Scrapbook Party Planner

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1 Scrapbook Party Planner www. c 2005 MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA c 2005 MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA

2 CO N T E N TS 3 PA RT Y C H EC K L I S T 4 M E N U To contribute to the cozy atmosphere of a scrapbook party, serve homey comfort food. 5 R EC I P E S Print these easy-to-read recipe cards, and file them in your recipe box. 4Martha s Grandma s Macaroni and Cheese 4Mixed Green Salad with Citrus Dressing 4Marshmallow Treat Cake 4Fruity Tea Punch 8 S C R A P B O O K M AT E R I A L S C H EC K L I S T The tools and materials that give your keepsakes a professional look. 9 S C R A P B O O K I N G BAS I C S The techniques and tips that professionals use. 1 0 C L I P - A RT C R A FT: A N T I Q U E F R A M E T E M P L AT E S Vintage-inspired mats to complement your scrapbook photos. 1 2 R E S O U R C E L I S T PAGE 2

3 S C R A P B O O K PA RT Y C H EC K L I S T Order supplies for scrapbook party / (various papers, hole punch, bone folders, extra photo border tabs, / ruler, rubber stamps) Send out invitations (include resource list and scrapbook materials checklist on page 8) Buy ingredients for dinner menu Set up an easy buffet serving table party for interaction and easy entertaining Arrange scrapbooking materials on a large table to invite collaboration and sharing Reconfigure furniture or set up additional workspaces to give guests enough room to create Make copies of the resource list on page 12 for guests to take with them when they leave Bundle a set of the recipe cards in this planner as a party favor and set out in a basket for guests www. PAGE 3

4 S C R A P B O O K PA RT Y M E N U Grandma s Macaroni and Cheese Mixed Green Salad with Citrus Dressing Marshmallow Treat Cake Fruity Tea Punch PAGE 4

5 R EC I P E S GRANDMA S MACARONI AND CHEESE SERVES 6 Martha has fond memories of her grandmother s recipe, which called for unusual ingredients such as spaghetti, tomato paste, and sour cream. 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for baking dish 3 cups milk 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for water 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne paper, or to taste 3 cups grated white cheddar cheese 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 1 pound elbow macaroni Sour cream, for serving (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 2 1/2- quart casserole dish; set aside. 2. Warm the milk and tomato paste in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese; set the cheese sauce aside. 3. Cover a large pot of salted water, and bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander. Stir macaroni into reserved cheese sauce. 4. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, and dot with butter. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream, if desired. MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING SERVES 4 This light and easy salad is an ideal accompaniment to the rich macaroni and cheese main course. 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch (8 ounces) arugula, stemmed (7 to 8 cups) 4 ounces frisée, torn in bite-size pieces, (4 cups) 1 small head (4 ounces) radicchio, torn in bitesize pieces (4 cups) 1. In a blender, combine juice, honey, shallot, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream until emulsified. 2. In a large bowl, toss arugula, frisée, and radicchio with dressing; season with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately PAGE 5

