Scrapbook Challenge for Jan. 2012 - Create your own embellishments Win the Dusty Attic ,Prima prize pkg!!!

I have to admit that I am a total paper hoarder!! I love all of the colors, patterns, textures, and just everything about all of the gorgeous papers we have to choose from to create!
I also enjoy looking at the papers and their patterns and trying to come up with unique ways of using those pretty patterns. One of my favorite things to do with paper is to use
punches, layer them all up with various combination's of stickers, buttons, twine, bling, etc., and create my own embellishments for my layouts and cards!!

So, that's January's Challenge for you, use up those patterned papers (that we all know you're hoarding) and mix them, layer them, cut them, punch them, and create your
very own embellishments!!

Here are a few examples of where I have created my own embellishments to enhance my layouts and cards...

1. Here I layered pieces of punched pattern paper to create snowflake circle embellishments for my snow themed layout.



2. On this layout, I created layered embellishments to draw attention to a subtitle and also to enhance my New Year's theme.




3. Here I layered punched out pattern paper along with stickers and hand cut strips of paper to create the sun and sun rays on my card.



I hope you have a ton of fun creating your very own embellishments, and I can't wait to see what everyone will come up with!!
Your entries for this challenge are due by Feb. 14, 2012.
LOVES :) -Sarah

We have a Fantastic PRIZE for this challenge


Dusty Attic chipboard and Prima flowers!!!!

So come join the fun to Win (post your entry on the My Creative Scrapbook message board)

How did I do that...Romy Altering flowers from the kit

Both on my 'Delicate' layout and on my gift box, I used these little flowers. They're made from the pink and white roses that are included in the kit. I'll show you how I made the white flower; the pink flower was made in a similar way.


I started off with this flower:


I gently folded the outer leaves:


And then took out the rose in the middle:


I cut one of the elegant jewels from the Webster's bling, so I could use it as a center for my flower.


Here's an example of how you can use these flowers on a layout. On this layout I added a bit of Stickles to the petals as well:



Love,
Romy

How did I do that .. Zoe layering technique

I would like to share my layering technique I used here on Snowy Day



This is a favorite of mine, and I probably do this technique too often, but I love the results!!

You will need a middle section and two coordinating colors of patterned paper cut 1inch each, then an additional 3 strips of cardstock for each side, so you should end up with 1 center piece, no wider than 7 inches, 4 1 inch strips of patterned paper, and 6 strips of cardstock



Next punch out the strips, using one of your favorite border punches!!



Ink all of your edges and distress the edges of the patterned papers



And here are a couple of close ups, that show the technique closer up





enjoy!! have fun

How did I do that --Tomoko flowers tutorial

Flowers
I made these flowers for the Jan. Limited Edition kit:
Use a cut out from the pattern paper as your template of the flower. Copy the flower in 3 different sizes (large, middle, small sized)

Cut out 2 large sized flowers, 1 middle sized flower, and 2 small flowers.


Ink them on the edges.


Curl the petals (except for 1 small flower).


Glue them together.


Curl the small flower's petals the opposite way and this comes in the middle.



Add some liquid peals if you like.

Leaves
Use a mask for a template for the leaves.

Trace the lines with a pencil onto green patterned paper.


Cut them out, fold them in the middle, and ink the edges.

A Paint Tech from Rachael....

You don't have to use stamps to add paint or ink to your pages why not use tools that you have in your craft room, one of my favourite things to use is the rubber end of a pencil....
All you need is
Paint
Paint brush
Paint tray
Rubber ended pencil




Put a small blob of paint onto the tray and spread it out using the paint brush.



Dab the rubber into the paint, you can check the coverage before you add it to your page if you want to make sure you will get a circle.



Stamp the rubber onto your page.



It isn't a very obvious addition to the page but I love all the little details that make up a page. 

I have a Video Tutorial to Share with you....

I created this LO using the Jan. Limited Edition Kit....This kit is filled with Gorgeous Websters Pages, Winter Fairy Collection and Prima....

Small Corner Cut Outs from this Paper....

Cut Frame with Floral and Floral from Back

Cut Corner Floral

We would like to Introduce a few Talented Ladies...

We would like to take a moment to introduce to a couple of New Design Team members that are joining our team this Month..and our January Guest Designers.


First we are thrilled to introduce these Ladies that will be joining us full time. You will be so inspired each month by their beautiful creations with our kits.

Maiko Kosugi

Hi everyone!

I live in Tokyo, Japan.

Also known as mai*

I'm married to a professional violinist and together we have 2 adorable sons, 3 and 8 years old.

