Janneke's Scrapbooking Blog

Beach Day

2011-08-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

Beach Day

Supplies: Papers: American Crafts, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Brad : Making Memories (but it is covered with a button), Button: Dress It Up (Jesse James), Alphabet Rub-Ons: Making Memories, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Other: glitter, craft stick.

I made my own embellishments out of patterned paper and cardstock; I made a pinwheel from patterned paper, and the clouds, the waves, and the starfish are cut out from the patterns on the paper. I used my photo editing software to make two photo blocks of 4 photos each. I also used a standard shape in the software as a template to cut the cardstock sun. To pick up the glitter from the patterned paper, I outlined the cardstock sun with glue and added some glitter. I raised three of the starfish with pop up adhesive.

The Best

2011-06-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

As an end of the year gift, my son's class will be giving their teacher a scrapbook. It will contain a page from every child (35 of them) with their photo and writing. Darren typed in the journaling, and I made the rest of the page. I hope she will like it.

The Best

Supplies: Papers: Kaisercraft, Scenic Route Paper, Alphabet: Maya Road, Chipboard: Scenic Route Paper, Font: Tahoma, Other: cardstock. Photo by Laura Starks.

Free Digital Stamp - Teddy Bear

2011-05-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

In honor of National Scrapbook Day tomorrow, I am giving this digital stamp away for free:

Please click on the image to download. I would love to see what you do with it!

Enjoy, and happy NSD!

Ten

2011-05-04T16:12:00.000-07:00

Next week, my son will be 10 years old, and I made him a birthday card, based on sketch #216 by Card Positioning Systems:

10

Supplies: Paper: Cherry Arte, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Canson, Number Stickers: American Crafts, Paint: Junkitz, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Adhesive: 3D-Dots (EK Success), Scrapbook Adhesives (3L), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake). Tools: Stamp: Imaginisce, Paper Trimmer: Tonic Studios, Scissors: Fiskars, Other: brush, stamping block, corner rounder, circle template.

March 2011 Published Work

2011-04-04T17:14:00.000-07:00

Both these cards were published in the March 2011 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Lucky Day

Supplies: Paper: BasicGrey, Card Base: Halcraft, Brad: Pink Paislee, Markers: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Font: Franklin Gothic Book, Other: thread. Tools: Other: sewing machine.

Celebrate

Supplies: Paper, Canvas Tag, Buttons: BasicGrey, Card Base: Halcraft, Ribbon: Wal-Mart, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake).

I used this sketch for this card.

New Signature

2011-03-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday evening I wanted to play a little, so I made a message board siggie with ScrapStreet's digital kit My Inner Bliss by Aimee Harrison Design Studios:

You can download this kit for free until the end of the month:

ScrapStreet Magazine March 2011

2011-03-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

The March issue of ScrapStreet Magazine is online:

I have these two cards published in the magazine this month:

Celebrate card
Lucky Day card

Ta-Dah!

2011-02-24T13:51:00.000-08:00

I created this page for ScrapStreet's Screenplay Challenge. I did not have much to write about my daughter's birthday cake, so I simply used a quote from the movie Wall.E as my journaling.

I changed the paper colors a bit to match my photos better. Since I love how it turned out, I think I will also make this page with traditional supplies.

Ta-Dah!

Digital Supplies: Paper: Sparky Connection by Caged Bird Designs, Fonts: Gunship Condensed, Segoe Script, Tahoma, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Quote:
EVE: [EVE repeats "Directive" in multiple languages, ending with... ] Directive?
[WALL-E demonstrates his trash-compacting function]
WALL.E: Ta-dah!
EVE: Ohhh...
WALL.E: Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve?
EVE: Directive?
[WALL-E nods]
EVE: [Eve turns away, sharply] Classified.
WALL.E: Oh.

You can download this digital kit here for free for the rest of the month, so hurry!

Summer Card

2011-02-20T13:01:00.000-08:00

I made this card for ScrapStreet's Shorts Challenge - Less is Better:

Supplies: Paper: Nikki Silvis, Scrapbooker, Stamp: ScrapWorks, Button: Dress It Up (Jesse James), Ribbon: Making Memories, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Card Base: Halcraft.

January 2011 Published Work

2011-02-01T09:12:00.000-08:00

This card was published in the new GingerScrapsStreet Magazine:

Winter Wishes

Digital Supplies: Kit: Winter Wishes by Jennifer Labre Designs, Font: Glimstick.

December 2010 Published Work

2011-01-02T11:31:00.000-08:00

These projects were published in the December 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Letter to Santa

Supplies: Paper: Pink Paislee, Cardstock: Canson, Rub-Ons: American Crafts, Brads: Pink Paislee, Doodlebug Design, Junkitz, Ribbon: SEI, String: Making Memories, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Other: felt, thread. Tools: Decorative Scissors: Provo Craft, Other: sewing machine.

Design Notes: Instead of paper I used felt to make my own embellishments. I scanned my daughter's letter, resized and rearranged the printing and printed this out on cardstock. I made an envelope to hold the original Letter To Santa and some extra journaling. The envelope is also a photo mat. I turned the photos into B/W and used two different photo filters to change the tone and match the paper colors.

Jolly

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Sticker: Crate Paper, Cardstock: Canson, Ribbon: American Traditional Designs, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Coloring Pencils: Staedtler, Around the Block. Tools: Stamp: Studio G, Decorative Scissors, Hole Punch: Provo Craft.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T09:50:00.000-08:00

The January issue of ScrapStreet Magazine is online:

AND we have the first issue of our brand new sister publication, GingerScrapsStreet Magazine. This new magazine puts an emphasis on all that is digital and hybrid:

I have one digital card published in the new magazine this month:

Winter Wishes card

Check out the current calls here: April 2011 Calls, which are due on January 30th.

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays Card

2010-12-21T08:05:00.000-08:00

I created this card for the American Crafts Dear Lizzy & Helmar Adhesives card contest on the PageMaps Blog in September. I did not win, but I really like how it turned out :)

Happy Holidays

Supplies: Paper, Die-Cut, Stickers: Crate Paper, Card Base: Halcraft, Stamp: Studio G, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Button: BasicGrey, Deco Scissors: Provo Craft, Sketch: September 2010 Card Map by Becky Fleck (PageMaps).

