Wet canvas

I love taking pictures of all the fun we have together as a family and I love taking the photos and designing layouts. The only problem with that is that if I want to see the layouts and the photos I have to take a scrapbook, open it, sit down and browse through it. I do that, all the time, but I wanted the photos to be visible so whenever I lift up my eyes I can see them. So…what a better way to make your photos visible than a canvas? I found some cute pool photos from a few years ago and I made a fast cute summer canvas.

Now there is a new problem…these photos make me want to jump in a pool :)

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Single sheet of paper: three cards

It's that time again! The time for another great "one sheet of paper” tutorial. This month I had to go to a few events and I made a few cards. That led me to think…how can I make beautiful cards and still save up my supplies. Well, the answer is to use one sheet of paper to design three different cards and the leftovers to create the embellishments.




















You will need:

1 sheet of double sided cardstock.

A few embellishments like ribbon and buttons

Cut a 12" by 8" rectangle. Cut it to three rectangles 4" by 8" each.

Card #1: window card

1. Take one rectangle. Fold on the 2" line and on the 6" line to create two flaps that open outward.

2. Add a lace ribbon around the card.

3. Create a border from the remaining cardstock.

4. Add a spiral flower. You can find the instruction for the flower on the 101 Flower tutorial: spiral flower.

Card #2: surprise card

1. Take second rectangle. Fold in the middle on the 4" line.

2. Punch the upper right corner of the outer flap.

3. Use the punched piece to create a flower.

4. Add buttons and a ribbon as a border.

5. To complete the look tie a piece of ribbon through the hole.

Card #3: Easel card

1. Use the last rectangle piece. Fold on the 2" line and the 4" line.

2. Cut a 4" 1"4 strip from the scrap paper. Adhere on the edge of the card, on the inside. This will keep the card standing when you open it.

3. Punch a scalloped circle from the leftover paper and adhere to the card. put the adhesive only up to the 2" fold line. This will make the circle pop when you open the card.

4. Punch flowers and adhere to the circle with 3D adhesive. Add bling or brads.

There you go, three great cards from only one paper! Saves you time and money!

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Technique corner: pleats

One of my favorite things is to discover new ways to use familiar materials. Whenever I design a project I try to find new techniques for materials I have used before, like the technique I want to share with you today. We all know how to create pleats from ribbon or paper, but what about pleats from a border sticker? Why cut strips of paper and then try to adhere them in pleats, or crease a ribbon and try to make it stick to your surface? Take a border sticker that is basically a readymade strip of paper with adhesive and pleat it anyway you want!
















You can even cut the thin strip that is left after taking off the sticker and use it as well!

Here is the complete LO with this fun easy technique! You are right; it's the Surfing LO I shared with you on Monday. It's a technique packed LO!

Try and find new ways to use familiar materials.. it's fun!

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Surfing – Photography tips

I love taking photos of my kids. A day at the beach is the perfect opportunity to take some action photos. Action photos are photos of a certain action someone is doing, usually something physical like sports, playing outside or having fun at the beach. They very easy to shoot if you follow a few simple steps:

1. Decide which action you want to capture. The point of taking action photos is to follow a certain action from start to finish. I took the photos of my son surfing for the first time. I started with a photo of my husband explaining and continued with photos of his different trials.

2. Change your position. The subject you are taking pictures of is not always standing in one place. You have to follow your subject to capture all the different aspects of what they are doing.

3. Change angels. If you want your photos to be interesting and tell the whole story you have to take photos of the same action from different angels. You don't have to take a picture only from the front!

4. Try to be invisible. Try not to interrupt the action and be invisible as much as possible. Don't direct your subject; let them do whatever it is they are doing without saying anything. If possible try to take photos without them even noticing it.

The great thing about action photos is the fun you have scrappin' them. I created this layout for My Punch Kit of the month club with all my photos and a summer fun feeling! Tune in on friday! I have some great techniques to share with you.

Try shooting some action yourselves!

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Ins(paper)ation: Vintage

“You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” Jack London

I love sharing with you my winding roads of inspiration. It is not always so easy to explain or to find out how I came up with a certain design. However, this design was not really a big surprise if you consider my recent "adventures". For the past week and a half my house is under renovations. When it started everyone thought we were crazy staying in the house while works are going on, after two days I realized they were right. My two boys and I moved temporarily to my mom's. My brave husband stayed behind to make sure everything is going well. My mom is a big fan of antiques, her house is beautifully arranged and adorned with all kinds of vintage art and embellishments. I love the atmosphere in her house and naturally it inspired me to create a layout with a vintage feel to it. Luckily this month's kit from My Punch's kit of the month's club provided me with the right materials.

I added a lot of details, flowers and embellishments to create a rich look. Here are the details up close.

What is your inspiration? Where do you get the ideas for your creations?

If you think about it you may discover inspiration comes from the strangest places.

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Red, White and Blue layout: Designers Craft Connection

It's time for another Designers Craft Connection blog hop with a lot of fun and inspiration. This month's theme is "PATRIOTIC", just in time for the American 4th of July. I created a festive, fun layout celebrating the theme and included a few surprises in it.

The layout is designed on a stars blue lace paper that really sets the mood. To add to the fun I embellished the LO with a handmade pinwheel and a flag. To complete the look, I added small flags hanging from a string.The title is made from different Red, White and Blue letters. The "I" is a chipboard letter I colored as the American flag.

If you want to see more beautiful creations and get some great inspiration just keep hopping by clicking on the Designers Craft Connection button on the right side of my blog.

See you next time

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Technique corner: "message in a bottle"

After sharing with you the canvas I made at Tracie Hudson's workshop, many of you had questions about the different techniques on it. One of my favorite techniques is adding a sentiment or a word as a message in a bottle.

To create this effect all you need is a small glass bottle or a tube that has a lid.

1. Write your message on a piece of paper that will fit inside the bottle. You can also use a sticker in the same size.

2. Attach a square of foam tape to the back of your word and insert it into the bottle. Press gently so it will stick to the inside of the bottle. Close the lid.

3. Attach the bottle to your layout or project.

Add a special touch to your project by creating your own message in a bottle.

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