WOW #18: Magic Mesh

Another oldie but a goodie–mesh!! I still LOVE this stuff. I think it’s because I enjoy textured items so much. And mesh is just fun to play with. You can see all the options the Magic Mesh company has to offer here.

For this project you will need mesh, a stapler (or you can hold it down with another adhesive or even brads), scissors, and any other products you wish to complete your project.

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Step 1: Measure the mesh on your project.

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Step 2: Cut mesh to size.

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Step 3: Staple mesh in place (I wanted to cover my staples so I placed a ribbon behind the mesh and stapled through both it and the mesh–be careful not to staple through both sides of your card, however).

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Step 4: Tie ribbon into knot to cover staples.

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Here is the finished project:

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(Supplies: Cardstock–Bazzill; Pattern Paper–Making Memories, Fancy Pants Design; Die cut tag–Jenni Bowlin; Black mini brads–Karen Foster Design; Holly and Flower–Making Memories: Buttons–Jenni Bowlin, Craft Supply; Ribbon–Pebbles, Inc.; Twine–Craft Supply; Mesh–Magic Mesh; Stamp–Little Yellow Bicycle; Stamping Ink–Inque Boutique, Stampin’ Up; Scallop Scissors–Provo Craft)

Just a note: some mesh comes with adhesive already on the back so you may not need to employ some of the adhesive steps mentioned in these intructions.

Do you have mesh projects you’d like to share? We’d always love a peek. Please post a link to your project within the comments section if you decide to participate.

Jen Gallacher

May 2010 Calls!

I wanted to share the current call with you so you can send in your best, most drool-worthy work to us. You blow us away every time, and I can’t wait to see your submissions this time around!

May 2010 Call

Scrapbook Trends Magazine is currently looking for layouts with the following themes for our May 2010 issue:

  • About Me
  • Bling
  • Family
  • Fast & Fabulous
  • Mother’s Day Cards
  • My Mom Is…
  • Stitching
  • Showcase: Layouts you love that don’t fit any other category. Be prepared to share the story behind the layout, why you created it and why you love it.
  • Real Life: My Space – Take a picture of your scrapbook space. Are you organized? Messy? A work in progress? Share your creative space in a layout.
  • Challenge: Color Combinations – What’s your favorite color combination? Using just two colors, create a layout that illustrates why your favorite colors rock!
  • Stories To Tell: Heritage – Where did your ancestors come from? Do you have a special story of your favorite aunt? These are the kind of stories we’d like to see this month!

***PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL FOR EACH SUBMISSION YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.***

Deadline: 11:59pm (Mountain Time) on Saturday December 5th, 2009.

Please send submissions to submit@scrapbooktrendsmag.com

Jen Gallacher

Mini Albums

One of the most requested holiday gifts at my house are mini albums. The adults in my family have all come to expect this very personal gift year after year.

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This creation by Shelley Haganman provides inspiration for a unique mini album. With eye-catching embellishments in keeping with the theme, this book is so much fun! You will find many more ideas in our best selling Mini Albums 2009. There are only a limited number of copies left, so be sure to snag one before they are all gone! Grab one today and you will save $10 off the cover price.

Ana Cabrera

WOW #17: Digital Holiday Cards

This is the perfect time of year to start your holiday cards. So for today’s “Work It Out Wednesday” I’m going to show you how to do some quick and easy digital cards.

Supplies: You will need a photo to use for the card, a digitally downloaded card, the printing shop of your choice.

Step 1: Download the digital card from the website of your choice. (Follow directions on the website to do this correctly). Cards come in two choices: 5X7 or 4X8. I chose a 5X7 card from Erica Hernandez, and a 4X8 card from Sande Krieger to show you both options.

Step 2: Open the card in your photo editing program.

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Step 3: Open the photo you’ve chosen in your photo editing program.

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Step 4: Change the image size of your photo to fit the card. In this case, I needed one that was 3.5″ T X 5.2″ W.

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Step 5: Drag photo over to card.

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Step 6: Open a new layer on the card. We will be inserting text into that blank bubble.

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Step 7: Insert text in whatever color you desire. I chose a red that matched the “merry” word.

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Step 8: Flatten image and save. Then you can upload it to any online printing site and have the cards printed and mailed to you.

