Sunday, September 25, 2011

How did I do that ..flower tutorial by Angel

Here is details of how I made the flowers on this Layout for the Limited Edition kit.
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Give this a try, I had a lot of fun creating with the Limited Edition kit.
Let me know if you have any questions ! Have fun
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Friday, September 23, 2011

Adding demension to your pages by Hilde

Do you sometimes feel your page needs a little more dept or dimension? That your page looks flat?
Well, the easiest way to add that dimension is to lift some items on your page using 3d foam.

On this page I lifted a photo, journaling spot and the banner.....So easy and as you can see it gives a great effect!

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Would love to see your dimension-pages!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

A Framed Screen with Modeling Paste Tech....

Hello, Delaina here with you today....I wanted to share a little technique I tried out with modeling paste and screen...Hope you like it!!

I made this flowery frame with a piece of window screen from the hardware store and a little modeling paste and paint...Hope you will give it a try. :)

Supplies needed....

Small wooden frame- (painted gold here)
Window Screen (from the hardware store or Wal Mart)
Paint (I used a Gold color)
Modeling Paste and Spatula
Stencil (butterfly shape used here)
Flowers (Sept Flower Kit used here)

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To make the Butterfly Image you will need the following...

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Add a thick layer of the modeling paste to the screen over the top of the stencil (be sure to apply on a waterproof and clean surface)...

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Remove the stencil by pulling straight up from the screen...

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Remove from surface and hang until completely dry...

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After the image is dry I covered the entire screen surface with gold paint...Just painting a few areas of the stenciled butterfly.
Allow to dry
Staple or glue the screen to the back of the frame and add flowers and ribbon.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

How did I do that ..Lattic work design by Angel

This is how I did the Grid that is shown on my Layout Below...
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Using the paper paper from the Main Kit I cut the Squares out as shown Below...
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Then I took some white puffy paint and painted the grid.
Here is a close up view of the Grid. Grab a Sept. Main kit and give this a try!!
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Monday, September 19, 2011

How did I do that ..Splatter technique by Kerry

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First pour a small amount of glimmermist into the lid and i mean a small amount.As too much just makes a big mess.

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Then you hold the lid approx 6 inches above your paper and pour it slowly to let it drop onto your page.

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And this is what i did for the main kit for this month.Thanks for looking.

Kerry

Friday, September 16, 2011

Guest Design Team Call

My Creative Scrapbook is happy to announce a Guest Design Team Call. We are coming to the end of the GDT line up, so that means we need a few eager partipants.

The call is open from Sept. 16, 2011 through Oct.28, 2011.
We will announce the new Guest Design Team on our blog and in our forum on Nov 5, 2011.
We are looking to fill spots for Guest Design Team positions but hint, hint, we have chosen our permanent DT members from our past Guest DT members.
Within these positions we are looking for skills in creating layouts, mini albums, cards, altered items and sketches.
Once we have made our choices then we will announce it on our blog and contact you.
We want you…”if”…you are a creative, energetic, and ambitious and want to have fun creating with us.

Our Expectations of Guest Designers:
- Open communication skill.
- Consistent style and range and ability to design and showcase our kit supplies.
- Teamwork, cooperation and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to create layouts, cards and altered projects on a more experienced skill level.
- Ability to teach techniques with written instructions and/or step by step photos or video.
- Photography skills to produce clear and accurate photos of your projects.

Guest Design Team Requirements:
- Active participation in our forum including the message board and galleries. (This is a must for all.)
- 3 Layouts and 1 card/altered item per kit per month.
- Step by step picture or video tutorial to share with our members in our forum on a rotating basis using a kit.
- Head up challenges for our members in our forum on a rotating basis.
- Give a tip each month from a project you created using our kit.
- Note: We ask that you “not” Design/Guest Design for another kit club while with My Creative Scrapbook but MFG teams and Online Sketch sites…etc. are fine.

What’s in it for you?
- Each month you will receive a kit packed with the latest and greatest products to create with.
- We will post your projects in our Main DT Gallery.
- We will submit your DT projects to the Manufacturers for appreciation and exposure.
- We have a drama free environment and have lots of fun.
- You will be working with a great group of friendly and talented designers that work together to inspire and uplift one another.