Christmas Card Photo Shoot

2010-12-18T10:20:00.000-08:00

I was looking through my scrapbooks this morning, and I realized I had not shared this layout with you yet, with last year's photos:

Christmas Card Photo Shoot

I used my photo editing software to crop and align the five square photos, then I printed the photo strip out on photo paper. But you can easily just crop photos to a small square and adhere these next to each other to a strip of cardstock instead. For a quick and easy title, I used a rub-on for the word Christmas on the journaling spot sticker, and I wrote “card photo shoot” with a pen on the banner sticker. I “inked” the edges of the papers with a marker.

Supplies: Paper, Stickers, Rub-On: Crate Paper, Cardstock: Bazziil Basics Paper, Photo Paper: Epson, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products).

Merry Christmas!

A Little Gift For You

2010-12-16T15:28:00.000-08:00

I made my first digital stamp! Not perfect, but I think it is cute :)

As a little Christmas gift I am giving this digital stamp away for free. Please click on the image to download.

Of course I had to make a card with it! I used Sweet Sketch Wednesday #80:

Snowman

Supplies: Paper: BasicGrey, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Watercolor Paper: Canson, Card Base: Halcraft, Image: Janneke Smit, Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products) Other: ribbon. Tools: Water Brushes: Royal & Langnickel, Sketch: Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Merry Christmas!

ScrapStreet Magazine December 2010

2010-11-30T17:18:00.000-08:00

The December issue of ScrapStreet Magazine is online:

I have these two projects published in the magazine this month:

Letter to Santa layout
Jolly tag

The current calls for the March 2011 issue: March Calls, are due on December 30th.

Christmas Stocking Tag

2010-11-14T09:49:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I colored this image, which is a coloring page I downloaded, but I don't like how the coloring turned out :D. It did not match my papers very well, and I had a hard time using it on a card. But I think my daughter will like it, so I turned it into a quick tag for one of her Christmas presents:

Christmas Stocking Tag

Supplies: Paper: Crate Paper, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Photo Paper: Staples, Image: Artwork © Elizabeth O. Dulemba, www.dulemba.com, Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Ribbon: Michaels, Marker: Permapaque (Sakura), Ink: Rubber Stampede, Other: glitter, staples. Tools: Stamp: Studio G, Water Brush: ZIG Watercolor System (EK Success).

I made this tag for ScrapStreet's Pirate Booty challenge: use some bling on your projects.

Off to practice coloring ...

And More Exciting News!

2010-11-12T08:38:00.000-08:00

ScrapStreet.com Magazine and GingerScraps.net have joined forces to create a new digital and hybrid ezine called GingerScrapsStreet Magazine!

Would you like to be a part of this new venture? They are now accepting applications for staff AND they have brand new submission calls! Click here for all of the info!

ScrapStreet Magazine is looking for new writers / designers!

2010-11-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

ScrapStreet is looking for new team members! Check it out HERE!

Christmas Card

2010-11-08T13:39:00.000-08:00

I made this card using the sketch by Michelle McClung for the "Avast! It be a bit sketchy..." challenge for ScrapStreet's Pirate Crop:

Holiday

Supplies: Paper: Kelly Panacci (Sandylion Sticker Designs), BasicGrey, Chipboard: Kelly Panacci (Sandylion Sticker Designs), Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Ink: Marvy Matchables (Uchida of America). Tools: Stamps: Studio G, Bracket Shape: Journal Tag by Anna Griffin.

I am also entering this card into Christmas Card Challenges #49.

Roller Skating Party

2010-11-04T11:59:00.000-07:00

ScrapStreet is having a month long crop! By completing challenges and participating in games you can earn tickets for a prize drawing at the end of the month!

Come join us (blinkie by yours truly) :

I made this layout for the "Take what ye will challenge: Go scour the magazine or the gallery, find something that catches yer fancy and claim it for your own...arrrrrr!"

Roller Skating Party

Supplies: Paper, Chipboard: Cherry Arte, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Rub-On Alphabet: Scrapworks, Mist: Maya Road, Transparency: 3M, Pens: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Sharpie, Font: Bradley Hand ITC. Tools: Circle Cutter: Fiskars, Masking Letters: American Crafts, Maya Road, BasicGrey, Scenic Route Paper.

I used this layout The Monkey Pack by Heather Gerrits as my inspiration. I loved all the circles for my theme and the masking for the title. OK, I completely scraplifted it :D. Check out Heather's blog here: Love is all you need for much more inspiration!

October Published Work

2010-11-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

My Bee-autiful Larissa

Digital Supplies: Kit: Boo-tiful Fun - a ScrapStreet Collaboration featuring Jill D-Zines (ScrapStreet), Brush: Obsidian Dawn, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Font: Tektron Pro.

Design Notes: I wanted the antennae to stick out from the photo, so I removed part of the photo background using the rectangular marquee tool and the eraser tool. I used a small soft brush eraser around the antennae. For the background I used two papers. To make the design fade away from left to right, I applied a layer mask to the top layer and dragged the linear gradient tool accross the paper. The top paper blending mode is set to Multiply with an Opacity of 45%. I used some rolled paint brush strokes to create a mask. With this mask I cut out the black paper behind the photo.

Tooth Fairy

Supplies: Paper, Felt Stickers: BasicGrey, Rub-On Alphabet: Scrapworks, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Font: Corbel, Other: thread. Tools: Other: sewing machine.

Design Notes: I cut along the design on a strip of patterned paper to make it look like a punched border or even a small banner, and then I inked the edges with a marker. I thought it looked a bit like a row of "teeth" so it would enhance the theme of my page.

Halloween Favor Baggies

Digital Supplies: Kit: Boo-tiful Fun - a ScrapStreet Collaboration featuring Jill D-Zines (ScrapStreet), Template: Janneke Smit, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Font: Tempus Sans ITC. Supplies: Supplies: Photo Paper: Staples, Ribbon: Offray, String: Making Memories, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Adhesive: Tombow. Tools: Hole Punches, Scissors: Fiskars, Other: scoring tool, ruler.

Appel Flappen

Digital Supplies: Kit: Peace, Love & Happiness by Libby Weifenbach Design (Sweet Shoppe Designs), Font: Tahoma.

Design Notes: Appel Beignets are a traditional Dutch holiday treat. My husband, and many other people, call these Appel Flappen instead, hence the title. I placed the photos in such a way that there is a bit of a white space path from the start to the end result. To further identify the steps in the recipe I used large numbers, which double as embellishment.

All these were published in the October 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

ScrapStreet Magazine November 2010

2010-10-31T18:04:00.000-07:00

The November issue of ScrapStreet Magazine is online! Check it out:

The current calls for the February 2011 issue: February Calls, are due on November 29th.

