Here's Angel...
I wanted black letters for my title on this page..
So I used my black copic marker and colored the letters that I needed...
So it was the perfect color now...
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Changing Letter Sticker Color by Angel Rodrigue
Design Team member Angel Rodrigue is here today to show us how she changed the color of the alpha stickers in the main kit to better suit her needs.
Here's Angel...
I wanted black letters for my title on this page..
So I used my black copic marker and colored the letters that I needed...
So it was the perfect color now...
Here's Angel...
I wanted black letters for my title on this page..
So I used my black copic marker and colored the letters that I needed...
So it was the perfect color now...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Fall Flower Tutorial by Carla Marchee
Design Team member Carla Marchee is sharing a step by step tutorial for creating the handmade flowers that she used on her November Main kit layouts.
Here's Carla...
Hi i want to share with you a beautiful fall flower that i have made on this page, and I will tell how I did this.
STEP 1 Punch 8 petals for one layer and the rest next layer will have remaining 7 petals and for the next layers also 7 petals. So all together punch out 22 petals for one flower!
STEP 2 Spread the flower petals apart and spray with glimmermist.
STEP 3 While the petals are still very slightly damp, twist the petals, then slightly unravel. You should have ripples in the petals. Then dry it further with the heatgun.
STEP 3 When it's dry tip with glimmer glam on the petals
STEP 4 Punch a circle
STEP 5 For the bottom layer, glue 8 petals together as shown with the folded tip on the outside of the flower.
STEP 6 The next layer will have the remaining 7 petals just the smaller
STEP 7 I used 7 smaller flowers for the middle.
STEP 8 The last step is create a wad for in the center of the flower
This was my fun flower I hope you give this a try.
Here's Carla...
Hi i want to share with you a beautiful fall flower that i have made on this page, and I will tell how I did this.
And this page
Here are close ups
Now here is the Fun tutorial
STEP 1 Punch 8 petals for one layer and the rest next layer will have remaining 7 petals and for the next layers also 7 petals. So all together punch out 22 petals for one flower!
STEP 2 Spread the flower petals apart and spray with glimmermist.
STEP 3 While the petals are still very slightly damp, twist the petals, then slightly unravel. You should have ripples in the petals. Then dry it further with the heatgun.
STEP 3 When it's dry tip with glimmer glam on the petals
STEP 4 Punch a circle
STEP 5 For the bottom layer, glue 8 petals together as shown with the folded tip on the outside of the flower.
STEP 6 The next layer will have the remaining 7 petals just the smaller
STEP 7 I used 7 smaller flowers for the middle.
STEP 8 The last step is create a wad for in the center of the flower
This was my fun flower I hope you give this a try.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Adding Realistic Leaves to Your Layouts with Lou Collins
Design Team member Lou Collins is showing how she turned fussy-cut leaves into dimensional embellishments!
Here's Lou...
To make these realistic leaves on my {M} layout, I cut the small leaves from the edges of some of the Prima Tea Thyme papers using some small scissors.
Next I inked the edges with a brown ink and foam applicator.
To give them depth, I fold each one upwards in half along the centre vein line.
Finally, when I stick them down, I try to cluster a few together peeking out from something, and only glue them down along the center fold so that the leaf can be lifted upwards.
Here's Lou...
To make these realistic leaves on my {M} layout, I cut the small leaves from the edges of some of the Prima Tea Thyme papers using some small scissors.
Next I inked the edges with a brown ink and foam applicator.
To give them depth, I fold each one upwards in half along the centre vein line.
Finally, when I stick them down, I try to cluster a few together peeking out from something, and only glue them down along the center fold so that the leaf can be lifted upwards.
Monday, November 12, 2012
We Are Under Construction...please bare with us!
My Creative Scrapbook is moving to a New Message Board and we will have a Beautiful New Site and Gallery for you to enjoy! Please bare with us as we make these changes. We will keep you updated. Please check here and on our FaceBook page for details to come! Thanks for understanding and working with us through these changes.
