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25 & Counting Scrapbook Page

I thought I would share a quick post today to show you a page I made with the 25 & Counting download that is available over on my SU website. (CORRECTION: This is not one of the free downloads. In my haste to get something posted I grabbed the wrong file...SORRY!) This is exactly how the 12x12 page comes with the download, except I did alter the size of the photo. Of course there is more to it, but I just thought it would make more sense to see a project. Be sure to get your free downloads today, because they are only here for a few days!

 

Daydream Medallion Scrapbook Page

I know I've said this before, but one of the weird things about being a display stamper is that we can only use pictures of our immediate family. It feels really strange to scrapbook a picture of myself and then send it in for display. I found this old picture from my honeymoon over twenty years ago, so I used it. LOL! I am not a big scrapper, so I have to force myself to come up with something for each stamp set. With that being said, this is the 8"x8" page sample I did for the Daydream Medallion set. It is a fairly cut and dry page, but there is just one thing I want to point out. I also used the Ex Libris background stamp on this page. I stamped it twice and then only used the bottom portions to create a symmetrical design behind the photo. I like the idea of being able to stretch the use of a stamp by using it in unexpected ways. By placing the photo over the place where the two images meet, you can't even tell they are spliced together.

2012 Artisan Finalists Blog Hop - Day 9

Thanks for joining us for day nine of our blog hop. Tomorrow is out big finale, so you don't want to miss it. I have saved the best for last. I hope you are taking the time to visit every blog. There are some amazing projects being shared this week. If you are making the rounds in order, then you just arrived from Mindy Bingamon's blog.

This precious little girl is my great niece, Patty. She has the most beautiful brown eyes I have ever seen. Todays project is another MDS digital hybrid 12"x12" page. It has so many layers on it that if it were made with traditional elements it would have weighed a ton. One of the many things I love about digital scrapbooking is that you can try different elements on a layout. If they don't work you can easily start over without feeling guilty about wasting paper.

I really wanted to add some "real" ribbon to this page, so I printed the background layers and the top layers seperately. I added the ribbon, bow, and button, and then placed the additional layers over it with dimensionals. I used some of the bleached seam binding ribbon that I told you about yesterday. To make the page look even more traditional, I printed the tag, trimmed it out, and slipped it between layers. I also sponged the edges of the different layers and the tag. I saved a lot of time by creating this page in MDS and then assembling it. 

Well, that is all for today. Be sure to head on over to see which awesome project Holly VanDyne has in store for us today. This blog hop will take you in a complete circle, but if you happen to lose your way, here is a list you can refer to. Tomorrow is the final day of our ten day event, so don't miss it!

  

1. Connie Collins (you are here!)
2. Holly VanDyne
3. Melissa Stout
4. Amy O'Neill
5. Sandie Conner
6. Amy Rogers
7. Mercedes Weber
8. Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin
9. Mindy Bingamon

INGREDIENTS: My Digital Studio software; Digital DSP: Attic Botique, Beau Chateau, My Sweet Pea, Geometric Lines; Beau Chateau Elements - Note 3; Rock-a-Bye - Frame 2; Spring Fever Stamp Brush Set - Pretty Sweet; Font: CK Ali’s Hand; Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon (Bleached White), Pretty in Pink Designer Button, Dimensionals, Tea Stain Ink from Distressing Kit.

2012 Artisan Finalists Blog Hop - Day 7

Today is day seven of our ten day blog hop. If you are making the rounds, you should have just arrived from Mindy Bingamon's blog.

 
The glamorous lady is my mother. I was so flattered when someone came up to me at convention and said I looked a lot like her. Yes, it is true, I definitely favor her, but I also have quite a bit of my dad's side of the family in me too. I have to tell you the story behind this photo. A few years ago my parents celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. My dad had this graduation photo of my mom restored for the event. When he gave me a copy of it he smiled and said, "This is why I married your mother!" I think she is beautiful and obviously he does too!

This page is proof positive that digital layouts can have some depth and character. I love adding unexpected embellishments to my pages. Here I gave my mother a pearl necklace with matching pearl earring. I also printed some of the elements out twice, cut them out and then layered them on top of existing ones using dimensional adhesive. I also added some glitter to the flowers just to give it a little more bling. In case you haven't noticed, I am really into digital hybrid scrapbooking.

Well, that is all for today. Be sure to head on over to see which awesome project Holly VanDyne has in store for us today. This blog hop will take you in a complete circle, but if you happen to lose your way, here is a list you can refer to. Just three more days to go, so don't miss it! 

