tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52918744551784614862024-03-13T08:37:20.218-07:00The Scrapbook Supply StoreCreate and Inspire!The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.comBlogger293125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-30382719505268880232010-03-19T08:44:00.000-07:002010-03-19T08:44:28.222-07:00Freaky Friday Challenge 3/19/2010From Zenita!!<br />
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Okay all week I've been using my product of the week ColorBox Chalk well you guessed it we are going to use them in our Freaky Friday Challenge. I want you to use a plain piece of cardstock and make the background with the ColorBox Chalk. In my sample I used Chestnut Roan and made flowers and then made more flowers in Tangerine and Yellow Ochre (sorry you can't see them real well on my sample). If you don't have ColorBox Chalks use any inks and make the background. You can go here to see the sample that I made<!-- m --> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.acbaileyltd.com/gallery/member.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.acbaileyltd.com/gallery/member.php</a><!-- m --><br />
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I also have a full tutorial on my blog and the promise of blog candy if you follow the directions that are on my blog. So have fun and enjoy!! Oh yeah I know it is a Fall page and we are now having Spring like weather but I ran across these pics and they were perfect for the Chestnut Roan...lol..Sometimes we just have to find the pics to match our products. <img alt=":?" src="http://www.acbaileyltd.com/forum/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif" title="Confused" />The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-59181882559705972492010-03-05T09:13:00.000-08:002010-03-05T09:13:30.518-08:00Freaky Friday Challenge 3/5/2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>From Jessica:<br />
I've been going through a phase lately where I've been cutting out designs from patterned paper - like flourishes or flowers - to use as accents on my pages. I particularly like popping some of them up to add extra dimension. <br />
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My challenge for you this week is to use your patterned paper in a new way - either cutting out the designs to use as your page accents and embellies, weaving it or something else! I can't wait to see what you come up with. <br />
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I took my mom to see Riverdance, and I ended up having to wear my old comfy shoes because my hip was hurting. So during intermission I was staring at my shoe and thought, hmmm that strip and button would make a cute embellishment on a page! Then a couple of days later i was getting a pair of jeans out of my closet and looked at the back pocket, and thought that would make a cute embellishment too!<br />
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So here we go after all of that.<br />
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Today's challenge is to use an everyday item as inspiration for your page. It can be anything, you just have to take a picture of the inspiration or explain what it was.<br />
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Have fun!The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-82692885974119727632010-02-20T12:34:00.003-08:002010-02-20T12:35:58.878-08:00BIG Sale!!<span style="font-weight: bold;">Hello everyone!</span><br />
As you all know we are closing the AC Bailey part of our business... :(<br />
Since that is happening we need to clear out our old inventory!!! <br />
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What does that mean for you?? </span><br />
A <span style="color: orangered; font-weight: bold;">BIG</span> discount on the inventory we have left!!!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Starting today, 2/20 through Friday 2/26, </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">you can receive 30% off your entire order. </span><br />
The more you spend, the more you save!<br />
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Use coupon code <span style="color: orangered; font-weight: bold;">BIGSALE</span> to get your discount!<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">*discount applies to cash only orders - no other coupons or gc credits can be used</span>,<span style="font-style: italic;"> if there is a credit on your account you will be billed via Paypal for the difference and the credit will be returned to your account</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">*no free shipping discounts are allowed, even for current consultants</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">*discount valid for in stock items only, out of stock items will be canceled and payment will be refunded</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy shopping!</span></a><br />
EricaThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-55140188429952004902010-02-17T18:25:00.000-08:002010-02-17T18:25:40.690-08:00Technique Tuesday by GinBazzill Institchz..I love them. They are just the perfect touch to finish off a layout. The first way to use them is the obvious, but in this layout, I made a border using the Granny Stitches, I also used the Flowers template to stitch a large flower then cut it out to be used as an embelishment.<br />
