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Jillibean Soup has a mid season release just for you. This summer inspired line is sure to be tops on your wish list. Check it out ...
Now get yourself on over to the Jillibean Soup blog and leave a comment for your chance to win this collection.
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow it's National Scrapbooking Day and I have a layout based on a Becky Fleck sketch and a some other fun stuff too.
Have you ever found yourself out and about without your camera. I can't always carry my big ole Canon about. I often think I should buy a point and shoot and throw it in my purse but let's face it I'd rather buy a new pair of shoes than another camera. Awhile backI noticed I had accumulated quite a few photos on my cell phone that I thought would be fun to scrapbook. The photo quality isn't great but scrapbooking is more than just beautiful photos on a layout it's about recording memories. And truthfully with photo editing software you can do a lot to make a bad photo look pretty good. So I downloaded a mass of photos from my phone and tweaked them in PSE 7.
I decided the photos from my phone would make a great summary page of our summer's activities. Check out the results of my handy work ...
(Supplies Used: Cardstock Bazzill, kraft paper Jillibean Soup, Patterned Paper Jillibean Soup, Ribbon Jillibean Soup, Corrugated Alphas Jillibean Soup, Flowers Jillibean Soup, Basic Grey chipboard alphas, Doodlebug white alpha stickers, pearl brads American Crafts, chipboard camera American Crafts, paint Making Memories and DMC Floss)
Photo Tips: When working with lower resolution photos I recommend turning your photos black and white. While I didn't go this route with these photos I ran a light Vingette filter over them this give them a white washed summer distressed look. Filters/Actions can hide flaws,such as noise, distortions and blurriness in photos. Also think small, the larger the photo the more you are apt to see it's flaw - playing with a smaller size will also allow for more photos per page.
Alright go download the photos from your cell phone and get scrappin'.
It started out grey and now it's downright dreary but I am not going to let the rain bring me down. I do live in Oregon it's kind of a given right? It's that time of year where we are taunted with glimpses of beautifulness followed by a few days of cold wetness. It's mother nature's way of going "psych" fooled you made you wear flip flops.
In honor of the rain ...
(Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Patterned Paper bu Jillibean Soup, Chipboard from Fancy Pants, Corrugated alphsa from Jillibean Soup, Cricut Opposites Attract, misc brads, corner rounder and Sharpie)
Now I get to brave the rain and go to swimming. Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for my second installment of Tuesday Tips. I have something fun planned.
Enjoy :)
Are you familiar with this popular children's book? It was a favorite of both of my kids when they were younger.
I kind of feel a little bit like the mouse. Funny how one project leads to another and then another and then you are replacing the kitchen sink. Where did all that come from?
Since my paper crafting plate has finally cleared up a bit I am spending a few days organizing around the house, doing a little spring cleaning and maybe tackling a few of those sewing projects I wanted to try.
Have a great week!!!!
Naaaaa just kidding. In all seriousness I am trapped under a foot of patterned paper and I have been neglecting you all week long. I apologize I wasn't ignoring you - deadlines were looming, projects were due, baseball games needed to be played. You get the picture right. It was just one of those weeks.
Anyhoo ... I have been in a card funk lately. I can't tell what my issue is but I find that sometimes I spend more time on my cards than my layouts and for those who who know me they are probably shaking their heads thinking ... man girl that's way too much time to spend on a card.
So I thought maybe I should post some of my favorite cards in hopes of inspiring myself.
(Supplies Used: Cardstock Bazzill, Patterned Paper Jillibean Soup, Stickers Jillibean Soup, Brad Basic Grey, Pearls Kaizer Craft and misc corner rounder)
(Supplies Used: Cardstock Bazzill, Patterned Paper Jillibean Soup, Stamp Jillibean Soup, Ink Versafine, Corrugated number Jillibean Soup, Ribbon Jillibean Soup, Pen American Crafts, Doodlebug alphas stickers, misc. rhinestones, Stampin Up Scallop Punch and trims and a wooden skewer)
(Supplies Used: Cardstock Bazzill, Patterned Paper Jillibean Soup, Border Punch EK Success, Pearls from Kaizer Craft, hole punch, chipboard circle from Technique Tuesday and corner rounder)
I sometimes I over think my cards and try to do too much. Then I end up pushing paper around for hours. I need to remember my mantra - less is more. Another thing I was thinking I should do is try a few CPS sketches. Wish me luck.
Happy Saturday !!!
