Time Saving Tip for Photoshop Users

ScrapKitty has a great tip to help you make the most of your time...using your favorite folder as the go to destination folder.

Paper bag album and book

If you have been wanting to create a paper bag album, or a book, head on over to Sausan Designs blog where she has all the information that you need to get your started on this (these) fun project(s).

Thanks Sylvie!

My Hybrid Project - Purse Album

Click on images to enlarge, if you want a closer look.

Digital Supplies

Out on a Whim Collection by Dianne Rigdon

http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=45Staples by Jenn PatricksTwitterpated - A Little Bird Told Me Elements by Dianne Rigdon

http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20769&cat=0&page=1Border Floral Brushes 2 by Vera Lim

http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20681&cat=0&page=1

I Am Here to Live out Loud word art by Jen Wilson.(modified)

Hybrid/paper supplies

Matted papers (to print layouts)

Paper flowers by Creative Memories

3m Adhesive glue

X-acto knifebrass

brads

Purse album by Creative Imaginations

Blue ribbons from JoAnn Fabrics

Can you believe I have another project in the works?!

Hybrid Challenge at Method Playground

My uber talented friend, Karen Bowers, is hosting a challenge over at Method Playground. It is a double challenge. Go on over and download the sampler provided by Scrapbook-Graphics, then join us.

1. Challenge for digital scrappers to try their hand at hybrid scrapping.

2. Challenge for paper scrappers to try their hand at digital scrapping.

Obviously, if you know me, you know that I am a die-hard digital scrapper, BUT wanted to give it a try and I might add, I enjoyed myself immensely.

I created my layout in Photoshop, printed it on matted paper and embellished with paper flowers. I am quite pleased. After all, it is my 2nd hybrid project. I love, love, love those tiny brads! :)

This is the cover of my Valerie Purse album that I made for my 7 year old daughter. She loves it. I will be posting all the details of the project in my next post.

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Nice Finds

Hello Everyone,

While I haven't had much time of late to be hopping all over the blogosphere, I did come across these...I hope they are of use to you.

KSharonK has a Faded Beauty sampler on her blog. Check out the kit while there.
Christina Renee has a super cute "French twist" freebie.
Miriam Lima at LDD has a sampler for your to play along her crazy challenge.
Clear Frosted Alpha by KaAgard. She's got other alphas, etc. on previous postings.
BohemianArt has a super cute sampler from her Sakura kit at SA.
SweetMade has a wonderful overlay over at her blog...check it out.
Jess Gordon has some stamped flowers...lovely.
Kirsty Wiseman has some cute floral overlays.

Scraplift Challenge - A Grandson's Love

My layout for the scraplift challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. Inspired by Elizabeth's layout titled Jason. http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=31564

Kit used: Denim Blues by Flergs here at Scrapbook=Graphics.

Font: Antique Type.

Frame and flower border are freebies from Flerg's April newsletter.

Rustic Charm

Can you believe that I had to take 4 pictures and merge them to get this panoramic view photo of the farm? I love how it turned out though. Layout done for scraplift chall. at Scrapbook-Graphics.
I don't know when my fascination with barns, farms and shacks began. I guess that I equate them with a simpler way of life. Life nowadays is so fast and complicated that I long for simplicity.
Cream paper - HIPPIE COUTURE - PAPER SET 2 by Dana Frantz
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20682&cat=0&page=1
Tag from FRONT PORCH, the Elements by Birgit Kerr
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20524&cat=0&page=1
Stitched ribbons from OUT ON A WHIM collection by Diane Rigdon
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20738&cat=0&page=2
Frameit Grungy grid by Meredith Fenwick
SWEETNESS PAGE SET kit by Meredith Fenwick
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20712&cat=0&page=1
lace - WINTER WHITES by Traci Sims
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17030&cat=0&page=1
Fonts: TK Stamped and Antique Type.
TK STAMPED http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16624&cat=279&page=2
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Sakura

Layout done for template challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. Do you like this template? Do you want to join us in this challenge, if so, head on over to SBG to get your very own copy.

Font: Century Gothic

White butterfly from Border Collection by Flergs.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20378&cat=0&page=4
Round journaling tag upon which the cherry blossoms are emerging are from Journaling Pads by Vera Lim (April grabbag) (see link below)
Swirl from A Little Magic (April grabbag) by Vera Lim
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20701&cat=0&page=1
Border Brushes 2 by Vera Lim
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20681&cat=0&page=1
Green twigs and rusty pins around cherry blossoms from Verde Element set by Sausan Designs
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20631&cat=0&page=1Blue bg. ppr. and White floral bg. ppr. from One Beautiful Day the papers by Vera Lim.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20647&cat=0&page=1
White bg. ppr. from One Beautiful Day the Solids by Vera Lim
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20646&cat=0&page=1
Template based on a layout by Debbie Gaydos in Scrapbook Trends

Featured Layout Alert

Hey, hey, hey, my layout, A REMEMBRANCE FOR ALL SEASONS, is currently the featured layout at Scrapbook-Bytes!