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Another way to use them that isn't as time consuming as actually stitching them, is to use the paper piercer to punch out the shape, then use a pen to "connect the dots". In this example I used the Angelic Uniball White Gel Pen to connect my dots and it looks like the stitching has been done, when really it hasn't! Try using different pen types and sizes to get different looks!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S3yklZDWj3I/AAAAAAAABkw/UY8TfDbMMxw/s1600-h/discoveringdandelionsmarchKOTM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S3yklZDWj3I/AAAAAAAABkw/UY8TfDbMMxw/s320/discoveringdandelionsmarchKOTM.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div>My last example is my most favorite technique. Take some cardstock or patterned paper that has either a white core or colored core like Core'dinations has, punch your design on the backside, then flip it over and sand over the design! For a little more added color lightly rub with ink or chalk to help accent those designs. I used the circle template here:<br />
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I hope I have inspired you to pull out those templates you may have been afraid to use! If you have any Institchz examples or tips to share with us please do! We'd love to hear about them!<br />
Ginnifer MaloneyThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-22157279186161446622010-02-14T15:24:00.001-08:002010-02-14T15:26:01.981-08:00Freaky Friday Challenge by Laura Lee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S3abyk-DD0I/AAAAAAAABkc/_RC5ZEdcGSk/s1600-h/LLFF2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>I could not decide between two ideas today, so I will talk about both of them....<br />
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This week's challenge is to create a layout with doodling on your page or a hand written title.The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-20637084081836062072010-02-04T22:00:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.699-08:00Freaky Friday Challenge 2/5/2010From Stephanie....<br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">In keeping with our family's love of word-play (see today's QOTD), this week's challenge is to use an advertising slogan as your main title/journaling element. It's OK to tweak the slogan to make it fit your picture. Also, use only one large photo and some buttons.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">The journaling strips/title on my layout quotes our ds' actual Facebook status the day after his son was born. When I read his status that day, I knew it had to be scrapbooked. :) I took this picture the first time our ds held his ds.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Paper: Studio 8 Paper Company - Dinosaur Land Collection (Fossil, Brontosaurus, Jurassic, & T. Rex); </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">CS - Georgia Pacific; </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Buttons - MM (In Bloom); </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Lettering: American Crafts Thickers - Subway, Computer Font - Eurostile; </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Adhesives: Glue Glider Pro, Gossy Accents, Xyron, Zots Glue Dots; </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Misc: DMC floss, chipboard, Nestabilities Label 3; </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Design inspired by Pagemaps Jan. 2010</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S2dbMCMz74I/AAAAAAAABkM/ljplY2gUH8s/s1600-h/stephpriceless.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S2dbMCMz74I/AAAAAAAABkM/ljplY2gUH8s/s320/stephpriceless.jpg" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-32014024400774876172010-01-29T07:24:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.713-08:00Our Freaky Friday Challenge 1/29 from Michelle"Keeping in line with the winter theme (cuz I’ve been having a blast with the BoBunny Snowy Serenade), let’s pull out our winter photos and make a winter layout. But wait…there’s a twist (cuz twists are fun, right?): use a non-traditional winter background color."<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S2L9pSos1KI/AAAAAAAABkE/U4xGZXOAZ9w/s1600-h/Potter_Marsh.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S2L9pSos1KI/AAAAAAAABkE/U4xGZXOAZ9w/s320/Potter_Marsh.JPG" /></a></div>I used Cashmere as the background with BoBunny’s Snowy Serenade.The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-7103216447062551302010-01-28T17:43:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.740-08:00Technique Tuesday 1/26/2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S2I9KriHQtI/AAAAAAAABj8/zLpTSSe5srw/s1600-h/Many_Thanks_-_Faux_Suede.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S2I9KriHQtI/AAAAAAAABj8/zLpTSSe5srw/s320/Many_Thanks_-_Faux_Suede.jpg" /></a></div><br />A great Technique Turtorial from this week's Forum Fairy Michelle!<br /><br />Since we’re in the middle of winter and I live in Alaska, I’ve been doing a few winter layouts (you should see one in a few days...hint, hint). I’ve had a blast with the BoBunny Snowy Serenade papers and embellies. A fun technique I learned a few years ago called Faux Suede can also double as textured snow. It really only takes cardstock and your fingers (although it’s easier with a tool like the <a class="postlink" href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/927.