If you need a jump start on some Spring projects Angie at ScrapScene has put together the cutest e-book. She has created 10 projects with easy to follow step by step instructions as well color photos, templates, sketches and a list of tools needed for each project. I especially love the “Cupcake Canvas”, “Vintage Jewelry Flowers” and the “Flying Birds.”
Here are a few sneak peeks of these projects featured in the e-book.
will be how to use crackling medium to alter chipboard. It is really easy. I have had several people tell me they cannot get theirs to crackle correctly on projects. So… I will give you a step by step tutorial showing you just how I do it. Then maybe those of you that have had trouble will be just as successful.
I love the way the crackling medium looks on the front, spine and back of my “Spring” binder by Maya Road. Oh a little FYI for you… the crop-a-dile is perfect for punching holes into any of the Maya Road binders. I use the 3/16″ hole punch side and set a 3/16″ eyelet. Then all you do is thread your ribbon and tie a bow. This is a perfect way to keep your album closed if you are like me and embellish each page with lots of lumpy products.
which means I can show you some layouts I created for ScrapGal. This months theme is confess. Below are a few things I have to confess. But first if you can, you really need to read the ScrapGal newsletter. Dina did a fabulous job putting it together. You will love all the layouts the designers created. As well as the button article Celeste Smith wrote…. lots of ideas for buttons.
Image removed for publication. You will be able to see this in the Spring 2008 issue of Scrapbooking & Beyond.
Journaling reads:
I wish I could honestly say this photo was taken December 1st but I must confess it was not, it was taken March 1st. Yep, that’s right MARCH 1ST! Every year, I tell myself I’m taking our Christmas tree down before the middle of January but when the time arrives… I just can’t make myself do it. I won’t start taking it down until I have no other choice and when the temperatures warm up and the scent of spring fills the air, I feel the need. If I could only figure out a way to hide our tree all decorated and out of the way I would. Oh how wonderful it would be to have it hidden. Then as soon as the holidays begin pull it out, plug it in and let the Christmas cheer begin.
Journaling reads:
I have clutched you tightly in my hands for over 20 years. You have been with me at every job, on every road trip, after the birth of each daughter and every other monumental moment in my life. There is nothing more pleasing to the ear on a hot summer day than to hear the pop of your top and the fizz of you being poured into a tall ice filled glass. But I must confess at times there have been others… Sprite Zero, Diet Dr. Pepper and Pepsi One. But I always come back to you as you are my one true love…. There’s just one Diet Coke and you’re the one for me.
Scrap Scene has some cute Easter Projects listed and I’m so happy Angie has my Eater Cards listed. Angie updates a lot so you may need to scroll down a bit. She also has the Bliss Purse Album by Mou Saha. She is the guest designer this month for Cocoa Daisy. I tell you Mou is one talented lady. I just love all her work. Speaking of love… I love the Scalloped-Edged Mini Egg book Erin Lincoln created. It is just too cute.
Also, my Easter Mini Album and Altered Mason Jars are now in publication. My mini album is in the April Scrapbook Trends and my Altered Mason Jars are in the April/May Paper Trends. The Blossoms II Chipboard pieces by Maya Road fit perfectly on the lid. They are really fun to make and take no time at all. Well gotta go and finish typing up my supply lists and instructions for some layouts. Hope you all have a wonderful Monday.
Once again all papers are by Chatterbox. I just love the feel these papers give to my altered photos. Read the rest of this entry »
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