Here’s my finished card:

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(Supplies: Cards Simple Easy Peasy 2009 Holiday 1, Erica Hernandez for www.twopeasinabucket.com; Vintage Typewriter font from www.scrapvillage.com)

This card will print as a 5X7 card, which opens for a special message or a signature from you and your family. If you prefer the photo cards that fit in business size envelopes, then you will want to select a 4X8 card. To give you another option, I created this one. Follow steps 1-8 to complete the card.

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(Supplies: Joyeux Noel Cards v. 2 by Sande Krieger for www.twopeasinabucket.com; Vintage Typewriter font for www.scrapvillage.com)

The thing I love about digital cards, is that I can mass produce them just by printing more. You gotta love something that easy!

Do you have a favorite digital holiday card that you’ve come across this year? Please link us to it in the comments section.

Jen Gallacher

Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

Scrapbooking from the Inside Out has launched their November kit Generosity, perfect for this time of year. This kit is so graceful and stylish – full of rich, deep color and elegant design, with coins, copper accents, shimmery self-adhesive mosaic tiles, and pretty Prima.

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This month they’ll help you explore how you give of your time and money, inspiring a generous spirit in yourself and your family, positive self care vs. selfishness, and the big and small gestures that create connection in your life.

Here are two GENEROSITY-themed LOs from SFTIO’s DT Coordinator, Nancy Doren, that were created using the kit:

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Scrapbooking from the Inside Out’s industry-exclusive content will help you explore your inner world with a music playlist, journaling prompts, moving photos, inspiring quotes, and meaningful monthly challenges.

To enter to win one of these great kits, repost this post on your blog and link it back to Scrapbook Trends, then give us a link to your blog post in the comment section of this post, and you could be exploring what GENEROSITY means to you!

Ana Cabrera

New Idea Book Call: “For the Home”

I know how crafty you people are. Clearly you’re multi-talented, and we’d love to see your craft crossovers in our latest idea book call. Here are the details, and I can’t wait to see your beautiful designs!

For the Home Idea Book Call

Join us for an exciting new idea book, For the Home. Apply both your scrapping and crafting skills to create items for home and family:

  • Living Spaces – Altered frames, lamps, room decor, albums, etc.
  • In the Kitchen – Recipe books or holders, wall hangings, menu charts, favorite quotes, centerpieces, place cards, aprons, etc.
  • For the Nursery – Mobiles, wall art, stuffed animals or toys, name signs, first year calendars, decorations, brag books, etc.
  • Bed and Bath – Pillows, altered hand towels, famed pieces, labels for organizing, upcycled clothing, room decor, etc.
  • Just for Kids – Room decor, toys, felt items, hair ribbons and bows, quiet books/activities, games, clothing, chore charts, etc.
  • Teens – Room decor, memo/bulletin boards, upcycled clothing, purses, photo albums, jewelry, etc.
  • Office/Craft Space – Calendars, organizers, altered notebooks, notecard sets, charts, inspirations quotes, room decor, etc.

***PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL FOR EACH SUBMISSION YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.***

Deadline: 11:59pm (Mountain Time) on Thursday December 10th, 2009.

Please send submissions to submit@scrapbooktrendsmag.com

Jen Gallacher

Christmas Cards Idea Book Giveaway!!

Our local radio station has already started playing Christmas music. Yep. It’s that time of year again. I’m already dreaming of a white Christmas, done some Christmas shopping for the kids, and have started planning on how I’ll decorate the Christmas tree. But the one thing I haven’t decided upon yet is what kind of Christmas cards I’d like to create and send out this year.

Scrapbook Trends to the Rescue! We have a brand new idea book: “Christmas Cards” that is full of wonderful ideas for your Christmas cards this year. From using a sketch, to stitching, to glittered designs, this book will delight and excite you!

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Want a little sneak peek at one of the beautiful cards found in this book? I fell in love with this card by Tammy Roberts. Do you see her lovely hand stitching?

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Here’s a close up of her gorgeous stitching (see the star and the word “joy”):

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Are you interested in this lovely book? (I thought so.) Just a leave a comment in the comments section below and we’ll select one winner. A winner will be announced Monday.

The winner of this giveaway is . . .