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">score and fold</a>!!!). Oh, and nice thick cardstock like Bazzill is AWESOME for this technique.<br /><a href="http://jackietopa.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/24/100_6485.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=603,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img alt="100_6479" border="0" height="150" src="http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/images/2008/06/24/100_6479.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="100_6479" width="200" /></a><a href="http://jackietopa.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/24/100_6485_2.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=603,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img alt="100_6485_2" border="0" height="150" src="http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/images/2008/06/24/100_6485_2.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="100_6485_2" width="200" /></a> Curl a piece of cardstock between your thumb and your bone folder as if you were culing ribbon. Curl it in all directions until you see the corners start to separate. Stick your thumb nails between the two layers and slowly pull them apart. If you meet some resistance, curl your cardstock again. The more you work your cardstock, the easier it will separateThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-57812641624477096572010-01-20T03:55:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.748-08:00SEI Moravia<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/KwiteKreative/MoraviaAlbum?feat=directlink"></a>I had a grand time and completed TONS of projects using of the <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/novkotm.htm">November KOTM</a>, which contained the Moravia paper line from SEI. I loved how all the rub-ons and accent pieces made it so easy to be so productive. I've even still got a bit of the papers and the Maya Road chipboard pieces left to play with another day!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZEREol9HI/AAAAAAAABiM/usyy1d8bUpE/s1600-h/P1040236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZEREol9HI/AAAAAAAABiM/usyy1d8bUpE/s320/P1040236.JPG" /></a><br />First, I started with a layout for Cathy Zielske's "Design Your Life" class over at <a href="http://www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/">Big Picture Scrapbooking</a>. I love the way it turned out...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZET9fYCMI/AAAAAAAABiU/nnb-8kMJPk8/s1600-h/P1040238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZET9fYCMI/AAAAAAAABiU/nnb-8kMJPk8/s320/P1040238.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZElk_N9_I/AAAAAAAABi0/JDMFecVELR8/s1600-h/P1040244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /></div>Next, I scrapped some Thanksgiving pictures from a couple years ago:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then I made some cards (remembering to put something on the insides as well...<br />This one measures 4" x 4," my new favorite card size. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZEYaQJ5HI/AAAAAAAABic/2UBMolQMKGQ/s1600-h/P1040239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZEYaQJ5HI/AAAAAAAABic/2UBMolQMKGQ/s320/P1040239.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZEcPnQ2fI/AAAAAAAABik/aU47u94pNis/s1600/P1040240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZEcPnQ2fI/AAAAAAAABik/aU47u94pNis/s320/P1040240.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And another...<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZG1Y2ruvI/AAAAAAAABjc/wP_XyPzwxDM/s1600-h/P1040243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZG1Y2ruvI/AAAAAAAABjc/wP_XyPzwxDM/s320/P1040243.JPG" /> <br /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZG5PWf_sI/AAAAAAAABjk/fWYwCroIjw4/s1600-h/P1040244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZG5PWf_sI/AAAAAAAABjk/fWYwCroIjw4/s320/P1040244.JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I even made a 10-page mini album! All I had to add was cardstock, ribbon, and a few baubles!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZHQPOyagI/AAAAAAAABjs/nRjRAIu1IBo/s1600-h/hpqscan0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S1ZHQPOyagI/AAAAAAAABjs/nRjRAIu1IBo/s320/hpqscan0001.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(To see the inside pages, click here: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/KwiteKreative/MoraviaAlbum?feat=directlink">Inside Pages</a>)<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love it when a kit gives me so much bang for my buck, don't you? <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-24794024590368292052010-01-14T07:35:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.756-08:00October Afternoon Report Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Thursday everyone!!! After some computer issues I am finally able to post some fun cards based on October Afternoon's Report Card line. October Afternoon's papers always have such fun designs and they are so much fun to work with!!! This line is perfect any school related projects you may have, but the patterns are so fun, I thought I would make some cards that weren't school related just to show you the versatility of these papers. So without further ado, I present a fun little card set that will brighten up anyone's day!!!