I love the way the layout turned out and I managed to use up a whole package of stickers. So why save that package? Don't hoard your stickers. The next time you love a whole package, consider using it all on one layout.
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Saturday, April 26, 2014
The Whole Package
They sat there in the package, neatly in rows. Puffy heart stickers. I loved them enough that I had ended up with 2 packages. I had already used a few here and there. There were a few gaps in the package. Still, I liked the way the grid of puffy hearts looked just as they were. So why not use the whole package all at once?
I used the most complete package and substituted a wood veneer shape in the blank spot. I then machine stitched a loose grid. Much of the page isn't straight, but it has a homemade with love feel that is perfect for the story about rescuing 3 tiny kittens.
I love the way the layout turned out and I managed to use up a whole package of stickers. So why save that package? Don't hoard your stickers. The next time you love a whole package, consider using it all on one layout.
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I love the way the layout turned out and I managed to use up a whole package of stickers. So why save that package? Don't hoard your stickers. The next time you love a whole package, consider using it all on one layout.
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Get It Scrapped: Text in Layout Design
Text is a versatile and budget friendly tool. We all have supplies like letter stickers and dies in our stash. Why not use them? Why not put them to work to support one of our stories? I recently gave some of my dies a workout on a recent project for Get It Scrapped.
Adventure at the Zoo by Christy Strickler |Supplies Cardstock: Colorbok; Patterned Paper: Studio Calico; Letters: American Crafts, Basic Grey, Studio Calico, X-Cut; Flowers, Wood Veneer: Prima; Button, Flash Cards: Jenni Bowlin; Enamel Dot: My Mind’s Eye; Snaps: We R Memory Keepers: Other: label, dictionary page
The easiest way to add text unobtrusively is to create a tone on tone background. Choose words that support the story, then die cut them or use letter stickers that match a cardstock background. Use machine stitching as a way to add extra texture.
Once you have your background or canvas completed, you can then layer on other page elements with text. I chose a dictionary page which included the word " zoo" to support my story. I also added tiny animal flash cards and flowers which were created from text style papers.
Using text is a wonderful way to support the story. It's especially helpful when you want to theme a page but don't have the "right" themed supplies to support the story. You can create a custom tone on tone background and then add the elements of your choice. Plus, it's a wonderful way to use up some of your supplies.
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The easiest way to add text unobtrusively is to create a tone on tone background. Choose words that support the story, then die cut them or use letter stickers that match a cardstock background. Use machine stitching as a way to add extra texture.
Once you have your background or canvas completed, you can then layer on other page elements with text. I chose a dictionary page which included the word " zoo" to support my story. I also added tiny animal flash cards and flowers which were created from text style papers.
Using text is a wonderful way to support the story. It's especially helpful when you want to theme a page but don't have the "right" themed supplies to support the story. You can create a custom tone on tone background and then add the elements of your choice. Plus, it's a wonderful way to use up some of your supplies.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
Crafting with Teens: An Easter Nest
I had the intention of crafting with my son during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday breaks from school. It didn't work out as I had planned. So many of his friends were off from school as well and I found that he wanted to spend a lot of time with them. It doesn't bother me. We see a lot of each other during our homeschool sessions. Time with his friends isn't always easy to come by since some are homeschooled and some go to different public schools. So I let that time take precedence.
What I changed this time was when we do the crafts. I set aside time when I knew his friends would be busy with homework to make our Easter craft for this year.
The craft is a simple nest. It's composed of a tart tin, a few plastic eggs and some feathers. I helped my son crimp some of my scrapbook paper scraps to line the nest. We used some of the new Jenni Bowlin Scattered Stars Rub-ons to dress up the plastic eggs just a bit. It was quick and easy plus I had the added bonus of just sitting and chatting with my son while we worked.
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What I changed this time was when we do the crafts. I set aside time when I knew his friends would be busy with homework to make our Easter craft for this year.
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