6 R EC I P E S MARSHMALLOW TREAT CAKE MAKES ABOUT 4 DOZEN A twist on an old favorite. This recipe combines three kinds of marshmallow and cereal bars. For Confetti Squares: 9 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 12 cups, (2 1/2 bags) miniature marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 6 cups Cap n Crunch cereal 6 cups Froot Loops cereal Vegetable oil cooking spray For Treat Cake: 3 recipes Confetti Squares 2 recipes Rice Krispies treats (see package instructions) 4 recipes Cocoa Krispies treats (see package instructions) 1 16-inch cardboard-cake square For Confetti Squares: 1. Lightly spray a 9-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan with vegetable-oil cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add salt and marshmallows; stir with a wooden spoon until melted. Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies, Cap n Crunch, and Froot Loops, and stir until combined. 2. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. To prevent sticking, coat your hands with vegetable spray, and press the mixture evenly into the pan. Let cool, about 30 minutes. 3. Cut into 3-by-3-inch bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. FOLD For Treat Cake: 1. One at a time, prepare each recipe for Treat Cake. Set aside. 2. Prepare one double recipe Rice Krispies Treats, spreading it into a 9-by-9-by-2-inch pan with a removable bottom that has been coated with vegetable cooking spray. When cool, slice into nine 3-inch squares; set aside. You will have nine squares. 3. One at a time, prepare two double recipes Cocoa Krispies Treats, spreading each into a 9-by-9-by-2-inch pan with a removable bottom that has been coated with vegetable cooking spray. When cool, slice into nine 3-inch squares; set aside. You will have eighteen squares. 4. To build the pyramid, place the cardboard-cake square on a clean work surface. Place sixteen Confetti Squares 1/2 inch apart on the board to form a square. 5. Place four Confetti Squares spaced about 1/4 inch apart in center of first square to form a second smaller square. Place twelve Cocoa Krispies Treats 1/4 inch apart around the four Confetti Squares to form a larger square. This layer should be about 3/4 inch smaller than the first layer. 6. Center one Cocoa Krispies Treat on previous layer. Place eight Rice Krispies Treats around the Cocoa Krispies Treat to form a square about 1 inch smaller than the layer of Cocoa Krispies Treats. 7. Center one Confetti Square on the Rice Krispies Treats. Place one Confetti Square at the point of each corner of the center Confetti Square to create a layer about 3/4 inch smaller than the previous layer. 8. Center four Cocoa Krispies Treats on Confetti Squares to form a square about 1 inch smaller than the previous layer. Finish the pyramid by placing one Rice Krispies Treat on center of previous layer. PAGE 6

7 R EC I P E S FRUITY TEA PUNCH MAKES ABOUT 8 CUPS Reminiscent of a child s party drink, this festive yet nonalcoholic choice is best when a creative and alert mind is needed. 5 Red Zinger tea bags 1. In a kettle, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. In a large heatproof container, combine tea bags. Pour boiling water over tea 5 Raspberry Zinger tea bags 4 chamomile tea bags bags, and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice tea bags and discard. Let stand until cool. 1/4 to 1/2 cup superfine sugar Transfer to refrigerator until cold, at least Thinly sliced fruit for garnish one hour. 2. Add orange juice and sugar, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to serving container and garnish with fruit. Serve immediately. PAGE 7

8 S C R A P B O O K M AT E R I A L S C H EC K L I S T R U B - O N L ET T E R S A N D N U M B E R S These come in a range of fonts and sizes. Easy to apply (rub them with the accompanying stick, and the characters will transfer to the paper underneath), the letters and numbers are used to print names, dates, and more onto pages. S TO R E- B O U G H T S C R A P S Scraps come in all forms. Maps and printed papers serve as backgrounds or to create pockets. Old-looking scraps (the seed label shown here) are available from scrapbook stores. Flea markets can yield old postcards if your own keepsake box doesn t. TAG S Transform these stationery-store supplies into tiny frames for photographs (color photocopy the pictures, cut to size, and glue to surface). You can also use the tags as write-on labels. Fasten to pages with brads or grommets. R U B - O N B O R D E R S Add these decorative mimics of sewing machine stitching and calligraphic flourishes to pages and make them look lively. Apply them around photos and scraps. P H OTO A D H E S I V E TA P E A N D P H OTO CO R N E R S Acid-free double-sided photo tape is safe to use on photos. Photo corners provide another way to mount pictures without damaging them, and they give a scrapbook a vintage feel. BAS I C TO O L S Keep a pencil on hand to make marks, a white (or other light-colored) gel pen to label dark pages, a bone folder to neatly score and fold pages or inserts, and a ruler to take measurements and neatly position scraps. L A B E L S A N D A I R M A I L E N V E LO P E S Use a utility knife to cut out the centers of labels while keeping the decorative borders intact; you can use them as frames for small photos. You can use airmail envelopes to create evocative mini albums for travel scrapbooks. R U B B E R S TA M P S Press these tools into colorful or metallic inks and use them to add words, numerals, or artistic details to album pages. V I N TAG E PA P E R S Available at scrapbook stores, these faded papers can be used as backgrounds for smaller scraps and to make pockets. G R OMMETS, SET T E R, A N D H A M M E R Use grommets to secure tags, pockets, and other sturdy scraps to pages permanently. B R A DS A N D J U M P R I N G S These fasteners come in traditional brass, and in bright colors and even whimsical shapes. You can use them in the same way as grommets but they are removable. Jump rings are little metal loops that are used to suspend items from brads. PAGE 8