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S082-LS4uJI/AAAAAAAABhs/QEPROgimbQM/s1600-h/OA-Card-Set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S082-LS4uJI/AAAAAAAABhs/QEPROgimbQM/s640/OA-Card-Set.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Supplies:<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">October Afternoon Papers<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">October Afternoon Stickers<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bazzill Kraft<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bazzill Cream<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ribbon<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buttons<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Twine<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Texture Boutique<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/c909.htm">Maya Road Chipboard KeyChain</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S082-LS4uJI/AAAAAAAABhs/QEPROgimbQM/s1600-h/OA-Card-Set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S083BwXNMXI/AAAAAAAABh0/s365zW_GRl4/s1600-h/OA-Card-Set-%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S083BwXNMXI/AAAAAAAABh0/s365zW_GRl4/s320/OA-Card-Set-%231.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S083GnVT-zI/AAAAAAAABh8/RhqHuKw9i6w/s1600-h/OA-Card-Set-%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S083GnVT-zI/AAAAAAAABh8/RhqHuKw9i6w/s320/OA-Card-Set-%232.jpg" /></a> The Star card is made with a regular star template that I traced onto a 6x12 piece of cardstock folded in half. I then embellished it with lots of fun October afternoon stickers buttons and ribbon. I typed my sentiment out on the computer and cut it out for the card.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Happy Face card is a regular 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" card that was made with scraps and pieced together on the card. Such a fun happy card for these grey days.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S083LKb7nZI/AAAAAAAABiE/eF0bhibW43k/s1600-h/OA-card-set-%233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S083LKb7nZI/AAAAAAAABiE/eF0bhibW43k/s320/OA-card-set-%233.jpg" /></a><br /></div>This simple and easy card is once again made using a regular 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 card base. I textured the white cardstock with the wonderful Texture Boutique and covered the Maya Road Chipboard with Patterned paper and outlined with a black marker. <br /><br />Thanks for taking a look!!!<br />KristiiThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-57199347918756747052010-01-08T07:17:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.765-08:00Freaky Friday!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0dMYjLvxrI/AAAAAAAABhk/RkY7w0dqJ0E/s1600-h/FFchallenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0dMYjLvxrI/AAAAAAAABhk/RkY7w0dqJ0E/s320/FFchallenge.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every year I set new goals for myself...the year I was 28 I actually made 28 goals for myself....but now that I'm older I don't use my age as wow..that's a lot of goals!! I try to make them something I KNOW I can achieve...lose 10lbs, read a book a week, spend more time with my boys...etc. So my challenge to you is to make a layout listing out those goals...things you want to accomplish this year. It's always fun to look back and see how your goals change from year to year!! Can't wait to see what you create!!<br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-82606320474764648682010-01-07T07:43:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.772-08:00A little AC Junior for ya!!If you have boys this is the perfect paper set for you!! Talk about fun, bright and versatile!! This line is by American Crafts and is called simply...<a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/34947.htm">Junior</a>!! Here are a couple layouts I whipped up using it!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0X_Qo1hiiI/AAAAAAAABhU/jp1rZy5uECk/s1600-h/baseball+star.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0X_Qo1hiiI/AAAAAAAABhU/jp1rZy5uECk/s320/baseball+star.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this layout I also used the <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/sb916.htm">Kaiser Kraft Fozz Felt</a> (which is the product of the week!). I love that the fozz felt comes in a wide strip which makes it so easy to use. As you can see...I used the star felt and cut just a small strip out of the design...makes the perfect little accent!! I also use the <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/302685.htm">Bazzill In Stitchez Granny Stitches</a> template to create my stitched zig zags.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0YAY7joPJI/AAAAAAAABhc/RqRLj4nE0Bc/s1600-h/twofer+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0YAY7joPJI/AAAAAAAABhc/RqRLj4nE0Bc/s320/twofer+cake.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And notice how different of topics these two layouts are...but isn't the paper perfect for both?? This one I used the number background as the base of my page...I thought it was perfect since I was doing a birthday layout!! I then used the flip side of another pattern (the great thing about these papers is the flip side is a solid matching color!) to make the scallop strip down the page! Again I used the <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/302685.htm">Granny Stitchez</a> (so going to have to get more of these!!).