Free Treat Baggie / Party Favor Template

2010-10-06T08:19:00.000-07:00

Click on the image to download.

This is the scoring guide; score the red lines on the back of your paper, and the blue lines on the front.

Please feel free to use this template for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please post a link!

I used this template to make these Halloween baggies, which were published in the October 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Go to the ScrapStreet Blog to download these free printables!

September Published Work

2010-10-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

This card was published in the September issue of ScrapStreet Magazine, and was based on this sketch.

Thanks

Digital Supplies: Kit: Art Palette Page Kit by Cilenia Curtis, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Supplies: Photo Paper: Staples, Ribbon: Morex, Tag: Eyelet Outlet, Brads: Doodlebug Design, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Adhesives: 3D-Dots (EK Success), Scrapbook Adhesives (3L), Glue Dots International, Other: jump ring.

ScrapStreet Magazine October 2010

2010-10-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

The October issue of ScrapStreet Magazine is online:

These are my projects that are published in the magazine this month:

The current calls for the January 2011 issue: January Calls, are due on October 31st.

Happy Birdday

2010-09-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

to my dear hubby!

happy birdday

Supplies: Paper: SEI, Photo Paper: Staples, Card Base: Halcraft, Digital Stamp: Laurie Wilson (Doodle Pantry), Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories, Bling: Kaisercraft.

This card is based on Sketch 186 at Card Positioning Systems.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Famous American Project

2010-09-25T14:52:00.000-07:00

During January and February 2010 Darren had to do a biography book report about a famous American. He chose Thomas Jefferson. Besides writing the book report, he also had to draw and color a portrait, and give a speech in costume. Of course I made a scrapbook page:

I printed his speech on the front. I scanned his grading report, reduced the size and printed it out on matte photo paper.
To fit all his work onto one scrapbook page, I made some of it hidden. This is inside the "folder":

Famous American Project

Suppies: Paper: October Afternoon, Photo Paper: Epson, Staples, Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Fonts: Broadway, SP Purkage, Maiandra GD, Other: staples.

hi there

2010-09-11T13:39:00.000-07:00

I made this card for ScrapStreet's Layered Drinks challenge, and Digital Tuesday's Dots and Stripes challenge, using this week's SFYTT sketch, and a super cute free digi stamp from Meljen's Designs:

hi there

Supplies: Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Photo Paper: Staples, Cardstock, Chip: Bazzill Basics Paper, Digital Stamp: Meljen's Designs, Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Buttons: BasicGrey, Rub-On: Wordsworth.

12" x 12" - Sketch 2

2010-09-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

I was going through the 12" x 12" sketches I had uploaded to my blog, and I noticed I never posted this one:

I used this sketch to make this page:

Pumpkin

Supplies: Paper, Chipboard Alphabet: Daisy D's, Clip: Pebbles, Ribbon: Michaels, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake).

Hello!

2010-09-09T17:41:00.000-07:00

I made this card for ScrapStreet's "Slush Punch" challenge using Laura's Sketch 60 at 2S4U.

This is my first time making a flower from ribbon. I used some printed organza ribbon, but I was not impressed with the result. However, layering it on top of a felt flower made it pop! I like how it turned out.
I kept the rest of the card very simple. Here is a closer look:

Hello!

Supplies: Paper: My Mind's Eye, Card Base: Halcraft, Ribbon: Michaels, Felt Flower: Creative Café, Button: BasicGrey, Rub-On: Daisy D's, Stamp: My Sentiments Exactly, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Other: cardstock, thread.

More Happiness

2010-09-08T16:37:00.000-07:00

Still making Christmas cards :). I made this one for the How 'Bout a Toast challenge for ScrapStreet, and the CAS challenge #40 for Christmas Card Challenges , using CPS sketch #183.

More Happiness

Supplies: Paper: Crate Paper, Cardstock: Canson, Bazzill Basics Paper, Brads: Karen Foster Design, Deco Scissors: Provo Craft, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Font: Segoe Print, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Girls Night Out

2010-09-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

ScrapStreet is having a Beverage Crop to celebrate their 5th anniversary with daily challenges and games! Come check it out!

I made this card for the Cosmo Challenge, using this week's bonus sketch by Courtney Baker for 2S4Y:

Girls Night Out

Digital Supplies: Cocktails, Anyone? by Dora's Lemon Love Creations (ScrapStreet), Font: Segoe Print, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Supplies: Paper: Boxer Scrapbook Productions, Photo Paper: Staples, Card Base: Halcraft, Ribbon: Michaels, Bling: Heidi Swapp.

No Peeking!

2010-09-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

I made this card using Kazan's sketch #60 for 2 Sketches 4 You.

No Peeking!

Supplies: Paper, Stickers: Crate Paper, Cardstock: Canson, Bling: Heidi Swapp.

August Published Work

2010-09-02T16:22:00.000-07:00

Peace

This is a hybrid page. I used a digital kit to create the background and to print out embellishments. I printed the background paper out on tissue paper for extra texture, and then adhered it to cardstock for strength. I printed the embellishments separately on cardstock. I printed the title and journaling on a transparency sheet and cut the transparency into strips. Before I printed the title, I added a drop shadow to the letters to make it look like they have some dimension.

Supplies: Cardstock: Canson, Transparency Film: 3M, Buttons: Buttons Galore & More, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Other: tissue paper.
Digital Supplies: Kit: Peace, Love & Happiness by Libby Weifenbach (Sweet Shoppe Designs), Brush: Obsidian Dawn, Font: Baby Boston, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3.

Just add water

I made a simple page for an everyday moment of my son playing in his small inflatable pool in the backyard. For the sun I used a transparent PVC flower, cut the petals into sun rays and painted it yellow. I used a large brad for the center of the sun, but instead of going through the page with the prongs, I folded these behind the sun and attached the sun to the page with glue dots. The swirl is cut out from one of the patterned papers.

Supplies: Paper: Cherry Arte, My Mind's Eye, Cardstock: Canson, Petersen-Arne, Rub-Ons: Making Memories, Flower: Maya Road, Brad: Chatterbox, Paint: Delta, Marker: Sakura, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3.

This layout is based on this sketch.

Both pages were published in the August issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

ScrapStreet Magazine September 2010

2010-09-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the September issue of ScrapStreet Magazine yet?

I have one card this month in the magazine:

Thanks card

The current calls for the December 2010 issue: December Calls, are due on September 29th.

