Two Flower Techniques with Luzma

Hello and happy Thursday!  Today design team member Luzma is sharing two wonderful flower techniques for us to try!

Here's Luzma to tell you about them...

How I made the flower on "They Feel Free" layout:

I cut 3 circles with a scallop punch.

 I added water.

I wrinkled them many many times.

I divided them into 6 circles.

 Then I made a hole in the middle and put in a brad.

I assembled the flower.

And here it is, a beautiful flower.

Another thing I do to have more big flowers...

I divided the two Prima flowers into four flowers.

 And then I added two small Prima flowers to the big petals.

Hope you'll give these a try!

My Creative Sketches May Sketch Challenge *PRIZE*

The My Creative Sketches May sketch challenge is live!  You know what that means... another fabulous sketch and another gorgeous prize package.

But before I get into that, I'd like to say BIG CONGRATS again to Anna Zaprzelska, the winner of last month's sketch challenge, as well as to give a great big thank you to everyone that participated.  We are so appreciative of all of the eye candy that you all submitted for us to drool over!

Okay, on to the May sketch.  We invite you to join in the fun at My Creative Sketches and enter to win this gorgeous prize package!

To view the Design Team samples and load your layout, visit My Creative Sketches here.

Have a look at the random draw prize...

May sketch by Tony Rangel inspired by DT member Delaina Burns...

May Challenge *PRIZE*

Hello My Creative Scrapbook friends :)  Are you ready for a fun new challenge?

This month, design team member Zoe is hosting a challenge that is sure to tap into your creativity.  Here's what Zoe has to say...

I want to challenge you to use your stencils and masks.  I would love for you to be really creative with them... think outside of the box and make your backdrops pop!  Most importantly, have fun!!!

Here are some amazing examples from Zoe...

Come join in the fun... and have a chance at the prize!  Woohoo!

Please link your entries in a comment here on this post or in the May challenge thread on our message board.

The deadline to submit your entries is June 14th.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Trim Altering Technique with Carla

Happy Monday!  Design team member Carla is sharing a clever technique today for altering the color of the trim in the May Limited Edition kit to match the denim color of the jeans in her photograph.

Here's Carla with how she did it...

1. Put the ribbon in a plastic bag, put in gesso, and wrinkle so that it is well-mixed... and another advantage is you do not get dirty hands... LOL

2. Then dry it with a heat gun.

It's easy but you get a great result!

Try it!

Challenges Reminder *PRIZES*

HOORAY it's Friday!  Do you have any crafting plans for the weekend?

We have two wonderful challenges going on, and we'd be thrilled to have you play along.  The amazing entries that have been submitted so far have totally blown us away... we cannot wait to see what your creativity produces over the weekend!

We have a fabulous sketch for our April sketch challenge.

It was created by Tony Rangel based on a layout by DT member Romy Veul.

and of course Pam has a fabulous prize for the randomly drawn winner...

 We would LOVE for you to participate.

Click here to go to this challenge on our My Creative Sketches blog.

Hurry... the deadline is Monday, May 14th at midnight EST.

That's not all...

We also have a fun circle challenge hosted by DT member Jamie Harder.

Here's what Jamie has to say...

Lately I have been CIRCLE CRAZY so that is my challenge for YOU...

to join in the circle fun! Add circles in a fun way to your pages!

Here are some examples from Jamie...

The possibilities are ENDLESS with this challenge, so come join in the fun!

There's a fabulous Dusty Attic prize waiting for the winner!

Click here to go to this challenge on our blog

or click here to find it on our message board.

Hurry... the deadline is Monday, May 14th at midnight EST.

So there's two challenges to do this weekend to tap into your creativity and to earn chances at prizes.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Beauty and Texture Technique with Delaina

Hello My Creative Scrapbook friends!  Today design team member Delaina is sharing a really fun technique for adding beauty and texture to your layouts.

Have a look at her wonderful butterfly...

Here's Delaina with how she did it...

Supplies Needed:
Mask or Template
Modeling Paste
Ink

{I used a Butterfly template but you can create your own template using a punch or die cut machine with heavy cardstock.}

Directions:

1. Add a thin layer of modeling paste over the template and let dry completely (a fan on low or heat tool makes it quicker).

2. Add ink. I used a Pink Colorbox Ink pad all over the image and a Dark Brown color over a few areas to highlight.

3. Position Stencil back over the Butterfly add a little thicker layer of Modeling Paste concentrating on the areas that you added the dark Brown Color Ink.

Give it a try... we'd love to see what you create!

Our May Reveal is Fabulous...

May's Kits are completely fabulous.  We also have a Brand new Design Team Member and a few awesome Guest Design Team members to announce!


Be sure and check out all the Beautiful samples the DT creating using these Kits...here


Main Kit... Bright, Bold, and Beautiful....Pink Paislee's Spring Junilee...

Creative Kit....Oh So Completely Adorable...Bo Bunny's Alora...

Limited Edition Kit...Gorgeous...Websters Pages' Everyday Poetry...

