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Archive for January, 2010
Challenge Gallery and New Challenge!
January 29th, 2010 
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Happy Friday! Who’s ready for the weekend? Me me me! I’ve got some scrappy things to do and looking through all your submissions got me inspired! This week’s challenge was to use squares and the results are fabulous. Let’s get started!
Here’s my take on the challenge: Hey by Paige Evans
Flight Discover Inspire by Brenda Weaver
10 Little Fingers 10 Little Toes by Cindy Lee
Best Friends by Linda Beeson
Breathe by Maile Belles
Welcome, Little Baby Bee by Amber Goble
Butterflies by Rachel Bogner
Cuppie Cake by Avril Tanner
Together by Jessy Christopher
Breathe by Tracy Schultz
Welcome by Tammy Frayne
Celebrate the Everyday by Amy Heller
Breathe Deep by Stephanie Severin
Welcome Baby by Jamie Lane
Celebrate Today by Heather Pulvirenti
Fill this Day with Joy by Nancy Luna
For You by Brenda Weaver
Grattis by Carina Lindholm
Happy Anniversary by Jan Tatomir
Happy Birthday by Savannah O’Gwynn
Hello by Donelda Wygiera
Hugs by Linda
Hello by Lynda Lindley
I Love You So Much by Deanna Woodland
Just Because by Agata Pfister
Love by Barbie Sanchez
Sentiment Cards by Iwona Palamountain
Love by Dana Grothaus
Love For You by Beverley Parish
Thinking of You Today by Julie Cameron
Love You by Janelle Hayes
Stitched With Love by Regan D’Agostino
Thank You and Get Well Friend by Valerie Mangan
Totally cute cards right?! I’m in awe. There is so much talent in the world, you guys are amazing!
For this week’s challenge: Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away, so I want to see lovey dovey cards – BUT – I don’t want to see any red or pink! How’s that for a challenge eh? That way these cards will be able to get used throughout the whole year, and not just on the one designated day of love. Please email your submissions to me at paiget@scrapbooktrendsmag.com by next Friday morning (February 5th) and I’ll have the post up in the afternoon. Have a good week and happy scrapping!
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Paige Evans
Giveaway Friday
CHA winter 2010 is over and we are extremely excited about all the new products that will be arriving in stores over the next few months.
How would you like to be the first on your block to sample some of these goodies? Leave a comment below and you will be entered to win a very special CHA prize pack. The prize will include selections from Martha Stewart Crafts, Teresa Collins, October Afternoon, Kiki Art, Stampendous, Studio Calico, and more!
And to celebrate the fun we had at CHA, this weekend enjoy a very special coupon for 40% of any item of your choice!
Just be sure to use coupon code ”CHA40” when you check out.
Winners Circle
The winner of the I-top Brad Maker and paper sampler pack is
The winner of the Martha Stewart mini prize pack is
Email your full name and address to acabrera@northridgemedia.net to claim your prize. You will receive a confirmation email. Enjoy!
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Ana Cabrera
Giveaway – Kaisercraft storage binder full of V-Day embellies!
So I’ve had my eye on these Kaisercraft A-5 Binders for awhile — they look really cool, they’re sturdy, and they’ve got tons of room to store stickers, ribbon cards, and other semi-flat embellishments. Kaisercraft sent this baby over to us, along with zippered storage sheets stuffed with cute products from their new Made with Love line, and today… right in time for Valentine’s Day crafting… you can win it. It’s all yours if you’re the lucky random commenter! Winner to be announced Monday morning, 9am MST.
You’re going to feel so organized. That little lever lifts up to open the rings, pretty nifty.
Rub ons (b&w, color), die cuts, letter stickers, felt shapes, ribbon… nice.
(And now you’ve seen my early 90′s wallpaper and know that I have a wallpaper-removal project in my future.)
Thanks to Kaisercraft for the lovely giveaway! Find Kaisercraft retailers here.
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Tammy Morrill
CHA 2010: Day 2, Part 2
The CHA winter show is coming to a close, but we still have tons of new products, sneak peeks, and giveaways to share!
One common trend throughout the show was happiness. Many manufacturers have created lines that are bright, happy, and in many ways homey and comforting. Perhaps this is the industry’s way of leaving behind the worries of the world.
Here are a few more of our favorite finds:
GCD Studios – Melody Ross design and Chipboard art
Melody Ross designed these happy and nostalgic paper lines. She also released Chipboard Art, a fun system of tools and chipboard blanks that allow you to create custom chipboard pieces.
Tattered Angels – Glam, Glaze, and Chalk
Tattered Angels expanded their family of art mediums to include Glimmer Glam, Glimmer Glaze, and Chalkboard sprays. The Glimmer Glam includes multi-faceted, custom blended glitter in a paintable form. The Glimmer Glaze is a thicker medium that has the same shimmer qualities as the sprays but in a more viscous blend. And my personal favorite, the Chalkboard spray, is a semi-opaque glimmer spray. If there wasn’t enough good news already, Tattered Angels will be supporting these lines with plenty of free education for consumers and store owners.
Doodlebug – Feelin’ Groovy and Barnyard
Doodlebug is no newcomer to the happiness trend. Their fun, bright signature style comes to life in several new lines. Notable are Feelin’ Groovy and Barnyard. Feelin’ Groovy is a nod to all things retro – a little ’60s and even a touch of the ’80s! Barnyard is just what you hope to expect: the cutest barn yard animals you have ever seen!
There is much more to come! To see dozens of projects and layouts using the latest ideas and supplies from CHA, be sure to check out the Scrapbook Trends Facebook Page.
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Ana Cabrera
WOW #29: Recoloring a Digital Element
Are you the type that’s never satisfied with using something just one way? Do you like to make your dollar stretch? I’m right there with you!
Digital scrapbooking can be an inexpensive alternative to traditional scrapbooking when you know a few tips and tricks. Today I’m going to share with you a few methods for recoloring a digital element.
For this project, you will need: a digital element downloaded from your favorite digital site, a photo editing program (I’m using Photoshop CS4).
Step 1: Open up your photo editing program and open up your digital element. (Keep the element small enough on your screen so that you can open additional dialog boxes to complete this technique.)
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Jen Gallacher
CHA 2010: Day 2, Part 1
Here are just a few more of the fun finds here in Anaheim:
October Afternoon: Fly a Kite
Here is yet another very cute and happy-go-lucky line from October Afternoon. It’s sure to get you ready for spring!
This new line by Advantus, designed by Margie Aslette, is simply shabby fabulous! It has a hip, vintage, yet modernized feel, and the sample projects created are to die for.
Check out this interesting tool – the new Zutter Distress. Just as the name suggests, it is an electric edge distresser. It works great on paper, cardboard, and chipboard.
There is much more to come with another fun CHA giveaway, so be sure to check back tomorrow morning for CHA Day 2, Part 2. And don’t forget more projects can be found on our Scrapbook Trends Facebook Page. Enjoy!
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Ana Cabrera
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