We're celebrating National Scrapbook Day all week long over at Kerri Bradford's Site HERE. Each day there is a FREE download (for that day only and special savings on Kerri's kits).
And today's FREE download: it was the first thing that popped into my head... might be because I was using my Grey's Anatomy coffee mug that day but we say "seriously?" all the time around here and I thought it would be a fun addition to page layouts. ;) Get it HERE.
My layout (and by the by, these photos of my youngest seriously crack me up. He is a little comedian, that one.)
I combined elements from several of Kerri's kits (listed in the supply list below) for my layout. I love mixing a couple of titles/phrases together for a completely custom page title.
The arrows are stamped images from Studio Calicio/Hero Arts stamp sets. I love to repeat elements (in this case arrows) on my page designs.
A look at today's FREE shape. ;)
Close up of journlaing printed on a Crate Paper Story Teller sticker. I love label stickers. Just sayin'.
A little sticker + badge action going on right over the photo template. I like to make sure and "jazz up" the photo templates so the page design doesn't seem too "embellishment" heavy on one side.
Oh, and I shared a few of my favorite things too (in a Kerri Bradford Photo Template of course!):
My favorite things (at the moment): Fabric, Cameo, Photo Collages, iPhone, Nook, Nail Polish, LOFT dresses, Ali Edwards Stamps, Keurig Coffee Maker, Ruffles and oh yeah, more fabric! ;)
If you're taking part in Ella Publishing's Spring Training Event, be sure to come chat with me tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. MDT (12:00 a.m. Eastern).
I'm so super excited about this week's layout. It features one of my very favorite things (handstitched manilla tags) from a super awesome scrapper and designer (Amy Tangerine)! If you're a fan of Amy's or if you enjoy implementing handmade embellishments into your paper crafting, you will love her new tags exclusive to Two Peas in a Bucket. Be sure to check them out ASAP as quantaties are limited.
HERE is a layout (my Project Life 2012 title page) where I used a similar tag that she created for a past Studio Calico kit.
My layout this week features a photo collage of my youngest son from a couple years back and shows a range of facial expressions from joyous to downright angry. At the time I was exaperated because I needed a good shot but looking back I find this hilarious and it is SO him. Love that. Love him.
Here's a close up of how I customized the handstitched tag using Studio Calico and Studio AE stamps:
I created heart accents by layering washi tapes on paper and then die cutting the shapes for custom heart embellishments. Super fun
Brads or buttons add that perfect finishing touch. ;)
I added a chipboard alpha and number to the photo. They make great embellishments plus the number documents my son's age in these photos. :) I will probably need to secure them better with Glossy Accents or the Tiny Attacher so that they don't fall off over time.
Don't forget about Kerri Bradfords 30% off "I love" Sale this week! Today all holiday-themed kits are on sale!
I also wanted to post about the super fantabulous Card Kit of the Month for March at Simon Says Stamp. This kit is jam-packed with goodies galore and everything is hand picked by the amazing Kristina Werner so you know it's going to be great!
Click the photo above or HERE to get yours or click HERE to subscribe to the monthly kit club!
I can hardly wait for my kit to arrive so I can start creating!
(and, yes, I will be sharing my card creations with this!)
Welcome to another Wednesday and another layout + video!
This week I have more old photos that were in need of a new layout. In this series you are getting to see a lot of how I think and how I work. I am really on a kick to get the pages in my "re-do" pile scrapped and put back in their albums. The original page had fallen apart and because these photos tell an important story of what my daughter loved at age 2 I really didn't want them sitting in a pile in my craft room. I want them in her album for us to enjoy!
For the title on my page I used a download from the Silhouette America Online Store by Loni Stevens:
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Just a little FYI, this image (and all Valentine's related images) are only .75 for a limited time!
The main part of my journlaing was printed on yellow cardstock and tucked under the larger photos. I added a sticker strip, arrow sticker and a sewed on button to finish the bottom right corner of the layout.
The quote I had used on the original layout, printed on an October Afternoon sticker and placed on my page.
Die cut flowers are such a great accent for almost any project. Here I die cut the flowers from cardstock and ran them through the Big Shot with embossing folders to give them subtle texture before adhering them to my page.
Lots of layers add instant interest and texture to the page. I love tucking pieces here and there for a fun full page.
