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Melissa Samuels shows how she made this shabby chic journal cover using a variety of mixed media techniques. Get out your paints, lace, gesso, flowers and paper scraps and get creating!
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I love layering and bits and pieces on a page, so Today by mami913 was a sure choice for today’s inspiration.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I started scrapping from 2001
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Maritza had the great idea of turning her calligraphy practice writing into labels for envelopes and gifts. She used calligraphy paper, and a sticker maker to make it happen. Such a great idea! You can use these as journaling strips … Read More...
Heather Greenwood shares a neat mixed media technique for using stencils with Gelatos. It’s kind of the reverse of what you’re thinking! Her tutorials really make me want to invest in Gelatos too.
Alissa from Creative with Kids shares some tips and conversation starters to help you take better photos of your kids, and have them be willing participants in the process. I really like that she focused on connecting with your … Read More...
I totally loved the way kahoogstad used a large photo across the width of her page Dreamer.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
10 years
Paper or digi? (or both?)
3 years paper and then switched to … Read More...
I loved the black and white portraits in Family by mugsbigsis, paired with the vertical panels of color. So simple, and so effective.
More about her:
How long have you been scrapping? I have been scrapping for about 15 years. … Read More...
Use your Silhouette machine and these instructions from Maritza to make these faux wax seals from cardstock. What a great idea! These would look nice on a scrapbook page or card for sure.
I loved My Star by Marivi because of the title treatment as well as the grouped sequins and layering. What a fun page to celebrate a pet!
Learn more about Marivi by following these links
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Brighten someone’s day with these patterned paper envelopes following Emma’s tutorial at Gathering Beauty. You will need an old envelope to use as a template, patterned papers, scissors and glue. Use them to send a card to a friend … Read More...
Head on over to Pixels and Glue to see some great ideas from Dana for using up your scraps. She cut mini-envelopes out, then embellished them to use for cards, minis and scrapbook pages. You can use a die-cutting machine … Read More...
Add these adorable origami shirts by Pretty Nice to a Father’s Day Card or gift tag. They are based on the dollar bill origami shirts, but you can make them in patterned paper once you cut it to the correct … Read More...
I loved the diagonal design on Andiamo by Jen Morrison, and also, Italy! One of my dream destinations.
Tidbits about Jen:
How long have you been scrapping? I started paper scrapping back in the early 2000’s, but started digi scrapping … Read More...
Give a new graduate a gift card in style using this free cut file from Pitter & Glink. Bethany designed it to have this clever cut out of a graduation cap to show the gift card design. She shares … Read More...
Remind Dad of his childhood days with this retro Father’s Day card inspired by the classic Etch-A-Sketch. Once you have the file downloaded, you will need cardstock and scissors. Don’t forget to find a matching envelope! All the details … Read More...
Waves by wonderofmylife (Natascha), really jumped out at me because I recently came back from a beach vacation and have similar photos for scrapbooking. I liked the color scheme she chose, the water splashes and the little fishes!
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I chose to feature Be With U by EYoungLee because I loved all the layering behind the photos, as well as the stitched elements around the page.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve known about scrapping … Read More...
Kala at Craft-e-Corner shows all the steps to creating this interactive zipper pull card using a Silhouette or other electronic die-cutting machine. She explains exactly how to make the zipper pull element, and how to construct the rest of the … Read More...
I chose to feature Favorite by PepPea because I loved the colors she used on the page, and how the embellishments and the patterned paper coordinated so well.
Tidbits about her:
I have been scrapbooking for over 15 years using … Read More...
I chose to feature First Kiss by scissors_glue_paper (Jana) because I loved the scattered elements on the background. I have a weakness for stars and doodahs. And the photos is just precious!
Tidbits about Jana:
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