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!!

Scrapping Cents

Ok, I have the best idea for you, this week. This was sent in by Scrapper Mom. You know the cover sheets that come with paper collection packs? You know...the ones that Basic Grey (and others) include to show the various patterns in the package. Scrapper Mom has a tutorial showing how to use these to make the foundation of a mini album. You can see the step by step tutorial here. I thought this was an awesome way to use something that otherwise would have been thrown away, and get more bang for your buck! Other ideas: cut them up, use them as journaling boxes. Adhere them to your pages as accent spots. You can even use these in your card making. I love this... Thanks, Scrapper Mom!

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Walmart across the nation continue to clearance out older merchandise preparing for Martha Stewart's arrival. Cauttlekids dies have been spotted at drastic markdowns.

Target has the new MM Hulabaloo line in the store.

BL has some new shaped plastic plates in the summer aisle...modged, I think these could make awesome frames and such.

Dollar Tree has 9x9 spiral Heidi Swapp albums in stock.

Scrapping Cents

My favorite tip this week was sent in by Chelsea Van Tol. She had a wonderful way to stretch your alphabets....use the backing paper. Basically, you add glue to the backer paper that your sticker alphabets- or self stick chipboard- comes on, then glitter over that---instant glitter alpha. Gotta love it! This would also work with flocking, too. Chelsea has detailed instructions on her blog. Thanks, Chelsea, for sending in that great tip!! Come on, everybody...send in those tips!! Together, we can beat the economy, lol!

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Walmart: Various Supercenters around the nation are clearancing out, prepping for Martha Stewart goods.

Dollar Tree: New chipboard Embellishments sighted.

Waddle, Waddle, HONK!

I don't know which was more fun---chasing this family of geese around the park, or using the wonderful Scenic Route line Sumner to scrap it!! Both were a hoot, er, honk! The DT at Scrapbook Express has been working with Scenic Route this month--pure joy for me- I LOVE Scenic Route!! Stop on in and take a look at everyone's yummy creations!

Scrapping Cents

This week, let's peek into the world of 'digi'. No, I am not a digi-scrapper- but there are tricks and values to be had for paper scrappers, too! First, print out large fonts to hand cut,you save on stickers. You can even cut through thin chipboard like cereal boxes. Fonts for free...gotta love that! Next, check out digi scrapping kits for anything you can print: flourishes on transparencies, word art, etc. Printing out your own journal tags lets you choose the paper- how custom is that! Printed on vellum, they look like the sheers that are so trendy! Here is a free download from A Million Memories and Karen Grunberg of Creative Therapy to get you started. (Many, many thanks, as these are simply wonderful!!) Finally, check out coloring page sites such as Coloring Pages.net. they have images for most occasions- and printed at 20-25% size, they make perfect 'stamps' ready to color and add to your cards.

Scrapping Cents Sightings: (These are some I've seen reported on through out the internet, you may or may not find them in your neck of the woods...good luck!!)

Target: glass coasters, thin chipboard coasters and little metal colanders in the dollar spot

Michaels and Joann's: New dollar Stamps- acrylics- in the dollar spots

Big Lots: Basic Grey: Chipboard (ass't)-$2, jumbo metal bookplates-$2, book clips-$2, rub ons-$1, ribbon packs-$3

Joann's Clearance: Fiskar's Heart Border Punch: 3.97, Cuttlekids Machine: 3.97, cuttlekids dies: .97

Archiver's Clearance: Love Elsie (ass't): 50% off, Fancy Pants Small Stamp Sets (Fun and Free and Journals ala Mode): 50% off, Rhonna Ferrer Rub ons: 50% off


Want to save even more money, and score a real scrappy deal? Check out Scrapbook News and Review! The June Edition is fresh, and they always keep 3 issues available. that means, pay 4.99 and you see 3 issues for one month. Too Cool!!

Issue 3 is LIVE!!

Issue 3- the June edition of Scrapbook News and Review is LIVE and ready to enjoy!! How exciting!! I swear, this just keeps getting better and better!! With over 200- yes 200 layouts, projects and cards---not to mention dozens and dozens of articles...this could take you days to go through!! And, did you know that SNR always keeps 3 issues of the magazine available? So, you buy one month, you get the month to view all 3 issues. It's like getting 2 issues for free!!

Tag!!

I love Karen Foster Designs...she really just has some fun looks! This month, the DT is featuring them at Scrapbook Express. I would definitely encourage everyone to stop in and take a look! This is using her garden line, aren't the bugs cute?!

Mutual Attraction

This month's sketch has been posted to My Sketch World. Lucy did a great job with this one- and the design team rocked it out. Definitely stop over and take a look!

This one features my boy, Jeepurrs. The journaling reads: "After a shopping trip to Rogers, I spent time playing with my new toys...and Jeepurrs spent time playing with his!"

Scrapping Cents

I have a new feature for you, and I am betting that you won't be able to resist. Scrapping Cents will cull the internet, and my bag of tricks, for tips and tricks to save you money while you scrap. Using your supplies in new ways, repurposing supplies...even new ways to look at thinks can save you a few bucks. And, who wouldn't love a couple more dollars to spend at the LSS?!

This week, we are looking at the joys of paint chips. Yes, those free little samples you can get at any hardware store. Think of using these as accents on your pages, or as journaling spots. A few lined up would make a great border. But my favorite? Use them in your die cut machine. These would make great little embellishments...or a rocking title with your favorite alphabet dies. Stamp on them, and they can be added to your cards. Stamp and cut out, and they would make great piecings. Or group petals of them to create your own flowers. The possibilities are endless! So, the next time you are at the hardware store, definitely check out the paint department.

If you have ideas you would like to share, tips and tricks that save you money- send 'em in! Who knows- yours might just be featured on Scrapping Cents.

Zoo Fun!

The Design Team at Scrapbook Express is Featuring products from Scenic Route and Karen Foster Designs....oh, what fun to work with!!! Scenic Route is one of my all time favorite companies!! I made these badges for my kids before our field trip to the zzoo. Each child got one to wear, and they 'hunted' for that animal in the zoo. When we 'found' them, we read all the fun trivia on the back. The kids loved it!!

A Call for Faith Based Layouts

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for your faith based layouts for her column: A Faith Perspective. This month is a little different, but I challenge you to really think about it...then send in your very best!! We are looking for your layouts, mini albums or projects dealing with your religious heritage. This could be a faithful grandparent or other relative that inspired you, a time of difficulty you or your family dealt with as a result of your faith, or even the heritage you are choosing to leave to your family. Dig into this one, then send us your work!

Details: Send to: afaithperspective@gmail.com by 6/21/08. Submissions should be 550 pixels on the longest side, and include a complete supply list. Please type out all journaling. Remember to include contact information.

We look forward to seeing your work!

A Call for Card Submissions

Scrapbook News and Review is taking card submissions for the July issue. Themes includes: BBQ's, pool parties, picnics, Independence Day Cards- all things Summer-y! This would also include any summer party decorations you might have- table centerpieces, picnic decorations, etc. In addition, we are looking for thank you cards, blank cards, sympathy cards, and any cards featuring a border punch used in some manner.

Details: Send submissions to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com by 6/21/08. Submissions should be 350 pixels on the longest side, and include a complete supply list. Remember to include contact information.

We look forward to seeing your work!