This week's layout features a photo collage showcasing eight Valentine's themed photos, the County Fair, Photo Booth and Ring Toss Studio Calico Kits, ribbon scrap die cut hearts (shown in yesterday's Studio AE Blog Hop post HERE) and the January Studio AE Stamp Set.
I created the title for my page using some die cut files by Kerri Bradford's TwentyEleven kit. I love these yearly kits because they allow for me to use text (which I love), create titles that clearly give a date to my scrapbook pages (which is important to me) and allow me create freedom with lots of options for mixing and matching the elements to create custom designs. Fabulous basic kits.
Check out Kerri's other yearly die cut kits for even more options!
To create the sub-title for my page, I used one of the new stamps from Ali Edwards' January Studio AE stamp set. This is a great stamp set. Even though I clearly used the stamps on a Valentine's themed page here, you could use them for any love-inspired project. I will be using these lots and will show additional ways to use these stamps over the next month or so. I stamped the phrase with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder to really make the text "pop".
Here are those die cut ribbon scrap hearts used on a layout. I love creating accents this way! *See video for how to.*
I also added another stamped image from the January Studio AE stamp set and a coordinating phrase from another Ali Edwards stamp set to finish off the left side of the design.
I used one of the corrugated alpha letters to add an "E" over my photo collage (for my son's name). Simple. Easy.
If you are interested in learning how to take great photos of your projects, please join me for a FREE webinar on January 18th. Click HERE for details!
Lawn Fawn and Glue Arts teamed up this week to share projects showcasing stamping + great adhesive!
Here is a fun reindeer card I created:
I wanted to create a vintage-y distressed looking card but with the fun whimsical look that Lawn Fawn is known for.
I created the 4.25" square card from cardstock, stamping the background with a Hero Arts background stamp and adding distressing with Distress Ink and spray mists.
I die cut this reindeer silhouette on my Cameo:
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I added a light layer of SC White Mister Huey and Shine to the reindeer so that it wasn't such a stark contrast to the card base.
I love the look of reindeer decorations with wreaths around their necks. I used the wreath from Lawn Fawn's Bows & Holly stamp set for my card. I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored the image in with Copics before cutting it out. I cut through the top of the wreath (hidden behind the reindeer) to easily cut the inside piece of the wreath out. I added gems for the holly berries and silk and twine with a colorful button for the bow.
Be sure to leave a comment HERE on the Lawn Fawn blog for a chance to win a prize package from Glue Arts including a Glue Glider Pro and a Lawn Fawn set of your choice!
Click HERE to see today's projects on the Lawn Fawn blog.
Don't forget to check out all the projects featuring Lawn Fawn and Glue Arts this week!
I can't believe that this is the final month of Scrapbook Stamping at Two Peas in a Bucket. My third year-long class complete. Whew! Even though I won't be continuing this class at 2Peas in 2012, I will be offering similarly themed class(es) through other venues throughout this next year so stay tuned for more information on that after the first of the year!
Now, how about some scrapbook stamping?
This month we're focusing on creating your own stamped patterned paper using stamps, inks, mists, etc.
My favorite thing about this technique is that the possibilities are endless. You can create all kinds of custom patterned papers, using supplies you already have on hand, that perfectly match your photos and theme of your page.
p.s. My page is not all wonky lop-sided like you see here in the photo. There is actually a thin band of kraft showing all the way across the top of the page. Bad page photography at work here. Sorry about that!
December Sketch:
I really, really love the look of paper lines that incorporate color on kraft paper. Think Jiliibean Soup, American Crafts, My Mind's Eye, just to name a few.
The Jillibean Soup holiday line from 2010 is what really inspired me on this page. I wanted a kraft background with a snow theme and blue/pink/brown color combo but I didn't have anything like that on hand. Not to worry! With some Hero Arts stamps + kraft cardstock + spray mists I created my own patterned paper!
Here you can see a little peak at my stamped patterned paper peeking out at the bottom of the page where I punched a circle from the top layer (see video for how to). I thought this was the perfect place to add my title. A little different, a lot fun!
And even though the focus of the page was on creating the gorgeous stamped kraft patterned paper background, I couldn't resist stamping some matching embellishments to create this really cook snowflake heart border. Love how my accents perfectly match my page.