 

1. Connie Collins (you are here!)
2. Holly VanDyne
3. Melissa Stout
4. Amy O'Neill
5. Sandie Conner
6. Amy Rogers
7. Mercedes Weber
8. Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin
9. Mindy Bingamon

INGREDIENTS: My Digital Studio Software; Digital DSP: Everyday Enchantment, Beau Chateau; Beau Chateau Elements; Attic Botique Embellishments; Font: Bickman Scrpit Fancy 2; Digital Cardstock: Whisper White, Early Espresso; Curly Label Digital Punch; Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue Pen.

2012 Artisan Finalists Blog Hop - Day 3

We're back today with another round of crafty projects from some very talented ladies. Isn't this fun! If you are just now joining us, no worries! When you get to each blog on the hop, just scroll down to check out the projects from the past few days. Didn't you just love Mindy Bingamon's adorable project?

Today's project is a 8.5"x11" scrapbook page created in My Digital Studio. Maybe it's just the mom in me, but doesn't that picture of my son just make you want to smile? When it comes to scrapbooking, I think that the elements used on the page should enhance the photo, but not over-power it. I thought this particular photograph was perfect for a CAS (clean & simple) layout.

All three of the scrapbook pages I submitted for the Artisan competition were hybrid pages. In case you aren't familiar with that terminology, a hybrid scrapbook page is created on the computer, printed, and then enhanced with traditional elements such as ribbon and buttons. It saves a lot of time, supplies, and money. This particular page was printed, then backed with traditional card stock. Then I just added a small button that was threaded with some white bakers twine. Hybrid projects give you a handmade feel without a lot of bulk. I used My Digital Studio software by Stampin' Up! I think it is much easier to work with than many other digital scrapbooking software that I have tried. Now it is even better with the release of MDS2. You can find out more about a free 30-day trial, here.

Well, that is all for today. Be sure to head on over to see which awesome project Holly VanDyne has in store for us today. This blog hop will take you in a complete circle, but if you happen to lose your way, here is a list you can refer to. This is a ten day event, so be sure to check back every day this week for more great stamping and paper crafting ideas!

1. Connie Collins (you are here!)
2. Holly VanDyne
3. Melissa Stout
4. Amy O'Neill
5. Sandie Conner
6. Amy Rogers
7. Mercedes Weber
8. Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin
9. Mindy Bingamon

INGREDIENTS: My Digital Studio; Sun Garden Digital DSP; Sunny Day Border 1, Sunny Day Large Heart 2 & 4; Lundy Linear Digital DSP; Font: Arial; Digital Cardstock: Chat Room Thoughts of You - Laugh; Large Digital Photo Corner Punch, Real Red Button; Lucky Limeade DSP; Glue Dots.

You're Amazing Scrapbook Page

Today I have another convention display to share. This one is a very clean and simple 8"x8" page that features the You're Amazing stamp set along with some simple embossing using the Simply Scored tool.

Oh...almost forgot to tell  you about the 2012 Artisan Finalists Blog Hop. It begins tonight at midnightand runs for ten consecutive days. So be sure to check back each day to see some really awesome projects by some really talented gals.

My Baby Rocks!

I've told you before that I am not much of a scrapbooker, but I am really glad that I had to design some pages as my SAB samples... otherwise I would never have made this 6"x6" page. Sometimes I think "if only he had stayed this little". Then I remember how exhausting it was having to chase after him constantly. Thankfully, he was a very good toddler and didn't get into too much, so I really can't complain.

One of the best things about creating toddler pages is that you can use bright, bold colors. I pulled out my stack of Patterns DSP for the background papers. For the page title I used the Outlined Occasions stamp set from Sale-a-bration. This set was fun and easy to work with. I stamped the image in Basic Black ink and then colored in each letter with my blender pen and various inks. Can you believe that this cutie pie is taller than me now? It really is true that they grow up so fast!

Our Little Sonshine SAB Page

I have to be honest here, some of the SAB sets don't lend themselves easily to a scrapbook page, or at least the Sprinkled Expressions set doesn't. Actually, I struggled with this set for all of my Leadership samples because it just isn't my style. Here is a 6x6 page that I did. I never would have done this page unless I just had to. I love the final product, but probably because that is my little punkin' on the page. (He's not so little any more.) SU didn't use this page in San Antonio. They told us that they wouldn't be using all of our things at leadership and might be sending some of them to the UK and to different regionals and so-forth. So who knows, maybe it will pop up somewhere one day.