This is May Flaum for Big Picture Scrapbooking, and I am very excited to be sitting here recording this audio to tell you about my Projects Now class that focuses on two of my very favorite crafty things…card stock and scrapbooking.

Sometimes I think cardstock gets kind of like the "old maid" reputation. It's there and it's plain and it's not exciting like die cuts or glitter or flocked patterned paper, right? Wrong! Cardstock is the ultimate in my crafting area. Instead of thinking of it as plain, I consider it a blank canvas for wonderful creativity to come. You can cut it, sand it, pair it with other colors, stamp it, rip it, and generally just make good things happen. Yes, what was once my favorite product for budget reasons has become my favorite for more creative reasons.

In this Projects Now class, I will share a number of ideas and techniques for scrapbooking with cardstock. There is not a single piece of patterned paper or specialty paper utilized in the whole class. In fact, some of the layouts the supply lists are cardstock, pen and then maybe a few tools. All of my layouts in this class are multiple photo. Also, three of the eight layouts in class are two-page layouts. So if you like two- page layouts, I do have some of those in here.

Now, if you are looking for some budget friendly page ideas, if you want some inspiration to put more customization into your page embellishments, if you need ideas on utilizing cardstock or simply just want more layout ideas, I think this is a Project Now class that you would really enjoy. My classes are always designed so that you can work with whatever you have in your stash. You do not need to buy any one brand of cardstock or any tools, you can very easily substitute out most anything. And, of course, substitutions are welcome. I want you to be able to take my ideas and make them your own. These ideas can be utilized way beyond my examples, put into use with your own style and flair.

I hope that you will like this and sign up and enjoy this new Projects Now class!