I am currently working as a piano teacher to children at home.

I started SB from March, 2009, and it has become my favorite hobby ever since.

Prima DT, The Dusty Attic DT, Color Combos Galore DT, {crop*cafe}DT.

Zoe Nemburt

My name is Zoe Nemburt and I live in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia, with my husband of almost 10 years and our 3 children Yasmin 8, Aydin 6, and Ceyda 4, I work for Canada Post as a letter carrier but only Part time of course, A girls gotta scrap too right!!
I was born in southern England and we all moved here to Canada in 2006 and have never looked back, this is our new home and we are proud to call Canada our home! I've always enjoyed playing with paper and have dabbled in scrapbooking for many years however in February of 2008 I got bitten by the scrapping bug and have been addicted ever since!! I love to work with all mediums, I mainly create scrapbook pages but love to make altered projects too! I currently design for Tattered Angels, My Little Shoebox & Pebbles Inc. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with the wonderful ladies at My Creative Scrapbook.

Now for our first time Guest Designer that joined us to create with the January Kits. You will be so inspired by their awesome projects.

Emma Trout - Guest Designer

Hello I’m Emma, a full-time mother and wife juggling all that life throws at me with my passion for crafting. . I live in the beautiful countryside of the UK with my husband and my two teenage boys-who have embraced my hobby, ignored the mess I make when creating and enjoyed the journey with me!

I am primarily a scrapbooker and usually work in A4 format.I am currently a Webster's Pages Design Team member :D My style...well it's instantly recognisable to everybody else but me! I love to layer and embellish my pages and use doodling and paint too. Last year I enjoyed making 'off the page projects' too. From Hot Air Balloons to Rubik's Cubes, you name it I was trying to make it out of paper. One of the greatest things about my hobby...the great people I have met and the wonderful places I have visited.

When I am not scrapping I can be found walking my crazy dog, burning the dinner and tackling the jungle that is my garden. It is a true honour to be a Guest Designer for My Creative Scrapbook.Com...thank you!

Jamie Harder - Guest Designer

Hi! My name is Jamie Harder. My husband and I have been married for almost ten years and we have two beautiful daughters who are 7 and 5. My daughters are the main stars of my pages, however, I also do photography on the side and I often just can't resist scrapbooking my friend's families too!

I started scrapbooking when my babies were born and I am completely hooked. I love the creative outlet and preserving the memories for my family! I guess my stye is best described as "clean" but I like to mix it up and am always trying to learn new things!
I am blessed to be designing for Teresa Collins and have been doing it for a few years now. I love her stuff! I have also designed for GCD Studios and have been lucky enough to have been published in several magazines such as Scrapbook Trends, CARDS, Scrapbook and Cards Today, Canadian Scrapbooker, Paper Crafts, and Memory Makers. I am SO EXCITED to be a guest designer here at My Creative Scrapbook!

Marilyn Rivera - Guest DT

Hi!!  I'm Marilyn Rivera, I live in Puerto Rico a Tropical island in the Caribbean  with my husband Israel(we've been  20 years married)  and my two teenagers Alexander and Paola Sofia. I'm a Fashion Designer so during the day I'm surrounded by fabrics, sewing machines, threads and dress forms and when I'm not playing with fabrics, it's with papers...I love to create!   My sister Karen introduced me to this beautiful hobby 4 years ago and I Loved it immediately!!!I and now I totally addicted, It's a therapy for me!   I found My Creative Scrapbooking Kit Club one year ago and these beautiful kits captured me at first sight!  Thank you Pam for this great opportunity!!!!

Kaori Fugimoto

Hi! My name is Kaori Fujimoto.
I  live in Japan with my  husband  and three children.
I worked as a veterinarian before marriage, I'm  currently  working on a   pathology study  of the animals  now.
I have been scrapping since　2006, as a diary and growth record of my children. I feel happiness when I  see the "diary" with my children.
I love to  add  dimension to a page. I often incorporate  patterned paper to cut out,  various kinds of embellishments, pop-up, several colors mist and ink,  on my page.

January's Reveal....and you're going to love it!

It's time to show the beautiful January kits! Each one is gorgeous and loaded with fabulous products...Feast your eyes on these wonderful Kits.

The Main Kit....Filled with Fancy Pants, Pink Paislee, Leaky Shed and Prima...

The Creative Kit...Adorable Pink Paislee Snow Days embellished to the hilt!

The Limited Edition...Websters Pages and Prima!!! WOW!

The Album Kit...Crate Paper, Random Collection and oh, so many yummy embellishments!

 The Flower Kit....So Gorgeous!