Rachael...How to alter Thickers with gesso

I wanted the AC thickers to blend more into my pages so the black was too bold so I gave them a bit of a make over...

1. I stuck all the characters that I needed onto the plastic packaging that the MME buttons came in.
2. Then I sponged a layer of gesso over them all, I find sponging give a better coverage and also leaves each character with a great texture.
3. When the gesso was dry I sponged a thick layer of white crackle paint over each one and once they started to crack gave them a blast with the heat gun (just be careful with the plastic packaging!!)
4. Carefully peel each character off and ink the edges.


Rachael

Tomoko...Step by Step cover of mini book

*Some easy steps on how I made my cover*

Glue paper on to chipboard you will use for your cover. (I used a Bo Bunny minibook I had and traced it onto chipboard)

Glue patterned paper and designed chipboard.

Use modeling paste and mist and mask onto cover. (but I decided to cover most of it up at the end. lol)

Apply Shimmerz paint to some parts.

Ink some parts with several inks (I used Versa Magic and Distress ink)

Cut the banner from the MME dimensional stickers and apply it to the bottom part of the wood frame.

Add title (I covered the alphabets with glitter and glossy accents)

My Creative Sketches ..come join the fun

We invite you to join in the fun at My Creative Sketches and enter to win this Prize!!
To view the Design Team Samples and load your layout visit our sketch site
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The Random Draw Prize

March's Sketch ..."by Kim Keane"

Flower kit tutorial...wall hanging by Delaina

I created these Cute Wall Hangings using inexpensive Embroidery Hoops, Alpha Stickers, Ribbon, Screen (from your local hardware store or Wal mart), a little White Paint and the March Flower Kit. (or any flowers you have on hand from any of the kits or your stash)

1. Open the Embroidery Hoop and push the Screen through to sandwich it tight. Cut the excess screen from the back.

2. Paint it all over, White. If the screen holes get clogged up, then push a pin through while the paint is still wet to unclog. Let Dry completely.

3. Add your flowers with a little wet glue and let dry completely.

4. Tie your ribbon in a bow around the top of the tightening device on the Hoop.

That's it!




Delaina

Luzma...adding distressing to your page

To add more dimension and a vintage looking I distressed the edges by Ieft them white and gave it some stitches with the sewing machine. I added distress ink only to the punched edges of the layout.

give this a try!

Maiko...adding layering elements to your page

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Maiko, has added these punched elements to her page to add dimension and layering. Here is how she created these wonderful embellishments, give this a try!

Zoe...misting tips ..come join the fun

Hi Ladies, I wanted to share how I did the mist and outline on this layout.



Gather up a few supplies I used 3 mist colours that complimented the papers.



Next place your screen where you want it and spray fully with 3 colours. I actually mop with a paper towel between each colour.

Next once dry.... very important that the paper is dry. Lightly outline the edges of your misted screen. I go freehand if you want to use the screen to trace around that great but your outline will be a little inside of the colour.



I just flicked some glimmer glaze and used the viva pearls to add a little extra texture.

Hope you enjoy

Maiko..adding texture to your pages using your LE kit packaging!

Get ready to be WOWWED!

It's time for our March Reveal...and let me tell you....IT"S AWESOME!!! Be sure and check out all the Design Team sample projects....here... Everyone worked so hard to bring you great designs and beautiful inspiring ideas for your own pages and projects.

Main Kit... Echo Park, This and That Graceful....and so, so, so, much more...

Creative Kit... Filled with the irresistible Little Yellow Bicycle, Paradise collection...

Limited Edition Kit...It's Fabulous! My Minds Eye, Follow Your Heart, Happy Collection...and gorgeous embellies to die for...

Album Kit...Websters Pages, Sunday Picnic, with lots more...and it is SUPERB!

The Flower Kit...Gorgeous, as always...

We were so honored to have a fabulous and talented Guest Designer with us this month. Please help us give a warm MCS welcome to...

Wendy Mckee

Hi…my name is Wendy McKee and I live in a small town in the southeast of England UK. You have no idea how thrilled I am to be here!!! Being a guest designer for My Creative Scrapbook is so exciting…let me tell you a bit about myself. I am trained to be a childcare provider, but after having my son seven years ago i decided to become a stay at home mum. This led to me finding this amazing hobby and to making all the new friends that I have made in that time. I also am passionate about exercise and you can often find me running along the beach or in my room at home working out.

I have a mad passion for butterflies, notepads, bright colours and chocolate. Luckily all these things i can use in this hobby so all of my passions are rolled into one.

I spend my days, exercising, scrapbooking and looking after my elderly grandparents. I can be found many nights up till 2am just putting that final touch to a page. I am lucky enough to teach workshops three times a month at my local scrapbooking shop and i also run their design team…so scrapbooking is a full time job! Thanks for having me here!

March Kits Sneaks are up Yea!!!

We have four Fantastic kits for you this month, packed full of spring flowers and new papers and embellishments. We are so excited to get these kits into your hands and share the Design Team Gallery with you. We will have over 100 samples made just for you... Kits ship on the 5th

Come join in the fun!


Main Kit Sneaks....

Limited Edition kit sneaks:

Creative kit sneaks:

Album kit sneaks :