New Look!

So, what do you think of the new look? Love it? Hate it? I definitely am liking it better! It was so time for a change! My thanks to Shabby Princess for the digital kit...it was so fun to put this together!

Chosen

Time to show you another project using my Apple Blossom Studio Stamps. this one uses 2 stamps- the scalloped oval in the background, and the tag on the front. such fun ways to use these versatile stamps!! The Challenge word for this week was chose/choose- I confess, I changed it to chosen. I lpve the idea that we are chosen by the God of the universe--how cool is that?!!!

Scrapping Cents

Now, if you are like me- you love, love the look of those scallop edge papers...but hate the price. Especially cardstock...I never have the color I want, it is always so frustrating to me. Irene has the simplest solution...you are going to wonder why you never thought of it. I know I did!! Here is a tutorial for making your own scallop edge paper- on any paper, of any size...with any size scallop--without buying special tools! How cool is that?! Have fun!!

Scallop Edge tutorial

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Target: Check out Target!! They are clearancing out the scrapping aisle, again. Great prices have been reported on MM page kits, Fiskars, Xyron and more. I also saw many boxes in the Dollar Spot area of mine, last week. Woo-hoo!!

Want to save a ton of money on magazines for Scrapping inspiration? Scrapbook News and Review has just published its 5th issue- and is packed with over 300 projects!! For 4.99 you get access to EVERY issue SNR has EVER published- for one month. All the projects, all the tutorials, all the tips and trick, all the great articles. This is one of the best scrapping mags on the market, and it is pennies a day. Take a look- you'll be blown away!!

Scrapbook News and Review

Oh...My...Word! I swear to you, I have a new love! Today, I am showing you my first card for Apple Blossom Studios Stamps...the source of my new love affair. Now, I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that I am about to tell you how wonderful these stamps are, because that is what I am supposed to do. Well, you're right...and you're wrong! I am going to tell you how wonderful these stamps are- cause they are! These are the best acrylics I have worked with- and I have a large collection! They are thick, really deeply etched, cling like a dream...and are really nicely sized. The border stamps are actually 11 1/2 inches long- no repeating the patten needed. And, they stamp like a dream, too. And- no. I am not saying these things because I am supposed to- it really is true! I am in love with these stamps- try them and you will be too!!

Laugh by Anne House Supplies: Cardstock: Hobby Lobby; PP: K&Co, MME; Paper Studio; Embellishments: Fancy Pants Chipboard, Kaisercraft Pearls Stamps: Apple Blossom Studios, Studio G; Ink: Clearsnap, Versafine; Other: Straight Pin, button, thread, Zig Roller Pen

Count on Me

This month, the Design Team at Scrapbook Express is working with 7 Gypsies...how lucky are we?! I made this envelope album into a counting book for my kids. Each page has a number, in each envelope is that number of items to count...held together with the 7 gypsies metal binding ring. So the children can easily hold and count each item. Each page is also accented with the 7 gypsies Nottinghill Paper Clips--how perfect!!


The paper used for this project is the Nottinghill Collection and the Kaiser Jade's Garden Collection. I also used Basic Grey Number Pile, and a bunch of other yummies from the store.

Anyway, I am not an author, but here is the text:

Out for a walk and what do we see... one little elephant wants to walk with me!

One little elephant knows just what to do...grabs his monkey friends, 1 and two.

Two little monkeys, silly as can be...finds a few giraffes...1, 2, 3!

Three tall giraffes just want to join the fun...see 4 lions, so they run, run, run!

Four lion friends decide to play along, hear 5 frogs croak a little song.

5 croaking frogs look up in the air...see 6 buttleflies fluttering way up there.

Six pretty butterflies stop to take a rest, find 7 flowers, but like the red the best!

Seven happy flowers just growing in the sun, see 8 kittens having fun, fun, fun!

Eight playful kittens having a great time...came one more and then there were...9!

Nine hungry kittens looking for a treat find 10 yummies to eat, eat, eat!

& The Hunt is On!!

This month's sketch has been posted over at My Sketch World...too fun!! This one was a 2 page sketch- with the option of using one side or the other. Well, I cannot remember the last time I did a 2 pager- so I chose the right side of the sketch. And had a blast with it!! I had been dying to use this wonderful- and cheerful- AC paper. This layout was perfect for that!


Supplies: Paper: American Craft,
Hobby Lobby; Letters: AC Thickers, Target; Brads: Spare Parts;
Pen: Zig Uniball; Font: Sybil Green




Journaling:

Every year, Carrie asks the same question....it usually starts early In the
day...and there are different approaches...but it is always the same.
When can I open my presents? Wouldn't it be a good idea to do it
now, and get it over with? Can I open them before dinner? Yada,
Yada!