Happy Birthday

2010-08-30T12:01:00.000-07:00

My daughter's seventh birthday is coming up and I made her a card using sketch 182 from Card Positioning Systems Blog.

My daughter has been eying the dragonfly woolie ever since I go it, so of course I had to use it on her card. I used a row of seven rhinestones at the bottom; one for each year.

I also decorated the inside of the card a little:

Happy Birthday

Supplies: Paper, Die-Cut, Felt Sticker, Buttons, Journaling Note: BasicGrey, Ribbon: Michaels, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Stamp: Imaginisce, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Card Base: Halcraft, Other: machine stitching.

10,000 reasons to celebrate!

2010-08-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

ScrapStreet.com Magazine is celebrating 10,000 subscribers with a HUGE prize:

How to win? Head on over to the ScrapStreet Blog to enter! It is a drawing with 5 chances to win.

Lorikeet Forest

2010-08-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

I created this digital layout for this week's challenge on the ScrapStreet.com Blog.

I used this sketch since I wanted to keep the page clean. I simply picked some colors from the main photo to fill the blocks. To further enhance the advertisement feeling I quoted some text from the Aquarium of the Pacific website.

Fonts: Hobo Std, Tunga, Adobe Garamond Pro, Tahoma, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

ScrapStreet Magazine August 2010

2010-07-31T19:23:00.000-07:00

The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here:

I have two layouts this month in the magazine:

Just add water layout
Peace layout

Check out the calls for the November 2010 issue here: November Calls, which are due on August 30th.

It has been a while since I posted a sketch...

2010-07-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

Today I have a new card sketch for you. I have not even used it myself yet :)

Please feel free to use this sketch for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it!

ETA: I used this sketch to make this card, which was published in the September 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine, and this card, which was published in the March 2011 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

ScrapStreet Magazine July 2010

2010-07-01T10:05:00.000-07:00

The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here:

Check out the calls for the October 2010 issue here: October Calls, due July 30th.

ScrapStreet Magazine June 2010

2010-06-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here:

Check out the calls for the September 2010 issue here: September Calls, due June 29th.

Card Set - American Crafts Backyard

2010-05-25T07:36:00.000-07:00

I needed some scrapping therapy, so I decided to grab a sketch and just create something. This is the first time I played along with the Card Positioning Systems Blog, using sketch 168.

Since one of my friend's birthday is coming up, I made her a card:

I also decorated the inside and the back of the card:

And I made a small just because card from some leftovers.

Supplies: Paper: American Crafts, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Rub-Ons: Kaisercraft, Other: ribbon, machine stitching.

Tooth Fairy - BasicGrey Kioshi

2010-05-23T10:42:00.000-07:00

Last week I was playing with the Kioshi line from BasicGrey. I made this page for and about Larissa:

Tooth Fairy

Supplies: Paper, Felt Stickers: BasicGrey, Rub-On Alphabet: Scrapworks, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Font: Corbel, Other: machine stitching.

Journaling: On 11/23/09 Larissa lost her first baby tooth, right before bedtime! The next morning she was not very happy that she only had gotten $5 under her pillow. She had expected a note or a card from the tooth fairy as well...
Only six days later she lost her second baby tooth. Fortunately this time the tooth fairy left her a purse, and it even had a note inside! Maybe the tooth fairy had overheard...

ETA: This page was published in the October 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

This is the sketch:

For personal use only :)

April 2010 Publications

2010-05-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

I was asked to design with the fabulous papers and printables from the Gypsy Sisters line made by Kaisercraft!
I created the following projects, which were all published in the April 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

Six

Supplies: Paper, Die Cuts, Chipboard Alphabet, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Paint: Junkitz, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Font: Shruti.

Design Notes: To embellish my page, I hand cut some flourishes from the patterned paper. A simple pen stroke around the edge of the page makes a quick and pretty border. I printed the journaling directly onto the background.

Altered Birdhouse

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Bling: Kaisercraft, Birdhouse: Michaels, Flowers: Doodlebug Design, Paint: Ceramcoat (Delta Creative), Junkitz, Adhesive: Martha Stewart Crafts (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International, Tools: paint brushes, sanding paper, files.

Design Notes: The paper posies were too pink to match the Kaisercraft papers, so, to end up with more of a salmon color, I painted these first with a diluted yellow paint. I painted all the sides of the pieces before adhering the papers. I adhered a die cut around the hole in the front of the birdhouse, after cutting out the center and cutting off the edge.

Thank YOU

Supplies: Paper, Rub-Ons, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Flower: Prima Marketing, Button: SEI, String: Making Memories, Paint: Junkitz, Adhesive: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International.

Design Notes: I hand cut some flourishes from the patterned paper. I adhered these to the yellow paper and cut away the paper "above" the flourishes. I painted the white string yellow to match the papers. Some rub-ons and pearls finished the card quickly.

Easter Basket

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Bling: Kaisercraft, Flowers: Bazzill Basics Paper, Basket Template: Janneke Smit, Adhesive: 3D-Dots (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake).

Design Notes: Since the Kaisercraft papers are double-sided, I did not have to worry about adding a liner to my basket. I simply cut out my template and folded over the scalloped edge. I raised the die cut with foam adhesive to make it stand out some more.

4 U

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Chipboard Alphabet, Alphabet Stickers, Bling: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Buttons: SEI, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Adhesive: 3D Dots (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International, Other: ric-rac, thread, needle. Digital Supplies: Printable: Kaisercraft, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Design Notes: Kaisercraft also has free printables on their website to match your collection! I downloaded the PDF, used software to cut and resize the desired pieces and then printed these out. Dressing up the chipboard alphas is very simple since the alphabet stickers are exactly the same size.

And the second winner is..

2010-05-06T10:14:00.000-07:00

There were two entries for my card sketch challenge:

And the winner is (*shuffles two pieces of paper and blindly selects one): Melissa!
Congrats! I will send you your prize soon! (I know where you live :D)

ScrapStreet Magazine May 2010

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here:

Check out the calls for the August 2010 issue here: August Calls, due May 30th.

And the first winner is...

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Lori!

Congrats Lori!
I will send you a little something very soon!

Thank you all for your comments!

Remember, for a chance to win the second prize, you will have to create a card based on my sketch, and post a link to your creation before Thursday morning (May 6th) 10.00 AM PST. Again, I will pick a random winner from the entries.

Happy NSD! Welsome to ScrapStreet's Blog Hop!

