We hope you are enjoying last week’s digital freebie. Today we have another Valentine kit for you; this time in untraditional valentine colors. Click the links below to download the 8 papers:
P.S. Head on over to the Simply Handmade blog to download 2 box templates that coordinate with today’s digital freebie. They are simple to make; just print, cut and glue!
We love seeing your inspirational and creative work in our magazines. Here is our current call for Scrapbook Trends Magazine. Be sure to check our website frequently for our publication calls to this and our other publications!
August 2010 Call
Scrapbook Trends Magazine is currently looking for layouts with the following themes for our August 2010 issue:
***PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL FOR EACH SUBMISSION YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.***
Deadline: 11:59pm (Mountain Time) on Friday March 5th, 2010.
Please send submissions to submit@scrapbooktrendsmag.com
Love is in the air… and what better way to kick off our week-long Valentine celebration than with a festive giveaway from K & Company?
One winner will receive this massive Ka-Zoo paper pad in time to scrap all those wonderful Valentine’s Day memories. Leave a comment for a chance to win, and be sure to join us next week for Valentine-inspired projects including layouts, cards, minibooks, and easy home décor.
Winners Circle
The winner of our CHA giveaway is:
E-mail your address to acabrera@northridgemedia.net to claim your prize.
I have been scrapooking for years now, but one thing that helps keep it interesting is the fun new techniques and products that I get to play with. I like to get messy, create things, and feel a sense of accomplishment once my projects are complete. One product in particular gives me that wonderfully satisfied feeling and that is Glimmer Mist.
Tattered Angels generously donated two colors to complete today’s project: Lemon Zest and Golden Terracotta.
To complete today’s project you will need: Glimmer Mist in the colors of your choice, the pattern paper or cardstock you choose to use, a protective surface for your project (I use newspaper or a plastic tablecloth from the dollar store), and some sort of a mask. The mask can be a plastic template or “screen,” a vinyl die cut, a chipboard shape–really whatever you’d like to use as a mask will work well (including household items like keys or hands, etc.)–just know that whatever you use will need to be cleaned immediately afterwards.
Step 1: On a covered surface, place your cardstock/paper down and spray the Lemon Zest (or lighter color) across the cardstock. (Keep spray a few inches away–and test a scrap piece until you feel comfortable with the spray nozzle.)
Step 2: Place mask on cardstock.
Step 3: Use the Golden Terracotta (darker color) to spray across and around the mask.
NOTE: Before continuing with project, allow the sprayed area to dry.
Here is my completed project:
(Supplies: Cardstock–Provo Craft, American Crafts, Die Cuts with a View, Bazzill; Transparency–Little Yellow Bicycle; Pattern Paper–Bo Bunny; Scallop scissors–Provo Craft; Circle punches–EK Success; Pearls–Hero Arts; Stamps–Stampin’ Up, Technique Tuesday, American Crafts, Hero Arts; Stamping ink–Inque Boutique, Versamark, Stampin’ Up; Photo corners–Heidi Swapp; chipboard butterfly–Scenic Route; Font–Vintage Typewriter; Glimmer Mist–Tattered Angels)
For more information and tutorials on Glimmer Mist, be sure to visit the Tattered Angels Demo page. I found their tutorials VERY helpful. You can also check out their beautiful selection of mists while there.
Here is an example of the Screens offered by Tattered Angels:
And here is a photo of their Limited Editions colors for 2010:
Note: If I mentioned that Heidi Swapp is collaborating with Tattered Angels would that make you EVEN more excited? Be sure to check out exclusive products created with Heidi in mind!
Do you have a completed card or scrapbook layout to show fellow readers? We’d love to see how Glimmer Mist has made an impact on your projects! Just leave a link in the comments section below!
The winner of the free issue is . . .
Please contact me at js_gallacher@hotmail.com with your full name and address in order to receive your issue!
I also wanted to share some of the entries for this month’s challenge. This first one is from Carina:
Carina used the following tutorials to complete this layout:
# 7-die cutting felt ( the green heart)
# 9- edge distressing ( on the white cardstock)
#11 faux scallop edge ( the brown scallop borders on the top and bottom of the layout)
#13 Border punches (MS- border punch, brown paper under the photo)
Here is Valerie’s take. She used the #1-Faux Scallop technique to complete this pretty layout:
Valerie also completed a second layout using the #2-Faux Scallop Border to create this piece:
Teresa used the #13-Border Punch tutorial on this project:
Thank you for all those that participated. It is so much fun to be inspired by our readers!
