{ Scrapbook Circle May kit–My Favorite }

Good morning. Just wanted to share some of my layouts I created with this beautiful May kit from Scrapbook Circle.

Challenge #53: Pattern Mix-Up

1. Create a layout that boldly mixes patterns. We would love to see a Scrapbook Circle kit in action, but any materials will do.

2. Post your project to your blog, a gallery, or our Facebook page. Come back to this post and leave a comment with the direct link to your posted project.

3. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, June 5th, 9:00 pm Pacific. That’s right – you have three weeks to complete this challenge!

A $10.00 shop credit will be awarded to a randomly selected player. Good luck and happy scrapping!

Here is my layout. I hand wrote the title on different patterned papers and cut them out.

Patterned paper background.

I don’t like to use bright, busy, patterned paper as my background, but I loved this one from Basic Grey Mint Juleup Naomi. I cut it slightly smaller than 8.5 x 11″ and adhered it on yellow cardstock. It makes those yellow flowers pop. The two Instagram photos were layered over some lighter patterned paper and a Fancy Pants Trendsetter Decorative Bag.
I lightened up the bottom with a mask and some color shine.

Stars.

I really liked the  Fancy Pants Trendsetter Decorative Bag with stars, that came in the kit. I love stars and use them quite often on boy layouts.

I used a star pattern mask from Studio Calico that came in our add-on January kit and added modeling paste to the mask. You can use any mask that you have. I even tried regular cardstock with punched stars and it worked the same. Once the modeling paste was dry I added drops of mist.

I added more die cut stars from white cardstock. Some were cut with Silhouette Cameo and some were punched out. If you need some stars I have a free file download on my blog for Silhouette users.

In the end I added three Basic Grey Metal Studs/Brass Stars to the page.

Have a great day. We are getting ready to go and spend our day outside!!

{ Scrapbook Circle April kit–Happy Place }

I haven’t shared any of my projects created with this bright and cheerful kit – Happy Place. This kit is filled with all new items from Echo Park, Crate Paper, Heidi Swapp, Amy Tangerine…

This second one I created for a challenge called “take two”.  I used one of my older layouts to create this new one (see below).

In this new layout (Happy Place April kit), I repeated one large photo, except, this time, I moved it to the left. I matted the photo with a strip of yellow patterned paper and added a die cut title. I loved various strips from the original layout so I added strips to my new one. I used the design from patterned paper and followed the curve. In addition, I repeated the hearts and stars from the original layout.

These two layouts are totally different, yet they use some of the same elements.

I have two more layouts that I will share as I share them on the Scrapbook Circle blog. May kit is on the way to my house and you will love it!!!

Have a great Friday!

{ April Studio AE Sneak Peek }

Are you read for April? It will be here soon and that means a new stamp set from Studio AE. Here is a little peek. What do you think?

Be back on April 1, for a full reveal and a photo of the stamp set.

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I wanted to share some of my layouts I created with Scrapbook Circle March kit – Charmed Life (sold out).

This one I created using Dear Lizzy Die Cut Cards from the kit. I just loved them and used them as a mask. Here I painted the heart die cut with chalkboard paint. You can find more details on my blog post here.

I created this one for out feather challenge.

Die cut cards

If you are looking for something fun and bright, check out our April kit – Happy Place – Heidi Swapp, Amy Tan, Dear Lizzy, Basic Grey….Love these colors.

That is all from me for today. Time to make dinner. Have a great day!!

{ Scrapbook Circle February kit–Story time }

I know I haven’t shared the rest of my projects made with this wonderful kit. We still have some left in our store.

We have a new feature on our blog called Be Real where we use Instagram photos to record our day to day moments. You can read more about this layout on Scrapbook Circle blog.

Yesterday I posted on the Scrapbook Circle blog using quotes as titles. I fell in love with this quote I found on Pinterest. I used that as my title.

Here is one more with the same kit.

Our new March kit – Charmed life is up un the store and ready for purchase. It has all the new winter CHA products – Dear Lizzy, Amy Tan, Maggie Holmes and Allison Kreft. Go and check it out.

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Last weekend, our first Scrapbook Expo was happening, here in town, and I was able to work at DeNami Design booth. What a wonderful little family to work with. I loved my two days with them. I was able to make cards and demo some of their new stamps and products. Nami was very generous and gave me some stamps to give away to my blog readers!!!! I will have the giveaway here on my blog next week!! In the mean time check out their store. They have a wonderful publication incentive.

Have a great Thursday!

{ Happy Heart day }

Hello My Creative Friends and Happy Heart Day!