Album Kit...Show Stopping....Authentique's Genuine...

Flower Kit....Pure Beauty...

We are so excited to introduce you to 2 Brand New Design Team Members. Please help us give them a very warm MCS Welcome. I know you will be extra inspired by their beautiful creations and out of the ball park talent.

Shell Carmen

Hi There! I'm Shell Carman, Mum to 3 kids: Hunter 6, Kayla, 3 & Evie 1.
I married my highschool sweetheart Craig in Fiji 7 years ago.

I am completely addicted to Scrapping! I love doing it, I love talking about it & I love shopping for it LOL! My style is an eclectic Shabby Chic mix. Sometimes I like it to be clean & straight lines & sometimes really distressed. All my pages have lot's of layers & embellies. My favourite part of scrapping is using lot's of pretties on my page especially flowers.

I started scrapping to preserve our memories. I still like to do this but I think now I scrap more for the creative outlet & the chance to chat & make new friends! Scrapping has given me a chance to 'meet' people from all around the world.

I am a huge fan of sketches! I find sketches so helpful to get me started. I am so excited to be part of the MCS Design Team!

Izzy Anderson

Hi! I’m Izzy Anderson and I’m a Southern girl from North Carolina. I’m a momma to an active 3-year-old boy and started scrapbooking just before he was born as a way to document his life and ours together. I grew up in a creative family and I’ve had various hobbies over the years but none have ever grabbed me the way paper crafting has. Lately, I’ve really taken a shine to card-making, but layouts will always be my first love. I’ve been a guest designer for Echo Park Paper and Little Yellow Bicycle and have been so fortunate to be published in my favorite magazines: Scrapbooks Etc, Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Trends, CARDS and Paper Crafts. I am super excited to join the team here and to be part of this community.

We are also happy to announce a few GUEST Designers that shared their amazing talent with us this month...

Trudi Harrison - Guest DT

I am Trudi Harrison from Victoria, Australia. I am pretty much a 'country' girl at heart who very much likes her modern conveniences. I live in a small country town an hour out from the city of Melbourne with my 2 girls, husband and 2 'fur' boys. Presently I am a SAHM majoring in 'domesticated engineering'. 

Over time there have been many hobbies which I have enjoyed. I adore all things beautiful and creative. Without a doubt though, Paper Crafting has become the one for which I am truly passionate about. This passion has indeed burned brightly for the last 6 years. 'Officially' I have been paper crafting since the birth of my first daughter in 2004. Though I have to also say that from a somewhat younger, I always enjoyed recording family holidays and events in a diary and of course these had to be decorated.

I would say that I am perhaps not 'locked' into a specific scrapping style. At times it can be a touch feminine and perhaps quite structured with lots of layering, paper cutting, dimension and detail.

My work will often feature my children, so my inspiration will come from the little things that they will say and do. Inspiration will also come from the product or the photos that I am working with.

I absolutely adore chipboard, floral patterns and blooms and find much enjoyment combining these with my other love of patterned paper.

My preferred genre is 12 x 12 layouts but I will also find enjoyment in creating other projects - particularly altered and home decor items and cards.

My Blog: http://scrappinwitht.blogspot.com/

Mona Pendleton - Guest DT

My name is Mona Pendleton, I live with my sweet husband, Scott, two teenage step children, Connor 16, Meredith 14 and two 5 year old Westies, Gretchen and Griffin in Phoenix, AZ. I have two college age young adult children as well, Jerry 24 and Angie 22. I work part-time as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room of an Orthopedic Hospital and in my spare time, I find it enjoyable to use the other side of my brain, playing with paper crafting products creating various projects. I first started scrapbooking too long ago to remember when which spilled over into card making, creating home décor projects and gifts for family, friends and coworkers.

I love lots of layers, colors and find happiness in all the little details!

Mel Blackburn - Guest DT

Hi! My name is Melanie Blackburn and I’m from Ottawa, Ontario Canada, where I work full time by day and scrapbook at night after all the days chores are done and my girls are sleeping soundly.  I’m married to my very supportive and encouraging high school sweetheart, Dan and we have two daughters, Danika (7) and Brianna (3) who are the inspiration for my papercrafting.  We are also expecting our 3^rd girl this summer, our life is blessed with little girls! I started scrapbooking in 2004 shortly after the birth of my oldest daughter.  I wanted to create a scrapbook album of her relatives, who knew that this little project would turn into so much bigger! I describe my style as "eclectic flair", I love to mix patterns, embellishments, and include fun accents on my layouts. It is an honor to be guest designing for Pamela and My Creative Scrapbook. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

May Sneaks - My Creative Scrapbook kits!!

Wow girls you should see the wonderful kits we have for you in May!! We are so excited for you to receive your kits! 

Main kit




















  Creative kit-
 


















Limited Edition kit-

 Album kit-
 Posted 30 April 2012 - 10:17 PM

girls check out the site www.MyCreativeScrapbook.com on May 5th for the full reveal!! We have so many wonderful projects and pages created just for you! Come join the fun.