This week I visited the brand new KS Productions Studios to be on-set for the filming of the next season of Scrapbook Soup. I visited back in 2011 to share some tips on crafting as you age, but this time I had THREE segments! All of them where “how-to’s”, each using a die-cut element. But this visit was a whole different experience!
First I’ll show you the projects.
Recycled Instagram Mini-Book
Gal’s Best Pal Layout
Die-Cut Sentiment Greeting Cards
You can see that I use die-cuts for each of my projects. Full tutorials will be coming soon!
The biggest challenge for me was doing all of the “step-outs” necessary. You know, having them prepped and laid out with all of the materials needed to show how to make a book, card, and/or layout in like FIVE MINUTES.
I felt pretty prepared, though, so that when I got to the new studio I just had to lay everything out on a table. I didn’t forget anything- YAY!
Photo courtesy of Julie Fei-Fan Balzer’s Instagram feed! @BalzerDesigns
The first thing, actually, was to get into make-up. They shoot in HD, and the lights are bright, so you have to use extra-thick makeup. I was worried that my eyebrows looked like caterpillars marching across my forehead-but Juile reassured me that they looked OK on camera.
The new studio was lovely, and the crew was awesome. Everyone was so nice! It was a little different from my work on HSN in that I didn’t have an earpiece with the producer talking in my ear. (They use that to remind you what camera to look at, how much time you have, and/or give you reminders about what to say or what is happening next.) Julie did, though, and she have me little cues to keep me on track.
See? The ‘brows were OK after all.
We got each segment nailed in one take (hooray!) and I felt very comfortable working with Julie on-camera. It’s fun- and actually quite easy- when you have a good rapport with the folks you are working with!
I’m obviously cracking myself up.
We ended the taping with Julie interviewing me about some of the projects I’ve made. It was like doing a little portfolio review…and I’ll have a little post about that, too, coming soon. But here are the items I brought with me.
Some of the themes? Mixed-media “experiments” tags, and mini books with painted pages.
I’m not sure if those segments will make it onto the show, but I was certainly worthwhile to take a rummage through and look and some older books and art pieces with fresh eyes.
Do you ever do that?
Well, overall is was a fun and affirming day. I was SO honored to be asked and I hope that I gave them some good TV! I’ll keep you updated on when the new series airs!
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Can’t wit for the tuts, really loved the IG book! You look wonderful. Can’t wit to see the show online!
Would like to know what channel & when I could watch this program. TIA
So based on the fact that you called this a “new series” I’m guessing that is why I had not heard of this show. To hear a craft show is coming on I am THRILLED! And equally as thrilled that you got to be part of it! I watch you on HSN (as well as following your blog) and always learn something new. Can’t wait to hear more about it! Thanks for sharing!
I love Julie’s videos. She’s so funny. Can’t wait to see your segments.
Lin- no, it’s not a new series, the show has actually been around for years. However, it IS a new season. : ) You can contact your local PBS station and as them to carry it, or watch segments online on the YouTube channel for KS Productions. Thanks for your comment. : )
Great to see you making more appearances! I wish I could watch this, but our tv service doesn’t offer the correct pbs channel… arghh!!!!!! Back before cable or satellite, I was able to pick up our local pbs station with a simple tv antenna.