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FREE SVG Monday: Trimming the Tree
Wow! Time is just flying by. We just got done celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be upon us. We have already put up our christmas tree and decorated it with my favourite color, purple with pink and gold accessories. Tomorrow I will post images of the projects I created with this design.
- Let your memories feed your creativity™
- Let your memories feed your creativity™
FREE Sketch Wednesday #17
One of the products I just love using are the Heidi Swapp clear stamps. This layout features one of her word stamps - Memories. She has many stamps and embellishments to choose from. To find out more you can visit her website - www.heidiswapp.com or your local crafts and scrapbook store. During the Thanksgiving season we make so many memories and we take many photographs. I included four photographs because I know there will be lots of photographs of family and friends for this special celebration. Pictures tell a story but it doesn't tell everything so I designed this sketch where the journaling was the prominent feature to help tell your Thanksgiving story.
Submitted by Tamara
Rowena's Quick & Easy Crafting Tips➊ For a nice detailed impression use VersaFine ink with your stamp image.
➋ For added interest do some wet embossing with your stamps
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FREE SVG Monday: Fa La La La Flower
Christmas is right around the corner so I thought I would design a Christmas themed SVG. Although this design could be used for a variety of layouts using these traditional Christmas color combinations makes it a great addition to any card or scrapbook page.
➊ Instead of using plain cardstock choose patterned paper for your cut outs to add interest.
➋ If you are using one sided paper and you are bothered by the white on the back add color by using your favorite ink pad and a sponge.
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FREE Sketch Wednesday #16
I am still using flowers on my layouts, so once again it is the main embellishment in this week's sketch. I am really challenging myself to use up the flowers that I have had for such a long time. Seriously, I had to dust off the containers they were stored in :). However, do not let the flowers hold you back. Check out the tips below for inspiration. I am finished with flowers for now though. My next product challenge will be felt.
Submitted by Tamara
Rowena's Quick & Easy Crafting Tips
➊ The flowers can be replaced by stars for a Veteran's day, 4th of July or Memorial day layout.
➋ Use hearts for a date night, engagement, anniversary and the list goes on.
➌ For a more masculine layout use buttons in different sizes, shapes, and colors.
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FREE SVG Monday: Leaf it to me
As you may remember, a few weeks ago I designed some leaves. Well, after using them on a few projects I thought that they would look awesome on the corner of a journaling spot and I love the way the design turned out. It will look great on a scrapbook layout. Don't feel left out card makers, the journaling spot could easily be added on the front of a card. Just use your favorite stamp instead of journaling lines and voila!
➊ Use dimensionals or pop up dots on the largest leaf, as shown in the second image, for added interest.
➋ For more customization draw lines as I did or doodle on the leaves. Be sure to sketch in pencil first.
➌ The journaling spot can also be used as a a tag to add on a gift or to include in a mini album.
➋ For more customization draw lines as I did or doodle on the leaves. Be sure to sketch in pencil first.
➌ The journaling spot can also be used as a a tag to add on a gift or to include in a mini album.
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Scrapbook Video Tutorial 11-13-09
Hello Scrapbookers!
In this week's video learn how to make your own custom chocolate embellishment. When I showed my custom chocolate creation to my husband he had to reach over and touch it to make sure that it was not real. Check out the close up below.
Today's layout features designer paper: K&Company - Cut N' Paste collection; American Crafts - Book Shelf collection, Kraft Cardstock and Bling: BasicGrey.
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FREE Sketch Wednesday #15
Hello guys,
Seriously I have no idea why I am on this flower craze. I think it's because I worked on the pink mini for quite a while. I guess I really got in touch with my pink, girly style. I do hope you enjoy this week's layout.
Seriously I have no idea why I am on this flower craze. I think it's because I worked on the pink mini for quite a while. I guess I really got in touch with my pink, girly style. I do hope you enjoy this week's layout.
Submitted by Tamara
Rowena's Quick & Easy Crafting Tips
➊ Use leaves in the place of the flowers with some fall photographs for an awesome layout. I like to layer my leaves on my layouts and just like flowers buttons look really good on leaves. Try it!
➋ If you have winter photographs that you need to scrapbook well pull them out for this sketch. Substitute snowflakes for the flowers and a wonderful project awaits you.
