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Scrapbooking

3x Back to School Pages

It's the end of September and I finally got around to making my kids' Back to School pages. I'm really thrilled on how they turned out…I hope you are too! Let me know what you think!

The first is of my youngest who just started Kindergarten this year. I just can't believe they are all in school now. She's so proud of herself and is doing so well.

This one is of my son…of course…and he just started grade 4 in a brand new school. He's been doing really well and has already made some friends!

My oldest daughter just entered grade 6 and in her school that's the highest grade, so, it's neat to see how they are empowering her to be a leader. She is growing up so fast and now even has feet bigger than mine..can you imagine?! :)

This week's NEW DOWNLOADS for My Digital Studio include: (click on each thumbnail to see them online)
 

 

Quick Links
My Digital Studio catalogue PDF
Shop for Digital Products here
Purchase My Digital Software here

 

 

Photo Album Wow Swap by Linda Willman

We had a wow swap at Stampin Girls and I got to see some fabulous projects! Our swap contest winner was Linda Willman who created this beautifully elegant Photo Album.

Here's a close up of the flower:

The inside has our clear envelopes to add your photos:


Cardstock: 
Early Espresso  8 1/2 x 4 3/4  (score at 7 1/4 and 8 1/4)
Crumb Cake  6 1/4 x 4 1/4
Ink:
Versamark (for letterpress) and crumb cake
Accessories:
"Lots of Love" letterpress plate
Victoria  5/8" crochet trim
Vinatge Wallpaper Embossing Folder
Blossom Petal Builder Punch
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (to build flower)
Double Sided Sticky Strip (to build book and attach flower)
Dazzling Diamonds and Two Way Glue (on flowers)
Basic Pearls (largerst size)
Sponge

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CLASS: Summer Scrapbook Album

In this class, you'll make 20 complete 12×12 srapbook pages using the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit from the Summer Mini Catalogue.

Included is a 1/2 pack of Bold Brights Buttons, your choice of any designer printed 12×12 album (So Saffron Houndstooth, Real Red Polka Dot or Old Olive Leaves) and any coordinating cardstock and embellishments needed to create the pages!

Date: Thurs. June 23rd
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $80 (credit cards accepted)
Place: Josee's Stamping Studio
RSVP by June 14th

To register, email me  with your choice of album and preferred method of payment (credit card or paypal).

I hope you can come! Here are a couple of the pages we'll be making:

Products used in this class:

Scrapbook Kit

1/2 a pack of buttons

Pick one: 12 x 12 Album

Real Red Polka Dot

Houndstooth

Green Leaves

Limited spots!

Contact me now to register!!!

Joy Scrapbook Page

It sure seems like during the holidays we take way more photos than normal, so we end up with lots of photos to scrapbook.

To get your holiday pages done, simple but elegant pages like this offer a quick and easy solution. Using neutrals as a base and a few key colors you can unify multiple layouts and save on supplies. Here Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler are paired for a classic holiday look.

Stampin' Up Supply List

Step by Step Directions

  1. Using direct to paper method drag Crumb Cake Classic Ink on paper to texturize, and ink the edges.
  2. Cut Early Espresso Card Stock to 7.5 x 10 and attach to cardstock with SNAIL.
  3. Cut a 3 x 12 strip of Designer Series Paper, and then run Cherry Cobbler piece through Big Shot with Tasteful Trim die to create scallop edge.  Attach scallop edge to back of patterned paper with SNAIL, and then attach entire panel to page.
  4. Run Early Espresso ribbon along seem between trim and patterned paper, attach with SNAIL and trim off edges.
  5. Cut letters for title – JOY – out of Early Espresso using the Big Shot and the Serif Essentials Alphabet.  Attach to page base. 
  6. Top off letter O with a bow out of Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and a Basic Pearl.

Get started today on those holiday pages, and try to find a way to unify them with colors and similar products to help save valuable time. To shop for scrapbooking supplies, visit my online store and shop 24/7 in your PJs!

 

                

Vintage Holiday Scrapbook Page

It's always a good time to work on holiday-themed scrapbook pages! Whether you want to catch up on past years, or get a jump on this Christmas, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper provides a great starting point for pages with a classic, vintage feel. Some simple crochet trim accents and basic pearls complete the page.

Step by Step Directions

  1. Cut paper as follows:
    1. Strip of "holly" designer series paper to 1 x 12
    2. Strip of artichoke patterned piece to 2.5 x 12
    3. Two Crumb Cake photo mats to 6.5 x 4.5
    4. Always Artichoke for tag 4.5 x 2.5
  2. Adhere holly strip of paper about 0.5 inches from top to 12×12 Cherry Cobbler base with SNAIL.
  3. Adhere artichoke strip of paper about 1 inch from bottom of page; attach crochet trim with SNAIL along the bottom seam; add three pearls on right hand side on top of trim.
  4. Add two Crumb Cake mats using SNAIL as shown in top half of page
  5. To create tag, trim the two corners, add hole near top using Crop-A-Dile and run crochet trim through and knot it. Add to layout with SNAIL.
  6. Stamp "Dec 25" in Cherry Cobbler on Very Vanilla and punch out with Decorative Label Punch. Add to layout with Stampin' Dimensionals. Top off pearl at bottom of label.

 

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Project of the Week: Tropical Party Scrapbook Page

September is almost here…which means there's only a few days left to order from the Summer Mini Catalogue. A lot of the products in this mini catalogue are gone after August 31st, so take a look and make sure there's not something on your wish list that you'd be missing out on.

This scrapbook page features two great products from the Summer Mini catalog: Island Oasis Designer Series Paper (117173) and Island Floral Bigz Die (118871), along with lots of Big Shot elements!

Step by Step Directions

  1. Cut four Scallop Squares from Old Olive cardstock.
  2. Cut out flower using Big Shot, using Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron and Rose Red card stock to create flowers. Layer together and fasten together using a Pumpkin Pie Floral Brad.
  3. Cut letters for title – Summer – out of Rose Red using the Alphabet Simple Dies.
  4. Cut a 2 inch strip of umbrella patterned paper, and a ½ inch strip of pumpkin pie polkadot designer series paper. Attach both to 12×12 So Saffron cardstock as shown.
  5. Attach title on top of strip of Designer Series Paper using SNAIL.
  6. Attach Scallop Squares as shown using SNAIL.
  7. Using Stampin' Dimensionals attach flower to lower right hand corner of page.

Stampin' Up Supply List (click on descriptions to see item)

Paper: So Saffron 12×12 (119947), Rose Red (102544), Old Olive (100702), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Island Oasis Designer Series Paper (117173)
Accessories: Subtles Flower Brads (119732) SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Island Floral Die (118871), Alphabet Simple Letters Dies (115960), Scallop Square (115950)

This is a very versatile layout that you can easily use, and it is a great way to economize on your Designer Series Paper! The Big Shot lets you cut letters out of not only cardstock, but chipboard, cork or other materials to create unique scrapbook pages, and you'll never be stuck without the right letters again! To order any of the supplies for this page, or stock up on Summer Mini items before they are gone, click on shop now below.

 

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