A Remembrance for All Seasons

Another page for my mom's memorial album. Poem of my own inspiration.

I will remember you...When the robins arrive announcing Spring's arrival.Surely the flowers you so loved will be blooming soon.

I will remember you...When the leaves change their colors and the dusky sky is on fire,
For Autumn was your favorite season.

I will remember you...When Winter brings our first snowfallAnd we our celebrating a white Christmas.

I will remember you...When we gather with family and friends each SummerFor picnics and merriment in the great outdoors.

Just like you, I will be the one taking the photos, hoping to capture fleeting moments for posterity.

In every moment, I will remember you.

Credits:
--Raffia flowers (white with golden beads) from Verde elements by Sausan Designs
--Willow stem by ON Designs
--Paper tears and curl by Jen Caputo
--Book, paper border and ribbon from Funky Junky Spring Fling Elements by Michelle Godin
--Purple flower from Spring Fling elements by Birgit Kerr
--Frame, white and pink flowers, lace border and long dried flower from IO Healing and Calm by the Studio Girls
-Font: Cherish
--Wings, dotted circle/number stamp and swirl from a Little Magic set by Vera Lim (April grabbag)
--Brown bg. ppr., fern and green pine from Sweetness kit by Manuela Zimmerman
--Berry garland from Bunnies and Brownies Coll. by Lorie Davison
--Cream newsprint ppr. from Nana's Secret Garden by Flergs

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AnnaBen: 2 Layouts and a printable project

Best Friends

Kaylie and her inseparable friend.

Preppy in Pink page set and Alpha by AnnaBen; Blended flowers from Quite Contrary flowers by AnnaBen. Tied ribbon from Tying the Knot by AnnaBen

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=47Fonts: FG Fonts: Amelia and Arial.

Template from Brace Yourself 2 by Janet Phillips

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20577&cat=0&page=1

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Live in The Sunshine

Today was a sunny beautiful day so we took the scenic route to the mall. On our way we saw barns, horses, horse ranch, and also went to the playground. You picked flowers, played on the swings, slides and monkey bars. You had fun! 03-30-2008Buttons from spilled Milk by AnnaBenFlowers from Quite Contrary set by AnnaBenBg. pprs., frame and ribbon from Preppy in Pink by AnnaBen

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=47

Font: Century Gothic

Template by Jen Caputo (from Creating Keepsakes)

Doodled border byMissMint from Playground pop set.

Scallop round shape by Digiscrap.ch.

Clouds ppr. from The Bouncing Brownies and Bunnies Papers No. 2 by Lorie Davison

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20623&cat=0&page=1

Live in the Sunshine WordArt by Kay Miller (I added the To play, or not to play, perchance to....today and always) 2406

Meet Anna Benjamin (a/k/a AnnaBen)

Anna Benjamin is the newest Studio Intern at Scrapbook-Graphics! Anna joined the Studio Crew after her amazing finish in the Queen of the Crop contest, and immediately we discovered her other awesome talents, including design! She’s been providing giveaways on her blog, Paper Moons, for ages (check it out today for another one!), and she also had some fab gifts up on the SBG blog.

Check out her Studio and also the SBG blog for inspiration on using her designs.

Welcome aboard, Anna. Wishing you much success!

Impressions of Healing and Calm: My Layouts

Love and Tenderness credits:

Kit Used: Impressions of Healing and Calm by the Studio Girls at SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20692&cat=0&page=1

String 'Em In Alpha by Flergs

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20509&cat=251&page=2

fastenit_HooksEyes by Birgit Kerr

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19769&cat=0&page=1

Font: Penstyle

Staples from Maya's Personal Stash - The Ultimate Staple Collection

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19871&cat=0&page=2

Really Messy Alpha by Birgit Kerr

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20322&cat=0&page=1

Blanket stitching by Ronna Penner

Cute as a Button Credits

I have always loved these photos of Kaylie. Her full cheeks, bright eyes, curly brown hair and red lips were to die for. March 2001

Kit Used: Impressions of Healing and Calm by the Studio Girls at SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20692&cat=0&page=1