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Happy National Scrapbook Day, and welcome to ScrapStreet's Blog Hop!

Please make sure to check out the ScrapStreet Blog for everything you need to know about this Blog Hop!
Also, check out the National Scrapbooking Day Forum where extra challenges will be posted throughout the day for possible prizes as well!

I have two RAKS for you if feel like playing along on my blog!

For a chance to win the first prize, just leave me a comment before Monday morning (May 3rd) 10.00 AM PST. I will pick a random winner shortly after!

For a chance to win the second prize, you will have to create a card based on the following sketch. Post your creation either on your blog or in the ScrapStreet Gallery, and reply to this blog post with a link to your creation before Thursday morning (May 6th) 10.00 AM PST. Again, I will pick a random winner from the entries.

This is the sketch:

And this is my take on it:

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut: SEI, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Canson, Chipboard: Bazzill Basics Paper, Ribbon: American Traditional Designs, Brad: Making Memories, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Other: thread. Tools: Stamp: My Sentiments Exactly, Other: sewing machine.

I made this card for my son's birthday. He will turn nine in a few days! I had found the Chinese character for the number nine online at About.com, and I thought that would be a good starting point for his birthday card.
I downloaded the image and printed it out in reverse. Then I adhered it to the back of a black cardstock scrap and cut it out. This gives a little more dimension than just printing the character directly onto the white cardstock.

I cannot wait to see what you create with the sketch, and read your comments!
I hope you enjoy our blog hop, and thank you so much for playing with us!

Next stop is the blog of the fabulous Janis Medina-Maghinay!

And congratulations to ScrapStreet Magazine's NEW Staff!

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We are so thrilled with the new Magazine Team! Check out who will be joining us: Welcome New Staff!

Congratulations to ScrapStreet Magazine's returning Pit Crew!

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Check out the announcement here: Congratulations Returning Staff!

March 2010 Publications

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The following projects were published in the March issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Chipboard Star: Scenic Route, Stickers: American Crafts, Ribbon: Morex, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Eyelets: Making Memories, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Baby Boston.

I used my photo editing software to create and print the moon shape. I used this shape to cut out the cardstock and the main photo. I cut out a photo of the stuffed toy and used that as an embellishment. I punched holes in the star and the moon and hung the star from the moon by threading ribbon through the eyelets in the holes. To create a visual triangle I used bling on top of the unicorn's collar, around the star and on top of the title. I chose a dark grey background to make a "night" scene.

Digital Kit: Thankful by Rachness Designs for ScrapStreet.com, Stitches: All Stitched Up by Zoe Pearn Designs (SweetShoppeDesigns), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Blink Janneke Style.

Although I used 9 photos on one page, I kept the design clean and organized by combining the photos in just one block.

Papers: Kaisercraft, Ribbon, Buttons: SEI, Chipboard: Bazzill Basics Paper, Cherry Arte, Rub-Ons: Making Memories, Daisy D’s, Brads: Queen & Company, Stamps: PSX, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Paint: Delta, Junkitz, Card Base: Halcraft, Font: Bradley Hand ITC.

I painted four chipboard hearts and arranged these into a shamrock shape. The tiny brads fill up the holes in the heart "buttons" exactly.

Digital Kit: Feeling Lucky by Handmaid Designs for ScrapStreet.com, Fonts: Rockwell, Blink Janneke Style.

I simply stretched the frame to fit my photos. To extend the ribbon underneath the photo, I copied and pasted the left end side of the ribbon using the rectangular Marquee Tool and moved this to the left.

Free Easter Basket Template

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Need a quick last minute Easter gift? Download the template and grab a piece of double sided cardstock. Cut out the template, score and assemble. Add some extra embellishments and fill with Easter candy!

I used this template for this basket, which was published in the April 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

Please feel free to use this template for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please post a link!

Enjoy and have a Happy Easter!

ScrapStreet Magazine April 2010

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here:

These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Check out the calls for the July 2010 issue here: July Calls, due April 29th.

Kaisercraft Sneak Peek

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In the April issue of ScrapStreet Magazine, we will be showcasing two new lines from Kaisercraft: Gypsy Sisters and Peachy Keen.

I had the pleasure to work with the Gypsy Sisters line. Here is a sneak peek of my projects:

Also check out this month's Showroom featuring BasicGrey!

ScrapStreet.com Magazine Team Call

2010-03-19T08:37:00.000-07:00

ScrapStreet.com Magazine is looking for fun and creative designers who love to scrapbook to add to our team. Traditional, hybrid, digital, layout, card, and altered artists are all encouraged to apply.

The Job:
Our team publishes a monthly ezine with thousands of subscribers and a 5 year history. We love finding and showcasing talented scrappers and beautiful products. If you are selected for our team, you will write a monthly article which will include selecting and requesting the work of designers, combining the work into an interesting article, and meeting your deadline.
You will also receive products at least 6 times a year from a variety of manufacturers and will scrap several items to showcase their lines. It is an excellent opportunity to increase your visibility in the scrapping community while having fun.

To Apply:
Send the following to designteam@scrapstreet.com before April 10th:
- contact information
- a short statement of why you are interested in joining us
- 3 of your favorite creations showcasing your style
- a link to your blog
- a link to your gallery

www.scrapstreet.com

Citrus Colors Card and Tag Set

2010-03-17T14:03:00.000-07:00

I made this card and tag set for this week's Color Challenge on the ScrapStreet.com Blog:

Love how these turned out; simple, bright and fun, just the way I like it :D

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Petersen-Arne, Ribbon: Doodlebug Design, Alphabet Stickers: Sticko (EK Success), Rub-Ons: Daisy D's, Button: Dress It Up (Jesse James), String: Making Memories, Brads: Karen Foster Design, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Tools: Stamp (Imaginisce), Hole Punch (Fiskars), acrylic stamping block, corner rounder, push pin, Other: felt flowers.

So Sweet of You!

2010-03-11T13:05:00.000-08:00

I created this card for this week's challenge on the ScrapStreet.com Blog.

Paper: Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Tools: sewing machine, Font: Tekton Pro, Other: organza ribbon, thread.

ScrapStreet February 2010 Publications

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The following projects were published in ScrapStreet Magazine in February 2010:

Digital Kit: Underwater World by Ivelina Cholakova, Damayanti Studio (Sunflower Scrap), Alphabet: Party Perfect by Dora's Designs (ScrapStreet), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Verdana.

