Picture Perfect Scrapbook Layout

Today you'll find me posting on the Creations Galore blog using We R Memory Keepers Notable Collection to document a picture of some crazy lady at a concert.......... So I'm the crazy lady. And it was fun. Hop over to the CG blog to see more pictures and a supply list. 

Documenting The Details

Good morning! You can find me posting on the Creations Galore blog today sharing how I created this fun picture documenting the contents of my makeup bag. I used the picture to create a 6x8 insert for my Project Life album (seen in yesterday's post). I'd love for you to stop by and take a look! 

DIY Cupcake Toppers!

You can find me on the Creations Galore blog today with a DIY Cupcake Topper tutorial. I'd love for you to stop by and see how to make these fun toppers for yourself! 

Card Making Monday

It's another Monday, which means it's time for three new Make N Take cards at Creations Galore. If you're in Wisconsin, I'd love for you to stop by and create these fun projects! For more details, visit the blog here.

Give Thanks : Distress Ink Background

I'm on the Creations Galore blog today with a step-by-step video on how I created this fun Make N Take using Sweet Stamp Shop sets and Distress Inks. I'd love for you to stop by! 

 

Spreading the love of paper crafting...

Today's an exciting day for me, and I can't wait to share that excitement with you! 

First up, I'm sharing a Thanksgiving layout on the Practical Scrappers blog today. It's my very first individual feature for the site, and I'd love it if you headed over to check it out. In addition to my feature about getting the most from your supplies, you'll find lots of inspiration from my fellow design team members. They're full of creativity and talent!

Second, my crazy face was on a local news station this morning. I spoke on the Project Life and Albums Made Easy systems, both fantastic tools for getting those wedding, travel, or daily photos off your camera or phone and into beautiful albums. You can see the segment here. If you're in the Green Bay area, please stop by Creations Galore where I work... It's a gorgeous scrapbooking and card making store. We have 10,000 square feet of paper crafting goodies. 

Thanks for sharing in my fun news. What exciting things have you been up to lately?

Card Making Monday

Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing a Make N Take I created for Creations Galore this week. If you're local, I'd love for you to stop in and create this card, along with three others available. You can see them by clicking here.

This card came together quickly! Just a few layers of cardstock and patterned paper, a beautiful Penny Black sentiment, and satin ribbon. Satin ribbon is my go-to supply for elegant cards. 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope your week is off to a great start!

SUPPLIES :: Paper Cut Cardstock & Patterned Paper, Penny Black Stamp, StazOn Jet Black Ink, Black Satin Ribbon

TOOLS :: Acrylic Block, Tonic 12" Guillotine, MyStick Permanent Adhesive, Scor-Pal

Life Is Sweet : Clean & Simple Layout

You'll find me sharing a 'sweet' layout on the Creations Galore blog today, along with my thoughts on using color to express a mood. I'd love for you to stop by! 

Three Wheelin'

Hello friends! I'm sharing a page on the Creations Galore blog today for Layout Tuesday. I'd love if you stopped by! 

A little Project Life sample...

You can find me posting on the Creations Galore blog today showing off a Project Life/Albums Made Easy spread from January. All of the journaling cards and page protectors are a part of the Webster collection by We R Memory Keepers. Head over to the blog to learn more about the layout! 

Are you local? I'd love for you to join my Project Life/Albums Made Easy Workshop this Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM at Creations Galore in Green Bay, Wisconsin. You can learn more about this class by visiting this link.

Coloring Glitter with Copics :: A Tutorial

Hello friends. You can find me on the Creations Galore blog today posting a tutorial using Elizabeth Craft Designs Microfine Glitter, Double Sided Adhesive, and Peel-Off Stickers. It was such a fun product to use, and the results were incredible. 

I have a no glitter in the house rule, so I was a tad nervous to give this a try. Glitter sticks to anything and everything. I cringed at just the thought of coloring over the glitter with my Copic markers. Wouldn't it ruin them?! I'm here to tell you it didn't. When it came to working with the glitter; however, I developed a few tips and 'don't do this' moments. Check it out! 

I found these fantastic library pockets at Creations Galore. They're the perfect size for a gift card and a tag with a handwritten note. 

Check out the Creations Galore blog for the full tutorial. Enjoy your day!

New Workshop for June

I'm excited to show off June's Scrapbook School Workshop. The workshop will be taught at Creations Galore Thursday, June 13th at 6 PM. I've pulled together an awesome kit, two new sketches, and some great techniques. If you're in the Green Bay area, I'd love for you to sign up. The workshop is perfect for beginner and advanced scrapbookers. Come down for an night of fun! For more details, visit here.

*Both pages above were created with We R Memory Keepers Happy Campers Collection.

Card Roundup

As part of my job as the Creative Genius at Creations Galore, I create 3 new Make N Takes for our customers each week. Here are a few clean and simple cards from the last few weeks. If you're near Green Bay, Wisconsin, I would love for you to stop in and create with us!

For more information on the supplies used for each card, visit the Creations Galore blog.

Hey, Chick...

Today, I'm sharing a Honeycomb Paper tutorial on the Creations Galore blog. The honeycomb paper adds a big surprise to any card!

CARD SUPPLIES

Cardstock: Paper Cut

Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers

Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Prismacolor Pencils

Stamps: Stamps By Judith (Grass), Inky Antics (Easter Chick)

Extras: Inky Antics (Pink Honeycomb Paper)

Love Love Love

You can find me blogging on the Creations Galore Blog today. Head over to get all the details about this layout, including where I got the great scrapbook sketch! 

Layout Wednesday

You can find me on the Creations Galore blog today with a layout I created for my newlywed friends using BoBunny's Detour Collection.

Sneak Peek :: Christmas Cover Page

Hello bloggers! I've created a cover page for this year's Christmas album and have shared it on the Creations Galore blog for Layout Tuesday. Head over to see the full layout, as well as details about each element. 

Experimenting with Alcohol Inks :: Perspective

Good morning! Creating With Alcohol Inks is one of my favorite classes to teach at Creations Galore. There are endless techniques and projects you can create with this medium. During my last class, I played around with a few new techniques, resulting in the card below. 

I placed a large drop of ink in 3 colors onto the felt applicator tool. Rather than pouncing the felt across the glossy paper, I placed the tool onto the paper and twisted it in a circle. The patterned that resulted looked a lot like flowers. So I grabbed my Copic Multiliner and created some doodles over the ink circles. 

The butterflies were stamped onto colored vellum. After cutting them out, I folded the butterflies in half, adding glue to only the fold. This creates dimension and the illusion the butterflies are flying off the card. 

I added the same stamps to the inside of the card, and completed the front with a sentiment. 

Have you tried Alcohol Inks? It's such a fun medium. If you're local, I'd love for you to attend a class. The next Creating With Alcohol Inks class is Monday, November 5th. You can find out more information here. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! 

CARD SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Paper Cut
Stamps: Tim Holtz (Spring Sprung, Good Thoughts)
Inks: StazOn (Jet Black), Copic Multiliner, Adirondack Alcohol Inks (Pool, Salmon, Lettuce)

Layout Tuesday: On Tour

I created a scrapbook page for Layout Tuesdays... You can find the post with more close-ups at the Creations Galore blog. 

Layout Tuesday: Fall Leaves

I'm posting over at the Creations Galore blog today with a scrapbook page I created with Bo Bunny's new line, Apple Cider. How fantastic are these photos taken by the talented Megs Colleen of my friends from college?! You can expect to see more photos from Megs in future CG posts! 

Head over to the Creations Galore blog to see the full layout!