<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Super fun paper....and just perfect for those boy pages...it's so hard to find papers that are so boy...but these are totally it!! :) <br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-67737003860754275202010-01-05T16:14:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.780-08:00Technique TuesdayToday I'm going to show you how to make fun dimensional flowers using your scallop punches.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I use 2 different sizes...<a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/13776.htm">the 2"</a> and the <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/13775.htm">1.5".</a> I punch out my paper using each punch..so I have 2 scallops. I then take the larger one and cut the 'petals'...I cut a heart shape...just slice every two notches...and then I bend the 'hearts' together...almost in half...and just bend all the petals upward. (you'll see what I mean once you try it)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0PU4FrF3DI/AAAAAAAABg8/OC59VWY3bAs/s1600-h/two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0PU4FrF3DI/AAAAAAAABg8/OC59VWY3bAs/s320/two.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Then with the smaller one I cut a slit on every scallop...and fold these all inward a bit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0PU568XswI/AAAAAAAABhE/DaXeEEyJHLs/s1600-h/three.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0PU568XswI/AAAAAAAABhE/DaXeEEyJHLs/s320/three.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Then I just attach the smaller one to the larger one...fan out all the petals a bit so they can curl up...add a fun button to the center and voila!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0PU9n_ZxWI/AAAAAAAABhM/vmS9tOSdB0A/s1600-h/four.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/S0PU9n_ZxWI/AAAAAAAABhM/vmS9tOSdB0A/s320/four.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love doing this with different colors and textures of paper!!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have Fun! Jenn :)<br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-86690902733516002092010-01-02T06:48:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.788-08:00LOTW 01/02/2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sz9b2yhzzQI/AAAAAAAABgs/buE55waNSso/s1600-h/DSC_0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sz9b2yhzzQI/AAAAAAAABgs/buE55waNSso/s400/DSC_0006.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Congratulations <strong>Laura Lee</strong>!!! We loved yout layout and getting to peek inside your "scrappy" room!!!!<br />I loved the lime green with black, just <strong>Beautiful!!!!</strong><br />by:C MercerThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-26011809209706025582009-12-31T05:00:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.796-08:00a Challenge to Take You into Ten!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Holiday Cards.....as scrappers, we try to make them every year - and it seems that if we send "store bought" ones, people are disappointed. I love getting cards and I use them as part of my holiday decorations hanging them around my wall openings. Each year they are different - I get religious ones, wintery ones, very country themed, very chic-chic ones and lots with photos. It kills me to throw them away, so I have started a tradition, and every year I create a layout with bits and pieces of the holiday greeting cards I receive.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzwPbtHfs9I/AAAAAAAABgc/jlt-Vp7wZUI/s1600-h/IMG_7149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzwPbtHfs9I/AAAAAAAABgc/jlt-Vp7wZUI/s1600-h/IMG_7149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzwPbtHfs9I/AAAAAAAABgc/jlt-Vp7wZUI/s320/IMG_7149.JPG" /></a><br /></div>This year I got very lucky with the long Santa card that said "Believe", which I used as my focal point. Lucky again, with the big cut out star .....most of the other pieces measure 2 inches by 2 inches, so that's a good starting point - don't forget the messages inside the cards or the signatures of the senders...I used Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses for this layout, with matching Epoxy Stickers, Die Cuts and Layered Pops. I also added some Prima Crystals Swirls ans Stickles to jazz it up a bit.<br />Have fun with this! I always do!<br />Wishing you a Wonderful 2010 filled with Beautiful, Scrappable Memories!<br />DeeThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-82584471798831296272009-12-30T21:01:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.803-08:00Member Spotlight December / Deidre Donat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBS7MoK3dI/AAAAAAAABek/e_kiQlPkask/s1600-h/spotpic1deea_opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBS7MoK3dI/AAAAAAAABek/e_kiQlPkask/s640/spotpic1deea_opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><b>1.</b><b> Tell us a little about yourself and your family.