➌ With both fall and winter I have so many photographs of the kids and I usually can't pick just a few. If you are like me, double up on the photographs and make this sketch into a 2 page layout. Simply duplicate the same or coordinating paper pattern on the second page. The more pictures the happier you shall be!
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Scrap Sketch Layout #3
Hello Scrapbookers!
Here is another layout I created for scrapsketch.com. If you have created a project using this sketch click here to go directly to the post with this sketch and submit a link to your layout. It's that easy!
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- Let your memories feed your creativity™
FREE SVG Monday: Let's Talk Turkey
Hello Scrapbookers!
It's time to talk turkey. Since Thanksgiving will soon be upon us so I thought I would design a turkey. My son thought it was really cute so I hope you will like it too.
Tip: Add gems to the feathers for a sparkling turkey.
Tip: According to the size you are cutting out the eyes may not cut out perfectly. To fix this simply use a small punch to punch out 2 circles to make the eyes.
Tip: As always add googly eyes for a more interesting addition to your project. Especially if it's for a child.
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.
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FREE Sketch Wednesday #14
Hello Scrapbookers!
When I designed this sketch I was thinking of flowers. Can you tell? I rarely use flowers in my layouts but I have a ton of them so I designed this sketch so I could embellish my layout with flowers. If you like the flower strip that runs across the layout and you use Sure Cuts A Lot(SCAL) leave me a comment with your email and I will send you the SVG file.
Tip: If you have already bought flowers but they are not the right shade for your projects you may want to invest in glimmer mist. They totally transform your flowers.
Tip: Make your own flowers. If you own a die cutting machine such as a Cricut or Big Shot you can cut out your flowers to your exact specifications.
Tip: Add some pizazz to your flowers by embossing them. You can run them through your machine with an embossing folder or you can apply some embossing ink and clear embossing powder for a look that will wow your fellow scrapbookers.
Tip: If you have already bought flowers but they are not the right shade for your projects you may want to invest in glimmer mist. They totally transform your flowers.
Tip: Make your own flowers. If you own a die cutting machine such as a Cricut or Big Shot you can cut out your flowers to your exact specifications.
Tip: Add some pizazz to your flowers by embossing them. You can run them through your machine with an embossing folder or you can apply some embossing ink and clear embossing powder for a look that will wow your fellow scrapbookers.
As always if you are inspired by this layout sketch I would love to see your creation. Simply send me the image link and I will include it in this post.
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FREE SVG Monday: Scaredy Cat
Hello Scrapbookers!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Halloween. I know Halloween is over but if you are true scrapbooker you now have tons of photographs to scrapbook so hopefully this scaredy cat can be an addition to your page. Enjoy!
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.
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Pink Mini Album Silent Auction
Hey crafters!
I am so excited to let you know that the silent auction for the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation has begun. To bid on my mini album click here and leave a comment below the post with your offer. Check back regularly to keep track of the bidding. Bidding will end at 6 pm Pacific Time on November 7th.
Once the auction is over if you are the highest bidder all you have to do is go to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation website by clicking here and make the donation. Once that is done I will mail the mini album to you.
Please share with your friends and family so we can raise funds for this life saving cause. To see my mini album click here. Thank you for your support.
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I am so excited to let you know that the silent auction for the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation has begun. To bid on my mini album click here and leave a comment below the post with your offer. Check back regularly to keep track of the bidding. Bidding will end at 6 pm Pacific Time on November 7th.
Once the auction is over if you are the highest bidder all you have to do is go to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation website by clicking here and make the donation. Once that is done I will mail the mini album to you.
Please share with your friends and family so we can raise funds for this life saving cause. To see my mini album click here. Thank you for your support.
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Halloween Costumes
Hello everyone,
I hope you all had a great Halloween. We had a fun time at our harvest festival last night. I know I usually post craft related pictures but I really wanted to share some pics of the kiddos with you.
I hope you all had a great Halloween. We had a fun time at our harvest festival last night. I know I usually post craft related pictures but I really wanted to share some pics of the kiddos with you.
This is my son as a clone trooper.
He just loves star wars.
This is my daughter as a bumble bee.
Thanks for stopping by!
Rowena