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She doesn't know I am posting this ... so just go ahead and check it out if you are needing some awesome fibery stuff (I'm the paper lady, she deals with fiber!)

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this fun sampler features some of our favorite altered work from RSC, and lots of brand new stuff for your inspirational pleasure! Over 65 pages of fun ideas.

We are sharing this information from our friend, Dani Fenning from Scrap Outside The Box

http://www.scrapoutsidethebox.com/shop/product.php?productid=812&cat=43&page=1

A Mother’s Love was created by the thoughtful and generous designers of Scrap Outside the Box to help the family of McKenna Elise Conrad. McKenna was born January 12, 2008 with a cleft lip and cleft palate, which occurs in one in every 500 births. Now one-year-old, McKenna has already undergone numerous procedures to repair her cleft lip, resulting in $5,000 in medical bills. She is scheduled to undergo palate surgery on March 6 and that amount will more than double. Sadly this is all after health insurance has been paid. Her family is in dire need of financial assistance and you can help.

McKenna is very near and dear to our hearts, because she is the niece of Scrap Outside the Box owner, Dani Fenning. It seems only natural that we reach out to her family in the best way that we can, by creating a sharing a fabulous charity kit and donating the proceeds to this needy family. A Mother’s Love is the perfect title for this warm, colorful collaboration full of flowers, butterflies and rainbows. What better way to show that you care while getting a beautiful kit in return.
All proceeds from the sales of A Mother’s Love will go directly towards the family's medical expenses. Your help and support are greatly appreciated.

Read more -
http://hopeformckenna.blogspot.com/

Kit includes:
Full uppercase alpha
61 papers (patterned and solids included)

1 tree
1 heart and diamond gem
5 various strings
4 various hearts
9 various frames
1 frayed ribbon
1 beaded necklace
1 paisley
1 doodle bear
5 various butterflies
1 flower charm
11 various flowers
1 fairy
4 ribbons
4 bows
2 journal items
1 cloud
1 beaded flower wire
1 bird
1 heart button
1 fence
1 rainbow
2 wordart
4 borders
6 tags
3 mesh
2 mats
1 lace
4 various leaves1 doodle bee
1 doodle chick
1 doodle lamp
1 doodle frog
1 stick with bow
2 clips
1 bracket
2 buttons
1 key
1 floral overlay
1 floral rub-on
* For a limited time only receive A Mother's Love Quickpages FREE with purchase!

We are looking for altered projects, any theme ... anything altered! Submit your projects by 2/28/09 to:

Jen@readysetcreate.com

Include the following info:

Email:
Name:

Supplies:



*if your projects are used, you will receive a free download of the issue your work appears in. Items need to be removed from galleries, blogs, etc until at least one month after publish date. Thanks!

We want to see your works of art! Share them with us here: http://readysetcreate.com/forum/index.php?showforum=43 - you can host at a 3rd party image hosting site (like Photobucket) and let us ooh and ahh over them! Our gallery is wonky so we're going to try this method for a bit!

Happy Valentines day from RSC! We have two special offers just for our blog friends:

1) Get the current Feb/March issue for just $2 (that's half off!)

2) Subscribe for 3 issues ($12 value) for JUST $6.00

It's a half off Valentine weekend because we love our readers! OFFER EXPIRES 2/15 at midnight PST

Check out their super cute stamps at http://www.flourishes.org/servlet/StoreFront

and see their feature in RSC's Feb/March 2009 issue

to inquire, please email Jen@readysetcreate.com

get all 2008 regular issues of RSC for just $5 (6 full size issues!)

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Valentines/Spring Sampler
Birthday Sampler
Cards Sampler
Back To School Sampler
Holiday Cards Sampler

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Christmas Bank
By: Patricia Johnson

Supply List:
Rusty Pickle Grinchmas Chipboard, or desired chipboard shapes
3-5 coordinating Christmas papers, I used Rusty Pickle's Grinchmas and Snowflakes & Mittens Collections
Rusty Pickle Grinchmas alpha stickers and stickers
Coordinating Ribbon
Empty can with lid, I used the French's Fried Onions can
Assorted stickles
Present Embellishments, I got them at Walmart but I think paper covered chipboard squares wrapped in ribbon would be just as cute

Tools to gather:
X-acto and cutting mat
Mod Podge or other liquid glue

Directions:
1. Prepare Chipboard. Cover chipboard shapes with desired papers. I did a tree, snowflake and a partial ornament for the tag. If the back of the chipboard will show such as the tag or back of the tree, be sure to cover that too.

2. Create tag. Cut the word Christmas from any sticker, and spell out the word funds with the alpha stickers. Or create your own title.

3. Decorate your chipboard with stickles as desired and set aside to dry.

4. Measure the cardboard portion of your can from top to bottom. Cut a piece of your background paper that is heigth of the can by 12". Practice wrapping your paper around to see if it will fit properly. Trim off excess or create patch as needed.

5. Cover your can. I put the patch down first then attach one side with glue. Lay down and cover the rest of your paper with adhesive. I prefer a liquid adhesive when doing this kind of job. Roll your can onto the paper, rolling out air bubbles and straightening as needed while you roll. Give it a few minutes to dry.

6. Add tag. Tie ribbon around can in knot. Add tag. Tie bow.

7. Embellish with chipboard. I did a snowflake and a tree with presents underneath. I also layered a gold stickled chipboard star on the tree. Have fun and use your creativity on this step!

8. Cut money hole. Push your lid down on the cutting mat with your hand. Using the lines on the cutting mat, create an opening for change to drop through.

9. Enjoy and be sure to save your "funds" for next year!