Halloween Projects

As I mentioned in my last post I have been busy finishing projects for my son's Halloween class party. Every went well but I did not have time to prepare my usual scrapbook video tutorial. However, I have something else to share with you. Here are some pictures of some of the items I was working on.

  These are the toppers I designed for the treat bags. 

I printed my design then cut up the sheet into

squares then scored and folded them. My son wanted 

glitter on the webs so I added silver stickles.

 These are the diecuts I designed using skelanimals characters.

It took me quite a while to assemble all the pieces for 25 bags.

Skelanimals are unique irresistibly cute 'skeleton' animals. 

Click here to visit their website.

 This is what one of the finished projects looked like.

As a class parent helper one of my tasks was to have trick or treat bags for all the students in his class which brings me to this next project.

Thanks for stopping by!

- Let your memories feed your creativity™

Pink Mini for the Cure

Hey guys,

I was busy getting ready for my son's Halloween party and finishing a very special mini album so I was unable to design a layout sketch for this week. Everything will be back on track next week.

Many of you may know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Well, Laura from The Paper Trail organized a mini scrap book challenge and will be holding a silent auction of which all the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation through their Passionately Pink for a Cure event program.

Click the image for more information.

To promote the auction Laura will be giving away some blog candy. You can add a link on your blog to this post or to Laura's blog at www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com. You can also spread the word by sending emails to your friends and family. For a chance to win the blog candy all you have to do is leave a comment on Laura's blog letting her know what you are doing to promote the auction. Earn 2 EXTRA entries by making a donation at the Pink Mini's for the Cure event website. There are multiple prizes so be sure to check it out.

The photographs of the mini's will be posted on Laura's blog on Halloween day, October 31st, and the silent auction will begin. Be sure to include the link to Laura's blog when you share this event. Bidding will end at 6 pm Pacific Time on November 7th. High bidders will be notified after November 7th and the winners will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation's "Passioantely Pink for a Cure" website to make the donation in the amount of the bid. The winners will receive the mini from the creator as a thank you for their donation.

Here is a sneak peak of the pink mini I created.

Thank you for stopping by!

- Rowena
Let your memories feed your creativity™

Scrap Sketch Layout #2

Hello Scrapbookers!

As you know I am on the design team at scrapsketch.com. Here is the most recent layout I created. If you like this sketch you don't have to be on the design team to create a layout. If it inspires you, all you have to do is create your layout and click here to go directly to the post with this sketch and submit a link to your layout.

 

Click here to visit scrapsketch.com.

Leave a comment. And follow or subscribe to get updates whenever I post something new. 

Rowena
Let your memories feed your creativity™

FREE SVG Monday: Fall Feelings

Hello Scrapbookers!

As I was running errands today I could not help but notice that the trees were almost bare and the leaves were just blowing around. The colors looked so beautiful and so I was inspired to design these leaves. It would look great on your fall cards or scrapbook pages. Enjoy!

[Tip] Used a pen to draw veins that would appear on a real leaf.

[Tip] Cut out your shapes using white cardstock then use Copic markers to blend colors for a one of a kind creation.

[Tip] Cut out the leaves using transparency then use Ranger alcohol inks to make custom colored leaves.

 

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. 

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

Scrapbook Video Tutorial 10-23-09

Hello Scrapbookers!

Hello Kitty has always been an inspiration to me. I introduced her to my baby sister and even though my daughter is only 18 months old I have already started surrounding her with Hello Kitty. Today marks the beginning of Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary celebration. So, I am celebrating by making a Hello Kitty layout. I have given her a pink flower which means cute and because the photos are of my daughter's first birthday she also has green ribbon which signifies wish.

Today's layout features designer paper: Fancy pants - celebrate collection, Gypsy/Cricut Expression(Provo Craft) - Hello Kitty Greetings cartridge; George basic shapes font cartridge, Crystal Stickers, Ranger - Icicle and Diamond Stickles; Glossy Accents.  I hope you enjoy this week's video!

Hello Kitty tag

 

Custom photo corners and Stickles

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Leave a comment with the link of your completed project if you use this tutorial to complete a layout.

I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment. To get updates whenever I post something new follow my blog. 

Rowena
Let your memories feed your creativity™

FREE Sketch Wednesday #13

Hello Scrapbookers!

Welcome to all the new subscribers and followers. I am so happy to share my journey with you all. I appreciate your comments and I especially love seeing what you create with my sketches. Enjoy this week's sketch!

Submitted by Tamara

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If you create a scrapbook page with this layout sketch send me the image link and I will include it in this post. If you would like to get updates whenever I post something new subscribe or follow my blog. Thanks for stopping by!

- Let your memories feed your creativity™

FREE SVG Monday: Batty Business

Hello Scrapbookers!

Halloween is right around the corner and you may want to decorate, make treat bags or any other creative activities. Here is an SVG that's so simple but can make a big difference on your project. 

[Tip]To make it even more dramatic cut out the bat then cut a circle out of a yellow or off white piece of paper that is bigger than the bat. Place the bat on the circle cut out and it looks like the bat is flying with the moon in the background.

[Tip]Cut bats at different sizes to add interest. Enjoy!

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

Remember to subscribe or follow my blog to receive updates whenever I post something new.

Scrap Sketch Layout #1

Hello Scrapbookers!

