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Archive for December, 2009
WOW #25: Using Rub-ons on Acrylic
December 30th, 2009 
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I love learning from my expert friends. I could so get used to this! I hope you’re enjoying meeting some of my scrapbooking friends and learning from their expertise. This week I’ve asked Shannon Tidwell to share her scrapbooking skills with us. Shannon serves as a designer for KI Memories, and man, can she rock their products! So I knew she was the right one to ask when it came to teaching about rub-ons.
Here are her instructions:
“I’ve prepared a fun layout using KI Memories Good Tidings Glitter Rub-ons. They have the nicest shimmer and go on like butter. I applied them to acrylic tags by Tim Holtz to show how easily they can be used on a hard surface.
Here is Shannon’s completed layout:
(Supplies: KI Memories Good Tidings Glitter Rub-ons, KI Memories Chunky Red Glitter Stickers, Tim Holtz Charm Fragments Pack, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Martha Stewart Ornaments Edger Punch, Red string, White cardstock, Kraft cardstock, Glue Dots, Pop Dots)
To create this layout I first adhered the white cardstock to the kraft background. Then I adhered the photos across the seam using pop dots for a bit of dimension. After the tags were ready I threaded them on the red string and attached the string to the background on the ends. To help the tags stay in place I put glue dots behind them. To finish up the layout I used a couple more KI Good Tidings Glitter Rub-Ons for the title as well as KI Chunky Red Glitter Stickers. I still felt like the layout needed something so I punched a strip of white cardstock using the Martha Stewart Ornaments Edger Punch and attached it to the very top of the layout. (These photos were part of our Christmas card shoot. I will add the journaling on the backside. I think I will write about the chaos involved in trying to get three kids to look at the camera!)”
I love how Shannon precuts her rub-ons before adding them to the project! This keeps rub-ons that you’re not using from sticking to the project. I like to keep my paper backing stapled to my leftover rub-ons when I store them (another way to keep rub-ons intact).
Do you have a rub-on tip for me? I’d love to hear it! Just leave a comment in our comments section!
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Jen Gallacher
New Years Card
I hope you all had a very merry Christmas this year. Ours was simple but perfect. My family lives all over the country and we were able to all be together this Christmas. It was wonderful!
Speaking of Christmas, did you get your holiday cards out this year? I actually sent my cards out a couple weeks before Christmas…which was a complete miracle and shock. I’m known for my Happy New Years cards because I tend to procrastinate that task until it is too late. Our December CARDS book is chuck-full of great New Years card ideas, so for those of you last-minuters like myself, don’t despair! We have the ideas to help you out!
One of my favorites in the issue is a card by Mary Jo Johnston. I love the simplicity, the polka dots, the colors, the clock and her attention to detail.
Isn’t it beautiful? Want to recreate the card? Here’s how:
Attach a scalloped paper piece to the right edge of a grey card base; cover the seam with polka dot ribbon. Place a crown die cut on the right side of the card, then place pearls around the die cut. To finish, add letter stickers to the left of the die cut.
(Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned paper, die cut: Heidi Swapp; Ribbon: May Arts; Pearls: Prima; Stickers: Making Memories)
Have fun scrapping and ringing in 2010!
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Hannah Craner
On Calendaring
Do large calendars overwhelm you? Do you have so many things tacked to your fridge that you couldn’t possibly fit a calendar? Well, besides their calming benefits and their uncanny ability to fit on a cramped fridge, these mini calendars from Elle’s Studio also make for some gorgeous tags for projects and layouts. I love the vintage look and the variety. There are three pages of options (yeah, a lot!) but here are a couple of my favorites. A perfect way to start off a new year too…
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Amy Noorda
Giving Back
As I sat back Christmas Day and observed the chaos and mess of a happy Christmas morning, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the blessings in my life. I have so many great things in my life. So today in the aftermath of the holidays, I wanted to discuss ways that we as artists and scrapbookers can give back.
One tradition my family has is to purge our home as we find room for our latest gifts. That means my scrapbook room gets a good cleaning for my newest “toys.” As I purge, I set out several boxes to which I add paper, stamps, stickers, and other items that can go to the local school, my neighbors and friends, or for giveaways on my personal blog. Other ideas for donations include hospitals, shelters, activity groups, etc. I like knowing that my previously loved items are going to a good home where they will be enjoyed as much I enjoyed them.
What are other ways that you can give back?
How about using up some of your supplies to create handmade cards for those in need of a little sunshine in their lives? My friend, Jennifer McGuire, a prominent scrapbooker has a regular card drive on her blog. At any given time, you can create cards for children with health needs. As a recipient of several cards when my son was sick with cancer, I can attest to the sunshine these cards added to an otherwise difficult time. Some of my favorite cards included “knock knock” jokes to read to my kids. My children found these cards delightful. (Our Cards blog has many beautiful ideas on creating personal cards.)
Handmade gifts are always welcome. I often visit the Simply Handmade blog for ideas on gift making for friends and loved ones in my life. Including a thoughtful note can lift another’s day.
Have some free time on your hands? How about volunteering to teach classes on scrapbooking for Women’s Shelters, Retirement Homes, or Children’s Hosptials? I have heard of photographers taking photos of families with sick children–something they will treasure always. Many hospitals have volunteering websites to field questions about how you can give back.
However you decide to give back, I know you CAN make a difference! I’d love to hear about some of your favorite ways to give back to your community. Please leave me a comment in the comments section on how you do this!
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Jen Gallacher
WOW #24: Using the Silhouette Machine to add Rhinestones to a Project!
This week’s expert is Kerri Bradford with a project using the Silhouette Machine. Silhouette has recently released a wonderful new product: The Rhinestone Starter Kit. This awesome kit uses the Silhouette Machine to create templates using the downloadable designs they’ve created to add rhinestones to your layouts or any project. I received one, and my daughter and I are dying to play with it!
I asked Kerri to give us step-by-step instructions on how to use this fabulous kit:
(Note: You could also cover holes with tape to change colors, sizes and such.)
(Note: If you are setting rhinestones on fabric, you would set it for 90 seconds on one side, turn it inside out, and set it for 90 seconds again.)
Here is the final sample using The Rhinestone Starter Kit on a layout:
But don’t stop there!! This awesome kit can be used to alter fabric projects as well. Check out these fabulous ideas:
(Supplies: Downloadable Designs – Princess with Wand image, Fleur de Lis image, Flourish image, Beautiful Word image, and Lace circle image all from Silhouette.)
Some fun things to note about Silhouette. They have recently starting adding images from other exciting companies like The House of 3 and Hero Arts. Now you can find your favorite designs in one great location!
If you have any questions or comments about these fun projects, you are welcome to leave a comment in the comments section. We love hearing from you!
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Jen Gallacher
Elle's Studio Giveaway Winner!
Thanks for all ya’lls comments. I (and I’m sure Elle did too!) LOVED reading through each and every one. I went to random.org and got this:
Then I counted to the 73rd comment which is this:
So Amy Heller, email me your address at paiget@scrapbooktrendsmag.com, I’ll pass it onto Elle and she’ll get your box right out! Hope everyone found some fun stuff over on the Elle’s Studio blog/facebook/shop/twitter!
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Paige Evans
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