Saturday, June 25, 2011

Thanks A Bunch Pop-Up Card

Hi it's Lisa here with a fun tutorial to share.  I have seen some truly amazing cards lately and here is my version/tutorial of my first pop-up slider card. Love it!

Instructions:
First, take a 6 x 12 inch cardstock of plain cardstock and a matching patterned paper.
Fold the 6 x 12 inch half...then cut out a 3 x 3 inch square in the center.
Next cut out a 4 inch wood grain paper or you can stamp it wood grain and cut out a 2.5 inch square out of the center of the wood. make two 1/4 inch wood panes.
Cut a piece of 3 x 3 inch transparency and place on the back of the window then add the window panes on top of that...like a sandwhich.
Add a 2 inch oval and scallop around with another piece of cardstock.
Embellish with ribbons for the curtains.


The inside I used Walk In My Garden Cricut Cartridge, I made 5 sets of the tulips and leftover scraps for the blue, yellow and white flower tops. The flower pot base is a 3 inch rectangle with a 1/2 inch cut off the top...also used Martha Stewart punch for the arches on the top of the flower pot. Extra tip: Don't forget to make the backside of the flower pot and colored flowers too. For a finished 3D effect when it pops up!



The patterned paper is 6 x 6 and BEFORE you tack it down cut out the slider part first.
There are some great tutorials out there on how to make the slider. Here is one by Dawn's Stamping Thoughts that is great: click here for link to video...thank you! I modified my measurements for my card...I cut mine at 2 inches and 4 inches and 3 inches high....basically, in the center of the card so that you could see the flowers through the window when the card is laying flat. The inside slider is the same green to match and I punched a hole in the bottom and added ribbon.
The kids are planning to sign the card on the slider part later....


Hope you enjoyed looking and try your first pop up slider card too! Super fun!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Friday Special: Reader's Pages!

Hello all and happy Friday! I am sharing two great pages by two different artists using Heather's beautiful sketch from last week called June Template Number One. You can see the sketch and download the template here.

Marlene created this page all about two friends. I love the sewn flag on the side. What a cool touch! And the design looks so good papers and embellishments! Her take on this sketch is great!!  You can see more of Marlene's pretty work at her gallery here: Scrap4brains .



The next page using that sketch is by April. This take on the sketch is fabulous as well. Take a look at the the mood created on the page by the papers and photo. So dreamy and cool. I also love the butterflies flying up to the top! You can see more April's neat work on her blog here: http://scrapperforever.blogspot.com/ .



I hope you will try to work with this sketch! If you do, please send it to me at scrappingpam73@yahoo.com .

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Heather's June Sketch Two

I created this template based on the layout I made for a blog hop on Jessica Sprague's website. I just realized when I sat down to write this post that I'm not allowed to share the layout until this Friday. Ooops! Thank goodness that Nancy, Vicky, and Dolores came through with example layouts for me to share! Thank you very much girls. Here is the the preview of the sketch/template.


This is Nancy's layout. She scrapped about her daughter running away. The layout is so pretty and her journaling totally tugs at my heart strings. Such a wonderful page!


Vicky made this lovely page featuring beautiful handmade flowers and gorgeous layered butterflies. What a pretty dog! I also love that she included a paw print as an embellishment.


Dolores used the digital template that will be available for download at the end of this of post. She scrapped adorable photos of a sweet dog she meet at her family reunion. I love the clusters of flowers she used and the pretty color combination.


If you want to download the layered digital template that I created in Photoshop Elements feel free to click the link below.

http://www.4shared.com/file/QpCWAodD/HL_JuneTemplateTwo.html

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Designer Showcase: Wedding Layouts

June is such a popular month for brides and grooms. I got married in October but June would have been good too with the nice weather! Today I am sharing a few wedding layouts from the contributors as inspiration in case you just got married, are scrapping older wedding photos, or creating layouts about others who got married! Enjoy :)

Vicky created this pretty page about her wedding. The details, color, and everything are just perfect for any wedding photos. Check out this page!



Lisa also created a very glamorous page! Take a look at all of the neat flower, colors, and details for this wedding page! So pretty!

 

Heather went in a different route with a more graphic page. These circles are so neat on her page. I love the idea of a wedding page with circles- as I do those type a lot!



Here is another graphic wedding page by me :)

  I hope these pages give you some ideas to create those wedding layouts!!


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Teacher Gift Ideas!

Its Sara hear with a little post to give you some quick and easy Teacher Gifts!  Its that time of year and school is wrapping up (for some it already has has) but these ideas could be used for daycare providers, camp counselors or next years teachers. 


I just adore the first idea with the very popular reusable cup!  Depending up on your cup will depend on how you decorate it. I simply used some scrap paper and ribbon to make a collar on the top (I used glue dots for adhesive).  Than I filled the cup with single serve packets of lemon aid and pink lemon aid.  To top it off I made this little banner that says
"Thank You for quenching my thirst for knowledge!" 

So easy!!!! 

Next is a left over Crystal Light container that I decorated with scrap paper and filled with Reese's Pieces!  Than I just added a little scalloped tag that says 
" I love you to pieces"

These are great little ideas to add to your bag of tricks for all sort of occasions! 

Happy Gift Giving!


Monday, June 20, 2011

Dress Pattern Flowers

Hi Everyone, Nancy here with a quick flower for you.

I started with some old dress pattern paper and a die for a simple flower (you can also use a punch but be sure to punch quite a few layers at a time.  Circles or scallops would also work.

I cut a bunch of these out.  You will need about 20 shapes for each flower.

Poke a hole in the center of the flowers.

Add a brad to hold the layers together.

Scrunch and play with the layers until you get the desired look.

And here is my finished project.

Thanks for looking

Saturday, June 18, 2011

ScrapFIT Design Team Call

Hi everyone, its Sara here to tell you about a creative opportunity!  I am the owner of the challenge blog ScrapFIT and we are curently have a Design Team Call! 


Here are the details! 

ScrapFIT Design Team Call
August 2011 – January 2012

Submission Deadline – July 2nd

ScrapFIT (www.scrapfit.blogspot.com) is a growing scrapbook challenge blog that will give you a real workout!  We have 2 workouts (challenges) per month and they are sure to push you out of your comfort zone and inspire you to try something new! We are looking for 10 fun and creative designers (aka -FITgirls!) for our next term! 

FITgirl Requirements:
*You must have an active blog
*You must be commit to 2 layouts per month based on our challenges
*A person who enjoys inspiring others
*Someone who is committed and turns in projects on time
*Someone with enthusiasm for ScrapFIT and their challenges and the dedication to help promote ScrapFIT through their own blog and other site they participate in.

What To Expect From ScrapFIT
*Although this is not a paying gig we can help spread the word about your scrapbooking awesomeness! 
*A special FITgirl blinki for your blog
*Your photo, name and link to your personal blog on the main ScrapFIT webpage!
*A great addition to your scrapbook resume
*All of the challenges will be giving to you at the start of your term so that you have plenty of time to work on them when you have the chance.
*A fun and relaxed group to work with.

To apply please send the fallowing information to scrapfit@twcny.rr.com by July 2nd:
Please put ScrapFIT DT Call in the subject line

1) Name
2) Address
3)Email Address
4) Link to your blog and/or online gallery
5)List of other Design Teams past and current
6)3 examples of your best work. Let us see your style!
7)Tell us why you would be a good fit for our team!
8)A little bio about your –if you are chosen this would be your introduction bio.

Winners will be announced on July 8th. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!