</b> I am divorced but have been in a wonderful relationship for 10 years. I have three daughters and seven grandchildren who definitely keep me hoppin’ and keep me in pictures and stories to tell. I used to have a Nail Salon, but decided that I could not breathe the acrylic so I went to college as an adult, got a few degrees and became a counselor. Listening to people tell me their stories was a major part for choosing that career. My “day job” is counseling college students at Adelphi university and teaching classes in counseling and human behavior. I live on Long Island which is a beautiful place – known for it’s coastal beaches (which I love) – and high taxes and lots of traffic (which I hate)!<br /><br /><b>2</b>.<b> How and when did you start scrap booking?</b> I have always had a love of paper – new books, stationery, cards…and I was mesmerized in the scrapbook aisles of Michael’s but I never did anything about it until my middle daughter put together a Susan Branch scrapbook kit when she got engaged…so that started me off….and you know where that led! It was about 9 years ago.<br /><br /><b>3. How would you describe your scrap booking style?</b> I am still learning big time – I don’t really think I have hit upon a style yet…I tend toward more linear stuff and like little groupings of elements that I call “funsies” – a piece of trim, buttons, flowers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBTCa3w0BI/AAAAAAAABes/RQWm-7qPGT4/s1600-h/Tm_opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBTCa3w0BI/AAAAAAAABes/RQWm-7qPGT4/s320/Tm_opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBTLQaqv7I/AAAAAAAABe0/1OktqdbAryk/s1600-h/acbshadesofsummer_opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBTLQaqv7I/AAAAAAAABe0/1OktqdbAryk/s320/acbshadesofsummer_opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><b>4. How often do you journal ? Is it important to you?</b> I journal on every LO, and I am a big fan of journaling around the photo . I have a hard time deciding where to include the journaling in the design.<br /><b>5. Do you have a dedicated scrap space ( room )?</b> I do now, but it is a tiny room and not “formally” a scrap room – I would love cabinets and a counter top so I could organize and have lot of room to spread out – I am a messy scrapper. Oh, and LIGHT.., I would love some good light!<br /><b>6. What are your "go to " tools or supplies when you scrap? </b>That’s any easy one – my ATG. I don’t think I could scrap without it – and I love chipboard and flowers, buttons and Thickers – I definitely am a lumpy scrapper for the most part.<br /><b>7. Where do you start when you get ready to create- sketches, supplies, photos...?</b> I would say it’s always the paper – as an addict, I need every new line that comes out…which often causes a struggle because I really don’t have the photos.<br /><b>8. Are you a scrapper or an artist?</b> I have always been “artsy” – I think I inherited that from my mother…and I am a Pisces and they are very artistic…so I would say artist. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBTUfpcSWI/AAAAAAAABe8/0_e7DwrzTxY/s1600-h/calendarmaykit_opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBTUfpcSWI/AAAAAAAABe8/0_e7DwrzTxY/s400/calendarmaykit_opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br />by: C. MercerThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-44003808125541484352009-12-29T21:01:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.811-08:00Simple Pleasures by 3 Bugs in a Rug<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Szlprtx6cFI/AAAAAAAABgM/VIzElY_3t08/s1600-h/002-00101opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Szlprtx6cFI/AAAAAAAABgM/VIzElY_3t08/s1600-h/002-00101opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Szlprtx6cFI/AAAAAAAABgM/VIzElY_3t08/s400/002-00101opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>Simple Pleasures</b> describes this layout perfect!! What a great day this was-even if it was hard to get everyone to smile!!I used <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/category_s/37.htm">Bazzill</a> cardstock along with the 3 Bugs in a Rug/Simple Pleasures paper set. <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/c867.htm">Maya Road</a> supplied the chipboard word. I added the Simple Pleasures <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/sim715.htm">stickers</a> along the side of the photo. Love how it came out.<br /></span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzlplXi0W7I/AAAAAAAABgE/9n9lLa8HsBc/s1600-h/002-00100opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzlplXi0W7I/AAAAAAAABgE/9n9lLa8HsBc/s400/002-00100opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">On this layout I used the same paper set and added some <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/534158.htm">Primas </a>and used the <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/ek8027.htm">EK Success border punch</a> on the edges. I don't know how I scrapbooked without this punch before-I find I'm reaching for it more and more!!</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful NEW YEAR!!! </span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">by:C. Mercer</span> <br /></span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-9199187992319175092009-12-29T03:00:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.819-08:00Takin' it toTen Challenge # 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Szlx9nNoF8I/AAAAAAAABgU/aRQBEe4UWSs/s1600-h/002-00103opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Szlx9nNoF8I/AAAAAAAABgU/aRQBEe4UWSs/s640/002-00103opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">My challenge for this week is really "simple" with one "twist". Scrap a layout using a 5" x 7" photo and the "twist"- use cardstock or pattern paper the color of your eyes!!! Have fun with this one!!!! <span style="font-size: x-small;">by: C. Mercer</span></span></span>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-29336191722166525292009-12-27T12:15:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.828-08:00Use up those Scraps!!!!