Transforming Chipboard From Plain to Fab with Zoe

Hello!  Today Design Team member Zoe Nemburt is showing how she transformed a plain chipboard piece into an adorable embellishment for her layout.

Here's Zoe...

Hi ladies I love the chipboard pieces we receive in our kits each month. They are so versatile; sometimes just plain looks wonderful and sometimes I like to step out of the box and completely alter it.

 

Multi-photo Page Tips from Alicia

Hello!  Today Design Team member Alicia Giess is sharing some of her tips for creating multi-photo layouts.

Here's Alicia...

As you all probably already know, I love to do multi-photo pages. The grid design is such an easy way to add multi photos to your 12X12 pages. Check out my page here:

I literally used four wallet-sized photos and made 4 wallet-sized pieces of patterned paper from the main kit! In order to add a little more variety and uniqueness (is that a word?), I adjusted the heights of each row.

I also love doing grid pages because it makes it so easy to use all the cute, fun embellishments that Pam puts in all of her kits. You can then decorate each rectangle piece the way you want with the embellishments.

This page came together so quickly and I was able to use 4 of my favorite photos on this page.

August Sketch Contest + Background Techniques from Luzma

Happy Friday!

Before we get into the day's tips and techniques, we'd like to invite you to play along with our August sketch contest over on our My Creative Sketches blog.

There's a beautiful prize package all packed up and ready to be shipped to the randomly drawn contest winner... check it out:

So head on over to the sketch blog and find all of the details.

We can't wait to see what you create!

Today Design Team member Luzma Bruna is showing how she created the fabulous background on this layout!

Have a great weekend!

Step by Step Card Tutorial and More with Anna

Hello!  Today Design Team member Anna Zaprzelska is sharing a step-by-step tutorial for creating her fabulous layered "For You" card using the August Limited Edition kit, plus two additional techniques that she used on one of her layouts!

Here's Anna...

Hello Ladies, Anna here!
I have a step-by-step tutorial for a card which I created using the beautiful LE kit, full of Prima goodies.




Want to learn how to create your own simple card using layers? In just a few steps I'll show you how to do it. Just look at below 



In addition to the beautiful embellishments that you can find in the LE kit, I'm using pieces of packaging of an interesting shape. 
My base today is a package that was on Prima paper roses  
First, you cut a paper strip to cover those parts that are to be hidden. Just stick it on.



Then you distress it and stick to the neutral cardstock.



My card is layered, most of the elements I adhered with foam tape, so everything is very dimensional. You just stick the next layers, one by one: 
a package that was on "Vintage Trinkets", piece of paper into strips...



a cut piece of paper with doilies pattern, one journaling note card...



chipboards...



and a few cut paper flowers...



the fairy chipboard and cut butterflies.



Finally, you stick a sentiment and tie a ribbon. You can use a little stickles and liquid pearls. That's all - you did it! 

 

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I thought I'd share with you a few tips in my Dream LO 



1. More flowers? Yes, of course! 



I made these organza flowers, using gorgeous Jamie's course. You can find it here.
Then, I put into the flowers, fantastic Prima embellishments.



2. Next, I will share a simple way to make paper garland. Just cut out the paper strip...



Glue it and add a little shine with stickles.



And.... that's all 

Creating Ruffles and Usable Pockets with Angel

Hi blog readers!  Design Team member Angel Rodrigue is with us today to share two of her wonderful techniques that she used on her August kit work.

Here's Angel...

Here is how I did the ruffles around the circle on this layout:



STEP 1



First I punched holes around the edges using a cropadile.



This is the thread and Crochet Hook I used...



Make a loop as shown...I think this is called a Slip Knot...



Tape the end of the tail to the back for easy handling....



Going through the front hole pass you needle through grabbing the yarn and bringing it back up from the hole you should have this above...

Now grab the string with your needle and go through both loops on your hook. you should have this below...



Now go in the next hole from the top and do the same thing you did in the step above..
You will do this all the way around your circle..



Here is what it will look like...when you are done...



STEP2



Now stick your needle under the first set of loops that you start with and grab the string with your needle pulling it through both loops.

You should have what is shown below on your hook. Then pull the first loop into the second loop. This is called a slip stitch.



Now Chain three then put your hook through the next two loop and grab the string with your needle and come back up the loops.You will have two loops on your hook.Grab the string Again and bring it through both loops.



With your hook go through the next set of loops and do the same as above all the way around your circle.



When you get to the end you will give yourself enough tail and cut your string from the ball of thread then with your needle you will go through the bottom two loops and come back up to form a slip knot.



Here is the finish project...



You can keep going around if you like it thicker by adding Five Rows of chain Three in each loop above. But I think its cute just as it is.

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On this Layout I made the pocket useable...After all It is a Pocket Right...

All I did was take the sticker and matted it on White cardstock and then added glue on the bottom and both sides.  Just a thin line so you have room to slide your tag in.




 

Oh and where you see the tag all the little details well that pulls out as well..
This is good for Hidden Journaling for those that hates there handwriting to be shown.