Recently I did a video tutorial using a sketch from scrapsketch.com by Stephanie Vaughn. Well I am excited to let you know that I am on the design team at scrapsketch.com. Stephanie designs some awesome sketches and as a scrap sketch designer I get to create a layout based on an assigned sketch. Here is the sketch I was assigned and the layout I created.

Be sure to visit scrapsketch.com. You will find creations from the design team as well as followers and subscribers. It's a great place to get you inspired, learn new techniques and styles. There are even card sketches.

Leave a comment. Follow my blog or subscribe to get updates whenever I post something new. And remember, let your memories feed your creativity™!

Scrapbook Video Tutorial 10-16-09

Hello Scrapbookers!

Every layout I design is special to me but the layout today is extra special because of the photograph. The photograph is of my daughter Hailey several months ago. I can't help but smile and stare at it. The essence captured is so pure and genuine. Looking at it just brightens up my day. I will be keeping this one on my display wall for a long time.

Today's layout features designer paper: BasicGrey - Sultry collection, Infuse collection; Porcelain collection, Gypsy & Cricut Expression(Provo Craft) - Gypsy font cartridge; Keystone font cartridge, Crystal Stickers - Pearls, Close to My Heart - Waxy Flax; Brads, Embossing Powder: American Crafts Zing - blush, Creative Imaginations - Flower brad. 

This week's tutorial also shows how to use the gypsy to cut your design. Enjoy!

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Leave a comment with the link of your completed project if you use this tutorial to complete a layout.

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FREE Sketch Wednesday #12

Hello Scrapbookers!

Sometimes I just can't decide what pictures to add to my layout. Well here is a sketch the uses six photos. Enjoy!

Submitted by Tamara

 Click here to visit her blog.

If you create a scrapbook page with this layout sketch send me the image link and I will include it in this post. If you would like to get updates whenever I post something new subscribe or follow my blog.

Please Note: All sketches are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

FREE SVG Monday: Creepy Crawly Spider

Hello Scrapbookers!

I know I did some Halloween designs a while back but I was designing some Halloween items for my son's class party and decided to design this spider for this week's free SVG.  This SVG is all connected but you can just snip the line that connects the spider to the web if you would like it separated. And of course googly eyes are awesome for the spider. This would look great on a card or a scrapbook page. Enjoy!

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

Remember to subscribe or follow my blog to receive updates whenever I post something new.

Scrapbook Video Tutorial 10-9-09

Hello Scrapbookers!

I love scrapbooking but I can get pretty messy. So, I decided to do some organizing and tidy up my craft area. In the process I came across some photographs I had never seen before. They were of my husband and our son 6 years ago. I was so excited. It brought back so many great memories. I just had to scrapbook them. My husband was so surprised when I showed him the layout.

Today's layout features designer paper: Bo Bunny - Grease Monkey Thread collection; Basic Grey - Mellow collection; Periphery collection. Cardstock: Close to My Heart - Black. Tim Holtz - Word Stick (Love) , Gypsy (Provo Craft) - Sans Serif font cartridge; George and Basic Shapes font cartridge, Prima - Crystals, Stamps: Heidi Swapp - Clocks; Technique Tuesday - Ali Edwards Favorite Memories, Embossing Powder: American Crafts Zing - black and clear. 

I know many of you have gotten the Provo Craft Gypsy. In this week's tutorial I'll show you how to group and merge items. Enjoy!

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Leave a comment with the link of your completed project if you use this tutorial to complete a layout.

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FREE Sketch Wednesday #11

Hello Scrapbookers!

Here is today's free layout sketch. I just printed out some 5x7 photos so I designed this layout to fit two 5x7 photos. Of course,  you can always use whatever size photos you would like. Enjoy!

Submitted by Tamara

 Click here to visit her blog.

If you create a scrapbook page with this layout sketch send me the image link and I will include it in this post. If you would like to get updates whenever I post something new subscribe or follow my blog.

Please Note: All sketches are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

FREE SVG Monday: Glasses

Hello Scrapbookers!

A while back I wanted to add some glasses to a layout I was doing. I looked everywhere but could not find something that I liked so I designed my own. This is a modified version of the one I originally created. This would be great for an eye exam layout or just to show off the latest trend of the nerd glasses. The sky is the limit! Let your imagination soar and create something special.

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

Remember to subscribe or follow my blog to receive updates whenever I post something new.

Scrapbook Video Tutorial 10-2-09

Hello Scrapbookers!

This week's video was inspired by a layout from scrapsketch.com for the Fall 2009 "Challenge Blog" Blog Hop. Click here to see the sketch and to get more information about the challenges and prizes. Be sure to check out the rest of the site while you're there. 

Today's layout features Paper Reflections - Kraft paper. Designer paper from Cosmo Cricket - Twists & Shout, Imaginisce - Chocolate Double Dip, Fancy Pants - Holly Jolly, Scenic Route - Worn Blue Grid Background paper. EK Success - Punch, American Crafts - Mustard Embossing Powder, Ranger - Embossing Ink,  Basic Grey - Buttons, Close to My Heart - Simple Stitches Stamp set (if you are interested in this stamp set send me an email at craftsbyrowena@aol.com), Cricut (Provo Craft) - Plantin School Book Font cartridge, Mark Richards - metal bling, Bazzil - In stitches template, EK Success - Binding Edge Edger punch. Enjoy!

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If you use this tutorial to complete a layout leave a comment with the link of your completed project so I can check it out. 

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