<div style="text-align: left;">I just can't believe it's already 2 days past Christmas!!! You make all those preparations to get ready for the Big Day and it all goes by soooo quickly!! Like me, I imagine that you have lots of Christmasy patterned paper laying around your scraproom that you just can't bear to throw away...well I have great news for you!! I have an easy card pattern that will use up those scraps and it will make a great Thank You card as well!! I used some <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/34901.htm">Merrymint</a> papers from American Crafts that I had laying on my scrap table and they were perfect for this project!!!<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">This card starts with a standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" base. Add a 2 x 5 1/2" strip over the fold and you have the start of a cute little card. Stamp some cute images on your base and add some embellies and you have the perfect Thank You Card for after the holidays!!!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze6uxxWVII/AAAAAAAABfc/zjtwimib298/s1600-h/Thank-You-snowflake-card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze6uxxWVII/AAAAAAAABfc/zjtwimib298/s320/Thank-You-snowflake-card.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped some basic snowflakes and a sentiment on the Kraft Card Base...by the way <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/9960.htm">Kraft paper</a> is one of my all-time papers to use as card bases and you can find it at AC Bailey!!!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze7-HVqwTI/AAAAAAAABfk/V_pqrM0jxPw/s1600-h/Thank-You-snowflake-card-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze7-HVqwTI/AAAAAAAABfk/V_pqrM0jxPw/s320/Thank-You-snowflake-card-1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the sentiment on some scrap paper and I cut it out to use as a mask. I adhered the mask to the card base with removable adhesive.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze8VM9LQ0I/AAAAAAAABfs/bxmwDjSox0I/s1600-h/Thank-You-snowflake-card-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze8VM9LQ0I/AAAAAAAABfs/bxmwDjSox0I/s320/Thank-You-snowflake-card-2.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the tree images over the masked sentiment with clear embossing ink and some <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/27170.htm">clear glittered embossing powder</a> and used the heat gun to set it. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze8qleRkkI/AAAAAAAABf0/8_6IR5czEKA/s1600-h/Thank-You-snowflake-card-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze8qleRkkI/AAAAAAAABf0/8_6IR5czEKA/s320/Thank-You-snowflake-card-3.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I peeled off the mask and added all the embellishments and it looks like it took you hours to make a special thank you note for your friends and loved ones!! Only you will be all the wiser!!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze9hMUOTZI/AAAAAAAABf8/WSN5ehD-Ufc/s1600-h/Thank-You-snowflake-card-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sze9hMUOTZI/AAAAAAAABf8/WSN5ehD-Ufc/s400/Thank-You-snowflake-card-4.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you have a ton of fun using up your scraps!!!!<br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Kristii<br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-27374150019940509862009-12-26T04:31:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.836-08:00Layout of the Week 12/26/2009Congratulations to Elisabeth!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzYCAjXROmI/AAAAAAAABfU/FwzzIMq_VzU/s1600-h/elistags2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzYCAjXROmI/AAAAAAAABfU/FwzzIMq_VzU/s320/elistags2.jpg" /></a><br /></div>So many wonderful things in the gallery, it was a hard decision, but I just loved these tags that Elisabeth made - she made 2 sets, so check out the gallery for the other three!The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-50097516881153407082009-12-26T00:00:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.844-08:00The Day After...Whew!! The hustle and bustle of the holiday is officially over....we can all breathe now!! No more last minute projects to create or gifts to wrap....sooooooo....now is the time to settle down and just scrap!! Here is a sketch to get your creative juices flowing!! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzWCaUu0j3I/AAAAAAAABfE/rkJcuerCxwM/s1600-h/sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzWCaUu0j3I/AAAAAAAABfE/rkJcuerCxwM/s320/sketch.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is my layout using this sketch....feel free to change it up and make it your own. I can't wait to see what you do with it so make sure to post in the gallery or link us in the comments!! Play along!! --Jenn :)<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzWCqYLznKI/AAAAAAAABfM/vvSraCzbFuk/s1600-h/seriously.