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Putting YOU in Your Scrapbooks -- Article One of my challenges to myself this year is to set aside 5-10 minutes each month and take a series of photographs of myself. If I can’t get anyone to take a photo of me, I get out my camera, set up the tripod with the remote shutter and just take a few self portraits, documenting me in the here and now. Then I choose the best photo (or two), print it out and just journal a little about the photo and how I feel.
A Grandfather’s Love -- Article I created this layout one night after spending the weekend with my parents. I had captured this intimate moment between my dad and son. I wasn’t entirely sure of what they were talking about – and it didn’t matter. What mattered was that my son was listening attentively to his grandfather and gaining knowledge.
Back to School -- Article It was my kids’ first day back to school and as a scrapbooking mum I had to photograph the event! I took a photo of them outside our front door before we left for school and took my camera with me. On the way to school I snapped a photo of them walking together holding hands, big brother leading his younger brother. I love this photo of brotherly love; it had to be used in this layout.
On the Borderline -- Article I created these pages to highlight a few of my favorite photos from a recent cruise our family took. Between the 11 of us on the vacation, we managed to take over 500 photos. Instead of trying to create a scrapbook for all of the photos, I chose to create a hybrid photo album to finish the job more quickly. I fell in love with a few of the photos and decided to make scrapbook pages out of them anyway. These were two of them.
An Ordinary Summer -- Article Serene shades of blue, green and yellow highlight this layout of every child's favorite season...Summer! The inspiration for this project was the candid shots of my son. Although summer is a wonderful time for lavish vacations, my son had the most fun doing everyday activities.
DIY Wedding Cards -- Article My inspiration for cards comes from all over! I have a huge group of friends online from The Angel Company. They are all so talented; it is hard not to be inspired by them!
Stories in Sepia -- Article I love telling a story through a scrapbook page! The use of colors, textures and embellishments all add an important component to the photo. When I’m working with a photo I try to imagine all the possibilities such as color, sepia, black and white or special effects. I often print several copies of the photo trying different colors and techniques and choose the one that best suits the look I’m trying to achieve.
California Adventure -- Article I'm a huge Disney lover, and thoroughly enjoy scrapping special places and moments from our trips to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. I began scrapping some of my Disney photos using monthly kits and quickly decided that I liked using non-traditional papers and embellishments. It then became a challenge to find just the right paper for each Disney memory.
Sewing on Cardstock -- Article This is a page about my son and his love for art! One of the things that he loves doing most is sloshing paint all over the paper with his hands and fingers. I wanted to use fun and bright colors to convey the mood of the pictures. I used my sewing machine directly on the page to easily bring texture and pattern to the layout. Experiment with different types of stitching to add a whole new element to your art projects.
Commemorative Cupcake -- Article Cupcakes! Oh, how I love them! And I love them in any form. Whether they are cupcake die cuts, cupcake stamps, cupcake paper and even the cupcakes you get to eat! Hot fudge spumoni ice cream cupcakes are my favorite ones to bake. I decided I needed to make a cupcake book in celebration of my upcoming birthday. I'll be 34 soon and wow how the time has gone by so fast. So I sat down and made myself a cupcake shaped scrapbook, one I will cherish forever.
My Shopping Organizer -- Article This is a handy little organizer you can keep in your purse or you storage compartment of your car. You can keep your grocery or shopping lists, coupons, sale papers, and even receipts in it. It is very simple to make and makes a great gift to give friends or family members. A Special Touch -- Article Whether scrapbooking, cardmaking or creating other paper craft projects, we all want our final creation to have “a special touch”. We want to be able to stand back, let out a sigh of relief and feel as though our creation is “just right”. Often this process starts with using just the right materials. This month we will explore the use of specialty cardstock and see the various ways it can be used to add interest to all of your paper craft projects. From stamping and bleaching to embossing and painting there isn't much these wonderful papers can not do. And due to the wide variety of surfaces, finishes and textures specialty cardstocks come in, you are sure to find just what you need to give your project “a special touch”.
Adventures in Germany -- Article I have been blessed with two beautiful kids, close in age. My son, Sebastian is almost 3 and my daughter Anberlin turned 4 not too long ago. They play so well together and often times I hear Anberlin say that Sebastian is her "best friend."
Photo Corners – Not Just For Photos Anymore -- Article When you begin scrapbooking, one of the staples you will use is photo corners. Photo corners are a great way to add photos to a scrapbook page without actually adhering them to the page. But then what do you do with the big bumper pack of photo corners? Well, you use them as a decorative accent!
For the Love of Cardstock -- Article We all love scrapbook products…pretty patterned paper, buttons, flowers. I would venture to guess that you probably have as many of these goodies tucked away in your scrap area as I do (and that is a lot!). The only problem…. keeping up with the latest and greatest products can be brutal to your wallet.