Close up of journaling. I did lightly add just a touch of Studio Calico White Mister Huey to my journaling. I love how that reinforces the "snowy" theme of my page.
I though Amy Tangerine's lovely fabric brad with the lace doily made a great "snowflake-looking" addition to my sticker phrase and journaling block.
p.s. I know that SC White Mister Huey has a hard time staying in stock. It is back in stock at Simon Says Stamp HERE!!!
If you love stamping on your scrapbook layouts and would like to see even more...
The Scrapbook Stamping Class I taught for The Spawn of True Scrap is now available for individual purchase for only $9.99!
You can purchase this class or any of the other incredible Spawn of True Scrap classes individually right HERE.
This is great opportunity if the True Scrap Event was outside of your budget or if you only wanted to pick up one or two classes. And at just $9.99, it would make a great stocking stuffer so put a bug in your significant other's ear (aka send them a LINK) and order up some inspiration for the holidays!
Here are some sneak peeks from the layouts included in this class:
My class focuses on stamping on your scrapbook page layouts, however all the ideas shared in the video can be adapted to cards as well. My theory on scrapbook stamping is simple: I love the creative freedom of customizing my layouts with stamping. I like to take simple elements, dress them up with some stamping and small embellishments (twine, brads, gems, buttons) and add them to my pages for creative, custom pieces that are unique and handmade and that accent my photos and the story I am telling.
Here are some links to where I've used these stamp sets (please note that the December Daily Stamp Set has been updated from last year's stamp set with the "2011" stamps):
This month's Scrapbook Stamping class features paper piecing stamped images to create beautiful works of art for your scrapbook pages. The use of stamps makes the paper piecing technique super easy. The addition of glitter, spray mists and other small embellishments or supplies will add even more detail and dimension to your stamped paper pieced creations!
This month I chose to create a photo-free layout. I don't do many layouts that don't have at least one photo but I thought it would be nice to show how to create a beautifully embellished page whether you use photos or not.
If you have been a blog follower of mine for awhile you might have seen that I keep an album that features the holiday cards and photo cards we receive from friends and family every year. In the last couple of years I have received some stunning handmade cards that I can't bare to part with and so I have gone to creating pocket page layouts to house these cards. Click HERE to see another pocket design layout.
Click HERE to view all the layouts in my Christmas Cards from Friends & Family album.
November Sketch:
Consider replacing the memorabilia with photos to make the sketch design work for you!
I used the coordinating Hanging Ornaments digital die cut download from Hero Arts to die cut the shape from some of the cream MME patterned paper before stamping the dies with the matching stamp.
I stamped the design on additional MME Lost & Found Christmas papers from the 6x6 paper pad, cut the designs out, pieced the larger ornament together and added Stickles glitter glue to add sparkle, shine and dimension to my stamped embellishments.
The glittered chipboard title coordinates nicely with the rest of the glittered accent border. I placed foam adhesive underneath it to give it some depth on my page.
I used PTI Rustic Twine and silk ribbon to create an elegant bow. To hide the foam dot adhesive, I cut the shank off the back of this Tim Holtz button (using Tim's scissors) and then glued it in place using Glossy Accents. I just set something heavy on top for about a half hour so that the glue would set and my button wouldn't budge. ;)
I used the pre-printed/glittered accent on my background paper as the perfect place to print my journaling for my page. I sometimes find these types of patterned papers difficult to work around but if you can find a way to incorporate the element into your page design it is so worth it! Click HERE to see another page I created utilizing the pre-made label on the paper.
Hello Wednesday! I did a couple of projects as the Guest Designer over on the Basic Grey Blog today and even made a little video to go with!
I think the new Picadilly Collection from Basic Grey is my new favorite. It's super colorful (which as you know, I love) and the patterns are incredible. The smaller print on the "B" sides are perfect for die cutting into small pieces.
My entire layout was inspired by the chipboard pieces that I made into "signs". When I looked through the chipboard embellishments these jumped out at me making me think how cute they would be mounted on signs like in a garden. From there, I remembered these photos I took a couple of summers ago and I built the entire scene around the "signs" to go with my photos.