This year, I was ready for her, though. This year, I planned her presents
for her Cookie Party...way early. Afternoon, in fact. The girl thought she had hit the jackpot! Until I told her the 'catch'. She could open them...but she had to find
them first!


I was nice, I provided clues. It was so not my fault a parent picked up
as she was finding them. Also, not my fault when he decided to stay and watch the fun, either. It was really not my fault she proved to be a less then stellar clue decoder. The clues weren't hard. Well, not THAT hard.

Scrapping Cents

How great of an idea is this?! (Seen on Scrapbooks Etc website). Imagine sorting paper by theme, kit or color into baggies- then hanging on these. You could then take a strip of wood, add cup hooks down it, hang the wood vertically down a wall, and have room for multiple hangers. Or, I have seen these hangers used for ribbon storage. Just hang a different color on each bar-- either on the roll or loose. What about chipboard storage? You could have a bag for cursive fonts, one for type fonts, one for decorative shapes, one for frames, etc... Or magazine storage- one bag for each title, multiple issues per bag. Or an idea file- one bag for sketches, one for pages torn from mags, etc. So many uses-- and these babies are no more than $5 each at your basic super store. Free if you steal it from the closet, lol!

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

BL: Martha Stewart products are starting to show up in BL's across the country. These seem to be the products clearanced from M's last season- but if you missed it then, you have a second chance.

TJ Maxx/Marshalls: A couple of WRMK alphabets have appeared in these stores. A small tub of pink/brown chip, and various metals.

A Trip Around the World...

That's what I'm taking. Anyone want to come along? Seriously...OK- I confess- it's a virtual trip--but it is still going to be a blast!! The Design Team over at Scrapbook Express has put together a month of fun and games- challenges and prizes--all with a Trip around the World theme. It starts tomorrow, lasts the entire month--and it's going to be great! Come on over to the site, set up a free user account to the message boards, and get ready...our trip starts tomorrow!

Scrapping Cents

Today I have a cool web resource to share with you. This one I found...and cannot figure out how I ever lived without it!! Now, if you are like me, you bounce around from blog to blog and gallery to gallery. Great way to gather ideas and inspiration, right? And, each gallery has a my favorites area, so when I am stuck, I pick a gallery and hit my favorites. Except the one I am looking for is not in that gallery...off to the second gallery. After a while, this can get frustrating. What if there were a way to put all your favorites, from every source on the web, in ONE gallery? Too cool, right?! Introducing Evernote. This sucker is awesome!! You can set up folders (I have folders for layouts, cards, altered art, organization ideas, etc) and tags (black and white photos, single photo, multi photos, well embellished, etc). So organizing and sorting is a snap. And, because it is web based, you can access it from any computer...surf at work, recall them at home! How cool is that?!! And, did I mention it is free---wouldn't be saving your Scrapping Cents if it weren't!

Evernote

News...

I have news!! I am so excited to say, Joy from Apple Blossom Studios has asked me to join her Design Team....yeah!! If you have not had the pleasure of finding Apple Blossom Studios, you really need to take a look!! She has some of the cutest--and most versatile stamps... I already have a ton of ideas floating around in my wee brain. I can't wait to get my stamps and start playing. So... check out Apple Blossom Studios---and keep an eye peeled here for some fun new designs in the coming weeks.

Playing Along

I saw the sketch over at Triple The Sketch and decided to play along...been looking for an excuse to use this stamp set, anyway, lol! The Paper for this is BG's Two Scoops, and the stamps are Inkadinkadoo. Thanks!

Scrapping Cents

Saw this idea from ChiekoY and loved it!! Think of all the things you could use this for. As is, she uses it for stickers...but you could also store chipboard, rub ons, and so much more in these. Left taller, these boxes are perfect for storing pp- I know, I have some. Think about getting smaller boxes and stacking them on there sides (3 across x 3 up) to create units for smaller embellishments....oh, the possibilities!! They are so easy and fun to alter, too! Have fun!

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

BL: Fiskars is showing up in some BL's across the country- I have seen easy press stamp kits- complete with 4 stamp sets per kit for $20. Also some border punches from last season- $10.

Scrapping Cents

Sorry, I'm a little late with this one...but with the magazine publishing this weekend, it was a bit hectic. Totally worth it, though!! This magazine is incredible--- the card section alone has 6 complete articles--- and there are 4 articles in the altered art/mini album sections! We have several product reviews, tips and tricks everywhere...just more content then you can imagine!! I swear, I get more excited about this magazine every month, but with the awesome talent on staff- and the incredible reader submissions- it just keeps getting better and better!!