Pets -- Article I have a few things I am passionate about, one of which is scrapbooking my pets. In fact, my dogs are one of the reasons I began scrapbooking. It’s my opinion that we should all be scrapbooking our pets, after all they are family members too! Whether you scrapbook layouts about your family’s relationship with your pet, pets from years past or quirky traits your pet has, they really do deserve a place in your scrapbooks. Heck my dogs have their own scrapbooks. Well, actually so far they have two scrapbooks!
 “We Miss You” Card for the Troops -- Layout
Scor-It: Explore It -- Article Welcome to Scor-It: Explore It. You are cordially invited to learn ways to use the Scor-It Board for scrapbooking, card making and more. I want to introduce myself and tell you a little about the Scor-It Board before I step back and let designer Suzanne Cannon from Quietfire Design take over with this month’s project - a Flag Brag Book.
Easter & Passover Ideas -- Article Spring is upon us, the time when all the grass is new, bulbs are flowering and everything is bursting with life. With spring, comes the celebration of Easter. Whether you celebrate Easter as a religious holiday marking the death and rebirth of Christ, or as a secular celebration, Easter has something for everyone, as it can be celebrated by all as the holiday of spring, and the celebration of new life. Some symbols of Easter are: chicks, eggs, rabbits, and Easter baskets. Easter is a celebration of life. It's a time to celebrate the new and the young, and along the way enjoying some fun family times.
Heritage Scrapbooking -- Article Heritage is described as meaning something handed down or inherited from a previous generation. Whether that is physical things passed down through generations or simply family traditions, it really can encompass a lot of things from one general meaning. Scrapbooking gives a whole new view to the word heritage with the ability to document our traditions, our inheritance, and our family values on layouts, mini books or other creative projects. In fact, scrapbooking in itself could be someone’s heritage.
Sharing the Love -- Article Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet... and yes we'd probably put them all in a scrapbook to show how much we love you! The season of love is upon us as February 14th grows closer and closer. Time to dig out those pink and red papers, the hearts and flowers, and show that special someone how much you love them with a handmade greeting card, layout or project.
Cardstock: Gift Ideas -- Article On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a brand new blender!! No way, we deserve more than a bland blender for Christmas this year. You and your friends deserve a unique gift, one that is made for someone as special as you. Consider this, you can fight your way through a department store to buy a really impersonal gift or you can take a leisurely walk through a scrapbook store, buy the paper and embellishments you love, and make a personal gift for all your friends. With all of the decisions you have to make everyday, this one is a no-brainer.
Thanksgiving Cards & Place Settings -- Article Thanksgiving is not just about turkey and pumpkin pie. It’s not that those aren’t yummy or even a tradition we should look forward to but as the day of thanks approaches, let’s remember what it is really means. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and to spend quality time with family and friends. Make this Thanksgiving even more special with handmade cards and place settings your guests will truly appreciate.
Wise Woman Book -- Article We can never say thank you enough to the wise women who have taught us and shared their wisdom. I made this accordion book with lift up flaps on each page. This book celebrates the women who have had an impact on my life. I use the pages to journal how their wisdom and gifts of self have helped to make me who I am today. Teacher’s Gifts -- Article Celebrate this back to school season with a special handmade gift for your child’s teacher or a teacher that has touched your life. Teaching is a gift rarely appreciated. But, where would we be without teachers? They are the unsung heroes in our society and deserve a gift made right from our hearts.
Travel Journal Idea #2 -- Article Pack your bags for another cardstock adventure! Whatever your next destination might be, you’ll want to pack your memories in this Suitcase Travel Journal. Bon voyage, best wishes, and happy travels!
Cardstock: Beach Travel Journal -- Article “In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.” Summer is the perfect time for new adventures to add to your family’s story. Create a Beach Travel Journal to hold all your summertime memories and make this a summer to remember. A Message for Dad -- Article Get Dad organized and in the know this Father’s Day. No elephants needed here, remind him about the next soccer game, that dinner date on Friday with the couple down the street, and that you love him each and every day with a message board and card to match.
Cardstock: Gifts for Women Everywhere -- Article We all know a mom or a special woman who absolutely loves purses, shoes, and just fashion in general. Well, in celebration of women everywhere we’ve designed some absolutely adorable projects we hope you enjoy. Cardstock: Sewing Techniques -- Article The time has come to try something new. It’s a simple technique that will change how you add that special touch to your layouts and cards. All you need is a needle and thread. It's time to break out the sewing machine and get started!