Staples from Maya's Personal Stash - The Ultimate Staple Collection by Maya

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19871&cat=0&page=2

Sketch - Janine Langer

I Love You This Much Wordart - Misc. Wordart by Jen Wilson

Bead alpha by Kimberly Giarruso

Folded corners #1 by Karah Fredricks

Fonts: Paulinho Pedra Azul and CAC Shishoni Brush

Impressions of Healing and Calm

Get it - HERE
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20692&cat=0&page=1

The storm clouds gather in a heavy dark oppression, glowering down, inescapable. The dry, dusty corn stalks are shaken, tossed, and waving wildly to escape. The dust billows in wandering columns across the yard, searching for more to consume. The clouds burst and the rain begins – hard, driving, and relentless. It tears dead leaves from the trees. It whips everything unstable and lacking roots, carrying it off to the center of the storm. It tears at the wildflowers with greedy fingers, yet they fight back, resilient and determined to survive in their supple state. The dry ground soaks up the wetness, hiding the dust with deep eager gulps. The rain softens, falling steadily to feed what is left of the fury, gently encouraging and motivating growth. The sun emerges from behind the glowering clouds, chasing the wind away and causing the wetness to shimmer like jewels on the refreshed greenery. The deadness has been washed away, the streams of water cascading down and filling the earth with promises of deeper roots and further growth. Healing has begun.



Coming to Scrapbookgraphics April 1st this soft and gentle collaboration from the Studio Girls (on sale for $9.99 through April) is going to sweep you off your feet. Perfect for your most tender moments, this pink and blue delight will surely inspire many a wonderful page.



Contributing Studio Girls include Berna Datema, Birgit Kerr, Dana Frantz, Flergs, Lorie Davison, Michelle Godin, Mirranda Reinhardt, Manu, Traci Sims, Wendyzine Scraps. You’ll find this collab jam-packed with the following goodies:


33 papers 8 frames 2 glitter overlays 2 ribbon strands 6 flowers
1 window frame2 lace pieces1 paper border1 swirly brush1
wrapped string7 Butterflies7 button1 stitched flower1
stitched circle1 patch5 ribbons2 corner accent1
scalloped border2 paint and glitter swirls2 bows1
border overlay1 dried flower stem1 filigree embellishment5
journaling labels1 pretty glass ball2 tied ribbons1
flower stem1 glitter element1 swirl2
jewels1 jewel strand1 ripped paper piece1
flower4 2 glitter sheets
Photoshop layered tempates (12 x 12 Shutterfly-ready and 5 x 7 Shutterfly-ready)

Want to see the kit in action? Click here to view twenty-one (21) layouts using it.

Do Not Weep

I wish I had had the foresight to ask Mom the questions I always had in the back of my mind...

As I make these pages about her, I realize how much time I wasted and how different my priorities are than hers. If only I had known that her end would be coming so soon, I would have made the time and set aside any stones impeding our way. Too late now. The only thing left to do is for me to remember her in a positive way. Maybe give a bit of insight about her life to my siblings. Maybe my artistry (yes, this is the first time in my life that I consider my pages art!) will help them down the road. My wish is that when they look at this book they can remember the good times they had with her and maybe learn something that they didn't know already.

Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush Of beautiful birds in circling flight, I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. I do not die. - Mary E. Frye- 1932

--Poem by Mary E. Frye, 1932

--Font: Penstyle

--Robin - stock exchange photo 524281.

--Nest - stock exchange photo 76874

--Orange Butterfly - Butterflies #1 by O.N. Designs

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20476&cat=0&page=1

--Bg. ppr. in soft light mode, Raffia Flowers, vine, bugs, tiny butterflies and pink (carnation) flowers from Verde Kit by Sausan Designs
--Branches with luscious green leaves and baby's breath from Spring Fling, The Elements by Birgit Kerr.

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20404&cat=0&page=1

--Bright green leaves along the left bottom side from Painted Doodles No. 2 by ON Designs

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20277&cat=0&page=1

--Pink crepe flower from Kit No. 14 by ON Designshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20355&cat=0&page=1--Light brushes from Obsidian Dawn

--Base bg. ppr. from Afternoon Serenade (March grabbag) by Meredith Fenwick

--Yellow bug from Birdy elements by Sausan Designs

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20487&cat=0&page=1

--Alpha - ON Designs Alpha No. 2

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19042&cat=0&page=1

--Pink flower and remember label from Lingering Joys, the elements, by Birgit Kerr

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19803&cat=0&page=1Purple long flower from Garden Variety by Doris Castle (unavailable)

Stream photo blended in the backgroun is from Amy Pearson's A Walk in the Woods stock photos set.