I used part of a rhyming children's book "The Pout-Pout Fish" by Deborah Diesen as my journaling.

Papers: BasicGrey, Journaling Card: October Afternoon, Rub-Ons: Junkitz, Daisy D's, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Marker: P&M Products, Pen: ZIG, Tools: Files, Sanding Paper, Sketch: Border Punch Sketch by Michelle McClung, Other: puzzle pieces, staples.

To enhance the theme of the page I used an old puzzle. I traced each puzzle piece on paper, cut it out and adhered the paper to the piece. I used sanding files to smooth the edges of the pieces, and then I reassembled the puzzle. I sanded the edges of the photos with sanding paper to create the very thin white borders. I raised the main photo with puzzle pieces as well, so the journaling card easily tucks behind the photo.

Paper: Sweetwater, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Chipboard: BasicGrey, Alphabet: Scenic Route, Ribbon, Charm: Making Memories, Paint: Junkitz, Ink: Clearsnap, Marker: P&M Products.

I covered a chipboard heart with a scrap of cardstock and distressed it with ink. I painted the letter to match my papers. The left side of the letter u is adhered on top of the heart, and to make the right side of the letter the same height I adhered a small piece of chipboard on the back.

Ready, Set, Create! Publication

2010-03-02T09:48:00.000-08:00

This altered jewelry box was published in the February / March issue of Ready, Set, Create!:

Papers: Scenic Route, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Other: ribbon.

ScrapStreet Magazine March 2010

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here:

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These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Check out the calls for the June 2010 issue here: June Calls, due March 31st.

January 2010 Publication

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This card was published in the Card Corner of ScrapStreet Magazine in January 2010:

Papers, Stickers: Fiskars, Cardstock: Canson, Rub-Ons: Kaisercraft, Daisy D's, 3D Adhesive: EK Success, Other: brad.

I followed the flower shape to cut the patterned papers. I raised the greeting with some 3D foam adhesive. A large brad for the flower center and rub-on stitching finished the card.

ScrapStreet Magazine February 2010

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: February 2010.
These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Puzzle layout
Pout layout
(Heart) U card

Check out the calls for the May 2010 issue here: May Calls, due February 28th.

December 2009 Publications

2010-01-07T20:09:00.000-08:00

These were my publications in ScrapStreet Magazine December 2009. The first three were design team work for Digital Delights by Louby Loo digital stamps:

Digital Stamp: Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Papers: American Traditional Designs, Cardstock: Bazill Basics Paper, Canson, Take-Out Box, Ribbon: Michaels, Glaze: Aleene’s, Embossing Glitter: gel-à-tins, Markers: P&M Products, Sakura, Pen: ZIG, 3D Adhesive: EK Success, Tools: Hole Punches (Making Memories, Fiskars), Embossing Heat Tool (Marvy Uchida), Other: brads.

I covered all the sides of the box with two different papers, leaving a small border at the edges and folds. Instead of coloring in the image, I used it as a paper piecing pattern. I added some paper glaze to the holly berries and I heat embossed the frosting on the ball.

Digital Stamp: Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Papers, Chipboard: Sandylion Sticker Designs, Bag: Michaels, Pencils: Staedtler, Ribbon: SEI, Beads: JudiKins, Brad: Making Memories, Eyelet: Magic Scraps, Tools: Hole Punch (Making Memories), Water Brush (EK Success).

I colored the image with watercolor pencils. To give the brim and ball of the hat some sparkle, I brushed on glue and sprinkled a layer of tiny clear glass beads on top. I made a quick tag by punching a hole through a chipboard circle, setting an eyelet and threading ribbon through it. I love working with (digital) stamps because you can use any color you want on the image to match the rest of your project.

Digital Stamp: Digital Delights by Louby Loo, Paper: Dream Street Papers, Cardstock: Canson, Pencils: Staedtler, Ribbon: American Traditional Designs, Chipboard: Scenic Route, Paint: Junkitz, Beads: JudiKins, Pen: ZIG, Tools: Hole Punch (Making Memories), Water Brush (EK Success).

I colored the image with watercolor pencils. I printed the reindeer three times. The bottom layer is cut into an oval. For the second layer I cut out the reindeer and adhered this onto the background, and the third layer are just the nose and the bow adhered on top. I painted the chipboard star, brushed on glue, and sprinkled a layer of tiny clear glass beads on top for a subtle shine.

Digital Supplies: Winter Shimmer Collaboration Kit by Jopke Designs and Handmaid Designs for ScrapStreet.com, Fonts: Monotype Corsiva, Adobe Garamond Pro.

I love to use digital kits for my holiday photo cards. I create one or more card designs with a kit, and when the photos for this season are ready, I can use as many different photos as I want on the same card designs. Depending on how many cards I will need this year I can either print them myself or use an online service. For this card I changed the color of the stars and one of the tabs with a simple color overlay layer style.

Please excuse the mess

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I was working on a new website (which is not up yet) together with a new look for my blog, but then the Christmas vacation was over ...

Hence the kind of "in-between" look (and links). Hopefully I can work on it again soon.

ScrapStreet Magazine January 2010

2010-01-01T17:14:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: January 2010.
I have one publication this month in the magazine:

Your Special Day card

Check out the calls for the April 2010 issue here: April Calls, due January 31st.

Merry Christmas!

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Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!

Made with the super cute "Jingle Jangle" digital kit by Melissa Bennett for Sweet Shoppe Designs.

November 2009 Publications

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These were my publications in ScrapStreet Magazine November 2009:

Papers, Die-Cuts, Alphabet Stickers: Crate Paper, Pen: ZIG, Pencil: Around the Block, Tool: sanding paper (3M).

Based on this sketch by Michelle McClung. Since this sketch has several smaller photos on it, it was perfect for some - not so good – snapshots I still wanted to document in my scrapbook. Using papers, die-cuts and stickers from the same line, together with a sketch, makes for an quick and easy scrapbook page. To create the border around the page I simply drew a border with a pen, and colored it in with colored pencil. I also used a pen and sanding paper to outline the large circle.

Papers: Scenic Route, Cardstock: Bazill Basics Paper, Ric-Rac: Queen & Co, Rub-On: Kaisercraft, Other: crown cap, staples.

To create an interesting contrast in size and scale, I used oversized ric-rac and - crown cap together with small - and medium sized paper patterns. I flattened the edge of the crown cap with a hammer before I adhered the rub-on.

ScrapStreet Magazine December 2009

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: December 2009.
These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Check out the calls for the March 2010 issue here: March Calls, due December 31st.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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We want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving with good food, friends and family!