Cardstock: Nature Vacation Layouts -- Article Ah! The beauty of nature surrounds us but sometimes we need to step back to truly enjoy all she has to offer. Some of the most relaxing vacations are the ones where we get close to nature and go to a place with no cell phones, no internet, and no busy city noise, if even for a short weekend. But don’t forget your camera! You’ll want to capture these intimate moments with nature on your camera and in your scrapbooks.
Cardstock: Party Favors -- Article This time of year always seems to be full of parties for Valentine’s Day, weddings, and school celebrations. It’s always nice to add a special touch to parties whether you’re giving them or just attending. You can make these cute party favors with a few basic supplies. Let’s get ready to party!
Cardstock: A Touch of Winter -- Article What would winter be without taking time to admire the beauty of snow capped trees and the wonder of nature? Create scrapbook layouts this winter that focus on all the spectacular splendor you can only experience this time of year – the snow, the sky and simple beauty felt from a touch of winter.
Cardstock: Last Minute Gift -- Article The clock is ticking and I’m sure you have a few more last minute gifts to purchase. But, why stand in long lines and deal with stressed out people when you can use your creativity and supplies you already have around? Instead, pull out your craft supplies and make a unique gift to finish your shopping list.
Cardstock: Getting Ready for Family Gatherings -- Article If you have family gathering together this season, we have what you need just in time to get ready for the holidays! Pull out your cardstock and see how you can create charming invitations and place settings to decorate your festive tables.
Cardstock: Cards for Our Troops -- Article September is the time we remember when our lives changed forever in America. What seems like a long time in words, five years, is really only an instant for those of us so deeply touched by the events of that tragic yet triumphant day. It was tragic for the lives lost but triumphant because we all came together as one. Since that fateful day, our troops have fought for freedom around the world and this month, I want to share a few card ideas with you that may brighten the day of a special soldier in your life.
Cardstock: Fun in the Sun -- Article Ah, isn’t summer great! The sun, the pool, the park - they’re all perfect places to have tons of fun and take lots of pictures. But, the fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. All the sunny pictures you took will definitely inspire you to create fabulous pages of your summer fun in the sun!
Cardstock: Travel Journal -- Article Are you set to travel this summer? Check your list and make sure it includes a travel journal to keep all of your vacation memories. You won’t miss a moment and will be even more inspired when you take along a personalized handmade journal made from cardstock, plain paper and sticker decorations. This project will show you step-by-step how to make your journal and get you ready for those summer travels. Cardstock: Gifts for Dad -- Article Hip-hip-hooray! Let’s hear a big cheer for Dad’s everywhere this Father’s Day! We want to thank you for all your support and devotion with a gift made from the heart. Here are a few gift ideas to help you celebrate that special Dad in your life.
Cardstock: Cards for Mom -- Article May is the time set aside to celebrate our mothers. There can never be enough thanks shown to the special women who have devoted their hearts and lives to us. We must let them know they are appreciated on Mother’s Day and everyday. Here are a few ideas to help you show your love this Mother’s Day with handmade cards for Mom.
Cardstock: Cards for Encouragement -- Article Spring has sprung and I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and beautiful flowers as much as I am. This time of year is so inspiring with the rebirth of nature and the joy of family celebrations. Because of this revitalizing time of year, I want to inspire you with ideas to create cards of encouragement using cardstock, stamps, and patterned paper. My wish is that you will be encouraged by these creations and share the joy with others.
Cardstock: Take a Vacation from Home -- Article Are you ready to escape to a quiet and exotic paradise? When winter leaves and spring begins to bloom, you may want to just get away from it all. Unfortunately, this may not be possible right away but there is a quick fix to releasing that restless spirit. It’s called scrapbooking, like you didn’t know! To escape the hubbub of everyday life, pull out some photos of past vacations and reminisce. Turn your memories into mini vacations right in your own home. To make your trip even more stress free, use coordinating cardstock collections and embellish to your heart’s content. Follow along as we show you how to make complete 8” x 8” and 6” x 6” vacation mini albums using cardstock collections.
Cardstock: A Different Touch -- Article Let’s see: added texture, die cuts, cards, frames, journaling space – the list goes on. Who knew textured cardstock had so many functions? Using textured cardstock or adding texture effects to regular cardstock can intensify the boldness of your scrapbook and paper crafting projects. Take a look at three layouts demonstrating different ways textured cardstock can be incorporated into your designs.
A Cardstock Revolution -- Article Definition: Versatile, durable, backgrounds, plain, single-color, BORING. Well, no longer! A cardstock revolution is about to begin. The world of cardstock has opened new frontiers for all scrapbookers. From creating stunning layered backgrounds to frames to stamp and journal surfaces, all levels of scrapbooking can incorporate cardstock schemes. Follow along with six layouts to see how using card stock can enhance the look of your pages.
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