Please contact me at js_gallacher@hotmail.com with your address and information so we can send out this fabulous idea book!!

Jen Gallacher

Scrapbook Rooms: Jennifer Pebbles

I’d like to introduce you to my decorating soul mate: Jennifer Pebbles! This woman can find and collects the coolest treasures to add to her home, and her scrapbook room is no exception. I asked her to share her room with us this month so you could be inspired.

The first thing Jennifer did before creating this fabulous space was to purge. I’m a firm believer in purging. (Plus neighbors, friends, and garage salers are always happy to relieve you of your extra goodies.) Then she did her homework and looked for room inspiration on the net. When she was ready, she put together an amazing space.

Here is a look at her lovely room:

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Look at the cozy chair from IKEA, and that metal table (swoon), and the repurposed bedroom dresser!!

Here’s a different angle:

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Do you see the orange accent color in the lumbar pillow and the little catch-all bowl holding the TV remote? Cool injection of color, right?

Here’s a great trick to enlarge a small space: use a mirror! Jennifer has one behind her metal desk to reflect light.

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Jennifer is the one the inspired me to use a table for my creative space rather than the tiny, albeit cute, desk I had in my room before. Really let’s be honest! Don’t we all crave a little extra space to create? Brilliant use of space I say!

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She also uses the space underneath the desk for boxes and containers of more goodies. Way to stretch the space!

And here is the cozy corner of her room:

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More orange (and yellow) with that lovely chair. And if ever those locker basket drawers need a good home (besides Jennifer’s), I’m definitely going to volunteer. Jennifer also makes those darling “Hoop-de-do’s” embroidery frames. You can find them in her Esty shop here.

A space is yours when it speaks to your personality and you love it! I think this room speaks volumes about Jennifer.

She will be changing up the room shortly as she is expecting her first baby in a few months! Help me give her and her hubby and her darling dog a “CONGRATS!”

You can find more ideas from Jennifer Pebbles on her blog, which is found here.

Jen Gallacher

Want to be a Scrapbook Trends Cover Girl?

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Have you ever looked at our covers and dreamed about having your own layout featured? We love showcasing reader layouts on our covers and are always on the lookout for new ones. Here is a brief list of elements we watch for: 

Photography 

  • A great photo is crucial for a cover layout
  • One or two pictures is preferred
  • The picture should either tell a story or be an eye-catching photo that has good eye contact with the reader
  • Close-up photos that express emotion work well
  • The photo should be dominant on the layout

Layout Design 

  • Engaging and striking layouts, with great design elements
  • 12 x 12” , 6 x 6” and 8.5 x 11” all work (8.5 x 11” layouts must be vertical)
  • Design should be well-crafted; not too busy, but with excellent elements and embellishments that add interest to the page
  • Strong title
  • Journaling is preferred, but not required. Journaling should be brief and keep the focus on the photography and design
  • Digital layouts are accepted

We invite you to send layouts that fit the above criteria to submit@scrapbooktrendsmag.com with Cover Submission in the subject line.

Pam Baird

WOW #16: Stamp a Background

Continuing on the same line of a few of the past Work It Out Wednesday projects, let’s do another tutorial on making one supply stretch.

I like to use one stamp to create a personalized background. You can do this with a shape stamp or even a word stamp.

You will need the following supplies to complete this project: a sheet of cardstock, a stamp, stamping ink, and sheet of scratch paper.

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Step 1: Ink the stamp. (I like to ink my stamps upside down to get good coverage.)

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Step 2: Begin by stamping slightly off the paper so the design will eventually cover the entire sheet of paper.

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Step 3: Continue stamping a pattern (you may want to make small pencil dots for where each stamp will go until you feel more confident in this step).

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Here is my completed project. I like to use a small to medium sized stamp to create a more detailed background.

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(Supplies: Cardstock–Provo Craft; Pattern Paper–Bo Bunny, My Mind’s Eye, October Afternoon; Stamps–Hero Arts, Stampin’ Up; Stamping Ink–Versamark, Michael’s, Inque Boutique; Gems–Little Yellow Bicycle; Button–Making Memories; Ribbon–American Crafts; Twine–Craft Supply)

Did you play along? Add a link to your project in the comments section. I love being inspired by your fabulous work!!

Jen Gallacher