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20492&cat=0&page=1

Barn/Farm blended in the background is from Stephanie O'Neill's Farms and Barns

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20230&cat=0&page=2

Mom's Favorite Season

Another page for the memorial book...

Mom’s favorite season was Autumn. She enjoyed the cooler weather and the changing of color of the leaves. She especially like the fiery red and orange leaves. She used to tell me that when she was younger, and still living in Puerto Rico, someone had traveled to the U.S. and brought back a postcard with scenery such as this one. She couldn’t believe that it was real; she thought it was a painting. She never imagined that later in her life she would actually get the chance to see it in person.

Eclectica Collection: Earth Tones pprs. by Michelle Godin
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20657&cat=0&page=2
Twigs/berries from Verde elements by Sausan Designs
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20631&cat=0&page=1
Leaves from Prairie Gal elements by Lorie Davison
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 19981&cat=0&page=1S
ketch plate 11 by Anita Stergiou
Really Messy Alpha by Birgit Kerr.
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20322&cat=0&page=1
That's a Wrap II - Beaded - by Birgit Kerr.
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20056&cat=0&page=1

Posting galleries:
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/photopost/ showphoto. php?photo= 30851&cat=587
http://www.scrapboo k-bytes.com/ gallery/showphot o.php?photo= 278992&ppuser=19252
http://www.digishop talk.com/ gallery/showphot o.php?photo= 294935&ppuser=976

How's Your Spelling?

Woo hoo, I got a perfect score!

Your Spelling is Perfect

You got 10/10 correct. Your spelling is excellent. You also have a great memory and eye for detail.

How's" Your Spelling?

Daydreams

If you would like to see the page up close, click on the layout to enlarge it.

Remember how I showed you that Bunnies and Brownies kit by Lorie Davison yesterday? I had to take a break from my memorial pages and so something whimsical and fun. I love her, I love her illustrations, I love her style...I love her.

I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering. Stephen Wright. 5-4-2007
(This quote is so very true for her...she has a super vivid imagination. Who knows, she might be an illustrator or children's book writer.)

The Bouncing Bunnies and Brownies kit collection by Lorie Davison

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20628&cat=0&page=1

Really Messy Alpha by Birgit Kerr/SBG

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20322&cat=0&page=2

Vintage Lomo Action on photo from EZ Does It Combo by Traci Sims

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20335&cat=254&page=1

White butterfly from Border Collection by Flergs.

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20378&cat=0&page=4

My Top Picks at SBG today

Lorie Davison is fabulous...her style is so whimsical and fresh, totally a welcomed change as far as innovative page designs are concerned.

Sausan Designs (Sylvie) is another designer rocking my world now. Her kit titled Verde is fantastic, too. You have too see the raffia flowers, the butterflies, frogs and frames...you have to...enough said.

Meredith Fenwick's Blog Playday

You know, you can tell that this is MY son. He is grumpy, just like me! :) I remember being 15 years old and having this very same attitude. The pursed/pouty lips, the eyebrows...

One day I was listening to Jack's Music show on Nick Jr. and heard the "Grumpy" song. I learned the lyrics and sang it to Liam every morning when I woke him up. He grew to like the song and now dances to it. It defeats the purpose, doesn't it? :)

Grumpy - rightGrumpy lyrics by David WeinstoneFont: Times New RomanGlass Alpha and bg. pprs. from Random Grabbag by Meredith Fenwick http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20539&cat=290&page=1Decorative border under musical credit by Mindy TerasawaCarboard edge by Mary.Journaling Highlighters by Jackie Eckles.Doodled border by Mikkel Paige Originals.
Grumpy - left You are the grumpiest little boy I have ever seen. You hate getting up in the morning, and just like me, you can’t stand the chatter of others so early in the morning. If I see that you are grmpy, I sing you the “Grumpy” song. At first you didn’t like me to sign the song to you, but as it turns out, you’ve grown to like the song and even sing it along with me. 9-6-2007

Font: Times New Roman and Stamp ActBlack Circle stamps by V.VVEclectic Needs Variety: Combo Pack by Jessica Boltonhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18164&cat=0&page=4"G" alpha from Reel Inspiration by Michelle Godinhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18591&cat=0&page=5(Note: I used a blank, which I also recolored.String frame from Front Porch Elements by Birgit Kerrhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20524&cat=0&page=1Bg. pprs. from March Random grab bag by Meredith Fenwickhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20539&cat=290&page=1Doodled border from DoodleMeBig by Mikkel Paige Originals "Love Ya" from Girly Notes by Lauren Grier 2335