Tips for Planning Out Kit Usage with Kris Berc
Hi everyone, hope you had a great weekend! It's Kris Berc with you today to share how I plan out my use of the kits each month.
I used to spend soooo much time being afraid to cut into any of the beautiful products that Pam's kits include, for fear that I would use something with one photo and then later decide that it would have been better suited for use with a different photo. The perfectionist trait in me would let me sit there for the longest time obsessing over where to start, so I made myself come up with a way to be more efficient and focused.
The little system that I've come up with is very helpful for me, and I thought I'd share it in case it might also help those of you who experience difficulty with where to start.
First, I decide how many projects I'd like to make with the kit. In this case, I knew that I wanted to make 4 layouts. So, I printed 4 sets of photos and laid them on the table.
Next, I pulled out all of the papers in the kit and matched them up to the 4 sets of photos, putting them into piles as I decided which to use with which.
Once the papers are sorted, I open the embellishment packages one at a time, and match them up with the photos in a similar way to how I matched up the papers. I powder the stickers to remove the adhesive and add them to the decided upon pile.
In the photo below, you can see the 4 piles of kit products that I matched up with my 4 sets of photos. The 2 smaller piles on the far left and far right are leftovers that I kind of bundle together with the idea of using them for a card or two at the end.
So, now that I'm ready to create, I set aside all but 1 of the piles so that I can devote my focus to that 1 project.
As I finish each project, I divide the leftover paper scraps up among the remaining project piles, because I do love to layer those papers on :)
I have to say that I don't always stick 100% to my piles, so as you see my projects with this kit in the gallery this month, you may notice that I've changed my mind on a paper or embellie or two, but for the most part I stick to my plan.
Hope this is helpful!
I used to spend soooo much time being afraid to cut into any of the beautiful products that Pam's kits include, for fear that I would use something with one photo and then later decide that it would have been better suited for use with a different photo. The perfectionist trait in me would let me sit there for the longest time obsessing over where to start, so I made myself come up with a way to be more efficient and focused.
The little system that I've come up with is very helpful for me, and I thought I'd share it in case it might also help those of you who experience difficulty with where to start.
First, I decide how many projects I'd like to make with the kit. In this case, I knew that I wanted to make 4 layouts. So, I printed 4 sets of photos and laid them on the table.
Next, I pulled out all of the papers in the kit and matched them up to the 4 sets of photos, putting them into piles as I decided which to use with which.
Once the papers are sorted, I open the embellishment packages one at a time, and match them up with the photos in a similar way to how I matched up the papers. I powder the stickers to remove the adhesive and add them to the decided upon pile.
In the photo below, you can see the 4 piles of kit products that I matched up with my 4 sets of photos. The 2 smaller piles on the far left and far right are leftovers that I kind of bundle together with the idea of using them for a card or two at the end.
So, now that I'm ready to create, I set aside all but 1 of the piles so that I can devote my focus to that 1 project.
Here's one of the piles:
And here's another:
As I finish each project, I divide the leftover paper scraps up among the remaining project piles, because I do love to layer those papers on :)
I have to say that I don't always stick 100% to my piles, so as you see my projects with this kit in the gallery this month, you may notice that I've changed my mind on a paper or embellie or two, but for the most part I stick to my plan.
Hope this is helpful!
Friday, November 9, 2012
Mixed Media Tutorial with Kaori Fujimoto
Design Team member Kaori Fujimoto is making her My Creative Scrapbook Mixed Media team debut today with a stunning work of art!
Here's Kaori to tell us how she made her wonderful bricks!
Have a look at Kaori's awesome design:
Here's Kaori to tell us how she made her wonderful bricks!
1. Draw rectangles on a piece of paper and cut out using a knife.
2. Apply modeling paste on the template.
3. Remove template and tap rectangles to make the modeling paste three dimensional.
4.When dry, apply brown ink and cut out the brick tips.