Please submit:
- 3 Layouts and 1 card/altered project that bests represents your style. Files should be 500 pixels.
(Please share any specialties, such as mini albums, sketches…etc.)
- Your Name
- Email address
- Address
- Phone Number
- Link to your Online Gallery
- Link to your Blog
- List of Past and Present Design Teams (list all requirements for the present teams you are on).
- We would like to know a little about you and why you would like to join us here at My Creative Scrapbook.

You need to register in the forum while the call is going on if you’re not already a member. Please make your presence known in the forum in the Introduction Thread. We would like to get to know you and allow you to get to know us. ((Go to introduction for instructions on registering))
Site Link: http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/

Please send all submissions to: mycreativescrapbook@yahoo.com
International designers are welcome to apply.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

How did I do that ... Coffee stain for your canvas

I am slowly building up my collection of mists but I didn't have the right colour to use on my Prima canvas so I decided to improvise! I often use strong black coffee to age lace or ribbon so I thought it might work well on the canvas, here is what I did...

You will need..
Some cups of black coffee made to different strengths, I ended up using 4 different strenghts to create my background.
An old clean cloth.
An old spray bottle, I have simply thoroughly cleaned out an empty bathroom cleaner spray.

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Transfer the weakest coffee into the spray bottle and apply your first layer of coffee, I used the cloth to take off the excess coffee and also softened off the edges.

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Dry the canvas between each layer of coffee, you could use a heat gun but as I was working in the kitchen without my heat mat I went with the hair dryer, it worked really well and was very quick.

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Keep adding layers of coffee in increasing strengths still using the spray bottle.

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To add the smaller areas of more intense colour I used a paint brush to apply the coffee.

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This was great fun to do and the finished canvas smells gorgeous!

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Rachael

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How did I do that ..Romy photo matte technique

On this layout I 'matted' my photo by sticking it down on the edges of the
same photo. I'll show you how I did this:
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I printed the same photo twice and cut one of the two photos in two halves:
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I stuck both halves down on my layout while keeping some space left
in between them:
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I then attached some fussy cut flowers on the right half, to get some extra
interest as soon as the photo is attached upon it:
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And in the end I stuck the whole photo down onto the two halves. This
will give you a nice dimensional look:
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Love,
Romy

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Sept. 15th is the last day to enter the sketch challenge

Hi Girls!!

Sept. 15th is the last day to post your layout entry on the sketch blog....we want you to win so rush over and post your layout today!!

If you do not have a blog, just load your layout to the My Creative Scrapbook gallery and link your layout from there...Easy

let us know if you have questions

Happy Scrappin

Then we will move on to our HUGE Fall sketch contest...hundreds of $$ of prizes, I am so exited!! Come join the fun..

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sept. Video Tutorial with the LE Kit...

Hey, Delaina here and I want to share a Video that I made...It's a step by step tutorial of a LO using the Sept. Limited Edition Kit.

Don't forget to leave a comment and please ask if you have a question.

Hope you enjoy it....


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Rose Technique by Carla

A moment ago I made this flower rose... it was so fun I wanted to share how to make it.
A Little technique, so quick and fun
I often use my remaining paper for this!

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Attach it to your paper with glue to keep it together
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Friday, September 9, 2011

How did I do that ... Mini Album from Prima Canvas by Hilde

Hilde has created this Beautiful Mini Album using the Prima Canvas
that is included in the
September My Creative Scrapbook Limited Edition kit. We love the results!
Hilde has shared how she created this Beautiful album.


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This is a really cute way of making a mini album out of the canvas sheet.

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Just fold the sheet in 4 and then cut the sheet into 4 pieces.
You spray Glimmermist on the pieces and let dry.

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With a crop a dile you create 2 holes into the canvas. You can use rings to
put through the holes, but I choose to use the beautiful ribbon from the kit.

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I also added some kit paper and added glimmermist onto that as well.

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This is a great way to create a nice mini album. To view the complete
album go to the Design Team Gallery .
Have fun!!