Digital Kit: Thankful by Rachness Designs (ScrapStreet.com), Stitches: All Stitched Up by Zoe Pearn Designs (SweetShoppeDesigns.com), Font: Blink Janneke Style.

ETA: This page was published in ScrapStreet Magazine March 2010!

October 2009 Publications

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These pages were published in ScrapStreet Magazine October 2009, as part of my In The Pits article:

I used Photoshop’s Artistic Watercolor filter to create the effect on the large photo. For the rest I just played with digital brushes, shadows, and layer styles.

Brushes: Fairy Wings, Aurora Borealis, Glitter II by Stephanie Shimerdla (Obsidian Dawn), Brads: Janneke Smit. Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Fonts: Papyrus, Birch Std, Informal Roman.

I scanned my daughter’s artwork, reduced the size and added the title. Then I printed it out on matte photo paper. The flower and dotted strips are cut out from patterned paper. I glued the flower on some cardstock to make it a little sturdier.

Papers: Upsy Daisy Designs, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Brad: Making Memories, Ink: Rubber Stampede. Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Arno Pro.

I used a digital brush to create the filmstrip. I added the photos and divider strips and printed the whole filmstrip out on 14” photo paper.

Papers: My Mind’s Eye, Scenic Route, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Chipboard: Deluxe Designs, American Crafts, Ribbon: Offray, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Pen: ZIG. Digital Supplies: Digea Film Brushes by Jelena Jovovic. Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Verdana.

For the design of this layout I was inspired by the images from the TV series (rays, bubbles radiating from the “omnitrix” watch) as well as the T-shirt BEN10/my son is wearing. The large black and white pieces in the background are cardstock, but I created and printed out everything else. I designed the patterned paper and the 3 different colors paper for the “bubbles”. I printed green journaling on a black background. And for the title I created a gradient paper and I used the official BEN10 logo as the shape to cut it out. I used circle punches in different sizes to create the bubbles. I also used punches around the borders of the page and inside the number ten before I backed these with black cardstock.

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Photo Paper: Epson, Staples, Punches: EK Success, Marvy Uchida, Fiskars. Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: QuickType II Condensed.

ScrapStreet Magazine November 2009

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ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: November 2009.
These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Red Rock Casino layout
Thank You card

Check out the calls for the February 2010 issue here: February Calls, due November 30th.

12" x 12" - Sketch 11

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12" x 12" - Sketch 10

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Please feel free to use this sketch for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please send me an email to show me your creation, then I will post it here too!

I used this sketch for "Darren's Halloween Art", which was published in the October 2008 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Darren’s Halloween Art

Digital Supplies: Kit: Fall Frolics by Handmaid Designs (ScrapStreet), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Garamond Premier Pro.

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Photo Paper: Epson, Clips: Pebbles, Ribbon: Offray, Transparency: 3M, Other: staples.

September Publication

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This layout was published in ScrapStreet Magazine September 2009:

I used the same fabric and ribbon to embellish the page as I used to dress the doll. I took a photo of the doll, cut it out and adhered it to some chipboard packing material. The journaling bubble is the same one my son made for school; I reduced the size and printed it out on cardstock for both journaling and embellishment.

Papers: Scenic Route, Cardstock: Canson, Buttons: Making Memories, SEI, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories, Marker: American Crafts, Ribbon: Offray, Stamp: Staples, Fonts: Baby Boston, Tahoma, Other: buttons, chipboard, fabric, machine stitching, staple, zipper.

ScrapStreet Magazine October 2009

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ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: October 2009.
These are my publications this month in the magazine:

In The Pits - Mind, Body and Spirit article
Things that make me Smile layout
Daddy with a necklace around his neck layout
Home Made Guitar layout
BEN10 layout

Check out the calls for the January 2010 issue here: January Calls, due October 31st.

Happy Birthday Hans!

2009-09-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

I made this card for Hans' birthday:

I cut away part of the front of the card to show the striped paper on the inside of the card when it is closed.

My Mind's Eye papers and title, Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Carolee's Creations clip, American Crafts ribbon, white staples.

A little late ...

2009-09-27T20:10:00.000-07:00

... but these were my publications last month (August 2009) in ScrapStreet Magazine ...

I love the look of lace paper and I decided to make some digital lace paper myself. I tried to make the paper stand out by keeping the design very simple and layering it on top of two different colored backgrounds.

Paper and Ribbon: Lady Bugga by Jennifer Barrette and Lauren Grier (Sweet Shoppe Designs), Lace Paper: Janneke Smit, Ric-rac: West Coast Girls by Libby Weifenbach and Krystal Hartley (Sweet Shoppe Designs), Badge: Party Perfect by Dora’s Designs (ScrapStreet), Staple: Bubble-Licious by Christy Lyle & Zoe Pearn (Sweet Shoppe Designs), Fonts: Occidental, Times New Roman, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3.

I cut away a small strip on the right side of the front of the card. I adhered some patterned paper on the inside of the card. So when the card is closed it shows a small strip of the paper on the inside of the card (just one line of dots.)

Paper: Cherry Arte, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Felt Flower, Word: Creative Café, Ribbon: American Traditional Designs, Stamps: PSX, Safety Pin: Making Memories, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Card base: Halcraft, Other: white staples.

ScrapStreet Magazine September 2009

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available and it has a new look! Check it out here: September 2009.
I worked very hard for the last two months to update the look of the magazine and to fix and rewrite a lot of HTML code for the ScrapStreet website in general. I think it looks nice :)

I have one publication this month in the magazine:

Ancestor Doll layout

Check out the calls for the December issue here: Current Calls, due September 30.

And Happy Birthday Dora!

12" x 12" - Sketch 9

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Cards for Heroes Card Drive and Contest

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ScrapStreet.com's second Annual Cards for Heroes Card Drive and Contest starts today!

Cards for Heroes is a non-profit organization that "supports our nation's Armed Forces by sending blank, hand-made cards overseas for our soldiers to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them".

ScrapStreet is teaming up with Cards for Heroes again this year. We will be holding a contest with some fabulous prizes in different categories. All winners will also be published in a future issue of our magazine! Check out the forums in the CFH Card Drive area.

Mmmm ... Strawberries ...

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This page was published on the Cover of ScrapStreet Magazine in July 2009!

A premade transparency makes a quick and beautiful embellishment. I simply added some bling to the flower centers, and a strawberry button (after cutting off the shank). Some vertical lines made with colored pencils draw the viewer’s eyes into the main photo. I printed the title and journaling directly onto the cardstock.