Anyway- your Scrapping Cents this week deals with using your scanner/printer to save money. I have a few ideas on how to get more bang for your buck... Use your scanner to scan your patterned paper. Papers with bold graphic designs, like flowers and butterflies are great for cutting out and adding the pieces to layouts....but if you scan and print, you can cut out the scan and save the paper. Or, you might choose to use the scanned image with a pop dot to add dimension.
You can also use your scanner to scan in paper and resize in your graphics program...now you can make your own journaling spots. Scan your ribbon, print and cut the paper for a flatter 3-d look...would work really well for cards. Scan in decorative brads/buttons, cut and use in place of the real thing on cards, and save some extra postage, too.

ETA: Maggie left a comment and reminded me of copyright laws. I am so sorry- I had overlooked this- I very much believe not only in copyright laws, but following all laws! I have removed the suggestion I think would break copyright...but if you have any doubts- don't! Sorry, again...just got excited about an idea.

New QK Release

The Newest QK release was the 8th...and they are just too cute! I am lovin' this giraffe...and if you look really closely, you will notice the photo corners have a giraffe texture. Fun!!

Looking for the newest releases at the best prices? Of course you are...take a look at Scrapbook Express. Not only does she have them on sale, but if you find them at a lower price, she will ad match. Can't lose!

A New Sketch at My Sketch World

The new sketch is up at My Sketch World...and you need to go take a peek! I love what the DT put together for you this month. I'm also a little partial to this layout, lol! This is the Scenic Route line Metropolis, and I really think it is one of my favorite lines, EV-AH! How can you not love the bold, crisp colors and designs?! Anyway...this is from our recent trip to the zoo...fun, fun!

A Few Calls

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for cards, and we know you have them. Issue 5 is spotlighting Friendship cards-- encouragement, funny, cheer up, miss you, and general friendship. We are also looking for cards featuring chipboard; inspirational cards, party invites, and get well cards.

The Faithbooking Column: A Faith Perspective is looking for your faith based layouts with a nature theme. Anything from a butterfly to the whole of the great outdoors, if your layout is praising God for His Creation, we want to see it.

The Fine Print:

1.All submissions are due to me by the 21st of July.
2.All submissions must include a complete supply list, and contact information.
3.Cards should be 350 pixels on longest side. Layouts should be 550 pixels.
4.Mail all submissions to ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Scrapping Cents

This week, I have for you a list of great online resources. These are all free, and would be wonderful to have on hand for cards, layouts and other projects. Take a look:

Online Resources:

Quotes:

http://www.quotationspage.com/

http://www.brainyquote.com/

http://www.wisdomquotes.com/

Color Generator:

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/colors.php

Lyrics:

http://www.lyrics.com/

http://www.metrolyrics.com/

http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/

http://www.christian-lyrics.net/

Printable Paper:

http://www.printablepaper.net/

Luggage Tags/ Note Cards: http://www.pbteen.com/stylehouse/luggagetags/content.cfm

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

WM: Continues to lower prices in preperation for a complete overhaul. New MS and K&Co have been sighted.

Target: Restocked $ Spot.

$ Tree: New HS content added, reports include ghost items, chipboard, and 9x9 albums.

Goal!

This month, the DT at Scrapbook Express is playing with Bo Bunny--and this line is a definite Goal!! Perfect for these pics of my darlings on the playground...I love the grungy feel of this paper!

Hey, everyone...stop in Scrapbook Express this weekend for a special holiday sale...10% off orders of 25$ or more...yeah!

**Scrapping Cents Sighting**

We interrupt this normally scheduled blog post to bring you this fresh sighting....ok, seriously--just got back from Target, and they have new stuff in the $ section. Yippee! I love the $ Section! I scored foam alphabets- ala thickers- one in red and one in blue (nice lower case font, too); chipboard alphas- (reminded me of scenic route), and a package of multi colored gemstones. I also saw packages of chip tags and embellishments, packs of ribbons, clear and wooden stamp sets, ink pads, pens, die cut papers, and really cute fabric covered brads. Oh- and little felt flower brads. Nice selection, really. So what am I saying? You need to go to Target...come on, ya know you want to!

Catch Up!

I got out of the habit of doing these, I confess. But, I have started playing along on Sunday nights- and have been loving it. The study and the card making actually makes a wonderful devotion time...I would encourage you all to try it too!!