To make sure that I could fit my backyard scene on my layout, I first opened up all my digital die cut designs in the Silhouette software and sized everything accordingly. I used designs from the Silhouette store (picnic table, tablecloth, sign, grass) and designs from Kerri Bradford Studio (fence, tree).
These are the designs I used from the Silhouette store:
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I've linked the designs from Kerri Bradford Studio below in the supply list.
I combined die cuts, stickers and chipboard embellishmnets to create the scene. I love how the elements all work together to make the finished piece.
When laying out my page design I noticed that I would have open space in the top right corner of my page that would be a perfect spot for journaling. I printed my journaling prior to assembling my page.
Close up of journaling:
To add interest to the photo collage and bottom half of the page, I added the title using Picadilly Alphabet stickers right to the large photo. Additional stickers finish off the page.
I decided to create a quick card using some of the leftover scraps from my layout. I added a googly eye to the sticker bird for a whimsical touch. The branch is a die cut design from the Silhouette Store:
October's Scrapbook Stamping class features creating a stamped "scene" on your scrapbook pages. You may stamp a lot of scenes on your cards and it's super fun and easy to use your stamps the same way on your layouts!
October's Sketch:
To create the dimensional stamped "scene" on my layout, I stamped the Silly Scape stamp from Hero Arts on four subtle patterned papers, cut out the individual buildings and pieced the design back together on my layout. Then I added stamped clouds and a stamped "sun" created from a circle stamp (see video for how to).
For my title, I combined a couple of designs by Loni Stevens from the Silhouette Online Store:
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The photo collage is a template from the 2Peas store (linked below in the supply list). I purposely left some of the photos on their sides instead of cropping them for a vertical presentation. I wanted the collage to be just that, a collage and I didn't want to lose any of the photograph so left them "as is".
This week's From Start to Finish layout is die cut heavy. Almost every element on my page was created using a design from the Silhouette Online Store (see images/list below).
I wanted to create a page with 4 quadrants and instead of the standard 6x6 or 5x5, etc. I decided to use a 2-frame die cut, cut twice and overlapped to create the quadrant design.
Instead of placing all my elements behind the frames, I cut the large square scallope and die cut background and layered them on top of the frame opening.
I purposefully sized my largest photo somewhat smaller than the opening, leaving a white border around the photo for a matted effect.
I computer printed some journaling on a My Mind's Eye label for my subtitle and added stamping on the die cut "tabs" to reinforce the theme of my page.
To view the entire From Start to Finish series, click HERE.
I wanted to let my From Start to Finish followers know that this week's layout + video are my last. I have resigned my position as a Garden Girl at 2Peas. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Garden Girl these last three years and I appreciate all the support the community has given me and my projects there. I will, however, be bringing you the final 3 Scrapbook Stamping Class Lessons for 2011 and have some amazing guest designers lined up for these final classes! Be sure to check the Garden at 2Peas on the first of the month for October's Scrapbook Stamping Class!
Nichol
One more thing to check out today:
I did a podcast interview with the fabulous Lain Ehmann yesterday! You can check it out HERE and HERE. (And please be advised that I feel like a lame goofball being interviewed, however, Lain is super awesome and we talk about my class for True Scrap which is FUN! It's not long, check it out if you have some time.) :)
To register for The Spawn of True Scrap, click the banner below:
Anyone who is registered by 9/30 will be entered to win one of these fabulous prizes:
9/30 Drawing
Simple Scrapper download - 1 year Simple Pages / Simple Projects subscription to 1 winner
1 free class (choice of Keep Calm & Stay Organized, Light Your Fire, or any class in the next year) to 1 winner (courtesy of Jennifer Wilson and Erin Bassett)
Hero Arts digi goodies (courtesy of Jennifer McGuire)
Paperclipping membership (courtesy of Noell Hyman)
Digital Scrapbooking Basics (courtesy of Paula Gilarde)
"Exposure" online photography class (courtesy of Katrina Kennedy)
Jenni Bowlin October kit, plus vintage holiday release (courtesy of Lisa Dickinson and Jenni Bowlin)
Scraphappy membership (courtesy of Lain Ehmann)
4 classes in each of Online Card Class and Inspiration Showcase (courtesy of Jennifer McGuire)
Pass for two to Shimelle.com class of your choice (courtesy of Shimelle Laine)