I just wanted to share some LOVE projects I created recently.

Here is a cute little tag I created for Technique Tuesday blog. I used Bright Idea and Timeless stamp sets for the tag.

 

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I have a step by step tutorial on Therm O Web blog  on how I created this card, using various Therm O Web products and Studio AE - Super Fantastic - February 2013 stamp set.

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One more step by step tutorial on Samantha Walker blog on how I created this little album box with notes. I would love it if you would check out the tutorial.

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A layout for Scrapbook Circle using the new kit Story Time. I created the hearts using  the new Chevron Roller Stamp.

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And a little freebie before I go. (Click on photo to download files)

***These Silhouette Studio files are created by me, and are for personal use only. If you use my designs, please give proper credit and link back to my blog and/or original file.***

Have a great day!!!

{ Emma’s Paperie and other news }

I was recently asked to join the talented Design Team at Emma’s Paperie. If you haven’t checked out the store you must!!!! It has everything you will ever need and more.

The blog is filled with inspiration and various challenges. My first creation for the blog is for January color challenge. I created this card using new Crate Paper and Studio Calico collections. All the products used on this card can be found on Emma’s Paperie blog.

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I created this layout for Scrapbook Circle Emerald Green challenge using our January Kit – Only You.

If you would like to play along, here’s how to go about it:

1. Create a card, layout, or altered project featuring the color emerald green. We would love to see a Scrapbook Circle kit in action, but any materials will do.
2. Post your project to your blog, a gallery, or our Facebook page. and link to it on our blog post.
3. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, January 16th, 9:00 pm Pacific.
A $10.00 shop credit will be awarded to a randomly selected player.

Here is one more layout I created where I lifted this layout.

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I will be back tomorrow with Impression Obsession Winter CHA Blog Hop day 2.

Wednesday is my first Samantha Walker Creative Team Blog Hop!!

Thursday is January Studio AE blog hop.

Friday another Impression Obsession Winter CHA Blog Hop.

As you can see, it’s a busy week. I hope you stop by and check out all of our new products. There are giveaways and prizes involved.

In addition, I am getting ready for Alex’s birthday party!!! He is turning 5! Can you believe it? I can’t . I know that some of you have been reading here since before he was born.

{ Creating a Snowflake in Silhouette Studio }

I just can’t believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2012. I am always a little sad when a year comes to an end and excited to see what the new one will bring.
2012 was good to me!

I had several requests for a video on how I make my snowflakes in Silhouette Studio.

First, let me show you a sneak for January Studio AE.

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Note: I do have a Designer Edition of the software and I realize that some functions might now be available. I am able to show you how to make a snowflake with out the Center of Rotation adjustment function that is only available in Designer Edition.

Here are some of my snowflake creations…don’t forget the free Snowflake file download.

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Hope * Joy * Happiness

Let this New Year bring you all things that really matter in life!

{ Free Cut Friday and Scrapbook Circle–All Is Bright }

Hello and happy Friday! I have several things to share with you today. Let’s start with a free file. This one is available for download on The Scrap Review blog or right below. Remember this little gift card holder I created in October? Now you can download it and use it.

***These Silhouette Studio files are created by me, and are for personal use only. If you use my designs, please give proper credit and link back to my blog and/or original file.***

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Here are some of my Scrapbook Circle layouts created with December – All is Bright.

This last one I created for our December sketch challenge. You can find the sketch HERE. If you would like to play along, post your finished layout on our Facebook page or on our blog post.

{ Scrapbook Circle - Lifting you }

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We were in Arizona visiting family and just got back yesterday. It’s been busy around here with unpacking, doing laundry, catching up on emails and projects.

Here is a layout I created for a feature we have on Scrapbook Circle blog – Lifting you. I had an honor of lifting Orange Gearle’s layout. I used our November kit – Harvest Moon.

Would you like to be considered for the Lifting You feature here at Scrapbook Circle? Just upload your work using Scrapbook Circle kits to the Facebook page and you could be our next lift!

Have you seen our December kit - All is Bright? It is beautiful. The kit includes lots of fun goodies from Crate Paper, American Crafts, Studio Calico, My Mind’s Eye, Pink Paislee, Elle’s Studio and more.

I have a huge giveaway coming soon!!!

{ One item wonder: Flair and sketch challenge }

The Scrapbook Circle November kit features an exclusive set of flair buttons and here is how I used one of mine.

I created a pinwheel and added a flair button to the center.

We also have a sketch challenge every month and here is my take on it.

I hope you share your take on our sketch and challenge on our Facebook page.
Have a great Monday.