The CHA winter show is coming to a close, but we still have tons of new products, sneak peeks, and giveaways to share!
One common trend throughout the show was happiness. Many manufacturers have created lines that are bright, happy, and in many ways homey and comforting. Perhaps this is the industry’s way of leaving behind the worries of the world.
Here are a few more of our favorite finds:
GCD Studios - Melody Ross design and Chipboard art
Melody Ross designed these happy and nostalgic paper lines. She also released Chipboard Art, a fun system of tools and chipboard blanks that allow you to create custom chipboard pieces.
Tattered Angels – Glam, Glaze, and Chalk
Tattered Angels expanded their family of art mediums to include Glimmer Glam, Glimmer Glaze, and Chalkboard sprays. The Glimmer Glam includes multi-faceted, custom blended glitter in a paintable form. The Glimmer Glaze is a thicker medium that has the same shimmer qualities as the sprays but in a more viscous blend. And my personal favorite, the Chalkboard spray, is a semi-opaque glimmer spray. If there wasn’t enough good news already, Tattered Angels will be supporting these lines with plenty of free education for consumers and store owners.
Doodlebug – Feelin’ Groovy and Barnyard
Doodlebug is no newcomer to the happiness trend. Their fun, bright signature style comes to life in several new lines. Notable are Feelin’ Groovy and Barnyard. Feelin’ Groovy is a nod to all things retro – a little ’60s and even a touch of the ’80s! Barnyard is just what you hope to expect: the cutest barn yard animals you have ever seen!
There is much more to come! To see dozens of projects and layouts using the latest ideas and supplies from CHA, be sure to check out the Scrapbook Trends Facebook Page.
And our winner for her use of faux scallops on a layout is . . .
Here’s #2 – I used the faux scallop technique on this one, too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40214031@N05/4293234093/
Thanks for looking, again!
Please contact me at js_gallacher@hotmail.com with your current address in order to receive your prize!
Greetings from CHA Winter 2010!
Here are some of today’s highlights. Be sure to also stop by the Scrapbook Trends Facebook page for dozens of photos featuring projects created by the manufacturer design teams.
The Vintaj booth was busy all day long. And it is no wonder - the booth was filled with amazing projects. Vintaj started out in the jewelry industry and is creating a lot of buzz. Their brass charms and findings are perfect for everything from scrapbook pages, cards, home decor, and of course, jewelry.
American Crafts – Dear Lizzy
American Crafts launched Dear Lizzy, a line designed by Elizabeth Kartchner. The much anticipated line is a modern twist on shabby chic. The whole line is feminine and flirty.
Last week I had a blast ringing in the New Year with Heidi Swapp, Rhonna Farrer, and Janet Hopkins, a.k.a. the House of 3. During a LIVE web show, they shared an inspiring New Year’s project – Simply Amazing 2010. The new streaming format chosen by the ladies of House of 3 is the simplest way to watch a live show on the web – just click on the link and there it is. You don’t even have to log in (though if you do, you can take advantage of special deals and giveaways, like the Silhouette giveaway going on now). It is literally as easy as watching TV!
This week, the ladies are at it again with a totally new LIVE, INTERACTIVE, and FREE web show tomorrow night, January 13. Heidi and some very special guests have teamed up with Silhouette to share amazing projects using House of 3 designs. Heidi will be demonstrating just how the Silhouette works from start to finish, how it can enhance your creative process, and she’ll be sharing some of her personal tips and techniques to spark your own creativity.
According to the House of 3 blog, tomorrow night is going to be“…a whole hour dedicated to sharing, showing, teaching, laughing, creating, inspiring, and maybe even some more dancing. LOL!” What more could you ask for?
Even if you don’t own a Silhouette, there will be plenty of design inspiration for everyone. (Did I mention a free Silhouette giveaway?) House of 3 will also be offering a special bundle that includes some of their exclusive designs. So join House of 3 here on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7pm MST. You’re sure to be inspired!
If you missed last week’s show, you can still watch it here. The kit shown is available for purchase on the House of 3 website.
