVE to win a spot in your class. That would start 2012 off awesome.
Thanks for the chance to win. Now, I’m off to acquire some of those Mistables…
Sounds like a great class! Love what you did with the Mistables alpha! Thanks for the chance to win!
Sounds fabulous! I’d love the chance to win
Thanks for the opportunity!
Awesome LO! Would SO love to win a spot in your class! Thanks for the chance
What a fun class! And thanks for the chance to win a spot in it–
I have been making cards for a year and just now starting my foray into ScrapBooking…what better way to learn than from the Great May???
Sounds like a great class and your layout is really nice too. Thanks.
Oh how sweet to give away a spot in the class! I’ve never taken an online class. I buy oddles of “crafting technique” books! I would love to win and try one out!
Thanks for the chance!
I would so love to win! Thank you for the chance to win!
I love that you find it all fun! It’s your endearing passion that makes your classes and your ideas so terrific!
The class sounds like a lot of fun — would (obviously) love to win a seat!!!!!
I would love to win a spot in your class! I’m sure it will be amazing!
Sounds like an amazing class, I’ve always admired May’s work!
I have taken a couple of May’s classes and LOVED them! thanks for a chance to win a spot in this class.
Love May’s classes would love to participate in Field Guide thanks for the chance to win.
Field Guide is just what I need!!!!! I hope I win a spot … but if I don’t it’s well worth the price! I have never been disappointed by anything May
Thanks for the chance to learn for free!
Cute layout and girls. Love the look of happiness of their faces.
Thank you for the chance to win a very generous prize.
I would love to take a class from you. I really like the letter technique you used. Thanks for sharing.
absolutely love May’s classes! Would LOVE to win a spot in this one-it looks amazing!!!
Love may’s classes and would love to take this one as well!!!!
WOW! Can’t wait to try that technique on a little sumin sumin I have goin on for a certain Valentine at my house. Thanks for sharing and I would love to win a spot in your class…just sayin!
Thanks May
Kathryn
So many great ideas. Thanks!
I’m a beginning scrapper and need some inspiration and “training”. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have never taken a Big Picture class but any sort of learning opportunity sounds wonderful. I recently began dabbling in the mistables techniques but I love it! I’m working on collecting all of the sprays and stencils. Thanks for sharing!
I’d love to win a spot in this class, I’m a huge fan of May!!
I love BPC, I love May Flaum and her classes. I have taken a few of them. I would definitely love to win a spot in this class. It sounds awesome. Thanks for a chance.
I would be so delighted to win a place in May’s class. I shall be taking her class regardless if I win or not because I have learned so much from May and love her style. This would be a great birthday present for me so random picker please pick me.
What a wonderful layout. I love your style how you make your layout pop as it tells its own story. I am looking for ideas to make a wedding album for my son and his wife for their 1st anniversary. I am so glad that I was directed to your blog. I have learn so much, an look forward to your next layout. Would love to win a spot in your class. Best wishes for a Fabulous New Years with lots of memories and ideas.
Thanks so much for sharing your ideas on a daily basic, its always feels like opening a wonderful gift each time I receive your email.
nice LO. thanks so much for posting the Pink Paislee Mistables video on your site! I pulled out my mistable papers and forgot what to do with them; they are still sitting on my craft table: waiting! going to to get those letters, the scallop edge and journal tags! I just LOVE the mistables collection! I have to go find the video from their booth at summer CHA demonstrating them! can’t wait for your new class, May!!!
I would love to take this class. It looks great. I was just looking over your class notes from True Scrap earlier tonight. What fun!
Thanks so much for the chance to win – have loved every one of the classes I have taken that May’s tutored – she is so generous with her time, expertise and knowledge.
Sounds like a really fun class!
wow sounds like a super fun class, would love to win a spot..love your layout the tips are amazing. thanks for sharing.
Love the letter technique! Cannot wait to try that . Would love to win a spot in the class, always need new techniques!! Thanks for sharing.
Congrats ladies!! What a fantastic team!
sounds like a great class!
May’s classes are always great and full of inspiration!
Your post is particularly interesting because it describes a new technique I’ve never tried before. Thanks!
I’d love to win this class! May’s classes are always so much fun.
cute page!
I would love to win this class!
I love what you did here, i have been painting the wooden alphas and coating them in crystal effects but i NEVER think of doing it to already patterned ones. Thanks for a chance at your class
Would love to win the class…haven’t scrapbooked in a while and need some tutorials and inspiration to get started again! Thanks for the chance at taking your class!
This would be great to win this class! I have taken other classes of yours and they were wonderful. Happy New Year
I LOVE your classes May!! Would be honored to win a spot in this technique class!! My LSS has started to carry some of the Pink Paislee goodies and I am loving them!!
Great stuff! Love that layout!
I love May’s style and would love to win a seat in this class!
I love the awesome way you used the alphabets! I need to remember to do things like this so I can use up some of my chipboard alphabets!
Love the chipboard letters! And I love your scrapbooking style! Thank you for sharing!
Great inspiration. I would love a spot in this class!!
Who won? I can’t seem to find the announcement of the winner.