Sunday, June 29, 2008

Technique Sunday- Ribbon

Technique Sunday

Ribbon



Using ribbon adds a fun and textured element to any layout. You can use it as a background, wrap embellishments around it, use it on tags and more. The possibilities with ribbon are endless.


Examples:

Ribbon is used across the bottom of the photograph as a separation in the page.

Swamp layout

Ribbon is used here on the tags to draw the readers focus to my journaling.

10 tiny things I love

 

A fancy gold ribbon is layed accross this photo to add a bit of glimmer.

Christmas


I also really enjoy embelishing ribbon, inking it, and using sand paper to create different effects. Have fun creating.


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Friday, June 27, 2008

Sketch #18

Sketch #18


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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

My favorite Sketch sites

My favourite sketch sites

I believe it’s important to focus on other web sites that you regularly return to view. Not because they are friends, or sponsors, but just because I respect their work.

52 Sketches . . . 52 Weeks
CISter's Stylish Sketches
Gettin Sketchy
Got Sketch?
Little Book of Sketches
PHutch Sketches
Scrapbooking Sketches Aussie Style
Sketches for freestyle scrappers
SketchThis
Stuck?!
Pagemaps


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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Sketch #16 and 17

Sketch #16 and 17







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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Technique Sunday- Magic Mesh

Technique Sunday

Magic Mesh

Magic mesh is a great element to focus on a part of your layout. It works great for beach layouts to mimic netting, or on tags. Personally I only like it in small amounts, but you can really have fun embellishing it.

You can purchase magic mesh at the scrapbook store, or I have been told drywall tape works as well. I would be careful regarding acidity with drywall tape though.

I like how versatile magic mesh is. You can sand it, ink it, paint it or tear it to create different effects. You can get it in multiple colors in order to co-ordinate it with your layout as well.

Examples:

On this layout, magic mesh is used on the tag as an embellishment, and behind the photograph.

You came into my life

The title in this layout is backed with magic mesh to highlight it.

Red Pine


Click on the multicolored magic mesh image above for the official magic mesh web site, including more ideas. Here are also a few links to other project ideas.

Angela's Studio
Scrap Jaz- magic mesh
Scrap Friends
Craft Town Hobby land USA.com
Scrapbooking Roads

If you have a layout that includes magic mesh ideas please let me know when you add a coment, and I will add your link to the list.


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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Sketch #15

Sketch #15




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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Making memories tool kit


Making Memories tool kit


This was one of my first tool purchases for scrapbooking. I absolutely love this kit and use it constantly. It includes a silver case, hammer, eyelet setter, three size anywhere hole punches, round-ended pliers, tweezers, paper piercer and needles.

You can also get the deluxe kit which includes an add on with a small metal ruler, craft knife with replacement blades, and a glue pen.

The only drawback of this kit is that when you insert eyelets you are using a hammer, so it can get loud. Personally this is not an issue for me. I feel it’s the same as a man working in the garage. It can however be inconvenient if you have sleeping kids in the house.

I have been using it for over five years and the durability is amazing. Definitely a recommended tool if you don’t mind a little noise.

Here is a video demonstration on setting eyelets with the making memories tool kit.

scraptheworldtv.com- Making Memories eyelet setter



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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Sketch #14


Sketch #14




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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Sketch #13


Sketch #13

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Blog credits


Blog credits

www.deviantart.com

I wanted to share one of my favorite web sites where wonderful users share their creations.

You can find textures, embelishments,paint shop, photoshop brushes and more on this site. Even though I am not a digital scrapbooker I find it an excelent resource.

I wanted to provide credits to the following individuals from the site. Though I may or may not use their ideas I like their work and wanted to highlight it.


Patterns

ransie3
shoe-fly
fairyhoods
fullmind79
drag-my-soul
paleseptembre
samanthavnr
crazykira-resources
chaoticfae
princesspeach0221
sweartoshakeitup
happyduster
pandoraicons
tove91
samanthavnr
paleseptembre
kissncontrol
lifeisdolce
smuffster
plastic-lollies
kissncontrol
pixellove
sparkling-eye
nicolejaninexo
pandoraicons


Paint shop pro brushes

mandy71480
celtictouch
amarieveanne-stock
ladymalk
malstir
pinklilies
gothicdork
greyskymorning
capriciousdream

If I missed anyone and I used your pattern or design I appologize, I have been having computer issues. Please let me know and I will add you to the list.



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