9 S C R A P B O O K I N G BAS I C S These basic tips and techniques are from professionals in the art and scrapbooking businesses. S C R A P B O O K CO N T E N T If you are displaying original photos, it s generally best to use translucent interleaving, which will protect the photos over time. Or, you can use photocopies, keeping your original photos, documents, and other valued items in a light-safe, acid-free box, away from fluctuations in temperature and humidity. If you do use originals, select papers and adhesives that are acid-free or, better yet, archival. When selecting keepsakes for inclusion, Weed out items that don t provoke a response, such as blurred photos and duplicates. And remember that a scrapbook doesn t have to feature photographs exclusively; in fact, you can include virtually any item, particularly if it paints a vivid picture of the past for future generations BAS I C R U L E O F T H U M B Keep in mind that less is more. Choose one dominant image for each page, and plan the rest of the page around that image. A page with too many images and details will just look cluttered; a neatly arranged page of one or two evocative images embellished with interesting paper will bring back special memories. To begin, develop a layout, select a dominant item, and experiment with the placement of the surrounding memorabilia until you achieve the desired effect. Be sure to choose background colors that complement your items, and don t be afraid to crop your photographs to create a better composition. In general, it s easiest to work from the bottom up, so be make sure to start with the background elements. When affixing photographs, avoid placing an adhesive in the center, as it can warp the surface and create craters. Try using invisible vellum tapes, which adhere very well and barely show behind sheer papers. Avoid using magnetic pages; their glue can ruin photos over time. Another equation for ruined photos is light plus humidity plus temperature fluctuations, so monitor the environment in which you keep your scrapbook. Unless you use a dark leaded soft pencil, never write on the backs of your keepsakes, as the pressure from the writing instrument could easily ruin them. PAGE 9

10 C L I P - A RT C R A FT: A N T I Q U E- I N S P R I R E D P H OTO M ATS Black-and-white family photographs have timeless appeal in scrapbooks. Our vintage mats make them even more compelling. Inspired by classic designs, these mats feature muted colors and traditional patterns that will add style to any archival project. P H OTO M AT H OW-TO 1. Print mat templates (next page) onto card stock (when working with original photos, use acid-free stock). 2. With a utility knife, cut along the inside and outside edges of the mat. 3. Place photo on page. Center mat face-up over photo. When you are satisfied with placement, glue or tape both the photo and mat. (To turn color photos into black-and-whites, print out digital images or color-copy vintage pictures on matte photo paper using the grayscale setting--or take them to a professional. When using digital images, resize them before printing.) PAGE 10

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12 S C R A P B O O K R E S O U R C E L I S T A guide to where to find the products and learn about techniques mentioned in this planner. A RT S U P P L I E S O N L I N E Papers, albums, and embellishments D I A N E M AU R E R Hand-marbled papers J O - A N N S TO R E S Frames, fabrics, and tools KAT E S PA P E R I E Archival materials, sketchbooks, photo corners, and archival mist M A K I N G M E MO R I E S Papers, embellishments, and tools P E A R L PA I N T Papers and rubber stamps U R BA N A RTS A N D C R A FTS Papers, stamps, and tools PAGE 12