I was thinking I would do a regular weekly post - so welcome to Tuesday Tips. OK no comments that it's almost Wednesday you get the idea.
Todays Tip is embossing your journaling block. This is another idea that involves the Cuttlebug from Provo Craft. Simply print (or handwrite) your journaling on cardstock and then run your journaling block through your favorite embossing template. Viola it's like you printed directly on to embossed paper. The embossing template I used on this layout is super simple but think of how neat your journaling will look when you try some of the more elaborate templates.
( Supplies Used: Cardstock Bazzill, Patterned Paper Jillibean Soup, Ribbon/Twine Jillibean Soup, Sticker Alphas from Doodlebug, Chipboard Alphas from Cosmo Cricket, felt flower from Jillibean Soup, Brads Basic Grey, misc. buttons, Cuttlebug dies/embossing templates, and misc punches)
It's been a few months since I did this layout and I am totally inspired to try this with some of my other embossing templates.
Happy Scrapping !!!!
I kind of thought it would be fun to share the first layout I ever posted online.
This is what I find interesting about looking back on an older layout of mine. I was so insistent on doing a 2 page layout even when I only had 2 photos that I colorized the main photo and added artwork. I did title work by creating my own mask by hand cutting out my title with an Exacto blade. Funny how I see elements in this layout that I still do today - like scanning in the artwork. So many times I look back on some of my old layouts and think "YUCK" I want to redo this ... but I still really love this layout all these years later. When I gave myself permission to let go of the 2 page layout my work really started to change. I remember on being so concerned about how a 1 page layout would look in an album. Now my layouts don't make it past the stacks in to the albums.
And OMG my son is now in the 7th grade.
Thanks for taking a trip down memory lane with me I hope you have a great day!
So remember the coiled flowers I made on my "Got Peeps" layout and "Sunshine" gift bag well I put together a little tutorial on how to do them.
You can check out a tutorial on how to make these flowers at the Jillibean Soup blog. I know there are tons of variations of these little darlings this is just my take on them. No 2 flowers seem to come out the same so take time to experiment with your paper and glue I promise you will love the end results.
So speaking of Jillibean Soup. Here is another recent layout featuring the Easter line called Egg Drop Soup. I cut out the umbrella paper, mounted it on coordinating brown cardstock and then hit the sewing machine. I layered them on my layout with lots and lots of foam squares from Scrapbook Adhesives.
(Supplies Used: Cardstock by Bazzill, Patterned Paper from Jilibean Soup, Alphas from Jillibean Soup, Brads from Basic Grey, Scallop punch from Stampin Up, Paint from Making Memories and Stickles from Ranger)
I want thinking about sharing one of the first pages I posted on line at 2 Peas in a Bucket. What do you think about a little trip down memory lane? Check back tomorrow and I will post it with some random thoughts on where this journey of creativity has taken me over the years.
Have a good one!
These are the world most softest jammies ever. I got them at the Gap when I was feeling sorry for myself after the spine doc said he wanted to slice and dice my back. That is a whole different story for another day. The good news is the jammies are the bestest and my Physical Therapist rocks so needless to say I am not feeling so sorry for myself anymore.
Gotta run ... have a great Wednesday :)
OK check it out ... I have a plethora of die cutting tools littering my office. I try to make sure I don't let anything go unused. I don't have much space so if I don't use it I don't hold on to it. I just don't have the time to spend digging through piles to find the perfect "whatever" for my next page. But I digress ... so everyone is on the banner bandwagon right ...yes including me. One morning it just comes to me ...
Can you see it ... I couldn't help but jump around my office. This Harlequin die made for the Cuttlebug from Provo Craft is the perfect banner and I have it in 3 sizes. No more measuring and trimming triangles. Once I cut my diamond images i simply folded them in half and sewed them directly on my layout. I like the added dimension of folding the diamond in half plus you can always slip some ribbon or twin in the fold to further the banner look. Or you can simply cut the diamond in half. VIOLA ...
(Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Little Yellow Bicycle Patterned Paper and stickers, Jenni Bowling butterflies and stick pins, Flair from American Crafts, brads from Basic Grey, Scallops from Fiskars and Stampin Up, Corrugated alphas & stickers from Jillibean Soup and Core'dinations Cosmo Cricket Specialty Paper)
I also checked out my Slice and the basic disc has a wider triangle that would make a great flag for your next banner. So the lesson here kids is keep your eyes open and think of all the fun ways you can make your tools work for you.
Happy Monday :)
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