Sketch #14 (layout added)

Here's the sketch for this week...

and my layout using the March Kit!

I hope you like it! Add your link to the post at MSS if you complete a layout using the sketch!

as promised....

my layout..



i used the KI SHEER DELIGHTS. they are really thick, and are of
a really cool quality...think plastic placemats!! marcy has a few styles at the shop. you should check it out.

you can also use the KI lace cardstock for a transparent look.



i've posted this one before, but its my favourite one using the KI lace. tomorrow, i'll show you another way to use clear stuff on your layouts!

later!!!

I see Right thru you

this week i am going to share some
transparent ideas...
i have a layout i worked on this
weekend that i will share ,
but my camera battery died, so it will
have to wait till tomorrow.

Marcy has lots of clear stuff at the
shoppe...some great product to use!!

this week i challenge you to
create something using a clear element.
can't wait to see what you come up with!

Sketch #13

Here's this week's sketch:

and my card:

If you create a layout or card, I'd love to see it! Post in the MSS gallery, and add a link to the thread!

new Newsletter and Giveaway

So, I've officially sent out the new newsletter with our new system. I'm not done tweaking the appearance of it, but for now it'll do. Be sure to sign up if you want to receive it in your inbox. If not, you can view it in the forum.

And now, without further ado... the monthly giveaway.

(sorry the pic's small)

So. "How do I win these goodies?" you ask. Well, it's simple. I want to know what scrapbooking stuff you're most looking forward to hitting the shoppe. Comment in the blog and I'll draw a random winner at the end of the month.

Oh, and Super Scrap Day registration is now online. Sign up to join in on the fun!!!

later...

come back later today for a giveaway!

(or sign up for the newsletter to get it in your inbox!)

Little extras

Don't be afraid to turn up the voltage on your embellishments! Just because they came that way doesn't mean you can't change them.

Add gems to your stickers and chipboard.
Cut out patterns in your patterned paper.
Paint letter stickers.
Stamp on chipboard.
Whatever. They're your embellishments. Make them you.

On my layout for the Love challenge I added a gem to the center of a chipboard flower. Simple... yes. Big impact... yes. (Okay... well... not BIG... but a little added oomph!)

February Challenge ~ Love

So, what better challenge for this month than a LOVE theme??

Here's what some of the Shoppe Girls did with the challenge...

Mine... Leigh's...
and Liz's...
Feel free to join us in the challenge forum!

And, a new product update...

now instore and online...

Cosmo Cricket papers, a little new Basic Grey and new Jenni Bowlin.

My Mind's Eye is also here, but I didn't have time to get it out today. Look for that on Thursday.

Seriously Sleep Deprived Sketch (#12)

My week of nights caught up with me and even though I did have the sketch ready to post, I totally forgot to post it! Sorry I'm just getting it up now...

Here's my card! I hope you enjoy the sketch! I'll add a thread to the message board so you can add any layouts/cards you make with it.

Five Faves Challenge!

I was looking through my gallery and noticed some products I seem to be using over and over on a lot of my layouts... so I thought I'd turn it into a challenge! List at least five of your favourite products right now (either here in the comments, or on the post on the message board) and then create a layout that uses at least three of those products. It doesn't have to be a name brand... it can by a type of product (see my list below). Link your layout up and I'll draw for a small prize on Sunday!

So, here are five of my faves right now:

Shaped papers

Felt embellishments

Pink Paislee

Red Star Kits (all the co-ordination is done for me!)

chipboard

And here is my layout (using shaped paper, felt embellishments, Pink Paislee and chipboard):

Wow--Crop Gallery!

The gallery was hopping all weekend with the Online Crop... I count 48 layouts! Here are some of my favourites (but if you haven't had a chance to check it out, you can see them in the MSS Gallery.

by Tammy:

by Heather:

by Susi:
by Tanya:

By Val:

by Errlee:

And if you made it this far, you probably noticed a trend in several of my choices... I have a feeling I'll be creating a layout with my scraps in some sort of grid very soon! ;)

Friday Sketch #11

Here's the next Friday Sketch (also known as an early bird challenge for the crop tonight)!

Here's my layout:

If you create a layout based on this sketch, make sure you add a link to the thread in the Crop Forum!

Lots of eye candy...

in the MSS gallery lately!!

Here are a few of my favourites:

This one by Susi:



This one by Errlee (hockeymom):



This one by Tanya:



This one by Heather:



And this one by Tammy



If you'd like to check out some more eye candy, make sure you join us in our online crop this weekend. The forum is already up and early bird challenges should be posted shortly.

Hope to see you there!

Home Sweet Home

We were looking at photos at my mom's over Christmas and I have to say how fun that was! Sure looking at photos of my brothers and I was enjoyable, but just look at that wallpaper! And that stereo we're standing in front of... it played records and we loved listening to it. And the vase behind us, my mom still has it (but I think she threw out those plastic flowers! LOL)



Looking at these photos inspired me to create something about our home and how it is right now. And this adorable Maya Road chipboard album from the Shoppe and the February kit inspired me to make the following chipboard album.

Thanks for looking!

An early, early bird challenge

for this weekend's online crop.

I challenge you to used packaging from your scrappy supplies on your layout (or project).

Here's my example... I loved the Prima Lollipop flowers that came in the February kit. AND, I loved the pretty packaging they came with. So much so, I used it on this layout:

Link your layouts using scrappy packaging either here or here in the MSS challenges forum before midnight, Sunday, Feb. 8th and I'll draw a winner who'll receive a RAK from me. :)

Can't wait to see what you create!

Giveaway winner

So, by random flicking of the mouse wheel... the winner of the January giveaway is....

Susi!!!!

Trying to fake it

I loved the look of the Prima Lollipop flowers that are in the February kit. The ones I received in my kit were yellow and I thought one would work perfectly on the page I was making... but it was the wrong colour.

So, I decided to try and make my own.

What you need:
cardstock, patterned paper
circle cutter
baby wipe (or a damp paper towel)
edge distresser
Versamark ink
white embossing powder
heat gun
a mini-brad

Here's what I did:

1. I cut two circles of kraft cardstock (different sizes) and three from Pink Paislee patterned paper, in sizes so they would nest together.

2. I wet the edges of each circle and then distressed them a bit. I also played with bending and shaping the edges to get the look I was going for.

3. I inked some of the edges of the flowers with versamark and then covered them with white embossing powder. I heated them with my heat gun. (If you don't have embossing powder and a heat gun, I think white paint on the edges would work, too.)

4. I stacked them together, poked a hole through the middle and attached a mini-brad.

Here's the end result:



(You can click on the photo to see it larger.)
And how it looks on the page:

It's February

...and that means there are some new kits available at the Shoppe. Click here to check out Home is Where the Heart is and He said, She said.

Here are a few of the layouts that the DT created with this fabulous kit this month:

From Jen:





And from Leigh:

You can check out the rest of the creations with the kit here.