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzWCqYLznKI/AAAAAAAABfM/vvSraCzbFuk/s320/seriously.jpg" /></a><br /></div>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-6179264936874376532009-12-24T04:51:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.852-08:00Merry Christmas!!!<span style="font-size: large;">All of us at ACBailey would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy <span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas</span>! Enjoy this time with family and friends - with many happy moments....to turn into layouts in the New Year!<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Erica and the Design Team</span>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-83451283028414336152009-12-22T22:00:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.863-08:00Altered Date BooksA fast and inexpensive gift you can create in minutes!! I bought these Date Books for under $1 apiece!<br />Supplies:<br />Inexpensive Date Books<br />Patterned Paper and/or Bazzill<br />Embellishments<br /><a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/product_p/xscs%20005.htm">Cheetah</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sy1JJkNZNwI/AAAAAAAABZ8/2fKdbt4hY10/s1600-h/Measuredatebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sy1JJkNZNwI/AAAAAAAABZ8/2fKdbt4hY10/s200/Measuredatebook.jpg" /></a><br /></div>If applicable, remove vinyl cover from Date Book. Open Date Book and flatten down at center and measure length and width, leaving a bit extra width to accomodate for the fold. Cut to size using a paper trimmer. Take a 2 inch Cheetah and apply adhesive on cover of book, making sure that all the edges are covered completely with adhesive. For this datebook I used Bazzill.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sy1KYaoCrTI/AAAAAAAABaE/2QkAkmmEkFI/s1600-h/IMG_7047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sy1KYaoCrTI/AAAAAAAABaE/2QkAkmmEkFI/s200/IMG_7047.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Once the Date Book is completely covered with adhesive, carefully place the cardstock or patterned paper over the cover and press down to cover the Date Book with the new paper. Make sure that the spine of the book is adhered well. Fold the Date Book and trim any paper that is not exactly flush with the edges of the Date Book. Now comes the fun part - embellish as desired. I made a bunch of these for the ladies I work with, using <a href="http://www.acbaileydesigns.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=42742&CartID=1">Thickers</a> to monogram. Once completed slide Date Book back into vinyl cover.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sy1MSAeDeLI/AAAAAAAABaU/sqcogg4wbnc/s1600-h/IMG_7054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/Sy1MSAeDeLI/AAAAAAAABaU/sqcogg4wbnc/s320/IMG_7054.JPG" /></a><br /></div>Wishing you a Merry Christmas!<br />SwwThe Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291874455178461486.post-77506593276926365372009-12-22T03:00:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:18:10.870-08:00Welcome to Day 5!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a fast, fun and oh "so cute" project that everyone can use. Making to do lists and grocery lists are just two of the many lists I make. I'm always looking for something to write on to start a list. You will need these supply's to get started. <br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBI_5Aqb5I/AAAAAAAABeM/LKUiCxOt0l8/s1600-h/002-00102aopt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBI_5Aqb5I/AAAAAAAABeM/LKUiCxOt0l8/s320/002-00102aopt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">4"x12" sheet of patterned paper</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 1/2" x3" coordinating patterned paper -for front flap</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">embellishment and trim</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">legal size notepad cut in thirds (office supply place can do this for you) If not cut your own paper 3 3/4" x 11 3/4" <br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Instructions:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. cut patterned paper 4"x12"</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. cut front flap 3 1/2" x 3"</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">adhere back of notepad to cardstock</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">4. fold front flap in half and adhere it over</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> the front part of the notepad</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">5. tie a ribbon on and embellish to your </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> liking</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBJExVGINI/AAAAAAAABeU/akA2OfWKMt0/s1600-h/002-00102opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uxa3DRE4gTo/SzBJExVGINI/AAAAAAAABeU/akA2OfWKMt0/s400/002-00102opt.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This is what your finished notepad for lists looks like!! </span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">What a great gift this will make for all of those gift giving occassions. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.</span></span>The Scrapbook Supply Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13213369054447419466noreply@blogger.com1