In this way (by making brick chips), we can decorate the bricks as much as we want and move them around to whatever location we like best.
In this way (by making brick chips), we can decorate the bricks as much as we want and move them around to whatever location we like best.
Have a wonderfully creative weekend!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Updating Site
The My Creative Scrapbook Site is being updated. We will be back as soon as possible....:)
Handmade Tag Embellishments by Izzy Anderson
Hello everyone! Today Design Team member Izzy Anderson is showing how she made her cute tag embellishments.
Here's Izzy...
This is how I made the patterned paper tags that are tucked under my photo:
I started by using a standard manilla shipping tag as a pattern. The patterned paper tags don't need to be too long because I will be tucking them into my layout and the bottom won't show.
After cutting the patterned paper tags, I like to define the edges by either inking them or stitching them or both.
After lightly inking, I stitched around each tag and added a ribbon at the top.
Now, I have my tag base and am ready to tuck them under my photo to decide how I like them and how much to embellish them. I slighly overlapped the blue tag onto the red tag then added a word sticker from the kit on each tag. On the blue tag, I also added a small flower on the far right.
This was an easy way to add a pop of color to my page and to draw attention to the focal photo.
Here's Izzy...
This is how I made the patterned paper tags that are tucked under my photo:
I started by using a standard manilla shipping tag as a pattern. The patterned paper tags don't need to be too long because I will be tucking them into my layout and the bottom won't show.
After cutting the patterned paper tags, I like to define the edges by either inking them or stitching them or both.
After lightly inking, I stitched around each tag and added a ribbon at the top.
Now, I have my tag base and am ready to tuck them under my photo to decide how I like them and how much to embellish them. I slighly overlapped the blue tag onto the red tag then added a word sticker from the kit on each tag. On the blue tag, I also added a small flower on the far right.
This was an easy way to add a pop of color to my page and to draw attention to the focal photo.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Off the Page Project...with Video Tutorial
We have a brand new Kit here at My Creative Scrapbook...The "Off the Page Project Kit".
I have mixed it with the Limited Edition and Mixed Media Kits to create a beautiful wall hanging project. It's perfect for your home or even as a gift for someone else... Christmas is fast approaching, ya know. I made an instruction video to cover the details and also scroll down to see a few step by step photos.
Please ask any questions...I will be happy to help...
Happy Scrapping!
~~Delaina
I have mixed it with the Limited Edition and Mixed Media Kits to create a beautiful wall hanging project. It's perfect for your home or even as a gift for someone else... Christmas is fast approaching, ya know. I made an instruction video to cover the details and also scroll down to see a few step by step photos.
The "Off the Page Project Kit"
Papers and Die Cuts that my project began with...
Glimmer Mist and Modeling Paste with Prima Mask (#560898), or any swirly or leafy mask you own...
Green ink randomly with mask...
I used a paint brush and gave everything a coat of Mod Podge...flowers and photos too.
Click on each photo for a close up view...
Happy Scrapping!
~~Delaina
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Our November Reveal....and a Brand New Kit...
It's that time once again...Time for us to share what we have all been playing with. The beautiful November Kits. Pam has out done herself this month, yet again... and.... we have a brand new Off The Page Project Kit to show you. This kit will feature an Instructional Video with photos to help you recreate a gorgeous shabby wall hanging. Keep an eye out right here on the blog for this Project Video and lots more tips and techs to create beautiful pages and projects for your own albums and homes. Take a moment to check out the DT Gallery and be sure and check out the blog and FB each day for new ideas...
The Main Kit....
The Creative Kit...
The Album Kit...
The Limited Edition Kit
The Flower Kit...
The Mixed Media Kit
The Off the Page Project Kit...
A few photos of the Off the Page Project...
You will have instructions to complete this project which includes supplies from the LE, Off the Page Project, and Mixed Media Kits... Instructional Video and Photos Coming Soon...
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