Supplies: Paper: My Mind’s Eye, Cardstock: Canson, Transparency: Fancy Pants, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Button: Dress It Up, Color Pencils: Around the Block, Fonts: Arno Pro, Arial.

ScrapStreet Magazine August 2009

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: August 2009.

These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Happy Summer card
Baby Girl digital layout
Advertisement sketch

For the Baby Girl layout I created a digital lace paper overlay, which you can download for free from the ScrapStreet Store!

Check out the calls for the November issue here: Current Calls, due August 31st.

Redneck Crop Month @ ScrapStreet

2009-07-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

We have a month long crop going on at ScrapStreet! Come check it out here.

I made this page based on the Red, White and Blue sketch by Michelle McClung:

Paper: American Crafts, Cardstock: Canson, Ribbon: Offray, Rub-Ons: ScrapWorks, Brads: Karen Foster Design, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Pen: ZIG, Font: Tahoma.

Blueberry

2009-07-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

I made this page with the ScrapStreet Magazine free digital kit for June. The kit is called Garden Grow and it is created by Dora. I thought this kit was perfect for a layout about the blueberry plant our daughter got from her daddy.
Other credits: Stitching: Bunny Hop by Libby Weifenbach, Staple: Bubble-Licious by Zoe Pearn Designs.
This page was also published in the June 2009 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.

ScrapStreet Magazine July 2009

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The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: July 2009.
And I am on the COVER!!! I received my prize a couple of days ago and it is wonderful!

These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Mmmm ... Strawberries ... cover layout
Waiting ... digital layout

Check out the calls for the October issue here: Current Calls, due July 31st.

Tag Sketch

2009-06-21T15:32:00.000-07:00

Please feel free to use this sketch for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please send me an email to show me your creation, then I will post it here too!

Click here for an example: just because tag

12" x 12" - Sketch 8

2009-06-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

As you may know, I am turning my favorite layouts (mostly published) into sketches. Today I have a 12"x12" for you:

Please feel free to use this sketch for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please send me an email to show me your creation, then I will post it here too!

I used this sketch to create "First Day in Miss Jan's Class", which was published in ScrapStreet Magazine in April 2008:

First Day In Miss Jan’s Class

Supplies: Paper: Urban Lily, Cardstock, Flower, Brad: Bazzill Basics Paper, Paint: Liquitex, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Pen: ZIG Millennium, Stamps: PSX, Staples, Ink: Rubber Stampede.

ScrapStreet Magazine June 2009

2009-05-31T20:12:00.000-07:00

The new ScrapStreet Magazine is available! Check it out here: June 2009.
This is a special edition for me, since this is the first month I did the proofreading!

These are my publications this month in the magazine:

Bugs digital layout
Blueberry digital layout

Check out the calls for the September issue here: Current Calls, due June 30th.

8.5" x 11" - Sketch 6

2009-05-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

Please feel free to use this sketch for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please send me an email to show me your creation, then I will post it here too!

ETA: This sketch is published in ScrapStreet Magazine August 2009. Check out Janice Badger's take on it!

Another ETA: Here is a page I made.

Mint Julep challenge

2009-05-17T09:07:00.000-07:00

I created this card for the Kentucky Derby Crop Mint Julep challenge; the challenges were to use silver (metal or just the color silver) on your projects, or scrap a recipe, or scrap about a fave or refreshing beverage.

Scenic Route papers, Bazill, Queen & Co ric-rac, Kaisercraft rub-on, bottle cap, staples.

ETA: This card was published in the November 2009 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine!

Kentucky Derby Crop @ ScrapStreet

2009-05-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

Come scrap with us at ScrapStreet! Check out the challenges for our Kentucky Derby Crop here:

Blinkie by me :)

One of the challenges was to find a pic of a Derby hat that inspires you and create something. I was inspired by this hat:

and altered this small jewelry box:

Scenic Route papers, Heidi Swapp Bling, Ribbon.

ETA: This box was published in Ready, Set, Create! ezine in February/March 2010!

12" x 12" - Sketch 7 and 8.5" x 11" - Sketch 5

2009-05-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

I have two sketches for you today. One 12"x12":

And one 8.5" x 11":

Please feel free to use these sketches for your personal use (only). I would love to see what you do with it! Please send me an email to show me your creation, then I will post it here too!

ETA: click here for a layout I made with the letter size sketch!

Promotion!

2009-05-03T19:01:00.000-07:00

I just got promoted to Head Proofreader for the ScrapStreet Magazine! Wooohooooo!

NSD Sketch Challenge

2009-05-03T12:13:00.000-07:00

I made a digital layout based on this sketch by Michelle McClung:

Papers and elements from Robin Blankenship, Kristin Aagard, Gretch and Sarah Meyer - Retro Spring Collaboration blog train digital kit, Font: Script MT Bold.

ETA: This layout was published in the July 2009 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine!

Happy NSD!

2009-05-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Come scrap with us at ScrapStreet! Check out the (Inter)National Scrapbook Day Challenges here:

Blinkie by yours truly :)

I made this hybrid card with this month's free digital kit Life's Journey by Jorinde and Helen:

Digital Kit: Life’s Journey by Swissaroo for Scrapstreet.com, Junkitz flower and brads, ZIG pen, Rubber Stampede ink.

bugs

2009-04-11T09:35:00.000-07:00

I made a digi page based on this sketch by Michelle McClung:

Digital kit: Beep Beep Bugs by Studio Lorie Scrapbook Graphics, Ribbons: Chere Kaye MSA.

ETA: This layout was published in the June 2009 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine!

hat

2009-04-10T11:57:00.000-07:00

Sharing a (sort of) Easter layout today I made in September last year ...

Papers: Basic Grey, Chipboard: Maya Road, Flower Charm: Making Memories, Chalk: EK Success, Pen: ZIG Millennium

I cut the large flower out of the patterned paper. I chalked the chipboard letters with several colors of chalk to match the color in the papers. And a small charm finishes the page.

Happy Easter!

ETA: This layout was published in the July/August issue of Scrap "N Art!

taquitos

2009-04-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

I finally scrapped again today! I made this page based on a sketch by Michelle McClung:

Basic Grey Phoebe paper, Heidi Swapp bling, Maya Road chipboard letters, White paint, Ribbon from stash.
ETA: this layout was published in the BasicGrey gallery!